Dog Face Gremlins211 0 Posted April 17, 2006 The Indianapolis Star reports Colts RB Dominic Rhodes made a strong first impression in 2001 as RB Edgerrin James' temporary replacement. The prevailing question is whether the Indianapolis Colts' perennial backup running back can make a lasting impression in '06 as James' successor. "I'm ready to go out there and roll,'' Rhodes said. "I'm ready to help this team reach what we didn't reach last year. "I'm getting ready to have a very productive season and show everybody who thinks because Edge is gone we're going to have a vulnerable spot at running back, (show) that I'm here to stay.'' The fate of the Colts' ground game, and by extension their potent offense, rests in the hands of Rhodes. Or someone else. Even though management displayed its faith in Rhodes by paying him a $1.45 million roster bonus due in March, the Colts could still use the 30th overall pick in the April 29 draft on a running back. Also, don't rule out the acquisition of a veteran free agent if one's available, and affordable, prior to training camp. "That's fine,'' Rhodes said. "Competition is what it's all about. With me working hard and the talent I've been blessed with, it will be hard for anybody to flat-out beat me out at running back.'' http://www.ffmastermind.com/quickbits.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portis26 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Rhodes wil be apart of a thre headed RB duo - IMO Rhodes Mungro Rookie Fantasy - people will draft him WAY to high... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Fantasy - people will draft him WAY to high... agreed.... i think he will end up like deshaun foster last year.. people think he will be the man, then some other rb takes his place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traders2001 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Rhodes wil be apart of a thre headed RB duo - IMO Rhodes Mungro Rookie Fantasy - people will draft him WAY to high... Mungro.... I seriously hope you sre joking. Rookie at 30 the only RB's left will be Addai, Drew and Calhoun .None of them are potential NFL starters they are all marginal backs . I would also include Maroney in there as a matginal overhyped back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted April 17, 2006 Hopefully Indy passes on a RB in the first round and buy into the Rhodes talk. All the better RB for the Steelers at #32! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartassBoiler 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Rookie at 30 the only RB's left will be Addai, Drew and Calhoun .None of them are potential NFL starters they are all marginal backs . Yeah, RBs picked that late never turn into bonafide starters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portis26 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Mungro.... I seriously hope you sre joking.Rookie at 30 the only RB's left will be Addai, Drew and Calhoun .None of them are potential NFL starters they are all marginal backs . I would also include Maroney in there as a matginal overhyped back. Mungro played more the Rhodes last year -- so yes I am serious. He is a better pass catcher then Rhodes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captian America 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Rhodes won't be the starter he had trouble running last year and ended up with a 3.0 ypc. Look for a trade and if not look for the Colts to draft a running back. However I do think there will be a trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
