FBG projections: Boldin vs Berrian (1 Viewer)

[Marvelous]

I noticed in both Dodd's and Bloom's projections, they have Bernard Berrian rates significantly higher than Anquan Boldin for week 2. On other free sites, they generally list Boldin significantly higher than Berrian.

Are Dodds and Bloom going out on a limb here or does this make sense? What do you guys think?

 

[McBokonon]

You automatically move up 10 spots when you play the Chiefs.

 

[Avery]

I noticed in both Dodd's and Bloom's projections, they have Bernard Berrian rates significantly higher than Anquan Boldin for week 2. On other free sites, they generally list Boldin significantly higher than Berrian.Are Dodds and Bloom going out on a limb here or does this make sense? What do you guys think?

Did you watch Arizona in week 1?I'm all for not overreacting to one week, but apparently Arizona has backed up their talk with a gameplan that seems very committed to the run. That and Leinart seemed a bit "noodley-armed" (if that's a proper term) and very confused last week. As for Berinan, he is speedster, playing with a QB who doesn't mid just chucking it up for him, and he's going agains the KC secondary.So a little analysis (it's what we pay for ) could lead to Berrian being rated higher than Boldin this week.We just have to wait for Monday to see if this is a case of over-analysis.

 

[HellToupee]

You automatically move up 10 spots when you play the Chiefs.

:reported:You can't be throwing subscriber content around for free

 

[EBF]

It's not as crazy as it sounds. Berrian is probably going to finish the season in the top 15-20. He's the unquestioned WR1 on his team. Boldin is a better player, but he has tougher competition for targets.

 

[Xenopax]

You automatically move up 10 spots when you play the Chiefs.

I thought you went straight to #1, unless you are already #1 in which case your score triples.

 

[BuckeyeFan]

This question raises and brings to a head two confounding situations. Can the speedy, talented,and clear #1 WR on his team (Berian) be counted on for reliability and upside when the worst non-Cleveland QB is throwing him the ball, and (2) can the best after first contact WR (Boldin) put up consistent and signicant numbers with a head coach that feels that the Steelers throw the ball too much, and a team that happens to offer a number of solid targets. I think that this dilemna requires a second week of game viewing to answer. Both the Bears and Cardinals have week 1's to forget and will be trying anew to throw with confidence. My gut says that Berian represents the better value this week and for the season, but Boldin will always be the more likely to catch TD's.

 

[Routilla]

AZ should now know that they will not be pounding the ball between the tackles on many teams. Also their strength is at WR so at some point they have to utilize Boldin and Fitz more. Instead of trying to run to set up the pass they should be passing to set up the run. They will lose all year if they keep trying to run first, IMO of course. Both of these guys can take it to the house so it really comes down to red zone opportunities for me in this comparison.

 

[eagles2007]

FWIW, read a quote earlier tonight from Whisenhunt putting the blame on the QB and/or the OL, saying WRs got open downfield, we just didn't get the ball to them.

 

[bcr8f]

You automatically move up 10 spots when you play the Chiefs.

:reported:You can't be throwing subscriber content around for free

You can't discuss 2 players because some people don't pay.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

You automatically move up 10 spots when you play the Chiefs.

:reported:You can't be throwing subscriber content around for free

You can't discuss 2 players because some people don't pay.

I think he was joking, making light of moving a player up 10 spots just due to the fact they're playing the chiefs.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

This is one of the two or three most likely games for a successful Berrian bomb, that and Arizona's clear commitment to the run + Leinart seeming lost on Monday night are the main factors I'd cite for the ranking.

 

[The Houston Stallions]

This is one of the two or three most likely games for a successful Berrian bomb, that and Arizona's clear commitment to the run + Leinart seeming lost on Monday night are the main factors I'd cite for the ranking.

Great post Bloom. If Houston can light up KC, then I'm sure Chi can too. Although I'd take Schaub/AJ over Grossman/Berrian in terms of raw talent. The underlying factor here is KC will have to play the run more for Benson than they did for Green. While neither back is a speedster, Benson is a lot more likey to bust through the line.