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What to do with Rashad Jennings... (1 Viewer)

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Before MJD ended his holdout, Jennings was surging up draft boards. He's obviously very talented and has the ability to be a fantasy stud if ever given the opportunity to be a team's #1 RB. Jennings will be a solid play in Week One, but what about after that? Assuming it doesn't take long for MJD to get back to football shape, Jennings will go back to a limited role. I can't imagine him getting enough carries to be worth starting once MJD is back in the swing of things.

Besides just being a handcuff to for MJD owners, what is Jennings' value now? Do you throw him in that Ryan Williams, David Wilson, Quizz category? Or does he still hold a bit more value than those guys?

 
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'49er fan said:
Before MJD ended his holdout, Jennings was surging up draft boards. He's obviously very talented and has the ability to be a fantasy stud if ever given the opportunity to be a team's #1 RB. Jennings will be a solid play in Week One, but what about after that? Assuming it doesn't take long for MJD to get back to football shape, Jennings will go back to a limited role. I can't imagine him getting enough carries to be worth starting once MJD is back in the swing of things. Besides just being a handcuff to for MJD owners, what is Jennings' value now? Do you throw him in that Ryan Williams, David Wilson, Quizz category? Or does he still hold a bit more value than those guys?
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In dynasty I would say all three are worth more than Jennings, I would put him right below that.Definitely showed some talent and I think it shows a little something(not to much because of the position) that the jaguars would be willing to go into the season with him as the starter.I don't know that he would ever get a feature back role anywhere but I think he has earned respect as a top 5 handcuff.I feel as though he could end up with slightly lower Michael Bush numbers(2011) if MJD were to go down.
 
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I believe he's in the last year of his contract, so will be a FA next year and could end up being a RB1 for someone in need. Definitely a hold in dynasty IMO. Plus, with the history of holdout RBs under-performing and/or being injured, he may become relevant before the season is over.

 
Odds are in your favor, RB holdouts most often do not end well with the exception of 1993 Emmitt Smith holdout. I sense time share and a trade for MJD in the near future.

 
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As far as this year goes, its hard to say how productive he will be. Dynasty/keeper leagues are a different story- his value is obviously much higher in those formats. But in a redraft, I'm having a hard time believing he's going to out-perform Ryan Williams or Quizz...

 
There's a guy in my league that I almost traded him Titus Young+ for Jennings (I needed a RB). Thankfully that fell through.

I'd say his value is very little except as a handcuff to the MJD owner.

 
I traded him for Kevin Smith heads up, and while I'll miss Jennings' potential, I'd rather have Smith, who I expect to get the majority of the work the first month of the season (barring his 95% chance of injury of course)

 
I'm debating weather to play him or Hillis I'm leaning toward Hillis. But I will not give up on Jennings MJD will go down sometime this season!!

 
I have both Gerhart and Jennings on a lot of teams and I'll be starting Gerhart over him. I think he has a great chance to run for 20 yards but go no where and not get any passing downs, so I'm not very optimistic this week... which stinks, because I picked him up in leagues where I have Mathews and was counting on some early season work to help offset Mathew's injury.

 
'SCT said:
I believe he's in the last year of his contract, so will be a FA next year and could end up being a RB1 for someone in need. Definitely a hold in dynasty IMO. Plus, with the history of holdout RBs under-performing and/or being injured, he may become relevant before the season is over.
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Yeah, according to rotoworld he is a FA in 2013.http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5273/rashad-jennings
 
'LittlePhatty said:
'Zeff said:
Junk player at this point. No value.
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Not true. People should worry about MJD's knees, especially with the holdout. Jennings has about the same value this year as Michael Bush had last year.
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yea, i think "junk player" is a bit harsh...I'm keeping him just below Quizz and Ryan Williams (except for the first two weeks, when he'll obviously see a nice load of touches)
 
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'hotboyz said:
I'm debating weather to play him or Hillis I'm leaning toward Hillis. But I will not give up on Jennings MJD will go down sometime this season!!
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same boat, same inclination, here. jenning's value all depends on MJD--not only how quickly he returns to started role, but how healthy he remains. HOLD for now
 
'meyerj31 said:
I have both Gerhart and Jennings on a lot of teams and I'll be starting Gerhart over him. I think he has a great chance to run for 20 yards but go no where and not get any passing downs, so I'm not very optimistic this week... which stinks, because I picked him up in leagues where I have Mathews and was counting on some early season work to help offset Mathew's injury.
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Why not pick up Ronnie Brown while Mathews is down?
 
'Shawn said:
'meyerj31 said:
I have both Gerhart and Jennings on a lot of teams and I'll be starting Gerhart over him. I think he has a great chance to run for 20 yards but go no where and not get any passing downs, so I'm not very optimistic this week... which stinks, because I picked him up in leagues where I have Mathews and was counting on some early season work to help offset Mathew's injury.
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Why not pick up Ronnie Brown while Mathews is down?
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Gerhart always produces whenever he gets a shot. Brown, not so much over the last few years.
 
Start him week 1 if you got him, and then put him on your bench. At least until you see how carries will be split going forward, and wait for a juicy matchup.

 
'Shawn said:
'meyerj31 said:
I have both Gerhart and Jennings on a lot of teams and I'll be starting Gerhart over him. I think he has a great chance to run for 20 yards but go no where and not get any passing downs, so I'm not very optimistic this week... which stinks, because I picked him up in leagues where I have Mathews and was counting on some early season work to help offset Mathew's injury.
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Why not pick up Ronnie Brown while Mathews is down?
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I was able to grab Hillis, Gerhart, Ingram as my bench RBs so I saw no need in grabbing Brown and instead filled the last few spots of my bench with upside WRs.The handcuff argument is so weak, IMO. The guy that took Tate in one of my re-drafts took him while Ridley, Benson, Hillis, Ingram were all on the board. Just makes no sense to me. I would rather have guys that will be producing all year regardless that I can put in as a flex play or trade if their value skyrockets (think Charles injury for Hillis value).I don't consider Gerhart a handcuff, btw. He's a feature back until I see AP get 15+ touches in a game, which IMO isn't going to be for at least a month. Those drafting AP in the 2nd round are going to be in for a rude awakening this year.
 
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Debating whether to start him or Titus Young as my flex option. I think Jennings is a guy you hold on to for the first couple of weeks with the hopes that MJD comes up gimp. A decent performance by him this week might get the MJD owner in your league to overpay for him in a trade.

 
Personally, I'd move him to the MJD owner. Chances are you did not draft him as a starting RB, but you could plug up some holes in your roster in what you get back. You can't move him for an Ogletree-type (as you would likely have to include Calvin in the deal), but I think you could get a decent player in return. Remember, as worried as you may be that his value is plummeting, the MJD owner is worried that MJD might not recover from the holdout.

 
'Sweet Love said:
Personally, I'd move him to the MJD owner. Chances are you did not draft him as a starting RB, but you could plug up some holes in your roster in what you get back. You can't move him for an Ogletree-type (as you would likely have to include Calvin in the deal), but I think you could get a decent player in return. Remember, as worried as you may be that his value is plummeting, the MJD owner is worried that MJD might not recover from the holdout.
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funny you bring up Ogletree...the MJD owner drafted O'Tree in the last round (14 team league)...I have Jennings...wonder if he'd bite on Jennings for Tree?
 
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I benched him this week but im pretty deep at RB. I think MJD is gonna get more touches than people expect.

I think Jennings value is below everyone you mentioned, he is officially in backup/3rb territory behind a RB not likely to miss time.

 
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'Run It Up said:
I benched him this week but im pretty deep at RB. I think MJD is gonna get more touches than people expect.I think Jennings value is below everyone you mentioned, he is officially in backup/3rb territory behind a RB not likely to miss time.
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I think my best bet is to hope Jennings has an awesome game (100+ yards, 2 TDs), then get the most I can from the MJD owner...he's going to be the only owner willing to give up anything worth while for Jennings
 
Due back this week listed as probable. Never got a chance to get out of the gate in Week 1.

I don't think his value is done for the year. The sharks love stashing backup RBs, and I just have a feeling he will have some bye week value while MJD is healthy, and is one of the best backup RB lottery tickets out there.

 
Don't like seeing players get hurt..especially a trooper like MJD, but here we are.

Extent of injury unknown as of yet. Jax is obviously really bad but opportunity is half the battle. Curious to see where this thing goes. Week 10 home vs Indy looks salty if nothing else.

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Dropped Jennings after Week 1. Might pick him up again but not sure I want to burn my WW slot on a temp.
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I don't know about that....what makes you think it's temporary?
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You think MJD is out for the year? I'm hoping at least some news comes out before tomorrow night so I can decide if I want to burn my waiver priority on Jennings.
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I don't know anything but a walking boot and crutches is never good. It wouldn't shock me if he were out an extended time.
 
'Banger said:
'steveski said:
'Banger said:
'BobbyLayne said:
Dropped Jennings after Week 1. Might pick him up again but not sure I want to burn my WW slot on a temp.
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I don't know about that....what makes you think it's temporary?
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You think MJD is out for the year? I'm hoping at least some news comes out before tomorrow night so I can decide if I want to burn my waiver priority on Jennings.
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I don't know anything but a walking boot and crutches is never good. It wouldn't shock me if he were out an extended time.
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What worries me is that they didn't say anything last night. I get the feeling they are verifying their initial diagnosis and that it isn't good. Hope I'm wrong.
 
An amazing 2nd opportunity for Jennings to show what he's got.

The presence of MJD in the opener against Minnesota limited to what he could do, but now, it's just him back there. It's time.

He's on a contract year, and given the uncertainty at the quarterback position, he's going to be relied on A LOT by whoever is at the helm.

He's going to be a great pick-up, especially in PPR. They'll be dinking and dunking (as evident by the 7 receptions), not to mention a big plus in dynasty leagues!

 
'Banger said:
I don't know anything but a walking boot and crutches is never good. It wouldn't shock me if he were out an extended time.
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Isn't it more or less "known" (if not conclusively proven) that MJD is out at least six weeks? Isn't that the impression most people have?
 
'Doug B said:
'Banger said:
I don't know anything but a walking boot and crutches is never good. It wouldn't shock me if he were out an extended time.
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Isn't it more or less "known" (if not conclusively proven) that MJD is out at least six weeks? Isn't that the impression most people have?
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kind of what I thought Sunday night / Monday morning based on nothing more than the anicdotal evidence....now with what the team is saying I think there' no doubt he likely done for the year (or at least 6-8 weeks).
 
'BobbyLayne said:
Dropped Jennings after Week 1. Might pick him up again but not sure I want to burn my WW slot on a temp.
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Imho, this may be the waiver pick up of the year. I'm absolutely not saving my priority for him, doubt I get him in any league except for my FAAB league (I bid $124 of my remaining $146) but even if I was 1, 2, 3, etc. that'd be my bid.
 
If Chad Henne remains the starter, I would temper expectations. He's worse than Gabbert, if that's possible.

 
'MAC_32 said:
Good RB's produce despite the offense around them.
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Jennings has some potential even if/when the Jaguars are stinking it up. He is a very good receiver and solid at blitz pick up. So when playing from behind he should get a lot of chances. I would expect mid-low RB2 type numbers out of him with some upside in PPR leagues.
 
He'll be my flex this week with Foster on bye.

Been saving my #1 waiver since week 2 and its time to bun it on him this week. Can't see a better option coming up this season..

 
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