Kent 228 Posted October 11, 2012 Ill put it this way. Our league has been intact for almost 15 years. Guys study, trade, and make adjustments constantly. They know what they are doing for the mostpart. Vick Ballard was not picked up....at all. 8 team league? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingstowne Dealers 14 Posted October 11, 2012 Ill put it this way. Our league has been intact for almost 15 years. Guys study, trade, and make adjustments constantly. They know what they are doing for the mostpart. Vick Ballard was not picked up....at all. LOL!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mahoney 9 Posted October 11, 2012 Ill put it this way. Our league has been intact for almost 15 years. Guys study, trade, and make adjustments constantly. They know what they are doing for the mostpart. Vick Ballard was not picked up....at all. 12 team League going on year 9...Vick Ballard was drafted in my league (round 14 of 16, pick # 164) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhud423 0 Posted October 11, 2012 I can only have 4 RBs in my league. I own MJD, Chris Johnson, Mikel Leshoure, and Andre Brown. Should I drop Brown for Ballard?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj88 0 Posted October 11, 2012 I just picked him up and dropped CedBed. I also have Donald Brown on my roster so this was a must-do-move. There's no one available so one of these guys is my 3rd back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted October 11, 2012 I had Brown starting as flex and was lucky to get Ballard. But I'm not desperate/crazy enough to start him right away. Better off with WR3 as flex for now. I gotta see how the kid does first. I ain't expecting much, but I'm rooting for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhud423 0 Posted October 11, 2012 Should I drop Andre Brown for Ballard? Anybody??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted October 11, 2012 Should I drop Andre Brown for Ballard? Anybody??? I'd make that move. He's gonna be starting for the next few weeks. Who knows what Browns role may be. Is he even healthy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DenshaOtoko 0 Posted October 11, 2012 Should I drop Andre Brown for Ballard? Anybody??? i did. backup vs starter and who knows he may take the role from brown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhud423 0 Posted October 11, 2012 I'd make that move. He's gonna be starting for the next few weeks. Who knows what Browns role may be. Is he even healthy? That's what I'm thinking too....at 2-3 this move could help. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted October 11, 2012 Should I drop Andre Brown for Ballard? Anybody??? How much confidence do you have in Ahmad Bradshaw's health? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted October 11, 2012 How much confidence do you have in Ahmad Bradshaw's health? Why is everyone all over Wilson as the backup RB in NY now? I don't think Brown has much value. I would grab Ballard. I grabbed him in 3 leagues within minutes of the news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhud423 0 Posted October 11, 2012 How much confidence do you have in Ahmad Bradshaw's health? Not much, but I could also use a sure starter for 3 weeks in a row considering my record. Basically, I'd be taking a sure thing for the next three weeks compared to a complete roll of the dice with Brown for the rest of the season. Sure, if Bradsaw goes down I'll hate myself, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted October 11, 2012 Not much, but I could also use a sure starter for 3 weeks in a row considering my record. Basically, I'd be taking a sure thing for the next three weeks compared to a complete roll of the dice with Brown for the rest of the season. Sure, if Bradsaw goes down I'll hate myself, but desperate times call for desperate measures. No doubt if anyone NEEDS a starting RB for the next 2-3 weeks, they should dump their trash for this gift God gave them. Otherwise, Ballard is just another RB lottery ticket. And those are nice to have too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellfish21 1 Posted October 11, 2012 I can only have 4 RBs in my league. I own MJD, Chris Johnson, Mikel Leshoure, and Andre Brown. Should I drop Brown for Ballard?? I dropped Brown for Ballard. I think Wilson is working his way back out of the doghouse and if/when Bradshaw goes down again, Brown won't have the same opportunity he did the first time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Rusty 17 Posted October 11, 2012 After picking him up today and having a struggling backfield i'm excited about the possibility he'll blow up, but after seeing this video i'm not gonna get my hopes up just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpcdds 21 Posted October 11, 2012 Drank the kool-aid as I literally didn't have a second starter on my roster(16 teamed with only 3RB slots allowed) and used my last roster move for the year (just 3 allowed all year) so I hope this mo**er fu***er is worth it! To the promised land Vick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted October 11, 2012 used my last roster move for the year (just 3 allowed all year) That's the craziest transaction rule I've ever heard of. What happens when teams can't field whole rosters? Doughnuts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTD 56 Posted October 11, 2012 After picking him up today and having a struggling backfield i'm excited about the possibility he'll blow up, but after seeing this video i'm not gonna get my hopes up just yet. Atleast he didn't get tackled !?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpcdds 21 Posted October 11, 2012 That's the craziest transaction rule I've ever heard of. What happens when teams can't field whole rosters? Doughnuts? We get IR moves if the player is listed as out.... Not inactive... Must be listed as out on injury list. Other than that... Just the 3.... Totally brutal but it's been a 20 year league that hates the revolving rosters seen in a lot of other leagues. There has been talk to allow more but even the proposed move to 4 has been voted down annually! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soju808 1 Posted October 11, 2012 Here's a clip of all his runs against Wake Forest. He seems to have good vision, but has a hard time breaking tackles. Dunno if I'd trust him being an every down back. However, if you're desperate for a RB, then take a chance with him. Nothing to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HTownSmitty 0 Posted October 11, 2012 After picking him up today and having a struggling backfield i'm excited about the possibility he'll blow up, but after seeing this video i'm not gonna get my hopes up just yet. Thanks, someone needed to post this. He could run for 2000 yards over the next 10 weeks but he would still be that dude who fell down trying to run a 40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFGirl22 0 Posted October 11, 2012 Would you drop CJ0K for him? I've been wanting to drop that bum, but with roster restrictions in my 14 team league, it had to be for a RB and there just haven't been any worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyjam 1 Posted October 11, 2012 nabbed him for $615 of the $2500 waiver cap based mostly on the facts presented in this thread. looks like i'll be starting him over shonn greene, brandon bolden, nate burleson, davone bess, mike williams, and justin blackmon. yikes, i sure do have a lot of crap on my team. here's hoping! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ditka vs. ______ 0 Posted October 11, 2012 "OMG - Vick Ballard is listed atop the depth chart and is expected to start for 2-3 weeks. Everybody drop whoever it takes to pick this guy up right now!" SETTLE DOWN people. This isn't the 2nd coming of "Sweetness" here, it's just another rookie RB that is averaging 2 yds/carry. If you're absolutely desperate at the RB position, than yes pick him up, miracles can happen. But just to set some realistic expectations, here are his game logs from last season at Miss St. http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/vick-ballard-1/gamelog/2011/ To save you the trouble of looking for yourself, against ranked opponents, Ballard put up the following #'s: LSU - 10 car, 38 yds, 0 TD's Georgia - 8 car, 23 yds, 0 TD's S. Carolina - 20 car, 67 yds, 0 TD's Alabama - 9 car, 21 yds, 0 TD's Arkansas - 13 car, 54 yds, 0 TD's Not exactly a world beater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Bastard 154 Posted October 11, 2012 Agree, he isn't a world beater but keep in mind the talent discrepancies in the college ranks could be huge. Sometime opportunities and situation is far more important than talent\physical abilities along. He's starting and might get 14-18 carries in an offense that can move the ball...enough said. I would certainly drop a bench player for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtthom86 5 Posted October 11, 2012 Would you drop CJ0K for him? I've been wanting to drop that bum, but with roster restrictions in my 14 team league, it had to be for a RB and there just haven't been any worth it. absolutely not. every one needs to take a deep breath and realize he'll prolly only be usable for three weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perennial Contender 18 Posted October 12, 2012 absolutely not. every one needs to take a deep breath and realize he'll prolly only be usable for three weeks. Unless he takes the starting job outright. I think that is the hope. Low risk, high reward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,592 Posted October 12, 2012 starting him after trading Martin for Sproles this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montana 89 Posted October 12, 2012 I lost Williams for the year, so why not? I'd rather take a chance on Ballard than on Powell or Green...at least he isn't in a time share, even if it's only for 2-4 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted October 13, 2012 I drafted Benson in my 2 biggest leagues. I knew about the 8+ weeks as soon as Shefter broke the news. Sucks. #2 RB gone. Starks was actually already owned, and I forced a guy to spend 25% of his FAAB on Green. I swooped in and grabbed W. Powell and Vick Ballard, cheap. I'm actually starting Ballard in the flex this week. Happy that I got him for nothing, hope he can get me some points, and then Jhavid Best comes back and rips it up. I have a sick lineup otherwise. Rodgers, Cruz, Austin, Jennings, McGahee, Cook, Akers. I just need, a total stud RB out of nowhere, and I'm good. I think that given the clarity for Best will be known soon, Ballard actually fits my situation better, after losing Benson. I had too much tied up with GB anyway with Rodgers and Jennings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackYourNut 47 Posted October 13, 2012 "OMG - Vick Ballard is listed atop the depth chart and is expected to start for 2-3 weeks. Everybody drop whoever it takes to pick this guy up right now!" SETTLE DOWN people. This isn't the 2nd coming of "Sweetness" here, it's just another rookie RB that is averaging 2 yds/carry. If you're absolutely desperate at the RB position, than yes pick him up, miracles can happen. But just to set some realistic expectations, here are his game logs from last season at Miss St. http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/vick-ballard-1/gamelog/2011/ To save you the trouble of looking for yourself, against ranked opponents, Ballard put up the following #'s: LSU - 10 car, 38 yds, 0 TD's Georgia - 8 car, 23 yds, 0 TD's S. Carolina - 20 car, 67 yds, 0 TD's Alabama - 9 car, 21 yds, 0 TD's Arkansas - 13 car, 54 yds, 0 TD's Not exactly a world beater. True, but now he gets to play the Jets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutdown 40 Posted October 13, 2012 Ill put it this way. Our league has been intact for almost 15 years. Guys study, trade, and make adjustments constantly. They know what they are doing for the mostpart. Vick Ballard was not picked up....at all. Just curious how many players are in that league and the roster size. I play in 4 leagues. The only league he currently isn't owned in is a 12-teamer with a 14 player roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted October 13, 2012 Ill put it this way. Our league has been intact for almost 15 years. Guys study, trade, and make adjustments constantly. They know what they are doing for the mostpart. Vick Ballard was not picked up....at all. Not impressed with this argument; I'm not persuaded by this to NOT pick him up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted October 13, 2012 Ballard getting 15 carries and no receptions sounds like a recipe for 5-6 points. Donald Brown only racked up 1 TD in 4 games, so Ballard's scoring chances in his first start seem slim. I was planning on starting Brown before the injury, but the more I think about it I don't have enough confidence to start Ballard. Ballard finished with 6.2 points in my league. It's nice to be right once in a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted October 13, 2012 "OMG - Vick Ballard is listed atop the depth chart and is expected to start for 2-3 weeks. Everybody drop whoever it takes to pick this guy up right now!" SETTLE DOWN people. This isn't the 2nd coming of "Sweetness" here, it's just another rookie RB that is averaging 2 yds/carry. If you're absolutely desperate at the RB position, than yes pick him up, miracles can happen. But just to set some realistic expectations, here are his game logs from last season at Miss St. http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/vick-ballard-1/gamelog/2011/ To save you the trouble of looking for yourself, against ranked opponents, Ballard put up the following #'s: LSU - 10 car, 38 yds, 0 TD's Georgia - 8 car, 23 yds, 0 TD's S. Carolina - 20 car, 67 yds, 0 TD's Alabama - 9 car, 21 yds, 0 TD's Arkansas - 13 car, 54 yds, 0 TD's Not exactly a world beater. Very good rebuttal to the OP. Has me thinking now. Ballard, BPoweel, WPowell, AGreen, Starks????? ??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouda-Buddha 0 Posted October 14, 2012 I hate this thread. Made me start ballard over ridley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hosierjoe 3 Posted October 15, 2012 Well this didn't work out so well, I hate when I buy the hype!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serpent 51 Posted October 15, 2012 Well this didn't work out so well, I hate when I buy the hype!! This thread is hilarious. It's like those shitty boards for penny stocks on the internet, where you have all these pumpers hyping up some garbage stock that will only go down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
