Keller, Prater - my sleeper picks (1 Viewer)

[Mmen of Steel]

I am targeting Keller and Prater in last few rounds of my draft. I like what I am hearing about Keller

and Favre brings more value to the table. I like Prater for the young leg and thin Denver air

Where (if anywhere) are you seeing these guys going in your drafts?

Thanks & good luck to everyone drafting this weekend!

 

[whodeywhodey]

You have a sleeper kicker? Wow, must be a deep league.

 

[mchaps55]

12 team ppr league, 19 rounds.........I got him in round 19...........

 

[Mmen of Steel]

You have a sleeper kicker? Wow, must be a deep league.

No, it's just competitive. 13 years and running. Old college buddies.Do you have any input or just psuedo-witty remarks?

 

[whodeywhodey]

You have a sleeper kicker? Wow, must be a deep league.

No, it's just competitive. 13 years and running. Old college buddies.Do you have any input or just psuedo-witty remarks?

Mainly just witty remarks. Gave up on the pseudo a long time ago.

 

[madd futher]

Both went in the 37th round in our family draft..........Keller was taken by my 9 year old daughter and my 6 year old son picked Prater on the very next pick. I guess they are reading the FootballGuys.com forum again and saw your thread! Hmmmm......I thought I had it blocked along with my porn sites.

(ok, I can't do witty so i settled for pseudo)

 

[big0mar]

I'm considering picking up Keller. From what I hear he is a great receiver, and adding Favre probably increases his targets.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Here's some rookie TE seasons:

Shannon Sharpe: 7 rec 99yds 1 TD

Antonio Gates: 24/389/2

Tony Gonzales: 33/368/2

Dallas Clark: 29/340/1

Jason Witten: 35/347/1

Kellen Winslow: 25/255/2

Kellen Winslow Jr: 5/50/0

Ozzie Newsome: 38/589/2

Todd Christensen: 0/0/0

To be fair, J.Shockey had his best yardage season as a rook (74/894/2), but most TEs do little as rookies no matter how good they are. Even Shockey only scored twice. Keller has to deal with the fact that the Jets have Bubba Franks and Chris Baker - two guys with a lot of starting experience and far better blocking skills.

 

[Blood Hound]

I wish I could do witty or psuedo.

Keller should pay dividends in the second half of the year.

Prater is a kicker ...yuck!

 

[cobalt_27]

You have a sleeper kicker? Wow, must be a deep league.

No, it's just competitive. 13 years and running. Old college buddies.Do you have any input or just psuedo-witty remarks?

Mainly just witty remarks. Gave up on the pseudo a long time ago.

No, it's clear the pseudo still remains alive and strong.

 

[Mmen of Steel]

Here's some rookie TE seasons:Shannon Sharpe: 7 rec 99yds 1 TDAntonio Gates: 24/389/2Tony Gonzales: 33/368/2Dallas Clark: 29/340/1Jason Witten: 35/347/1Kellen Winslow: 25/255/2Kellen Winslow Jr: 5/50/0Ozzie Newsome: 38/589/2Todd Christensen: 0/0/0To be fair, J.Shockey had his best yardage season as a rook (74/894/2), but most TEs do little as rookies no matter how good they are. Even Shockey only scored twice. Keller has to deal with the fact that the Jets have Bubba Franks and Chris Baker - two guys with a lot of starting experience and far better blocking skills.

All great points -- thanks for the insight.

 

[Mmen of Steel]

I wish I could do witty or psuedo. Keller should pay dividends in the second half of the year.Prater is a kicker ...yuck!

What? You don't draft kickers in your league?

 

[Stinkin Ref]

they seem to be playing keller more as a h back then a TE so I dont think the brady/franks impact is a huge deal...I think keller is a great pick if you disregard the te position early and just swing for the fences late at that position....

prater...no clue

 

[MAC_32]

I just finished a draft and did not draft a kicker, why waste the roster spot when one can be picked up anytime between now and week 1?

Pierre Thomas > any kicker

 

[Avery]

I just finished a draft and did not draft a kicker, why waste the roster spot when one can be picked up anytime between now and week 1?Pierre Thomas > any kicker

Because not all leagues play with the same rules as you.Roster requirements and costs to drop/add players are a couple of good reasons to draft a kicker.

 

[MAC_32]

I just finished a draft and did not draft a kicker, why waste the roster spot when one can be picked up anytime between now and week 1?Pierre Thomas > any kicker

Because not all leagues play with the same rules as you.Roster requirements and costs to drop/add players are a couple of good reasons to draft a kicker.

If that's the case then pick your favorite one in the last round - preferably one on a good (but not great) offense that has a later bye week - if your league rewards longer FG's try for one with a 50+ yd leg. Regardless, no reason to draft a kicker before the last round, ever.

 

[Routilla]

I just finished a draft and did not draft a kicker, why waste the roster spot when one can be picked up anytime between now and week 1?Pierre Thomas > any kicker

Agreed on the K part. 2nd year in a row I didn't draft one. I'd much rather hold extra RBs or WRs until week 1 when I have to drop someone. I picked up Bironas last year for the playoff stretch and he was as good as anyone else.