metoo
Footballguy
Waivers for my dynasty ran on Friday and I was able to pick him up. Surprised he's not talked about with who he has in front of him.
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Football Jones
Footballguy
I never worry about fumbling coming out (in college). Over the years, it's EXTREMELY rare for a RB to have his career derailed by fumbling if they truly show legit NFL ability.
Homer may or may not be a thing. He's got things to overcome, but the chance fumbling will be the cause of his demise is rather small. Like small enough to not change the way I feel about him AT ALL (or any RB I like for that matter).
Like you, I don't want to get into this too deep right now. If it looks like fumbling might cause him to not reach his potential, I’ll take another look at it.
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Football Jones
Footballguy
Another thing I like about Homer is he won’t turn 21 until August. I have no doubt he would’ve had a monster season had he stayed at Miami.
Homer is much lighter than what I typically like at 201, but he’s young enough to add some good weight rather easily.
I’ll be really surprised if Homer doesn’t make the team.
Homer is much lighter than what I typically like at 201, but he’s young enough to add some good weight rather easily.
I’ll be really surprised if Homer doesn’t make the team.
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Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
I probably didn’t want to talk about this much until my Zealots drafts and FA’s were through. This is a very good UDFA crop to take free shots on. The only one I’ve maybe seen mentioned that doesn’t really have my attention is Bruce Anderson. Other than that:
Damarea Crockett: I pair him with Higdon when I can but I really don’t like Higdon. A lot of where I’ve adjusted to with RB’s goes with age and breakout age. Crockett is one of the youngest in both of these categories. If I understand correctly he’s had some disciplinary issues and injuries have cropped up but I don’t think you can beat his profile. 225 lbs, 80th percentile speed score (huge for a player his size), 4.55 40, 21 years old, 1000 yd rusher as a true freshman and a really impressive outing against Florida (also UGA in my opinion but wasn’t used in the second half due to being down). This is the UDFA I’m stashing on every squad. It’s clear O’Brien has always wanted a big back, if Foreman isn’t back, he just has to beat out Higdon for a prime backup job to Miller.
Damarea Crockett: I pair him with Higdon when I can but I really don’t like Higdon. A lot of where I’ve adjusted to with RB’s goes with age and breakout age. Crockett is one of the youngest in both of these categories. If I understand correctly he’s had some disciplinary issues and injuries have cropped up but I don’t think you can beat his profile. 225 lbs, 80th percentile speed score (huge for a player his size), 4.55 40, 21 years old, 1000 yd rusher as a true freshman and a really impressive outing against Florida (also UGA in my opinion but wasn’t used in the second half due to being down). This is the UDFA I’m stashing on every squad. It’s clear O’Brien has always wanted a big back, if Foreman isn’t back, he just has to beat out Higdon for a prime backup job to Miller.
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Interseptopus
Footballguy
I was able to nab him as well. Hes as good of a stash as anyone. Super pumped for his outlook
Alex Barnes is my 3rd stash. He has a great opportunity and possibly is the best of the three backs mentioned by you and I (Anderson, Crockett, Barnes)
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Football Jones
Footballguy
I’m going to talk more about these guys after my offseason waiver run right before training camps start, but one guy I don’t particularly like I’ve seen mentioned is Damarea Crockett. The situation is a plus, but he’s lacking as a prospect, IMO.
Crockett has good size & is an outstanding raw athlete, but he doesn’t have quality instincts. He kinda runs like a WR after the catch (& looks like one, too, with his “high-cut” body style). These type RBs rarely make it. Even if Crockett makes the 53, I don’t see him as a legit pro RB.
Crockett has good size & is an outstanding raw athlete, but he doesn’t have quality instincts. He kinda runs like a WR after the catch (& looks like one, too, with his “high-cut” body style). These type RBs rarely make it. Even if Crockett makes the 53, I don’t see him as a legit pro RB.
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Waivers just ran post draft in one of my leagues....spent half my bb bux on dawson knox and preston williams.....cut nick foles and devontae booker.....i always burn my bb bucks early...
Bronco Billy
Footballguy
Football Jones
Footballguy
James "Boobie" Willaims is a fairly big surprise to be cut this early as far as UDFAs go.
Boobie has some legit pass-catching/escapability skills. I REALLY liked that situation if he could've caught on.
Boobie has some legit pass-catching/escapability skills. I REALLY liked that situation if he could've caught on.
Football Jones
Footballguy
LOL.
Boobie WAS a surprise cut this early. Anyway, I'm not sure what people don't get about players taken 50+ into a rookie draft. The hit percentage doesn't have to be high for you to reap tremendous rewards. In fact, the hit percentage can be rather low (& it WILL be by the very nature of the prospects).
You can typically get late-3rd & 4th round picks for peanuts. I take players I like in plus situations & the strategy has been very successful over the long haul.
I like talking about fliers & seeing who other people are on. A fair amount of my time on here is talking about non-studs (or lower profile guys). As long as it interests me, I'll continue to discuss these types of players.
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Football Jones
Footballguy
You probably need to pay more attention. I've made a killing over the years taking quality FF players late in rookie drafts & in waivers/FA. I have several on my dynasty team now.
But you're right, fliers fail at a high rate.
Bronco Billy
Footballguy
If a RB is going to rely on catching pases to make the roster, he’s going to have to offer something exceptional. The team has WRs and TEs who can do the same thing. Other than his ability to catch out of the backfield, Williams offered very little. It’s why he’s going so late in drafts if he’s even drafted at all. Thompson on the other hand offers a lot of positive traits that fit the position. He still may not do anything and end up cut, but at least he’s got a lot more to give to a team looking for a RB.
Football Jones
Footballguy
Pass-catching backs are in high demand. It was Boobie's ability in that area that intrigued me, especially given the situation.
Bottom line is Thompson doesn't have one particular skill that's in high demand & his overall package isn't good enough for long-term success, IMO.
That said, I'm not going to knock Thompson as a flier, but he's starting to go earlier & earlier.
Football Jones
Footballguy
I like Travis Homer as a flier. He hasn't been talked about much, but I want to stress we're talking about 50+ players into rookie drafts. There's only so many prospects that will make it that deep (if any).
I've mentioned just about all I want to discuss now (the ones I've acquired). I may talk more after my offseason waiver run if there's interest.
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Bronco Billy
Footballguy
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ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Added a bunch of fliers for cheap bids last week in my leagues:
Darren Waller
Jason Witten
Preston Williams (dealt already)
Damarea Crockett
Byron Pringle
Devine Ozigbo (dealt already)
Mo Ali-Cox
Scott Miller (dealt already)
Ty Johnson (dealt already)
Foster Moreau
Travis Homer
KeeSean Johnson
Kahale Warring
Malcolm Brown
Travon Wesco
Devontae Booker
Chad Beebe
Darren Waller
Jason Witten
Preston Williams (dealt already)
Damarea Crockett
Byron Pringle
Devine Ozigbo (dealt already)
Mo Ali-Cox
Scott Miller (dealt already)
Ty Johnson (dealt already)
Foster Moreau
Travis Homer
KeeSean Johnson
Kahale Warring
Malcolm Brown
Travon Wesco
Devontae Booker
Chad Beebe
Interseptopus
Footballguy
Still a couple on here who havent been mentioned. Makes me nervous I'm completely missing the boat on them. Granted maybe 1 of these guys turns out, but there is some really good talent out there.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
David Sills has an opportunity in Buffalo, He and Duke Williams will be battling this summer for a potential back end roster spot if Ray Ray McCloud doesn't step up.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Zyphros
Footballguy
Free agency or bidding doesn’t start for me until August so there really is no way for me to add people. Love this list though for most of them as fliers.
Also why are you dealing them? Flipping for 3rds or something?
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Generally just small deals.
Ty Johnson for Chris Thompson.
Preston Williams and Cobb for Trey Quinn.
Scott Miller and Devine Ozigbo for Hayden Hurst.
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Interseptopus
Footballguy
Emmanuel Butler
has a better shot than the "other Butler" as far as I'm concerned. he is from a small school but just dominated there. Matthews signed is a little bit of a bummer, but the wr2 role in that offense is wide open with old/often injured guys leading the charge
has a better shot than the "other Butler" as far as I'm concerned. he is from a small school but just dominated there. Matthews signed is a little bit of a bummer, but the wr2 role in that offense is wide open with old/often injured guys leading the charge
kittenmittens
Footballguy
I'm really eyeing up that Houston backfield.
There seems to be a high chance either Crockett or Higdon gets to one injury away from a large role in a really good offense.
There seems to be a high chance either Crockett or Higdon gets to one injury away from a large role in a really good offense.
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Interseptopus
Footballguy
I like Crockett but so far there's a bit too much Josh Ferguson chatter to feel confident in Cockett even making the roster. Early days though obviously.
