Trent Richardson (1 Viewer)

[SSOG]

Not sure 3.5 ypc is going to get him to Mega Star levels this year.

LaDainian Tomlinson was at 3.6 his rookie year.

William Green had 3.7.

 

[SacramentoBob]

Anyone who watched Alabama football the last few years could see that Trent was a better RB than Ingram. That said, lol@ the people projecting his TD totals over the entire season based on 4 games. Settle down.

 

[DoubleG]

Anyone who watched Alabama football the last few years could see that Trent was a better RB than Ingram. That said, lol@ the people projecting his TD totals over the entire season based on 4 games. Settle down.

A few points if I may - first off 4 games is still 25% of the season. Sure, the prediction will likely be more accurate if we wait until after 8 or even 12 - but we kinda cant do that. We do have other numbers we can look at, and try to gain something.In the last 3 seasons, Clevland has scored 21, 26 and 21 offensive TDs. Now, to be fair, that was without Richardson. That comes out to 1.4 TDs per game. This season the Browns are slightly above that at 6 offensive TDs in 4 games (1.5 per game). Interestingly enough, Trent has accounted for 4 of the 6 TDs - or 66%. If we presume that the Browns will score 24 offensive TDs this season (their average the last 3 years has been 22.4) and Trent accounts for about 66% of them (which granted, might be a touch high - but the team has said they will use him more in the passing game going forward...so maybe not). We end up with...ta da 15.84 TDs. - about 4 receiving and 11-12 rushing TDs. The 11-12 rushing TDs is fairly in keeping with what the Browns have seen recerntly with rushing TD totals of 10,13 & 4 the past 3 years - and obviously Richardson is better than anyone they've had running the ball the past 3 years.

The Browns have shown virtually no desire to have anyone else take significant rushing attempts, so I see no reason why 80-90% of the rushing TDs wouldn't go to Richardson.

In summary, while projecting the rest of the season from 4 games is not ideal - using the past 3 seasons and current players usage/touches to do so puts us on more stable ground, imho.

That's all a round about way of saying, predicitng 8-9 more rushing TDs and 3-4 receiving TDs isn't all that outrageous given Richardson's involvement in the offense and the Browns offensive TD numbers over the past 3 seasons.

 

[jurb26]

Anyone who watched Alabama football the last few years could see that Trent was a better RB than Ingram. That said, lol@ the people projecting his TD totals over the entire season based on 4 games. Settle down.

A few points if I may - first off 4 games is still 25% of the season. Sure, the prediction will likely be more accurate if we wait until after 8 or even 12 - but we kinda cant do that. We do have other numbers we can look at, and try to gain something.In the last 3 seasons, Clevland has scored 21, 26 and 21 offensive TDs. Now, to be fair, that was without Richardson. That comes out to 1.4 TDs per game. This season the Browns are slightly above that at 6 offensive TDs in 4 games (1.5 per game). Interestingly enough, Trent has accounted for 4 of the 6 TDs - or 66%. If we presume that the Browns will score 24 offensive TDs this season (their average the last 3 years has been 22.4) and Trent accounts for about 66% of them (which granted, might be a touch high - but the team has said they will use him more in the passing game going forward...so maybe not). We end up with...ta da 15.84 TDs. - about 4 receiving and 11-12 rushing TDs. The 11-12 rushing TDs is fairly in keeping with what the Browns have seen recerntly with rushing TD totals of 10,13 & 4 the past 3 years - and obviously Richardson is better than anyone they've had running the ball the past 3 years.

The Browns have shown virtually no desire to have anyone else take significant rushing attempts, so I see no reason why 80-90% of the rushing TDs wouldn't go to Richardson.

In summary, while projecting the rest of the season from 4 games is not ideal - using the past 3 seasons and current players usage/touches to do so puts us on more stable ground, imho.

That's all a round about way of saying, predicitng 8-9 more rushing TDs and 3-4 receiving TDs isn't all that outrageous given Richardson's involvement in the offense and the Browns offensive TD numbers over the past 3 seasons.

I'd be comfortable projecting Richardson to score 10 more TDs this year. He could score a good bit more than that, say 14. I don't think he should score a great deal less than that though, say 8. So I'd place his range at 8 - 14 for the rest of the year.

 

[SSOG]

Anyone who watched Alabama football the last few years could see that Trent was a better RB than Ingram. That said, lol@ the people projecting his TD totals over the entire season based on 4 games. Settle down.

A few points if I may - first off 4 games is still 25% of the season. Sure, the prediction will likely be more accurate if we wait until after 8 or even 12 - but we kinda cant do that. We do have other numbers we can look at, and try to gain something.In the last 3 seasons, Clevland has scored 21, 26 and 21 offensive TDs. Now, to be fair, that was without Richardson. That comes out to 1.4 TDs per game. This season the Browns are slightly above that at 6 offensive TDs in 4 games (1.5 per game). Interestingly enough, Trent has accounted for 4 of the 6 TDs - or 66%. If we presume that the Browns will score 24 offensive TDs this season (their average the last 3 years has been 22.4) and Trent accounts for about 66% of them (which granted, might be a touch high - but the team has said they will use him more in the passing game going forward...so maybe not). We end up with...ta da 15.84 TDs. - about 4 receiving and 11-12 rushing TDs. The 11-12 rushing TDs is fairly in keeping with what the Browns have seen recerntly with rushing TD totals of 10,13 & 4 the past 3 years - and obviously Richardson is better than anyone they've had running the ball the past 3 years.

The Browns have shown virtually no desire to have anyone else take significant rushing attempts, so I see no reason why 80-90% of the rushing TDs wouldn't go to Richardson.

In summary, while projecting the rest of the season from 4 games is not ideal - using the past 3 seasons and current players usage/touches to do so puts us on more stable ground, imho.

That's all a round about way of saying, predicitng 8-9 more rushing TDs and 3-4 receiving TDs isn't all that outrageous given Richardson's involvement in the offense and the Browns offensive TD numbers over the past 3 seasons.

66% of a team's TDs isn't "a touch high". It's ludicrously high. Maurice Jones-Drew, TD threat extraordinaire, pulls in just a shade over a third of his team's scores. LDT, in his record-setting 31 TD season, pulled in 55% of his team's scores.

 

[EBF]

Flipside is that his YPC/big plays could increase dramatically.

Week 2 was a preview of what he's capable of.

I'm not too high on the Browns this year, but Weeden has been at least halfway decent since week one and the WR group poses some threat.

 

[jurb26]

and the WR group poses some threat.

No, they really don't. Richardson is the only threat on that offense. Ds will key on him all year and I don't think the YPA improves much. I think the overall offense will get better for Clev simply because they are so young and Weeden is a rookie. The WRs are horrible though and will stay horrible.

 

[footballnerd]

Not sure 3.5 ypc is going to get him to Mega Star levels this year.

LaDainian Tomlinson was at 3.6 his rookie year.

William Green had 3.7.

Green also only had 16 recs 113 rec yds

 

[EBF]

and the WR group poses some threat.

No, they really don't. Richardson is the only threat on that offense. Ds will key on him all year and I don't think the YPA improves much. I think the overall offense will get better for Clev simply because they are so young and Weeden is a rookie. The WRs are horrible though and will stay horrible.

Massaquoi/Little/Gordon isn't the worst trio I've ever seen. There's not a real #1 in there, but all three of them are good athletes who would make the roster for almost any team in the league. They don't have to be great to help open things up for Richardson. They just have to be good enough that they can't be completely ignored, and I think they're capable of that.

 

[jurb26]

and the WR group poses some threat.

No, they really don't. Richardson is the only threat on that offense. Ds will key on him all year and I don't think the YPA improves much. I think the overall offense will get better for Clev simply because they are so young and Weeden is a rookie. The WRs are horrible though and will stay horrible.

Massaquoi/Little/Gordon isn't the worst trio I've ever seen. There's not a real #1 in there, but all three of them are good athletes who would make the roster for almost any team in the league. They don't have to be great to help open things up for Richardson. They just have to be good enough that they can't be completely ignored, and I think they're capable of that.

I've watched them all year, they are not. Of course nobody on the field can be completely ignored. They are the worst group in the NFL, easily.

 

[SameSongNDance]

and the WR group poses some threat.

No, they really don't. Richardson is the only threat on that offense. Ds will key on him all year and I don't think the YPA improves much. I think the overall offense will get better for Clev simply because they are so young and Weeden is a rookie. The WRs are horrible though and will stay horrible.

Massaquoi/Little/Gordon isn't the worst trio I've ever seen. There's not a real #1 in there, but all three of them are good athletes who would make the roster for almost any team in the league. They don't have to be great to help open things up for Richardson. They just have to be good enough that they can't be completely ignored, and I think they're capable of that.

I've watched them all year, they are not. Of course nobody on the field can be completely ignored. They are the worst group in the NFL, easily.

This is close. Blackmon/Robinson/Shorts is a pretty bad combo at the moment, but hold more talent. The Hartline/Bess/Naanee is pretty bad, but they can catch. They are one of the worst for sure though.

 

[EBF]

and the WR group poses some threat.

No, they really don't. Richardson is the only threat on that offense. Ds will key on him all year and I don't think the YPA improves much. I think the overall offense will get better for Clev simply because they are so young and Weeden is a rookie. The WRs are horrible though and will stay horrible.

Massaquoi/Little/Gordon isn't the worst trio I've ever seen. There's not a real #1 in there, but all three of them are good athletes who would make the roster for almost any team in the league. They don't have to be great to help open things up for Richardson. They just have to be good enough that they can't be completely ignored, and I think they're capable of that.

I've watched them all year, they are not. Of course nobody on the field can be completely ignored. They are the worst group in the NFL, easily.

They are a bottom 5 group, but certainly better than what Miami has. The biggest problem is the lack of a true #1 target. I don't see that changing any time soon, but I think the guys they have this season can do enough damage to command a little respect.

 

[jurb26]

and the WR group poses some threat.

No, they really don't. Richardson is the only threat on that offense. Ds will key on him all year and I don't think the YPA improves much. I think the overall offense will get better for Clev simply because they are so young and Weeden is a rookie. The WRs are horrible though and will stay horrible.

Massaquoi/Little/Gordon isn't the worst trio I've ever seen. There's not a real #1 in there, but all three of them are good athletes who would make the roster for almost any team in the league. They don't have to be great to help open things up for Richardson. They just have to be good enough that they can't be completely ignored, and I think they're capable of that.

I've watched them all year, they are not. Of course nobody on the field can be completely ignored. They are the worst group in the NFL, easily.

They are a bottom 5 group, but certainly better than what Miami has. The biggest problem is the lack of a true #1 target. I don't see that changing any time soon, but I think the guys they have this season can do enough damage to command a little respect.

I'd take the Mia group over them with out hesitation. At least Mia can catch. They may be less impressive athletes, but they catch significantly better.

 

[SSOG]

I'm with jurb on this one. Those Cleveland WRs are baaaaaaaaaaaaaad. Even if they're "just" bottom five instead of worst overall, they pose no threat.

 

[DoubleG]

Anyone who watched Alabama football the last few years could see that Trent was a better RB than Ingram. That said, lol@ the people projecting his TD totals over the entire season based on 4 games. Settle down.

A few points if I may - first off 4 games is still 25% of the season. Sure, the prediction will likely be more accurate if we wait until after 8 or even 12 - but we kinda cant do that. We do have other numbers we can look at, and try to gain something.In the last 3 seasons, Clevland has scored 21, 26 and 21 offensive TDs. Now, to be fair, that was without Richardson. That comes out to 1.4 TDs per game. This season the Browns are slightly above that at 6 offensive TDs in 4 games (1.5 per game). Interestingly enough, Trent has accounted for 4 of the 6 TDs - or 66%. If we presume that the Browns will score 24 offensive TDs this season (their average the last 3 years has been 22.4) and Trent accounts for about 66% of them (which granted, might be a touch high - but the team has said they will use him more in the passing game going forward...so maybe not). We end up with...ta da 15.84 TDs. - about 4 receiving and 11-12 rushing TDs. The 11-12 rushing TDs is fairly in keeping with what the Browns have seen recerntly with rushing TD totals of 10,13 & 4 the past 3 years - and obviously Richardson is better than anyone they've had running the ball the past 3 years.

The Browns have shown virtually no desire to have anyone else take significant rushing attempts, so I see no reason why 80-90% of the rushing TDs wouldn't go to Richardson.

In summary, while projecting the rest of the season from 4 games is not ideal - using the past 3 seasons and current players usage/touches to do so puts us on more stable ground, imho.

That's all a round about way of saying, predicitng 8-9 more rushing TDs and 3-4 receiving TDs isn't all that outrageous given Richardson's involvement in the offense and the Browns offensive TD numbers over the past 3 seasons.

66% of a team's TDs isn't "a touch high". It's ludicrously high. Maurice Jones-Drew, TD threat extraordinaire, pulls in just a shade over a third of his team's scores. LDT, in his record-setting 31 TD season, pulled in 55% of his team's scores.

Yeah, you're correct. What was a short disclaimer, was supposed to be a bigger point. Specifically, the Browns averaging 22.4 TDs a year without Richardson - or Weeden, both of whom are improvements at their respective positions. I realize in rereading what I posted that I didn't make a stronger point of the fact that I think the Browns will actually score more than 24 TDs this season.Obviously, expecting a talented RB to put up 14+ TDs isn't a massive stretch - MJD did that in 3 of his 4 seasons - with under 200 carries in 2 of 3 seasons he accomplished it.

 

[Nucker101]

I'm definitely a believer in this kid, he's one of the most talented RB's in the league ad runs hard. A nose for the endzone doesn't hurt much either, looks like he'll be a top 12 RB this year.

 

[Biabreakable]

Anyone who watched Alabama football the last few years could see that Trent was a better RB than Ingram. That said, lol@ the people projecting his TD totals over the entire season based on 4 games. Settle down.

A few points if I may - first off 4 games is still 25% of the season. Sure, the prediction will likely be more accurate if we wait until after 8 or even 12 - but we kinda cant do that. We do have other numbers we can look at, and try to gain something.In the last 3 seasons, Clevland has scored 21, 26 and 21 offensive TDs. Now, to be fair, that was without Richardson. That comes out to 1.4 TDs per game. This season the Browns are slightly above that at 6 offensive TDs in 4 games (1.5 per game). Interestingly enough, Trent has accounted for 4 of the 6 TDs - or 66%. If we presume that the Browns will score 24 offensive TDs this season (their average the last 3 years has been 22.4) and Trent accounts for about 66% of them (which granted, might be a touch high - but the team has said they will use him more in the passing game going forward...so maybe not). We end up with...ta da 15.84 TDs. - about 4 receiving and 11-12 rushing TDs. The 11-12 rushing TDs is fairly in keeping with what the Browns have seen recerntly with rushing TD totals of 10,13 & 4 the past 3 years - and obviously Richardson is better than anyone they've had running the ball the past 3 years.

The Browns have shown virtually no desire to have anyone else take significant rushing attempts, so I see no reason why 80-90% of the rushing TDs wouldn't go to Richardson.

In summary, while projecting the rest of the season from 4 games is not ideal - using the past 3 seasons and current players usage/touches to do so puts us on more stable ground, imho.

That's all a round about way of saying, predicitng 8-9 more rushing TDs and 3-4 receiving TDs isn't all that outrageous given Richardson's involvement in the offense and the Browns offensive TD numbers over the past 3 seasons.

This is a good post and kind of how I have been looking at it to. 16 combined TD is the high mark for TR I think and despite the slow start (lack of practice time and preseason) he is on pace to reach that. I think overall Richardson performs better as he and the team get more comfortable with playing together, so unless Richardson gets injured at some point I do not see a good reason to expect those numbers to decline. I actually expect Richardsons ypc to improve moving forward and he will likely break off some longer yardage plays at some point as well.Sure I can see him falling short of 16 total TD EOY but I cannot give a good reason why except for injury.

 

[cstu]

#1 fantasy RB since week 2.

 

[LivingTheDream]

#1 fantasy RB since week 2.

He hasn't even really been unleashed yet.

 

[FUBAR]

#1 fantasy RB since week 2.

He hasn't even really been unleashed yet.

Does it bother anyone that he only has one 100 yard game and no real big games yet? Should it be a concern?

 

[cpd90]

#1 fantasy RB since week 2.

He hasn't even really been unleashed yet.

Does it bother anyone that he only has one 100 yard game and no real big games yet? Should it be a concern?

I count 3 100 yard games - last I checked, receiving yards count too.You should not be concerned at all, especially in PPR. 4,6,4,5 are his receptions since week 1, touchdown in every week, and 3/4 games > 100 total yards. All he needs is to break off a big run and the 100 yard rushing games will come. There have been a few times where he seems to be overthinking and cuts one too many times, and ends up cutting right into a tackle. He is a really special talent though and will finish the season top 5, if not top 3, in RB points.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Imagine what he'll do when they stop pulling him on 3rd downs. It's going to be insane.

 

[footballnerd]

#1 fantasy RB since week 2.

He hasn't even really been unleashed yet.

Does it bother anyone that he only has one 100 yard game and no real big games yet? Should it be a concern?

Nope. He's had several 100 yd games with receiving yds. I dont care how you get it as long as you get it.

 

[EBF]

The kid is dynamite. Best RB in the NFL.

 

[Ray]

I think this play on 4th down tells us a lot about Richardson's future in the passing game:

4-3-NYG 20 (10:50) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 33-T.Richardson to NYG 10 for 10 yards (27-S.Brown, 26-A.Rolle).

The play was designed for him; he ran a texas route, and Weeden stared him down the entire time. Just anecdotal evidence of everything everyone else is saying. Soon, both aspects of the offense will largely flow through him.

People are lamenting the lack of a genuine #1 WR? Why? Trent is their #1 receiver.

 

[DoubleG]

Per Rotoworld (bold added by me )

Coach Pat Shurmur confirmed that the Browns are working with Trent Richardson on a goal of making him a true every-down back.

Richardson missed the entire preseason, so he opened the season as a two-down back who left the field in favor of Chris Ogbonnaya in passing situations. Richardson has 15 receptions over his past three games, though, and his role is growing. "It would make sense to keep Trent on the field the whole game," Shurmur acknowledged. "And at some point, he'll be able to."

 

[cpd90]

Per Rotoworld (bold added by me )

Coach Pat Shurmur confirmed that the Browns are working with Trent Richardson on a goal of making him a true every-down back.

Richardson missed the entire preseason, so he opened the season as a two-down back who left the field in favor of Chris Ogbonnaya in passing situations. Richardson has 15 receptions over his past three games, though, and his role is growing. "It would make sense to keep Trent on the field the whole game," Shurmur acknowledged. "And at some point, he'll be able to."

At least he knows it makes sense. Now time to be sensible.

 

[GDogg]

He is very good at the game of football.

 

[BWill]

and the WR group poses some threat.

No, they really don't. Richardson is the only threat on that offense. Ds will key on him all year and I don't think the YPA improves much. I think the overall offense will get better for Clev simply because they are so young and Weeden is a rookie. The WRs are horrible though and will stay horrible.

?Well said.. Everyone's seen what happens when the browns dont have joe Haden. IMO he's the most important piece outside Richardson for our future. (better than D'Qwell) We need to keep a speedster at WR... Travis Benjamin has looked pretty good since I've watched him. Josh Gordon looks like he has a promising future. Greg little, if he can work on his hands... Has the size and opportunity to put up points.QB is always THE freaking question for the Browns.Weeken just needs to work harder, it obviously shows. I say we give Colt a try with Richardson.

 

[Johnny Rock]

and the WR group poses some threat.

No, they really don't. Richardson is the only threat on that offense. Ds will key on him all year and I don't think the YPA improves much. I think the overall offense will get better for Clev simply because they are so young and Weeden is a rookie. The WRs are horrible though and will stay horrible.

?Well said.. Everyone's seen what happens when the browns dont have joe Haden. IMO he's the most important piece outside Richardson for our future. (better than D'Qwell) We need to keep a speedster at WR... Travis Benjamin has looked pretty good since I've watched him. Josh Gordon looks like he has a promising future. Greg little, if he can work on his hands... Has the size and opportunity to put up points.QB is always THE freaking question for the Browns.Weeken just needs to work harder, it obviously shows. I say we give Colt a try with Richardson.

Childress is the problem, not Weeden. He doesn't need to be throwing every down. Richardson should be getting more carries/touches, period. Take some pressure off the rookie QB. Yes Weeden's thrown some picks but he's exceeded my expectations coming into the season. Give the guy a chance for Pete's sake.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Weeded isn't great. But after seeing him actually make some difficult, NFL throws, I don't know how ANYONE could think that Colt McCoy would give them a better chance.

 

[cobalt_27]

#1 fantasy RB since week 2.

He hasn't even really been unleashed yet.

Does it bother anyone that he only has one 100 yard game and no real big games yet? Should it be a concern?

Nope. Doesn't bother me at all. The yards are dependent on carries. He hasn't eclipsed 20 yet. He'll have those 25-30 carry games where he just takes over. He's going to have a lot of monster 150-200 yard games in his career. I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of them this year.TD in past 4 games doesn't suck, either. He's a monster. Not worried one bit about him, moving forward (redraft and certainly not in dynasty).

 

[joffer]

Seriously good combination of brute power and cut-back ability. I was really impressed yesterday

 

[urbanhack]

The biggest problem there is Childress.

 

[MAC_32]

The biggest problem there is Childress.

Shurmur calls the plays.

 

[Nucker101]

Kid has a nose for the endzone, very impressed with his power and agility. At least one of the first round picks was worth it.

 

[flooredyas]

The biggest problem there is Childress.

Shurmur calls the plays.

Yet wouldn't Childress control WHO is on the field, and when?

 

[MAC_32]

The biggest problem there is Childress.

Shurmur calls the plays.

Yet wouldn't Childress control WHO is on the field, and when?

I believe he makes the on-off calls based on the play call made by Pat, they're collectively discussed throughout the week so they all know the scenarios going into the week. I understand the Browns not wanting to throw too much at Trent at once, but the lack of in-game adjustments based on situation has been consistently pathetic since Pat got here. It's 3rd and 1 in the red zone with a 7 pt lead, Trent's been dominating all game and especially on the drive. Even if you aren't going to use him at least leave him in there as a threat, pulling him screamed pass then it was compounded by putting Ogby into motion. Positively mind numbingly stupid play call at a terrible time which somehow Pat seems to do every single week we're in a game. At this point it's truly impressive.

 

[Biabreakable]

Weeden is averaging 40.4 pass attempts a game. That is way too much to be asking of a rookie QB. The pass to run ratio is 2 to 1 right now and defenses are still primarily focused on stopping Richardson, as well they should be.

The whole coaching staff is suspect. I actually have some hope of turnover being an improvement after this season. Whoever they bring in the offense should be built around Richardson. That is likely what they are currently still installing. It is not entirely their fault that they were not able to work with Richardson as much in the preseason. Still they are passing the ball way too much and perhaps they can change that with Haden coming back and keeping opponent scores lower. I like what is going on for the Browns on defense more than on offense at this point so some of those things should stay, I like the defense. But the offense should revolve around Richardson. I thought that is what they hired Childress for? The Browns could use a 2nd RB to take those pass attempts down if they are worried about giving Richardson too much work.

 

[Banger]

I think he's the #1 dynasty RB already. He's top 5 in scoring 5 games in on a horrible team. He's one of the true workhorse backs in the NFL. STUD

 

[ponchsox]

I think he's the #1 dynasty RB already. He's top 5 in scoring 5 games in on a horrible team. He's one of the true workhorse backs in the NFL. STUD

Top 5 in redraft right now? I'm thinking only Foster, Rice (although he hasn't been great), Charles, and Lynch ahead of him. Maybe Mathews soon.

 

[MAC_32]

I think he's the #1 dynasty RB already. He's top 5 in scoring 5 games in on a horrible team. He's one of the true workhorse backs in the NFL. STUD

Top 5 in redraft right now?

Thought he was in the conversation for #4 pre surgery in August, post week 2 game in Cincy he's right back there again. Bad offenses mean nothing when it comes to stud RB's, if they're that special they'll find a way.

 

[ponchsox]

ESPN Cleveland expects Trent Richardson to be on the field for "every" third down in Week 6.

Coach Pat Shurmur said Monday the Browns are working to make Richardson more of a true every-down back, and long-time beat writer Tony Grossi believes Week 6 will be the time. T-Rich has already seen a huge uptick in passing-down snaps, notching 15 catches over his past three games. Richardson is fast becoming a dangerous RB1 in fantasy leagues.

 

[cpd90]

ESPN Cleveland expects Trent Richardson to be on the field for "every" third down in Week 6.Coach Pat Shurmur said Monday the Browns are working to make Richardson more of a true every-down back, and long-time beat writer Tony Grossi believes Week 6 will be the time. T-Rich has already seen a huge uptick in passing-down snaps, notching 15 catches over his past three games. Richardson is fast becoming a dangerous RB1 in fantasy leagues.

 

[theprince]

This may belong in the bragging thread, but I own Trent in 2 dynasty leagues and it has me super-excited about FF for the first time in a long time. Love this kid!

 

[Multiple Scores]

Huge week on the horizon.

 

[Dimenna]

Can't believe I STOLE this man in the FOURTH! Him, Brees, Percy, and Bears D are leading me to a 1st place 4-1 record with the most points in the league as well. Just straight dominating this year and LOVING it. Thank you T-Rich

 

[FUBAR]

#1 fantasy RB since week 2.

He hasn't even really been unleashed yet.

Does it bother anyone that he only has one 100 yard game and no real big games yet? Should it be a concern?

Nope. Doesn't bother me at all. The yards are dependent on carries. He hasn't eclipsed 20 yet. He'll have those 25-30 carry games where he just takes over. He's going to have a lot of monster 150-200 yard games in his career. I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of them this year.TD in past 4 games doesn't suck, either. He's a monster. Not worried one bit about him, moving forward (redraft and certainly not in dynasty).

Weeden is averaging 40.4 pass attempts a game. That is way too much to be asking of a rookie QB. The pass to run ratio is 2 to 1 right now and defenses are still primarily focused on stopping Richardson, as well they should be.<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 19.09090805053711px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 19.09090805053711px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); ">The whole coaching staff is suspect. I actually have some hope of turnover being an improvement after this season. Whoever they bring in the offense should be built around Richardson. That is likely what they are currently still installing. It is not entirely their fault that they were not able to work with Richardson as much in the preseason. Still they are passing the ball way too much and perhaps they can change that with Haden coming back and keeping opponent scores lower. I like what is going on for the Browns on defense more than on offense at this point so some of those things should stay, I like the defense. But the offense should revolve around Richardson. I thought that is what they hired Childress for? The Browns could use a 2nd RB to take those pass attempts down if they are worried about giving Richardson too much work.

That's what I'm alluding to (and obviously I meant 100 yards rushing). Whether the play calling is just bad or if they're trying to limit Rich's carries to prevent wearing him down, he hasn't had a workload like I'd expect an elite back to have. Especially when he's the only great skill player they have on offense. Way too much emphasis on the passing game which is getting them nowhere.

 

[fightingillini]

#1 fantasy RB since week 2.

He hasn't even really been unleashed yet.

Does it bother anyone that he only has one 100 yard game and no real big games yet? Should it be a concern?

Nope. Doesn't bother me at all. The yards are dependent on carries. He hasn't eclipsed 20 yet. He'll have those 25-30 carry games where he just takes over. He's going to have a lot of monster 150-200 yard games in his career. I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of them this year.TD in past 4 games doesn't suck, either. He's a monster. Not worried one bit about him, moving forward (redraft and certainly not in dynasty).

Weeden is averaging 40.4 pass attempts a game. That is way too much to be asking of a rookie QB. The pass to run ratio is 2 to 1 right now and defenses are still primarily focused on stopping Richardson, as well they should be.<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 19.09090805053711px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 19.09090805053711px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); ">The whole coaching staff is suspect. I actually have some hope of turnover being an improvement after this season. Whoever they bring in the offense should be built around Richardson. That is likely what they are currently still installing. It is not entirely their fault that they were not able to work with Richardson as much in the preseason. Still they are passing the ball way too much and perhaps they can change that with Haden coming back and keeping opponent scores lower. I like what is going on for the Browns on defense more than on offense at this point so some of those things should stay, I like the defense. But the offense should revolve around Richardson. I thought that is what they hired Childress for? The Browns could use a 2nd RB to take those pass attempts down if they are worried about giving Richardson too much work.

That's what I'm alluding to (and obviously I meant 100 yards rushing). Whether the play calling is just bad or if they're trying to limit Rich's carries to prevent wearing him down, he hasn't had a workload like I'd expect an elite back to have. Especially when he's the only great skill player they have on offense. Way too much emphasis on the passing game which is getting them nowhere.

Not sure what you're expecting. Richardson has 81 carries and 20 receptions, so he's averaging 20 touches a game. He's providing elite production with 20 touches a game, and there's less chance of him hitting the rookie wall later in the season.

 

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TRich owners..

Redraft: Would Reggie Bush and Leshoure be a fair value offer if you were struggling at RB?