Any updates on Brooks?

[Newtcase]

3 hours ago, PantherBoy95 said:

Haven't seen many updates on him either; but he's projected to take over soon after his return.
I stashed him on both of my fantasy teams so I'm double invested lol

There is zero chance Brooks "takes over".  That's ridiculous.  Chubba is a beast and holds up quite reliably in protection.  That poo ain't easy to learn and most rookie RB lose snaps because of it.  I just don't understand why it's so hard to see that Chubba is one of our better players.

[Saca312]

3 hours ago, Newtcase said:

There is zero chance Brooks "takes over".  That's ridiculous.  Chubba is a beast and holds up quite reliably in protection.  That poo ain't easy to learn and most rookie RB lose snaps because of it.  I just don't understand why it's so hard to see that Chubba is one of our better players.

Absolutely. Chuba Hubbard has significantly improved his pass protection and has really adjusted to the league. Just look at Bijan Robinson's struggles against the Chiefs as a prime example of how poor pass protection can hurt a team.

Chuba will continue the lead role, and I’m sure Brooks will gradually find his place as well. I'm excited for both of them and hope we can keep Chuba at a fair price while continuing to develop Brooks for a strong one-two punch.

[ProcessBlue2]

I think his was going to be a little while (like mid-season) if I remember right, I could be wrong. 

I think Crumedy, Wonnum, Barno, and Dane Jackson are all eligible to come back after the Cincinnati game this week.

[kungfoodude]

3 minutes ago, ProcessBlue2 said:

I think his was going to be a little while (like mid-season) if I remember right, I could be wrong. 

I think Crumedy, Wonnum, Barno, and Dane Jackson are all eligible to come back after the Cincinnati game this week.

Yeah, I wouldn't get my hopes up on Brooks for the first half of the season. If he can make it back by the second half of 2024, that will work.

[ImfromClayton]

Brooks has a very high ceiling. I am very excited for his tenure here. 

 

Chuba has worked hard here. For the right price, he's a great option as well. 

[Joe Bear]

Hubbard is a top-15 RB. With how that position is devalued, there's every reason to believe he'll re-sign here. No sense in shipping off another above-average offensive skill player for peanuts.

[Khyber53]

Chuba is playing like a man with a payday ahead of him. Great guy, amazing progress he's made here. I'd love to see Brooks and him doing the double trouble thing here a la Williams and Stewart. 

Right now, Chuba has the reins and he deserves them. Let Brooks come along as he heals and see what happens.