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Yes, but I am not a real big dynasty guy so take it for what it's worth. I favor more immediate return on value in dynasty and I think Freeman has a more clear path to RB1 level touches. Sony has huge TD upside in New England but there seems to be enough competition to make it a muddy situation in 2018.
Well it’s likely a shootout against Houston so it could be a week for a lot of players.
I was a fan of Burkhead when I started my prep for the year but Ive now soured on all NE RBs. I tried to convince myself one was going to be a great one to own but I just can't stomach getting a goose egg every couple weeks because I guessed wrong, or didn't have the right guy. No NE RBs for me unless it's late in the draft.Truebluey said:
I've been drafting White in a few leagues lately just in case Michel's injury was worse than they said. Honestly I think this year is a monster PPR year for White, but I am definitely still on Michel. Burkhead's injury is spooky also, a "slight tear" in the knee 3.5 weeks before kickoff has me fading him. I know he's back practicing in some capacity but I don't like it.Truebluey said:
Not really. If I don't see him coming close to being a RB2 in a 12 team league (regular scoring or PPR).
I agree that for re-draft purposes, anything you get from him this year is probably gravy. What do you think of him dynasty-wise relative to the other rookies, especially as Brady gets nearer to the end?
I think he has 3 very big risks outside of the usual risk (is he actually good for NFL football).
I understand and agree the knee problem and long term QB situation are certainly concerns. I look at the RB usage as a positive. I think the reason they've used a full blown committee approach is because they haven't had a RB, since Corey Dillon, that was very good. Best seasons came from Blount, Ridley, and Lewis. I'm willing to bet that Michel at least carries their level of talent.
If healthy, Michel could be very good, but he wasn’t a bell cow back at Alabama (12.5 carries a game). Not sure with knee issues already that he will become one in the NFL either. He wasn’t used a ton as a receiver in college either (like 1.25 receptions per game).
I think you probably know this and just mistyped, but he played at Georgia and shared the backfield with arguably a more talented prospect in Chubb.
Yeah, Alabama . . . Georgia . . . those SEC teams are all alike.
Burkhead averaged more fantasy points per touch than Kamara did last year. So if what you say is true, then you should be even higher on Burkhead than Michel.
I think a RB workload in college is a useful part of the evaluation because it is one of the few things that can show the players durability and endurance.
Have to give it a week, I think. It might be one fewer body, but it’s still Belichick and Michel hasn’t played all preseason.
Not sure where you are getting the major uptick from. Hill didn't see a big role when he played this week. Michel's issues are health, not being in game shape, and having had no practice time with the starting offense. Burkhead is the one competing with Michel. Rex had 19 touches against HOU.
I guess what I meant was uptick for season long value. I could have seen Hill vulturing 3-5 TDs this year and some short yardage work.
Running back Rex Burkhead missed Wednesday's practice with a concussion. He was present during the media portion of practice, which included non-contact individual drills. Burkhead was the only player to be listed as a DNP.
I have decent options at RB, so I will sit Michel this week in both my dynasty leagues.
Same, he is my wait and see RB for redraft. I will be watching very closely.I have decent options at RB, so I will sit Michel this week in both my dynasty leagues.
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