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Jacquizz Rodgers 2012 = Ray Rice 2009?

Posted on 7/24/12 at 11:31 pm
Posted by Iona Fan Man
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Posted on 7/24/12 at 11:31 pm
back in 2009 I drafted Ray Rice in like the 12th round after his rookie year running for only 400 yards and still headed into a time share with Willis McGahee and L'Ron McClain.

It was a PPR league and his 5'8" 212 lb..frame I figured could evolve maybe into 3-5 catches/game with some 20-30 yards on the ground.

Well 2,000 yards later I won another championship.

Any way, I am always looking for that undrafted up and comer, and Jacquizz caught my eye. Seeing how the Saints use Sproles, will Atlanta make my new project boy a 250+ touch RB? (200+50catches)



Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
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Posted on 7/24/12 at 11:41 pm to
can he be Ray rice?

no. I think you are setting the bar a little high.

id shoot for a RB3/Flex player in a PPR.

He really struggled last year(3.6 YPC). Isn't overly fast or anything. Kind of got eaten up by opposing defenses.
Posted by summacumdawg
Member since Jun 2012
1568 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 12:17 am to
Jacquizz Rodgers isn't even close to as talented
Posted by ZTiger87
Member since Nov 2009
11536 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 12:18 am to
The big difference is that Rice went into 2009 with a decent shot at being the starter. Rodgers is competing with Snelling for the backup role.
Posted by LooseCannon22282
Mobile, AL.
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 7/25/12 at 1:27 am to
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Rodgers is competing with Snelling for the backup role.



Rodgers should be a lot more valuable in the passing game than Snelling. I kinda get the sense that ATL will throw it more, JMO. Turner should still hoard all the goal line carries and score his TD's though. Rodgers has an uphill battle in becoming a redzone threat and stealing touches from Turner, Roddy, Tony G, and Julio. If Turner got hurt, then yeah, Rodgers has more value.
Posted by DCBJR6
Madisonville, LA
Member since Jan 2011
4252 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 5:31 am to
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5'8" 212 lb


Rodgers is only 196. I don't know that any RB under 200 pounds has ever had close to 2,000 yards. 16 pounds may not seem like a lot, but that's a huge deal for the pounding they take.

He's definitely a PPR sleeper. Snelling dealt with some injuries last year and Turner seems to be slowing down.
Posted by DrunkHat
Lake Charles
Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 7/25/12 at 7:43 am to
Has more potential to be Darren Sproles than Ray Rice(though Matt Ryan couldnt accomplish this, and for that we thank him). He's not a three down back.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
73899 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 8:17 am to
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16 pounds may not seem like a lot, but that's a huge deal for the pounding they take.


this

quote:

though Matt Ryan couldnt accomplish this, and for that we thank him).


and this.


If he were in a difference offense, he'd be more valuable.
Posted by DrunkHat
Lake Charles
Member since Apr 2012
543 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 8:47 am to
agreed. And it'll be tough fighting for catches with Roddy(179 targets), Julio(95 missed 3 games), and Gonzo(116).

Ryan attempted 566, of those 390 went to these three guys...
Posted by OBUDan
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
40723 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 9:05 am to
He's definitely rosterable talent, but he doesn't have near the talent of Ray Rice.
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
82040 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 9:17 am to
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Rodgers is only 196. I don't know that any RB under 200 pounds has ever had close to 2,000 yards.
Chris Johnson says hello...but he wasn't close to 2000 yards. He was over 2500.


Posted by jg8623
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2010
13533 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 12:41 pm to
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I don't know that any RB under 200 pounds has ever had close to 2,000 yards.


Hmmmmm....Really?
Posted by alfredblueforheisman
Member since Aug 2010
974 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 1:14 pm to
quote:

Chris Johnson says hello...but he wasn't close to 2000 yards. He was over 2500.



You beat me to it. But you put it much more eloquently than I
Posted by JJ27
Member since Sep 2004
61873 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 1:40 pm to
Rodgers is Sproles in San Diego unless Turner gets hurt.
Posted by Jahel
Member since Nov 2011
5576 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 2:05 pm to
quote:

Rodgers is Sproles in San Diego


he on returns?
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
288099 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 3:20 pm to
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Rodgers is only 196.


Ray Rice was 199# at the combine, fwiw

5'8"
Posted by DCBJR6
Madisonville, LA
Member since Jan 2011
4252 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 5:53 pm to
Damn, didn't do my research.

Rodgers just seems so much smaller than any of those guys. Thanks for keeping me in check fellas.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
288099 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 6:00 pm to
Rice isnt that small anymore though. my point was Rodgers can add a little weight, but i still dont think he'll ever be able to carry the load like Rice has
Posted by DCBJR6
Madisonville, LA
Member since Jan 2011
4252 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 6:01 pm to
quote:

Rice isnt that small anymore though. my point was Rodgers can add a little weight, but i still dont think he'll ever be able to carry the load like Rice has


Agree 100%
Posted by Jahel
Member since Nov 2011
5576 posts
Posted on 7/25/12 at 7:01 pm to
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still dont think he'll ever be able to carry the load like Rice has




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