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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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..

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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.

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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...:D Maybe i shoulda went for a diff RB?

 

Rudi finished 8th in GMX last yr and that is a PPR league

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