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[moderated]

Usually a kicker wouldn't garner much interest, but i think this guy is going to be the best PK in the NFL the first day he steps on the field.

Great accuracy from all ranges and can boot the ball a long ways. 50 yard field goals are a cakewalk for him.

Would he be worth a selection in the mid-late 2nd round of rookie drafts? The upside might not be high but your getting a guaranteed stud kicker who you can plug in your lineup for the next 10-15 years knowing nobody is going to have an advantage on you at that position.

 

[two_dollars]

we're talking about a kicker? kicker's aren't football players.. ask anyone else on the team

 

[moderated]

This is about gaining every possible edge against your opponents.

In many leagues accuracy and length of FG's matter. Misses lose points and length of FG gives extra points.

Locking up an out of this world PK instead of gambling on a 2nd round rookie pick which is at best 50/50 to hit and the chance of hitting a stud in that round is less then 10%.

I'm just wondering how long can be waited before someone is going to jump on this guy. Personally i value him as a 2nd round rookie pick, but if others don't i might risk waiting until the 3rd.

 

[3C's]

ok

 

[moderated]

Amazing many people don't even consider areas to gain small edges in FF.

I hate kickers too, but in many scoring formats they matter and getting a top one in a dynasty definitely gives you an edge.

Let me see, cheap way to gain an advantage on my opponent, why wouldn't people consider this?

 

[[scooter]]

I remember the same things being said about Janikowski, and he's turned out to be a mediocre pro. We had a guy draft Neil Rackers in the 7th round the year after he put up all those field goals -- how do you think that turned out??

In before

 

[awesomeness]

Looking at the kids stats, they don't really stick out too me is guaranteed stud.

Saying 50 yard field goals are a cakewalk is a bit of a stretch, considering he's only attempted 2 field goals of 50+ yards.

And from 40-49 yard field goals he's 9/13.

Not bad, but to say he's a stud already is a pretty big stretch.

 

[Raider Nation]

I remember the same things being said about Janikowski

And for us old timers, same with John Lee from UCLA. He figured to be the best kicker in the history of the NFL, but was a total bust.

 

[moderated]

I remember the same things being said about Janikowski, and he's turned out to be a mediocre pro. We had a guy draft Neil Rackers in the 7th round the year after he put up all those field goals -- how do you think that turned out??In before

Wolfort will be the best kicker to ever enter the league, he's that good. Janikowski was an alcoholic knucklehead who blew his chance to become great.Why even mention Rackers? He isn't even on the same planet as far as kickers go. Wolfort doesn't miss, Wolfort can kick FG's from 50+ yards accurately without a problem.This seriously isn't a fishing trip, anyone who has watched this guy will verify how amazing he is.

 

[moderated]

Looking at the kids stats, they don't really stick out too me is guaranteed stud.

Saying 50 yard field goals are a cakewalk isnt a bit of a stretch, considering he's only attempted 2 field goals of 50+ yards.

And from 40-49 yard field goals he's 9/13.

Not bad, but to say he's a stud already is a pretty big stretch.

Wolfort was a walk on who was on the swimming team. He is already amazing but improving as well.Wolfort has attempted a combined 157 field goals and extra points and converted 151. That is great, no two ways about it.

Also Wolfort has NEVER missed a FG or EP in his Big12 conference games.

 

[moderated]

Carries a string of 91 consecutive combined made kicks. He is getting better and better.

 

[3C's]

Amazing many people don't even consider areas to gain small edges in FF.I hate kickers too, but in many scoring formats they matter and getting a top one in a dynasty definitely gives you an edge. Let me see, cheap way to gain an advantage on my opponent, why wouldn't people consider this?

I change kickers almost weekly based on matchups. No way would I draft one early...or hold onto one through the offseason in dynasty.

 

[moderated]

Amazing many people don't even consider areas to gain small edges in FF.I hate kickers too, but in many scoring formats they matter and getting a top one in a dynasty definitely gives you an edge. Let me see, cheap way to gain an advantage on my opponent, why wouldn't people consider this?

I change kickers almost weekly based on matchups. No way would I draft one early...or hold onto one through the offseason in dynasty.

i don't agree with this strategy in a dynasty league if the scoring takes into account misses and FG length. In that type of league accurate kickers with good length aren't on the WW and you'll get screwed playing matchups with bad kickers who miss and can't hit long ones.If your league scoring is basic with no negatives or bonuses for length then i agree, but most dynasties aren't like that.

 

[3C's]

Amazing many people don't even consider areas to gain small edges in FF.I hate kickers too, but in many scoring formats they matter and getting a top one in a dynasty definitely gives you an edge. Let me see, cheap way to gain an advantage on my opponent, why wouldn't people consider this?

I change kickers almost weekly based on matchups. No way would I draft one early...or hold onto one through the offseason in dynasty.

i don't agree with this strategy in a dynasty league if the scoring takes into account misses and FG length. In that type of league accurate kickers with good length aren't on the WW and you'll get screwed playing matchups with bad kickers who miss and can't hit long ones.If your league scoring is basic with no negatives or bonuses for length then i agree, but most dynasties aren't like that.

No negatives for misses but there are bonuses for length. Only 10 teams so there are plenty of kickers to choose from. Folk was the only PK kept in that league.

 

[EBF]

RB Derrick Washington is the Missouri player that you should be watching the closest. He's the early frontrunner for RB1 in the 2010 draft.

 

[JKL]

M - I - Z

 

[Clifton]

Adjust your dynasty rankings accordingly

 

[lyon812]

Usually a kicker wouldn't garner much interest, but i think this guy is going to be the best PK in the NFL the first day he steps on the field.

Great accuracy from all ranges and can boot the ball a long ways. 50 yard field goals are a cakewalk for him.

Would he be worth a selection in the mid-late 2nd round of rookie drafts? The upside might not be high but your getting a guaranteed stud kicker who you can plug in your lineup for the next 10-15 years knowing nobody is going to have an advantage on you at that position.

My league uses kickers, and I think they're an underrated source of weekly points. Still, Wolfert's stats seen on ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/stats?playerId=183417) are:

1-19: 2-2

20-29: 16-16

30-39: 15-17

40-49: 8-12

50+: 2-2

The 30-49 range looks ok, but nothing special...I'm not sure where "great accuracy" fits in here.

 

[moderated]

Usually a kicker wouldn't garner much interest, but i think this guy is going to be the best PK in the NFL the first day he steps on the field.

Great accuracy from all ranges and can boot the ball a long ways. 50 yard field goals are a cakewalk for him.

Would he be worth a selection in the mid-late 2nd round of rookie drafts? The upside might not be high but your getting a guaranteed stud kicker who you can plug in your lineup for the next 10-15 years knowing nobody is going to have an advantage on you at that position.

My league uses kickers, and I think they're an underrated source of weekly points. Still, Wolfert's stats seen on ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/stats?playerId=183417) are:

1-19: 2-2

20-29: 16-16

30-39: 15-17

40-49: 8-12

50+: 2-2

The 30-49 range looks ok, but nothing special...I'm not sure where "great accuracy" fits in here.

he was a walk on without kicking experience.He hasn't missed a FG or extra point since August of last year.

 

[The Lone Gunman]

Would he be worth a selection in the mid-late 2nd round of rookie drafts?

Even assuming that he will be great at kicking, no. Not a 2nd round pick. A kicker is too reliant on the offense for me to invest heavily (I consider a second round rookie pick a heavy investment) in one. I could see maybe a 5th if he goes to a really good, young offense. No earlier. Not for me anyway.

 

[two_dollars]

Well, depends on where he goes. With kickers, their points are just as much a byproduct of how well the offense moves the ball as it is their own ability.

 

[thecardiackid]

Well, depends on where he goes. With kickers, their points are just as much a byproduct of how well the offense moves the ball as it is their own ability.

 

[FUBAR]

RB Derek Washington is the Missouri player that you should be watching the closest. He's the early frontrunner for RB1 in the 2010 draft.

It's spelledJ-E-R-E-M-Y M-A-C-L-I-N

The last college kicker I wanted to reach for was Mike Nugent. I learned not to draft rookie kickers.

Then, I did pick up Prater on waivers. He seems like the real deal.

 

[Don Quixote]

I don't have a problem with drafting kickers early in a dynasty where they are a sure thing (the last in college that really impressed me was Mason Crosby).

But I don't get the love for Wolfert. In the 2009 draft, I'd put at least Sam Swank above him. I'd put him with the tier below Swank, with Starr and Martinez.