Anyone going to dare to start Culpepper this week? (1 Viewer)

[gianmarco]

If I had to come up with the ideal matchup that I would even consider starting Culpepper as my fantasy QB it would be against the Lions. I have this funny feeling that he could come out on fire in this game as he tries to prove something. The Raiders actually have a few decent options at his disposal and I could easily see him having his way with them. Is anyone even considering this?

 

[mbuehner]

Not if Josh McCown is starting.

 

[Jason Wood]

Love Culpepper as a deep league QB2 or normal league with deep rosters QB3, but starting him in Week One? People overthink things in Week One too much....START YOUR STUDS. Culpep CAN'T be your top QB after your draft; why would you bench your top guy?

 

[gianmarco]

Love Culpepper as a deep league QB2 or normal league with deep rosters QB3, but starting him in Week One? People overthink things in Week One too much....START YOUR STUDS. Culpep CAN'T be your top QB after your draft; why would you bench your top guy?

Not so much overthinking as curious if he is actually a better option. Just because he's being drafted later doesn't make him less playable. There are lots of owners that decide to wait to draft a QB and have the likes of Favre or Eli as their #1. Not every team has one of the top 7-8 QB's. Once you start getting into some of the later guys, I don't think Culpepper is that much more of a reach than some of the guys in the 9-15 range. In a 12 team league, a couple teams are starting the #11 and #12 ranked QB's. Is Culpepper that much worse than them just because he's being drafted later?Rivers is playing a tough Chicago defense. Young against Jax. Even Kitna against a pretty decent Oakland defense. Those are just a couple examples. If I owned the last 2, don't think I'd be benching them for sure, but I'd definitely consider it if Rivers was my #1 (in which he is for quite a few teams, I'm sure).This isn't a dilemma I have, but just noticed his matchup as he's my QB3 in one league and it's intriguing as a week 1 matchup to say the least. I think most people would shy away from doing so for the very reason you stated above (he was drafted much later than the other guys) but think he could actually be a legit start.

 

[houdini]

linkage, for what it's worth ...

Raiders coach Lane Kiffin announced who his new starting quarterback is to his two competing quarterbacks.

As for everyone else, the first-year coach wants to keep you guessing.

Kiffin said he "might" go public with his starting quarterback today, or he might just wait until Sunday's season opener against the visiting Detroit Lions.

The two contenders, Daunte Culpepper and Josh McCown, declined to share their inside information. Judging by body language, it looks like Culpepper, who was all smiles compared to McCown's sighs, will start his eighth straight season opener.

Then again, maybe they are under orders to act the opposite of how they feel about getting the news. You never know with the Raiders, who are more shroud than shield.

Don't expect the late decision to catch Detroit off-guard, though. McCown was their backup quarterback last year before the Lions traded him to Oakland on draft day, so they know what he can do. It's more likely they've game-planned for Culpepper, because they can adjust on the fly if McCown trots out.

Kiffin also hasn't named a starting center between Jake Grove and Jeremy Newberry. He did name rookie Zach Miller his starting tight end, and said rookie Johnnie Lee Higgins will return punts while Chris Carr has held onto his kick-return job.

 

[DerwoodG]

I haven't heard Kiffin has named his starter yet.

If McCown is named the starter, would you consider starting him against Detroit? Let's see... he was suppose to be the QB of the future in Detroit until they decided to go with Kitna and shoved Josh to the side. Now he's in Oakland battling for the starting QB gig, but it actually looks like a fair battle (unlike what he had in Detroit). So if he actually wins the job (at least for week 1), do you think he might have a little motivation to show up (a.k.a. kick their butt) in week 1 against his former team?

So, no. I don't start Culpepper in week one because we won't know who is starting until game time. I can't take that gamble because either oneofthem could end up the week one starter. Go with your first QB and be safe this week.

 

[Wingnut]

NO way in hell does C-Pep NOT start week 1. No way in hell.

Mark it opposite of up.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Love Culpepper as a deep league QB2 or normal league with deep rosters QB3, but starting him in Week One? People overthink things in Week One too much....START YOUR STUDS. Culpep CAN'T be your top QB after your draft; why would you bench your top guy?

Not so much overthinking as curious if he is actually a better option. Just because he's being drafted later doesn't make him less playable. There are lots of owners that decide to wait to draft a QB and have the likes of Favre or Eli as their #1. Not every team has one of the top 7-8 QB's. Once you start getting into some of the later guys, I don't think Culpepper is that much more of a reach than some of the guys in the 9-15 range. In a 12 team league, a couple teams are starting the #11 and #12 ranked QB's. Is Culpepper that much worse than them just because he's being drafted later?Rivers is playing a tough Chicago defense. Young against Jax. Even Kitna against a pretty decent Oakland defense. Those are just a couple examples. If I owned the last 2, don't think I'd be benching them for sure, but I'd definitely consider it if Rivers was my #1 (in which he is for quite a few teams, I'm sure).

This isn't a dilemma I have, but just noticed his matchup as he's my QB3 in one league and it's intriguing as a week 1 matchup to say the least. I think most people would shy away from doing so for the very reason you stated above (he was drafted much later than the other guys) but think he could actually be a legit start.

I disagree with Jason.Last year the Raiders allowed 4.3 fewer FP/G to opposing QBs than average, while the Lions allowed 2.0 more FP/G to opposing QBs than average. You have the Raiders' QBs averaging 13.8 FP/G this season, and the Lions QBs averaging 17.6 FP/G. If you have the Lions projected to allow 4 more FP/G to opposing QBs than the Raiders -- and I have the Lions projected to allow 5.7 more FP/G to opposing QBs than the raiders -- then Culpepper is the right start over Kitna. It doesn't matter that it's week 1; it just so happens that Culpepper's best matchup, Kitna's worst matchup, and week 1 all happen to occur in the same week. I'd project Culpepper to finish in the top half of the league this week, while Kitna will not.

 

[D_House]

I am.

My other option is Losman, who goes against Denver.

 

[gianmarco]

Love Culpepper as a deep league QB2 or normal league with deep rosters QB3, but starting him in Week One? People overthink things in Week One too much....START YOUR STUDS. Culpep CAN'T be your top QB after your draft; why would you bench your top guy?

Not so much overthinking as curious if he is actually a better option. Just because he's being drafted later doesn't make him less playable. There are lots of owners that decide to wait to draft a QB and have the likes of Favre or Eli as their #1. Not every team has one of the top 7-8 QB's. Once you start getting into some of the later guys, I don't think Culpepper is that much more of a reach than some of the guys in the 9-15 range. In a 12 team league, a couple teams are starting the #11 and #12 ranked QB's. Is Culpepper that much worse than them just because he's being drafted later?Rivers is playing a tough Chicago defense. Young against Jax. Even Kitna against a pretty decent Oakland defense. Those are just a couple examples. If I owned the last 2, don't think I'd be benching them for sure, but I'd definitely consider it if Rivers was my #1 (in which he is for quite a few teams, I'm sure).

This isn't a dilemma I have, but just noticed his matchup as he's my QB3 in one league and it's intriguing as a week 1 matchup to say the least. I think most people would shy away from doing so for the very reason you stated above (he was drafted much later than the other guys) but think he could actually be a legit start.

I disagree with Jason.Last year the Raiders allowed 4.3 fewer FP/G to opposing QBs than average, while the Lions allowed 2.0 more FP/G to opposing QBs than average. You have the Raiders' QBs averaging 13.8 FP/G this season, and the Lions QBs averaging 17.6 FP/G. If you have the Lions projected to allow 4 more FP/G to opposing QBs than the Raiders -- and I have the Lions projected to allow 5.7 more FP/G to opposing QBs than the raiders -- then Culpepper is the right start over Kitna. It doesn't matter that it's week 1; it just so happens that Culpepper's best matchup, Kitna's worst matchup, and week 1 all happen to occur in the same week. I'd project Culpepper to finish in the top half of the league this week, while Kitna will not.

That's exactly my point. If there is a time to start Culpepper, this is it.Let me also add that I've seen him go VERY late in drafts, if at all. This is a perfect time to grab him. Now, I'm not saying that he's going to be a stud all year (although he could). However, if he does go off against the Raiders, he'll be the hottest pickup this week and you won't get another chance at him. At worst, you can try to trade him off and get a little extra depth for your roster, or you can stash him and see if he really does return to form. Either way, I really think he's worthy of a roster spot at this point.

 

[Jason Wood]

Love Culpepper as a deep league QB2 or normal league with deep rosters QB3, but starting him in Week One? People overthink things in Week One too much....START YOUR STUDS. Culpep CAN'T be your top QB after your draft; why would you bench your top guy?

Not so much overthinking as curious if he is actually a better option. Just because he's being drafted later doesn't make him less playable. There are lots of owners that decide to wait to draft a QB and have the likes of Favre or Eli as their #1. Not every team has one of the top 7-8 QB's. Once you start getting into some of the later guys, I don't think Culpepper is that much more of a reach than some of the guys in the 9-15 range. In a 12 team league, a couple teams are starting the #11 and #12 ranked QB's. Is Culpepper that much worse than them just because he's being drafted later?Rivers is playing a tough Chicago defense. Young against Jax. Even Kitna against a pretty decent Oakland defense. Those are just a couple examples. If I owned the last 2, don't think I'd be benching them for sure, but I'd definitely consider it if Rivers was my #1 (in which he is for quite a few teams, I'm sure).

This isn't a dilemma I have, but just noticed his matchup as he's my QB3 in one league and it's intriguing as a week 1 matchup to say the least. I think most people would shy away from doing so for the very reason you stated above (he was drafted much later than the other guys) but think he could actually be a legit start.

I disagree with Jason.Last year the Raiders allowed 4.3 fewer FP/G to opposing QBs than average, while the Lions allowed 2.0 more FP/G to opposing QBs than average. You have the Raiders' QBs averaging 13.8 FP/G this season, and the Lions QBs averaging 17.6 FP/G. If you have the Lions projected to allow 4 more FP/G to opposing QBs than the Raiders -- and I have the Lions projected to allow 5.7 more FP/G to opposing QBs than the raiders -- then Culpepper is the right start over Kitna. It doesn't matter that it's week 1; it just so happens that Culpepper's best matchup, Kitna's worst matchup, and week 1 all happen to occur in the same week. I'd project Culpepper to finish in the top half of the league this week, while Kitna will not.

That's why you've never won FESL

 

[SSOG]

linkage, for what it's worth ...

Raiders coach Lane Kiffin announced who his new starting quarterback is to his two competing quarterbacks.

As for everyone else, the first-year coach wants to keep you guessing.

Kiffin said he "might" go public with his starting quarterback today, or he might just wait until Sunday's season opener against the visiting Detroit Lions.

The two contenders, Daunte Culpepper and Josh McCown, declined to share their inside information. Judging by body language, it looks like Culpepper, who was all smiles compared to McCown's sighs, will start his eighth straight season opener.

Then again, maybe they are under orders to act the opposite of how they feel about getting the news. You never know with the Raiders, who are more shroud than shield.

Don't expect the late decision to catch Detroit off-guard, though. McCown was their backup quarterback last year before the Lions traded him to Oakland on draft day, so they know what he can do. It's more likely they've game-planned for Culpepper, because they can adjust on the fly if McCown trots out.

Kiffin also hasn't named a starting center between Jake Grove and Jeremy Newberry. He did name rookie Zach Miller his starting tight end, and said rookie Johnnie Lee Higgins will return punts while Chris Carr has held onto his kick-return job.

This worked out very well for Charlie Weis.

 

[Jason Wood]

linkage, for what it's worth ...

Raiders coach Lane Kiffin announced who his new starting quarterback is to his two competing quarterbacks.

As for everyone else, the first-year coach wants to keep you guessing.

Kiffin said he "might" go public with his starting quarterback today, or he might just wait until Sunday's season opener against the visiting Detroit Lions.

The two contenders, Daunte Culpepper and Josh McCown, declined to share their inside information. Judging by body language, it looks like Culpepper, who was all smiles compared to McCown's sighs, will start his eighth straight season opener.

Then again, maybe they are under orders to act the opposite of how they feel about getting the news. You never know with the Raiders, who are more shroud than shield.

Don't expect the late decision to catch Detroit off-guard, though. McCown was their backup quarterback last year before the Lions traded him to Oakland on draft day, so they know what he can do. It's more likely they've game-planned for Culpepper, because they can adjust on the fly if McCown trots out.

Kiffin also hasn't named a starting center between Jake Grove and Jeremy Newberry. He did name rookie Zach Miller his starting tight end, and said rookie Johnnie Lee Higgins will return punts while Chris Carr has held onto his kick-return job.

This worked out very well for Charlie Weis.

It's the silliest thing I've heard in a long time and I hope a byproduct of Kiffin still being inexperienced and collegiately focused. Honestly, thinking that not announcing the starting QB is going to be a positive is just ridiculous.

 

[spurs44]

Love Culpepper as a deep league QB2 or normal league with deep rosters QB3, but starting him in Week One? People overthink things in Week One too much....START YOUR STUDS. Culpep CAN'T be your top QB after your draft; why would you bench your top guy?

Not so much overthinking as curious if he is actually a better option. Just because he's being drafted later doesn't make him less playable. There are lots of owners that decide to wait to draft a QB and have the likes of Favre or Eli as their #1. Not every team has one of the top 7-8 QB's. Once you start getting into some of the later guys, I don't think Culpepper is that much more of a reach than some of the guys in the 9-15 range. In a 12 team league, a couple teams are starting the #11 and #12 ranked QB's. Is Culpepper that much worse than them just because he's being drafted later?Rivers is playing a tough Chicago defense. Young against Jax. Even Kitna against a pretty decent Oakland defense. Those are just a couple examples. If I owned the last 2, don't think I'd be benching them for sure, but I'd definitely consider it if Rivers was my #1 (in which he is for quite a few teams, I'm sure).This isn't a dilemma I have, but just noticed his matchup as he's my QB3 in one league and it's intriguing as a week 1 matchup to say the least. I think most people would shy away from doing so for the very reason you stated above (he was drafted much later than the other guys) but think he could actually be a legit start.

I wouldn't start him the first game. Which Raiders team will show up? Albeit, there are some nice targets on the offense (Porter, Curry), but preseason games are and have been misleading. Start your #1 option and enjoy the games!

 

[gianmarco]

How bad could Culpepper REALLY be?

 

[massraider]

I doubt it's worth it's own thread, as it seemed obvious, but ESPNEWS is reporting CPepp is getting the start.

 

[murzman]

Did ESPN report that he is getting the start or that based on his facial expression after practice (in which Kiffin told the QBs who would start), they expect him to get the start??

Pretty risky starting a guy in fantasy who may not even get the nod!