JE7HorseGod 2,640 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, 24/7fantasysports said: Any concern that Brown could wind up in a time share with Henderson? I know Henderson has only run 2 plays on the year but he was the one being touted over the summer. I think there's merit to holding on to both and seeing what happens. Gurley's injury status is very strange. He had a devastating ACL tear on his left knee in college, and he missed significant time last year due to left knee pain. He has arthritis in his left knee. Now he is missing practices 10 days after a game due to a bruise on his left quad. None of it sounds good to me. The Rams traded up in the 3rd round to get Henderson because he was an electric talent in college. Brown is ahead of him on the depth chart as it stands today, but Henderson hasn't really proven what he can do at the NFL level. If Gurley misses significant time again, it could be a hot hand situation. Or not. I really don't know. I don't know if anyone does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FreakFries 1,389 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Henderson had a pretty lousy preseason: Darrell Henderson collected 28 yards on 11 carries while nabbing one catch for four yards on two targets in the Rams’ third preseason game Saturday against the Broncos. His longest run went for nine yards. Notably, Henderson was stopped behind the line of scrimmage on a fourth-and-one opportunity early in the first quarter, which came after he was stuffed for no gain on the previous play. Henderson’s ADP has leveled out after spiking earlier this summer when Sean McVay made waves by suggesting the Rams could scale back Todd Gurley’s workload this season. The third-round rookie has had a tepid preseason to say the least, underwhelming by rushing for just 57 yards on 23 carries (2.48 yards per attempt). He’s fared better as a receiver, securing eight-of-nine targets for 37 yards out of the backfield. Despite an uneven preseason, the former Memphis Tiger remains an enticing handcuff, particularly given Gurley’s history of knee issues. Aug 24, 2019, 11:15 PM ET MORE Seems like a Chris Carson/Year 1 Rashaad Penny situation to me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wendellrott 504 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Is there more to this injury than just the physical aspect could be a part mental ala Luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K197040 2,414 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 hours ago, wendellrott said: Is there more to this injury than just the physical aspect could be a part mental ala Luck If your knee was a ticking time bomb, you’d have the jeebies as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gufomel 873 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Hmmm. Maybe not expressing frustration specifically about his current “thigh” injury...or is he?... Edited October 11, 2019 by gufomel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kball09 1,069 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Never trust a word the Rams are saying. They're basically the Colts now. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brosephd 1,308 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 all i'm curious about is if he limped to the podium Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BGDDYKWL 1,130 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 6 hours ago, 24/7fantasysports said: Any concern that Brown could wind up in a time share with Henderson? I know Henderson has only run 2 plays on the year but he was the one being touted over the summer. It's not a concern, it's a certainty. With one caveat however. That Gurley were to miss multiple weeks. If we're just talking Sunday, Brown will get the vast majority of the touches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austin316 441 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 no way in h e l l darrell henderson will take the job from malcom if malcom ever has lead back opportunity. the guy has played 2 snaps. Let's not forget the only reason CJA got a chance last year is because malcom's clavicle was banged up. malcom didn't play in preseason for a reason, got veteran treatment because they knew they'd need him this year. Henderson was drafted to be "Chris Thompson" and he can't kiss Chris Thompson's shoes at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herschel 1,986 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Even if it’s just a one week start, brown has to be one of the more valuable handcuffs in the league given Gurleys injury history/status. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludawg23 1,982 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Got this from the weekly forecast column today regarding Brown: Brown figures to be the favorite to lead the backfield in rushes and goal-line opportunities, while Henderson could chip in with pass-catching work and the occasional carry. I’d confidently fire up Brown as an upside RB2 if Gurley’s out. Rams still with 27 implied points from Vegas so it doesn't sound like they are worried about the Niners shutting down that offense. Edited October 11, 2019 by ludawg23 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FreakFries 1,389 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 16 hours ago, wendellrott said: Is there more to this injury than just the physical aspect could be a part mental ala Luck Thats an interesting comparison since Luck was a super star who retired in his prime while still in his 20s due to injuries, constantly rehabbing and pain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JE7HorseGod 2,640 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, ludawg23 said: Got this from the weekly forecast column today regarding Brown: Brown figures to be the favorite to lead the backfield in rushes and goal-line opportunities, while Henderson could chip in with pass-catching work and the occasional carry. I’d confidently fire up Brown as an upside RB2 if Gurley’s out. Rams still with 27 implied points from Vegas so it doesn't sound like they are worried about the Niners shutting down that offense. I would be. Jameis is error prone, the Steelers and Bengals are a mess and the Browns don't have a line. But the Rams haven't exactly been world beaters on the line either, and Goff has been pretty error prone himself. Buckner, Bosa, Alexander, and the Sherminator have been playing better D than anyone not wearing a Pats jersey. This one looks tough to me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herschel 1,986 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 If Gurley sits this weekend, i think the opening is there for either brown or henderson (or both) to create a ROS role for themselves moving forward. Gurley either isnt playing at 100% or McVay does not trust him or both. I could see young, fresh legs Wally Pipping Gurley in some form..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austin316 441 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 LET'S GO BROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludawg23 1,982 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Anyone actually going to start him though? Contemplating if I should flex him over Ridley or Sutton but that Niners D-line looks pretty good although they have faced some bad competition. Chubb did have over a 5+ YPC average last week. The guy I am playing has Gurley lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squidward 150 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Here we go boys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heizz 90 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 I want to start him so bad.... But that Niners Dst.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JE7HorseGod 2,640 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 minute ago, ludawg23 said: Anyone actually going to start him though? Contemplating if I should flex him over Ridley or Sutton but that Niners D-line looks pretty good although they have faced some bad competition. Chubb did have over a 5+ YPC average last week. The guy I am playing has Gurley lol. I have him and Hendo. I ain't playin either. SF D/ST stock looking up tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryansm11 2,083 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Nothing more satisfyingly than playing the Gurley owner and starting brown against him. He told me how stupid I was for dropping 50% FAAB on him after week 1. Well guess who’s laughing now... 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludawg23 1,982 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ryansm11 said: Nothing more satisfyingly than playing the Gurley owner and starting brown against him. He told me how stupid I was for dropping 50% FAAB on him after week 1. Well guess who’s laughing now... haha I tried trading Brown to the Gurley owner and he laughed at me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryansm11 2,083 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Just now, ludawg23 said: haha I tried trading Brown to the Gurley owner and he laughed at me. I’d send brown to him for his best player just to get in his head lmao. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JE7HorseGod 2,640 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ryansm11 said: Nothing more satisfyingly than playing the Gurley owner and starting brown against him. He told me how stupid I was for dropping 50% FAAB on him after week 1. Well guess who’s laughing now... Just make sure he ain't taking Henderson for a buck while you're laughing. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryansm11 2,083 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 minute ago, JE7HorseGod said: Just make sure he ain't taking Henderson for a buck while you're laughing. I have a $1 claim on Henderson, it’ll go through tomorrow lmao. I’ve blown through waiver budget already, down to 15%. Can’t go any deeper. Chark and brown took 75%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JE7HorseGod 2,640 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ryansm11 said: I have a $1 claim on Henderson, it’ll go through tomorrow lmao. I’ve blown through waiver budget already, down to 15%. Can’t go any deeper. Chark and brown took 75%. GL. I can't call this situation with Gurley out. To me it's a toss up on whoever gets hot, for however long he is out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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