You could probably add Tony Pollard, with whom Swift will be competing in FA, in that realm. But that's for another thread.He (and anyone who signs him) needs to commit to being a 3rd down/COP RB...that is the best role for him and I think he could thrive if he just concentrates on that role...kind of like how Kevin Faulk did when it became apparent early on that he was not a 3-down RB.
You could probably add Tony Pollard, with whom Swift will be competing in FA, in that realm. But that's for another thread.He (and anyone who signs him) needs to commit to being a 3rd down/COP RB...that is the best role for him and I think he could thrive if he just concentrates on that role...kind of like how Kevin Faulk did when it became apparent early on that he was not a 3-down RB.
Wait, you're the one who said 3rd down/COP RB.You could probably add Tony Pollard, with whom Swift will be competing in FA, in that realm. But that's for another thread.He (and anyone who signs him) needs to commit to being a 3rd down/COP RB...that is the best role for him and I think he could thrive if he just concentrates on that role...kind of like how Kevin Faulk did when it became apparent early on that he was not a 3-down RB.
I see him more as a member of an RBBC then a 3rd down/COP RB but I definitely get what you are saying.
Wait, you're the one who said 3rd down/COP RB.You could probably add Tony Pollard, with whom Swift will be competing in FA, in that realm. But that's for another thread.He (and anyone who signs him) needs to commit to being a 3rd down/COP RB...that is the best role for him and I think he could thrive if he just concentrates on that role...kind of like how Kevin Faulk did when it became apparent early on that he was not a 3-down RB.
I see him more as a member of an RBBC then a 3rd down/COP RB but I definitely get what you are saying.
Ohh, got it! Makes sense now.Wait, you're the one who said 3rd down/COP RB.You could probably add Tony Pollard, with whom Swift will be competing in FA, in that realm. But that's for another thread.He (and anyone who signs him) needs to commit to being a 3rd down/COP RB...that is the best role for him and I think he could thrive if he just concentrates on that role...kind of like how Kevin Faulk did when it became apparent early on that he was not a 3-down RB.
I see him more as a member of an RBBC then a 3rd down/COP RB but I definitely get what you are saying.
I said that about Swift...the RBBC is with regard to Pollard.
I think Pollard is a FAR better RB than Swift. I don't think there is a single thing a RB is asked to do that Swift is better at. It probably belongs more in the Pollard topic, but I think Pollard is extremely underrated if people just take his 2023 as what he is.You could probably add Tony Pollard, with whom Swift will be competing in FA, in that realm. But that's for another thread.He (and anyone who signs him) needs to commit to being a 3rd down/COP RB...that is the best role for him and I think he could thrive if he just concentrates on that role...kind of like how Kevin Faulk did when it became apparent early on that he was not a 3-down RB.
I think Pollard is a FAR better RB than Swift. I don't think there is a single thing a RB is asked to do that Swift is better at. It probably belongs more in the Pollard topic, but I think Pollard is extremely underrated if people just take his 2023 as what he is.You could probably add Tony Pollard, with whom Swift will be competing in FA, in that realm. But that's for another thread.He (and anyone who signs him) needs to commit to being a 3rd down/COP RB...that is the best role for him and I think he could thrive if he just concentrates on that role...kind of like how Kevin Faulk did when it became apparent early on that he was not a 3-down RB.
That would be interesting considering just about everyone thought the Chiefs were going to draft Swift, only to pivot and draft CEH instead. Obviously that draft mistake really cost them in the end.If his market is bare, I could see him signing with KC. His share of the jersey sales alone, would make up for a big portion of the lack of salary, yet less all the additional marketing and publicity that would surely come his way.
Tough for the #4 option in a passing game to ever see 100 targets, and Swift was certainly a lot less deserving of targets than AJ/Smith/Goedert.Swift's ratio of targets:rushes in 2023 was 30% of what it was in 2022. I mean, I guess that comes with getting a lot of rushing attempts after getting only 100 with Detroit in 2022. But still, I'd have liked to have seen 100 targets last year, not 50. Even if they ran him a little less.
Also a different offensive philosophy between Philly and Detroit. Hurts' mobility has a lot to do with it in terms of not needing to check down because he can just take off. Goff is obviously much more of a pocket passer.Tough for the #4 option in a passing game to ever see 100 targets, and Swift was certainly a lot less deserving of targets than AJ/Smith/Goedert.Swift's ratio of targets:rushes in 2023 was 30% of what it was in 2022. I mean, I guess that comes with getting a lot of rushing attempts after getting only 100 with Detroit in 2022. But still, I'd have liked to have seen 100 targets last year, not 50. Even if they ran him a little less.
That seems like a crazy amount of money for swiftReport now on his contract is that he'll see a legit $8.25M the first two years of the deal and the Eagles tried to keep him.
I thought he was a $6-7M per year guy, so a little higher then I estimated but pretty far from crazy.That seems like a crazy amount of money for swiftReport now on his contract is that he'll see a legit $8.25M the first two years of the deal and the Eagles tried to keep him.
NoThat seems like a crazy amount of money for swiftReport now on his contract is that he'll see a legit $8.25M the first two years of the deal and the Eagles tried to keep him.
That seems like a crazy amount of money for swiftReport now on his contract is that he'll see a legit $8.25M the first two years of the deal and the Eagles tried to keep him.
Huh? I feel like this is the middle of a conversation I missed . . .Feel like Swift will be another hot topic of disagreement this off-season.
3/24 with over 15 guaranteed is initial reporting and I'm sure the details will be less favorable but they obviously had a deal worked out for him and this is someone they wanted. That's great for him.
The negative is that Caleb holds the ball a long time looking for a big play, if he does that in the NFL that will often limit the dump offs or easier throws to RB's. Goal line he might cede carries to Roschon and Caleb can move. Still expect him to get a lot more targets and goal line TD chances then he had in Philly, less of an OL though.
All in all stock up for me. Good RB2.
I don't understand what is to not understand. You're aware he signed with the Bears?Huh? I feel like this is the middle of a conversation I missed . . .Feel like Swift will be another hot topic of disagreement this off-season.
3/24 with over 15 guaranteed is initial reporting and I'm sure the details will be less favorable but they obviously had a deal worked out for him and this is someone they wanted. That's great for him.
The negative is that Caleb holds the ball a long time looking for a big play, if he does that in the NFL that will often limit the dump offs or easier throws to RB's. Goal line he might cede carries to Roschon and Caleb can move. Still expect him to get a lot more targets and goal line TD chances then he had in Philly, less of an OL though.
All in all stock up for me. Good RB2.
Thanks for asking that question, I was going to answer Socrates but was not sure what to address.I don't understand what is to not understand. You're aware he signed with the Bears?Huh? I feel like this is the middle of a conversation I missed . . .Feel like Swift will be another hot topic of disagreement this off-season.
3/24 with over 15 guaranteed is initial reporting and I'm sure the details will be less favorable but they obviously had a deal worked out for him and this is someone they wanted. That's great for him.
The negative is that Caleb holds the ball a long time looking for a big play, if he does that in the NFL that will often limit the dump offs or easier throws to RB's. Goal line he might cede carries to Roschon and Caleb can move. Still expect him to get a lot more targets and goal line TD chances then he had in Philly, less of an OL though.
All in all stock up for me. Good RB2.
I figured that must be the case, but I had not seen that report. Thanks!I don't understand what is to not understand. You're aware he signed with the Bears?Huh? I feel like this is the middle of a conversation I missed . . .Feel like Swift will be another hot topic of disagreement this off-season.
3/24 with over 15 guaranteed is initial reporting and I'm sure the details will be less favorable but they obviously had a deal worked out for him and this is someone they wanted. That's great for him.
The negative is that Caleb holds the ball a long time looking for a big play, if he does that in the NFL that will often limit the dump offs or easier throws to RB's. Goal line he might cede carries to Roschon and Caleb can move. Still expect him to get a lot more targets and goal line TD chances then he had in Philly, less of an OL though.
All in all stock up for me. Good RB2.
Downgrades to QB, OL, all of the offense in general. I like the player alright but I’m glad I traded him away a couple of weeks ago.
Bears agreed to terms with RB D’Andre Swift, formerly of the Eagles, on a three-year, $24.5 million contract.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal includes $15.3 million guaranteed. It’s a questionable commitment in a loaded running back class for a team that already wasn’t hurting for running back depth. Swift finally stayed healthy last season as he cruised to new career highs in Philadelphia, but he was inefficient both as a rusher and pass catcher behind one of the league’s best run-blocking lines. That’s at least from an advanced metric perspective, including average rush yards over expected. From a traditional yards per carry lens, his 4.6 was fine. That’s the complaint. The positive, of course, is that Swift is a weapon-ish player capable of contributing on all three downs as the Bears ready to welcome phenom QB Caleb Williams. Swift will definitely remain in the RB2 mix in fantasy. His arrival is real bad news for Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson.
- Rotoworld