Addai struggled in second half: The Indianapolis Star reports that Colts RB Joseph Addai's performance in his second season was a tale of two halves. He averaged 4.7 yards per attempt and rushed for at least 100 yards in four of his first seven games. In his final nine games, he managed just 3.3 yards per attempt and rushed for more than 55 yards only three times. Addai dealt with minor injuries virtually the entire season, and missed the Tampa Bay victory with a bruised chest. However, he refused to use injuries as an excuse for his diminishing returns in the running game. There were other contributing factors. Tackles Tony Ugoh and Ryan Diem were hurt, forcing a shuffle along the offensive line. Addai also didn't play as much after the Colts had wrapped up their sixth straight playoff berth. He had only 38 carries in the last four regular-season games, a total of just 10 in the last two. "I didn't see him wearing down," coach Tony Dungy said of Addai. "I just think we probably as a whole didn't run the ball as well in the second half of the year as we would have liked." (Updated 05/19/2008).
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Intent on rectifying the problem, the Colts re-signed Dominic Rhodes this offseason. He was an ideal complement to Addai in '06; a powerful, decisive runner to Addai's slashing, cutting, accelerating style. Kenton Keith filled Rhodes' void in '07 by rushing for 533 yards and three touchdowns, but was inconsistent in the passing game. He'll have to fend off Rhodes' challenge in training camp. But no one should question Addai's status as the focal point of the Colts' running game. In 2008 he can join Lydell Mitchell, Eric Dickerson and Edgerrin James as the only players in team history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. Look for Addai to bounce back strong in 2008. He is a No. 1 Fantasy option and worthy of being selected in the first round of all drafts. (Updated 05/19/2008).
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Addai struggled in second half: The Indianapolis Star reports that Colts RB Joseph Addai's performance in his second season was a tale of two halves. He averaged 4.7 yards per attempt and rushed for at least 100 yards in four of his first seven games. In his final nine games, he managed just 3.3 yards per attempt and rushed for more than 55 yards only three times. Addai dealt with minor injuries virtually the entire season, and missed the Tampa Bay victory with a bruised chest. However, he refused to use injuries as an excuse for his diminishing returns in the running game. There were other contributing factors. Tackles Tony Ugoh and Ryan Diem were hurt, forcing a shuffle along the offensive line. Addai also didn't play as much after the Colts had wrapped up their sixth straight playoff berth. He had only 38 carries in the last four regular-season games, a total of just 10 in the last two. "I didn't see him wearing down," coach Tony Dungy said of Addai. "I just think we probably as a whole didn't run the ball as well in the second half of the year as we would have liked." (Updated 05/19/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Intent on rectifying the problem, the Colts re-signed Dominic Rhodes this offseason. He was an ideal complement to Addai in '06; a powerful, decisive runner to Addai's slashing, cutting, accelerating style. Kenton Keith filled Rhodes' void in '07 by rushing for 533 yards and three touchdowns, but was inconsistent in the passing game. He'll have to fend off Rhodes' challenge in training camp. But no one should question Addai's status as the focal point of the Colts' running game. In 2008 he can join Lydell Mitchell, Eric Dickerson and Edgerrin James as the only players in team history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. Look for Addai to bounce back strong in 2008. He is a No. 1 Fantasy option and worthy of being selected in the first round of all drafts. (Updated 05/19/2008).
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