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Footballguy
I am trying to avoid the term "Buy Low" as it seems subjective and every league is different. But who is on your list to hopefully acquire the off-season, and why? Stevan Ridley: I've always been a Ridley fan, but I've gone back and forth on his dynasty value; early on bought everywhere, later, tried to sell. The pendulum is swinging back and he's on my buy list. He is very situation dependant, so invest accordingly, but I think his role is safe. I personally don't feel that Vereen is a threat to Ridley's role, but rather carving out a separate niche. I think Ridley's production/age ratio is not valued quite as much as it should be. In leagues where RBs are especially valuable, Ridley seems like a guy whose owners will at least listen; and in many leagues - that's something. Cecil Shorts: After going back and watching some Jacksonville games, I'm sold. He's still very much under the radar, and the hobby is going to require that he "do it again" before they value what his talent/youth warrants. I hope to buy him before he does it again. Concussions are scary but he hasn't had Collie/Jackson/Best concussion yet. I'll take that risk into account, but his price is so low that it won't hinder my pursuit. Justin Blackmon: He's not a Bryant/Julio/Green level talent, but Hakeem Nicks/Michael Crabtree is a possibility, if not likely. His pro-rated 2nd half season numbers are very nice. His route running appeared to "click" and he has always been a threat after the catch. Cam Newton: The new toy feel seems to be wearing off for many owners and he is no longer un-touchable. But shouldn't he be? He has the most fantasy points over a two year span for a QB starting their career...ever. The slow start was as much external issues as it was Cam, and once the play-calling and scheme was adjusted, he bounced right back. There are more and more running QBs coming into the league and that does threaten Cam's potential - the more providing what he provides, the less valuable he is. But not many of them are as smart about running (sliding, getting down/out of bounds) and none of them are 6'6" 250. The running QB, as he is used today, is still an experiment at the NFL level. But Cam is a guy I am willing to bet on staying healthy; not so much with the others. Jordy Nelson: Hamstrings suck and limit production. Expect big things in 2013; 2011-like things. Cobb is not a threat to Jordy's production. Miles Austin/Hakeem Nicks/DMC/ Demarco Murray: Token injury nominees. Gambles I am usually willing to make - sometimes they pay off, sometimes they don't. But they're fun. Dwayne Harris: Talented WR3's can produce in Garrett's offense. Harris is that. He reminds me a bit of what Miles Austin was before he broke out. Won't project that kind of breakout, but he can be productive. Miles Austin is not a lock to make the roster, and Harris would have a good shot to start opposite Dez. Maurice Jones-Drew: He's simply the cheapest threat to be a 3-down, pass catching, goal line back. I think the dynasty community can often undervalue SINGLE top 5-8 RB seasons. MJD would be worth his current price if he only gave us one more. 2 more and he's a steal. He is the type of special talent that I could see playing into his 30's. His knees scare me more than his age. Rob Housler: How is this guy not getting more buzz? Fast, athletic, starting TE whose new GM loves him and due a major QB upgrade. High 3rd round pick despite being raw - my kind of buy.