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Jason Witten might Regain top 5 form... (1 Viewer)

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eddy13

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I think by having Glenn out Romo looks to Witten more...On top of that Jason Garret is going to utilize him more in the offesne.. all this senarious has Witten screaming for top 5 numbers.. Im thinking soemthing like 75 cathes for 850-900 yards and 6 tds

 
JetMaxx said:
As a Witten owner who settled late for him, I would be shocked at top 5 numbers.
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A QB either likes to use TEs or he doesn't. I don't think Romo uses them too much.And why is everyone in such a panic over Terry Glenn? Am I missing something here? He wasn't that big of an offensive weapon that the entire team will be different cause of it.With some of the talk here, you would think TO was out, not Glenn.
 
eddy13 said:
I think by having Glenn out Romo looks to Witten more...On top of that Jason Garret is going to utilize him more in the offesne.. all this senarious has Witten screaming for top 5 numbers.. Im thinking soemthing like 75 cathes for 850-900 yards and 6 tds
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This shouldn't be to much of a stretch considering that he had 64 for 754 (11.8 average) last year. He missed one game last year so why shouldn't he be able to catch 10 more balls for and extra 100 yards? Only thing that may you have really going up is his TD totals.
 
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Witten had 754 yds last year, 6th among all TEs. He was 6th in receptions among TEs too, with 64. His numbers improved when Romo took over for Bledsoe. I think his QB likes to throw to him.

He does have to improve on the meager 1 TD total. But TDs do fluctuate, and he did have 6 in both 2004 and 2005. Maybe Barber and Owens will share a few more of the TDs with him this year.

 
Was my thinking also Diamond. he has great value for where he was going as long as his td's go up. last year just looks like a fluke if you look at teh other years.

 
I just traded T-Gonzalez for Witten in a dynasty today.

I love his prospects as a threat up the seam all season. He'll get a few more TD's. TE 5-8 range is what I'm thinking this season.

 
SteelerMurf said:
JetMaxx said:
As a Witten owner who settled late for him, I would be shocked at top 5 numbers.
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A QB either likes to use TEs or he doesn't. I don't think Romo uses them too much.And why is everyone in such a panic over Terry Glenn? Am I missing something here? He wasn't that big of an offensive weapon that the entire team will be different cause of it.

With some of the talk here, you would think TO was out, not Glenn.
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70 for 1047 yards (15.0 YPC) is not a big weapon? :bag: They will miss Glenn's ability to go deep.

 
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This is a terrible misconception about Witten's role in the Dallas offense. The presence of Terry Glenn helps Jason Witten way more than it hurts. With Glenn in the line-up, his imminent deep threat draws safeties away from the LOS and opens up the seams that Witten operates so well in. Without the deep threat, he's going to see more safeties and headhunters in his preferred operating space.

If Glenn is out, the best everyone can hope for is someone like Isaiah Stanback to quickly evolve from college slashback to fleet-footed deep receiver. Pat Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin... those are all "just guys" and won't really do much to stretch defenses in my opinion.

 
Urinal Mint said:
This is a terrible misconception about Witten's role in the Dallas offense. The presence of Terry Glenn helps Jason Witten way more than it hurts. With Glenn in the line-up, his imminent deep threat draws safeties away from the LOS and opens up the seams that Witten operates so well in. Without the deep threat, he's going to see more safeties and headhunters in his preferred operating space.If Glenn is out, the best everyone can hope for is someone like Isaiah Stanback to quickly evolve from college slashback to fleet-footed deep receiver. Pat Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin... those are all "just guys" and won't really do much to stretch defenses in my opinion.
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VERY :goodposting: I see Witten's value going down with more coverage to him.
 
Urinal Mint said:
This is a terrible misconception about Witten's role in the Dallas offense. The presence of Terry Glenn helps Jason Witten way more than it hurts. With Glenn in the line-up, his imminent deep threat draws safeties away from the LOS and opens up the seams that Witten operates so well in. Without the deep threat, he's going to see more safeties and headhunters in his preferred operating space.If Glenn is out, the best everyone can hope for is someone like Isaiah Stanback to quickly evolve from college slashback to fleet-footed deep receiver. Pat Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin... those are all "just guys" and won't really do much to stretch defenses in my opinion.
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:goodposting: Finally someone gives the situation some extended thought. I took Witten late too, and it'd be great if he overperformed. But I'm not salivating to say the least. Thanks UM.
 
I agree with Ron Mexico. I think Fasano sees more of a role this year. Im not sure how much they will use 2 TEs or not with or without Glenns injury. Fasano has looked pretty sharp in the preseason.

 
Anthony Borbely said:
SteelerMurf said:
JetMaxx said:
As a Witten owner who settled late for him, I would be shocked at top 5 numbers.
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A QB either likes to use TEs or he doesn't. I don't think Romo uses them too much.And why is everyone in such a panic over Terry Glenn? Am I missing something here? He wasn't that big of an offensive weapon that the entire team will be different cause of it.

With some of the talk here, you would think TO was out, not Glenn.
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70 for 1047 yards (15.0 YPC) is not a big weapon? :hophead: They will miss Glenn's ability to go deep.
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Those are Isaac Bruce stats and a lot of people seemed content to write him off and draft Drew Bennett ahead of him this year. I seriously doubt that if Bruce went down that people would be worried about Bulger's stats. Glenn was a Bledsoe/Parcells guy. We'll see who the deep threat is, but TO and Crayton both have that ability too.
 
matuski said:
As a Witten owner.. I wish. But I'm not holding my breath.
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Agreed. Took Witten late as we was overlooked time and time again.As long as he isn't relegated to just blocking, he'll be a Top 4-8 TE.His success depends more on the health of the O-Line (Flozel Adams, anyone?)than the health of Terry Glenn.
 
I don't think having Glenn in or out is going to affect Witten's numbers. Patrick Crayton will step in nicely for Glenn if he's unable to go.

Witten will have a solid season. His overall Td's can only go up as he caught just 1 TD last year. If you drafted him fairly late you will get decent value from him but don't expect him to win your fantasy league for you.

 
look first of all.. Witten numbers will go up because under new coach Wade Philips and new offensive cordinater Jason Garrett they plan to utilize Jason Witten much more... They will spread him out at receiver and they will have him run more deep patterns that alone will help his numbers out.. His yardage should be around the 850+ yards with 72 + receptions and maybe 5-6 tds...

 
Keep in mind this was against the Giants. It's easy to get carried away and think Witten is now the No.2 TE in fantasy football and maybe he will be but the Giants are a BAD defensive football team.

Tony Romo through for 345 yards, 4 td's and ran one in.

When Tony gets 235 yards and 1 TD......it'll be a lot harder for Witten to get what he had tonight.

He looked good though.

 
Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
Keep in mind this was against the Giants. It's easy to get carried away and think Witten is now the No.2 TE in fantasy football and maybe he will be but the Giants are a BAD defensive football team.

Tony Romo through for 345 yards, 4 td's and ran one in.

When Tony gets 235 yards and 1 TD......it'll be a lot harder for Witten to get what he had tonight.

He looked good though.
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Actually, at the point Romo hit those numbers, Witten had around 80 yards and a TD. :lmao:
 
Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
Keep in mind this was against the Giants. It's easy to get carried away and think Witten is now the No.2 TE in fantasy football and maybe he will be but the Giants are a BAD defensive football team.

Tony Romo through for 345 yards, 4 td's and ran one in.

When Tony gets 235 yards and 1 TD......it'll be a lot harder for Witten to get what he had tonight.

He looked good though.
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:goodposting:
 
Jason Garrett said in training camp that Witten was going to run downfield routes this year. I posted the link somewhere in here. They even plan to use him as a wide out ala Gates. Witten is going to post big numbers this year.

 
Urinal Mint said:
This is a terrible misconception about Witten's role in the Dallas offense. The presence of Terry Glenn helps Jason Witten way more than it hurts. With Glenn in the line-up, his imminent deep threat draws safeties away from the LOS and opens up the seams that Witten operates so well in. Without the deep threat, he's going to see more safeties and headhunters in his preferred operating space.If Glenn is out, the best everyone can hope for is someone like Isaiah Stanback to quickly evolve from college slashback to fleet-footed deep receiver. Pat Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin... those are all "just guys" and won't really do much to stretch defenses in my opinion.
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Not sure this is true. Look at some of the better TE's over the last few years, seems the better ones usually dont have great WR's around them(ie. Gates, Gonzalez, Crumpler). Also, teams with good WR tandems or trios dont usually have productive TE's(ie. Detroit, St. Louis, Arizona).I liked Witten before the Glenn injury, i like him more now that Glenn is out.
 
In PPR leagues, Witten is going to be top 5 this season. I targeted Witten in most of my drafts this year & was not dissapointed this week. I doubt he posts 100 yards every week....but I can see a 800 yards & 7-8 TD's this year for Jason.

 
salmonstud said:
In PPR leagues, Witten is going to be top 5 this season. I targeted Witten in most of my drafts this year & was not dissapointed this week. I doubt he posts 100 yards every week....but I can see a 800 yards & 7-8 TD's this year for Jason.
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Was I right or Was I right... Well I meant might regain top 2 form...This guy is Antonio Gates Jr this year...
 
He is just SUCH a stud right now. It's a long year, and I'm tempted to trade him prior to things changing (he can't stay at this level, can he?!). But, I'm also tempted to ride this out.

 
I traded/draft for Witten all over. The guy is a 26 year old stud TE. He had 1 TD last year, but TDs come and go. He's always been very solid. In PPR, he's always been a great start.

He's Heap without the injury BS.

 
I was also considering trading him while his value is so high, but I really think he's an integral part of the game plan. I think he could continue to produce like this (or at a very high level) all season. Romo loves throwing to this guy and Witten doesnt disappoint.

 
salmonstud said:
In PPR leagues, Witten is going to be top 5 this season. I targeted Witten in most of my drafts this year & was not dissapointed this week. I doubt he posts 100 yards every week....but I can see a 800 yards & 7-8 TD's this year for Jason.
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I think my previous prediction is too low. Witten has been a monster. He has a chance to push Gates for the #1 TE in PPR leagues. I'm holdling - not selling.
 
purestrength said:
Gates, Witten and Dallas Clark (with Winslow not far behind) appear to be the stud TEs to own this year.
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I know no one cares, but I'm in 5 leagues, and I have at least one of those guys in all 5 leagues (2x Gates, 2x Witten, 1x Winslow, 1x Clark), and have Owen Daniels backing them up in all 5 leagues. :deadhorse:
 
well didnt want to say i told u so but if u read one of my posts i stated that this guy might be antonio gates jr this year and be in the top 2.. no one believed me

 
eddy13 said:
well didnt want to say i told u so but if u read one of my posts i stated that this guy might be antonio gates jr this year and be in the top 2.. no one believed me
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Link to no one believing you?Anyway, welcome aboard. I had him in the top-5 preseason in the Staff rankings in 2004. :thumbup:
 
Colin Dowling said:
eddy13 said:
well didnt want to say i told u so but if u read one of my posts i stated that this guy might be antonio gates jr this year and be in the top 2.. no one believed me
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Link to no one believing you?Anyway, welcome aboard. I had him in the top-5 preseason in the Staff rankings in 2004. :unsure:
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if u scroll down further down i was like this guy might be top 2 this year and be alot like antonio gates
 
Urinal Mint said:
This is a terrible misconception about Witten's role in the Dallas offense. The presence of Terry Glenn helps Jason Witten way more than it hurts. With Glenn in the line-up, his imminent deep threat draws safeties away from the LOS and opens up the seams that Witten operates so well in. Without the deep threat, he's going to see more safeties and headhunters in his preferred operating space.

If Glenn is out, the best everyone can hope for is someone like Isaiah Stanback to quickly evolve from college slashback to fleet-footed deep receiver. Pat Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin... those are all "just guys" and won't really do much to stretch defenses in my opinion.
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Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
I don't think having Glenn in or out is going to affect Witten's numbers. Patrick Crayton will step in nicely for Glenn if he's unable to go.

Witten will have a solid season. His overall Td's can only go up as he caught just 1 TD last year. If you drafted him fairly late you will get decent value from him but don't expect him to win your fantasy league for you.
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Boy, you guys sure know your team! :confused:
 
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eddy13 said:
Colin Dowling said:
eddy13 said:
well didnt want to say i told u so but if u read one of my posts i stated that this guy might be antonio gates jr this year and be in the top 2.. no one believed me
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Link to no one believing you?Anyway, welcome aboard. I had him in the top-5 preseason in the Staff rankings in 2004. ;)
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if u scroll down further down i was like this guy might be top 2 this year and be alot like antonio gates
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You're like the E.E. Cummings of annoying shark pool posters
 
Looking back, there was nothing not to love about Witten's chances going into this year. I picked him up pretty cheap in my auction and rode him to the championship (which I lost miserably).

Anyway, I loved Romo, thought Owens was going to be a huge factor (drafted him too). The Dallas RB may not have been ideal for fantasy purposes, but was ideal to keep defenses honest against the pass. Witten is big and strong and has great hands.

The only good thing about losing the superbowl is now I get to keep two players, instead of just one. I have ADP relatively cheap ($25 in a $200 - 15 player league) so I was keeping him no matter what. Now I get to keep them both.

 
Over and over.

Here. I'll say it so you feel better. You are the best predictor on Jason Witten EVER in the history of fantasy football.

 
buck naked said:
Over and over.Here. I'll say it so you feel better. You are the best predictor on Jason Witten EVER in the history of fantasy football.
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So I guess it's ok for us to bump his thread and laugh at him when he's wrong, but it's wrong for him to bump his own thread when he's right? Something is wrong with this picture.
 
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Jayrod said:
I just traded T-Gonzalez for Witten in a dynasty today.I love his prospects as a threat up the seam all season. He'll get a few more TD's. TE 5-8 range is what I'm thinking this season.
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This trade was a huge part of getting me to my championship game and Patrick Willis helped me win it.Thank you Jason Witten and the Shark Pool! :thumbup:
 
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