Big Ernie McCracken Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I watched the entire game, and this kid is a bonafide feature back. He tough between the tackles, he's effective inside the 5 and at the goal line, he's an above average receiver, and a very solid pass blocker. Early favorite for ROY IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 He's done OK so far, but ROY talk at this point is just pure nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I watched the entire game, and this kid is a bonafide feature back. He tough between the tackles, he's effective inside the 5 and at the goal line, he's an above average receiver, and a very solid pass blocker. Early favorite for ROY IMO. I'd pick Matt Ryan or Forte first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAGUECHAMP Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 He's a good young RB, but with his team sinking every week and him sharing carries ROY may be a stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Let's revisit this in 3 weeks - I think some people will be changing their tunes after some of the matchups he's got coming down the pipe . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Let's revisit this in 3 weeks - I think some people will be changing their tunes after some of the matchups he's got coming down the pipe . . . Sterling Sharpe said he thought he was the best rookie RB this year. I'm not arguing(I like him a lot) just think so far he isn't ROY worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmayes Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 He's a good young RB, but with his team sinking every week and him sharing carries ROY may be a stretch. Fantasy-wise, I'm not worried about him sharing carries. I think he's a lock for 15-18 carries a game just because of his big play potential. Not worried about Ahman Green even if he stays healthy, explosive for him is a 10-yard run. The most encouraging thing this week is that he scored two 1-yard TDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ernie McCracken Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussMan Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Let's revisit this in 3 weeks - I think some people will be changing their tunes after some of the matchups he's got coming down the pipe . . . Slaton went for over 100 yards rushing and a TD vs TEN DEF ! It doesnt get much tougher than the TEN D. And then he put over 100 yards and a score on JAX. The only tough D he has left is BAL. I think you need to look at the schedule. Lions, Bengals, Browns, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm74 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Slaton went for over 100 yards rushing and a TD vs TEN DEF ! It doesnt get much tougher than the TEN D. And then he put over 100 yards and a score on JAX. The only tough D he has left is BAL. I think you need to look at the schedule. Lions, Bengals, Browns, etc This was my thought as well. The only team he has not produced was against Pitt. He only got 13 carries that game and they abandoned the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medal of Honor Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Forte or Chris Johnson for ROY before Slaton so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Slaton went for over 100 yards rushing and a TD vs TEN DEF ! It doesnt get much tougher than the TEN D. And then he put over 100 yards and a score on JAX. The only tough D he has left is BAL. I think you need to look at the schedule. Lions, Bengals, Browns, etc This was my thought as well. The only team he has not produced was against Pitt. He only got 13 carries that game and they abandoned the run. Well I think he might have been talking to the ROY haters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Slaton went for over 100 yards rushing and a TD vs TEN DEF ! It doesnt get much tougher than the TEN D. And then he put over 100 yards and a score on JAX. The only tough D he has left is BAL. I think you need to look at the schedule. Lions, Bengals, Browns, etc my point exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Forte or Chris Johnson for ROY before Slaton so far... I don't know about that - on a per touch basis (recall that Slaton has played in 1 fewer games than the other 2), Slaton is actually outperforming both CJ and Forte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladder Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 just my opinion your awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Forte or Chris Johnson for ROY before Slaton so far... And DeShaun Jackson behind those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I don't know about that - on a per touch basis (recall that Slaton has played in 1 fewer games than the other 2), Slaton is actually outperforming both CJ and Forte. I hope there isn't a clear winner this year. I'd like to see different players discussed. When did Colston turn it on when he won it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I hope there isn't a clear winner this year. I'd like to see different players discussed. When did Colston turn it on when he won it? about game 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 For craps and giggles: Slaton - 57 carries for 285 yards (5 ypc) and 3 TDs; 16 receptions for 100 yards and 1 TD; Forte - 107 carries for 382 yards (3.56 ypc) and 2 TDs; 22 receptions for 172 yards and 2 TDs; Chris Johnson - 85 carries for 381 yards (4.48 ypc) and 2 TDs; 12 receptions for 69 yards and 1 TD; and DeSean Jackson - 5 carries for 49 yards; 23 receptions for 335 yards and a TD; 1 punt return TD. Each of the above has played in 4 games except for Slaton, who has played in 3 (if you extrapolate his numbers out to 4 games, you get roughly 76 carries for 380 yards, 21 receptions for 133 yards and 5 total TDs). Call me crazy, but Slaton has put up the best numbers thus far - I'd go with Forte if his ypc weren't so abysmal, but a lot of his appeal is due to the simple fact that he gets so many touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelman Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I don't know about that - on a per touch basis (recall that Slaton has played in 1 fewer games than the other 2), Slaton is actually outperforming both CJ and Forte. 1 game less, And he didn't start the first game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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