RB Kendall Hunter- Buy Low?

In 2011, this guy was the next 9er back to own. A 1st round selection in most Dynasty drafts. With the signing of Jacobs and the drafting of James,

many feel Hunters value has taken a Big hit. If you can get him for cheap (2nd or 3rd rounder?), I still think he's the guy to own. Jacobs will take over

the Dixon role (if he makes the team) and James will be a situational back. Granted, It will always be a committee of sorts, but in the NFL, that's the

way it is on most teams. I believe Hunter will secure the Gore role when Frank hangs up his cleats and his value is at a low point currently

James will be a return guy and a potential 3rd RB. Hunter is the future of that backfield. Buy low when and where you can.

Outside of Gore on that team I feel Hunter is the guy to own. Hunter will get the most carries should Gore go down. His value is lower now than it will be after the preseason when the backfield takes shape and narrows. If you can get him cheap he's worth a flyer IMO.

it will be a RBBC once gore is done, but looks like harbaugh is bring in his own guys...

took Gore and grabbed Hunter shortly after...love it!

FWIW...what appears to be a dissenting opinion from a guy who covers the niners:

I agree that Hunter is a Buy Low but don't think he is Gore's replacement. I would buy low strictly on his price tag right now. If I can grab him for a mid 3rd, I'd take it then wait for an opportunity based on a Gore injury, then would probably sell high.

Know_Nothing said:

I agree that Hunter is a Buy Low but don't think he is Gore's replacement. I would buy low strictly on his price tag right now. If I can grab him for a mid 3rd, I'd take it then wait for an opportunity based on a Gore injury, then would probably sell high.

I agree with the first part, but from what I can tell Hunter isn't going for much lower than a late first. That's what a forum member in another thread gave up for him, and that's what I sold him for in one of my leagues. If Hunter can indeed be gotten for a mid-3rd...I'd grab him without hesitation...but that price seems a little too fantastical for a guy who is second-string behind an aging RB and looked pretty good at times last year.

Personally, I'd rather have whatever is available in the late first/early second than Hunter. Pead, Hill, Quick, Jeffery, Fleener...I'm even seeing Wright and Floyd slip down there is some drafts. I'd buy Hunter for a mid-2nd, but no higher.

it will be a RBBC once gore is done, but looks like harbaugh is bring in his own guys...

Yep, They brought in other backs because for some reason the 9ers camp doesn't believe in Hunter being the guy.

I see Gore getting the most carries with Hunter being change of pace back to start the season. When Gore slows or gets hurt, Hunter gets more carries and it transitions to Hunter and James RBBC, but they will need a bigger short yardage specialist like Jacobs or Dixon. The Hunter/James splits will be much closer than what the Gore/Hunter split is to start this season.

rickok21 said:

I agree that Hunter is a Buy Low but don't think he is Gore's replacement. I would buy low strictly on his price tag right now. If I can grab him for a mid 3rd, I'd take it then wait for an opportunity based on a Gore injury, then would probably sell high.

I agree with the first part, but from what I can tell Hunter isn't going for much lower than a late first. That's what a forum member in another thread gave up for him, and that's what I sold him for in one of my leagues. If Hunter can indeed be gotten for a mid-3rd...I'd grab him without hesitation...but that price seems a little too fantastical for a guy who is second-string behind an aging RB and looked pretty good at times last year.

Personally, I'd rather have whatever is available in the late first/early second than Hunter. Pead, Hill, Quick, Jeffery, Fleener...I'm even seeing Wright and Floyd slip down there is some drafts. I'd buy Hunter for a mid-2nd, but no higher.

If you are only seeing Hunter being traded for a late 1st, he is certainly NOT a "buy low". Maybe prior to the draft his price tag was that, but post draft he can be had for much less. To me, if someone won't entertain trading him for less than a 1st, they've got an 8th rd grade on him in a 12 team startup, which is much higher than his current market value. In a 12 team startup, he can safely be taken in the 12th or 13th if someone is willing to overpay by a round.

I just traded Vick Ballard and Delone Carter for Hunter and Edwin Baker, Thoughts?

every move the 49ers have made this offseason indicate a lack of trust in Hunter carrying the load

lbouchard said:

every move the 49ers have made this offseason indicate a lack of trust in Hunter carrying the load

Yep

I don't think every move the 9ers have made indicates a lack of trust in Hunter. I think you could easily perceive that, but

my perception of every move, is that they are transitioning to more of a passing type O, with Gore slowly being fazed out.

With that said, Hunter is perfect for that type of Offense and the addition of James only make me believe Hunter will eventually

be THE guy. I also think Gore has more left than any of us think..............

Moss, Manningham, Jenkins, James.........they even made a strong push for Peyton Manning

also, Jacobs was added to help preserve Gore in short yardage situations

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