mightystein 0 Posted October 7, 2014 I'm finally going to drop Cordarrelle Patterson this week and need a RB to replace him. Should I pickup Branden Oliver or Ronnie Hillman? Which back has better long term value? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 7, 2014 Oliver if it is ppr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mightystein 0 Posted October 7, 2014 Oliver if it is ppr. It's a non ppr league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 7, 2014 Tougher call. Hillman has a ton of competition, but Oliver will once Mathews comes back. Do you need someone more for the rest of the season or to help now? Oliver for the now with a great matchup this week, Hillman probably for the rest of season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mightystein 0 Posted October 7, 2014 Tougher call. Hillman has a ton of competition, but Oliver will once Mathews comes back. Do you need someone more for the rest of the season or to help now? Oliver for the now with a great matchup this week, Hillman probably for the rest of season. I'm mostly looking for rest of the season with a possible flex option this week. I only have 3 RB's with Forte, Foster and Spiller so i'm looking for more depth with their bye weeks coming up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 7, 2014 It really depends on what more we hear about Ball's injury. If it is only two weeks, as some say it might be, Hillman becomes somewhat useless. if it is more, Hillman is more valuable than Oliver. Otherwise, when both teams are healthy, I think Oliver plays a bigger role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinningTeam11-3 1 Posted October 7, 2014 Oliver Ryan Mathews is injury prone I don't think 2 weeks out is enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinningTeam11-3 1 Posted October 7, 2014 http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=438498 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 7, 2014 http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=438480 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,515 Posted October 7, 2014 I'm finally going to drop Cordarrelle Patterson this week and need a RB to replace him. Should I pickup Branden Oliver or Ronnie Hillman? Which back has better long term value? Oliver . No way would I think about Hillman . One fumble and you are going to watch him sitting on the bench Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 20 Posted October 8, 2014 Oliver Please see mine: http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=438506 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
49erGold 36 Posted October 8, 2014 Damn, flavor of the week is tasty... Here is the scope... 3 RBs Matthews starter, Oliver maybe 2RB, Brown after week 6 will split carries you have a Bal situation... I think for sure the short term solution is Oliver but looking forward they have identical 2RB status. I just bashed Ball well been doing it since, pre-season I had him ranked low 3rd round... I think Hillman longer is riskier bet ok but... he can have big payoff if he overtakes Ball. Not predicting Moreno like numbers like I did for him but a better than Ball did numbers to date 70 rush, 20 rec and good TD chances although I still got to see no one else gets goal line work. So for week 6 guy Oliver and long term but risky Hillman. Oliver likely splitting carries were I can see a scenario where Hillman takes a huge shares of carries if he starts. In the same game Ball had 7 carries for 6 yds and Hillman had 14 carries for 64 yds... to me Hillman has a great opportunity to take the job... as a ff starter for week 6-8 he is iffy due to elite DST that said he did great 4 yds a pop vs an elite one. If you take Hillman you think he wins the job or has a better split than Oliver with the 3 horse situation. I think that is the case... management is very stubborn they had Moreno at 3RB till injuries force their hand like here... he is even a better blocker than Ball so not sure what is not to like. Patterson isn't that bad a 2WR... Ponder will make anyone look horrible but now that Bridgewater is back I wouldn't dismiss him unless your desperate for a RB and your in a non-ppr 1 pt league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kam187 6 Posted October 8, 2014 Oliver for week 6. For long term, Hillman. If you need to win now, pick up Oliver as he will gash Oakland with zero problem. I think Hillman has better long term value but to be honest, he could split time with CJ Anderson and Thompson. I would go Oliver. GOod luck. Please see mine. Thanks. http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=438516 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mightystein 0 Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks for all the info guys. I decided to go with Oliver. I'm hoping that even when Mathews comes back he can fill a Woodhead/Sproles type of role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
49erGold 36 Posted October 8, 2014 I think he has a shot at Woodhead type of role... Donald look bad as a pass catcher. Oliver is the safer choice but... I would still roll that dice there 2RBs go with the one with upside and the more hurt starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
