D'Andre Swift: Skilled but "soft"

[nathanq42]

He had touches that would be close to a lead back, and got dinged up, as usual. It's part and parcel my, man. Let's see if he gets 20-30 plus touches this week. Jacobs in constantly questionable, yet constantly getting 20-35 touches. There's a difference. Swift has not proven he can handle it. So when he comes out after more touches than he'd been given, and limited, it means more than a guy who proves he can take a workload consistently. Until this coaching staff believes Swift can handle a workload and play week to week without missing games, he's more likely to have his touches limited week to week.

I still don't get this critique, because it feels like we're comparing different levels of injuries and then using it to call Swift soft. Swift has missed games for legitimate injuries. He hasn't missed games because of a cut on his finger or some light ankle sprain.

Whatever the case is, he was clearly playing through something the past couple of weeks and seems to be getting back to where he wants to be. I just don't think it's realistic to penalize a player because they won't play through notable injuries, or they aren't capable of doing it well. That shouldn't be an expectation for a RB.

My issue isn't that he can't play through legitimate injuries, it's that whenever he gets a decent workload he can't seem to avoid a legitimate injury

[FantasyFreak]

His own coaching staff basically called him soft, without saying it. This was part of the OP. They suggested he was not able to play through things he should be able to. It was them questioning the legitimacy, or extent of his "injuries" in the past. They talked about his ability to play through minor bumps and bruises. Not necessarily the actual injuries on the report, but the stuff that doesn't go on the injury report. They clearly had an issue with Swift at some point, whether it be taking himself out, or complaining, or whatever, I don't know, I wasn't there, but it was a clear issue for the RB coach at one point.

[Shoreline Steamers]

His own coaching staff basically called him soft, without saying it. This was part of the OP. They suggested he was not able to play through things he should be able to. It was them questioning the legitimacy, or extent of his "injuries" in the past. They talked about his ability to play through minor bumps and bruises. Not necessarily the actual injuries on the report, but the stuff that doesn't go on the injury report. They clearly had an issue with Swift at some point, whether it be taking himself out, or complaining, or whatever, I don't know, I wasn't there, but it was a clear issue for the RB coach at one point.

Some players seem to suffer from this mindset. Locally, one example is Rashad Penny. Now he did have some legitimate injuries as well, ones he couldn't play through. But it wasn't until Adrian Peterson joined the team midway through last season that Penny started to come on. He actually credited Peterson with helping him become a better RB, and teaching him important lessons about playing the position. One specific lesson he learned was the difference between playing "hurt" and "injured".

Of course, then he went on to be legitimately injured again in 2022, and here we are...

I don't know if some players are physically more prone to injury or just unlucky. But it sure seems there are some that have difficulty staying off IR, or missing weeks at a time. So far, Swift has been one of them. I hope for better, healthier seasons ahead for him, but won't be buying any shares either.

[FantasyFreak]

There you go, told you.

Cool. I'm starting him with confidence this week.

How did that work out for you?

[mild]

There you go, told you.

Cool. I'm starting him with confidence this week.

How did that work out for you?

I won both matchups I started him in thanks to Evan Engram and the greatest QB in fantasy: Jalen Hurts.

WITH CONFIDENCE!

[cazzie33]

Been waiting years for DOUBLE EE to have this kind of game ... and he was on our bench

[steelman]

I'm done with Swift. He will not be in my starting lineup again this year. Can't trust him in the playoffs

[Jigga94]

Back under 10 touches. Outproduced by Justin Jackson. Not like Jamaal had a good game either but he got a majority of the touches. I don't see how you can trust Swift in the playoffs unless you squeaked in with no other options.

[Mike11]

Back under 10 touches. Outproduced by Justin Jackson. Not like Jamaal had a good game either but he got a majority of the touches. I don't see how you can trust Swift in the playoffs unless you squeaked in with no other options.

I think it’s fair to say none of the RBs had a good game and Jackson’s day was salvaged by that touchdown. Agree the usage is bad again and I don’t know how to read the situation. Swift was in on some in the 10 opportunities though. At this point he’s a high risk RB2/Flex but in the leagues I have him I’m starting him over people like Jeff Wilson, D’Onta Foreman etc.

[Jigga94]

Back under 10 touches. Outproduced by Justin Jackson. Not like Jamaal had a good game either but he got a majority of the touches. I don't see how you can trust Swift in the playoffs unless you squeaked in with no other options.

I think it’s fair to say none of the RBs had a good game and Jackson’s day was salvaged by that touchdown. Agree the usage is bad again and I don’t know how to read the situation. Swift was in on some in the 10 opportunities though. At this point he’s a high risk RB2/Flex but in the leagues I have him I’m starting him over people like Jeff Wilson, D’Onta Foreman etc.

He's a guy I would hate to start but also hate to see in my opponents lineup, because thats the week he will go for 20+ lol

[FantasyFreak]

Woof. Hope nobody started him. Another game with minimal involvement.

[Cameron Giles]

Woof. Hope nobody started him. Another game with minimal involvement.

Though the involvement was because they were getting killed.

[Anteaters]

Woof. Hope nobody started him. Another game with minimal involvement.

Though the involvement was because they were getting killed.

Maybe. But Swift is supposed to be one of the stars of the offense. And if the offense can't get it going early and falls behind, that's partly Swift's fault.

[mild]

Woof. Hope nobody started him. Another game with minimal involvement.

Though the involvement was because they were getting killed.

Although it could be argued they were getting killed partly because he was ineffective in the early going.

Could also argue that his best skill is pass catching, and he wasn't involved in a blowout comeback script.

Hard times for the Swift shareholders. In all the redrafts I had him... I'm already dead.

[FantasyFreak]

Woof. Hope nobody started him. Another game with minimal involvement.

Though the involvement was because they were getting killed.

Didn't get the receptions either, though. I benched him a few weeks ago, he's not start worthy at this point. 5 targets, only 1 catch. 5 Touches. 13 last week, 9 the week before. He's a guy you simply can't trust in your lineup if you want to win, at this point. Didn't see that coming at the start of the year.