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Owen Daniels (1 Viewer)
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I'm cutting ties. He's obviously not back to his old form even when he's on the field. And Dreessen is getting the looks inside the 10.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
He's recovering from an ACL tear. Just like Welker. Just like every other player who's ever suffered the injury for 18-24 months after suffering it. He won't have a good (I should say consistently good) 2nd half of the season because he still will not be 18-24 months removed.
jsharlan
Footballguy
He recovered from the ACL, he now has a hamstring issue. Honestly I'm not seeing much upside left for him this year. I don't even think the team will resign him for next year, they are very deep at TE, besides they don't throw the ball around like they used to now that they have a running game.
Well, I cut ties with Daniels also. Picked up Dreeson thinking he will assume Daniels' targets. Ehh, maybe a mistake in a dynasty, but I can't wait any longer on Owen.
Shutout
Footballguy
It was said locally just this morning that Owens might play this week.
Overall though, Owens is a guy that has had 3 major knee injuries. He's great but the risk is piling up and the Texans like Dreesen and Casey a lot.
Short term, Dreesen is the guy to have when Owens is out. I expect Owens WILL play in the final few games this year but if you can't carry two TEs or whatnot, I would either roll with Dreesen or go to a different Team's TE.
I really think Owens will be with someone else next year so I would be adding Dreesen AND Casey long term. The team likes Casey a lot and he can do a lot of things athletically so I would expect that this will be a true camp battle next year and the winner should have some good value.
Overall though, Owens is a guy that has had 3 major knee injuries. He's great but the risk is piling up and the Texans like Dreesen and Casey a lot.
Short term, Dreesen is the guy to have when Owens is out. I expect Owens WILL play in the final few games this year but if you can't carry two TEs or whatnot, I would either roll with Dreesen or go to a different Team's TE.
I really think Owens will be with someone else next year so I would be adding Dreesen AND Casey long term. The team likes Casey a lot and he can do a lot of things athletically so I would expect that this will be a true camp battle next year and the winner should have some good value.
tdhartis
Footballguy
I wouldn't feel safe relying on Owen this year. He is hampered by injuries, and even when he has played he has been either limited in snaps or seen a good deal of blocking thanks to the Texans rejuvenated run game. Dreesen is the play for now, and the team seems to like him. I see the Texans cutting ties with Daniels after the season.
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
Just read that Owen looks good to go this weekend. For what it's worth. I have no clue on how usable he'll be and/or how much it'll affect Dreesen's value. I'd be hesitant to start either of them I think.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Worth grabbing and evaluating after this weekend heading into the playoffs. Guy puts up numbers when he's healthy.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Dreesen's been great.
Any chance he continues producing with OD back?
Any chance he continues producing with OD back?
Ever Present Lurker
Footballguy
Looking decent so far, especially given how bad Houston's passing game has looked overall... something to see here?
nysportsfan
Footballguy
He's available on my ww, and I need something for Gates. Hoping a homer can chime in and comment on his health and prospects for the remainder of the season.
Ever Present Lurker
Footballguy
If tonight is any indication of what's to come, he'll fill in quite well.
tunamelt warrior
Footballguy
He certainly got plenty of targets.....looked a little rusty in the first half with some drops/tips, but otherwise very encouraging.
glong989
Footballguy
I'm in the Gates boat as well. However, lets take a step back and realize that Schaub threw the ball 62 times tonight. Daniels has disappeared in plenty of games and then looked pretty good the very next week. If I'm picking up a ww TE for a playoff game then I'm going to look for something a bit more consistent. Who that is, I don't know.
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yes he has disappeared at times but what te hasnt? considering that most teams will be struggling at te who would you bench him for? he finally looked healthy and looked decent.
here are the other TE options: gates, Tamme, v davis, witten, cooley, t gonzalez, marcedes lewis, Pettigrew hernandez/gronkowski, winslow, boss, z miller, ben watson, shockey, keller, shiancoe, olsen
id put him in top 7-10 if healthy.
here are the other TE options: gates, Tamme, v davis, witten, cooley, t gonzalez, marcedes lewis, Pettigrew hernandez/gronkowski, winslow, boss, z miller, ben watson, shockey, keller, shiancoe, olsen
id put him in top 7-10 if healthy.
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jackdubl
Footballguy
Let me know when you find out, k?
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
If you have some TE issues I don't know that there is anyone else remotely close out there. I'd say that the OD would be awesome. I have Marcedes Lewis and I am tempted to pick up OD, because Lewis has been inconsistent (though he finally just had a nother good week). He closes on the road @TEN and @DEN. Denver may be a good matchup but it may be in cold weather/conditions. Same for TEN actually and they're not such a great matchup anywa.My question is where in the heck has this been all year?
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Daniels was only getting half the reps last night and did not look real good. Dropped an easy 20 yard completion.
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habsfan
Footballguy
There are 7 or 8 guys on your list that if I owned one of them, I wouldn't be putting too much thought into Owen Daniels to begin with.
Big Petey
Footballguy
I don't care how many reps he's getting, there aren't many WW TEs out there putting up 5-91.......especially against a good defense like Baltimore.TENN and DEN are in the Top 10 defenses to play a TE against.
Jimbo Slice
Footballguy
Im looking hard at either Daniels or Boss now that SSmith and manningham are hurting.
I do like Daniels schedule the rest of the way and 90% of the reviews of his play last night have been positive.
I do like Daniels schedule the rest of the way and 90% of the reviews of his play last night have been positive.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
yeah I am a Gates orphan as well. For most people in 12 team league the TE pool is probably quite dry. Just checking my WW and the top options at TE are:
Shockey
Daniels
Fasano
Scaife
Not much to pick from, but Daniels' 90+ yards against Baltimore tells me that he is at least better than anyone else on waivers and could be a moster start as someone else said, he's got great TE matchups over the next two weeks.
Shockey
Daniels
Fasano
Scaife
Not much to pick from, but Daniels' 90+ yards against Baltimore tells me that he is at least better than anyone else on waivers and could be a moster start as someone else said, he's got great TE matchups over the next two weeks.
Football Jones
Footballguy
I really thought it could happen this season, but it wasn't to be. Anyway, I look for Daniels to have a monster comeback in 2011 assuming health. The Texans will resign him.
Steel Dillo
Footballguy
I think Daniels will see a lot of targets again this game because IMO the Titans will roll even more coverage to AJ so he won't toast Innegan every play.
This should leave Daniels 1 on 1 with a linebacker & he should win that battle.
Also, David Anderson was put on IR and he usually gets a few catches underneath. Those looks could go to Daniels.
Not that it matters, but I picked up Daniels to play over Winslow.
This should leave Daniels 1 on 1 with a linebacker & he should win that battle.
Also, David Anderson was put on IR and he usually gets a few catches underneath. Those looks could go to Daniels.
Not that it matters, but I picked up Daniels to play over Winslow.
Tackling Dummies
Footballguy
This game could easily exceed whatever line that's published. All the ingredients are there, poor weather is the only unknown.
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Similar situation for me. If Gates plays tonight, I will roll with Gates. If nto, Daniels gets the nod this weekend.I didn't get to see much of the game...I'm wondering if he is finally getting his legs back under him or it was, as you say, just an inordinate amount of passes thrown by Schaub.
jackdubl
Footballguy
I watched the whole game. Daniels DEFINITELY seemed to have his legs back. Was actually looking like the guy who was the no. 1 TE. I just hope this isn't a case of first big game back at full strength, but will now be sore from lack of conditioning.
The only negative w/ Daniels is that because Schaub threw 62 passes, we should expect closer to 40 passes this week, so a few less opportunities However, it's one more full week to get back to full strength which is important. Also, if he has 1 or 2 less drops last week, he's well over 100 yards. I think he makes a good play, especially w/ teams putting heavy coverage on AJ.jackdubl said:
kiLLscaLLion
Footballguy
I think with fewer attempted passes, I see Schaub throwing less to Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walter rather than to Daniels.
Football Jones
Footballguy
I really like Daniels. If he's finally healthy, look out.
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
Was at the game Monday night and very encouraged by what I saw. He appeared to be moving like he did before the injury last season and didn't seem to have much trouble getting open. He had some uncharacteristic drops, but honestly, that's the least of my worries with him. IMO he'll shake that off. The most important thing for him is that he looked like he's got his legs back. Another thing to consider--Schaub did throw quite a bit more than normal Monday night, but Daniels was also rotating in and out with Dreesen. If his snaps increase these next few weeks I think he'll have some pretty high target numbers...
50ydfieldgoal
Footballguy
Nope the weather is a known and it won't be an issue. It will be mostly sunny with temps in the upper 30s near 40 and virtually no winds.Tackling Dummies said:
This forecast is about as big of a lock as you can get.
Tackling Dummies
Footballguy
Yahtzee! Not that this is a gambling thread, but it's between 47-48 pts and this will be an early Christmas for anyone w/ players on either side. Daniels is a strong upside play w/ LB's looking to contain Foster and DB's shadowing A Johnson.Nope the weather is a known and it won't be an issue. It will be mostly sunny with temps in the upper 30s near 40 and virtually no winds.Tackling Dummies said:This forecast is about as big of a lock as you can get.
Tree Shaker
Footballguy
I think he shared the work almost equally with Dreesen, but I didn't actually get to watch the game. I had Daniels in my lineup after I made a late decision to sit Boss. Not one of my better moves.MaxPower said:
jackdubl
Footballguy
By the way, I have already subbed Graham in for Daniels, in case you cared.
Darryl Talley
Footballguy
How are the Titans vs TEs?
jackdubl
Footballguy
One of the worst on the season, but I think they've been better over the last three or so games.
