MrTed46 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Anyone cutting the cord on him? Is it too early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Too early - he's clearly the better runner. Once he gets more comfortable in pass protection and stops fumbling, he'll be the guy for AZ. That may not be until week 6 or 7 but I still think he'll be the primary ball carrier soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I gotta bench him for now to wait and see. I still think he has that big play ability though, and I'm afraid that I'll miss his breakout game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 To clarify my earlier comment - I wouldn't start him unless I absolutely had to (i.e., had zero other options), but would still hold onto him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinatown dragons Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Facing the Colts this Sunday night on ESPN (and watching Ronnie Brown tear it up last night against them in a losing effort), I could see Wells having a strong game this Sunday........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBunting Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Facing the Colts this Sunday night on ESPN (and watching Ronnie Brown tear it up last night against them in a losing effort), I could see Wells having a strong game this Sunday........! I drafted Wells late as insurance. I thought that having Slaton and Forte as my top 2 would be my strength...oops. Julious Jones helped out in a week one start, then killed me in week 2. What i thought would be a strength has quickly crumbled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnabbmcnow Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Has Wells fumbled twice? Hightower is doing so good I don't see Wells taking over soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Has Wells fumbled twice? Hightower is doing so good I don't see Wells taking over soon. +1 He's killing as a receiver (highest targets, highest receptions, and 2nd highest receiving yards of any RB), scored on his only red zone carry, averaging a serviceable 3.8 YPC, and he's doing well enough in pass protection. No fumbles. Wells certainly has a better 5.2 YPC, but has fumbled twice. And no TDs in his 3 red zone carries. Plus there's the (perceived) injury risk. I'm not sure who I'd rather have going forward, but at a minimum Hightower seems to have been the better draft day value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Muto Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 It is week 2...too early dude...you will regret it in the 2nd half of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussMan Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It is week 2...too early dude...you will regret it in the 2nd half of the year. I agree, if you have the roster space you need to sit tight. By almost every account Wells is the better back - they drafted and paid him -- sooner or later the cream should rise. He does need to grab the bull by the horn when he gets opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbob Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I drafted both Hightower and Wells. I expected Wells to be getting me the points, but he stays on the bench until he out performs Hightower for a couple of weeks. It is a keeper league (keep 4) so I went with a lot of young RBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBunting Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Again, definately keep Wells if you have the roster space. Find dead weight elsewhere to cut. Go Adrian MAPLES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Has Wells fumbled twice? Hightower is doing so good I don't see Wells taking over soon. TH has received well but running is another story. TH is avg 3.8 on the ground for 83 yards while Wells is avg 5.2 for 73 yards. The biggest problem with AZ is their running game. If they want to compete this year, they need a solid running game and TH isn't the guy to give that to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosGatosEnFuegos Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I don't have many options this week and am starting Wells in 2 leagues against Indy. I think this is the week he gets the touches to show what he's got. Ricky Williams put up 69 yards on 19 rushes against the Colts. I see Wells putting up about the same yardage on half the touches, hopefully one for a score. If they don't get too far behind, he'll get more touches and could have a real breakout game. Hightower got all his receiving done in the first game against the 49ers when he wasn't getting it done on the ground (8 for 15 yards, 1.9 YPC). Wells had 4.1 YPC in that game. Also AZ was playing from behind that whole game. Wells is the better rusher. Don't overestimate Hightower's receiving based on one game. He only had 3 rec. for 12 yards against Jacksonville. Wells will wrest the starting gig from Hightower shortly. Sell Hightower in the next week or two to get the most value for him(either before the week 4 bye or after the Houston game). Unless you have incredibly short benches, you need to hold onto Wells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I don't have many options this week and am starting Wells in 2 leagues against Indy. I think this is the week he gets the touches to show what he's got. Ricky Williams put up 69 yards on 19 rushes against the Colts. I see Wells putting up about the same yardage on half the touches, hopefully one for a score. If they don't get too far behind, he'll get more touches and could have a real breakout game. Hightower got all his receiving done in the first game against the 49ers when he wasn't getting it done on the ground (8 for 15 yards, 1.9 YPC). Wells had 4.1 YPC in that game. Also AZ was playing from behind that whole game. Wells is the better rusher. Don't overestimate Hightower's receiving based on one game. He only had 3 rec. for 12 yards against Jacksonville. Wells will wrest the starting gig from Hightower shortly. Sell Hightower in the next week or two to get the most value for him(either before the week 4 bye or after the Houston game). Unless you have incredibly short benches, you need to hold onto Wells. I have TH on one of my leagues, only because is was out there late in the draft so I figured maybe I could get some trade bait for him if he produced early.....DAM, I can't get crap for him. I have Beanie in my main league and I agree with you. I just don't have the stomach to start him quite yet but I expect him to be as productive as any in the second half of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorcher Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) I agree, if you have the roster space you need to sit tight. By almost every account Wells is the better back - they drafted and paid him -- sooner or later the cream should rise. He does need to grab the bull by the horn when he gets opportunities. Agree, one article in " The Huddle" says get him now while he is cheap. I am starting him in one league as a flex because I am weak at WR. Some dice rolls are educated, some are roll'em and hope. He definately gets better ypc than Hightower. Edited September 25, 2009 by Scorcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Wells over Pierre Thomas or Darren Sproles????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogs2020 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 It may be wishful thinking, but I really think Wells has his best game under the lights at home. He is a fan favorite and I would not be surprised to see him showcased a little. 70+ and a TD. I may start him over McGahee (who is getting alot of love this week...which scares me) and Benson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glabra Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 It may be wishful thinking, but I really think Wells has his best game under the lights at home. He is a fan favorite and I would not be surprised to see him showcased a little. 70+ and a TD. I may start him over McGahee (who is getting alot of love this week...which scares me) and Benson. He may get that on 1 or 2 carries. This will be his coming out party. AP lovers, gitcha popcorn ready..This is a flying, farting freight train with spins, hurdles and stiffarms coming your way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hoyle Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) I drafted TH last year and kept him as a "Flex" player. He's a decent receiving RB, but can't get it going through the line. He had a chance last year and didn't produce, hence Edge came back. If AZ thought TH was the answer, they would not have drafted Beanie. It is a matter of time before Beanie takes over and TH goes back to goal-line and 3rd Down back. Then again, they could platoon them rotating series. TH is a good flex for PPR leagues, but Beanie may have more upside value to become "The Guy" in AZ. Edited September 26, 2009 by Ed Hoyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinatown dragons Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Wells over Pierre Thomas or Darren Sproles????? interesting..I think i would possibly start him over PT (tossing that idea around myelf as have both PT and Wells), but with LT, OUT, I'd start Sproles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 damn... i think he is going to take a roster spot all year long. Coaches are bad for not giving him a chance to run. 3rd and 1 and you pass it for an interception. I think another play it was 1st and goal and hightower fumbles it. What else needs to happen to give him a chance?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 He'll never get a chance to show what he can do this season at this rate. Miami rushing in week 2 - 49 for 239 yards, 2 TDs, 4.9 ypc Arizona rushing in week 3 - 12 for 24, 0 TDs, 2.0 ypc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 i think warner likes hightower like he did Faulk for dumpin passes.....why people keep sayin wells is clearly the better runner when he hasn't been on the field frys my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 i think warner likes hightower like he did Faulk for dumpin passes.....why people keep sayin wells is clearly the better runner when he hasn't been on the field frys my mind All you gotta do is watch the 2 of them and you know who is the better runner. It also makes it easier when Hightower straight up sucks unless the ball is thrown to him - if it were a slightly better back starting right now, I agree that it would be hard to say who's better. TH is making it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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