5 late round WR gems to be had after round 10. (1 Viewer)

[The Moz]

Bryant Johnson - The likely #1 in San Francisco with Martz running it. IF Hill wins the QB job it really boosts his numbers I think as I have little faith in A. Smith and Hill showed he had potential last season. Johnson has nice size/speed and was in a WR corps in Arizona where he couldn't break thorugh Fitz/Boldin. here he has his chance to shine and is on a one seaosn deal in which he has to really do great. a top 15 season isn't crazy and could happen if things go right.

Darrell Jackson - The guy is a walking injury but when healthy he is avery solid and there really isn't anyone else in Denver other than a Gimpy Marshall. Djax likely wins the starting gig as the #2 and gets single covered everytime out with marshall getting the #1 corners. I think he could have a really year in Denver.

Vincent Jackson - he came on in the playoffs an went crazy catching all passes thrown at him and looked like a real weapon that will be used this season. GREAT size and decent speed coupled with a QB that looks to coming into his own on a offense that is becoming just as much passing as running. What helps also is there are other recieving targets out there like Gates and Chambers - which should leave him in single coverage everytime and able to make big plays. His receptions might be low but I think he approaches doible digit TD's.

Reggie Brown - Last season with McNabb not playing great he was aberage at best. Towards years end he started getting better as McNabb played better. Curtis will at least intially draw the better corner and I think McNabb really bounces back. I love this guy later in the draft if he is there.

Robert Meecham - He is likely there with the last selection if you got it. I think he has a solid chance at beating out Pattern to get the #2 in New Orleans and culd really have a breakout season.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Bryant Johnson - The likely #1 in San Francisco with Martz running it. IF Hill wins the QB job it really boosts his numbers I think as I have little faith in A. Smith and Hill showed he had potential last season. Johnson has nice size/speed and was in a WR corps in Arizona where he couldn't break thorugh Fitz/Boldin. here he has his chance to shine and is on a one seaosn deal in which he has to really do great. a top 15 season isn't crazy and could happen if things go right.

Darrell Jackson - The guy is a walking injury but when healthy he is avery solid and there really isn't anyone else in Denver other than a Gimpy Marshall. Djax likely wins the starting gig as the #2 and gets single covered everytime out with marshall getting the #1 corners. I think he could have a really year in Denver.

Vincent Jackson - he came on in the playoffs an went crazy catching all passes thrown at him and looked like a real weapon that will be used this season. GREAT size and decent speed coupled with a QB that looks to coming into his own on a offense that is becoming just as much passing as running. What helps also is there are other recieving targets out there like Gates and Chambers - which should leave him in single coverage everytime and able to make big plays. His receptions might be low but I think he approaches doible digit TD's.

Reggie Brown - Last season with McNabb not playing great he was aberage at best. Towards years end he started getting better as McNabb played better. Curtis will at least intially draw the better corner and I think McNabb really bounces back. I love this guy later in the draft if he is there.

Robert Meecham - He is likely there with the last selection if you got it. I think he has a solid chance at beating out Pattern to get the #2 in New Orleans and culd really have a breakout season.

Bryant Johnson - personally I like Bruce better in redrafts, Ike is already ahead of the curve as far as knowing the system goes and Martz has a atrack record of favoring his guys in play calling.Darrell Jackson - I like him dude cant stay healthy, worth a flyer at his ADP though.

Vincent Jackson - not enough targets and is like passign option number 4 at best most weeks. Good luck picking the week he blows up

Reggie Brown - I like him. Most on this board do not. Solid vet PPR type guy.

Meacham - I doubt he beats out Patten this season. He's a dynasty stash/ grab at value guy right now. In re-draft I'd let someone else grab him.

 

[The Man with the Plan]

Disagree with all of them except for Darrell Jackson. Maybe that's because he's the only proven player listed but that's not the only reason.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

A Top 15 finish for Bryant Johnson isn't crazy so much as it is crazy eights bonkerz.

 

[Couch Potato]

Disagree with all of them except for Darrell Jackson. Maybe that's because he's the only proven player listed but that's not the only reason.

You can't live in the past my friend. I'd put DJax last on the above list. You don't get to use his old stats when you draft him, and being cut by both SEA and SF says something. DEN hasn't even anointed him the WR2 officially, saying he's competing for the spot with a dud like Keary Colbert, and that too says something. DJax 2008 definitely <> DJax 2005.

 

[mbuehner]

Vincent Jackson is one of those guys you keep thinking is going to become the next Steve Smith, but never quite takes the next step. He's got skills and a ton of heart, but he seems to disapear at times.

 

[todisco1]

I like Demitrious Williams as one of the late round gems. Maybe...

 

[The Jacket]

How is Jackson going to be any sort of a gem when Cutler only ever throws to Brandon Marshall?

 

[Sebowski]

Bryant Johnson had multiple games where he started due to someone else being hurt, and he always disappointed. I expect the same disappointment for him in San Fran.

 

[shredhead]

Patrick Crayton. especially in TD only leages.

 

[burd]

the only one im sorta high on is Meachum ... he's in a potent offense and has other players around to attract much of a defense's attention (Bush, Colston).

DJax could be a steal ... depending on if he can stay healthy and if Cutler actually throws to him. IDK though .... DJax has a repuation for half###ing it. Unless he gets serious about game prep and physical conditioning, he'll continue to disappoint.

Reggie Brown im not too high on because i don't think McNabb will finish the season.

Bryant Johnson .... one year too early. maybe next year, but i dont think this year is his year.

 

[NoFBinLA]

Robert Meecham - He is likely there with the last selection if you got it. I think he has a solid chance at beating out Pattern to get the #2 in New Orleans and culd really have a breakout season.

Meacham - I doubt he beats out Patten this season. He's a dynasty stash/ grab at value guy right now. In re-draft I'd let someone else grab him.

Interesting note: I got to chant with someone in the Saints organization who shall remain nameless - they do not feel like they have the long term answer across from Colston yet. Meachem has A LOT to prove to them but if he steps up big this year, he could have very good long term value.On the other hand, if he doesn't there will be new faces next year and your roster spot may be needed elsewhere.

Meachem seemed to have a lot of talent - and the person I spoke with echoes that - but nobody is sure right now that he will really produce at the level they need.

All I'm saying is, buyer beware. But late rounds, why not?

 

[prymetyme25]

Robert Meecham - He is likely there with the last selection if you got it. I think he has a solid chance at beating out Pattern to get the #2 in New Orleans and culd really have a breakout season.

Meacham - I doubt he beats out Patten this season. He's a dynasty stash/ grab at value guy right now. In re-draft I'd let someone else grab him.

Interesting note: I got to chant with someone in the Saints organization who shall remain nameless - they do not feel like they have the long term answer across from Colston yet. Meachem has A LOT to prove to them but if he steps up big this year, he could have very good long term value.On the other hand, if he doesn't there will be new faces next year and your roster spot may be needed elsewhere.

Meachem seemed to have a lot of talent - and the person I spoke with echoes that - but nobody is sure right now that he will really produce at the level they need.

All I'm saying is, buyer beware. But late rounds, why not?

I have a brother-in- law who played with Meachem in Highschool and he said that he was the best thing going on Okl. He said that Meachem was always the best player on the field on both sides of the ball. He also told me that he gets rattled easily and the defense could take him out of the game if they took big shots on him. He said he kind of shinks the more he gets hit. Personally I'm taking a chance on him as I think he could really be a great deep threat and intermediate route guy as long as you keep him away from the safeties.ETA: Like I said it came from someone who played highschool ball with him and still keeps contact with him so take that for what its worth.

 

[ATC1]

Meachem last preseason looked scared. It wasn't the rookie not knowing what to do look. It was the affraid to cross over the middle look. I'll have to see how he looks when those DBs start hitting before making a call here.

With DJax and Johnson, I think the value play is actually the guys right behind them. Stokley and Battle.

 

[prymetyme25]

Meachem last preseason looked scared. It wasn't the rookie not knowing what to do look. It was the affraid to cross over the middle look. I'll have to see how he looks when those DBs start hitting before making a call here.With DJax and Johnson, I think the value play is actually the guys right behind them. Stokley and Battle.

I know you guys dont like to go with rookies but if you can get your hands on Eddie Royal do so. I'm thinking this kid will be the next Steve Smith WR Carolina.

 

[ATC1]

Robert Meecham - He is likely there with the last selection if you got it. I think he has a solid chance at beating out Pattern to get the #2 in New Orleans and culd really have a breakout season.

Meacham - I doubt he beats out Patten this season. He's a dynasty stash/ grab at value guy right now. In re-draft I'd let someone else grab him.

Interesting note: I got to chant with someone in the Saints organization who shall remain nameless - they do not feel like they have the long term answer across from Colston yet. Meachem has A LOT to prove to them but if he steps up big this year, he could have very good long term value.On the other hand, if he doesn't there will be new faces next year and your roster spot may be needed elsewhere.

Meachem seemed to have a lot of talent - and the person I spoke with echoes that - but nobody is sure right now that he will really produce at the level they need.

All I'm saying is, buyer beware. But late rounds, why not?

I have a brother-in- law who played with Meachem in Highschool and he said that he was the best thing going on Okl. He said that Meachem was always the best player on the field on both sides of the ball. He also told me that he gets rattled easily and the defense could take him out of the game if they took big shots on him. He said he kind of shinks the more he gets hit. Personally I'm taking a chance on him as I think he could really be a great deep threat and intermediate route guy as long as you keep him away from the safeties.

Exactly. You don't think NFL defenses will pick up on this. If the team's #2 Wr never crosses the field, it certainly limits the play calling and defensive schemes. If he can't take a hit, he won't see the field unless in the Devery Henderson role. Which makes Patten the #2 wr and guy to target in redraft.

 

[LBH]

Meachem last preseason looked scared. It wasn't the rookie not knowing what to do look. It was the affraid to cross over the middle look. I'll have to see how he looks when those DBs start hitting before making a call here.With DJax and Johnson, I think the value play is actually the guys right behind them. Stokley and Battle.

I know you guys dont like to go with rookies but if you can get your hands on Eddie Royal do so. I'm thinking this kid will be the next Steve Smith WR Carolina.

Im loving Royals dynasty prospects, but think it might be a year or two before we see any real production. I have him in a few dynastys so Ill hope for sooner rather than later. I think he could be a nice returner this year for those in leagues that have that position

 

[brock]

bryant johnson is this year's hackett. fbg group think is giving him too much hype.

 

[NoFBinLA]

bryant johnson is this year's hackett. fbg group think is giving him too much hype.

He could be - of course Hackett's biggest problem was getting hurt last year, he seemed to do well when healthy. As rare as that was.

 

[prymetyme25]

Meachem last preseason looked scared. It wasn't the rookie not knowing what to do look. It was the affraid to cross over the middle look. I'll have to see how he looks when those DBs start hitting before making a call here.With DJax and Johnson, I think the value play is actually the guys right behind them. Stokley and Battle.

I know you guys dont like to go with rookies but if you can get your hands on Eddie Royal do so. I'm thinking this kid will be the next Steve Smith WR Carolina.

Im loving Royals dynasty prospects, but think it might be a year or two before we see any real production. I have him in a few dynastys so Ill hope for sooner rather than later. I think he could be a nice returner this year for those in leagues that have that position

Thats why i liken him to SS. Drafted as a returner but has the skills, work ethic, toughness, and above all clutch hands to be a very productive wr in this league.

 

[Burning Sensation]

Vincent Jackson is one of those guys you keep thinking is going to become the next Steve Smith

He is?

 

[TheFanatic]

I gotta say that I am avoiding all of these players.

 

[Couch Potato]

Vincent Jackson is one of those guys you keep thinking is going to become the next Steve Smith

He is? :X

Why the confusion? 6'5" 240 and 5'9" 185. Nearly twins.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I gotta say that I am avoiding all of these players.

Late rounders I prefer and Fro mentioned some of them in his thread:Nate BurlesonDonte StallworthReggie Williamsand Drew Carter as my late rounder

 

[saintfool]

Robert Meecham - He is likely there with the last selection if you got it. I think he has a solid chance at beating out Pattern to get the #2 in New Orleans and culd really have a breakout season.

Meacham - I doubt he beats out Patten this season. He's a dynasty stash/ grab at value guy right now. In re-draft I'd let someone else grab him.

Interesting note: I got to chant with someone in the Saints organization who shall remain nameless - they do not feel like they have the long term answer across from Colston yet. Meachem has A LOT to prove to them but if he steps up big this year, he could have very good long term value.On the other hand, if he doesn't there will be new faces next year and your roster spot may be needed elsewhere.

Meachem seemed to have a lot of talent - and the person I spoke with echoes that - but nobody is sure right now that he will really produce at the level they need.

All I'm saying is, buyer beware. But late rounds, why not?

I have a brother-in- law who played with Meachem in Highschool and he said that he was the best thing going on Okl. He said that Meachem was always the best player on the field on both sides of the ball. He also told me that he gets rattled easily and the defense could take him out of the game if they took big shots on him. He said he kind of shinks the more he gets hit. Personally I'm taking a chance on him as I think he could really be a great deep threat and intermediate route guy as long as you keep him away from the safeties.

Exactly. You don't think NFL defenses will pick up on this. If the team's #2 Wr never crosses the field, it certainly limits the play calling and defensive schemes. If he can't take a hit, he won't see the field unless in the Devery Henderson role. Which makes Patten the #2 wr and guy to target in redraft.

The early reports from this off-season suggest that the Saints coaching staff is really high on Meachem. He's healthy and with a year of learning under his belt. they want him to succeed. if he lines up, i expect them to use him as a downfield target. neither colston nor patten are that kind of receiver. he can easily replace henderson in the line-up if he manages to hold onto the ball. to me, it doesn't matter if he can't take a hit because he's really not going to be working the underneath or in traffic. the real test will be whether he can get off when pressed at the LOS.

 

[Lauryn]

those 5 are cubic zirconias

 

[zanti8]

i like bryant j, patten and gaffney for a late redraft wr

 

[FavreCo]

I gotta say that I am avoiding all of these players.

Yeah really. None interest me either. I would consider Vincent Jackson as my #6 WR but the rest are garbage.

 

[tombonneau]

Surprised all this talk of late round WRs and no mention of Chad Jackson? Not sure his ADP, but he's the exact type of guy you take a flyer on.

3rd year. Physically talented. Showed flashes when healthy. Chance to earn starting WR spot on best passing offense in the NFL.

Jackson has the physical talent to put up better numbers than Stallworth did last year in that offense.

Of those listed above, I really like Bruce to be a reception whore in his last hurrah with Martz. Should be PPR gold.

I'm also shockingly high on VJax. I normally dismiss SD WRs because, well, I can't think of one producing consistently since Anthony Miller. But he really turned it on down the stretch. And if Gates toe issue lingers, VJax become the primary target of that passing game.

 

[MAC_32]

Meachem, Arnaz Battle, Jerry Porter, Stallworth, and Sidney Rice. I'm very tempted to add Laurent Robinson and Demetrius Williams as well...and keeping a very watchful eye on the WR2 battles in Seattle and St Louis.

 

[MAC_32]

Surprised all this talk of late round WRs and no mention of Chad Jackson? Not sure his ADP, but he's the exact type of guy you take a flyer on.3rd year. Physically talented. Showed flashes when healthy. Chance to earn starting WR spot on best passing offense in the NFL.

He's the type of guy I'd target preseason in a dyno and midseason in a redraft (it he is what the Pats thought he'd be when they drafted him), he played sparingly in 06 and that's it, he's not going to just come on the field and do it but by season's end he could be the full time WR2 - we'll see how he does in the early portions of the season but at least to start I think you'll see split time between gaffney and Jackson.

 

[prymetyme25]

Surprised all this talk of late round WRs and no mention of Chad Jackson? Not sure his ADP, but he's the exact type of guy you take a flyer on.3rd year. Physically talented. Showed flashes when healthy. Chance to earn starting WR spot on best passing offense in the NFL. Jackson has the physical talent to put up better numbers than Stallworth did last year in that offense.Of those listed above, I really like Bruce to be a reception whore in his last hurrah with Martz. Should be PPR gold.I'm also shockingly high on VJax. I normally dismiss SD WRs because, well, I can't think of one producing consistently since Anthony Miller. But he really turned it on down the stretch. And if Gates toe issue lingers, VJax become the primary target of that passing game.

In all of my dynasty league he was scooped up at the end of last year. I've been tempted to trade for him but the guys who have them really have no real reason to trade him.

 

[EBF]

bryant johnson is this year's hackett. fbg group think is giving him too much hype.

I think DJ Hackett might be this year's DJ Hackett. But I agree with your point. Johnson is getting lots of love for a guy on a minor one year deal. He's definitely capable of putting up decent stats if he gets a ton of targets, but he never looked especially good in Arizona. I would rather have Bruce in a redraft league. I think Meachem has a chance to emerge as a starter, but he showed NOTHING last season. I would probably look elsewhere in a redraft. I doubt he'll come into the starting lineup and immediately yield useful stats, although it's possible. I think the following teams have a chance of yielding a Roddy White/Brandon Marshall type of player:Miami - No clear cut WR1 here. Someone has to catch the ball. Wilford, Ginn, or Hagan. Baltimore - Mason is old enough to be a risk. Clayton had a good minicamp and Williams has some talent. Neither looks like a stud type though.Jacksonville - Run-first philosophy might limit WR stats, but Porter has some talent and Reggie was very good on a per/target basis. Kansas City - Bowe is the guy in all likelihood. Darling has an outside chance to be much better than expected. Oakland - Walker? Curry? Washington - Kelly and/or Thomas might be better than expected sooner than expected.Chicago - Oy. Lots of mediocrity here. Who rises above the fray? Booker is okay, but no stud. Bradley is an enigma. Bennett may be one of the more game ready rookie receivers, but I don't see him topping 700 yards as a rook. The staff raves about Hester, but it might be a stretch to expect a breakout WR season from him given his lack of experience. Minnesota - Paid big bucks for Berrian, but I think Rice is the guy with star potential. Not sure if Tarvaris can make that happen though. Atlanta - White is the frontrunner. Robinson could surprise. San Francisco - Bruce and Johnson will start. Battle is nothing special, but neither was Mike Furrey. Hill is the dark horse. Seattle - Typically yields a good WR, so this situation is worth watching. Branch, Engram, or Burleson? Taylor? Obomanu? Tampa Bay - Old man Galloway can't play forever. Bryant might be the only other 1,000 yard talent here. Good flyer. Tough to say which guys will emerge from these squads. I would probably focus on the following players as decent value plays:Ted Ginn - I'm not convinced he's a WR1, but I'm also not convinced he isn't the best WR on the roster. 2004 Ashley Lelie redux?Nate Burleson - By no means a stud, but neither were Engram and D-Jax. This is a ripe situation.Isaac Bruce - This mummy had a good mini camp and he knows the system. Could be like Jerry Rice/Tim Brown in Oakland circa 2001.Sidney Rice - I think he has the talent to break out immediately. I'm not so sure Tarvaris and Childress will let that happen. These guys are good high upside longshots:Laurent Robinson - Potentially a better WR than Sharod White.Antonio Bryant - He's the second most dynamic talent on the roster. If Galloway should falter, this might be the guy to have. Devin Hester - It may just be coachspeak, but they swear he has the talent to be great. Devard Darling - Has WR1 physical skills and will probably win a starting job. KC passing pie might not be big enough to make him valuable.Derek Hagan - 90% chance he's a total bust, but he's still young enough to justify hope and there's opportunity in Miami. Courtney Taylor - Staff reportedly loves him and their apathy towards Hackett coupled with no WR's selected in the draft might be an endorsement.

 

[EBF]

I've kept quiet on Devard Darling, but now that all of my drafts are over I can talk a little bit more about him. He was a third round pick as a junior entry in 2004. He offers a nice combination of size and speed. He never played much in Baltimore, but when he finally got on the field, he produced. He had 316 receiving yards in his final eight games filling in for a gimpy Demetrius Williams. The Chiefs signed him to a three year contract this offseason partially on the recommendation of their WR coach, who coached Darling at Washington State.

You can see some clips here:

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-makes/2761562

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2761542

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2761561

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2762049

The reason I like him isn't because I think he's a lock for success, but rather because he's available for dirt cheap in almost every format. He's a high draft pick with top notch physical skills who has shown flashes of greatness when given a chance to play. He should be starting next season and could gradually become a relevant FF player. Right now you can scrape him off waivers or get him in the late rounds of your draft. If he busts, no big deal.

 

[TheFanatic]

I've kept quiet on Devard Darling, but now that all of my drafts are over I can talk a little bit more about him. He was a third round pick as a junior entry in 2004. He offers a nice combination of size and speed. He never played much in Baltimore, but when he finally got on the field, he produced. He had 316 receiving yards in his final eight games filling in for a gimpy Demetrius Williams. The Chiefs signed him to a three year contract this offseason partially on the recommendation of their WR coach, who coached Darling at Washington State.

You can see some clips here:

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-makes/2761562

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2761542

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2761561

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2762049

The reason I like him isn't because I think he's a lock for success, but rather because he's available for dirt cheap in almost every format. He's a high draft pick with top notch physical skills who has shown flashes of greatness when given a chance to play. He should be starting next season and could gradually become a relevant FF player. Right now you can scrape him off waivers or get him in the late rounds of your draft. If he busts, no big deal.

Meh....

 

[EBF]

I've kept quiet on Devard Darling, but now that all of my drafts are over I can talk a little bit more about him. He was a third round pick as a junior entry in 2004. He offers a nice combination of size and speed. He never played much in Baltimore, but when he finally got on the field, he produced. He had 316 receiving yards in his final eight games filling in for a gimpy Demetrius Williams. The Chiefs signed him to a three year contract this offseason partially on the recommendation of their WR coach, who coached Darling at Washington State.

You can see some clips here:

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-makes/2761562

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2761542

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2761561

http://www.spike.com/video/devard-darling-vs/2762049

The reason I like him isn't because I think he's a lock for success, but rather because he's available for dirt cheap in almost every format. He's a high draft pick with top notch physical skills who has shown flashes of greatness when given a chance to play. He should be starting next season and could gradually become a relevant FF player. Right now you can scrape him off waivers or get him in the late rounds of your draft. If he busts, no big deal.

Meh....

The reason he can be had for dirt cheap is because most people have the same "meh" reaction to him. By no means do I think he'll be great, but if talent + opportunity = success then he's an intriguing DEEP sleeper. I was one of the first guys on the Bernard Berrian bandwagon back when mentions of his name yielded a "meh" or response. I keyed in on him long before he broke out because he was a high draft pick and he started to show signs of life with a strong second half in 2005. I got him off waivers in several leagues and traded him for a profit after he subsequently broke out.

I see some parallels between Darling and Berrian. Like Berrian, Darling is a forgotten high pick WR who started his career slowly and quickly vanished from FF pundit radars. Like Berrian, Darling showed signs of life once he finally got a chance to get on the field and play. Like Berrian, Darling has a good short term opportunity because there's not much talent at WR on his team.

I don't think he's great and I'm not actively trading for him, but I like him as a late round flyer. He fits the bill of a player who could exceed expectations.

 

[SSOG]

How is Jackson going to be any sort of a gem when Cutler only ever throws to Brandon Marshall?

Javon Walker led the league in both targets and receptions before he got hurt last year.

 

[softball]

How is Jackson going to be any sort of a gem when Cutler only ever throws to Brandon Marshall?

Javon Walker led the league in both targets and receptions before he got hurt last year.

So Brandon Marshall will be leading the league in both targets and receptions?Jackson will be option #3 behind Marshall and Scheffler...No one on the list is exciting to me, Meacham only slightly because a good QB makes good WRs better.

 

[Cookiemonster]

Drew Carter - J.Walker has looked piss poor so far in Oakland and unless they're just stubborn and dumb... wait, nevermind.

Ben Obomanu - Engram is #####ing about his contract, Branch is recovering, Hackett is gone, Seattle likes to throw and should have to if they want to score.

Jacoby Jones - If this isn't the year, forget about him. Hearing good things once again about this Houston camp-all-star.

I like Chad Jackson more for dynasty, but he's worth a shot.

McCareins - his last big season was in Tennessee w/ 'Dinger. Guess who's back...

 

[Cookiemonster]

Robert Meecham - He is likely there with the last selection if you got it. I think he has a solid chance at beating out Pattern to get the #2 in New Orleans and culd really have a breakout season.

Meacham - I doubt he beats out Patten this season. He's a dynasty stash/ grab at value guy right now. In re-draft I'd let someone else grab him.

Interesting note: I got to chant with someone in the Saints organization who shall remain nameless - they do not feel like they have the long term answer across from Colston yet. Meachem has A LOT to prove to them but if he steps up big this year, he could have very good long term value.On the other hand, if he doesn't there will be new faces next year and your roster spot may be needed elsewhere.

Meachem seemed to have a lot of talent - and the person I spoke with echoes that - but nobody is sure right now that he will really produce at the level they need.

All I'm saying is, buyer beware. But late rounds, why not?

I have a brother-in- law who played with Meachem in Highschool and he said that he was the best thing going on Okl. He said that Meachem was always the best player on the field on both sides of the ball. He also told me that he gets rattled easily and the defense could take him out of the game if they took big shots on him. He said he kind of shinks the more he gets hit. Personally I'm taking a chance on him as I think he could really be a great deep threat and intermediate route guy as long as you keep him away from the safeties.

Exactly. You don't think NFL defenses will pick up on this. If the team's #2 Wr never crosses the field, it certainly limits the play calling and defensive schemes. If he can't take a hit, he won't see the field unless in the Devery Henderson role. Which makes Patten the #2 wr and guy to target in redraft.

Isn't that what happened to him last year? He got freakin' rocked in the preseason, twice. The rest of the time he was on the field (before getting hurt) he never looked the same again. He may be damaged goods after taking some big-league shots like that.

 

[Spark026]

I think everyone is overlooking Reggie Brown. Now, he's not nearly as big a sleeper as most of the guys being talked about.

The stars may be lining up for him in '08, and the clues that most fantasy players normally go gaga over are being completely dismissed.

1) McNabb will be another year removed from knee surgery. The same reasoning that had everyone jumping back on Carson's bandwagon a year ago hasn't been there for McNabb. I don't think the situation is as different as people seem to believe, not to mention McNabb plays for a much better overall team.

2) Brown broke out big time in the last 4 weeks of the season. The biggest stat for trying to peg next years sleepers completely overlooked, all because this guy didn't fit perfectly into the 3-year WR plan. So he was half a year off, no reason to have a grudge against the guy.

3) The coach is high on the kid. Sure they went after Randy Moss in the off-season, but how many teams in the NFL couldn't use a guy like Randy Moss...

Now too curb my enthusiasm a bit. Does he have the potential to be a fantasy No. 1 WR. Almost certainly not. He's not exceptional in any particular skill set (thats his main knock), but he has a chance to become a solid No. 2 WR for fantasy. To me Browns ceiling is similar to TJ Housh, and that's not too shabby. In fact, a guy like CJ being traded to the Eagles in '09 could be a dream scenario for this kid.

Overall, Brown is currently being drafeted as a WR4-5, and I think that even without a breakout he'll put up solid WR3 #s in '08. Don't overlook him!

 

[az_prof]

:whoosh:

Disagree with all of them except for Darrell Jackson. Maybe that's because he's the only proven player listed but that's not the only reason.

You can't live in the past my friend. I'd put DJax last on the above list. You don't get to use his old stats when you draft him, and being cut by both SEA and SF says something. DEN hasn't even anointed him the WR2 officially, saying he's competing for the spot with a dud like Keary Colbert, and that too says something. DJax 2008 definitely <> DJax 2005.

 

[wraith5]

How is Jackson going to be any sort of a gem when Cutler only ever throws to Brandon Marshall?

Javon Walker led the league in both targets and receptions before he got hurt last year.

... Man, those were a great two weeks...

 

[Donnybrook]

Some of these guys may be going before the 10th but I will say:

Kevin Curtis

Reggie Williams

Laurent Robinson

Nate Burleson

Shaun McDonald

 

[Blue-Kun]

Late Round Gems:

Ben Obomanu - Almost nobody in Seattle to catch the ball, even if Engram starts as the #1 every single game. Obomanu should see some serious PT, especially if Branch is still gimpy for a signficant part of the season.

Arnaz Battle - Was a top 40 FF WR in PPR last year. Maybe he ends up the same (in which case he's still fine) or ends up as the next Shaun McDonald or Furrey.

James Jones - Mostly just on opportunity, but I'm not that high on him.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

devin hester

shaun mcdonald

 

[SSOG]

How is Jackson going to be any sort of a gem when Cutler only ever throws to Brandon Marshall?

Javon Walker led the league in both targets and receptions before he got hurt last year.

... Man, those were a great two weeks...

OP said that Cutler only threw to Marshall. I was merely pointing out that when Cutler had another healthy quality WR to throw to, that WR averaged 14 targets a game, so it's not like we're entirely without a precedent of Cutler getting other WRs involved in the offense. I'm not saying that Darrell Jackson is going to be the beneficiary of that much attention or anything, I'm merely saying that the precedent is there.

 

[Tanner9919]

I gotta say that I am avoiding all of these players.

I'd rather take a late round flyer on Steve Smith ( NYG), Manningham(NYG), someone said Crayton, thats a good thought, James Jones, Anthony Gonzalez ( if he lasts that long), Justin Gage..if we're talking TE's, I'll add Randy McMichael, Owen Daniels ( if he lasts)..

 

[KellysHeroes]

By Johnson may surprise.. no way Bruce plays more tha 10 games.

R Curry.. he did well in the new system last yr.

Drew Bennet..

VJax.. but his value is beginning to go up into the 10th Rd. It seems to increase every 2 weeks w/ word of Rivers being healthy

 

[Portis 26]

Disagree with all of them except for Darrell Jackson. Maybe that's because he's the only proven player listed but that's not the only reason.

You can't live in the past my friend. I'd put DJax last on the above list. You don't get to use his old stats when you draft him, and being cut by both SEA and SF says something. DEN hasn't even anointed him the WR2 officially, saying he's competing for the spot with a dud like Keary Colbert, and that too says something. DJax 2008 definitely <> DJax 2005.

You could use exactly the same logic about Randy Moss going to New England last year after two poor years in Oakland...You don't get to use his old stats when you draft him, and being traded by OAK says something. Moss 2007 definitely <> Moss 2004.