The Moz 69 Posted October 16, 2014 Bobby Rainey has been the better back all year in every phase of the game. Yet they cling for dear life to Doug Martin who has been terrible. Just wonderign if there is any Tampa Bay homers here with any local insight as to when/if they finally give the Rainey the #1 gig -- or will they just keep trotting Martin out and his 1.8 yards and a cloud of dust? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted October 16, 2014 I doubt it ever becomes raineys show if martin is healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 72 Posted October 17, 2014 How many thread we need on this...? Copy and paste my answer from last thread. Whenever Charles Sims is back, which is in couple weeks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted October 17, 2014 How many thread we need on this...? Copy and paste my answer from last thread. Whenever Charles Sims is back, which is in couple weeks. You really think the bucs are just going to hand the job to a rookie who hasnt been practicing? And who is also overrated? No way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,478 Posted October 17, 2014 Bobby Rainey has been the better back all year in every phase of the game. Yet they cling for dear life to Doug Martin who has been terrible. Just wonderign if there is any Tampa Bay homers here with any local insight as to when/if they finally give the Rainey the #1 gig -- or will they just keep trotting Martin out and his 1.8 yards and a cloud of dust? Very good question . Now if I just had the Bucs coaching staff phone number Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 72 Posted October 17, 2014 You really think the bucs are just going to hand the job to a rookie who hasnt been practicing? And who is also overrated? No way. I am not the one compared him to Matt Forte. Their coach did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted October 17, 2014 I am not the one compared him to Matt Forte. Their coach did. Coach speak. It happens a lot in the nfl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted October 17, 2014 Probably when Charles Sims shows up and is ready to play a full game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bishop82 61 Posted October 17, 2014 Maybe if they weren't down 35-0 all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted October 17, 2014 Saw Charles Sims play for WV in the TCU game last year. He's the real deal. Big, good speed, great hands. He was drafted specifically for third down role, with an eye towards pushing Martin outright for the job. Big thing is the injury. I hadn't heard he was even close to coming back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,591 Posted October 17, 2014 Maybe if they weren't down 35-0 all the time. he avg 4.5 YPC. Still not over for Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p00h 85 Posted October 17, 2014 ahh the wishful thinkers club. good times... but but but, he was a beast in college! but but Rainey is the best! the team sucks, there will likely be no fantasy relevance from a TB rb this year, stop wishing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted October 17, 2014 ahh the wishful thinkers club. good times... but but but, he was a beast in college! but but Rainey is the best! the team sucks, there will likely be no fantasy relevance from a TB rb this year, stop wishing! Isn't this the truth. We'd be better if if they kept Schiano. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Class Trash 67 Posted October 17, 2014 L. Smith refused to build a good line in Chicago. They had what, one solid lineman in his tenure? Looks like he's headed that way in Tampa as well. Until they upgrade those guys on the line, whichever running back they go with is as likely to get you 5 points as he is 20. Maybe this offseason he'll draft a Cornerback or Defensive End. Using Smith's logic, that should help his running game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted October 17, 2014 I don't think that you can hit the abort button on a guy in his 79th trimester... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Class Trash 67 Posted October 17, 2014 I don't think that you can hit the abort button on a guy in his 79th trimester... That's still legal in Tampa. Since Gruden, they've aborted tons of players and even aborted winning in general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted October 17, 2014 L. Smith refused to build a good line in Chicago. They had what, one solid lineman in his tenure? Looks like he's headed that way in Tampa as well. Until they upgrade those guys on the line, whichever running back they go with is as likely to get you 5 points as he is 20. Maybe this offseason he'll draft a Cornerback or Defensive End. Using Smith's logic, that should help his running game. It doesn't help that there is no real experienced OC there right now with Tedford on IR. Basically they have no Plan B for the offense in any given game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted October 18, 2014 Hell, I thought they aborted Martin weeks ago?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted October 18, 2014 If you have week 17 championship games Sims could be a deciding factor. In the only redraft league with IR, I picked him up this week and am stashing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serpent 51 Posted October 18, 2014 Rainey had his shot and then literally fumbled it away with that Atlanta debacle. Rainey is a flash in the pan and I wouldn't hold onto him. I suggest you cut both backs if you have them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,591 Posted October 22, 2014 Rainey had his shot and then literally fumbled it away with that Atlanta debacle. Rainey is a flash in the pan and I wouldn't hold onto him. I suggest you cut both backs if you have them. Thank you Jaws. Any other insight you may have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites