Jackass Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Just curious what peoples opinions are for KJ for the rest of the year. you'd think the Lions offense would have to pick up some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Just curious what peoples opinions are for KJ for the rest of the year. you'd think the Lions offense would have to pick up some. This is the week! (I keep telling myself this. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Whos KJ backup? is it Calouhn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 This is the week! (I keep telling myself this. ) +1 +2 for Roy Williams +3 for having both on my team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 He's gone up against two tough defenses so far. Keep in mind that as long as Roy Williams doesnt hold on runs ran away from him, Jones would have about 100 yards more offense. If Jones can hold onto the ball, he'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Caddy is this years KJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Caddy is this years KJ... At first I was going to reply to this by disagreeing with you... Then I thought about it. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 He's gone up against two tough defenses so far. Keep in mind that as long as Roy Williams doesnt hold on runs ran away from him, Jones would have about 100 yards more offense. If Jones can hold onto the ball, he'll be fine. Spot on. he has no history of fumbling, so I gotta believe the last 2 weeks were somewhat flukey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 At first I was going to reply to this by disagreeing with you... Then I thought about it. I agree. both situations are pretty identical....we expected him to be a top 10 back because of a strong stretch he put up the previous year and last year the thing was "when does KJ get Sledge back?"...now it's "when does Caddy get both of his guards back?"....even though I think one of them played last week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 both situations are pretty identical....we expected him to be a top 10 back because of a strong stretch he put up the previous year and last year the thing was "when does KJ get Sledge back?"...now it's "when does Caddy get both of his guards back?"....even though I think one of them played last week... Yeah, Buenning was back. I don't really expect to see Davin Joseph do as much as people think. We have to remember that he is just a rookie, so I dont know what kind of boost he can give the offense. If I was a Caddy owner (Traded him for Frank Gore and Duece McCallister in my dynasty last year) I would be way more concerned with Chris Simms, his lack of a clue as to how to play, and Gruden's insanity when it comes to play calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yeah, Buenning was back. I don't really expect to see Davin Joseph do as much as people think. We have to remember that he is just a rookie, so I dont know what kind of boost he can give the offense. If I was a Caddy owner (Traded him for Frank Gore and Duece McCallister in my dynasty last year) I would be way more concerned with Chris Simms, his lack of a clue as to how to play, and Gruden's insanity when it comes to play calling. Maybe the Bucs could trade for an experienced qb who's a backup for another team but would be a quality starter. like, i don't know, someone like, say Brian Griese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I still believe that Kevin Jones is a servicable #2 RB in PPR leagues. All things considered, he did better that I expected against Chicago. But my greatest concern is that he isn't displaying much gumption on his own. He's too dependant on his line to open hole for him and appears to struggle gaining "that extra yard" on his own. I've seen that kill a few drives, and it concerns me in goal line situaitons. However, he's a critical component to the Lions' passing game, so he remains valuable in that regard, even if his rushing skills are a little weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 (edited) I just traded Colston and a late 1st for him & Plummer in Fusion so he'd better produce. I also have Calhoun & Cutler on my DTS though, so hopefully I'm covered if they don't. Edited September 21, 2006 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmayes Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I still believe that Kevin Jones is a servicable #2 RB in PPR leagues. All things considered, he did better that I expected against Chicago. But my greatest concern is that he isn't displaying much gumption on his own. He's too dependant on his line to open hole for him and appears to struggle gaining "that extra yard" on his own. I've seen that kill a few drives, and it concerns me in goal line situaitons. However, he's a critical component to the Lions' passing game, so he remains valuable in that regard, even if his rushing skills are a little weak. I guess I’m not seeing what you’re seeing. Most of the nice runs he’s had this year are because he’s breaking tackles, bouncing off people or pulling spin moves. Half the time he’s being tackled behind the line or running into a cluster of guys where there should be a hole. My biggest complaint is that he seems to miss cutback lanes sometimes and instead tries to turn the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I just traded Colston and a late 1st for him & Plummer in Fusion so he'd better produce. I also have Calhoun & Cutler on my DTS though, so hopefully I'm covered if they don't. Wow...seems like you got a very nice deal, there. KJ has been kinda disappointing so far, but I would never have given him up for a late first and a rookie WR with a couple of decent games under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Wow...seems like you got a very nice deal, there. KJ has been kinda disappointing so far, but I would never have given him up for a late first and a rookie WR with a couple of decent games under his belt. We'll see, I could end up with two busts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I still believe that Kevin Jones is a servicable #2 RB in PPR leagues. All things considered, he did better that I expected against Chicago. But my greatest concern is that he isn't displaying much gumption on his own. He's too dependant on his line to open hole for him and appears to struggle gaining "that extra yard" on his own. I've seen that kill a few drives, and it concerns me in goal line situaitons. However, he's a critical component to the Lions' passing game, so he remains valuable in that regard, even if his rushing skills are a little weak. I agree here...KJ is being used in the passing game and can be a decent bye week fill in with good upside.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I agree here...KJ is being used in the passing game and can be a decent bye week fill in with good upside.. I'm sure most didn't draft KJ to be a decent bye week fill in, that's the problem. Unless you got lucky later in the draft, yer stuck starting him every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm sure most didn't draft KJ to be a decent bye week fill in, that's the problem. Unless you got lucky later in the draft, yer stuck starting him every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 We'll see, I could end up with two busts as well. I'd say Colston and some marginal 2007 rookie have much better chances to be "busts" than KJ and Plummer. At least the latter have done something in the NFL for longer than 2 games. Nice trade, rajn -- as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I guess I’m not seeing what you’re seeing. Most of the nice runs he’s had this year are because he’s breaking tackles, bouncing off people or pulling spin moves. Half the time he’s being tackled behind the line or running into a cluster of guys where there should be a hole. My biggest complaint is that he seems to miss cutback lanes sometimes and instead tries to turn the corner. Yeah, Jones has been fighting, but getting little to know help from his team... He's had a few big plays brought back all because of Roy Williams spare ass. Jones is hungry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'd say Colston and some marginal 2007 rookie have much better chances to be "busts" than KJ and Plummer. At least the latter have done something in the NFL for longer than 2 games. Nice trade, rajn -- as usual. I'm not one to consider Kevin Jones a bust quite yet. We're only coming up on week 3, and he just got finished playing against two very tough defenses. I'm waiting 'till around week 5 or 6 to really make a solid opinion about his playing status for the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorp25 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Giving KJ an opportunity to start this week against GB. History says he'll put up decent #'s. he's being running a little hesitant this year and needs to hit the hole hard, and then break tackles. KJ should have a productive day 100 rushing (I know is a stretch) and 25 receiving with a short TD. As for Roy, I thought he'd be more of a deep threat with kitna throwing the ball. He should break out of his 2 game scoring drought and find the end zone once (hopefully twice) this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 No there is no hope for this guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Giving KJ an opportunity to start this week against GB. History says he'll put up decent #'s. he's being running a little hesitant this year and needs to hit the hole hard, and then break tackles. KJ should have a productive day 100 rushing (I know is a stretch) and 25 receiving with a short TD. As for Roy, I thought he'd be more of a deep threat with kitna throwing the ball. He should break out of his 2 game scoring drought and find the end zone once (hopefully twice) this weekend. even though im very tempted to throw deangelo out there, im not sure if i totally trust his situation just yet...im gonna give kj another crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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