Capt. Stanky Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I doubt I'm the only one who was really impressed with David Wilson last Friday evening. Even before that game he was probably the #2 rookie RB, behind Trent Richardson, based on talent alone, IMO. What really impressed me about this kid coming out is his heart and sheer will to succeed. furthermore, anyone who watched him extensively in college had to come away really impressed with the kids balance. He showcased some of that balance on Friday night. With Bradshaw's bevy of foot and ankle ailments over the years, it seems like it's not if but when David Wilson takes hold of the starting job. What does everyone else think about this potentially enticing starting RB spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LbNiners Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 wouldn't Doug Martin be considered the #2 rookie rb since he's getting the starting role for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonsoxandy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'd rather have Martin than Richardson in all honesty. I don't trust Richardson for this season at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Even before that game he was probably the #2 rookie RB, behind Trent Richardson, based on talent alone, IMO. Â Â Of course Martin is the more enticing option, but that is due to his situation, not based on pure talent. I personally think David Wilson is the more talented of the two. Truthfully, Martin's college game tape is just harder to evaluate because he played in the spread. Edited August 28, 2012 by Capt. Stanky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I started a thread about this the other day. Â I have started to "reach" a bit for this guy. I love what he brings to the game and when trying to get RB's in different situations, I love his. Bradshaw's history says that someone with ability can put numbers. Looks like staff wants to give this guy the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I got them both in my deep keeper draft over the weekend. I took Bradshaw, I was kind of surprised he was still out there, just because I am really impressed with Wilson. The one thing that concerns me is that there's so much fight in this dog that he could breakdown easily, much like Bradshaw himself, just with more natural talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Where did you grab Wilson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The Giants haven't had a dynamic runner like Wilson since Tiki. Assuming he's not a liability in pass protection and can learn the playbook, I can't imagine him not having a significant role in the offense. My expectations are tempered a bit because of his size and because rookies rarely make a hugh splash in the NFL anymore, but I'm excited to watch him play. I think he would have to play like Barry Sanders for Coughlin to take the starting job from a veteran, but Bradshaw does get nicked up and isn't getting any younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Here's the Youtube vid that really showcases what DWilson is capable of. I especially like his fire in the lockeroom. That's the kind of player you want on your team. Â Edited August 28, 2012 by Capt. Stanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 a bit overhyped. i like bradshaw in redrafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I got Bradshaw in the 9th and Wilson in the 10th, but it's a 10 team league where we start 2 QB's. I was still surprised that Bradshaw was available. I also can't figure out how to make that link in my previous post work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffgreg Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 #3 RB behind Richardson and Martin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 #3 RB behind Richardson and Martin.. Â Â I disagree from a talent standpoint, not a situation standpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Here's the Youtube vid that really showcases what DWilson is capable of. I especially like his fire in the lockeroom. That's the kind of player you want on your team. Â Â Â Â Â Like (type some text, highlight it, then press the hyperlink button and past in your youtube link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Is Tom Coughlin the kind of guy that displaces a veteran for a rookie, assuming the veteran is healthy and playing well enough? Wilson might be exciting and maybe even play better than Bradshaw, but he would have to be all-world or Bradshaw would have to get fumbilitis or suck in order for Wilson to take his job. You can't count on injuries happening. Still, he's as good a late round flier as anyone. I'd rather take my chances with a Ryan Williams in the 10th round though because Ryan Williams most definitely has a shot to earn the starting job over Beanie. I just don't know that Wilson legitimately has that shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) Is Tom Coughlin the kind of guy that displaces a veteran for a rookie, assuming the veteran is healthy and playing well enough? Wilson might be exciting and maybe even play better than Bradshaw, but he would have to be all-world or Bradshaw would have to get fumbilitis or suck in order for Wilson to take his job. You can't count on injuries happening. Still, he's as good a late round flier as anyone. I'd rather take my chances with a Ryan Williams in the 10th round though because Ryan Williams most definitely has a shot to earn the starting job over Beanie. I just don't know that Wilson legitimately has that shot. Â Â I agree with what you are saying for the most part, but the situation is so much better for NYG, IMO. Yes, it's going to take an injury for Wilson to be anything more than a flex option, but with Bradshaw's history I almost expect it. Even if Williams wins the job in ARI it's still ARI. Edited August 29, 2012 by Capt. Stanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Looking at Bradshaw's numbers over the past few seasons, and assuming he misses about 4 games again, I can see the two backs ending up with very similar numbers. Say 1000 total yards and 6-8 TDs each. Wilson probably racks up a good percentage of that on a few big plays. For a rookie RB, damn respectable numbers. Â I'm sure Bradshaw sees the writing on the wall and will be extra motivated to stay healthy and play through pain, so I'm not going to just assume the rookie blows him out of the water the first year. Also Wilson has a very physical running style for a small back, and rookies often get gassed around game 10-12 because they're not used to a longer season. Â To think Wilson will explode into something more than a low-end RB2/flex is to assume Bradshaw misses a significant amount of time, and/or Wilson is the best rookie back to come along in several years. Recent history is not on his side. But, I like him a lot for those handful of games that Bradshaw will inevitably miss. Great depth to have on your roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I agree with what you are saying for the most part, but the situation is so much better for NYG, IMO. Yes, it's going to take an injury for Wilson to be anything more than a flex option, but with Bradshaw's history I almost expect it. Even if Williams wins the job in ARI it's still ARI. Â Â Jacksonville sucks too, but MJD has proven to rise above that. I'm not saying Ryan Williams will, but dismissing Ryan Wiliams simply because of the crappy team he plays on is misguided IMO. Â If Bradshaw stays healthy, Wilson probably won't see more than 10-12 touches a game as a complement. If he puts up AP type rookie numbers, that would make him a flex easily. More likely he is hit or miss. Let's also not forget that the Giants were dead last running the ball last year too. That is bound to change, but still a reminder that this offense is really run through Eli and not the RBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) Jacksonville sucks too, but MJD has proven to rise above that. I'm not saying Ryan Williams will, but dismissing Ryan Wiliams simply because of the crappy team he plays on is misguided IMO. Â If Bradshaw stays healthy, Wilson probably won't see more than 10-12 touches a game as a complement. If he puts up AP type rookie numbers, that would make him a flex easily. More likely he is hit or miss. Let's also not forget that the Giants were dead last running the ball last year too. That is bound to change, but still a reminder that this offense is really run through Eli and not the RBs. Â Â First, Jax and MJD are the exception, not the rule, so to bring that up at all is reaching for stars in IMO. Also, I am not dismissing Ryan Williams, in fact I have him on the very same team that I drafted Bradshaw and Wilson. All I am saying is a better team typically equates to more scoring opportunities, so all things being even, I like the NYG RB's upside more than the ARI upside. Edited August 29, 2012 by Capt. Stanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 This is what I love about being in non BoTH leagues. Some dipCHIPS AHOY! over at ESPN just dropped Wilson for...ready for it? Ready??? Al-A-Mo  I immediately swooped him up. Winning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 This is what I love about being in non BoTH leagues. Some dipCHIPS AHOY! over at ESPN just dropped Wilson for...ready for it? Ready??? Al-A-Mo  I immediately swooped him up. Winning!!   don't know who that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 don't know who that is  me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 don't know who that is  me either   Alfred Morris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 As I understand it, Wilson is going to be a very important part of the Giants offense this year, and that's not idle coach speak. Â I expect big things from him in year one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've drafted Wilson in 2 of my drafts so far. I have 3 drafts left this weekend and I will be targeting him in each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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