I don't think I've seen this thread but now that we're close to the season I've got a few teams I like and a few I'm on the verge of blowing up. For those I blow up I've been thinking about who to target that can be had cheaply now that can turn into a difference maker sooner than later. The classic case was Michael Turner a few years ago ... for 2012 Michael Bush comes to mind. Anyone else beyond the obvious rookie/young QB's?
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2012 buy low guys (1 Viewer)
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FavreAndAwayAnIdiot
Footballguy
Matt Flynn, Green Bay. He'll be a starter somewhere next season.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Haine and Hoyer come to mind
Darrinll40
Footballguy
I have been able to pick him up on 2 of 3 dynasty leagues.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
I like to target the busts. They can usually be had cheaply. On the downside, there's normally a reason they can be had cheaply. CJ Spiller. Depending on your league size I'd buy Kyle Orton. I'm not a big fan of his but I'm sure he'll be a starter somewhere next year. His value is quite low right now.
Multiple Scores
Footballguy
Jamaal Charles.
thriftyrocker
Footballguy
Austin Collie
Avery
Footballguy
What makes you sure?
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The Hank
Footballguy
Is he a FA after the season?
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
I don't believe he's a great quarterback. But I don't believe he's horrible. I think some team will make a move for him to be their journeyman starter.
thriftyrocker
Footballguy
You could say the same about Palmer and he is free on waivers in most leagues.
loose circuits
Footballguy
Johnny Knox- too much talent not to put together sooner or later
Josh Johnson- just needs his chance, this kid seems special to me
Clyde Gates- he's the deep threat Miami needs. Think he'll eventually evolve into their starter once he puts it together.
Josh Johnson- just needs his chance, this kid seems special to me
Clyde Gates- he's the deep threat Miami needs. Think he'll eventually evolve into their starter once he puts it together.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
I don't see the love for this kid. He's looked lousy in the regular season. Has he looked great in preseason? I see no reason to think a team would sign him as anything more than a backup. In 146 attempts, he's completed 54%. For a 5.5 ypa. 4 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. What am I missing? He seems like a guy folks should sell before reality sets in.
I second this. If he's healthy and up to speed he'll be starting somewhere next season.
There seems to be a trend of 1st round RB's that have big predictions coming out of college that take a year or two to catch on, McFadden, R. Matthews, R. Rice come to mind. Is there anyone people think can continue this trend. Is someone like Spiller in Buf or D. Brown in ind worth trying to buy low on. They look like busts now but two years ago it looked like McFadden was going to lose his job to Bush and this year it looked like Matthews would not be able to unseat Tolbert. I would be interested to hear peoples opinions.
The Hank
Footballguy
Watch out for PIT TE Wesley Saunders.Heath Miller has had the propensity to be hurt past few years and Saunders is already receiving reps this year in the Steelers passing game. It could be sometime next year where he gets 'it' and can perform top 10 TE production.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Taiwan Jones and Dion Lewis
Both exciting guys that are probably an injury away from starters' roles. (I assume Bush will leave Da Raiders.)
Both exciting guys that are probably an injury away from starters' roles. (I assume Bush will leave Da Raiders.)
When I started the thread I was thinking more guys who you would trade a Roddy White for than who you would pick up on waivers but either way glad someone bumped this.
Curious what the take is on Jon Stewart, Ingram, Dan Thomas, and some of the other young RB's that you may be able to get for your vets.
Curious what the take is on Jon Stewart, Ingram, Dan Thomas, and some of the other young RB's that you may be able to get for your vets.
Bronx Bomber
Footballguy
Percy Harvin
netnalp
Footballguy
Mario Manningham is a FA next season. Could be boom or bust on a different team. On the Saints or Panthers he could have good numbers. It will be interesting, he'll be looking for a big payday but will the Giants want to pay him what he wants if his season continues like it has.
The way it's going it wouldn't shock me if Manningham walks and the Giants sign Steve Smith (Philly).
The way it's going it wouldn't shock me if Manningham walks and the Giants sign Steve Smith (Philly).
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wiscstlatlmia
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C J Spiller
Arrelious Benn
Darrius Heyward Bey
Brandon Lloyd
Michael Crabtree
Jamaal Charles
Kenny Britt
Bilal Powell
Montario Hardesty
Kendall Hunter
Demaryius Thomas
Sam Bradford
Mark Ingram
Mikel Leshoure
Ryan Williams
Arrelious Benn
Darrius Heyward Bey
Brandon Lloyd
Michael Crabtree
Jamaal Charles
Kenny Britt
Bilal Powell
Montario Hardesty
Kendall Hunter
Demaryius Thomas
Sam Bradford
Mark Ingram
Mikel Leshoure
Ryan Williams
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
Hillis isn't getting the love from the front office that he's asking for, he could be gone from Cleveland making Hardesty the man.
pittstownkiller
Footballguy
Bingo! I grabbed him to back up Rodgers, when I lost P. Manning on my Dynasty team, and knew that I would have to ride Rodgers solo out the whole season; the fact that he'll be a FA, is just icing on the cake.
Shutout
Footballguy
Someone will bring Flynn in and he will do well.
Taiwan Jones..Man, I don't know how he is going to get the opportunity but if he does, he will easily be a star in this league. I don't mean "productive FF player" like Jahvid Best. I mean "star NFL player" like Chris Johnson. I admit, I can't quite see the angle that gets him his shot right now but he will produce if it comes.
Taiwan Jones..Man, I don't know how he is going to get the opportunity but if he does, he will easily be a star in this league. I don't mean "productive FF player" like Jahvid Best. I mean "star NFL player" like Chris Johnson. I admit, I can't quite see the angle that gets him his shot right now but he will produce if it comes.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
If Bush leaves, (likely), and McFadden gets injured, (also pretty likely). This year it would take an injury to both, which probably isn't that unlikely.
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Luke Skywalker
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Flynn does NOT have an NFL arm. he may be a starter somewhere, but it'll be short-lived. He's a bridge guy to the next QB, nothing more.
Baron Samedi
Footballguy
Same thing they said about Matt Shaub but anyways we shall see.
Shermdog4444
Footballguy
I like Demaryius Thomas. Next year he should be healthy and starting his third year. The guy will be a stud if he can put it all together.
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Luke Skywalker
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I'm not saying Flynn is garbage, but he is not what NFL teams are looking for in a starter. He has probably every tool in the book except arm strength. I'm an LSU fan so I love the guy, but I can't see him being anything but a good backup long-term.'Baron Samedi said:
Bronx Bomber
Footballguy
You think he'll get in right away once he's cleared to play or has Decker cemented his starting spot? How confident are we that he comes all the way back from his Achilles, the guys on the podcast were talking like Leshure might never be the same runner after his.
Shermdog4444
Footballguy
Im not confident that he will return from the Achilles injury. All I know is coming out I thought he looked special and I knew it would take a couple years for him to develop so my plan all along was to wait a year or two and then trade for him after the person that drafted had given up on him. If you can get him cheap I think he is well worth the risk.
Shermdog4444
Footballguy
I would not count on much this year but next year I think things will pick up for him.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
David Gettis 
InmanRoshi
Footballguy
DeMarco Murray for Dallas. The coaches love him, they spent an early 3rd on him, and were planning a big role for him this year before he got injured in trainiing camp. Tashard Choice has never been a big favorite of Garrett's, and they'll let him walk in free agency this offseason. It's a Top 5 scoring offense that likes to run in the red zone, and Felix is always an injury risk and not a great short yardage runner.
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Uncle Humuna
Footballguy
Gore is getting old and gets hurt every year.Hunter is going to be a stud.
Hendo
Footballguy
This
beerbarron
Footballguy
TJones has elite quickness and speed.. He will need to add some muscle to the frame.. He got lit up a few times when trying to pass block a rushing LB in preseason.. I know, even the best blocking RB's sometimes get rocked pass blocking but he can add some pounds and muscle to his frame.. He has the speed and quicks..
FavreAndAwayAnIdiot
Footballguy
He's the perfect RB for a team like Indy, which further indicates he's a RB3 at best in the NFL. If he can't succeed in an offense built for that kind of RB with Manning at the helm, he's not going to succeed. He's certainly not a power-back.
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Sabertooth
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Alex Green in Green Bay. Ryant Grant is probably gone. James Starks is ok but not a pass receiver. Green has the whole package to be the best back since cousin Ahman Green.
