Trent Richardson vs. Doug Martin (1 Viewer)

[Hybrid]

I'm more comfortable with Martin for redraft. I'd maybe give the edge to Richardson for dynasty.

 

[zilladog]

Trent. By a mile. Stars are aligned for him to set the ff world on fire this year.

No disrespect to Martin, if course.

 

[DocHolliday]

I have Trent ranked ahead of Martin. I think the Cleveland O takes a step forward this season. Trent proved last year that he is a good RB. His numbers will improve this year.

 

[DoubleG]

I have Trent ranked ahead of Martin. I think the Cleveland O takes a step forward this season. Trent proved last year that he is a good RB. His numbers will improve this year.

The bolded, at this point, is almost a given. Richardson is healthy going into this season, has had a full offseason of decent health (save for the blip of the calf) and should have a much better year. The two are very close - but I still prefer Richardson.

 

[Biabreakable]

trent under norv or doug still the better pick here?

The manufactured consensus seems to be more based on last years performance.

 

[ebsteelers]

so your on the clock. redraft ppr league.

martin or richardson?

 

[Leonidas]

I go (and went) Martin every time.

Though at times I wish I had a later pick where I could sneak Richardson in while getting that much more 2nd round action

 

[ebsteelers]

I go (and went) Martin every time.

Though at times I wish I had a later pick where I could sneak Richardson in while getting that much more 2nd round action

agreed picking from the 2 hole this week, wish i was later on, granted im in charge and get to pick rather then letting the draft come to me.. but if i was 7 or 8 I could get T-Rich and graham (maybe) or some sort of combo...

 

[Leonidas]

I go (and went) Martin every time.

Though at times I wish I had a later pick where I could sneak Richardson in while getting that much more 2nd round action

agreed picking from the 2 hole this week, wish i was later on, granted im in charge and get to pick rather then letting the draft come to me.. but if i was 7 or 8 I could get T-Rich and graham (maybe) or some sort of combo...

Exactly. I had the 2 and two 4's, got Martin with every one. Would have loved a 7-8 with Richardson though. I think there's more value in that than Martin at 2, and I would then probably, personally, target an elite top-4 WR in the second (dream pick - Dez).

 

[Beerguzzler]

Norv isn't the RB guru people think he is. He'd much rather pass the ball.

 

[ebsteelers]

I go (and went) Martin every time.

Though at times I wish I had a later pick where I could sneak Richardson in while getting that much more 2nd round action

agreed picking from the 2 hole this week, wish i was later on, granted im in charge and get to pick rather then letting the draft come to me.. but if i was 7 or 8 I could get T-Rich and graham (maybe) or some sort of combo...

Exactly. I had the 2 and two 4's, got Martin with every one. Would have loved a 7-8 with Richardson though. I think there's more value in that than Martin at 2, and I would then probably, personally, target an elite top-4 WR in the second (dream pick - Dez).

I feel like trent has the higher ceiling then martin.. but martin just seems to be safer... throw in mccoy and charles and there is all kinds of not sureness

 

[LarryAllen'sJockstrap]

I think both have the ability to be top-5 FF RBs for the next 5 years. Think Shaun Alexander and LT from around 02-08.

Long term I think Richardson has ADP, LT... upside but for this year, I'd take Martin. I think they'll both be good, but I see more struggles for the Browns O, which means tougher sledding for Trent and more risk to get banged up.

 

[Sabertooth]

I can see that. They both appear to have some elite upside.

 

[ebsteelers]

I think both have the ability to be top-5 FF RBs for the next 5 years. Think Shaun Alexander and LT from around 02-08.

Long term I think Richardson has ADP, LT... upside but for this year, I'd take Martin. I think they'll both be good, but I see more struggles for the Browns O, which means tougher sledding for Trent and more risk to get banged up.

Good postAgreed I lean martin more so because his 6 division games are an easier go around then t rich also.. plus a better o line ..

 

[Clifford]

Trent now, Trent later, Trent forever. Not even debatable.

I think it is debatable. LeSean McCoy and Ray Rice aren't as talented as Adrian Peterson, but both are basically as valuable as Peterson in fantasy footall, even if he wasn't injured.

Richardson is a slam dunk talent and will compete for the top RB honor most years of his career barring major injury problems. After watching some game film on Martin, I am a little dubious about his ability to beat out LaGarette Blount in camp. After asking what to watch for on film on the Audible, what I came away with is watch a guy's feet and how many steps he takes per yard. Also how many steps it takes a guy to change direction and get back to full speed. He did not impress me in that area in the bowl game against Arizona State. However I am beginning to think that as long as a running back can do the basics and has decent speed and a decent ability to absorb contact, they can be a successful RB2. That's what I think Martin's long term prospects are. Therefore I think the gulf between him and Richardson will become something like the gulf between Adrian Peterson and someone like BJGE.

Good to read stuff like this and realize just how wrong I can be.

 

[ghostguy123]

Norv isn't the RB guru people think he is. He'd much rather pass the ball.

He also passes the the rb quite a bit.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Trent now, Trent later, Trent forever. Not even debatable.

I think it is debatable. LeSean McCoy and Ray Rice aren't as talented as Adrian Peterson, but both are basically as valuable as Peterson in fantasy footall, even if he wasn't injured.

Richardson is a slam dunk talent and will compete for the top RB honor most years of his career barring major injury problems. After watching some game film on Martin, I am a little dubious about his ability to beat out LaGarette Blount in camp. After asking what to watch for on film on the Audible, what I came away with is watch a guy's feet and how many steps he takes per yard. Also how many steps it takes a guy to change direction and get back to full speed. He did not impress me in that area in the bowl game against Arizona State. However I am beginning to think that as long as a running back can do the basics and has decent speed and a decent ability to absorb contact, they can be a successful RB2. That's what I think Martin's long term prospects are. Therefore I think the gulf between him and Richardson will become something like the gulf between Adrian Peterson and someone like BJGE.

Good to read stuff like this and realize just how wrong I can be.

Humility is a rare and underrated characteristic.....nice work.