theboxcutter Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 With all the questions surrounding backs like Portis, Tiki, Edge, Jackson, etc. that won't be answered until the season starts - What does everyone think about Rudi this year if Carson looks fine tomorrow? I feel like he is being ranked a little low for what he brings to the table. Last year, he played with torn knee cartilege and put up numbers that were just as good as the previous year. This year, he is back to 100 percent, is reported as being lighter and faster than ever, and will be a big part of a strong and improving O. Perry still is not practicing, so his role won't be increasing any time soon. Unlike Brown, Edge, and Jackson, Rudi's line is solid. Unlike Tiki and Portis, he'll be getting the goal line calls. Unlike Portis and Jackson, he doesn't have durability concerns. He's also done it before and is still young. So where's the love for Rudi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 he gets love. and I've got the sixth pick coming up in a PPR league where I'm leaning heavily towards him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 It's funny... Rudi always does well, but for some reason (that even I can't really explain) he is one of those RB's that I usually avoid drafting... pretty much just like Tiki Barber. I'd love to see some more information about him. I'm picking 12th in a local redraft coming up this week... I'm thinking either Rudi or McGahee will probably fall to me there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 he gets love. and I've got the sixth pick coming up in a PPR league where I'm leaning heavily towards him. I think Rudi is one of the safest picks out there after the big 3. However, I like him a lot more in a non-PPR league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Yeah Rudi is my keeper for this year. I love him because he is steady. He won't have those break out games where he rushes for 180 yards and 3 Tds but he will give you steady points. With Chris Perry hurt, we may see an increased (2 to 5 more carries per game) until perry comes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Rudi is definately moving up the charts. I stay away from him because most of my leagues are PPR leagues and when he does not run the ball well he is useless in them. That being said. I would not laugh at the guy that took him 4th. I would not pick him 4th myself. but I would understand the train of thought if someone else did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 With Perry's injury situation, he's been bumped up. Took him at #5 in my latest draft and am thrilled to have him. I'd say you could pencil him in at 1400 rush yds and double-digit tds; worst case I can see is 1200 rush yds and 6 tds. His lack of pass-catching is mildly irritating, but he's probably as safe and solid a pick as there is among the RBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood_69 Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 ppr league id say 10-12, non ppr higher 6-10. he's safe but we're gambling over here! and thats why there's not much love for him. id definetly take him before, mcgahee, jordan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 It's funny... Rudi always does well, but for some reason (that even I can't really explain) he is one of those RB's that I usually avoid drafting... pretty much just like Tiki Barber. I'd love to see some more information about him. I'm picking 12th in a local redraft coming up this week... I'm thinking either Rudi or McGahee will probably fall to me there. I picked him 9th in HOT and said I wanted a safe pick here. He's as consistent as ossible and last year was hurt. This year he seems faster and hungry. Perry may be out a while too. He was 8 overall and 5th the last 6 weeks last year in the HAG leagues last season. I would like for once to finish with a top 10 back. I never have gotten a top pick so that is an issue with me. 8th last year and 9th this. I usually get from the 6th to 12th picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 he's fine in performance leagues.... but in a PPR, he's mediocre at best IMO.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 he's fine in performance leagues.... but in a PPR, he's mediocre at best IMO.. The HAG leagues are a 1/2 point PPR league and there he was #8 for the year and the #5 RB the last 6 weeks of the year. He was #8 the last 2 years. When you draft late that isn't bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 The HAG leagues are a 1/2 point PPR league and there he was #8 for the year and the #5 RB the last 6 weeks of the year. He was #8 the last 2 years. When you draft late that isn't bad. I agree...in my league he finished 8th and was outside the top 10 for most of the year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 (edited) From a thread about rudi from earlier this yr The following question was posed in the FFAdvice forum and well it made me do some research Why's everyone so high on rudi? HE's not even featured!!! He comes out on 3rd downs in favor of Chris Perry!!! So the question of the day for those of you that question RUDI as a top 10 or better RB... Why are "you" worried about Chris Perry? When RUDI put up 1500+ yds and 12TDs two yrs in a row... Lets look at how those 2 yrs break down 2004 361 carries for 1454yds and 12 TDs 2004 15 receptions for 84yds 2004 376 touches 1538yrds 12TDs 2005 337 carries for 1458 and 12 TDs 2005 23 receptions for 90yds 2005 360 touches and 1548 and 12 TDs ok a bit more Quick guess how many RBs last yr had more carries then RUDI? answer 5 Alexander +33(2.06/game more) James +23(1.53/game more) Barber +20(1.25/game more) Portis +15(1/game more) LT +2(.13/game more) touches the past 2 yrs(includes receptions) Edge 789 touches, avg 394.5/yr, 25.45 avg touches/game Barber 785 touches, avg 392.5/yr, 24.53 avg touches/game LT 782 touches, avg 391/yr, 25.23 avg touches/game Portis 765 touches, avg 3982.5/yr, 24.68 avg touches/game Alexander 761 touches, avg 380.5/yr, 23.78 avg touches/game RUDI 736 touches, avg 368/yr, 23 avg touches/game *only alexander, tiki and rudi have 32 games played of those 6 in the past 2 yrs, the other 3 played in 31 so over the past 2 yrs rudi has averaged 2.45 TOUCHES/game less then EDGE 2.23 Touches/game less then LT 1.68 Touches/game less then PORTIS 1.53 Touches/game less then TIKI 0.78 Touches/game less then ALEXANDER yet some people are worried about Perry stealing touches from RUDI. Last yr Perry had a total of 112 Touches for 607 yards. I think you will see(baring injury but all RBs are at risk of that) Perry with very a very similar number of touches this yr...yeah I think Perry will be a very nice starting RB someday but for now RUDI will be the workhorse and Perry will continue in his current role IMHO... I will try and add the yardage comparison later if i can get to it Edited August 27, 2006 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Perry was still learning the offense and was hurt for part of the season....plus I believe Perry missed the entire previous season, but I could be mistaken... having said all that, I have gone completely sour on Perry as it seems like he is always hurt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I'm picking 5th in my local, and will take him if available, unless Palmer appears to be on track to miss more than 3 games - whixh doesn't look likely. If Palmer starts Wk 1 I will take him and laugh all the way to the bank. He's primed imo, and Perry doesn't come back until the sked eases up a bit so it's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I also like Rudi. I took him at #7 today in my local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooGie Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Is Rudi valuable in a PPR league with LJ2 on the same team? I drafted earlier, and grabbed both of them, and never even thought about Rudi's non catching persona... Maybe i shoulda went for a diff RB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Is Rudi valuable in a PPR league with LJ2 on the same team? I drafted earlier, and grabbed both of them, and never even thought about Rudi's non catching persona... Maybe i shoulda went for a diff RB? Rudi finished 8th in GMX last yr and that is a PPR league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Got Rudi @ 1.12 last nite in a Non PPR league. Also in the HAG leagues the thing that evens it out is you get .5pts for every 5 carries same as per reception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I have the #5 pick and I'm seriously considering Rudi. It's between him and Tiki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giants56 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Was very happy to take him 8th in my first draft of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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