Aaron Dobson (1 Viewer)

[Bri]

You guys waste too much time talking about height and weight. I really do not think this matters much at all. If the player is a good player they can be any height/weight, they are still a good player, and similarly if they are a bad player being the ideal size (whatever that is) isn't going to make them not a bad player.

Of all the different ways I can think of comparing players, their size/weight is pretty much on the bottom of the list of things I care about.

It's happened before (and I used to do the research) that most every starting WR was 6-4 or taller while the starting CBs were under 6 feet in the same division. It would generally give them some nudges in stats, not awesome improvements but a bump. The following year we'd see many teams in that division draft taller CBs. Some would stink, some tall WRs would get hurt....the rest didn't play out as expected, but this does happen and help a bit.

 

[The Man With No Name]

Thompkins is just a worst version of Boyce. He will be lucky to make the team.

 

[Bri]

Thompkins is just a worst version of Boyce. He will be lucky to make the team.

ahh he took his lumps in the KT thread. He doesn't feel as negatively now.

 

[EBF]

Boyce did look pretty good in that last game though.





Still excited to see what he can do there. Have to give KT props for blowing up out of nowhere and carving out a fat slice of the pie.

 

[cstu]

I counted 3 drops last night for Dobson.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

I counted 3 drops last night for Dobson.

It certainly wasn't pretty last night. Despite that, there is some reason for hope for him.

1. He was able to get open pretty regularly, including deep.

2. Despite the drops, the coaches put him in the 2 WR sets in the 4th Quarter, ahead of Kenbrell Thompkins.

3. He obviously was struggling with the mental aspects of the position. That's not a positive in and of itself, but I'm guessing when you need to concentrate on what route you should be running, you're probably not as focused on catching the ball as you could be.

4. He's likely going to get an opportunity to improve all season long.

 

[hotboyz]

I bet he's a star by the end of the season. He has deep speed Pats haven't had in 5 yrs and he gets open he's just unsure of himself it will happen for him just a matter of when?

 

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I counted 3 drops last night for Dobson.

In the first half?

 

[cstu]

I counted 3 drops last night for Dobson.

In the first half?

There was at least one more than I didn't count because it wasn't catchable.

 

[pghrob]

It is way too early for people to write off Dobson, particularly in dynasty. It seems people are unrealistic in their expectations of what a rookie WR is capapble of doing. The AJ Greens of the world are the exception not the norm.

The Pats front office and coaches must appreciate some decent level of potential to have drafted him. He made the team. Injuries led to him having to play more than they likely would have preferred in week 2. He showed an ability to gain separation in running routes. One play, he failed to turn back when he cleared the LB's. And yes ,too many passes were dropped/missed. But you know what? He is a rookie. And he flashes in some ways, with what looks to be promising performance and capability.

So folks would be wise to temper expectations, and permit him the learning curve that most rookies need.

Just my unsolicited 2 cents.

 

[DoubleG]

...was the "Beef O Brady" MVP in 2011 (google it!)

...has hands like feet.

...makes Tom Brady look a lot like Jay Cutler - body language and all.

... is a rookie.

...makes more money than anyone posting #### here about him.

 

[PatsFanCT]

He should have had two TD's last night. That wouldn't be bad for any player, never mind a rookie playing in his first game on national TV.

 

[cstu]

It is way too early for people to write off Dobson, particularly in dynasty. It seems people are unrealistic in their expectations of what a rookie WR is capapble of doing. The AJ Greens of the world are the exception not the norm.

The Pats front office and coaches must appreciate some decent level of potential to have drafted him. He made the team. Injuries led to him having to play more than they likely would have preferred in week 2. He showed an ability to gain separation in running routes. One play, he failed to turn back when he cleared the LB's. And yes ,too many passes were dropped/missed. But you know what? He is a rookie. And he flashes in some ways, with what looks to be promising performance and capability.

So folks would be wise to temper expectations, and permit him the learning curve that most rookies need.

Just my unsolicited 2 cents.

Yes, he is getting open and I am giving some of the blame to Brady since he's been off, but he's Aaron Dropson to me until I see different.

 

[12punch]

He should have had two TD's last night. That wouldn't be bad for any player, never mind a rookie playing in his first game on national TV.

Uh yeah...but he dropped themHe should have had 2 td which is why ppl are ripping him

 

[humpback]

He should have had two TD's last night. That wouldn't be bad for any player, never mind a rookie playing in his first game on national TV.

Yeah, except for the minor detail that he, you know, didn't have two TDs.

 

[pghrob]

It is way too early for people to write off Dobson, particularly in dynasty. It seems people are unrealistic in their expectations of what a rookie WR is capapble of doing. The AJ Greens of the world are the exception not the norm.

The Pats front office and coaches must appreciate some decent level of potential to have drafted him. He made the team. Injuries led to him having to play more than they likely would have preferred in week 2. He showed an ability to gain separation in running routes. One play, he failed to turn back when he cleared the LB's. And yes ,too many passes were dropped/missed. But you know what? He is a rookie. And he flashes in some ways, with what looks to be promising performance and capability.

So folks would be wise to temper expectations, and permit him the learning curve that most rookies need.

Just my unsolicited 2 cents.

Yes, he is getting open and I am giving some of the blame to Brady since he's been off, but he's Aaron Dropson to me until I see different.

Lol. Very well done on your part, Sir.

 

[PatsFanCT]

He should have had two TD's last night. That wouldn't be bad for any player, never mind a rookie playing in his first game on national TV.

Uh yeah...but he dropped themHe should have had 2 td which is why ppl are ripping him

I was referring to the one in the EZ that he was wide open for but never looked back. Any WR would have caught that if he was looking.

 

[humpback]

He should have had two TD's last night. That wouldn't be bad for any player, never mind a rookie playing in his first game on national TV.

Uh yeah...but he dropped themHe should have had 2 td which is why ppl are ripping him

I was referring to the one in the EZ that he was wide open for but never looked back. Any WR would have caught that if he was looking.

 

[ldizzle]

dobson could be a good sleeper this week if gronk doesnt play. he had a terrible first game because of drops, but was targeted in the endzone and had 10 targets. his second game was much better. he again had 10 targets, dropped a pass and brady missed him on 2 targets one in the endzone. thompkins had the 2 tds which is why he is getting all the buzz, but i wouldnt sleep on dobson going against a good matchup in atl this week.

 

[AngryPatriot]

I think Dobson can be a solid wr2 in the coming weeks, dynasty, like him quite a bit. Hold.

 

[ShaHBucks]

10 targets in the last two game with near misses for TDs. It's time to buy. He might turn into what James Jones is to Rodgers. Gronk's presence only frees things up for him.

 

[ldizzle]

10 targets in the last two game with near misses for TDs. It's time to buy. He might turn into what James Jones is to Rodgers. Gronk's presence only frees things up for him.

the only issue i see is that amendola is coming back, gronk is coming back, bolden just came back. Their might not be enough targets with them and throw in edelman and thompkins. I think for this game he is a high risk high reward play, but i dont know about for the rest of the year.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Watching that game yesterday I certainly got the impression Dobson is a dark horse to become a player in the Pats' offensive plans.

 

[Bri]

Watching that game yesterday I certainly got the impression Dobson is a dark horse to become a player in the Pats' offensive plans.

I still think he looks good, like he could be real special one day. He's too tall and athletic for some to cover.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Aaron Dobson caught four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Dolphins.
The Pats appear to have made a depth chart change at X receiver. Dobson played ahead of Kenbrell Thompkins against Miami, securing Tom Brady's lone touchdown throw of the game. Through eight games, Dobson's playing time has still been shaky week to week, and he's on pace for a stat line of 52/648/4. Dobson is worth owning in 12-team leagues as a WR4, but would be a dicey fantasy bet when the Patriots take on the Steelers in Week 9.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I'm getting the sense that Dobson might be the next WR/TE hot WW pickup, following the trend of Williams, Boykin, Reed and Marvin.

He's getting the snaps, he's getting the targets, and now he's getting end zone looks.

The problem of course is that for the first time in years Brady is running a poor passing O. But you also know they will be doing whatever works to change that. This offense could be going through Gronk, Vereen and Dobson in the very near future and they could catch fire, and Dobson could be everything that people were hoping from a healthy Amendola or Edelman combined with Thompkins.

Again, if you wait for it to happen it will be too late.

 

[parrot]

Rotoworld:

Aaron Dobson caught four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Dolphins.
The Pats appear to have made a depth chart change at X receiver. Dobson played ahead of Kenbrell Thompkins against Miami, securing Tom Brady's lone touchdown throw of the game. Through eight games, Dobson's playing time has still been shaky week to week, and he's on pace for a stat line of 52/648/4. Dobson is worth owning in 12-team leagues as a WR4, but would be a dicey fantasy bet when the Patriots take on the Steelers in Week 9.

Dobson didn't just play ahead of Thompkins, he played 50 of 65 snaps, compared to 14 of 65 for Thompkins. Dobson played 11 snaps more than Amendola, the next closest offensive skill player other than Brady.

QB Tom Brady -- 65-of-65

WR Aaron Dobson -- 50-of-65

WR Danny Amendola -- 39-of-65

TE Michael Hoomanawanui -- 37-of-65

WR Austin Collie -- 33-of-65

WR Julian Edelman -- 33-of-65

TE Rob Gronkowski -- 33-of-65

RB Brandon Bolden -- 31-of-65

RB Stevan Ridley -- 20-of-65

RB LeGarrette Blount -- 14-of-65

WR Kenbrell Thompkins -- 14-of-65

TE Matthew Mulligan -- 13-of-65

FB James Develin -- 8-of-65

 

[LawFitz]

Rotoworld:

Aaron Dobson caught four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Dolphins.
The Pats appear to have made a depth chart change at X receiver. Dobson played ahead of Kenbrell Thompkins against Miami, securing Tom Brady's lone touchdown throw of the game. Through eight games, Dobson's playing time has still been shaky week to week, and he's on pace for a stat line of 52/648/4. Dobson is worth owning in 12-team leagues as a WR4, but would be a dicey fantasy bet when the Patriots take on the Steelers in Week 9.

Dobson didn't just play ahead of Thompkins, he played 50 of 65 snaps, compared to 14 of 65 for Thompkins. Dobson played 11 snaps more than Amendola, the next closest offensive skill player other than Brady.

QB Tom Brady -- 65-of-65

WR Aaron Dobson -- 50-of-65

WR Danny Amendola -- 39-of-65

TE Michael Hoomanawanui -- 37-of-65

WR Austin Collie -- 33-of-65

WR Julian Edelman -- 33-of-65

TE Rob Gronkowski -- 33-of-65

RB Brandon Bolden -- 31-of-65

RB Stevan Ridley -- 20-of-65

RB LeGarrette Blount -- 14-of-65

WR Kenbrell Thompkins -- 14-of-65

TE Matthew Mulligan -- 13-of-65

FB James Develin -- 8-of-65

Please take a look at the three week trend prior to this week before you jump to conclusions. It's been back and forth between Dobson and Thompkins in terms of snaps. Belichick is very unpredictable. Dobson could go for 8/120/2 this week or he could get 35% of snaps and go 3/34/0. My inclination is towards the former, but the latter wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

 

[Eminence]

I really like this cat.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Rotoworld:

Aaron Dobson caught four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Dolphins.
The Pats appear to have made a depth chart change at X receiver. Dobson played ahead of Kenbrell Thompkins against Miami, securing Tom Brady's lone touchdown throw of the game. Through eight games, Dobson's playing time has still been shaky week to week, and he's on pace for a stat line of 52/648/4. Dobson is worth owning in 12-team leagues as a WR4, but would be a dicey fantasy bet when the Patriots take on the Steelers in Week 9.

Dobson didn't just play ahead of Thompkins, he played 50 of 65 snaps, compared to 14 of 65 for Thompkins. Dobson played 11 snaps more than Amendola, the next closest offensive skill player other than Brady.

QB Tom Brady -- 65-of-65

WR Aaron Dobson -- 50-of-65

WR Danny Amendola -- 39-of-65

TE Michael Hoomanawanui -- 37-of-65

WR Austin Collie -- 33-of-65

WR Julian Edelman -- 33-of-65

TE Rob Gronkowski -- 33-of-65

RB Brandon Bolden -- 31-of-65

RB Stevan Ridley -- 20-of-65

RB LeGarrette Blount -- 14-of-65

WR Kenbrell Thompkins -- 14-of-65

TE Matthew Mulligan -- 13-of-65

FB James Develin -- 8-of-65

Please take a look at the three week trend prior to this week before you jump to conclusions. It's been back and forth between Dobson and Thompkins in terms of snaps. Belichick is very unpredictable. Dobson could go for 8/120/2 this week or he could get 35% of snaps and go 3/34/0. My inclination is towards the former, but the latter wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

think he might be getting ike taylor this week

 

[Godsbrother]

Rotoworld:

Aaron Dobson caught four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Dolphins.
The Pats appear to have made a depth chart change at X receiver. Dobson played ahead of Kenbrell Thompkins against Miami, securing Tom Brady's lone touchdown throw of the game. Through eight games, Dobson's playing time has still been shaky week to week, and he's on pace for a stat line of 52/648/4. Dobson is worth owning in 12-team leagues as a WR4, but would be a dicey fantasy bet when the Patriots take on the Steelers in Week 9.

Dobson didn't just play ahead of Thompkins, he played 50 of 65 snaps, compared to 14 of 65 for Thompkins. Dobson played 11 snaps more than Amendola, the next closest offensive skill player other than Brady.

QB Tom Brady -- 65-of-65

WR Aaron Dobson -- 50-of-65

WR Danny Amendola -- 39-of-65

TE Michael Hoomanawanui -- 37-of-65

WR Austin Collie -- 33-of-65

WR Julian Edelman -- 33-of-65

TE Rob Gronkowski -- 33-of-65

RB Brandon Bolden -- 31-of-65

RB Stevan Ridley -- 20-of-65

RB LeGarrette Blount -- 14-of-65

WR Kenbrell Thompkins -- 14-of-65

TE Matthew Mulligan -- 13-of-65

FB James Develin -- 8-of-65

Please take a look at the three week trend prior to this week before you jump to conclusions. It's been back and forth between Dobson and Thompkins in terms of snaps. Belichick is very unpredictable. Dobson could go for 8/120/2 this week or he could get 35% of snaps and go 3/34/0. My inclination is towards the former, but the latter wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

think he might be getting ike taylor this week

Ike has been up and down this year. I'm playing Dobson.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Aaron Dobson said he feels more integrated into the Patriots offense.
Dobson has played 75 percent of offensive snaps over the last three weeks and has 22 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. "I just feel like overall, I’m more comfortable in the system," Dobson said. "Me and Tom are getting on the same page, and I feel like all of that is helping to transition to the field on Sunday."

Source: Boston Herald

 

[andyk803]

Dobson or Lance this weekend?

 

[fantasycurse42]

Dobson or Lance this weekend?

They're both out there for me - If Colston is a no go, I'm going Moore for sure. I still might go Moore regardless.

 

[andyk803]

Whys that? Ike Taylor?

 

[fantasycurse42]

Whys that? Ike Taylor?

Tom Brady

 

[andyk803]

but he's sexy :(

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Aaron Dobson caught five passes for 130 yards with two touchdowns in Sunday's 55-31 Week 9 win over the Steelers.
This breakout has been brewing for a few weeks now. Dobson's snaps have been gradually rising at the expense of Kenbrell Thompkins and on Sunday, Thompkins was a healthy scratch. That left Dobson to play every snap at the "X" receiver spot and he responded with a back-shoulder catch for a 17-yard score and then roasted Ike Taylor for a 81-yard bomb to ice the game. He was second on the team with nine targets, four more than both Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman. Dobson will be a WR3 when the Pats come out of their Week 10 bye.

 

[Eminence]

Did you see how fast this guy was on that bomb? Really impressed me, once he knew he had a step on the guy he FLEW.

 

[Xue]

People didn't think Dobson could "separate" huh?

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000275897/Dobson-81-yard-TD-reception

He was drafted to play outside and run deep routes. Now that Gronk and Amendola are back he won't need to be running short routes anymore.

 

[devouredbychaos]

I'm getting the sense that Dobson might be the next WR/TE hot WW pickup, following the trend of Williams, Boykin, Reed and Marvin.

He's getting the snaps, he's getting the targets, and now he's getting end zone looks.

The problem of course is that for the first time in years Brady is running a poor passing O. But you also know they will be doing whatever works to change that. This offense could be going through Gronk, Vereen and Dobson in the very near future and they could catch fire, and Dobson could be everything that people were hoping from a healthy Amendola or Edelman combined with Thompkins.

Again, if you wait for it to happen it will be too late.

Good call. Glad I scooped him up in most of my leagues.

 

[cstu]

People didn't think Dobson could "separate" huh?

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000275897/Dobson-81-yard-TD-reception

He was drafted to play outside and run deep routes. Now that Gronk and Amendola are back he won't need to be running short routes anymore.

It looks like Ike Taylor was expecting run and couldn't turn around fast enough when he realized it was a pass play.

Great play by Dobson but Ike looks slow and done to me (PFF as well - he's ranked 97 out of 107 CB's).

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

Teams are forced to put two guys on Gronk which leaves Amendola and Dobson with favorable matchups. Additionally, NE has a very solid running game so teams have to respect play action. Dobson should be a solid WR3 the rest of the season with solid upside from there.

 

[RGIII HTTR]

Teams are forced to put two guys on Gronk which leaves Amendola and Dobson with favorable matchups. Additionally, NE has a very solid running game so teams have to respect play action. Dobson should be a solid WR3 the rest of the season with solid upside from there.

Biggest endorser of this is his target were second to Gronk. He might be in line for some consistent opportunities that make him more than a solid WR3. Of course, Brady's play this season is what will make that all doable. The best part is Brady seems to not shy away from Dobson, which is a-ok by me.

 

[Braktastic]

Aaron Dobson > Marvin Brown? I'm thinking, yes, but I'd like to get some reassurance.

 

[RGIII HTTR]

Aaron Dobson > Marvin Brown? I'm thinking, yes, but I'd like to get some reassurance.

Better call All-State, they are the good hands people.

 

[buddhacwru]

Would you guys prefer Amendola or Dobson Rest of Season?

 

[gcmmidwest]

im spending my #2 waiver spot on dobson & hoping i get him ...thomkins being deactivated speaks volume

i liked how he ran that deep route & just threw his hand up w/o even looking back...loved what i saw ...,there now clicken

 

[shadyridr]

So hes their Brandon Lloyd now? Should be a solid WR3 down the stretch

 

[ldizzle]

Teams are forced to put two guys on Gronk which leaves Amendola and Dobson with favorable matchups. Additionally, NE has a very solid running game so teams have to respect play action. Dobson should be a solid WR3 the rest of the season with solid upside from there.

Biggest endorser of this is his target were second to Gronk. He might be in line for some consistent opportunities that make him more than a solid WR3. Of course, Brady's play this season is what will make that all doable. The best part is Brady seems to not shy away from Dobson, which is a-ok by me.

I didnt know if the targets were gonna be there after dola and gronk csme back. Looks like we know the answer. I agree with everything you said