Cam Akers Official Thread

[Mjvb5]

This reminds me of Fournette and I would caution people of discounting Akers too far because of it. I would definitely take a flier on him for a cheeseburger. Heck, I’d make it a combo meal to “sweeten the pot”. With Henderson just getting cut, I think the Rams are settings Akers up for success down the stretch so they can try and trade him sometime during the offseason.

¢¢

Not a bad theory, but you really don't have to cut another RB to do that, you could just give Akers the work. Henderson got cut for something other than trying to drum up some interest for Akers in a trade.

So…you’re saying it’s a bad theory?

I'd agree it's a bad theory. It doesn't make sense from a practical sense. If anything it'd make most sense to feed both of them to try and get someone to sign Henderson for a comp pick and trade Akers to hedge you're bet.

[Dynasty DeLorean]

[Shankopotamus]

He actually looked decent the little I saw of him today.

[Kurt G.O.A.T.]

So, is Akers still a cripple? Just asking.

[Anteaters]

Akers = 1.01

[FantasyFreak]

Akers = 1.01

I'd put him in the D'Onta Foreman category. I think it's funny he became unstartable, just to go off in the semi's for FF.

Akers trajectory was shot by 2 years in his RB prime with little production. He's done little in his career, and has overall been a disappointment for a variety of reasons, and 1 big game against a dumpster fire team won't change that, but it may give people an off season boost to move him if they want.

Anybody who was on the "hold him" track after his value shot back up to close to top 5 back prices has already lost, they will never get that value back, and had another lost season where he wasn't worth being in your lineup.

He's an average NFL back at this point. His vision isn't the greatest, he still doesn't catch passes, and he's on a team that is going to be bad next year again. Still nowhere near a first round pick in rookie value for me.

[Kurt G.O.A.T.]

Nobody is arguing that he has little value. The question was could he still run like a nfl rb. Since he came back from his enforced holiday he has looked rather decent. Which i think answers the question.

[Anteaters]

Akers isn't a cripple, but I don't value him like I do any dynasty T15RB. I think FantasyFreak's comp of Foreman is a good one. Both are the guys you're glad you grabbed cheap or held onto, that you can plug in for a late-season run and get some good stats. But I don't think anyone thinks they should run out and offer 1sts+Players to get either one.

For instance, here's a scenario on one of my keeper leagues. The Akers owner has to surrender his 2023 1st to keep Akers. Because of our system, that's at least 1.04 and maybe 1.01. He'd planned months ago to drop Akers and take the pick. Even with Akers' resurgence, this guy isn't giving up the 1.04 (or better) to keep Akers because no one can trust Akers' role and production to continue next season.

But if the question is, does Akers look like a RB who can handle the pounding of the NFL? Then I'll say, yes, for now. The tricky part with those types of injuries is sometimes they prevent athletes from ever looking decent again, and sometimes they allow a short window of okay play before the effects kick in again and the player can't produce.

For now, I value these RBs above Akers for dynasty: Rhamondre, Pollard, Miles S, Najee, Etienne, Conner.
I place Akers above these RBs for dynasty value: Dang, this is hard than I thought - I can't find good RBs I'd put behind Akers. I'm having a hard time with anyone better then Murray, AJDillon, and maybe Swift.

Akers is in that weird place where managers should be happy to hold him, but not expect much trade value for him.

[Bronco Billy]

So, is Akers still a cripple? Just asking.

Maybe. But not as crippled as the entire DEN D.

[willistylz1979]

It seems weird that he’s looked so much better with Baker under center. I suppose he’s literally the last man standing with the injuries they’ve had. No Stafford locking on to Kupp all game. Plus Stafford has looked like dog all year with the arm injury. He also isn’t getting blown up as soon as he touches the ball. It’s nice to see him be able to rip off big chunks of yardage to start the game. With Henderson gone he’s the #1 guy. It also helps that he’s GL back and not getting rotated out every other play. Have 2 shares wondering if he finishes off the season strong I can get something decent back if I move him.

[darewood11]

Akers isn't a cripple, but I don't value him like I do any dynasty T15RB. I think FantasyFreak's comp of Foreman is a good one. Both are the guys you're glad you grabbed cheap or held onto, that you can plug in for a late-season run and get some good stats. But I don't think anyone thinks they should run out and offer 1sts+Players to get either one.

For instance, here's a scenario on one of my keeper leagues. The Akers owner has to surrender his 2023 1st to keep Akers. Because of our system, that's at least 1.04 and maybe 1.01. He'd planned months ago to drop Akers and take the pick. Even with Akers' resurgence, this guy isn't giving up the 1.04 (or better) to keep Akers because no one can trust Akers' role and production to continue next season.

But if the question is, does Akers look like a RB who can handle the pounding of the NFL? Then I'll say, yes, for now. The tricky part with those types of injuries is sometimes they prevent athletes from ever looking decent again, and sometimes they allow a short window of okay play before the effects kick in again and the player can't produce.

For now, I value these RBs above Akers for dynasty: Rhamondre, Pollard, Miles S, Najee, Etienne, Conner.
I place Akers above these RBs for dynasty value: Dang, this is hard than I thought - I can't find good RBs I'd put behind Akers. I'm having a hard time with anyone better then Murray, AJDillon, and maybe Swift.

Akers is in that weird place where managers should be happy to hold him, but not expect much trade value for him.

Akers above swift?? Nah come on I take aj Dillon for Akers as well

[Mjvb5]

Akers isn't a cripple, but I don't value him like I do any dynasty T15RB. I think FantasyFreak's comp of Foreman is a good one. Both are the guys you're glad you grabbed cheap or held onto, that you can plug in for a late-season run and get some good stats. But I don't think anyone thinks they should run out and offer 1sts+Players to get either one.

For instance, here's a scenario on one of my keeper leagues. The Akers owner has to surrender his 2023 1st to keep Akers. Because of our system, that's at least 1.04 and maybe 1.01. He'd planned months ago to drop Akers and take the pick. Even with Akers' resurgence, this guy isn't giving up the 1.04 (or better) to keep Akers because no one can trust Akers' role and production to continue next season.

But if the question is, does Akers look like a RB who can handle the pounding of the NFL? Then I'll say, yes, for now. The tricky part with those types of injuries is sometimes they prevent athletes from ever looking decent again, and sometimes they allow a short window of okay play before the effects kick in again and the player can't produce.

For now, I value these RBs above Akers for dynasty: Rhamondre, Pollard, Miles S, Najee, Etienne, Conner.
I place Akers above these RBs for dynasty value: Dang, this is hard than I thought - I can't find good RBs I'd put behind Akers. I'm having a hard time with anyone better then Murray, AJDillon, and maybe Swift.

Akers is in that weird place where managers should be happy to hold him, but not expect much trade value for him.

Akers above swift?? Nah come on I take aj Dillon for Akers as well

For real, even with all the problems swift has had. Akers has had something similar more frequently and to a greater degree

Imo Akers is in that Devin, jamaal, eli Mitchell range

[darewood11]

Akers isn't a cripple, but I don't value him like I do any dynasty T15RB. I think FantasyFreak's comp of Foreman is a good one. Both are the guys you're glad you grabbed cheap or held onto, that you can plug in for a late-season run and get some good stats. But I don't think anyone thinks they should run out and offer 1sts+Players to get either one.

For instance, here's a scenario on one of my keeper leagues. The Akers owner has to surrender his 2023 1st to keep Akers. Because of our system, that's at least 1.04 and maybe 1.01. He'd planned months ago to drop Akers and take the pick. Even with Akers' resurgence, this guy isn't giving up the 1.04 (or better) to keep Akers because no one can trust Akers' role and production to continue next season.

But if the question is, does Akers look like a RB who can handle the pounding of the NFL? Then I'll say, yes, for now. The tricky part with those types of injuries is sometimes they prevent athletes from ever looking decent again, and sometimes they allow a short window of okay play before the effects kick in again and the player can't produce.

For now, I value these RBs above Akers for dynasty: Rhamondre, Pollard, Miles S, Najee, Etienne, Conner.
I place Akers above these RBs for dynasty value: Dang, this is hard than I thought - I can't find good RBs I'd put behind Akers. I'm having a hard time with anyone better then Murray, AJDillon, and maybe Swift.

Akers is in that weird place where managers should be happy to hold him, but not expect much trade value for him.

Akers above swift?? Nah come on I take aj Dillon for Akers as well

For real, even with all the problems swift has had. Akers has had something similar more frequently and to a greater degree

Imo Akers is in that Devin, jamaal, eli Mitchell range

This I’d agree on so I’d hold if I own

[runCMC]

Won me a Championship this weekend

[FantasyFreak]

Won me a Championship this weekend

You still play the finals this weekend?