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biggest busts of the year so far (1 Viewer)
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Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
It's hard not to go any further than L. Evans........the dude's been horrible.
What's worse is I either have to drop him this week or start him with Portis on bye and Rudi Johnson probably out.
What's worse is I either have to drop him this week or start him with Portis on bye and Rudi Johnson probably out.
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Brees and SJ toss in Lee Evans. Bulger ohhh yes... The Rams and the Saints as a whole just BRUTAL!
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Lee Evans is a glaring omission here, along with Vernon Davis.ETA, I was beaten to the punch!
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Whiplash Inc.
Footballguy
I'm not sure Maroney should be on that list. He's putting up good rushing numbers (a 4.7 avg), he's just not getting the TDs yet. This is the same offense in which Dillon ran for at least 12 TDs in 3 consecutive years. I think he'll get there eventually this season, along with LT and SJax. I'm not so sure about the other 3.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Agree on Maroney and LT, but ... SJax may be finished. Can't necessarily call one a "bust" due to injury, but, as far as your point is concerned, he can't turn it around from the pine.
The Man with the Plan
Footballguy
LT is averaging less than 3 yards a carry and is still a top 15 running back. He's scored more fantasy points than Steven Jackson, Frank Gore, Larry Johnson and Rudi Johnson. And he hasn't had a good game yet. He's not great but he could be doing much worse.
delusional
Footballguy
Gore even.
Tough As Nails
Glave Master
Maurice Jones-Drew is a much bigger bust than the majority of those listed so far.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Larry Johnson is by the far killing many teams
LT isn't worth the #1 pick
SJax wasn't doing anything before the injury
Gore had one great game... can't call him a bust yet
SA is solid but injuried hand may limit
Maroney is getting decent yardage but will he be given a decent GL opp
MJD is a huge bust at the moment... needs an injury openning before being startable
LT isn't worth the #1 pick
SJax wasn't doing anything before the injury
Gore had one great game... can't call him a bust yet
SA is solid but injuried hand may limit
Maroney is getting decent yardage but will he be given a decent GL opp
MJD is a huge bust at the moment... needs an injury openning before being startable
Jayrod
Footballguy
Colston hasn't been aweful, he's averaging 6 catches for 62 yds each week and has a TD.Everyone was actually pretty down on him coming into this season and I think he is performing right as expected....it just looks a little worse with all of the WR explosions in the first few weeks.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
First round pick in most leagues and he's been as bad as anyone else on that list.Travis Henry hasn't really been all that terrific either. The Broncos don't seem to want to use him at the goaline for some reason and it's hurting his value.
Warehouse Nasty
Footballguy
Travis Henry hasn't really been all that terrific either. The Broncos don't seem to want to use him at the goaline for some reason and it's hurting his value.
He's the #12 RB. That's right around his ADP.
Young 8
Footballguy
mmm......let me seeBrees has 677 pass yards, 1 td & 7 int
Colston has 185 rec yds and 1 td
yeah Colston is a bust........
rotfl
NorrisB
Footballguy
Hines WardMark ClaytonMJDL. Evans
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I'm curious. What would the order look like had it been chronological?And Benson is far from a "bust" in the classic sense. I got him in the 5th round. I'm not unhappy so far.
massraider
Footballguy
New Orleans Saints
Fantasy, reality, whichever.
Fantasy, reality, whichever.
LILB811
Footballguy
Vince Young I think is a great NFL quarterback, but for where he was drafted and fantasy purposes, his owners have to be a little disappointed. Not a bust, just underachieving according to preseason rankings.
Busts
Brees has been awful
LJ has disappointed
MJD is a no show
Lee Evans, enough said
Donte Stallworth's ADP was WAY too high
Santana Moss has barely been relevant
Busts
Brees has been awful
LJ has disappointed
MJD is a no show
Lee Evans, enough said
Donte Stallworth's ADP was WAY too high
Santana Moss has barely been relevant
PrinceofDarkness
Footballguy
Gore is the 15th ranked RB in my league and had one bad week @PIT. You may be jumping the gun a little bit here. . .
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
cause he's a warrior
massraider
Footballguy
Have you seen him block? Oh, and his smile.
NYGus
Footballguy
MJD, Coleston & S. Jackson don't even belong on this list since they were overvalued by almost everyone to begin with. (Jackson going as high as #2 in many drafts...are you friggin kidding me? They are all basically one year wonders-so far. Same can be said for Lee Evans and Gore. All have lots of potential but all of these players I mentioned have had ONE good year which is hardly enough to have them ranked them so high on draft day. Maybe I'm too conservative but when I draft my team I try to go with proven players for my higher draft picks and then take some flyers on raw talent and potential later on.
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LILB811
Footballguy
Just wondering how your Bulger, Alexander, R. Johnson, Fitzgerald, Ward, Santana Moss team is doing?Nothing wrong with being conservative, but taking ONLY proven guys early is not gonna win you many leagues.MJD, Coleston & S. Jackson don't even belong on this list since they were overvalued by almost everyone to begin with. (Jackson going as high as #2 in many drafts...are you friggin kidding me? They are all basically one year wonders-so far. Same can be said for Lee Evans and Gore. All have lots of potential but all of these players I mentioned have had ONE good year which is hardly enough to have them ranked them so high on draft day. Maybe I'm too conservative but when I draft my team I try to go with proven players for my higher draft picks and then take some flyers on raw talent and potential later on.
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Young 8
Footballguy
Steven Jackson one year wonder ??ARE YOU DRUNK ?MJD, Coleston & S. Jackson don't even belong on this list since they were overvalued by almost everyone to begin with. (Jackson going as high as #2 in many drafts...are you friggin kidding me? They are all basically one year wonders-so far. Same can be said for Lee Evans and Gore. All have lots of potential but all of these players I mentioned have had ONE good year which is hardly enough to have them ranked them so high on draft day. Maybe I'm too conservative but when I draft my team I try to go with proven players for my higher draft picks and then take some flyers on raw talent and potential later on.
culdeus
Footballguy
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
some staffer had him at 4th runner overall.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
because he was like a mid 5th.... theres much bigger fish to fryand S Moss has 2 games where he went over 80 yd... not really a bust.
LILB811
Footballguy
I don't have a personal vendetta against Santana or anything, but even in a PPR league he's only put up 5, 14, and 11. If he were on my team I wouldn't be too happy with that.
NYGus
Footballguy
I totally disagree-so taking risks early is the way to win? I've been in my league 17 years and I win-a bunchFYI-the bulk of my team looks like thisJust wondering how your Bulger, Alexander, R. Johnson, Fitzgerald, Ward, Santana Moss team is doing?Nothing wrong with being conservative, but taking ONLY proven guys early is not gonna win you many leagues.MJD, Coleston & S. Jackson don't even belong on this list since they were overvalued by almost everyone to begin with. (Jackson going as high as #2 in many drafts...are you friggin kidding me? They are all basically one year wonders-so far. Same can be said for Lee Evans and Gore. All have lots of potential but all of these players I mentioned have had ONE good year which is hardly enough to have them ranked them so high on draft day. Maybe I'm too conservative but when I draft my team I try to go with proven players for my higher draft picks and then take some flyers on raw talent and potential later on.
P. Manning & Favre/ Edge, Green, Benson, Barber III/Harrison, R. Williams, Driver, Welker, D. Williams/Witten & Miller.
Looks good to me.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
And I (and many others) took him in the 5th round.This is why "bust" lists are largely subjective.
NYGus
Footballguy
Did I miss something during his 4 year career? Please send me PM me his stats if I did. So far, yes, he is a one year wonder. 2005 decent, 2006 excellent, 2007-non existent.Granted he has shown a good progression from year to year but still 1 year as an elite.Steven Jackson one year wonder ??
ARE YOU DRUNK ?
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LILB811
Footballguy
My point pretty much is that fantasy football is a game of luck no matter what. Last year Cadillac, Ronnie Brown, Edge, Rudi Johnson, Steven Jackson, Portis were all in the same mix of RB's. Jackson was mostly unproven, and he probably won a lot of leagues for people.I'm not saying taking risks early is a formula for success, but from my experience it seems that good picks in the later rounds and guys that outproduce ADP are what will win your league. A guy being proven or not, really seems to not come into play as far as helping your team win.I totally disagree-so taking risks early is the way to win? I've been in my league 17 years and I win-a bunchFYI-the bulk of my team looks like thisJust wondering how your Bulger, Alexander, R. Johnson, Fitzgerald, Ward, Santana Moss team is doing?Nothing wrong with being conservative, but taking ONLY proven guys early is not gonna win you many leagues.MJD, Coleston & S. Jackson don't even belong on this list since they were overvalued by almost everyone to begin with. (Jackson going as high as #2 in many drafts...are you friggin kidding me? They are all basically one year wonders-so far. Same can be said for Lee Evans and Gore. All have lots of potential but all of these players I mentioned have had ONE good year which is hardly enough to have them ranked them so high on draft day. Maybe I'm too conservative but when I draft my team I try to go with proven players for my higher draft picks and then take some flyers on raw talent and potential later on.
P. Manning & Favre/ Edge, Green, Benson, Barber III/Harrison, R. Williams, Driver, Welker, D. Williams/Witten & Miller.
Looks good to me.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I suppose you are correct by strict definition. But most "one-year wonders" refer to a guy who had one really good year due mainly to circumstances and opportunity (think Erric Pegram) rather than being talented. Jackson will be a top back for many years.Did I miss something during his 4 year career? Please send me PM me his stats if I did. So far, yes, he is a one year wonder. 2005 decent, 2006 excellent, 2007-non existent.Granted he has shown a good progression from year to year but still 1 year as an elite.Steven Jackson one year wonder ??
ARE YOU DRUNK ?
massraider
Footballguy
Showing your age there, buddy.I suppose you are correct by strict definition. But most "one-year wonders" refer to a guy who had one really good year due mainly to circumstances and opportunity (think Erric Pegram) rather than being talented. Jackson will be a top back for many years.Did I miss something during his 4 year career? Please send me PM me his stats if I did. So far, yes, he is a one year wonder. 2005 decent, 2006 excellent, 2007-non existent.Granted he has shown a good progression from year to year but still 1 year as an elite.Steven Jackson one year wonder ??
ARE YOU DRUNK ?
Illegal Pants Downfield
Footballguy
IIRC, this is the same guy who said Steve Smith shouldn't be #1WR because he'd also only done it for 1 year.... :(Steven Jackson one year wonder ??ARE YOU DRUNK ?MJD, Coleston & S. Jackson don't even belong on this list since they were overvalued by almost everyone to begin with. (Jackson going as high as #2 in many drafts...are you friggin kidding me? They are all basically one year wonders-so far. Same can be said for Lee Evans and Gore. All have lots of potential but all of these players I mentioned have had ONE good year which is hardly enough to have them ranked them so high on draft day. Maybe I'm too conservative but when I draft my team I try to go with proven players for my higher draft picks and then take some flyers on raw talent and potential later on.
NYGus
Footballguy
The very same guy. That was me and I'm standing by it-how did he look against real coverage vs Atlanta?Smith will not be the #1 WR this year either. Right now he's 3rd in my league and falling.IIRC, this is the same guy who said Steve Smith shouldn't be #1WR because he'd also only done it for 1 year.... :(Steven Jackson one year wonder ??ARE YOU DRUNK ?MJD, Coleston & S. Jackson don't even belong on this list since they were overvalued by almost everyone to begin with. (Jackson going as high as #2 in many drafts...are you friggin kidding me? They are all basically one year wonders-so far. Same can be said for Lee Evans and Gore. All have lots of potential but all of these players I mentioned have had ONE good year which is hardly enough to have them ranked them so high on draft day. Maybe I'm too conservative but when I draft my team I try to go with proven players for my higher draft picks and then take some flyers on raw talent and potential later on.
For the record I also said that Edge would be the #1 back his division by years end.
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I already admitted I've been at this hobby for 20 years. I'm finally getting it right. 3-0... high points every week.(In case you were wondering)
NYGus
Footballguy
With age comes wisdom.Young bull and old bull grazing on top of a hill. Young bull says "Look at all those cows down there!!! Let's run down the hill and screw one" Old bull says "Lets walk down and screw them all"
(In case you were wondering)
Mr. Fusion
Footballguy
Hard to score TDs when you aren't trusted at the goal line or in short yardage. He won't score unless he takes one in from 8+ yards out. Maroney will hurt fantasy teams all year.
Banger
Footballguy
I think labelling a guy a bust after 3 games with no SOS kind of analysis is an extremely flawed label. If a guy plays 3 awful defenses and puts up a decent stats it's going to be hidden by the small and advantageous schedules and vice versa for the player who's faced top defenses. To say player X was drafted #1 and he's putting up #15 numbers through 3 games so he's a bust is a completely incorrect way to view which players are busts. Many people may laugh but I think McGahee has been a mild bust so far and I've been looking to deal him before others figure it out.
Being able to look at the numbers and try to understand why they are occurring is the difference between being a shark and guppie. People should be targetting a lot of these "busts" due to the fact that the majority of the players on the list had incredibly difficult schedules to start the season which will even out throughout the course of the season.
Being able to look at the numbers and try to understand why they are occurring is the difference between being a shark and guppie. People should be targetting a lot of these "busts" due to the fact that the majority of the players on the list had incredibly difficult schedules to start the season which will even out throughout the course of the season.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
delusional
Footballguy
Alex Smith...he is not a stud but alot of talk of him being a decent sleeper QB that could emerge.
i agree that LT falls in the buy low category but in no way would i be buying LJ - AT ALL. i have one word for anyone looking to trade for LJ - HERM. stay away. stay as far away as possible.
Bonzai
Footballguy
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