It's Time to Move On

It happens every year. We talk up some big names in the preseason. We predict just how perfect of a season they're going to have and then BAM! They put up a goose egg. The big ol' 0. No points! But do you know what's worse then 0 points? 1 point. Like, really, 1 point? C'mon. That means you had a chance, it was there...but then it disappeared. At least a 0 means the player wasn't given a chance, but a 1? A 1 shows absolute disappoint.

The goal is to draft a guy, a guy that was predicted to do wonderful, magical things for the fantasy world. A #1 RB. Someone who was supposed to carry the load for the entire season, but then, something tragic happens. Another RB comes is and starts to take carries from the guy you drafted. That's right....it becomes a Running Back By Committee. An RBBC, if you will - a dangerous zone.

Alright, back on track, sorry! Anyway:

It's about that time. Week 4 is rolling around and we are approaching the 25% mark on the season. We've had a small look at who is playing well and who has been lagging behind. Some players are worse off than others *cough cough CJ Anderson* and others may just be hitting stride.

Some players are everything you've ever asked for. They've produced some double-digit games, maybe a few touchdowns, and you're feeling great about where you drafted them.

Other players...man, other players just beat you down. You feel defeated. You feel like you've lost. So this is for them. Sometimes, it's time to move on. Note that "it's time to move on" doesn't always mean this player should be dropped. It does mean, however, that they need taken out of your lineup until they prove their worth.

1. CJ Anderson, RB (DEN)

He was taken in the first or second round of drafts this year. Last year he ranked RB11 overall and so far this year, he ranks RB68. His highest scoring game was 3 points and he has failed to reach more than 30 rushing yards or 12 attempts in any game. Ronnie Hillman is splitting carries with him and with how pitiful Denver's rushing offense has been, I'd rather not own either back. I know you've wasted a high draft pick on him, but if you can trade him for even a flex play, do so. I'm sorry CJ Anderson owners but...It's time to move on.






2. Andre Johnson, WR (IND)

If you're like most of the fantasy football world, Andre Johnson going to Indianapolis excited you. Sure, Johnson didn't play well last year, but he had to deal with three different QB's throughout the year. Yes, he's an aging WR, but Andrew Luck will bring the youth out in him. He'll be the #2 WR in
a high potent offense. Andrew Luck has thrown more INT's than TD's (7 to 5), and the Colts offense has been questionable at best. Johnson is the #4 WR on the team and rarely sees the field. He put up the dreaded ZERO score last week and Andre Johnson owners...It's time to move on.



3. Alfred Morris, RB (WASH)

Morris was drafted at a Round 3 or 4 price tag, expected to be the RB2 he's been for the past three years. He finished at RB#12 last year and currently sits as RB#29. But Darren, we're only 3 games in, RB#29 isn't that bad for 3 games, right? Well, yes little blog reader, you would normally be correct, but Matt Jones has been taking more and more carries from Morris and has showed to be the more elusive pass catcher. In a Washington offense that is less than potent, Morris is on a slow ship out. While he maintains the goal line duties, Morris has progressively
lost touches as the games go on. I personally, am playing Karlos Williams in place of Morris this week. Shady McCoy isn't projected to play and Williams has looked awesome with the touches he has had. Alfred Morris owners...It's time to move on.



4. DeMarco Murray, RB (PHI)

Finished at the #1 RB in fantasy last year, there was speculation if Murray could withstand a heavy workload and a new team. After gaining just 11 yard in 2 games, Murray has proved to me that he will not be worth the 2nd Round price tag he was drafted as. He is currently RB#34 and the future
doesn't look too promising with an emerging Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles taking the lead in receptions from the backfield. DeMarco Murray owners, I'm sorry, but...It's time to move on.



5. Brandin Cooks, WR (NO)

Unable to produce a TD or a 100 yard performance yet, Cooks has not lived up to his 3rd Round price tag. He finished 2014 as WR#57, but that's due to missing the last 6 games of the season due to injury. He is currently positioned as WR#48, but as long as Brees is out, so should Cooks. Brandin
Cooks owners...It's time to move on...until Drew Brees returns.