RB Kareem Hunt, CLE (3 Viewers)

[Tau837]

If Hunt has anything at all left in the tank, he can be RB1 in Minnesota. May just be me but I don't think Mattison is the answer for this scheme.

Yeah, it's just you.

 

[Faust]

ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reports Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said Kareem Hunt “is maybe a potential fit on our football team.”

O’Connell also stated that the visit was similar to other free agent visits this offseason, designed to “build a relationship, gain a little more information.” That doesn’t sound promising as far as a potential signing goes, particularly after running back Ty Chandler’s showing during Thursday’s preseason game. Alexander Mattison remains entrenched in the lead back role for the Vikings, a role that could result in one of only a handful of workhorse volumes remaining in the league.

 

[travdogg]

Kendre Miller left the Saints preseason game with a sprained knee. I wonder if that re-ignites their interest in Hunt.

 

[Doug B]

Kendre Miller left the Saints preseason game with a sprained knee. I wonder if that re-ignites their interest in Hunt.

Chance of Miller beginning the season on IR. Hunt is a strong possibility for the Saints now.

 

[MAC_32]

Kendre Miller left the Saints preseason game with a sprained knee. I wonder if that re-ignites their interest in Hunt.

Chance of Miller beginning the season on IR. Hunt is a strong possibility for the Saints now.

...but is Hunt interested in signing with the Saints? Yeah, it's a good opportunity for 3 weeks, but after that he'll be relegated to all purpose backup. I think he'll do it if the Saints offer his asking price, but if it's still just what he's been offered to this point I'd bet on him continuing to wait.

 

[Doug B]

Kendre Miller left the Saints preseason game with a sprained knee. I wonder if that re-ignites their interest in Hunt.

Chance of Miller beginning the season on IR. Hunt is a strong possibility for the Saints now.

Bah ... I jumped the gun here:

https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/status/1691112826541424640

Nick Underhill
@nick_underhill

Scans revealed a minor sprain in Saints RB Kendre Miller’s knee, per source. He’s expected to miss a week or two of action.

 

[Doug B]

Saints have signed former Chiefs RB Darrell Williams. Hunt is headed elsewhere.

 

[socrates]

Saints have signed former Chiefs RB Darrell Williams. Hunt is headed elsewhere.

I don't know that signing Darrell Williams necessarily precludes the Saints from signing Hunt, or deters Hunt at all.

 

[rockaction]

I don't know that signing Darrell Williams necessarily precludes the Saints from signing Hunt, or deters Hunt at all.

I liked this comment until I thought about it. Williams, Williams, Kamara, Miller. They're only going to keep four on the roster, most likely. Maybe Miller goes on PUP so they can make room for five, but this sounds like it does preclude Hunt from signing in New Orleans.

I do not know how suspensions work with the roster.

 

[socrates]

I don't know that signing Darrell Williams necessarily precludes the Saints from signing Hunt, or deters Hunt at all.

I liked this comment until I thought about it. Williams, Williams, Kamara, Miller. They're only going to keep four on the roster, most likely. Maybe Miller goes on PUP so they can make room for five, but this sounds like it does preclude Hunt from signing in New Orleans.

I do not know how suspensions work with the roster.

Is Darrell Williams more than a just camp body? I just don't see him being the roadblock that Hunt is trying to avoid.

 

[rockaction]

Is Darrell Williams more than a just camp body? I just don't see him being the roadblock that Hunt is trying to avoid.

Probably not. But that's a body blocking Hunt from signing for what he wants. Apparently the Saints and Hunt are far apart or the Saints aren't a very good situation in Hunt's mind because I figured after Miller went down Hunt's agent would be on the phone with New Orleans.

 

[Doug B]

Is Darrell Williams more than a just camp body?

I would say upon signing, Williams is pencilled in as the Saints #2 RB on opening day.

 

[Savatage79]

Honestly I think for now the backfield sounds like a fantasy nightmare. Its a shame Williams just couldn't be their guy right off the bat which I was all in on and still think ultimately he will get the carries until kamara is back. But hunt I felt was a talent that I was ok seeing how it rolled if he signed, but Darrel Williams just gets to that point of not worth the hassle for 3 weeks. He's had a few bangers but like I don't see him getting much work over Jamaal.

 

[menobrown]

If I'm Kareem Hunt I'd be pretty happy with how things have gone today.

 

[dmac37]

Honestly I think for now the backfield sounds like a fantasy nightmare. Its a shame Williams just couldn't be their guy right off the bat which I was all in on and still think ultimately he will get the carries until kamara is back. But hunt I felt was a talent that I was ok seeing how it rolled if he signed, but Darrel Williams just gets to that point of not worth the hassle for 3 weeks. He's had a few bangers but like I don't see him getting much work over Jamaal.

First 3 weeks of Jamaal as the main 2 down back and Darrel as the 3rd down back should be the plan. With Cook off to the Jets, how about Hunt now to the Dolphins. They need one RB with a little lead in his *** to salt away games who can also be used in the hurry up offense, makes a lot of sense to me.

 

[Savatage79]

Honestly I think for now the backfield sounds like a fantasy nightmare. Its a shame Williams just couldn't be their guy right off the bat which I was all in on and still think ultimately he will get the carries until kamara is back. But hunt I felt was a talent that I was ok seeing how it rolled if he signed, but Darrel Williams just gets to that point of not worth the hassle for 3 weeks. He's had a few bangers but like I don't see him getting much work over Jamaal.

First 3 weeks of Jamaal as the main 2 down back and Darrel as the 3rd down back should be the plan. With Cook off to the Jets, how about Hunt now to the Dolphins. They need one RB with a little lead in his *** to salt away games who can also be used in the hurry up offense, makes a lot of sense to me.

I can't believe Zeke got signed before hunt and fournette tbh... But yea hunt to dolphins is solid.

 

[socrates]

Honestly I think for now the backfield sounds like a fantasy nightmare. Its a shame Williams just couldn't be their guy right off the bat which I was all in on and still think ultimately he will get the carries until kamara is back. But hunt I felt was a talent that I was ok seeing how it rolled if he signed, but Darrel Williams just gets to that point of not worth the hassle for 3 weeks. He's had a few bangers but like I don't see him getting much work over Jamaal.

First 3 weeks of Jamaal as the main 2 down back and Darrel as the 3rd down back should be the plan. With Cook off to the Jets, how about Hunt now to the Dolphins. They need one RB with a little lead in his *** to salt away games who can also be used in the hurry up offense, makes a lot of sense to me.

I can't believe Zeke got signed before hunt and fournette tbh... But yea hunt to dolphins is solid.

I understand conditioning is an issue for Fournette, so that is no surprise. Both Zeke and Hunt appeared to have lost a step last season, but either one fills a veteran reserve role.

 

[Faust]

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Kareem Hunt has received offers from four teams over the past week.

Hunt “continues to wait for the right offer,” per Fowler. What Hunt is waiting for is unclear, though Jonathan Taylor being placed on the PUP list could make the Colts a leading contender in landing the 28-year-old back who saw a decline in play last season in Cleveland. It’s hard to say if Hunt would instantly become the Colts’ lead back, with rookie Evan Hull and pass-catching specialist Deon Jackson competing for targets. Hunt is worth a late-round pick in deep fantasy formats.

 

[FarFromHome]

Such a hard guy for me to gage value on. First off, he is still teamless. He has always been that guy where you think he should carry the load somewhere. He has been such a good RB. Runs hard and catches. Elusive. The problem with rbs is that your really good. Then your not. At 28 is he still really good? So hard to know, but worth a back end roster spot for sure.

 

[JohnnyU]

Such a hard guy for me to gage value on. First off, he is still teamless. He has always been that guy where you think he should carry the load somewhere. He has been such a good RB. Runs hard and catches. Elusive. The problem with rbs is that your really good. Then your not. At 28 is he still really good? So hard to know, but worth a back end roster spot for sure.

He's not the same RB he was, but worth a wait and see for sure.

 

[Scooby1974]

He's been sitting at the end of my bench for a while now...the seat is getting warm and my "drop button" is getting bigger. Hope there is movement SOON.

 

[kface]

He's been sitting at the end of my bench for a while now...the seat is getting warm and my "drop button" is getting bigger. Hope there is movement SOON.

I have to cut one before the season starts and i'm torn between hunt and Spiller. Spiller doesn't look like he is doing anything but he's also a young guy behind an older back so there is potential. Hunt...i just don't know

 

[zeeshan2]

[Pelissero] Free agent RB Kareem Hunt has had offers from four teams over the past several weeks, per source. He has continued to wait for the right offer.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

[Pelissero] Free agent RB Kareem Hunt has had offers from four teams over the past several weeks, per source. He has continued to wait for the right offer.

Gee, I wonder who the "source" is. (Hint: Rhymes with schmagent)

This is like when you run into your ex and say, "Oh yeah, I'm dating up a storm! I can barely keep track of who I'm going out with each night."

 

[Runkle]

He's been sitting at the end of my bench for a while now...the seat is getting warm and my "drop button" is getting bigger. Hope there is movement SOON.

I think it's more likely something happens week 2. If he's on a roster week 1, then he is guaranteed the full season, right? If he's picked up after week 1, then he can be cut anytime after without having to be paid out? Is that still how it works?

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Kareem Hunt out on the town with a bunch of NFL GMs, fielding offers. They're all just out of frame.

 

[massraider]

I think it's more likely something happens week 2. If he's on a roster week 1, then he is guaranteed the full season, right? If he's picked up after week 1, then he can be cut anytime after without having to be paid out? Is that still how it works?

Yeah, but the vets you pick up after the season starts are vets you aren't scared of losing. Because someone else can sign them.

So I'm having a tough time seeing how a team will hand over 50% of the backfield touches to a guy who they didn't even want to pay for a season.

 

[ourmanflint]

Cleveland says he's washed but Indy sees him as their lead back? Weird.

 

[Bri]

His agent sounds like a dreamy teenager.

Get the guy signed, stop telling him of the next better opportunity. Does he know what day it is?

 

[menobrown]

[Pelissero] Free agent RB Kareem Hunt has had offers from four teams over the past several weeks, per source. He has continued to wait for the right offer.

I have no doubt he's getting offers and what I've always hoped he would do is be very patient this time and glad to see that's the course he has taken.

 

[John123]

[Pelissero] Free agent RB Kareem Hunt has had offers from four teams over the past several weeks, per source. He has continued to wait for the right offer.

I have no doubt he's getting offers and what I've always hoped he would do is be very patient this time and glad to see that's the course he has taken.

That course of action doesn't help ME!!!!

 

[Phantom Knight]

He's been sitting at the end of my bench for a while now...the seat is getting warm and my "drop button" is getting bigger. Hope there is movement SOON.

I have to cut one before the season starts and i'm torn between hunt and Spiller. Spiller doesn't look like he is doing anything but he's also a young guy behind an older back so there is potential. Hunt...i just don't know

We all see things thru different lenses. Spiller is not someone I really want on my squad. To this point, he is someone I would have been afraid to start. Additionally, if I had him, barring a complete travesty of rbs on my squad, he would almost surely be the first that I would drop when I wanted to pick up a new players. Hunt, might be (mostly) done, he might not be. But odds are that within a few weeks you have the answer to the question. Either you got yourself a bargain or he is clearly droppable.

 

[kface]

He's been sitting at the end of my bench for a while now...the seat is getting warm and my "drop button" is getting bigger. Hope there is movement SOON.

I have to cut one before the season starts and i'm torn between hunt and Spiller. Spiller doesn't look like he is doing anything but he's also a young guy behind an older back so there is potential. Hunt...i just don't know

We all see things thru different lenses. Spiller is not someone I really want on my squad. To this point, he is someone I would have been afraid to start. Additionally, if I had him, barring a complete travesty of rbs on my squad, he would almost surely be the first that I would drop when I wanted to pick up a new players. Hunt, might be (mostly) done, he might not be. But odds are that within a few weeks you have the answer to the question. Either you got yourself a bargain or he is clearly droppable.

This is dynasty however and spiller plays behind an old rb and a rb that is always hurt...he's got a lot of future opportunity. Hunt is done whatever happens this year it will be the end of it

 

[Phantom Knight]

He's been sitting at the end of my bench for a while now...the seat is getting warm and my "drop button" is getting bigger. Hope there is movement SOON.

I have to cut one before the season starts and i'm torn between hunt and Spiller. Spiller doesn't look like he is doing anything but he's also a young guy behind an older back so there is potential. Hunt...i just don't know

We all see things thru different lenses. Spiller is not someone I really want on my squad. To this point, he is someone I would have been afraid to start. Additionally, if I had him, barring a complete travesty of rbs on my squad, he would almost surely be the first that I would drop when I wanted to pick up a new players. Hunt, might be (mostly) done, he might not be. But odds are that within a few weeks you have the answer to the question. Either you got yourself a bargain or he is clearly droppable.

This is dynasty however and spiller plays behind an old rb and a rb that is always hurt...he's got a lot of future opportunity. Hunt is done whatever happens this year it will be the end of it

And I needed more coffee. I completely forgot about Isaiah... I was thinking of the old fella, now retired, C.J. (oooof!)

 

[Dr. Octopus]

He's been sitting at the end of my bench for a while now...the seat is getting warm and my "drop button" is getting bigger. Hope there is movement SOON.

I have to cut one before the season starts and i'm torn between hunt and Spiller. Spiller doesn't look like he is doing anything but he's also a young guy behind an older back so there is potential. Hunt...i just don't know

We all see things thru different lenses. Spiller is not someone I really want on my squad. To this point, he is someone I would have been afraid to start. Additionally, if I had him, barring a complete travesty of rbs on my squad, he would almost surely be the first that I would drop when I wanted to pick up a new players. Hunt, might be (mostly) done, he might not be. But odds are that within a few weeks you have the answer to the question. Either you got yourself a bargain or he is clearly droppable.

This is dynasty however and spiller plays behind an old rb and a rb that is always hurt...he's got a lot of future opportunity. Hunt is done whatever happens this year it will be the end of it

And I needed more coffee. I completely forgot about Isaiah... I was thinking of the old fella, now retired, C.J. (oooof!)

He’s been retired since 2017 and is currently 36 years old.

 

[dschuler]

I picked him up in a couple leagues a few days ago. Basically hoping he goes to
1. Indy
2. Min or Tampa.

 

[The Hank]

Watching his situation closely, my RB depth is very thin, could walk into a very good situation in Indianapolis.

 

[Scooby1974]

Watching his situation closely, my RB depth is very thin, could walk into a very good situation in Indianapolis.

Won't he just have a 4 week leash in Indy? Or is JT going to hold out all year?

 

[satch]

Watching his situation closely, my RB depth is very thin, could walk into a very good situation in Indianapolis.

Wouldn’t Miami be the best fit fantasy-wise? Hunt could be the lead back on a very good high scoring offense .

 

[massraider]

He's been sitting at the end of my bench for a while now...the seat is getting warm and my "drop button" is getting bigger. Hope there is movement SOON.

I have to cut one before the season starts and i'm torn between hunt and Spiller. Spiller doesn't look like he is doing anything but he's also a young guy behind an older back so there is potential. Hunt...i just don't know

We all see things thru different lenses. Spiller is not someone I really want on my squad. To this point, he is someone I would have been afraid to start. Additionally, if I had him, barring a complete travesty of rbs on my squad, he would almost surely be the first that I would drop when I wanted to pick up a new players. Hunt, might be (mostly) done, he might not be. But odds are that within a few weeks you have the answer to the question. Either you got yourself a bargain or he is clearly droppable.

This is dynasty however and spiller plays behind an old rb and a rb that is always hurt...he's got a lot of future opportunity. Hunt is done whatever happens this year it will be the end of it

And I needed more coffee. I completely forgot about Isaiah... I was thinking of the old fella, now retired, C.J. (oooof!)

He’s been retired since 2017 and is currently 36 years old.

CJ Spiller is also employed by the same number of teams as Kareem Hunt.

 

[dschuler]

Watching his situation closely, my RB depth is very thin, could walk into a very good situation in Indianapolis.

Wouldn’t Miami be the best fit fantasy-wise? Hunt could be the lead back on a very good high scoring offense .

A couple weeks ago no way but now with Wilson on IR and the rookie banged up I would say Miami could give make him very valuable first half of season.

 

[menobrown]

Do people consider Zeke to have signed in a strong fantasy landing spot? The money was good but to me the spot was not.

But after he signed he moved up approximately 3-4 rounds.

My point is is that wherever Kareem signs the odds are pretty strong his value will increase.

 

[travdogg]

Watching his situation closely, my RB depth is very thin, could walk into a very good situation in Indianapolis.

Wouldn’t Miami be the best fit fantasy-wise? Hunt could be the lead back on a very good high scoring offense .

I think Hunt would be in a 3-way RBBC in Miami. Mostert is a better runner, and Achane is a bigger big play threat. Maybe Hunt would be the GL RB, and maybe his blocking would give him 3rd downs, but I don't think Hunt has it in him to be a lead RB anywhere anymore.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Watching his situation closely, my RB depth is very thin, could walk into a very good situation in Indianapolis.

Wouldn’t Miami be the best fit fantasy-wise? Hunt could be the lead back on a very good high scoring offense .

I think Hunt would be in a 3-way RBBC in Miami. Mostert is a better runner, and Achane is a bigger big play threat. Maybe Hunt would be the GL RB, and maybe his blocking would give him 3rd downs, but I don't think Hunt has it in him to be a lead RB anywhere anymore.

Not sure Chris Brooks isn’t a better big back at this point in MIA (over Hunt)

 

[Scooby1974]

So dump him? A dude just dropped Spears!

 

[BearsFan4Life]

So dump him? A dude just dropped Spears!

I would rather have Spears. I traded Hunt and Taysom Hill for Warren last week.

 

[VikingFrog]

Sitting the end of my bench in redraft and I think it’s time to drop him for some other RB handcuff. Though there’s not a ton of talent available.

Wish there was just a tickle of rumor of a situation where he might slot into.

I really thought he still may end up in Indy… but with Taylor having a little bit of good news that seems less likely.

 

[menobrown]

Sitting the end of my bench in redraft and I think it’s time to drop him for some other RB handcuff. Though there’s not a ton of talent available.

Wish there was just a tickle of rumor of a situation where he might slot into.

I really thought he still may end up in Indy… but with Taylor having a little bit of good news that seems less likely.

I'd hold as I'll think he'll sign soon.

That was really nothing news on Taylor. His ankle has been fine and he always had to come off the PUP by week 6.

 

[JohnnyU]

Baltimore?

 

[dmac37]

Baltimore?

That is what I'm thinking/hoping for.