Tagged: Dion Lewis (27 Results)
Factoid: James Conner
I will be interested to see what the Cardinals do with running backs in the draft. I expect they’ll probably add one before the end of the third round. more »
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Giants to get veteran RB Freeman up-to-speed quickly
The New York Giants officially signed veteran free agent running back DEVONTA FREEMAN to a one-year deal to help replaced injured star SAQUON BARKLEY. Giants head coach Joe Judge said on… More Wednesday that the team plans to get Freeman “caught up as fast as we can and get him rolling”. Freeman is expected to have a role in Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, along with fellow running backs DION LEWIS and WAYNE GALLMAN. Less
Source: New York Post
Around the NFL: Veteran RB backups
A pair of veteran running backs have landed with new teams in recent days – Dion Lewis to the Giants, Peyton Barber to Washington. Expectations should be low for both. more »
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Titans release veteran RB Lewis
The Tennessee Titans released veteran running back Dion Lewis last week, saving the team about $4 million in the process. Lewis never lived up to expectations in Tennessee, averaging only 3.5 yards per carry during his two seasons with the Titans.
Source: Tennessean
Factoid: Late bloomers
Earlier in the week we were kicking around the idea of whether the plug can safely be pulled on a running back if he doesn’t do much early in his career. Can we reasonably give up on a back (specifically Kenneth Dixon) if he hasn’t had a good season in his first three years? more »
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Factoid: Derrick Henry
At this point, I’m spending the vast majority of my time on preliminary work for the 2019 season – that’s my focus, rather than the Super Bowl. And as I pick through the stats for the Titans, I notice that they have been slow to embrace Derrick Henry. more »
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Former teammate expects big things from Tennessee RB Henry
Former Tennessee running back DeMarco Murray thinks that DERRICK HENRY is ready to step up and be “the guy” in the Titans backfield in 2018. Murray and Henry shared the backfield… More last season but Murray believes that Henry is ready to be the every-down back. Despite Murray’s beliefs, the Titans added free agent running back DION LEWIS in the offseason and he is likely to have a big role in the backfield along with Henry. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Tennessee backs
What do we make of Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis? According to the ADP site “Fantasy Football Calculator”, Henry is currently being picked at 3.02 (in 12-team leagues), while Lewis is down at 6.02. But offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur earlier in the offseason said he considers them “1A and 1B”. more »
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Around the NFL: Tennessee's re-worked backfield
One of the more interesting backfields, I think, is in Tennessee. They’ve got Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis, and which one of those backs will finish with better numbers? more »
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Henry, Lewis both starters in Titans backfield
Tennessee offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur says that he sees running backs DERRICK HENRY and DION LEWIS as options 1A and 1B in the Titans backfield. Henry appears likely to serve on… More early downs and in short-yardage situations while Lewis is seen as more of a receiving threat out of the backfield. While not as clear as fantasy owners would prefer, at least the Titans appear to be committing to the running game for 2018. Less
Source: Tennessean
Andy Richardson: Dion Lewis
In a couple of experts drafts I've either run or participated in lately, the Dion Lewis-Derrick Henry question has been a tough one. In one I selected Lewis half a round after Henry. In the other, Lewis was drafted a round later, to the same owner. Some debate later as to which was the better pick. more »
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Factoid: Dion Lewis / receiving
I like the Dion Lewis signing. He’s a good back, and they got him at a nice price -- $20 million for four years, with $11.5 million guaranteed. more »
Around the NFL: Titans backfield
It was all so exciting for Derrick Henry. The Titans released DeMarco Murray, suggesting the former second-round pick, in his third season, was poised for a featured-back role. Those good vibes lasted for about a week. And then the team signed Dion Lewis to a four-year, $20 million contract. So now what? more »
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RB Burkhead re-signs with Patriots
The New England Patriots retained running back REX BURKHEAD, who signed a three-year contract to remain with the team. With DION LEWIS leaving via free-agency, Burkhead has a chance for a… More significant fantasy role in 2018. JAMES WHITE, MIKE GILLISLEE and BRANDON BOLDEN also remain under contract but Burkhead seems to be a notch above those guys. Less
Source: Boston Herald
RB Lewis a long-shot to remain with Patriots
New England running back DION LEWIS is expected to be a long-shot to return to the Patriots for the 2018 season. After a career-year, the 27-year-old running back appears set to land a nice free-agent deal as one of the most sought-after backfield options available.
Source: CBS Sports