IGotWorms 3,315 Posted September 20, 2016 I'm talking about Dwayne Washington out of Detroit of course. What's the word. This kid any good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted September 20, 2016 I think he showed some potential in preseason. He converted from receiver in college so he can probably catch pretty decent. Plus he is a bigger back which is always nice to see when someone is getting a chance. Wether he can adjust to NFL speed is to be seen. I do like how some RB's are automatic when people assume they can adjust right away to NFL speed with zero issue ie Zeke and Gordon as rookies. Then when a no name rookie comes along the legit rookie concerns are brought up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Gladstone 33 Posted September 20, 2016 I like him. If Ameer is hurt worse than a sprain he could get most the carries and all the goal line work for some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted September 20, 2016 Oops, just saw this thread: http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=458096&do=findComment&comment=5764601 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted September 20, 2016 I saw an article (don't recall where) about Zenner and some of his comparables with other RB's and how he was sort of a super sleeper, but it seems like they're much more enamored with Washington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted September 20, 2016 I like him. If Ameer is hurt worse than a sprain he could get most the carries and all the goal line work for some time. Personally, I need RB help and my choices suck. Asiata Drake Washington .5 PPR league so eff Asiata. Drake is probably the guy but Washington could have more upside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Gladstone 33 Posted September 20, 2016 Personally, I need RB help and my choices suck. Asiata Drake Washington .5 PPR league so eff Asiata. Drake is probably the guy but Washington could have more upside Being PPR definitely has it between Drake and Washington. I'm not a PPR guy so go with your gut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted September 21, 2016 I think he's a get. I thought AA was out as of yesterday but it takes some time to process how things will shake out. The upside on Washington might make a risky add/drop worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted September 21, 2016 I have cmike, ware, Langford,matt Jones Would you drop any of them for Washington? Non-ppr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted September 21, 2016 I have cmike, ware, Langford,matt Jones Would you drop any of them for Washington? Non-ppr. Matt Jones first then langford. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted September 21, 2016 Matt Jones first then langford. Really? Matt Jones is pretty bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMMensaMind 459 Posted September 21, 2016 Really? Matt Jones is pretty bad He just agreed with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted September 21, 2016 Really? Matt Jones is pretty bad Yeah drop Jones first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted September 21, 2016 should have the opportunity, but he is an extremely upright runner... i worry about him getting it done between the tackles... and with that running style he is an injury waiting to happen. That said I picked him up, just in case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted September 21, 2016 should have the opportunity, but he is an extremely upright runner... i worry about him getting it done between the tackles... and with that running style he is an injury waiting to happen. That said I picked him up, just in case I think when people say every single rb who is over 6' tall runs too upright, they are just seeing a tall rb. Not saying that some dont, but it seriously seems like every tall rb gets this criticism, and rarely do we hear it about 510 or shorter guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted September 21, 2016 I think when people say every single rb who is over 6' tall runs too upright, they are just seeing a tall rb. Not saying that some dont, but it seriously seems like every tall rb gets this criticism, and rarely do we hear it about 510 or shorter guys. i would tend to agree with your sentiment, but he is almost an extreme example... nearly standing straight up... I'm nitpicking though, i'm sure he'll be find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We Tigers 71 Posted September 21, 2016 I claimed him pretty much everywhere last night, so now I feel like a genius. Interested to see if he can really crack double digit carries weekly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 72 Posted September 21, 2016 He looks very fast for a big guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted September 21, 2016 He looks very fast for a big guy. He certainly can break away, I thought he had a KR and a 50ish yard TD runt his preseason... plus, converted WR... he has to be able to catch.. right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cretins 21 Posted September 21, 2016 i would tend to agree with your sentiment, but he is almost an extreme example... nearly standing straight up... I'm nitpicking though, i'm sure he'll be find That video makes him look more like a WR than a RB. Either way, happy to have scooped him up this morning after he cleared waivers and before news of AA being sent to IR! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricanrockers 39 Posted September 21, 2016 i would tend to agree with your sentiment, but he is almost an extreme example... nearly standing straight up... I'm nitpicking though, i'm sure he'll be find Wow! Could be a 3 down back. Very fast!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 72 Posted September 21, 2016 Wow! Could be a 3 down back. Very fast!! He is fast, he is big, and he can catch. As long as he holds on to the ball, he could be. But I doubt he steals Riddick's job too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted September 21, 2016 I know that people will call this ludicrous and that a players outcome is based off of where they fell in the fantasy draft but.... After the preseason this kid reminded me of David Johnson. Many of you with short memories know DJ as a stud rb. He was a converted WR coming out of the Missouri Valley Conference. People were saying he ran too upright and avoided contact in college. Didn't play up to his size. At this time last year DJ was behind Ellington and CJ2k. This stuff happens. Riddick has never been able to run between the tackles. I had to drop Deon Lewis for him but it is worth a shot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 21, 2016 He certainly can break away, I thought he had a KR and a 50ish yard TD runt his preseason... plus, converted WR... he has to be able to catch.. right? When was he converted? Didn't he play RB all through college? If he was a WR just in HS I don't think that's too big of a deal. (Although I grabbed him because I do think he looks good ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted September 21, 2016 I know that people will call this ludicrous and that a players outcome is based off of where they fell in the fantasy draft but.... After the preseason this kid reminded me of David Johnson. Many of you with short memories know DJ as a stud rb. He was a converted WR coming out of the Missouri Valley Conference. People were saying he ran too upright and avoided contact in college. Didn't play up to his size. At this time last year DJ was behind Ellington and CJ2k. This stuff happens. Riddick has never been able to run between the tackles. I had to drop Deon Lewis for him but it is worth a shot. I like that comparison a lot... the only problem is that he is on the lions... DJ got the perfect scenario with an offense that was already clicking and made guys like CJ0K and Ellington look viable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 21, 2016 I like that comparison a lot... the only problem is that he is on the lions... DJ got the perfect scenario with an offense that was already clicking and made guys like CJ0K and Ellington look viable Lions have been clicking since they got the Cooter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted September 21, 2016 I've gotta decide how much of my FAAB budget to blow on this guy. Thinking I might go half or more. Speculative but he could be The Guy this year as far as waiver wire adds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted September 21, 2016 Matt Jones first then langford. This +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted September 21, 2016 Lions have been clicking since they got the Cooter. Not last week though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 21, 2016 Not last week though. In the larger sample size of all the games since The Dawn of the Cooter, one game is small. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted September 21, 2016 The Lions killed themselves last week with penalties and retarded coaching decisions. They also lost a TD to a phantom offensive PI call (Ebron apparently used a Jedi mind trick on the defender to make him overrun the play). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 21, 2016 The Lions killed themselves last week with penalties and retarded coaching decisions. They also lost a TD to a phantom offensive PI call (Ebron apparently used a Jedi mind trick on the defender to make him overrun the play). Ebron's a Jedi?! Time to go see about a trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted September 21, 2016 I like that comparison a lot... the only problem is that he is on the lions... DJ got the perfect scenario with an offense that was already clicking and made guys like CJ0K and Ellington look viable I think the Lions offense is pretty desirable to have a piece of. The Lion had 17 penalties in the last game, yet they still had 137 yards rushing, 6.0 ypc and Washington had a 28 yarder. I think this last game might keep things tamped down a little bit, which is fine with me but this is an offense to own in in 2016 IMO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 21, 2016 I think the Lions offense is pretty desirable to have a piece of. The Lion had 17 penalties in the last game, yet they still had 137 yards rushing, 6.0 ypc and Washington had a 28 yarder. I think this last game might keep things tamped down a little bit, which is fine with me but this is an offense to own in in 2016 IMO. Hey, you post smart things here, so that makes me feel better about grabbing Wash this morning. I missed out on Howard in CHI, but I'm happy with my decision at the moment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted September 21, 2016 I like Washington (nabbed him for depth in one league...have Riddick in another PPR league). Good stash to have...wouldn't necessarily try and count on him this week. GB has been stingy on Run D. That could change a bit if they adjust to being beat through the air like they have. But I think they will continue to take away the run game like they have. Watch the Dline injuries for them this week though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites