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[Stomp]

Report: Cam Newton has begun throwing a football

 

[eaglesnut]

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If he can stay healthy I have zero doubt he can be very productive.

I don't have the evidence at hand, but these "body fat" stories rarely turn into fantasy points.

 

[eaglesnut]

Steelers have practiced using James Conner, Jaylen Samuels in backfield together

“We did a little bit of it [last season], but we didn’t really run it in a game, so I guess this year we’re going to try and put that a little more in the offense,” Samuels said, via Spencer. “I think that could be kind of special with me and [Conner] in the backfield. Me and him in the game, period. We’re just building on from that right now. . . . He’s more of a runner and a catcher, as well, but I can get outside and run routes, as well. To have that dual threat with me and him in the game, it could be really scary for defenses.”

Conner, who emerged last year as a potent offensive weapon during Bell’s full-season holdout, looks forward to being on the field with Samuels.

“It’s something we’ve had in for a little while, but I think we’re going to use it a little more this year, and I’m excited about it because we’re both really talented,” Conner said. “So it kind of puts the defense in a mix of who they really want to pay attention to because he’s shown what he can do.”

Teams have put their halfback in the backfield with their runningback for ages.

 

[Trudem]

I don't have the evidence at hand, but these "body fat" stories rarely turn into fantasy points.

its more about him prioritizing taking care of his body

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Steelers have practiced using James Conner, Jaylen Samuels in backfield together

“We did a little bit of it [last season], but we didn’t really run it in a game, so I guess this year we’re going to try and put that a little more in the offense,” Samuels said, via Spencer. “I think that could be kind of special with me and [Conner] in the backfield. Me and him in the game, period. We’re just building on from that right now. . . . He’s more of a runner and a catcher, as well, but I can get outside and run routes, as well. To have that dual threat with me and him in the game, it could be really scary for defenses.”

Conner, who emerged last year as a potent offensive weapon during Bell’s full-season holdout, looks forward to being on the field with Samuels.

“It’s something we’ve had in for a little while, but I think we’re going to use it a little more this year, and I’m excited about it because we’re both really talented,” Conner said. “So it kind of puts the defense in a mix of who they really want to pay attention to because he’s shown what he can do.”

Not to mention they practiced it on a day that Roethlisberger took the day off from OTAs... nothing to see here

 

[SmokingMonkey]

I don't have the evidence at hand, but these "body fat" stories rarely turn into fantasy points.

Worked out well for Bell

 

[eaglesnut]

its more about him prioritizing taking care of his body

He's been injured so it's a good thing. I just can't bump guys based on these stories.

 

[SteelersPride]

Worked out well for Bell

Also ran him into the ground which everyone seems to think in every other situation will cause injuries.

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Also ran him into the ground which everyone seems to think in every other situation will cause injuries.

will never forget how most analysts called him too much of a plodder to be anything special

slims down 15-20lbs before year 2, bingo!

 

[SteelersPride]

will never forget how most analysts called him too much of a plodder to be anything special

slims down 15-20lbs before year 2, bingo!

I know right. But I do think he’s the exception. But damn steelers saw something bc they took him early, thought to be a reach

 

[SteelersPride]

Running backs most helped by their offensive lines | Fantasy Analysis | Pro Football Focus

More reason I’m off Lindsay and on freeman still

 

[HaroldSeattle]

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Running backs most helped by their offensive lines | Fantasy Analysis | Pro Football Focus

More reason I’m off Lindsay and on freeman still

I've heard this also. However as someone who I owns both in multiple leagues I don't buy it. Lindsay is what I call a "sudden" RB, he makes tacklers miss, he hits holes fast. He is not big, so yeah his after contact numbers shouldn't be up their with 230lbs RBs. If I had to let loose of one of the two, I'm trading Freeman first. Course I don't plan on doing any such thing.

 

[Stomp]

Also avoiding Lindsay for the most part(undrafted guy that the new coaching staff isn't tied to), but running style and play calling have a huge effect on that YBC stat. If Freeman is available late he seems like an excellent sleeper this year.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Also avoiding Lindsay for the most part(undrafted guy that the new coaching staff isn't tied to), but running style and play calling have a huge effect on that YBC stat.

Yep that's what they been saying, I'm not buying it though. I don't see why Lindsay can't excel with the new staff. In any case, I own Freeman also in most leagues . Except one league where I traded David Johnson for 2020 first and second, 2021 first and second plus Lindsay. The down side to owning Lindsay is you should own Freeman also, just in case. However if I have to pick one I'm going Lindsay every time. So in redrafts I tend to shy away from drafting a Bronco RB.

 

[Stomp]

Yep that's what they been saying, I'm not buying it though. I don't see why Lindsay can't excel with the new staff. In any case, I own Freeman also in most leagues . Except one league where I traded David Johnson for 2020 first and second, 2021 first and second plus Lindsay. The down side to owning Lindsay is you should own Freeman also, just in case. However if I have to pick one I'm going Lindsay every time.

I'm sure he can just pushing him down a little because of the risk from the new staff.

 

[SteelersPride]

I've heard this also. However as someone who owns both in multiple leagues I don't buy it. Lindsay is what I call a "sudden" RB, he makes tacklers miss, he hits holes fast. He is not big, so yeah his after contact numbers shouldn't be up their with 230lbs RBs. If I had to let loose of one of the two, I'm trading Freeman first. Course I don't plan on doing any such thing.

well yeah he hits holes, they are three yards down field. he is good in open field, but more a 3rd down rb to me

 

[HaroldSeattle]

well yeah he hits holes, they are three yards down field. he is good in open field, but more a 3rd down rb to me

Is it because he’s a smaller back? I just feel he looked a lot more dynamic then Freeman and I do think Freeman could be a decent RB.

 

[Bandit]

I'm not a big fan of that stat either for running backs on the same team. So does that mean the offensive line just didn't care as much when Freeman was running? I think it has more to do with the fact that they ran Lindsay outside more and Freeman inside more, so of course those stats would reflect that.

 

[SteelersPride]

Is it because he’s a smaller back? I just feel he looked a lot more dynamic then Freeman and I do think Freeman could be a decent RB.

it could be. I watched him alot in college, he was a machine. but hes great in open space

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Broncos were both 30th in time of possession with the lead, and 30th in TOP when playing from behind also.

If that continues, lindsay will get more touches than freeman.

If broncos game script is better, we'll see more freeman. But if they are losing, you gotta get the ball to your more explosive back, that's lindsay