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Give me ONE player who is lighting it up in training camp (1 Viewer)

This is a good thread but I guess I think in terms of fantasy relevance and while Cobb or others may have a great camp how is that going to impact him fantasy wise? Does he have a shot to make noise this year? Every year there are guys that tear up camp and are talked about by the staff only to be forgotten forever when the season starts and it really counts. So I guess my question is, is this an NFL buzz thread or a fantasy buzz thread? Are we looking to post things on the buzz guy in each camp (and maybe he gets the 53rd spot from being a UDFA) or post stuff on the guy that may break through and have some fantasy relevance?
answer to all your questions is yes. This thread is whatever you want it or interpret it to be ;) as for Avant, every year Reid pimps him as the best slot WR in the game. If you need a guy that will get you 50 600 2, he's your guy. I don't think he even starts if Maclin or Desean were to be hobbled as Riley Cooper would likely step in. Avant is the typical slot wr. Reports are that Sinorice Moss looks good in camp too?
 
Reports on Mark Ingram's camp performance thus far are GOLDEN. Lets just hope he can keep the injury bug away.

 
Randall Cobb. Absolutely everything coming out of camp right now is glowing. Looks like Waldman nailed another one:

Latest from twitter:

rickbozich rickbozich

Hornung Says Packers LOVE Randall Cobb http://bit.ly/pa4NF1

fox11news WLUK-TV FOX 11

"We always said we had the 'Fab Five,' now we have to add Mr. Randall Cobb to the group. Just haven't came up with... http://fb.me/DyYiL6q7

packershub Packers Hub

Cobb dazzling early in camp: Randall Cobb is as heady as they come, even as the youngest player... http://bit.ly/qPCZ6w (per CBS Sports)

Seriously, do a search for Randall Cobb on twitter. They're all like this. I wouldn't be surprised if he has buried both Jones and Nelson by the end of preseason.
I was under the impression that Cobb is a perfect slot guy. Is he really a threat to Jones' and Nelson's touches?
Jennings and driver outside leaves those three competing for the slot.
 
Randall Cobb. Absolutely everything coming out of camp right now is glowing. Looks like Waldman nailed another one:

Latest from twitter:

rickbozich rickbozich

Hornung Says Packers LOVE Randall Cobb http://bit.ly/pa4NF1

fox11news WLUK-TV FOX 11

"We always said we had the 'Fab Five,' now we have to add Mr. Randall Cobb to the group. Just haven't came up with... http://fb.me/DyYiL6q7

packershub Packers Hub

Cobb dazzling early in camp: Randall Cobb is as heady as they come, even as the youngest player... http://bit.ly/qPCZ6w (per CBS Sports)

Seriously, do a search for Randall Cobb on twitter. They're all like this. I wouldn't be surprised if he has buried both Jones and Nelson by the end of preseason.
I was under the impression that Cobb is a perfect slot guy. Is he really a threat to Jones' and Nelson's touches?
Jennings and driver outside leaves those three competing for the slot.
Not sure Driver holds onto that job for long. I think he'll be the 3 or 4 guy by the mid point of the season. That being said, I don't see Cobb surpassing Jones, Nelson or Driver this year.
 
Randall Cobb. Absolutely everything coming out of camp right now is glowing. Looks like Waldman nailed another one:

Latest from twitter:

rickbozich rickbozich

Hornung Says Packers LOVE Randall Cobb http://bit.ly/pa4NF1

fox11news WLUK-TV FOX 11

"We always said we had the 'Fab Five,' now we have to add Mr. Randall Cobb to the group. Just haven't came up with... http://fb.me/DyYiL6q7

packershub Packers Hub

Cobb dazzling early in camp: Randall Cobb is as heady as they come, even as the youngest player... http://bit.ly/qPCZ6w (per CBS Sports)

Seriously, do a search for Randall Cobb on twitter. They're all like this. I wouldn't be surprised if he has buried both Jones and Nelson by the end of preseason.
I was under the impression that Cobb is a perfect slot guy. Is he really a threat to Jones' and Nelson's touches?
Jennings and driver outside leaves those three competing for the slot.
Not sure Driver holds onto that job for long. I think he'll be the 3 or 4 guy by the mid point of the season. That being said, I don't see Cobb surpassing Jones, Nelson or Driver this year.
As a Packer fan I truly hope Driver is not starting, I can see him in certain wr'er packages or on a set amount of series per game. I would like to see Jennings and Jones starting and then everyone else rotating, and I do think Cobb will get some series here and there just to get him on the field in case of late season injuries.
 
Why not on Cobb moving up?
No kidding. It isn't like he has to overtake Driver in his prime here or a guy like Anquan Boldin or Jeremy Maclin. He's got to overtake two pretty solid but inconsistent guys. James Starks overtook Brandon Jackson last season once Grant went down. Morgan Burnett overtook Atari Bigby (injuries played a role but still). Brian Bulaga ascended the depth chart as well. It can and does happen. I'm not saying Cobb will do it. But he certainly could be a bigger part of the offense than Nelson or Jones by years end. He likely won't do it, but he has a chance.
 
With MoMass in a boot, Robiskie still not showing much, and Little's drops, the most consistent Browns WR has been Jordan Norwood. TE Evan Moore has also looked good and will be a nice red zone target if he can stay healthy.

 
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Brandon Gibson.

A true sleeper this season. Most likely dropped in all your dynasty leagues at the end of last season, sitting there on the wire as your highest ranked FA WR still available that no one wants to hold. Still early in the buy-in phase (128th most added on MFL) it seems since it's so crowded there, but the sleeper makeup points to someone to get now, cheap. 3rd year WR, shown flashes before in PHI & STL, Bradford, McDaniels, already seen as the best all around WR in camp. He's been putting on a show in the early part of camp, to the tune of just below Denarius Moore camp buzz range.

Not to mention that crowded atmosphere is really just a lot of WRs that get injured (Avery, DX, MSW) and 2 rookies. The bottom line is any WR in a Bradford/McDaniels offense should be owned right now, especially one that ended last season ranked in the 50s in PPR, that could just be coming into his own, now under a better system that passes a lot and broke out Brandon Lloyd after a 7 year slumber with Orton and made Gaffney startable in PPR again.

Sure, there's a lot of mouths to feed right now, but McDaniels is just crazy enough to not care what Lloyd has done in the past and see what he's doing for him in the present. Right now Gibson is a starting Rams WR that has Bradford and McDaniels' trust. If Lloyd went that large, someone is going to go off there.

 
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Hate to keep talking about AZ players, but Heap is having a great camp for AZ. Kolb looks to him often over the middle, and I can't help but think with Fitz out there playing the sidelines, the middle will be nice spot for Heap to make a living this year.

 
Hate to keep talking about AZ players, but Heap is having a great camp for AZ. Kolb looks to him often over the middle, and I can't help but think with Fitz out there playing the sidelines, the middle will be nice spot for Heap to make a living this year.
Glad to hear it, Kutta. What are your thoughts on the Cardinals offense this year? Last year you were pretty down on them, especially Leinart. What do you think of the running game as well?
 
Hate to keep talking about AZ players, but Heap is having a great camp for AZ. Kolb looks to him often over the middle, and I can't help but think with Fitz out there playing the sidelines, the middle will be nice spot for Heap to make a living this year.
With Heap it's gonna be there or the trainers table.
 
again for the really deeeeeeeeeeeeep leagues (I wish my dynasty league had enough roster spots)WR - DeMarco Sampson, AZWhen Larry Fitzgerald says a receiver has great hands and runs good routes - I listen
Didn't he say the same thing about Stephen Williams last season? With Roberts, Doucet, Stuckey, and Williams seems the path is blocked. So does this guy look good enough to make the 53?
I wouldn't say blocked, but certainly tough road/project, hence the deeeeeeeeeeeepBUT Doucet is always a minute away from another injury and Williams has regressed to the point we never hear of him - and several stations here have almost daily camp reports, so I could see him making the team. I think he would have been drafted higher but for small school (SDSU) and I believe he had an injury in his senior year. But yes, a project who might well start on PS - but someone to watch.
 
I didn't see his name mentioned but I have read multiple sources stating that Dane Sanzenbacher WR Bears has been turning heads in Bears camp.

 
Cleveland TE Evan Moore has been the 'MVP' of camp thus far according to Tony Grossi, Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hmmm.

 
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Randall Cobb. Absolutely everything coming out of camp right now is glowing. Looks like Waldman nailed another one:

Latest from twitter:

rickbozich rickbozich

Hornung Says Packers LOVE Randall Cobb http://bit.ly/pa4NF1

fox11news WLUK-TV FOX 11

"We always said we had the 'Fab Five,' now we have to add Mr. Randall Cobb to the group. Just haven't came up with... http://fb.me/DyYiL6q7

packershub Packers Hub

Cobb dazzling early in camp: Randall Cobb is as heady as they come, even as the youngest player... http://bit.ly/qPCZ6w (per CBS Sports)

Seriously, do a search for Randall Cobb on twitter. They're all like this. I wouldn't be surprised if he has buried both Jones and Nelson by the end of preseason.
I was under the impression that Cobb is a perfect slot guy. Is he really a threat to Jones' and Nelson's touches?
Jennings and driver outside leaves those three competing for the slot.
Driver plays the slot, when they go to three WR sets.
 
Santonio Holmes and Ricky Williams are probably lighting it up and hoping they don't get caught/tested.

 
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my sleeper tight end who i am getting in last round of almost every mock draft: Jermaine Gresham

Jermaine Gresham: 8/1: Videos: One of the biggest standouts thus far; looks impressive- big, athletic, quick, and powerful. Marvin: pleased with his growth. 8/2 visit: contiues to run strong. Breaks arm tackle after arm tackle from:http://stripehype.com/2011/08/03/introducing-stripe-hypes-training-camp-tracker-day-5-august-3rd/

 
Hate to keep talking about AZ players, but Heap is having a great camp for AZ. Kolb looks to him often over the middle, and I can't help but think with Fitz out there playing the sidelines, the middle will be nice spot for Heap to make a living this year.
Glad to hear it, Kutta. What are your thoughts on the Cardinals offense this year? Last year you were pretty down on them, especially Leinart. What do you think of the running game as well?
A few quick things:1. I think the offense will be much improved. The line is better this year, the TE's have been upgraded, and of course the QB is going to be better. I am concerned with the 2 WR, but I still believe the Cards could sign a vet to fill that spot this year.2. I think Fitz will get back to form this year. Kolb obviously likes him, and Kolb as a strong arm and can get it down field. I think Heap will help loosen up the middle and give Larry a little more room. I project Fitz as a top 3 WR this year.3. I think Beanie will be the guy, at least early on. I don't expect huge numbers, but I do expect numbers closer to his rookie season as opposed to last year. I could see 1000 and 10 from Beanie. Wiz really is averse to playing rookies, so Williams is going to have to earn his PT.4. The cards secondary will be at or very near the bottom of the league this year. With no Wilson and no DRC, we are going to need a heck of a front 7 to avoid getting thrown on all day long. I can see the Cards being in some very high scoring games, where the offense has to score points in order to win. I would not be surprised to see Kolb throw for close to 4000 yards and 26-28 TD's, assuming Fitz stays healthy.The Card have a good shot of contending for the division title again this year, and I would not be shocked to see them win it with a 9-7 record. I also wouldn't be shocked to see them out of the playoffs at 7-9.
 
Per CBS:

Aug. 08, 2011 3:43 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Hester, Hurd burn Bears CBs for deep TDs

One-on-one passing drills are usually just a show for fans, but WR Devin Hester and WR Sam Hurd turned it into a horror show for CB Charles Tillman and CB Corey Graham by getting deep behind them for bombs. Hester has been much better in this camp at shaking coverage on deep routes. Bears RapidReports
also
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz has named Devin Hester as his starting WR at the flanker position. “That’s a huge role for us,” Martz said. The role was given to him based on the improvements he's made since last season. Hester said last season he spent 70 percent of his pre-snap thoughts on where he needed to be on the field, not on the kind of defense he was up against. “Now it’s 100 percent ­reading the defense,” Hester said.
 
Lloyd WR DEN..just as long as Orton is the QB he will have another big year and whoever has gotten(stolen)him in the 4,5,6th rounds so far is going to have an edge. He's no fluke.

 
Per CBS:

Aug. 08, 2011 3:43 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Hester, Hurd burn Bears CBs for deep TDs

One-on-one passing drills are usually just a show for fans, but WR Devin Hester and WR Sam Hurd turned it into a horror show for CB Charles Tillman and CB Corey Graham by getting deep behind them for bombs. Hester has been much better in this camp at shaking coverage on deep routes. Bears RapidReports
also
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz has named Devin Hester as his starting WR at the flanker position. “That’s a huge role for us,” Martz said. The role was given to him based on the improvements he's made since last season. Hester said last season he spent 70 percent of his pre-snap thoughts on where he needed to be on the field, not on the kind of defense he was up against. “Now it’s 100 percent ­reading the defense,” Hester said.
Adios Knox.
 
It doesn't mean much, but in Cleveland, TE Evan Moore has been catching everything and has been a consistent target for McCoy.

 
It's pretty difficult to really light things up in NE with all the pass catching talent available ... but Taylor Price seems to be having an excellent camp from all the camp notes I've seen.

:popcorn:

 
WR Danarius Moore- I'm pulling for this kid to get playing time once the season starts.Al Davis is determined to show that his DHB pick is not a bust and they'll play him until he can't playany more. No doubt Jacoby Ford hits the field. Then there's Louis Murphy to contend with. Marques Colston had a great QB ,Brees, to help him along. Moore has uh, Campbell. Not a stud but I guess serviceable.

Some of the Raiders WR's have trouble staying healthy and that may be Moore's best bet to get playing time. If he capitalizes on what time he gets then Hue Jackson will have a tough time keeping him off the field. Moore may do ok this year but next year might be his time.

 
Lloyd WR DEN..just as long as Orton is the QB he will have another big year and whoever has gotten(stolen)him in the 4,5,6th rounds so far is going to have an edge. He's no fluke.
I've been beating this drum all offseason.
Knee doesnt scare you?
First I've heard of the knee. MFL saying it is just some swelling but thanks for the headsup. Knee aside, I really like his value.
You shouldn't with Eric Decker in the mix.
 
Lloyd WR DEN..just as long as Orton is the QB he will have another big year and whoever has gotten(stolen)him in the 4,5,6th rounds so far is going to have an edge. He's no fluke.
I've been beating this drum all offseason.
Knee doesnt scare you?
First I've heard of the knee. MFL saying it is just some swelling but thanks for the headsup. Knee aside, I really like his value.
You shouldn't with Eric Decker in the mix.
Care to expound on that a little bit? I'd love to read an article supporting this.
 
'Cecil Lammey said:
day 13 notes here:

final point of the night: Daniel Fells looks strong as blocker, caught TD pass from Orton too - 2TE sets will feature he & JT I believe

being raw can sometimes be beneficial because there's no bad habits or preconceived notions, JT caught TD pass from Orton today



Orange Julius is such a good listener, really takes to coaching well, will get a tip then immediately implements it to his game

I went to Orange Julius tonight and couldn't stop thinking about Julius Thomas!

towards the end of practice he did get a good seal block, but that's a very simple task, give him credit for getting his man though

Vickerson took the pop, stayed upright, found the ball carrier (white) and made the tackle - stay with it Virgil!

Green did have a nice crackback block on Kevin Vickerson, however after Green blindsided him he didn't stay with it

speaking of missing blocks, on to Virgil Green! still reaching, not using his frame to square up defenders as a blocker

I give him credit for staying in after getting twisted up, but next play he missed his block cause he couldn't get to defender

on to TEs - Richard Quinn sprained his knee, no word on severity, he stayed in after it happened for a play or two

Anderson never going to be big play threat but can work short and underneath routes, knows how to find soft spots in a zone



As I tweeted earlier David Anderson just gets open and catches everything, that equals a QBs best friend right there!

Britt Davis showed good hops to go with his size, still a longshot to make final roster though

Matthew Willis had a good day showing ability to catch out of reach passes by extra burst when ball comes in

no Eddie meant more of Decker, commented on poor route earlier, ED also inconsistent catching the football, seems frustrated at times

$$$Lloyd makes it look so easy, a treat to watch him every day in practice, tip toe TD catches, insane body control, twisting catches

before I get to WRs just a note that Eddie Royal sat out today's practice for precautionary reasons



JJ lane was blocked caught in backfield, he bounced to 0 gap, drew in LB, then BOUNCED to 8 hole & picked up 5yds - best 5yd run in practice

rinse/repeat on earlier reports from JJ, his best play of the day came when he turned a loss of 8yds into a 5yd gain

Johnson is unlikely to crack the starting lineup unless injuries hit in front of him on the depth chart, can be valuable backup IMHO

saving the best for last here: Jeremiah Johnson, guy just needs to stay healthy and he could play his way into a role here

Minor did a good job today of picking and choosing his holes/cutbacks and displayed good footwork

saw a couple of nice things from Brandon Minor today, can stop/start effectively and doesn't lose much momentum when he does it

Ball jumped (again) but it wasn't to sky over pile like yesterday, instead he hopped over trash at LOS turned neg into positive play

Lance Ball started out cold, but got better as the day went on - swallowed up on early runs, still runs low w/good leg drive though

White continues to show good footwork (not a surprise) and has a good understanding of where holes are going to be in this offense

LenDale White ran better today, pressed 2 hole one step cutback led to 20yd gain up the middle got to top 'speed' quickly

quick note on CJ Gable, showed crisp cuts and good change of direction skills, better in open field not determined inside runner

Oops! missed a note on Lightness... when trying to hide behind linemen waiting for cutback DOOM sniffed him out, loss of 2 on play

McGahee ran strong again and looks to be the best pure runner on this team, nice blend of size/power/speed - bigger runs than Lightness (27)

great runners know how to 'set up' or 'toy' with the defense - McGahee understands what he needs to do in order to be effective in 2nd level

Willis first run was a big cutback for 30yd TD, he pressed the hole, wiggled (to freeze D) then cutback to wide open lane...6 points

Wanna know how bad Woodyard is in coverage? McGahee easily got open versus him on out route, Willis gr8 runner, avg receiver

final point on Moreno, outside runs have to stay outside, can't run the stretch because of lack of suddenness

wanna know how bad DJ Williams is in coverage? Moreno slipped *gasp* on route, still got open against DJ caught pass for 10yd gain

If the play is designed to go outside then Moreno can get you 5yds, but if he has to bounce from clogged hole it's a loss of yards

That's a bad combination for a guy playing in a zone system, he's too hesitant, will run right into back of OL then bounce outside 2 nothing

Anyway, back to Moreno -- he was hitting the hole hard, when it's there, cannot gather himself and change direction quickly

McGahee's lack of carries says to me 'fresh legs' not 'guy can't carry heavy load' - can some please get a #realitycheck ????



It's ####ing ridiculous to use that argument! McGahee was never going to play in front of Ray Rice when the kid was ready

for those who say McGahee can't carry 220+ times because 'he hasn't done it in 3 yrs' I say this: HE WAS BACKING UP RAY RICE 1 of the best!

Once again Moreno was completely outplayed by Willis McGahee

In my opinion, part of getting the most out of this team will mean making Knowshon Moreno the backup/change of pace RB

As I've said many times on @TheTicketDenver - @johnelway cares 4 u #broncos fans, he loves u and will do his best to make this tm gr8 again

b4 I get to RBs, I just want to say how nice it is to see @johnelway on the sidelines monitoring practice every day

At first I was like 'tsk, tsk' then saw what Quinn did after he reset and I was like 'nice!' - Brady Quinn's play continues to refresh

The double clutch from Brady Quinn was reminiscent of #steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, motion almost thru, holds up, redirects then fires

Again, trusting what he sees/feels - using his knowledge/instincts, not acting like a robot

Quinn did double clutch a pass, something that is usually a no-no -- however, he saw Anderson come free on a diff route and changed his mind

Quinn is firing in a good rhythm most of the time, he liked finding David Anderson who manages to ALWAYS be open

Brady Quinn continues to look impressive, but like Orton I want to see him do it in a game - the confidence needs to carry over

Tebow was bootlegging, something that plays to his strength, however he couldn't outrun DOOM who 'sacked' him coming from other side

Tebow's bark can draw defense offsides, however on a scramble he got careless with the football, fumble lost and frustration mounts



If Tebow can read the defense better before the ball is snapped it will help his anticipation, help him 'see' the field better

I want to see Tebow read progressions quickly, hit back step on drop and fire, presnap reads also need improvement



listen, talk about Tebow's throwing motion if ####ed out - he's never going to have a clean motion - his biggest hurdle is mental side of gm

when he's waiting for route to come over he should at least look off, not just stare at a guy running a long developing route

Tebow struggled again today, locked onto Orange Julius thru ENTIRE route, got it picked off

rinse, repeat for Orton in practice - looks good when he can't get hit, not much to add, just waiting to see him handle pressure in a game

some wondered aloud after Bailey pick if the cheers were for the vet CB or were they for Orton looking bad

Orton's recent comments about pleasing the fans last did not sit well with some at practice, heckling for KO continues

body control needs to be precise, even on quicker, shorter routes like inside slants - keep defender away from the ball at all costs

I felt Decker could have helped Orton on that throw by using his frame better to 'box out' Bailey

starting w/QBs - Kyle Orton should know better than to test Champ Bailey, he targeted Eric Decker on slant, CB ducked under & snagged fball

Looking for potential waiver wire additions, cuts are getting close and #broncos may not be done making moves

Brian Xanders said in an interview on @TheTicketDenver that Denver has an 8-man group of scouts that scour the bottom 40 of every team

here's the day 13 notes from #broncos HQ...first off DC Dennis Allen is a great teacher, fantastic tips & insight for vets & younger guys
'werdnoynek said:
i've got to add, i'm not a bronco's fan. but lammey's coverage on the broncos is top notch. i wish beat writers would follow a similar format. so much easier to track.

big ups cecil and big ups $$$loyd and orangejulius. back to sleep.
Dynasty league Decker owner here, and based on the tc posts that Cecil has for $$$Lloyd, I made a trade to obtain him.

 

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