Roundtable discussions draw in a number of viewpoints and emphasize the power of a group focusing on central questions. Expect dynasty roundtables to be more frequent going forward.
What did you think of David Johnson’s debut as the unquestioned lead back in Arizona? Did you have any worries Kerwynn Williams or Stepfan Taylor would stunt his workload going into the game?
Jordan Spires: Purely based off box-score scouting and the highlights I saw from “game breaks on FOX” I thought David looked great. He excelled probably what a lot of people expected of him. Based off how pedestrian Kerwynn and Stepfan are I wasn’t too worried about them. I was more worried that Bruce Arians would limit DJ’s touches because he was a rookie but I think DJ proved he can handle the load. Between CJ?K age and contract situation + Ellington proving time and time again that he can’t stay healthy, it looks like DJ might have snatched the lead back role this past weekend!
Tim Torch: DJ did well against a team who plays up against division rivals. I was impressed with Arians giving Johnson enough rope to fumble and come back to score the touchdown as well. I did not have worries about Johnson’s workload coming into the game, but I do believe that Kerwynn Williams has shown he is the handcuff that everyone should have for Johnson.
Tim Smith: I was surprised by the role of Williams, but I think in a more competitive game Johnson gets more work. Though his performance was solid, I expect better games to come. I wish I had more shares.
Katie Flower: I gave no thought to Kerwynn Williams or Stephan Taylor, I had every confidence that David would rise to the occasion and he did. He has been suppressed and had been watching and learning and was ready to take on that role. It will be interesting to see how they choose to use him moving forward, but he has proved to me that this game is not too big for him.
Alfred Blue had minimal work in Houston’s backfield this week – is either Jonathan Grimes or Chris Polk worth a roster spot in your eyes?
Jordan Spires: I do not believe the RB to own is on the Houston Texans roster right now. All of the guys they have healthy are either very pedestrian or are decent players but fail to make plays when given touches. Foster’s days are numbered because of his contract situation, age, and injury history. Expect Houston to take a long look if a top RB falls to their Round 2 selection.
Tim Torch: STAY AWAY. This team has too many question marks for me to believe in a running back that is currently on their roster. The Texans do have a number or good building blocks to work with and I hope they continue building with O’Brien.
Tim Smith: This is a roster size question to me. 25 man league–no way. 30 man or so and I might take a shot, but, honestly there is probably a better option out there. I’d rather snag Vance McDonald, Will Tye, Tre McBride, Robert Turbin, or even Kerwynn Williams (who had value to close the 2014 season).
Katie Flower: Worth a roster spot for very short term only, I’d be selling both before the season and certainly before the NFL draft hits.
