Trent Richardson Fantasy News 2012/2013

HacheMan · Jun 5, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr><td class="vaLabel" vAlign="top" rowSpan="5" width="100" align="center"> </td></tr><tr vAlign="top"><td class="subHead" vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson is 'lock' for workhorse role </td></tr><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Jun. 5 - 1:55 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">The Akron Beacon-Journal calls Trent Richardson "a lock" to be the Browns' "workhorse" back as a rookie.
It seems obvious, but is notable because we've seen recent suggestions that Brandon Jackson and Montario Hardesty could rotate in. When the Browns get to training camp, the skill level between Richardson and the other two isn't even going to be close. Jackson may enter the game on some third downs as a blitz-protection specialist, but Richardson should flirt with 325-350 touches.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
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HacheMan · Jun 7, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="subHead" vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Shurmur: Trent Richardson is Browns' starter </td></tr><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Jun. 7 - 1:19 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Coach Pat Shurmur confirmed that first-rounder Trent Richardson is expected to be the Browns' starting running back.
"I think that's probably fair to say," Shurmur said. The Browns beat writers -- and Rotoworld -- expect Richardson to be one of the few workhorse backs in the league. Whereas Adrian Peterson entered the 2007 season as a fourth- or fifth-round fantasy pick behind Chester Taylor, Richardson should garner legitimate first-round consideration.
Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
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HacheMan · Jul 23, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Trent Richardson - RB - Browns </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">The Akron Beacon Journal confirms that Trent Richardson is a "lock" to "carry a significant workload" in his first NFL season.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Beat writer Nate Ulrich includes Richardson in the mix for third-down back work, as he learned to pick up blitzers in Alabama's pro-style offense and also has soft hands and smooth receiving skills out of the backfield. Brandon Jackson might replace Richardson on especially obvious passing downs because he's also refined in pass protection. Either way, Richardson's 2012 workload won't be an issue. We like him as a rock-solid first-round fantasy pick.
Jul. 22 - 6:47 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Akron Beacon-Journal</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Aug 8, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="subHead" vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson plans to have 2nd knee scope </td></tr><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Aug. 8 - 5:10 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Trent Richardson is "tentatively" expected to undergo another knee scope during his Thursday visit with Dr. James Andrews.
Per Mort, the arthroscopic procedure is "tentatively scheduled," although it sounds pretty inevitable. The surgery will "clean up loose particles of cartilage," and is Richardson's second scope in the past six months. While the procedure sounds minor in nature and surely will be billed as such by the Browns, it confirms that Richardson essentially suffered a setback. We'll have more news on a potential return timeline soon, but Richardson can be expected to miss the entire preseason. His early-season workload is now a major concern. Richardson is no longer a recommended first- or second-round fantasy pick.
Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 9, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="subHead" vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Browns 'hopeful' Richardson ready for Week 1 </td></tr><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Aug. 9 - 4:57 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Browns coach Pat Shurmur confirmed Trent Richardson's left knee scope and is "hopeful" the rookie will be ready for the season opener.
"Trent Richardson underwent a successful routine arthroscopic procedure today on his left knee," said Shumur. "We anticipate that Trent will make a speedy recovery, and we are hopeful that he will be ready for our Week One game against Philadelphia." Expecting a lighter workload in September, Rotoworld has dropped Richardson from eighth to 14th among fantasy backs.
Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 13, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Trent Richardson (knee scope) is already rehabbing at Browns headquarters.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"Trent’s here and he’s getting better," coach Pat Shurmur said. "When he’s ready, he’ll be out. But he’s here. He’s here all day long doing his thing trying to get healthy." Other than reiterating he's "hopeful" Richardson will be ready for Week 1, Shurmur refused to elaborate on the No. 3 pick's timetable. Richardson is unlikely to be ready for Cleveland's final preseason game.
Aug. 13 - 1:44 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Akron Beacon-Journal</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Aug 20, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi expects Trent Richardson (knee scope) to be "all systems go" for Week 1.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Coach Pat Shurmur said Sunday that Richardson has been making "good progress," but didn't comment on his Week 1 availability beyond saying he expected T-Rich to be "back out there soon." Richardson's initial timetable had him back in time for Week 1, and he's appeared to remain ahead of schedule. Nothing should be assumed until the No. 3 pick returns to the practice field, however.
Aug. 20 - 4:49 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Tony Grossi on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Aug 22, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Aug. 22 - 2:04 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson (knee scopes) has progressed to running in a pool this week and "might" resume running outside next week.
Next Wednesday will be August 29, 11 days before the Browns' September 9 opener against Philadelphia. While we suspect Richardson will be active for that game, his workload will be extremely dicey. The Browns' usage of Montario Hardesty and Brandon Jackson will be worth tracking in Friday night's third preseason game. Hardesty could be an early-season drain on Richardson's early-down usage. Jackson could wind up handling all passing-game work.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 23, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Browns president Mike Holmgren was noncommittal on Trent Richardson's (knee scopes) Week 1 availability in a radio appearance Wednesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"If it goes according to schedule and there are no setbacks, there's a chance he could be ready to play in the first game," Holmgren said. "As a coaching staff and as an organization you have to be really smart ... we can't rush him back in before he's ready." The thinking here indicates the Browns are going to play it safe with Richardson early in the season, regardless of whether or not he's active for games. That's a pretty big fantasy concern. Richardson will be more of a low-end RB2/flex option as opposed to the RB1/2 he would've been pre-surgery.
Aug. 23 - 12:39 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 2, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="subHead" vAlign="top" colSpan="3">-Rich 'very close' to returning to practice </td></tr><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Sep. 1 - 2:32 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson (knee scope) is "very close" to returning to practice.
Richardson has resumed running, and coach Pat Shurmur remains "very optimistic" he'll be ready for next Sunday's opener. "If he's ready to play, he will," Shurmur said. The big test will come on Wednesday, when the Browns get in their first official practice of the regular season. Richardson will have to at least be limited to have a realistic chance of suiting up against the Eagles.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 3, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Sep. 3 - 10:32 a.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson (knee scopes) returned to Browns practice on Monday.
It's Richardson's first practice of any kind since his early-August scope. Per beat writer Scott Petrak, Richardson didn't run full speed, but did individual and team drills, caught some passes, and took some handoffs all with a sleeve on his left knee. The practice is a good sign, but the true test will be how Richardson bounces back and what kind of session he's able to get in during Wednesday's first official practice. Richardson will likely be listed as questionable on Friday, but we expect him to be available for a limited role against the Eagles.
Source: Tony Grossi on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 4, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Beat writer Steve Doerschuk's "best guess" is that Trent Richardson (knee scopes) will get "about 10 carries" in the season opener, but "there still is a chance he won't play at all."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Richardson looked "quick and fast" in Monday's return to practice, as if he had never gone under the knife. The Cleveland Plain Dealer believes Richardson will start and the Browns will "play it by ear" on his snapcount. If the rookie plays well in his first couple of games, his workload is expected to increase to 15-to-20 carries per game by October. As it's shaping up at mid-week, however, this backfield has no clear-cut fantasy starter for Week 1 versus the Eagles.
Sep. 4 - 5:06 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Sporting News</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 5, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Sep. 5 - 1:08 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson (knee scopes) participated in Browns practice Wednesday.
Richardson's exact level of participation in the Browns' first official practice is unknown, but the way he's been trending, it's possible he'll be listed as "full." Richardson will likely be questionable on Friday's injury report, but all signs are pointing toward him starting against the Eagles.
Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 6, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Trent Richardson - RB - CLE - Sep. 6 - 12:08 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Coach Pat Shurmur confirmed that Trent Richardson (knee) is expected to play in Sunday's opener.
Richardson has experienced no setbacks or swelling during his rehab. He's going to take some "thumping" during Thursday's practice, a sure sign that he'll start against the Eagles. However, we're expecting a limited workload in a game the Browns could fall behind in early. Richardson is a weak RB2 option for Week 1.
Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 9, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Trent Richardson - RB - Browns </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">According to NFL Network's Albert Breer, Trent Richardson (knee) will start at running back for the Browns.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Richardson was questionable all week, but this was the expected outcome with optimism growing by the day. We aren't quite positive of Richardson's role in the offense since he missed the entire preseason, but he is definitely worth a look as a flex play against the Eagles' Wide 9 defense. There should be some holes and running room to be found, and the first-round running back could see upwards of 15 touches. Brandon Jackson will likely be the third-down back.
Sep. 9 - 7:07 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Albert Breer on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 9, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">While ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Trent Richardson (knee) will see "plenty of touches" Sunday against Philadelphia, NFL Network's Albert Breer reports Richardson will be "managed through the game."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Per Breer, Richardson will not play in third-down/passing situations, being replaced by Brandon Jackson. Breer also reports that Richardson will be "spelled" by Montario Hardesty on early downs. The goal is reportedly to "acclimate" Richardson to game action and make sure he lasts an entire season. Mort's report seemed more optimistic, but was less detailed than Breer's. Richardson is definitely going to play, but his workload continues to be a big concern for Week 1.
Sep. 9 - 10:45 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">The Browns confirmed that Trent Richardson (knee) came out of Sunday's loss to the Eagles "okay."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Richardson surprisingly played 43-of-62 offensive snaps, about a dozen more than coaches wanted him to. He didn't find any running lanes, but a lack of burst off cuts was evident as he left yards on the field. Richardson will get better as his knee gets closer to 100 percent.
Sep. 11 - 10:02 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: The Chronicle-Telegram</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 12, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Trent Richardson (knee) is practicing in full this week.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Richardson escaped Sunday's loss without further injury, and is ready to begin ramping up his practice reps. He didn't look 100 percent against the Eagles in his NFL debut, but locked into a workhorse workload, he can be safely started as an RB2 against a Bengals' run defense that let Ray Rice rumble for 68 yards on only 10 carries Monday.
Sep. 12 - 4:46 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 14, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Browns OC Brad Childress is confident that Trent Richardson's production will improve as he rounds into football shape after missing the majority of training camp.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"Trent is a dynamic player," Childress said. "It's will be a matter of when. It's not a matter of if." Richardson showed power but little quickness or acceleration in the opener, failing to top 10 yards on any of his 19 carries. While we fully expect that second gear to gradually reappear, Richardson's offensive line is a major concern. They have failed to open running lanes going back to the beginning of the preseason.
Sep. 14 - 10:43 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Canton Repository</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Oct 8, 2012

Coach Pat Shurmur confirmed that the Browns are working with Trent Richardson on a goal of making him a true every-down back.

Richardson missed the entire preseason, so he opened the season as a two-down back who left the field in favor of Chris Ogbonnaya in passing situations. Richardson has 15 receptions over his past three games, though, and his role is growing. "It would make sense to keep Trent on the field the whole game," Shurmur acknowledged. "And at some point, he'll be able to."

Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
Oct 8 - 2:21 PM