Any Arian Foster/Victor Cruz type pre-season spottings this year? (1 Viewer)

[Judge Smails]

I haven't had time to watch much pre-season football this year, but have been combing the board religiously. Aside from Julio blowing up and everyone on the Matty Ice bus I'm just not hearing as much as in past pre-seasons. Aside from just looking good in camp, is anybody really blowing up in pre-season games yet? Draft is on Saturday, so don't think their will be much new info by then.

So who is this year's out of the woodwork Arian Foster/Victor Cruz/Jordy Nelson type? I don't count Julio - when you're drafted that high it's expected, and I'm looking for mid/late round studness. Whaddayagot?

 

[rizzler]

Jacuzzi Rodgers

 

[rickyg]

For me, based on their adp and how I view them (talent/opportunity) Donald brown, Kevin smith/Mikkel leshoure, Shane vereen...all guys that I am targeting in all drafts this year at RB. I know ONE of these cats will be a difference maker.

At WR, I would say Jon Baldwin but kc doesn't throw enough to make him relevant. I was thinking Vincent brown until he broke his ankle. Maybe one of the st Louis wrs like Steve smith, Brian quick? Justin Blackmon a possibility.

 

[Abraham]

Kendall hunter.

 

[jbr69gto]

Here are the deep sleepers I like:

QB Locker, Flynn

RB Ry Williams, Jennings, Dwyer

WR D Moore, T Young, R Moss, TO

TE Celek, Gresham

 

[Titan]

It is a crazy game when TO and R Moss are deep sleepers. And I am not saying they are not, because they are. Just pointing out that it is crazy.

 

[Captain Hook]

Here are the deep sleepers I like:QB Locker, FlynnRB Ry Williams, Jennings, DwyerWR D Moore, T Young, R Moss, TOTE Celek, Gresham

some of these aren't sleepers Jennings/Celek/Gresham)and some may be cryogenic - Moore out with ankle injury; Moss to be limited in number of plays he is on the field; and TO doesn't even have a roster spot yet ............yeah I like each of them to some degree but they should be cheaper than they are

 

[Late225]

if you're judging by eye test, I'd suggest Foles and Bruce Brown. Probably not a lot of opportunity yet though.

 

[johnadams]

Lestar Jean.

 

[whatadai]

LaVon Brazill and Evan Royster.

 

[joey]

Rod Streater WR OAK

 

[Hoosier16]

if you're judging by eye test, I'd suggest Foles and Bruce Brown. Probably not a lot of opportunity yet though.

Just about to post these two. Both of these guys have had two very good preseason games. Based upon Vick's propensity to be injured, Foles will likely get an opportunity, even if limited, this year.

 

[C-Bound]

Victor Cruz = Victor Cruz 2011

Titus Young = Victor Cruz 2011

Young is getting crazy hype in practices.

 

[yankdog]

I love Bryce Brown but he is behind Shady forth next couple years so he will not be this years Foster. Now in 4 years....

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I don't think there has been anybody who opened eyes like Cruz did the last two pre seasons at this point.

Vincent Brown was close perhaps.maybe Justin Blackmon.

Kendall hunter and rashad Jennings. Jonathan Dwyer.

 

[HittinHard]

Evan Royster and justin Blackmon

 

[Shutout]

I think the OP is looking for some people that everyone is NOT talking about, ad naseum.

I'm not sure any of these guys will blow up like Foster or Cruz...probably will NOT. But I'm thinking there is some great value here.

Lance kendricks is getting overlooked completely but is going to be a big part of this team's offense. Based on where you can get him, he will be great value.

Dwayne Allen. Forget Fleener. Allen is on the field constantly and is excelling at blocking, running routes, everything.

Reggie Wayne. Based on where you will get him, will be a steal.

I'm sure there are alot more less notables that are being glossed over but I can't really think of anyone who is absolutely looking lights out in the pre-season like Cruz did. Rod Streater is probably the closest thing to that. He seems to be the darling people are talking up but that cat has been out of the bag for a week or so now. Perhaps RB Bobby Rainey (I keep wanting to type Ricky Bobby) in baltimore. He is showing up and doinf what is asked.

 

[Zeff]

Arian Fosters are, for good reason, going to be fairly rare. He was a relative unknown...fighting for a pretty much wide-open job...in a really amazingly great situation where it looked like anyone who got a full workload could produce monster numbers...and he was blowing it up. I'm not sure there's any analogous situation out there right now.

If there's one that's in the ball park, it might be the Skins RB job. You have to go back a ways, of course, but those occasions when Shanny's teams actually featured a bell cow RB were the stuff of legend. I do NOT think anybody is stepping up and seizing this one Foster-style. But Evan Royster may be emerging as a viable full-timer by force of attrition.

I'm not a huge believer in his physical skills, but he's about the only 14th rounder I see out there with a path I can possibly imagine that might lead somehow to 2nd round EOY value. Worth a toss, IMO.

 

[strong]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

 

[T.Rex]

STEVE SMITH STL

 

[Two Deep]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

This doesn't make sense. If you are only open from 7-11 you are not always open.

 

[pghrob]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

This doesn't make sense. If you are only open from 7-11 you are not always open.

7-11 convenience stores are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

 

[Deamon]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

This doesn't make sense. If you are only open from 7-11 you are not always open.

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Jonathan Dwyer.

 

[footballnerd]

Antonio Brown

 

[Twenty-Four Eighty-Four]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

This doesn't make sense. If you are only open from 7-11 you are not always open.

7-11 convenience stores are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

So why do they have locks on the doors?

 

[One]

Gerhart, Streater, Royster, Hunter

 

[BallparkFrank]

I plugged "2012 Jordy Nelson" into my trusty fantasy football sleeper computer program and it spit this out:

2011 Veteran star atop the depth chart: Greg Jennings

2012 Veteran star atop the depth chart: Frank Gore

2011 Second round pick selected: Randall Cobb

2012 Second round pick selected: LaMichael James

2011 Veteran free agent added: James Jones

2012 Veteran free agent added: Brandon Jacobs

2011 Fading veteran that played college football in Mississippi: Donald Driver

2012 Fading veteran that played college football in Mississippi: Anthony Dixon

2011 Surprise superstar that was overlooked because of the above: Jordy Nelson

2012 Surprise superstar that was overlooked because of the above: Kendall Hunter

The computer never lies folks!

 

[Annyong]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

This doesn't make sense. If you are only open from 7-11 you are not always open.

7-11 convenience stores are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

So why do they have locks on the doors?

in case they want to lock them

 

[Clifford]

Agree with Streater, Smith in STL, Hunter in SFO, and Jeffrey.

Why not add Russell Wilson and Tannehill as QBs who could surprise? Both were supposed to sit and their superior play forced their coaches to start them (albeit against crap competition).

 

[Chazzhawk]

Cruz went pretty much undrafted in most leagues last year, good luck guessing the next guy that will be undrafted in most leagues but be a top 10 at their position. By time a lot of drafts started Arian Foster was a 4th or 5th round pick

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I don't think Foster and Cruz are the same thing.

Foster was a prospect out of college (Tenn. Vols, a major program), though he went undrafted he was pursued by the Saints and at least a couple other teams besides the Texans. I think the Saints offered him extra cash to report as a free agent but the Texans backfield had a lot more opportunity. He had at least one breakout game his rookie year and people were speaking his name the following FF draft. He walked into a situation with Kubiak and little resistance on the depth chart.

Cruz came out of UMass, also undrafted but largely unpursued, he was a preseason star but did not even get to see the field in the regular season, it was only because of injuries a full year later that he got his shot in 2011. I just remembered the preseason highlights plus comments from Giants fans (from the year before, 2010) about him and picked him up even before he went off - on a flier. Even after he blew up the coaching staff was tamping down expectations, talking about how he would be splitting time, going back to his original role further down the depth chart.

The Foster kind of thing will happen this year, though maybe not to the same extent.

The Cruz thing takes a lot of different circumstances to happen.

 

[Bojang0301]

Rod Streater WR OAK

This.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

This doesn't make sense. If you are only open from 7-11 you are not always open.

7-11 convenience stores are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Factoid fm Wiki:"In 1946, in an effort to continue the company's post war recovery, the name of the stores was changed to 7-Eleven to reflect their hours of operation—7 am to 11 pm, which at the time was unprecedented."

 

[beto]

Kurt Cousins blew up the other night.

 

[whatadai]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

This doesn't make sense. If you are only open from 7-11 you are not always open.

7-11 convenience stores are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

What about holidays?

 

[whatadai]

I don't think Foster and Cruz are the same thing.Foster was a prospect out of college (Tenn. Vols, a major program), though he went undrafted he was pursued by the Saints and at least a couple other teams besides the Texans. I think the Saints offered him extra cash to report as a free agent but the Texans backfield had a lot more opportunity. He had at least one breakout game his rookie year and people were speaking his name the following FF draft. He walked into a situation with Kubiak and little resistance on the depth chart. Cruz came out of UMass, also undrafted but largely unpursued, he was a preseason star but did not even get to see the field in the regular season, it was only because of injuries a full year later that he got his shot in 2011. I just remembered the preseason highlights plus comments from Giants fans (from the year before, 2010) about him and picked him up even before he went off - on a flier. Even after he blew up the coaching staff was tamping down expectations, talking about how he would be splitting time, going back to his original role further down the depth chart.The Foster kind of thing will happen this year, though maybe not to the same extent.The Cruz thing takes a lot of different circumstances to happen.

Not really...both got their starts due to injuries. Slaton/Tate were injured and Manningham/Hixon was injured. They both showed talent before though with Foster and the last 2 games in 2009 and Cruz with his pre-season games in 2010.

 

[footballnerd]

Receivers: I really don't see any of these guys putting up top ten numbers, but...

After a slow start, Alshon Jeffery is having a great camp/preseason. He's likely the starter and should be a big red zone threat, especially next to Brandon Marshall who has consistently under-performed near the goalline. Almost no chance he gets 1,500 yards (like Cruz) in the Bears offense, but I wouldn't be surprised if he logs 8-10 touchdowns this season, which very well would make him fantasy relevant.

Streater from Oakland has been setting the world on fire in camp, but opportunities are going to be too slim to roster him. Not to mention I don't see him passing Heyward-Bey or Moore on the depth chart, but he's someone to keep an eye on.

Chris Hogan: if you watch Hard Knocks, you'll see plenty of footage of Hogan looking very good. He's earned the nickname from Reggie Bush "7-11 because he's always open." The coaches talk about it. The QBs talk about it... He doesn't exactly have world beaters in front of him, so keep an eye on this kid. (Roberto Wallace is another dark horse to emerge.)

Runningbacks: here's a few I'm drafting much higher than their ADP:

Rashad Jennings has had a great camp running with the starters and has looked very good in the preseason. New offense in Jax will slow down MJD's immediate involvement if/when he signs. Some respectable NFL/FF people think the MJD holdout is very serious and project that MJD misses at least a game or two. And if you consider holdouts to be an increased injury risk, Jennings may be THE back to grab after the first few rounds.

Gerhart is another rising backup. Don't know how he's looked in camp, but he was very successful last year when given the opportunity. He actually had a higher YPC than Peterson last year and Profootballfocus has been pimping Gerhart's vision and agility for a while. If Peterson suffers a setback or is reinjured, Gerhart should put up very good RB numbers.

Shane Vereen. I like his chances for getting the majority of touches in the NE backfield. If I can grab a guy in the late rounds that I end up starting a few times, I'm happy. To me, Vereen seems to be that one RB that can be had super late who still has a shot at starting and doesn't need injuries to find the playing field.

This doesn't make sense. If you are only open from 7-11 you are not always open.

7-11 convenience stores are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Factoid fm Wiki:"In 1946, in an effort to continue the company's post war recovery, the name of the stores was changed to 7-Eleven to reflect their hours of operation—7 am to 11 pm, which at the time was unprecedented."

should change their name to 24-7 now then

 

[fantasy stud]

From what I have seen in pre season

Russell Wilson-He's looked good and now has earned a start. If he starts, he could easily be a decent qb #2 because of his rushing ability.

R. Jennings,K. Hunter, D. Wilson, C. Benson, Ry Williams, E. Royster, and K. Smith are all guys you can draft later who could end up being valuable.

Amendola looks like one of Bradford's favorite targets. He could be a nice #4 wr you draft in one of the final rounds.

 

[Sabertooth]

Randall Cobb has a shot to be this season's Victor Cruz or Laurent Robinson. He's that good.

 

[LHUCKS]

Randall Cobb has a shot to be this season's Victor Cruz or Laurent Robinson. He's that good.

correct

 

[Judge Smails]

Victor Cruz = Victor Cruz 2011Titus Young = Victor Cruz 2011Young is getting crazy hype in practices.

I'm intrigued. Scored last week as well. Even if CJ gets 15, that leaves 20-25 for others...

 

[chiefs2929]

Brown= close to Foster.

Cobb = 1 more Greg Jennings concussion/injury away from Cruz

 

[pghrob]

Rod Streater WR OAK

This.

What about him gives you cause to think so? Will he leapfrog Denarius Moore and DHB to become a rookie WR 1 in waiting for 2013?

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

Randall Cobb has a shot to be this season's Victor Cruz or Laurent Robinson. He's that good.

He's really not. I'd be shocked if he got anywhere near 700 yards.

 

[Bojang0301]

Rod Streater WR OAK

This.

What about him gives you cause to think so? Will he leapfrog Denarius Moore and DHB to become a rookie WR 1 in waiting for 2013?

He's been catching everything thrown his way. I'd actually consider him more of what Houshmanzadeh provided Palmer early in his career being a tough inside reciever while DHB is definitely a speed guy and Moore a complete package. Especially if you are in a ppr dynasty this guy should be on your radar.

 

[pghrob]

Rod Streater WR OAK

This.

What about him gives you cause to think so? Will he leapfrog Denarius Moore and DHB to become a rookie WR 1 in waiting for 2013?

He's been catching everything thrown his way. I'd actually consider him more of what Houshmanzadeh provided Palmer early in his career being a tough inside reciever while DHB is definitely a speed guy and Moore a complete package. Especially if you are in a ppr dynasty this guy should be on your radar.

:thumbsup:

 

[AcerFC]

Funny, I had my draft on Saturday and felt odd since I had no Wali Lundy type guys to draft.

I did draft Hunter and Cobb so I'm hoping you guys are on there

 

[Sabertooth]

Randall Cobb has a shot to be this season's Victor Cruz or Laurent Robinson. He's that good.

He's really not. I'd be shocked if he got anywhere near 700 yards.

Actually he is. Kid can play.

 

[SWC]

Randall Cobb has a shot to be this season's Victor Cruz or Laurent Robinson. He's that good.

correct

the touchdown robber cobber is going to have a good year brohans because he is versitile and they will use him frmo every spot on the field and do not forget about his return capabilities which are pretty good and he has great vision on an open field but personally i would like to see more gaget plays for him but i am not the coach take that to the bank brohans