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Any explanation as to why Harrison is rated higher than Wayne? Wayne seems to be Peyton's go to guy right now.
There is none. Wayne has more yards, more TD's, as well as leads the team in red zone targets and GL targets. Just ignore the ranking and go by reality.Any explanation as to why Harrison is rated higher than Wayne? Wayne seems to be Peyton's go to guy right now.
The key word there is "Going Forward". Apparently FBG's think Harrison will out produce Reggie Wayne down the stretch. I have my doubts. But Harrison is too good and is going to blow up any week now. That's how he'll earn his #3 ranking.Any explanation as to why Harrison is rated higher than Wayne? Wayne seems to be Peyton's go to guy right now.
I understand that they "think" he'll outproduce Wayne, but there's no real logic to back it up. Being an Indy homer, I've seen every Colts game, and Manning is locking onto Wayne...especially when he needs a big play.Just can't see Marvin outproducing Reggie. I think Reggie may end up #3 overall WR by years end, and Marvin might not be in the top 15.The key word there is "Going Forward". Apparently FBG's think Harrison will out produce Reggie Wayne down the stretch. I have my doubts. But Harrison is too good and is going to blow up any week now. That's how he'll earn his #3 ranking.Any explanation as to why Harrison is rated higher than Wayne? Wayne seems to be Peyton's go to guy right now.
There you go. You answered your own question. Harrison has clearly lost a step, I am sure you've noticed that, too. I guess FBG's think he'll magically get faster the older he gets?I understand that they "think" he'll outproduce Wayne, but there's no real logic to back it up. Being an Indy homer, I've seen every Colts game, and Manning is locking onto Wayne...especially when he needs a big play.Just can't see Marvin outproducing Reggie. I think Reggie may end up #3 overall WR by years end, and Marvin might not be in the top 15.The key word there is "Going Forward". Apparently FBG's think Harrison will out produce Reggie Wayne down the stretch. I have my doubts. But Harrison is too good and is going to blow up any week now. That's how he'll earn his #3 ranking.Any explanation as to why Harrison is rated higher than Wayne? Wayne seems to be Peyton's go to guy right now.
Exactly. Marvin was slightly ahead of Wayne going into last week. The Colts took advantage of the Broncos hard-headedness. I don't think many teams will defense the Colts like that again this year after seeing the result.I think you could definitely make a case for Marvin going forward. I believe he was slightly ahead of Wayne going into the Denver game, and they won't face another Champ Bailey in the regular season. Marvin still gets open and still gets looks from Peyton. It's a matter of personal preference (does he have another #1 year left in him, or is it Wayne's turn to shine) so I don't think the rankings are out of line. Before last week I don't think people would complain too much, and I think last week was an anomoly. The Colts took advantage of the situation.That being said, Wayne at #3 wouldn't be out of line, either. But I'm not shocked to see Marvin there.
Yup... Harrison has outscored Wayne every week execpt last.Exactly. Marvin was slightly ahead of Wayne going into last week. The Colts took advantage of the Broncos hard-headedness. I don't think many teams will defense the Colts like that again this year after seeing the result.I think you could definitely make a case for Marvin going forward. I believe he was slightly ahead of Wayne going into the Denver game, and they won't face another Champ Bailey in the regular season. Marvin still gets open and still gets looks from Peyton. It's a matter of personal preference (does he have another #1 year left in him, or is it Wayne's turn to shine) so I don't think the rankings are out of line. Before last week I don't think people would complain too much, and I think last week was an anomoly. The Colts took advantage of the situation.That being said, Wayne at #3 wouldn't be out of line, either. But I'm not shocked to see Marvin there.
i have no idea where you've derived the opinion that Marvin has "clearly lost a step." not that it would matter much if he did... his strength has always been route running, not break-away speed (although he has a nice dose of that too).There you go. You answered your own question. Harrison has clearly lost a step, I am sure you've noticed that, too. I guess FBG's think he'll magically get faster the older he gets?![]()
Watch him play. He does not get separation like he used to, any Colts homer will confer. Running good routes doesn't help much if you are not a threat to run by people, it allows defenders to cheat and take away the shorter stuff because they know they have the make-up speed.i have no idea where you've derived the opinion that Marvin has "clearly lost a step." not that it would matter much if he did... his strength has always been route running, not break-away speed (although he has a nice dose of that too).There you go. You answered your own question. Harrison has clearly lost a step, I am sure you've noticed that, too. I guess FBG's think he'll magically get faster the older he gets?![]()
As a Colts homer, I would not agree with your statement above. Marvin still gets separation, whether it's by route running, speed, whatever, he gets it. Ask the same DB's who answred the question "who's the toughest to cover?". 9 out of 10 said Marvin. Say what you want about him getting older, we all get older. But to say he can't separate is wrong. One game against Champ Bailey where Wayne had a bigger game doesn't mean he can no longer get open with proficiency.Watch him play. He does not get separation like he used to, any Colts homer will confer. Running good routes doesn't help much if you are not a threat to run by people, it allows defenders to cheat and take away the shorter stuff because they know they have the make-up speed.i have no idea where you've derived the opinion that Marvin has "clearly lost a step." not that it would matter much if he did... his strength has always been route running, not break-away speed (although he has a nice dose of that too).There you go. You answered your own question. Harrison has clearly lost a step, I am sure you've noticed that, too. I guess FBG's think he'll magically get faster the older he gets?![]()
Do you have a link to the 9 out of 10 CB's surveyed? Alos, Harrison is on pace for his third lowest career YPC...and the number is dropping. He's slower, its OK to admit it.As a Colts homer, I would not agree with your statement above. Marvin still gets separation, whether it's by route running, speed, whatever, he gets it. Ask the same DB's who answred the question "who's the toughest to cover?". 9 out of 10 said Marvin. Say what you want about him getting older, we all get older. But to say he can't separate is wrong. One game against Champ Bailey where Wayne had a bigger game doesn't mean he can no longer get open with proficiency.Watch him play. He does not get separation like he used to, any Colts homer will confer. Running good routes doesn't help much if you are not a threat to run by people, it allows defenders to cheat and take away the shorter stuff because they know they have the make-up speed.i have no idea where you've derived the opinion that Marvin has "clearly lost a step." not that it would matter much if he did... his strength has always been route running, not break-away speed (although he has a nice dose of that too).There you go. You answered your own question. Harrison has clearly lost a step, I am sure you've noticed that, too. I guess FBG's think he'll magically get faster the older he gets?![]()
Yep. And the fact that the Broncos put Bailey on Harrison (and kept him there all game) might tell you something too.Wayne burned a CB lining up opposite of Champ Bailey...he didn't burn Champ Bailey for those 3 TDs did he? The Colts were behind at the half IIRC, and they were desperate inthe 2nd half. You are letting 1 half of football dictate your perception moving forward.
I hope you are saying that if Bailey was rolled over to Wayne that Manning would have torn them up with Harrison instead of Wayne...that's what you are saying right?Yep. And the fact that the Broncos put Bailey on Harrison (and kept him there all game) might tell you something too.Wayne burned a CB lining up opposite of Champ Bailey...he didn't burn Champ Bailey for those 3 TDs did he? The Colts were behind at the half IIRC, and they were desperate inthe 2nd half. You are letting 1 half of football dictate your perception moving forward.
Exactly. And his one huge game featured Champ Bailey on Harrison and a second year corner on him. Data, people, show us trend data!what, Wayne has one good game and suddenly he's a better fantasy option than Harrison?Personally, I'd rather have Harrison. One 33 point week does not cause me to anoit Wayne as the WR1 just yet in Manning's eyes.
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8797270and to whoever mentioned that Bailey covered Harrison ALL GAME, even though Wayne was torching them on the other side.... great point.Do you have a link to the 9 out of 10 CB's surveyed? Alos, Harrison is on pace for his third lowest career YPC...and the number is dropping. He's slower, its OK to admit it.As a Colts homer, I would not agree with your statement above. Marvin still gets separation, whether it's by route running, speed, whatever, he gets it. Ask the same DB's who answred the question "who's the toughest to cover?". 9 out of 10 said Marvin. Say what you want about him getting older, we all get older. But to say he can't separate is wrong. One game against Champ Bailey where Wayne had a bigger game doesn't mean he can no longer get open with proficiency.Watch him play. He does not get separation like he used to, any Colts homer will confer. Running good routes doesn't help much if you are not a threat to run by people, it allows defenders to cheat and take away the shorter stuff because they know they have the make-up speed.i have no idea where you've derived the opinion that Marvin has "clearly lost a step." not that it would matter much if he did... his strength has always been route running, not break-away speed (although he has a nice dose of that too).There you go. You answered your own question. Harrison has clearly lost a step, I am sure you've noticed that, too. I guess FBG's think he'll magically get faster the older he gets?![]()
I prefer beer...it's Friday, baby!anyone who thinks Harrison isn't still the #1, has long-term memory loss.... drink some ginseng...
My feeling is as of right now they are co-#1 WRs. Equalshttp://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8797270and to whoever mentioned that Bailey covered Harrison ALL GAME, even though Wayne was torching them on the other side.... great point.Do you have a link to the 9 out of 10 CB's surveyed? Alos, Harrison is on pace for his third lowest career YPC...and the number is dropping. He's slower, its OK to admit it.As a Colts homer, I would not agree with your statement above. Marvin still gets separation, whether it's by route running, speed, whatever, he gets it. Ask the same DB's who answred the question "who's the toughest to cover?". 9 out of 10 said Marvin. Say what you want about him getting older, we all get older. But to say he can't separate is wrong. One game against Champ Bailey where Wayne had a bigger game doesn't mean he can no longer get open with proficiency.Watch him play. He does not get separation like he used to, any Colts homer will confer. Running good routes doesn't help much if you are not a threat to run by people, it allows defenders to cheat and take away the shorter stuff because they know they have the make-up speed.i have no idea where you've derived the opinion that Marvin has "clearly lost a step." not that it would matter much if he did... his strength has always been route running, not break-away speed (although he has a nice dose of that too).There you go. You answered your own question. Harrison has clearly lost a step, I am sure you've noticed that, too. I guess FBG's think he'll magically get faster the older he gets?![]()
anyone who thinks Harrison isn't still the #1, has long-term memory loss.... drink some ginseng...
Marvin is getting up there in years. Reggie is the young stud. I would flip flop them.In fact I already did.
My feeling is as of right now they are co-#1 WRs. Equals
good man. i go straight for the hard stuff. but then, i'm single living in NYC, so every night's a fridayI prefer beer...it's Friday, baby!anyone who thinks Harrison isn't still the #1, has long-term memory loss.... drink some ginseng...![]()
You ever hang out with otis?baronson said:good man. i go straight for the hard stuff. but then, i'm single living in NYC, so every night's a fridayI prefer beer...it's Friday, baby!anyone who thinks Harrison isn't still the #1, has long-term memory loss.... drink some ginseng...![]()
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Actually I'm saying that the Broncos obviously wanted no part of that scenario. They weren't letting Bailey get away from Harrison no matter how many TDs Wayne scored, and that should tell you something about which WR the Broncos are more afriad of.I hope you are saying that if Bailey was rolled over to Wayne that Manning would have torn them up with Harrison instead of Wayne...that's what you are saying right?
thanks for the link, i knew i had seen it somewhere.http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8797270and to whoever mentioned that Bailey covered Harrison ALL GAME, even though Wayne was torching them on the other side.... great point.Do you have a link to the 9 out of 10 CB's surveyed? Alos, Harrison is on pace for his third lowest career YPC...and the number is dropping. He's slower, its OK to admit it.As a Colts homer, I would not agree with your statement above. Marvin still gets separation, whether it's by route running, speed, whatever, he gets it. Ask the same DB's who answred the question "who's the toughest to cover?". 9 out of 10 said Marvin. Say what you want about him getting older, we all get older. But to say he can't separate is wrong. One game against Champ Bailey where Wayne had a bigger game doesn't mean he can no longer get open with proficiency.Watch him play. He does not get separation like he used to, any Colts homer will confer. Running good routes doesn't help much if you are not a threat to run by people, it allows defenders to cheat and take away the shorter stuff because they know they have the make-up speed.i have no idea where you've derived the opinion that Marvin has "clearly lost a step." not that it would matter much if he did... his strength has always been route running, not break-away speed (although he has a nice dose of that too).There you go. You answered your own question. Harrison has clearly lost a step, I am sure you've noticed that, too. I guess FBG's think he'll magically get faster the older he gets?![]()
anyone who thinks Harrison isn't still the #1, has long-term memory loss.... drink some ginseng...
Yup.He sure was.I think you could definitely make a case for Marvin going forward. I believe he was slightly ahead of Wayne going into the Denver game,
Genius ploy to keep the defense focused on Harrison. Wayne is brilliant to try and dupe defenses into thinking Harrison is still the primary target. This just solidifies Wayne as the #1 guy.Just read in sports illustrated that we should bench Wayne this week, and this is coming from Wayne himself. He says that Peyton focused on Wayne last week because he hadn't seen many targets so far and that Peyton will focus on Harrison this week to keep him happy.
i honestly think you say silly things like this solely for the purpose of sparking a debate. i'm wise to your game.Genius ploy to keep the defense focused on Harrison. Wayne is brilliant to try and dupe defenses into thinking Harrison is still the primary target. This just solidifies Wayne as the #1 guy.Just read in sports illustrated that we should bench Wayne this week, and this is coming from Wayne himself. He says that Peyton focused on Wayne last week because he hadn't seen many targets so far and that Peyton will focus on Harrison this week to keep him happy.
I have no game. Trust me, ask my wife.... :(i honestly think you say silly things like this solely for the purpose of sparking a debate. i'm wise to your game.
Let's see Manning's production:'05:167 - 241 - 1872 - 14 - 6 (147.6)138 - 212 - 1875 - 14 - 4 (146.2)'04:179 - 269- 2429 26 - 4 (225.2)157 - 228 - 2128 23 - 6 (192.4)I know Manning's drop has more to do with sitting the last game than anything else, but that just strengthens the case for Harrison (Harrison's went up without his starting QB for a game and a half in '05 and a game in '04).2004-2005Weeks 1-9Harrison: 142-92-1082-14 (192.2)Wayne: 122-83-1164-9 (170.4)Weeks 10-17Harrison: 128-77-1167-13 (194.7)Wayne: 113-77-1101-8 (158.1)So, over the last two seasons...Harrison's production increases 1.3% during the second halfWayne's production decreases 7.2% during the second half
The Broncos didn't really "put" Champ on Harrison. Harrison always lines up on the right side, and so does Champ. That is the position these guys always play. The Broncos did not specifically assign Champ to cover Harrison.Yep. And the fact that the Broncos put Bailey on Harrison (and kept him there all game) might tell you something too.Wayne burned a CB lining up opposite of Champ Bailey...he didn't burn Champ Bailey for those 3 TDs did he? The Colts were behind at the half IIRC, and they were desperate inthe 2nd half. You are letting 1 half of football dictate your perception moving forward.
The "other" guy is Darrent Williams, a pretty good cornerback in his own right. He obviously had a bad day, but the Broncos have a lot of faith in his skills outside of just being a sidekick. Bailey has had his bad days too, it's inherent in the position. Over the last couple of years people around here were actually questioning his status, now he's the end all...again. When Manning is on there isn't much a CB can do, no matter who they are, especially with receivers the quality of Wayne and Harrison to matchup with.Actually I'm saying that the Broncos obviously wanted no part of that scenario. They weren't letting Bailey get away from Harrison no matter how many TDs Wayne scored, and that should tell you something about which WR the Broncos are more afriad of.I hope you are saying that if Bailey was rolled over to Wayne that Manning would have torn them up with Harrison instead of Wayne...that's what you are saying right?
While I respect the opinion that Harrison was the WR that is more dangerous, Bailey did not cover Harrison b/c he was the more dangerous receiver.As several other alluded to, it doesn't matter which WR is lined up on the outside on the right of the O - that is the WR Champ will take.If the Broncos were playing Houston, and Andre Johnson lined up every play on the left side of the O, Champ would work on shutting down Moulds all game long.The reason for that is that the D can concentrate on rushing the QB while he tries to pass to the left - across his body for a right handed QB. Which also gives the DL a good idea how best to pass rush.Actually I'm saying that the Broncos obviously wanted no part of that scenario. They weren't letting Bailey get away from Harrison no matter how many TDs Wayne scored, and that should tell you something about which WR the Broncos are more afriad of.I hope you are saying that if Bailey was rolled over to Wayne that Manning would have torn them up with Harrison instead of Wayne...that's what you are saying right?
After a quick look at the play by play on NFL.com, here is what I saw:Harrison 12 targets (3 red zone)Wayne 16 targets (6 red zone)I'll wait for FBG to post the finals and I may have made mistakes because I did it quickly, but targets favored Wayne again this week.Genius ploy to keep the defense focused on Harrison. Wayne is brilliant to try and dupe defenses into thinking Harrison is still the primary target. This just solidifies Wayne as the #1 guy.Just read in sports illustrated that we should bench Wayne this week, and this is coming from Wayne himself. He says that Peyton focused on Wayne last week because he hadn't seen many targets so far and that Peyton will focus on Harrison this week to keep him happy.
So the #1 WR on a team gets fewer targets than the #2? Seems contradictory, doesn't it?Does Bruce have more targets than Holt? Does Keyshawn have more than SSmith?H.K. - why do you think more targets automatically means the #1 guy?Targets are the only important WR function in which Wayne excelled against NE.88 was 8 catches in 11 targets, 2 for TDs - he also has been much more efficient on the year in the red zone. 9 catches on 12 targets for 5 TDs versus Wayne, who has had 8 catches on 18 targets for 4 TDs.And if targets are really all that important to you, it took a 15 target game for wayne to get to where he can still closely TRAIL Harrison in targets on the year.I think you've drastically misread this situation - not sure why you keep bringing up targets as an example of you being right when all the important numbers stand in Harrison's corner.
The issue is not with what they've done in the seasons first eight games, but with what's expected of them going forward You obviously expect them to remain on a similar path with what's happened thus far while others do not.After a little more research:
- Wayne has had more passes thrown to him in every game since week three.
- Wayne has 18 red zone targets to Harrison's 13 on the season.
If Harrison is so clearly the #1 option, then why has Wayne received more targets for five straight weeks, and is the primary option in the red zone?
Correct, but early targets favored Harrison, now the trends all favor Wayne.The issue is not with what they've done in the seasons first eight games, but with what's expected of them going forward You obviously expect them to remain on a similar path with what's happened thus far while others do not.After a little more research:
- Wayne has had more passes thrown to him in every game since week three.
- Wayne has 18 red zone targets to Harrison's 13 on the season.
If Harrison is so clearly the #1 option, then why has Wayne received more targets for five straight weeks, and is the primary option in the red zone?
Houshmandzadeh has out targeted Ocho Cinco in 3 of the last 4 games, and 4 of 6 games he has played in this year; so you are saying that now Houshmandzadeh is Cinn's #1?So the #1 WR on a team gets fewer targets than the #2? Seems contradictory, doesn't it?Does Bruce have more targets than Holt? Does Keyshawn have more than SSmith?H.K. - why do you think more targets automatically means the #1 guy?Targets are the only important WR function in which Wayne excelled against NE.88 was 8 catches in 11 targets, 2 for TDs - he also has been much more efficient on the year in the red zone. 9 catches on 12 targets for 5 TDs versus Wayne, who has had 8 catches on 18 targets for 4 TDs.And if targets are really all that important to you, it took a 15 target game for wayne to get to where he can still closely TRAIL Harrison in targets on the year.I think you've drastically misread this situation - not sure why you keep bringing up targets as an example of you being right when all the important numbers stand in Harrison's corner.