**Official** Who is this Years "Mike Furrey" Thread? (1 Viewer)

[semaj33]

By that statement I mean a player who no one is really hyping up, but could quietly produce and put up 1000 yards this season....

Could Brandon Jones fit that bill? what about Ronald Curry? Perhaps those 2 are too well known to be the next Furrey, who himself, besides his own mother, no one in the western hemisphere had even the slightest clue he was in the league. Any ways, thats a quick duo I could come up with... oh and maybe Ruvell Martin (who?) out of GB if something were to happen to Driver or Jennings?

your turn....

 

[Big Score]

DJ Hackett or Nate Burleson maybe?

Whichever one takes over DJax spot anyway.

 

[fatness]

Jerry Porter

 

[lions327]

Kevin Walter comes to mind. He is listed as a starter on the Texans' depth chart.

 

[Da Guru]

DJ Hackett or Nate Burleson maybe? Whichever one takes over DJax spot anyway.

I agree, one of those two should have a solid year. I am going with Nate.

 

[Bizkiteer]

Troy Williamson If you watched this guy last year, you'd know that he had absolutely no problem getting open...just bringing the ball in. I think he starts to "Bring them in!"

There, I said..you can either catch it or drop it.

 

[UCSBgerry]

Drew Bennett

Kevin Curtis

DJ Hackett

Anthony Gonzalez

Kevin Walter

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Vincent Jackson?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Truly out of nowhere?

How about Malcom Floyd? He's a better short to intermediate target than VJax - specially in the red zone.

 

[EBF]

Kevin Curtis

Ronald Curry

Reggie Williams

 

[LHUCKS]

Hagan

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Not as deep as Floyd, but I expect Demetrius Williams to start sooner than later in Baltimore.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Truly out of nowhere?How about Malcom Floyd? He's a better short to intermediate target than VJax - specially in the red zone.

Thats why your the Man BLOOM!!!!!

 

[LHUCKS]

A lot of you guys are posting WRs that are ranked in the top 60...Furrey wasn't this time last year.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

A lot of you guys are posting WRs that are ranked in the top 60...Furrey wasn't this time last year.

Is there a lis out yet?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

A lot of you guys are posting WRs that are ranked in the top 60...Furrey wasn't this time last year.

not only that, he had just come off a season of playing safety for St. Louis.

 

[LHUCKS]

A lot of you guys are posting WRs that are ranked in the top 60...Furrey wasn't this time last year.

not only that, he had just come off a season of playing safety for St. Louis.

Right, I don't think he was even ranked at all.

 

[Toads]

Furrey came from Left Field to catch 98 balls last year.....and targets lead to receptions.

Who is 1.) unranked that is 2.) gonna get 130 targets?

It's going to have be some rookie that steps into a roll in camp....unless it's a guy that's stepping into a #2 roll in a throwing offense.

Throwing OFF's:

1.) IND

2.) NOS

3.) PHI

4.) DAL

5.) CIN

6.) ARI

7.) STL

8.) NEP

You could make a point for several others but that's a good start.

Next, factor in injuries to top receivers that provide opportunities for guys to excel. Eliminate NEP cause the ball is spread to multiple receivers.

Best shots are drafted rookies from those teams or guys that can step into an injury roll, or both.

The likely hood of that being individual identified and targeted are pretty good. The likely hood of that actually happening is small.....the Furrey/Colston occurance is a once in 20 year deal.

The best shot is for Harrison to go down early in the season and for Gonzo to step into 130 targets....same situation for Meacham in NOS, same for Jacoby Jones in HOU except that he never sees 130 targets and he's a project.

Just figure out the teams, figure out the players and try to draft/trade/acquire one, or more, of them on a flyer.

So, who's going to step into a roll in one of those teams and excel?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

The three I just drafted in the late rounds of a dynasty startup were:

Nate Washington

Ernest Wilford

Malcom Floyd

All three are 3rd-4th year guys that have done a fair bit with limited opportunities and could surprise if they work their way into the starting lineup (Wilford/Floyd) or see injuries to the guys they're competing with (all three). All three also have young and improving QBs throwing it to them.

Edit: though I like these guys as longshots, I don't think any of them have the upside of Furrey, 2006 even if everything falls their way.

 

[LionsFan78]

what about Ronald Curry?

Thinking the same exact thing. I thought he looked great last year towards the end, and he certainly wouldn't have to do much to move up the depth chart. Tough to fit that Mike Furrey comparison though, because I can't think of one defense (even QB) convert that looks to have a chance to step in like that.

 

[coolnerd]

Players who are not even on the normal guys' radar which is what I think the question aims at.

Bobby Wade- most experienced Viking WR

Kevin Walter- Houston's #2 currently

Justin Gage- Scarely the most experienced (healthy) WR in that mess of the Titans WR.

 

[LHUCKS]

what about Ronald Curry?

X Curry is currently ranked #52 in the FBG consensus rankings...by definition he can't be this year's Furrey.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Not as deep as Floyd, but I expect Demetrius Williams to start sooner than later in Baltimore.

When I saw the thread title, Williams immediately popped in my head. I think he will be making some noise this year. A great dynasty buy low/pickup IMO.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Mark Bradley-very talented second round pick that will take over for the declining Muhammad.

Deeper Sleeper-Travis Wilson-kid has talent and the Browns receiving corps are injury prone(Edwards, Joe Jur., Winslow-he is meant that the WR's will get more looks) which could net him a job sooner, rather than later.

 

[massraider]

what about Ronald Curry?

X Curry is currently ranked #52 in the FBG consensus rankings...by definition he can't be this year's Furrey.

The definition is a player no one is really hyping up, that will get 1000 yards. The poster clarified the definition in his original post.If you want to define it as a guy that wasn't even playing WR last year, and gets 1000 yards, fine, I'll answer: No one.

Can the rest of us move on?

 

[LHUCKS]

what about Ronald Curry?

X Curry is currently ranked #52 in the FBG consensus rankings...by definition he can't be this year's Furrey.

The definition is a player no one is really hyping up, that will get 1000 yards. The poster clarified the definition in his original post.If you want to define it as a guy that wasn't even playing WR last year, and gets 1000 yards, fine, I'll answer: No one.

Can the rest of us move on?

Well, "nobody is really hyping" is too ambiguous for a pointed discussion, but if that's the topic that's the topic I suppose.

 

[UCSBgerry]

Kevin Walter, WR Houston Texans.

Prediction: 70 receptions, 800 yards, 5 TD's

 

[DA RAIDERS]

if curry goes down, higgins can catch the ball & was an all around stud like curry in college.

 

[Gopher State]

Players who are not even on the normal guys' radar which is what I think the question aims at. Bobby Wade- most experienced Viking WRKevin Walter- Houston's #2 currentlyJustin Gage- Scarely the most experienced (healthy) WR in that mess of the Titans WR.

Wade could end up being the #1 WR for the Vikes, and if Jackson improves as the season goes on, and if the Vikes pass D is not improved their could be some nice numbers, I also think Wade is in that 3rd year WR magic? I don't see Troy W., improving that much.

 

[BLOX]

Already posted:

Travis Wilson

Troy Williamson

New to the thread:

Ruvell Martin

He's going to be competing with Ferguson who almost got cut last year during the season and looked decent in his limited amount of action. Also, Favre seemed to look his way quite a bit while he was on the field.

If he wins the #3 job and Jennings gets nicked up again I can see him catching 60 balls next season.

Other guys I'm thinking about that maybe others could shed some light on:

Brandon Williams

Johnathan Orr

Sinorice Moss

Maurice Stovall

Patrick Crayton

Jeff Webb

Jason Avant

Az-Zahir Hakim

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

For those saying Reggie Williams, I think its far more plausible to be Matt Jones. If Jones is moved to the slot, where he doesnt have to deal with getting by a jamming CB, then he will be a monster. Speed to burn, great hands and a good relationship with Byron Leftwich.

 

[CrossEyed]

The three I just drafted in the late rounds of a dynasty startup were:

Nate Washington

Ernest Wilford

Malcom Floyd

All three are 3rd-4th year guys that have done a fair bit with limited opportunities and could surprise if they work their way into the starting lineup (Wilford/Floyd) or see injuries to the guys they're competing with (all three). All three also have young and improving QBs throwing it to them.

Edit: though I like these guys as longshots, I don't think any of them have the upside of Furrey, 2006 even if everything falls their way.

Steelers don't throw the ball enough. Only way Washington = Furrey is if Ward and Holmes both go down with injuries.

 

[UCSBgerry]

The three I just drafted in the late rounds of a dynasty startup were:

Nate Washington

Ernest Wilford

Malcom Floyd

All three are 3rd-4th year guys that have done a fair bit with limited opportunities and could surprise if they work their way into the starting lineup (Wilford/Floyd) or see injuries to the guys they're competing with (all three). All three also have young and improving QBs throwing it to them.

Edit: though I like these guys as longshots, I don't think any of them have the upside of Furrey, 2006 even if everything falls their way.

Steelers don't throw the ball enough. Only way Washington = Furrey is if Ward and Holmes both go down with injuries.

Pittsburgh throws more than SD and JAX, so none of these guys have a realistic chance.

 

[chris1969]

Mark Bradley-very talented second round pick that will take over for the declining Muhammad.Deeper Sleeper-Travis Wilson-kid has talent and the Browns receiving corps are injury prone(Edwards, Joe Jur., Winslow-he is meant that the WR's will get more looks) which could net him a job sooner, rather than later.

That's the 2 I thought of.

 

[matuski]

why not shaun mcdonald or mike furrey

 

[coolnerd]

why not shaun mcdonald or mike furrey

Calvin Johnson & Roy Williams

 

[jeter23]

It is fun to make these predictions and look for sleepers, but it is very unlikely that there will be another Furrey. As someone mentioned, he made a position switch, along with being a complete unknown prior to the season. I just don't see that repeating, anytime soon at least.

 

[darmani]

Either Kevin Curtis or Hank Baskett is going to put up some good numbers in Philly with Stallworth gone. I'm not sold on Reggie Brown being a stellar #1 anyway, so a good bit of WR production is going to flow to the other side.

 

[coolnerd]

It is fun to make these predictions and look for sleepers, but it is very unlikely that there will be another Furrey. As someone mentioned, he made a position switch, along with being a complete unknown prior to the season. I just don't see that repeating, anytime soon at least.

I sure some of the stat types can refute or confirm, but it seems like most years there is a player who comes from fantasy afterthought at best to a legitimate FF starting WR. Furrey is an extreme, but there is some player none of us care about currently who will end up 65-70 catches and mattering.

 

[jeter23]

It is fun to make these predictions and look for sleepers, but it is very unlikely that there will be another Furrey. As someone mentioned, he made a position switch, along with being a complete unknown prior to the season. I just don't see that repeating, anytime soon at least.

I sure some of the stat types can refute or confirm, but it seems like most years there is a player who comes from fantasy afterthought at best to a legitimate FF starting WR. Furrey is an extreme, but there is some player none of us care about currently who will end up 65-70 catches and mattering.

I agree with you there. There will always be guys, especially WRs that come out of nowhere and were not higly thought of in the preseason, but Furrey was an extreme case.

 

[Donnybrook]

I hate to say this but Mark Bradley.:Berrian owner:Whoops already mentioned:

Mark Bradley-very talented second round pick that will take over for the declining Muhammad.Deeper Sleeper-Travis Wilson-kid has talent and the Browns receiving corps are injury prone(Edwards, Joe Jur., Winslow-he is meant that the WR's will get more looks) which could net him a job sooner, rather than later.

 

[apkballa]

Maurice Stovall

I think he could take Clayton's spot and benefit from Garcia passing him the ball.

 

[tex]

Players who are not even on the normal guys' radar which is what I think the question aims at. Bobby Wade- most experienced Viking WRKevin Walter- Houston's #2 currentlyJustin Gage- Scarely the most experienced (healthy) WR in that mess of the Titans WR.

Wade could end up being the #1 WR for the Vikes, and if Jackson improves as the season goes on, and if the Vikes pass D is not improved their could be some nice numbers, I also think Wade is in that 3rd year WR magic? I don't see Troy W., improving that much.

This will be Wade's 6th season, but I agree with you. He could definitely see an uptick in his #'s. He had 58 targets last year and that could easily increase to 75-100.

 

[chris1969]

Maurice Stovall

I think he could take Clayton's spot and benefit from Garcia passing him the ball.

 

[Rovers]

Furrey's situation was very unique. He was the 4th or 5th WR in St Lou, under Martz. Then, Martz converted him to a safety for one year. Martz goes to Detroit, gets Furrey to be a WR.

In one of my rare shark moments, I thought Furrey had a shot in Detroit based on his past with Martz and then seeing Martz go out and sign him. I got Furrey basically for free, even before I knew if he'd be a WR or a DB for the Lions. That set of circumstances is very unusual. That was a shark move.... this is more of a sleeper question... not really the same sort of thing, given the history of Martz and Furrey.

This I think is more of a who will be the next Colston question.... the Furrey situation was unique.

 

[phthalatemagic]

How about Keary Colbert? Sunk into apparent oblivion in Carolina... he may end up elsewhere and something click for him. He is certainly not expect to produce....

 

[-OZ-]

This I think is more of a who will be the next Colston question.... the Furrey situation was unique.

:( Colston / Cotchery / Housh... are the types we're discussing.Was there a "Furrey" before 2006?

For those saying Reggie Williams, I think its far more plausible to be Matt Jones. If Jones is moved to the slot, where he doesnt have to deal with getting by a jamming CB, then he will be a monster. Speed to burn, great hands and a good relationship with Byron Leftwich.

I concur, the hype has quieted somewhat but he played better when healthy than most give him credit for.I'll add Peerless Price to the conversation.

 

[yortstop]

Already posted:

Travis Wilson

Troy Williamson

New to the thread:

Ruvell Martin

He's going to be competing with Ferguson who almost got cut last year during the season and looked decent in his limited amount of action. Also, Favre seemed to look his way quite a bit while he was on the field.

If he wins the #3 job and Jennings gets nicked up again I can see him catching 60 balls next season.

Other guys I'm thinking about that maybe others could shed some light on:

Brandon Williams

Johnathan Orr

Sinorice Moss

Maurice Stovall

Patrick Crayton

Jeff Webb

Jason Avant

Az-Zahir Hakim

Avant was going to be my vote after see'n the title....situation along with team targets I think allow's bes opportunity with him. Plus not on to many peoples minds.

 

[UCSBgerry]

Already posted:

Travis Wilson

Troy Williamson

New to the thread:

Ruvell Martin

He's going to be competing with Ferguson who almost got cut last year during the season and looked decent in his limited amount of action. Also, Favre seemed to look his way quite a bit while he was on the field.

If he wins the #3 job and Jennings gets nicked up again I can see him catching 60 balls next season.

Other guys I'm thinking about that maybe others could shed some light on:

Brandon Williams

Johnathan Orr

Sinorice Moss

Maurice Stovall

Patrick Crayton

Jeff Webb

Jason Avant

Az-Zahir Hakim

Avant was going to be my vote after see'n the title....situation along with team targets I think allow's bes opportunity with him. Plus not on to many peoples minds.

Jason Avant does not have a chance IMO, he's the 5th option AT BEST: Westy, LJ, Brown, Curtis, maybe Avant and Baskett.

 

[yortstop]

Already posted:

Travis Wilson

Troy Williamson

New to the thread:

Ruvell Martin

He's going to be competing with Ferguson who almost got cut last year during the season and looked decent in his limited amount of action. Also, Favre seemed to look his way quite a bit while he was on the field.

If he wins the #3 job and Jennings gets nicked up again I can see him catching 60 balls next season.

Other guys I'm thinking about that maybe others could shed some light on:

Brandon Williams

Johnathan Orr

Sinorice Moss

Maurice Stovall

Patrick Crayton

Jeff Webb

Jason Avant

Az-Zahir Hakim

Avant was going to be my vote after see'n the title....situation along with team targets I think allow's bes opportunity with him. Plus not on to many peoples minds.

Jason Avant does not have a chance IMO, he's the 5th option AT BEST: Westy, LJ, Brown, Curtis, maybe Avant and Baskett.

I dont disaggree with that but isnt that why he is a good candidate for the next Furrey award lol....The same thing would have been said about Furrey last year not that I have any real belief in it but just predicting the closest example.