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JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Too early to tell. IMO it comes down to Williams vs Bostic.
gregjcross
Footballguy
From the bigger picture, when you look at the retirements of both Ray Lewis and B. Urlacher and then their likely replacements (a mix of veterans and some rookies --arthur brown & john bostic) the chances are that the position for fantasy scoring won't come close to the predecessors. Fact is, pro bowl players from rounds 1/2 of the rookie draft might be 1 in 20.
So I certainly think that both the Ravens and Bears will rotate a number of people through the middle this year and while sure Bostic and Arthur Brown are the likely future replacements, it won't be worth all that much in year one as they are learning and acclimating. The chance that either are pro bowlers in the next three years seems about 20%; and that both would be is 5%.
So I certainly think that both the Ravens and Bears will rotate a number of people through the middle this year and while sure Bostic and Arthur Brown are the likely future replacements, it won't be worth all that much in year one as they are learning and acclimating. The chance that either are pro bowlers in the next three years seems about 20%; and that both would be is 5%.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
my thinking as well, DJ will start the season and unless hes on fire Bostic will be rotated inthough out the seasonffchamp1 said:
therokie0070
Footballguy
Only linebacker worth having this year is Briggs!!!
therokie0070
Footballguy
I dont think you will see bostic get anywhere near 140+ tackles even if he starts the season as a 3 down LB. However I could see Ellerbe getting close because he will see the field alot and last year Dansby finished right behind wagner.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Good start
J.Bostic 51 yd. interception return (R.Gould kick is good)
J.Bostic 51 yd. interception return (R.Gould kick is good)
I would be very shocked if Bostic started week 1. My money is on DJ Williams being be back by then. I wouldn't waste a pick on Bostic. Bostic won't see the field if Williams is healthy. Prior to the injury, the Bears were extremely excited about how DJ Williams was playing. They viewed Williams as a significant upgrade to Urlacher. Bostic is a rookie.
georg013
Footballguy
Nearly half the Bear players are only under contract for this season. It's the strategy the GM wants to take this year. So I wouldn't read into that.
I was at the game last night (preseason game 2). Yes, Bostic had a highlight reel tackle and forced fumble. But he looks lost at times, especially in pass coverage. That being said, I agree with the comment that DJ Williams needs to get on the field for preseason game 3 or 4. Otherwise he may loose his job. I'd still stay away from this situation from an IDP perspective if you are in a redraft league.
I was at the game last night (preseason game 2). Yes, Bostic had a highlight reel tackle and forced fumble. But he looks lost at times, especially in pass coverage. That being said, I agree with the comment that DJ Williams needs to get on the field for preseason game 3 or 4. Otherwise he may loose his job. I'd still stay away from this situation from an IDP perspective if you are in a redraft league.
I'm finding it hard to get a read on Bostic. In his latest article, Jene said that Bostic isn't going to play every down this year. If he wins the starting job over Williams, and the Bears see him as their MLB of the future, isn't there a good chance that he does get a full time role this year?
More broadly, I'm having a tough time figuring out who has the highest ceiling both for redraft and the next 2-3 years out of Bostic, Alonso and Moore.
More broadly, I'm having a tough time figuring out who has the highest ceiling both for redraft and the next 2-3 years out of Bostic, Alonso and Moore.
gregjcross
Footballguy
My money is on DJ Williams being an outright cut by Sept. 5th. He lacks leadersrhip, he is old. Most importantly, they certainly don't need him with Bostic emerging.
Markus P Dub
Footballguy
Well his stat line looked real good. I'm debating between him or Daryl Smith. Both are on waivers which have not started for my league and they went undrafted. I dont want to miss out on this guy and I would find it hard to believe that DJ would bump him once he comes back??
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Bob Magaw
Footballguy
in redraft smith is easy choice...
in dynasty, smith could be top 10-20 LB for next few years (31 this year?)... he was always a better actual football player than IDP weapon except for a season or two, but toiled in obscurity for some bad jaguars teams in recent years... as an ILB with great DL in front of him, this is likely the best positioned he has ever been for IDP production (and soon recognition)...
but in dynasty if outlook is 3+ years, bostic would seem to be no brainer...
he had some good big play stats at florida, speaking to his athleticism (i've heard some scouts say specifically better athlete than football player, but he has looked like he belonged in limited action for bears so far)... one think i noticed is he is a very explosive tackler (see recent ridiculous hit for which he was just fined, though consensus was it wasn't a dirty play)... some people fly in but don't deliver a big hit... possibly because he has a compact form, he can strike the ball carrier in control, waiting until the last moment to uncoil enabling "accuracy", delivering maximal force (a bruce lee short punch was reportedly devastating - he didn't need to wind up like a cartoon boxer) more efficiently with better leverage (squared up, feet set, knees bent, etc.), positioning, timing?
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PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
I see this as potentially one of Smith's best fantasy years as well. He was primarily the Sam throughout his career in Jax but when he did get opportunities to play the other spots his numbers were good.
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3optic
Footballguy
Signs are pointing towards DJ Williams being the Bears week 1 starter at MLB over Bostic.
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4685415/briggs-says-d-j-williams-will-start-at-mlb
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4685415/briggs-says-d-j-williams-will-start-at-mlb
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3optic
Footballguy
Yes. Sez here Bostic actually competing with Williams at MLB spot..
Bears | Teammate says D.J. Williams to start Thu Sep 5, 03:55 PMChicago Bears LB Lance Briggs said LB D.J. Williams (calf) will start at middle linebacker Week 1. Head coach Marc Trestman said the team has not decided if Williams or LB Jonathan Bostic will start at middle linebacker.
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