EWV1 43 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RunCMC 2,392 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 7 hours ago, Flyman75 said: Tbh, I think we may see almost a carbon copy of his very brief Saints career. Or his Iron Man streak in Washington Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spyplane 1,581 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Evincar said: Both Swift and Johnson are banged up atm. Not so sure AP would have signed with the Lions if he didn't think he was going to have a roll. He's about padding those stats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeeGee60 388 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) Pretty much the same contract Lamar Miller got with pats before they waived him... Id be more scared for swift if it was more money... AP will probably start season with early downs time share but swift can still take backfield with good play Edited September 6, 2020 by TeeGee60 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Breesus 482 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 If you’re a believer in swift and think when he gets healthy he can win the job outright, his trade value right now is as low as it will be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owenmills 5,326 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Well I own Swift and was hoping he’d be startable early on so I hate the AP signing, but the reality is he was a high draft pick so if he gets healthy and plays well he’ll get his carries. They’re not going to bury him behind old man AP all season just so he can pad his stats and chase the rushing record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spyplane 1,581 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 The Lions went back to the well to get another RB with a high pick, That means something. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruut6 421 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Spyplane said: The Lions went back to the well to get another RB with a high pick, That means something. This time will be different Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotofan24 83 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 He will be ok. If he can't beat out Peterson then he's not much use either way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spyplane 1,581 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Ruut6 said: This time will be different Who knows but he's the new toy so they need to give him a decent run once he's healthy and ready later on in the season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruut6 421 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 38 minutes ago, Spyplane said: Who knows but he's the new toy so they need to give him a decent run once he's healthy and ready later on in the season. Haha i'm joking. It's hilarious that every year or 2 years the Lions invest high capital in a RB just to pivot away from them. I have zero confidence in any DET RB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USWAY 364 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I honestly was surprised they weren't in on the Fournette sweepstakes. This was a very Patricia move Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goblue356 134 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I feel like this is a perfect buy low situation. Injury, AP singing Kerryon healthy for now. He was a stud at Georgia and it’ll take a few weeks but I feel like he’ll b a major contributor in time. Kerryon proving time and time again that he’s nothing special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agmaniacmike 84 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) I'm not the biggest Swift fan, but the AD signing is an opportunity to buy low as mentioned before. We have 3 RBs with injury concerns already in this backfield, so AD was a necessity, but I don't think he is in the plans for them when/if Swift, KJ, and Bo are fully healthy. He's not really a fit in this offense, but they can't afford to have KJ tote the rock 15+ times this early in the season or at all. I for one, still think KJ is talented and won't be phased out of the offense, especially since durability is also a question with Swift in the NFL. I can't just ignore the fact that he has yet to put a healthy season together in both college and the pros, so the odds are in favor of Swift getting his shot this season eventually. Edited September 9, 2020 by Agmaniacmike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spyplane 1,581 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 9/6/2020 at 6:28 PM, TeeGee60 said: Pretty much the same contract Lamar Miller got with pats before they waived him... Id be more scared for swift if it was more money... AP will probably start season with early downs time share but swift can still take backfield with good play Oh he could end up in a Kamara type role. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pushaZ 1,374 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 So, does the fact that this is a hip issue concern anyone more than like a hamstring or foot or something? Makes me think of Odell last year which wasn't the best situation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrueToTheBlue 345 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Seems like he’ll be active for week 1, how many touches would you expect him to get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pushaZ 1,374 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, TrueToTheBlue said: Seems like he’ll be active for week 1, how many touches would you expect him to get? Probably about 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goblue356 134 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, TrueToTheBlue said: Seems like he’ll be active for week 1, how many touches would you expect him to get? I'd be surprised if it is much more than 10. Rookie missing time with an injury in camp and on preseason makes me think he'll start the season off slow. Also Patricia is an idiot and I could see him pounding it with AP giving him an insane amount of carries just because Patricia thinks he's smarter than everyone. I will be taking a wait and see approach with Swift on my bench this week. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owenmills 5,326 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I just hope he plays and looks decent without injuring himself further. That will be a positive step towards entering my lineup in the future 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StevieStats 3,704 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, pushaZ said: So, does the fact that this is a hip issue concern anyone more than like a hamstring or foot or something? Makes me think of Odell last year which wasn't the best situation A Beckham situation would certainly be crappy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clintrad4 99 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Great mentor for Swift, the best rb in the draft. Kerryon injury will pave the way for Swift to take over the backfield. Peterson will get at least a handful of carries each game and maybe goalline shots along the way. He could eventually be cut or traded if Kerryon remains healthy. I just wish the Lions running game wasnt a dumpster fire. Can talent overcome that? I hope so because i'd love him in my flex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FinsUp24 519 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Wasn’t AP basically signed simultaneously with Scarborough being placed on IR? I don’t think AP is going to have a massive role here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goblue356 134 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, FinsUp24 said: Wasn’t AP basically signed simultaneously with Scarborough being placed on IR? I don’t think AP is going to have a massive role here Never underestimate the stupidity of Matt Patricia. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FinsUp24 519 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Goblue356 said: Never underestimate the stupidity of Matt Patricia. It’s one thing to be stupid. Another thing to play a fossil in front of two talented RBs that you’ve invested significant draft capital in. Swift working his way back from injury, Scarborough is injured, and Johnson is injury prone and rocking a knee brace the size of Texas. This signing was just insurance. Maybe he has a role for the first couple of weeks while Swift ramps up, but not beyond that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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