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Per rotoworld

The Broncos would reportedly make Mike Bell available for the right price.

He's been moved to fullback, and Bell has expressed his displeasure to the team. The Packers, Falcons, and Bengals could use another versatile back. The same article that mentions Bell's availability says that Selvin Young is the "clear" No. 2 back.

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Just saying...you never know
 
Per Rotoworld

1. Selvin Young was indeed Denver's backup running back on Sunday. Cecil Sapp was the starting fullback, and finished with one more carry, but Young was in at crunch time when Travis Henry briefly left the game.
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He actually made a very nice play in the game swatting the ball out of bounds :kicksrock:
 
The Scientist said:
Per Rotoworld

1. Selvin Young was indeed Denver's backup running back on Sunday. Cecil Sapp was the starting fullback, and finished with one more carry, but Young was in at crunch time when Travis Henry briefly left the game.
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He actually made a very nice play in the game swatting the ball out of bounds :D
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There is no doubt that got him major points with skeletor. Most UFA's in that situation try and pick it up. Even falling on it is potential trouble with defenders bearing down ready to try and dislodge it in the pile.
 
Rotoworld...

Selvin Young-RB-Broncos Sep. 17 - 3:38 pm et Broncos coach Mike Shanahan says he plans to use Selvin Young to spell Travis Henry going forward to keep Henry fresh.Young, Henry's clear backup, had a 40-yard run in Week 2. "I can see him as a starter," Shanahan said. "He is a starter in this league." The bigger concern for Henry owners is Cecil Sapp, who may be Denver's new goal-line back.Source: denverbroncos.com Related: Cecil Sapp, Travis Henry
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The Scientist said:
Rotoworld...

Selvin Young-RB-Broncos Sep. 17 - 3:38 pm et Broncos coach Mike Shanahan says he plans to use Selvin Young to spell Travis Henry going forward to keep Henry fresh.Young, Henry's clear backup, had a 40-yard run in Week 2. "I can see him as a starter," Shanahan said. "He is a starter in this league." The bigger concern for Henry owners is Cecil Sapp, who may be Denver's new goal-line back.Source: denverbroncos.com Related: Cecil Sapp, Travis Henry
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Wow, that is a big quote from Skeletor, good news for Young owners.
 
Anyone else getting that Denver RB feeling? They almost always have a few weeks where one of their none 1st stringers (or 1a 1b 1c) goes off, and this just feels like a nice time for Selvin Young to have that week.

The Colts rush D still isn't that great, currently ranked 14th despite teams playing catch-up ball most the time. Grant it, they only went against one team that is running the ball well (TEN) and 2 that aren't (NO, HOU).

Henry is coming off a bad game, and hell, it happened last year against the Colts in week 8 with Mike Bell (136 2 TDs).

Maybe just wishful thinking from someone who needs to cover a bye, but it's bound to happen eventually, and unfortunately figuring out when and who is about the same odds as PowerBall.

 
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PatsFan72 said:
Anyone else getting that Denver RB feeling? They almost always have a few weeks were one of there none 1st stringers (or 1a 1b 1c) goes off, and this just feels like a nice time for Selvin Young to have that week.

The Colts rush D still isn't that great, currently ranked 14th despite teams playing catch-up ball most the time. Grant it, they only went against one team that is running the ball well (TEN) and 2 that aren't (NO, HOU).

Henry is coming off a bad game, and hell, it happened last year against the Colts in week 8 with Mike Bell (136 2 TDs).

Maybe just wishful thinking from someone who needs to cover a bye, but it's bound to happen eventually, and unfortunately figuring out when and who is about the same odds as PowerBall.
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Henry isn't coming off a bad game. Henry is coming off a game where he only got 11 carries bc of how Jax controlled the ball. And Henry scored on one of those carries. And Henry didn't put the ball on the ground.
 
gianmarco said:
Henry isn't coming off a bad game. Henry is coming off a game where he only got 11 carries bc of how Jax controlled the ball. And Henry scored on one of those carries. And Henry didn't put the ball on the ground.
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3.18 yards per carry is a bad game. DEN only had 42 plays the whole day, the offense had a bad game.It's probably not going to be this week anyway, but if Shanahan stays true to form, it will happen eventually.
 
PatsFan72 said:
gianmarco said:
Henry isn't coming off a bad game. Henry is coming off a game where he only got 11 carries bc of how Jax controlled the ball. And Henry scored on one of those carries. And Henry didn't put the ball on the ground.
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3.18 yards per carry is a bad game. DEN only had 42 plays the whole day, the offense had a bad game.It's probably not going to be this week anyway, but if Shanahan stays true to form, it will happen eventually.
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Again, it was 11 carries. One 15 or 20 yd run, and that avg jumps to over 4 ypc easily. Many good RB's have ypc like that sometimes when you look at the first 5-10 carries. It's the same as if he woulda had 60 yds on those 11 carries. Even at a 6.0 ypc clip, 60 yds isn't a good game. Why? Because he only got 11 carries which is the workload of only half a game over the full 60 min. The problem this past week wasn't Henry, it was that Henry just didn't get the ball enough.
 
I think the thing working in Henry's favor is the fact that they paid him big free agent money. With Bell/Droughns/Griffin/whatever, they didn't have as much invested in them. Shanahan was trying to get by on his genius, and pulled the plug when it wasn't working. They paid for Henry, and I think they'll stick with him.

Then again, it is Denver. But the price tag is one thing other RBs didn't have.

 
Keys Myaths said:
PatsFan72 said:
gianmarco said:
Henry isn't coming off a bad game. Henry is coming off a game where he only got 11 carries bc of how Jax controlled the ball. And Henry scored on one of those carries. And Henry didn't put the ball on the ground.
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3.18 yards per carry is a bad game.
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You can't judge a performance of 11 carries using YPC. Please stop.
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Yes, I think most people here understand the rules of statistics, but many people here also don't look past them. As I said, the whole offense had a bad game, Henry included. In his ever so few opportunities of 11, he didn't do well. I'm judging the performance on what actually happened, not a theoretical extrapolation of what could have happened. They didn't get many first downs, they didn't keep the ball out of Jacksonville's hands, the opportunities were low, hence, a bad day.
 
PatsFan72 said:
Keys Myaths said:
PatsFan72 said:
gianmarco said:
Henry isn't coming off a bad game. Henry is coming off a game where he only got 11 carries bc of how Jax controlled the ball. And Henry scored on one of those carries. And Henry didn't put the ball on the ground.
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3.18 yards per carry is a bad game.
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You can't judge a performance of 11 carries using YPC. Please stop.
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Yes, I think most people here understand the rules of statistics, but many people here also don't look past them. As I said, the whole offense had a bad game, Henry included. In his ever so few opportunities of 11, he didn't do well. I'm judging the performance on what actually happened, not a theoretical extrapolation of what could have happened. They didn't get many first downs, they didn't keep the ball out of Jacksonville's hands, the opportunities were low, hence, a bad day.
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This is a better explanation.I love statistics. I really, really do. But, there's times, especially in small sample-size operations, we do need to rely on other judgments.
 
Simply put, Young has looked pretty decent in his limited chances spelling Henry.

Week #2: 3ATT for 43yds

Week #3: 2ATT for 7yds but 2rec for 37 yds,

Basically almost 5pts per game over the last 2 weeks for a guy who touched the ball 8 times in that span.

Selvin Young is a great grab and stash if you got room.

Henry does have an injury history and if it wasnt for Henry's preseason injury, I really wouldnt have picked him up.

But its worth the 1-100 chance that Henry goes down with injury, but even if Henry had a 23 carry 23 yard game, I still dont think they would pull Henry for Young.

And from what I see, the injury bug is flying around this year.

 
I know I was laughed at for this posting but he has looked good so far. IMO if you are a Henry owner you should have this guy on your roster.

 
Keys Myaths said:
Buckna said:
How quickly we all forget...Next week Sapp will be the #2. The week after that, Bell will be the number #2. 2 weeks after that Young will be back to #2. Welcome to the Denver Broncos everyone!
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This isn't true.After the preseason, Shanny is usually done with this mess. Pretty much happens toward the end of preseason every year we get a shock, but once Shanny decides, we're good to go.
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Care to change your mind now?
 
ScoobyDoo said:
Keys Myaths said:
Buckna said:
How quickly we all forget...Next week Sapp will be the #2. The week after that, Bell will be the number #2. 2 weeks after that Young will be back to #2. Welcome to the Denver Broncos everyone!
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This isn't true.After the preseason, Shanny is usually done with this mess. Pretty much happens toward the end of preseason every year we get a shock, but once Shanny decides, we're good to go.
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Care to change your mind now?
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Why would I? 1. Shanahan decided at the end of preseason that Young was the #2.2. Buckna responded that "next week, Sapp will be the #2...etc"3. Young has proven himself to be the #2. Solidly.I'm confused as to your point, other than to bump this to show that I was a pretty smart person in this regard.I appreciate the propers, but that's not how I roll.
 
Keys Myaths said:
Why would I? 1. Shanahan decided at the end of preseason that Young was the #2.2. Buckna responded that "next week, Sapp will be the #2...etc"3. Young has proven himself to be the #2. Solidly.I'm confused as to your point, other than to bump this to show that I was a pretty smart person in this regard.I appreciate the propers, but that's not how I roll.
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I bumped it ... but just because I feel like he should be talked about just as much as the other handcuffs in the league get talked about. I don't think he is on a majority of fantasy rosters. Not on mine. Im only in one league and Im not a Henry owner.
 
The Scientist said:
Keys Myaths said:
Why would I?

1. Shanahan decided at the end of preseason that Young was the #2.

2. Buckna responded that "next week, Sapp will be the #2...etc"

3. Young has proven himself to be the #2. Solidly.

I'm confused as to your point, other than to bump this to show that I was a pretty smart person in this regard.

I appreciate the propers, but that's not how I roll.
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I bumped it ... but just because I feel like he should be talked about just as much as the other handcuffs in the league get talked about. I don't think he is on a majority of fantasy rosters. Not on mine. Im only in one league and Im not a Henry owner.
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Fair enough. I just thought it was hilarious that I was being called out for being right.These boards are a weird place sometimes.

 
I don't think he is on a majority of fantasy rosters.
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He's on a roster in two of the three leagues I play in, including the one where I own Henry, but unfortunately not on my roster. His owner is being particularly difficult about trading him too. The long line of out-of-nowhere Denver RBs turned stud is making him nigh impossible to trade for.
 
Trap Play said:
I don't think he is on a majority of fantasy rosters.
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He's on a roster in two of the three leagues I play in, including the one where I own Henry, but unfortunately not on my roster. His owner is being particularly difficult about trading him too. The long line of out-of-nowhere Denver RBs turned stud is making him nigh impossible to trade for.
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I just picked him up in all 4 of my leagues. Well had him backing up Travis Henry in one league already. Lotta injuries this year all around....
 
very nice call scientist. Tho you aren't in the clear just yet..

 
Chubbs said:
Simply put, Young has looked pretty decent in his limited chances spelling Henry.Week #2: 3ATT for 43ydsWeek #3: 2ATT for 7yds but 2rec for 37 yds, Basically almost 5pts per game over the last 2 weeks for a guy who touched the ball 8 times in that span.Selvin Young is a great grab and stash if you got room.Henry does have an injury history and if it wasnt for Henry's preseason injury, I really wouldnt have picked him up.But its worth the 1-100 chance that Henry goes down with injury, but even if Henry had a 23 carry 23 yard game, I still dont think they would pull Henry for Young.And from what I see, the injury bug is flying around this year.
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:goodposting:
 
gianmarco said:
The Scientist said:
GridironMenace said:
The Scientist said:
Sleeper RB of the year! :goodposting:
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He's not a sleeper anymore. Everyone knows about him now. He was only a sleeper if he was drafted before the news today broke. IMO however, Cecil Sapp is #2 in line. I have made it a point to get Sapp in every league I am in. I never liked Bell and I think the Young rumor is just a ploy for teams to prepare for 1 more player. Sapp is the guy you want to target. Of course none of them will have value as long as Henry is healthy.
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:yes: and he is not healthy. How many full seasons has Henry played?? :shock:
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He's only had one major injury during his career that caused him to miss time back in 2004 when he broke his leg. Other than that, he's missed 1 game due to injury in 5 years when he had torn rib cartilage. Not sure why this misconception continues to be repeated. His missed time was due to either being a backup or drug suspension, not injury. He's no more injury-prone and has no more significant injury history than practically any other RB in the top 20.
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Like I said...How many FULL SEASONS has HENRY played? :yes:
 
I picked up Young last night once the story broke. Funny thing is I would have usually been at the gym that time of evening, but I mixed up my schedule Thursday and cooked a light dinner first, THEN watched some baseball t hen went over.

A++ job on breaking the story on this forum and Joe's email!

Anyways, I turned around and dealt Young for WR Chris Chambers, because I was looking at a goose egg in a start 3 WR league this week if Boldin doesn't play thanks to bye weeks on my other backups.

Denver has a pretty tough schedule and I doubt I would have ended up starting Young over Edge/Peterson (and Westbrook if/when healthy?). Funny thing is I almost took Henry over Westbrook in round1 but passed because the 9kids/9women story broke that morning of the draft.

Time will tell if I make a shrewd deal or if I dumped a 1100yd 10td back. GL this weekend all, Selvin Young owners and traders alike.

 
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Just to keep things informative...

Rotoworld

Selvin Young is in position to start for the Denver Broncos if Travis Henry is suspended by the league for violating the substance abuse policy.

There are still many details to be learned, but Henry is at risk of missing the rest of the season. In his limited time, Young has looked very impressive, averaging almost ten yards-per-touch and often bowling over defenders. Young would be projected as a top-15 back as long as he held the starting job. Andre Hall would move into the backup slot, while Mike Bell and Cecil Sapp are candidates to move back to tailback.
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Fellow Young owners, I would also pick up Sapp if you have room on your roster.
 
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The Scientist said:
Just to keep things informative...

Selvin Young is in position to start for the Denver Broncos if Travis Henry is suspended by the league for violating the substance abuse policy.There are still many details to be learned, but Henry is at risk of missing the rest of the season. In his limited time, Young has looked very impressive, averaging almost ten yards-per-touch and often bowling over defenders. Young would be projected as a top-15 back as long as he held the starting job. Andre Hall would move into the backup slot, while Mike Bell and Cecil Sapp are candidates to move back to tailback.
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By the way, if you quote other sources, it's SOP in here to include a link.
 
The Scientist said:
Just to keep things informative...

Rotoworld

Selvin Young is in position to start for the Denver Broncos if Travis Henry is suspended by the league for violating the substance abuse policy.

There are still many details to be learned, but Henry is at risk of missing the rest of the season. In his limited time, Young has looked very impressive, averaging almost ten yards-per-touch and often bowling over defenders. Young would be projected as a top-15 back as long as he held the starting job. Andre Hall would move into the backup slot, while Mike Bell and Cecil Sapp are candidates to move back to tailback.
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Fellow Young owners, I would also pick up Sapp if you have room on your roster.
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No love for Andre Hall?
 
Bob Sacamano said:
The Scientist said:
Just to keep things informative...

Rotoworld

Selvin Young is in position to start for the Denver Broncos if Travis Henry is suspended by the league for violating the substance abuse policy.

There are still many details to be learned, but Henry is at risk of missing the rest of the season. In his limited time, Young has looked very impressive, averaging almost ten yards-per-touch and often bowling over defenders. Young would be projected as a top-15 back as long as he held the starting job. Andre Hall would move into the backup slot, while Mike Bell and Cecil Sapp are candidates to move back to tailback.
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Fellow Young owners, I would also pick up Sapp if you have room on your roster.
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No love for Andre Hall?
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If you have room on your roster why not get Young, Sapp, Bell, and Hall. The more you can stash away till this thing plays out the better. If I had to guess I would think they would move Sapp and or Bell back to tailback before giving Hall a shot. I know Hall is currently listed as #2 behind Young right now but Im not sure how Hall would do w/ Blitz pickup/blocking. At this point Young is going to get a shot, but when go to buy lottery tickets are you confident w/ just one in your hand? I usually buy at least 2 or 3.

 
My blind bidding WW ended Wednesday, I didn't bid but went to check it next day to see who was awarded in bids. Fargas, S.Gado and T.Pierre were awarded, I took a fast glance at the RB's still free agents and S. Young was still there (this before the news of pot head). Results I took Young in the FCFS time period...what luck..would of took him even without the latest news. :bye:

 
The Scientist said:
If you have room on your roster why not get Young, Sapp, Bell, and Hall. The more you can stash away till this thing plays out the better. If I had to guess I would think they would move Sapp and or Bell back to tailback before giving Hall a shot. I know Hall is currently listed as #2 behind Young right now but Im not sure how Hall would do w/ Blitz pickup/blocking. At this point Young is going to get a shot, but when go to buy lottery tickets are you confident w/ just one in your hand? I usually buy at least 2 or 3.
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I know you qualify the post by "If you have room on your roster....." but who has this much extra roster space to take up 3 spots??Most of us can only take one of these guys....so I'd guess for now the guy would be Young (Till Shanny changes his mind next week.....).
 
PatsFan23 said:
The Scientist said:
If you have room on your roster why not get Young, Sapp, Bell, and Hall. The more you can stash away till this thing plays out the better. If I had to guess I would think they would move Sapp and or Bell back to tailback before giving Hall a shot. I know Hall is currently listed as #2 behind Young right now but Im not sure how Hall would do w/ Blitz pickup/blocking. At this point Young is going to get a shot, but when go to buy lottery tickets are you confident w/ just one in your hand? I usually buy at least 2 or 3.
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I know you qualify the post by "If you have room on your roster....." but who has this much extra roster space to take up 3 spots??Most of us can only take one of these guys....so I'd guess for now the guy would be Young (Till Shanny changes his mind next week.....).
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Damn :bye: Wasting three roster spots would be taking value from your team. My best guess is to get Andre Hall to back up SY.
 
The Scientist said:
Bob Sacamano said:
The Scientist said:
Just to keep things informative...

Rotoworld

Selvin Young is in position to start for the Denver Broncos if Travis Henry is suspended by the league for violating the substance abuse policy.

There are still many details to be learned, but Henry is at risk of missing the rest of the season. In his limited time, Young has looked very impressive, averaging almost ten yards-per-touch and often bowling over defenders. Young would be projected as a top-15 back as long as he held the starting job. Andre Hall would move into the backup slot, while Mike Bell and Cecil Sapp are candidates to move back to tailback.
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Fellow Young owners, I would also pick up Sapp if you have room on your roster.
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No love for Andre Hall?
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If you have room on your roster why not get Young, Sapp, Bell, and Hall. The more you can stash away till this thing plays out the better. If I had to guess I would think they would move Sapp and or Bell back to tailback before giving Hall a shot. I know Hall is currently listed as #2 behind Young right now but Im not sure how Hall would do w/ Blitz pickup/blocking. At this point Young is going to get a shot, but when go to buy lottery tickets are you confident w/ just one in your hand? I usually buy at least 2 or 3.
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Ya, great advice...pick up all of Denver's Backup RB's. I think I would rather have chronic hemroids. And please, stop refering to this mess as a lottery because it is anything but.

 
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