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Who do you handcuff Ahman Green With? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Rushmore
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Green owner here. Not taking either guy as a handcuff at this point.
Herron isn't good enough to warrant starting if Green goes out.
Morency is (or at least could be), but he's banged up enough that I'm not spending the roster spot on him.
In a week or two, I might grab Morency. He's on the radar. Herron isn't.
Herron isn't good enough to warrant starting if Green goes out.
Morency is (or at least could be), but he's banged up enough that I'm not spending the roster spot on him.
In a week or two, I might grab Morency. He's on the radar. Herron isn't.
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Man in the yellow hat
Footballguy
This doesn't make much sense to me. Regardless of what you think of Herron's overall NFL potential, if Green went down tomorrow, Herron would the starter. So how is Herron not even on your radar? You don't like starting NFL running backs?They have no one else, other than Bears practice squader PJ Pope now. If you have a spot and want to secure Green's backup, it's Herron. Also, Green Bay's been a little too quiet on the Morency injury for my taste.
They haven't been quiet at all. He has an injured disk in the lower part of his back that he's had all year, he aggravated it during last weeks game. They've said he's out two games, being cautious.
While I'd agree that any starting running back has value, Herron has no explosive speed at all. If he had Morency's carries last week, he'd not have come close to the 100 yards that Morency had.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
There aren't many bacukup RBs that are capable of posting a 100 yard game.
Herron posted one this year.
I have Herron to backup Ahman Green in a big $ league.
Herron posted one this year.
I have Herron to backup Ahman Green in a big $ league.
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
You don't really believe this, do you?
Billy Bats
Footballguy
You guys have enough roster spots to handcuff Ahman Green?
Rushmore
Footballguy
Sorry- my league isn't as cool.
Billy Bats
Footballguy
What's with the attitude? It was a simple question.
The Redbeard
Footballguy
With all the abuse that folks potentially take when posting about their own team on this board, you have to understand that your post could certainly be taken in a condescending manner. Good to hear it wasn't meant that way.As for me, I am an Ahman owner in my $ league and do indeed have enough roster spots and am negotiating with the Herron owner. I agree that Morency is a much greater threat to break a long run and overall a better physical talent, but my gut agrees that the Packers are being too quite about his injury and Herron might very well be the backup the rest of the way. He may not blow your skirt up - but neither did Samkon until he got a couple games in a row as the #1.I don't care who carries me to a championship, as long as I get there.
nightshift
Footballguy
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Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
How many 100 yard games does Mo Morris have this season?The point is just like picking a handcuff - if he's not nearly as good, there's no point in owning him in the first place. You're better off owning a lesser starter from another team or a RB in a committee situation.
When I said Herron isn't good enough to warrant starting, I meant on my fantasy team.I've got Rudi, FWP, Green, Washington, Norwood.If Green were to go down and Morency was healthy, he'd slot right into that RB3 position Green's in now, ahead of Washington. I think Morency's talented and would be very productive as a starter.If Green were to go down and Herron took over, he'd slot in behind Washington for sure, and perhaps Norwood too. I saw Herron play regularly in college and I just don't think he's got NFL-caliber talent. Given my other options, I'd never start him. So why roster him?
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I've rostered Herron as a Green owner, but will pay close attention to Morency's status. I've read multiple articles and blurbs on Morency and they have for the most part noted that he'll miss at least 2 games. However, some of the language used in these reports leads me to believe the team is not overly optimistc on his return. Plus the fact that they added another RB to the roster could be viewed as a negative for Morency's prospects for returning soon.
Gree Bay has some solid RB matchups coming up and in my fantasy playoffs. Ahman Green's backup may or may not be worth the start, but I like to leave my options open. If you have the space, and looking ahead you were planning on playing Green in your playoffs I'd pick up Herron and listen closely for news on Morrency and Pope.
Gree Bay has some solid RB matchups coming up and in my fantasy playoffs. Ahman Green's backup may or may not be worth the start, but I like to leave my options open. If you have the space, and looking ahead you were planning on playing Green in your playoffs I'd pick up Herron and listen closely for news on Morrency and Pope.
Sake-Bombers
Footballguy
I guess this may be stating the obvious, but I think the key is the Morency injury. If you think Morency is only out two weeks, then I think he's back to being the handcuff. For example, if Green goes down this week and Morency's only out for this week and next, then Herron would be great for next week but once Morency returns I think he's the one you want to have.
But then if you think Morency will be out for longer (and they indeed aren't being crystal clear about his timetable), then Herron is your handcuff. But from what I've read, even after Herron's big game against the Rams, is that they really do not want to feature Herron if they can avoid it, but just use him in relief and as change-of-pace. Saying things like "he left yards on the field."
But then if you think Morency will be out for longer (and they indeed aren't being crystal clear about his timetable), then Herron is your handcuff. But from what I've read, even after Herron's big game against the Rams, is that they really do not want to feature Herron if they can avoid it, but just use him in relief and as change-of-pace. Saying things like "he left yards on the field."
