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Fantasy Spin: Le’Veon Bell, up in smoke?

by P.J. Conley
written by P.J. Conley

Will Le’Veon Bell’s arrest effect his Fantasy value?

Courtesy @mikedarnay Twitter

Courtesy @mikedarnay Twitter

The news of Pittsburgh Steeler‘s running back Le’veon Bell‘s arrest for Marijuana possession has fantasy owners around the world in a panic.  But should they be?  To answer this question we must take a look back in the history books. In the past 5 years, there have been 32 cases of Marijuana possession arrests. Of those 32 players arrested, only 4 were suspended by the NFL for either violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy or for player conduct. All 4 players received their league suspension punishments months to a year later and all those suspensions were for one game.

  • LB Leroy Hill was arrested for Marijuana possession on 1/24/2009. He was given a 1 game league suspension on 7/16/10
  • DT Nate Collins was arrested for Marijuana possession on 2/23/2012. He was given a 1 game league suspension on 7/20/13
  • LB Nigel Bradham was arrested for Marijuana possession on 8/19/13. He was given a 1 game league suspension on 7/30/14
  • WR Dwayne Bowe was arrested for Marijuana possession on 11/10/13. He was given a 1 game league suspension on 8/15/14

Conclusion: The arrest will effect Bell’s fantasy value, but in a positive way! A month ago Le’Veon was being drafted in the late first to mid second round. Since his arrest he has been falling down draft boards to the 3rd-4th round. Drafters are panicking, not realizing these 1 game Marijuana arrest suspensions take a while to come down. He is an excellent value that you must take advantage of! The suspension, if any, won’t effect him till the 2015 season. He will continue to grow into a monster RB1 in that Steelers running back friendly offense.

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2014 RB Fantasy Football Rankings 1-10

by P.J. Conley
written by P.J. Conley

2014 Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings 1-10

(Based on standard ESPN PPR point system)

1) Jamaal Charles, KC Chiefs/ 27 Years old/ Bye Week: 6

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Jamaal Charles credit: Jeffery Beall Flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 1 Pick 1
  • 2013 Stats: 259 Carries/ 1287 Rush Yards/ 12 Rushing TDs/ 85.8 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 4 100+ Rushing games/ 70 Receptions/ 104 Targets/ 693 Rec Yards/ 7 Rec TDs/ 19 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 51pts vs OAK / 2013 Least Points: 7pts vs DEN / 2013 Total Points: 295
  • 2013 # of games 0 points: 1/ 1-9 Points: 2/ 10-19 points: 8/ 20-29 points: 4 / 30+ points: 1
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2011, Weeks 3-17, Knee
  • Backup RBs: Knile Davis, DeAnthony Thomas
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 1
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 3

2) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia Eagles/ 26 yrs old/ Bye Week: 7

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Lesean_McCoy_Credit:_Matthewstraubiller_Flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 1 pick 2
  • 2013 stats: 314 Carries/1607 Rush Yards/ 9 Rushing TDs/100 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 7 100+ yd Rushing games/ 52 Receptions/ 64 Targets/ 539 Rec Yards/ 2 Rec TDs/ 11 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points:33 pts vs DET / 2013 Least Points: 5 pts vs NYG / 2013 Total Points: 262
  • 2013 # of games 0 Points: 0/ 1-9 points: 4 / 10-19 points: 7 / 20-29 points: 4/ 30+ points: 1
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2012, Weeks 12-15, Concussion
  • Backup RB: Darren Sproles
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 1
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 2

3) Adrian Peterson, Minnesoda Vikings/ 29 Years Old/ Bye Week: 10

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Peterson credit Jeepersmedia Flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 1 pick 3
  • 2013 Stats 279 Carries/ 1266 Rush Yards/ 10 Rushing TDs/ 90.4 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 5 100+ Rushing games/ 29 Receptions/40 Targets/171 Rec Yards/1 Rec TDs/ 11 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 28 vs DET/ 2013 Least Points: 1 pt vs BAL  / 2013 Total Points: 194
  • 2013 # of games 0 points: 2/ 1-9 points: 6/ 10-19 points: 4/ 20-29 points 4 / 30+ points: 0
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2014, Weeks 15 and 17, Foot/ Groin injuries
  • Backup RB: Matt Asiata
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 1

 

4) Matt Forte, Chicago Bears, 28 years old/ Bye Week: 9

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Matt Forte credit: Monicasdad Flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 1 Pick 4
  • 289 Carries/ 1339 Rush Yards/ 9 Rushing TDs/ 83.7 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 5 100+ Rushing games/ 74 Receptions/ 94 Targets/ 594 Rec Yards/ 3 Rec TDs/ 12 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 33pts vs GB/ 2013 Least Points: 4 Points vs Det and Philly / 2013 Total Points: 251
  • 2013 # of games 0 points: 0/ 1-9 points: 3/ 10-19 points: 9/ 20-29 points: 3 / 30+ points: 1
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2011, Week 14-Week17, Knee
  • Backup RB: Ka’Deem Carey
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 pick 4
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 pick 6

5) Eddie Lacy,  Green Bay Packers, 24 Years old/ Bye Week 9

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Eddie Lacy credit: Joe Belawa flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 1 Pick 5
  • 264 Carries/ 1178 Rush Yards/ 11 Rushing TDs/ 78.5 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 4 100+ Rushing games/ 35 Receptions/ 44 Targets/ 257 Rec Yards/ 0 Rec TDs/ 11 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 23 vs DAL/ 2013 Least Points: 1 v WAS / 2013 Total Points: 198 points
  • 2013 # of games 0 points: 1/ 1-9 points: 4/ 10-19 points: 7/ 20-29 points: 4/ 30+ points: 0
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2013, Week 3, Concussion
  • Backup RBs: John Kuhn/ James Starks
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 5
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 8

6) Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks/ 28 Years Old/ Bye Week: 4

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Marshawn Lynch credit: Matt McGee flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 1 Pick 8
  • 301 Carries/1257 Rush Yards/12 Rushing TDs/ 78.6 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 3 100+ Rushing games/ 36 Recptions/ 44 Targets/ 316 Rec Yards/ 2 Rec TDs/ 14 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 30 vs SF/ 2013 Least Points: 2 vs STL/ 2013 Total Points: 224
  • 2013 # of games with 0 points:0 / 1-9 points: 5/ 10-19 points: 7/ 20-29 points: 3/ 30+ points: 1
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2007, week 12-13, ankle
  • Backup RB: Christine Michael
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 5
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 2 Pick 3

7) Le’Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers/ 22 Years old/ Bye Week: 12

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Steelers helmet credit AndyMcNemore Flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 2 Pick 2
  • 244 Carries/ 860 Rush Yards/ 8 Rushing TDs/ 66.2 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 1 100+ Rushing games/45 Recptions/66 Targets/399 Rec Yards/0 Rec TDs/ 8 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 19 vs MIN/ 2013 Least Points: 5 vs NYJ/ 2013 Total Points: 160
  • 2013 # of games with 0 points: 3/ 1-9 points: 5/ 10-19 points: 8/ 20-29 points: 0/ 30+ points: 0
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2013, Weeks 1-3, Foot
  • Backup RB: LaGarrette Blount
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 8
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 2 Pick 9

8) DeMarco Murray, Dallas Cowboys/ 26 Years Old/ Bye Week: 11

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Cowboys credit Grandlairdjr Flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 2 Pick 6
  • 217 Carries/ 1121 Rush Yards/ 9 Rushing TDs/ 80.1 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 3 100+ Rushing games/ 53 Recptions/ 66 Targets/ 350 Rec Yards/ 1 Rec TDs/ 10 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 27 vs OAK/ 2013 Least Points: 4 vs MIN / 2013 Total Points: 189
  • 2013 # of games with 0 points: 2/ 1-9 points: 4/ 10-19 points: 6/ 20-29 points: 4 / 30+ points: 0
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2013 weeks 7-8, knee
  • Backup RB: Lance Dunbar
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 10
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 2 Pick 4

9) Arian Foster, Houston Texans / 27 Years Old/ Bye Week: 10

Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans

Arian Foster credit AjGualphotographer Flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 1 Pick 11
  • 121 Carries/ 542 Rush Yards/ 1 Rushing TD/67.8 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 2 100+ Rushing games/ 22 Receptions/35 Targets/ 183 Rec Yards/1 Rec TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 22 vs SEA/ 2013 Least Points: 1 vs KC / 2013 Total Points: 81
  • 2013 # of games with 0 points: 9/ 1-9 points: 3/ 10-19 points: 3/ 20-29 points: 1/ 30+ points: 0
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: 2013, Week 9-17, Back
  • Backup RB:  Andre Brown
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 1 Pick 8
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 3 Pick 4

 10) Zac Stacy, St. Louis Rams/23 Years Old/ Bye Week: 4

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Rams credit Herkie Flickr

  • Average Draft Position: Round 2 Pick 4
  • 250 Carries/ 973 Rush Yards/7 Rushing TDs/ 69.5 Avg Rushing Yds per game/ 4 100+ Rushing games/26 Receptions/35 Targets/ 141 Rec Yards/ 1 Rec TD/ 8 Total TDs
  • 2013 Most Points: 29 pts vs TEN / 2013 Least Points: 3 pts vs SEA/ 2013 Total Points: 150 pts
  • 2013 # of games with 0 points: 4/ 1-9 points: 5/ 10-19 points: 5 / 20-29 points: 2/ 30+ points: 0
  • Last game ruled OUT due to injury: N/A
  • Backup RB: Tre Mason
  • Lowest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 2 pick 1
  • Highest I’ve seen go in a mock draft: Round 2 pick 10

P.J. Conley is a Writer for Couch Rider Report. Follow us on Facebook or twitter.

 

 

 

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