Strength of schedule is calculated from the opponents projected fantasy points allowed for the RB position. The best rating is +16 which gives the player the advantage against the defense and indicates an easy opponent, the worst rating is -16 which gives the defense the advantage and indicates a tough opponent.
Seems just the other day he was going first or second overall in fantasy drafts, a lock for 100 yards and a touchdown per game, right? Well much has changed for LJ. His starting job isn't in jeopardy quite yet, but his games featuring 25 carries minimum behind what used to be an incredibly sound O-line are long gone. LJ is the prototypical grinder, his effect on opposing defenses felt most sharply in the latter stages of games. It isn't out of the question he could reach the century mark and maybe even rack up a few more touchdowns than people expect at this point in his career, but the problem is that LJ is sort of a square peg in a round hole. When you think of Todd Haley and Arizona's pass-happy tendencies, doesn't LJ seem perfectly suited for the pass blocking and route running asked of RBs in that offense? I didn't think so either.
Thursday came the news of Chad Ochocinco saying that he wanted to see Terrell Owens sign with the Bengals. During a party in Miami on Friday, which was attended by coach Marvin Lewis, Owens said that he would change his name to Ochouno if he came to ...
I can't believe nobody comes to the team talk and we are 7-2. We should be 10- 2 after Oakland, Cleveland, and Detroit. At least 9-3. I thought at the start of the year we might be a fringe playoff team at 9-7, I couldn't see better than 10-6. ...
How long you been a bengal fan, how long have you live in or around the Cincinnati area?
Personally, Im tired of the Cedric Benson bashing; B. Scott aint doing squat until Benson goes down. It amazes me from a couple years ago listening to the ...
1. Everyone knows I have a man crush on Bernard Scott... He will probably get a little at first and I think he may end up getting as much as 40 to 50% by seasons end. Possibly more if Benson can't cure his fumbling and pass blocking woes.
2. Our ...
T.J. Houshmandzadeh's apparent exit raises questions about the status of Chad Ocho Cinco, whose trade value has fallen significantly in the past year. By trading him, the Bengals could make a clean break from the diva-receiver years, if they are so ...
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2005 Draft Central
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Draft Analysis
Round 6, Pick 3
Positives He looked good filling in for Priest in '04 when Holmes went down. He posted three 100+ yard rushing games in a six week stretch and also rushed for 9 TD's. Johnson also proved to be an effective receiver out of the backfield with a couple of receiving TD's and 22 receptions. The Chiefs still have one of the best Offensive Lines in the league. Negatives Priest...Priest...Priest. His opportunities in '05 will be limited if Holmes stays healthy. Draft Strategy I only had 2 RB's and I really needed to add some depth. There weren't many other options left on the board (TJ Duckett, Thomas Jones) so I decided to take the guy who I thought had the most upside. I think that Johnson could be a top five RB if Holmes were to miss significant time and it was worth the risk at this point in the draft. (Contributed by: Aussie Cowboy)
Round 5, Pick 12
Positives He's shown that he can put up the points when called upon. The diapers are gone. I have a lock of Priest Holmes hair and a big voodoo doll too...watch out MaryHandsome..I got your backup.
Really though...Larry can run and catch and score...three things I like in a RB. When the guy in front of him has some injury history, I like this guy even more. The RBBC talk in KC is giving me hope for this pick. Negatives He plays behind a top 3 RB (when healthy). If crybaby Dick Vermeil doesn't give him the shot at playing each week somewhat, I've just wasted a pick. Draft Strategy Just stocking up on RB's with this pick. (Contributed by: Stankweasels)
Round 6, Pick 10
Positives WHEW!! Man was I sweating waiting for everyone to pick! THE most capable backup in the NFL and an absolute necessity to handcuff to Priest (who has the right to remain a stud, but if he gives up that right, there's LJ). Negatives He runs his mouth too much when he doesn't get in the game. Aside from that, what? Nothing. Draft Strategy The days of getting your RB backups in the late rounds are over. RB's are Platinum in FF and always will be. Again I will say, I want 2 starting RB's starting every week if I can help it, because injuries happen and can kill your team. (Contributed by: RatSlinger)
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