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DEEP WR sleepers (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter amnesiac
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Funny I have a top 70 and only a few guys written down beyond that.
Guys that might be worth starting at some point that are outside of my top 50:
Greg Jennings/Robert Ferguson, Reche Caldwell/Chad Jackson, Mike Williams/Corey Bradford, Lelie/Jenkins/White, Williamson/Taylor/M.Robinson, E.Parker, Chris Henry :X
Guys that might be worth starting at some point that are outside of my top 50:
Greg Jennings/Robert Ferguson, Reche Caldwell/Chad Jackson, Mike Williams/Corey Bradford, Lelie/Jenkins/White, Williamson/Taylor/M.Robinson, E.Parker, Chris Henry :X
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Nate Washington
LHUCKS
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Play by the rules...he said the top 70. Jennings is ranked #58Cheaters!!
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amnesiac
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the beginning of the season?
amnesiac
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who do you like out of that list?with Braylon coming back, i see Northcutt's upside as pretty limited.love Henry, but he may go a little higher than that.
LHUCKS
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depends on the situation...type of league etc. Are you turning this into an advice thread?
amnesiac
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noooooooooooooooo.depends on the situation...type of league etc. Are you turning this into an advice thread?
just trying to ID late round guys with some potential upside. something i think a lot of people could benefit from.
LHUCKS
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redraft or dynastynoooooooooooooooo.depends on the situation...type of league etc. Are you turning this into an advice thread?
DoubleG
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I like Patrick Crayton - a lot. He's dinged up right now and therefore will drop. He's showed signs of being a solid-to-explosive WR and is backing up one of the oldest WR tandems in the league. Glenn aint getting any younger (or faster) and T.O. is already showing some nagging injuries. I wouldn't be shocked to see Crayton start 4+ games and get significant time even when he's not starting. Parcells seems to like him (in that wierd, scream-in-your face, Parcells way) and he's got decent speed, good size and decent hands.
If you consider Jennings a sleeper - him too. Fergy can't stay healthy and Favre needs a second target as Driver's going to get double teamed all year.
Samie Parker may be one - what with Kennison being another year older and Gonzo having to help on blocking assignments more. Maybe not a true deep sleeper, but someone I think will outperform his ADP.
Curry (again not super deep). I always like a WR2 on a team that has a stud on the other side to draw the double team. The concern here is obviously a new QB. With Porter being "injured" (and an idiot) and Moss's nagging injuries, I can see Curry getting some decent playing time and possibly having a respectable season.
If you consider Jennings a sleeper - him too. Fergy can't stay healthy and Favre needs a second target as Driver's going to get double teamed all year.
Samie Parker may be one - what with Kennison being another year older and Gonzo having to help on blocking assignments more. Maybe not a true deep sleeper, but someone I think will outperform his ADP.
Curry (again not super deep). I always like a WR2 on a team that has a stud on the other side to draw the double team. The concern here is obviously a new QB. With Porter being "injured" (and an idiot) and Moss's nagging injuries, I can see Curry getting some decent playing time and possibly having a respectable season.
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amnesiac
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dynasty discussions are better for the offseason, so lets look at it from a redraft/keeper perspective.redraft or dynastynoooooooooooooooo.depends on the situation...type of league etc. Are you turning this into an advice thread?
Courtjester
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Whoever manages to get the WR#3 on the Broncos--Marshall/Kircus/Watts could be a nice sleeper with Walker getting back after the injury and Smith getting up there in age.
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wtf?
Jeff Pasquino
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Hank Baskett 
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always good for a multi-touchdown game a season. Just a matter of figuring out which one
amnesiac
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i seem to hear Crayton's name come up a lot around here.what's his injury?besides the possibility of Owens getting hurt, there's also the chance his crazies act up and he sees some bench time.
amnesiac
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leagues that only let you keep a few guys are basically redrafts, imo.
DoubleG
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Ankle injury. Not sure if it's hang over from last year's injury or new though. Apparently Dallas is rumored to be looking for WR help, but I'm not sure how hard they are looking.
thecardiackid
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Ankle sprain IIRC, check the pinned training camp thread above.And let's not get that guy started on HURD for president again.
You HURD it here first...I like: *didn't look @ the top 70 list so apologies in advance if someone's in there*LOVE Bryant Johnson (one hit away from tons of targets and KW likes him already)H Baskett (phi)V Jackson (SD)D Watts/B Marshall (w/ JW's knee still untested)Ced Wilson (pit) #2 under the radar and Hines is gimpy (maybe even Q Morgan if it lingers)
Jeff Pasquino
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Ankle sprain IIRC, check the pinned training camp thread above.And let's not get that guy started on HURD for president again.
Pretty good list here.I agree wholeheartedly on Bryant Johnson and VJax.One more name to consider is Reggie Williams, which for some reason is bouncing around in the 60s IIRC.
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I tried to tell you guys above...Nate Washington is the #3 WR in Pittsburgh this year. Hines' hammy is the reason I think there's a chance he could be a very valuable sleeper.ETA: Ced is currently ranked #46, so he doesn't qualify to be on this list.Ankle sprain IIRC, check the pinned training camp thread above.And let's not get that guy started on HURD for president again.
You HURD it here first...
I like: *didn't look @ the top 70 list so apologies in advance if someone's in there*
LOVE Bryant Johnson (one hit away from tons of targets and KW likes him already)
H Baskett (phi)
V Jackson (SD)
D Watts/B Marshall (w/ JW's knee still untested)
Ced Wilson (pit) #2 under the radar and Hines is gimpy (maybe even Q Morgan if it lingers)
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amnesiac
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won't Holmes be the #2/#3?
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Holmes has not impressed so far. He's #4 at best. And we are talking about DEEP sleepers here. If a guy was expected to have big numbers at this point he wouldn't be a sleeper now, would he? Washington is a guy who is on nobody's radar and who has impressed the coaching staff enough to be the #3 guy. One injury (like Hines tweaking his hammy again) and he's the #2 WR.
As for Pittsburgh's passing game, they aren't going to be the Colts, but I see them giving Ben more chances to throw the ball this year. He's looked extremely sharp this year in camp and pre-season.
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Jeff Pasquino
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Drew Carter.
amnesiac
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i have a hard time believing their first round pick isn't going to at least be the WR #3.thanks for the info, though, i'll keep an eye on Washington.
nygiants56
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I'm not sure he's even the best rookie WR on the team. Willie Reid has looked better than Holmes IMO.
Dinsy Ejotuz
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Arnaz Battle, Chris Henry and Marcus Robinson
If SF turns into a normal below average/average offense (lots of precedent says it's possible) Battle's a useful bye week reserve/#4. Especially if V Davis doesn't explode this season.
If Henry stays out of jail and plays more than 10 games he'll move TJH aside this year instead of next. He is a monster talent.
Robinson's the #3 for the Vikes, but is arguably their best receiver. All he does is produce when given the chance.
If SF turns into a normal below average/average offense (lots of precedent says it's possible) Battle's a useful bye week reserve/#4. Especially if V Davis doesn't explode this season.
If Henry stays out of jail and plays more than 10 games he'll move TJH aside this year instead of next. He is a monster talent.
Robinson's the #3 for the Vikes, but is arguably their best receiver. All he does is produce when given the chance.
amnesiac
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i'd like to hear more about this guy, but i'm terrible with the search function.seems like he might be in a good situation to see some action this year.
Jeff Pasquino
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Yeah he might be in FBGs top 70, but what are teh chances he goes in the top 70, especially in redraft?
LHUCKS
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I just need some definitive rules before I can give the best answer. Obviously everybody would rather have Jennings than most WRs not ranked in the FBG top 70.
Jeff Pasquino
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Another name is Jason Avant, rookie WR - Philly.
Dirty Weasel
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Hunting for guys that haven't been mentioned yet...
Doug Gabriel - Don't know if he's in the top 70 or not, so he may not qualify. But it's pretty obvious that OAK is willing to go with their other options and let Porter rot on the bench. Of the group (Gabriel, Curry, Morant, Whitted) I think Gabriel will be the man.
Brandon Jones - Getting healthier, and moving up the ranks in TEN. With Givens hurting, he may see significant playing time. He showed flashes of brilliance in his limited time on the field.
David Boston - Hearing nothing but good things so far from training camp. Joey's getting up in age, and Clayton has chronic turf toe. Oh yeah, he looks like he's off the 'roids too.
Doug Gabriel - Don't know if he's in the top 70 or not, so he may not qualify. But it's pretty obvious that OAK is willing to go with their other options and let Porter rot on the bench. Of the group (Gabriel, Curry, Morant, Whitted) I think Gabriel will be the man.
Brandon Jones - Getting healthier, and moving up the ranks in TEN. With Givens hurting, he may see significant playing time. He showed flashes of brilliance in his limited time on the field.
David Boston - Hearing nothing but good things so far from training camp. Joey's getting up in age, and Clayton has chronic turf toe. Oh yeah, he looks like he's off the 'roids too.
amnesiac
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dude, relax, i just wanted to get some discussion going about WRs after all the obvious guys were off the board.
amnesiac
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i think Gabriel is a good example of someone who could start and do pretty ok.don't know much about Jones.been hearing pretty mixed reviews on Boston.
David Yudkin
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If Branch continues to hold out and opts to wait until Week 10 to make an appearance, IMO the main beneficiary (of the Pats WRs) will be Troy Brown. He's the only one that knows the system (at least of those projected to see any real time on the field).
broncofan13000
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Mark Bradley. I'm hoping he'll outproduce his ADP.
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Bobby Engram (who obviously isn't outside the top 70) should be awesome value as well, especially early in the season, when Djax is still being eased in the lineup.
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Bobby Engram (who obviously isn't outside the top 70) should be awesome value as well, especially early in the season, when Djax is still being eased in the lineup.
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thecardiackid
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He just went undrafted in my 14 team $$ league. I was debating him or V Morency @ the last (16th) pick, and the *possible starting* RB won. Trying to IR TE2 J Stevens quick to add Jennings though - drafted w/ the 4-5 week injury to see if Jennings can snag the #2 job over Ferguson.aposulli said:
The St. Petersburg Times reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a plethora of wide receivers, and that likely will spark the interest of teams looking to add depth at the position. "Certain teams call you to see what you think about this, or you call them to see what they think," head coach Jon Gruden said. "That's part of your job. I don't want to start any speculation because that's all it is. But every team in this league engages in those conversations, trying to improve their football team." Midway through the preseason, it doesn't appear that the decisions at receiver have gotten any easier. "It will be a tough call for us," Gruden said. "I just hope all of it works out for all of these guys." WRs Edell Shepherd, David Boston and Paris Warren are reportedly on the roster bubble.Dirty Weasel said:
i saw somebody mention eddie drummond. what about glenn martinez? from the blogger....
Detroit Lions WR Roy Williams (ribs) missed his second day of practice, but he should be back soon. Glenn Martinez lined up in Williams' spot with the No. 1 offense.
now i realize that they have been rotating guys all around, but the word is that the coaching staff really likes this kid. big target at 6'3"
Detroit Lions WR Roy Williams (ribs) missed his second day of practice, but he should be back soon. Glenn Martinez lined up in Williams' spot with the No. 1 offense.
now i realize that they have been rotating guys all around, but the word is that the coaching staff really likes this kid. big target at 6'3"
TheMontrealTitan
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One guy, not even mentioned here once is Boby Wade #3WR/Titans. He's been really good in camp and looks very promising. He will begin the year in the slot but might become #2 sooner than later considering the tendencies of Tennessee's WRs to get hurt. Givens is already banged up. Wade is da man!
gruecd
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or Ben Watson. He could easily follow in the footsteps of Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates and lead his team in receptions this year, IMHO. Definitely worth a draft pick, even in non-TE-required leagues.
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Purpulhippo999
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drummond is really good at kick and punt returns and i like the direction the lions are headingbuckeye35 said:
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