Im torn between these two as well. There are two deciding factors to watch closely in the first few preseason games.
1. Can Montee Ball pass protect? That was his achilles heel last yr. If Manning is hit multiple times a game because Ball missed his assignment, that will not bode well for his fused neck (especially supporting that gigantic frickin head of his).

2. Just how much more explosive is Tre Mason than Zac Stacy? It's a given that Mason will more than likely be the more talented overall back on the roster. There is something to say about Stacy's style though as he's one cut and go. If Mason can show the same intincts for running as Stacy does, I think he will be on the field more than everyone anticipates.

All that said, I want Ball because he will have so many goalline opportunities. If he can pass block, he will be a top 5 fantasy back. If he cant, then he will fall off of the face of the Earth.

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Posted by wrlakers

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Posted on 7/25/14 at 1:04 pm to dnm3305

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Can Montee Ball pass protect? That was his achilles heel last yr.

That and fumbling. He had a history of not fumbling in college, then coughed the ball up four times or something like that last year.

If you assume the fumbling was first year jitters and the pass blocking can be learned, then Ball is the one to keep.

Stacy did fine as a rookie, but Rams felt it was necessary to go after another RB pretty early in this year's draft.

Now about that post above saying these guys were 5th and 6th round picks . . .

I can only assume that the poster plays in a league of two with his/her mother.

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Posted by Schmelly

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Posted on 7/25/14 at 2:44 pm to dnm3305

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Im torn between these two as well. There are two deciding factors to watch closely in the first few preseason games. 1. Can Montee Ball pass protect? That was his achilles heel last yr. If Manning is hit multiple times a game because Ball missed his assignment, that will not bode well for his fused neck (especially supporting that gigantic frickin head of his). 2. Just how much more explosive is Tre Mason than Zac Stacy? It's a given that Mason will more than likely be the more talented overall back on the roster. There is something to say about Stacy's style though as he's one cut and go. If Mason can show the same intincts for running as Stacy does, I think he will be on the field more than everyone anticipates. All that said, I want Ball because he will have so many goalline opportunities. If he can pass block, he will be a top 5 fantasy back. If he cant, then he will fall off of the face of the Earth.

awesome post. You're dead on about ball's pass pro. And I'll add one more. Remember his fumblitis last year?!

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