4 - Digit Shark
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Attended a local FFB convention today which is in it's 5th year and hosted by ESPN Radio. J. Wood was there in 2004 representing FBG's, but this year they just had two speakers, one from ESPN (I think) and the other from FantasyFootball.com, then Clayton at the end. I didn't really take any notes when the other guys were on. They pretty much touched on things anyone would have already saw if they spent any time on FFB sites this year. No new sleepers, one was high on a player and the other was low on him. Nothing worth noting.
When Clayton speaks at this thing, he doesn't do so as a FFB expert, he just wants to pass long what he has seen and heard while on his camp tour. He talks a mile a minute for about 30 min., then takes questions for the last hour. I'll run through what he touched on. Please keep this in mind. Clayton was a HUGE supporter of K. Barlow (SF) in the preseason before he busted for so many. At the convention that year he said Barlow would be a beast. Everyone is wrong from time to time, so take this stuff for what it's worth.
T. Bell (DET) - His injury is to the CALF, and it is not serious. Has always shown to get worse with more carries. Says 15 car/gm is his limit. Maybe John's just trying to motivate him???
O. Daniels (HOUS) - Will be the 2nd option in the passing offense.
G. Jennings (GB) - Clayton was big on him prior to last year, and was correct. He feels Jennings hit his peek early and sees little improvement from last year, if any. He's still the #2 ahead of JJ.
D. Driver (GB) - Should be OK. Not a Lis Frac (sp?) injury.
A. Peterson (MIN) - He's the real deal but will share carries with Taylor. Best of the rookie RB's.
M. Lynch (BUF) - He's a pass catcher 1st and a runner 2nd.
B. Jackson (GB) - Wears down after 15 carries like T. Bell. College coach told him the same and Clayton saw him wear down in practice.
JP Lossman (BUF) - is looking very good and is clicking well with Evans.
L. Evans (BUF) - He could not say enough good things about Evans. Super star, top 5, you name it. He loves Evans this year.
BUF Defense - Very bad, especially against the pass. May be on the field a lot, limiting the Offense.
J. Kitna (DET) - Back is fine, non issue.
G. Olson (CHI) - Looking very good. His presence may pull DB's back, creating room for Benson to run and B. Berrian to do crossing routes.
B. Berrian (CHI) - Is the clear #1 WR in CHI and has been looking good.
L. Fitz (ARIZ) - Looking great in camp. Boldin has pushed Fitz and Fitz has really uped his workouts to match Boldins.
F. Taylor & MJD (JAC) - Taylor in the starter and MJD is the back up. Taylor talking like he's going for 1,500 this year.
NFC West - Teams run all over the NFC West.
C. Williams (TB) - Expects a rebound. Presence of Garica will improve his receptions as Garica has history of throwing to RB's. Possible 45 - 50 rec's. With that said, he also said Pitman will get some 3rd down work.
D. Foster & D. Williams (CAR) - Foster won the #1 RB job. The coaches would like D. Williams to take it, but he hasn't. Will still get D. Williams on the field a lot.
W. Dunn & J. Norwood (ATL) - With Vick gone they will find running more dificult. Teams would focus on outside contain to keep Vick contained. This would create huge lanes up the middle for the RB's. With Joey at QB teams will not have to worry as they did before.
T. Jackson (MIN) - He will strugle and could lose his job. Does not handle preasure well.
L. White & C. Brown (TEN) - Will share the load.
M. Williams (HOUS) - IDP - Has not picked up his game yet.
L. Castillo (SD) - Looking great, breakout year.
C. Portis (WASH) - Body is breaking down because he does not take care of himself like a pro athlete should. He called him a McDonalds guy. Said he noticed he was bigger and asked if he started a new workout routine. Portis said no, he's just eating more. Feels his body is more like a 29 year old because of his eating habits. Still main RB though.
JAC WR's - All suck, even M. Lewis at TE. D. Northcutt is the #1 for now.
C. Pennington (NYJ) - Could lose job. There's a budding QB controversy with the Jets.
T. Jones (NYJ) - Injury is not serious and should be OK. No threat of L. Washington taking carries. He didn't follow up to say if Washington would steal catches thought.
D. McNabb (PHIL) - Reported to camp at 75%. Now, he didn't say.
W. McGahee (BALT) - BALT will use more 1 RB sets and throw to him more then they did with Lewis. Lewis always wanted a FB, and did not want a 1 RB system. May get close to 50 rec.
T. Heap (BALT) - Should be more of a focal point this year. Expecting his best year yet.
L. Jordan (OAK) - Saw Jordan this year and said he thought he looked like Art Shell with his big belly. Will be cut after this year.
R. Moss (NE) - Skills are declining. Still fast but takes longer to get to full speed.
W. Welker (NE) - Could lead team in receptions.
MIAMI - Expects team to be better then most do. Thinks T. Green will be OK.
F. Gore (SF) - Said Gore was crying because he could not practice. He was crying beacuse he loves going out and hitting people so much and could not do it. Said he's a beast and likes contact so much he'll be out of the league in 3 - 4 years.
S. Jackson (STL) - Says 2,500 yds is in reach.
That's about it. I know a lot of it is just short tidbits, but when your there and people are asking questions and Clayton is just firing things off it's hard to get every word. The main points are there though.
Edit to Add: Can't belive I forgot...
T. Henry (DEN) - Should be fine and a very good fit in DEN. If stays healthy good for 1,400 - 1,500 rushing.
When Clayton speaks at this thing, he doesn't do so as a FFB expert, he just wants to pass long what he has seen and heard while on his camp tour. He talks a mile a minute for about 30 min., then takes questions for the last hour. I'll run through what he touched on. Please keep this in mind. Clayton was a HUGE supporter of K. Barlow (SF) in the preseason before he busted for so many. At the convention that year he said Barlow would be a beast. Everyone is wrong from time to time, so take this stuff for what it's worth.
T. Bell (DET) - His injury is to the CALF, and it is not serious. Has always shown to get worse with more carries. Says 15 car/gm is his limit. Maybe John's just trying to motivate him???
O. Daniels (HOUS) - Will be the 2nd option in the passing offense.
G. Jennings (GB) - Clayton was big on him prior to last year, and was correct. He feels Jennings hit his peek early and sees little improvement from last year, if any. He's still the #2 ahead of JJ.
D. Driver (GB) - Should be OK. Not a Lis Frac (sp?) injury.
A. Peterson (MIN) - He's the real deal but will share carries with Taylor. Best of the rookie RB's.
M. Lynch (BUF) - He's a pass catcher 1st and a runner 2nd.
B. Jackson (GB) - Wears down after 15 carries like T. Bell. College coach told him the same and Clayton saw him wear down in practice.
JP Lossman (BUF) - is looking very good and is clicking well with Evans.
L. Evans (BUF) - He could not say enough good things about Evans. Super star, top 5, you name it. He loves Evans this year.
BUF Defense - Very bad, especially against the pass. May be on the field a lot, limiting the Offense.
J. Kitna (DET) - Back is fine, non issue.
G. Olson (CHI) - Looking very good. His presence may pull DB's back, creating room for Benson to run and B. Berrian to do crossing routes.
B. Berrian (CHI) - Is the clear #1 WR in CHI and has been looking good.
L. Fitz (ARIZ) - Looking great in camp. Boldin has pushed Fitz and Fitz has really uped his workouts to match Boldins.
F. Taylor & MJD (JAC) - Taylor in the starter and MJD is the back up. Taylor talking like he's going for 1,500 this year.
NFC West - Teams run all over the NFC West.
C. Williams (TB) - Expects a rebound. Presence of Garica will improve his receptions as Garica has history of throwing to RB's. Possible 45 - 50 rec's. With that said, he also said Pitman will get some 3rd down work.
D. Foster & D. Williams (CAR) - Foster won the #1 RB job. The coaches would like D. Williams to take it, but he hasn't. Will still get D. Williams on the field a lot.
W. Dunn & J. Norwood (ATL) - With Vick gone they will find running more dificult. Teams would focus on outside contain to keep Vick contained. This would create huge lanes up the middle for the RB's. With Joey at QB teams will not have to worry as they did before.
T. Jackson (MIN) - He will strugle and could lose his job. Does not handle preasure well.
L. White & C. Brown (TEN) - Will share the load.
M. Williams (HOUS) - IDP - Has not picked up his game yet.
L. Castillo (SD) - Looking great, breakout year.
C. Portis (WASH) - Body is breaking down because he does not take care of himself like a pro athlete should. He called him a McDonalds guy. Said he noticed he was bigger and asked if he started a new workout routine. Portis said no, he's just eating more. Feels his body is more like a 29 year old because of his eating habits. Still main RB though.
JAC WR's - All suck, even M. Lewis at TE. D. Northcutt is the #1 for now.
C. Pennington (NYJ) - Could lose job. There's a budding QB controversy with the Jets.
T. Jones (NYJ) - Injury is not serious and should be OK. No threat of L. Washington taking carries. He didn't follow up to say if Washington would steal catches thought.
D. McNabb (PHIL) - Reported to camp at 75%. Now, he didn't say.
W. McGahee (BALT) - BALT will use more 1 RB sets and throw to him more then they did with Lewis. Lewis always wanted a FB, and did not want a 1 RB system. May get close to 50 rec.
T. Heap (BALT) - Should be more of a focal point this year. Expecting his best year yet.
L. Jordan (OAK) - Saw Jordan this year and said he thought he looked like Art Shell with his big belly. Will be cut after this year.
R. Moss (NE) - Skills are declining. Still fast but takes longer to get to full speed.
W. Welker (NE) - Could lead team in receptions.
MIAMI - Expects team to be better then most do. Thinks T. Green will be OK.
F. Gore (SF) - Said Gore was crying because he could not practice. He was crying beacuse he loves going out and hitting people so much and could not do it. Said he's a beast and likes contact so much he'll be out of the league in 3 - 4 years.
S. Jackson (STL) - Says 2,500 yds is in reach.
That's about it. I know a lot of it is just short tidbits, but when your there and people are asking questions and Clayton is just firing things off it's hard to get every word. The main points are there though.
Edit to Add: Can't belive I forgot...
T. Henry (DEN) - Should be fine and a very good fit in DEN. If stays healthy good for 1,400 - 1,500 rushing.
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But John Clayton is a great resource. He knows a ton. I think it would be exceptionally unwise to not put stock in what he says because he missed on Kevan Barlow 3 years ago.J
If you're expecting even those closest to the game to be 100% in their projections, you have problems. Putting yourself into a good position to compete and maybe win your league requires a lot more than picking a team based on who the pundits are hyping.
ETA: Thanks for the info shark!!!
Great post 4-digit. Did Clayton say anything about TO?
