Dynasty Buy, Sell, or Hold: 3 Young Running Backs

Footballguys staff got together to play a game of Buy, Hold, or Sell. They grouped and examined three similarly valued Dynasty players and placed them into each category.

The team looked at three young running backs in Superflex Dynasty formats: MarShawn Lloyd, Jaylen Warren, and Tyjae Spears.

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The Results (number of votes in parentheses)

• Buy: MarShawn Lloyd (4), Jaylen Warren (0), Tyjae Spears (2)
• Hold: MarShawn Lloyd (2), Jaylen Warren (0), Tyjae Spears (4)
• Sell: MarShawn Lloyd (0), Jaylen Warren (6), Tyjae Spears (0)

Each Staffer's Responses

Ryan Weisse

• Buy: MarShawn Lloyd
• Hold: Tyjae Spears
• Sell: Jaylen Warren

Nobody likes this rookie running back class much, so I'll keep buying while there is value. Lloyd looks stuck behind Josh Jacobs, but Green Bay could get out of the Jacobs contract as early as next season. I'm selling Warren as the oldest back in this group. He still competes with Najee Harris for touches, capping his upside, but the PPR community loves him. Spears is in a similar spot to Lloyd, but Tony Pollard could hold him back for the next two or three seasons, and they have similar skill sets. I wouldn't want to rely on him every week, but he also doesn't have much trade value.

Andy Hicks

• Buy: MarShawn Lloyd
• Hold: Tyjae Spears
• Sell: Jaylen Warren

A rookie running back drafted in the first three rounds should always be considered a better option than proven committee guys or backups. Lloyd does have a significant obstacle with Josh Jacobs ahead of him, but compared to the other options, he has a better upside.

Tony Pollard disappointed when given the opportunity in Dallas, forcing his move to Tennessee. Tyjae Spears did well as Derrick Henry's backup. The split here will be fascinating. Spears is not expected to be the dominant guy, though.

As for Jaylen Warren and his prospects, it is ominous that Najee Harris finished the season strong, and Arthur Smith is the new coordinator. Maybe Warren still has a solid role, but the anticipation is he doesn’t