Holmgren won't name starting RB: USA Today reports that Seattle head coach Mike Holmgren is anticipating a stronger year from his running attack in 2008, but hasn't quite determined how his primary rushers -- newcomers Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett and Seahawk stalwart Maurice Morris -- will work in the offense. Furthermore, Holmgren is unsure on his starter. "We probably won't make that decision right until late. We'll go into training camp," Holmgren said about naming a starting running back. "You know Mo (Morris) and Julius are going to carry the ball a good portion of the time. Leonard's (Weaver) going to be our starting fullback. The one I have to figure out a little bit is how we are going to use Duckett." (Updated 07/07/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
We'd be stunned if Jones wasn't named the starter, especially after Seattle doled out nearly $12 million over four years for his services this offseason. Jones is expected to start and see 15-to-20 touches per game with Morris working behind him (5-to-10 touches) and T.J. Duckett working in short-yardage/goal-line situations. We see Jones as a good No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between Rounds 3 and 5, Duckett as a potential touchdown vulture worth a middle- to late-round choice and Morris as a decent reserve worth a late-round pick. (Updated 07/07/2008).
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Holmgren won't name starting RB: USA Today reports that Seattle head coach Mike Holmgren is anticipating a stronger year from his running attack in 2008, but hasn't quite determined how his primary rushers -- newcomers Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett and Seahawk stalwart Maurice Morris -- will work in the offense. Furthermore, Holmgren is unsure on his starter. "We probably won't make that decision right until late. We'll go into training camp," Holmgren said about naming a starting running back. "You know Mo (Morris) and Julius are going to carry the ball a good portion of the time. Leonard's (Weaver) going to be our starting fullback. The one I have to figure out a little bit is how we are going to use Duckett." (Updated 07/07/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
We'd be stunned if Jones wasn't named the starter, especially after Seattle doled out nearly $12 million over four years for his services this offseason. Jones is expected to start and see 15-to-20 touches per game with Morris working behind him (5-to-10 touches) and T.J. Duckett working in short-yardage/goal-line situations. We see Jones as a good No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between Rounds 3 and 5, Duckett as a potential touchdown vulture worth a middle- to late-round choice and Morris as a decent reserve worth a late-round pick. (Updated 07/07/2008).
Our Dave Richard explains some solid running back draft strategies for Fantasy owners to consider in 2008, and adds why there are so many good rushers out there for people to consider on Draft Day.
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