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This is a keeper league, so I have acquired an embarrassment of riches at LB. need to start 3 of these guys:
Demeco Ryans @ PIT----Lock
Gary Brackett vs. CHI
Paul Posluzny vs. SEA--listed as questionable
Karlos Dansby @ SF
Derrick Johnson @ NE
My initial thought is Ryans, Posluzny, and Brackett. Dansby and Brackett are both capable of getting a pick in their respective games, do I go for the big play?
Full Version: Must start 3 LB
I would look at how Dansby has done vs SF in the past. That might lead you to a decision.
I like Poz, I dont see him sitting this week. Vs Seattle he should be around the ball a lot.
DJ will be on the field a lot, could rack up numbers in 4th Q when Pats run it.
Dont like Brackett, Bears are awful and wont have the ball enough and incomplete passes have no tackles.
Ryans, Poz, Dansby if history is good vs SF, otherwise DJ. Poz practiced full today, will start Sun, as read on yahoo.
I like Poz, I dont see him sitting this week. Vs Seattle he should be around the ball a lot.
DJ will be on the field a lot, could rack up numbers in 4th Q when Pats run it.
Dont like Brackett, Bears are awful and wont have the ball enough and incomplete passes have no tackles.
Ryans, Poz, Dansby if history is good vs SF, otherwise DJ. Poz practiced full today, will start Sun, as read on yahoo.
Playing for an interception is up to you. I'd only do it with your 3rd slot and I wouldn't do it if you've got other solid options unless you're top two slots are filled by guys that are so good that you can handle a meh game from your big play option. In your case, your "big play" options are good enough that none of the above may apply.
Anyway, I think I'd start Ryans and Posluszny (if healthy and practicing today) every week until one of them proves matchup dependent. I think the other slot will be between Dansby and Johnson most weeks. Brackett is a steady player, but I think the other two are better big play options with similar tackle upside.
This week, it's hard not to like Dansby against a team that will probably rely on its RB and TE in the passing game and runs an offense with a QB who will be taking a lot of seven step drops and has yet to prove that he can read defenses well.
Anyway, I think I'd start Ryans and Posluszny (if healthy and practicing today) every week until one of them proves matchup dependent. I think the other slot will be between Dansby and Johnson most weeks. Brackett is a steady player, but I think the other two are better big play options with similar tackle upside.
This week, it's hard not to like Dansby against a team that will probably rely on its RB and TE in the passing game and runs an offense with a QB who will be taking a lot of seven step drops and has yet to prove that he can read defenses well.
QUOTE (Jene Bramel @ Sep 5 2008, 05:16 PM) 
Playing for an interception is up to you. I'd only do it with your 3rd slot and I wouldn't do it if you've got other solid options unless you're top two slots are filled by guys that are so good that you can handle a meh game from your big play option. In your case, your "big play" options are good enough that none of the above may apply.
Anyway, I think I'd start Ryans and Posluszny (if healthy and practicing today) every week until one of them proves matchup dependent. I think the other slot will be between Dansby and Johnson most weeks. Brackett is a steady player, but I think the other two are better big play options with similar tackle upside.
This week, it's hard not to like Dansby against a team that will probably rely on its RB and TE in the passing game and runs an offense with a QB who will be taking a lot of seven step drops and has yet to prove that he can read defenses well.
Anyway, I think I'd start Ryans and Posluszny (if healthy and practicing today) every week until one of them proves matchup dependent. I think the other slot will be between Dansby and Johnson most weeks. Brackett is a steady player, but I think the other two are better big play options with similar tackle upside.
This week, it's hard not to like Dansby against a team that will probably rely on its RB and TE in the passing game and runs an offense with a QB who will be taking a lot of seven step drops and has yet to prove that he can read defenses well.
I agree with Jene here. Ryans and Poz every week, matchups for the rest. I would also go with Dansby this week for the reasons Jene listed.
QUOTE (Anthony Borbely @ Sep 5 2008, 06:29 PM)
QUOTE (Jene Bramel @ Sep 5 2008, 05:16 PM)
Playing for an interception is up to you. I'd only do it with your 3rd slot and I wouldn't do it if you've got other solid options unless you're top two slots are filled by guys that are so good that you can handle a meh game from your big play option. In your case, your "big play" options are good enough that none of the above may apply.
Anyway, I think I'd start Ryans and Posluszny (if healthy and practicing today) every week until one of them proves matchup dependent. I think the other slot will be between Dansby and Johnson most weeks. Brackett is a steady player, but I think the other two are better big play options with similar tackle upside.
This week, it's hard not to like Dansby against a team that will probably rely on its RB and TE in the passing game and runs an offense with a QB who will be taking a lot of seven step drops and has yet to prove that he can read defenses well.
Anyway, I think I'd start Ryans and Posluszny (if healthy and practicing today) every week until one of them proves matchup dependent. I think the other slot will be between Dansby and Johnson most weeks. Brackett is a steady player, but I think the other two are better big play options with similar tackle upside.
This week, it's hard not to like Dansby against a team that will probably rely on its RB and TE in the passing game and runs an offense with a QB who will be taking a lot of seven step drops and has yet to prove that he can read defenses well.
I agree with Jene here. Ryans and Poz every week, matchups for the rest. I would also go with Dansby this week for the reasons Jene listed.
This is what I was thinking as well. I like Dansby this week and Poz/Ryans should be locks IMO.
Poz, Ryans and Dansby.
QUOTE (Jene Bramel @ Sep 5 2008, 05:16 PM)
Playing for an interception is up to you. I'd only do it with your 3rd slot and I wouldn't do it if you've got other solid options unless you're top two slots are filled by guys that are so good that you can handle a meh game from your big play option. In your case, your "big play" options are good enough that none of the above may apply.
Anyway, I think I'd start Ryans and Posluszny (if healthy and practicing today) every week until one of them proves matchup dependent. I think the other slot will be between Dansby and Johnson most weeks. Brackett is a steady player, but I think the other two are better big play options with similar tackle upside.
This week, it's hard not to like Dansby against a team that will probably rely on its RB and TE in the passing game and runs an offense with a QB who will be taking a lot of seven step drops and has yet to prove that he can read defenses well.
Anyway, I think I'd start Ryans and Posluszny (if healthy and practicing today) every week until one of them proves matchup dependent. I think the other slot will be between Dansby and Johnson most weeks. Brackett is a steady player, but I think the other two are better big play options with similar tackle upside.
This week, it's hard not to like Dansby against a team that will probably rely on its RB and TE in the passing game and runs an offense with a QB who will be taking a lot of seven step drops and has yet to prove that he can read defenses well.
Trade Brackett and Johnson or Dansby for a solid LB1!!!!!!!!
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