Cunning Runt Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I picked him up off the wire today. Read some snippets suggesting he's in line for more work. Anybody have any insight or comment on this guy or his prospects. I know nothing about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 66 views and not a single person knows anything about him. Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 He's been around for a while now. Came into the league, undrafted free agent i believe from a division 2 school had an awesome combine way back when, however has never shown himself to be a playmaker, nor do I believe him to ever do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 He's been around for a while now. Came into the league, undrafted free agent i believe from a division 2 school had an awesome combine way back when, however has never shown himself to be a playmaker, nor do I believe him to ever do so. Â Thanks. I took a flyer on him since I had the space and the bits and pieces I read give me some thought maybe there might actually be some opportunity for him given the Chiefs RB situation currently. If I'm wrong, I drop him and move on. I dunno. Just seems that Chiefs need to do something at the position 'cause Jones ain't getting it done and McCluster is not a carry-the-load back. Â Battle was apparently in late in the game last Sunday and was able to close it out with some decent runs. That's really all I'm going off of - that and the obvious need there. So putting 2 and 2 together, I picked him up in the hope that maybe, just maybe, he becomes "the guy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) He's kind of a mystery to me. You hear from some of the pundits around here that he has talent and will start to get more opportunities, but if I go by the eye test, he more often not runs straight to the hole, or where it's supposed to be, and if it's there he breaks off a good run. If it's not, it doesn't seem like he has the quick vision or feet to adjust. Â I figured Thomas Jones would have been the guy, but it really looks like they are going to ride McCluster more. So I wish I could give you a better idea on how many carries, but I just don't know. If I'm a betting man, I don't think he gets enough carries to justify starting on a FF roster. Edited October 5, 2011 by Chief Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingfootball Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 He's a fumbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 66 views and not a single person knows anything about him. Really? Count me among those who viewed and don't know a damned thing about Jackie Battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyme23 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) I might take a chance on him if I don't get Redman or Ridley this week. Ray Rice on a bye and Mendenhall not playing has put me in a huge bind. I'm starting Lynch this week but my only other RB is Ben Tate (4 RB limit).....would you start Battle over Tate, Earnest Graham, Spiller and Delonte Carter this week? Â I looked into Battle I guess he has been their best special teams player all season and Haley might give him a chance for more carries, even 10-15 would be acceptable against Indy for a spot start. Edited October 5, 2011 by whyme23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 He's a fumbler. Â THIS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Yeah I've basically followed him since I he came into the league, as I tend to do with anyone who shows well at their combine or pro day. Battle was actually ahead of Charles on the Chiefs depth chart briefly during Charles rookie year (when Larry Johnson was the starter and Charles had fumbling issues). But Battle has never done anything to impress during the brief game appearances I've seen him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 FWIW Â http://www.kansascity.com/2011/10/05/31900...e-starting.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 And this: Â http://arrowheadaddict.com/2011/10/05/chie...-opportunities/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Seems like he is worth a flier this week if you have roster space... Not to start, but to stash and hope. There certain is opportunity there for someone to step up and be a bruising RB. Thomas Jones looks done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Seems like he is worth a flier this week if you have roster space... Not to start, but to stash and hope. There certain is opportunity there for someone to step up and be a bruising RB. Thomas Jones looks done. Exactly, what the hell. I've been carrying 2 Ds and playing match-ups. But one of them has a bye (Washington) and, while they've certainly been serviceable, they've been no better than any number of teams I could grab. Â I lucked out on grabbing Decker the week before he went off, maybe I'll luck out again and this kid will show he deserved the reps and get more going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog0311 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Any thoughts on Le'ron Mclain stepping in to carry the ball a bit more? He stepped in back in 2008 for BAL and seemed to score a couple TD's. With his big ass I am sure he could move a pile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingGreen Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Wow, that article is pretty glowing. At the very least, I would give him a start, what do they have to lose? Â McCluster is just too small, so I dropped him. And yes, Charles is smallish - but he's bigger than McCluster. And yes, MLD and Sproles are small, but they're both >200 lbs and jacked, a la Barry Sanders. McCluster is essentially a CB/KR playing offense at 5-7, 170. Â Jones, the only thing is people say he's "done" but that's people, not Todd Haley. Jones is going to get his carries, he's a bruising-style runner that wears people down. If I see Battle with 10 carries though, I'm immediately dropping Jones for Battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 If I see Battle with 10 carries though, I'm immediately dropping Jones for Battle. Â In competitive leagues, you can't afford to wait to see him get 10 carries in a game. You need him on your roster before that. Otherwise, he will be snagged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamomo Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Saw this on Rotoworld: Coach Todd Haley confirmed that Jackie Battle will receive "more and more opportunities" going forward. It would be just like Haley to finally bench Thomas Jones for the career special teamer after letting Jones carry the ball more than Jamaal Charles last season. A tweener halfback/fullback with decent speed for a 240-pounder, Battle has averaged a scant 3.0 yards per on 51 career carries. In a dismal offense, he's only worth rostering in deep leagues. Â I decided to pick him up and drop Bernard Scott. Not to sure about Benson's looming suspension and Leonard is there too. Long shot for a long shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hope it works out for all of us that picked him up. I'd much rather have him on my bench and drop him in a few weeks if he doesn't get a shot than have him get that shot and someone else gets him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkirc Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 How does Haley still have a job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 How does Haley still have a job? Â It won't be for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkirc Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Good to hear. This guy is a clown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I have had Battle rostered in multiple dynasty leagues for the last year or two (can't exactly remember) on the off chance that if something happened to Charles he could get a shot....hoping he can make the most of this opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 The Jackie Battle hype train is outta control!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just heard today on the radio, and I hadn't even thought of it, but the Chiefs have not scored one rushing TD all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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