Where is Mike Bell being Drafted this weekend? (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

Thanks for this information SSOG - having read alot of threads on the Broncos - I know that this posting should be accurate (excluding intangibles that no one can predict: injuries / trades / etc.)...

While we might disagree on your Edge and Lamont rankings... that is not the question at hand here...

I would like to know what you think of Mike Bell - for long term... i.e. do you think that one should jump on him at the end of the first round of [DYNASTY] rookie drafts (instead of Julius Norwood for example) or do you think that Shanny will be more than contempt to show that it's the system and not the runner - and that Bell stats that you are projecting above (with "rookie discount") will only last for one season?...

I know it's difficult to predict right now - but do you see Mike Bell differently than Orlandis Gary for one? (or Mike Anderson or Quentin Griffin... or even Terrell Davis / Clinton Portis to a certain extent)... is he going to be the main RB for '06 or for a few years in your opinion?

My stance on Dynasty is always that Denver's RBs are underrated in redraft and overrated in Dynasty. This year was the third straight season where Denver let their leading rusher leave town rather than pay him even a modest (for a starting RB) salary. They have enough confidence that they won't ever overpursue a player. Also, as a rule, Denver is always bringing in new RBs to compete for the job. It doesn't matter WHO they have at RB, whether it's Olandis Gary, Terrell Davis, Clinton Portis, or Quentin Griffin... Denver always brings in more RBs.Mike Bell throws a bit of a wrench into this "overrated in dynasty" theory. He was an undrafted free agent, so he'll be DIRT CHEAP over the life of his contract. That gives a chance that he'll be starting for two or even three straight seasons. On the other hand, the fact that he won the starting job doesn't mean he's really good- it only means he's better than everything else Denver had on the roster. If they draft a solid RB next season, Mike Bell could go all Reuben Droughns on us and disappear into the sunset.

MBell is a big gamble. Denver has shown no loyalty to its runningbacks. Unlike guys like Bush, Tomlinson, Alexander, Johnson, etc, who all have significant resources tied up into them and are therefore practically guaranteed a starting job for years to come, Mike Bell has NOTHING to keep the team from cutting him or replacing him at any point. He's a gamble that could pay off spectacularly like Clinton Portis has in Dynasty leagues... but on the other hand, he could always go the way of Anderson, Gary, or Griffin. As a result, I'm sticking to my original position- as a Denver RB, he's underrated in redraft and overrated in Dynasty- although at this point in time, before he's ever gotten an NFL carry, it's all mostly speculation and guesswork.

Very The only thing almost certain about the Denver running game from year to year is that it has a great chance of changing.

 

[JohnnyU]

$100 buy in league-2.02

Holy Crap !!!! I feel for that guy/gal.Edited to say if it's a startup league which includes vets, not just a dynasty rookie draft.

 

[moleculo]

for the record: just took Mike Bell @ 6.04 - 54th overall - 10 team redraft, non PPR. My league knows I'm a Bronco homer, and they usually think that I know what's up. That being said, they were all afraid to take Tatum, so I followed up by taking Tatum @ 12.04, 114 overall. MBell will be my RB3 behind SJackson and CWilliams.

Having the bulk of the Denver rushing attack sewn up makes me very happy. I don't plan on starting Tatum - he is there as a handcuff/bye week fill-in.

 

[Gr00vus]

for the record: just took Mike Bell @ 6.04 - 54th overall - 10 team redraft, non PPR. My league knows I'm a Bronco homer, and they usually think that I know what's up. That being said, they were all afraid to take Tatum, so I followed up by taking Tatum @ 12.04, 114 overall. MBell will be my RB3 behind SJackson and CWilliams.Having the bulk of the Denver rushing attack sewn up makes me very happy. I don't plan on starting Tatum - he is there as a handcuff/bye week fill-in.

You did well, but I think you just jinxed yourself and both Bells by saying "Having the bulk of the Denver rushing attack sewn up." You're just asking for a Dayneing or a Cobbing. You can probably avoid the bad juju by making a halfhearted mention about considering picking them up off the waiver wire some time.

 

[moleculo]

for the record: just took Mike Bell @ 6.04 - 54th overall - 10 team redraft, non PPR. My league knows I'm a Bronco homer, and they usually think that I know what's up. That being said, they were all afraid to take Tatum, so I followed up by taking Tatum @ 12.04, 114 overall. MBell will be my RB3 behind SJackson and CWilliams.Having the bulk of the Denver rushing attack sewn up makes me very happy. I don't plan on starting Tatum - he is there as a handcuff/bye week fill-in.

You did well, but I think you just jinxed yourself and both Bells by saying "Having the bulk of the Denver rushing attack sewn up." You're just asking for a Dayneing or a Cobbing. You can probably avoid the bad juju by making a halfhearted mention about considering picking them up off the waiver wire some time.

of course...that is always the plan!

 

[Tillmanisahero]

On Mike Bell, did anyone listen to the 8/8 Pod Cast on running backs? They said Mike Bell would most likely not make the team unless he excelled at Special teams .... Doh!

I guess Shannahan is impossible to get a read on. Heck maybe Cedric Cobbs rushes for 1400 yds

 

[veto87]

he'll start

they'll draft somone new next year

tatum will eventually move on

 

[Despyzer]

John Clayton was on ESPN Radio today and said that Mike Bell had the starting gig entirely locked up. He said that Shanny completely bought into him about five days into training camp and has worked with him about lowering his body and protecting the ball as he hits the hole, which corrected the fumbling issue from the first pre-season game.

Clayton added that Tatum would get some action as a change-of-pace back, in some goal-line situations, or when a "homerun" is necessary.

Clayton went as far as to say that Mike Bell is very similar to Terrell Davis in the way he makes quick, deliberate decisions and hits the hole with authority.

His last point was that Dayne would be hitting the open market soon but that there are plenty of teams willing to pick him up.

 

[Clayton Gray]

He went at 3.01 last night in my 12-team home league.

 

[longlip]

i got him at 5.12 in 12 team ppr league on 8/25....t bell went 4.10

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

I took him 6.03 in a 12 team redraft Friday as my #3 rb (possible #2) behind LT and Chester Taylor

Tatum Bell went in the 4th or 5th rd

 

[wickster33]

In our 14 team, 3 keeper league, He went at 1.4. Bush was 1.1Maroney was 1.3 . Draft was held yesterday, noon

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

12 team 5 player keeper league. Got him at 6.01 and Tater at 7.01. I'm pretty happy about it.