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The O/U’s always seem too low.40.5 seems too low.
that’s how they get ya.
The O/U’s always seem too low.40.5 seems too low.
I hear ya. I'm not a gambler anyways, so it won't hurt me either way.The O/U’s always seem too low.
that’s how they get ya.
The correct designation is “deferring to greatness.”Bryce Love is inactive today.
LOL. You believe he'll be a bust?You’re right. On one hand, he could be amazing. On the other hand, he could be stupendous.
So you like him, but don't believe he'll make the HOF.In Canton. Yes.
He looked good on both carries. Lined up in the slot then motioned into the backfield w McKissic. Gained 3 on first then the play got blown up for a loss of 4. Nothing he could do there.-1 yard after a series. Strong.
Oh I saw it. Did not think he looked particularly good other than he was wearing a uni & lined up correctly.He looked good on both carries. Lined up in the slot then motioned into the backfield w McKissic. Gained 3 on first then the play got blown up for a loss of 4. Nothing he could do there.
He's looked good on his carries this drive too. He's fast and smooth, just needs a little room.Oh I saw it. Did not think he looked particularly good other than he was wearing a uni & lined up correctly.
Yep. I have all the games - tuned in at the beginning of that one just to see.That's cool you saw it, I was providing context to those not. The hype has swung so out of control in favor of him, people are waiting to do the same in when's he opposite way when he inevitably struggles just from referencing the box score.
Short term, for sure.Barber vulturing seems like the bigger problem.
Not to mention Philly was the 3rd best run D last year, and this was Gibson's 1st game. Theirs still plenty to be optimistic about.Strange victory laps being taken here for the guy who was 17 carries/29 yards vs. 9 carries/36 yards... the long term outlook hasn't changed imo.
Washington RB Antonio Gibson saw nine carries and two catches for a total of 44 yards against the Eagles.
The electric rookie broke into the open field on one of his carries, tripping over an offensive lineman on what could have been a long gain. Most importantly for fantasy purposes, backfield mate Peyton Barber -- who scored two touchdowns -- dominated red zone carries against Philadelphia. Gibson was denied near the goal line in the first half, then Barber got the nod near the paint. Barber, who ended with 17 rushes, is clearly going to be a usable fantasy player this season, while Gibson will probably be big-play dependent until the rookie takes a larger share of Washington's rushing attempts. Gibson played 20 snaps against the Eagles; Barber and J.D. McKissic each played 29 snaps.
- Rotoworld
Fun aside (and there certainly will be more), I agree that the potential is absolutely there. I’m holding him in a very shallow bench league. Time will tell.How is everyone feeling now that we've all come down to reality? I still feel good about the guy, personally, but I have about a 20% pessimistic feeling that Barber holds onto his vulture job all season.
About the same as I was this time last week, but over reacting isn't in my DNA. He fell far enough in one draft for me to justify the dice roll, but I have no expectations of him until October sometime. I plan to re-assess him after the Baltimore game.How is everyone feeling now that we've all come down to reality? I still feel good about the guy, personally, but I have about a 20% pessimistic feeling that Barber holds onto his vulture job all season.
It’s what he do.But I have about a 20% pessimistic feeling that Barber holds onto his vulture job all season.
Not surprisingly where we are now is somewhere between the unrealistic optimism and the downer pessimism.How is everyone feeling now that we've all come down to reality? I still feel good about the guy, personally, but I have about a 20% pessimistic feeling that Barber holds onto his vulture job all season.
Great. Dude got 11 touches in his first NFL game, and his team got a “W.” When I drafted him ahead of AJ Dillon in early August, this would have been considered a really good week 1 outcome.How is everyone feeling now that we've all come down to reality? I still feel good about the guy, personally, but I have about a 20% pessimistic feeling that Barber holds onto his vulture job all season.
I hope so. Was definitely disappointed Love wasn't active last week. Not sure if that was health or conditioning related or not though...anyone know?When Gibson makes Run JDMC obsolete, I suspect they will start the transition from Barber to Love.
It's not too early to enjoy a victory lap, not when you are planning on fleeing the thread in a few weeks, and spending the next few years trying not to look at the next to the thread reminding you of your brutal take.It's kind of funny reading all these posts of people congratulating themselves for predicting he would suck. Meanwhile he got more yards with his touches than any other wft RB and this was just his 1st game. It's a little early, don't you think?
I think someone's opinion in regards to Gibson likely depends a lot on the draft capital invested. Anyone who snagged him late in drafts before his hype really grew is probably very pleased with this Week 1 result. Personally, my draft wasn't until Labor Day, so I had to watch his hype grow like a balloon about to pop before draft day and was forced to take him in Round 5 or watch someone else do so.Alex P Keaton said:Great. Dude got 11 touches in his first NFL game, and his team got a “W.” When I drafted him ahead of AJ Dillon in early August, this would have been considered a really good week 1 outcome.
Once the draft is over the place you took a player becomes irrelevant. Now it's all about performance. It doesn't matter if the guy was taken in round 2 or 15. If he is performing then he deserves consideration.I think someone's opinion in regards to Gibson likely depends a lot on the draft capital invested. Anyone who snagged him late in drafts before his hype really grew is probably very pleased with this Week 1 result. Personally, my draft wasn't until Labor Day, so I had to watch his hype grow like a balloon about to pop before draft day and was forced to take him in Round 5 or watch someone else do so.
Naturally, I took him in Round 5. So now he's in the weekly discussion for my flex slot just because of where I took him in the draft.
If that's what you're hoping for from him, then you're likely a bit disappointed.
I'm trying to maintain some perspective in regards to this being his first ever NFL game, but when you're needing PPR points from him it's a pretty hard thing to do.
Edelman or Miller would have won me the game. Dropping this bum asap.
It could change this week, but I currently have him in over Edelman / Mike Williams / Anthony Miller in 0.5 PPR. Lots of unknowns heading into week 1 so why not swing for the fences?
I expected Love to be inactive. I think WFT wanted to have two experienced backs in the mix. I think a Love/Gibson tandem is where they want to go, but it may take several weeks for the younger guys to take over completelyffmail4me said:I hope so. Was definitely disappointed Love wasn't active last week. Not sure if that was health or conditioning related or not though...anyone know?
Yep. Not unlike poker where the calculus changes from one card to the next or one bet to the next. Just because you got dealt aces and put some chips on doesn't mean you shouldnt fold when the board looks terrible and you're getting action. Reevaluation after each event is critical to success. Just because I drafted a guy somewhere doesn't mean ####.Once the draft is over the place you took a player becomes irrelevant. Now it's all about performance. It doesn't matter if the guy was taken in round 2 or 15. If he is performing then he deserves consideration.