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IDP Spotlight: Tommy Kelly (Group 5) (1 Viewer)

Aaron Rudnicki

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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 50-60 players, which should account for most of the key IDP starters for this year and possibly years to come.

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Thread Topic: Tommy Kelly, DT, Oakland Raiders

Player Page Link: Tommy Kelly Player Page

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I think Kelly is just entering his prime. If he can stay healthy for 16 games:

63 solos

8 assists

6 sacks

2 PD

2 FF/FR

 
In a DT-required league, he's draftable. You may be able to get him later, as his absurd contract has people mentally downgrading him.

55 solos, 12 assists, 5 sacks.

 
In his prime at 28, he should get plenty of opportunity for tackles as the Raiders will be playing from behind. I think he'll have some motivation to justify the contract he got.

Assuming he stays healthy (which could be an issue in itself):

60 solos

10 assists

5 sacks

3 PD

3 FF/FR

Draftable as a top DL3 or top 5 DT in DT-required.

 
Kelly played RDE last year but will be moved inside to DT this year to take over for a retired Warren Sapp. The Raiders feel that this is his natural position and that he can be the best 3-technique DT in the league. How do you guys think this will impact his numbers/value?

 
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