Must start: LenDale White
Posted on 19. Sep, 2009 by Jesse in Articles
{Editor’s note: Are you friggin’ kidding me? LenDale White is this sites “Must start” of the week? The idea of doing a weekly series seemed good, but two weeks in a row the backfield mate (last week Willis McGahee) of our selection, not our actual selection (last week Ray Rice), was the guy who went off. I know GHU is better than this. TRY HARDER!-Jesse}
I’m back with the week 2 edition of “Must start” here on GoHuddleUp.com. The premise is pretty simple, so I’m sure you’ll catch on quickly. Each week I pick one guy who may normally sit I give you Week 2’s must start: LenDale White! I know it’s a big intro, but LenDale is a stout guy, and it seemed appropriate.
Everyone knows that Chris Johnson is the best back in the Titans backfield. That’s not open for debate. But, people are often all too quick to dismiss LenDale because he’s fat and lacks game-breaking speed. Let us not forget, however, that White crossed the goal line 15 times last season and was a viable starter in fantasyland several times throughout the ‘08 campaign. The astute fantasy mind is also quick to point out that White is in a contract year this season, and has lost between 25-30 pounds in hopes of excelling in 2009. These are signs for optimism.
White was stymied in week one against Pittsburgh, but that was to be expected. White should get a pass for last weeks outing, as Pitt’s D is notoriously stout. However, LenDale’s going to be up and running full speed this weekend against a Texans team that yielded nearly 200 rushing yards last week at home against the Jets. The Titans are better than the Jets, and will be very hungry in their home opener after waiting 11 days to get the taste of a loss out of their mouths. Thomas Jones roasted Houston for two rushing TD’s last week, and LenDale could easily do the same this weekend.
White has scored four TD’s in the past two seasons against Houston, including a two score effort last year at home in week three. I’d expect a similar line this year: a pair of scores and some decent yardage to boot. Not bad from a guy you were going to leave on your bench, eh?
Honorable mention: Michael Bush vs Kansas City, Correll Buckhalter vs Cleveland, Sidney Rice vs Detroit, Lee Evans vs Tampa {Editor again: Buckhalter would have been a better choice. -Jesse}
Best wishes to all in week 2 fantasy action.
NFL Newslinks 8/2/09
Posted on 02. Aug, 2009 by Jesse in NFL Newslinks
- It’s August now, and that means we’re off to the races. Training camps have already begun, and GoHuddleUp has you covered. Our Newslinks will keep you abreast of the latest developments, so come back often.
- New Viking WR Percy Harvin has been signed, and the club is wasting no time getting him involved. Harvin ran with the first-team offense on Sunday, and was moved all over the field. The Vikings have big hopes for the Florida product.
- A Raiders beat writer used his Twitter account to report that Javon Walker looked good while running routes off to the side during practice. Apparently beat writers in Oakland are drinking heavily. Walker is still on the PUP list and isn’t practicing with teammates.
- Not so fast Brady Quinn lovers, Derek Anderson is still competing for the Browns starting QB position. Apparently Anderson is looking very good in drills and has his swagger back.
- Peyton Manning knows that Reggie Wayne is his top target, but the reigning league MVP is also expecting big seasons from Anthony Gonzalez and TE Dallas Clark. Gonzalez is set to take over the flanker position vacated by Marvin Harrison.
- Ravens RB Ray Rice continues to impress his coaches. Rice has exhibited tremendous power for a 205-pound player, and the coaches are thrilled with his “attention to detail.” Many around the team continue to speculate that Rice will supplant Willis McGahee as the starting tailback.
- Brandon Marshall did show up to Broncos training camp on time, but it didn’t take him long to injure himself. Marshall limped off the field on Sunday with an apparent hamstring injury. No word on weather he slapped his girlfriend afterward.
- As we reported yesterday, Derrick Mason is back with the Ravens. He’s reconsidered, and he will play this season.
- LenDale White says he’s lost nearly 30 pounds this offseason because he stopped drinking Patron tequilla. We’re guessing he also stopped shoveling everything in sight down his pie-hole. Oh, and White is in a contract season.
- The Colts have come to terms with RB Donald Brown. The deal is expected to be signed before practices start on Monday.
- Antonio Gates is looking leaner and chiseled. Apparently the All-Pro TE is up to 263 pounds.
