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Seriously. They are tied for the lead in the division. I would expect them to try and make a move in free agency or trade. Why wait on a back that might not even be healthy? Makes no sense to roll with what they have now either. Especially because LSH is coming back from an injury as well. They need at least one more decent rb at least for depth purposes. Im not a powell hater, but it will be mind boggling if they dont bring someone healthy in quick.
I agree, Vick Ballard looked straight gangster tripping over that carpet monster and crashing into the tripod at the combine. guess he isnt worth a roster spot!!
In may be an opinion, but it is indeed misinformation. People shouldn't post unless know what it is they are actually talking about. If someone comes in here and calls him a plodder, someone else may actually take his word not knowing the guy clearly had never seen the dude run. I dare anyone to watch this 67 yard run and tell me that he's a plodder.'Bayhawks said:
Shonn Greene rushed for 95 yards against them. Shonn Greene.'gradin123 said:
This.'Bri said:
No, it isn't misinformation. If "someone" doesn't have the ability to read "I would vote for LSH. Powell LOOKS like a below average plodder" as an opinion, and takes it as the gospel truth, then it is on that "someone," not on the previous poster.
And Richardson-Clev ran for 12 carries and 27 yards against them. Is it a plus matchup? Yes, but Arizona hasn't proved they can run against anybody and Stephens-Howling is likely getting the start. I base that on the fact the Cardinals list Stephens-Howling as their starter right now.
I was going to post this as well. Arizona official depth chart shows Lsh as starter rt now. Not that I don't believe they will give Powell some carries and that he can't run with it and take the job but it looks like they are gonna give Lsh first crack. I think that as good as the matchup is this week the only startable rb in Arizona if you are going to play it safe is Lsh. Unless we hear something different from whiz between now and Sunday.
The depth chart order is just a formality. I think it's pretty obvious LSH isn't the type to be a "lead back". Being 185 lbs just won't cut it.
Well Darren Urban is the guy who blogs for the Cardinals Website. I think he knows who is getting the majority of the first team reps. I don't think they plan on giving Stephens-Howling a huge workload but at best for Powell it will be a even timeshare.Like I have mentioned numerous times don't be surprised if the cards are just trying to hold the fort until Hightower is healthy enough to sign in 2 weeks.
I think he's the best option as well, but he's not a lot(if at all) better than Powell who will probably get the first show as the feature back. I don't see LSH as more than a 3rd down type of RB.
He didn't say that in what you posted. Has anyone reported that yet?
Ah, yeah, that makes zero sense. First comparing LSH and Powell to Redman and Dwyer is like comparing a monorail to a bullet train. Secondly, the time to flex either of them is this week again BUF. After that, they face MIN and SF.
If you don' t mine me asking, how do you know this? Are you able to attend the practices, or is there a site/blog that is stating this?At the risk of turning this into an AC thread, due to byes/injuries, I am stuck with the decision of starting LSH or a RB who I won't name (but his name rhymes with Tron Screen
) who I'm not excited about. With the matchup Arizona has, if LSH is going to be the "starter," I might roll with him, so if are privy to any "inside" info about how they are practicing, I'd like to keep hearing it.
Who is the bullet train? I see no bullet train here
WeakHave you even seen the Cardinals play this year, not preseason? Start either of these guys and be happy with your 15/50 day - I'm being optimistic BTW
Weak in which way? As in, Dwyer and Redman have never looked anywhere close to that fast type of weak? You were comparing two groups of players who were polar opposites, and I pointed it out. Maybe you were talking purely about situation, it wasn't clear.Have you seen what mediocre RBs have done vs. BUF this year? Greene rushed for close to 100 yards which simply means anyone can. I'm not starting either. I'm not in a pinch this week like some others may be, but it's not completely crazy to give either a nod against one of the worst rushing defenses in the league.
Ok I see the confusion here. While I'd agree that LSH and Powell seem slightly better skills wise - and this is without seeing a whole lot of any of these guys playing pro football - the LSH/Powell situation is way way way worse than Dwyer/Redman in the beginning of the year.. To me that makes them similar in the end, which just turns into below mediocre days for either guy. At least until the Cards improve their offense and annoint one of these guys "the" guy, and even that is a stretch. If you are looking for a flex guy, I am sure there are receivers out there with higher ceilings, if you have to plug in a guy for an RB2 and you have no other options fine, but that to me is the only way I'd use them.
I agree with this. I am starting LSH only because I have Donald Brown out, Andre Brown likely not to play, and Forte/P Thomas on bye. I am hoping for 40 yards and a TD. I would be thrilled with that.
Urban did NOT say LRSH would get the majority of the snaps he said he is starting which will be the case. Whiz and the staff have already said (and Urban has reported) that they do NOT consider LRSH to be a running back that can handle a full time load. He is their best blocker and receiver but Powell will be first to spell him either for a series or to start some series and then have LRSH in on 3rd down. Smith will play as needed depending more on Powell's success
No blog or site, but yes you could say I get some info first hand.Expect to see Doucet in the backfield some to help with blocking. LSH is going to be the primary ball carrier, with some screen and check downs in the flats. Often the game plan changes with what the defense decides to give, so don't scream at me if it changes, haha... But I'm feeling confident enough to have LSH in my line up with bye week trouble. All three backs are going to see playing time though, so lower your expectations. The boys have more confidence in LSH than this forum is giving credit, you can believe that.If you don't mine me asking, how do you know this? Are you able to attend the practices, or is there a site/blog that is stating this?At the risk of turning this into an AC thread, due to byes/injuries, I am stuck with the decision of starting LSH or a RB who I won't name (but his name rhymes with Tron Screen
If having Doucet help block keeps the QB upright, how is that a mess? Larod has already proven he can take a pass to the house, and that hasn't been the threat with Beannie or Ryan. Or, Is it that you were wanting someone else at RB which is still a possibility? RN you haven't been shy about bashing Kolb for being scared and having happy feet, but yet he has them at 4-1 despite an offensive line who folds like a cheap umbrella, and has had him sacked 17 times in two weeks.He's been anything but scarred, so don't you think he will do a little better, and it not be "a mess" if they bring in a little extra help?
I wasn't referring to your post before mine.I was referring to LSH -v- Powell. I have one roster spot available and I keep hearing different things about which one will eventually be "The Man"... and then I wonder if I should even bother picking up either of them, since Walter Payton in his prime would have trouble behind this line.I gotcha, the way the post fell I missunderstood I guess.
And yes it is confusing, but I'm going with the little dude this week, but it could very well be Powell next week. I just know this weeks plan, and its not concrete.
You seem to be an extremely knowledgeable source when it comes to ARI, I'll take you're word. From what I gather, ARI believes LSH tends to wear down as the season progresses and thus wants to limit his touches. Conversely, I could see him being extremely explosive out of the gate. I think if you want a spot start this weekend, it would indeed be LSH, especially in PPR. I however do believe if ARI doesn't sign anyone, Powell is the long-term bet here.No blog or site, but yes you could say I get some info first hand.Expect to see Doucet in the backfield some to help with blocking. LSH is going to be the primary ball carrier, with some screen and check downs in the flats. Often the game plan changes with what the defense decides to give, so don't scream at me if it changes, haha... But I'm feeling confident enough to have LSH in my line up with bye week trouble. All three backs are going to see playing time though, so lower your expectations. The boys have more confidence in LSH than this forum is giving credit, you can believe that.If you don't mine me asking, how do you know this? Are you able to attend the practices, or is there a site/blog that is stating this?At the risk of turning this into an AC thread, due to byes/injuries, I am stuck with the decision of starting LSH or a RB who I won't name (but his name rhymes with Tron Screen
Good Luck tomorrow!
I personally think the screens and checks are the Caridnals best chance of having success with their backs. When they show run and run it usually doesn't end pretty and I'm not sure even a bad Buffalo run D will help that. LAst week at the end of the first half with Powell and the end of the game with the FB and Smith they did more screen passes and it was somewhat effective.Rotoworld seems to be the one pushing Powell as lead with posts like this.La'Rod Stephens-Howling (hip) is listed as probable for Week 6 after another full practice Friday.Expected to be the Cardinals' starting tailback in name only, Stephens-Howling will continue to return kickoffs against the Bills and is a candidate for 7-12 touches, primarily in the passing game. William Powell is tentatively slated to handle the majority of Arizona's Week 6 rushing attempts. They don't have a source link for that info they are just guessing.Darren Urban seems to agree with you though in that the Hyphen is going to be main ball carrier. I also don't know where Rotoworld got the info Stephens-Howling will continue to return kickoffs, probably just making stuff up again. I heard Powell say on the radio this week he will be returning kickoffs which might be because they don't want to overload the Hyphen.
I daresay there is no one better in the SP when it comes to getting inside information. Guy really knows his stuff and his word should carry a lot of weight in your valuations/rankings.If you don' t mine me asking, how do you know this? Are you able to attend the practices, or is there a site/blog that is stating this?At the risk of turning this into an AC thread, due to byes/injuries, I am stuck with the decision of starting LSH or a RB who I won't name (but his name rhymes with Tron Screen
Thanks! Based on this I'm going to roll with LSH. I wasn't real excited about having to start Greene.No blog or site, but yes you could say I get some info first hand.Expect to see Doucet in the backfield some to help with blocking. LSH is going to be the primary ball carrier, with some screen and check downs in the flats. Often the game plan changes with what the defense decides to give, so don't scream at me if it changes, haha... But I'm feeling confident enough to have LSH in my line up with bye week trouble. All three backs are going to see playing time though, so lower your expectations. The boys have more confidence in LSH than this forum is giving credit, you can believe that.If you don't mine me asking, how do you know this? Are you able to attend the practices, or is there a site/blog that is stating this?At the risk of turning this into an AC thread, due to byes/injuries, I am stuck with the decision of starting LSH or a RB who I won't name (but his name rhymes with Tron Screen
Good Luck tomorrow!
