I'm rolling with DeSean as well.
I think he'll be better than those other players you mentioned on the WW.
I'm loaded at RB, problem is, it's a minimum 2 WR start league. I got Hines as my other starter. My backup WR's (very weak) are Mushin, Manningham, Britt. At least Mushin has a high floor in PPR.
I was hoping for some discussion on Kolb. I don't know much about him other than many have been saying he really really can't play in the NFL. I'm a poor planner to be thinking about this on game's eve, I know. Been a busy week for me.
I posted some info here:
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=490321 QUOTE (KoolKat @ Sep 19 2009, 11:03 AM)
QUOTE (G-King @ Sep 19 2009, 09:56 AM)
QUOTE (Powder @ Sep 18 2009, 11:57 PM)
I think Kolb is going to do a lot better than what people think this week. I actually picked him up off waivers in one of my leagues and am starting him over Hasselbeck. Its a high-risk move but I'm taking the chance this week.
FWIW-
I talk to Kevin weekly, as he is a friend of mine. At the risk of getting bashed about "rose colored glasses" I will first say-YES- I am looking through them. But I can tell you that Kevin is pumped up about this opportunity and has worked all week studying and is stoked about getting to finally play with the first team. We all see how bad he's looked when pushed into game action (although there have been lots of drops by his wr's and his first ever interception hit the wr in both hands and he popped it up), but we have to realize that he normally spends the week posing as the opponents QB, throwing balls at receivers who we have never heard of outside of Philly fans. He is now running with the first team and looking forward to this chance to show what hes got. Will he come out and fail? Maybe... Can he come out and lead Philly to victory in an impressive fashion? Maybe.... But either way, it wont be because he isnt working hard and looking for this to springboard into something better. What he is NOT doing is sitting on the bench, just trying to get a paycheck as a career back up. This guy is very driven, and very smart. A HOF coach that I got the privledge of taking fishing this past spring told me that at the NFL combine, Kevin was the best interview there. He was extremely smart and very coachable, and respected how well he handled himself. He was so impressed with him that he told me to let him know that, next time we were together.
Again I AM NOT PREDICTING that he will be carried out on Reid's shoulders in a ticker tape parade- I'm just giving a little background and saying to give him a chance before everyone calls for his head.
Very interesting. Not to turn this into AC. I had been sitting on Kolb, but last year's performance convinced me to drop him. Worth dropping Leftwich for him in Dynasty you think?
Obviously how he does tomorrow will tell you alot. If he fails like 95% are expecting, then it may be tough to get the coaches confidence back. (which trust me- HE possess it!)But if he is successful, there are plans for him.
I talked to him two hours ago and he was relaxed, but excited about tomorrow. He said he had his first full work week with the starters and feels very good about the team. I dont want to post publicly what the game plan is, but there will be some suprises. Dont be fooled that there isnt a bunch of short, control style passes either-he will challenge the man coverage. (Dont miss the first series)
Dont know if I helped your delimma, but I would hold in Dynasty just in case.
I think if all goes as the Eagles plan, you Desean owners are going to be in for a good day. Kevin will be going long to him often tomorrow.
