SharkSwimmer 4,965 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 6 minutes ago, mulhollandvelvet said: Well by that logic they would have been running a lot with Washington already seeing as they've had him all of training camp and preseason and would know how 'good' he is. That's a good point. Lions coaching staff, like many, are a cautious bunch. Rookie RBs are not trusted because they might fumble or run the wrong route or get the QB blowed up by missing a blitzer. So they had Washington in a reserve role for those reasons, even though he is bigger, faster, and stronger than the guys in front of him. Now Dwayne's going into the game, despite potential coaching misgivings. But if he breaks off a bunch of big runs and TDs, he will prove to be a wise move that they made in spite of themselves. Link to post Share on other sites
Deke 1,916 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Damn Thursday waivers. Now everyone is going to be on him. Link to post Share on other sites
sspiv 38 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I actually think D-Wash will be good in PPR leagues also. Not as many passes his way but he will get some each game to tag with his rushes! Link to post Share on other sites
pastorofmuppets2 10,640 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 14 minutes ago, mulhollandvelvet said: Well by that logic they would have been running a lot with Washington already seeing as they've had him all of training camp and preseason and would know how 'good' he is. Caldwell might not even know DWash is on his team .... Link to post Share on other sites
CyberneticGhostOfXMasPast 4,135 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) former WR, its not like he can't catch passes ... or plow over defenders Edited September 21, 2016 by CyberneticGhostOfXMasPast Link to post Share on other sites
Dosia 27 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Choo choo! Lets see what this guy can do with this opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites
BrokeLoser 192 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I'm in! LET'S ROLL! Link to post Share on other sites
martinjlm 1,685 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, Savatage79 said: Gonna be awesome to pick up Washington and see bell joiqing it in the goal line You mean ZZ! Link to post Share on other sites
martinjlm 1,685 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Cooter is gonna get Washington involved immediately. He already has game time under his belt! Link to post Share on other sites
JSA2422 1,604 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 the real question is ...who's starting him this week? Link to post Share on other sites
nonstopfan 4,593 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Definitely a "pick up now and think about it later" candidate. Zenner hasnt received any action thus far and Riddick is well....Riddick. Link to post Share on other sites
yanksman 3,781 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 He has a big time fumbling problem Link to post Share on other sites
SharkSwimmer 4,965 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Joique was worked out but NOT signed, although the Lions likely knew that Abdullah was going to IR at the time Bell was working out for them. Bell at least knows their system and played last year. So either Bell was out of shape or he looked okay and they are just updating their emergency list. Zenner being inactive for the first two games is obviously a horrible sign for him, although he at least beat out Steven Ridley for a roster spot. It seems likely that Zenner will now he active, but back up Washington. Link to post Share on other sites
joshua18 7,029 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I think "Choo choo" is going to be trending soon... Link to post Share on other sites
Steelers0087 446 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, yanksman said: He has a big time fumbling problem Is this true? Link to post Share on other sites
SharkSwimmer 4,965 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Abdullah is a fumbler, too. Maybe the Lions believe they can coach these guys up. Link to post Share on other sites
lolcopter 7,890 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, SyNdicateZ said: If it helps my FF team...then by all means. They play completely different roles Link to post Share on other sites
Bugs bunny 1,828 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Not sure what to make of this but us guys that picked up Washington can go to sleep now., Link to post Share on other sites
Nguvocity 268 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I would value him no more than Ameer Abdullah. And Abdullah doesn't touch most people's lineup unless you really messed up in the draft He's got a crazy 40 though. Can't hurt to stash him and see how he goes for the next couple weeks Link to post Share on other sites
General Gannicus 308 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I just hope this doesn't turn into one of my worst memories of fantasy past.... I remember when Brandon Jackson was the new young rb on the Packers and getting drafted about where Abdullah was going... (I drafted him as the 18th rb off the board) He went down early-ish in the year and they brought in Deshawn Wynn who scored 2 tds.. Everyone went nuts spending a ton of their free agent money to lock down the Packers starting rb.. (including me who spent an embarrassingly high amount on him since I had Jackson and wanted the starter on the Packers envisioning Ahman Green 2.0) So Wynn goes out and basically breaks his neck the next week... So the Packers brought in some third string nobody which people who blew their wad on Wynn the week before couldn't acquire... That 3rd string nobody was Ryan Grant and he helped many teams that season as the ones who spent all their money on Wynn missed out... I love Washington's skill set and really hope he doesn't turn into Wynn while people who don't get Washington get Zenner a week or two later and ride him to glory... Link to post Share on other sites
Bugs bunny 1,828 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 So much for sleeping. Choo choo Link to post Share on other sites
lbjames6 2,700 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, yanksman said: ugh waivers havent even ran in both my leagues yet. Just pointing out some facts to help people make informative decisions. The facts are that Ameer Abdullah is out for at least 8 weeks, Theo Riddick is not an every down back, and Dwayne Washington is next in line for touches. There is no thinking when it comes to this situation. If your lineup and bench aren't stacked, you pick this guy up now. Link to post Share on other sites
yanksman 3,781 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, Steelers0087 said: Is this true? Strengths Possesses rare combination of size and speed. Flashes the juice once he hits it onto second level. Has a rush of 68 yards or more in each of his three seasons despite limited carries. Has enough early wiggle. Has athletic traits that cannot be ignored. Former wide receiver with ability to destroy linebackers matched up on him out of the backfield. Able to threaten the seam as pass catcher. Weaknesses Long strider. Struggles to make quick, decisive cuts. Poor feel for the right running track on stretch plays. Looks for cutback lanes that arent there. Will run up blockers back and has very little feel between tackles. Scatback who fails to run to his size. Plagued by fumbles putting ball on the ground 10 times in 227 career carries. Lost starting job this season and missed final three games due to injury. Has struggled to stay healthy during time at Washington. Draft Projection Rounds 6 or 7 Bottom Line Long, leggy scatback who can hit the turbo in a straight line, but who lacks creativity, ball security and power. Washingtons history of choppy production and injuries make him an NFL long shot, but his size, speed and ability to impact a game as a pass catcher should create plenty of intrigue amongst NFL teams who covet traits. Link to post Share on other sites
Bugs bunny 1,828 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Lions have 3rd best RB schedule from here on out. Let's see what happens. Link to post Share on other sites
wayzupusc 420 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Already has more rushing yards than Rawls. Edited September 21, 2016 by wayzupusc Link to post Share on other sites
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