Tatum Bell: he's baaaaaaaaaCK.... (1 Viewer)

[Disco Stu]

I suppose we'll see how this continues to play out, but I'm satisfied with any week where my workhorse back gets 25+ touches, regardless of how many his backup gets.

I agree with this, at least as long as the backup isn't getting the call at the goal line. No reason to expect that here.

 

[Disco Stu]

Fantasy options - STAY AWAY FROM DENVER

Why? I'm very content with the numbers Anderson is putting up as my RB3 (flex starter) in a 14 team league. I don't think anyone is expecting him to carry their team. He's providing good value so far considering where he was drafted.

Anderson is still a huge bargain for those who drafted early. For those who drafted late, he's outscoring all but one (Dunn) of the RBs drafted around him.

RB ADP (drafting Aug 25th and later):

21. Fred Taylor

22. JJ Arrington

23. Warrick Dunn

24. Mike Anderson

25. Chris Brown

26. Tatum Bell

27. Ronnie Brown

28. Deshaun Foster

29. Michael Bennett

30. Kevan Barlow

 

[JAA]

Fantasy options - STAY AWAY FROM DENVER

Why? I'm very content with the numbers Anderson is putting up as my RB3 (flex starter) in a 14 team league.

I think MA can only go up from his current numbers.

 

[stbugs]

I think the fact that the game was in Florida had a lot to do with the split. Shanahan had a lot of problems in Miami with players getting fatigued and dehydrated from the heat and humidity. I remember reading after the game that the healthy split was designed to keep Anderson fresh. Anderson still wound up with 26 touches, too, so it's not like he was adversely affected by Bell getting carries.

I suppose we'll see how this continues to play out, but I'm satisfied with any week where my workhorse back gets 25+ touches, regardless of how many his backup gets.

I hear ya, but I am just saying that it could still turn out to be RBBC, probably not 50-50, but still a good chunk. Anderson and Priest Holmes, while not the same, have a few things in common. They are over 30, have missed significant time the past couple years and have younger viable options at RB. While MA may do fine, I was mainly replying that anyone that mentions RBBC in Denver gets flamed up the wazoo, even though it sure makes sense to me based on the current situation. MA got 26 touches and Bell got 16 and that just reminds me of the end of last year when Bell averaged 15 touches a game even though Droughns was the starter.Edit to Add: Bell averaged 14 touches a game over the last 6 games and 15 touches a game over the last 5 games. He only got 7 touches in his first action after missing 5 games, but that was the 6th game.

 

[SSOG]

I think the fact that the game was in Florida had a lot to do with the split. Shanahan had a lot of problems in Miami with players getting fatigued and dehydrated from the heat and humidity. I remember reading after the game that the healthy split was designed to keep Anderson fresh. Anderson still wound up with 26 touches, too, so it's not like he was adversely affected by Bell getting carries.

I suppose we'll see how this continues to play out, but I'm satisfied with any week where my workhorse back gets 25+ touches, regardless of how many his backup gets.

I hear ya, but I am just saying that it could still turn out to be RBBC, probably not 50-50, but still a good chunk. Anderson and Priest Holmes, while not the same, have a few things in common. They are over 30, have missed significant time the past couple years and have younger viable options at RB. While MA may do fine, I was mainly replying that anyone that mentions RBBC in Denver gets flamed up the wazoo, even though it sure makes sense to me based on the current situation. MA got 26 touches and Bell got 16 and that just reminds me of the end of last year when Bell averaged 15 touches a game even though Droughns was the starter.Edit to Add: Bell averaged 14 touches a game over the last 6 games and 15 touches a game over the last 5 games. He only got 7 touches in his first action after missing 5 games, but that was the 6th game.

The difference between this year and last year is that Bell didn't get his touches until after Droughns had worn down and been rendered ineffective. Anderson hasn't worn down. In fact, he averaged 5.0 ypc to Bell's 4.0 yesterday.I'm not saying that there's no way Shanny will use an RBBC. I'm saying there's no way Shanny will use an RBBC if he can at all avoid it.

 

[stbugs]

I think the fact that the game was in Florida had a lot to do with the split. Shanahan had a lot of problems in Miami with players getting fatigued and dehydrated from the heat and humidity. I remember reading after the game that the healthy split was designed to keep Anderson fresh. Anderson still wound up with 26 touches, too, so it's not like he was adversely affected by Bell getting carries.

I suppose we'll see how this continues to play out, but I'm satisfied with any week where my workhorse back gets 25+ touches, regardless of how many his backup gets.

I hear ya, but I am just saying that it could still turn out to be RBBC, probably not 50-50, but still a good chunk. Anderson and Priest Holmes, while not the same, have a few things in common. They are over 30, have missed significant time the past couple years and have younger viable options at RB. While MA may do fine, I was mainly replying that anyone that mentions RBBC in Denver gets flamed up the wazoo, even though it sure makes sense to me based on the current situation. MA got 26 touches and Bell got 16 and that just reminds me of the end of last year when Bell averaged 15 touches a game even though Droughns was the starter.Edit to Add: Bell averaged 14 touches a game over the last 6 games and 15 touches a game over the last 5 games. He only got 7 touches in his first action after missing 5 games, but that was the 6th game.

The difference between this year and last year is that Bell didn't get his touches until after Droughns had worn down and been rendered ineffective. Anderson hasn't worn down. In fact, he averaged 5.0 ypc to Bell's 4.0 yesterday.I'm not saying that there's no way Shanny will use an RBBC. I'm saying there's no way Shanny will use an RBBC if he can at all avoid it.

I don't think Droughns was worn down and ineffective at that point. I think his carries went to Bell. Droughns averaged 15 touches a game in the last 6 when Bell averaged 14. He had 6 100 yard games in the 7 games prior when Bell was hurt and didn't play. He also had 39 touches for 197 yards and 2 TDs in weeks 16 & 17, which doesn't seem worn down or ineffective to me. He also averaged over 4.7 ypc in weeks 15-17.Again, we will disagree, but to me Droughns wasn't ineffective and thus Bell played, I think Shanny actually enjoyed having 2 fresh backs and thus Droughns lost a lot of carries which made his results ineffective for fantasy purposes. This is also just my humble opinion, just like yours that Shannahan will avoid RBBC if he can. With all the injuries Shannahan has had at RB over the past few years, maybe keeping 2 RBs fresh and healthy isn't a bad thing especially come playoff time when Denver keeps getting lit up light a Christmas tree.

 

[SSOG]

I don't think Droughns was worn down and ineffective at that point. I think his carries went to Bell. Droughns averaged 15 touches a game in the last 6 when Bell averaged 14. He had 6 100 yard games in the 7 games prior when Bell was hurt and didn't play. He also had 39 touches for 197 yards and 2 TDs in weeks 16 & 17, which doesn't seem worn down or ineffective to me. He also averaged over 4.7 ypc in weeks 15-17.

Again, we will disagree, but to me Droughns wasn't ineffective and thus Bell played, I think Shanny actually enjoyed having 2 fresh backs and thus Droughns lost a lot of carries which made his results ineffective for fantasy purposes. This is also just my humble opinion, just like yours that Shannahan will avoid RBBC if he can. With all the injuries Shannahan has had at RB over the past few years, maybe keeping 2 RBs fresh and healthy isn't a bad thing especially come playoff time when Denver keeps getting lit up light a Christmas tree.

His numbers were higher over the final 3 games because he was fresher. If you look at how he did during weeks 11-14, though, I seem to recall a clear decline in his ypc.

 

[fsufan]

In short, I see Bell as retaining some long term dynasty value, but having minimal value this year absent Anderson getting injured.

I agree. Bell only has value in dynasty leagues. I trade barlow to the Gore owner for Bell, I have Anderson.

 

[tommyGunZ]

This is looking eerily similar to 2001 - when O.Gary fought off the young phenom until ~ week 6 when Portis took over.

 

[hardcoredx]

MA sucks. He couldn't take the starting job for freakin 5 years from Hall of fame talents like Q. Griffin and O. gary, how in the hell is he going to keep Bell from getting the job? Bell is clearly lightning when he has the ball. From watching the Broncos , he appears to be by far their best playmaker. I don't think they win in the long run with MA starting, they need Bell's game breaking abilty on the field.

 

[Garts]

MA sucks. He couldn't take the starting job for freakin 5 years from Hall of fame talents like Q. Griffin and O. gary, how in the hell is he going to keep Bell from getting the job? Bell is clearly lightning when he has the ball. From watching the Broncos , he appears to be by far their best playmaker. I don't think they win in the long run with MA starting, they need Bell's game breaking abilty on the field.

I laughed when some poeple said Bell had no chance and MA is a stud. Looks like Bell IS the answer with speed and toughness, while Anderson looks like he's 80 years old.

 

[J-Co]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

 

[Bristol]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

 

[tommyGunZ]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

it's quite apparent that you two aren't watching the game.

 

[stbugs]

This is looking eerily similar to 2001 - when O.Gary fought off the young phenom until ~ week 6 when Portis took over.

Why do you keep saying week 6 for Portis?In week 3 he had 18 carries for 103 yards and 1 TD. In week 5, he had 20 carries for 102 yards. Also, it was Mike Anderson that Portis took over for and Portis had more carries than Anderson starting in Week 3 on through the rest of the year. Anderson also only had 17 carries in weeks 1 and 2 and Portis had 9 carries. I hate to say it, but this year looks nothing like 2002. Portis pretty much had the job and took it over in Week 3 and took it over convincingly. Bell hasn't even come close to taking the starting job, let alone doing it convincingly. He may well do it, but please stop comparing it to Portis. Portis also did it his rookie year, he didn't take 2 years to get it done and Anderson was 4 years younger at that point.

 

[tommyGunZ]

This is looking eerily similar to 2001 - when O.Gary fought off the young phenom until ~ week 6 when Portis took over.

Why do you keep saying week 6 for Portis?

I never said "week 6". I said "~ week 6".

In week 3 he had 18 carries for 103 yards and 1 TD. In week 5, he had 20 carries for 102 yards. Also, it was Mike Anderson that Portis took over for and Portis had more carries than Anderson starting in Week 3 on through the rest of the year. Anderson also only had 17 carries in weeks 1 and 2 and Portis had 9 carries. I hate to say it, but this year looks nothing like 2002. Portis pretty much had the job and took it over in Week 3 and took it over convincingly. Bell hasn't even come close to taking the starting job, let alone doing it convincingly. He may well do it, but please stop comparing it to Portis. Portis also did it his rookie year, he didn't take 2 years to get it done and Anderson was 4 years younger at that point.

Regardless of what Portis did in week 3, he wasn't named the starter over Olandis Gary until week 5 or 6, which is what I said.

 

[J-Co]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

it's quite apparent that you two aren't watching the game.

It's quite apparent that you're simply grasping at anything positive concerning "your" guy, as evidenced by starting this thread last week in the first place, when Bell was outplayed by Anderson.

 

[PC Load Letter]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

it's quite apparent that you two aren't watching the game.

It's quite apparent Tatum Bell is either your big brother, or your lover. NTTAWWT.You drafted him. Good for you. You drafted him last year, too. Congrats. Let's wait until he breaks the hundred yard mark for two consecutive weeks before you annoit him the second coming of Walter Payton.

Fact is, he and Mike Anderson are nothing better than a RB3/Flex, so neither guy will ever be the Steal of the Draft.

Do us all a favor: Let it go.

 

[J-Co]

Now y'all have something to talk about......

 

[cstu]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

it's quite apparent that you two aren't watching the game.

It's quite apparent Tatum Bell is either your big brother, or your lover. NTTAWWT.You drafted him. Good for you. You drafted him last year, too. Congrats. Let's wait until he breaks the hundred yard mark for two consecutive weeks before you annoit him the second coming of Walter Payton.

Fact is, he and Mike Anderson are nothing better than a RB3/Flex, so neither guy will ever be the Steal of the Draft.

Do us all a favor: Let it go.

6 carries for 110 yards and 2 TD's...

 

[tommyGunZ]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

it's quite apparent that you two aren't watching the game.

It's quite apparent Tatum Bell is either your big brother, or your lover. NTTAWWT.You drafted him. Good for you. You drafted him last year, too. Congrats. Let's wait until he breaks the hundred yard mark for two consecutive weeks before you annoit him the second coming of Walter Payton.

Fact is, he and Mike Anderson are nothing better than a RB3/Flex, so neither guy will ever be the Steal of the Draft.

Do us all a favor: Let it go.

 

[hardcoredx]

This should mark the beginning of the end of a borderline RB NAMED Mike Anderson. The only reason MA has started is because they wanted Bell to work on his receving and blocking skills

 

[Footballhead]

I think skeletor is just sending a message to Portis...."look ...i traded you away and I got a guy from trade pick rushing like you..."

 

[PC Load Letter]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

it's quite apparent that you two aren't watching the game.

It's quite apparent Tatum Bell is either your big brother, or your lover. NTTAWWT.You drafted him. Good for you. You drafted him last year, too. Congrats. Let's wait until he breaks the hundred yard mark for two consecutive weeks before you annoit him the second coming of Walter Payton.

Fact is, he and Mike Anderson are nothing better than a RB3/Flex, so neither guy will ever be the Steal of the Draft.

Do us all a favor: Let it go.

1 run does not make a career.

 

[tommyGunZ]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

it's quite apparent that you two aren't watching the game.

It's quite apparent Tatum Bell is either your big brother, or your lover. NTTAWWT.You drafted him. Good for you. You drafted him last year, too. Congrats. Let's wait until he breaks the hundred yard mark for two consecutive weeks before you annoit him the second coming of Walter Payton.

Fact is, he and Mike Anderson are nothing better than a RB3/Flex, so neither guy will ever be the Steal of the Draft.

Do us all a favor: Let it go.

1 run does not make a career.

How about 2 runs? The writing is on the wall - it's your choice as to whether you want to read it or not.

 

[Tatonka]

1 run does not make a career.

what about 2 runs?

 

[j3r3m3y]

Where is SSOG? Time to change that sig buddy.As of right now it is:T. Bell 12 carries for 127M. Anderson 11 carries for 34 What's that smell? Smells like RBBC to me...

 

[j3r3m3y]

I think skeletor is just sending a message to Portis...."look ...i traded you away and I got a guy from trade pick rushing like you..."

So it is your position he is only using Bell to make a statement to a player he traded away and has no beef with, and after this game he will put Bell on the shelf?You watch too many soap operas.

 

[Big Score]

Bell looks darn good against (to date) one of the NFL's toughest Run D's. For this game at least, Bell has clearly out played Mike Anderson. Anybody who says otherwise just isn't paying attention.

 

[Raiders Fan]

Where are all those Dayne supporters?? I can't believe how many people loved him.. I guess a WW pick up makes you dream.

 

[KTM]

 

[Banger]

Fantasy points through week 4:MA - 29Tater - 33

 

[ShaqAttaq]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

 

[SharkBait]

I think skeletor is just sending a message to Portis...."look ...i traded you away and I got a guy from trade pick rushing like you..."

And next, he's going to kidnap Portis and hang him by a rope and slowly, slowly lower him into a pot of boiling oil. Will He-Man get there in time???

 

[chedha]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

 

[NatronIsMean]

As a Mike Anderson owner, Bell had two huge runs and ran great overall. MA didn't have a bad game with his carries, but it was the T Bell show. I think he matched up with Wash's D very well and Shannahan knew it - I didn't start MA and I'm glad. The same problems remain for Bell though, since he's a smaller back and has durability and potential short yardage issues. We'll have to tune in next week against NE and their 3-4 defense, which usually causes probs for the typical Denver blocking scheme. Perhaps another tough week for the system back Anderson in favor of the shifty and speedy Bell.For the Bell owners, don't get TOO fired up - chances are you spent a much higher pick on Bell to begin with, and thus he's only finally starting to justify that pick. I think this definitely smells of RBBC with mystery % of carries figures based on the matchup. Glad I don't HAVE to start either!

 

[Banger]

As a Mike Anderson owner, Bell had two huge runs and ran great overall. MA didn't have a bad game with his carries, but it was the T Bell show. I think he matched up with Wash's D very well and Shannahan knew it - I didn't start MA and I'm glad.

The same problems remain for Bell though, since he's a smaller back and has durability and potential short yardage issues. We'll have to tune in next week against NE and their 3-4 defense, which usually causes probs for the typical Denver blocking scheme. Perhaps another tough week for the system back Anderson in favor of the shifty and speedy Bell.

For the Bell owners, don't get TOO fired up - chances are you spent a much higher pick on Bell to begin with, and thus he's only finally starting to justify that pick.

I think this definitely smells of RBBC with mystery % of carries figures based on the matchup. Glad I don't HAVE to start either!

This is why the Bell owners took him. He showed the same explosiveness at times last year. Can he continue? Is it a confidence thing? Don't know. I do know that hands down Tatum has much more talent than MA and just earned himself some extra carries with todays performance.

 

[NatronIsMean]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I highly doubt it. Lets look at the performances:Bell:

1. 34 yards - TD

2. 12 yards

3. 1 yard

4. 3 yards

5. 5 yards

6. 55 yards

7. 6 yards

8. 0 yards

9. 2 yards

10. 7 yards

11. 2 yards

12. 0 yards

Anderson:

1. 0 yards

2. 8 yards

3. 9 yards

4. 6 yards

5. 8 yards

6. 4 yards

7. 2 yards

8. 1 yard

9. 3 yards

10. 2 yards

11. -1 yards

12. 4 yards

13. 4 yards

There's no doubt Bell gets the game ball - he was the best RB today. Bell had a great day against a very tough defense - the difference being to long runs he broke. 38 yards on 10 touches, plus 2 long runs for 89. Excellent.

Anderson had some good and some bad runs against a very tough defense. Overall, 13 touches for 50 yards.

Anderson has had the big plays already this year a few times (breaking runs for 20 or more), but suddenly when T Bell does it twice he's given the role of franchise back? Wow. Ok.

 

[NatronIsMean]

As a Mike Anderson owner, Bell had two huge runs and ran great overall. MA didn't have a bad game with his carries, but it was the T Bell show. I think he matched up with Wash's D very well and Shannahan knew it - I didn't start MA and I'm glad.

The same problems remain for Bell though, since he's a smaller back and has durability and potential short yardage issues. We'll have to tune in next week against NE and their 3-4 defense, which usually causes probs for the typical Denver blocking scheme. Perhaps another tough week for the system back Anderson in favor of the shifty and speedy Bell.

For the Bell owners, don't get TOO fired up - chances are you spent a much higher pick on Bell to begin with, and thus he's only finally starting to justify that pick.

I think this definitely smells of RBBC with mystery % of carries figures based on the matchup. Glad I don't HAVE to start either!

This is why the Bell owners took him. He showed the same explosiveness at times last year. Can he continue? Is it a confidence thing? Don't know. I do know that hands down Tatum has much more talent than MA and just earned himself some extra carries with todays performance.

Very good post. Did Bell earn more touches? Oh, big time. Is he going to be named feature back tomorrow? Good luck with that one, Cheda.

 

[Smitty72]

He may eventually take over but I have to at you guys going crazy over 5 carries.

it's quite apparent that you two aren't watching the game.

It's quite apparent Tatum Bell is either your big brother, or your lover. NTTAWWT.You drafted him. Good for you. You drafted him last year, too. Congrats. Let's wait until he breaks the hundred yard mark for two consecutive weeks before you annoit him the second coming of Walter Payton.

Fact is, he and Mike Anderson are nothing better than a RB3/Flex, so neither guy will ever be the Steal of the Draft.

Do us all a favor: Let it go.

1 run does not make a career.

How about 2 runs? The writing is on the wall - it's your choice as to whether you want to read it or not.

Since you're such a Bell lover and have all this faith that hes THE MAN did you have the guts to start him in any of your leagues today? I bet you didn't!!

 

[j3r3m3y]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I think Shanny will realize that splitting the load between them works well.

 

[Garts]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I think Shanny will realize that splitting the load between them works well.

So what....Anderson starts. Someone has too.

 

[tweeds]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I think Shanny will realize that splitting the load between them works well.

So what....Anderson starts. Someone has too.

We get 3 points for playing a starter in my league

 

[NatronIsMean]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I think Shanny will realize that splitting the load between them works well.

That would make the most sense unless Shanny does something nuts. Which he has been known to do!

 

[stbugs]

This is looking eerily similar to 2001 - when O.Gary fought off the young phenom until ~ week 6 when Portis took over.

Why do you keep saying week 6 for Portis?

I never said "week 6". I said "~ week 6".

In week 3 he had 18 carries for 103 yards and 1 TD. In week 5, he had 20 carries for 102 yards. Also, it was Mike Anderson that Portis took over for and Portis had more carries than Anderson starting in Week 3 on through the rest of the year. Anderson also only had 17 carries in weeks 1 and 2 and Portis had 9 carries. I hate to say it, but this year looks nothing like 2002. Portis pretty much had the job and took it over in Week 3 and took it over convincingly. Bell hasn't even come close to taking the starting job, let alone doing it convincingly. He may well do it, but please stop comparing it to Portis. Portis also did it his rookie year, he didn't take 2 years to get it done and Anderson was 4 years younger at that point.

Regardless of what Portis did in week 3, he wasn't named the starter over Olandis Gary until week 5 or 6, which is what I said.

Did you even read my quote? It was Mike Anderson, not Olandis Gary. Olandis Gary had 0 carries in 2002. If you can't remember that, why I am I going to take your word that Portis wasn't the guy in week 3. Portis out carried by Anderson starting in week 3, period. In week 3, Portis had 108 yards to Anderson's 28. That means he was the guy whether or not he played the first down. Anderson outgained Portis one week, in week 2, that's it.Anyway, Tatum has not gotten the start yet and it is year 2. Portis took over in week 3 of his rookie year. Bell is in week 21 of his Denver career, not quite the same in my book.

Again, I don't care whether Bell or MA is the starter the rest of the year, but please stop comparing Bell to Portis. It is an insult to the way Portis began his career in Denver. He had over 3099 yards rushing in 29 games. At this point in 21 games Bell has 677 yards. Comparison over.

 

[stbugs]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I think Shanny will realize that splitting the load between them works well.

At least someone else is thinking clearly. I brought this up before the season and earlier in this thread, and it is refreshing to hear others think the same thing. Anderson is old, Bell got hurt a bunch last year. If you have 2 fresh RBs, it wears defenses down and does it for the whole year. If Shanny wants to do RBBC, he will, because it seems to be working well so far.

 

[chedha]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I think Shanny will realize that splitting the load between them works well.

Yeah i see where you coming from, but I just don't see why you would continue to split the load? What would've happened today if Bell got all the carries? Would we be looking at 200+ yds on arguably the best run d in the league??

 

[chedha]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I think Shanny will realize that splitting the load between them works well.

At least someone else is thinking clearly. I brought this up before the season and earlier in this thread, and it is refreshing to hear others think the same thing. Anderson is old, Bell got hurt a bunch last year. If you have 2 fresh RBs, it wears defenses down and does it for the whole year. If Shanny wants to do RBBC, he will, because it seems to be working well so far.

I hear ya, but the way Bell was running tonight reminded me a lot of portis in 2002.

 

[Bristol]

i have one or both of these players in all 4 of my leagues. (2 both, one tater only, one MA only). i really hope that MA smokes some weed or somebody gets hurt so i know who to start each week.

I think with bells performance this vs. wash, he will be announced as the featured back for the rest of the season by the end of this week

I think Shanny will realize that splitting the load between them works well.

Yeah i see where you coming from, but I just don't see why you would continue to split the load? What would've happened today if Bell got all the carries? Would we be looking at 200+ yds on arguably the best run d in the league??

What are you talking about? He broke two long runs that accounted for almost 80% of his total yardage. Let me tell you something, YOU CAN'T COUNT ON LONG GAINS WEEK IN AND WEEK OUT. Are you saying that he would have broken another one or two long runs to get 200 yards? Get over yourself...

 

[Big Score]

The flip side on saying if Bell got ALL the carries he could've had 200, is that if Mike Anderson had been given ALL the carries, who's to say he wouldn't have had 200?