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Tion Green, RB, DET (1 Viewer)
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Hands down the best RB on the team. He should get the majority of early down and short yardage snaps.
I picked him up in redraft but I doubt he is startable in any of the remaining games. Maybe week 16 if he carves out a large role or if Abdulla remains out
I picked him up in redraft but I doubt he is startable in any of the remaining games. Maybe week 16 if he carves out a large role or if Abdulla remains out
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barackdhouse
Footballguy
Stashed him in a few spots. Curious to see more next week. Even if Ameer plays? Probably, I would think.
Ameer has established he is not an early down back. Not sure if the Lions coaching staff is watching the same film though.
Conan Troutman
Footballguy
Scouting reports sound interesting, he seems to be exactly the type of RB the Lions don't have.
NeverEnough
Footballguy
I'm on the fence. I'd have to drop Richardson or Clement to get him.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
This is a very interesting thing to watch. AA has seemed to disappoint, again. He's also a FA after next season
Zenner is a FA after this season
Washington has 2 years left but he's at no risk for taking the starting job
Riddick is through 2019 but DET has a possible out after this season with only 1.9 mil in dead cap space, although I don't see Detroit cutting hium for the sake of cutting him
Green looks pretty good. Passes the first eye test. Could be something to watch for 2018. Likely taking Zenner's roster spot.
Zenner is a FA after this season
Washington has 2 years left but he's at no risk for taking the starting job
Riddick is through 2019 but DET has a possible out after this season with only 1.9 mil in dead cap space, although I don't see Detroit cutting hium for the sake of cutting him
Green looks pretty good. Passes the first eye test. Could be something to watch for 2018. Likely taking Zenner's roster spot.
JFS171
Footballguy
Nitpicking, but he doesn't have to take anyone's roster spot. That's what perked my ears up in the first place ... they've carried him all year on the 53. As their 5th RB, for a team the generally only activates 3 on game days. And I don't think he's much on STs, though I could be wrong on that.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
You're right. I guess I wasn't real clear in my thinking (often a problem for me). I think Detroit could let Zenner go and not think twice about it, likely not fill that with another RB
First carry of the game was a nice 33 yarder that I think caught the ravens off guard. Next 10 carries were for 18 total yards. I’m not expecting much from him, but if you have an open roster spot and desperately need rb points, why not? Maybe a goal line td or two over the next few games.
Statorama
Footballguy
Is this from looking at the game or the boxscore? Because it sounds like out of his 11 carries, only 2 were any good.
The Captain
Footballguy
He’s not a long term solution but I like him over anything else they have on the roster for the rest of this year. He could be a cuff to whomever the Lions draft (please) in 2018.
if Abdullah is out he’s a solid #3 RB option with #2 upside.
Interseptopus
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Casting Couch
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
What's this eyeball test you guys think he passes?
If there is a hole there, he runs through it. If there's somebody waiting there, he lowers his pad level. He has shown a decent burst, which is interesting because lack of explosion was actually a knock coming out. He doesn't have anything more than an average top gear. He caught 13 and 29 passes his last two years of school against inferior talent and probably won't be used in the passing game or pass pro this year.
Fresh legs theory? Happens every year, some guy with no genuine talent gets a bunch of touches late in the season. Seems unlikely here but almost a guarantee it will happen somewhere in the league before Week 17.
If there is a hole there, he runs through it. If there's somebody waiting there, he lowers his pad level. He has shown a decent burst, which is interesting because lack of explosion was actually a knock coming out. He doesn't have anything more than an average top gear. He caught 13 and 29 passes his last two years of school against inferior talent and probably won't be used in the passing game or pass pro this year.
Fresh legs theory? Happens every year, some guy with no genuine talent gets a bunch of touches late in the season. Seems unlikely here but almost a guarantee it will happen somewhere in the league before Week 17.
I really don't think any RB on Det is gonna go OFF, regardless of their talent level. That oline is trash
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
90 YFS or a single TD is probably the ceiling for any of them (and neither is likely)
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
One of my employees is a close friend of Tion's and blocked for him in HS. That's all I got.
The Captain
Footballguy
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Football Jones
Footballguy
Interesting RB prospect because his metrics are terrible. Green ran a 4.79 at his Pro Day no less (wasn't invited to the Combine). He doesn't make up for it in short area quickness, either (7.38 in the 3 cone & 4.58 in the 20 yard shuttle).
That said, I don't put a ton of weight into metrics. They're useful, but are only a small part of scouting, IMO. I'm not endorsing Green by any means. I'm simply saying I wouldn't kill him as a prospect because of metrics.
I'm not sure what to think of Green. I need to study him more. If nothing else, he could get an opportunity down the stretch & that's half the battle.
That said, I don't put a ton of weight into metrics. They're useful, but are only a small part of scouting, IMO. I'm not endorsing Green by any means. I'm simply saying I wouldn't kill him as a prospect because of metrics.
I'm not sure what to think of Green. I need to study him more. If nothing else, he could get an opportunity down the stretch & that's half the battle.
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JFS171
Footballguy
I actually wonder if he was hurt before or during his pro day.
Supposedly Green ran track in HS and was timed as fast as 10.9 in the 100M.
https://247sports.com/Player/Tion-Green-10852/high-school-8113
Supposedly Green ran track in HS and was timed as fast as 10.9 in the 100M.
https://247sports.com/Player/Tion-Green-10852/high-school-8113
Football Jones
Footballguy
I saw that, but I haven't heard anything about Green being injured for his Pro Day.
You see that occasionally where once players get in college, they gain weight through weight training &/or growth & can longer run the way they did in high school.
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Conan Troutman
Footballguy
Clement has the higher floor, but his fantasy ceiling is obviously limited - he's better than James White between the tackles, but the Eagles clearly don't view him as a feature back. Green could eventually become the feature back, but no one knows if he will. I did drop Clement in my 6 keeper/dyno league for him on the off chance Green does win the job and keeps it until next season, but if you can keep lots of guys Clement may be the better bet. And there's no way in hell I'd cut Richardson for him.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
Personally I value opportunity pretty high. Not going to say I value it over talent but if this guy is JAG but gets the early down job then I'll go ahead and buy him for free and see what happens. From the very little I've seen so far I think he has pretty good footwork and vision. Eager to see more.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Green may or may not be a decent dynasty stash but how do you possibly bet your fantasy football playoffs by starting him?
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Skeletore Eh
Footballguy
Ameer Abdullah - RB - Lions
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Ameer Abdullah (questionable, neck) is not expected to play Week 14 against the Buccaneers.
Per Rapoport, his absence is "more for play than injury reasons." In other words, Abdullah is going to be a healthy scratch. It's surprising to see the Lions go away from their No. 1 back this late in the year, though Abdullah certainly hasn't impressed this season. He ranks near the bottom of the league in yards per carry and has been a non-factor in fantasy aside from the occasional goal-line touchdown. Tion Green, who led the team with 51 rushing yards in his debut last week, figures to be the Lions' ball-carrier Sunday in Tampa. Pass-catcher Theo Riddick will see reps as well.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Dec 10 - 8:06 AM
Fear The Turtle
Footballguy
JFS171
Footballguy
In short, injuries in a deep lineup, deep roster league. It’s either Green or the likes of Darkwa, Fuller, Aaron Jones, an injured Cooper, workload questionable Barber, etc. and unfortunately I find myself needing multiple players from that crew
TenMidgets
Footballguy
This guy looked great last week, has fresh legs, a friendly matchup and weather is not a factor.
I am starting him over DeDe Westbrook at my flex in playoffs!
I am starting him over DeDe Westbrook at my flex in playoffs!
Casting Couch
Footballguy
COLTS | TION GREEN SIGNED BY COLTS
PUBLISHED TUE AUG 14 2:02:17 P.M. PT 2018
(USA Today Fantasy Sports) Free-agent RB Tion Green (Lions) was signed by the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Aug. 14. LB Will Ossai was waived with a Non-Football Illness designation in a corresponding move.
PUBLISHED TUE AUG 14 2:02:17 P.M. PT 2018
(USA Today Fantasy Sports) Free-agent RB Tion Green (Lions) was signed by the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Aug. 14. LB Will Ossai was waived with a Non-Football Illness designation in a corresponding move.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Between Tion and Ebron the Colts are becoming the Lions of the AFC.
