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(Message started by: StegRock on Oct 17th, 2003, 7:52pm)
Title: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by StegRock on Oct 17th, 2003, 7:52pm
Here's how the top of "The REAL Feed's" readin':

Rookie Davis to start at running back for Texans
FaceOff: Football (17.10.2003 18:38)
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans rookie tailback Domanick Davis will make his first NFL start Sunday against the New York Jets, replacing benched veteran Stacey Mack.

Buh-bye, Stacey! [smiley=wave.gif] Enter, Mr. Domanick! [smiley=doseofreality.gif]
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by PrimeTime on Oct 18th, 2003, 2:34am
Great news.  I wish I picked up Domanick.  Oh, wait a minute, I did pick him up. ;D
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by DOLFAN on Oct 18th, 2003, 10:58pm
This was only a matter of time. I don't think Davis will be a solid #2 anytime soon, but ya never know with all the RBBC teams out there. Tony Hollings is still waiting in the wings too.
We have talked about it Stegey, it's working just the way ya said my friend, and i agreed. Mack may turn into the TD guy there...IF... they get many TD shots. I think Houston also saw Mack as a fill gap and with the combo of Davis/Hollings who knows who will win the job out.My bet is Hollings (long term/keeper) wise. Davis is surely worth a roster spot in very deep leagues. Hollings too I guess. It really depends on how the OL progresses to see how effective any RB there will do.
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by Jetdoc on Oct 19th, 2003, 11:19am
As I said in my week 7 analysis, there is definitely a RBBC in Houston, which couldn't have reasonably been foreseen at the beginning of the season, given that Davis has exceeded all expectations.

This week, however, I STILL think that Mack will be the better fantasy back, as he is more attuned to exploiting the Jets defensive front by his power rushing style.

I don't expect the Texans to go with their "King" set (3 WR's) very often in the Jets game, as the Jets secondary is exceptional in passing defense (#3 in the NFL with thei Cover 2 philosophy).

Davis may be getting the start in Houston this week, but I expect that the Jets will be prepared for him, which will warrant the switch to Mack.

Overall, this doesn't bode well for Mack in Houston.
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by StegRock on Oct 21st, 2003, 3:55pm

on 10/19/03 at 11:19:03, Jetdoc wrote:
As I said in my week 7 analysis, there is definitely a RBBC in Houston, which couldn't have reasonably been foreseen at the beginning of the season, given that Davis has exceeded all expectations.


I don't know whether or not a RBBC was foreseeable; it's not even a reality really, but Mack's not being the shiznit surely was!


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This week, however, I STILL think that Mack will be the better fantasy back, as he is more attuned to exploiting the Jets defensive front by his power rushing style.


He may have been because of the touchdowns, but it is Davis who looks to be the real-deal starting NFL-caliber tailback!


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Davis may be getting the start in Houston this week, but I expect that the Jets will be prepared for him, which will warrant the switch to Mack.


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Overall, this doesn't bode well for Mack in Houston.


Truest words!  But, some did, in fact, see this coming! ;)
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by Jetdoc on Oct 21st, 2003, 6:45pm
Alright, you were right about Mack's eventual stats, Steg, but you couldn't seriously have predicted at the beginning of the season that Domanick Davis would be the starting RB in Houston come Week 7, right?

I am pleasantly surprised as well...I picked up Davis in Week 2 when he became their "change of pace" back as insurance for Mack.

The Texans will probably go to their Kings set almost immediately next week against Indy, so Davis is looking pretty good in the short-term.  Hollings owners have to be grumbling right now...
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by Callie on Oct 21st, 2003, 9:09pm
Stacy Mack the Vulture Back.  Gee.  Where have I heard that before.  I was on the losing end of that one in that year.  Wonder what will happen this year..... [smiley=thinking.gif]
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by Noey21 on Oct 21st, 2003, 11:14pm
Stacy Mack playing second fiddle again huh.  Looks like fullback type stats to me.
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by Callie on Oct 22nd, 2003, 1:22pm
Didn't say second fiddle.  Vulture back.  Vulture backs make TDs.  Know how many yards an RB has to run before he gives me as many points as a TD?  
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by bakes781 on Oct 22nd, 2003, 2:00pm
In my league the answer would be 60 yards.  The PC term is "specialty back."  It's another way of saying, you're not good enuff to be our primary back.  Many teams have them now-a-days.  Jordan, Cartwright, Alstott & now Mack.      
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by captainpurple on Oct 22nd, 2003, 2:11pm
And the ultimate Vulture Tandem?


Wheatley/Crockett !!

Garner's value has always suffered because of those guys.  He might even be on the level of a Priest Holmes if it weren't for those 2, IMO.


GO VIKES!
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by bakes781 on Oct 22nd, 2003, 3:46pm
As talented as Charlie is I don't think he could survive 40+ carries a game.  
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by Keyshawn Johnson 76yards on Oct 22nd, 2003, 4:48pm

on 10/22/03 at 15:46:39, bakes781 wrote:
As talented as Charlie is I don't think he could survive 40+ carries a game.  


I don't think Oakland has ran the ball more then 40 times the entire season combined...
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by Noey21 on Oct 22nd, 2003, 5:02pm
Don't foget the most famous duo.  Sanders/ Schlenger or how ever you spell it.  A fantasy nightmare for years for Barry.
Title: Re: Texans - Mack...  What did I tell yous?
Post by Callie on Oct 22nd, 2003, 6:13pm
In my league it's 120 rushing yards to equal one TD.  One point for every 20 yards rushing, 6 points for a TD.  Domanick Davis needs to run for 120 yards to give me the points I'd get from one Stacy Mack TD.  Davis does the work, Mack scores the fantasy points.  But they're probably going to be spotty TDs, while Davis' rushing yards should be steady.  Still, the "goal line back" gets a lot of points for each spotty TD.


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