And so it begins...

AsylumGuido · 08-13-2019, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I'd also bet on Murray. The odds of a 29 & 3/4 year old RB going the distance is extremely rare. Even going at less than half the workload plus he's already hurt and the gun has not gone off.

I think Ozigbo is going to shock a lot of people. Payton was smart grabbing this guy. He's a real deal RB, not some 190-210lb scatback. He'll be the starter about halfway point.

So you're saying that Ozigbo will primary RB on the roster by week nine? Most carries over the second half of the season of any RB on the roster?

Beastmode · 08-13-2019, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

So you're saying that Ozigbo will primary RB on the roster by week nine? Most carries over the second half of the season of any RB on the roster?

The probability is higher Murray will get hurt and Ozigbo will fill the 40% RB work. That is what I'm saying due to age and also; he is already hurt.

I thought the same thing with AD. He would not make it through the season and Kamara would jump in even before training camp. AD didn't get hurt but he did later on his new team and put on IR.

AsylumGuido · 08-13-2019, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

The probability is higher Murray will get hurt and Ozigbo will fill the 40% RB work. That is what I'm saying due to age and also; he is already hurt.

I thought the same thing with AD. He would not make it through the season and Kamara would jump in even before training camp. AD didn't get hurt but he did later on his new team and put on IR.

So you are willing to bet that Murray will get fewer carries than Ozigbo over the last eight games. Is that fair to say?

blackangold · 08-13-2019, 11:56 AM

Agree Murray will get hurt at some point in the season, but I think we’ll be ok. Murray looked good in the preseason game though. You can tell he is going to surprise folks in the first few games with his pass catching.

AsylumGuido · 08-13-2019, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Agree Murray will get hurt at some point in the season, but I think we’ll be ok. Murray looked good in the preseason game though. You can tell he is going to surprise folks in the first few games with his pass catching.

Why would you think Murray would get hurt during the season? What do you base that on? Murray has missed THREE total games since 2013. Two games due to turf toe and one game due to a concussion. He hasn't missed any games since 2016. He's actually known for his durability.

K Major · 08-13-2019, 12:10 PM

I think Murray will showcase a lot more of his pass catching ability here (more so than with the Vikes) similar to how he was used out in Oakland.

That tall frame (think Deuce M) and long strides will keep those chains moving.

He doesn't miss games and doesn't fumble either. Not sure where the "he'll get hurt at some point" logic is coming from.

K Major · 08-13-2019, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Agree Murray will get hurt at some point in the season, but I think we’ll be ok. Murray looked good in the preseason game though. You can tell he is going to surprise folks in the first few games with his pass catching.

Is this based on him missing a few days from Saints training camp?

He may miss practice but he shows up for work on Sundays over the entire course of his career dating back to Oakland.

Beastmode · 08-13-2019, 12:15 PM

He's hurt now and at an age associated with RB decline / slower recovery.

Nothing personal. Hope he beats the the odds but those odds are low.

K Major · 08-13-2019, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

He's hurt now and at an age associated with RB decline / slower recovery.

Nothing personal. Hope he beats the the odds but those odds are low.

This guy ? He's hurt ? Kind of beautiful the way his old team mate (#54 Kendricks) is laid out on that NOLA Super dome turf.. Right

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K Major · 08-13-2019, 12:32 PM

One more photo on the hurt guy from pre season game #1.

Beast - I think my new nick name for Latavius is "Mr. Hurt" ... he's definitely going to put the hurt out on a lot of backs in 2019

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: And so it begins... Originally Posted by Beastmode I'd also bet on Murray. The odds of a 29 & 3/4 year old RB going the distance is extremely rare. Even going at less than half the workload plus he's already hurt and the gun has not gone off. I think Ozigbo is going to shock a lot of people. Payton was smart grabbing this guy. He's a real deal RB, not some 190-210lb scatback. He'll be the starter about halfway point. So you're saying that Ozigbo will primary RB on the roster by week nine? Most carries over the second half of the season of any RB on the roster?

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: And so it begins... Originally Posted by AsylumGuido So you're saying that Ozigbo will primary RB on the roster by week nine? Most carries over the second half of the season of any RB on the roster? The probability is higher Murray will get hurt and Ozigbo will fill the 40% RB work. That is what I'm saying due to age and also; he is already hurt. I thought the same thing with AD. He would not make it through the season and Kamara would jump in even before training camp. AD didn't get hurt but he did later on his new team and put on IR.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: And so it begins... Originally Posted by Beastmode The probability is higher Murray will get hurt and Ozigbo will fill the 40% RB work. That is what I'm saying due to age and also; he is already hurt. I thought the same thing with AD. He would not make it through the season and Kamara would jump in even before training camp. AD didn't get hurt but he did later on his new team and put on IR. So you are willing to bet that Murray will get fewer carries than Ozigbo over the last eight games. Is that fair to say?

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blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: And so it begins... Agree Murray will get hurt at some point in the season, but I think we’ll be ok. Murray looked good in the preseason game though. You can tell he is going to surprise folks in the first few games with his pass catching.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: And so it begins... Originally Posted by blackangold Agree Murray will get hurt at some point in the season, but I think we’ll be ok. Murray looked good in the preseason game though. You can tell he is going to surprise folks in the first few games with his pass catching. Why would you think Murray would get hurt during the season? What do you base that on? Murray has missed THREE total games since 2013. Two games due to turf toe and one game due to a concussion. He hasn't missed any games since 2016. He's actually known for his durability.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,053 Blog Entries: 3	Re: And so it begins... I think Murray will showcase a lot more of his pass catching ability here (more so than with the Vikes) similar to how he was used out in Oakland. That tall frame (think Deuce M) and long strides will keep those chains moving. He doesn't miss games and doesn't fumble either. Not sure where the "he'll get hurt at some point" logic is coming from. jnormand likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,053 Blog Entries: 3	Re: And so it begins... Originally Posted by blackangold Agree Murray will get hurt at some point in the season, but I think we’ll be ok. Murray looked good in the preseason game though. You can tell he is going to surprise folks in the first few games with his pass catching. Is this based on him missing a few days from Saints training camp? He may miss practice but he shows up for work on Sundays over the entire course of his career dating back to Oakland.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,053 Blog Entries: 3	Re: And so it begins... Originally Posted by Beastmode He's hurt now and at an age associated with RB decline / slower recovery. Nothing personal. Hope he beats the the odds but those odds are low. This guy ? He's hurt ? Kind of beautiful the way his old team mate (#54 Kendricks) is laid out on that NOLA Super dome turf.. Right .

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