Dynasty Stash Away Thread (1 Viewer)

[JBTV]

I've seen a couple separate threads, but I was hoping to get something more comprehensive, with more detail. Time to cut away the dead weight "just in case something happens, I'll need him" guys, and stash away some young possible studs. Assuming a moderately deep dynasty league with IDP's, what free agent are you looking to stash away for next year?

Assume we know nothing about the player you're talking about, so the answer is "I'm stashing away (xxxx) because (xxxx)."

I would start, but I haven't found anybody I'm dying to stash away yet...

 

[Dirty Hairy]

Boy, it seemed easier last year.

We had McIntosh, who was a high draft pick waiting in the wings behind inferior talent.

This year has a couple opportunities:

1) TBB Brooks replacement - two options - Quincy Black, who people are high on and project to be the heir apparent; or my pick of Cato June, who is playing strong side but I think will move over to weak side. I think trading for June on the cheap is the right path.

2) CHI LB replacement - with the decline of the defense this year, the Bears certainly aren't married to their crew. The CHI icon Urlacher could be on the chopping block. With Urlacher's back problem, they can't afford to let Briggs go free agency. Again two options to fill one of the MLB or WLB spots - Jamar Williams or Okwo. Its not a good sign that Williams has hardly seen the field this year, imo.

3) JAC LB Peterson - this guy has taken/given a lot of hits over the years and is starting to show it with injuries the past couple years. I keep hearing Daryl Smith will move there although he doesn't seem as mobile as Peterson. This year's popular choice for WLB was Durant; what happened to Ingram from last year?

Also looking at hidden talent, ie behind an established starter or frequently injured:

Could change with the draft - Chase Blackburn did well given the brief chance two years ago as NYG LB; Wilkinson might also get a chance at WLB; deep sleeper Mike Smith looked exceptional as BAL MLB in camp but has never been heard of because of injuries. If Ray Ray moves on and Smith is the guy - you heard it here first.

Ellison BUF WLB did pretty well last year; I cannot explain his poor numbers this year, unless he's not 100 % back from injury.

SDC Waters is a guy I look to see more of next year but Wilhelm and Cooper make it a tough lineup to crack, and its a 3-4 set.

 

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Aaron Rouse GB

Made plays when he had the opportunity but is now back on the bench (for the rest of this season anyway).

 

[ninerfanatic492000]

Boy, it seemed easier last year.

We had McIntosh, who was a high draft pick waiting in the wings behind inferior talent.

This year has a couple opportunities:

1) TBB Brooks replacement - two options - Quincy Black, who people are high on and project to be the heir apparent; or my pick of Cato June, who is playing strong side but I think will move over to weak side. I think trading for June on the cheap is the right path. Cato simply isn't that good. Dungy knew what he was doing letting him go in favor of keiaho. Brooks's spot has to contribute alot in the run D, something Cato can't do

2) CHI LB replacement - with the decline of the defense this year, the Bears certainly aren't married to their crew. The CHI icon Urlacher could be on the chopping block. With Urlacher's back problem, they can't afford to let Briggs go free agency. Again two options to fill one of the MLB or WLB spots - Jamar Williams or Okwo. Its not a good sign that Williams has hardly seen the field this year, imo. Urlacher isn't going anywhere,lol. Jamar has filled in for Briggs several times and done a adequate job, and briggs WILL be gone next year

3) JAC LB Peterson - this guy has taken/given a lot of hits over the years and is starting to show it with injuries the past couple years. I keep hearing Daryl Smith will move there although he doesn't seem as mobile as Peterson. This year's popular choice for WLB was Durant; what happened to Ingram from last year? Ingram has been playing admirably on the strong side. Durant is the choice here, he starts next year somewhere whether Peterson is back or not

Also looking at hidden talent, ie behind an established starter or frequently injured:

Could change with the draft - Chase Blackburn did well given the brief chance two years ago as NYG LB; Wilkinson might also get a chance at WLB; deep sleeper Mike Smith looked exceptional as BAL MLB in camp but has never been heard of because of injuries. If Ray Ray moves on and Smith is the guy - you heard it here first. the Barnes kid looked like the most explosive player on the ravens monday night, he was damn near unstoppable. real talent there.

Ellison BUF WLB did pretty well last year; I cannot explain his poor numbers this year, unless he's not 100 % back from injury. Ellison so light, he has to be protected by a big Defensive line. that and crowell has been playing like a man possessed

SDC Waters is a guy I look to see more of next year but Wilhelm and Cooper make it a tough lineup to crack, and its a 3-4 set.

 

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Looking at my three Zealots teams:

Ikaika Alama-Francis. He's raw, and it might take awhile, but he could pay off big. I think he gets a shot next year, and we'll see how it goes.

Tim Crowder. We'll see how it shakes out next season with everyone coming back from injuries, but Crowder seems to have a knack for the big play. I haven't paid enough attention to him in the games I've seen to know how he holds up against the run, though.

Dan Bazuin. High pick, but he was injured this season and is behind three talented DEs. Still, it would seem ideal for him to get some passing downs next season, then a shot opposite Anderson the year after.

Erasmus James. I loved him coming out of college, and he was looking good at first, but fell off and has been injured since then. I'm not sold on him, but to me he fits the mold of a guy who breaks out next year.

Charles Johnson and Stanley McClover. One should start across from Peppers... not a bad place to be. I hope they don't end up in a Denney/Kelsay rotation, though.

Victor Abiamiri. Seems like Philly will dump both Howard and Kearse this offseason, and Abiamiri could easily get a shot starting opposite Cole. I don't know that he'll succeed, but I think we'll see soon.

Leon Williams. Who knows what will happen in Cleveland... he could land in the good ILB spot though.

Stephen Nicholas. Demorrio Williams was pretty bad this year in FF and has always been pretty bad in real life, so Nicholas could get a shot next season. We'll see how he does, but he seems to fit the profile of a solid WLB.

Odell Thurman. Who knows? He was a stud in his one season. It's not like the Bengals have any healthy LBs.

Kevin Burnett. He could be in the Donnie Edwards spot next year if things fall right.

Anthony Waters. He's been mentioned before in this thread.

Teddy Lehman. I don't know why I have him - I think I've dropped him half a dozen times, and probably will again, but the guy has a ton of talent.

The only DBs who are somewhat stashed guys are Jarrad Page and Richard Marshall. Marshall is startable in FF now, but I'm always nervous about using him. If he became a starter, I think he'd be a madman. Page is a question mark - I'm not sure what his future holds.

 

[Dirty Hairy]

Leon Williams. Who knows what will happen in Cleveland... he could land in the good ILB spot though.The only DBs who are somewhat stashed guys are Jarrad Page and Richard Marshall. Marshall is startable in FF now, but I'm always nervous about using him. If he became a starter, I think he'd be a madman. Page is a question mark - I'm not sure what his future holds.

Williams has been starting since mid-year, replacing Andra Davis, and putting up decent numbers, especially when Jackson was out with injury. He's definitely a guy you should roster.I keep telling myself not to stockpile DB's - there are too many alternatives available each year. Of course, I'm keeping Weddle in one league and Piscitelli in another; they are a couple you should consider if they are available. Note of interest, I passed on Trent Edwards in the 5th or 6th round to draft these guys. I have been high on Page and have him on two teams, but really, I'm not sure why. He's at FS while Pollard is SS and in this case, Pollard has put up the better fantasy numbers. In Zealots, Pollard ranks #50 vs Page's #71. Page will be a UFA in Zealots this year for me. Heck, I think I'll dump half my DBs into FA. Evidently, I don't know jack about DL. I targeted several young guys coming into this year I thought would be good contributors - Dwayne White, Cullen Jenkins, Kalimba Edwards, Udeze, Ray Edwards, Tommy Kelly, Odom. Overall pretty disappointing results other than a few big games from White and some decent games from Edwards. Maybe someone else can chime in here on DL.

 

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Leon Williams. Who knows what will happen in Cleveland... he could land in the good ILB spot though.

The only DBs who are somewhat stashed guys are Jarrad Page and Richard Marshall. Marshall is startable in FF now, but I'm always nervous about using him. If he became a starter, I think he'd be a madman. Page is a question mark - I'm not sure what his future holds.

Williams has been starting since mid-year, replacing Andra Davis, and putting up decent numbers, especially when Jackson was out with injury. He's definitely a guy you should roster.

I keep telling myself not to stockpile DB's - there are too many alternatives available each year. Of course, I'm keeping Weddle in one league and Piscitelli in another; they are a couple you should consider if they are available. Note of interest, I passed on Trent Edwards in the 5th or 6th round to draft these guys.

I have been high on Page and have him on two teams, but really, I'm not sure why. He's at FS while Pollard is SS and in this case, Pollard has put up the better fantasy numbers. In Zealots, Pollard ranks #50 vs Page's #71. Page will be a UFA in Zealots this year for me. Heck, I think I'll dump half my DBs into FA.

Evidently, I don't know jack about DL. I targeted several young guys coming into this year I thought would be good contributors - Dwayne White, Cullen Jenkins, Kalimba Edwards, Udeze, Ray Edwards, Tommy Kelly, Odom. Overall pretty disappointing results other than a few big games from White and some decent games from Edwards. Maybe someone else can chime in here on DL.

agreed, unless you're in an extremely deep league, DBs just aren't worth hanging on to. FWIW, I was able to get Madieu Williams, Bob Sanders (then Roy Wiliams for him), and Troy Polamalu at somewhat cheaper costs (or at least, close to) than it would have been to draft them originally. Lesson for me, don't spend picks on top-rated DBs. Lesser ranked DBs who have potential, are probably worthwhile in deeeep leagues.

I do like Weddle a lot, and he's rostered in my league. He's exactly the kind of lesser DB who is worth drafting. Piscatelli fits this bill as well.

The only DE I've been fortunate enough to be right about so far was Tamba Hali. I was able to take him in the 5th, after guys like Cory Rodgers, Tye Hill, etc. (yet, right before Owen Daniels) I just liked his motor. The Lions Alama-Francis is one DE I have my eye on (he's an FA)