mulliganman
Footballguy
I think I would have to put forte on that list. Who does anyone else have?
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Good buy low candidates after two weeks? (1 Viewer)
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koreansteve
Footballguy
What is everyone thinking about Slaton? I haven't been able to see either of their games but it seems like with Schaub and the passing game catching fire, there should be some holes for Slaton to run through. Has he looked promising? Will Brown start to steal more carries if he continues to struggle?
thanks.
thanks.
Nah hes WW fodder. Especially after suffering a hamstring injury
Arnold. S said:
These three are all great buy low candidates but they were also drafted as someones RB1 or WR1. If anyone has successfully traded for players like this what did it take?
Didnt go after Slaton or Jennings, but went after Forte, Sjax, CP, and LT last week with no luck.... I think most people know were trying to buy low, unless their real worried you gotta bring some big guns.
jamil
Footballguy
hasn't been much room to run, but he does not look as explosive as last year. must be the weight he added.although i do think he'll get better.
I'll throw out a few:
Kyle Orton, I think he'll be a little like Cassel was last year, where he'll just keep improving every week.
Pierre Thomas, sounds like Bell could be out, that offense is unstoppable and this seems like the last chance to get Pierre if you want him.
Eddie Royal, kinda goes along with Orton, the catches are being split pretty evenly in Denver right now, but at some point I think someone will separate from the pack and he's the most likely candidate.
Kellen Winslow, he's had two pretty good games, but I still think there are some doubters(he's been ranked around the 10 spot in most rankings so far this season) I believe Winslow will be this seasons #1 TE.
Kyle Orton, I think he'll be a little like Cassel was last year, where he'll just keep improving every week.
Pierre Thomas, sounds like Bell could be out, that offense is unstoppable and this seems like the last chance to get Pierre if you want him.
Eddie Royal, kinda goes along with Orton, the catches are being split pretty evenly in Denver right now, but at some point I think someone will separate from the pack and he's the most likely candidate.
Kellen Winslow, he's had two pretty good games, but I still think there are some doubters(he's been ranked around the 10 spot in most rankings so far this season) I believe Winslow will be this seasons #1 TE.
inzanitee
Footballguy
You wouldn't trade Jennings for Fitzy, Andre or Moss?
This is a buy low thread, I don't think anyone is offering either of those for Jennings as a buy low.My statement has a hint of sarcasm, but long story short, I don't think u are getting Jennings unless u offer one of those u mentioned.
Slaton is definitely the guy I'm targetting. The NYJ defense and Tenny's run-D are for real.
I have Forte in one league and I'm concerned. I'm actually hoping someone will play the "buy low" card on me there.
We already know Slaton can work with this Houston offense... I have no clue whether Forte will ever play out in Cutlerland.
I have Forte in one league and I'm concerned. I'm actually hoping someone will play the "buy low" card on me there.
We already know Slaton can work with this Houston offense... I have no clue whether Forte will ever play out in Cutlerland.
thekidd2009
Footballguy
Yea you better bring some big guns to get any of the guys mentioned above...if i'm an owner of any of the guys above, the only one i'm willing to sell low on is LT.
Cecil_Pooples
Footballguy
Was mentioned above, but Mario Manningham.
I think many will believe Hixon will be a threat. It ain't happening. NYG's been looking for a #1 since Plax left. Mario is the closest thing they have to a game breaker right now. Underneath, over the top, he did it all in his opportunity.
Figured he'd cast Hixon aside at some point. Came a bit quicker than I thought it would. Very impressed with his burst off the line & his tremendous YAC ability.
I think many will believe Hixon will be a threat. It ain't happening. NYG's been looking for a #1 since Plax left. Mario is the closest thing they have to a game breaker right now. Underneath, over the top, he did it all in his opportunity.
Figured he'd cast Hixon aside at some point. Came a bit quicker than I thought it would. Very impressed with his burst off the line & his tremendous YAC ability.
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Sleeping King
Footballguy
The Giants have a #1. Steve Smith has shown everything you would want so far this season.
RC94
Footballguy
Manningham is still kind of tough to figure out. Smith is definitely one of the starters and is probably the next Amani Toomer. When Hixon is healthy he will also play a fairly significant role, even if Manningham has overtaken him on the depth chart (which I am not sure he really has). From a dynasty perspective don't forget about Nicks. Manningham may be the #3 in the long term with Eli just spreading it around and Smith being the reliable possession receiver. I don't expect many more 140+ yard games for Manningham, nor would I expect many more 330 yard passing games from Eli. I would buy Manningham low, but after tonight that may not be possible and in fact he might be pretty overpriced considering Hixon and Nicks should be coming back soon.
cubbie5150
Footballguy
The Dallas D has looked putrid through 2 weeks--hell, Leftwich had decent production in week 1... I'm not gonna buy into NYG WRs yet (I did draft S Smith, though as my WR4). They are still a running team. That's not to say I don't love Mario's upside, to be clear...
What do you guys think of Brandon Marshall as a candidate?
I'm actually considering dealing Manningham for him.
Seems Eli likes to spread the ball and I'm not entirely sure Manningham is his first target, and lets not kid ourselves, they are a run first team.
Receivers seem to be very boom or bust, even in PPR, makes it hard to gauge a trade based on their production.
I'm actually considering dealing Manningham for him.
Seems Eli likes to spread the ball and I'm not entirely sure Manningham is his first target, and lets not kid ourselves, they are a run first team.
Receivers seem to be very boom or bust, even in PPR, makes it hard to gauge a trade based on their production.
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editor47
Footballguy
That's mighty nice of you to offer a 1-game wonder for a top 5 WR. If you get this deal done, I'll be SHOCKED.
Short Corner
Footballguy
The Man with the Plan
Footballguy
Pending health LT is a good buy low candidate.
in what world is brandon marshall a top 5 wr? hes a wr2 at best
FUBAR
Footballguy
Marshall is top 10ish talent, but with the current situation you're correct, he's WR2 level. Is Mario there yet?
but I'm pretty sure nobody is giving Marshall for Mario just yet.Mario showed enough in week 1 that he isn't a 1 week wonder, but I wouldn't count on him yet.
You have to remember with Slaton, there is a reason why he was drafted in the later rounds in the NFL draft. He has talent, but he was beaten up in college and you have to wonder if he is feeling similar effects after last year's work load. Slaton hasn't shown any burst early on.
And everyone makes him out to be this great PPR back, but take away his two 8-catch games last year, and his receiving numbers were very pedestrian. He had 7 games with two or less catches.
And everyone makes him out to be this great PPR back, but take away his two 8-catch games last year, and his receiving numbers were very pedestrian. He had 7 games with two or less catches.
mulliganman
Footballguy
Brandon Jacobs might be a good one to add to this list.
inzanitee
Footballguy
Gotcha. Actually, the Jennings owner in one league just sent a feeler out to me -- wants Vincent Jackson & Caddy (he's hard up at RB).
So I think there may be some movement this week from nervous owners.
FFdork
Footballguy
As someone else pointed out, a lot of these guys may be under-performing, but if you're going to need a pretty rash owner to trade a first or second round pick away after 2 weeks (unless you're sending a similar talent back, in which case you're not really buying low).
Of guys drafted in the first two rounds, my guess is there are some panicky Slaton owners right now, and he might be the easiest to get b/c his ADP was already falling pretty fast heading into the season. Personally I'm worried that he had his career year last year, but if you're a believer with a lot of depth on your roster he might be there for the taking.
I think Marshall makes some sense as a buy low because the questions about him probably dropped him into round 5 or later in most drafts so he's not as hard for owners to part with. His lack of preseason work is showing in the early going. Orton probably caps his value, but I'd still expect WR2 #s in the end.
Of guys drafted in the first two rounds, my guess is there are some panicky Slaton owners right now, and he might be the easiest to get b/c his ADP was already falling pretty fast heading into the season. Personally I'm worried that he had his career year last year, but if you're a believer with a lot of depth on your roster he might be there for the taking.
I think Marshall makes some sense as a buy low because the questions about him probably dropped him into round 5 or later in most drafts so he's not as hard for owners to part with. His lack of preseason work is showing in the early going. Orton probably caps his value, but I'd still expect WR2 #s in the end.
Tanner9919
Footballguy
well, you kind of answered your own statement..you say the Dallas defense is putrid, yet, the 'running' NY Giants didn't even top 100 rushing yards against that same bad Dallas defense..
and they didn't do so well against the Redskins, a team that Sjax just rushed for 107 against.this just in: the Giants are struggling to run the ball this season ( at least so far)..they've passed the ball a lot in two games..
I think this is going to be the trend for the Giants this season, i.e., more passing that what they've done in previous years under Coughlin..
pantherclub
Footballguy
Granted it was the titans but Slaton looked really tentative and was brought down easy yesterday. I didnt see the first game but this was a totally different player from last year. Albeit was just one game but it is something to keep an eye on.
Steel Town
Footballguy
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schooner44
Footballguy
I have Randy Moss so I can't go after him but I can see people starting to panic that his stats will be low due to a less effective NE offense.
everyone is selling out to stop the run vs the Giants. Now that they have proven they can pass the defense will soften up quite a bit.well, you kind of answered your own statement..you say the Dallas defense is putrid, yet, the 'running' NY Giants didn't even top 100 rushing yards against that same bad Dallas defense..and they didn't do so well against the Redskins, a team that Sjax just rushed for 107 against.
this just in: the Giants are struggling to run the ball this season ( at least so far)..they've passed the ball a lot in two games..
I think this is going to be the trend for the Giants this season, i.e., more passing that what they've done in previous years under Coughlin..
I do also, he did fine vs the Bills and many, myself included, did not expect much vs the Jets. It would take a great offer for me to trade him.
Cecil_Pooples
Footballguy
Redraft: Only reason to not deal Marshall for Manningham would be to save face from admitting a draft mistake. I thnk Mario's got a higher upside for 2009.
I think those saying Marshall's a WR2 this year are being overly optimistic. Marshall was not on the field period for a significant portion of yesterday's game. Which is far more to overcome than the Kyle Orton obstacle. Hard to get stats when you're not on the field.
You can say whatever you want, Marshall's better than Gaffney. Marshall's better than Stokely etc... While that may be true, you or I are not the one making the lineup decisions. And the Broncos are somehow 2-0 with what they're doing.
I think those saying Marshall's a WR2 this year are being overly optimistic. Marshall was not on the field period for a significant portion of yesterday's game. Which is far more to overcome than the Kyle Orton obstacle. Hard to get stats when you're not on the field.
You can say whatever you want, Marshall's better than Gaffney. Marshall's better than Stokely etc... While that may be true, you or I are not the one making the lineup decisions. And the Broncos are somehow 2-0 with what they're doing.
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That Little Voice
Footballguy
Justin Gage.
He had a very nice week 1. Week 2 there just werent any stats to be had unless your name is Chris Johnson. With Tenn defense possibly taking a step back this year I think Gage can be a very consistent WR3 in PPR formats.
He had a very nice week 1. Week 2 there just werent any stats to be had unless your name is Chris Johnson. With Tenn defense possibly taking a step back this year I think Gage can be a very consistent WR3 in PPR formats.
djjosee
Footballguy
The owner of MJD is very thin at the RB position ... I offered D Mac and Benson for him. We'll see how it goes.
