The RB to own in MIA?

[sk25411]

Honestly, I’m on paternity leave, and too lazy to search/research into this.

All I know, is Williams and Drake are both on the wire in my league.

I have a low claim, so may get one with Ajayi gone.

Anyway, who’s the back to own ROS in Miami?

Thanks!

[Dookmarriot]

Whomever they draft in the first round next year.

(Don't mean to be a smart arse, but I can't see either guy moving the needle. If they're both free, probably Williams, but I hope neither starts for you)

[Cameron Giles]

I would not bet on either doing enough to be starter worthy ROS. This feels like Arizona after losing David Johnson, with Damien playing the role as Kerwynn and Kenyan playing the role of Ellington. If I was desperate, Kenyan Drake offers PPR appeal with checkdowns.

[joeylitz]

I heard today that D. Williams will do early down work; Drake on 3rd down

[sk25411]

Nah, i see the points, and I agree on the Arizona comparison.

It’s for team in sig (my one and only), so I don’t think they would crack the lineup, unless I lose another one for the season.

[lukkynumber13]

Whomever the draft in the first round next year.

(Don't mean to be a smart arse, but I can't see either guy moving the needle. If they're both free, probably Williams, but I hope neither starts for you)

X2

This year it'll be a homeless man's version of the Vikings backfield. Drake will be a cheap flex in PPR, and Williams will be a cheap flex in standard

[skip]

The combination between subpar backups and a horrible offensive line, they are better off without a running back and throwing on every down. They will probably have at least one game with anet rushing total in negative yardage.

[GridironGuerilla]

I think that sometimes people dismiss that fact that a lot of these leagues are deeper than most and a guy like Williams or Drake might crack a starting lineup by simple attrition alone. Some may be desperate just for a body to fill a void and are looking for a little upside. I don't think anyone is looking to one of these guys to be a world beater, but worth a free pickup for injury/bye/flex consideration and possibly even trade value in the realm of a few spots. I like Williams a bit more than Drake.

[Goddard]

I'd grab Drake and try to trade him for anything of value.

[Dookmarriot]

I think that sometimes people dismiss that fact that a lot of these leagues are deeper than most and a guy like Williams or Drake might crack a starting lineup by simple attrition alone. Some may be desperate just for a body to fill a void and are looking for a little upside. I don't think anyone is looking to one of these guys to be a world beater, but worth a free pickup for injury/bye/flex consideration and possibly even trade value in the realm of a few spots. I like Williams a bit more than Drake.

Oh, I get that...and both guys are rostered in all my leagues. I just think as skip says, you could be just as likely to end up with a negative score using them. Target the Miami O when streaming defenses!

[Plank]

Damien Williams will probably be the most useful, he's been used in the passing game as well ... I'd add him if you are hoping for production immediately, as pre-emptive I don't really need it right now, I'd grab Drake, just in case he sparks ..

[ColdZealDonkeyStrike]

Drake for me. He is Gase's draft pick and is the guy Gase threw in at the end of the blowout last week when he was ticked at Ajayi. Plus, since he is young with decent draft capital, his appeal to other owners probably would go up faster with a good game or 2.

[ninotoreS]

I'll copypasta what I said in another recently posted thread:

Kenyan Drake has never logged triple-digit carries in a single season going back to high-school, struggles in pass-protection, and nearly all of his good plays are from wheel-routes and designed runs to the edge. There is basically nothing about his profile that suggests he can be a lead-back in the NFL. He is, however, an above-average returner on special-teams... unfortunately for our purposes, this probably hurts more than it helps, as NFL teams are usually disinclined to give RBs that are valued kick/punt returners a heavy load with the first-team offense.

Damien Williams is 220lbs, actually a bit better than Drake as a pass-catcher, and much better as a pass-protector. Neither he nor Drake are any good between the tackles, but Williams is the much bigger back, and at least had some 20-carry games in college. Assuming Miami can ever even get to the goal-line, Williams will probably be the preferred RB in those situations. Miami doesn't have any legitimate short-yardage RBs on their roster, but Williams at his weight-class comes the closest.

Senorise Perry is a 190lbs scatback, and is just as much a non-factor between the tackles as Drake.


If you're gonna make a waiver-bid on one of these guys, I personally recommend Williams. Just know it's probable Miami's rushing-offense continues to be a complete dumpster-fire regardless of which one of these scrubs ends up the 'best' option in Miami.

[Reno McCoy]

I don't see anyone in Miami doing much for fantasy teams. Williams might be worthy of rostering if you have injuries or have some upcoming bye-week troubles. At this point, I'm more interested in seeing who they pick up in the draft.

[Tsunami]

With Gordon and McKinnon on a bye, I used my 1st waiver priority on Damien Wiliams. So Drake is probably the RB to own.