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The Trent Richardson Thread (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter False Start
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What? Indy's run blocking unit collapsed last year? Allen played 1 game in 2013. I seem to remember all RBs but Richardson doing very well in 2013 without Allen. Allen being out could definitely hurt Richardson, but Allen being out didn't hurt Brown last year.
SpruceGoose
Footballguy
Im throwing him in based off of game flow alone.
Indy should be up most of the game...and they are going to give T Rich at least one game to show and prove.
This is it. He'll have goal line carries, catches, and plenty of runs.
Doesnt matter how bad he is...he'll be able to fall into points.
Indy should be up most of the game...and they are going to give T Rich at least one game to show and prove.
This is it. He'll have goal line carries, catches, and plenty of runs.
Doesnt matter how bad he is...he'll be able to fall into points.
Otis
Footballguy
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
groin pains
Footballguy
SpruceGoose
Footballguy
ChuckLiddell
Footballguy
not good...
ESPN's Adam Schefter said on Sunday NFL Countdown that Dan "Boom" Herron is a guy to watch "today and moving forward" in the Colts' backfield.
Herron was a preseson darling, rushing for 112 yards on 22 carries and catching 11 passes for 55 yards and one touchdown. He's a downhill, north-south runner. The Colts see the writing on the wall with Trent Richardson; he doesn't hit the hole hard and sometimes doesn't even see the gaping holes in the running game. Richardson will get the first carries Sunday against the Jaguars, but it may not be long before we see Herron. He's a worthy add for the stretch run.
ESPN's Adam Schefter said on Sunday NFL Countdown that Dan "Boom" Herron is a guy to watch "today and moving forward" in the Colts' backfield.
Herron was a preseson darling, rushing for 112 yards on 22 carries and catching 11 passes for 55 yards and one touchdown. He's a downhill, north-south runner. The Colts see the writing on the wall with Trent Richardson; he doesn't hit the hole hard and sometimes doesn't even see the gaping holes in the running game. Richardson will get the first carries Sunday against the Jaguars, but it may not be long before we see Herron. He's a worthy add for the stretch run.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Yeah, I'm reading a lot of Herron love on twitter.
RenegadeGM
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Josh Moore @4for4_Josh 1m1 minute ago
Indeed. RT @mchappell51: And #colts announce Boom Herron as starting RB. Interesting.
Indeed. RT @mchappell51: And #colts announce Boom Herron as starting RB. Interesting.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
Mario Kart
Footballguy
Top 5 season here. SOD
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Hoo-Ray
So a little backstory for those not watching.
On 1st and goal from 8. Herron in. Runs for 1 or 2, but the ball came loose yet again just when he went down. It wasnt close enough to be replayed, but enough of a fumble for the announcers to mention it.
That would have been Herron's 3rd fumble.
So on 2nd down, TRich replaced him, they threw to a TE to the 1.
then TRich scored
RBM
Footballguy
Can't blame him for not being involved in the passing game. Which is stupid because it's probably the thing he'd do best.
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
yeah, we wouldn't want to rush to judgement because he was sick one weekQuizGuy66 said:
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
Hey, come on now. You have to be fair. It's not Richardon's fault heyeah, we wouldn't want to rush to judgement because he was sick one weekQuizGuy66 said:
ghostguy123
Footballguy
I would bet anything he is gone after this year.Todem said:
Wow he is bad
Todem
Footballguy
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
That TD was like finding money on the street for those who started him.
steveski
Footballguy
He was dropped in my shallow roster dynasty league (keep 14 players) and I scooped him up. I have a feeling I'm going to really regret hopping on board this train even though it was free....
I have a feeling I'll cut him at roster cut downs this offseason and I think he will be in a lot of other peoples leagues as well. In more traditional dynasty leagues you have to continue to hold, but you know you'd like to cut him.
I have a feeling I'll cut him at roster cut downs this offseason and I think he will be in a lot of other peoples leagues as well. In more traditional dynasty leagues you have to continue to hold, but you know you'd like to cut him.
Otis
Footballguy
Jerry Curl
Footballguy
I know right, many people understand he will get the GL work. Some hate Trent just because its the popular thing to do. He isnt the greatest but he does have some fantasy value because of the GL work, why is that so hard to grasp?It's exactly why we started him.
packersfan
Footballguy
Yup. He has TD potential every week in this offense. I was surprised he wasn't involved at all in the passing game. As others have said it's the one thing he's done reasonably well this season. If he does start catching 2-4 passes per game plus the TD potential he'll be starting RB2 upside square in the face every week regardless of how awful he may look on the field.It's exactly why we started him.
Todem
Footballguy
This has been the hope for now going on 2 years running. This is why there is so much skepticism about this POS. Because he rarely if ever deliverers what you need. The only thing he is right now is a flex option at best and even that is going to fade as Herron will in all likely-hood out play him. Just like every other back on the roster has since his arrival to Indy.Yup. He has TD potential every week in this offense. I was surprised he wasn't involved at all in the passing game. As others have said it's the one thing he's done reasonably well this season. If he does start catching 2-4 passes per game plus the TD potential he'll be starting RB2 upside square in the face every week regardless of how awful he may look on the field.It's exactly why we started him.
jomar
Footballguy
I started him thinking he'd get 20 touches including 3-4 receptions for 40-50 yards. 10 points minimum in PPR. felt damn lucky to get that TD because he wasn't getting anything in the passing game and Herron was taking more than his share of snaps away. I have Herron too so I can't see another scenario where TRich will see my lineup.It's exactly why we started him.
packersfan
Footballguy
In the final month of last season after Brown had passed him on the depth chart, Richardson scored twice and averaged more than 3 receptions per game. He had double-digit touches in every game. So despite being clearly outplayed by another RB, Richardson was a productive fantasy option in PPR. Even yesterday he was productive thanks to the touchdown.This has been the hope for now going on 2 years running. This is why there is so much skepticism about this POS. Because he rarely if ever deliverers what you need. The only thing he is right now is a flex option at best and even that is going to fade as Herron will in all likely-hood out play him. Just like every other back on the roster has since his arrival to Indy.Yup. He has TD potential every week in this offense. I was surprised he wasn't involved at all in the passing game. As others have said it's the one thing he's done reasonably well this season. If he does start catching 2-4 passes per game plus the TD potential he'll be starting RB2 upside square in the face every week regardless of how awful he may look on the field.It's exactly why we started him.
I don't think anyone is arguing that he's a great RB or looks great or anything like that. But he has generally been a solid RB3 in PPR leagues this season and was again yesterday. If he starts getting consistently involved in the passing game again I think he'll move into RB2 territory given his clear TD potential in this offense. I think people who say he sucks for fantasy are bashing him because it's the fashionable thing to do. The truth is he's been a pretty reliable RB3 in PPR all season long.
hxperson
Footballguy
In fairness to TRich, while he did in fact play horribly, Herron was named the starter right before the game started so Herron getting the majority of snaps yesterday should not have been surprising. I have both Herron and TRich on one team - started TRich yesterday not realizing he was named the backup and felt like I got away with one when he got the TD....will probably start Herron going forward if I decide to go with a Colts back.I started him thinking he'd get 20 touches including 3-4 receptions for 40-50 yards. 10 points minimum in PPR. felt damn lucky to get that TD because he wasn't getting anything in the passing game and Herron was taking more than his share of snaps away. I have Herron too so I can't see another scenario where TRich will see my lineup.It's exactly why we started him.
Jerry Curl
Footballguy
I'm in a TD league and rolling him as my RB2 down the stretch. I wanted to see how it shook out and even with Herron getting carries, Trent is as likely as anyone to get in the endzone.
I know others may not, but I would like to see Trent get the majority of touches and see if he can break out, 20-25 touches, maybe he is a volume guy.
I know others may not, but I would like to see Trent get the majority of touches and see if he can break out, 20-25 touches, maybe he is a volume guy.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I was kind of in and out on that game, but it sure seemed at the time that Herron was about to be the man, he was looking pretty good, then TR reappeared. Somehow I got the sense it was pretty fortunate that TR got back in the game near the goalline. I would have zero faith that happens again.In fairness to TRich, while he did in fact play horribly, Herron was named the starter right before the game started so Herron getting the majority of snaps yesterday should not have been surprising. I have both Herron and TRich on one team - started TRich yesterday not realizing he was named the backup and felt like I got away with one when he got the TD....will probably start Herron going forward if I decide to go with a Colts back.I started him thinking he'd get 20 touches including 3-4 receptions for 40-50 yards. 10 points minimum in PPR. felt damn lucky to get that TD because he wasn't getting anything in the passing game and Herron was taking more than his share of snaps away. I have Herron too so I can't see another scenario where TRich will see my lineup.It's exactly why we started him.
I think the most disheartening thing for a TR owner would have to be that Herron got those receptions. I find it really hard to believe that Trent couldn't have handled all that work.
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Todem
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Well about at least 50 pages of this thread was for some time till it finally became crystal clear he is a massive bust. I was one who at one time thought this kid was going to be special. Drafted him #1 overall in my rookie draft 3 years ago, was a solid RB3 for me his rookie year with all his TD's and I thought he would only get better and a be legit RB1. Then the trade....and wow.In the final month of last season after Brown had passed him on the depth chart, Richardson scored twice and averaged more than 3 receptions per game. He had double-digit touches in every game. So despite being clearly outplayed by another RB, Richardson was a productive fantasy option in PPR. Even yesterday he was productive thanks to the touchdown.This has been the hope for now going on 2 years running. This is why there is so much skepticism about this POS. Because he rarely if ever deliverers what you need. The only thing he is right now is a flex option at best and even that is going to fade as Herron will in all likely-hood out play him. Just like every other back on the roster has since his arrival to Indy.Yup. He has TD potential every week in this offense. I was surprised he wasn't involved at all in the passing game. As others have said it's the one thing he's done reasonably well this season. If he does start catching 2-4 passes per game plus the TD potential he'll be starting RB2 upside square in the face every week regardless of how awful he may look on the field.It's exactly why we started him.
I don't think anyone is arguing that he's a great RB or looks great or anything like that. But he has generally been a solid RB3 in PPR leagues this season and was again yesterday. If he starts getting consistently involved in the passing game again I think he'll move into RB2 territory given his clear TD potential in this offense. I think people who say he sucks for fantasy are bashing him because it's the fashionable thing to do. The truth is he's been a pretty reliable RB3 in PPR all season long.
POS.
I would not want to count on a guy like this week to week as a flex.....ever. I think you can find far better options at WR for your flex spot than this junk pile.
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packersfan
Footballguy
Agree he's a bust.
Disagree he's useless for fantasy especially now with Bradshaw done.
Disagree he's useless for fantasy especially now with Bradshaw done.
