| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Selkiesxx
Joined: 16 Jan 2010
Posts: 1574
|
 Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:00 pm Post subject: Rashad Jennings: His role going forward with or without MJD |
 |
|
|
I'm really curious as he seems to have all the talent in the world. I took him in FF draft last night but am slightly pressed now for a roster spot for a WR.
Should I keep him in hopes that his value will increase with Jacksonville's plans to use him and possibly trade him or one of my other backs?
What do you guys expect Jennings role to be?
(By the way, Gabbert looked damn good the other night. Hope he keeps it up!)
_________________
Bears :: White Sox :: Blackhawks :: Bulls
@michaelsbodam (Twitter) |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Its A Sabotage
Joined: 14 May 2010
Posts: 38219
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Rashad Jennings: His role going forward with or without |
|
|
|
| Selkiesxx wrote: | I'm really curious as he seems to have all the talent in the world. I took him in FF draft last night but am slightly pressed now for a roster spot for a WR.
Should I keep him in hopes that his value will increase with Jacksonville's plans to use him and possibly trade him or one of my other backs?
What do you guys expect Jennings role to be?
(By the way, Gabbert looked damn good the other night. Hope he keeps it up!) |
He is a notch below Maurice's running ability, but is better than him Receiving. So, something similiar to Ray Rice's numbers are not out of question, just depends if Maurice comes back.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
iPwn
Joined: 10 Oct 2009
Posts: 55990
Location: Sweet Home Chicago
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
This might be unpopular with some, but Jennings is every bit good enough to make people wonder say "Maurice Jones-Who?"
At this point in their careers, Jennings is faster, more explosive, better at making cuts, and a better receiver out of the backfield. I think his power and understanding of NFL defenses, while not on the level of MJD, is more than adequate for him to get top ten type production.
Will he put up the numbers that MJD put up last year? No. But MJD won't put up those numbers going forward either.
I wholeheartedly believe that if given the chance to start for the majority of the season, that Jennings will be able to be a 1,100 (+350 receiving) yard back.
Really the question to ponder with him is how long you think MJD's holdout will last. And no one here has any idea how long it'll last. He could come back tomorrow, or he could sit out the entire season, and neither should surprise anyone. It's a really tricky situation from a Fantasy perspective, but from a team perspective, it's as close to a non-issue as you will find.
_________________
Live like you're down 3-1 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
McMorrow_922
Joined: 21 Dec 2011
Posts: 2532
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: Rashad Jennings: His role going forward with or without |
|
|
|
| Its A Sabotage wrote: | | Selkiesxx wrote: | I'm really curious as he seems to have all the talent in the world. I took him in FF draft last night but am slightly pressed now for a roster spot for a WR.
Should I keep him in hopes that his value will increase with Jacksonville's plans to use him and possibly trade him or one of my other backs?
What do you guys expect Jennings role to be?
(By the way, Gabbert looked damn good the other night. Hope he keeps it up!) |
He is a notch below Maurice's running ability, but is better than him Receiving. So, something similiar to Ray Rice's numbers are not out of question, just depends if Maurice comes back. |
Keep em, if MJD dont report he couod end up having a career year, if MJD shows Jennings will still be apart of are offense, if MJD takes over he could very likely for a injury considering he hasnt been at camp an most likely wont be in football shape.
Rashad has more big play potential than MJD
MJD more consistant and a better guarnteed runner.
Rashad is better out of the backfield, tho MJD shoed last year he can catch to. Keep em man.
_________________
Adopt a JAGUAR
Laurent Robinson-
Marcedes Lewis- |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Conrad Buff
Joined: 20 Mar 2011
Posts: 693
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:53 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Gosh, I'm pretty relieved to have a back-up runner as good as Jennings. He could start for a lot of team in this league. Considering all running backs in the league in tiers of 10 players he's probably a tier 2 guy. Not elite, but pretty good.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
JaguarCrazy2832
Joined: 28 Jun 2008
Posts: 91020
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:24 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
Hold on to him and dont let go
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tugboat
Joined: 30 Mar 2011
Posts: 5206
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| iPwn wrote: | This might be unpopular with some, but Jennings is every bit good enough to make people wonder say "Maurice Jones-Who?"
At this point in their careers, Jennings is faster, more explosive, better at making cuts, and a better receiver out of the backfield. I think his power and understanding of NFL defenses, while not on the level of MJD, is more than adequate for him to get top ten type production.
Will he put up the numbers that MJD put up last year? No. But MJD won't put up those numbers going forward either.
I wholeheartedly believe that if given the chance to start for the majority of the season, that Jennings will be able to be a 1,100 (+350 receiving) yard back.
Really the question to ponder with him is how long you think MJD's holdout will last. And no one here has any idea how long it'll last. He could come back tomorrow, or he could sit out the entire season, and neither should surprise anyone. It's a really tricky situation from a Fantasy perspective, but from a team perspective, it's as close to a non-issue as you will find. |
I'm somewhat on board with this.
The real caveat i'd throw in there, is that Jennings is a quality back who could be the #1RB for us...but he seems to look at his best when he's fresh and rested. He's not the sort of workhorse that MJD has been (hard to say how much longer he can be effective at that same workload, if at all). But for me, if we were going to go that route, i'd want to have a very solid complementary back as the 2nd option. Probably a reliable 'between the tackles', straight up 'short yardage', 'power back'. I just don't see Owens as that guy, i'd want something more substantial.
I mean, Jennings has looked great in the preseason thus far, but let's try to keep in mind that he's playing half games in the preseason. If you want to keep him that fresh and healthy down the stretch, you'd have to find a way to keep his carries under control...ie, a true 'tandem system' as most teams use these days.
There were a handful of guys who would've been excellent #2 options behind Jennings on the market this summer, but thanks to the unfortunate timing of MJD's shenanigans, that obviously isn't an option. Same goes for the opportunity to draft a guy. That ship has long since sailed.
Only way i really see it working would be if we were to snag someone on the waiver wire (hard to imagine anyone worth it there), or swing a last minute deal bringing another good RB in. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
MoJo122-b-21
Joined: 01 Dec 2009
Posts: 6438
Location: Not London!
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
I'd still like to have a complementary piece for Jennings moving forward. He and MJD will compliment each other whenever MJD decides to show up for work, but his days are numbered. I don't know who will be available next April, but a larger, bruising back would compliment Jennings nicely - he comes off hesitant in short yardage situations to me (albeit its a small sample size). .
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
McMorrow_922
Joined: 21 Dec 2011
Posts: 2532
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| MoJo122-b-21 wrote: | | I'd still like to have a complementary piece for Jennings moving forward. He and MJD will compliment each other whenever MJD decides to show up for work, but his days are numbered. I don't know who will be available next April, but a larger, bruising back would compliment Jennings nicely - he comes off hesitant in short yardage situations to me (albeit its a small sample size). . |
Gene will find us something nice 
_________________
Adopt a JAGUAR
Laurent Robinson-
Marcedes Lewis- |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tugboat
Joined: 30 Mar 2011
Posts: 5206
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:03 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| MoJo122-b-21 wrote: | | I'd still like to have a complementary piece for Jennings moving forward. He and MJD will compliment each other whenever MJD decides to show up for work, but his days are numbered. I don't know who will be available next April, but a larger, bruising back would compliment Jennings nicely - he comes off hesitant in short yardage situations to me (albeit its a small sample size). . |
Yep. MJD or no...a RB has to be on the agenda for the draft next year. Either way, we need to start moving on.
Of course, in retrospect, with the 20-20 hindsight goggles on...it sure would've been nice to have been able to move MJD earlier for picks this year, including say...a 4th rounder where we could've grabbed a guy like Turbin.  But sigh, them's the breaks.  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
McMorrow_922
Joined: 21 Dec 2011
Posts: 2532
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Tugboat wrote: | | MoJo122-b-21 wrote: | | I'd still like to have a complementary piece for Jennings moving forward. He and MJD will compliment each other whenever MJD decides to show up for work, but his days are numbered. I don't know who will be available next April, but a larger, bruising back would compliment Jennings nicely - he comes off hesitant in short yardage situations to me (albeit its a small sample size). . |
Yep. MJD or no...a RB has to be on the agenda for the draft next year. Either way, we need to start moving on.
Of course, in retrospect, with the 20-20 hindsight goggles on...it sure would've been nice to have been able to move MJD earlier for picks this year, including say...a 4th rounder where we could've grabbed a guy like Turbin. But sigh, them's the breaks. |
Man that woulda been nice. I woulda loved Turbin in a Jags uni. He was my favorite RB outta the 2012 class.
_________________
Adopt a JAGUAR
Laurent Robinson-
Marcedes Lewis- |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
AngryPirate
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
Posts: 1227
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:25 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Time to sit Jennings the rest of the preseason and not risk a pointless injury with the news of MJD today. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
McMorrow_922
Joined: 21 Dec 2011
Posts: 2532
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| AngryPirate wrote: | | Time to sit Jennings the rest of the preseason and not risk a pointless injury with the news of MJD today. |
well if an injury occured, which i pray it wont. im sure that would cause are front office to cave an give MJD what he wants.
_________________
Adopt a JAGUAR
Laurent Robinson-
Marcedes Lewis- |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
JaguarCrazy2832
Joined: 28 Jun 2008
Posts: 91020
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| AngryPirate wrote: | | Time to sit Jennings the rest of the preseason and not risk a pointless injury with the news of MJD today. |
Yea, I'm wondering about that too
_________________
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
High Octane
Joined: 22 Sep 2009
Posts: 442
Location: Chicago
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:29 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
I really wonder how Jennings can do for a full season. Anyone think he has a 1000 yard season in him?
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
