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mattjb · Post by **mattjb** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:39 am

I think Felix Jones is going to be a PPR monster and the steal of the draft (finally).

Thoughts?

[ August 12, 2011, 01:40 PM: Message edited by: mattjb ]

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:42 am

Originally posted by mattjb:
I think Felix Jones is going to be a PPR monster and the steal of the draft (finally).

Thoughts? I don't know about him being a monster primarily because he has durability issues and I don't see him being the goal-line RB. But I agree he has nice PPR value. I think he's a fine RB2 who could sneak into the Top 15 if everything falls into place. It's pretty clear Garrett really likes him and if he can stay involved in the passing game that will be big for him. I've stopped believing Felix will ever be a stud player but he's talented and in a great offense so he has good potential.

Highlander · Post by **Highlander** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:45 am

j. todman sd had 4 receptions last night...can you see him having value this year in a ppr???. or is this just the preseason???

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:47 am

Originally posted by Highlander:
j. todman sd had 4 receptions last night...can you see him having value this year in a ppr???. or is this just the preseason??? I think that was just a case of the preseason. Tolbert and Mathews look to be entrenched in that backfield.

boutrous11 · Post by **boutrous11** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:48 am

I see you typed Tolbert before Matthews...

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:52 am

Originally posted by boutrous11:
I see you typed Tolbert before Matthews... Caught that did you?

He started last night and while I believe Mathews is the superior talent until he proves he can stay healthy Tolbert won't go away. Right now that looks like a full-blown committee and Tolbert is easily the superior value pick. His ADP is nearly 80 picks later than Mathews'. That's crazy value there.

boutrous11 · Post by **boutrous11** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:57 am

yeah that's not going to continue though. Tolbert's going to pass him in adp i think.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:02 am

Originally posted by boutrous11:
yeah that's not going to continue though. Tolbert's going to pass him in adp i think. That's a lot of ground to make up. I think Mathews stays ahead of him but Tolbert needs to be drafted higher. If Mathews starts slipping, I will start viewing him as a value pick. I'd be happy with him as my RB2. As long as he's able to stay healthy he's going to get touches and his talent is undeniable in my opinion. So even in a committee he could still be a solid RB2.

mattjb · Post by **mattjb** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:15 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
quote:Originally posted by boutrous11:
yeah that's not going to continue though. Tolbert's going to pass him in adp i think. That's a lot of ground to make up. I think Mathews stays ahead of him but Tolbert needs to be drafted higher. If Mathews starts slipping, I will start viewing him as a value pick. I'd be happy with him as my RB2. As long as he's able to stay healthy he's going to get touches and his talent is undeniable in my opinion. So even in a committee he could still be a solid RB2. [/QUOTE]i'd feel pretty exposed if he were RB2. high end RB3 then yes please but couldn't take him as a 2.

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Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:20 am

I think Mathews a lock for 10-15 touches a game even in a committee. Given his talent I'll take that as my RB2. But I don't like where he's currently being drafted. I think that's too high given his slow start in camp and the fact Tolbert's not going away. His ADP right now is 30.50. That's 16 spots ahead of Shonn Greene, for example, who is going to be the feature RB for the Jets and 15 picks ahead of Blount, who has absolutely no meaningful competition for carries in Tampa Bay. I think he should be slotted at the same spot as those guys plus Ingram, Thomas, Best and Felix.