Vick Ballard - out for season with knee injury (1 Viewer)

[killrobotkill]

From Twitter:

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Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Colts RB Vick Ballard is out for season after injuring knee during practice Thursday (@MikeWellsNFL contributed to report).

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[Bob Barker]

As a Bradshaw owner in multiple league this is the info ive been praying for. Thank you Lord

 

[killrobotkill]

Sorry, looks like someone else beat me to this news...

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=690201

Can someone show me how to delete this topic? Not sure how to do it with the new editor. Thanks.

 

[Sinn Fein]

As a Bradshaw owner in multiple league this is the info ive been praying for. Thank you Lord

nice

 

[rizzler]

As a Bradshaw owner in multiple league this is the info ive been praying for. Thank you Lord

this ain't gonna backfire on you....

<_<

 

[Ghost Rider]

As a Bradshaw owner in multiple league this is the info ive been praying for. Thank you Lord

Rooting for an injury? Very poor form. The fantasy gods will being smiting you very soon.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I don't believe Bradshaw can hold up, what else have the Colts got?

 

[weebs]

Bump any fa backs?

 

[Sweetness_34]

I don't believe Bradshaw can hold up, what else have the Colts got?

Donald freaking Brown

 

[Angry Beavers]

Wondering the same myself? Brown or the rookie Williams worth picking up?

NM - Williams was waived at the end of camp

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Short list of FA RBs would include...?

 

[adrenaline]

That's too bad, guess I will flex him instead of Clay now.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I don't believe Bradshaw can hold up, what else have the Colts got?

Donald freaking Brown

You better just shut that lemonade stand down.

 

[LawFitz]

Willis McGahee to the courtesy phone, please.

 

[TheFanatic]

As a Bradshaw owner in multiple league this is the info ive been praying for. Thank you Lord

Praying for an injury. So not cool...

 

[TheFanatic]

Where was that guy who was saying Michael Turner had something left. That guy is not even mentioned.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Willis McGahee to the courtesy phone, please.

Wow, thought the same thing.

 

[Sweetness_34]

I don't believe Bradshaw can hold up, what else have the Colts got?

Donald freaking Brown

You better just shut that lemonade stand down.

He is a first round pick... lol

 

[Limp Ditka]

As a Bradshaw owner in multiple league this is the info ive been praying for. Thank you Lord

Praying for an injury. So not cool...

If a higher power answered his prayers, who are you to question it?

 

[Coeur de Lion]

Short list of FA RBs would include...?

McGahee, Benson, Chris Wells -- so pretty much meh.

I'd guess that it's Bradshaw until the duct tape holding his foot together peels off in a few weeks, then Luck will just throw 40 times / game like last year.

 

[LittlePhatty]

The Colts should go ahead and make Ben Tate an offer now for 2014.

 

[Joe Summer]

I don't believe Bradshaw can hold up, what else have the Colts got?

God Dammit Donald freaking Brown

Fixed

 

[Resident A]

Donald Brown looked better than Ballard last year. If not for Ballard's diving TD to win a game and Brown's injuries, he'd probably still be ahead of Ballard.

With Ballard down, I'd say there's a better than 50% chance Brown ends up the lead dog at some point this season. Bradshaw won't last.

 

[Nucker101]

Donald Brown looked better than Ballard last year. If not for Ballard's diving TD to win a game and Brown's injuries, he'd probably still be ahead of Ballard.

With Ballard down, I'd say there's a better than 50% chance Brown ends up the lead dog at some point this season. Bradshaw won't last.

I like Bradshaw quite a bit now, but I agree that Brown should be added by RB-desperate/Bradshaw/deep league owners.

 

[Slapdash]

As a Bradshaw owner in multiple league this is the info ive been praying for. Thank you Lord

Go #### yourself

 

[MattFancy]

Willis McGahee to the courtesy phone, please.

Was thinking the same thing.

 

[chinawildman]

Is there something that the Colts have against Donald Brown? He has looked pretty decent whenever he gets PT and Bradshaw was not impressive whatsoever in the opportunities he got. As I recall the Colts wanted a pretty even timeshare with Ballard/Bradshaw, will this remain teh case with Brown?

 

[Shutout]

I actually think this is bad news for Bradshaw. He can't hold up as THE guy.

 

[Bayhawks]

I don't think it's good to wish/hope for injury, but I have to admit, when I opened this thread, I was thinking, "finally an injury that helps my team." With Bell still out, Vereen out, and Hillman as my only other RB2 option, having Bradshaw get more carries/touches (even against the Dolphins) is a better option.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Colts have a rookie RB Kerwynn Williams, may be part of the picture now.

 

[yoadrian]

Isn't Kerwynn Williams on the practice squad? Promotion in order?

 

[prgromek]

bump Fleener

 

[KCitons]

Isn't Kerwynn Williams on the practice squad? Promotion in order?

I think Williams will be part of the equation. Maybe a little at first, then a lot when Bradshaw gets hurt.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Bump Luck

 

[We Tigers]

Wait, I thought Ahmad Bradshaw was the injury-prone one! Are you...are you telling me...that the majority of football injuries are random and unpredictable? My god.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

192 user(s) are reading this topic.

NFL and FF are king.

 

[Brycestrahorn]

maybe Brown will get one last opportunity

 

[MAC_32]

I don't believe Bradshaw can hold up, what else have the Colts got?

Donald freaking Brown

You better just shut that lemonade stand down.

 

[pizzatyme]

Brown is average, Williams is more explosive but not sure about his pass blocking. He's a small guy.

 

[thriftyrocker]

Brown:Kerwynn seems a lot like Noshow:Hillman to me. Just, you know, a little worse. Think Brown becomes a decent desperation play late in the year once Bradshaw is hurt. Although we'll see if they sign someone.

 

[fbelange]

You guys are crazy. Yeah, Bradshaw has "bad" feet. But maybe this is the year it gets put behind him. Please don't forget that the guy played through this in New York. He suited up and went out to battle every game with good production. I'm a bit worried I guess but I have faith that Bradshaw can be the Flex/RB2 i drafted him as.

 

[amnesiac]

is Ballard droppable in dynasty?

seems like no one was ever very high on his skillset and his value was based primarily on his opportunity.

 

[Shutout]

Brown:Kerwynn seems a lot like Noshow:Hillman to me. Just, you know, a little worse. Think Brown becomes a decent desperation play late in the year once Bradshaw is hurt. Although we'll see if they sign someone.

Williams has the speed that Moreno has lost. Catches good and actually can run inside if needed, which suits him because he's not the quickest burst guy in the world. What will hold him back is pass protection (but then again, isn't that what holds all young RBs back to some degree?). Comparatively though, he's probably no worse at pass protection that Gio.

Who knows but opportunity is half the equation and you figure he might get called up.

 

[yoadrian]

Then why did

Brown:Kerwynn seems a lot like Noshow:Hillman to me. Just, you know, a little worse. Think Brown becomes a decent desperation play late in the year once Bradshaw is hurt. Although we'll see if they sign someone.

Williams has the speed that Moreno has lost. Catches good and actually can run inside if needed, which suits him because he's not the quickest burst guy in the world. What will hold him back is pass protection (but then again, isn't that what holds all young RBs back to some degree?). Comparatively though, he's probably no worse at pass protection that Gio.

Who knows but opportunity is half the equation and you figure he might get called up.

Then why did he get demoted to the practice squad?

 

[Casting Couch]

is Ballard droppable in dynasty?

seems like no one was ever very high on his skillset and his value was based primarily on his opportunity.

I hate to say it, but I think he is droppable in dyno.

 

[pizzatyme]

Then why did

Brown:Kerwynn seems a lot like Noshow:Hillman to me. Just, you know, a little worse. Think Brown becomes a decent desperation play late in the year once Bradshaw is hurt. Although we'll see if they sign someone.

Williams has the speed that Moreno has lost. Catches good and actually can run inside if needed, which suits him because he's not the quickest burst guy in the world. What will hold him back is pass protection (but then again, isn't that what holds all young RBs back to some degree?). Comparatively though, he's probably no worse at pass protection that Gio.

Who knows but opportunity is half the equation and you figure he might get called up.

Then why did he get demoted to the practice squad?

I wouldn't call it a demotion. He just needs some seasoning and at the time Brown had the edge in experience. Since Bradshaw was a wild card, I'm guessing the Colts wanted 2 experienced backs to count on. Now that's all changed. What I know is Williams is the only back on the team I feel is a game breaker.

 

[Pipes]

Wait, I thought Ahmad Bradshaw was the injury-prone one! Are you...are you telling me...that the majority of football injuries are random and unpredictable? My god.

I'm not sure I need to check with Andre Brown and Danny Amendola first.

 

[Shutout]

Then why did

Brown:Kerwynn seems a lot like Noshow:Hillman to me. Just, you know, a little worse. Think Brown becomes a decent desperation play late in the year once Bradshaw is hurt. Although we'll see if they sign someone.

Williams has the speed that Moreno has lost. Catches good and actually can run inside if needed, which suits him because he's not the quickest burst guy in the world. What will hold him back is pass protection (but then again, isn't that what holds all young RBs back to some degree?). Comparatively though, he's probably no worse at pass protection that Gio.

Who knows but opportunity is half the equation and you figure he might get called up.

Then why did he get demoted to the practice squad?

I wouldn't call it a demotion. He just needs some seasoning and at the time Brown had the edge in experience. Since Bradshaw was a wild card, I'm guessing the Colts wanted 2 experienced backs to count on. Now that's all changed. What I know is Williams is the only back on the team I feel is a game breaker.

Agree.

 

[Casting Couch]

Then why did

Brown:Kerwynn seems a lot like Noshow:Hillman to me. Just, you know, a little worse. Think Brown becomes a decent desperation play late in the year once Bradshaw is hurt. Although we'll see if they sign someone.

Williams has the speed that Moreno has lost. Catches good and actually can run inside if needed, which suits him because he's not the quickest burst guy in the world. What will hold him back is pass protection (but then again, isn't that what holds all young RBs back to some degree?). Comparatively though, he's probably no worse at pass protection that Gio.

Who knows but opportunity is half the equation and you figure he might get called up.

Then why did he get demoted to the practice squad?

I wouldn't call it a demotion. He just needs some seasoning and at the time Brown had the edge in experience. Since Bradshaw was a wild card, I'm guessing the Colts wanted 2 experienced backs to count on. Now that's all changed. What I know is Williams is the only back on the team I feel is a game breaker.

He WAS demoted. Other teams could have rostered him. If he was that important to the Colts, KW would not have been cut.

 

[pizzatyme]

Then why did

Brown:Kerwynn seems a lot like Noshow:Hillman to me. Just, you know, a little worse. Think Brown becomes a decent desperation play late in the year once Bradshaw is hurt. Although we'll see if they sign someone.

Williams has the speed that Moreno has lost. Catches good and actually can run inside if needed, which suits him because he's not the quickest burst guy in the world. What will hold him back is pass protection (but then again, isn't that what holds all young RBs back to some degree?). Comparatively though, he's probably no worse at pass protection that Gio.

Who knows but opportunity is half the equation and you figure he might get called up.

Then why did he get demoted to the practice squad?

I wouldn't call it a demotion. He just needs some seasoning and at the time Brown had the edge in experience. Since Bradshaw was a wild card, I'm guessing the Colts wanted 2 experienced backs to count on. Now that's all changed. What I know is Williams is the only back on the team I feel is a game breaker.

He WAS demoted. Other teams could have rostered him. If he was that important to the Colts, KW would not have been cut.

Dude, he was a 7th rd pick IIRC. Not many teams are sniping 7th rounders these days.