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Being able to sprint =/= being able to change direction, go in and come out of breaks and etc. But seeing as how the range of outcomes were "Doug Baldwin is resigned to a wheelchair for the rest of his life." to "Doug Baldwin is good/great value." and this news assuredly shrinks that range and shifts it in a positive direction.
Oh, no doubt there is risk here. The whole situation is risky. But we haven't heard anything about an MRI or anything like that. Being optimistic is one thing. Saying he has no doubt he will be ready for week 1 is something else. Risk, yhea. But if he is ok to start the year, I think he could lead the league in targets this year. I'm all in.
I agree on the targets and he is getting a discount right now, so that could be a blessing in disguise. I just hate leaning into injuries. I feel like when I've bought into discounted injury guys, it has usually backfired.
if his injury is an mcl sprain, running straightline sprints doesn't mean a whole lot. if he is cutting and running routes... color me more hopeful. carroll is notoriously overly optimisitc about injuries. the initial report was week 1 target return...Silver & Black said:
That's an odd way of spelling Nick Vannett.
Well here's part of the interview. To be fair no one is ever 100% you just don't want to hear it come out of the player's mouth. I don't know, it just doesn't instill confidence
No doubt. I'd have much preferred to have heard him say he feels great after the time off and is ready to rock and roll for the season. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Hopefully, he continues to feel better and can stay on the field. IF he can, whatever his percentage, he's gonna see a ton of targets and is still Wilson's most trusted WR. Fingers crossed....
You don't have to agree, but you asked, and I answered. Were you asking a rhetorical question, or did you actually want someone to answer?
I'm no homer, but I still agree with your take from 8/28. He'll be fine. I'm more worried about the possible emergence of Lockett than his injury. But realistically, should be plenty of targets to go around. Baldwin has produced well off of low targets his whole career.
No I was curious to peoples opinions because I'm honestly having a hard figuring out where RZ targets are going now. My #1 guess would be more rushing attempts as most of Graham Td's were short yardage. .
Leaning towards starting him over Crabtree and Robby Anderson, but my mind definitely isn't made up on the matter.
I'm torn between him and Robert Woods for the Rams. But if Bell doesn't report soon, I might be going with this guy AND Woods (plus Sanders)
I like Woods a lot this year. He was on a tear when he was healthy last year. I'd definitely start Woods over Baldwin week 1. Would not be surprised if Woods outscores Baldwin on the year. Somebody has to catch those Goff TDs (Sammy somehow caught 8) and Cooks isn't good in the red zone.
Yes and Josh Gordon since they are my top 2 WRs. I got them both at what I considered a discount (4.09 and 5.04) - swing big or go home.
I'm torn right now choosing between Gordon and Baldwin as my flex in week 1. Each presents risk for different reasons.
Rolling with these two, as well. Corey Davis is the final component of the three amigos.
No way would I start Woods over Baldwin. Last season average targets per game:
You're not crazy, but I personally don't think Cooks is going to command that many targets. Which means I also question the trade and signing. If it was me running that organization, I think I'd have gone for a cheaper deep threat asset like Albert Wilson. This is because (1) they don't throw that much because they don't need to and (2) Woods and Kupp are pretty good, so they are getting diminishing returns the more money they pour into the position.
Yes.
I sure hope so. He just got inserted into my lineup to replace Leveon Bell. Not happy about it. Would like to let Baldwin ride the pine until I know he's healthy rather than hope he's healthy.
