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(Message started by: lumber2121 on Sep 14^th, 2006, 10:12am)

Title: Running Back depth needed
Post by lumber2121 on Sep 14^th, 2006, 10:12am

Here are my running backs and their bye weeks

Jackson - StL (week 7)
Dunn - Atl (week 5)
Lewis - Bal (week 7)
Gado - Hou (week 5)

We start two running backs. As you can see, I may have a bit of an issue in week 7 if I have to start Gado.

I realize that week 7 is a long way away. I still need to keep this in mind when working the free agent pool.

Would I be better off picking up one of the following running backs

Derrick Blaylock NYJ/9
Correll Buckhalter Phi/9
Verron Haynes Pit/4
Mike Alstott TB/4
Michael Turner SD/3
Arlen Harris Det/8
Michael Bennett KC/3
Ladell Betts Was/8
Labrandon Toefield Jac/6
Chris Perry Cin/5
Michael Robinson SF/7
Michael Bennett KC/3

My other thought is to sit tight and either try to trade for a better backup running back or wait for a better free agent pick up. What is your advice?

Title: Re: Running Back depth needed
Post by Philly on Sep 14^th, 2006, 11:43am

As for the FAs, Chris Perry is on IR, so he won't be playing. And Michael Robinson also has a week 7 bye, so take him off your list.

I'd probably try to work a trade (can you trade Gado to the guy with Ahman Green?) first, since none of the guys on the FA list right now look overly appealing.

If you can't work a trade, then keep an eye on Blaylock (he got 19 carries against Tennessee - although he averaged less then 2 ypc! against the Titans!). Michael Turner is a nice option in case LT gets hurt (which rarely happens), but he gets some work anyway. Does anyone own Jerious Norwood?

Title: Re: Running Back depth needed
Post by lumber2121 on Sep 14^th, 2006, 1:56pm

Great points about the list I sent. Thanks for the heads up.

Norwood is already been picked up. I may have to go the trade route. I think I can dangle Winslow to someone with a weak TE.

I will also keep my eye on the waiver wire. Turner would be great if LT goes down.

I was hoping someone had a nugget of knowledge that would make the free agents listed more appealing than they are.

Thanks

Title: Re: Running Back depth needed
Post by StegRock on Sep 14^th, 2006, 5:40pm

Just at a glance of that list there, lumberman,... GRAB BUCKHALTER NOW!!! [smiley=onit.gif] I think he is going to put up numbers like this past week on a consistent basis (because he is a great contrast and complement to Westbrook), and if Westbrook, who has a rich history of injuries, were to go down,... POW!!! We finally get to see the season we were expecting from Correll 3, 4, however many years ago. If need be, I would drop Gado for him. I like Gado, but let's face it... He did come out of NOWHERE last year; he did have a pretty bad preseason and terrible Week One, and he, from what I gather, wasn't really focused on football this past offseason. I think the trade to the Texans was more of an "indictment" by the Packers than a "welcome" by the Texans. In fact, the Texans moving Morency was more of an "indictment" too (although I think Morency is more of a welcome to the Packers as he is more Ahman Green-like). Dayne is Kube's guy. He's just not 100% yet, and I think Kubiak is trying to buy him time (before the peanut gallery gets restless). As it stands right now, all Gado is is a nice contrast and complement to Lundy... on a worse team than Philadelphia,... and Dayne looms.

[offtopic]Also, lumberman, you know the drill around here. We try to keep thread proliferation at a minimum. I'd REALLY appreciate it if you (renamed this thread if need be and) recycled it as your general "lineup help" thread. Thank you for your anticipated understanding and cooperation! [smiley=bow.gif][/offtopic]

Title: Re: Running Back depth needed
Post by prm on Sep 14^th, 2006, 9:26pm

[smiley=yes.gif]..yes on buckhalter - and i absolutely agree w/ the take a chance on turner course - look at last year w/ priest/johnson - i know you can't count on an injury (NOR SHOULD YOU) - but if you have roster room, you'll rake in if it happens - plus they (sd) seem to tend toward resting LT when they can (and they can often) - so at worst he's a good 3 or off week fill-in...(i think),
prm...