Fitz vs Boldin (1 Viewer)

[Mr. Chumley]

I managed to get both Fitz and Boldin. I could run with them but it makes me nervous having all my eggs in one basket. Looking at the numbers from last year Boldin looks statistically dead even with Fitz. My rb #2 looks pretty bad. I could trade either one and shore up my rb situation I'm just wondering where the value is. Why is Fitz so hyped and ranked so much higher than Boldin with the numbers being so close. I may just play both and rely on the birds to bring it home for me.

 

[footballnerd]

I managed to get both Fitz and Boldin. I could run with them but it makes me nervous having all my eggs in one basket. Looking at the numbers from last year Boldin looks statistically dead even with Fitz. My rb #2 looks pretty bad. I could trade either one and shore up my rb situation I'm just wondering where the value is. Why is Fitz so hyped and ranked so much higher than Boldin with the numbers being so close. I may just play both and rely on the birds to bring it home for me.

Prob cause Fitz was a lock for 1400 yds, 10 TDs and nearly 100 recs in three of the past four years (one year he got hurt) and this trend will repeat this year. While the injury prone Boldin has on average played in only 12.8 games during the last 5 years. I must say tho, when healthy Boldin is very productive, but not worth such a high pick. I'd play them both when healthy.

 

[Mr. Chumley]

I'll likely play both and try to offload Boldin when his value goes up after a couple good games. I've been offered Barber for him or Wayne and Lynch for Fitz. I'm hurting at RB 2. if both these guys stay healthy and perform close to what the should I'll be sitting pretty even with a bad rb2.

 

[Gators]

I own both of them on a team. I'm a bit worried about a big day from one and a crappy one from the other. Not to mention if Warner goes down I'm screwed.

 

[golfguy]

well in most ppr leagues last season, fitz scored about 53 points higher then boldin.

fitz has scored double digit tds in 3 of his 5 seasons.

boldin has hit double digit tds once (last year) and has more fumbles and injury issues then fitz.

i'll take fitz and trade boldin.

 

[thatguy]

I own both of them on a team. I'm a bit worried about a big day from one and a crappy one from the other. Not to mention if Warner goes down I'm screwed.

The upside to this is that it will be a rare occasion for both of them to have a down week - knowing that you'll almost certainly get a big week out of at least one of your WR's is actually a luxury, IMO.

 

[Mr. Chumley]

I own both of them on a team. I'm a bit worried about a big day from one and a crappy one from the other. Not to mention if Warner goes down I'm screwed.

I'll do you one better. I have Breaston too. I was really close to grabbing Warner. These guys just kept falling to me. I drank too much cardinal koolaid before the draft now I have a hangover.

 

[pmark]

Reminds me of last year when I had Fitz, Boldin, and Warner. Rode them to the championship!

 

[Sleeping King]

It all depends on how you rank players. If you ranked Boldin above someone like White or Smith then it should not matter if you start Fitz and Boldin. You projected him to score more points over the course of the season. If you are right that will play out. You having Fitz doesn't change anything.

 

[David Yudkin]

When Fitz, Boldin, and Warner all play together, Fitz and Boldin are almost statistically even. IIRC, PPG wise Fitz was like 0.4 PPG better than Boldin but in PPR leagues Boldin negated that by averaging like 0.5 receptions more per game. Fitz got the overall advantage by not missing as much time.

 

[The Moz]

a healthy Boldin would of outscored Fitz easily last season.

Fitz's #1 WR overall value has little to do with his regular season and much more to do with him blowing up in the playoffs. Everyone watches the playoffs play for play and with people heads that carries more weight than anything else. Not paying attention to the fact that some players do better in post season number wise and some do worse. In 07 Moss was terrible in the playoffs , LT was average in 06 , D. Branch Blows up , and Holmes has a nice run. McGahee has a great post season.

In the regular season which is all that is relevant Boldin 100% is every bit equal to Fitz in numbers. Now I think Fitz ios the better wr but he will draw the #1 and the doubles. Warner also LOVES throwing it to Boldin just as much and Boldin is just as much a red zone target.

If you really need a rb 2 and want to trade a WR Trade Fitz for a top rb or a solid RB and a nice wr.

 

[Finless]

Boldin plays with more heart and his frame has a bit less drag without the dreadlocks that Fitzie sports. I think he can get off the line a bit quicker as well.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

well in most ppr leagues last season, fitz scored about 53 points higher then boldin.

Why might this fact base be misleading?

 

[Mr. Chumley]

well in most ppr leagues last season, fitz scored about 53 points higher then boldin.

Why might this fact base be misleading?

I know! I know!

 

[baconisgood]

1. Because of Boldin's injury issues and style of play Fitz has a higher floor in most people's eyes.

2. Fitz is younger- hes at an age when WRs still make significant productivity jumps. Boldin's at an age where elite players tend to repeat their statistics rather than set new highs (barring dramatic changes in circumstance like Moss going to NE).

Higher floor + higher ceiling = Fitz.

I own Boldin in more leagues because he is much cheaper (LT + Boldin > Fitz + Ronnie Brown imo)

 

[footballnerd]

a healthy Boldin would of outscored Fitz easily last season.Fitz's #1 WR overall value has little to do with his regular season and much more to do with him blowing up in the playoffs. Everyone watches the playoffs play for play and with people heads that carries more weight than anything else. Not paying attention to the fact that some players do better in post season number wise and some do worse. In 07 Moss was terrible in the playoffs , LT was average in 06 , D. Branch Blows up , and Holmes has a nice run. McGahee has a great post season. In the regular season which is all that is relevant Boldin 100% is every bit equal to Fitz in numbers. Now I think Fitz ios the better wr but he will draw the #1 and the doubles. Warner also LOVES throwing it to Boldin just as much and Boldin is just as much a red zone target.If you really need a rb 2 and want to trade a WR Trade Fitz for a top rb or a solid RB and a nice wr.

I agree, when healthy Boldin can outscore Fitz in TDs. He had one less TD (11) than Fitz (12) last year while playing 4 less games. Prob would of had 15TDs if he played the whole season.

 

[switz]

a healthy Boldin would of outscored Fitz easily last season.Fitz's #1 WR overall value has little to do with his regular season and much more to do with him blowing up in the playoffs. Everyone watches the playoffs play for play and with people heads that carries more weight than anything else. Not paying attention to the fact that some players do better in post season number wise and some do worse. In 07 Moss was terrible in the playoffs , LT was average in 06 , D. Branch Blows up , and Holmes has a nice run. McGahee has a great post season. In the regular season which is all that is relevant Boldin 100% is every bit equal to Fitz in numbers. Now I think Fitz ios the better wr but he will draw the #1 and the doubles. Warner also LOVES throwing it to Boldin just as much and Boldin is just as much a red zone target.If you really need a rb 2 and want to trade a WR Trade Fitz for a top rb or a solid RB and a nice wr.

I agree, when healthy Boldin can outscore Fitz in TDs. He had one less TD (11) than Fitz (12) last year while playing 4 less games. Prob would of had 15TDs if he played the whole season.

I think that all changes this year. Fitz is entering his peak, and I expect his TDs to skyrocket this season.

 

[zed2283]

a healthy Boldin would of outscored Fitz easily last season.Fitz's #1 WR overall value has little to do with his regular season and much more to do with him blowing up in the playoffs. Everyone watches the playoffs play for play and with people heads that carries more weight than anything else. Not paying attention to the fact that some players do better in post season number wise and some do worse. In 07 Moss was terrible in the playoffs , LT was average in 06 , D. Branch Blows up , and Holmes has a nice run. McGahee has a great post season. In the regular season which is all that is relevant Boldin 100% is every bit equal to Fitz in numbers. Now I think Fitz ios the better wr but he will draw the #1 and the doubles. Warner also LOVES throwing it to Boldin just as much and Boldin is just as much a red zone target.If you really need a rb 2 and want to trade a WR Trade Fitz for a top rb or a solid RB and a nice wr.

Boldin was the #1 WR from week 1 thru week 14, even after missing 3 games. Fitz overtook him in the fantasy playoffs and then blew up in the NFL playoffs.I had both in one league, and was aprehensive at the start of the season. But like another poster, I rode them (and Warner) all the way to the championship. And as someone else pointed out, there's enough production at the position for the Cards that you're in good shape to play both of them. You'll get more consistency, and you're guaranteed to have the blow up games covered.

 

[Debeucci]

a healthy Boldin would of outscored Fitz easily last season.Fitz's #1 WR overall value has little to do with his regular season and much more to do with him blowing up in the playoffs. Everyone watches the playoffs play for play and with people heads that carries more weight than anything else. Not paying attention to the fact that some players do better in post season number wise and some do worse. In 07 Moss was terrible in the playoffs , LT was average in 06 , D. Branch Blows up , and Holmes has a nice run. McGahee has a great post season. In the regular season which is all that is relevant Boldin 100% is every bit equal to Fitz in numbers. Now I think Fitz ios the better wr but he will draw the #1 and the doubles. Warner also LOVES throwing it to Boldin just as much and Boldin is just as much a red zone target.If you really need a rb 2 and want to trade a WR Trade Fitz for a top rb or a solid RB and a nice wr.

I agree, when healthy Boldin can outscore Fitz in TDs. He had one less TD (11) than Fitz (12) last year while playing 4 less games. Prob would of had 15TDs if he played the whole season.

I think that all changes this year. Fitz is entering his peak, and I expect his TDs to skyrocket this season.

how many of fitz's td's came when boldin was out?...playing together (12 games):boldin = 11tdfitz = 6tdplaying while boldin injured (4 games):boldin = outfitz = 6tdit's an interesting stat. they're both great players, but in games they play together, boldin got into the endzone almost twice as much as fitz last year.

 

[switz]

a healthy Boldin would of outscored Fitz easily last season.Fitz's #1 WR overall value has little to do with his regular season and much more to do with him blowing up in the playoffs. Everyone watches the playoffs play for play and with people heads that carries more weight than anything else. Not paying attention to the fact that some players do better in post season number wise and some do worse. In 07 Moss was terrible in the playoffs , LT was average in 06 , D. Branch Blows up , and Holmes has a nice run. McGahee has a great post season. In the regular season which is all that is relevant Boldin 100% is every bit equal to Fitz in numbers. Now I think Fitz ios the better wr but he will draw the #1 and the doubles. Warner also LOVES throwing it to Boldin just as much and Boldin is just as much a red zone target.If you really need a rb 2 and want to trade a WR Trade Fitz for a top rb or a solid RB and a nice wr.

I agree, when healthy Boldin can outscore Fitz in TDs. He had one less TD (11) than Fitz (12) last year while playing 4 less games. Prob would of had 15TDs if he played the whole season.

I think that all changes this year. Fitz is entering his peak, and I expect his TDs to skyrocket this season.

how many of fitz's td's came when boldin was out?...playing together (12 games):boldin = 11tdfitz = 6tdplaying while boldin injured (4 games):boldin = outfitz = 6tdit's an interesting stat. they're both great players, but in games they play together, boldin got into the endzone almost twice as much as fitz last year.

Did Boldin miss the playoffs last year?

 

[imagroid]

Did Boldin miss the playoffs last year?

Some of it, the CAR game and most of the ATL game. But, I've looked at the numbers and Fitz's stats were pretty much the same with or w/o Boldin. His TD's were higher w/o him, but that was mostly because the D's they played those 4 weeks were weak. His rec's were higher and yardage was almost identical when Boldin was out. I don't see his success is directly related to Boldin. He's in for a big year imo.

 

[Manster]

a healthy Boldin would of outscored Fitz easily last season.Fitz's #1 WR overall value has little to do with his regular season and much more to do with him blowing up in the playoffs. Everyone watches the playoffs play for play and with people heads that carries more weight than anything else. Not paying attention to the fact that some players do better in post season number wise and some do worse. In 07 Moss was terrible in the playoffs , LT was average in 06 , D. Branch Blows up , and Holmes has a nice run. McGahee has a great post season. In the regular season which is all that is relevant Boldin 100% is every bit equal to Fitz in numbers. Now I think Fitz ios the better wr but he will draw the #1 and the doubles. Warner also LOVES throwing it to Boldin just as much and Boldin is just as much a red zone target.If you really need a rb 2 and want to trade a WR Trade Fitz for a top rb or a solid RB and a nice wr.

i love Boldin. he is one tough SOB. but, i believe Fitzy is a MUCH more talented WR. Boldin definitely benefits from the attention Fitz gets. that said, Boldin is very good value this year. with Boldin though, you gotta give in to the fact he prolly wont play all 16. i could also see Fitzy takin it to another level and outscoring Boldin by a fair amount. we'll see.got Q in a league beginning of the 4th, 10 teamer, non-ppr. told myself i wouldnt take Fitz this year, as someone would reach for him. BUT, last night, had the 10th pick in a 10 team ppr, start up league. no WR's went before my pick so i took Moss and Fitz at the turn!as far as both on one roster, why not? as long as you dont reach for either one, and you're not too concerned with the QB situation. seems like Leinart is makin progress. i'd downgrade both with him starting, but not too much.

 

[finito]

i love Boldin. he is one tough SOB. but, i believe Fitzy is a MUCH more talented WR. Boldin definitely benefits from the attention Fitz gets. that said, Boldin is very good value this year. with Boldin though, you gotta give in to the fact he prolly wont play all 16. i could also see Fitzy takin it to another level and outscoring Boldin by a fair amount. we'll see.

I think it goes both ways - BOTH WRs benefit from the attention the other recieves. Look at Boldin's rookie numbers, they are incredible. There was no Larry Fitzgerald on the team, no one to draw coverage away and Boldin was amazing.

 

[switz]

i love Boldin. he is one tough SOB. but, i believe Fitzy is a MUCH more talented WR. Boldin definitely benefits from the attention Fitz gets. that said, Boldin is very good value this year. with Boldin though, you gotta give in to the fact he prolly wont play all 16. i could also see Fitzy takin it to another level and outscoring Boldin by a fair amount. we'll see.

I think it goes both ways - BOTH WRs benefit from the attention the other recieves. Look at Boldin's rookie numbers, they are incredible. There was no Larry Fitzgerald on the team, no one to draw coverage away and Boldin was amazing.