Drop: Rhodes and Marshall; P/U: Brown, Elam or Piscatelli? (1 Viewer)

[csm2840]

A little uncomfortable with my DBs after Sunday's lackluster performances. Horton was solid, but Rhodes and Marshall let me down. (4 tacks for Rhodes, 3 for Marshall...and no other big plays from either.) After being disappointed by Rhodes during the past two seasons, I had(ve) big hopes for him this year in Rex Ryan's attacking style defense. The word from training camp had him freed up from the "centerfield" free safety-esque role he was playing the last two years and back to the roaming "in the box" strong safety role that allowed his numbers to soar two years ago. Alas... Sunday's numbers didn't reassure me in any way. As for Marshall, he is supposed to be a full-time DB this year and not just playing in nickel packages; so, naturally, I have been expecting a big year from him. ??

I'm in a league that starts 1 DB, 1 DE/DT, 1 LB and 3 D-flex. Scoring: 1.5 for solo tack, 0.75 assists, 6 points for sacks and INTs. 14 teams. So, needless to say, it is a deep league. Right now, Sabby Piscatelli, Abram Elam and Mike Brown are available on the WW, and they each had really good days yesterday from an IDP standpoint. Should I strongly consider dropping Rhodes and Marshall for two of these three in exchange? They prob. won't be sitting on my wire for long, so let me know what I should do. Thx.

--SM

 

[Otter]

It was ONE game. Don't do something in haste that you make end up regretting.

 

[csm2840]

True... It was just one game...in '09. I suppose I'm actually basing my concerns on the stat trends going back to last year and even the year before to some extent (esp. regarding Rhodes). I prob. won't cut them now--in large part for the very reason you cite. But I will be very aggravated if five weeks go by, they're still underperforming, and good IDP DB's like Piscatelli, Elam and Brown are no longer available as replacement options. That's why...if IDP gurus are really sold on Piscatelli, Elam, Brown, etc., I would def. consider cutting my losses with Rhodes and Marshall ahead of the curve and picking up two DBs who are a good bet to produce every week.

 

[Jaguar]

So should I drop Rhodes for Elam?

 

[csm2840]

That's what I am trying to determine as well. I did a bit more research and it looks like Rhodes is still the Free Safety for the Jets in their current depth chart. This leads me to believe that he'll be Rex Ryan's "Ed Reed" of the new swarming Jets D. No question Ed Reed has been a DB stalwart for the Ravens, but in fantasy his numbers have been far too inconsistent for my tastes (i.e., feast or famine). If this is what we can expect from Rhodes this year, then I'm dropping him for Elam...no question. I might do a bit more research, but I'm definitely leaning towards the switch here.

--SM

 

[stevegamer]

Mike Brown is a nice roster while he's healthy - so he's a nice short-term plu-in while you evaluate further, but he's not likely to be helpful all year.

I'd lean towards Piscatelli, who may have finally gotten it - and the Bucs will be BAD.

 

[Ozymandias]

I do know that FBG's have a love affair with Rhodes dating back to 2006. They always seem to overvalue him. I stay away from him.

 

[jbz]

Marshall had a fumble recovery reversed by replay. He was around the ball a lot. Some days it just doesn't happen. You can't expect an INT. sack or fumble from your DBs every week.

 

[csm2840]

Great feedback... Thanks!

 

[Fighting Noles]

I watched the Buc game down here in Fla & Piscatelli may have ended up with decent FANTASY stats BUT he looked BAD on the field. I'd be switching to Elam (or Brown IF you think he'll stay healthy) over Sabby IMO....

 

[csm2840]

Yeah... I saw that he had a bad game. You're right... Good fantasy stats (because he was picked on consistently)...but bad 'real life' stats. Personally, I'm not big on using IDPers that--while good in FF--aren't good in reality. I'm going to continue to monitor Piscitelli for now, but I'm prob. going to hold off on adding him until his actual play improves. Elam is a considerably more attractive option for WW adds this week IMHO.

--SM