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2013 Sleepers / Players to Watch (1 Viewer)

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Buffalo Bills

EJ Manuel (QB)- 1st round pick, has a cannon for an arm and can make some of the same plays with his feet that Cam Newton can. Has a great RB to check down to.

Robert Woods (WR) - 2nd round pick, isn't a flashy player but is certainly a solid player. Looks like he'll be the WR2 in Buffalo. Was limited by Matt Barkley's arm-strength in USC, I'd like to see what he can do with EJ Manuel firing rockets at him.

New Engand Patriots

Aaron Dobson (WR) - 2nd round pick, not sure why this guy isn't getting a lot of love. If this guy wraps up a starting WR position he'll likely be featured in the RZ. High TD potential.

Zach Sudfeld (TE) - An undrafted free agent, but that's really the Patriots thing, isn't it? He's 6 ft 7 and 255lbs and may see the field in two TE sets. As it stands right now, the Patriots starting lineup on Offense is pretty fuzzy. Everyone seems like a value play there with Brady throwing them the ball.

New York Jets

Jeremy Kerley (WR) - It seems like the Jets solution was to bring in a new Running Back and try to lean on him. I am a fan of Ivory and if they can get the running game going, we'll probably see Kerley wide-open off play-action. Stephen Hill is still quite the project, imo. He doesn't play to his measurables.

Baltimore Ravens

Ed Dickson (TE) - There are few guarantees on this offense and I think there is room for Dickson. I assume they're going to feature Torrey Smith and Ray Rice extensively and with that said I think that opens things up for the TE. I don't think we'll see the Ravens running a lot of 3WR sets.

Cleveland Browns

Davonne Bess (WR) - I have always been a HUGE fan of this guy and what he brings to the table in moving the chains is HUGE. He quietly had a change-of-scenery this off-season and think he has a chance to be a high-volume receiver for Brandon Weeden. He'll contribute more than Greg Little right away.

Jordan Cameron (TE) - Former basketball player, starting TE in a vertical passing-game. He's not a very physical player from what I've seen but he's certainly going to be QUITE the matchup down the seam against some linebackers.

Indianapolis Colts

Darrius Heyward-Bey (WR) - I owned TY Hilton last-year and he helped me bring home a Championship. BUT! I didn't forget that Andrew Luck was the #1 Overall Pick. Anyone who is on the field with Andrew Luck is going to have a chance to produce and I think we will see plenty of 3 Receiver sets in Indianapolis. Luck made Hilton a star last-year, not vice-versa.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Ace Sanders (WR) - A shifty wide-receiver, he's one of the guys when watching the Draft that stood out to me. His lateral quickness is near ridiculous but he only weighs 173lbs. Being that he'll probably be a slot WR on the field, he'll be matched up against some pretty lousy corners and should produce. Jacksonville will probably design a few gadget plays for him.

Tennessee Titans

Justin Hunter (WR) - I don't think Jake Locker is a very good Quarterback. In fact, the only chance the Titans have this year is if they run the football. With that said, they upgraded their OL this off-season and traded up to grab Justin Hunter. Hunter is 6 ft 4 and ran a 4.44 forty. He's a game-breaker in the same mold as Julio Jones, Demaryius Thomas, and Calvin Johnson.

San Diego Chargers

Keenan Allen (WR) - He fell in the draft due to his injury but he's an upgrade over the receivers they have playing for them now. I don't think Danario Alexander is a great player as much as Philip Rivers is. I think Rivers made Alexander last-year and that Allen has a chance to replace his role in this offense, even exceed it.

Dallas Cowboys

Dwayne Harris (WR) - Similar to Stevie Johnson, watching this guy play he jumped off the screen when his number was called. He's a tough player that gives 110% every time the ball is in his hands. Dallas features a high-volume passing attack and there's plenty of football to go around. He'll be 4th in line for targets, however.

Chicago Bears

Alshon Jeffery (WR) - As a Rookie, he showed potential and is the exact type of receiver that Jay Cutler needs (similar to Brandon Marshall). You loft it to this guy and hope he comes down with the football. He's allegedly gotten into ridiculous physical shape this off-season and is poised for a breakout. Brandon Marshall garners double-coverage leaving this Jeffery a chance to feast.

Minnesota Vikings

Cordarelle Patterson (WR) - It's hard to call someone who was drafted in the 1st Round a sleeper, but this situation reminds me so much of Percy Harvin that it'd be a crime not to list him. He's a physically gifted athlete who is already won the team's KR job. He'll probably receive handoffs from the backfield and only has a few guys to leapfrog (Jarius Wright + Jerome Simpson) for a starting position. It helps that the Vikings traded up to get him.

Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan (WR) - Last season was his Rookie Season and he made a few decent plays but the big picture here is that he's the WR3 on an Offense that will likely go for 5,000 yards again. Literally, he averaged 37.9 Yards on 10 catches last-season. The deep threat is definitely there, it's just a matter of whether or not he can refine other parts of his game.

Arizona Cardinals

Robert Housler (TE) - This finally looks like the year that Robert Housler sees significant playing time and luckily for him he's got Carson Palmer throwing the ball. The new regime has been effusive in their praise for this guy and so has this board. He's got potential and is a perfect backup TE in any format.

St. Louis Rams

Stedman Bailey (WR) - It's weird, the stats that WVU put up last year were insane and yet no one wants to give ANYONE on that roster any credit. Nobody wants to give Geno Smith, Tavon Austin, or Stedman Bailey any credit. Bailey is a small player that plays BIG and in my opinion, will enter the starting lineup at some point. He's a complete player.

Philadelphia Eagles

Damaris Johnson (WR) - Small guy, but extremely explosive. Having him on the field with Jackson and Maclin would make for a very speedy WR core that could give opposing defenses without speed headaches.

 
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Other than trying to get your name out there, why wouldn't you post this in the 2013 Sleepers thread that you've already posted in and is 5 posts below this one?

 
Other than trying to get your name out there, why wouldn't you post this in the 2013 Sleepers thread that you've already posted in and is 5 posts below this one?
My first post was better than his first post and given the moderate length of my initial post, I didn't think a new thread would hurt. We've already got like 5 David Wilson threads, haha.

 
Zach Sudfield?

It would be original anywhere else, but at FBG it's a robotic mentality.

Sudfield likely doesn't make the final roster.

 
Did this dude really compare Justin Hunter to Mega, DT, and Julio? Wow!

PS: I don't think this was original enough to deserve its own thread. A lot of these guys were already mentioned. About the only one I thought stood out is Dickson, but for more than what was mentioned. Dickson was supposed to be the guy. Drafted ahead of Pitta. I believe injuries have thrown off his development and read recently where he has been working well with Joe

 
Did this dude really compare Justin Hunter to Mega, DT, and Julio? Wow!
Height

Justin Hunter: 6,4

Calvin Johnson: 6,5

Demaryius Thomas: 6,3

Julio Jones: 6,3

Weight

Justin Hunter: 196 lbs

Calvin Johnson: 236 lbs

Demaryius Thomas: 224 lbs

Julio Jones: 220 lbs

Arm Length

Justin Hunter: 33 1/4

Calvin Johnson: 34 1/4

Demaryius Thomas: 33

Julio Jones: 33 3/4

Hand Size

Justin Hunter: 9 3/8

Calvin Johnson: N/A

Demaryius Thomas: 10 1/2

Julio Jones: 9 3/4

40 Time

Justin Hunter: 4.44

Calvin Johnson: 4.35

Demaryius Thomas: N/A

Julio Jones: 4.39

Vertical Leap

Justin Hunter: 39.5

Calvin Johnson: N/A

Demaryius Thomas: N/A

Julio Jones: 38.5

Broad Jump

Justin Hunter: 136

Calvin Johnson: N/A

Demaryius Thomas: N/A

Julio Jones: 135

20-YD Shuttle

Justin Hunter: 4.33

Calvin Johnson: N/A

Demaryius Thomas: N/A

Julio Jones: 4.25

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Justin Hunter weighs a tad less than these guys but matches up favorably in almost every other category. He dropped in the draft because of an ACL tear he had in 2011 which he was recovering from in 2012. He probably will be at full health this upcoming season and has the measurables (and ability) to be used similarly to the other lumbering giants with speed.

He's WAY AHEAD of a prospect like Stephen Hill.

Here are some highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJGdTQVNHSA

 
Weight

Justin Hunter: 196 lbs

Calvin Johnson: 236 lbs

Demaryius Thomas: 224 lbs

Julio Jones: 220 lbs

Justin Hunter weighs a tad less
I like Hunter quite a bit, but your definition of "tad" is a bit off.
*shrugs*

Fair statement, no issue with being called out on that. If I were his Head Coach, I'd definitely try to get him to gain some weight. I think he could bulk up to 210lbs and actually add some explosiveness (lower body strength).

 
I'm the same height and weight as Jason Kidd. Too bad I missed my calling and didn't join the NBA, I'd be one of the best PGs ever.

 
for real though, Hunter is too big a ##### to be compared to these guys. he gets jammed at the line and until he gets past that, everything else will matter little

 
Julio Jones weighed in @ 225LBS @ ota'S...I was there, he has more bulk than he did last year. I like Hunter but he needs a little bit of ### muscle.

Actually that was a great post, and thanks.

 
Baltimore Ravens

Ed Dickson (TE) - There are few guarantees on this offense and I think there is room for Dickson. I assume they're going to feature Torrey Smith and Ray Rice extensively and with that said I think that opens things up for the TE. I don't think we'll see the Ravens running a lot of 3WR sets.
Bump for this guy if Pitta misses time, he could become TE1 easy.

 
Baltimore Ravens

Ed Dickson (TE) - There are few guarantees on this offense and I think there is room for Dickson. I assume they're going to feature Torrey Smith and Ray Rice extensively and with that said I think that opens things up for the TE. I don't think we'll see the Ravens running a lot of 3WR sets.
Bump for this guy if Pitta misses time, he could become TE1 easy.
NFL.com's Albert Breer reports Dennis Pitta has a hip fracture and will miss the entire 2013 season.
This confirms a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Pitta underwent surgery Saturday and is now facing a lengthy rehab and potentially career-threatening injury. He's no longer a realistic candidate to be placed on injured reserve/designated for return. Ed Dickson will replace Pitta in the starting lineup. The Ravens have also expressed interest in free agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe.
 
Golden Tate. Seen a few practices thus far and he looks like he will take the next step. Its a contract year for him, and while its just practice he's been making plays.

 
Golden Tate. Seen a few practices thus far and he looks like he will take the next step. Its a contract year for him, and while its just practice he's been making plays.
I like Baldwin more, but let's see how takes more snaps!
Baldwin primarily plays the slot and doesn't see the field nearly as often as Tate. Baldwin won't take as many snaps. In addition to that if Harvin is healthy Baldwin is the 4th WR on the depth chart. As a Seahawks fan Im telling you Tate will have the better season. I don't see any evidence as to why anyone would like Baldwin more.

I'll leave you with this in case you didn't see him last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fRuJsWioUw

 
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