Slaton claimed by Dolphins (1 Viewer)

[longlip]

obviously not happy with Bush.....

 

[RUSF18]

I don't like bush either.

 

[jon_mx]

Is Slaton worth a flyer on? Would have to drop either J. Harrison or Lynch or Thomas Jones. Close, but not quite.

 

[Islanders rule]

Is Slaton worth a flyer on? Would have to drop either J. Harrison or Lynch or Thomas Jones. Close, but not quite.

No. simply insurance to dangle Bush as trade bait.

 

[loose circuits]

amazing how people conclude that depth signings are because the team isn't happy with current players

When Philly signed Vince Young, was that because they weren't happy with Vick?

As for Slaton, I'd be surprised if he does anything. I'm wondering if he'll be a game day inactive. Does he play specials?

 

[Insein]

amazing how people conclude that depth signings are because the team isn't happy with current playersWhen Philly signed Vince Young, was that because they weren't happy with Vick?As for Slaton, I'd be surprised if he does anything. I'm wondering if he'll be a game day inactive. Does he play specials?

The NFL is a brutal league. People get hurt. Having depth is a good thing. Dolphins are taking a flyer on a former 1000 yard rusher as a backup in case. Nothing to see here.

 

[HF21]

More likely a back up to Thomas and they will use Bush in a more suitable role.

 

[loose circuits]

this tells you all you need to know:http://twitter.com/#!/ProFootballTalk

Dolphins were the only team to put in a waiver claim for Steve Slaton, per league source.9 minutes ago

 

[LittlePhatty]

amazing how people conclude that depth signings are because the team isn't happy with current players

True, but severely limiting a player's touches after just one game IS a sign that they aren't happy with that player (Bush).

 

[Sam Quentin]

I don't like bush either.

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

 

[loose circuits]

amazing how people conclude that depth signings are because the team isn't happy with current players

True, but severely limiting a player's touches after just one game IS a sign that they aren't happy with that player (Bush).

that may be the case, but Steve Slaton isn't going to do anything to fix that

 

[ponchsox]

Now that Thomas is out for Sunday's game, is Slaton worth a pickup in deep leagues?

 

[Islanders rule]

Now that Thomas is out for Sunday's game, is Slaton worth a pickup in deep leagues?

No, But Hilliard might be?

 

[loose circuits]

Now that Thomas is out for Sunday's game, is Slaton worth a pickup in deep leagues?

No, But Hilliard might be?

 

[shnikies]

Now that Thomas is out for Sunday's game, is Slaton worth a pickup in deep leagues?

No, But Hilliard might be?

I disagree. The fact that Thomas didn't even make the trip with the team makes me think his injury is serious enough to keep him out multiple weeks. I think they had Thomas' injury in mind when they claimed Slaton, not Bush's ineptitude. Any player that receives double digit touches when the byes kick in will have value and Slaton will get double digit touches if Thomas is out.I just realized the Dolphins have a bye week 5 but it's no guarantee Thomas will be back after it. Plus, the bye gives Slaton a couple weeks to learn the offense.