DMD Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 The idea of utilizing a two-back system is garnering plenty of support with the Indianapolis Colts.While the Colts are expected to remain a single-back offense, but the position will be manned primarily by two people -- veteran Dominic Rhodes and 2006 first-round draft choice Joseph Addai. Backups James Mungro, Kory Chapman and perhaps even former undrafted free agent Vashon Pearson could also see playing time for Indianapolis. But Rhodes and Addai figure to provide most of the legwork for the Colts. "I don't really worry about that," said Rhodes, who rushed for 1,104 yards and nine touchdowns as an undrafted rookie in 2001 when former Indianapolis running back Edgerrin James missed the final 10 games of the season with a knee injury. "Edge is in Arizona. We're here. It's all about what happens this year. We're trying to get this team to a Super Bowl this year. Edge is not going to be here. It's going to be me, Joseph, James Mungro and the other guys. We're going to go out there and make it happen." For his part, Addai doesn't mind splitting the workload. In fact, he's used to it after being part of the same type of situation at LSU the last couple of years. "There's going to be good competition," he said. "Everybody wants to be that person. With me, it's not really about being the No. 1 guy. In college we had a rotation thing going on, and it worked out pretty good. "I don't look at it like, 'OK, that's the No. 1 guy.' It's just really getting out there and producing. It's really just being ourselves." According to Dungy, that's the key. He has told both Rhodes and Addai that they don't have to concern themselves about trying to emulate Edgerrin James. "Everybody that comes in here, that's the message to them," the Colts coach said. "You come in and do what you do. It's our job to take advantage of what you do well and tailor things that way." The more I hear and read, the more likely it seems that Addai (or Rhodes) won't be able to win a significant share of the workload and that the rotation is likely to continue regardless of individual success. Notable given how highly some people regard Addai's chances this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I'm hearing Indy has some interest in trading for Michael Bennett as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 yet another team pulls single RBs away from us Fantasy footballers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 hmmm i have often heard people complain about RBBC and rightfully so...think i even saw someone suggest TMRB(team RB) in a thread a yr or so ago...i dont think TMRB would be a valid way to do things but with the advent of RBBC maybe scoring for RBs needs to be looked at and instead of awarding points based on final YARDS and TDs make a scoring system based on per touch scoring categories could be YPC TDs/C Goalline Carries I dont know what else, just started this off the top of my head but hey you never know. Does anyone else have any ideas that could be used to make a RBBC back a worthy starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 hmmm i have often heard people complain about RBBC and rightfully so...think i even saw someone suggest TMRB(team RB) in a thread a yr or so ago...i dont think TMRB would be a valid way to do things but with the advent of RBBC maybe scoring for RBs needs to be looked at and instead of awarding points based on final YARDS and TDs make a scoring system based on per touch scoring categories could be YPC TDs/C Goalline Carries I dont know what else, just started this off the top of my head but hey you never know. Does anyone else have any ideas that could be used to make a RBBC back a worthy starter? 1497489[/snapback] Reception points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 (edited) Reception points 1497509[/snapback] based on a factor of plays played would level the field some Edited June 3, 2006 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 (edited) The more I hear and read, the more likely it seems that Addai (or Rhodes) won't be able to win a significant share of the workload and that the rotation is likely to continue regardless of individual success. Notable given how highly some people regard Addai's chances this year. 1497446[/snapback] I've been saying it'll be RBBC for a while now. Mungro is more in the mix than some believe too. The other guys mentioned, Chapman and Pearson, don't have a prayer of seeing the field unless somebody gets hurt. However, Rhodes has been injury-prone. I could see that tipping the scales more in Addai's favor FF-wise, especially later in the season. Or if Addai really distinguishes himself on the field, I could see Rhodes carries cut. Every year the Colts talk about giving Rhodes more of a role, and every year he gets about the same. He's a decent kick returner when he's not pouting (like he was all season last year), and a very good back-up. That's about it. Edited June 3, 2006 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I've been saying it'll be RBBC for a while now. Mungro is more in the mix than some believe too. The other guys mentioned, Chapman and Pearson, don't have a prayer of seeing the field unless somebody gets hurt. However, Rhodes has been injury-prone. I could see that tipping the scales more in Addai's favor FF-wise, especially later in the season. Or if Addai really distinguishes himself on the field, I could see Rhodes carries cut. Every year the Colts talk about giving Rhodes more of a role, and every year he gets about the same. He's a decent kick returner when he's not pouting (like he was all season last year), and a very good back-up. That's about it. 1497533[/snapback] same here...I remember telling everyone that it'll be a 2 back set and people kept asking what the situation will be lol but umm...I wouldn't take any of these backs unless they were my 4th or 5th back on my squad... even if...I'd take Moats before I'd take any of these guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 but umm...I wouldn't take any of these backs unless they were my 4th or 5th back on my squad... even if...I'd take Moats before I'd take any of these guys... 1497560[/snapback] I don't know if I'd go that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKF Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I think it all depends on how he responds to his coaching. Right now, I'd RBBC him too. If he sheds his bad habits, then he'll see more playing time. But not until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 (edited) hmmm i have often heard people complain about RBBC and rightfully so...think i even saw someone suggest TMRB(team RB) in a thread a yr or so ago...i dont think TMRB would be a valid way to do things but with the advent of RBBC maybe scoring for RBs needs to be looked at and instead of awarding points based on final YARDS and TDs make a scoring system based on per touch scoring categories could be YPC TDs/C Goalline Carries I dont know what else, just started this off the top of my head but hey you never know. Does anyone else have any ideas that could be used to make a RBBC back a worthy starter? 1497489[/snapback] A league I'm in gives the standard 0.1pt / rushing or receiving yard ... but, also gives "points per touch": 0.2pts per rushing attempt for all players 0.2pts per reception for RBs 1.5pts per reception for WRs 2.0pts per reception for TEs --- This results in a RB with 30 touches being awarded 6.0 pts for "touches" ... a WR with 4 receptions would also get 6pts for "touches" ... and a TE with 3 receptions would get 6pts for "touches". The scoring is really VERY balanced across players from all positions (including QBs). Here is a link to our top 100 scorers from last year. Note that the top 25 OVERALL players included 7 QBs, 8 RBs, 9 WRs and 1 TE... The top 100 is about the same. Very balanced... And applying this scoring to 2002, 2003 and 2004 resulted in very even scoring in those years as well. If you want your league to have QBs, RBs and WRs score about the same number of FF points for having a "very good season", then look at this. PS - QBs get 0.05pts per passing yard, 6pts for ALL touchdowns and -3pts / INT. Edited June 5, 2006 by muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I don't know if I'd go that far. 1498417[/snapback] you have 3 backs who are clearly going to be splitting time...Westy is used more in the passing game and Moats is the better runner....plus he's a homerun threat with the ability to grind it out... he's better than Rhodes and Mungro....Addai can be better....but I'd only take him if they said he'd be the starter... then he'd loom around my top 10 in that offense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 However, Rhodes has been injury-prone. 1497533[/snapback] Addai hasn't? I guarantee someone will draft both of these guys before me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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