macandslater Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I drafted him not thinking Stephen Davis was going to re-emerge as the #1. Basically, I needed a back and couldn't find another one (although Davis was available). Am I in deep water here? Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 No, Foster was named the starter before the start of training camp, regardless of Davis's condition. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I would be more concerned with Foster remaining Foster than Davis becoming Davis again. He has only started five games in his three years in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSULions Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Foster should be fine. Davis was getting his first work in nearly a year, but last night does NOT mean he will be the starter immediately. Davis will help the Panthers has a bruising runner near the goal line and short yardage. This role was slated to be filled by Eric Shelton, but he has struggled and Davis will be used in that role. Anyone that drafted Shelton in the middle rounds will be able to use him as WW fodder as Davis will be filling his spot, and I don't think he will make an impact until at this mid-season if at all. Foster is the main ball carrier for the Panthers and is in a contract year (last year of his rookie contract) and I am sure was to land a big $$$ contract for next year so he will be incented to play well this year. If he falters after a few weeks and is not effective, a la fumbling, not reading the holes and only getting 3 yds per carry they may switch Davis as the starter and Foster as the change of pace back. DO NOT panic, as Foster should have a very good year behind the new and improved Panthers line. The way the Panthers D stopped the Pit 1st string Offense and gave the ball to the Panthers Offense that immediately went to work throwing to Steve Smith quickly and mixing in the run and getting a TD against the Steelers 1st stringers modes well. Anyone that drafted Steve Smith and Delhomme should feel pretty good how crisp they looked during that drive. The Panthers starters went to the bench after getting their work for the night, but I was very impressed with what I saw last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bill Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 It's hard to tell without knowing the rest of your roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Yes because I don't think he will last a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Jack Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I making a bet that Foster underperforms...and Davis regains the starting job...the coaches love him and he has reported worked very hard in the off season...that said, its really more wishful thinking than anything as I picked up Davis in the final rounds of my draft and really need him to re-emerge this year...there is another thread on the board that goes much deeper on this issue, and I would venture the concensus there is that Davis is not out of the picture to start this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTen Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Getting Davis in the 11th sounds like a pretty good pick for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Foster should be fine. Davis was getting his first work in nearly a year, but last night does NOT mean he will be the starter immediately. Davis will help the Panthers has a bruising runner near the goal line and short yardage. This role was slated to be filled by Eric Shelton, but he has struggled and Davis will be used in that role. Anyone that drafted Shelton in the middle rounds will be able to use him as WW fodder as Davis will be filling his spot, and I don't think he will make an impact until at this mid-season if at all. Foster is the main ball carrier for the Panthers and is in a contract year (last year of his rookie contract) and I am sure was to land a big $$$ contract for next year so he will be incented to play well this year. If he falters after a few weeks and is not effective, a la fumbling, not reading the holes and only getting 3 yds per carry they may switch Davis as the starter and Foster as the change of pace back. DO NOT panic, as Foster should have a very good year behind the new and improved Panthers line. The way the Panthers D stopped the Pit 1st string Offense and gave the ball to the Panthers Offense that immediately went to work throwing to Steve Smith quickly and mixing in the run and getting a TD against the Steelers 1st stringers modes well. Anyone that drafted Steve Smith and Delhomme should feel pretty good how crisp they looked during that drive. The Panthers starters went to the bench after getting their work for the night, but I was very impressed with what I saw last night. 962724[/snapback] No doubt. Smith and Delhomme looked really good. I have been absolutely impressed with the 1st team on both sides of the ball all preseason. Now if I can just remember that it's preseason and they haven't won the superbowl yet, I'll be okay. :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandslater Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 Thanks for the feedback, guys. I'm a big fan of contract year players but I hadn't counted on Stephen Davis being even considered to start this year. I'm in a 16 team league, which is just hard as hell to draft, because there are so many picks in between. And I was drafting 12th, which made it that much worse. Anyway, I took Deuce in the first round with the 12th pick, Marvin H with the 21st, then Foster with the 44th, Carson Palmer with the 51st (there was a run on QBs), Thomas Jones (pre-Cedric signing), Deion Branch, Braylon Edwards, etc etc etc I caught Lee Suggs, Chicago D and Kevin Curtis very late as well. We field two RBs, Three WRs, WR/RB flex, one QB, K and D We'll see what happens. Thanks again for the feedback. Mac Mac & Slater. It's not talk radio. It's fight radio. Weekdays at 2 pm Central. Only at www.fearlessradio.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 (edited) No doubt. Smith and Delhomme looked really good. I have been absolutely impressed with the 1st team on both sides of the ball all preseason. Now if I can just remember that it's preseason and they haven't won the superbowl yet, I'll be okay. :doah: 962819[/snapback] Speaking of SB, I see the Cats kinda like the Pats. The Pats won the first SB then failed to make the playoffs the following year then continued their dominance the following two years. The Cats made it to the SB and lost to the Pats (very close finish) failed to make the playoffs last year. They have a great leader in Del-homie and a very good defense. I see them being the NFC powerhouse the next few years. Edited September 3, 2005 by Brentastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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