dabuffbills Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 If Jamal Lewis is out this week, could Wright go off against the Miami D? I know Miami's ability to stop the run looked a bit better last week against Houston, but they are still pretty bad. Could this make Wright a great bye-week filler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Miami run defense, while not great by any stretch, is quite a bit better when Zach Thomas plays. Not sure if he played against Houston, but he was out when Oakland tore them up, and I'm pretty sure he is playing this coming weekend. I still think Wright is a reasonable bye week filler, but Dolphins should be at least a little bit tougher against the run, so temper your expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I'm picking him up on the WW and probably going to use in place of Fred Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I'm thinking about grabbing him and playing him in front of D. Foster. With no QB threat...I think AZ is going to be all over the run. Wright (on paper at least) looks like a decent stop-gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJV Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Use him, look at his stats against NE the other week. 14 carries for 123 yds or so, thats impressive. Besides I think the Browns arent as bad as many ppl think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 definitely a solid start if lewis doesn't go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 definitely a solid start if lewis doesn't go. That is my concern. Due to bye weeks, I"m in desperate need for a RB, and Wright is out there. However, our league limits the number of add/drops that can be used per year, and I"m running low. If Lewis doesn't go, I'm going to make the move. However, I can't chance picking him up, and then find out that Lewis is playing, and waste an add / drop. The risk is that if I wait, someone else might snag him before me. Any local word out of Cleveland on an updated Jamal Lewis status ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJV Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Nothing is certain for sure, BUT if Lewis doesnt practice by today, I would assume, dont like doing that but, he isnt going to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I've been checking around the web and haven't found anything new. I went ahead and picked up Wright. I really need a win this week to stay in the hunt (3-2 so far). And if Lewis is wearing a boot and out of practice mid-week...I'd have to think that they are either going to have him sit out or at least limit his carries. Either way it makes wright a better option for me this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 That is my concern. Due to bye weeks, I"m in desperate need for a RB, and Wright is out there. However, our league limits the number of add/drops that can be used per year, and I"m running low. If Lewis doesn't go, I'm going to make the move. However, I can't chance picking him up, and then find out that Lewis is playing, and waste an add / drop. The risk is that if I wait, someone else might snag him before me. Any local word out of Cleveland on an updated Jamal Lewis status ? if cleveland is smart, they will give this kid the ball or at least do some more shuffling between the two. lewis is a bit like benson. they will rumble through any hole, but they will not make things happen. wright gives them the playmaker dimension that keeps the D on their toes, freeing things up a bit more for anderson. most of my leagues are so free-agent dry, i'd definitely use a pick to secure wright. comes down to how many teams you have an how deep the pool is ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmilla2 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I'm in the same predicament. Have him and I'm hesistant to pick up Wright just yet. Not sure if we'll know before Sunday. Lewis really wants to play. He's been on local TV saying that. Although FYI: Friday, October 12, 2007 Browns running back Jamal Lewis did not participate in practice for the second day in a row because of a foot strain, increasing the possibility of Jason Wright playing Sunday against Miami. If that happens, Jerome Harrison would be activated as a backup for only the second time this season. Also, Wright would get relief from special teams duty. He is on every kicking team. Wright has 102 yards in 19 attempts subbing for Lewis. His 5.4-yard average exceeds Lewis' 5.0. Meanwhile, Miami's run defense (ranked 31st) is a notch below that of the Browns (30th). Wright cautioned that it's a misleading statistic. The Dolphins gave up 141 rushing yards to the Jets and 299 to the Raiders with linebacker Zach Thomas out with a concussion. "When we watched the film, we realize Zach Thomas is crucial to their run defense," Wright said. "You watch that Oakland game and you see them playing completely differently, guys running out of position. We realize they're all healthy now and we have to expect something completely different from what they've shown in the past." Injury report: The Browns' injury report was the same. Tight end Darnell Dinkins (hand) was the only other player not to practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystykoekaki Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) Picked up Wright, also seeing how the Rudi Johnson fiasco is going as well. Crap read the ^ post....hrrrmm... Edited October 12, 2007 by Mystykoekaki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I'm in the same predicament. Have him and I'm hesistant to pick up Wright just yet. Not sure if we'll know before Sunday. Lewis really wants to play. He's been on local TV saying that. Although FYI: Friday, October 12, 2007 Browns running back Jamal Lewis did not participate in practice for the second day in a row because of a foot strain, increasing the possibility of Jason Wright playing Sunday against Miami. If that happens, Jerome Harrison would be activated as a backup for only the second time this season. Also, Wright would get relief from special teams duty. He is on every kicking team. Wright has 102 yards in 19 attempts subbing for Lewis. His 5.4-yard average exceeds Lewis' 5.0. Meanwhile, Miami's run defense (ranked 31st) is a notch below that of the Browns (30th). Wright cautioned that it's a misleading statistic. The Dolphins gave up 141 rushing yards to the Jets and 299 to the Raiders with linebacker Zach Thomas out with a concussion. "When we watched the film, we realize Zach Thomas is crucial to their run defense," Wright said. "You watch that Oakland game and you see them playing completely differently, guys running out of position. We realize they're all healthy now and we have to expect something completely different from what they've shown in the past." Injury report: The Browns' injury report was the same. Tight end Darnell Dinkins (hand) was the only other player not to practice. So, is this saying that he didn't practice today (Friday) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 So, is this saying that he didn't practice today (Friday) ? no word on that yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Lewis, Jurevicius questionableJeff Walcoff, Staff Writer 10.12.2007 Jamal Lewis (foot) and Joe Jurevicius (knee) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins according to the team's injury report released Friday. Lewis missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday, while Jurevicius practiced on a limited basis. Also questionable are Brodney Pool (thigh) and Gary Baxter (knees), each of whom missed portions of practice Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 the real question is.... is Zach Thomas playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 the real question is.... is Zach Thomas playing? he's not on the injury report that went along with my above quote: The Dolphins declared three players 'out' Friday. Quarterback Trent Green (concussion), defensive tackle Vonnie Holiday (ankle), and safety Travares Tillman (knee) won't play Sunday. Two players -- receiver Derek Hagan (hamstring) and defensive tackle Rodrique Wright (ankle) -- are questionable after being limited in practice. Running back Ronnie Brown (foot), defensive end Jason Taylor (neck), center Samson Satele (neck), linebacker Channing Crowder (ankle), kicker Jay Feely (neck), and safety Cameron Worrell (shoulder) are probable and practiced fully Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Thanks. Since he missed practice today, I just can't see Jamal being ready to go in two days. I'm rolling the dice with Wright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinatown dragons Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 thanks for info. Agreed if Jamal missed practice, again, today cant see him ready to go on Sunday.... had HOPED same was true with Rudi, as i got Kenny Watson, but now looks like Rudi may be listed as probable...with them sharing carries..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 You rock loaf. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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