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What is RBBC? Well, in fantasy terms, RBBC is Running Back By Committee. It usually results in cold, sleepless nights for Fantasy Football GMs.
Just a quick look at a few situations worth watching:
DALLAS: According to Dallas News, "Phillips said he expects the heavy lifting evenly split in the backfield between Marion Barber and Felix Jones. "Hopefully we'll get a lot of carries with him [Jones] and Marion," Phillips said. "I wouldn't be surprised if they were back there together some." FANTASY TRANSLATION: Great, just freakin great! Barber needs to emerge here given draft status.
TAMPA BAY: TampaBay.com reports, "Running back Cadillac Williams is listed as the starter, meaning he'll be the back to kick-start the three-man rotation the team plans to use. Derrick Ward is listed No. 2 and Earnest Graham is listed third. Coaches revealed their plan for using the trio in the third preseason game. They used Williams as the starter for two series, followed by Ward for two series and Graham for one. After that, the rotation begins again. Coach Raheem Morris said that "2-2-1" format will continue to be used during the regular season. FANTASY TRANSLATION: Three words come to mind on this one, "Fantasy Cluster _ _ _ _ !"
NEW ORLEANS: Printed on Fox Sports, "I think so," Saints Coach Sean Payton said Wednesday when asked if the club might employ a three-back rotation this season." FANTASY TRANSLATION: Reggie Bush will get you points in PPR league and Thomas/ Bell will grind it out. This plan and $5 will get you a 6 pack of Natural Lite Beer. Wonderful.
And finally, OAKLAND: Although weak on the offensive line, the Raiders do have a stable of running backs. Justin Fargas, Darren McFadden and Michael Bush. FANTASY TRANSLATION: Who's the bell cow? Ask Tom Cable and hope he doesn't punch you in the face! Then again, if you are depending on the Oakland running game to lead you to fantasy success, you should get one to the chops!
Beware RBBC!
My email in-box was flooded this morning with subject lines that consisted of "Broncos WR Brandon Marshall Suspended!" So what?!? The Denver Broncos have suspended wide receiver Brandon Marshall for conduct detrimental to the club.
As of right now, this has little or no fantasy impact. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting on his Twitter page that the suspension to Brandon Marshall lasts through September 6 and he is eligible to return to the team September 7. As Schefter says in his post, Marshall got off easy here. The team doesn't open the season until the following week, so he could play in the team's season opener if he is not traded. Forcing him to miss a few preseason games isn't much of a punishment.
Do you really think the Broncos are going to enter the season with with the likes of Jabar Gaffney and Brandon Stokley to compliment Eddie Royal?
There is no doubt that drafting Marshall is a buyer-beware move. High risk, high reward. He still could be traded. Or, he could just fall in line. Either way, this story is merely worth watching...Marshall could drop in fantasy drafts and be a bargain in mid-late rounds. Don't believe the hype. The Broncos need Marshall to win.
So Lord Brett Favre has waffled once again. Who cares? He's 39 years old, just one year older than last year's Super Bowl QB Kurt Warner. If he believes he could still play, so be it. The proof will be in the performance.The bigger question is "can he last 16+ games?" He's in the right system (run first) and has a few weapons if needed.Like, love or hate the Vikings, they are now even more relevent to the NFC playoff picture.From a fantasy perspective, he's a #2 QB at best.On a personal level, I am sick of Favre publicity as well. And what the hell was up with that hat? People get a free bowl of soup with that hat...oh, but it looks good on you! (Caddyshack Reference.)
I am going to carefully try and breakdown the Philadelphia Eagles signing of QB Michael Vick.
Reason Why Eagles signed Vick:
- The Birds are going for broke, they want the Super Bowl.
- With the rise of the wildcat offense, Vick fills the void.
- Backup QB Kevin Kolb tore knee ligaments, season-ending injury.
- McNabb has choked on MANY occasions. Vick provides legitimate (in comparison to A.J. Feeley) insurance.
Now, all that aside. This decision sends a bad message. Anyone knowingly committing a crime for nothing other than financial gain can get what amounts to no more than a slap on the wrist. A person who makes an error in judgment or a mistake deserves a second chance. A person who preys on the weak, those who are unable to fend for themselves or who are loyal to their caretakers for no other reason but to earn a profit do not deserve a second chance.
The city of Philadelphia has a huge dogfighting problem. Ed Sayres, president and CEO of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, said “We hope that Mr. Vick uses his stature for the betterment of the community and the advancement of the issue of animal cruelty. The ASPCA expects Mr. Vick to express remorse for his actions, as well as display more compassion and sound judgment this time around than he did during his previous tenure with the NFL."
Only time will tell if Michael Vick (a.k.a Ron Mexico) impacts the city of Philadelphia in a positive way. For those of you that are trashing the Eagles Front Office, let me direct you to Philly.com, QB Donovan McNabb "lobbied" for Vick to be signed!
You stay classy Philadelphia!
Short on depth at the wide receiver position in your fantasy football league? There is a good chance former Jacksonville player Matt Jones is still available. NOW is the time to add him to your roster.The countdown is on for an NFL team to come calling. Jones is a no-lose situation. There is no doubt he will come cheap. He will also come motivated.I've had my eye on Jones because two of the larger (12-14 team) leagues I participate in with other fantasy websites had a few teams stockpile at the wide receiver position. However, after listening to an interview on July 29th between Jones, Pat Kirwan and Jim Miller of Sirius NFL Radio, I am 100% convinced Jones will mark his mark on whatever team he joins.According to Jacksonville.com, Jones has sequestered himself in a two-bedroom villa at IMG Academies in Bradenton for the better part of the last three months. He has spent more than $15,000 to train feverishly in seclusion with a team of specialists, ranging from nutritionists to mental-conditioning experts. More recently, he is spending time with former Carolina Panthers Wide Receiver Ricky Proehl to improve his route running, etc.If you look at Matt Jones stats last season, he caught a team-high 65 passes for 761 yards and two TDs in just 12 games. Had it not been for a few bad off-the-field decisions, Jones may have eclipsed 80+ receptions for 900+ yards!
At 26 years old, Jones is the best receiver left on the market. He is a fast (4.4-40), tall receiver who has good hands. Just like its been said that it takes 20 starts to evaluate a young QB, I can't imagine what the timetable would be for a converted QB to WR in the NFL but Matt Jones is knocking on the door! Open it up and add him to your roster!
There is plenty of speculation that Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Reggie Brown will not make the final 53-man roster. Deasean Jackson, Kevin Curtis, Jeremy Maclin and Jason Avant are virtual locks. The final roster spots will come down to Reggie Brown, Hank Baskett and rookie Brandon Gibson.
As I look into my crystall ball, I see Eagles trying to trade Reggie Brown instead of cutting him.
Where you ask? How about the Baltimore Ravens?!? The front offices have ties, the coaching staffs know each other and I'm sure Ravens Head Coach Jim Harbough wouldn't mind bringing a player he is very familiar with.
Just a hunch but given both team's situations, it could happen. Reggie Brown would be a decent #2 WR on most teams.
Here is a public shout out to the San Francisco 49ers to stay strong and not give into WR Michael Crabtree's ridiculous demands of wanting top 3 compensation!
Are you freakin kidding me? Don't you just love how these players say "well that's where I was slotted to be drafted so I deserve that money?!?" That is like saying to a teacher "well I studied really hard for the exam and despite the fact that I received a "D," you should give me an "A!"Can you say rookie pay scale now?
Ryan Grant frustrated fantasy GMs beyond belief last season. Although Grant carried the ball 312 times for 1,203 yards, his whopping 3.9 yards per carry barley lead to 5 touchdowns. In a few brief discussions with Fantasy Tailgate staff, the consensus was to avoid this injury prone running back in 2009.
I beg to differ!
People are forgetting that Grant's slow start last season was due to strained hamstring suffered during training camp after a contract holdout! That is a recipe for disaster!
The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that Ryan Grant has been working hard this offseason to improve his game. Grant is dedicated to bringing back the explosiveness he had in his 2007 season and be more of a tackle-breaker.
Do you remember 2007? We saw enough speed, vision and all around talent to borderline rank him in the 2008 Preseason top 10!
Grant plays on one of the NFL's best offenses. His Offensive Line ranks in the Top 15 and should offer improved run blocking. The Packers passing game should be lights out as Aaron Rogers projects to be a Top 5 fantasy QB. The Wide Receiver corps should also dazzle opposing defenses lead by Greg Jennings and Donald Driver.
MAKING THE CASE: Grant is the unquestioned starter and we are clearly not worried about the offense. Barring injury, we like Grant's potential this season and the Packers schedule. Solid #2 Running Back with a huge upside!
