Musesboy
Footballguy
This is a question for all those that value Larry Fitzgerald ahead of Anquan Boldin.
There are six sets of dynasty rankings from the staff, and each one has Fitzgerald as the number one receiver. Boldin is ranked in the 5-7 range. But this question is not just for those six people.
Fitzgerald HT 6-3, WT 223, Born 8-31-1983
He played 16 games last year and caught 103 of his 165 targets (62.4%) for 1409 yards (13.7 ypc) and 10 TDs.
In 2004, his rookie season he also played in 16 games, catching 58 of 104 targets (55.8%) for 780 yards (13.4 ypc) and 8 TDs.
Boldin HT 6-1, WT 216, Born 10-3-1980
He played 14 games last year and caught 102 of 171 targets (59.6%) for 1402 yards (13.7 ypc) and 7 TDs.
In 2004 he was hurt and only played 10 games, catching 56 of 102 targets (54.9%) for 623 yards (11.1 ypc) and 1 TD.
In his rookie season he was the only real target in the receiving game, catching 101 of his 165 targets (61.2%) for 1377 yards (13.6 ypc) and 8 TDs.
So Boldin was more heavily targeted than Fitzgerald last year, despite playing two fewer games. Fitzgerald finished higher due to scoring three more TDs; a more random statistic than targets, receptions and yardage (Torry Holt's career numbers highlight that well).
So is he ranked that much higher because of his age? Is it because he has more improvement left in him than Boldin? Is it because you see Boldin as a bigger injury risk? What are your reasons for ranking Fitzgerald significantly higher? Would this still be the case for redraft purposes?
There are six sets of dynasty rankings from the staff, and each one has Fitzgerald as the number one receiver. Boldin is ranked in the 5-7 range. But this question is not just for those six people.
Fitzgerald HT 6-3, WT 223, Born 8-31-1983
He played 16 games last year and caught 103 of his 165 targets (62.4%) for 1409 yards (13.7 ypc) and 10 TDs.
In 2004, his rookie season he also played in 16 games, catching 58 of 104 targets (55.8%) for 780 yards (13.4 ypc) and 8 TDs.
Boldin HT 6-1, WT 216, Born 10-3-1980
He played 14 games last year and caught 102 of 171 targets (59.6%) for 1402 yards (13.7 ypc) and 7 TDs.
In 2004 he was hurt and only played 10 games, catching 56 of 102 targets (54.9%) for 623 yards (11.1 ypc) and 1 TD.
In his rookie season he was the only real target in the receiving game, catching 101 of his 165 targets (61.2%) for 1377 yards (13.6 ypc) and 8 TDs.
So Boldin was more heavily targeted than Fitzgerald last year, despite playing two fewer games. Fitzgerald finished higher due to scoring three more TDs; a more random statistic than targets, receptions and yardage (Torry Holt's career numbers highlight that well).
So is he ranked that much higher because of his age? Is it because he has more improvement left in him than Boldin? Is it because you see Boldin as a bigger injury risk? What are your reasons for ranking Fitzgerald significantly higher? Would this still be the case for redraft purposes?
it seemed pretty obvious that in the red zone, Fitz is the main target....he's more of a leaper, so the throw it up and go get it plays are going to him - and more often than not, he gets it.
