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Thomas Rawls, RB, CMU/Seahawks (1 Viewer)
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Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Flipped him into my starting lineup in dynasty at the last minute. I'm all but eliminated due to a rash of injuries but I'm really hopeful for next year. I won't be trading him away.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Rawls has bested Lynch's career high single game rushing mark (154) twice this year (169, 209). For as bad as SF is it's hard to take anything away from Rawls.
I was dead wrong with my initial evaluation of him after he ran for 101 yards vs. CHI this year (didn't think he was remotely special) but thankfully I still held tight.
mnmplayer
Footballguy
yeah,they held AD in check wk,one too. Not taking anything away from him. Like I said he looks great.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
thunderguns
Footballguy
Thanks to Bloom hyping this guy up I own him in 3 of 4 dynasty leagues as either a free agent pickup or 3rd/4th rounder :IBTL: 
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
~42 I'm both my standard leagues. One league I won by 5 and the other by 20 and that owner has Lynch LOL. Saved me from Carr clapping bed and eagles D ;-)
The General
Footballguy
If Marshawn is out for the season, ROS ranking for Rawls is what, top 10 RB?
pantherclub
Footballguy
Who would be better? Martin?
The way that Rawls has ran the past few games that kid is the real deal. Very smooth and has great lateral moves. That td run he did after the catch was just bad ###. I dont ever pull for injuries but I hope Lynch shuts it down this year on general principle.
pantherclub
Footballguy
Lynch's "I am going to run you over" style has such a limited shelf life in the NFL these days. I prefer for longevity Rawls "Emmit Smith not taking a clean shot" style any day.
packer_junkie
Footballguy
Not sure that is really Rawls style. He finishes his runs with a demanding physical style. He peeled himself off the ground 3-4 times really slowly yesterday. His burst and quickness are undeniable though.
Skoo
Footballguy
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the "belief" is Marshawn Lynch is dealing with a sports hernia.
Lynch is meeting with Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia Monday to confirm the diagnosis. If Lynch does have a sports hernia, he will likely undergo surgery and be out for at least the rest of the regular season. Thomas Rawls rumbled for 255 total yards and two scores with Lynch out Sunday and will be the top waiver add this week if Lynch goes under the knife.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Nov 23 - 8:07 AM
Lynch is meeting with Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia Monday to confirm the diagnosis. If Lynch does have a sports hernia, he will likely undergo surgery and be out for at least the rest of the regular season. Thomas Rawls rumbled for 255 total yards and two scores with Lynch out Sunday and will be the top waiver add this week if Lynch goes under the knife.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Nov 23 - 8:07 AM
Hankmoody
Footballguy
And when a guy listed as Probable sits the league launches a formal investigation and the
Hankmoody
Footballguy
Hooper31
Footballguy
Rawls seeks contact all the time. Yesterday in his post game press conference he was asked about it and he took the time to explain that he NEVER just runs out of bounds. It was asked because multiple times during the game he purposefully looked for someone to run over.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
.Bob Condotta@bcondotta 15h15 hours ago
Carroll says Lynch will go to Philadelphia Monday to see a specialist for his an issue.
.Sigmund Bloom @SigmundBloom 14h14 hours ago
Sigmund Bloom Retweeted Bob Condotta
Would hate to see Lynch miss most of stretch run, but jackpot for Rawls if surgery recommended
Carroll says Lynch will go to Philadelphia Monday to see a specialist for his an issue.
.Sigmund Bloom @SigmundBloom 14h14 hours ago
Sigmund Bloom Retweeted Bob Condotta
Would hate to see Lynch miss most of stretch run, but jackpot for Rawls if surgery recommended
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
They like him, but Im not sure he is the long term solution. I think they will look to replace Lynch with a RB in the 2016 draft or 2017 draft. The best hope is you get the end of this year and 2016 out of Rawls.
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pantherclub
Footballguy
mnmplayer
Footballguy
Also remember they could bring back Christine for 2016 camp if it doesn't work out with Washington. Prolly got more talent than Rawls. It would definitely be a camp battle.
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
Hooper31
Footballguy
Quit trying to save face. He absolutely sought out contact yesterday on multiple runs. So much so that he was asked about it in the post game press conference.
EastonBlues22
Footballguy
Or sell him when it looks like Lynch is out of the way. He's shown enough that people will simply assume he'll be a workhorse RB1 (discounting the potential for competition to be brought in, a potential RBBC, etc.), and at least a few will be willing to pay you accordingly. Think about what Hill could have netted you last offseason.
Cash in on that assumption and convert that value into a more established/stable commodity.
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BigJim®
Footballguy
matttyl
Footballguy
Well I was the buyer. I paid what's currently the #7 rookie pick in the upcoming rookie draft for him. If news comes out that Lynch is shutting it down, I will likely be able to sell for more - but in the meantime I'm using him till I know what the deal is with Forte and Lacy.
rjv
Footballguy
You can't be serious about CM? The guy can't hold down a job. My god turbin beat him out for god sake
mnmplayer
Footballguy
Trading him away for a 7th round pick implies value. I think its obvious that Cowboy's didn't have what it took to leverage that value. Washington is next man up to try and harness this Beasts talent and I am not convinced their coaches have what it takes either. When it comes to talent like Christine, it takes years to cultivate and try to harness the wild horse that he is. Seattle is really the only team that has a chance since they have been trying for years and came close, but barely missed. My logic goes like this.
a. Christine is a beast
b. He will play somewhere
c. Seattle is the only team that has proven they can get him to produce, therefore its the only option and WILL HAPPEN eventually. Just more time with the coaching staff is needed to try and harness this guys power and talent. Its obviously there or all these teams wouldn't be taken chances on the guy, right?
Therefore the conclusion should be obvious as talent almost always wins vs a scub like Rawls who was undrafted! Now I am not saying Rawls doesn't have a chance vs a guy like Christine. I mean he might mow the owners grass on the weekends or have some other edge, and he has shown us he can run as a backup, but this type of undrafted talent doesn't last in the NFL. Like Scientist says, the best you can hope for is the rest of this year, but 2016 and beyond is super DICEY! Sell while this blowout vs 49ers is fresh in everyone's mind! Scientist knows the situation for the Seahawks well.
Longtucky Lemmings
Footballguy
"Ain't no undrafted running back ever gonna amount to anything long term in this league." - Priest Holmes
"That's right, Priest, everyone knows a blind squirrel can find and acorn from time to time but no way does he keep getting fed." - Arian Foster
"That's right, Priest, everyone knows a blind squirrel can find and acorn from time to time but no way does he keep getting fed." - Arian Foster
packer_junkie
Footballguy
mnmplayer should have his membership banned. Rawls has been more productive in 2 career starts than CM has been in his entire career. He has more talent than him too.
packer_junkie
Footballguy
He has to be trolling, no? The guy can't hold a job. No one wants him after they see him.
McGarnicle
Footballguy
I would've thought after Rawls' games earlier this year that he had earned at least a small timeshare, like 15-20%. But he was only in to spell Lynch for a few carries here and there. After yesterday, and knowing Lynch potentially needs surgery, does anything change if Lynch is able to start going forward?
The General
Footballguy
Talking about CMike in here 
WTH? Give it up people.
Lynch going to see a specialist and playing in the same week seems pretty unlikely so Rawls owners will probably get at least another week. If Beastmode comes back he'll probably get the majority of the carries still just knowing what he means to the team.
It's all just speculation now but things are not boding well for Lynch. It has been an amazing run. One of my favorite players to watch, love that guy.
On Rawls, he looked amazing and showed quickness that Lynch just doesn't have. It was sorry SF but the Seattle craptastic line acutally looked decent with him running the ball. He caught the ball well and just unloaded on people at the end of runs. He will not last if he keeps doing that. People who have him have to be loving that the found a potential winning lottery ticket.
WTH? Give it up people.Lynch going to see a specialist and playing in the same week seems pretty unlikely so Rawls owners will probably get at least another week. If Beastmode comes back he'll probably get the majority of the carries still just knowing what he means to the team.
It's all just speculation now but things are not boding well for Lynch. It has been an amazing run. One of my favorite players to watch, love that guy.
On Rawls, he looked amazing and showed quickness that Lynch just doesn't have. It was sorry SF but the Seattle craptastic line acutally looked decent with him running the ball. He caught the ball well and just unloaded on people at the end of runs. He will not last if he keeps doing that. People who have him have to be loving that the found a potential winning lottery ticket.
As much as you're kind of the laughing stock of the board, at least you were a Seahawks fan, so you seemed to know a thing or two about them, at least.
The way Rawls had looked, why on earth would anyone believe that Seattle doesn't think he's their back of the future? He has two games already this season that exceed Lynch's career highs in rushing. They have a lot of other things to address besides running back. They struck gold with Rawls.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Win some you lose some. I won the West FAAB when Charles got hurt but missed out on Rawls, and I own Lynch. Can't get 'em all, and I thought once Lynch got healthy Rawls wouldn't see the light of day. That being said, Rawls has had good games and looked more pedestrian in others. He had the 49rs at home people in a game they quit. Before you anoint him the second coming from this game read the reviews of Cousins after he blistered the Saints. They were talking like he was a $25M/year QB or something that Gruden urgently needed to sign. Uhhhh - no.
Rawls is making the most of his opportunity, and in the right set up he can succeed. Similar to Ware from KC yesterday though. For those that have Rawls, ride him as far as you can but temper expectations a bit. For those of us who have Lynch, pray that it's not a hernia and that he returns. If he returns 90% healthy and does surgery after the season a la Hurns there is no RB controversy. Rawls is not the better back.
Rawls is making the most of his opportunity, and in the right set up he can succeed. Similar to Ware from KC yesterday though. For those that have Rawls, ride him as far as you can but temper expectations a bit. For those of us who have Lynch, pray that it's not a hernia and that he returns. If he returns 90% healthy and does surgery after the season a la Hurns there is no RB controversy. Rawls is not the better back.
rjv
Footballguy
I beg to differ. Lynch is breaking down and can't do what he used to do, whereas Rawls IS doing what Lynch USED to do and doing it well.
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