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Really looking forward to seeing what laFell does this year. Been stashing him for 2 years in a dynasty league because I've always loved his ability and potential. I never doubted he would win the WR2 job this off-season. It's time for him to do something with it though.
Its painfully obvious you do not watch the games
It doesn't look good for Lafell even though every report indicates he is running away with the WR2 job? Perhaps Car wants to upgrade their WR3 - WR6 and that is why they are adding guys like Murhpy. Perhaps they are worried about depth because of Smith's age. There are many reasons they could be adding WRs that have little to nothing to do with LaFell.
This from a guy who spent all last season talking down Foster:Opinion value = 0
Bro I don't even know where the quote came from. I doubt anyone checked if it's credible. He had one good game vs. Tampa and now he running away with job that 9 people are applying for? I question things like that. Who said it? Why? Are they qualified to say so? Whats their track record on such calls?I don't think he's a better talent than Murphy or Gettis, the young guys we can ignore. And to add a cherry on top I question if Cam Newton can feed 2 WR enough to be fantasy relevant. Greg Olsen is good but he wasn't a every week starter like he could be.
Why dont you check out the last post in that thread?
Don't need to. You spent the entire thread hyping Tate, downgrading Foster.Im spending this thread hyping LaFell. I've watched him play (guess what? Not just panther fans watch Panther games)... and if I'm wrong, then I'll make it up to you by saying "PC, you were so unbelievably correct... it was painfully obvious I don't know the cats like you"
I wrote:
and then this came out
So whats your point again?
I'm with you. I've watched LaFell for the past 3 years, started paying attention his final year at LSU. I've always liked his ability a lot. I think he has WR1 potential in the NFL, though not good enough to be a top guy. Not seeing the reason for all the hate.I do share ShaHBucks concern that Newton can't really feed a WR2 well enough to reward fantasy owners though. I guess we'll see. I'm hoping that Car/Newton start focusing more on going through the reads and less running.
Pantherclub,Check out my FIRST post in this thread. You must have the reading comprehension of a squirrel with autism.
Nobody is "hating" the more informed of us are simply saying outside of 1 maybe 2 games Lafell has flopped. He has struggled to separate and catch the ball. When Newton throws for over 4000 yards and you only catch 36 balls thats a pretty telling number. If he cannot get it done this year then I am not sure if he ever will.
When did a receiver with 70 career catches become a fantastic WR3?
You're proving my point about your reading comprehension quite well.So, thanks for making this easy.
i'd say anyone listed as a WR2 on a high powered offense is a potential WR3 regardless of who they are.
this is the year we shall see
I wouldn't say 21 passing TD's is high powered.
alright. cam has a rocket arm and the ability to spread the ball around. with shockey and nanee gone, lafell is now the 3rd or 4th options at least in the offense. last season he was the 5th or 6th. i like his chances to put up better numbers with cam having another season under his belt and the lafell with another under his, but even if the passing TD's stay the same i think lafell's chances are good to improve on last years numbers.
But it will take a massive improvement to get to WR2 status (double the FP would more or less make him a low end WR2) - there was another thread earlier this summer about LaFell that was abandoned when this was resurrected where this was hashed and rehashed out.
right, which is why i said i like his potential as a WR3.
What happend? Drops? Injured?
He has 1 catch for 25 yards and in the game right now. Not sure what thats about.
Open the game thread, we discussed it. Guys honestly what are you hoping for? LaFell started and was on the field the entire time with Newton. he made a bonehead holding call 28 yards downfield that stopped a huge play. He also looked lost on a pass, that was drive 1...why am I explaining this exactly because the lower his stock the better as far as I am concerned. 2nd drive he made a terrific catch, good separation, 25 yards. He only needs about 4 receptions a game to cause some damage. He has a high ypc and I think 50 receptions here will gain him about 750-800 yds, 4-6 TD, that would be great for a WR5 I am grabbing in the 11th/12th round.Murphy came on with Derek Anderson and did rack up a bunch of yards in short order but he was not in there with the 1st team. I do see Murphy quietly seizing the WR3 but he will likely stay there for now.
apology?
You're right, he's a top 24 guy or WR2 at worst. He's looked very good in the 1st 2 games.
You are wrong.
Considering he was drafted as a WR5, you don't think he can put up at least WR3 numbers? Who would you try to get for him that you trust more going forward? The guy's shown steady improvement. I don't agree that now is the time to bail.
If you took the time to read thru some of Rizzler's BS he really has some solid picks (and of course, some wiffs)Just sayin', my DET QB loving friend.While often fos rizzler hit this one out of the park. Its why I have lafell at a 18 round keeper value.
but compliment accepted... ill let rizz know.
Did he play the Saints week 1, as well?
In what world have defenses not been keying in on Steve Smith yet?
He's slow, skinny and Louis Murphy is a better version of him. Why are we acting like this is his first time seeing the field? He has played a lot and never did anything aside from a 91 yard td in a meaningless game last year in week 16. Longterm I don't like him either, Kealoha Pilares is the name to watch.
What do you mean hes never done anything? He has produced very well on the amount of targets hes gotten.I'm confused lol 2011 36 613 3 56 2010 38 468 1 77 1 60keep in mind Jimmy Clausen was throwing him the ball in 2010 seems like a pretty normal upward progression to me
He was stuck behind Naanee for most of the time last season, as he knew the system better.
Did ZERO receiving in yr 1.Has 1 catch for 6yds in year 2.LaFell has played only ONE year longer, and his YPC average is higher than Pilares NFL career numbers.
I'm excited now
Now there's still players there killing his value.
But Pilares' 1 catch for 6yds in 2 yrs gives you a boner?
What is all the attitude for? lol
