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His stats last week disagree with you.
Beyond the stats, he looked very good in that game. Confident and crisp. Made all the right decisions. I told myself if he stunk it up again I would cut him, and thankfully he proved me wrong. If he can play like he did vs. Jax for the rest of the season, he is a more than solid QBBC guy and will have a great chance of finishing Top 10.
Is he the most talented qb in the league? No. He does have very good weapons in walter, johnson, daniels and now slaton out of the backfield, they don't have a good running game, their defense can't stop anyone so they'll be behind and throwing nearly every game, and they're through their toughest part of their schedule. He's also fairly cheap to acquire as a lot of guys may be looking to cash out after a good week. I'm not sure what there's not to like about his situation.
i picked him up to offset aaron rodgers and carson palmer this week.... but why is everyone so excited about him playing indy? sure they'll likely be playing from behind, but this is a very stingy pass defense for the last two seasons and a good chance he'll throw picks.
Ditto, had to drop A Gonzo to pickup Daniels to cover Kellen since I was keeping Schaub to cover Favre. I hated losing the Colts WR3 because I think he could have a big 2nd half about the time my rookie flashes (DeSean and Royal) hit the wall.Seems like Matt's history is he'll have one or two decent/good games but cannot sustain it for any longer. He's not an ideal play this week, but he is the best QB Indy has faced so far this year (that's not saying much). Great schedule coming up, but I'm not convinced he will stay productive based on his past performance. Hopefully I am wrong...would be nice to package him in a trade later in the year.Schaub threw a big wrench into my plans last week. I was set to dump him for a TE to cover Winslow's bye week. Then he goes all Dan Fouts on me. Tool. No I have have to keep him and have no roster spots for a TE this week.
Resident A said:
I agree with this. Plus on top of that they are without Bob Sanders. I think Shaub will find success here.
The only reason Indy's pass defense is "great" is because no one is passing against them. This isn't because the Colts have a world-class secondary - it's due to Indy's run defense being so horrendous. Teams don't have any reason to pass against the Colts right now when they can run for 5 yards per carry.These run defense and pass defense stats have always irritated me. They often don't come close to telling the whole story.Resident A said:I agree with this. Plus on top of that they are without Bob Sanders. I think Shaub will find success here.
I agree with you; however, in this instance it is still relevant for projecting an opponent's passing stats. Perhaps it's just a matter of semantics.Rather than framing it as the stats of Indy's Pass Defense it should be viewed as the stats of Opposing Team's Passing Offense. In either case, teams aren't passing for a lot against Indy.And in Houston's case, I think they know their best best is to keep the ball on the ground and control the clock, limiting Indy's touches. This is how they beat them Week 16 or 17 a few years ago.The only reason Indy's pass defense is "great" is because no one is passing against them. This isn't because the Colts have a world-class secondary - it's due to Indy's run defense being so horrendous. Teams don't have any reason to pass against the Colts right now when they can run for 5 yards per carry.These run defense and pass defense stats have always irritated me. They often don't come close to telling the whole story.Resident A said:I agree with this. Plus on top of that they are without Bob Sanders. I think Shaub will find success here.
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I'm on the fence between starting Jason Campbell or Matt Schaub --- (former Derrick Anderson owner)
Starting Schaub. How would you rank these #2 QBs ahead or behind Schaub....Pennington, Orton, Gerrard
Indy pass D without Sanders != Indy with him.acjohnson83 said:
I don't think they have the personnel to dictate the way they did in that (meanigless to the Colts) game. Though I hope you are right - I have Slaton starting in two leagues. That said, I think the short passing game to Daniels/Slaton/Walters might have the same effect of controlling the clock and limiting Indy's touches - they were very effective with the short passing game last week against Jacksonville and Schaub ran a ball-control passing game to perfection.
Starting him over Big Ben and JTO. Who the #### knows at this point
And if IND gamplans specifically against the short stuff one would think AJ would be featured. I'm not sure IND has anyone healthy who can cover the big fella.
It's about damn time for AJ to breakout. I could easily see a lot of dink and dunk with AJ blocking downfield to get the safeties at least pausing to look at the short play and then AJ is suddenly behind the entire defense. If you wanna make a move, now might be the last time to buy AJ low.
Nice. Plus no Sanders for Indy. Schaub should find some success. I'm playing him over Big Ben this week.The only reason Indy's pass defense is "great" is because no one is passing against them. This isn't because the Colts have a world-class secondary - it's due to Indy's run defense being so horrendous. Teams don't have any reason to pass against the Colts right now when they can run for 5 yards per carry.These run defense and pass defense stats have always irritated me. They often don't come close to telling the whole story.Resident A said:I agree with this. Plus on top of that they are without Bob Sanders. I think Shaub will find success here.
over the next 4 weeks, Shaub and AJ should put up some respectable numbers..and same is true for Slaton.if ever AJ is going to get it rolling,its over the next 4 weeks, if he does, Shaub's numbers will go up..Resident A said:I agree with this. Plus on top of that they are without Bob Sanders. I think Shaub will find success here.
I wouldn't worry too much about that. Houston is 30th in rushing attempts this season as a team. They will not abandon the passing attack.
Ok, so let's discuss this...what would be low for AJ? What would you be willing to give up in order to get AJ that the AJ owner would accept? I'm just asking because he was probably drafted as the #1 and won't come cheap. Most AJ owners know that the schedule is pretty friendly to the Texans over the next 4 weeks. Why would anyone sell him now?
Yea. I saw a big TD by Slanton. Then I researched it and saw that it was a catch. Seeing the play, it was a nice deep route? Carries wise, Slanton was bottled up pretty much. They will run but unsuccessful. I'm playing Shcaub.
Slaton is averaging 4.7 YPC in his three games, all on the road against the Steelers, Jaguars, and Titans. Seems a home game agaisnt the Colts should be a field day for him. Although it seems things like this never work out the way they are supposed to. With that said, i am starting Schaub, Slaton and AJ all in one league and feel pretty good about it.
Wow, you are definitely confident... TBH, for a New York minite, I did consider starting Schaub over Cutler this week...just a gut feeling, but I know I won't have the guts to make such a decision
Ooh, i wouldnt do that, my other options are Big Ben, and Matt Ryan. I wouldnt be shocked if Schaub outscores Cutler, but odds are against it. Slaton is the guy i really like here, and i would bet money that AJ has a good game.
OK, allow me to rephrase - if you are going to make a move for AJ, this is the lowest price you will pay this year. Why would an owner sell? How about one with a losing record, injured starters, crap at RB and/or QB, and depth at WR?
i just bought AJ.gave upR. MossL. MooreA. FasanoE. Royali gotA. JohnsonB. Roethlisberger (sp?)K. Winslowall in all i like the deal. I'm thinking Moore has about a 3 week limit to him and no way can Royal keep it up.. can he? I just hated giving up Moss but needed big ben as i wasn't carrying a backup. I'm hoping AJ will turn it around w/ these next 4 games at home.
I have Schaub, AJ and Owen Daniels but I am a little worried about putting all of my eggs in the Texans basket this week.I am hoping for a shootout down in Houston on Sunday
Interesting ... how nervous are you about having 3 Houston skill players? A guy in our league has Slaton & AJ and I'm thinking of maybe trying to deal for one under the guise of "Do you really want to start two Texans every week?" As an owner of three guys, how would you feel relying on two every week? Is this a sound approach?
For me it depends on who they are playingAfter Indy I think their next 3 games are Cincy, Miami and Detroit
Over gimpy Rodgers.
