MDC 5,895 Posted September 2, 2014 I want to live this guy as a terrific RB2 with upside worthy of a 2nd round pick, but I have barely seen him play and it is a total leap of faith that he will get and can handle the 250+ touches necessary to put up the kind of #s worthy of that selection. Any last minute thoughts from Cards fans (all 2 of you) or others in the know on Ellington's prospects this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted September 2, 2014 As I San Francisco fan who saw a little of his play, not a lot, I was impressed by 1) his toughness as a smaller back and 2) agility in space. It is one thing to talk about the sheer volume of 'touches' another to focus on the quality and type of touches. If he is catching 4-5 balls with a little bit of space and some of his running is outside with the option to get out of bounds ... he seems like a guy who should be utilized similar to how Kansas City uses Jamaal Charles. The Cards are 3 deep at WR, so he shouldn't face a stacked box too often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted September 2, 2014 I want to live this guy as a terrific RB2 with upside worthy of a 2nd round pick, but I have barely seen him play and it is a total leap of faith that he will get and can handle the 250+ touches necessary to put up the kind of #s worthy of that selection. Any last minute thoughts from Cards fans (all 2 of you) or others in the know on Ellington's prospects this year? Like the guy a lot in PPR has a number two RB . And all the leagues I am apart of are PPR . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutdown 40 Posted September 2, 2014 From watching him at Clemson, he excels at reading his blocks, he's not terribly shifty but does get up to speed quickly. He won't move the pile or break a ton of tackles he needs holes to get through the line. He's an very good receiving back in terms of hands and route running. All that said, if you try to give him the ball 20+ times a game he's going to break down. He needs to be used more in space and in situations where the defense isn't looking run (i.e. having a good passing game to keep defenders off the line of scrimmage). My fear is zona makes him more of a focal point and this makes him less effective per carry and more likely to be hurt. He needs to stay in the 15 touch per game area to be effective Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted September 2, 2014 Isn't he about the same size as Charles. He can handle the load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
50shades 10 Posted September 2, 2014 He's closer to 210 currently than 199 (last year). At 5'9 that's doable, plus it really doesn't matter what we think Arizona appears to be willing to make him their every down RB. Could get 80+ receptions (would have last year if you do the math on opportunities vs actual usage) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted September 2, 2014 If healthy, sleep easy at nights watching him play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted September 2, 2014 Isn't he about the same size as Charles. He can handle the load. if there's anyone who knows about handling loads, its MDC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,895 Posted September 2, 2014 if there's anyone who knows about living RMFF in my head, its MDC No doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montana 89 Posted September 3, 2014 if there's anyone who knows about handling loads, its MDC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted September 5, 2014 Hope you passed on him. already an mri on his previously repaired foot and the season hasn't started. this is why he was a dnd for me. I refuse to use a high pick on undersized backs that haven't proven they can handle a "full load". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
50shades 10 Posted September 5, 2014 Where is it being reported he got an MRI? I can't find that info anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted September 5, 2014 Fftoday main page under the news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Nice 40 Posted September 5, 2014 XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki reports Andre Ellington underwent an MRI on his left foot Thursday. Per Jurecki, Ellington had been "dealing with some discomfort" over the past week, and aggravated the injury in Thursday's practice. The situation has the makings of a Week 1 nightmare, but there's no point in panicking until the Cardinals reveal Ellington's MRI results. His status will be updated on Friday. Jonathan Dwyer is the next man up at running back for Arizona. Even if Ellington is ultimately cleared for Monday's opener, the situation is a reminder of his fragility. Sep 5 - 1:02 AM Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
50shades 10 Posted September 5, 2014 Darn. Thanks for info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted September 5, 2014 FML................ This season is already shaping up to be a half a$$ed abortion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 267 Posted September 5, 2014 - Dwyer? holy fockin' chizz maybe Arians can give fa(s)t Willie Parker a call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We Tigers 71 Posted September 5, 2014 Hope you passed on him. already an mri on his previously repaired foot and the season hasn't started. this is why he was a dnd for me. I refuse to use a high pick on undersized backs that haven't proven they can handle a "full load".That's certainly a consideration when selecting players, but it doesn't really have anything to do with a foot injury in practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted September 5, 2014 That's certainly a consideration when selecting players, but it doesn't really have anything to do with a foot injury in practice. "Full load" in practice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted September 5, 2014 "Full load" in practice? Seems like they'd do an MRI on his colon then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted September 5, 2014 Didn't Jamal Charles start last season with some kind of foot injury? I like the trajectory that Ellington is on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 928 Posted September 5, 2014 Strange. It usually takes until at least week 2 for one of my starters to go down with an injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We Tigers 71 Posted September 5, 2014 "Full load" in practice?He's not a rookie anymore, so I think he's exempt from that particular hazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Bastard 154 Posted September 5, 2014 The dreaded M R I on F O O T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 267 Posted September 5, 2014 "Full load" in practice? Najeh Davenport - FTW!! 1! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Bastard 154 Posted September 5, 2014 Only discomfort and on the outside of the foot. If you can, go ahead and try to rob the Ellington owner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Bastard 154 Posted September 5, 2014 Maybe it requires a "bruise foot" to be the man.... Remember Jaamal Charle's 2013 preseason "bruise foot" injury? Heard Ellington participated in yesterday's practice. Again, time to BUY if you can get him for cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kobe808lak 7 Posted September 5, 2014 I hope he plays my RB situation is pretty bad.. Ellington Spiller Sproles Ivory Jeremy Hill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Bastard 154 Posted September 5, 2014 Nick what i just posted earlier. Word out he could be out "extended period of time". Not good. "XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki reports Andre Ellington aggravated his left foot in practice Thursday, and is "hearing he could be out an extended period of time." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkustes03 4 Posted September 5, 2014 This is ridiculous. Lacy and Ellington. My two RBs. Great start to fantasy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 928 Posted September 5, 2014 Unfockingreal. And my #3 RB is Rice I have Dwyer as a handcuff but I'm sure he'll at best split carries with Taylor. Lovely start to the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flgatorguy87 160 Posted September 5, 2014 Is this Dwyers backfield now if he misses any lengthy time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 5, 2014 Is this Dwyers backfield now if he misses any lengthy time? Best guess, yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borat33 17 Posted September 5, 2014 Last minute thought. Don't draft him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted September 5, 2014 What's Dwyers value now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 5, 2014 This brittle bum is a bust before the season starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We Tigers 71 Posted September 5, 2014 If Ellington is out for a while, Dwyer's value is probably at least what Mendenhall's was last year, potentially a bit better. Dwyer's never been anything special, but he seemingly was way ahead of Stepfan Taylor for the #2 spot. In the league where I own Ellington, I just dropped Kelce for Dwyer as a precaution. Certainly worth cycling your last bench spot. Alternately, go pick up John Brown if he's out there, because relying on Dwyer and Taylor might mean the Cardinals would rather throw 50 times a game than run more than 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dehaven123 31 Posted September 5, 2014 cards beat writer saying he could be out for an extended period of time. mri results should be back today. mre will becomes apparent then. this is the same surgically repaired foot, the soreness/swelling is on the outside of it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites