starting Rattay ........ anybody else rolling that dice ? (1 Viewer)

[Stealthycat]

my other options are Brett "int" Favre and Grossman who might not play but one quarter.

Tampa Bay is at Cleveland, who's given up like 10 TD's in 4 games passing. Coming off a big relief effort against CHI .......... I wonder if Rattay won't be a lock for at least 2 TD's in this game ?

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

I have Rattay but will roll with Garcia. I am however considering Galloway for Roy Williams. I see Galloway only had three grabs but the one was a thing of beauty.

 

[Resident A]

I like Rattay's chances, he is auditioning to be considered a starting canidate in 2007. What were the Bucs thinking when they handed the starting job to Gradkowski? Rattay at least would've made them competitive.

In your case, I would probably go w/ Favre, The Vikes have been getting torched through the air.

 

[shadyridr]

If Derek Anderson is available I think he makes a better start. He has looked VERY good so far. Like a real starting NFL QB. And he has more weapons (Edwards, Winslow, JJ).

 

[Stealthycat]

nobody has Rattay love this week ?

nobody ?

 

[bmattd]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

 

[jurrassic]

I am thinking about Rattay or Anderson over Brady and Leinart.

 

[Brides Maids]

I just picked him up and am thinking of starting him over Garcia this week in our Super Bowl

 

[Phurfur]

my other options are Brett "int" Favre and Grossman who might not play but one quarter.Tampa Bay is at Cleveland, who's given up like 10 TD's in 4 games passing. Coming off a big relief effort against CHI .......... I wonder if Rattay won't be a lock for at least 2 TD's in this game ?

Why do you think Grossman will play 1 quarter? He sure needs the work, it's not like he is an experienced QB.

If Derek Anderson is available I think he makes a better start. He has looked VERY good so far. Like a real starting NFL QB. And he has more weapons (Edwards, Winslow, JJ).

I like Anderson too. Will he start this week?

 

[ATC1]

Ratty perhaps over Young @ the Bills?

 

[shadyridr]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

Are you nuts?

 

[shadyridr]

I am thinking about Rattay or Anderson over Brady and Leinart.

Are you insane?

 

[shadyridr]

I just picked him up and am thinking of starting him over Garcia this week in our Super Bowl

The same team that gave up 9 TD passes in the last 2 games? Are you bonkers?

 

[Mr. Yuk]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

Are you nuts?

They did shut down Brees last week

 

[shadyridr]

my other options are Brett "int" Favre and Grossman who might not play but one quarter.Tampa Bay is at Cleveland, who's given up like 10 TD's in 4 games passing. Coming off a big relief effort against CHI .......... I wonder if Rattay won't be a lock for at least 2 TD's in this game ?

Why do you think Grossman will play 1 quarter? He sure needs the work, it's not like he is an experienced QB.

Agreed

 

[shadyridr]

Ratty perhaps over Young @ the Bills?

Do you have a screw loose?

 

[Mr. Yuk]

I just picked him up and am thinking of starting him over Garcia this week in our Super Bowl

The same team that gave up 9 TD passes in the last 2 games? Are you bonkers?

Which team is that?

 

[shadyridr]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

Are you nuts?

They did shut down Brees last week

Dude its Tim F'in Rattay and the TB Bucs. There's about 30 other QBs Id start over him this week.

 

[shadyridr]

I just picked him up and am thinking of starting him over Garcia this week in our Super Bowl

The same team that gave up 9 TD passes in the last 2 games? Are you bonkers?

Which team is that?

Ummm Dallas

 

[Shooter McGavin]

I'm considering Rattay, assuming I can get him off waivers. It's between Rattay, Wienke and Garrard (former McNabb owner -- didn't have much of a backup plan, but GB LT). The matchup against Cleveland is very tempting, considering that they let Kyle Freakin' Boller throw for a couple of TDs.

But there is no way in hell I'd go with Rattay over a proven QB like Brady or Bulger.

 

[Mr. Yuk]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

Are you nuts?

They did shut down Brees last week

Dude its Tim F'in Rattay and the TB Bucs. There's about 30 other QBs Id start over him this week.

So you're saying you would start Ben vs. Baltimore, Carr vs. Indy, Jackson, Anderson, Weinke, your grandma, etc. before you would start Rattay vs. the Browns?

 

[Stealthycat]

Vince Young and the Titans will be lucky to break 200 total offensive yards for the game.

Bulger vs WAS I'd take that start.

Cleveland is giving up big pass plays and lots of yards. Rattay is going in there to prove something.

Grossman and CHI have clinched, right ? Grossman might play the whole game and do well, he might play 1 quater and them find out what they have in Griese ?

Favre is an INT machines and Minn is a good team to pick off passes.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

my other options are Brett "int" Favre and Grossman who might not play but one quarter.Tampa Bay is at Cleveland, who's given up like 10 TD's in 4 games passing. Coming off a big relief effort against CHI .......... I wonder if Rattay won't be a lock for at least 2 TD's in this game ?

Same exact boat, only INT are -1 in the league I am in this boat so Favre doesn't scare me that much; but QB's need to put up 30+ and not the under 15 Favre did to me.

 

[Big Score]

Don't forget Rattay was decent in San Fran, with far less to work with than he has in Tampa.

 

[shadyridr]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

Are you nuts?

They did shut down Brees last week

Dude its Tim F'in Rattay and the TB Bucs. There's about 30 other QBs Id start over him this week.

So you're saying you would start Ben vs. Baltimore, Carr vs. Indy, Jackson, Anderson, Weinke, your grandma, etc. before you would start Rattay vs. the Browns?

I used 30 QBs to exaggerate my point. Id probably rank Rattay around 25 this week. I would start the bolded players over him this week.

 

[shadyridr]

Don't forget Rattay was decent in San Fran, with far less to work with than he has in Tampa.

Yes and Bulger, Brady, Young, and Big Ben are all pretty decent QBs too.

 

[Mr. Yuk]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

Are you nuts?

They did shut down Brees last week

Dude its Tim F'in Rattay and the TB Bucs. There's about 30 other QBs Id start over him this week.

So you're saying you would start Ben vs. Baltimore, Carr vs. Indy, Jackson, Anderson, Weinke, your grandma, etc. before you would start Rattay vs. the Browns?

I used 30 QBs to exaggerate my point. Id probably rank Rattay around 25 this week. I would start the bolded players over him this week.

Why do you hate your grandma? Where does she rank?

 

[shadyridr]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

Are you nuts?

They did shut down Brees last week

Dude its Tim F'in Rattay and the TB Bucs. There's about 30 other QBs Id start over him this week.

So you're saying you would start Ben vs. Baltimore, Carr vs. Indy, Jackson, Anderson, Weinke, your grandma, etc. before you would start Rattay vs. the Browns?

I used 30 QBs to exaggerate my point. Id probably rank Rattay around 25 this week. I would start the bolded players over him this week.

Why do you hate your grandma? Where does she rank?

Dead last

 

[Mr. Yuk]

I have Bulger against Washington, Rothleisberger against Baltimore, or Carr against Indy. I am considering picking up and starting Rattay over those guys.

Are you nuts?

They did shut down Brees last week

Dude its Tim F'in Rattay and the TB Bucs. There's about 30 other QBs Id start over him this week.

So you're saying you would start Ben vs. Baltimore, Carr vs. Indy, Jackson, Anderson, Weinke, your grandma, etc. before you would start Rattay vs. the Browns?

I used 30 QBs to exaggerate my point. Id probably rank Rattay around 25 this week. I would start the bolded players over him this week.

Why do you hate your grandma? Where does she rank?

Dead last

:ba dum bum:

 

[ATC1]

Ratty perhaps over Young @ the Bills?

Do you have a screw loose?

No, but the Browns do. Kyle freakin Boller!!!!

 

[ATC1]

I'm considering Rattay, assuming I can get him off waivers. It's between Rattay, Wienke and Garrard (former McNabb owner -- didn't have much of a backup plan, but GB LT). The matchup against Cleveland is very tempting, considering that they let Kyle Freakin' Boller throw for a couple of TDs.But there is no way in hell I'd go with Rattay over a proven QB like Brady or Bulger.

 

[Mr. Yuk]

Ratty perhaps over Young @ the Bills?

Do you have a screw loose?

No, but the Browns do. Kyle freakin Boler!!!!

I thought I remembered Boller actually starting to play well and put it together towards the end of last season, before they decided to bring in McNair

 

[ATC1]

Ratty perhaps over Young @ the Bills?

Do you have a screw loose?

No, but the Browns do. Kyle freakin Boler!!!!

I thought I remembered Boller actually starting to play well and put it together towards the end of last season, before they decided to bring in McNair

So if Carr gets it together the last two games and is half way decent, he is all of a sudden a great starting QB?

 

[shadyridr]

One thing I think you guys are overlooking is he plays for the TB Bucs who have either the worst or 2nd worst offense in football behind Oakland. Plus Rattay has nobody to throw the ball to except Galloway. There's tons of better options out there. All I know is, if you start Rattay I better not see your ### in the week 16 venting thread.

 

[ATC1]

One thing I think you guys are overlooking is he plays for the TB Bucs who have either the worst or 2nd worst offense in football behind Oakland. Plus Rattay has nobody to throw the ball to except Galloway. There's tons of better options out there. All I know is, if you start Rattay I better not see your ### in the week 16 venting thread.

Honestly I could care less about the Bucs offense. All I care about is if he will score more points than V. Young this week. He looked rather good against the Bears, and now they play one of the worse defenses in the league. Browns may even be without the leader of their defesne. A. Davis maybe out with a concussion. The Bucs have not been able to run all year, so they may look to throw.

 

[shadyridr]

One thing I think you guys are overlooking is he plays for the TB Bucs who have either the worst or 2nd worst offense in football behind Oakland. Plus Rattay has nobody to throw the ball to except Galloway. There's tons of better options out there. All I know is, if you start Rattay I better not see your ### in the week 16 venting thread.

Honestly I could care less about the Bucs offense. All I care about is if he will score more points than V. Young this week. He looked rather good against the Bears, and now they play one of the worse defenses in the league. Browns may even be without the leader of their defesne. A. Davis maybe out with a concussion. The Bucs have not been able to run all year, so they may look to throw.

Yet you are willing to start Tim Rattay?

 

[Mr. Yuk]

Ratty perhaps over Young @ the Bills?

Do you have a screw loose?

No, but the Browns do. Kyle freakin Boler!!!!

I thought I remembered Boller actually starting to play well and put it together towards the end of last season, before they decided to bring in McNair

So if Carr gets it together the last two games and is half way decent, he is all of a sudden a great starting QB?

I never said Boller is a 'great starting QB', all I said was I remember him looking better at the end of last year, and it was more like the 2nd half of the season, not just the last two games. McNair has maybe been an improvement, but he hasn't looked that 'great' this year either with the same supporting cast Boller had last year. All I'm saying is I don't think Boller is a complete bust, and has a chance to be a decent QB. Some QBs it can take 4 or 5 years to put it all together.

 

[Stealthycat]

If Tampa Bay has no one to throw to, how did Rattay go off in the 4th quarter last week against the Bears ?

How about Tarvaris Jackson then, vs Green Bay defense in Green Bay ?

 

[Mr. Yuk]

If Tampa Bay has no one to throw to, how did Rattay go off in the 4th quarter last week against the Bears ?

a fluke, obviously. The Bears had already put in their 3rd stringers and practice squad.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

I never said Boller is a 'great starting QB', all I said was I remember him looking better at the end of last year, and it was more like the 2nd half of the season, not just the last two games. McNair has maybe been an improvement, but he hasn't looked that 'great' this year either with the same supporting cast Boller had last year. All I'm saying is I don't think Boller is a complete bust, and has a chance to be a decent QB. Some QBs it can take 4 or 5 years to put it all together.

Boller did put together two strong games in week 15 and 16 last year. I lost the championship by a point, thanks to my opponent replacing Peyton Manning (who was sitting out the last two weeks) with Boller, who threw 3 TDs that week. But he proceeded in Week 17 against the Browns to go 15/36 with 2 INTs, which is the kind of inconsistency that led them to bring in McNair.But this is kind of a hijack. The Browns D has in the past 4 weeks allowed the following lines to QBsPalmer: 25/32 275 yd, 3 TD, 1 INTGreen: 24/32 297 yd, 4 TD, 1 INTRoethlisberger: 11/21 225yd, 1TD, 0 INTBoller: 13/21 238 yd, 2 TD, 1 INTThat's an average of 68.9%, 259 yd, 2.5 TD, and .75 INT per game. And only Palmer has been performing at a high level among those QBs this year. I'd expect something like 18/28 235 yd, 2 TD and 2 INT to be a reasonable expectation from Rattay this week, with some upside.That looks like a good matchup for people who are scrounging for a QB due to injuries or bad matchups.

 

[Stealthycat]

I never said Boller is a 'great starting QB', all I said was I remember him looking better at the end of last year, and it was more like the 2nd half of the season, not just the last two games. McNair has maybe been an improvement, but he hasn't looked that 'great' this year either with the same supporting cast Boller had last year. All I'm saying is I don't think Boller is a complete bust, and has a chance to be a decent QB. Some QBs it can take 4 or 5 years to put it all together.

Boller did put together two strong games in week 15 and 16 last year. I lost the championship by a point, thanks to my opponent replacing Peyton Manning (who was sitting out the last two weeks) with Boller, who threw 3 TDs that week. But he proceeded in Week 17 against the Browns to go 15/36 with 2 INTs, which is the kind of inconsistency that led them to bring in McNair.But this is kind of a hijack. The Browns D has in the past 4 weeks allowed the following lines to QBsPalmer: 25/32 275 yd, 3 TD, 1 INTGreen: 24/32 297 yd, 4 TD, 1 INTRoethlisberger: 11/21 225yd, 1TD, 0 INTBoller: 13/21 238 yd, 2 TD, 1 INTThat's an average of 68.9%, 259 yd, 2.5 TD, and .75 INT per game. And only Palmer has been performing at a high level among those QBs this year. I'd expect something like 18/28 235 yd, 2 TD and 2 INT to be a reasonable expectation from Rattay this week, with some upside.That looks like a good matchup for people who are scrounging for a QB due to injuries or bad matchups.

stroke Rattay, let him lead any and all to the Super Bowl of FF

 

[Mr. Yuk]

I never said Boller is a 'great starting QB', all I said was I remember him looking better at the end of last year, and it was more like the 2nd half of the season, not just the last two games. McNair has maybe been an improvement, but he hasn't looked that 'great' this year either with the same supporting cast Boller had last year. All I'm saying is I don't think Boller is a complete bust, and has a chance to be a decent QB. Some QBs it can take 4 or 5 years to put it all together.

Boller did put together two strong games in week 15 and 16 last year. I lost the championship by a point, thanks to my opponent replacing Peyton Manning (who was sitting out the last two weeks) with Boller, who threw 3 TDs that week. But he proceeded in Week 17 against the Browns to go 15/36 with 2 INTs, which is the kind of inconsistency that led them to bring in McNair.But this is kind of a hijack. The Browns D has in the past 4 weeks allowed the following lines to QBsPalmer: 25/32 275 yd, 3 TD, 1 INTGreen: 24/32 297 yd, 4 TD, 1 INTRoethlisberger: 11/21 225yd, 1TD, 0 INTBoller: 13/21 238 yd, 2 TD, 1 INTThat's an average of 68.9%, 259 yd, 2.5 TD, and .75 INT per game. And only Palmer has been performing at a high level among those QBs this year. I'd expect something like 18/28 235 yd, 2 TD and 2 INT to be a reasonable expectation from Rattay this week, with some upside.That looks like a good matchup for people who are scrounging for a QB due to injuries or bad matchups.

How dare you bring actual statistics into this thread! I prefered the speculation and preconcieved notions.

 

[zenzephyros]

Ratty perhaps over Young @ the Bills?

Do you have a screw loose?

Dude... the Bills are looking good. Leinart is playing an improved SF secondary. I wouldn't play awful Tom Brady against the Jags if you paid me. Maybe I was spoiled with having McNabb, but Brady cost me my fantasy championship... he is a waste. I would play Rattay or Anderson.

 

[WildEyedOne]

my other options are Brett "int" Favre and Grossman who might not play but one quarter.

Tampa Bay is at Cleveland, who's given up like 10 TD's in 4 games passing. Coming off a big relief effort against CHI .......... I wonder if Rattay won't be a lock for at least 2 TD's in this game ?

Why do you think Grossman will play 1 quarter? He sure needs the work, it's not like he is an experienced QB.

Grossman gets the Leos this week. Superbowl bound with him as my QB

 

[5Rings]

Don't forget Rattay was decent in San Fran, with far less to work with than he has in Tampa.

XRattay is awful.

Give a team a chance to gameplan against him and he'll make Gradkowski look like Marino.

BFD this thread.

Glll to all you guys playing this week, and lets hope you come to your senses.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Don't forget Rattay was decent in San Fran, with far less to work with than he has in Tampa.

XRattay is awful.

Give a team a chance to gameplan against him and he'll make Gradkowski look like Marino.

BFD this thread.

Glll to all you guys playing this week, and lets hope you come to your senses.

He's a career 60.7% passer with 27 TDs vs. 19 Ints. He's played with some atrocious WR corps, and still put up decent numbers. Example -- in 2004 in a partial season (got hurt, IIRC) he completed 61% of his passes for 6.7 YPA and 10 TDs/10 INT playing with such luminaries as Cedrick Wilson, Brandon Lloyd, and Curtis Conway (and Eric Johnson in his 82 catch year)Is he a top notch QB in the league? No. But he's a decent gamble with a matchup like Cleveland, who hasn't been able to stop anybody's passing game lately.

ETA: I can't believe I've spent this much time thinking about Tim Rattay.

 

[Wu-banger]

starting him over.. Green, Kitna, & Garcia. Might switch to Garcia after I take my medicine.

in another league Im starting him over Rivers, McNair , Cutler.. might go with Cutler though

but right now it's TIIIIMMMMMAAAYYYY

 

[shadyridr]

Ratty perhaps over Young @ the Bills?

Do you have a screw loose?

Dude... the Bills are looking good. Leinart is playing an improved SF secondary. I wouldn't play awful Tom Brady against the Jags if you paid me. Maybe I was spoiled with having McNabb, but Brady cost me my fantasy championship... he is a waste. I would play Rattay or Anderson.

 

[shadyridr]

One thing I think you guys are overlooking is he plays for the TB Bucs who have either the worst or 2nd worst offense in football behind Oakland. Plus Rattay has nobody to throw the ball to except Galloway. There's tons of better options out there. All I know is, if you start Rattay I better not see your ### in the week 16 venting thread.

Honestly I could care less about the Bucs offense. All I care about is if he will score more points than V. Young this week. He looked rather good against the Bears, and now they play one of the worse defenses in the league. Browns may even be without the leader of their defesne. A. Davis maybe out with a concussion. The Bucs have not been able to run all year, so they may look to throw.

 

[shadyridr]

So hows Rattay working out for you guys?