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(Message started by: captainpurple on Sep 24^th, 2004, 3:04pm)

Title: tough Bench'em call. Rudi-Taylor-Rhodes?
Post by captainpurple on Sep 24^th, 2004, 3:04pm

I'm pretty loaded at RB in this league:

Fred Taylor
Quentin Griffin
Rudi Johnson
Ahman Green
Dominic Rhodes

Green is a lock to start. Griffin is as close to a lock as possible IMO. That said, with Taylor @TEN and Rudi vs BAL, should I start Rhodes vs GB? I just read Edge may go this week after all, so it may be a moot point; however, if Edge doesn't go, would you start Rhodes? Or start Taylor, who has a good history vs TEN, and TEN gave up some yards to Edge last week.

Thanks!

Title: Re: tough Bench'em call. Rudi-Taylor-Rhodes?
Post by kidcrash on Sep 24^th, 2004, 3:16pm

Rhodes Is the one to start If edge cannot,Rudi and Q will have trouble running against those defences.

Title: Re: tough Bench'em call. Rudi-Taylor-Rhodes?
Post by Philly on Sep 24^th, 2004, 4:15pm

I'd definitely go with Ahman and Q.

Then, play it safe and go with Fred. He'll do well enough against a defense that is good, but not great. They've got all sorts of injuries, so they're weakened.

Don't go with Rhodes unless you're 100% sure that Edge won't play at all.

Rudi is a tough choice this week against the Ravens (unfortunately I've got Edge and Rudi as my #1 and #2 in my money league, so I've got a real dilemma...)

Title: Re: tough Bench'em call. Rudi-Taylor-Rhodes?
Post by StegRock on Sep 24^th, 2004, 5:21pm

on 09/24/04 at 16:15:20, Philly wrote:

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Title: Re: tough Bench'em call. Rudi-Taylor-Rhodes?
Post by Callie on Sep 24^th, 2004, 5:43pm

I would bench Rudi if at all possible. He's playing the best D in the league with a great rush D. On top of that is the fact that the CIN O line has not done well (I'm being generous) and is not all that healthy.

Title: Re: tough Bench'em call. Rudi-Taylor-Rhodes?
Post by Chumpzilla on Sep 24^th, 2004, 6:49pm

I have to agree with the analysis already offered.

Sit Rudi. [smiley=no.gif] Decision based purely on the defensive match-up.

Sit Rhodes. [smiley=no.gif] Edge practiced Thursday and Friday and should play. It has been reported that Edge will be on some sort of "play count" but will still dilute the carries Rhodes should have had if Edge were out.

Start Taylor. [smiley=yes.gif] Even though TEN has a respectable defense, Taylor will get his #'s.

IF it is reported that Edge is out I would defer to the following:

Rhodes
Taylor
Johnson

Good Luck! [smiley=cheers.gif]

Title: Re: tough Bench'em call. Rudi-Taylor-Rhodes?
Post by sameoldsameold on Sep 24^th, 2004, 7:00pm

i agree on that you should start taylor...he is getting the touches....nice and safe....should hold on to the ball...have fun and good luck

Title: Re: tough Bench'em call. Rudi-Taylor-Rhodes?
Post by BarnabyWilde on Sep 24^th, 2004, 7:09pm

I agree with the others above. Green, Q, and Taylor are the best options.