• HellAtlantic July 1

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  I'm not liking what I'm hearing about Ball, really sounds like Hillman is not going to just go away. I'm taking Bell at 1.1, 1.2 owner will probably take Austin or Gio (PPR league), leaving me Lacey, Ball and one of Austin/Gio to choose from. I'm coming around to Lacey. Good RBs come from good teams, and I think he'll get great usage and goal line opportunities. I'm starting to warm up to the idea of Lacey at 1.3. It's a long way till week 1 but I think John Fox is gonna screw Ball around all yr and the Packers are gonna hand the keys to Lacey. Thoughts?

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  PPR KEEPER LEAGUE
  
  QB: Cutler
  RB: Arian Foster
  RB: CJ2K
  WR:Dez
  WR: Calvin
  TE: Julius Thomas
  BENCH QB: Manuel
  BENCH RB: Pierce, Gio, Shonn Greene, Lattimore, Reece
  BENCH WR: Reggie Wayne, Denarious Moore, Rice, Stephen Hill, Keenan Allen
  BENCH TE: Gates
• JRMRRT July 1

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  Im not a Lacy fan...give me Monte Ball still.

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• Whos_Ur_Doggie July 1

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  I would also take Ball at 1.03 over Lacy.

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• bmxholden1 July 1

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  Watch the YouTube video's of both Ball and Lacy!  I really liked what I saw out of Lacy too - a big, strong back with a quick spin move.  It is exactly what Green Bay needs to compliment their passing game, and who are defenses going to concentrate on?  Rogers!  Of course it's the same situation, Franklin is Lacy's Hillman so to speak - that's why I think it is a very even situation - both backs will get goal-line and early down work while Hillman and Franklin will get 3rd-down work. One difference, Manning has maybe 2-3 years if he's very lucky - Rogers possibly 8-10!  So long term, if Ball is good and Manning moves on, he will get shut down while they groom another QB while Lacy will still be benefiting from Rogers domination!
• bddavidson July 1

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  agreed I rather have ball...

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• Wutthecrapman July 1

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  Whos_Ur_Doggie said:

  I would also take Ball at 1.03 over Lacy.

  
  
  Same here

  
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• HellAtlantic July 1

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  Ok I guess you guys are talking me down from the ledge.

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  PPR KEEPER LEAGUE
  
  QB: Cutler
  RB: Arian Foster
  RB: CJ2K
  WR:Dez
  WR: Calvin
  TE: Julius Thomas
  BENCH QB: Manuel
  BENCH RB: Pierce, Gio, Shonn Greene, Lattimore, Reece
  BENCH WR: Reggie Wayne, Denarious Moore, Rice, Stephen Hill, Keenan Allen
  BENCH TE: Gates
• haimez40 July 1

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  I think your 100% right on Ball, but Lacey isn't in the best spot either with Franklin.  Maybe you will get lucky and Gio will fall.  Gio is going to be a baller I think.  I hope he falls to me in my leagues.
  

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• BuckysGT July 1

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  HellAtlantic said:

  I'm not liking what I'm hearing about Ball, really sounds like Hillman is not going to just go away. I'm taking Bell at 1.1, 1.2 owner will probably take Austin or Gio (PPR league), leaving me Lacey, Ball and one of Austin/Gio to choose from. I'm coming around to Lacey. Good RBs come from good teams, and I think he'll get great usage and goal line opportunities. I'm starting to warm up to the idea of Lacey at 1.3. It's a long way till week 1 but I think John Fox is gonna screw Ball around all yr and the Packers are gonna hand the keys to Lacey. Thoughts?

  
  
  
  
  
  
  I'd take Ball. I've been high on Ball for a long time tho.
  
  What have you been hearing about Ball that your not liking?
• HellAtlantic July 2

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  by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
  (07/01/13) Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman claims he wasn't 100 percent healthy at any point during the regular season as a rookie after hurting his hamstring in training camp last summer.
  "I never really recovered but I got healthier than what it was," he told reporters via the official team website. "I'm healthy now, so all I can do is look forward to it now."
  Hillman, who has put on some weight this offseason to be more durable, is in a battle for playing time this summer with rookie Montee Ball and veteran Knowshon Moreno. Many expect Hillman to be a significant contributor for the Broncos in 2013.

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  PPR KEEPER LEAGUE
  
  QB: Cutler
  RB: Arian Foster
  RB: CJ2K
  WR:Dez
  WR: Calvin
  TE: Julius Thomas
  BENCH QB: Manuel
  BENCH RB: Pierce, Gio, Shonn Greene, Lattimore, Reece
  BENCH WR: Reggie Wayne, Denarious Moore, Rice, Stephen Hill, Keenan Allen
  BENCH TE: Gates
• HellAtlantic July 2

  Posts: 727

  Plus John fox
  Plus his measureables don't stack up too well to other RB prospects (Christine Michael being the best). He has very average measurables.

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  PPR KEEPER LEAGUE
  
  QB: Cutler
  RB: Arian Foster
  RB: CJ2K
  WR:Dez
  WR: Calvin
  TE: Julius Thomas
  BENCH QB: Manuel
  BENCH RB: Pierce, Gio, Shonn Greene, Lattimore, Reece
  BENCH WR: Reggie Wayne, Denarious Moore, Rice, Stephen Hill, Keenan Allen
  BENCH TE: Gates
• bddavidson July 2

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  HellAtlantic said:

  Plus John fox
  Plus his measureables don't stack up too well to other RB prospects (Christine Michael being the best). He has very average measurables.

  
  
  so did emit smith ...and that turn out ok..
  ;) :D

   

  but I do agree CM probably is the most talented back in the draft but does make some bad decision hopefully he wont do that in the pros..

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• haimez40 July 2

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  bddavidson said:

  
  

  but I do agree CM probably is the most talented back in the draft but does make some bad decision hopefully he wont do that in the pros..

  
  
  Maybe Marshawn Lynch will take him under his wing and show him how a real pro acts off the field.LOL
  

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• bmxholden1 July 2

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  Lol! That was a good morning laugh! Perhaps Robert Turbin will channel Tim Tebow and they will be one big happy family!
  
  I think Hillman's will far surpass expectations
  Ball will underwhelm
  Lacy will be a workhorse early down and goal line back!
• bddavidson July 2

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  why is it ok for lacy to be a workhorse two down/goaline/  back and ball not?

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• tmoney July 2

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  Goal line back in Green Bay?
• BuckysGT July 2

  Posts: 7,357

  HellAtlantic said:

  by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
  (07/01/13) Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman claims he wasn't 100 percent healthy at any point during the regular season as a rookie after hurting his hamstring in training camp last summer.
  "I never really recovered but I got healthier than what it was," he told reporters via the official team website. "I'm healthy now, so all I can do is look forward to it now."
  Hillman, who has put on some weight this offseason to be more durable, is in a battle for playing time this summer with rookie Montee Ball and veteran Knowshon Moreno. Many expect Hillman to be a significant contributor for the Broncos in 2013.

  
  
  Every player in the league will always claim to be this or that. Its Hilman is claiming this. Not the coaches, not the doctors.  And if I remember right, Hillman couldn't keep weight at the end of the year.
  
  Yes, Ball doesn't measurables don't compare to some others. But he is a gamer. When in game action, he knows how to play.
  
• HellAtlantic July 2

  Posts: 727

  bddavidson said:

  why is it ok for lacy to be a workhorse two down/goaline/  back and ball not?

  
  
  Because his HC won't f**k with his carries and use a RBBC for no reason.
  
  I think Lacey can be the next Michael Turner (when he was good). And since I have the 2.2 pick I think I can get Franklin (although I much rather take Michael or Latavious at that pick).
  

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  PPR KEEPER LEAGUE
  
  QB: Cutler
  RB: Arian Foster
  RB: CJ2K
  WR:Dez
  WR: Calvin
  TE: Julius Thomas
  BENCH QB: Manuel
  BENCH RB: Pierce, Gio, Shonn Greene, Lattimore, Reece
  BENCH WR: Reggie Wayne, Denarious Moore, Rice, Stephen Hill, Keenan Allen
  BENCH TE: Gates
• jknighton July 2

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  HellAtlantic said:

  bddavidson said:

  why is it ok for lacy to be a workhorse two down/goaline/  back and ball not?

  
  
  Because his HC won't f**k with his carries and use a RBBC for no reason.
  
  I think Lacey can be the next Michael Turner (when he was good). And since I have the 2.2 pick I think I can get Franklin (although I much rather take Michael or Latavious at that pick).
  

  
  
  I think there's a good chance you won't get Franklin there. If you plan on taking Lacy you probably should trade up to the 10th pick or so to get Franklin.
• bddavidson July 2

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  HellAtlantic said:

  bddavidson said:

  why is it ok for lacy to be a workhorse two down/goaline/  back and ball not?

  
  
  Because his HC won't f**k with his carries and use a RBBC for no reason.
  
  I think Lacey can be the next Michael Turner (when he was good). And since I have the 2.2 pick I think I can get Franklin (although I much rather take Michael or Latavious at that pick).
  

  
  
  isn't a 2 down back a two down back? do we even know that Lacy wins the starting job over franklin yet?
  

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• bmxholden1 July 2

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  do we know Ball beats out Hillman? Bernard/Green-Ellis?
  
  Bell seems to be a lock - the others are competing!

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