CJ Anderson Locked in as Starter?

[tbbuc5.dw]

With Gary Kubiak as HC how does CJs running style fit Kubiaks scheme? I'm thinking of taking him with my 5th round pick but am concerned he gets replaced.

[Huddle3233]

I don't think Anderson gets replaced. He is #1 rb. Ball may want the job back but CJ is elite.

[jeffster]

If you look around this forum and the Genera Discussion forum, you'll find several very recent threads on CJA. In short, there's a lot of disagreement. Some are thinking top-5 RB in 2015, others are thinking sell sell sell before he gets replaced.

Personally I'm buying all day at current prices, which are around 4th-5th in a startup.

[Grimmer]

Weeks 9-16 last season (the time when CJA was starting) in my .5PPR league, only 3 players had a better FP/G total than CJ (20.2)... Bell (25.8), Lynch (20.8), and Lacy (20.8). If you look at 9-17, only Bell was better. Everything I seem to be reading is that CJA is a perfect fit for Kubiak as well... read this article

[StrikeAnywhere]

I personally don't believe in CJ long term because there was a lot more than just changing running backs that went into that point production, there was an entire offensive scheme shift. Also, this draft is DEEEP in RB options and it isn't beyond the realm of possibility that if the Broncos are going to commit to the run they try to upgrade the position.

Having said that, at the price of a 5th rounder in a start-up it is probably worth the gamble to take him if you are drafting before the NFL draft.

[DynastyNutt]

I think CJ Anderson keeps the job, but I don't see him maintaining his high level of production through a 16 game season. Somebody will probably overpay for him in the third or fourth round