brotherbock 349 Posted October 22, 2016 Dart throw. Not a terrible one. He's got opportunity but not a ton of talent. (I mean overall...if he had a ton of talent across the board, mental and physical, he wouldn't be out there to be signed.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimaveli 119 Posted October 22, 2016 If you have room on your bench, yes...stash smith. As time keeps on slipping into the future, I can't shake the feeling that I need to assume that Doug is basically done for the year. It's super lame that he got hurt in week 2 and it's gonna be week 9 or 10 before we see him again at the best. One one hand, I want to trade for him just in-case. On the other...I smell a rat. No practice. No news. No real commentary. Is there anything to cling to besides the schedule? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS3K 12 Posted October 31, 2016 Antone Smith has averaged 9.1 YPC over his career and 15.7 YPR. He's now on the wrong side of thirty and the NFL is enamored with finding the next greatest thing so I would likely chalk up his lack of interest to age, money, and the fact that there's an off chance of an Arian Foster / Priest Holmes / Fred Jackson somewhere out there that you won't be able to commit to if this dude is taking up a roster spot. Plus the Falcons' coaching staff are the same geniuses that kept trotting out Steven Jackson's corpse Freeman's rookie year only to have the dude kill it last year - I'm picking him up and starting him he's a big play waiting to happen and with the way RB is turning out this year you can't ask for too much more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GornFishin' 57 Posted November 1, 2016 Peyton Barber will probably go off against Atlanta now as the RB carousel continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted November 1, 2016 I seem to think they go Smith. I am just basing it on past big plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 2, 2016 I seem to think they go Smith. I am just basing it on past big plays.The biggest crime ever in the NFL was the absolute under usage of Smith. I as a football fan want to see incredibly athletic and football smart humans do ridiculous things. Antone Smith is a walking video game, or at least was, but for some reason his team would rather just waste carry after carry on mediocre running back talent. They cheated me, as a football fan, along with Atlanta fans and themselves. Why? Why did Antone get such little opportunity? There is no answer besides Mike Smith is a f*cking moron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted November 2, 2016 The biggest crime ever in the NFL was the absolute under usage of Smith. I as a football fan want to see incredibly athletic and football smart humans do ridiculous things. Antone Smith is a walking video game, or at least was, but for some reason his team would rather just waste carry after carry on mediocre running back talent. They cheated me, as a football fan, along with Atlanta fans and themselves. Why? Why did Antone get such little opportunity? There is no answer besides Mike Smith is a f*cking moron Exactly which is why I believe after all these injuries and suddenly he has a chance. Pickup of the week!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted November 2, 2016 The biggest crime ever in the NFL was the absolute under usage of Smith. I as a football fan want to see incredibly athletic and football smart humans do ridiculous things. Antone Smith is a walking video game, or at least was, but for some reason his team would rather just waste carry after carry on mediocre running back talent. They cheated me, as a football fan, along with Atlanta fans and themselves. Why? Why did Antone get such little opportunity? There is no answer besides Mike Smith is a f*cking moron Man, I hope you guys are right. I can't even recall seeing Smith or knowing much about him, i'm afraid you guys are on the hyperbole train right now, but we shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 2, 2016 Man, I hope you guys are right. I can't even recall seeing Smith or knowing much about him, i'm afraid you guys are on the hyperbole train right now, but we shall see. Whoa there. I am guaranteeing nothing at this point. Smith is over 30 and relied on all world speed and agility to destroy defenses. Even though he hasn't had milage, his speed has probably naturally dimished a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted November 2, 2016 Whoa there. I am guaranteeing nothing at this point. Smith is over 30 and relied on all world speed and agility to destroy defenses. Even though he hasn't had milage, his speed has probably naturally dimished a bit. Not hinting that you guaranteed anything, i'm just hoping you guys on the train are right as I took a flyer on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Simms 11 127 Posted November 2, 2016 I remember this guy. In fact I felt bothered by him not being given a shot at more carries and I used to wonder why. I imagined he wasn't a good practice player or he had some serious personality issues which resulted in him being held back. Did we ever find out why he was not given the opportunity? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handbanana 47 Posted November 3, 2016 I have D Johnson and Howard and on a bye and Ware hurt. I picked up Barber and Smith and Prosise in a desperate move to cover two RB slots. I'm leaning toward Barber and Smith and hoping one goes off since Prosise is a 3rd down guy only. Watch them both suck donkey nutz... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted November 3, 2016 Problem with Antone is he's a Thursday play. Do you play him, or wait and see on a guy like, say, Gilly this week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted November 3, 2016 Dirk Koetter got some great mileage out of J Rodgers. They will run or pass to Smith out in space and see if he can break one. Fresh legs on a Thurs nite game. Flexing him in one league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrikeForce 11 Posted November 3, 2016 I have Smith and Barber. May start Smith out of necessity, but Barber is tempting, too (just a gut feeling). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Nice 40 Posted November 3, 2016 I actually think it will be a peyton barber night.....The takeover begins tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted November 3, 2016 I'm starting Smith out of desperation this week. Hopefully they give him the Quiz treatment and just ride him until the wheels fall off. I mean let's be real, Quiz is a below replacement value talent. He just got a ton of work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepoPatrol 14 Posted November 3, 2016 I actually think it will be a peyton barber night.....The takeover begins tonight Smith in 6+ years was never deemed good enough to get more than 4 carries per game, even when injuries presented an opportunity. His only worth is possibly breaking a long TD, however he only did this when he was in as a brief change of pace. When DT's have been ready for him he did squat. Fantasy analyst are pointing to his snaps last week, but with all the snaps he barely got the ball. Barber is the man this week. Of course this analysis is from an owner who picked up Don Jackson a few weeks back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 3, 2016 Smith in 6+ years was never deemed good enough to get more than 4 carries per game, even when injuries presented an opportunity. His only worth is possibly breaking a long TD, however he only did this when he was in as a brief change of pace. When DT's have been ready for him he did squat. Fantasy analyst are pointing to his snaps last week, but with all the snaps he barely got the ball. Barber is the man this week. Of course this analysis is from an owner who picked up Don Jackson a few weeks back. Smith never EVER got an opportunity to be a significant part of an offense. And if you had actually seen Smith fly around a field on his long tds you would see why he did have legit talent. So come back when you actually watch him play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zyko 2 Posted November 3, 2016 i've watched smith flash the athleticism and i still think barber is a fine play tonight.honestly, it has less to do with their individual talent levels and more to do with the similarity of their situation to that in MIN with mckinnon and asiata. smith strikes me as the dude who'll get a majority of the work but goal line situations will go to barber who is the better interior runner. if you want the safe, higher floor pick, go for smith and the yards, receptions if you're in PPR and the off chance he breaks one and takes it to the house. if you want the riskier but potentially huge day when big passes/penalties/etc. drops TB in goal-to-go situations, dial up barber (of course this analysis comes from an owner who picked up barber out of desperation due to the ruthless cruelty of the FF gods smh) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franknbeans 46 Posted November 3, 2016 I just dropped him for Prosise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrikeForce 11 Posted November 3, 2016 Not that it has any bearing on his performance, but I'm really rooting for Barber. He left Auburn early to help his mother. But I'm also biased, as an Auburn graduate. Fun fact: he's Marion Barber's cousin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Neil 63 Posted November 3, 2016 If bucs go down early it's gonna be a lot of screens and passes then Antwone Fisher is gonna get all that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funky Doc 7 Posted November 3, 2016 Peyton Barber is getting the start. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrikeForce 11 Posted November 3, 2016 Peyton Barber is getting the start. Nice! http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/03/bucs-announce-peyton-barber-as-starting-running-back-vs-falcons/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrikeForce 11 Posted November 3, 2016 Guess I'm rolling with Barber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dsausage 36 Posted November 3, 2016 I am starting peyton barber tn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cousinal111 57 Posted November 3, 2016 I'm going with Smith...hoping for 4-6 catches as I'm in a desperate spot due to bye weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted November 3, 2016 Gl anyone rolling with either. Game doesn't strike me as a run heavy game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrikeForce 11 Posted November 3, 2016 Gl anyone rolling with either. Game doesn't strike me as a run heavy game. Yeah, I'm a little nervous about that. But hopefully, Barber gets a few goal line carries at the very least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funky Doc 7 Posted November 3, 2016 Rolling with Barber due to 4 players out on bye. Boom or bust! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrikeForce 11 Posted November 4, 2016 My other options are McCoy and Ware. But they're both iffy. I kinda think/hope the Bills bench McCoy until after the bye week. And Ware is on concussion protocol. If one of them starts, I can plug them in at flex. If both start, then it might be a bad decision. That's what I don't like about Thursday night games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted November 4, 2016 i find it pretty sad that i'm dependent on f'd up situations like this. D. Martin > C. Sims > J. Rodgers > P. Barber > A. Smith. Pinning hopes on the 4th/5th string RB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted November 4, 2016 I'm going with Smith...hoping for 4-6 catches as I'm in a desperate spot due to bye weeks. If Smith can get 4-6 catches he should be good for about 220 yards and 3 TDs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cousinal111 57 Posted November 4, 2016 If Smith can get 4-6 catches he should be good for about 220 yards and 3 TDs! I would take that I guess...they are lining him up at WR some & already attempted a deep ball to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted November 4, 2016 Returns over.....out for the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
$epphori$ 118 Posted November 4, 2016 Returns over.....out for the season. that was quick, I plugged him in last night and got 4 points out of him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zyko 2 Posted November 4, 2016 lost for the season smhsomebody needs to investigate the RB's coach and their strength and conditioning staff because WHOA NELLY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GornFishin' 57 Posted November 5, 2016 So long Antone. We hardly knew ye. Again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
