Faulk Rumor

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:31 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
And again, I think there's so much depth at RB this season that the middle grounds will prove to be a good place to find some depth. So if you miss on Jackson, I think you're going to find at least one RB to have on your bench who will be, at the very least, solid should Faulk miss time once again. One reason why it *appears* like there is a lot of depth at RB is because a lot of starting jobs are up for grabs. All of that will be determined as the season gets closer...thus reducing the depth at RB. There is more to this argument, but I don't want to tip my hand. Sorry.

[ July 13, 2004, 04:32 PM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko ]

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:34 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:
One reason why it *appears* like there is a lot of depth at RB is because a lot of starting jobs are up for grabs. All of that will be determined as the season gets closer...thus reducing the depth at RB. There is more to this argument, but I don't want to tip my hand. Sorry.

I wouldn't dream of asking you to. But even after the starting jobs are settled, I like the outlook at RB in terms of depth this season much more than I have in many years. Just a personal opinion.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:32 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
But even after the starting jobs are settled, I like the outlook at RB in terms of depth this season much more than I have in many years. Just a personal opinion. And T.Ham"brick" looked good at the start of last season too.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 2:07 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:
And T.Ham"brick" looked good at the start of last season too. And Dominick Davis and Rudi Johnson were both buried on their respective depth charts. And I doubt anybody outside of the Westbrook family saw Brian Westbrook coming up with the kind of year he did. Works both ways, Gordon.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 10:23 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
And Dominick Davis and Rudi Johnson were both buried on their respective depth charts. And I doubt anybody outside of the Westbrook family saw Brian Westbrook coming up with the kind of year he did. Works both ways, Gordon. This a good discussion. I appreciate the feedback. Let me try it another way though...
How many RB would YOU say are taken in the first 4 rounds of the average NFFC draft? My guess is 2/team on average = 28 RB. Is Dunn one of the 28th best RB in a league gives pts for catches?

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Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 10:27 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:
This a good discussion. I appreciate the feedback. Let me try it another way though...
How many RB would YOU say are taken in the first 4 rounds of the average NFFC draft? My guess is 2/team on average = 28 RB.

I would say 25 at least will probably be selected. But again, all drafts are unpredictable. Something's going to happen in every one of our NFFC drafts that will be a "surprise" of some sort. And that's not a knock on anybody, that's just the way drafts unfold.

Is Dunn one of the 28th best RB in a league gives pts for catches? If he's starting and healthy I would he is. That still doesn't mean he's a lock to go in the first four rounds, though. Interesting things happen in drafts, Gordon, interesting things always happen.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:02 am

Marshall Faulk participated in three consecutive practices for the first time all training camp.
Coach Mike Martz said he's "Not ready physically" to play yet.

Ha! Faulk is a dog. His career could be over. Steven Jackson will win somebody 6 figures this year. He's now a 4th round selection (soon to be 3rd round).

TamuScarecrow · Post by **TamuScarecrow** » Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:21 am

I have to admit I took him in the 7th round of the mock draft last night and was looking at him in the 5th hoping he'd drop to me. With Lamar Gordon down also, what are the chances St. Louis might be in the running back market if for nothing else to back up Jackson if Faulk can't go this year?

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:34 am

Originally posted by TamuScarecrow:
I have to admit I took him in the 7th round of the mock draft last night and was looking at him in the 5th hoping he'd drop to me. LOL! If you're in my Vegas league, he won't make it past the 5th. Bank on it. Hope you're not the Faulk owner.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:38 am

Steven Jackson = 5th round = Six figures. Easy enough.

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