MCguidance
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I alreadyCan we see a bump in Rice's #'s with Wade possibly out?
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Frenchy Fuqua
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Probably....but...Boy it would have to be a deep league to start Rice with Tarv Jackson at QB right now.Can we see a bump in Rice's #'s with Wade possibly out?
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The Hank
Footballguy
Yep, im in a 16 team league.... What I'm thinking here, and Viking homers can chime in, if Rice has a good game as the #1 or #2 option, he can entrench himself ahead of Wade on the depth chart.... call me crazy... but thats what I'm seeing.Probably....but...Boy it would have to be a deep league to start Rice with Tarv Jackson at QB right now.Can we see a bump in Rice's #'s with Wade possibly out?
Absolutely. Instead of 2 catch for 25 yard potential he now has 3 catch for 37 yard upside.Can we see a bump in Rice's #'s with Wade possibly out?
I am starting him in a 14 team, start 3 WR and 1 flex position league. Although I wouldn't be if I didn't have A.Johnson hurt and Holt on byeAbsolutely. Instead of 2 catch for 25 yard potential he now has 3 catch for 37 yard upside.
That said, we get to keep a rookie for free...and I didn't have the luxury of picking any of the top rookies up so he may end up being the guy I keep.I haven't seen him much though, what % of plays has he been on the field for?Can he block at all? He looks like I could push him around.
MCguidance
Footballguy
Having himself a nice little game today... its just the ups and downs of rookie seasons. I think he could prove valuable in a dynasty.
EBF
Footballguy
Gotta love the upside and the big play skills. He should become a solid weekly option once they find a QB to throw the ball to him.
Whiplash Inc.
Footballguy
Any updates on his injury? Will he be able to play today @ Green Bay?
MCguidance
Footballguy
Much like most good rookie WRs he has been inconsistent but shows flashes of being a good WR. Nice game so far today. Anyone start him in a desperation play?
Restricted
Footballguy
With two gadget plays with him last week it was a better than average bet that they were looking for ways to get him involved more. He was a decent play this week and probably from here on out.
bump because they finally called rice's number on the fade!
Banger
Footballguy
He's been a nice start 3 of his last 4. 4-66-1, 3-82-1 and 5-53-1 (the only clunker was a 2-18). He's definitely heating up after an understandably slow start...
Chunky Soup
Footballguy
I don't know how they can afford to double him in the redzone (or at any time) with their running game.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
Have to admit you were right on about him. I thought he would take a lot longer to get on the field and produce.bump because they finally called rice's number on the fade!
Chunky Soup
Footballguy
Same here. What type of potential do you guys think he has in this league? Where do you see him going in redrafts and dynasty drafts next year?Have to admit you were right on about him. I thought he would take a lot longer to get on the field and produce.
LILB811
Footballguy
I can definitely see him getting the Vincent Jackson type hype from this year. Obviously higher in dynasty drafts, but probably a WR3-4 in redrafts.Same here. What type of potential do you guys think he has in this league? Where do you see him going in redrafts and dynasty drafts next year?Have to admit you were right on about him. I thought he would take a lot longer to get on the field and produce.
Chunky Soup
Footballguy
Hm, it seems that based on their situations, they're similar. But are they otherwise? Rice was a better talent coming out of college, and has in his first year almost matched what VJax did in his second. Rice has also shown ridiculous skillz in some of his catches.LILB811 said:I can definitely see him getting the Vincent Jackson type hype from this year. Obviously higher in dynasty drafts, but probably a WR3-4 in redrafts.Chunky Soup said:Same here. What type of potential do you guys think he has in this league? Where do you see him going in redrafts and dynasty drafts next year?ConstruxBoy said:Have to admit you were right on about him. I thought he would take a lot longer to get on the field and produce.Sigmund Bloom said:bump because they finally called rice's number on the fade!
LILB811
Footballguy
Both big bodies that are expected to be top red zone threats. I've been impressed by Rice since SC and I think his ceiling is much higher than VJax. At drafts next year, however, I'm just expecting Rice to be viewed the same way VJax was this year.Hm, it seems that based on their situations, they're similar. But are they otherwise? Rice was a better talent coming out of college, and has in his first year almost matched what VJax did in his second. Rice has also shown ridiculous skillz in some of his catches.LILB811 said:I can definitely see him getting the Vincent Jackson type hype from this year. Obviously higher in dynasty drafts, but probably a WR3-4 in redrafts.Chunky Soup said:Same here. What type of potential do you guys think he has in this league? Where do you see him going in redrafts and dynasty drafts next year?ConstruxBoy said:Have to admit you were right on about him. I thought he would take a lot longer to get on the field and produce.Sigmund Bloom said:bump because they finally called rice's number on the fade!
DWidmar
Footballguy
Rice is definatelty starting to show what his true abilites are. We are just scratching the surface IMHO. I think his value next year depends on the continued growth of T. Jackson or if they bring in another qb. If Jackson doesn't get a whole lot better or if they don't bring in another qb then his value may be limited due to the qb situation.
Banger
Footballguy
I don't know about that. I think unless he continues to put up good weeks from here on out that most will like his talent but hate the offense. If Jackson is still the starting QB I can see a lot of people avoiding him on that fact alone. VJax on the other hand was viewed so highly this year because he was supposed to be the #1 on the best offense in football which is a far cry of where the Minn offense is. The next 4 weeks will be critical to determining his value next year.ETA..personally I hope he settles down a little because he's shown glimpses for those that are watching but will be very cheap (probably a 4th wr).Both big bodies that are expected to be top red zone threats. I've been impressed by Rice since SC and I think his ceiling is much higher than VJax. At drafts next year, however, I'm just expecting Rice to be viewed the same way VJax was this year.Hm, it seems that based on their situations, they're similar. But are they otherwise? Rice was a better talent coming out of college, and has in his first year almost matched what VJax did in his second. Rice has also shown ridiculous skillz in some of his catches.LILB811 said:I can definitely see him getting the Vincent Jackson type hype from this year. Obviously higher in dynasty drafts, but probably a WR3-4 in redrafts.Chunky Soup said:Same here. What type of potential do you guys think he has in this league? Where do you see him going in redrafts and dynasty drafts next year?ConstruxBoy said:Have to admit you were right on about him. I thought he would take a lot longer to get on the field and produce.Sigmund Bloom said:
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Jackson has completed 45 out of 58 passes attempted over the last 3 games (over 75% accuracy). Id say he's coming along just fine. His timing throws are getting better, he's got more than enough arm to stretch the field, and he FINALLY hit Rice on a fade (I see Rice as one of the ultimate weapons in the red zone with his leaping ability, body control, and natural hands) - The run first game plan limits Rice's stats more than Tarvaris at this point.
As far as Rice vs. VJax - well, everyone knew where I stood on VJax coming into this year - you can't be a number 1 if you're not consistent when it comes time to finish the play. Vjax is a rarer physical talent than Rice, but he's clumsy when it comes time to seal the deal, while Rice has unreal "my ball" instincts - and that's why Vjax will be a nice blocking second WR who will be an occasional deep threat and no higher than the 4th option on his team in the passing game, while Rice will be the first deep passing option, the first red zone passing option, and the centerpiece of the passing offense (even if it is one of the more meager passing Os in the league) for a long, long time.
(remember, he's only 21 years old)
As far as Rice vs. VJax - well, everyone knew where I stood on VJax coming into this year - you can't be a number 1 if you're not consistent when it comes time to finish the play. Vjax is a rarer physical talent than Rice, but he's clumsy when it comes time to seal the deal, while Rice has unreal "my ball" instincts - and that's why Vjax will be a nice blocking second WR who will be an occasional deep threat and no higher than the 4th option on his team in the passing game, while Rice will be the first deep passing option, the first red zone passing option, and the centerpiece of the passing offense (even if it is one of the more meager passing Os in the league) for a long, long time.
(remember, he's only 21 years old)
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