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(Message started by: someone on Sep 12^th, 2002, 1:53pm)

Title: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by someone on Sep 12^th, 2002, 1:53pm

I have Edge, McCallister, and T. Henry. Pick 2. I've been going back and forth all week.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by paulinstl on Sep 12^th, 2002, 2:25pm

A tough choice for sure. James at home against a run stingy defense or McCallister at home against a tough Packer defense.

All things being eaual, I go with Henry in Minnesota and James at home against the fins.

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Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by StegRock on Sep 12^th, 2002, 7:12pm

on 09/12/02 at 14:25:50, paulinstl wrote:

I am with paulinstl here. You gotta' go with Henry based on matchup alone and between McAllister and Edge, I would go with the proven vet over the somewhat still unknown. Deuce's yards-per-carry, which was not very good last week, will not improve this week against Green Bay.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by bgsgfan on Sep 12^th, 2002, 9:09pm

Another vote for Edge and Henry. I tried to think of a way to justify bucking this trend and couldn't do it. >:(

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by PhantasyPhilly on Sep 12^th, 2002, 9:38pm

Call me a sheep, but I'm following the rest of the flock...

Henry and Edge.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by muzz on Sep 12^th, 2002, 10:26pm

Deuce and Edge, Henry hasn't proven jack, and as far as that matchup is concerend..... take a look at what many folks ( including myself ) Thomas did against Minn. D last week................ He did squat. Thats just JMHO

muzz

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by PhantasyPhilly on Sep 13^th, 2002, 8:34am

on 09/12/02 at 22:26:08, muzz wrote:

I'm sorry, I guess I don't understand... Henry "hasn't proven jack"? And because of that, you're recommending starting McAllister? What exactly has he proven? [smiley=lickmyass.gif]

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by muzz on Sep 13^th, 2002, 9:17am

I could be wrong ( I sold my crystal ball ) but they had a pretty darn good rb in RW, and they let him go, my take on it is that they knew what they had in Deuce, and are ready to show him to the rest of the league. I believe Deuce is a much better RB then Dunn ( JMHO )and Dunn ran for 2 tds on GB for an avg of 4.6 per run. So maybe I worded that response wrong, but thats what I think. [smiley=moon.gif]

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by ugley on Sep 13^th, 2002, 9:30am

As the poster boy for Murphys law I suggest you start Edge and Henry since I am starting Deuce. [smiley=caughtonthecan.gif]

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by someone on Sep 13^th, 2002, 9:51am

thanks for the replies ... The way it sits right now, I'm going to sit Edge this week (I reserve the right to change this 10 more times before sunday) ::)

IMHO, Edge has the toughest D matchup this week. Edge looked pretty good last week, but the Jags D just doesn't scare me that much.

I think Henry will be able to get things done against the vikes. The bills will do whatever they can to feed Henry and keep moss and cpepp off the field.

McCallister looked pretty tough racking up 100 against the Bucs D. I liked his effort last week and think he'll do about the same this week as well as finding the endzone against the pack.

Again, thanks for the replies. [smiley=theyareontome.gif]

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by bgsgfan on Sep 13^th, 2002, 10:46am

I think you are going to regret sitting Edge. In his first game back from the vaunted RB killing ACL injury he had (approx - too lazy to look up) 26 carries for 99 yards. I didn't see the game, but his stats answered a lot of questions regarding his durability. Remember, this was the guy who challenged FAULK last year for the consensus #1 FF pick.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by PhantasyPhilly on Sep 13^th, 2002, 12:34pm

I think Edge is the only proven commodity you have at RB. Someone like him starts every week despite the matchup. [smiley=mywhippinboy.gif]

Of course when I saw my draft (automated) and Travis Henry was my #2 RB, I got upset. Good thing I decided to give him a chance... [smiley=awwgee.gif]

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by muzz on Sep 13^th, 2002, 1:27pm

I personally don't think Edge is gonna make it through the whole year, but that's still to be seen.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by someone on Sep 13^th, 2002, 3:25pm

on 09/13/02 at 10:46:51, bgsgfan wrote:

Don't doubt for a second that I am not second guessing myself for possibly sitting Edge. Last year I took EDGE over Faulk with the #1 pick (oops). I did watch the game off and on. He did look pretty good. He did not look DOMINANT like I have seen him look in the past. He didn't seem to have the cutting ability he has had in the past. [smiley=shootmyself.gif]

It's just the the matchups (IMO) favor McCallister and Henry until Edge convinces me he is untouchable as a starter again.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by paulinstl on Sep 13^th, 2002, 3:37pm

O.K. you are going against the majority of opinions which you asked for. It's a nice choice to have to make. I have Henry, Deuce and Ahman Green. I believe in the stud theory, I always have and I always will, there's a reason why they're studs!

I'm going with Green and Henry. If I did like you, I'd sit Ahaman Green against NO because they play the tougher defense against the run.

I'm not going down with my best weapons on the bench.

If this works out for you, good! If it doesn't, quit asking for other opinions! [smiley=flipa.gif] [smiley=havinablast.gif] [smiley=hellyeafunny.gif] :D

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by someone on Sep 13^th, 2002, 5:00pm

on 09/13/02 at 15:37:13, paulinstl wrote:

ahman didn't tear his acl last year.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by paulinstl on Sep 13^th, 2002, 5:13pm

on 09/13/02 at 17:00:09, someone wrote:

ahman didn't tear his acl last year.

Why did you draft him then? http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/cwm/cwm/uhoh2.gif

I hope you understand that the last part of my comment was meant as humor! [smiley=alcoholic.gif]

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by Venom on Sep 14^th, 2002, 11:06am

Henry and Edge will probably have similar performances. I really can't see an advantage for either this week. Miami is strong against the run and Minny put the clamps on the Chicago running game last Sunday. All things being equal, take the proven commodity - James. McCallister is the easy choice at number two IMO.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by DOLFAN on Sep 15^th, 2002, 2:14am

Very tough choice here. I would og with Duece/Henry. Ride them until edge can prove he is back 100%. MIA still has a top DEF.

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by PhantasyPhilly on Sep 15^th, 2002, 8:21pm

I think Deuce will have a big game and New Orleans will surprise Green Bay. Edge should have a good day too, although not nearly as impressive as Deuce.

Henry will have plenty of chances, but should experience a let-down. I foresee a tight game where Bledsoe will rely on the pass most of the game.

(OK - Maybe this would have been better if it was posted before the games ended, but let's not quibble...) ;)

Title: Re: I could use a little RB Help as well
Post by someone on Sep 16^th, 2002, 10:56am

Thanks for all your opinions. Especially wanna-be-misfit-PISL.

I went with Henry and Deuce. I lost a couple of performance points with my decision, but still won the game handily.

Edge squashed any fears I had about playing him regardless of the matchups for the rest of the year yesterday. I'd just really like to see him get in the endzone. From this point on, Edge and McCallister are my starting 2 RB's unless Henry is playing Detriot.
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