Jason Wood
Zoo York
Shark Pool! We're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack
After a hiatus, we're bringing the Player Spotlight threads back to the Shark Pool. For those who are new around here, the Player Spotlights are a main feature of our preseason on the site. They're in-depth looks at key players, including pros and cons, and our staff projections. For years, we also included the best commentary from the Shark Pool. A few years ago, activity in the Pool died down and commentary waned. But, we have confidence in a resurgence.
So here's the deal. Discuss your thoughts about the player in question. We'll pick the best comments from the bunch and use them (and give you credit) in the published articles.
Thanks!
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Alex Collins, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Alex Collins is shaping up to be the starting running back fantasy owners draft because they can't resist the opportunity, but they're also not exactly thrilled to build their roster around. Part of that disdain lies in the mundane state of the Ravens offense. Joe Flacco has descended to a point that makes him one of the worst veteran starters in the game (for fantasy purposes), and the Ravens lacked playmakers to boot. Collins was surprisingly productive last year, but some fear that was by default as Danny Woodhead and Kenneth Dixon failed to make their marks. Do you see Collins as a legitimate fantasy RB2? Can he factor into the receiving game more this year? Will the rebuilt receiving corps mean fewer touches for Collins, or will they lead to increased overall offensive productivity and, in turn, more scoring (red zone) opportunities for Collins?
After a hiatus, we're bringing the Player Spotlight threads back to the Shark Pool. For those who are new around here, the Player Spotlights are a main feature of our preseason on the site. They're in-depth looks at key players, including pros and cons, and our staff projections. For years, we also included the best commentary from the Shark Pool. A few years ago, activity in the Pool died down and commentary waned. But, we have confidence in a resurgence.
So here's the deal. Discuss your thoughts about the player in question. We'll pick the best comments from the bunch and use them (and give you credit) in the published articles.
Thanks!
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Alex Collins, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Alex Collins is shaping up to be the starting running back fantasy owners draft because they can't resist the opportunity, but they're also not exactly thrilled to build their roster around. Part of that disdain lies in the mundane state of the Ravens offense. Joe Flacco has descended to a point that makes him one of the worst veteran starters in the game (for fantasy purposes), and the Ravens lacked playmakers to boot. Collins was surprisingly productive last year, but some fear that was by default as Danny Woodhead and Kenneth Dixon failed to make their marks. Do you see Collins as a legitimate fantasy RB2? Can he factor into the receiving game more this year? Will the rebuilt receiving corps mean fewer touches for Collins, or will they lead to increased overall offensive productivity and, in turn, more scoring (red zone) opportunities for Collins?
