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RB Alex Collins, SEA (1 Viewer)
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ATB
Footballguy
I’m in first place in a 12-team PPR redraft and I’m still holding this guy and hoping to be able to use him going forward.
Nothing wrong with that. Wire is thin and my RB2 is between Howard, Collins, and Kerryon now.
Dont generalize so quickly.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Strange if/then. I picked him as a RB2 with upside.
I got a RB3/BYE week guy. A bust compared to what I thought I was picking, absolutely - but the games I’ve needed him he’s been good for a TD, some yards, a few receptions.
fortunately I also snatched up Chubb off waivers week 3, drafted James White & took a flier on AP in the later rounds. Balanced with KAllen/Diggs, Melvin Gordon and the #1 IDP corps in the league I’d say I have a very good chance. And now Peyton Barber, who was more of a bust, is showing a little life.
In that league I’m 9-2, the #1 seed, and points leader by 133 over the next closest.
Sometimes the RB you take in the 5th isn’t as good as the ones you take in the 9th, 12th or off waivers.
that’s the nature of this crazy game we all love.
And frankly, folks who don’t understand that big picture approach have no chance of winning a league.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Usually good for ~40/1, maybe a reception or 3. May the FF gods smile upon thee favorably.Kerryon is helping me in a lot of places too. His injury is making me maybe have to start Collins in the flex.
Alex Collins - RB - Ravens
Alex Collins was added to the Ravens' injury report on Thursday, missing practice with a foot issue.
Mid-week adds are never good, but they are especially worrisome when they are "DNP" instead of "limited." Collins will need at least a limited session on Friday for a shot at a committee role against the Raiders. Gus Edwards' outlook continues to improve.
Alex Collins was added to the Ravens' injury report on Thursday, missing practice with a foot issue.
Mid-week adds are never good, but they are especially worrisome when they are "DNP" instead of "limited." Collins will need at least a limited session on Friday for a shot at a committee role against the Raiders. Gus Edwards' outlook continues to improve.
Killtops
Footballguy
I traded for Collins in Dynasty at the start of the season. I'm a Ravens homer, and I was optimistic about him this year with the new weapons in the passing game. After 10 games, I am no longer hopeful.
His biggest problem is that he's just a middling talent at best. I thought he had a lot of upside, but he's not good enough to overcome a rookie who looks like a much better fit for a Jackson-led offence, not to mention his tendency to lost fumbles at really bad times. He's averaged 3.6 ypc behind a decent run-blocking line. He just can't seem to make things happen, and until now his TDs were the only thing keeping him as a viable RB2/FLEX.
I don't think he rides the bench for the rest of the season, but I think that as long as Jackson is in, Edwards will be the lead dog. He's just so much better at running the option plays that they want to run with Jackson. I also wouldn't be surprised at all if Jackson plays more than Flacco the rest of the season.
Probably too late to sell on him, but I'm not expecting much from him in any format.
His biggest problem is that he's just a middling talent at best. I thought he had a lot of upside, but he's not good enough to overcome a rookie who looks like a much better fit for a Jackson-led offence, not to mention his tendency to lost fumbles at really bad times. He's averaged 3.6 ypc behind a decent run-blocking line. He just can't seem to make things happen, and until now his TDs were the only thing keeping him as a viable RB2/FLEX.
I don't think he rides the bench for the rest of the season, but I think that as long as Jackson is in, Edwards will be the lead dog. He's just so much better at running the option plays that they want to run with Jackson. I also wouldn't be surprised at all if Jackson plays more than Flacco the rest of the season.
Probably too late to sell on him, but I'm not expecting much from him in any format.
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
Dixon may be back soon too
Killtops
Footballguy
Yep. And the fact that he is still around despite being suspended, going on IR, and having three other accomplished veteran backs and a rookie who just rushed for 100 yards on the roster says something about how they view him. He was getting roughly equal snaps to Buck and Collins before he went down iirc.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
word is Collins is out today - sleeperbot
JohnnyU
Footballguy
squistion
Footballguy
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Fumbled his opportunity both figuratively and literally.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Didn't have much of an opportunity overall. Assuming there's nothing more to this, his future is now of a backup RB.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Man this guy was fun to watch a year ago, ran like his hair was on fire, kinda like a healthy Chris Ivory in that way.
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Felony charge of possession with intent to distribute
Misdemeanor charges of handgun in car and marijuana possession
Felony charge of possession with intent to distribute
Misdemeanor charges of handgun in car and marijuana possession
TheDirtyWord
Footballguy
Ravens soured on him overnight it felt like early in the season. He had some fumble issues, but at the same time...you got the sense they only used him out of necessity. And when Edwards emerged, they were more than happy to move on.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Bronco Billy
Footballguy
Off topic, but 10 gms of weed is the threshold for distribution weight? Wow. That’s all of $250 of prime weed in a Denver pot shop, and I’m guessing the BAL street isn’t paying anywhere near that high of a rate.
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JoeSteeler
Footballguy
is anyone holding in deep dynasty?
foxco
Footballguy
Hankmoody
Footballguy
I added him in one league from waivers. Why not? We have no roster limits yet and it's a free peek. I wouldn't pay to acquire him or anything but if it's free you may as well, stranger things have happened. Maybe he signs with HOU and Miller sprains his tongue or something.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Career might be over, would have to clean himself up a helluva lot to get another shot.
Elevencents
Footballguy
Missed my pick on BB and Collins was auto drafted for me. Awesome. 
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Saw a tid bit of info on Collins. Anything here?
whole-show
Footballguy
I saw he should be medically cleared next week from his broken leg but he has now also been suspended 3 games by the NFL from his arrest last spring.
kittenmittens
Footballguy
Does he have to be signed to serve the 3 games? If not I'd expect an RB needy team to take a shot on him when he's available to play
Foosball God
Foos
whole-show
Footballguy
Collins is no longer suspended and is free to sign with a team and is also healthy from the broken leg per Ian Rapoport
Phantom Knight
Footballguy
For those with deep benches, he is certainly worth a speculative add for a couple of weeks to see if he sticks in an interesting situation.
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The Frankman
Footballguy
Just when you thought it was over...
As far as having a vet RB to work with Laird/Gaskins/whichever top RB they draft I'm not sure Collins is the best fit (fumble issues/not a top notch pass protector), but as far as fantasy goes he'd be a good late round flyer if he makes the team as the vet #2 compliment.
Link - https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1222202324350881793
As far as having a vet RB to work with Laird/Gaskins/whichever top RB they draft I'm not sure Collins is the best fit (fumble issues/not a top notch pass protector), but as far as fantasy goes he'd be a good late round flyer if he makes the team as the vet #2 compliment.
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The Frankman
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Biabreakable
Footballguy
Damn. Seahawks must be truly desperate.
