Dallas Clark's Value Without Manning (1 Viewer)

[Shutout]

Given Witten exploded last year after Romo went down, I think it is a very valid question.

Given watching the Colts over many years, I think the simple answer is :

less opportunities = less catches/yards = less FF production all the way around.

The system is so precise and really relies on the Colts seemingly always haviny 8+ play drives that I think its unrealistic to think it will keep running.

I also worry a bit that guys will be a little out of place and it will get sloppy and maybe get someone hurt. These guys are used to just "being there" and then the ball is there and there, etc. Now, it could be a situaiton like you see sometimes where everyone isnt exactly on the same page and a guy gets hung out to dry (leinart to Fitz last year comes to mind...the route is run but that slight second of hesitency puts them in the wrong place). Sounds like a small thing but its hard to imagin that collins just shows up a few weeks ago and this just works for them.

 

[Nate]

Some of you guys need to chill out.

 

[VaTerp]

Bump Finley

Probably the first time in over a year that this has been relevant AND funny.

 

[fatmnkypants]

The indy o line also was made to look better because of Mannings quick release, decision making.. I don't know enough about Clark as to what kind of blocking TE he is, but I would think they are going to have to keep some extra protection in for Collins. If he has to stay to block, that will reduce targets, if he has to leave the game on certain plays for a blocking TE to enter, that will reduce targets.

 

[Eph]

Now what? Drop him for Gresham or Fred Davis?

 

[phillybirds]

Anyone still holding Clark or expecting good things from him?

I think I'm going to let him go and pick up a couple of guys off of waivers and hope one of them works out.

What are other Clark owners doing?

 

[Eph]

I dropped him and picked up Fred Davis.

 

[phillybirds]

I dropped him and picked up Fred Davis.

Good move. I wish I would have acted quicker and done that.

 

[Reepicheep]

Anyone still holding Clark or expecting good things from him?I think I'm going to let him go and pick up a couple of guys off of waivers and hope one of them works out. What are other Clark owners doing?

I have Clark keeping the seat warm for Hernandez.

 

[Otis]

I hate having Clark suck up a roster spot for me this year but it's hard to cut him in dynasty even with Fred Davis also on my roster. Freaking colts...

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

The sky is not falling yet guys. He had 8 targets last game. His huge year in 2009 he averaged 8.25 targets per game.

He also scored a TD last game and it is clear that his team will be playing from behind lots this year and therefore passing lots. He won't be the elite TE he is with Manning, but he is still a top 10 TE with top 5 potential as we go forward.

The first game he was kept into block more than usual. This won't be the case all the time. His inconsistency will be frustrating, but there are very few consistent TE's out there.

 

[phillybirds]

The sky is not falling yet guys. He had 8 targets last game. His huge year in 2009 he averaged 8.25 targets per game.He also scored a TD last game and it is clear that his team will be playing from behind lots this year and therefore passing lots. He won't be the elite TE he is with Manning, but he is still a top 10 TE with top 5 potential as we go forward. The first game he was kept into block more than usual. This won't be the case all the time. His inconsistency will be frustrating, but there are very few consistent TE's out there.

The site I'm looking at has him at 5 targets the first game and 8 this past game. And I'm not so sure he won't be asked to block a lot.I'm having real doubts he is a top 10 with top 5 potential.Still, there isn't much on my waiver wire that isn't a gamble anyway, so I might still be stuck with him for the time being.

 

[phillybirds]

Anyone think Boss can get it done?

How about Marcedes Lewis?

 

[eaglezzz]

I am holding Clark, if he gets a new QB this year, which he will - he has to be the main target. If the Colts drop to 0-4, 0-5 there is no way they keep Collins in there the rest of the year. I think going with Painter would even increase Clark's value.

I of course have D. Clark along with Gronk and Hernandez so I am just sitting pretty and occationally throwing him in as a Flex play.

 

[The Sniper]

I hate having Clark suck up a roster spot for me this year but it's hard to cut him in dynasty even with Fred Davis also on my roster. Freaking colts...

Fred Davis, hmmm interesting.

 

[vinyl66]

I just dropped Clark for D. Keller. I hated dropping Clark however in a 14 man roster league I had little choice.