NEWS: Lance Dunbar a monster sleeper in 2014?

I've been calling Dunbar a sleeper since the end of the 2013 season. Good to see others finally getting on board with him. Hopefully he can stay healthy.

stewss7 said:

Smitty said:

stewss7 said:

Y'all have changed my opinion enough to consider him. Roster space is tight in this league. 30 man. 1 QB 2 RB 3 WR 1 TE 1 flex 1 K 2 DL 2 LB 2 CB 2 S. Scoring is fairly balanced between offense & defense. If Murray goes down, I don't know if Dunbar will be a better RB option than CJ.5K, Rice/Pierce & Jennings. I feel I need to use my roster space in other areas.

What receivers, backup TEs, DSTs do you have? Do you have 3QBs or 3TEs? Are TEs usually available for byes? If so, who is your back up TE and is he worth dropping for now?

Luck
Murray
Jennings
Rice
Pierce
CJ.5K
L Murray
Garçon
Decker
Hilton
T Williams
S Hill
Orange Julius
Graham
Prater
Hardy
Levy
David
J Jenkins
Barron
Bethea

I can't cut L Murray until after the draft and can't cut S Hill until after the season. I have a first, second & fourth round rookie picks.

I'd probably cut LMurray after the draft then and grab Dunbar. I doubt anyone scoops him up unless more news breaks on him, or Murray gets banged up between now and your draft.

I don't think this news vanishes J. Randle he will get another shot after a below average showing his rookie season. That being said Dunbar is one of the most entertaining backs in the league to watch. I'd rather take a flier on JStew in redraft

EverydownBack said:

I don't think this news vanishes J. Randle he will get another shot after a below average showing his rookie season. That being said Dunbar is one of the most entertaining backs in the league to watch. I'd rather take a flier on JStew in redraft

That's definitely possible. I never have liked Randle though. As a Murray owner last year, I had an owner continuously try to sell me Randle. I was never interested.

Hmmm....I saw comparisons to joique bell's usage last year...but it seems like he's much more of a Reggie bush type back. I'd it possible that Murray turns into a joique bell type role and Dunbar to a bush role? That is very optimistic..but I've just sold myself on him this year haha

emurrell17 said:

Hmmm....I saw comparisons to joique bell's usage last year...but it seems like he's much more of a Reggie bush type back. I'd it possible that Murray turns into a joique bell type role and Dunbar to a bush role? That is very optimistic..but I've just sold myself on him this year haha

Dunbar was very, very productive in college. Broke all kinds of records. His smallish frame had teams scared off, so he went undrafted, but he can be a force (but probably wouldn't have a long career is all). Murray is the starter, but if he gets hurt, watch out. If he doesn't, Dunbar will still be that guy you wish you started as a flex some weeks.

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Well that got weird quick.

Maybe a good conversation for PMs..

Everyone: I'm not putting up with people causing problems with other members. If your intent is to just tear someone down and attack their thinking, predictions, things they have said in the past, you will get a warning. Then your forum account will be suspended. Everyone should treat everyone with respect. Thanks.

emurrell17 said:

Maybe a good conversation for PMs..

Your right. I'll make sure I do that in the future. So ah. How bout that Dunbar huh? 4.47 at his pro day

Back on point...

How about that Dunbar?

Yeah that got weird. Inconsistencies in predictions/who people like can get people in a tizzy pretty easily when pointed out. That's cool though. I just took off my blinders and flipped a coin. It landed on heads, which means to pass on Dunbar. So, I'd recommend passing on Dunbar because he is a backup HB and went undrafted. Thanks.

He's in a great situation but I don't trust him to be anything more than a COP back. The same goes for Williams, so the cowboys will need Murray big time this year.

With Dallas having the top O line and perhaps the worst defense in the league, you can bet this will set up many shoot outs. He's a real nice sleeper to have.

I honestly don't even think Dallas has a top 5 O-line. For me, Cleveland, Denver, Tennessee, Seattle, Green Bay and NO are leaps and bounds ahead. I of course can be wrong.

Wutthecrapman said:

I honestly don't even think Dallas has a top 5 O-line. For me, Cleveland, Denver, Tennessee, Seattle, Green Bay and NO are leaps and bounds ahead. I of course can be wrong.

I gotta agree with you here...I'd also throw SF and Jets up there as well.

SweetLew said:

Wutthecrapman said:

I honestly don't even think Dallas has a top 5 O-line. For me, Cleveland, Denver, Tennessee, Seattle, Green Bay and NO are leaps and bounds ahead. I of course can be wrong.

I gotta agree with you here...I'd also throw SF and Jets up there as well.

Might be a silly question, but does that mean you'd put KRob ahead of Dunbar?

Luke said:

SweetLew said:

Wutthecrapman said:

I honestly don't even think Dallas has a top 5 O-line. For me, Cleveland, Denver, Tennessee, Seattle, Green Bay and NO are leaps and bounds ahead. I of course can be wrong.

I gotta agree with you here...I'd also throw SF and Jets up there as well.

Might be a silly question, but does that mean you'd put KRob ahead of Dunbar?

Good question. Both in similar situations but I'd give a slight edge to Dunbar now. His D is not very good and the O will get plenty of possessions.

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