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Mr. White · 09-05-2007

I've got Travis Henry. I'm thinking about picking up Selvin Young for a handcuff since he's been named the #2 RB.

Then I hear about Mike Shanahan's reputation for screwing over fantasy owners....

Do you guys think that this is for real or is it a cruel trick?

**Ryan** · 09-05-2007

it is for real. But as long as you have the #2 you should be fine

Silver Oak · 09-05-2007

I had both Mike and Tatum Bell for most of last season, and yes, it was a pain in the butt with MS and their respective injuries. This year, I drafted Henry and expect none of the crap from last year...but I did pick up Selvin Young when it was announced he was #2...just so I could sleep at night.

thunderkyss · 09-05-2007

They say Shanahan screws fantasy owners, because he usually goes with a Running back by committee.

But that's only because he hasn't found a real every down back since TD. Someone who can catch out of the backfield, block on passing downs, run in open space, get the short yards, power in for a TD, run the stretch.... etc...

Clinton Portis was the closest thing he's had since, & Travis Henry is similar, IMHO.

Obviously, I'm not a head coach, but if I were in Shanahan's shoes, Mike Bell would be in the game inside the 20.. that is if he's still healthy, I really don't know.

Selvin Young is a good runner, and may be the starter before the end of the season, if he can show he can do all those other things.

09-05-2007	#1
Mr. White H-Town Beatdown Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sugar Land Age: 40 Posts: 5,836 Rep Power: 7698	Mike Shanahan I've got Travis Henry. I'm thinking about picking up Selvin Young for a handcuff since he's been named the #2 RB. Then I hear about Mike Shanahan's reputation for screwing over fantasy owners.... Do you guys think that this is for real or is it a cruel trick?

09-05-2007	#3
Silver Oak Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Woodlands Section: way up the ramp Age: 50 Posts: 3,620 Rep Power: 559	Re: Mike Shanahan I had both Mike and Tatum Bell for most of last season, and yes, it was a pain in the butt with MS and their respective injuries. This year, I drafted Henry and expect none of the crap from last year...but I did pick up Selvin Young when it was announced he was #2...just so I could sleep at night. __________________ An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out? - Rene Descartes

09-05-2007	#4
thunderkyss Hopkins Beyatch Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pt Arthur Texas Age: 40 Posts: 25,732 Rep Power: 51478	Re: Mike Shanahan They say Shanahan screws fantasy owners, because he usually goes with a Running back by committee. But that's only because he hasn't found a real every down back since TD. Someone who can catch out of the backfield, block on passing downs, run in open space, get the short yards, power in for a TD, run the stretch.... etc... Clinton Portis was the closest thing he's had since, & Travis Henry is similar, IMHO. Obviously, I'm not a head coach, but if I were in Shanahan's shoes, Mike Bell would be in the game inside the 20.. that is if he's still healthy, I really don't know. Selvin Young is a good runner, and may be the starter before the end of the season, if he can show he can do all those other things. __________________ I swear it's for real this time!

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09-05-2007	#2
Ryan THIS YEAR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beaumont,Tx Section: Section 135, Row F Posts: 4,902 Rep Power: 8536	Re: Mike Shanahan it is for real. But as long as you have the #2 you should be fine __________________ Wise men know their limits. Great men have no limits.

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