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Which Rookie RB will be Most (Fantasy) Productive? (1 Viewer)
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EBF
Footballguy
Sankey will run away with the poll, as he probably should. You'd hope that he'd be able to beat out Greene from day one. Not a 100% lock though.
Hill will have a role, but he won't be an every down guy with Gio there. I could see him being a little underrated for redraft purposes, but there's a lower ceiling on what he can do since it will be virtually impossible to run away with such a high workload that he can score like Lacy, Bell, Trent, Martin, etc.
Mason, Freeman, Williams, and West would be the next cluster. A lot can happen with that group, good and bad.
I think the others would all need an injury to have any real redraft relevance.
Hill will have a role, but he won't be an every down guy with Gio there. I could see him being a little underrated for redraft purposes, but there's a lower ceiling on what he can do since it will be virtually impossible to run away with such a high workload that he can score like Lacy, Bell, Trent, Martin, etc.
Mason, Freeman, Williams, and West would be the next cluster. A lot can happen with that group, good and bad.
I think the others would all need an injury to have any real redraft relevance.
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I'd say any of Hyde, Hill, Mason, and Freeman... I think any of those four could shine if given the opportunity. This was actually a pretty strong RB class (better than last year - IMO)...
If mason doesn't fumble his life away or get Bradford killed by failing at blitz pickups , then I'd hands down say tre mason is the one
BoltzNBrew
Footballguy
Another "who's the best Rookie RB" thread?
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Soulfly3
Footballguy
If I had to put money down on it for this season, Id go with Sankey.
But....
Mason is every bit as good as Sankey and I actually like his situation BETTER than sankey. Reunited w Robinson, w what is arguable the no1 o-line in the league. A decent, but not elite QB w solid weapons at WR so the box stays unstacked.
As for Stacy, I own him in some dynasty leagues, and Ive been trying to sell. Ive been trying to acquire Mason in those same leagues or ones where I dont have him. I just think Stacy gets upstaged by a MUCH better RB within 6-8 weeks, and this goes from RBBC to a 70-30 split pretty quickly in Mason's favor.
Mason is gonna lock his eyes on Robinson's ###### and just follow his behemoth for yards, yards more yards and TDs.
But....
Mason is every bit as good as Sankey and I actually like his situation BETTER than sankey. Reunited w Robinson, w what is arguable the no1 o-line in the league. A decent, but not elite QB w solid weapons at WR so the box stays unstacked.
As for Stacy, I own him in some dynasty leagues, and Ive been trying to sell. Ive been trying to acquire Mason in those same leagues or ones where I dont have him. I just think Stacy gets upstaged by a MUCH better RB within 6-8 weeks, and this goes from RBBC to a 70-30 split pretty quickly in Mason's favor.
Mason is gonna lock his eyes on Robinson's ###### and just follow his behemoth for yards, yards more yards and TDs.
I agree with you on Mason. I am a little concerned with the division that he plays in though - 6 of the 16 games vs SF, SEA, and ARZ...
Talk about running uphill....
I do think that Robinson is a run game maker. He is such a beast!!!
Phenix
Footballguy
I don't like your stance on much, but agree with you on this.
Mason is every bit as talented as Sankey if not more, and people are giving him the starting gig over Green and McCluster right off the bat. That may be the case, nothing is certain.
Injuries and lack of talent in the NFL is going to effect many rookies. My money is on Mason shaking out to be the best RB this year when its said and done. Many people didnt think Lacy would be the best when it shook out last year.
For the record I did draft Sankey in my SSL league since I think he will be more effective early but as the season plays out Mason is the guy I would want.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
PPR:
The McC(luster) on Sankey will wear off when he's not in the game when Titans in comeback mode in 2014.
Ryan Mathews type usage is good comp......but I don't see the Titans playing with the lead anywhere as much as SD did in 2013. Nor do I think Sankey will be as effective Year 1.
McCluster is the PPR value play for 2014. They didn't guarantee the $$ they did (on the 1st day of free agency) for him to not have a role (presumably the Woodhead one.....on a team that'll be playing from behind a lot). If I'm not mistaken, he is the free agent RB that got the most guaranteed $$.
The McC(luster) on Sankey will wear off when he's not in the game when Titans in comeback mode in 2014.
Ryan Mathews type usage is good comp......but I don't see the Titans playing with the lead anywhere as much as SD did in 2013. Nor do I think Sankey will be as effective Year 1.
McCluster is the PPR value play for 2014. They didn't guarantee the $$ they did (on the 1st day of free agency) for him to not have a role (presumably the Woodhead one.....on a team that'll be playing from behind a lot). If I'm not mistaken, he is the free agent RB that got the most guaranteed $$.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Wrong. McCluster will be playing RB with the Titans.
What happened with KC and Charles is irrelevant. Different time, different staff, different talent. He was brought to Tennessee to be a RB and is participating in their drills as a RB.
The Nashville Tennessean confirms the Titans plan to use Dexter McCluster at running back.
New coach Ken Whisenhunt is looking to form a committee around power back Shonn Greene and passing back McCluster. He's also expected to use a draft pick, possibly No. 42 overall, on a running back. McCluster hasn't been a ball-carrier since 2011 and is listed at just 5'8/170, but he can be penciled into a Danny Woodhead or Darren Sproles kind of role. How much volume McCluster gets will depend on effectiveness. Apr 7 - 10:00 AM
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Coach Ken Whisenhunt said he sees newly signed Dexter McCluster as more of a running back than wide receiver.
The 5'8/170 McCluster last played running back in 2011, when he carried 114 times for 516 yards (4.52 YPC) with one touchdown. It looks like Whiz indeed wants McCluster to be his new Danny Woodhead, who rushed 106 times and caught 76 passes for the Chargers last season. "It could vary week to week," Whisenhunt said of McCluster's role. "As long as he makes a lot of plays he is going to get a lot of touches." Mar 13 - 12:43 PM
Source: Nashville Tennessean
http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Whisenhunt-Happy-with-Progress-as-Titans-Wrap-Offseason/a27c91e5-37d6-442b-8c88-21852150a2e8
Running back Dexter McCluster
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/03/22/titans-dexter-mccluster-danny-woodhead-ken-whisenhunt/6755515/
From the coaches' mouth:
http://www.tennessean.com/videos/sports/nfl/titans/2014/03/14/6341733/
What happened with KC and Charles is irrelevant. Different time, different staff, different talent. He was brought to Tennessee to be a RB and is participating in their drills as a RB.
The Nashville Tennessean confirms the Titans plan to use Dexter McCluster at running back.
New coach Ken Whisenhunt is looking to form a committee around power back Shonn Greene and passing back McCluster. He's also expected to use a draft pick, possibly No. 42 overall, on a running back. McCluster hasn't been a ball-carrier since 2011 and is listed at just 5'8/170, but he can be penciled into a Danny Woodhead or Darren Sproles kind of role. How much volume McCluster gets will depend on effectiveness. Apr 7 - 10:00 AM
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Coach Ken Whisenhunt said he sees newly signed Dexter McCluster as more of a running back than wide receiver.
The 5'8/170 McCluster last played running back in 2011, when he carried 114 times for 516 yards (4.52 YPC) with one touchdown. It looks like Whiz indeed wants McCluster to be his new Danny Woodhead, who rushed 106 times and caught 76 passes for the Chargers last season. "It could vary week to week," Whisenhunt said of McCluster's role. "As long as he makes a lot of plays he is going to get a lot of touches." Mar 13 - 12:43 PM
Source: Nashville Tennessean
http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Whisenhunt-Happy-with-Progress-as-Titans-Wrap-Offseason/a27c91e5-37d6-442b-8c88-21852150a2e8
Running back Dexter McCluster
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/03/22/titans-dexter-mccluster-danny-woodhead-ken-whisenhunt/6755515/
From the coaches' mouth:
http://www.tennessean.com/videos/sports/nfl/titans/2014/03/14/6341733/
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jurb26
Footballguy
Again, these are the same reports we heard while in KC... Yet it didn't happen. I'll believe it when I see it.
Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub
Footballguy
Craig_MiamiFL said:
Craziness to see Sankey going 3rd round as I've seen several places. He went 26 overall in one. Not a chance he lives up to that with Dexter as 3DB and the Titans won't be very good. And that's not even considering that Greene/Battle will likely snag any limited # of goalline attempts. ADP right now is 53 (ahead of the likes of Gerhart, Vereen). And that'll rise as getting closer to season. Just crazy.
cloppbeast
Footballguy
I like Sankey the best as a player and he also has a good situation with the clearest path to playing time. Maybe he won't take over completely out of the gate, but nobody really doubts he will at least play in a time share with a good shot at a feature role.
Consolations:
Mason has an interesting situation this season; it wouldn't surprise me to see him take over in St. Louis. At the same time, he has that other SEC guy to contend with in the backfield. Mason has a much more fluid situation - so many different ways it could play out.
Charles Sims will have a decent opportunity to put up some stats. The OC wants to use multiple backs, and Sims is the first up to share with Martin. Sims could carve himself into the receiving back role in Tedford's offense. He won't 'wow' anybody, so I doubt he has a shot to steal the show. If you're looking for crazy upside, look elsewhere.
Consolations:
Mason has an interesting situation this season; it wouldn't surprise me to see him take over in St. Louis. At the same time, he has that other SEC guy to contend with in the backfield. Mason has a much more fluid situation - so many different ways it could play out.
Charles Sims will have a decent opportunity to put up some stats. The OC wants to use multiple backs, and Sims is the first up to share with Martin. Sims could carve himself into the receiving back role in Tedford's offense. He won't 'wow' anybody, so I doubt he has a shot to steal the show. If you're looking for crazy upside, look elsewhere.
Bronco Billy
Footballguy
I'm liking Freeman as a very solid dark horse. There's a very real chance that SJax in ATL could be outproduced by Greene in TEN, and with nothing else proven in place Freeman could get the reins and accumulate more touches than Sankey does, with a strong ATL passing game to keep guys out of the box on D.
Should be interesting to watch.
Should be interesting to watch.
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Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Kitrick Taylor
Footballguy
Sankey was the first back drafted this year.
Sankey 54
Hill 55
Hyde 57
Sims 69
Mason 75
West 94
McKinnon 96
Zyphros
Footballguy
Talent wise he was between 2-5 for most I saw. He was 4 for me initially then I bumped him to 2 due to situation
Guessed Sankey. Would have drafted him too but he was picked early. :whew: Own Freeman and can't wait for Jackson to get let go.Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub
Footballguy
Looks like answer was Hill. Probably would have been 3rd guess for me this year after Freeman & Hyde. Hill & Mason looked the most impressive this year.
Brewtown, what are your thoughts?
That's right, you couldn't have a big boy discussion and got banned.....
Brewtown, what are your thoughts?
That's right, you couldn't have a big boy discussion and got banned.....
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EBF
Footballguy
Never liked Sankey much, but I would've backed him to beat out Shonn Greene and cobble together a decent season on opportunity alone. Turns out even that was asking too much. Here's how the rookie backs are ranked through 16 weeks in a typical PPR league:
1. Jeremy Hill
2. Andre Williams
3. Branden Oliver
4. Tre Mason
5. Isaiah Crowell
I think Hill, Mason, and Hyde will probably have the highest dynasty ADP next season. Hill has been impressive running the ball, but Mason has also finished the season pretty strong. If they expand his role in the passing game then I think he has a reasonable chance to be the top scorer from this group next season.
1. Jeremy Hill
2. Andre Williams
3. Branden Oliver
4. Tre Mason
5. Isaiah Crowell
I think Hill, Mason, and Hyde will probably have the highest dynasty ADP next season. Hill has been impressive running the ball, but Mason has also finished the season pretty strong. If they expand his role in the passing game then I think he has a reasonable chance to be the top scorer from this group next season.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Another vote for Hill.
IheartGuinness
Footballguy
I'm still disappointed with Sankey. I drafted him fairly high in my keeper league thinking he'd be a good one to hold on to. I don't really understand what went wrong there. Is it just a question of talent, or is it more the system he's in?
Sabertooth
Footballguy
I lucked into Hill. Who knew that he'd be the guy I should have been starting over Lesean McCoy.
