2022 preseason: Week 3

[FantasyFreak]

Joshua Kelley all but locking up the backup role, by the looks of it. Kevin Harris looking good for the Pats. With news of Montgomery's injury, I think Harris may make that roster.

Baker looking good for the Panthers. Was there ever any real doubt he was going to be the starter?

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Joshua Kelley all but locking up the backup role, by the looks of it. Kevin Harris looking good for the Pats. With news of Montgomery's injury, I think Harris may make that roster.

Baker looking good for the Panthers. Was there ever any real doubt he was going to be the starter?

Not for me. There's enough data around Darnold... out of 36 qualifying QB's last year, he's 30th or lower (and in some cases dead last) in nearly every passing statistic we know about. I can't find that exact tweet, but I know it's out there. He's brutal.

Baker is no franchise saviour, but he at least can be middling. Matt Rhule will take that, that's far more his style.

I'd love to be more excited about Kevin Harris but unfortunately he still ran behind every other RB of note for the Pats (who incidentally, also looked like warmed up poop today with their starters managing a solitary FG before being pulled with 6 mins to go in the half). Even JJ Taylor was playing ahead of him. He's no better than RB5 behind Harris, RhaMANdre, JJ Taylor, and Pierre Strong... I ended up dropping him for the ghost of Joshua Kelley. There's just no upside path for Harris that doesn't involve multiple injuries.

[FantasyFreak]

Joshua Kelley all but locking up the backup role, by the looks of it. Kevin Harris looking good for the Pats. With news of Montgomery's injury, I think Harris may make that roster.

Baker looking good for the Panthers. Was there ever any real doubt he was going to be the starter?

Not for me. There's enough data around Darnold... out of 36 qualifying QB's last year, he's 30th or lower (and in some cases dead last) in nearly every passing statistic we know about. I can't find that exact tweet, but I know it's out there. He's brutal.

Baker is no franchise saviour, but he at least can be middling. Matt Rhule will take that, that's far more his style.

I'd love to be more excited about Kevin Harris but unfortunately he still ran behind every other RB of note for the Pats (who incidentally, also looked like warmed up poop today with their starters managing a solitary FG before being pulled with 6 mins to go in the half). Even JJ Taylor was playing ahead of him. He's no better than RB5 behind Harris, RhaMANdre, JJ Taylor, and Pierre Strong... I ended up dropping him for the ghost of Joshua Kelley. There's just no upside path for Harris that doesn't involve multiple injuries.

I think he'll beat out Strong. I mean, Strong was out there a the same point of the game, right after Harris had that big run. Not sure if that's enough, though. The late game fumble probably didn't help, though. I still think he's worth the stash if the benches are deep enough.

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I think he'll beat out Strong. I mean, Strong was out there a the same point of the game, right after Harris had that big run. Not sure if that's enough, though. The late game fumble probably didn't help, though. I still think he's worth the stash if the benches are deep enough.

I'd fully agree that he'd beat Strong for the 2 down role... but I don't know if it's an "ahead" sort of thing - they're there to play different roles. Strong is clearly being groomed for the pass catching role / "the new James White".

Ty-Mont going down is huge for his position on the depth chart. He's the next man up for that role if he can seize it. They've only got Rhamondre for it now.

[halfbaked88]

Jimmy G is 98% gone for me. 25M is a lot of dead cap savings to not cut him. I understand the logic of keeping him, but that's a luxury. You've already given up a ton for Lance. The backend cost of having to keep Jimmy G around just doesn't seem plausible and not something I see the Niners doing. It's not something a good football organization would do. Lynch+Kyle Shanahan = one of the best GM/HC duos in the NFL.

Shanahan creates the most QB friendly offense when it comes to this situation. He's well-aware of what Lance can and can't do at this point. I think we're feeling the anxiety of handing the keys over to a kid that's never driven before, but with Shanahan in the passenger seat coaching him through every slip and turn I see no reason to be pessimistic about this situation at all.

[BabyChark23]

Jimmy G is 98% gone for me. 25M is a lot of dead cap savings to not cut him. I understand the logic of keeping him, but that's a luxury. You've already given up a ton for Lance. The backend cost of having to keep Jimmy G around just doesn't seem plausible and not something I see the Niners doing. It's not something a good football organization would do. Lynch+Kyle Shanahan = one of the best GM/HC duos in the NFL.

Shanahan creates the most QB friendly offense when it comes to this situation. He's well-aware of what Lance can and can't do at this point. I think we're feeling the anxiety of handing the keys over to a kid that's never driven before, but with Shanahan in the passenger seat coaching him through every slip and turn I see no reason to be pessimistic about this situation at all.

Agreed. Plus, it would be a terrible decision to keep Jimmy from a locker room perspective. Lance has to take over as the unquestioned leader, and that process is harder when you have the previous leader sticking around. It’s the reason nearly every team trades or cuts their previous starter when they bring in a new one.

It’s definitely way too early to freak out. Anyone with realistic expectations has always known that Lance will have some struggles early. He needs reps and experience. He’ll get that now, and hopefully we’ll see some progress towards the end of this season and into next. He has the tools to make the leap though.

It seems as though we’ve gotten spoiled over the last few years with Burrow and Herbert being nearly instant superstars. Most won’t give guys a chance to develop anymore.

[gmoftheyear]

I've liked what I've seen of Ridder so far in preseason. seems to make good decisions with the ball and bounces back from bad plays.

[Jigga94]

I've liked what I've seen of Ridder so far in preseason. seems to make good decisions with the ball and bounces back from bad plays.

Think he's worth a wait and see dart throw in SF+ leagues. Mariota the only competition? I'm surprised he doesn't have more hype

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I've liked what I've seen of Ridder so far in preseason. seems to make good decisions with the ball and bounces back from bad plays.

Think he's worth a wait and see dart throw in SF+ leagues. Mariota the only competition? I'm surprised he doesn't have more hype

I think it's mainly tempered by the fact that Atlanta are likely to get utterly shelled this year and earn a top 5-ish pick.

I will say, Ridder made some awesome throws last week into tight coverage - where only his WR could get it. Haven't seen his game this week yet (outside of the pick that opens the game )

[gmoftheyear]

Fields 2 tds on consecutive drives versus Browns. Like to see that.

[gmoftheyear]

Make that 3 tds in the half for Fields.

[gogobradyarm]

The Julio Jones is cooked crowd, how you feeling?

[Anteaters]

The Julio Jones is cooked crowd, how you feeling?

I'm feeling like this is preseason. The over/under is 2.5 for injury causing multiple missed games. I'm a realist that he's almost certainly not going to have a fantasy relevant season, but no one would be happier than me to see Julio post a WR1 season.

[Cameron Giles]

The Julio Jones is cooked crowd, how you feeling?

I don't think people are concerned about whether he can play a quarter of football

[FantasyFreak]

The Julio Jones is cooked crowd, how you feeling?

I don't think people are concerned about whether he can play a quarter of football

Yeah, what? He caught 1 pass for 20 yards on a few drives, and we're victory lapping? Is that what is happening here?