Otis
Footballguy
This isn't the Marty Gilyard prediction thread.
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Danario Alexander (1 Viewer)
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Babu Bhatt2
Footballguy
I think his playing time decreases because of injury concerns. Last week he was a surprise weapon that the Rams used against a formidable (at least reputation-wise) opponent. This week they should be able to win without him.
Slevin Kelevra
Footballguy
So, who's gonna catch the balls this week ?The other scrubs WRs ?
moleculo
Footballguy
njherdfan
Footballguy
Every report has Alexander being fine, with some expected soreness. Every NFL player is sore during the week. Also, the Rams haven't won a road game all year, so I think it's a little early to casually dismiss this a game they should be able to win with minimal difficulty.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
TB is a 3 point favorite.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
Yeah, I thought that comment was pretty strange. There are people already taking Rams wins for granted? Seriously? This is the RAMS we're talking about here. Eesh.TB is a 3 point favorite.
Otis
Footballguy
The Doctor
Footballguy
im gona let him marinate for a week see how he does
Irish Chaos
Footballguy
i think im starting him over dez bryant and james jones
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
There's no room to fit this guy into my lineup, but he's moved all the way up to my #1 alternate. Go Danario, go!
ROBOPUNTER
Footballguy
Make room.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Miles AustinLarry FitzgeraldT.O.Percy Harvin (return yardage league)Roddy WhiteDanario AlexanderI start 5. I think even Otis would leave him on the bench were he running my team. I picked this kid up before last week. I dropped Manningham for him, who was himself scooped up quickly. I wish I had started Danario last week over Cribbs, but that's in the past.
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Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Starting Crayton over DX. (PPR league)
Otis
Footballguy
Friend, I can lift you up above the clouds, but I can't make you see.
Otis
Footballguy
I think there's an official "mistakes I'm about to make" thread over in the shallow end of the assistant coaches forum. You should crosspost.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
You're doing a fantastic job of blending shtick with information. Big fan of your work in general, but especially this thread.
Lash
Footballguy
thx guys for the heads up on Dax, knew about him before all this (my friend coached at mizzou during Danario's time there) but i was under the inclination that i could leave him on the wire until i had an empty roster spot easily available cause i didn't realize he was healthy yet, even after PS promotion cause i thought that was due to Clayton only
then couch potato snagged him in one of the MOX leagues and i was like $#!+, and so it was on going to all 14 leagues and claiming ASAP in the ones he was still there
sometimes threads like this give us the lil push we need
then couch potato snagged him in one of the MOX leagues and i was like $#!+, and so it was on going to all 14 leagues and claiming ASAP in the ones he was still there
sometimes threads like this give us the lil push we need
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
I'm still going to need to see projections from The Fanatic, Carolina Hustler, and gianmarco before I can make a decision.
Gopher State
Footballguy
This guy has more knee repairs then recalls issued by Toyota on their cars. He never stay on the field enough to have real impact.
DoubleG
Footballguy
You're doing a fantastic job of blending shtick with information. Big fan of your work in general, but especially this thread.
Otis is killing it all up in here.Quick question. Of all you guys going ABSOLUTELY insane over Danario Alexander: how many of you:
1.) Got caught in the ridiculous Jermichael Finley Hype.
2.) Proclaimed Arian Foster as a Top 5 dynasty back after Week 1.
3.) Thought Jahvid Best was the second-coming of Jesus Christ.
People have been making some pretty irrational decisions this season. Not saying that this is one of them but take a chill pill everyone.
1.) Got caught in the ridiculous Jermichael Finley Hype.
2.) Proclaimed Arian Foster as a Top 5 dynasty back after Week 1.
3.) Thought Jahvid Best was the second-coming of Jesus Christ.
People have been making some pretty irrational decisions this season. Not saying that this is one of them but take a chill pill everyone.
Sack-Religious
Footballguy
Otis, I appreciate all the efforts, but all schtick aside, who would you start Danario over?
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
I can't speak for others, but ftr here's how I felt:1. Thought he was way overrated. Thought he would be good but not worth the hype. Didn't have him in my top 3.
2. I missed the boat on him in the preseason. I was wrong. Still have yet to put him in top 5 dynasty, but I'm not sure he shouldn't.
3. I've been a noted Best hater. I got blasted in a couple threads for suggesting he's not that good.
4. I'm big on the Danario express. The Rams are passing the ball...they have lost several wr's thus far. While Bradford may end up dividing the love amongst everyone, there is a chance one guy might step up. Let's look at those realistic options: Laurent Robinson. Hurt. Again. Gilyard: Possible choice. Not my pick but I can't fault someone for gambling with him. Amendola: good move the chains guy. Not a deep threat or anything noteworthy imo. Probably the best choice right now, but the most difficult wr to grab, as he's been rostered for some time. This brings us to Alexander. He was amazing in college. When their other guys got hurt, they not only activated him, but immediately gave him reps with the first team...and in his first game ever as a pro, he put up 70 yards and a touchdown. Why did they give him so much work? For starters, one of the assistant coaches has been in the HC's ear all season about getting this kid some playing time.
At this point it's no longer what we think. At this point it doesn't matter how talented we think he is or isn't...at this very moment, all that matters is the RAMS think he's worth getting into the gameplan. Bradford and the coaches have both made a point to give him an opportunity. I don't care how much talent a player has if they never get a chance. I don't know if Danario will continue to make something of his golden ticket, but right now the team is giving him every opportunity to succeed. That is all we can hope for.
Talent+opportunity+lack of other options = awesome.
tdhartis
Footballguy
Comon guys, one good week. And then this? I understand his potential but immediately plugging him in over respectable and consistent WRs is a little much. I think this is a stash and see for a week or so to see if he can recreat the same numbers. I added him from the waivers so it's not like I'm not a believer, but all this is a little much.
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I think there are MANY better examples than these to make your point....
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Who is starting him over respectable and consistent wr's? I'd get this guy in my lineup over most other options. He has as much reasonable upside as most other wr's.
tdhartis
Footballguy
Not everyone has been saying who they are starting him over, but starting him nonetheless. I can't imagine most fantasy teams don't have a more reliable and proven option for their WR2/3 spot is my point. Also, some owner stated he dropped Manningham for him, which I think is a little much at this point. I may get bashed, but I think this is a wait and see, not a start and pray.Who is starting him over respectable and consistent wr's? I'd get this guy in my lineup over most other options. He has as much reasonable upside as most other wr's.
ROBOPUNTER
Footballguy
1. Bump Finley2. Not sure who he is.
3. I made shnikes cry because of his love for Jahvid Best.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
I dropped Manningham for him. Before last week's game. You can't simply wait and see if a player will be good before you pick him up...for those of us with winning records, our ww position means we need to act in advance.And who would be a "reliable" #2 wr? Really, I'd play Danario over just about anyone...because you have to figure somebody is going to catch the ball, and I'd much rather gamble with the player who can be the #1 wr for his team and put up a big week than somebody who is going to give me a bland and steady 60 yards.Not everyone has been saying who they are starting him over, but starting him nonetheless. I can't imagine most fantasy teams don't have a more reliable and proven option for their WR2/3 spot is my point. Also, some owner stated he dropped Manningham for him, which I think is a little much at this point. I may get bashed, but I think this is a wait and see, not a start and pray.Who is starting him over respectable and consistent wr's? I'd get this guy in my lineup over most other options. He has as much reasonable upside as most other wr's.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Speak for yourself. I have Reggie Wayne, Andre Johnson and Calvin Johnson all on a bye this week. Start/Pray is exactly what the Dr. ordered.Not everyone has been saying who they are starting him over, but starting him nonetheless. I can't imagine most fantasy teams don't have a more reliable and proven option for their WR2/3 spot is my point. Also, some owner stated he dropped Manningham for him, which I think is a little much at this point. I may get bashed, but I think this is a wait and see, not a start and pray.Who is starting him over respectable and consistent wr's? I'd get this guy in my lineup over most other options. He has as much reasonable upside as most other wr's.
Lash
Footballguy
INTERVIEW WITH A FORMER MIZZOU ASSISTANT COACH (this happened five minutes ago)
His eyes lit up when I just mentioned the fella's name that I wanted to discuss. He used terms "freak" and "beast" intermingled with "nicest young man" and "game film junkie" and "loved playing football."
I asked about what he meant by "freak" and he said the size/speed ratio. He also mentioned that the football team would have dunk contests in the offseason and that Danario threw one off the backboard and did a windmill dunk and threw it home. (I coach basketball) so my next question was asking why that was so impressive to him and he said because he threw it off the BACK of the backboard...jumped from behind the backboard caught it and windmilled from there LOL!
He said he was the nicest young man on the team, great family, great work ethic and Danario would text him on Sundays to ask if he could come in with him and watch gamefilm.
Of course I asked the question of who was better Maclin or Danario? No hesitation he said Danario
He mentioned that they both sorta traded out knee injuriesback and forth, the difference is that Maclin was back in record time but Danario's cadaver ligament "didn't take" and thus caused complications in recovery
He said that the entire route tree was in play for Danario and that Pinkel was extremely high on all aspects of his game
if you guys want me to ask specific questions post em here
His eyes lit up when I just mentioned the fella's name that I wanted to discuss. He used terms "freak" and "beast" intermingled with "nicest young man" and "game film junkie" and "loved playing football."
I asked about what he meant by "freak" and he said the size/speed ratio. He also mentioned that the football team would have dunk contests in the offseason and that Danario threw one off the backboard and did a windmill dunk and threw it home. (I coach basketball) so my next question was asking why that was so impressive to him and he said because he threw it off the BACK of the backboard...jumped from behind the backboard caught it and windmilled from there LOL!
He said he was the nicest young man on the team, great family, great work ethic and Danario would text him on Sundays to ask if he could come in with him and watch gamefilm.
Of course I asked the question of who was better Maclin or Danario? No hesitation he said Danario
He mentioned that they both sorta traded out knee injuriesback and forth, the difference is that Maclin was back in record time but Danario's cadaver ligament "didn't take" and thus caused complications in recovery
He said that the entire route tree was in play for Danario and that Pinkel was extremely high on all aspects of his game
if you guys want me to ask specific questions post em here
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Badgers Fan
Footballguy
Eh, I think all you are all crushing too hard on this kid. The buccaneers are just terrible vs the run (their defense isnt really good in general) this will be a steven jackson 25-30 touch game. They'll use amendola more than last game, to get the chains moving. The shortcomings of Danario have not been discussed enough. 1. he has not run a route over the middle and is not a fully devolped route runner in the NFL. 2. With all those injuries and special teams play, he's not going to get a full compliment of starters snaps.
Now bradford may look his way alot, but this is not Mark Clayton the 2nd. He is a risk to leave any game with an injury at any point (ok, that would be donnie avery the 2nd) and he is not even close to the focal point of this offense. I have this guy stashed on my bench, because that's where he belongs unless you are desperate. Let this guy sit, prove to you he's the real deal. He's not going to put up 120 and a td this week, he's not gonna win anyone a week, he can finish with 2 catches and lose you a week tho. If I had to take a prediction I'd say 3-4 catches, 40-55 yards, maybe a td. maybe. Don't get me wrong, IF he can stay healthy, he will certainly have some wr2 games this year, but one week into a career lets not make him out to be the messiah
Now bradford may look his way alot, but this is not Mark Clayton the 2nd. He is a risk to leave any game with an injury at any point (ok, that would be donnie avery the 2nd) and he is not even close to the focal point of this offense. I have this guy stashed on my bench, because that's where he belongs unless you are desperate. Let this guy sit, prove to you he's the real deal. He's not going to put up 120 and a td this week, he's not gonna win anyone a week, he can finish with 2 catches and lose you a week tho. If I had to take a prediction I'd say 3-4 catches, 40-55 yards, maybe a td. maybe. Don't get me wrong, IF he can stay healthy, he will certainly have some wr2 games this year, but one week into a career lets not make him out to be the messiah
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Lash
Footballguy
i'm gonna ask him again about the route tree because i've seen Cecil and a couple posters in here say that is his weakness
and yet pretty sure he said not 20 minutes ago that there "wasn't any part of the route tree that was off limits"
i'm gonna ask him if that he meant the Mizzou spread route tree or a pro-set NFL route tree
and yet pretty sure he said not 20 minutes ago that there "wasn't any part of the route tree that was off limits"
i'm gonna ask him if that he meant the Mizzou spread route tree or a pro-set NFL route tree
Papa Georgio
Footballguy
I would be perfectly fine with all these guys as my starters (given a healthy Finley) as long as I had DX starting for me at WR.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Finley was on pace for 84 receptions for 1200 yards when he got hurt. He was living up to the hype.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Tampa Bay is also 3-2 and favored in the game.
Dismattle
Footballguy
1) Finley has been rostered since last Season 2) Ben Tate was drafted like 3rd overall (Foster actually lasted until top of 2nd) <-- same person who snagged Tate
3) J Best went early 1st rnd too
I fall into the irrational dec maybe, I carried Sea. M Williams few wks. I didnt know he wasnt playing every snap & dropped him (and just to backup that its irrational, I dropped an IDP to pickup a GB RB) We dont trade much in my league (gotta be a need almost, and you gotta be willin to pay)
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
You bring up some valid points, but I'll never understand this logic. Phases of the game feed off each other and Jackson having success on the ground helps Alexander through sustained drives, more time in the RZ and increased effectiveness of the play action. Jackson getting 25 carries in this game would be a GOOD thing for Alexander. Not an argument against.
Dawg Pound 69
Footballguy
I'm not concerned about his route running. Looked versatile in college. Skeptics were downgrading Maclin for playing in the spread offense, but he had no trouble adapting to the NFL. I would expect the same of Alexander. His only flaw is the injury history. In every other respect, he has Calvin type skills.
Lash
Footballguy
asked him to be more specific about route runninghe said there is no physical route that Danario would have problems with, he could see issues if it was an ultra complex option-route type offense but even then with Danario's work ethic he was confident that injury issues would be the only thing that could hold him back from being a standout player
the rover
Footballguy
:subscribe:
tdhartis
Footballguy
Sorry Otis, even with as many due props you have been given in this thread, it is not crazy that some people are not as high on him at this point in time as you. It doesn't make us "water breathers" just because we don't completely agree with your viewpoint, as much as it doesn't make you one for disagreeing with mine.
kingsofromance
Footballguy
I am considering starting him over Steve Smith CAR. Am I crazy?tdhartis said:Not everyone has been saying who they are starting him over, but starting him nonetheless. I can't imagine most fantasy teams don't have a more reliable and proven option for their WR2/3 spot is my point. Also, some owner stated he dropped Manningham for him, which I think is a little much at this point. I may get bashed, but I think this is a wait and see, not a start and pray.Dr. Awesome said:tdhartis said:
TheCheat
Footballguy
Otisguys.com...eh, what's one more shady shady-sounding URL for the browser history? 
While I await subscription details
, I'll go crosspost about this in "mistakes I'm about to make."But I won't be posting there about starting Danario this w/end.
