Minicamp rumblings/standouts

[Bot101]

Curious, where are you seeing this? I picked him up hoping for the best. Like hearing the good news.

Mostly google searches. But also on Twitter.

I just searched twitter. Found nothing. And I mean nothing. Links?

But non-contact practices can't tell us much about RBs in general.

Hes 200 lbs. Not thaaat small. Hes bigger than dynasty darlings like Lindsay and Cohen.

MJD 2.0

He profiles almost nothing like MJD.

MJD ran a high 4.3 range 40 with a 91st percentile BMI. Darnwin runs 4.6 at 47th percentile. Other than height, they are different species.

I'm not sure who to comp Darwin to (that was/is good). I've seen D. Freeman suggested, but a big part of why Free has succeeded is that he's 74th percentile BMI with quickness that shows up in games, if not in testing.

https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-rook ... from-day-1

https://www.google.com/amp/s/chiefswire ... -wire/amp/

https://twitter.com/HaroldRKuntz3/statu ... 66885?s=09

Happy to see my post on Thompson standing out in OTAs in an OTA thread generate so much discussion.

[ninotoreS]

Yeah, the OC there is quoted verbatim in the other link I provided.

So Darwin has indicated he can catch passes. That's important, because a sub-200lbs back picked in the 6th that can't do that probably doesn't make a 53.

There appears to be nothing else for now. Not Thompson's fault, of course.

[FantasyDumDum]

I own Damien Williams in 6/6 main leagues I am in. I am targeting D Thompson for now(J Williams if the tides turn that way during the off season) sometime in the 20s in Rookie drafts. Similar situation to where I am targeting Love in the same range as a Guice owner everywhere. A little RB backup insurance for a contender rather than throwing out darts on random round 2/3 WRs.

I hope they cut Hyde(he is borderline worthless at this point if his career) and that the KC depth chart ends up:

D Williams
D Thompson/J Williams
Dar Williams

[ninotoreS]

I'm pretty sure Hyde makes the 53. Although analytically he's an ineffective receiver, presently he and DW are the only two proven pass-protectors on the chart.

Whether or not Hyde is still gameday active by the halfway point is a question to me, though. He doesn't play special-teams, and all three of Darwin, Williams, and Darrel appear to be useful for special-teams.

[FantasyFreak]

I'm pretty sure Hyde makes the 53. Although analytically he's an ineffective receiver, presently he and DW are the only two proven pass-protectors on the chart.

Whether or not Hyde is still gameday active by the halfway point is a question to me, though. He doesn't play special-teams, and all three of Darwin, Williams, and Darrel appear to be useful for special-teams.

Per Cecil Lammey, the Chiefs coaches were ecstatic to get Hyde, so I think he not only makes the team, but has some sort of role.

[FantasyFreak]

Aaron Jones has cut weight (he played at 11 percent body fat last year, yikes). He is apparently at 204. That gives me some serious concerns about work load. He might get a tad quicker, but I can't see Bell Cow touches. He will most certainly be capped, but still a great situation.

[moishetreats]

Aaron Jones has cut weight (he played at 11 percent body fat last year, yikes). He is apparently at 204. That gives me some serious concerns about work load. He might get a tad quicker, but I can't see Bell Cow touches. He will most certainly be capped, but still a great situation.

That's half true. Jones did cut his body fat in half (to 5.3%) but did not lose any weight. He checked in at the same weight this year as last year. He altered his diet (replacing candy with healthy options) and spent more time in the weight room.

In Aaron Rodergs' words: “I like to tease Aaron Jones from time to time – he’s the most athletic, fast guy with a little bit of a belly,” Rodgers said. “He’s pretty lean this year.”

[Blueboy]

Aaron Jones has cut weight (he played at 11 percent body fat last year, yikes). He is apparently at 204. That gives me some serious concerns about work load. He might get a tad quicker, but I can't see Bell Cow touches. He will most certainly be capped, but still a great situation.

All signs point to the Packers running a timeshare, but I still expect Jones to be great for fantasy.

[IBall2]

Can we get some Deebo Samuel hype going here? He get's to play X receiver in an offense that typically funnels targets to the X receiver above league average

[FantasyFreak]

Can we get some Deebo Samuel hype going here? He get's to play X receiver in an offense that typically funnels targets to the X receiver above league average

Not sure Samuel will be locked into that role.

[Stevens61310]

Can we get some Deebo Samuel hype going here? He get's to play X receiver in an offense that typically funnels targets to the X receiver above league average

No we can't --Now stop that--

[Servo]

For those in 2QB/SF, supposedly Ryan Finley looking like a bum

[Patsfan86]

Harry getting a ton of work in so far, as expected. Guy could still bust of course but he is going to get targets.

[FantasyFreak]

More Penny talk. Schotty talking him up on the mental and physical side. From my eye test, he looks lean this year, which is also what the coaches are saying. Looks more fit than last year for sure.

[Jigga94]

More Penny talk. Schotty talking him up on the mental and physical side. From my eye test, he looks lean this year, which is also what the coaches are saying. Looks more fit than last year for sure.

Rolling the dice with him as my RB3. Hopefully he gets the bulk of the work at some point. Still a believer in him