Let's talk Anquan Boldin (1 Viewer)

[OnTheReg]

I'm targeting Boldin right now, as he outscored Fitz in most of the games they played with one another last year. How does everyone think Boldin performs this year, for his contract? I like him alot, and feel he is going under the radar a bit, and is real good value after the Steve Smith's and Jennings are off the board. Anyone else on board? Why or why not?

Especially in a PPR league, Boldin is real valuable, and can haul in 90 receptions this year. Would you take him over a Colston type, who there is another discusssion going on?

 

[MNTom]

I'm targeting Boldin right now, as he outscored Fitz in most of the games they played with one another last year. How does everyone think Boldin performs this year, for his contract? I like him alot, and feel he is going under the radar a bit, and is real good value after the Steve Smith's and Jennings are off the board. Anyone else on board? Why or why not?Especially in a PPR league, Boldin is real valuable, and can haul in 90 receptions this year. Would you take him over a Colston type, who there is another discusssion going on?

I have him ranked as my 5th best receiver behind AJ, Moss, Fitz, and Calvin. If he plays all 16 games, I could see him being top 3.

 

[Scruff Mcgruff]

I know I'm in the minority on this but I will happily take Boldin over Steve Smith and Jennings in a PPR league. I think he's really underrated and as long as he can stay healthy he will be top 5.

 

[H8fulHuck]

My biggest concern for Boldin (and Fitz) is the health of Warner. Both should still do well post KW, but their stats should take a decent hit.

As the OP stated, Boldin actually out-produced Fitz most games. I was lucky to have both last year and couldn't wait to get Boldin back in my lineup after his injury. I consider him = to the top tier of Moss, AJ, CJ, & Fitz.

 

[chihawk]

The one thing that scares me about Boldin (and Fitz) is Warner. With him being 39 and coming off hip surgery (which he is still trying to recover from). I just don't think he is going to stay healthy. If he's not playing who knows what happens.

 

[pollardsvision]

I think Boldin is being overlooked a bit, but it's hard to call him really undervalued. WR5-9 (Smith, Wayne, Jennings, Roddy, Boldin) is kind of a toss-up and personal preference really.

Boldin carries some risk that guys like Wayne, Jennings, and Roddy really don't have. Smith is similar, in that he tends to get nicked up and has an old QB that could go down. Smith doesn't have to split the pie, though.

What I love about Boldin is that he seems to find ways to produce no matter the situation. The guy's averaged 6.3 catches and 81.2 yards per game for his entire career. Last year was the first time Boldin's had Warner throwing him the ball for an entire season, so it's not like KW going down would be a disaster. Another WR breaking out on his roster actually made Boldin's numbers go up (in '05).

Boldin is the Chipper Jones of fantasy WRs. You know he'll miss games, so you plan for it in advance, but when he's in there, you get elite production.

All that said, I'd probably take Boldin ahead of Roddy, but the other 4 in that bunch are a tough call.

(RE: the OP, Colston simply isn't in Boldin's league, imo).

 

[Anon]

This might be out there in land. Something changed last season week 13 against Philly. He had two endzone drops that game. After each Drop, Fitz followed up with the TD catch. Up to that game Boldin had 11 TDs (in 9 games) , Fitz 6 (in 11 games) . After that game, counting the playoffs Boldin had 1 more (in 5 games) , Fitz had 13 (in 9 games).

Redzone looks also dropped.

Boldin weeks 1-12 = 21 redzone targets /10 Tds, week 13 - 2/0, week 14-21 - 2/0 (5 games)

Fitz weeks 1-12 = 21/5, Week 13 - 2/2, week 14-21 - 12/5 (9 Games)

If Boldin gets his redzone looks back this season he can be top 5. But should the trend that started week 14 last year continue into this season he may not make the top 10.

 

[Jed]

This might be out there in land. Something changed last season week 13 against Philly. He had two endzone drops that game. After each Drop, Fitz followed up with the TD catch. Up to that game Boldin had 11 TDs (in 9 games) , Fitz 6 (in 11 games) . After that game, counting the playoffs Boldin had 1 more (in 5 games) , Fitz had 13 (in 9 games). Redzone looks also dropped.Boldin weeks 1-12 = 21 redzone targets /10 Tds, week 13 - 2/0, week 14-21 - 2/0 (5 games)Fitz weeks 1-12 = 21/5, Week 13 - 2/2, week 14-21 - 12/5 (9 Games)If Boldin gets his redzone looks back this season he can be top 5. But should the trend that started week 14 last year continue into this season he may not make the top 10.

Some serious over analyzing there.

 

[FUBAR]

3 letters for you

 

[FUBAR]

This might be out there in land. Something changed last season week 13 against Philly. He had two endzone drops that game. After each Drop, Fitz followed up with the TD catch. Up to that game Boldin had 11 TDs (in 9 games) , Fitz 6 (in 11 games) . After that game, counting the playoffs Boldin had 1 more (in 5 games) , Fitz had 13 (in 9 games).

Redzone looks also dropped.

Boldin weeks 1-12 = 21 redzone targets /10 Tds, week 13 - 2/0, week 14-21 - 2/0 (5 games)

Fitz weeks 1-12 = 21/5, Week 13 - 2/2, week 14-21 - 12/5 (9 Games)

If Boldin gets his redzone looks back this season he can be top 5. But should the trend that started week 14 last year continue into this season he may not make the top 10.

not enough data to make this a trend. All we say was Fitz going nuts. I doubt he can continue that (Madden jinx)