lamaise Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) I am in a keeper league where each team is allowed to keep one player not drafted in the first three rounds of the previous season....I ended up drafting both Forte and Chris Johnson last season in the middle rounds and am having an incredibly tough time deciding on who to keep for this season. I keep on going back and forth and would love to get some additional thoughts on this... thanks Edited August 3, 2009 by lamaise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Nation Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I like Chris Johnson over M. Forte. Forte's role in the passing game has been rumored to decrease plus they have Kevin Jones in backup and he is a smooth pass catcher. 2008 stats have Forte with 315 carries for 1231 yds and 8 TDs. Chris Johnson had 251 carries for 1228 yds and 9 TDs. As far as receptions goes, Forte had 64 catches for 484 yds and 4 receiving TDs. Chris Johnson had 43 catches for 260 yds. and 1 receiving TD. I'm betting Chicago scales down Forte's receptions to closer to Johnson's receptions if not lower with Kevin Jones there. The math tells me that Chris Johnson fares better in 09 even with L. White stealing goal line carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamaise Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 That is a good point on Forte's receptions likely going down this year. I know there are far worse positions to be in, but I feel like I am in "damned if I do, damned if I don't" situation and may just be better off flipping a coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 While reducing Forte's 3rd down work makes since, I doubt that it actually happens. One of the things I was so impressed with watching Forte last year is how complete a back he is at such a young age. I think the fact that he's a superior blocker to KJones will keep Forte on the field on 3rd downs. I could see KJones stealing carries, but I don't see Forte's receptions going down that much. I think Forte is the safer pick, but I think CJohnson is the more explosive/talented runner. I usually go with the safer choice in the first round and feel Forte is that choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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