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Israel Abanikanda, RB, NYJ (1 Viewer)
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massraider
Footballguy
And 5th round capital.
Bummer.
Bummer.
On the positive side a good fit for his running style and a potential low cost handcuff option for Hall owners if they are inclined.
I tell you it's amazing how deep some teams RB positions look and how thin some look. Like Arizona has Conner and Keontay? Dallas has ROJO as RB2 behind a RB that's never carried a big load. Dolphins have two older injury prone RB's and a mighty mite. How can Bengals and Vikings move on from Dalvin and Mixon now?
Might be good news for old vets still on the market like Hunt and Fournette.
I tell you it's amazing how deep some teams RB positions look and how thin some look. Like Arizona has Conner and Keontay? Dallas has ROJO as RB2 behind a RB that's never carried a big load. Dolphins have two older injury prone RB's and a mighty mite. How can Bengals and Vikings move on from Dalvin and Mixon now?
Might be good news for old vets still on the market like Hunt and Fournette.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Nice post
Da Franchise
Footballguy
Great point, hadn’t thought about it that way. Quite a disparity and as many good backs as there are that’s pretty surprising.
Faust
MVP
I may as well, but it’s so depressing where he and Charbs ended up considering they were probably my 2 favorite rb values outside Bijan/Gibbs pre draft
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Kind of an afterthought in rookie drafts. I went after him, even in leagues where I don't have Hall.
Kiddnets
Footballguy
I like him at his low price point - Carter was not good last year and even if Hall is back week 1 they are not going to overwork him. If Izzy has a solid camp he could be part of a rotation early on a solid offense.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Carter wasn't as good last year but showed he could play as a rookie - I do think they'll keep his role limited even if Hall can't go though. I think the issue for Abanikanda is that they seemed to love Bam Knight so not sure Abanikanda steps into the starting RB roll even if Hall misses time. I do like the kid and wish he landed in a better spot - although I'm also glad he's on the team as a fan of the Jets.
eighsse2
Footballguy
Planned to draft my DST with the #34 rookie draft pick. Abanikanda was still there, couldn't pass him up, so I took him and planned to trade anyone for a future pick(s), or do a 2-for-1 trade. Tried many times, came close, but never could hammer out a deal that I liked enough to take. So I dropped Abanikanda today to pick up my DST.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
You will rue the day.
eighsse2
Footballguy
Sarcastic, I'm guessing
but not 100% sure.Meanwhile I dropped 15% of my FAAB on him in a league last night.
ETA-I have no idea which one of us will have regrets.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
barackdhouse
Footballguy
same
eighsse2
Footballguy
Yeah, I feel you. That's kind of how I figured you meant it. That's why I tried pretty hard to keep him. But it was either him, Bateman, Deuce Vaughn, or Bryce Young.In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Why a DST? Is it your only defense or a 2nd defense?Yeah, I feel you. That's kind of how I figured you meant it. That's why I tried pretty hard to keep him. But it was either him, Bateman, Deuce Vaughn, or Bryce Young.In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Cook is gone after this season so maybe Abanikanda shares with Hall next season. Obviously his ceiling is capped but still may have value as RB2 in a good offense that wants to run the ball. This season he’s buried without injury of course. He’s a player.In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
eighsse2
Footballguy
My only DST. I picked Abanikanda with my last rookie pick instead of getting a defense.Why a DST? Is it your only defense or a 2nd defense?Yeah, I feel you. That's kind of how I figured you meant it. That's why I tried pretty hard to keep him. But it was either him, Bateman, Deuce Vaughn, or Bryce Young.In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Post your team. I’d like to take a look to see if there is a better drop.My only DST. I picked Abanikanda with my last rookie pick instead of getting a defense.Why a DST? Is it your only defense or a 2nd defense?Yeah, I feel you. That's kind of how I figured you meant it. That's why I tried pretty hard to keep him. But it was either him, Bateman, Deuce Vaughn, or Bryce Young.In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
rockaction
Footballguy
Do we know Hall is all the way back?
I mean, he's been limited in all these practices. He's fresh off of this injury and fresh off a non-contact jersey.
Abanikanda is quite the talent, IMO. He looked really effective in the preseason.
I mean, he's been limited in all these practices. He's fresh off of this injury and fresh off a non-contact jersey.
Abanikanda is quite the talent, IMO. He looked really effective in the preseason.
eighsse2
Footballguy
Hurts, Young, GenoPost your team. I’d like to take a look to see if there is a better drop.My only DST. I picked Abanikanda with my last rookie pick instead of getting a defense.Why a DST? Is it your only defense or a 2nd defense?Yeah, I feel you. That's kind of how I figured you meant it. That's why I tried pretty hard to keep him. But it was either him, Bateman, Deuce Vaughn, or Bryce Young.In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
Bijan, Etienne, Swift, K Miller, R Johnson, Spears, Tucker, Vaughn
Lamb, AJ Brown, G Wilson, Dotson, Johnston, Godwin, Bateman
C McLuaghlin, Browns DST
The only other ones I might consider are the bolded. But I say definitely Abanikanda.
rockaction
Footballguy
Deuce or Ke'Shawn? If Ke'Shawn, There's your oof. Right there. Found it, diagnosed it, etc.
If not, I gotcha. Makes sense.
eighsse2
Footballguy
Oh yeah, my bad, it is Deuce.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Yeah, you didn’t have much choice I guess. Not Bateman for sure. I’m not a Vaughn truther.Hurts, Young, GenoPost your team. I’d like to take a look to see if there is a better drop.My only DST. I picked Abanikanda with my last rookie pick instead of getting a defense.Why a DST? Is it your only defense or a 2nd defense?Yeah, I feel you. That's kind of how I figured you meant it. That's why I tried pretty hard to keep him. But it was either him, Bateman, Deuce Vaughn, or Bryce Young.In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
Bijan, Etienne, Swift, K Miller, R Johnson, Spears, Tucker, Vaughn
Lamb, AJ Brown, G Wilson, Dotson, Johnston, Godwin, Bateman
C McLuaghlin, Browns DST
The only other ones I might consider are the bolded. But I say definitely Abanikanda.
eighsse2
Footballguy
Sorry for hijack but yeah I like Vaughn but not crazy about him. He's unique, that's for sure. But don't know if he'll ever produce consistent fantasy numbers.Yeah, you didn’t have much choice I guess. Not Bateman for sure. I’m not a Vaughn truther.Hurts, Young, GenoPost your team. I’d like to take a look to see if there is a better drop.My only DST. I picked Abanikanda with my last rookie pick instead of getting a defense.Why a DST? Is it your only defense or a 2nd defense?Yeah, I feel you. That's kind of how I figured you meant it. That's why I tried pretty hard to keep him. But it was either him, Bateman, Deuce Vaughn, or Bryce Young.In dynasty I targeted him in several leagues because I believe he is very talented. I hate the landing spot, but I’m willing to hold for a few years to see what happens. I may change my mind later, but for now that’s what I’m going to do. Yes, I was partially joking……..partially.Sarcastic, I'm guessing
Bijan, Etienne, Swift, K Miller, R Johnson, Spears, Tucker, Vaughn
Lamb, AJ Brown, G Wilson, Dotson, Johnston, Godwin, Bateman
C McLuaghlin, Browns DST
The only other ones I might consider are the bolded. But I say definitely Abanikanda.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
giddyup lil' pony
ADDING him strictly due to him being from Brooklyn, NY (Lincoln High) #bedstuyrepresent
just turned 21 last month, liked what I saw in the preseason before he sustained a thigh contusion v the Bucs
25-113-4.5-1 & 5-37 on 5 targets
ADDING him strictly due to him being from Brooklyn, NY (Lincoln High) #bedstuyrepresent
just turned 21 last month, liked what I saw in the preseason before he sustained a thigh contusion v the Bucs
25-113-4.5-1 & 5-37 on 5 targets
satch
Footballguy
Admittedly, I know very little about this guy but I know many think very highly of him. I keep hearing about his speed, even from Saleh, who also mentioned his “fresh legs.” Any chance Abanikanda comes out and pulls an Achane/Keaton?
Is Abanikanda the type of back who can be explosive on limited touches? Could this turn into a relatively even split with Hall, who hasn’t found much running room lately? Could Abanikanda become the passing downs back+ and be a valuable fantasy asset in that role, even with Hall the clear lead RB?
Feels like this guy could go from waiver wires to #1 waiver add very quickly.
Is Abanikanda the type of back who can be explosive on limited touches? Could this turn into a relatively even split with Hall, who hasn’t found much running room lately? Could Abanikanda become the passing downs back+ and be a valuable fantasy asset in that role, even with Hall the clear lead RB?
Feels like this guy could go from waiver wires to #1 waiver add very quickly.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
he's what I would call a project speed back
has the big play burst, doesn't have a lot in his arsenal to force missed tackles, and does not play to his size - won't see him bursting through arm tackles
he has upside but it's maybe a year or two away, needs refinement to his game to succeed at this level
IMO
just turned 21 last month, stick a pin in this one, especially if you hear glowing reports in OTAs and TC
could see him blossoming with a Y2 or Y3 jump. rn I don't think he's ready and that line won't be doing him any favors.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I liked him coming out of college, but hated his landing spot. I held him in the leagues I have him and never was tempted to drop him. Hell, if Kyren Williams can succeed, so can Abanikanda. The big difference is he won't be given the starting job without an injury to Hall (God forbid).
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
This right here. Just like the best ability is availability, the best trait for a FF relevant RB is opportunity.
Alas, he likely won't get that in 2023, as you noted.
zamboni
Footballguy
Agree with this. I watched him at Pitt and he's a solid RB that probably has the tools to be a starting NFL RB. Probably is he landed in one of the worst spots to get playing time - the only way he probably sees meaningful playing time during his rookie contract is if Breece gets hurt. or in garbage time. If he makes it through his rookie contract with the Jets, he probably gets passed over for younger models.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
The Atacama Desert can kill you quickly
grateful zed
Footballguy
is he a keeper in deep dynasty?
eighsse2
Footballguy
Absolutely. I'm in 20-player dynasty (which I think is averagey size? Not deep?), I'm definitely keeping.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I’ve got lots of picks in a league and will have real roster issues in April. We’re talking about 5 picks in DEVY and having to choose 5 drops. Aidan O’Connell, Abanikandi, Rodriguez, Chandler, Tucker Kraft, Noah Gray and Mims. I’ll probably package a player or two with a pick to move up in the draft. Obviously Rodriguez, O’Connell, and possibly Gray are expendable, but I like Gray when Kelce retires. I want to keep Abanikandi, Kraft, and Mims. Chandler may be the real deal.
eighsse2
Footballguy
I guess I was possibly misinterpreting keeper. I was thinking "I'm not dropping him now", that is, I'm keeping him into the offseason. Our dynasty drops will be like late August probably, so there is a long time for situations to shake out. He could be an easy drop by then, or a keeper.
Enzo....the Baker
Footballguy
Kids 21
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Love the player, hate the situation, even knowing Cook isn’t for long.
