tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post5301085942134269979..comments2023-05-13T06:05:43.882-04:00Comments on God Hates Losers: Q&A: Running BacksAndrew Nortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581423652188378304noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-74416833832170564232011-07-31T20:34:46.164-04:002011-07-31T20:34:46.164-04:00OK, one generic question and a couple of specific ...OK, one generic question and a couple of specific ones (I'll keep them all related to RBs today). <br><br>First the generic: Who do you see as big producers for PPR leagues beyond the obvious 1st rounders (McCoy, Foster, Rice, etc.)?<br><br>Now the specifics. Everyone seems down on Hillis this year. Granted, he probably won't have the season he had last year, but I love his work ethic (have since he was a Bronco). He's currently drafting 22nd overall in Yahoo mocks, but I almost never see him last past the second round in my mocks. Is he worth a RD 2 pick? How about 3?<br><br>D. Williams said today that he prefers to stay in Carolina, even though a lot of "pros" were ranking him partly out of assumption that he'd end up with Fox in Denver. Does staying a Panther hurt his value?<br><br>What are your general feelings on Forte? I've noticed that I end up drafting him a lot in my mocks. He's currently going at pick 31, which is behind Hillis and even S. Jackson. Does this seem right?<br><br>Thanks for your input! I recommended this site (the new address) in a mock draft chatroom last night. And I always recommend it to friends (as long as they're not in the same league as I am!) ;)Tysonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179244394179133281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-75452526788976319482011-07-27T07:07:08.476-04:002011-07-27T07:07:08.476-04:001) Ahmad Bradshaw has been known to be a good PPR ...1) Ahmad Bradshaw has been known to be a good PPR guy, and I'm definitely a fan of McFadden in PPR. Forte has always been pretty good with his hands as well. Sleeperwise, I would say that Jahvid Best could have some receptions if he doesnt split too much time. Same with Felix Jones.<br /><br />2) In 2011, Hillis looks like an average RB2 to me. Hardesty is going to be back and taking some of the work from him, and the Browns haven't done anything so far to improve their passing game. Defenses will load the box to stop him, and he'll see less carries.<br /><br />3) It does. But, assuming he is healthy again, you have to assume that he has enough left in him to break 1,000 a couple more times. He's only 28 years old. I'd watch him closely if he interests you. His value is definitely higher if he plays for anyone but the Panthers though.<br /><br />4) Pick 31 isn't a bad spot to find Forte. He was pretty sneaky last year, no one really said his name a lot, but he managed to steal over 100 yards a game. The Bears got a good new lineman in the draft that could help, but they also tend to limit Forte's playing time severely if he doesnt get off to a good start. As long as he is not splitting time, he'll be a good back.<br /><br />Thanks a lot for spreading the word about us. Have a great season and we look forward to more of your questions.Andrew Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581423652188378304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-38653307198565749532011-07-26T12:20:43.387-04:002011-07-26T12:20:43.387-04:00OK, one generic question and a couple of specific ...OK, one generic question and a couple of specific ones (I'll keep them all related to RBs today). <br /><br />First the generic: Who do you see as big producers for PPR leagues beyond the obvious 1st rounders (McCoy, Foster, Rice, etc.)?<br /><br />Now the specifics. Everyone seems down on Hillis this year. Granted, he probably won't have the season he had last year, but I love his work ethic (have since he was a Bronco). He's currently drafting 22nd overall in Yahoo mocks, but I almost never see him last past the second round in my mocks. Is he worth a RD 2 pick? How about 3?<br /><br />D. Williams said today that he prefers to stay in Carolina, even though a lot of "pros" were ranking him partly out of assumption that he'd end up with Fox in Denver. Does staying a Panther hurt his value?<br /><br />What are your general feelings on Forte? I've noticed that I end up drafting him a lot in my mocks. He's currently going at pick 31, which is behind Hillis and even S. Jackson. Does this seem right?<br /><br />Thanks for your input! I recommended this site (the new address) in a mock draft chatroom last night. And I always recommend it to friends (as long as they're not in the same league as I am!) ;)Tysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10179244394179133281noreply@blogger.com