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RB Qadree Ollison, ATL (1 Viewer)
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Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Well, it’s been a while since this topic got any shine….I received Ollison for a 2022 3rd rounder in 2019 Then the old regime buried him so far down the depth chart that I nearly dropped him….twice.
Fast forward, and I’m gonna recommend him as an add if he was overlooked in any of your dynasty leagues.
for one; I’m not a believer in Mike Davis. I don’t think he has anything but opportunity going for him. I’m not sure he’s a great fit for the ATL offense, and I’ve never been a fan - he washed out with my Niners at around ~2 YPC, and I was shocked to see him perform well with the Panthers after being mediocre for the Seahawks. Still, 3.9 YPC and a cloud of dust is hardly anything to write home about.
While he parlayed that into a paycheck with ATL, I was hearing early on that Ollison came into camp with the support of the new regime, and that he looked like he’d put in work in the offseason. Some beat writers suggested that Davis might be in a RBBC with Ollison, or that Ollison might have the opportunity to win the starting job.
Today I’m seeing this:
“Qadree Ollison is working as Atlanta's second running back in training camp.
The Falcons have one of the most ambiguous backfields in the league, but one that could have some value under new head coach Arthur Smith. Ollison was buried on the depth chart under the previous Falcons regime, but The Athletic's Tori McElhaney reports that he's finally "getting a chance." If Smith is looking for a bruising rushing element behind starter Mike Davis, the 6'1" 228 pound Ollison is the clear choice. Undrafted rookie Javian Hawkins, who is 5'9" 183 pounds, offers better speed and agility, but the Falcons are appear to be more interested in seeing what Ollison can do for now. Fantasy drafters should follow suit.”
If they go with a Thunder & Lightning approach, I’m always after the thunder side. And if Davis falters, gets hurt, or simply underachieves (as he’s done every year except 2020) then Ollison is going to be a steal at the back end of EE drafts or as a cheap pickup if he’s not rostered in your league.
Nothing is guaranteed. Maybe I’m way out in left field & Davis will be the man in ATL. He’s not a dude I’ll be drafting regardless, but I’m targeting Ollison for sure & continuing to hold on dynasty. .
Fast forward, and I’m gonna recommend him as an add if he was overlooked in any of your dynasty leagues.
for one; I’m not a believer in Mike Davis. I don’t think he has anything but opportunity going for him. I’m not sure he’s a great fit for the ATL offense, and I’ve never been a fan - he washed out with my Niners at around ~2 YPC, and I was shocked to see him perform well with the Panthers after being mediocre for the Seahawks. Still, 3.9 YPC and a cloud of dust is hardly anything to write home about.
While he parlayed that into a paycheck with ATL, I was hearing early on that Ollison came into camp with the support of the new regime, and that he looked like he’d put in work in the offseason. Some beat writers suggested that Davis might be in a RBBC with Ollison, or that Ollison might have the opportunity to win the starting job.
Today I’m seeing this:
“Qadree Ollison is working as Atlanta's second running back in training camp.
The Falcons have one of the most ambiguous backfields in the league, but one that could have some value under new head coach Arthur Smith. Ollison was buried on the depth chart under the previous Falcons regime, but The Athletic's Tori McElhaney reports that he's finally "getting a chance." If Smith is looking for a bruising rushing element behind starter Mike Davis, the 6'1" 228 pound Ollison is the clear choice. Undrafted rookie Javian Hawkins, who is 5'9" 183 pounds, offers better speed and agility, but the Falcons are appear to be more interested in seeing what Ollison can do for now. Fantasy drafters should follow suit.”
If they go with a Thunder & Lightning approach, I’m always after the thunder side. And if Davis falters, gets hurt, or simply underachieves (as he’s done every year except 2020) then Ollison is going to be a steal at the back end of EE drafts or as a cheap pickup if he’s not rostered in your league.
Nothing is guaranteed. Maybe I’m way out in left field & Davis will be the man in ATL. He’s not a dude I’ll be drafting regardless, but I’m targeting Ollison for sure & continuing to hold on dynasty. .
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Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
It sounds a lot like he’s finally getting it.zamboni said:
Having seen a lot of both Davis & Ollison, it makes me question why they’d sign Davis this offseason. IMO Ollison is head & shoulders a better running back. Big and bruising, deceptively agile for a big man. I could easily see this developing into a committee.
Helaire-ious
Footballguy
Are we thinking Hawkins is the odd man out now?
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
He’s 5’9” 180. Scat back is my take.
I’d love to see Ollison win the job outright though. Maybe a pipe dream. Davis seems like JAG, career-wise.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Nooooooooooooooo 
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Ah well. I can use the roster spot. it’s fine.
btw, Mike Davis owners should absolutely hate that signing. Gallman is a better RB
btw, Mike Davis owners should absolutely hate that signing. Gallman is a better RB
Helaire-ious
Footballguy
Another one that is my fault. I dropped Ollison for Huntley. 1 day later, Huntley moves to practice squad. I pick Ollison back up. Now this.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
you killed Quadree! You bas****!
/southpark
I drafted him as a rookie. He got so close this year. He’s a back of the roster (and now drop) guy, but damn I wanted him to finally work out.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
LoL @ "plodding veteran".
