Time for a new direction...

Raiders · Post by **Raiders** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:43 am

TASHARD CHOICE, don't know anything about Him? Isn't F.Jones the backup too Barber?

D-Day Heroes · Post by **D-Day Heroes** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:47 am

... is it just me , or is anyone else banking on this little dynamo called ... Darren Sproles... I like this guy ever since K-State, now i like him even more with LT limping. Its ashame Turner and now Sproles have had to back up LT, when they could obviously start for many other teams.

kapefear · Post by **kapefear** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:55 am

Waz right om with TASHARD CHOICE.bEING A MBIII owner,4th pick NBC,I wasnt tsking FELIX in the 5th,but grabbed TASHARD in the 19th.As for sproles.I did take LT 1st in the MAIN,even though I wanted AP,anyways have SPROLES in all 3 leagues,Rumor has it SAN DIEGO eyeing 5th week matchup vs PATS,unTil he sits I'm going to have to play SPROLES in the flex in the MAIN EVENT.

RI WORKHORSE · Post by **RI WORKHORSE** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:06 pm

Originally posted by Raiders:
quote:Originally posted by RI WORKHORSE:
How about all these Rookie Backs this year!!!!!! Who saw that coming?

John [/QUOTE]I honestly was on pretty much all of them.

I didn't have any faith in Forte though. He was about the only one.

I was on Hightower early, Alot of people were laughing at me taking this guy. Loved Stewart this year, Got him in a few leagues But it was tough with Jules and Rob getting some guys in the satellites. Thank god For Rob beating me to the punch on Brady... I would of took Brady and Moss in every league if I could have.

How the Hell did Chris Johnson almost fall to the second round in the NFL Draft?????

RI WORKHORSE · Post by **RI WORKHORSE** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:08 pm

Originally posted by D-Day Heroes:
... is it just me , or is anyone else banking on this little dynamo called ... Darren Sproles... I like this guy ever since K-State, now i like him even more with LT limping. Its ashame Turner and now Sproles have had to back up LT, when they could obviously start for many other teams. I would love to see Sproles start for a full year too. I wonder if the little guy could take the pounding though....

BillyWaz · Post by **BillyWaz** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:10 pm

Originally posted by RI WORKHORSE:
quote:Originally posted by Raiders:
quote:Originally posted by RI WORKHORSE:
How about all these Rookie Backs this year!!!!!! Who saw that coming?

John [/QUOTE]How the Hell did Chris Johnson almost fall to the second round in the NFL Draft????? [/QUOTE]You know how it works Johnny, if you are smaller than other backs an not from a major school, you are going to get pushed down no matter what your talent level is.

31 other teams are jealous now, that is for sure!

D-Day Heroes · Post by **D-Day Heroes** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:15 pm

Originally posted by BillyWaz:
quote:Originally posted by RI WORKHORSE:
How about all these Rookie Backs this year!!!!!! After a VERY small 2 game sample, here is my analysis (In no particular order)...

DARREN MCFADDEN- Explosive as hell, and with Fargas down, he will get carries. Problem is he has been nicked up in both games, and rumors of "turf toe" could hurt him.

JONATHAN STEWART- Solid looking RB, but has a capable guy to share time in DeAngelo. If he ever becomes "the man", he will be a beast.

MATT FORTE- Looked AWESOME in week one, but a little more pedestrian this past week. Him having a HORRID passing game doesn't help. On a team who could throw, he could be very special IMO.

KEVIN SMITH- For the 2nd week in a row, the "Motor City Kitties" were down 14-0 before they could blink. Add in that Rudi Johnson will get more and more touches each week, and Smith looks like a flex play (at best) in about 3 or 4 weeks.

CHRIS JOHNSON- Love the speed, and if the Titans gave him the goalline....WOW!!! He is a LenDale White injury away from being a top 10-15 RB.

RAY RICE- In the middle of a 3 man committee on a bad football team. If McGahee gets hurt for a while, he will have value, but he is on a REALLY lousy team.

RASHARD MENDENHALL- A complete bust thus far, as he fumbled too much in the preseason to have the coaching staff trust in him. He had NO TOUCHES last night!

JAMAAL CHARLES- Is intriguing because of his speed, but I wouldn't be shocked to see a timeshare with Kolby Smith. Larry Johnson's days look to be numbered, as if you can't do better than 12-22 at home against Oakland, it aint happening.

STEVE SLATON- I like him, and the fact that Ahman can't stay healthy, and there aren't many options, he should put up some decent numbers here and there based on sheer touches alone.

RYAN TORAIN- In Denver, who knows? Sure looks like a passing team, but I am pretty sure he was always nicked up in college. It sure didn't take him long to get hurt when the pads were on.

TASHARD CHOICE- If Barber goes down, he will have some value, as Felix Jones isn't an everydown back. And in that offense, I could run for 80 yards on 20 carries.

TIM HIGHTOWER- The more I watch, the more I like. Runs hard, appears he will get the goalline. Downside is Edge is generally reliable, so there is only so much upside for Mr. Hightower.

I know there are others who might emerge, but these are the main "dudes". [/QUOTE]BW , I see now why your one of the top players in this league, Thats a pretty damn good run down.

who is your bet for rookie of the year ?

RI WORKHORSE · Post by **RI WORKHORSE** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:17 pm

ROY-

Ill say Eddie Royal!!!!!!!

I hope it's DMC though:)

BillyWaz · Post by **BillyWaz** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:22 pm

Originally posted by D-Day Heroes:
quote:Originally posted by BillyWaz:
quote:Originally posted by RI WORKHORSE:
How about all these Rookie Backs this year!!!!!! After a VERY small 2 game sample, here is my analysis (In no particular order)...

DARREN MCFADDEN- Explosive as hell, and with Fargas down, he will get carries. Problem is he has been nicked up in both games, and rumors of "turf toe" could hurt him.

JONATHAN STEWART- Solid looking RB, but has a capable guy to share time in DeAngelo. If he ever becomes "the man", he will be a beast.

MATT FORTE- Looked AWESOME in week one, but a little more pedestrian this past week. Him having a HORRID passing game doesn't help. On a team who could throw, he could be very special IMO.

KEVIN SMITH- For the 2nd week in a row, the "Motor City Kitties" were down 14-0 before they could blink. Add in that Rudi Johnson will get more and more touches each week, and Smith looks like a flex play (at best) in about 3 or 4 weeks.

CHRIS JOHNSON- Love the speed, and if the Titans gave him the goalline....WOW!!! He is a LenDale White injury away from being a top 10-15 RB.

RAY RICE- In the middle of a 3 man committee on a bad football team. If McGahee gets hurt for a while, he will have value, but he is on a REALLY lousy team.

RASHARD MENDENHALL- A complete bust thus far, as he fumbled too much in the preseason to have the coaching staff trust in him. He had NO TOUCHES last night!

JAMAAL CHARLES- Is intriguing because of his speed, but I wouldn't be shocked to see a timeshare with Kolby Smith. Larry Johnson's days look to be numbered, as if you can't do better than 12-22 at home against Oakland, it aint happening.

STEVE SLATON- I like him, and the fact that Ahman can't stay healthy, and there aren't many options, he should put up some decent numbers here and there based on sheer touches alone.

RYAN TORAIN- In Denver, who knows? Sure looks like a passing team, but I am pretty sure he was always nicked up in college. It sure didn't take him long to get hurt when the pads were on.

TASHARD CHOICE- If Barber goes down, he will have some value, as Felix Jones isn't an everydown back. And in that offense, I could run for 80 yards on 20 carries.

TIM HIGHTOWER- The more I watch, the more I like. Runs hard, appears he will get the goalline. Downside is Edge is generally reliable, so there is only so much upside for Mr. Hightower.

I know there are others who might emerge, but these are the main "dudes". [/QUOTE]BW , I see now why your one of the top players in this league, Thats a pretty damn good run down.

who is your bet for rookie of the year ? [/QUOTE]If DeAngelo gets injured (3 or more games).... JONATHAN STEWART.

If he doesn't, I would say CHRIS JOHNSON. The guy is a home run every time he touches the ball. I only wish I would have got him in more leagues!

I really want to say MATT FORTE, but the offense around him holds him back considerably IMO.

[ September 15, 2008, 06:23 PM: Message edited by: BillyWaz ]

D-Day Heroes · Post by **D-Day Heroes** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:41 pm

Great Game tonight , Dallas opened up as a 9 point Fav, but are now 6.5 after a lot of philly money comming in, who is everyones pic ?

I'll go... Cowboys 31 Eagles 24