Is Larry Fitzgerald Still A Top 12 WR Talent Wise? (1 Viewer)

[Chaka]

Yes, but that doesn't mean I want to trade for him in dynasty.

He's 34 and his skill set should allow him to be productive for a few more years. Particularly if his shiny new QB pans out.

You wouldn't trade anything for three years of 100 catches, 1,000 and 6 TDs?

 

[JohnnyU]

He's 34 and his skill set should allow him to be productive for a few more years. Particularly if his shiny new QB pans out.

You wouldn't trade anything for three years of 100 catches, 1,000 and 6 TDs?

Just saying I’m not targeting him.  Now if someone offers him for a third rd rookie pick I would have to listen   However, I think this is last season.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

He's 34 and his skill set should allow him to be productive for a few more years. Particularly if his shiny new QB pans out.

You wouldn't trade anything for three years of 100 catches, 1,000 and 6 TDs?

He’ll turn 35 before the season starts so saying he’s 34 is a bit misleading.

 

[Chaka]

He’ll turn 35 before the season starts so saying he’s 34 is a bit misleading.

Sorry, didn't check his birth date. Any other thoughts on the rest of what I said?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Sorry, didn't check his birth date. Any other thoughts on the rest of what I said?

It’s hard to say at that age whether he has a few more years of productivity left or not. I mean he still looks very good and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him producing this year, next and the one after that - in dynasty it wouldn’t be a risk I would take (unless he came cheaply) but in redraft he’ll surely be on my radar. We just haven’t seen many WRs maintain their games at age 35/36/37 but he is an all time great and those are the ones that generally will have the longer shelf lives.

 

[Biabreakable]

I think the question should be is L Fitzgerald fantasy relevant with S Bradford/J Rosen?

Bradford and Rosen should be an upgrade in QB play. Carson Palmer was a good QB but also at the end of his career. Fitzgerald being as good as he is actually help Palmer the last two years.

As far as if Fitzgerald still a top 12 talent, the question is related to fantasy and Fitzgerald has been a top 12 WR for fantasy for the last 3 seasons, his lowest finish was WR 17 in standard scoring leagues 2016. He hasn't been lower than 11 in PPR scoring leagues.

People have been underestimating Fitzgerald for at least the last 3 seasons, but actually a bit longer than that. He did have some difficult years where he was injured after Kurt Warner retired that contributed to the idea he might be in decline, but his performance should have dismissed that by now. 

The ADP has shown that those doubts are persistent. I have been getting Fitzgerald at a discount for several seasons now.

I expect him to be a value again this year. I am surprised by the results of the poll 76% believe he is a top 12 WR still. That is very different than what the ADP says he is. 80th overall WR 39? 

Does that make any sense? No it doesn't but there it is.

As far as the long term outlook I think its entirely up to Fitzgerald how long he wants to play. Jerry RIce had some very good seasons at an older age than Larry is right now. I think he could keep this going for awhile.

Eventually people doubting him because of age will be right, but they have been wrong for 3 seasons in a row now.

 

[grateful zed]

i own him and plan on riding him till he retires. he is good.

 

[Hankmoody]

i own him and plan on riding him till he retires. he is good.

Yep at this point all you're going to get for him is a lowball offer that another contender considers only getting a year or two out of him worth.  May as well keep him at that point.  He's worth more on my bench/flex list and out of my opponents' lineups than a 3rd round dart throw.

 

[Jello_Biafra]

I'm starting him with high expectations. No reason why he can't catch his usual 100 balls next year, and probably beyond. I doubt I'll ever get an offer for him, but I'm sure it won't be anything worth all those points Fitz scores.

 

[kutta]

I'm starting him with high expectations. No reason why he can't catch his usual 100 balls next year, and probably beyond. I doubt I'll ever get an offer for him, but I'm sure it won't be anything worth all those points Fitz scores.

I’m going on record saying Fitz will be at 90 receptions or less this year. That’s still pretty damn good, but I think his days of 100 catches are over.

 

[tangfoot]

I’m going on record saying Fitz will be at 90 receptions or less this year. That’s still pretty damn good, but I think his days of 100 catches are over.

Scheme, QB or slowing down?  Or some combination of all three?

 

[kutta]

Scheme, QB or slowing down?  Or some combination of all three?

All 3. I think they are really going to work the young guys in. There’s no way the next closest guy catches 31 balls like last year. DJ will catch a lot, and I think it will be Kirk catching another 50-60.