Posts Tagged ‘Jerome Bettis’
Posted by Rob in Fantasy Advice on Jun 24th 2009 and last modified on Jun 28th 2009. (Print This)
Like it or not the touchdown vultures are here to stay in the NFL. The game has become more specialized and running the ball in from 5 yards on out has become a specialty. I can think of some guys who have made careers out of being touchdown vultures, like Mike Alstott. Jerome Bettis towards the end of his career also comes to mind. The modern goal line backs are sometimes hard to find, but the ones that are there every year are easy to identify, think T.J. Duckett, who has made a career out of other people’s scraps. A touchdown vulture will help you in your draft and make excellent bye week replacements, if these guys scamper one inch for a touchdown, they can net you 6 points. Julius Jones could rush 15 times for 60 yards and get you 6 points, see the upside? So without further ado,... read more
Posted by Sean in Fantasy Advice on May 3rd 2009 and last modified on May 26th 2009. (Print This)
I am extremely confident that Chris "Beanie" Wells will be the rookie of the year in 09. This is a match made in heaven. Wells fell further than anyone expected- including the Cards. He’s the right player on the right team. If Zona is able to retain Boldin, teams will be forced to defend the spread offense with Breaston in the slot. Defensive coordinators will never be able to afford to stack the box - leading to open running lanes for the talented rookie back. Wells is a strong inside runner that can quickly pick up a head of steam once he hits his hole. Arizona has become known for their high-flying passing attack, but don’t forget that coach Ken Whisehunt is a disciple of the Pittsburgh Steelers hardcore, grind it out run philosophy. Think of Wells as a hybrid of 75% Bettis and 25% Willy P. The clincher is realizing... read more