Bobby Wade? (1 Viewer)

[Looking4Answers]

I took Bobby Wade with the last pick in my draft, does he have any value or would I be better off just cutting him? Who is the #1 there if not him?

 

[az_prof]

I took Bobby Wade with the last pick in my draft, does he have any value or would I be better off just cutting him? Who is the #1 there if not him?

I don't know for sure obviously, but I see Williamson as their number one this year and then I see Rice getting a chance to work into things and possibly replacing Wade as a starter. It is rare for a guy who has played as many years as Wade to ever make a signficant fantasy impact at the WR position, and so I am not high on him.

 

[Unlucky]

I'm starting to think Wade is going to be the clear #1 WR in Minnesota. I could be entirely wrong, but here's my thinking:

1. Williamson sucks. He just can't catch the ball. He gets open, but can't hold on.

2. Rice is still a rookie and may take some time.

3. There is nobody else.

4. I hate pre-season stats, but Wade had his best game week 3, when starters play the most. The 0 catches in Week 4 encourages me, telling me they kept him out because he's the starter.

5. No TE threat to steal catches, either.

6. Talent - this is what I'm just not sure about. I haven't watched him play enough to really decide.

7. Childress - I have some belief in his coaching abilities to get something out of Jackson and the WR corp.

Wade is undervalued this year and has plenty of upside. Everyone assumes Williamson is the #1 and that MIN won't pass at all anyway, but even at the worst, they'll get 2500 passing yards. I have Wade at 68/836/6, good enough for WR33 on my board. Where is he being drafted? In the WR45 range in a WR heavy league.

 

[Billy1x]

He looked like the number one target in preseason at least between the 20s. No clue on what the red zone package will be.

 

[Koya]

I think there is a lot of value here. Even amongst those who say Wade will produce he is undervalued imo. Williamson is just plain awful. He can't catch.

Wade is going to get a big lions share of the targets. In a PPR league that will help offset the poor offenses lack of scoring. But 6-8 TDs and 900-1050 yards is very possible with a tiny bit more upside if things click far better than expected. That is pretty nice for a 3 that is drafted as a 5th or 6th WR

 

[Unlucky]

He looked like the number one target in preseason at least between the 20s. No clue on what the red zone package will be.

That is a good point. 6 TDs may be more like his max.

 

[mlball77]

I like Wade more as a 750-800 yds and 4-5 TDs guy. But that may be enough to be the top WR on the team this year.

 

[Lash]

No clue on what the red zone package will be

it will be ADP and CT running it in

 

[Louisville Slugger]

I took Bobby Wade with the last pick in my draft, does he have any value or would I be better off just cutting him? Who is the #1 there if not him?

Wade is a very mediocre wr who has a poor qb.He is nothing more than a 5th wr.

 

[chook]

I think he'll be this years' Mike Furrey.

 

[chook]

I think he'll be this years' Mike Furrey.

Statistically speaking, nothing to do with crossing over from defense to the offense of course.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I think he'll be this years' Mike Furrey.

I think this is a reasonable comparison. Unfortunately for the Vikings, they don't have this year's "Roy Williams" on the other side. I think Wade will have a good enough season to make him a decent WR3 in PPR leagues. Not sure about his TD totals, but I think he catches quite a few balls this season and gets 900-1000 yards.

 

[labman]

I also drafted him late in several leagues, I have been burned by Williamson so I am as high on Wade and Rice as I can be considering who he has throwing to him and the depth at RB. It is a weak division too, he should get some good matchups throughout the year I hope.

 

[Big Score]

So this off season where Williamson spent a ton of time catching a gazillion balls & going for corrective eye surgery, was basically a waste of time & won't pay off for him?

I take it that the general consensus here, is that he's still going to be a dud?

 

[duece2626]

Anyone know if Wade is doing kick or punt returns still?

 

[defwhig]

Anyone know if Wade is doing kick or punt returns still?

I'd like to know this as well.

 

[DWidmar]

If your planning on Wade to be your #3 or #4 WR, than I say he has some good value. IMHO Jackson looked better than I thought he would and he has some really sharp moments as well as some dud moments but I like the upside. In watching the Minny pre-season games Wade seemed to be the #1 target every game and Rice seemed to be the #2 target. (Although I didnt look at the targets for each that's just what I recall) Williamson didn't seem to get a whole lot of targets. I would expect Wade to have some solid games against weaker defense's and some bad games against tougher defense's. He will probably be shut down easy due to the lack of a strong second receiver.

 

[DWidmar]

Does football guys track targets for pre-season games? If not is there another site that has them?I know it's hard to jugde pre-season targets but it would be interesting for a couple of teams to see whom they are targeting.

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[az_prof]

I took Bobby Wade with the last pick in my draft, does he have any value or would I be better off just cutting him? Who is the #1 there if not him?

I don't know for sure obviously, but I see Williamson as their number one this year and then I see Rice getting a chance to work into things and possibly replacing Wade as a starter. It is rare for a guy who has played as many years as Wade to ever make a signficant fantasy impact at the WR position, and so I am not high on him.

i agree with this but I think Wade has the possibility of being that exception. First, I don't think he has had a lot of opportunity in the past. Second, he has clear opportunity now. Third, he was the clear #1 in preseason and OTAs. He caught everything thrown at him this preseason. He has the potential to be a solid WR3. I think long term that clearly Rice first, and then Williamson, may have more value. But this year in redraft, Wade is the guy to take and he can be had almost in the last round of most drafts, which is great value for a teams WR1. People may say that the Vikings won't pass much to the WRs, and I do think the production will be sporadic and not consistent, but any teams WR1 is worth owning.

 

[destro]

Guys, keep in mind this is the same guy who got cut by the Bears in the middle of the season because he couldn't catch or hold onto the ball. The Bears weren't loaded at WR, either. He's mediocre at best, and has a QB who's just as uninspiring. If you draft him as more than a #6, I think you're making a mistake. Do not expect much.

 

[gregjcross]

Wade looked better than anything else the Vikings have

He did a few good things fot Titans last year, with only T.Williamson (mr. drop) and a raw rookie in Sidney Rice, MINN doesnt have any other options

THey are also run first.

Guys, keep in mind this is the same guy who got cut by the Bears in the middle of the season because he couldn't catch or hold onto the ball. The Bears weren't loaded at WR, either. He's mediocre at best, and has a QB who's just as uninspiring. If you draft him as more than a #6, I think you're making a mistake. Do not expect much.

 

[Cookiemonster]

Many people are worried about this offense, mainly the QB. While preseason defenses are vanilla, they are trending away from this. They may not show the more exotic blitz packages, but practicing blitzes in the preseason is becoming more the fashion. I watched the game vs. Seattle, and T.Jackson and B.Wade repeatedly beat M.Trufant who I don't think of as a slouch in coverage. Wade is definately Jackson's 1st option, and Wade has been getting open, fighting for the ball and making catches. What's not to like? Predictions? Minnesota's #1 reciever. Take it for what it's worth. He made my roster.

 

[Koya]

If your planning on Wade to be your #3 or #4 WR, than I say he has some good value. IMHO Jackson looked better than I thought he would and he has some really sharp moments as well as some dud moments but I like the upside. In watching the Minny pre-season games Wade seemed to be the #1 target every game and Rice seemed to be the #2 target. (Although I didnt look at the targets for each that's just what I recall) Williamson didn't seem to get a whole lot of targets. I would expect Wade to have some solid games against weaker defense's and some bad games against tougher defense's. He will probably be shut down easy due to the lack of a strong second receiver.

Well put. Why some people are SO against Wade, I don't know. He is by far their #1 targeted guy and as meh as Wade seems in general, he has to convert SOME of those opportunities.Williamson barely held onto his starting spot without any legit challange from anyone behind him. I havent seen enough of Rice but a a rookie WR you have to expect little this year.T. Jackson might not be ready, and the team is going to run first - but they ARE going to log a certain number of passes and Wade is CLEARLY the #1 guy there. How that doesnt amount to at least solid if not spectacular production, I dont know. 5-7 catches most games, sometimes more... that will get you 5-10 points each week with 5 or 6 TDs thrown in on top of that. He doesnt need to be Marv Harrison to have a place on many fantasy teams.

 

[moderated]

If your planning on Wade to be your #3 or #4 WR, than I say he has some good value. IMHO Jackson looked better than I thought he would and he has some really sharp moments as well as some dud moments but I like the upside. In watching the Minny pre-season games Wade seemed to be the #1 target every game and Rice seemed to be the #2 target. (Although I didnt look at the targets for each that's just what I recall) Williamson didn't seem to get a whole lot of targets. I would expect Wade to have some solid games against weaker defense's and some bad games against tougher defense's. He will probably be shut down easy due to the lack of a strong second receiver.

Well put. Why some people are SO against Wade, I don't know. He is by far their #1 targeted guy and as meh as Wade seems in general, he has to convert SOME of those opportunities.Williamson barely held onto his starting spot without any legit challange from anyone behind him. I havent seen enough of Rice but a a rookie WR you have to expect little this year.T. Jackson might not be ready, and the team is going to run first - but they ARE going to log a certain number of passes and Wade is CLEARLY the #1 guy there. How that doesnt amount to at least solid if not spectacular production, I dont know. 5-7 catches most games, sometimes more... that will get you 5-10 points each week with 5 or 6 TDs thrown in on top of that. He doesnt need to be Marv Harrison to have a place on many fantasy teams.

Any undisputed #1 WR on a team has decent value, even if it is the Vikings.

 

[OCC]

Any undisputed #1 WR on a team has decent value, even if it is the Vikings.

By the time the FF playoffs come around, Wade won't even be starting.Wade makes Roddy White looke like Jerry Rice. Rice/Williamson will be starting by week 10. And Rice will be the #1 WR.

 

[Koya]

Any undisputed #1 WR on a team has decent value, even if it is the Vikings.

By the time the FF playoffs come around, Wade won't even be starting.Wade makes Roddy White looke like Jerry Rice. Rice/Williamson will be starting by week 10. And Rice will be the #1 WR.

What do you have to point to, to back this contention? To date Wade has been so far ahead anyone else in that camp, he is not even being pushed at this point.

 

[Traders2001]

Any undisputed #1 WR on a team has decent value, even if it is the Vikings.

By the time the FF playoffs come around, Wade won't even be starting.Wade makes Roddy White looke like Jerry Rice. Rice/Williamson will be starting by week 10. And Rice will be the #1 WR.

What do you have to point to, to back this contention? To date Wade has been so far ahead anyone else in that camp, he is not even being pushed at this point.

Cmon i dont eeeven think Wade is on anyone's roster , if he is on yours you have a problem at WR .I have to agree with the statement that Wade makes Roddy White look like Rice except that by week 2 he wont be starting not by week 10 .

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Any undisputed #1 WR on a team has decent value, even if it is the Vikings.

By the time the FF playoffs come around, Wade won't even be starting.Wade makes Roddy White looke like Jerry Rice. Rice/Williamson will be starting by week 10. And Rice will be the #1 WR.

What do you have to point to, to back this contention? To date Wade has been so far ahead anyone else in that camp, he is not even being pushed at this point.

Cmon i dont eeeven think Wade is on anyone's roster , if he is on yours you have a problem at WR .I have to agree with the statement that Wade makes Roddy White look like Rice except that by week 2 he wont be starting not by week 10 .

Have you watched him play THIS year? He has shown that he will be on the field a ton this season. I watched all the games he played in this preseason and I don't see any reason why he won't be the Vikings' leading WR this season. I haven't watched him a ton up to this year, but everything I have seen has been impressive.

 

[chris1969]

Any undisputed #1 WR on a team has decent value, even if it is the Vikings.

By the time the FF playoffs come around, Wade won't even be starting.Wade makes Roddy White looke like Jerry Rice. Rice/Williamson will be starting by week 10. And Rice will be the #1 WR.

What do you have to point to, to back this contention? To date Wade has been so far ahead anyone else in that camp, he is not even being pushed at this point.

Cmon i dont eeeven think Wade is on anyone's roster , if he is on yours you have a problem at WR .I have to agree with the statement that Wade makes Roddy White look like Rice except that by week 2 he wont be starting not by week 10 .

12 team league with a bunch of very good sharks....1. (9) Willie Parker RB2. (16) Steve Smith WR3. (33) Adrian Peterson RB4. (40) Lee Evans WR5. (57) Ahman Green RB6. (64) Santana Moss WR7. (81) DeShaun Foster RB8. (88) Ben Roethlisberger QB9. (105) Chris Brown RB10. (112) Denver DEF11. (129) Stephen Gostkowski K12. (136) Benjamin Watson TE13. (153) Chad Pennington QB14. (160) Bobby Wade WR15. (177) Bo Scaife TEYou can tell me my receivers suck now.

 

[Koya]

Any undisputed #1 WR on a team has decent value, even if it is the Vikings.

By the time the FF playoffs come around, Wade won't even be starting.Wade makes Roddy White looke like Jerry Rice. Rice/Williamson will be starting by week 10. And Rice will be the #1 WR.

What do you have to point to, to back this contention? To date Wade has been so far ahead anyone else in that camp, he is not even being pushed at this point.

Cmon i dont eeeven think Wade is on anyone's roster , if he is on yours you have a problem at WR .I have to agree with the statement that Wade makes Roddy White look like Rice except that by week 2 he wont be starting not by week 10 .

Have you watched him play THIS year? He has shown that he will be on the field a ton this season. I watched all the games he played in this preseason and I don't see any reason why he won't be the Vikings' leading WR this season. I haven't watched him a ton up to this year, but everything I have seen has been impressive.

No need to get all riled up from someone who is either fishing or doesnt understand a competitive/informed fantasy football league (that doesnt mean a bunch of freakin' einsteins eitehr. Just 10 or 12 guys who have internet access and know one or two sites and a maybe a forum to boot). However, amongst even informed players, Wade seems to provide tremendous "opportunity based" value. He is going to get a ton of looks and a lot of catches by default - and young as Jackson may be, they have two weapons at RB which means 8 men in the box often.

 

[gregjcross]

Dennis Northcutt is in the same boat, vets that are being made into starters for weak teams and will get the call week 1. Who cares about hte past, just add them as a fifth receiver and see if they stick

Any undisputed #1 WR on a team has decent value, even if it is the Vikings.

By the time the FF playoffs come around, Wade won't even be starting.Wade makes Roddy White looke like Jerry Rice. Rice/Williamson will be starting by week 10. And Rice will be the #1 WR.

What do you have to point to, to back this contention? To date Wade has been so far ahead anyone else in that camp, he is not even being pushed at this point.

Cmon i dont eeeven think Wade is on anyone's roster , if he is on yours you have a problem at WR .I have to agree with the statement that Wade makes Roddy White look like Rice except that by week 2 he wont be starting not by week 10 .

Have you watched him play THIS year? He has shown that he will be on the field a ton this season. I watched all the games he played in this preseason and I don't see any reason why he won't be the Vikings' leading WR this season. I haven't watched him a ton up to this year, but everything I have seen has been impressive.

No need to get all riled up from someone who is either fishing or doesnt understand a competitive/informed fantasy football league (that doesnt mean a bunch of freakin' einsteins eitehr. Just 10 or 12 guys who have internet access and know one or two sites and a maybe a forum to boot). However, amongst even informed players, Wade seems to provide tremendous "opportunity based" value. He is going to get a ton of looks and a lot of catches by default - and young as Jackson may be, they have two weapons at RB which means 8 men in the box often.