Giants Fan 85 Posted September 5, 2013 FOX Sports' Mike Garafolo suggests Knowshon Moreno could be the Broncos' starting tailback Thursday night versus Baltimore. I drafted Andre Brown as my #3 before he got hurt, so this news could save my season. Obligatory video post: I'm not starting him week 1, but I think he's the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crud25 0 Posted September 5, 2013 I'm on!!! Hoping tonight our premonitions are shown true Hes my 4th back behind AP, CJ2K, and Mendenhall, but if he can crack the RBBC blockade his flex value is limitless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted September 5, 2013 He is just a guy in a bad RBBC. Even if Moreno was the guy it is doubtful his knees would last the entire season. It is clear that they want to groom Monte Ball and his roll will grow during the season. Moreno was a good fantasy back last year because of the volume of touches he received. The only thing that could change this is an injury to Ball or Hillman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 60 Posted September 5, 2013 Count me on board. The Broncos are a pass-first offense, and that's going to mean more playing time for the guy who protects the QB the best. He catches passes well, knows his assignments, and is still dangerous in space. He doesn't fumble (Hillman), and he's not likely to let his QB get killed (Ball). Yes, they want to groom Ball, but do not think for a second that Peyton isn't the most important piece on that offense. They aren't going to groom Ball on the field at the risk of their 37-year-old field general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSUtiger 9 Posted September 5, 2013 I picked him up in one league but just as a stash. I may play him at some point but likely won't be anytime soon unless Ball gets hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5Year1 23 Posted September 5, 2013 But what happens if he enters the game as a 3rd down back to be a BLOCKER????? The Broncos website still has Hillman as #1 on the depth chart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelso 0 Posted September 5, 2013 i wanna know if anyone is actually starting knowshon tonight. i own him and montee ball and they are both sitting on my bench as i take the wait and see approach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 377 Posted September 5, 2013 i wanna know if anyone is actually starting knowshon tonight. If Knowshon is a Week 1 start for anyone's team, chances are they stunk up their draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BingoBrown 8 Posted September 5, 2013 So many tears will be shed in this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
throttlers 0 Posted September 5, 2013 I took him Tues. night in round 17. I'm not high on him at all, bu hey, it's round 17. I am hoping he has a big game tonight and I can trade him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roroco 75 Posted September 5, 2013 FOX Sports' Mike Garafolo suggests Knowshon Moreno could be the Broncos' starting tailback Thursday night versus Baltimore. I drafted Andre Brown as my #3 before he got hurt, so this news could save my season. If you need a Denver back to save your season, you better brace in for a long year. None of those guys are fantasy starters until someone gets injured or one of them gets a hot hand. You might have value in one of them by week 5, but most likely not before then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted September 5, 2013 So many tears will be shed in this thread. I don't think anyone spent a high-enough pick on Moreno to cause them any tears. That's the beauty of owning him. If he ends up not playing much, it doesn't matter because he was drafted where kickers and backup tight ends were drafted. Now the Ball and/or Hillman owners....they're the ones with tears on the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roroco 75 Posted September 5, 2013 I don't think anyone spent a high-enough pick on Moreno to cause them any tears. That's the beauty of owning him. If he ends up not playing much, it doesn't matter because he was drafted where kickers and backup tight ends were drafted. Now the Ball and/or Hillman owners....they're the ones with tears on the line. Ball owners yes, but most Hillman owners got him late as well. I got him in the 14th round of a 10 team league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted September 5, 2013 Owning Lamar Miller I kept Knownshown over Daniel Thomas. How's that for a vote of confidence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,653 Posted September 5, 2013 I may actually start him in a flex in one of my dynasty leagues. Maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BingoBrown 8 Posted September 5, 2013 I don't think anyone spent a high-enough pick on Moreno to cause them any tears. That's the beauty of owning him. If he ends up not playing much, it doesn't matter because he was drafted where kickers and backup tight ends were drafted. Now the Ball and/or Hillman owners....they're the ones with tears on the line. Except there's an actual Knowshon Moreno Appreciation Thread. People are clearly excited at the prospect of possibly getting the #1 Denver RB late in the draft for nothing. All I'm saying is those people are just setting themselves up for disappointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,653 Posted September 5, 2013 Except there's an actual Knowshon Moreno Appreciation Thread. People are clearly excited at the prospect of possibly getting the #1 Denver RB late in the draft for nothing. All I'm saying is those people are just setting themselves up for disappointment. Who are your late round guaranteed studs you drafted? I bet they all hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted September 5, 2013 Except there's an actual Knowshon Moreno Appreciation Thread. People are clearly excited at the prospect of possibly getting the #1 Denver RB late in the draft for nothing. All I'm saying is those people are just setting themselves up for disappointment. People really get disappointed when their 17th round gambles don't pan out? News to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BingoBrown 8 Posted September 5, 2013 People really get disappointed when their 17th round gambles don't pan out? News to me. People create appreciation threads for 17th round gambles? News to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted September 5, 2013 People create appreciation threads for 17th round gambles? News to me. Maybe there's an appreciation thread because that 17th round gamble was named starter tonight? Just my guess. I doubt a single person is starting him or will lose a minute's sleep if he never starts another game again. No risk/no loss. Hope you enjoyed your backup kicker you drafted while the real sharks were grabbing Moreno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,996 Posted September 5, 2013 Grabbed him as a RB6 in a 14-teamer - set with Trent and CJ as starters but I need one of Tate, Leveon Bell or Moreno to emerge as a legit 3/flex after Andre Brown went down. I almos hope Moreno gives me zero so I can dump him fr depth elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 5, 2013 Grabbed him as a RB6 in a 14-teamer - set with Trent and CJ as starters but I need one of Tate, Leveon Bell or Moreno to emerge as a legit 3/flex after Andre Brown went down. I almos hope Moreno gives me zero so I can dump him fr depth elsewhere. Similar to my situation but CJ wasnt there for me in the 2nd, so I went WR and picked up AJ Green and then got Bradshaw and Brown (pre injury) later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 5, 2013 People create appreciation threads for 17th round gambles? News to me. An Adrian Peterson bandwagon thread would not make much sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brut Gnome 1 Posted September 5, 2013 If you all start Moreno expecting anything good, tears will flow like the blood from mt. Killalabad in d & d the lost ages chronicles. To start Moreno is one thing, to stash him is another. Goal line work belongs to ball. You've been forewarned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BingoBrown 8 Posted September 5, 2013 An Adrian Peterson bandwagon thread would not make much sense. But there's so much to appreciate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 5, 2013 An Adrian Peterson bandwagon thread would not make much sense. Can I get retroactive credit for drafting AP his rookie year and joining that bandwagon? pls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 5, 2013 Can I get retroactive credit for drafting AP his rookie year and joining that bandwagon? pls? Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBain 13 Posted September 5, 2013 Just looked at Moreno's numbers from last season. With PPR scoring, he averaged ~18pts in the six games he carried load. Expanded to a 16 game season, he would have scored 288 pts. That puts him 4th overall amongst running backs. If I were the Broncos, I'd run with Moreno when the game is on the line. Once they get the lead, pound the rock away with Ball. Not sure what Hillman's purpose is. If this holds true, both are solid flex options. Would take injury for one of them to be RB1/2 relevant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BingoBrown 8 Posted September 5, 2013 Just looked at Moreno's numbers from last season. Did you also notice the 3.8 YPC average? That's .1 YPC more than Isaac Redman had last year... Hey, where's our Official Isaac Redman Bandwagon Thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 5, 2013 Did you also notice the 3.8 YPC average? That's .1 YPC more than Isaac Redman had last year... Hey, where's our Official Isaac Redman Bandwagon Thread? It's also .2 more than Trent Richardson. Based on your evaluation, I assume you drafted Redman ahead of Richardson in all leagues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBain 13 Posted September 5, 2013 It's also .2 more than Trent Richardson. Based on your evaluation, I assume you drafted Redman ahead of Richardson in all leagues. Yep because YPC is the only number we evaluate in fantasy football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,653 Posted September 6, 2013 Kind of wishing I started Moreno instead of Helu. I picked Helu because of his matchup with the eggles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,459 Posted September 6, 2013 Might get a couple decent weeks out of him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 6, 2013 Honestly I want Moreno to start over Hillman and ball. Overall he is there best back. I'm not saying he is a better runner than the other two but more balanced and a better overall back. He can run and is good at pass protection. He would be my choice for the starter while I worked ball in to help groom him to be the starter whenever he gets better at pass pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 6, 2013 Looks like I was right about Moreno. They ended up starting him. Which I agree with this cause out of all the back Moreno makes the team better all around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,653 Posted September 6, 2013 Looks like I was right about Moreno. They ended up starting him. Which I agree with this cause out of all the back Moreno makes the team better all around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 6, 2013 Any chance there's gonna be a mad dash for Moreno off the WW this week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,653 Posted September 6, 2013 Any chance there's gonna be a mad dash for Moreno off the WW this week? Probably. He has been the only RB I have noticed in this game. He is DEF worth a pick up if he is getting 80% of all the plays for the RBs. One of my buddies learned of how high of esteem I held Moreno's value this year, he promptly drafted him a round earlier than me in every league we drafted together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WR Guru 31 Posted September 6, 2013 Interesting. Perhaps the Broncos have come to their senses and realized that their whole season rides on the arm of an immobile 37-year-old QB and they won't risk that on a rookie RB who struggles to pick up blitzes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 6, 2013 Probably. He has been the only RB I have noticed in this game. He is DEF worth a pick up if he is getting 80% of all the plays for the RBs. One of my buddies learned of how high of esteem I held Moreno's value this year, he promptly drafted him a round earlier than me in every league we drafted together. I had him last year and he did the job well. Was a good RB for fantasy based on volume and Peyton didn't have to worry about defenders getting past him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites