MrTed46 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Is he the starter? Do you think there will be RBBC or is he the featured back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 well, they got him listed as the starter on the depth chart, T Bell #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) Personally, I think Smith will have to underacheive to not be able to beat out Bell for significant playing time ... I'd look for something like this from Smith, with potential for more: Rush - 950 / 6 Recv - 20 / 170 / 1 ... then again, since I just drafted him about 4 hous ago to be a spot start/bye week filler in my local league, chances are he'll turn out to be the second coming of Artose Pinner or something ... but for now, my bet is that he will be a serviceble FF player this season. Edited August 30, 2008 by ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Personally, I think Smith will have to underacheive to not be able to beat out Bell for significant playing time ... I'd look for something like this from Smith, with potential for more: Rush - 950 / 6 Recv - 20 / 170 / 1 ... then again, since I just drafted him about 4 hous ago to be a spot start/bye week filler in my local league, chances are he'll turn out to be the second coming of Artose Pinner or something ... but for now, my bet is that he will be a serviceble FF player this season. I just drafted him as my #3RB so I am interested. I do not feel comfortable with him but I had no choice that is why I am asking. Thanks for input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelman Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 lol look at my team in sig.. he's my RB1/RB2 lol... im REALLY banking on him to do something lol.. ill be happy with 1000/6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfin2000 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Smith will be fine as long as he stays healthy. Every other RB on the Lions roster has had ample opportunity to step up in the past and done absolutely nothing with it. Unless they add another veteran, I don't see any threats to Smith's playing time on that team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 As a Lions fan, I find it a little interesting that he has the job locked up when he was only a 3rd round selection and didn't impress greatly in the preseason (sans the 35 yd TD run). We all hope he will take the job that's been handed to him and do something with it. I'm just not sure what he's done to say that will happen. Big time gamble in my opinion. He will certainly be helped if Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams perform as expected to open up the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Shouldn't the run open up the pass? The Lions will not win much without above average RB to open up the pass and keep that lousy defense off the field. A playmaker that defenses will have to key on...they could have used a McFadden type with all those good draft picks to pick/trade up with. Felix Jones would have looked nice there, to name one rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice717 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Shouldn't the run open up the pass? The Lions will not win much without above average RB to open up the pass and keep that lousy defense off the field. A playmaker that defenses will have to key on...they could have used a McFadden type with all those good draft picks to pick/trade up with. Felix Jones would have looked nice there, to name one rookie. The Lions must have liked Kevin Smith alot more than people realize cause they actually traded up in the third to get him. Plus, Marinelli wants to be more effective in the run which is why Martz was probably let go. Just because Smith isn't flashy doesn't mean he won't be effective. I'd be more worried about the O-line than Smith's abilities, look what a bad O-line did to LJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Tatum Bell is the #2.....that's all you need to know.... the only drawback is the team he plays for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phenom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 it might not be the only drawback.......Rudi appears close to packing his bags for mo-town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 it might not be the only drawback.......Rudi appears close to packing his bags for mo-town Can you provide a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phenom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 From Rotoworld Free agent Rudi Johnson's workout with the Lions is scheduled for Monday. He'll also take a physical, which could be an obstacle for Johnson coming off his bum hamstring. Rudi seems unlikely to be signed before the opener. Source: MLive.com Related: Lions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebdog Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Rudi will die a quick death in Detroit. he not a special RB in any way...and now he can't stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkusd Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 The fact that the Lions are working Rudi out shows a lot about the confidence they have in their current RBs. I think Smith will be ok this year (perhaps 1,000 yards and 6 TDs), but I doubt that he will do much more. As mentioned above, Tatum Bell isn't the problem. The offensive line is average at best. In this case I think the passing game will actually open things up for the run. It's not like he will be facing 8 man fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Miscreant Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 It's not like he will be facing 8 man fronts. Spot on. An 8-man front would mean the other team's D is counting on someone to cover either Williams or Johnson, if not both, man-to-man. That's a really bad plan to attempt to execute with any regularity. I think Smith will be, at the very least, solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 From Kowalski Ernest: Is Rudi Johnson here as a specialized back (i.e. short yardage, goal-line) or is he going to compete for the stating job? Tom Kowalski: Johnson won't be a speciality back. I think he and Kevin Smith are going to share the workload, regardless of who is considered the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 From Kowalski Ernest: Is Rudi Johnson here as a specialized back (i.e. short yardage, goal-line) or is he going to compete for the stating job? Tom Kowalski: Johnson won't be a speciality back. I think he and Kevin Smith are going to share the workload, regardless of who is considered the starter. My biggest fear... totally sucks as a KS owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 My biggest fear... totally sucks as a KS owner you betcha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 My biggest fear... totally sucks as a KS owner I am the only one that thinks Rudi's signing was more an indictment of Tatum Bell than Kevin Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 I am the only one that thinks Rudi's signing was more an indictment of Tatum Bell than Kevin Smith? I'm scared that Rudi might be the best back there....wasn't scared when Tatum was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I'm scared that Rudi might be the best back there....wasn't scared when Tatum was there. He hasn't stayed healthy. This year he lost weight and thought he was in the best health of his life yet couldn't see the practice field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I am the only one that thinks Rudi's signing was more an indictment of Tatum Bell than Kevin Smith? Nope, I agree. Also, if Rudi had been traded to Detroit I'd probly be worried, but for Cincy to just dump him makes me feel better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 MLive.com to back up what randall posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) I am the only one that thinks Rudi's signing was more an indictment of Tatum Bell than Kevin Smith? Tinker Bell never was anything. At least Rudi has had some success in the league. But I do agree... I don't see Rudi resurrecting his career in Detroit. Resurrecting your career in Detroit... that's one of those oxymorons isn't it? Completely off this topic but for Lions fans/Lions FF owners... The Curse of Bobby Lane expires soon Edited September 5, 2008 by kingfish247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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