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44 T.J. Duckett, RB
Height/Weight: 6-0/254 | Birthdate: 02/17/1981 | Birthplace: Kalamazoo, MI, USA | Team: | College: Michigan State | NFL Experience: 8 | Salary:   | Owned/Started%: 1/0 | Average Draft Position: 148.98
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Duckett released by Seattle Duckett released by Seattle Updated 8/26/2009
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Edgerrin James is Seattle's latest aging star running back, less than a year and half after Shaun Alexander was unceremoniously booted out of town. The league's leading active rusher signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday night. He's being asked to help revive a rushing offense that has been generally dormant since February 2006, when Alexander was the NFL MVP and Seattle was in its only Super Bowl. Earlier Tuesday night, Seattle waived fellow veteran running back T.J. Duckett to clear roster space. Duckett confirmed to The Associated Press in a text message Tuesday night that he had been released. Seattle was at its preseason roster limit and had to shed someone to add James. Analysis: The 28-year-old Duckett, who played in Atlanta for current Seahawks coach Jim Mora and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp from 2004-05, led Seattle with eight touchdowns rushing last season. But he did not start a game in his only season with the Seahawks, and he was relegated by former coach Mike Holmgren to almost exclusively being a short-yardage back. Until we know what situation Duckett falls into next, his Fantasy value is very minimal.
Duckett mysteriously not at practice Duckett mysteriously not at practice Updated 8/25/2009
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: T.J. Duckett was nowhere to be seen in practice Tuesday morning, hours after an Internet report that Seattle is releasing him to make roster room for James. A team spokesman said the veteran running back is still on the roster. Analysis: Duckett was expected to play a bigger role in the offense this season, but this news changes matters. His value was not going to be very high anyway, with Julius Jones expected to see most of the carries, but he was going to be used extensively in the red zone and is a player that we were recommending as a late-round flier pick.
Report: James signs with Seahawks Report: James signs with Seahawks Updated 8/24/2009
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Pro Football Talk is reporting that RB Edgerrin James has signed with the Seahawks on Monday. There is no official word from the team, and no other source has confirmed the report, but the move could make sense. The Seahawks have only Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett as proven rushers on the roster, and James could provide depth. Analysis: Keep an eye on the situation to make sure it's official, but James still has minimal Fantasy value. He's also no lock to make the team since he's 31 and looked slow at times in 2008 with the Cardinals, when he eventually lost his starting job to rookie Tim Hightower. The Seahawks like the combination of Jones and Duckett, and coach Jim Mora has said Duckett will be a fourth-quarter weapon this year. At best, draft James with a late-round pick in deep formats.
Duckett could see expanded role Duckett could see expanded role Updated 8/11/2009
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seattle coach Jim Mora said Tuesday that RB T.J. Duckett will play a significant role this year in tandem with Julius Jones. Mora indicated Duckett could be the one closing out games for the Seahawks. "T.J., when I worked with him in the past, was kind of a closer," Mora said. "He's capable of breaking some big runs and pounding people in the secondary. He's very capable of closing out a game for you, [like] in a four minute situation, when you have to run the football. ... But I believe you'll see his role expanding a little bit." Analysis: Duckett is the kind of RB to target with a late-round pick in all leagues, especially TD-only formats. He will get more of an opportunity this year, especially if Jones continues to struggle. Duckett has a good familiarity with the new coaching staff having previously worked with offensive coordinator Greg Knapp in Atlanta. Plan on drafting Duckett with a late-round flier.
Jones ready for new year Jones ready for new year Updated 8/5/2009
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seattle RB Julius Jones is trying to move on from a disappointing season in his first year with the Seahawks in 2008. He said Wednesday that he's in a better frame of mind. "I'm trying to put that behind me," Jones said. "I feel 10 times better going into this season. I just feel more comfortable, more at ease, and I feel like the coaches have a little bit more confidence in me. Last year, I was coming into a new situation, and everything was brand new. What happened last year happened. This is a brand new year. Coach (Jim) Mora's got this team right where we need to be, and I'm excited to play for him." Jones is expected to compete with T.J. Duckett, with Jones the starter and Duckett the short-yardage back. Jones is fine with sharing carries. "You can't really go through a season by yourself," Jones said. "It's impossible. So you've got to have two backs. Definitely a bigger back to take more of the grunt work is always a good thing, too." Analysis: Jones has a chance to make plays for the new regime, but we see Duckett scoring more touchdowns. Duckett should be considered a late-round sleeper, and Jones is a low-end No. 3 Fantasy RB worth a late-round pick. Jones has more upside if he can get the majority of carries and show he's not a bust, but we have to see it first. Hopefully, as he said, last year is behind him, and he's ready for a fresh start.
Duckett wants more carries Duckett wants more carries Updated 7/15/2009
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: The News Tribune reports Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett would like to be more involved in the offense this year than just being a short-yardage back and the No. 2 rusher behind Julius Jones. "I would love to have more carries. I'm not just wanting to settle with being a short-yardage back just because of my size," Duckett said. "So yeah, definitely, mentally I'm ready to compete for that. Physically, I'm ready, so it's just a matter of now going into camp and working. Working and showing what I can do. And trying -- I don't want to say knocking the stigma of a big back off -- but showing I can be more of a guy who runs inside the 20s or a first- and second-down guy. And give the coaches more confidence that I can make things happen." Analysis: Duckett is the kind of RB to target with a late-round pick in all leagues, especially TD-only formats. He will get more of an opportunity this year, especially if Jones continues to struggle. Duckett has a good familiarity with the new coaching staff having previously worked with offensive coordinator Greg Knapp in Atlanta. Plan on drafting Duckett with a late-round flier.
Duckett hopes for increased role Duckett hopes for increased role Updated 5/8/2009
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: The News Tribune reports Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett fulfilled his role last season as the team's short-yardage and goal line runner. He finished with only 172 yards, but totaled eight touchdowns. While satisfied with how he performed in a limited role last year, Duckett said Thursday that he's pleased with his expanded role in the new Seattle offense, thanks to being reunited with offensive coordinator Greg Knapp. Duckett had his best success since arriving in the NFL playing for Knapp-led offenses. In Knapp's first year in charge of the offense in Atlanta, Duckett averaged a career-high 4.9 yards a carry. At 6-foot, 254 pounds, Duckett will be the bruiser in Seattle's backfield combo, along with the more elusive Julius Jones. Analysis: Duckett might get a chance at a few more carries this year, but he's still going to be the goal-line back for the Seahawks. Consider him with a late-round pick in standard leagues and a middle-round selection in touchdown-only formats.
Duckett scores in season finale Duckett scores in season finale Updated 12/28/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett rushed six times for 13 yards in Week 17 in Arizona, including a 1-yard touchdown. He finished the season with eight touchdowns and 172 yards. Analysis: Duckett was primarily used as a short-yardage and goal line back. He had some low-end appeal in touchdown only leagues or as a stopgap in larger leagues and will likely maintain similar value next season. He will be worth merely a late-round draft pick.
Duckett carries the ball once Duckett carries the ball once Updated 12/21/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett had one carry Week 16 against the Jets for a total of two yards. This was the fewest attempts Duckett has had since Nov. 23 against Washington. Analysis: Duckett can has seven touchdowns on the year as a short-yardage specialist. However, he doesn't score them frequently enough and is too risky of a start for Fantasy. Leave him on waivers Week 17.
Duckett gets one-yard touchdown Duckett gets one-yard touchdown Updated 12/14/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett ran the ball three times for four yards Week 15 at St. Louis, scoring on a one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter. Analysis: As a short-yardage specialist, Duckett gets occasional touchdowns, but he doesn't get them consistently enough to deserve a starting spot in Fantasy. Consider him nothing more than a last resort Week 16 against the Jets.
Duckett gets four carries Duckett gets four carries Updated 12/7/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett tallied 16 yards on four carries in a Week 14 loss to the Patriots. Analysis: Duckett is usually only a short-yardage specialist and should be ignored in Week 15 at St. Louis.
Morris to start vs. Pats Morris to start vs. Pats Updated 12/4/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seattle coach Mike Holmgren said RB Maurice Morris will start Sunday's game against New England, then he'll "sprinkle in" Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett. Analysis: It sounds like all three will share carries, with Morris getting the first touch, Jones the No. 2 option and Duckett the short-yardage back. For now, ignore all three running backs against the Patriots since there's no guarantee who will get the majority of touches.
Duckett has three carries Duckett has three carries Updated 11/27/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seattle RB T.J. Duckett had three carries for 20 yards Thursday at Dallas. Analysis: Duckett is a low-end Fantasy RB and is not worth using in Week 14 against New England. He occasionally will get a red-zone touchdown but doesn't generate enough stats to help your Fantasy team on a regular basis.
Duckett rushes once Week 12 Duckett rushes once Week 12 Updated 11/23/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seattle RB T.J. Duckett rushed one time for four yards in Week 12's game against the Redskins. Analysis: Duckett has limited Fantasy appeal outside of touchdown leagues. The Seahawks play on Thursday in Week 13 at Dallas.
Duckett has two short TDs Week 11 Duckett has two short TDs Week 11 Updated 11/16/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett got only five carries for five yards Week 11 against the Cardinals, but made 40 percent of them count as he scored twice. Duckett accounted for both of the team's fourth-quarter touchdowns as he scored from 1-yard out with 12:46 to play and two yards out with 9:41 to play. Analysis: The Seahawks brought Duckett in during the offseason to be their goal-line back and he has done that job for the most part in 2008 with six rushing scores. He doesn't have more than 14 yards in any of his last seven games and is getting only a few touches per game. Duckett has limited Fantasy appeal outside of touchdown leagues. The Seahawks play the Redskins Week 12.
Duckett goes backwards on one carry Duckett goes backwards on one carry Updated 11/9/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett ran once for minus-one yard in a Week 10 loss at Miami. Analysis: Duckett is third on the depth chart in Seattle and is pretty much a Fantasy reserve heading into Week 11 vs. Arizona.
Duckett gets two measly carries Duckett gets two measly carries Updated 11/2/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett carried the ball two times for four yards during a Week 9 loss to the Eagles. Duckett got one carry in each half and both went for 2 yards. He now has 17 carries for 27 yards in his last five games. Analysis: Duckett had a 19-carry, 79-yard outburst Week 3 against the Rams and even scored twice. Outside of that game he has received very little PT and hasn't done much with the few carries he has received. Duckett is third on the depth chart in Seattle and is pretty much a Fantasy reserve heading into Week 10 against the Dolphins.
Duckett plows in for one-yard score Duckett plows in for one-yard score Updated 10/27/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett gained only one yard on eight carries Week 8 at San Francisco, but he made the one yard count. He scored a touchdown in the second quarter. Analysis: Duckett is the goal-line and short-yardage back for Seattle, but he didn't exactly thrive in the role this week. As much as the Seahawks have struggled this season, Duckett doesn't deserve to start in Fantasy in Week 9 against the Eagles.
Duckett has one carry Duckett has one carry Updated 10/20/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seattle RB T.J. Duckett had one carry for minus-1 yard at Tampa Bay. Duckett is the No. 3 RB for the Seahawks behind Julius Jones (seven carries for 42 yards) and Maurice Morris (six carries for 56 yards). Analysis: Duckett is the goal-line and short-yardage back for Seattle, but the Seahawks aren't getting close enough to score for Duckett to be successful. He has minimal Fantasy value at this time and should not be used in Week 8 at San Francisco.
Duckett gets two touches Duckett gets two touches Updated 10/13/2008
T.J. Duckett, RB SEA
News: Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett rushed twice for nine yards in Week 6 vs. Green Bay. Analysis: Duckett has three touchdowns this season and he will continue to see touches down near the goal line. But there is no guarantee that he will get those looks each week and for that reason he remains a very low-end, last-resort Fantasy option in touchdown only leagues.