Caveman_Nick Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Both DMD and WW seem to have manlove for Cadillac Williams. DMD has been noted a few times here in thinking that Caddy will be tearing it up all season. Now WW has him as an S1 in the start/bench list prior to his first NFL carry. They could very well be right. I think it will take a few games to see how he plays. I can't take anything he might have done in preseason seriously yet, and I am scared of the Tampa o-line. If he's your best option at RB2, then you should play him. I'm not sure I can call him a 'must start' at this point, though. S1 carries a 'stud RB1' implication that I'm not ready for. What do other folks think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 (edited) I'm always nervous about a rookie running back in his first game. If I have another viable option... I'd start him. But then again... it's against Minnesota. - Is Minnesota's defense as bad as it was last year, or are Cowart, Udeze, Harris, and Sharper going to make things hard on Caddy? - Will running be moot after Burleson scores three times in the first quarter? I dunno. Edited September 8, 2005 by AtomicCEO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Gigantes Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 remember LT? Caddy could be almost as good. Top 10 RB this year, maybe top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Both DMD and WW seem to have manlove for Cadillac Williams. DMD has been noted a few times here in thinking that Caddy will be tearing it up all season. Now WW has him as an S1 in the start/bench list prior to his first NFL carry. They could very well be right. I think it will take a few games to see how he plays. I can't take anything he might have done in preseason seriously yet, and I am scared of the Tampa o-line. If he's your best option at RB2, then you should play him. I'm not sure I can call him a 'must start' at this point, though. S1 carries a 'stud RB1' implication that I'm not ready for. What do other folks think? 975096[/snapback] I agree with you. When I saw that I was very surprised that he had S1. I mean, Jamal Lewis has S2. Im not sure, but I think Jamal is a safer S1 then Caddy. I know the letters done mean anything, but cmon DMD...dont you think Caddy as S1 is a bit much? Especially against the "improved" Vikings defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 remember LT? Caddy could be almost as good. Top 10 RB this year, maybe top 5. 975388[/snapback] Im sure people were saying similar things about Ryan Leaf at one point. "Remember Joe Montana? Leaf could be the next Montana..." Hmm...Where is HE now? Or to give a more accurate comparison, Lawrence Phillips. He was supposed to be a stud. Instead, hes a thug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 remember LT? Caddy could be almost as good. Top 10 RB this year, maybe top 5. 975388[/snapback] u are hopping in the cave that he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Watching the "Welcome to the NFL" show on ESPN last night, it would appear Gruden feels the same way. Gruden referred to him much like a closer in baseball, the guy he wants to see have the ball when the game is on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I'm always nervous about a rookie running back in his first game. If I have another viable option... I'd start him. But then again... it's against Minnesota. - Is Minnesota's defense as bad as it was last year, or are Cowart, Udeze, Harris, and Sharper going to make things hard on Caddy? - Will running be moot after Burleson scores three times in the first quarter? I dunno. 975324[/snapback] I think Pat Williams in the middle will make it hard for Caddy. That and the bucs o line looks bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 remember LT? Caddy could be almost as good. Top 10 RB this year, maybe top 5. 975388[/snapback] I'm not suggesting he won't be good. I'm suggesting that putting a rookie RB as an S1 on week 1 of his rookie season is...lofty. For me. Then again, people don't pay me for my opinion on FF, so take it for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphtrilogy Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I like Cadillac a lot, but I am not sure where all the lvoe for arrington is coming from... And benson has received no love, how can you draft a guy top 5 and not think he is not gonna carry the Rock a Lot this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMB Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I just have a feeling he won't stay healthy - seemed like he got nicked up all the time at Auburn, and he doesn't look very big. I think the people that grabbed Pittman late got a bargain. I wish I had him in every league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Just remember David's man crush on Clinton Portis his breakout year in Denver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 remember LT? Caddy could be almost as good. Top 10 RB this year, maybe top 5. 975388[/snapback] You friggin' goof... I'm playing you in Fusion, and you have Caddilac on the bench... and are starting Michael Bennett... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Don't even need to read any of the responses. Caddy's a stud. Gruden knows talent, and has a man crush of his own on the guy. Get used to seeing that "S1" by his name. He is certainly the cream of this talented rookie crop of RBs. Hands, speed, strength, cutback ability. The whole package. Wish I had him on a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I am just glad that their long time love affair with Aaron Brooks is finally over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Just remember David's man crush on Clinton Portis his breakout year in Denver. 975547[/snapback] I remember his man crush on one Koren Robinson, too. Hey, when you stick your neck out, it's going to get chopped off occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Gigantes Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 You friggin' goof... I'm playing you in Fusion, and you have Caddilac on the bench... and are starting Michael Bennett... 975632[/snapback] i haven't set my lineup yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Does WW love Benson as much as DMD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Gigantes Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 You friggin' goof... I'm playing you in Fusion, and you have Caddilac on the bench... and are starting Michael Bennett... 975632[/snapback] Week 1 Lineup Submitted Los Gigantes Griese, Brian TBB QB Barber, Tiki NYG RB Davis, Domanick HOU RB Williams, Carnell TBB RB Bennett, Drew TEN WR Johnson, Chad CIN WR Shockey, Jeremy NYG TE Stover, Matt BAL PK Rogers, Shaun DET DT Freeney, Dwight IND DE Edwards, Donnie SDC LB Simmons, Brian CIN LB Watson, Courtney NOS LB Davis, Thomas CAR S Harrison, Rodney NEP S Lewis, Michael PHI S Submitted Thu Sep 8 1:46:13 p.m. ET 2005 much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 (edited) I think Pat Williams in the middle will make it hard for Caddy. That and the bucs o line looks bad. 975427[/snapback] Right on the money. Teams aren't going to be running up and down the field against the Vikes this year. With all the new defensive players, he could easily be the most important one. Edited September 8, 2005 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I remember his man crush on one Koren Robinson, too. Hey, when you stick your neck out, it's going to get chopped off occasionally. 975849[/snapback] <cough, cough> Willie Green <cough, cough> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Can a Skip Hicks reference be far behind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Can a Skip Hicks reference be far behind? 976340[/snapback] McNabb in the 2nd and Aaron Brooks in the 4th round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Can a Skip Hicks reference be far behind? 976340[/snapback] Skip's a good guy. Friend of a friend. He had one (or maybe a half) season where he was fantasy cha-ching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 McNabb in the 2nd and Aaron Brooks in the 4th round? 976379[/snapback] Ohhhh....the gloves come off...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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