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He's had a long injury history, but he's certainly extremely talented. He was the Bills leading WR until he got hurt early on in 2015.
The migraines and soft tissue injuries perhaps as well as a rotten attitude in the locker room according to some former teammates? But we all know the physical gifts are there and why he was able to hang around for a while. I am pretty shocked by this signing though. Figure you retire because you are physically not able to perform the level you would expect from yourself. It certainly is not about the money. Hell Arian walked away from a nice chunk of change because he just could not take/want the pounding anymore (or it is possible the team came to him and gave him the choice to retire gracefully as respect to a veteran former all pro).
This. They say you can't predict injuries, but in this case, an injury within 2 weeks seems like a pretty safe bet.
Just needs to bridge the gap until Watkins can potential practice 11/11 and play 11/27. He's been fine with the Jets/Bills in the lockeroom. The guys seem excited his back. Again, this is a good move fantasy wise but for the Bills it makes sense.
Are you guys familiar with his offseason/retirement work out regime? If so, please share. I'd be interested to see what it was so I could get on this injury train too
Bosa is a good example. There's a huge difference between participating in regimented practices, conditioning, weight training, etc. and working out on your own. You don't just get up to NFL game speed.
Do you think his regimen involved getting blown up by 250lb guys who run 4.8 40s?
I get it. I was responding to those who said he'd pull a hamstring in the first week. Pulling a hamstring usually results from not stretching/running/staying in shape and suddenly performing at a higher competition level than you are physically capable of doing.
Will they get the chance? Is he even playing immediately? There's no way he knows the playbook well enough to be heavily involved. Maybe as a returner.
He was on the team last year
he played 5 games. Also the Bills have a new OC, although I don't know how much he changed. Yeah but to say the playbook is completely different... He learned it last year I would be surprised if they changed over >25% of the plays from last season.
ok. but then factor in his lack of practice over the past few months, especially timing with TT, along with as already mentioned his lack of football-shape, and injury history and I'd be surprised if he does much. But, I did pick him up in a 32 team league.
Interesting to see this revived after 2 weeks into the archives. I have to agree with the bolded. He could turn into a worthy flex option. I can definitely see him being a PPR threat. The injury history is always concerning with him. I tend to agree that he's likely to get hurt or have a migraine rather quickly, but if he can stay healthy for like 5 weeks that puts him in a decent position to help fantasy owners if he's getting the looks.
Great post. But why would anyone ask you to eat crow if Harvin doesn't pan out? The price of admission on this ride is a throwaway spot at the end of your roster and the cost is a free open waivers move. Dripping with upside and no downside at all.
They can't cut him when their tip WRs right now are Goodwin, Hunter, Tate and Harvin. 2 of them came off waivers and another out of retirement. they need all they can get. And Sammy isn't even cleared to practice yet. He came back early once already, would be foolish to rush him again. I would think week 13 would be the earliest.
great post. he is still a FA in my league but with Gio out I'll probably make a claim on him for a what the heck depth. interested to see what he does this week. if it's a stinker I might ditch him in favor of a cheap keeper
It might take him a little while to get into game shape, learn the playbook and develop chemistry with Taylor.
I'm not feeling it but he has the most upside of anyone on your WW IMO. They lost another WR this week. Harvin is elevated to WR1/2 status on the Bills right now. That could translate to some decent targets. Maybe worthy of a flex play here as we all limp into the playoff weeks
