Cunning Runt Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 For some background on why I ask - these are the guys I've drafted in a dynasty league draft that's ongoing right now. Granted it's my first dynasty league and the league itself is just getting off the ground. I went almost exclusively youth and for guys that currently are back-ups but who I think could be studs if given the chance either on their current team or elsewhere. Here they are in no specific order - which do you think might pan out and how soon? Marion Barber Cedric Benson Frank Gore Maurice Morris Michael Turner Chester Taylor Ronnie Brown Travis Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Marion Barber - will do well with Parcells, which could be trouble for JJ. Cedric Benson - Will go as far as Chicago's offense will let him. Frank Gore - If SF turns around, I think this guy has potential. Maurice Morris - Not big on this guy. Michael Turner - See above. Chester Taylor - Can't be worse than Jamal last year. Ronnie Brown - Will be a great back IMO, as soon as they get rid of Williams. Travis Henry - biased on this one, but Tenn won't do him any favors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 Marion Barber - will do well with Parcells, which could be trouble for JJ.Cedric Benson - Will go as far as Chicago's offense will let him. Frank Gore - If SF turns around, I think this guy has potential. Maurice Morris - Not big on this guy. Michael Turner - See above. Chester Taylor - Can't be worse than Jamal last year. Ronnie Brown - Will be a great back IMO, as soon as they get rid of Williams. Travis Henry - biased on this one, but Tenn won't do him any favors. 1277957[/snapback] 'preciate the input - anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Michael Turner is a very good RB languishing in the shadow of a usually healthy LT. LT would have to go down for a prolonged period of time or Turner would have to go to another team for him to have any FF impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mggoilers Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Cedric Benson - He is a BIG TIME Talent, and has the production to back it up. If and when Thomas Jones goes down...it's lights out. Ronnie Brown - He needs to be a bit more selfish, he has a FB mentality. He has great talent too. Given the veteran phins and saban, he'll be much more comfortable next year. The rest are just filler: Jones is a better back than Barber, and Jones will still get his 20-25 carries a game. If you own Jones, Barber is a must own annoyance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinersIn2006! Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 FRANK GORE!! FRANK GORE!! FRANK GORE!! Take my opinion for what its worth though, I'm a pretty big homer. But I do think the guy has got some potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caucasian Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 none. I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzkek Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 What is the story with Cedric Benson? Will he be a starter next season, or what? I have him on my squad and didn't know if I should keep him. Is Thomas Jones REALLY going to be there again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 What is the story with Cedric Benson? Will he be a starter next season, or what? I have him on my squad and didn't know if I should keep him. Is Thomas Jones REALLY going to be there again? 1279306[/snapback] He will probably still be second string because he will have only had 12 months to pick up the offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Marion Barber - Certainly has the nose-for-the-end-zone. Will he continue to be a spot-duty guy? Maybe he'll get fat and will be The Bus II. Cedric Benson - Has the pedigree/experience, but will he be injury-prone? Thomas Jones? Frank Gore - Well, McGahee has turned it around since a hugh injury, why not Gore? Maurice Morris - Haven't been too impressed, but behind that line... and a full season? Who knows. Michael Turner - He's pretty small, but fast and compact. But LT's not going anywhere. Chester Taylor - Has good skills, and will continue to get looks no matter what Jamal Lewis' situation is. Would of course have tremendous value should Lewis not be a Raven. Ronnie Brown - Gotta think he'll have the full time gig. Probably this coming season. He'll be a beast. Travis Henry - If (or should I say when) Chrissy Brown goes down with a season-ending injury, Henry would be more than servicable as a #2 fantasy RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Marion Barber- I think I like him over Jones but will probably only start when Jones is hurt again. Always could shake out where he is #1 and Jones plays on 3rd down Cedric Benson- Behind T Jones for now. But he's not much more durable than his brother. Will eventually start Frank Gore- Will probably start. Barlow I think will be gone from SF Maurice Morris- Probably will start if SA leaves. Depends on draft & Free Agency. Michael Turner- Stuck behind LT Chester Taylor- May start elswhere and be OK. Bal won't keep him & Lewis Ronnie Brown- Stud, hopefully Ricky is traded Travis Henry- Good back needs C. Brown to get hurt Not that I care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 For some background on why I ask - these are the guys I've drafted in a dynasty league draft that's ongoing right now. Granted it's my first dynasty league and the league itself is just getting off the ground. I went almost exclusively youth and for guys that currently are back-ups but who I think could be studs if given the chance either on their current team or elsewhere. Here they are in no specific order - which do you think might pan out and how soon? Marion Barber Cedric Benson Frank Gore Maurice Morris Michael Turner Chester Taylor Ronnie Brown Travis Henry 1277878[/snapback] They all suck. You might as well pack it in now. Love, your Divisional rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) They all suck. You might as well pack it in now. Love, your Divisional rival. 1279490[/snapback] I hear ya. Edited January 21, 2006 by Cunning Runt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I hear ya. 1279499[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I hope they all go down to career ending injuries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 1. Brown 2. Gore 3. Benson 4. Barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Awful early but I'll play Marion Barber - Seems to be a Bill favorite but probably same RBBC Cedric Benson - Should be a great one but until TJ goes, he will share at least some Frank Gore - Looked better than Barlow, could supplant him on the worst offense in the NFL Maurice Morris - backup only Michael Turner - decent runner, but just a good backup Chester Taylor - see above Ronnie Brown - Unless RW leaves, same RBBC. If RW goes, then he could be gold. Travis Henry - Never really liked him. And he has rarely ever proved me wrong. Decent back-up to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 1. Brown2. Gore 3. Benson 4. Barber 1279566[/snapback] I don't get the complete downgrade of Travis Henry I under stand he is number to but by who Chris Brown Truth is Henry is a great RB who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and in terms of who CAN be I think it has to be Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzkek Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 He will probably still be second string because he will have only had 12 months to pick up the offense. :doah: No kidding. I just think it's going to be hard for the Bears to sit their #1 pick again next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Who else have you drafted so far? Just curious to see how these guys fit in with the rest of your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Who else have you drafted so far? Just curious to see how these guys fit in with the rest of your team. 1279870[/snapback] We draft IDPs as well. Roster is 35 players deep (list is NOT the order in which they were drafted). We're almost 3/4s through the draft. Like I said - I went youth for the most part. Love my defensive players for the most part, particularly LB, but I do need some of the RBs to turn into the real deal. Also need Javon Walker to come back strong. Cunning Runts Brees, Drew SDC QB Campbell, Jason WAS QB Roethlisberger, Ben PIT QB Barber, Marion DAL RB Benson, Cedric CHI RB Brown, Ronnie MIA RB Gore, Frank SFO RB Henry, Travis TEN RB Morris, Maurice SEA RB Taylor, Chester BAL RB Turner, Michael SDC RB Clayton, Mark BAL WR Edwards, Braylon CLE WR Johnson, Chad CIN WR Parker, Eric SDC WR Walker, Javon GBP WR Crumpler, Alge ATL TE Hilton, Zack NOS TE Burgess, Derrick OAK DE Ware, Demarcus DAL DE Fisher, Bryce SEA DE Merriman, Shawne SDC LB Porter, Joey PIT LB Thomas, Adalius BAL LB Wilson, Al DEN LB McAlister, Chris BAL CB Sheppard, Lito PHI CB Archuleta, Adam STL S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Marion Barber- I think he'll continue to put up similar numbers while in Big D. Parcells will continue to work in different backs as the season progresses next year. Cedric Benson- I saw him play a few times, and he looked pretty good. Until Thomas Jones leaves the starting lineup, he won't have much fantasy value. Frank Gore- Looked better than Barlow for 2/3 of the season. He can follow blocks with speed and power. Of course in SanFran the problem is finding people to block for him. Maurice Morris- Decent back. As the starter, he could put up good numbers. He won't do anything flashy. Michael Turner- He plays behind Tomlinson. 'nuff said. Chester Taylor- Much will depend on where he ends up. Ronnie Brown- He wears down opponents. He was fun to watch when he got the opportunities this year. If Ricky leaves, he'll be a great player for FF. The 'Phins have a lot of upside next year. Travis Henry- Bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 It appears this was all for naught. This team was part of the "Caucasian is a cheater" league (thread currently on the boards describing the transgressions leading to this assertion). so it looks like my team as noted will be scrapped and we'll start over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter84 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 When you do start over. Try picking a team with some talent (proven talent) along with all those rookies. You do want to compete in the next 3-5 years right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 When you do start over. Try picking a team with some talent (proven talent) along with all those rookies. You do want to compete in the next 3-5 years right? 1282882[/snapback] Probably will. I drafted this way because it was a fairly cheap entry fee and I was kind of doing some experimenting - particularly at the RB position. I'm interested to see how the experiment would have worked so I'll be keeping tabs on those RBs going forward. Could have been a genius - could have been a complete idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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