hard1 2,455 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 My typecast is only because what I've seen and nothing other than that...how many times do guys get passed over or overlooked? All the time.... I'm just coming to the realization that it's because these teams know more than I do. .. and there is a reason most guys are overlooked or passed over.... And the first part of mine was to collusion saying he (duke) beat those guys out for a starting role and I honestly don't remember that...can duke become something sure... is it likely? I don't think it is, based on his back story so far... people can change but a couple years in the league I think this guy's pretty set as pass catcher cop type...and if they look at ajayi it's not just as depth but early down pounder... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gmen07 170 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, hard1 said: My typecast is only because what I've seen and nothing other than that...how many times do guys get passed over or overlooked? All the time.... I'm just coming to the realization that it's because these teams know more than I do. .. and there is a reason most guys are overlooked or passed over.... And the first part of mine was to collusion saying he (duke) beat those guys out for a starting role and I honestly don't remember that...can duke become something sure... is it likely? I don't think it is, based on his back story so far... people can change but a couple years in the league I think this guy's pretty set as pass catcher cop type...and if they look at ajayi it's not just as depth but early down pounder... Pretty certain he meant that Duke didn’t beat out those guys. It was just a typo. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirForceOne 157 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 hours ago, FitzMagic said: Why would he have to beat out anyone? Did Damien Williams? Lots of backs get the opportunity once injuries like this happen. You think they won’t give him every opportunity to show what he can do? What Cleveland did with him isn’t relevant to what he is capable of doing. I’m not sure why you want to type-cast him without any proof of your own? Cleveland has pretty much been a dumpster fire since Duke was drafted. Duke's rushing attempts have declined every year he's been in the league. He's basically a clone of TJ Yeldon or Gio Bernard. Good in the passing game, but doesn't have the vision, experience or talent to excel as a between-the-tackles grinder. It wasn't Cleveland's coaches that prevented him from earning a workhorse role -- his college tape and nearly every scouting report concurred on the fact that he's not a early down RB. If Houston gives him more opportunities, it will be out of sheer necessity... not because Duke has suddenly transformed into a 3-down back. That said, I think most expect Ajayi to get a workout here as the opportunity is an ideal fit for his skills. Whether the offensive line is good enough to make Ajayi more than an RB3 is debatable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
havey16 118 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Is it even likely he gets signed? Has there been any report outside of the random Al Michaels comment? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gbill2004 1,467 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, havey16 said: Is it even likely he gets signed? Has there been any report outside of the random Al Michaels comment? Al Michaels dreamt that Houston signed Ajayi during his pre-game nap. Then he reported it as a done deal during the game. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joshua18 7,028 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 minute ago, gbill2004 said: Al Michaels dreamt that Houston signed Ajayi during his pre-game nap. Then he reported it as a done deal during the game. If they sign him now, his contract is guaranteed for the year. They'll wait until after week 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gbill2004 1,467 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, joshua18 said: If they sign him now, his contract is guaranteed for the year. They'll wait until after week 1. They'll probably explore other RBs who get cut too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeJoe88 1,148 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, gbill2004 said: They'll probably explore other RBs who get cut too. They should take a flier on Dixon if the Ravens cut him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonstopfan 4,586 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 41 minutes ago, joshua18 said: If they sign him now, his contract is guaranteed for the year. They'll wait until after week 1. Great point. I forgot about that. Good stuff. I was thinking more along the lines that they would have two weeks to get him in and learn the playbook. Ease him in for week 1 and have him good to go for week 2 and beyond especially since out of all teams, they have the most cap space available. Guaranteeing him a one year minimum deal to prove that he's healthy would be the cost of doing business and would be beneficial to both parties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brownsfan74 889 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 17 hours ago, joshua18 said: If they sign him now, his contract is guaranteed for the year. They'll wait until after week 1. Alert fantasy players should note this if you're drafting this weekend. People who don't know this type of nuance may think "Hey, Houston didn't get anyone, I guess Duke Johnson is the man" and draft accordingly. There is a better than decent chance that Houston will get someone after the regular season starts, and this should be priced into Duke Johnson's value during your weekend draft. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dicka24 417 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, Brownsfan74 said: Alert fantasy players should note this if you're drafting this weekend. People who don't know this type of nuance may think "Hey, Houston didn't get anyone, I guess Duke Johnson is the man" and draft accordingly. There is a better than decent chance that Houston will get someone after the regular season starts, and this should be priced into Duke Johnson's value during your weekend draft. This. I totally agree. I think Duke is going to have a season much more like his 2017 than his 2018, but there's no way he will be "the man" in Houston imo. I think they will sign 1 or 2 players that are cut before week 1. Keep an eye on names like Hyde, Dixon, Mccoy, and situations like Philly where they have a log jam and someone is likely to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pastorofmuppets2 10,612 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 17 hours ago, JoeJoe88 said: They should probably hire a 24/7 dedicated medical team if they decide take a flier on Dixon if the Ravens cut him. Strictly on call for the Dixon dinks and ouchies and monkey shines. fixed up to reflect accuracy of sitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
munde53 2,184 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 18 hours ago, joshua18 said: If they sign him now, his contract is guaranteed for the year. They'll wait until after week 1. 17 hours ago, gbill2004 said: They'll probably explore other RBs who get cut too. I'm guessing it's more of the latter opposed to the former. They probably want to explore all of their options instead of just signing Ajayi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hagen910 14 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 lots of teams could use this guy. Worth a flier. Looking at guys like Ryquell Armstead, Dare owabolge(something), Crockett, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
munde53 2,184 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Holding for a few more days in the hopes he signs with Tampa. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gbill2004 1,467 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 What was Al Michaels thinking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herschel 1,986 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, gbill2004 said: What was Al Michaels thinking? Probably about the over? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeeGee60 388 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 any chance they go with this guy over pollard if zeke holds out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pdizzle710 523 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 minute ago, TeeGee60 said: any chance they go with this guy over pollard if zeke holds out Two things week's have to occur first: 1. Dallas signs him 2. He can learn the playbook in 6 days. At least one of those is highly unlikely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeeGee60 388 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, pdizzle710 said: Two things week's have to occur first: 1. Dallas signs him 2. He can learn the playbook in 6 days. At least one of those is highly unlikely. If Dallas gets the sense of a longer holdout though it might get interesting... maybr not for week 1 but maybe 2-3 games down the line... he’s a firm hold for now, just surprised no one has shown an interest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pdizzle710 523 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, TeeGee60 said: If Dallas gets the sense of a longer holdout though it might get interesting... maybr not for week 1 but maybe 2-3 games down the line... he’s a firm hold for now, just surprised no one has shown an interest For all the RB position movement around the league and still no interest makes me believe that teams are scared of his knee injury history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
munde53 2,184 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Anyone in deep leagues holding though week 1 in hopes a team like TB or LAC don't like their RB production after the first game of the season and look for a veteran? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pastorofmuppets2 10,612 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, munde53 said: Anyone in deep leagues holding though week 1 in hopes a team like TB or LAC don't like their RB production after the first game of the season and look for a veteran? On 9/2/2019 at 12:09 PM, pdizzle710 said: For all the RB position movement around the league and still no interest makes me believe that teams are scared of his knee injury history. Yahtzee! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smeeze 6,086 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kretan182 527 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 He is certainly a more interesting talent than free agent bums like Fozzy or Z. Zenner, the Giants should definitely give him a shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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