Ranks these players on potential for the rest of the year (1 Viewer)

[hadji]

How would you rank these prospects? Which one of these guys is going to be THE guy? I think Mike Williams from Tampa is the highest floor because he's already established himself as the #1 WR on his team over multiple games. Could Danario have the highest ceiling out of all these guys? I think I would have to take Danario ahead of Demariyus due to all the competition Thomas is facing for targets. I guess I would rank them:

Mike Williams (TB)

Danario Alexander

Mike Williams (SEA)

Demariyus Thomas

What do you guys think?

 

[ffrookie]

I think Mike Williams - TAMPA has the highest floor and highest ceiling of the group-- he is the #1 receiving option and has just missed having some real big games. With Demaryius I think a lot of depends on how the Broncos play-- if they start winning he has a bit lower floor but if they dont look they will make the playoffs I would suspect we will see more Thomas and even Decker. Danario is an unknown but I doubt he will be able to be a #1 against the top corners now that folks have some game film on him but that being said he has a lot of potential.

 

[plyka]

How would you rank these prospects? Which one of these guys is going to be THE guy? I think Mike Williams from Tampa is the highest floor because he's already established himself as the #1 WR on his team over multiple games. Could Danario have the highest ceiling out of all these guys? I think I would have to take Danario ahead of Demariyus due to all the competition Thomas is facing for targets. I guess I would rank them:Mike Williams (TB)Danario AlexanderMike Williams (SEA)Demariyus ThomasWhat do you guys think?

This is a tough call since you picked all my favorites. Mike Williams in Seattle has the highest floor in my opinion. The Seahawks are coming around as a team and their attack is looking better and better. Demaryius or Danario have the highest ceilings, although the sample size with Danario is so small. It really depends on if you're talking about redraft or dynasty.In redraft i would go:Big Mike WilliamsDanarioTampa Mike WilliamsDemaryiusFor long term i would goanarioDemaryiusBig Mike WilliamsTampa Mike WiliamsAlthough injury concerns really limit Danario. If i had a choice right now on who to take for the next 5 years it may be Demaryius instead, simply due to the injury risks.

 

[We Tigers]

Both Mike Williamses, especially Tampa, are way, way above the other two for redraft. I think Mike in Tampa is far and away the top dynasty prospect here too, though Demaryius Thomas has the tools to be a very impressive player in a couple years.

 

[laughinboy_2000]

I would have to think Denario is the guy out of this group that will have the better stats, but ONLY if he stays healthy. He's got freakish size, a decent QB, and a solid running game. You can't say the other players listed here have the combination of a decent QB along with the running game. The Ram running game will take some pressure off Denario. The guy looked fantastic last weekend, considering he put all of his stats up in the first half. The Rams then turned to SJax to melt the clock in the second half. I think you can expect WR3 type numbers the rest of the way.

Good discussion here though...

 

[Otis]

Danario

BMW

Demariyus

Other

 

[Mad Mike Martz]

Why all the Mike Williams TB hate? When I saw this thread and made a list in my head I had him way above the rest..

 

[We Tigers]

Why all the Mike Williams TB hate? When I saw this thread and made a list in my head I had him way above the rest..

That's kinda what I was saying. He's already showing great form, very good results, heavy targets, and he has a QB who trusts him in all situations. Alexander had a nice game, but he had 5 targets and it was just one game. I think the ol' Pool is getting a little too jumpy over the possible next big rookie receiver when there's already a rookie who's WR21 in FP/game.

 

[destro]

Why all the Mike Williams TB hate? When I saw this thread and made a list in my head I had him way above the rest..

Agreed. Danario over Mike Williams TB, especially, seems totally insane to me. You could make somewhat of a case for the other MW and Demaryius (I'd still put Mike Williams TB #1 in Dynasty), but putting a guy on the practice squad last week over all of these guys just seems like a really major case of the recency effect.

 

[curta269]

Why all the Mike Williams TB hate? When I saw this thread and made a list in my head I had him way above the rest..

When I think of Tampa, I just don't think of them as a team that will pass a lot. Can you name a TB receiver that put up great numbers for more than 2 years in a row? Even just back-to-back years?I haven't seen a lot of the Rams, but, from what I have seen from Bradford, I believe he will be a top 10 QB with the chance to be a top 5 fantasy QB. With him being that good, and Alexander's potential, I like Alexander the best out of this group. But, its just my opinion.

 

[cobalt_27]

Dynasty

Thomas

Williams (TB)

Williams (SEA)

IR

Alexander

 

[tdhartis]

Danario had ONE good game in his first NFL game EVER and people are already hailing him as the best prospect in redraft and dynasty? Get your heads on straight, that is the most reactionary thing I have ever seen.

As I see it for redraft:

Tampa Mike

BMW

Danario

Thomas

Dynasty:

Thomas

Tampa

Donario/BMW

Tampa Mike is getting no love considering the guy is on a rising team with a continuously improving QB, and is the #1 target with first round talent. People compare him to Keyshawn. Thomas is a first round talent and I think he will be a top 5 WR when it is all said and done. Physical freak. Danario fits the physical freak part, and has a good QB, but his knee issues are a major concern and all reports say that he is a very raw talent at this point and is not the best route runner. He has great potential, but his injury history and setbacks in the mental part of the game are the only thing holding him back. BMW is obviously talented, but this is the first year we have even caught minor glimpses of it. If he can keep it up and down the road get a better QB, he could do big things as well.

 

[Otis]

Danario had ONE good game in his first NFL game EVER and people are already hailing him as the best prospect in redraft and dynasty? Get your heads on straight, that is the most reactionary thing I have ever seen.

Stick around, new fish.

 

[Mad Mike Martz]

Why all the Mike Williams TB hate? When I saw this thread and made a list in my head I had him way above the rest..

When I think of Tampa, I just don't think of them as a team that will pass a lot. Can you name a TB receiver that put up great numbers for more than 2 years in a row? Even just back-to-back years?I haven't seen a lot of the Rams, but, from what I have seen from Bradford, I believe he will be a top 10 QB with the chance to be a top 5 fantasy QB. With him being that good, and Alexander's potential, I like Alexander the best out of this group. But, its just my opinion.

If we're talking dynasty, I see where you're coming from. But Bradford has absolutely no shot at being a top 10 QB this year, and I love the guy. There is no reason to rank Alexander over Tampa Mike in redraft, and it's a stretch to put Alexander above Tampa Mike in dynasty. This is coming from a huge Rams fan and a Mizzou fanatic. Is Danario a great talent? Yes. But he is a huge injury risk and is still raw. He could end up being elite, but Tampa Mike has much better value short and long term.My lists:RedraftTampa MikeSEA MikeDanario AlexanderDemariyus ThomasDynastyTampa MikeDanario AlexanderDemariyus ThomasSEA Mike

 

[curta269]

Why all the Mike Williams TB hate? When I saw this thread and made a list in my head I had him way above the rest..

When I think of Tampa, I just don't think of them as a team that will pass a lot. Can you name a TB receiver that put up great numbers for more than 2 years in a row? Even just back-to-back years?I haven't seen a lot of the Rams, but, from what I have seen from Bradford, I believe he will be a top 10 QB with the chance to be a top 5 fantasy QB. With him being that good, and Alexander's potential, I like Alexander the best out of this group. But, its just my opinion.

If we're talking dynasty, I see where you're coming from. But Bradford has absolutely no shot at being a top 10 QB this year, and I love the guy. There is no reason to rank Alexander over Tampa Mike in redraft, and it's a stretch to put Alexander above Tampa Mike in dynasty. This is coming from a huge Rams fan and a Mizzou fanatic. Is Danario a great talent? Yes. But he is a huge injury risk and is still raw. He could end up being elite, but Tampa Mike has much better value short and long term.My lists:RedraftTampa MikeSEA MikeDanario AlexanderDemariyus ThomasDynastyTampa MikeDanario AlexanderDemariyus ThomasSEA Mike

I agree, I do not think Bradford will be a top 10 QB this year, but I believe he will be better than Freeman. QB rankings don't always cocincide with WR rankings, but in this case I would take the guy with the better QB.

 

[menobrown]

Why all the Mike Williams TB hate? When I saw this thread and made a list in my head I had him way above the rest..

That's kinda what I was saying. He's already showing great form, very good results, heavy targets, and he has a QB who trusts him in all situations. Alexander had a nice game, but he had 5 targets and it was just one game. I think the ol' Pool is getting a little too jumpy over the possible next big rookie receiver when there's already a rookie who's WR21 in FP/game.

I concur and thought most would feel the same way. In one league or another I have every one of these players except Alexander.In order I'd rank them:1. TB Mike Williams- Getting 8.6 targets with a low of 6 so consistently a part of the offense. Only guy in this group that as of right now I feel like you can start with confidence each week. Him and Freeman did not get to work with other most of training camp and I expect the two of them to continue to get better as the season progresses.2. SEA Mike Williams- Can't ignore 15 targets is only reason I have him #2. I think by far the least talented of this group. They force fed him the ball and he produced but to me did not like anything special. Came into the game with 138 yards total on the season so unlike TB Mike you have not been able to trust him week in an week out, in fact far from it. He's not going to continue to get 15 targets a game but I'll still put him #2 just because his chances look good to consistent targets.3. Demaryius Thomas- I think the most talented player of this group but #4 in pecking order. Needs injury to top 3 WR to get consistent PT and might have got it with Royal injury which would move Gaffney to the slot and let DT play in most 3 WR sets. When all 3 WR's are healthy he's a WDIS nightmare and one that more often than not has failed to payoff.4. Danario Alexander- Can't put him higher after just one game and his simply massive knee issues. Playing on that turf it's just so hard to see him staying healthy for long. Also I think when other teams get some tape on him they might find it easier to take him out provided he's around long enough to get tape on. If does stay healthy I think he passes DT and battles SEA Mike for #2 on this list.

 

[plyka]

Wow, the Tampa Bay Mike fanboys are up in arms!!! Calm down, take a deep breath...ok now

When you're talking about WRs that you haven't seen much of, well then, there is a lot of opinion based on talent and potential. You say Danario has only played 1 game for you to see. Well, how many has Tampa Bay Mike played? 6 games? So after 6 games, he is now an established star, hall of fame has already slotted him as its next appointee right? I'm not sure how 1 game is too much different than 6 games.

What is important is the overall talent level. I see a lot of talent in Tampa Bay Mike, but Danario/Demaryius both have more talent/potential. This isn't a knock on Tampa Mike, it's just what I'm seeing. As for Big Mike Williams, well, he was the 10th overall pick, so he may have more talent than all of them, lol.

In the end, it is all opinions. Calm down if someone has a different one than you.

 

[tdhartis]

Wow, the Tampa Bay Mike fanboys are up in arms!!! Calm down, take a deep breath...ok nowWhen you're talking about WRs that you haven't seen much of, well then, there is a lot of opinion based on talent and potential. You say Danario has only played 1 game for you to see. Well, how many has Tampa Bay Mike played? 6 games? So after 6 games, he is now an established star, hall of fame has already slotted him as its next appointee right? I'm not sure how 1 game is too much different than 6 games.What is important is the overall talent level. I see a lot of talent in Tampa Bay Mike, but Danario/Demaryius both have more talent/potential. This isn't a knock on Tampa Mike, it's just what I'm seeing. As for Big Mike Williams, well, he was the 10th overall pick, so he may have more talent than all of them, lol.In the end, it is all opinions. Calm down if someone has a different one than you.

What leads you to believe Donario is more talented then Tampa Mike? Sure, he has size and speed over Williams, but that isn't everything. Mike would have been a first rounder had he played his senior season, the skill is there. He is a better route runner by all accounts, and looks good at the jump ball which Alexander's knees may hinder him from doing. The fact that he hasn't had 4 knee surgeries in the past 3 years gives him an edge as well. I don't think you can go around proclaiming him as more talented or better down the road with these factors in place. And the fact is, 6 games in the NFL does show you a hell of a lot more than 1. Anyone will tell you that.

 

[Chigurh]

As I see it for redraft: Tampa MikeBMWDanarioThomasDynasty:ThomasTampaDonario/BMW

That looks right to me.

 

[el-gato-grande]

Wow, the Tampa Bay Mike fanboys are up in arms!!! Calm down, take a deep breath...ok nowWhen you're talking about WRs that you haven't seen much of, well then, there is a lot of opinion based on talent and potential. You say Danario has only played 1 game for you to see. Well, how many has Tampa Bay Mike played? 6 games? So after 6 games, he is now an established star, hall of fame has already slotted him as its next appointee right? I'm not sure how 1 game is too much different than 6 games.What is important is the overall talent level. I see a lot of talent in Tampa Bay Mike, but Danario/Demaryius both have more talent/potential. This isn't a knock on Tampa Mike, it's just what I'm seeing. As for Big Mike Williams, well, he was the 10th overall pick, so he may have more talent than all of them, lol.In the end, it is all opinions. Calm down if someone has a different one than you.

What leads you to believe Donario is more talented then Tampa Mike? Sure, he has size and speed over Williams, but that isn't everything. Mike would have been a first rounder had he played his senior season, the skill is there. He is a better route runner by all accounts, and looks good at the jump ball which Alexander's knees may hinder him from doing. The fact that he hasn't had 4 knee surgeries in the past 3 years gives him an edge as well. I don't think you can go around proclaiming him as more talented or better down the road with these factors in place. And the fact is, 6 games in the NFL does show you a hell of a lot more than 1. Anyone will tell you that.

Alexander passes the "eye test". He pops out at you when he's on the field - first at Mizzou and then again in the game the other day. Even with the knee issue, he's faster than someone his size should be. Definitely a physical freak... very Megatron-like.I won't lie and say I'm not concerned about his knee, but I guess one positive it that all of the surgeries have been related to the one ACL issue and if they can figure that one out then he'll be a beast. It's not like guys haven't been successful in the league before after undergoing these types of surgeries - especially with the procedures they are doing now. Frank Gore and Willis McGahee immediately come to mind. Wes Welker too...