Trevor Scott?Greg Ellis in Oakland now is reportedly going to be playing DE. Once we figure out what's happening with Burgess, we will know more about Ellis. I think if he's a starter at end in OAK, he will be a productive fantasy force.
I had Smith on my "sleeper" list also, BUT last week Rotoworld quoted an article that said the Texans were trying/experimenting with Barwin @ DE on passing downs & moving Smith inside on those plays....Anybody think there is a good chance of that happening?Obviously that would limit Smiths' sack totals some.What you got? Charles Johnson was mentioned in Jene/Sig's article, I'll throw Antonio Smith out there. I don't think Mario's the only Texan DE to benefit from Smith being brought in, he'll see single coverage all season long, I see double digit sack potential.
Maybe Burgess is going to be moved this offseason? maybe Burgess and Ellis start, and Scott is a situational pass rush guy? I think Ellis and Burgess are 3 down guys. I'm a little surprised that Ellis hasn't been pimped more by the FBG crew. he is a force coming off the edge, and he is a solid character guy who should become the leader of that defense, and in the locker room right away. I know I have him stashed on the bench, and I am hoping his LB designation changes to the DL when MFL makes their next run of changes. I'm pretty sure I read a few articles about Ellis moving to DE and being a full time starter. Jene do you have any opinion on Ellis?Trevor Scott?Greg Ellis in Oakland now is reportedly going to be playing DE. Once we figure out what's happening with Burgess, we will know more about Ellis. I think if he's a starter at end in OAK, he will be a productive fantasy force.
I like Ellis, but he's been a part-time player for a couple of seasons now and he'll be 34 by the time the season begins. He's probably a better risk in big play leagues, and only worth consideration as a DL3 in other setups if he earns a definite full time role.Maybe Burgess is going to be moved this offseason? maybe Burgess and Ellis start, and Scott is a situational pass rush guy? I think Ellis and Burgess are 3 down guys. I'm a little surprised that Ellis hasn't been pimped more by the FBG crew. he is a force coming off the edge, and he is a solid character guy who should become the leader of that defense, and in the locker room right away. I know I have him stashed on the bench, and I am hoping his LB designation changes to the DL when MFL makes their next run of changes. I'm pretty sure I read a few articles about Ellis moving to DE and being a full time starter. Jene do you have any opinion on Ellis?Trevor Scott?Greg Ellis in Oakland now is reportedly going to be playing DE. Once we figure out what's happening with Burgess, we will know more about Ellis. I think if he's a starter at end in OAK, he will be a productive fantasy force.
It may not limit Smith's totals. This situation would be a lot like Justin Tuck's early in his career or Justin Smith's last year. Antonio Smith might be a very capable three-technique pass rusher. One-on-one matchups with a guard with a edge rushing end next to him may be just as good (or better) than taking all his third down snaps against a tackle one-on-one.He's a guy to consider as a DE3-4. Certainly he should be ripped off the waiver wire if he gets off to a hot start.I had Smith on my "sleeper" list also, BUT last week Rotoworld quoted an article that said the Texans were trying/experimenting with Barwin @ DE on passing downs & moving Smith inside on those plays....Anybody think there is a good chance of that happening?
Obviously that would limit Smiths' sack totals some.
Anderson has been moved inside in past seasons, too. Davis isn't a great all-around player and both Kroy Biermann and now Lawrence Sidbury are in the mix for snaps, too. Worth watching, though.I've got Chauncey Davis, ATL, on my deep sleeper list.
He's currently depth charted behind Jamal Anderson, but I've heard ATL is moving Anderson inside.
Davis was one of the top 15 idp scoring DEs the last half of last year.
Playing opposite Abraham should keep single block coverage on Davis.
I also look for Ray Edwards, MIN to finally contribute in the idp scoring column.
My next set of rankings will be favorable to Ayers.If Robert Ayers ends up being listed as a DE or DE/LB, he should be a pretty good value guy. From the sounds of it, he will be an every down player who will play OLB in 3-4 sets and DE in 4-3 and nickel situations.
McCray got this opportunity in Jacksonville in 2007 and the second half and was very inconsistent as an every-down player in both instances. He's always been most productive in a part-time role. Still, he's a great upside play if you can get him as a very late DE3 behind two solid options or DE4.Bobby McCray, NO
Grant and Smith are already getting the 4-game time out for the StarCaps use. McCray will start in Grant's place. Grant has looked out of shape in the OTA's, so I don't think it's a given that he will start if he's still out of shape when the season starts. Talk had been how McCray would be used in obvious passing downs because he's a better pass rusher than Grant. Grant could be shifted to DT, along side Ellis, on those downs.
You don't get opportunities like this handed to you often. McCray could make some hay here...
That seems to be what many Raiders homers believe will happen. I think they'd be best to have all three and use them in a rotation until one gets hurt, but we all know how well conventional wisdom and the Raiders mix.Maybe Burgess is going to be moved this offseason? maybe Burgess and Ellis start, and Scott is a situational pass rush guy? I think Ellis and Burgess are 3 down guys. I'm a little surprised that Ellis hasn't been pimped more by the FBG crew. he is a force coming off the edge, and he is a solid character guy who should become the leader of that defense, and in the locker room right away. I know I have him stashed on the bench, and I am hoping his LB designation changes to the DL when MFL makes their next run of changes. I'm pretty sure I read a few articles about Ellis moving to DE and being a full time starter. Jene do you have any opinion on Ellis?Trevor Scott?Greg Ellis in Oakland now is reportedly going to be playing DE. Once we figure out what's happening with Burgess, we will know more about Ellis. I think if he's a starter at end in OAK, he will be a productive fantasy force.
And I also like this article.Coach Rex Ryan fully anticipates undrafted rookie LB Jamaal Westerman making the Jets' final roster.
The Rutgers alum is tearing up OTAs. "He's got a future for us," Ryan said. "The way he's going, it could be sooner than later." Westerman wasn't picked in April despite ranking second in sacks in Scarlet Knights history. A college defensive end, the Jets have moved Westerman to inside linebacker.
McCray says he likes the new defense and could be quite good there.What about Sidbury in Atlanta?Bobby McCray, NOGrant and Smith are already getting the 4-game time out for the StarCaps use. McCray will start in Grant's place. Grant has looked out of shape in the OTA's, so I don't think it's a given that he will start if he's still out of shape when the season starts. Talk had been how McCray would be used in obvious passing downs because he's a better pass rusher than Grant. Grant could be shifted to DT, along side Ellis, on those downs.You don't get opportunities like this handed to you often. McCray could make some hay here...
i'm starting to pick up on him in the writeups out there. "pass rush specialist" has a nice ring to it, no?McCray says he likes the new defense and could be quite good there.What about Sidbury in Atlanta?Bobby McCray, NO
Grant and Smith are already getting the 4-game time out for the StarCaps use. McCray will start in Grant's place. Grant has looked out of shape in the OTA's, so I don't think it's a given that he will start if he's still out of shape when the season starts. Talk had been how McCray would be used in obvious passing downs because he's a better pass rusher than Grant. Grant could be shifted to DT, along side Ellis, on those downs.
You don't get opportunities like this handed to you often. McCray could make some hay here...
Ellis and Burgess are both LE guys.Scott appears to have the RE spot all to himself. He might find himself in the rotation with Jay Richardson, but if he can hold up vs. the run (a legit question) he will get most of the action.That seems to be what many Raiders homers believe will happen. I think they'd be best to have all three and use them in a rotation until one gets hurt, but we all know how well conventional wisdom and the Raiders mix.Maybe Burgess is going to be moved this offseason? maybe Burgess and Ellis start, and Scott is a situational pass rush guy? I think Ellis and Burgess are 3 down guys. I'm a little surprised that Ellis hasn't been pimped more by the FBG crew. he is a force coming off the edge, and he is a solid character guy who should become the leader of that defense, and in the locker room right away. I know I have him stashed on the bench, and I am hoping his LB designation changes to the DL when MFL makes their next run of changes. I'm pretty sure I read a few articles about Ellis moving to DE and being a full time starter. Jene do you have any opinion on Ellis?Trevor Scott?Greg Ellis in Oakland now is reportedly going to be playing DE. Once we figure out what's happening with Burgess, we will know more about Ellis. I think if he's a starter at end in OAK, he will be a productive fantasy force.
I hope so. Good speed too.i'm starting to pick up on him in the writeups out there. "pass rush specialist" has a nice ring to it, no?McCray says he likes the new defense and could be quite good there.What about Sidbury in Atlanta?Bobby McCray, NO
Grant and Smith are already getting the 4-game time out for the StarCaps use. McCray will start in Grant's place. Grant has looked out of shape in the OTA's, so I don't think it's a given that he will start if he's still out of shape when the season starts. Talk had been how McCray would be used in obvious passing downs because he's a better pass rusher than Grant. Grant could be shifted to DT, along side Ellis, on those downs.
You don't get opportunities like this handed to you often. McCray could make some hay here...
I hope so. Good speed too.i'm starting to pick up on him in the writeups out there. "pass rush specialist" has a nice ring to it, no?McCray says he likes the new defense and could be quite good there.What about Sidbury in Atlanta?Bobby McCray, NO
Grant and Smith are already getting the 4-game time out for the StarCaps use. McCray will start in Grant's place. Grant has looked out of shape in the OTA's, so I don't think it's a given that he will start if he's still out of shape when the season starts. Talk had been how McCray would be used in obvious passing downs because he's a better pass rusher than Grant. Grant could be shifted to DT, along side Ellis, on those downs.
You don't get opportunities like this handed to you often. McCray could make some hay here...
I have paid zero attention to him since draft day 2008, but he was completely over matched his Sr. season at Miami when he became the focal point of the defense. Perhaps OC's over look him in the short term and Campbell has some mild success in the near term as he primarily deals with one-on-one battles (although I would be betting against him having success) but his long term ceiling's very low imho.What about Calais Campbell? He pretty much has the starting gig now...
I thought Campbell looked pretty good the other night. I just watched a couple of series, but he got some pressure and seemed to be getting a push into the backfield most every snap.How many snaps would he see in the 4-3 as opposed to the 3-4?I have paid zero attention to him since draft day 2008, but he was completely over matched his Sr. season at Miami when he became the focal point of the defense. Perhaps OC's over look him in the short term and Campbell has some mild success in the near term as he primarily deals with one-on-one battles (although I would be betting against him having success) but his long term ceiling's very low imho.What about Calais Campbell? He pretty much has the starting gig now...