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IDP Rookie Spotlight: Defensive Tackles (1 Viewer)

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2009 IDP Spotlight Series

One of Footballguys best assets is our message board community. The IDP Forum here has grown quickly over the past few years and is probably the best place on the internet to discuss, debate and analyze all things related to IDPs. In what we hope to make an annual tradition, the IDP Spotlight series will be a key part of our preseason effort this year. As many of you know from what has been done with offensive players over the years, we consider the Player Spotlight threads the permanent record for analyzing the fantasy prospects of the player in question. This year, we hope to publish IDP Spotlights for approximately 20-30 players, which should account for many of the most interesting IDP starters for this year and possibly years to come.

Each week we will post a list of players to be discussed. Those threads will remain open for the entire preseason, and should be a central point to discuss expectations for the player in question. Importantly, analysis done in the first week (or possibly longer) of posting will be part of the permanent record in two ways.

1) At the end of the week (or longer when necessary), we will tally the projections into a consensus.

2) We will select a number of pull quotes from forum contributors who make a compelling statement or observation. Both the projections and pull quotes will be part of a published article on the main website.

Thread Topic: Which rookie defensive tackle will make the biggest impact in 2009?

Here are the highest rated players, but feel free to make a case for someone else:

B.J. Raji (GB) Player Page

Jarron Gilbert (CHI) Player Page

Peria Jerry (ATL) Player Page

Each published article will include:

Detailed viewpoint from a Footballguys staff member
Highlighted member commentary from the message board threads
FBG Projections
Consensus Member ProjectionsThe Rules

In order for this thread to provide maximum value, we ask that you follow a few simple guidelines:

Focus commentary on the player or players in question, and your expectations for said player(s)
Back up your expectations in whatever manner you deem appropriate; avoid posts that simply say "I hate him" or "He's the best"
To be included in the final synopsis and consensus outlook, we request that you provide projections for the player(s)Projections should include the following categories at minimum:

For DLs: Solos, Assists, Sacks, PD
For LBs: Solos, Assists, Sacks, INT, PD
For DBs: Solos, Assists, Sacks, INT, PDNow let's get on with the conversation! We look forward to your contributions and let me offer a personal thanks in anticipation of the great debate and analysis.

 
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Let's use this thread as the focal point for discussion on the rookie defensive tackles this year.

To get us started, here are some guidelines:

1. Pick one defensive tackle who you think will have the biggest impact THIS year (can talk about dynasty potential as well, but 2009 is the focus)

2. Explain your reasoning

3. Provide your statistical projections for that player

 
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It's not a very good season for defensive tackle prospects. B.J. Raji was initially drafted to play NT in the new 3-4 in Green Bay. Peria Jerry went to the Falcons, who are installing him at NT rather than three-technique. Jarron Gilbert went to Chicago, which is a good spot for his skill set, but he'll be stuck in a limited role behind All-Pro Tommie Harris. No one else really stands out as having either elite talent or in a position of great opportunity. Thankfully, the Packers seemed to have redeemed one potential DT prospect by moving Raji outside to end during OTAs. If he stays classified as a tackle, he's got the most upside (primarily in tackle heavy leagues as a possible DE3). Jerry's upside is limited in Atlanta, but he'd be the best remaining option, albeit only in DT required leagues as a depth player.

Projections:

BJ Raji: 39 solos, 11 assists, 2 sacks, 1 FF/FR, 0 INT, 2 PD

Peria Jerry: 30 solos, 10 assists, 1 sack, 1 FF/FR, 0 INT, 2 PD

 

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