Which of these cuff RBs is worth rostering? (1 Viewer)

[WildEyedOne]

PPR league and looking to hold a roster spot for one of these guys. How would you rank these?

 

[WildEyedOne]

Thoughts?

 

[Woz]

assuming you own none of the starters, i'd say droughns has the highest chance of playing and leonard is the most talented back and the most talented offense and would be immediately a RB1-2 if Jax went down.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Dayne and Buckhalter are my two favorites.

 

[videoguy505]

Droughns will probably see the most time on the field, so he has the most immediate opportunity. Leonard has the most upside. Leon Washington would be a good one to think about as well.

 

[barndog]

1) Leonard, 2) Droughns. The only other temptation is Buckhalter but he gets injured more than the RB1

 

[WildEyedOne]

1) Leonard, 2) Droughns. The only other temptation is Buckhalter but he gets injured more than the RB1

Isnt droughns getting snaps now at fullback? How many touches is he expected to get there? Would he switch to tailback if Jacobs was hurt? Lots of questions.

 

[videoguy505]

Yeah, but Droughns is still on the field for the plays, and Jacobs' ability has yet to be determined. How he fares as the lead rusher over the season is very much up in the air. Knowing that the Giants have had some plays to the fullback in the playbook when Jim Finn was there, he has possibly the best chance, of the guys on that list, to contribute any given week, and the easiest path to taking a significant role in the near future.

 

[Penguins]

I think Leonard has the pure talent - but as long as SJAX is healthy he'll only see a little mop up time....Jackson has said he wants 2500-3000 total yards - so I don't think he'll want to come out that often....

Dayne I think has the best situation to emerge - pending Ahman Green's health - I like Ahman - but man that guy has been used so much for so long....I wonder if he can hold up....

Droughns - he'll probably do some time at RB, but mostly at FB - where he started his career with Detroit....he'll fill in as an ok player if Jacobs disappoints - but I think Jacobs will be on a mission

 

[Jeff Haseley]

I voted for Anthony Thomas here.

1. Bills have a RBBC approach so he could find himself being the starter if he performs well over the next few weeks

2. His main competition is Marshawn Lynch who really struggled in the pre-season - to put mildly

3. Anthony Thomas has two 1000-yd rushing seasons under his belt

4. Brian Leonard is not going to take over Steven Jackson's role, so why bother unless you have Jackson already?

5. Reuben Droughns only has done well with Denver, nobody else

6. Maurice Morris for the same reasons mentioned above for Leonard, only if you have Shaun Alexander

7. The others aren't worth mentioning, IMO. Dayne has had too many chances to prove himself

 

[bjabrad]

Injury to the starter has to happen for any of these guys to get enough playing time to warrant a starting FFL RB slot. That said, I think the backup that has the best odds of having to fill in for the starter is PHI where Westbrook is always playing with knee pain swollen knee, drainage and maybe bone on bone. Additionally, we have seen with our own eyes what happens when Buckhalter fills in for Westbrook and what we have seen is good.

 

[einstein2u]

I vote for dayne....we own green is injury prone and dayne produced last year when given the chance.

 

[az_prof]

The majority who favor Leonard are really off base, swayed by his preseason (during which SJax was resting and waiting). In the regular season he won't see a touch and is worthless unless SJax gets hurt, which is possible, but given his youth and past performance seems unlikely.

ATrain and Droughns both are veterans who either back up or who will RBBC with unproven players. They are clearly better options than Leonard unless we are talking dynasty, and even then they deserve consideration because Leonard may never amount to anything.

Next I would rank Dayne and Buckhalter: they are both experienced vets, solidly at number two in the depth chart, and both back up older vets with injury histories.

Morris I would put last because he had a chance to start last year and didn't do much with it when SA was hurt. If you own SA you should have him rostered, but his value is minimal.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

I voted for Anthony Thomas here. 1. Bills have a RBBC approach so he could find himself being the starter if he performs well over the next few weeks2. His main competition is Marshawn Lynch who really struggled in the pre-season - to put mildly3. Anthony Thomas has two 1000-yd rushing seasons under his belt4. Brian Leonard is not going to take over Steven Jackson's role, so why bother unless you have Jackson already?5. Reuben Droughns only has done well with Denver, nobody else6. Maurice Morris for the same reasons mentioned above for Leonard, only if you have Shaun Alexander7. The others aren't worth mentioning, IMO. Dayne has had too many chances to prove himself

Not that I really care, but if I'm not mistaken, the only rb in Cleveland Browns history to rush for more yards in a single season than Reuben Droughns is a guy by the name of Jim Brown. He was the only Browns rb in 20 years to rush for over 1,000.

 

[az_prof]

I voted for Anthony Thomas here. 1. Bills have a RBBC approach so he could find himself being the starter if he performs well over the next few weeks2. His main competition is Marshawn Lynch who really struggled in the pre-season - to put mildly3. Anthony Thomas has two 1000-yd rushing seasons under his belt4. Brian Leonard is not going to take over Steven Jackson's role, so why bother unless you have Jackson already?5. Reuben Droughns only has done well with Denver, nobody else6. Maurice Morris for the same reasons mentioned above for Leonard, only if you have Shaun Alexander7. The others aren't worth mentioning, IMO. Dayne has had too many chances to prove himself

Not that I really care, but if I'm not mistaken, the only rb in Cleveland Browns history to rush for more yards in a single season than Reuben Droughns is a guy by the name of Jim Brown. He was the only Browns rb in 20 years to rush for over 1,000.

Not trying to hijack this thread, but I looked and you are right! Now, that may be less a testimony to how good Droughns is, and more a testimony to the abysmal history of the Brownies. In this modern era where getting a thousand yards rushing is no big deal, their RBs have been CONSISTENTLY bad. It's amazing really; you couldn't try to do that bad.

 

[Woz]

Injury to the starter has to happen for any of these guys to get enough playing time to warrant a starting FFL RB slot. That said, I think the backup that has the best odds of having to fill in for the starter is PHI where Westbrook is always playing with knee pain swollen knee, drainage and maybe bone on bone. Additionally, we have seen with our own eyes what happens when Buckhalter fills in for Westbrook and what we have seen is good.

You're forgetting about Tony Hunt. The Eagles love the kid and he would at least be in the running with CBuck.

 

[Woz]

The majority who favor Leonard are really off base, swayed by his preseason (during which SJax was resting and waiting). In the regular season he won't see a touch and is worthless unless SJax gets hurt, which is possible, but given his youth and past performance seems unlikely.ATrain and Droughns both are veterans who either back up or who will RBBC with unproven players. They are clearly better options than Leonard unless we are talking dynasty, and even then they deserve consideration because Leonard may never amount to anything.Next I would rank Dayne and Buckhalter: they are both experienced vets, solidly at number two in the depth chart, and both back up older vets with injury histories. Morris I would put last because he had a chance to start last year and didn't do much with it when SA was hurt. If you own SA you should have him rostered, but his value is minimal.

1. You're completely right with Leonard not seeing a touch without a Jackson injury but if that injury occurs (which is certainly plausible given the amount of RB injuries in the NFL) Leonard becomes an immediate must-play fantasy starter. That's what is called implied value through evaluating potential - Leonard's value is more significant than other RBs listed here because of what possible value he possesses. Think of it this way, who would you rather marry: a waitress (Droughns/Dayne) making 30,000 with the possibility of a slight raise of maybe a few thousand if the prettiest waitress in the restaurant catches a STD or a chick who is in law school currently making zero money (Leonard)? Sure, the waitress would be okay and here financial assistance would help from time to time, but imagine if that female law student gets a big firm job - ch ching! You could coast easily and rely on her from week to week. 2. W/ Buckhalter you too are forgetting about Hunt.

 

[Jeff Haseley]

I voted for Anthony Thomas here. 1. Bills have a RBBC approach so he could find himself being the starter if he performs well over the next few weeks2. His main competition is Marshawn Lynch who really struggled in the pre-season - to put mildly3. Anthony Thomas has two 1000-yd rushing seasons under his belt4. Brian Leonard is not going to take over Steven Jackson's role, so why bother unless you have Jackson already?5. Reuben Droughns only has done well with Denver, nobody else6. Maurice Morris for the same reasons mentioned above for Leonard, only if you have Shaun Alexander7. The others aren't worth mentioning, IMO. Dayne has had too many chances to prove himself

Not that I really care, but if I'm not mistaken, the only rb in Cleveland Browns history to rush for more yards in a single season than Reuben Droughns is a guy by the name of Jim Brown. He was the only Browns rb in 20 years to rush for over 1,000.

That's right I forgot about his 1000 yd year with CLE. The last 1000-yd rusher for CLE before Droughns was the combo of Kevin Mack and Ernest Byner who each reached 1000 yards, in 1985 - I think.

 

[Pittsburgh United]

No love for the A-Train?

 

[WildEyedOne]

I think Leonard has the pure talent - but as long as SJAX is healthy he'll only see a little mop up time....Jackson has said he wants 2500-3000 total yards - so I don't think he'll want to come out that often....

Dayne I think has the best situation to emerge - pending Ahman Green's health - I like Ahman - but man that guy has been used so much for so long....I wonder if he can hold up....

Droughns - he'll probably do some time at RB, but mostly at FB - where he started his career with Detroit....he'll fill in as an ok player if Jacobs disappoints - but I think Jacobs will be on a mission

Well now this may cloud the picture (and the Vote) a bit:

Rams claimed RB Antonio Pittman off waivers from New Orleans.Pittman is immediately a threat to current second-string back Brian Leonard's carries. The rookie from Ohio State will not be a major contributor on special teams, so it's clear the Rams think Pittman is a viable offensive weapon. It will take Pittman a few weeks to get used to the offense, but his addition leaves Steven Jackson without a clear handcuff.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

 

[WildEyedOne]

I think Leonard has the pure talent - but as long as SJAX is healthy he'll only see a little mop up time....Jackson has said he wants 2500-3000 total yards - so I don't think he'll want to come out that often....

Dayne I think has the best situation to emerge - pending Ahman Green's health - I like Ahman - but man that guy has been used so much for so long....I wonder if he can hold up....

Droughns - he'll probably do some time at RB, but mostly at FB - where he started his career with Detroit....he'll fill in as an ok player if Jacobs disappoints - but I think Jacobs will be on a mission

Well now this may cloud the picture (and the Vote) a bit:

Rams claimed RB Antonio Pittman off waivers from New Orleans.Pittman is immediately a threat to current second-string back Brian Leonard's carries. The rookie from Ohio State will not be a major contributor on special teams, so it's clear the Rams think Pittman is a viable offensive weapon. It will take Pittman a few weeks to get used to the offense, but his addition leaves Steven Jackson without a clear handcuff.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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