Ray_T 590 Posted May 10, 2016 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000660986/article/melvin-gordon-reportedly-had-microfracture-surgery interesting development. anyone taking a flyer on this guy in the later rounds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,459 Posted May 10, 2016 Depends on his health at the time of my drafts . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted May 11, 2016 Not a flyer on Gordon but it makes Woodhead a bit more interesting. Gordon is another Wisconsin back that benefited from a great run blocking OL and slower B10 defenses that didn't transition into the NFL. He only rushed for above 4.5 yards per carry twice and didn't reach the endzone in an entire season. On top of that he gets pulled for Woodhead in two minute and hurry up offense packages. I just don't see any upside where I would want him on my bench or play him in a flex role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 607 Posted May 11, 2016 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000660986/article/melvin-gordon-reportedly-had-microfracture-surgery interesting development. anyone taking a flyer on this guy in the later rounds? I don't think he's going to be available in later rounds. With the Chargers not addressing the RB position in free agency or the draft, he's still penciled in to be a starter and plenty of fantasy owners will view him as a potential RB2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 590 Posted May 11, 2016 I don't think he's going to be available in later rounds. With the Chargers not addressing the RB position in free agency or the draft, he's still penciled in to be a starter and plenty of fantasy owners will view him as a potential RB2. Yeah, I figured he was draftable. Just not in the first 3-4 rounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted May 11, 2016 Chargers offensive line is less than optimal. BIG mistake passing on Tunsil. Stay stupid San Diego! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted May 11, 2016 He is getting drafted way sooner than I would take him. Very limited upside imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 590 Posted May 11, 2016 Well, the drafted a center (Tuerk) in the third round. he was considered to be among the best of the center's on the board. I'd like to think that this at least will help some as I think that was one of the problems on the line if I recall. Clark (guard) picked late may also help some, but realistically, he's more likely to help next year than he is this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted May 14, 2016 Chargers offensive line is less than optimal. BIG mistake passing on Tunsil. Stay stupid San Diego! It's got to be the worst in the league right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace08 11 Posted May 15, 2016 Granted all my leagues are full point ppr....but I personally will be targeting Woodhead in all my drafts this year. He scores TD's and catches passes from a solid QB. What else can you ask for out of a RB you can draft in the mid to later mid rounds? The only thing that could screw this up is Gordon getting hurt between now and ff draft day...otherwise I hope Gordon climbs up draft boards as the summer goes along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,459 Posted May 15, 2016 No question in a ppr league you should rank woodhead over Gordon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted May 16, 2016 No question in a ppr league you should rank woodhead over Gordon I think in any format you rank Woodhead over Gordon. Surgery and another year of bad line play and the value position you get Woodhead at is all under consideration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,459 Posted May 16, 2016 Yea you would be correct in ranking him in a non ppr league over Gordon also . All my leagues are ppr so I think within that box . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted September 10, 2016 I don't see another Gordon thread. What do you guys foresee for Gordon this year and this week vs KC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,459 Posted September 10, 2016 He has looked better this past preseason than last year. . I think he has a tough match up this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted September 10, 2016 I don't see another Gordon thread. What do you guys foresee for Gordon this year and this week vs KC? You can start him with confidence, since he's sitting on my bench in both leagues I own him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted September 10, 2016 I wouldn't start him against KC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimaveli 119 Posted September 10, 2016 He's also a borderline lock to sit in two leagues for me as well. Cue up Melvin Gordon game of a lifetime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phins1921 10 Posted September 10, 2016 I'm starting him over Rawls and powell but really don't have a choice do i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smileseers 54 Posted September 10, 2016 How many first round rookie RBs have flopped in the first year and gone on to have a good career? I left him to others in my drafts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted September 10, 2016 How many first round rookie RBs have flopped in the first year and gone on to have a good career? I left him to others in my drafts. Didn't Knowshon Moreno? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jls8421 3 Posted September 11, 2016 I may be the lone Gordon believer. I drafted him in 2 of 3 leagues. Here's why, he looked great in the pre season. I know, preseason certainly doesn't spell success. However, the things I look for are burst, cut ability and o-line push. Three things you can't really hide and all three were there. With the addition of Turek, T Benjamin and K Allen healthy. This represents a great opportunity IMO. Benjamin is a burner that'll stretch the field. Allen in the intermediate and slants. Gates (who may be old but you still have to put a body on him) in the underneath and short passes. This is going to open up some running room. Additionally, Woodhead is 31. I'm not saying he's going to blow up, but at the price I paid, it's worth it. I am starting him this week in 1 league due to limited options, so crossing my fingers. Just my 2 cents and probably worth a whole lot less. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rico Suave 1 Posted September 11, 2016 I may be the lone Gordon believer. Here's why, he looked great in the pre season. I know, preseason certainly doesn't spell success. However, the things I look for are burst, cut ability and o-line push. Three things you can't really hide and all three were there. I'm not saying he's going to blow up, but at the price I paid, it's worth it. I am starting him this week in 1 league due to limited options, so crossing my fingers. You are not alone. I went WR-WR-WR with my first three picks so after taking Langford I took Gordon. I saw his work in the pre-season and if I get burned so be it but I feel like he may do well this year. I do have him starting this week but am wavering on whether to put Langford in instead (Ware is my other starter). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted September 11, 2016 I would worry about game scripts with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,459 Posted September 11, 2016 If they fall behind Woodhead is going to play in the passing game a lot . 31 is not old for Woodhead. Gordon as looked better this preseason , but I'm not sure I'm ready to start him and especially this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted September 11, 2016 The Gordon era begins!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted September 11, 2016 The Gordon era begins!!! Happy to see him get in the end zone. Hopefully the era doesn't end after today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted September 11, 2016 Happy to see him get in the end zone. Hopefully the era doesn't end after today... I started him. Didn't want to draft him but that was the only upside starter left. Hoping he learned from an offseason training with Adrian Peterson. He's actually breaking multiple tackles today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted September 11, 2016 Another TD!!! Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rico Suave 1 Posted September 11, 2016 And of course after having him in my lineup all week I bench him this morning Still, good sign for the rest of the season considering where I drafted him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GornFishin' 57 Posted September 11, 2016 Funny thread to read. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted September 11, 2016 Sat him for Foster... shouldn't have considering KC being dinged up at LB, but whatever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted September 11, 2016 Sat him for Foster... shouldn't have considering KC being dinged up at LB, but whatever Dinged up on the d line too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted September 11, 2016 Dinged up on the d line too. Just dumb... JA, being a healthy scratch swayed me... I shouldn't even pay attention anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted September 11, 2016 Gordon actually looking good and the Chargers take him completely out of the gameplan in the second half. That's why they stink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chronic Husker 85 Posted September 11, 2016 Dude looked good. That offensive line is a beast, too. Plenty of work for Gordon and Woodhead. I can't remember the last time this team put two halves together. They either start hot and collapse (see: today) or get down big time and still lose after Rivers gets them back in the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted September 14, 2016 He looked good, the line looked good... and I'm trying to trade him. The loss of Allen and the continued crumminess of the D tell me Whiz is going to be yanking him and it will be frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted September 14, 2016 He looked good, the line looked good... and I'm trying to trade him. The loss of Allen and the continued crumminess of the D tell me Whiz is going to be yanking him and it will be frustrating. Yanking him? They had a big lead, he was plying well, and they stopped using him. I'm desperate to deal the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 645 Posted September 15, 2016 I'm looking for w WR, since I lost Allen. I got a trade offer of J Matthews for Gordon straight up. Full point PPR too. I am seriously considering it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted September 18, 2016 I would have been trying to sell Gordon before today. Now it's Woodhead out he's gold, might win leagues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites