Thews40 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 The cheatsheets can be used to basically predict +/- 5 moves what most people will take, and I'm finding it hard to believe Mike Anderson is rated so low. He is the starter, has more inside power than Bell, and my guess is skeletor will use a RBBC. Even so, Anderson should put up great numbers, and I think Bell is rated too high in a non-keeper league. It this based too much on past Donco actions, or his fragility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 The cheatsheets can be used to basically predict +/- 5 moves what most people will take, and I'm finding it hard to believe Mike Anderson is rated so low. He is the starter, has more inside power than Bell, and my guess is skeletor will use a RBBC. Even so, Anderson should put up great numbers, and I think Bell is rated too high in a non-keeper league. It this based too much on past Donco actions, or his fragility? 941130[/snapback] Agreed, not expecting a lot from Anderson as Denver may likely go to RBBC with Bell being the most attractive back in the long run. However, with Bell's fragility and Shananigan's unpredictability, he has some value. I also think there is a small error in the Huddle's top 120 as Anderson was skipped, but should be in there. Of course that may have been a factor in me getting him late in the GvE draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Shanahan doesn't really do RBBC, though it has taken a few weeks into the regular season to determine who his man is. In the years when Denver's rushing stats are split among a few RBs, it's been because of injury. If Anderson doesn't lose the job in the next two weeks, I think he'll he huge this year. Bell may still see some action, but Shanahan and Plummer have already expressed their trust in Anderson - that means red zone and 3rd down touches.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thews40 Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 Agreed, not expecting a lot from Anderson as Denver may likely go to RBBC with Bell being the most attractive back in the long run. However, with Bell's fragility and Shananigan's unpredictability, he has some value. I also think there is a small error in the Huddle's top 120 as Anderson was skipped, but should be in there. Of course that may have been a factor in me getting him late in the GvE draft. 941153[/snapback] Drafted in the wrong league... four rounds before you got him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 You must also take into account that Mike Anderson is 32 years of age, coming off a groin injury that tore muscle from bone and he has not had more than 84 carries (about 6 per game) in a season for the last three years. Other than his one big season five years ago, he has been nothing really. Oh yes, I believe he is one infraction from being suspended from the NFL for a ful year which would effectively end his career because, at the end of the day, he is still a 32 year old back with an injury history and a drug use history who had one freak big year back in 2000. As it stands right now, it does appear likely that Anderson may start the season as the primary back. I just have little faith he would remain so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Shanahan doesn't really do RBBC, though it has taken a few weeks into the regular season to determine who his man is. In the years when Denver's rushing stats are split among a few RBs, it's been because of injury. 941166[/snapback] I agree with this 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I drafted Anderson today in my draft. I'm expecting big things and hope that the Broncos decide to use him for the entire season. Once Anderson is given the full oppurtunity to do his job, that is, once the season starts, he will rock the house. That said, I'm still scared of Bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I drafted Anderson today in my draft. I'm expecting big things and hope that the Broncos decide to use him for the entire season. Once Anderson is given the full oppurtunity to do his job, that is, once the season starts, he will rock the house. That said, I'm still scared of Bell. 941239[/snapback] I think you're going to be sadly disappointed. Bell will be the starter and is Denver's primary back for the future. I agree with DMD - Anderson can't possibly tote the ball nearly 400 times in a season, he'll wear down quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I think you're going to be sadly disappointed. Bell will be the starter and is Denver's primary back for the future. I agree with DMD - Anderson can't possibly tote the ball nearly 400 times in a season, he'll wear down quickly. 941241[/snapback] He doesn't seem like a guy who can carry the load, I'll give you that. I took him late so it's not like I'm banking on him or anything. Bell is def the back of the future but if Anderson is giving him a run for the money which it looks like he is, then Shanahan will do what we won't like and that's start Anderson. I guess I just wanna see Bell suck cause it'd be funny for the guy who drafted him in my league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I know Tatum Bell is gonna eventually be the man and all, but is Mike Anderson worthy of week one start in fantasy circles?? A starting Denver RB is a starting Denver RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Isn't this the point where polksalet is supposed to pipe in and start pimping Ron Dayne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Isn't this the point where polksalet is supposed to pipe in and start pimping Ron Dayne? 941255[/snapback] Denver backs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satelliteoflovegm Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 (edited) A situation like this I would avoid the first pick. Whoever picks one of them fairly early I would take the other a few round later. Same with Chris Brown and Travis Henry... Edited August 22, 2005 by satelliteoflovegm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mroban Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 In my auction league I got Anderson for 4 bucks - the equivalent of a 10th round pick. Pretty good value I think. If he starts, its genius, if he ends up a backup, its a risk free gamble. Id be more nervous spending a high pick or lots of cap dollars on Bell. The cheatsheets can be used to basically predict +/- 5 moves what most people will take, and I'm finding it hard to believe Mike Anderson is rated so low. He is the starter, has more inside power than Bell, and my guess is skeletor will use a RBBC. Even so, Anderson should put up great numbers, and I think Bell is rated too high in a non-keeper league. It this based too much on past Donco actions, or his fragility? 941130[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I believe he's so low because of people's blind man-love for Bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I kept Bell as my one keeper this offseason. In out auction league ($300 cap), he went for $10 last year, so I get him for $15. To me, the low cap number makes him worth the gamble. He is potentially explosive. At this point, Anderson worries me a bit. Owning any Denver RB is a concern because of whom their coach is and the fact that ke likes to tinker with whomever totes the rock. Dayne is not a concern...as soon as he flips the calendar to September he'll be back to his old bust self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THEbigred Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 To my surprise, he went undrafted in our auction league. I would have taken him but already had my RB spots filled...could have taken him over M Moore but frankly didn't even think about it...but agree that he's done little outside one good year and is old and injury prone, so I don't think I'll make that FA move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm74 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 To my surprise, he went undrafted in our auction league. I would have taken him but already had my RB spots filled...could have taken him over M Moore but frankly didn't even think about it...but agree that he's done little outside one good year and is old and injury prone, so I don't think I'll make that FA move. 941351[/snapback] I expect good things from Moore this year. Fragile Bennett will go down and or every Minn coach besides Tice think Moore should be starting...so I heard. I have him a a big Sleeper. I am not really high on Anderson, but I do think there is a lack of love for him on the spreed sheets....it is a judgement call. I think ANderson may be in the lineup for up to 3 weeks.... but bell takes over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenokee Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Bell appears to be the logical choice, but I've read that Shanny could give a hoot who starts, all he wants to do is win games, and he'll play the guys that give Denver the best shot at doing that. Could be heading for a Staley/Bettis deal, or the old R. Smith/ L. Hoard thing in Minnesota where Bell gets the yards and Anderson gets the scores. Mike has been the only guy in goal line packages in practice so far (so I've heard). He's 230 pounds and makes people pay. That sounds like using the player(s) that will help a team win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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