Brentastic Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) How long before Brown takes over the starting role? I drafted Brown in my local big money, not as a handcuff (don't have Addai) but as a starter by mid-season. Has there been any news locally to suggest he will takeover for Addai? Addai sucks, that much is clear. The rookie runs harder and more determined - how good is is pass blocking? Edited October 2, 2009 by Brentastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub! Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm starting him in flex. Noticed he was also in the "flames and lames" article. Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 What ya see is what you're gonna get all season unless one of them gets hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 After the Miami game I was really high on him. Been looking at the stat lines and it doesnt look like the Indy backs are getting much work or production. Not sure what to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Brown hasn't been dramatically better than Addai, generally, at times not even as good. He does have more of an explosiveness, but I'd be shocked if it wasn't about 50/50 (give or take, maybe 60/40 probably favoring Addai) all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I don't know...I have such a gut feeling about Donald Brown and something just keeps telling me that he is going to end up as the lead runner in Indy. For the most part when I've seen him come into a game, I feel as though he gives the offense some new life. He seems to bring more energy to the team and I just think they will keep shaving off touches from Addai and favoring Brown more and more with each passing week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 After the Miami game I was really high on him. Been looking at the stat lines and it doesnt look like the Indy backs are getting much work or production. Not sure what to think. They barely had the ball in the Miami game. Addai actually ran pretty well, except for one stretch play that he took out of bounds. He had 6 carries for 32 yards. Donald Brown had 4 carries for 26 yards and the TD. That's 10 carries for 58 yards. 5.8/ypc. In the game against Arizona, Addai had 13 carries for 63 yards (4.8 ypc). Brown was 14 carries for 40 yards. But his last 5 carries went for -7 yards as the Colts were trying to run out the clock. So his first 9 carries went for 47 yards (5.2 ypc). The fact is, the Colts are running the ball pretty well with both backs. They want them both fresh. I don't think they are going to make either of them the "feature" back that all us fantasy guys want. It's gonna be pretty close to 50/50 on touches. So far, Addai has 45 touches. Donald Brown has 33 touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub! Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 All above make good points. At the moment, I would use Brown as a flex option in good matchups. He seems to be good for 10 points. However, I am counting on the fact that Addai will not stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Brown hasn't been dramatically better than Addai, generally, at times not even as good. He does have more of an explosiveness, but I'd be shocked if it wasn't about 50/50 (give or take, maybe 60/40 probably favoring Addai) all year. This is hogwash. I've seen 2 of the INDY games and Brown most definitely looks better than Addai. Any good run I've seen by Addai has been the result of gaping holes caused by the O-line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 This is hogwash. I've seen 2 of the INDY games and Brown most definitely looks better than Addai. Any good run I've seen by Addai has been the result of gaping holes caused by the O-line. As a Brown owner I hope you are right. I've thought Addai has looked pretty good the past couple games. Seems to be running with more effort and energy than he did last year. (And yes I owned him last year, ugh.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Addai runs like he is stepping in post holes. Mush head will get hurt at some point so I am holding on to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Addai runs like he is stepping in post holes. Mush head will get hurt at some point so I am holding on to him. Mush head made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm not a Colts homer of course but...I'm not impressed with his speed. He had that nice run to the right late in the game where it literally opened up like the red sea. He was streaking down the sideline and got caught up to by a DB with a bad angle. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a fine back but he doesn't have that speed that most game breakers do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm not a Colts homer of course but...I'm not impressed with his speed. He had that nice run to the right late in the game where it literally opened up like the red sea. He was streaking down the sideline and got caught up to by a DB with a bad angle. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a fine back but he doesn't have that speed that most game breakers do. Agreed, not the fastest but many RB don't have that ADP type speed. His determination is what has me excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 this is a good week to play Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 this is a good week to play Brown Curious why you think so? Do you see him getting more opportunities than Addai specifically this week? Just want to know the rationale since I have Brown and he's on my bench right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm not a Colts homer of course but...I'm not impressed with his speed. He had that nice run to the right late in the game where it literally opened up like the red sea. He was streaking down the sideline and got caught up to by a DB with a bad angle. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a fine back but he doesn't have that speed that most game breakers do. Yeah, he doesn't have blazing speed, but he hits the hole a lot harder, and with his pads down, than Addai. He did have a 72 yard reception, which is the play you're talking about. The DB had the angle on him, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Curious why you think so? Do you see him getting more opportunities than Addai specifically this week? Just want to know the rationale since I have Brown and he's on my bench right now. My guess - Colts will win easily and Brown gets a lot of garbage time work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 My guess - Colts will win easily and Brown gets a lot of garbage time work. I do believe the Colts should win easily at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFreak Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I think by week 8 Brown starts to get 60% of the workload. I have no info to back this up but it's just my hunch. Overall, Brown seems like the better back but not by a huge margin IMO. The Colts aren't looking to satisfy fantasy owners and know that splitting time between Addai and Brown keeps them both healthy, competitive and gives the offense good balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 This is hogwash. I've seen 2 of the INDY games and Brown most definitely looks better than Addai. Any good run I've seen by Addai has been the result of gaping holes caused by the O-line. As opposed to all the tackles Brown is breaking? Agree to disagree. I like Brown long term, but not this year. Classic RBBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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