Dolphin_Akie Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Shame Doug Martin didn't get traded but definitely worth monitoring. Rainey outperformed him in his absence but kept fumbling so hopefully Sims can secure the ball and be productive, especially as a pass catching back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poma1441 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yeah I drafted Martin Round 1 Ball Round 2, picked up Rainey week 3 now I have dropped them both and acquired Sims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croe Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) This was a good break down of Sims ability and his weaknesses. http://mattwaldmanrs...-sims-the-film/ He makes good cuts, can read his blocks well, finds the hole, and if you've ever seen video of him you know he cuts hard and takes off like a bullet once he sees a little grass infront of him. He is also very effective in the open field on pass plays. His biggest issue is his pad height due to his size. Some times he tried to do a little too much and forgets to get his pads down when he isn't concentrating on it. I think he has potential to perform well in this league, I hope it happens quickly as I want to pick him up but I am torn between him and Rainey this week because my team is floundering and in desperate need of a RB Edited October 30, 2014 by Croe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I needed a backup D more than a RB prospect for future weeks so I went that direction with my WW pick, sure enough somebody else grabbed Sims. Hope this doesn't turn into Adrian Foster (back when Steve Slaton was the starter in HOU I didn't have Foster at the end of the season, then come next season Slaton is garbage and Foster was a coveted player.) Good luck to the guys that grabbed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennykravitz2004 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I needed a backup D more than a RB prospect for future weeks so I went that direction with my WW pick, sure enough somebody else grabbed Sims. Hope this doesn't turn into Adrian Foster (back when Steve Slaton was the starter in HOU I didn't have Foster at the end of the season, then come next season Slaton is garbage and Foster was a coveted player.) Good luck to the guys that grabbed him. Amazing how much we forget vs. how much we remember sometimes... Slaton was going to be Terrell Davis v2.0, wasn't he? Or better, as a pass catcher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 If Rainey keeps losing the ball he won't be much of a factor, so that should be considered as well. I just picked up Sims after trading away Ben Tate, so he's at least worth a stash as my RB4 for now. True but Rainey hasn't lost a fumble since week 3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) True but Rainey hasn't lost a fumble since week 3... Really, has it been that long ago??? Seemed like only yesterday...... ETA: I know what I did, I confused him with Crowell from Cleveland who lost a couple fumbles more recently. Edited October 30, 2014 by SeductiveNun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Amazing how much we forget vs. how much we remember sometimes... Slaton was going to be Terrell Davis v2.0, wasn't he? Or better, as a pass catcher? All I remember is I thought I had a solid RB and a good keeper for the next season. Then come August the following year Slaton was garbage. I even had Foster at one as a backup, but dropped him at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Really, has it been that long ago??? Seemed like only yesterday...... ETA: I know what I did, I confused him with Crowell from Cleveland who lost a couple fumbles more recently. The only reason I know is I was saying the same thing and then I was like you know what? ....:looks: ...oh wow last time he fumbled was at Atlanta and he did it twice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 This was a good break down of Sims ability and his weaknesses. http://mattwaldmanrs...-sims-the-film/ He makes good cuts, can read his blocks well, finds the hole, and if you've ever seen video of him you know he cuts hard and takes off like a bullet once he sees a little grass infront of him. He is also very effective in the open field on pass plays. His biggest issue is his pad height due to his size. Some times he tried to do a little too much and forgets to get his pads down when he isn't concentrating on it. I think he has potential to perform well in this league, I hope it happens quickly as I want to pick him up but I am torn between him and Rainey this week because my team is floundering and in desperate need of a RB this guy really thinks Murray and McFadden are comparable? I've watched both of them play a lot and have never thought they were similar players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 this guy really thinks Murray and McFadden are comparable? I've watched both of them play a lot and have never thought they were similar players Seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) DMD, what do you think? I know you were not very high on Simms just a week ago or so. Edited October 30, 2014 by DaFreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DbWell004 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Dropped Bryce Brown for Sims. It's a rookie keeper and I would get him in the 7th round next year. Unfortunately my RB depth is so bad I'm probably rolling with him in my RB 2 slot this week Mathews sure is taking his sweet time getting back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croe Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) this guy really thinks Murray and McFadden are comparable? I've watched both of them play a lot and have never thought they were similar players I think he meant they are very similar sizes, run in similar schemes, and know how to lower their shoulders. And they are very involved in the passing game. Sims is a similar size, is a decent pass blocker, and can be deadly in the passing game. And if you read the whole article you will see that he was stating that Sims is a blend of both McFadden and Murray, implying that DMC and Murray are in fact different from each other: "When I watch Sims, I see a blend of both players. All three players are versatile, three-down options with big-play ability." Edited October 31, 2014 by Croe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 DMD, what do you think? I know you were not very high on Simms just a week ago or so. From the Upon Further Review column today: Charles Sims certain evokes rampant optimism in the fantasy world at least for some. And anytime a new running back shows upon the waiver wire it is like throwing a chicken into the alligator pit. There are plenty of instances where a back shows up at mid-season for whatever reason and then succeeds wildly down the stretch. Would I add him to my team if I had the space? Sure! I have limited expectations about what Sims will become but just in case he beats the odds and can shine, I want him on my roster (or at least not on anyone else's roster). But the thing is that Sims is no lock to play this week and even when he does, his role would be small to begin. He's been out for about three months and not been playing. Not even in the preseason. He was a third round pick out of West Virginia and does have prototypical size (6-0/214). And he was selected by the current coaching regime which counts big. But he goes to an offense that has a terrible offensive line. Aside from the one freakish game that Bobby Rainey had against the Rams, there has been nothing going on in the backfield of the Buccaneers. Doug Martin was a stud two years ago - is it that he just lost a step at the age of 25? His season-ending injury in 2013 was a shoulder issue - not a blown out knee. I am all for the unknown rookie backs being on my roster to see what happens but I have limited expectations in this case. He's just a rookie who missed three critical months on a very bad team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crankyrayhanky Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'm all in. I made some aggressive trades and now need Sims big time. I haven't been this jacked up since the great Storm hope in week 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onbrake Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Looks like Sims is playing this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Rainey to start for the Bucs, but who knows how this shakes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmiles10 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 He hasn't played a lick of football, including missing the preseason, so he'll likely be eased in. He's worth a stash if you have room (I added him in 2 leagues). He's eventually going to be the passing down back on a bad team who should throw a lot. There's plenty of upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsgiantsfan Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Let's try and put some value around Sims - Is the gamble on SIMS big enough to say drop Monte Ball and pick up Sims? DMD, would love your thoughts on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke davenport Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Let's try and put some value around Sims - Is the gamble on SIMS big enough to say drop Monte Ball and pick up Sims? DMD, would love your thoughts on that. I did this exact thing when I was beaten to Hillman on the wire. I would have held Ball had I gotten Hillman. And this is a keeper league. I just figured Sims had a better chance of being relevant in a PPR league long term than Ball given Hillman and Juwan's emergence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Sims inactive today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Sims inactive today. Shame, got him stashed and hoped today might give me a reason to start him down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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