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RB's who have been written off...


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Let's hear your insights on RB's that most of us have pretty much written off. I'm thinking guys like, but not limited to:

 

Ron Dayne

LenDale White/Chris Brown

Tatum Bell/TJ Duckett

Dominic Rhodes/LaMont Jordan

Reuben Droughns

Kevan Barlow

Anthony Thomas

Mike Anderson

etc etc

 

Any value here?

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Lendale, Tatum.

 

Throw in Foster and Leon Washington (written off in the respect that he won't have any value in leagues with Thomas Jones there....he'll be involved in that offense and a nice RB3-4 in PPR leagues).

 

Too many people wanted to hand that job to Williams in Carolina, but it's not happening. It's bad news for Williams that he's even struggling in pass protection (which while he's probably a better receiver out of the backfield, isn't necessarily going to help him get in on 3rd downs).

 

#1 on my list is Fred Taylor however.

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Can't write Caddy off just yet. I've been hearing good things about Lendale and that the coach sees big things for him this year. Tatum Bell could be very valuable this year. And Leon Washington will also play a role for the Jets, not a starter obviously but will catch some passes.

 

Maybe we have to start thinking of writing Kevin Jones off. Also thinking about writing Portis off.

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Can't write Caddy off just yet. I've been hearing good things about Lendale and that the coach sees big things for him this year. Tatum Bell could be very valuable this year. And Leon Washington will also play a role for the Jets, not a starter obviously but will catch some passes.

 

Maybe we have to start thinking of writing Kevin Jones off. Also thinking about writing Portis off.

Everyone sees big things for Lendale. That's the problem.

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You're right - about 3 games a year he has value, the other 13 games - not so much.

 

 

Faulk's Breakdown from one of my PPR Leagues:

 

10.80 3.90 10.00 2.90 2.50 B 2.10 4.30 10.50 5.30 2.50 9.70 13.90 6.10 20.80 4.00

 

 

Basicallym Faulk shouldn't be part of this discussion, because his ceiling is so welle stablished.

 

However, he is the perfect RB4/5: he's that guy you keep as your deep backup RB so you don't have to burn a waiver move should you need to scramble for a starter.

 

He's VERY valuable, but isn't a 'sleeper' per this thread because this is all he's really ever done. Kinda like Richie Anderson when he played.

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I don't think I would count out Ron Dayne just yet. If Green gets injured and Dayne gets a chance to play, he's proven that he can be very productive in that system. He's not a bad late round flyer, especially if you've got Green on your squad.

:D I don't think it necessarily will take a Green injury to give Dayne value. Kubiak has stated on more than one occasion that he is going to use both Green and Dayne. Not necessarily a 50/50 split but Dayne is going to get his carries (and most likely the goal-line looks).

 

Who's the #2 guy in Cincy right now?

Probably Kenny Watson.

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I am going to go with Michael Pittman. With Alstott out and the possiblility of Caddy not performing well...I think he gets more use. He is a PHENOM when considering the passing game and is a better than adequate runner. Look at his 2004 stats when I think Garner...or whoever it was...went down. He had absolutely huge games. Me thinks he is a written off player worthy of discussion.

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Foster. Everyone's annointing DWilliams the next big thing but all signs are pointing to Foster right now.

 

 

True, but that is the case almost every year. He can't stay healthy. This could be his year but after he couldn't the last 2 years I gave up on him.

 

I like Lundy better than Gado.

 

Jordan is motivated so I like his chances this year.

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True, but that is the case almost every year. He can't stay healthy. This could be his year but after he couldn't the last 2 years I gave up on him.

 

I like Lundy better than Gado.

 

Jordan is motivated so I like his chances this year.

 

I concur...on everything said above...

 

Jordan can end up being the steal of your draft....

 

I took him late in the Huddle ladder league because I was willing to let one of a certain number of backs to slip to me and it just happened to be him....

 

and then I started realizing that the raiders offense can't be that bad and all they really need is for the OL to have chemistry and gallery to stop being a bust...

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I concur...on everything said above...

 

Jordan can end up being the steal of your draft....

 

I took him late in the Huddle ladder league because I was willing to let one of a certain number of backs to slip to me and it just happened to be him....

 

and then I started realizing that the raiders offense can't be that bad and all they really need is for the OL to have chemistry and gallery to stop being a bust...

 

Thats a lot to ask from a team that had the worst OL last year.

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I wouldn't touch Jordan. He's injured and there's no guarantee he'll be ready for the regular season (His value, if he has any, will be the first 4 games of the regular season). Terrible OL and the team will be behind in games in all likelihood. Wouldn't want any of them more than a RB4 (I'd take a # of backups in the league before the Raiders starter)

 

Kiffin himself did bring in Rhodes. He inherited Lamont Jordan.

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Thats a lot to ask from a team that had the worst OL last year.

 

I have him as a #3 that I drafted around round 10...

 

he catches well out of the backfield....and the OL has to at least get somewhat better...

 

they have a more disciplined coach...which is what this team needs right now...

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I have him as a #3 that I drafted around round 10...

 

he catches well out of the backfield....and the OL has to at least get somewhat better...

 

they have a more disciplined coach...which is what this team needs right now...

 

I agree. Round 10 he is a steal. He has a good 4 weeks (if healthy) to prove he can play well. When Rhodes comes back, if Jordan isnt playing really well, it will be Rhodes that outta get the lions share until Bush gets up to speed and healthy. Once that happens, all other RBs will be worthless. :D

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Foster. Everyone's annointing DWilliams the next big thing but all signs are pointing to Foster right now.

 

:D

 

Between

 

Foster

Green

Jordan

Tatum Bell

 

There is going to be a real diamond in the rough there in your middle to late rounds.....I am starting to think twice about jumping on RB3 and waiting a round or 2 to grab one of these guys.

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