oldmanhawkins
Footballguy
Every year there seems to be a player or two that resurrect their careers after the fantasy community has already begun shoveling dirt on their graves. I'm not talking about guys that come out of nowhere to put up monster seasons, like Gary Barnidge or Doug Baldwin. I'm looking for players that showed off their potential earlier in their career but due to some change in their situation (injury, scheme, competition) the fantasy community completely gave up on.
Last year, it was common for shark poolers to mock Jordan Reed (drafted as TE20) while he responded by outperforming Gronk on a per game basis (finished as TE2).
In 2014, Mark Ingram must have been on plenty of do not draft lists after a couple of disappointing seasons (drafted as RB34) but finished the season as a top ten RB on a per game basis.
2013 had several examples, most notably Knowshon Moreno. Everyone was all over Monte's Balls and the former NFL first rounder was going undrafted in fantasy. Knowshon ended the season with more yards and TDs that AP himself.
But enough about the past, who are the candidates to rise from the dead this year? I'll start by eliminating some popular choices because it seems like its never who you would expect. So don't bother firing up the Christine Michael hype train again and don't expect to see Victor Cruz salsa dancing in the end zone. Those aren't happening. But these might. Without further ado here are my nominees:
1. Chip Kelly
Just a few years ago he was described as a genius, a mad scientist, and an innovator. Now everyone just calls him a ########. Typical overreaction, in my opinion. Hyde & Torrey are great values this year.
2. Matt Stafford
Ok, he hasn't exactly been left for dead but he's certainly been cast aside because Calvin retired. This reminds me a lot of Big Ben when Wallace left and no one knew what Brown could do for them. Stafford loves Jim Bobs Cooter and his offense too. Tate, Jones, Boldin, Ebron, Abdullah, and Riddick - that's plenty of talent to work with. Why can't he hit 5000 and 40 again?
3. Alfred Morris
The Cowboys have had some ridiculous bad luck with injuries lately but Alf doesn't need an injury to Zeke to be relevant. He's a rookie, settle down Beavis.
4. Dennis Pitta
This guy isn't just dead and buried. He's been cremated and his ashes have already been spread. But I'm rooting for him and I'd guess that Flacco is too. There are other good choices at TE, but this is the one that would be truly shocking.
5. Steve Smith Sr.
Yeah he keeps getting older but that chip on his should keeps getting bigger. Just don't let him know you took him at WR59, he might just punch you in the mouth.
Last year, it was common for shark poolers to mock Jordan Reed (drafted as TE20) while he responded by outperforming Gronk on a per game basis (finished as TE2).
In 2014, Mark Ingram must have been on plenty of do not draft lists after a couple of disappointing seasons (drafted as RB34) but finished the season as a top ten RB on a per game basis.
2013 had several examples, most notably Knowshon Moreno. Everyone was all over Monte's Balls and the former NFL first rounder was going undrafted in fantasy. Knowshon ended the season with more yards and TDs that AP himself.
But enough about the past, who are the candidates to rise from the dead this year? I'll start by eliminating some popular choices because it seems like its never who you would expect. So don't bother firing up the Christine Michael hype train again and don't expect to see Victor Cruz salsa dancing in the end zone. Those aren't happening. But these might. Without further ado here are my nominees:
1. Chip Kelly
Just a few years ago he was described as a genius, a mad scientist, and an innovator. Now everyone just calls him a ########. Typical overreaction, in my opinion. Hyde & Torrey are great values this year.
2. Matt Stafford
Ok, he hasn't exactly been left for dead but he's certainly been cast aside because Calvin retired. This reminds me a lot of Big Ben when Wallace left and no one knew what Brown could do for them. Stafford loves Jim Bobs Cooter and his offense too. Tate, Jones, Boldin, Ebron, Abdullah, and Riddick - that's plenty of talent to work with. Why can't he hit 5000 and 40 again?
3. Alfred Morris
The Cowboys have had some ridiculous bad luck with injuries lately but Alf doesn't need an injury to Zeke to be relevant. He's a rookie, settle down Beavis.
4. Dennis Pitta
This guy isn't just dead and buried. He's been cremated and his ashes have already been spread. But I'm rooting for him and I'd guess that Flacco is too. There are other good choices at TE, but this is the one that would be truly shocking.
5. Steve Smith Sr.
Yeah he keeps getting older but that chip on his should keeps getting bigger. Just don't let him know you took him at WR59, he might just punch you in the mouth.