Worst Back Up RB teams. (1 Viewer)

[Carter_Can_Fly]

Edge in Arizona

and

Jordan in Oakland come to mind.

Anyone else?

 

[zamboni]

A few others off the top of my head:

Ronnie Brown - Minor and Sammy Morris don't scare anyone

Tiki - Jacobs is effective at the stripe, but probably not an everydown guy

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

A few others off the top of my head:

Ronnie Brown - Minor and Sammy Morris don't scare anyone

Tiki - Jacobs is effective at the stripe, but probably not an everydown guy

Oh yes, good ones.Ronnie Brown is going to have a chance to explode this year.

 

[3nOut]

SF has 2 solid backups, too bad they don't have any great starters...

 

[Football Jones Junior]

SF has 2 solid backups, too bad they don't have any great starters...

 

[Z-Dog]

Buffalo - Shaud Williams isn't much

Denver - If they were any other team, we'd be laughing at the kiddie-pool depth at RB

KC - assuming Holmes is done

Was

STL

 

[Musesboy]

I don't like the situation behind Reuben Droughns. D Davis has Morency who is largely unproven.

If Holmes retires, Griffin/Brown would worry me in KC.

 

[Musesboy]

Buffalo - Shaud Williams isn't much

Buffalo would have topped my list but they recently added Anthony Thomas.

 

[zamboni]

D Davis has Morency who is largely unproven.

Morency looked good in limited time last year. I actually think he'd do well if/when DD gets hurt.As for Washington mentioned earlier, don't discount Ladell Betts. The guy's a player, and Gibbs likes him.

 

[LHUCKS]

Morency is legit.

Cleveland drafted whats his face.

 

[Big Score]

Agreeing with zamboni in that I don't see Washington as being back up RB poor.

Betts & even Cartwright if needs be, could adequately hold down the fort in the event of a Portis injury.

Green Bay is a bit of an unknown until we see how well Ahman & Davenport come back from their respective injuries.

Dolphins don't have very inspiring back up RB's.

 

[pretender]

A few others off the top of my head:

Ronnie Brown - Minor and Sammy Morris don't scare anyone

Tiki - Jacobs is effective at the stripe, but probably not an everydown guy

Oh yes, good ones.Ronnie Brown is going to have a chance to explode this year.

We better hope Miami doesn't pick up Michael Bennett as his backup or he will lose touchs. Bennett can be great when he's given the chance.

 

[Couch Potato]

Cleveland drafted whats his face.

Great report. Very Sigmund Bloom-ish.

 

[Boone22]

Tiki - Jacobs is effective at the stripe, but probably not an everydown guy

I actually think Ward would be the starter (and he'd do a pretty good job) in NY if Tiki went down. I think we'd see a combination of Ward and Jacobs with Jacobs doing short yardage and goaline (like he does with Tiki).

 

[zamboni]

Tiki - Jacobs is effective at the stripe, but probably not an everydown guy

I actually think Ward would be the starter (and he'd do a pretty good job) in NY if Tiki went down. I think we'd see a combination of Ward and Jacobs with Jacobs doing short yardage and goaline (like he does with Tiki).

Good point - Ward would probably get the lion's share, although I'm not sure how good he'd be. Of course, after Tiki, anyone is going to be a letdown.

 

[zamboni]

A few others off the top of my head:

Ronnie Brown - Minor and Sammy Morris don't scare anyone

Tiki - Jacobs is effective at the stripe, but probably not an everydown guy

Oh yes, good ones.Ronnie Brown is going to have a chance to explode this year.

We better hope Miami doesn't pick up Michael Bennett as his backup or he will lose touchs. Bennett can be great when he's given the chance.

I would disagree. Bennett had one very good year, but that was awhile back. Speed is really all his game is predicated upon.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Morency is legit.

Cleveland drafted whats his face.

Harrison?

 

[LHUCKS]

Cleveland drafted whats his face.

Great report. Very Sigmund Bloom-ish.

couldn't recall his name...admittedly, I only watch the top prospects in college.

 

[wannabee]

I have wanted to bring this topic up for a bit. The one guy this offseason I like in this "sleeper" role is Morency.

I realize that the Texans signed Antowain Smith .... I assume as a goal line guy. They are rumored to have talked with the Saints about Bennett. What does this say about what the Texan FO thinks of Morency.

I hate to say it, but I agree with LHUCKS in thinking that Morency is legit.

Any other thoughts on how this will shake out?

 

[WhoDat]

I have wanted to bring this topic up for a bit. The one guy this offseason I like in this "sleeper" role is Morency.

I realize that the Texans signed Antowain Smith .... I assume as a goal line guy. They are rumored to have talked with the Saints about Bennett. What does this say about what the Texan FO thinks of Morency.

I hate to say it, but I agree with LHUCKS in thinking that Morency is legit.

Any other thoughts on how this will shake out?

I agree. I felt he was a better player than T. Bell at OSU, who is and has been the second coming for a couple of seasons in Denver, and, now, Morency might see some carries in the same one cut system, while fighting for a spot behind a player yet to complete an entire season. Given the price tag on Morency, grab him and see what happens. You could do worse with a late RB flier.

 

[EBF]

Edge in Arizona

and

Jordan in Oakland come to mind.

Anyone else?

Don't sleep on Fargas. He's the only player that I have on every single one of my dynasty teams. There's a reason why Oakland hasn't drafted a RB in years.

 

[Musesboy]

I have wanted to bring this topic up for a bit.  The one guy this offseason I like in this "sleeper" role is Morency.

I realize that the Texans signed Antowain Smith .... I assume as a goal line guy.  They are rumored to have talked with the Saints about Bennett.  What does this say about what the Texan FO thinks of Morency.

I hate to say it, but I agree with LHUCKS in thinking that Morency is legit.

Any other thoughts on how this will shake out?

I agree. I felt he was a better player than T. Bell at OSU, who is and has been the second coming for a couple of seasons in Denver, and, now, Morency might see some carries in the same one cut system, while fighting for a spot behind a player yet to complete an entire season. Given the price tag on Morency, grab him and see what happens. You could do worse with a late RB flier.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3858240.htmlThe team is in talks with the Saints in hopes of acquiring veteran RB Michael Bennett via trade. The Texans already have RB Domanick Davis, RB Antowain Smith and RB Vernand Morency, but they are seeking more depth. Davis is coming off a knee injury that sidelined him for five games last year. Smith is 34 years old and considered a situational back. Morency is inexperienced as he enters his second season. Bennett has struggled because of injuries. Last season was the first time since 2002 that he was healthy enough to play in all 16 games.

 

[WhoDat]

I have wanted to bring this topic up for a bit.  The one guy this offseason I like in this "sleeper" role is Morency.

I realize that the Texans signed Antowain Smith .... I assume as a goal line guy.  They are rumored to have talked with the Saints about Bennett.  What does this say about what the Texan FO thinks of Morency.

I hate to say it, but I agree with LHUCKS in thinking that Morency is legit.

Any other thoughts on how this will shake out?

I agree. I felt he was a better player than T. Bell at OSU, who is and has been the second coming for a couple of seasons in Denver, and, now, Morency might see some carries in the same one cut system, while fighting for a spot behind a player yet to complete an entire season. Given the price tag on Morency, grab him and see what happens. You could do worse with a late RB flier.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3858240.htmlThe team is in talks with the Saints in hopes of acquiring veteran RB Michael Bennett via trade. The Texans already have RB Domanick Davis, RB Antowain Smith and RB Vernand Morency, but they are seeking more depth. Davis is coming off a knee injury that sidelined him for five games last year. Smith is 34 years old and considered a situational back. Morency is inexperienced as he enters his second season. Bennett has struggled because of injuries. Last season was the first time since 2002 that he was healthy enough to play in all 16 games.

I have heard this but, considering Bennett's medical history and more specifically his foot problem, I would still grab Morency. He and even Bennett, if he lands in Houston, are going to come cheap, cheap, cheap.

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

Edge in Arizona

and

Jordan in Oakland come to mind.

Anyone else?

Don't sleep on Fargas. He's the only player that I have on every single one of my dynasty teams. There's a reason why Oakland hasn't drafted a RB in years.

I think the only reason they have not drafted a RB is because they seem to perfer signing FA's. I don't even think Fargas is the primary back up at this point. He is still behind Crockett in the depth chart. I think Oak really needs to aquire another guy to spell Jordan. Or at least give Fargas that change of pace role instead of inserting Crockett. This may be Fargas' last chance but I think he fails.

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

So here is how my list is shaping up with 1 being the worst.

1) Edge: back ups Shipp and JJ

2) Jordan: back ups Crockett and Fargas

3) R. Brown: back up Minor

 

[EBF]

Edge in Arizona

and

Jordan in Oakland come to mind.

Anyone else?

Don't sleep on Fargas. He's the only player that I have on every single one of my dynasty teams. There's a reason why Oakland hasn't drafted a RB in years.

I think the only reason they have not drafted a RB is because they seem to perfer signing FA's. I don't even think Fargas is the primary back up at this point. He is still behind Crockett in the depth chart. I think Oak really needs to aquire another guy to spell Jordan. Or at least give Fargas that change of pace role instead of inserting Crockett. This may be Fargas' last chance but I think he fails.

Crockett was Norv Turner's preference, but that doesn't mean Fargas won't be the primary backup in the new regime. One thing I noticed about Turner is that he never seemed to trust new talent on offense. Shell might be a little more willing to give young guys an opportunity. LaMont Jordan is an average starter, so I wouldn't be completely surprised to see him lose some touches here and there.

 

[Couch Potato]

Raiders just picked up ReShard Lee. I think it's time for someone to revive that million-post Lee thread that was floating for so long.

Unless it was mercifully locked.

 

[Liquid Tension]

A few others off the top of my head:

Ronnie Brown - Minor and Sammy Morris don't scare anyone

Tiki - Jacobs is effective at the stripe, but probably not an everydown guy

Ward is the Giants backup.

 

[Liquid Tension]

So here is how my list is shaping up with 1 being the worst.

1) Edge: back ups Shipp and JJ

2) Jordan: back ups Crockett and Fargas

3) R. Brown: back up Minor

Sammy Morris is the backup to R. Brown. I actually think Sammy is one of those guys that is not great at anything, but he isn't bad at anything either. If he were your starter that wouldn't be great, but he can play and is underrated IMO. The Dolphins are looking at Bennett and if they get him Minor could be cut

 

[cstu]

Edge in Arizona

and

Jordan in Oakland come to mind.

Anyone else?

Don't sleep on Fargas. He's the only player that I have on every single one of my dynasty teams. There's a reason why Oakland hasn't drafted a RB in years.

I think the only reason they have not drafted a RB is because they seem to perfer signing FA's. I don't even think Fargas is the primary back up at this point. He is still behind Crockett in the depth chart. I think Oak really needs to aquire another guy to spell Jordan. Or at least give Fargas that change of pace role instead of inserting Crockett. This may be Fargas' last chance but I think he fails.

Crockett was Norv Turner's preference, but that doesn't mean Fargas won't be the primary backup in the new regime. One thing I noticed about Turner is that he never seemed to trust new talent on offense. Shell might be a little more willing to give young guys an opportunity. LaMont Jordan is an average starter, so I wouldn't be completely surprised to see him lose some touches here and there.

I just don't think there's enough of a chance of Fargas to stay healthy to make him worth carrying. Even if he eventually does start, he won't be able to hold up.

 

[massraider]

Edge in Arizona

and

Jordan in Oakland come to mind.

Anyone else?

Don't sleep on Fargas. He's the only player that I have on every single one of my dynasty teams. There's a reason why Oakland hasn't drafted a RB in years.

I think the only reason they have not drafted a RB is because they seem to perfer signing FA's. I don't even think Fargas is the primary back up at this point. He is still behind Crockett in the depth chart. I think Oak really needs to aquire another guy to spell Jordan. Or at least give Fargas that change of pace role instead of inserting Crockett. This may be Fargas' last chance but I think he fails.

Crockett was Norv Turner's preference, but that doesn't mean Fargas won't be the primary backup in the new regime. One thing I noticed about Turner is that he never seemed to trust new talent on offense. Shell might be a little more willing to give young guys an opportunity. LaMont Jordan is an average starter, so I wouldn't be completely surprised to see him lose some touches here and there.

I just don't think there's enough of a chance of Fargas to stay healthy to make him worth carrying. Even if he eventually does start, he won't be able to hold up.

From a fantasy standpoint, I still think Crockett is the handcuff. If Jordan went down, I imagine even if it went RBBC or Huggy Bear got most of the carries, Crockett would still be the goalline guy.From a football standpoint, there's a theory floating in Raider Nation that Fargas is just an Al Davis favorite (USC, fast as heck). I know a lot of Raider fans have little faith in him. Myself, I just haven't seen enough of him. But that's partly because he can't stay healthy.