Selvin Young vs. Kenton Keith vs. Ryan Grant (1 Viewer)

[Crew Love]

Over the last 48 hours, three new "viable" fantasy running backs have burst onto the scene. Sure, they may be back-ups, timeshares, and handcuffs at best right now, but are worth taking a flier on as a RB5 or deeper. What are your thoughts on Young, Keith, and Grant, and who are you taking a chance on...?

Even though this is a poll, if you could post and explain why you voted the way you did, I think many would find that helpful.

Thanks!

 

[ChuckLiddell]

I voted for Keith, assuming that Indi does not grab a veteran to leapfrog him on the depth chart. I still think Indi goes with a similar system to the one with which they won the super bowl. If Keith is the guy, then he has both value, and upside, as Addai has not proven his durability all the way back to LSU.

Shanny scares me as far as Young since you can never trust a thing he says, and there is still Sapp and Bell to deal with. He would be my second choice though, since Grant is not only unproven (like the other 2), but also brand new to the Packer's system without the benefit of a preseason with the team. I guess he does have the least amout of talent in front of him though.

Tough call.

 

[Crew Love]

Nice to see all of the votes in the poll...

Anyone else have any comments?

 

[RavensUNFL]

I voted Young, although I hate (Mainly cause i am a Raiders fan, but also cause he is a fantasy owners nightmare) Shanahan, he is such a lying ##### when it comes to players and the depth chart. honestly he should take US into consideration when he speaks.

 

[Crew Love]

As if he wasn't already, Ryan Grant perhaps became the least attractive pick with news out of today's practice in Green Bay. According to Rotoworld, both Brandon Jackson and Vernand Morency are back in action.

 

[maxwell1295]

I like Grant, Young, and Keith in that order. I'll admit to not seeing much of the the latter two, but Grant has looked great this preseason. He was stuck behind some decent players in Jacobs, Droughns, and Bradshaw so this should be a good move for him. He looked a lotter better than Jackson even though he was playing against the 3rd team in the 2nd half of those games. Jackson and Morency are no better than he is.....in fact, they may be worse.

 

[mr. furley]

how deep are these leagues?

serious question. i'm always curious when these questions come up. dynasty leagues? huge rosters?

i just can't see a 3rd string/street free agent RB having any value in any league unless you get pts for special teams tackles or something.

 

[-OZ-]

how deep are these leagues?

My league has 25 man rosters, 14 teams. Not IDP. So there's plenty of room for these guys. I have both Keith and Young (but neither Henry or Addai )

 

[mr. furley]

how deep are these leagues?

My league has 25 man rosters, 14 teams. Not IDP. So there's plenty of room for these guys. I have both Keith and Young (but neither Henry or Addai )

it's hard enough to fill 16-man teams!how many starters?is it keeper? dynasty?

 

[Crew Love]

how deep are these leagues?serious question. i'm always curious when these questions come up. dynasty leagues? huge rosters?i just can't see a 3rd string/street free agent RB having any value in any league unless you get pts for special teams tackles or something.

Personally, I'm in a 12-team re-draft with 2 RB spots and a flex, which most people use for a 3rd running back. Because of their value and scarcity, benches are often loaded with backs, as well. Speculative pick-ups can pay big dividends, especially in the trade market.At varying points last season, I was able to roster WW running backs like Travis Henry, Mike Bell, Leon Washington, and Ron Dayne, among others. For the most part, these were guys who were seen in the same light during the pre-season as Selvin Young, Kenton Keith, and Ryan Grant are now.

 

[-OZ-]

how deep are these leagues?

My league has 25 man rosters, 14 teams. Not IDP. So there's plenty of room for these guys. I have both Keith and Young (but neither Henry or Addai )

it's hard enough to fill 16-man teams!how many starters?is it keeper? dynasty?

redraft, 11 O starters - 2QB 2RB 2WR 2W/T 2W/R 1TE + PK and DEFI like the setup, but you can see how we have a lot of players who are unrosterable in most formats.

 

[Crew Love]

Bump. <_<

 

[Donnybrook]

I like Grant, Young, and Keith in that order. I'll admit to not seeing much of the the latter two, but Grant has looked great this preseason. He was stuck behind some decent players in Jacobs, Droughns, and Bradshaw so this should be a good move for him. He looked a lotter better than Jackson even though he was playing against the 3rd team in the 2nd half of those games. Jackson and Morency are no better than he is.....in fact, they may be worse.

You forgot about Derrick Ward. I have a hard time thinking that he will go from being 5th string on the Giants to 1st string in GB. If he does then Coughlin traded the wrong RB.

 

[mosesberg]

how deep are these leagues?serious question. i'm always curious when these questions come up. dynasty leagues? huge rosters?i just can't see a 3rd string/street free agent RB having any value in any league unless you get pts for special teams tackles or something.

Dynasty Current Roster Size: 33Total Starters: 16Total On Bench: 14 (3 IR)I got Kenton in the 29th round.Pick 341

 

[Crew Love]

how deep are these leagues?

serious question. i'm always curious when these questions come up. dynasty leagues? huge rosters?

i just can't see a 3rd string/street free agent RB having any value in any league unless you get pts for special teams tackles or something.

Dynasty Current Roster Size: 33

Total Starters: 16

Total On Bench: 14 (3 IR)

I got Kenton in the 29th round.

Pick 341

Nice upside pick, especially at that spot.

 

[Pickle Rody]

Voted Selvin Young.

I don't have him, but considered making room for him a few minutes ago. I could easily do this, but I'm gonna wait a little bit. I'd rather give the sleepers/late round fliers that I already have on my team a bit of a chance before reaching again.

 

[vegasrobb]

Voted Keith.

16 team league. 16 round draft. QB, 2RB, 3WR, TE, DEF, PK

 

[coolnerd]

With back-ups of this type you are betting on situation more than talent. Based on that my order is

1) Keith- at the moment appears to be the number 2 RB in INDY.

2) Grant - In the mix behind unproven guys. Has the best chance to do something based on merit.

3) Young- depending on which way the wind blows is any where from 2nd to 5th on the depth chart. chances are if Henry gets hurtdenver is a committee mess that only shanny (maybe) has a handle on.

 

[Crew Love]

Do you guys buy into Dungy's claims to again utilize a two-back system this season...?

If so, what type of timeshare should we expect...? How many touches per game for Keith/#2 RB?

 

[The_Hoser]

I think based simply on Denver's uncanny ability to plug in a RB and get results, you have to take Young. I like Keith's chances also, but I also think the Colts might go find a veteran to be the No. 2 guy.

 

[acme]

I think based simply on Denver's uncanny ability to plug in a RB and get results, you have to take Young. I like Keith's chances also, but I also think the Colts might go find a veteran to be the No. 2 guy.

Remember, Keith is an NFL rookie, but he was a pretty big name in the CFL, which would give him at least some of that "veteran" type experience.I like Keith, not only for his role this year but also a couple years down the road when Addai's contract comes due. People don't mention it nearly as often as they do for Denver but Indy has a pretty good "plug-n-play" system for RB production and can be expected maintain it for as long as Manning is around. I also think that's what they had in mind with Dorsey, but realized he wasn't the guy.(no provided above, just plain ole' opinion)

 

[-OZ-]

I think based simply on Denver's uncanny ability to plug in a RB and get results, you have to take Young. I like Keith's chances also, but I also think the Colts might go find a veteran to be the No. 2 guy.

Remember, Keith is an NFL rookie, but he was a pretty big name in the CFL, which would give him at least some of that "veteran" type experience.I like Keith, not only for his role this year but also a couple years down the road when Addai's contract comes due. People don't mention it nearly as often as they do for Denver but Indy has a pretty good "plug-n-play" system for RB production and can be expected maintain it for as long as Manning is around. I also think that's what they had in mind with Dorsey, but realized he wasn't the guy.

(no provided above, just plain ole' opinion)

I assume you're just referring to 2001, when Rhodes ran for over 1,000 yards. Otherwise, Indy has had HOF caliber backs. Nowhere near the same as Denver has been using.

 

[whodeywhodey]

Young for sure. If Henry goes down (he's already nursing an injury) you have a top 20 player based on what we have seen in the past. You can't say that about the others, imo.

 

[acme]

I think based simply on Denver's uncanny ability to plug in a RB and get results, you have to take Young. I like Keith's chances also, but I also think the Colts might go find a veteran to be the No. 2 guy.

Remember, Keith is an NFL rookie, but he was a pretty big name in the CFL, which would give him at least some of that "veteran" type experience.I like Keith, not only for his role this year but also a couple years down the road when Addai's contract comes due. People don't mention it nearly as often as they do for Denver but Indy has a pretty good "plug-n-play" system for RB production and can be expected maintain it for as long as Manning is around. I also think that's what they had in mind with Dorsey, but realized he wasn't the guy.

(no provided above, just plain ole' opinion)

I assume you're just referring to 2001, when Rhodes ran for over 1,000 yards. Otherwise, Indy has had HOF caliber backs. Nowhere near the same as Denver has been using.

I'll give you Faulk, but Edge hasn't performed as well since he left the Colts. Is he really a HOF caliber back? Or did the Manning-lead system help him look like one? I really don't know the answer, and I'm not trying to compare Indy to Denver. It is just my opinion that Indy runs a good system for RBs to score points in. Furthermore: I DO like Kenton Keith in the system.

 

[acme]

I think based simply on Denver's uncanny ability to plug in a RB and get results, you have to take Young. I like Keith's chances also, but I also think the Colts might go find a veteran to be the No. 2 guy.

Remember, Keith is an NFL rookie, but he was a pretty big name in the CFL, which would give him at least some of that "veteran" type experience.I like Keith, not only for his role this year but also a couple years down the road when Addai's contract comes due. People don't mention it nearly as often as they do for Denver but Indy has a pretty good "plug-n-play" system for RB production and can be expected maintain it for as long as Manning is around. I also think that's what they had in mind with Dorsey, but realized he wasn't the guy.

(no provided above, just plain ole' opinion)

I assume you're just referring to 2001, when Rhodes ran for over 1,000 yards. Otherwise, Indy has had HOF caliber backs. Nowhere near the same as Denver has been using.

I'll give you Faulk, but Edge hasn't performed as well since he left the Colts. Is he really a HOF caliber back? Or did the Manning-lead system help him look like one? I really don't know the answer, and I'm not trying to compare Indy to Denver. It is just my opinion that Indy runs a good system for RBs to score points in. Furthermore: I DO like Kenton Keith in the system.

 

[Bojang0301]

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