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RB Phillip Lindsay, IND (2 Viewers)
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DUI + speeding is egregious enough that he may go on exempt list just to make a statement.
chad in Indy
Footballguy
The CBA puts the punishment at a baseline of a three game suspension. Speeding (even at 25 MPH over) is not going to increase a standard 3 game suspension all the way to the exempt list. Maybe an extra game, but a DUI without any injury is just that. The NFL won't do anything until the facts come out, which won't happen for awhile. What if Gordon's attorney gets the DUI charges dropped and all that is left is speeding? Gordon might prove his BAC level was wrong, etc. I don't think the NFL makes a move until at least the arraignment in November.
We've seen over and over again that the plea deal isn't important, it's the optics. The NFL will conduct their own investigation and if they determine that he was both speeding and drunk, they'll levy their punishment accordingly.
chad in Indy
Footballguy
I am not saying a punishment will be foregone, but your theory of going to the exempt list for a DUI with no bodily injury or damage is extremely remote given the current CBA has this at a 3 game suspension.
I also am not referring to a plea deal. This could come down to a passed screening. As of now we only know he only failed a field sobriety test. His BAC levels have not been determined yet. For all we know he might pass the BAC screening. Not likely, but possible.
moleculo
Footballguy
COVID implications on the table too. Where was Gordon? what was he doing? Was he at a bar, or was he at a friends house?
candian fantasy guy
Footballguy
As someone has a decent amount of Lindsay on my teams, this is good news!
We do know he was under the influence, but it is easy to assume that it is alcohol as there is no mention of any drugs/pot, although legal in Denver.
I dunno. Lindsay had a better 2018 than 2019. Spot consistency when healthy and sharing. This turf toe seems to be first significant injury but I bet it lingers all year.
candian fantasy guy
Footballguy
Word out of camp was that he looked terrific. I'll go with that and be a little excited about putting him my lineup this weekend as I have many players on bye.
Possible hot take: I think Lindsay is a better RB than Gordon. Its possible if he hadn't gotten hurt, he'd have proved it already. They had a pretty even split week 1 before Lindsay went down.
If Gordon gets suspended, by the team or the league, I wouldn't assume the starting job is waiting for him when he gets back.
If Gordon gets suspended, by the team or the league, I wouldn't assume the starting job is waiting for him when he gets back.
gruecd
Footballguy
I did the same tonight. Dropped Gallup to open up the roster spot (after also considering Deebo, Higgins, and Jeudy). Hoping he'll be starting for at least a few weeks.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
Yeah, I did the same thing. His previous owner dropped him to pick up Mattison, at a fairly hefty FAAB price, but he needed the Bye week fill-in. For me he's currently behind CEH (but maybe not for long
), Conner, Gaskin and Henderson. Cecil Lammey was talking up Lindsay before the season, I think his words were "Lindsay is not letting go of the job", as in he was fighting to keep it and making it tough to pass it to Gordon.FWIW, the PFF grades for Lindsay look better than for Gordon, especially for Receiving and Pass Blocking - something that a team worried about their (recently injured) "franchise quarterback" would probably care about a lot.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Lindsay's been dropped in my league.
Seems like a good scoop, especially since he seems he might even play this week.
Seems like a good scoop, especially since he seems he might even play this week.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Real good scoop. He looks good. The team struggles but he’s getting touches.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
I had to drop him myself. I'm pretty confident he won't be picked up this weekend, but it might cost me some FAAB to grab him next week - and I definitely would like to do so if possible. Stupid short bench league.
leave a whisper
Footballguy
deep league (standard) - I'm starting him today
doeseatplace
Footballguy
I haven't seen notice on him being cleared as of now, so I'm rolling with D Harris and the Gus bus at 1 pm to play it safe
Insein
Footballguy
#Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay (concussion) is expected to clear concussion protocol and play, source said, while WR Tim Patrick (hamstring) is pushing to play, but Denver called up another WR on Saturday. That’s generally an indication it’ll be another week for Patrick.
I have him, but I would fire up someone else if I had a decent option.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
sho nuff
Footballguy
Had to drop him due to bye/injury/speculation on Goedert...ended up getting him back as good depth.
ROS...just think he is a solid RB3/Flex play it seems to be...and if he gains traction on carries with Gordon or an injury to Gordon...that upside goes higher.
Allowing me to try to move some others now at RB (hoping to get away from Ronald Jones to improve my WR situation)
ROS...just think he is a solid RB3/Flex play it seems to be...and if he gains traction on carries with Gordon or an injury to Gordon...that upside goes higher.
Allowing me to try to move some others now at RB (hoping to get away from Ronald Jones to improve my WR situation)
themeistersinger
Footballguy
What is it with all this injury news coming out on Tuesday and Wednesday? Gaskin, Breida, Lindsay, ...
boilerdave
Footballguy
themeistersinger
Footballguy
Some guys sound out tweets when they don't get the touches they want. But Lindsay is a baller - he's suiting up for the other team. Does his talking on the field.sho nuff said:
themeistersinger
Footballguy
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Yeah. I thought MJDs use of statistics to prove his point misleading as well.
I do agree with his overall point that Lidsay deserves more respect and appreciation for his accomplishments than he gets.
Insein
Footballguy
I'd say he's respected just fine. He seems to be the perfect change of pace back. I'm not sure a larger load or being the solo guy is the best for him. It opens him up to injury and diminishing returns with defenses keying on him in traditional running formations. He's in that early Jamaal Charles sweet spot right now where his 10-15 touches are maximized by the circumstance.
SproutDaddy
Footballguy
As someone who lives in Denver and listens to local sportstalk radio and watches the games, I can say this is wrong. All the fans I know feel the same. He's a 2 time 1000 yd rusher. He wasn't drafted after he was told he would be. He should have been given a raise. Instead, the team gave Gordon 16 mil, and he's nowhere near the back Lindsay is. Lindsay is the best RB on the team. He's produced great numbers with terrible OCs. I hope he leaves Denver next year.
Insein
Footballguy
As far as money goes, yes. You can say he's got a beef there. His usage though seems right.
