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Isaiah Crowell (1 Viewer)
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BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Aaaaand there he goes ...again
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
This is the ultimate RBBC right now.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Macdaddy_2004
Footballguy
It's funny west fumbles at the gl but gets the next series.
Crow fumbles and he's done for the night
Crow fumbles and he's done for the night
shadyridr
Footballguy
west scored a TD. Crowell held the ball like a loaf of bread. And neither fumbled. And who said crowell is done? And if he is i dont blame the coaches given the lead and his history of fumbles and the way he held the ball.
Football Jones
Footballguy
You can just tell the difference when they carry the rock. Crowell looks like he's shot out of a cannon, LOL. He might've been that close to taking the job tonight. They were giving him touches on back-to-back series.
It looks like they want to make Crow the feature back sooner rather than later. You know it's going to happen, but as the UDFA, he can't have any muffs, even if it wasn't a fumble. With that OL & Crow's ability, we're talking about what could be the top RB in FF next season. It wouldn't surprise me.
It looks like they want to make Crow the feature back sooner rather than later. You know it's going to happen, but as the UDFA, he can't have any muffs, even if it wasn't a fumble. With that OL & Crow's ability, we're talking about what could be the top RB in FF next season. It wouldn't surprise me.
cubbie5150
Footballguy
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
West and Crow would make for a solid 1-2 punch.
shadyridr
Footballguy
nah i think the browns should add and RB and start going with the 1-2-3-4 punch
Football Jones
Footballguy
I think West is a pretty good prospect, but he just doesn't have the exceleration & power of Crowell. It's evident on film, IMO. I think the Browns see it, too. In fact, I think most everyone sees it. Crowell simply has special ability.
Really, it's the only explanation as to why they're allowing a UDFA to essentially split carries with Tate & West. In fact, I think he was a hair from taking the job tonight. Crow can't have any muffs, though. They're making him earn it.
Really, it's the only explanation as to why they're allowing a UDFA to essentially split carries with Tate & West. In fact, I think he was a hair from taking the job tonight. Crow can't have any muffs, though. They're making him earn it.
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jurb26
Footballguy
Agreed. West has looked best. I haven't rostered any of these guys, though. They don't look all that different to me in reality.
Rimez
Footballguy
they really do, except tate is still the 3rd down back and has been in on all passing downs. im afraid as soon as they get down by two scores in a game it will be the unimpressive tate show again with west and crowell manning the gatorade station.
Football Jones
Footballguy
I think Crowell looks much better. Really no different than what's been taking place all year. Nothing against West, but he simply doesn't have the raw talent of Crowell. There's a distinct difference in their ability.
SproutDaddy
Footballguy
The words of a Crowell owner.
Football Jones
Footballguy
LOL. I own Crowell in one dynasty league & West in another. I offered West for Crowell in the one league yesterday & it got rejected. I may try again next week, but I'm sure it'll get rejected again.
Anyway, I'm not sure why these types of threads get kinda hateful. Not talking about you, but just in general. Personally, I think it's clearly evident Crowell is the superior talent & I have absolutely no doubt he'll eventually be their feature back, but we all have our opinions. It wouldn't be fun if everyone thought the same.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
It is amazing how many pages this thread is vs the T West thread.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
He needs to carry the ball more securely, and pass block as well as West. When those two things happen consistently, he will be given the chance to let his superior athleticism shine through.LOL. I own Crowell in one dynasty league & West in another. I offered West for Crowell in the one league yesterday & it got rejected. I may try again next week, but I'm sure it'll get rejected again.
Anyway, I'm not sure why these types of threads get kinda hateful. Not talking about you, but just in general. Personally, I think it's clearly evident Crowell is the superior talent & I have absolutely no doubt he'll eventually be their feature back, but we all have our opinions. It wouldn't be fun if everyone thought the same.
I'm a West owner and while he was good tonight, Crowell is the one that looks like he was shot out of a cannon when he cuts upfield.
Football Jones
Footballguy
I pretty much agree. Put it this way, if Crowell was taken in the 3rd & West was the UDFA, this would be over.He needs to carry the ball more securely, and pass block as well as West. When those two things happen consistently, he will be given the chance to let his superior athleticism shine through.LOL. I own Crowell in one dynasty league & West in another. I offered West for Crowell in the one league yesterday & it got rejected. I may try again next week, but I'm sure it'll get rejected again.
Anyway, I'm not sure why these types of threads get kinda hateful. Not talking about you, but just in general. Personally, I think it's clearly evident Crowell is the superior talent & I have absolutely no doubt he'll eventually be their feature back, but we all have our opinions. It wouldn't be fun if everyone thought the same.
However, the Browns see the obvious talent in Crowell. He very likely could've taken the job tonight, but didn't because of the muff (even if it wasn't a fumble). He's got to play pretty much with no errors (at least to win the job). After that, he'll have some room for a flub or two. Nobody is perfect forever, but they're going to make damn sure Crow earns it with them signing Tate as a FA & West being drafted in the 3rd.
I've said all along this could take awhile (I do believe he'll be their feature back by the start of next season, though). Patience is the key for Crow owners.
monessen
Footballguy
They've had an ingenious Shanahan-esque plan of running back 3-card monty and in saving Crowell for the really important games, like this win over guys pretending to be the Cincinnati Bengals. The one playing "Dalton" even looked a heckuva lot like him.
I cut Crowell before the game tonight to pick up Trent Richardson.
I cut Crowell before the game tonight to pick up Trent Richardson.
Deamon
Footballguy
georg013
Footballguy
You win some you lose some. Lol.
Football Jones
Footballguy
It just comes down to raw ability. Crowell has rare talent. His raw running skills are dominating. The coaches aren't blind. His exceptional talent is the reason he's getting a chance to take the job as a UDFA from their FA signee & a 3rd round pick. I own both Crowell & West, but this isn't close.
I actually thought West would show a little better as a pro, but I wouldn't say he's a disappointment. He just doesn't have Crowell's ability. There's not much else to say. Crow will win this job, but it's anybody's guess as to when.
BTW, I don't think the coaches are holding Crow back. They're just making him earn it. Big difference. That's just the way it is in the NFL. The top FA signees & higher draft picks get the first crack in almost all situations. In the meantime, they can play the hot hand or however they want to do it. You can bet that coaching staff realizes what they have in Crowell, though.
I actually thought West would show a little better as a pro, but I wouldn't say he's a disappointment. He just doesn't have Crowell's ability. There's not much else to say. Crow will win this job, but it's anybody's guess as to when.
BTW, I don't think the coaches are holding Crow back. They're just making him earn it. Big difference. That's just the way it is in the NFL. The top FA signees & higher draft picks get the first crack in almost all situations. In the meantime, they can play the hot hand or however they want to do it. You can bet that coaching staff realizes what they have in Crowell, though.
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jurb26
Footballguy
Your post doesn't make any sense. He's a rare talent. He's an exceptional talent. His running skills are dominant. The coaches see this.
Yet he's 3rd string and they are making him earn it.
If he'd shown any of these things you keep saying, he'd have already earned it.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Shanahanigans.
Bronco Billy
Footballguy
I have a hard time seeing where any one of these guys stands out above the others. They all have different strengths and weaknesses, but put their amalgams on the scale and they all seem to balance pretty closely.
What CLE is doing with them is working too. Why would the staff want to change unless that balance were to shift? And the coaching staff sure as hell isn't going to base that judgment on a single game against Bama a few years ago.
Ball control issues would certainly seem to be a scale tipper though - and it reared its ugly head again last night. Ds are going to start attacking the ball relentlessly when its in Crowell's hands. He'd better get his head around that and fix it or it could easily drop to a 2 man RBBC.
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What CLE is doing with them is working too. Why would the staff want to change unless that balance were to shift? And the coaching staff sure as hell isn't going to base that judgment on a single game against Bama a few years ago.
Ball control issues would certainly seem to be a scale tipper though - and it reared its ugly head again last night. Ds are going to start attacking the ball relentlessly when its in Crowell's hands. He'd better get his head around that and fix it or it could easily drop to a 2 man RBBC.
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Sabertooth
Footballguy
Two more ball security issues last night. He's never going to be able to handle a big load if he can't hang onto the ball.
Could have easily had two fumbles last night.
Could have easily had two fumbles last night.
shadyridr
Footballguy
Im not so sure about this. I can see him getting carries early in games but once they are protecting a lead in the 2nd half, he wont see the field. That game was a blowout.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Why would they give him touches early in the game if he can't be trusted to hang onto the ball?
