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2010 Player Spotlight Series
One of Footballguys best assets is our message board community. The Shark Pool is, in our view, the best place on the internet to discuss, debate and analyze all things fantasy football. In what's become an annual tradition, the Player Spotlight series is a key part of the preseason efforts. As many of you know, we consider the Player Spotlight threads the permanent record for analyzing the fantasy prospects of the player in question. This year, we plan to publish more than 140 offensive spotlights covering the vast majority of expected skill position starters.
Each week we will post a list of players to be discussed. Those threads will remain open for the entire preseason, and should be a central point to discussion expectations for the player in question. Importantly, analysis done in the first week of posting will be part of the permanent record in two ways. 1) At the end of the week, we will tally the projections into a consensus. 2) We will select a number of pull quotes from forum contributors who make a compelling statement or observation. Both the projections and pull quotes will be part of a published article on the main website.
Thread Topic: Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis Murphy & Chaz Schilens, WRs, Oakland Raiders
Player Page Link: Darrius Heyward-Bey Player Page
Player Page Link: Louis Murphy Player Page
Player Page Link: Chaz Schilens Player Page
Each article will include:
[*]Detailed viewpoint from a Footballguys staff member
[*]Highlighted member commentary from the message board threads
[*]FBG Projections
[*]Consensus Member Projections
The Rules
In order for this thread to provide maximum value, we ask that you follow a few simple guidelines:
[*]Focus commentary on the player (or players) in question, and your expectations for said player (or players)
[*]Back up your expectations in whatever manner you deem appropriate; avoid posts that simply say "I hate him" or "He's the best"
[*]Avoid redundancies or
... this should be about incremental analysis or debate
While not a requirement, we strongly encourage you to provide your own projections for the player (players):
Projections should include:
[*]For QBs: Attempts, Completions, Passing Yards, Passing TDs, Ints, Rush Attempts, Rush Yards, Rush TDs
[*]For RBs: Rushes, Rushing Yards, Rush TDs, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving TDs
[*]For WRs & TEs: Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving TDs
Now let's get on with the conversation! We look forward to your contributions and let me offer a personal thanks in anticipation of the great debate and analysis.
One of Footballguys best assets is our message board community. The Shark Pool is, in our view, the best place on the internet to discuss, debate and analyze all things fantasy football. In what's become an annual tradition, the Player Spotlight series is a key part of the preseason efforts. As many of you know, we consider the Player Spotlight threads the permanent record for analyzing the fantasy prospects of the player in question. This year, we plan to publish more than 140 offensive spotlights covering the vast majority of expected skill position starters.
Each week we will post a list of players to be discussed. Those threads will remain open for the entire preseason, and should be a central point to discussion expectations for the player in question. Importantly, analysis done in the first week of posting will be part of the permanent record in two ways. 1) At the end of the week, we will tally the projections into a consensus. 2) We will select a number of pull quotes from forum contributors who make a compelling statement or observation. Both the projections and pull quotes will be part of a published article on the main website.
Thread Topic: Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis Murphy & Chaz Schilens, WRs, Oakland Raiders
Player Page Link: Darrius Heyward-Bey Player Page
Player Page Link: Louis Murphy Player Page
Player Page Link: Chaz Schilens Player Page
Each article will include:
[*]Detailed viewpoint from a Footballguys staff member
[*]Highlighted member commentary from the message board threads
[*]FBG Projections
[*]Consensus Member Projections
The Rules
In order for this thread to provide maximum value, we ask that you follow a few simple guidelines:
[*]Focus commentary on the player (or players) in question, and your expectations for said player (or players)
[*]Back up your expectations in whatever manner you deem appropriate; avoid posts that simply say "I hate him" or "He's the best"
[*]Avoid redundancies or
... this should be about incremental analysis or debateWhile not a requirement, we strongly encourage you to provide your own projections for the player (players):
Projections should include:
[*]For QBs: Attempts, Completions, Passing Yards, Passing TDs, Ints, Rush Attempts, Rush Yards, Rush TDs
[*]For RBs: Rushes, Rushing Yards, Rush TDs, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving TDs
[*]For WRs & TEs: Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving TDs
Now let's get on with the conversation! We look forward to your contributions and let me offer a personal thanks in anticipation of the great debate and analysis.
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I agree...it is hard, but I think what makes is hard is....Schiliens - can he stay healthyMurphy - How much will the "need to give DHB a chance due to draft position" get in the way of Murphy's PT.DHB - this one isn't hard. I don't buy into the OTA hype....real recievers do it with pads on. It is VERY rare that a WR that isn't a natural pass catcher/receiver to turn into a fanatsy worthy producer despite the crazy measurables. It would be interesting to see what list this forum would come up with of talents that have developed.My view is that Murphy is the guy and the Raiders will figure it out before the end of the season. He isn't elite in any part of his game, but he is very good in just about every area an all around WR needs to be. If DHB's draft status wasn't in the way we would be talking about this guy as a potentially solid WR3 this year and a potential low end WR2 in future years. For redraft I prefer Schilens, but only because of the presence on DHB, for dynasty give me Murphy.
But here's why I am optimistic. Chaz Schilens was hurt all last last year, and when he got back he was still struggling with his foot. Now he appears to be all healed up. He is a very talented, fast, athletic huge WR in the mold of Vincent Jackson. Murphy is a big play receiver that always seems to get open and really showed his value in some late games last year. If he had hung onto a few more passes earlier in the year, he'd be discussed with M. Crabtree as far as overall rookie WR impact. But DHB was just terrible last year, we all know. This year, I think he is putting his talent on display. I'm thinking a faster version of Hakeem Nicks. He was very raw last year and the Maryland coaches cautioned the Raiders about throwing him into the mix too early. I don't even want to mention last years QB, it goes without saying that his QB today is a huge improvement. I believe that DHB has the talent, football IQ, work ethic, and motivation to get open and receive well timed, well thrown passes from Jason Campbell, and then leave defenders in the dust with his world class speed. Then you add in elite TE to engages the LBs, and safeties, and the receiving weapons outside are going to be aplenty for Campbell. Sorry for the honest optimism. You can take the high and low opinion and throw them out if you like, but I'll gladly own up to this projection.
But here's why I am optimistic. Chaz Schilens was hurt all last last year, and when he got back he was still struggling with his foot. Now he appears to be all healed up. He is a very talented, fast, athletic huge WR in the mold of Vincent Jackson. Murphy is a big play receiver that always seems to get open and really showed his value in some late games last year. If he had hung onto a few more passes earlier in the year, he'd be discussed with M. Crabtree as far as overall rookie WR impact. But DHB was just terrible last year, we all know. This year, I think he is putting his talent on display. I'm thinking a faster version of Hakeem Nicks. He was very raw last year and the Maryland coaches cautioned the Raiders about throwing him into the mix too early. I don't even want to mention last years QB, it goes without saying that his QB today is a huge improvement. I believe that DHB has the talent, football IQ, work ethic, and motivation to get open and receive well timed, well thrown passes from Jason Campbell, and then leave defenders in the dust with his world class speed. Then you add in elite TE to engages the LBs, and safeties, and the receiving weapons outside are going to be aplenty for Campbell. Sorry for the honest optimism. You can take the high and low opinion and throw them out if you like, but I'll gladly own up to this projection.
