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I agree to an extent. But one thing to consider is just how much better the entire Atlanta Falcons organization is run. Top to bottom they have a deeper roster, better coaching, and a better eye for talent, and most importantly and owner that actually cares about winning. And I think the difference in talent between these guys is razor thin if it exists at all. I consider them virtual equals.
I think people say this in response to the statement "Jones is going to have to share targets with Gonzo and Roddy. Green has nobody to share with." So the answer to that is "well then he'll be double-teamed." Both statements are wrong. He does have people to share with and won't be double teamed as every play. I think vs. Cincy teams will try to stop Benson and dare the rookie to beat them through the air.
If Larry Fitzgerald were somehow traded to Cincy, would it be any less a discussion?
No, Green is a stud. His TD catch was remarkable. He will be one of the best WRs in football within 2 years.
Don't they just play a side of the field in Philly?
Admittedly I'm a Julio owner in a dynasty league, but that catch he made last night wasn't too shabby either. As an earlier poster said, Julio has been facing some tough teams so far, watch out when they get to the cake part of the schedule...
Yes, Nnamdi is still right side only. The Falcons often flip White and Jones, lining them up on either side.
Better hands - CheckTaller/longer arms - Check#1 WR on his team - Check
I do.
I think Ryan will grow with Julio (in a dynasty league) but I think your numbers look good. Gonzo appears to be still-a-stud and the Falcons have a challenging schedule this season.Julio may end up with a few more TDs than 4 this season - he's a stud and couldn't easily catch 2 in any game.
This post is making a lot of assumptions that aren't necessarily the truth. Ryan locked onto Gonzo this past weekend because they were playing the Eagles. The Eagles greatest defensive strength is their CBs. They are weak up the middle. Hence the gameplan was to get Gonzo more involved. Because it happened once, doesn't mean it will happen all season. Having said that, here's the target data for the Falcons so far:White 17Gonzo 16Jones 13Not enough variation or data points to make any conclusions yet. For example, Roddy White is averaging about 7.5 yards per catch so far. Think that will be they way his year goes, or is it a product of playing the Bears and Eagles defenses? AJ Green had a fantastic game this past weekend. No doubt about it. But does he abuse the Broncos secondary that badly if Champ Bailey plays? Would people being saying the opposite had Julio caught a 40 yard TD pass while the defense was still in the huddle instead of Green? Pretty convenient to forget that Joe Haden absolutely locked down AJ Green just a week ago. I'm not suggesting that AJ Green won't outperform Julio this year. He's already got a good headstart, and it very well could happen. I just don't think these two games are a very good barometer to gauge an entire season on.
I never thought that. But I thought - and still think - Green is the better redraft and dynasty option.
Thanks for your most awesome insight.'spider321 said:
I don't think Green's overall game is like Megatron. Only that those 2 catches he made today were Megatron-like. Jumping up over helpless DBs and making an incredible catch. Green isn't as athletic as Megatron. He is a smoother athlete though. He plays more like Fitz, only he's more athletic than Fitz.
Awesome!
That's a terrible catch. He completely stopped and turned all the way back to the QB. It should have been a TD if he just would have kept running and caught it normally.
I'm sure he would have caught it "normally" if he were 9 ft. tall.
You obviously didn't watch the play, or aren't reading. If he would have kept running, he could have caught the ball normally.I'm sure he would have caught it "normally" if he were 9 ft. tall.
The DB had upfield position on him. Had he done what you suggest it would have never been caught at all. When you are in traffic and covered, you catch the ball at it's high point. Green did exactly that.You obviously didn't watch the play, or aren't reading. If he would have kept running, he could have caught the ball normally.I'm sure he would have caught it "normally" if he were 9 ft. tall.
He was in front of the DB and thus had position.The DB had upfield position on him. Had he done what you suggest it would have never been caught at all. When you are in traffic and covered, you catch the ball at it's high point. Green did exactly that.You obviously didn't watch the play, or aren't reading. If he would have kept running, he could have caught the ball normally.I'm sure he would have caught it "normally" if he were 9 ft. tall.
Yeah, in position to box him out and make a leaping catch. Not just keep running for an over the shoulder catch. I'm not seeing you're point.He was in front of the DB and thus had position.The DB had upfield position on him. Had he done what you suggest it would have never been caught at all. When you are in traffic and covered, you catch the ball at it's high point. Green did exactly that.You obviously didn't watch the play, or aren't reading. If he would have kept running, he could have caught the ball normally.I'm sure he would have caught it "normally" if he were 9 ft. tall.
Yea, not sure if this is just a Green hater saying he coulda kept running and had it, but Green was EVEN with the DB while the ball was in the air and was on the INSIDE of the DB while the ball was thrown to the outside (basically on the DBs line). Now the DB DID keep running and actually over ran the ball. Green identified that it was outside and a little short and rotated to the outside to make the grab. Really there was nothing else he could have done there to make that grab and I too question how anyone could see that any differently....Yeah, in position to box him out and make a leaping catch. Not just keep running for an over the shoulder catch. I'm not seeing you're point.He was in front of the DB and thus had position.The DB had upfield position on him. Had he done what you suggest it would have never been caught at all. When you are in traffic and covered, you catch the ball at it's high point. Green did exactly that.You obviously didn't watch the play, or aren't reading. If he would have kept running, he could have caught the ball normally.I'm sure he would have caught it "normally" if he were 9 ft. tall.
Dont forget:Julio is on pace for 0 tds.Green is on pace for 8 tds.
I own Green, Julio is in better sitaution. Dalton misses Green a ton. Julio will start throwing up TDs. Both guys are startable.
Can't we all just get along
To think, many are saying there are better prospects in this years class. Not a chance. These guys are both studs.
