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My Thoughts Thru The Wire: Week 6 *** ***Will be updated throughout the week***



*** DISCLAIMER ***

If you are the ‘show me the stats’ ‘ kinda guy, the ‘meat and potatoes’ type of player or are in any way adverse to any type of comedic infusion into your NFL information intake, this post is not for you. On the other hand, if you enjoy a little sarcasm with just a dash of insanity in your NFL sauce, please pull up a chair and enjoy your meal. First down!

Repulsive Retort Report…

Watching Travis Johnson on and off the field yesterday made me feel completely conflicted and sick to my stomach. In spite of his defensible anger, I can’t recall seeing a more pathetic site then TJ taunting the collapsed frame of Trent Green. It was classless, barbaric and exceedingly foul behavior to say the least. What makes it more difficult, is that a part of me can moderately understand the anger and adrenaline that was flowing throughout Johnson’s body. After all, the hit was far from legal, not to mention reckless and extremely unsafe. Johnson’s career could have also ended right there on the 45 yard line … easily. Damn, what an awful situation. It was just one of those things I hope we never have to see again.

* Blessings and support to the entire Green Family.

** Support and a titanic stable of advisors, PR. personnel and forgiveness for Travis Johnson. Damn!!!

BTW I came across some interesting posts and opinion here (in case you’re interested) http://boards.houstontexans.com/showthread.php?t=3089

Who said you can’t go home again…

Before I run through the pick-ups for week 6 there is one small nugget of business that needs to be addressed. In light of yesterday’s game, I would like to be the first to applaud Joey Harington’s unpleasant presentation. After 6 days of hype, hope and unconcealed optimism, it’s nice to see such a blissful and appropriate homecoming. (Clear the Tarmac, start the band)

Let’s face it… Every warm carcass that plays fantasy football simply got caught up in what turned out to be just another happy hallucination. In light of yesterdays stat line I would like to cordially invite you in helping me welcome Joey Harrington, back to fantasy obscurity and scrutiny. To say we missed you Joey would be a colossal understatement. After all how much material can we milk out of David Carr and the soon to follow Brodie Croyle. With that in mind please feel free to view and sign the following… With love….

http://www24.123greetings.com/card/10/08/1...8103717561.html

WEEK 6: WHO TO ADD & WHO TO EVADE

WEEK 6 RB BYE WEEKS: Lynch, Henry/S.Young, Jones/ Bell, Parker/Davenport, Gore, and Addai/Keith.

Door #1 Jason Wright: RB Cleveland

If drafting Jamal Lewis is wrong, then I don’t wanna be Wright. Selecting Jamal Lewis as your #2 RB was a bold move indeed. However, staring him weekly is straight up heroic on your part. Having faith in Jamal is like having faith in the NRA, how ever you slice it, chances are you’re gonna get burned and wind up shooting yourself in the foot. (Time to reload) As of now (Monday) Jamal Lewis will undergo an MRI for his foot, if it shows any damage you could do a lot worse than Jason Wright. This situation and the results of the MRI should me monitored closely. The good news is looking at Wright’s game log from ’04, ’05, and ’06 there haven’t been any unstable stat fluctuations. What ya see is what you get… an abundance of nothing.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7152/g....uLYF?year=2004

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7152/g....uLYF?year=2005

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7152/g....uLYF?year=2006

On the other hand, in week 5 Wright came into the game and put up over 100 all purpose yards. Is that gonna win you a championship? Almost certainly not… Nevertheless with the Miami D on deck in week 6 and Buffalo in week 7 he could put up similar if not better numbers, and thus becoming a serviceable yet nauseating fill in alternative. But again this is ‘Fantasy’ Football… Last week I (and many of you) projected Ron Dayne to demolish and compress the Miami run D, and he barely squeaked out a partially productive day. If you own Jamal Lewis maybe you should take a closer look at Wright. I’m not saying run, but perhaps slowly saunter over to the wire and take a small gander. After all, think about how much fun you’ll have next Sunday watching ‘em while snacking on Trazodone and Red Bull… Game on my brothers!

Survey says: Add… Again monitor the situation and more so the results of Jamal’s MRI. If he is going to miss any significant time, Wright may surprise you. After all if Joey Harrington can get props then Wright is the new-fangled fantasy treat of the week. Dig in Tubbs!

Door #2 Gus Frerotte: QB St. Louis http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/2869

Gus Frerotte is to Mark Bulger what Kurt Warner was to Trent Green… Simply put, presently a better option. I truly can’t figure this one out… In spite of the 3 picks, Gus Frerotte in reality looked like more like Mark Bulger than himself going 24-of-43 for 262 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday. Gus Frerotte? What a peculiar year at the QB position. Gus Frerotte has been playing so long that his first pass was thrown from a Medieval Siege Weapon and caught with a Halberd. Now that’s one crafty and well aged veteran. Fast forward a few thousand years, and 7 teams later and what you’re left with is one passable looking fill in QB. This isn’t a hard sell… But who knows when Bulger returns? For me (and hopefully for you) this addition would only be in the name of possibility and depth.

Survey Says: Add… The Rams face the Baltimore D next week. Please note that through 5 games this year the supposedly ‘parsimonious’ (Don’t be scared it’s just a fancy word for ungenerous) Baltimore D has given up a whopping 274.0 yards per game in the air to their 66.6 yards on the ground. Take a shot… Why not? What do you have to lose other than your week 6 match-up? Besides we all feel you were getting way too cocky. In fairness you need to be grounded and leveled out. This winning streak of yours will not continue… Take a flyer… See the upside… Sequester this golden ticket to fantasy freedom. Remember, you win as a team, you lose as a team but the humiliation of it all is forever independent! Enjoy!

Door #3 Kenneth Darby: RB Tampa Bay ***Only as a potential Cuff for Graham***

Again this entire RB situation is a crapshoot. Here’s a few thoughts from The Tampa Tribune: http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/s...-on-speed-dial/

Here we go again… After a week long debate heading into week 5, yet again we have a carbon copy, reasonably hand drawn facsimile of the exact same silly situation. What’s in store for next week? The official Darby vs. Jim Finn thread? To say the Tampa Bay Bucs have had some bad luck is like saying Matt Millen has been modestly mediocre. Isiah Thomas had some bad luck… So far this season the Bucs backfield has been consistently cursed.

There is a new Poll in ‘The Tank” that talks about the situation. There’s some really good information, insight and opinion. Yet again. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=351479

As of this moment I’m not sure if Darby will have any value to anyone other than Graham owners. It was reported today that Pittman is going to miss a substantial amount of time. Also bear in mind that TB can (and possibly might) go out and make a deal for some additional depth at any time. As a previous Caddy owner and present Pittman/Graham owner, I confess I’d rather own time share in Jalalabad than be a part of this disarray. This situation reeks more than an REO Speedwagon reunion tour! Come on… Seriously between you and me, what’s worse than this? http://youtube.com/watch?v=DoORkOg5Wsk

Survey Says: Add… Only if you have too…

**Update From Rotoworld... ESPN reports the Bucs are likely to re-sign free agent RB Lionel Gates.

Gates was with Tampa Bay last year on the practice squad and during 2007 training camp. He'd be of little threat to current starter Earnest Graham.

This is a puzzling state of affairs. If you have the depth to avoid this entire situation I say run for your life. But again if you currently own a TB running back not named Pittman or Williams maybe play on the side of caution, and take a closer look. If you believe that there’s nowhere to go but up, read this overloaded stat line and see ya on the flipside! http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8500;_...yBCtnnj49r.uLYF

Door #4 Kevin Walter: (Again) WR Houston

This is what I wrote in week 4.

I say stash Walter on your bench. Who knows when the rest of the WR corps is going to be healthy again? I can see Walter putting up 70-85 yards and perhaps a TD. Maybe not Vs ATL next week, but decent stats could be in store for week 5 (barring the return of Johnson) VS. Miami. Again I wouldn’t waste a waiver spot on ‘em, but he is worth a ‘flyer’. Again don’t start ‘em if you have better options, but if Walter becomes your best option next week, allow me to apologize on behalf of every fantasy football player that has ever played this game. And on behalf of all of us… Thanks man… Its guys like you that give guys like me a ‘W’. Play on playa.

Fast forward to week 6. Maybe I was slightly extravagant with my initial projections, but as far as stability has there been a better substitute bridesmaid the previous 2 weeks? Sure A. Davis has been outstanding and is being paid most of the attention. However don’t sleep on his unsightly ‘possession’ associate. Furthermore, don’t overlook 10 targets from week 5 (5th highest total for the week awaiting T.O and Lee on Monday night.) and 7 from week 4. In the past 2 weeks Kevin Walter has been targeted more than the following WR’s: Braylon Edwards, Chris Chambers, Roy Will, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne, Branch, Colston, Galloway, and Donald Driver. Disturbing stat isn’t it? Just to pat a little more saline into the stats, in the past 2 games Walters is tied with both Plax and Moss in overall targets. Look, were there exterior circumstances and untimely events that lead to those numbers? Of course there were, this is fantasy football! By adding Kevin Walter you’ll send a brawny message to the rest of your league. And more importantly right after you win the consolation final you’ll be glad you did.

Survey Says : Add… Temper your expectations just a bit. Next on deck, the Jacksonville Jaguars who currently rank 7th overall yielding no more than 178.3 passing yards per game. If ya love the NE pass D, don’t overlook the Jags. They’ve given up only 1.1 yards more per game. Regardless if ya do have some bye issues next week, this guy may be worth the price of admittance. Take a chance, do it with passion and fervor. However when AJ finally returns, drop ‘em like it’s hot.

Other names to Track: *Will be updated throughout the week*

- Jason Campbell: QB Washington (hard to disregard 23-of-29,248 yards and 2 Td's without Moss)

- Kurt Warner: QB Arizona (Yet again, Leinart sidelined indefinitely. Time for old man river to get wet unaccompanied in week 6 Vs. the Panthers. Will he relinquish the reins again?)

- Rotoworld reported that Cardinals placed Matt Leinart on injured reserve, ending his season... Time to Bump up old man River!

- Greg Olsen: TE Chicago. (It’s hard not to like this kid. In week 5 Vs. GB Olsen had four receptions for 57 yards and a score. He was also targeted 7 times. He’s getting closer no doubt. If you need a bye week fill in especially in a few weeks, maybe roll the dice)

- Dennis Northcutt: WR Jags (Why not? Northcutt is gently becoming the ‘male’ in Jacksonville. Worth a look in leagues deeper than the Arctic Basin)

- Kenton Keith: RB Indianapolis Colts (After watching KK explode Vs. T-Bay, if you own Addai and don’t own Keith yet, sign here -------- and enjoy being the individual owner of The Union Bank of Nigeria)

- Mewelde Moore: RB MIN (Could wind up making a splash in TB if the price is right. Every time he has been given the opportunity he has produced especially in the passing game)

- Kellen Clemens: QB NYJ (Chad Pennington to Jerricho Cotchery… Less than four minutes remaining… Nuff said)

- Nate Burleson: WR Seahawks (Branch (2 games) and Hackett are both down, Seattle has N.O. and St Louis next 2 games)

- Arizona Cardinals D (Carr is on deck.. Say no more)

- Ciatrick Fason, Kevan Barlow, Shaud Williams, Tony Fisher or LaBrandon Toefield (Step right up and see if you can predict the next contestant that rides shotgun with Graham)

- Keenan McCardell: WR Washington. (That's right, just when you thought it was safe, here comes Keenan. In his first game back from Del Bocca Vista, KM caught 2 balls for 39 yards, modest indeed. However if Moss and Randle El miss next game ya never know.. What a sick year it's been)

- Drew Bennett: WR St Louis (Bruce looks to miss week 6 with a hamstring injury, may be worth a look)

Evade Like The Plague… *Will be updated throughout the week*

The following players haven’t publicized anything that warrants a spot on my team.

- Byron Leftwich: Looked Pathetic on Sunday despite the limited prep.

- Devery Henderson, Lance Moore, Robert Meachem Terrance Copper, David Patten, Keith Poole, Andre Hastings and Quinn Early. And all other WR’s that have ever called NO home. Yes, Brees had looked that appalling.

- Cleo Lemon: For no other reason than the fact I refuse to be linked to the name Cleo in any way. Same goes for Blanche, Beatrice, Gertrude, And Vondella.

- Antwaan Randle El: (Even after his second big game of the season he's day to day with hamstring issues, buyer beware)

- Dominic Rhodes: RB Raiders: (returns this week, unless you own Jordan, look away nothing to see here)

Good Luck In Week 6 fellas...

I'm out

Steven Mann :(

 
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It's unfortunate Joey will probably never get a chance behind a decent o-line. They'll bring in someone via FA or draft next year. When he gets protection, he does well, when he gets hit every play, well, not too many QBs survive that.

Either way, good post.

 
- Dennis Northcutt: WR Jags (Why not? Northcutt is gently becoming the ‘male’ in Jacksonville. Worth a look in leagues deeper than the Arctic Basin)
I don't think I want to know what this means.
 
Good stuff :bye:

But, I'm suprised Campbell would be on a waiver wire, even at the beginning of the season.

 
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Good stuff :jawdrop: But, I'm suprised Campbell would be on a waiver wire, even at the beginning of the season.
I agree.. I kinda have to gauge it by my own league... As far as the wire goes... Each week it's gets thiner than Kate Moss at a World Vison Banquet
 
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Rotoworld reported that Cardinals placed Matt Leinart on injured reserve, ending his season... Time to Bump up old man River!

 
It's unfortunate Joey will probably never get a chance behind a decent o-line. They'll bring in someone via FA or draft next year. When he gets protection, he does well, when he gets hit every play, well, not too many QBs survive that.

Either way, good post.
The *trick* w/ Joey H. - at least this season - if the first 5 games provide some trends = play him (as needed for byes or injuries) @ HOME. Sit him unless you have NO other options on the road. (hope the code tag thing works - otherwise Joey's statsHome = 75% completion, 4 tds & 3 sacks in 2 games

Away = trainwreck

Code:
WK Game Date Opp Result G GS Comp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Sck SckY Rate Att Yds Avg TD FUM Lost 1 09/09   @ MIN  L   3-24  1 1 23 32 71.9 199 6.2 0 2 6 30 61.8 1 8 8.0 0 -- -- 2 09/16   @ JAC  L   7-13  1 1 12 20 60.0 200 10.0 0 0 7 34 93.8 2 2 1.0 0 -- -- [b]3 09/23   CAR  L   20-27  1 1 31 44 70.5 361 8.2 2 0 1 10 110.1 1 4 4.0 0 -- -- 4 09/30   HOU  W   26-16  1 1 23 29 79.3 223 7.7 2 0 2 9 121.7 1 -1 -1.0 0 -- -- [/b]5 10/07   @ TEN  L   13-20  1 1 16 31 51.6 87 2.8 0 1 1 8 44.2 -- -- -- -- -- --
 
Words I never thought I'd ever hear in the 2007 season:Potential handcuff for Earnest Graham.
lol... :rolleyes:
comedy.Also liked the Bank of Nigeria reference behind Kenton Keith.Wrong. Dom Rhodes is going to be productive behind the Raiders awesome oline. Jordan footwork is prettier compared to Rhodes straight ahead running style. Rhodes will have his moments.
 
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Strangely enough, we seem to be thinking along the same lines with ARZ. I've been hyping these guys for weeks and they've done great..............but now they have the enept David Carr on deck. I see a mammoth game this week while PITT is on a bye for my team(s). 5 sacks is easily on deck for their defensive guys. :rolleyes: :lmao: :pickle:

I've grabbed Kurt Warner, Dennis Northcutt, Kenton Keith, ARZ DEF and Dom Rhodes in the past 3 weeks, Northcutt being the last one this past week.

Good stuff..........keep it up!

 
Strangely enough, we seem to be thinking along the same lines with ARZ. I've been hyping these guys for weeks and they've done great..............but now they have the enept David Carr on deck. I see a mammoth game this week while PITT is on a bye for my team(s). 5 sacks is easily on deck for their defensive guys. :mellow: :coffee: :lmao: I've grabbed Kurt Warner, Dennis Northcutt, Kenton Keith, ARZ DEF and Dom Rhodes in the past 3 weeks, Northcutt being the last one this past week.Good stuff..........keep it up!
Thanks TG.. Again it's tougher every week as the wire is thinner and thinner. You'd expect Davis, Bowe, Warner, Graham, Morris etc etc etc to be gone, so there's no real point in suggesting them. Heck I wrote the name Keenan Mccardell this week... Now thats straight up retro!
 
- Byron Leftwich: Looked Pathetic on Sunday despite the limited prep.

He may surprise you in a few weeks. :thumbup:

Great post btw...Keep 'em coming... A lot more in depth this week...Funny without trying... :shrug:

Can't wait until next week! or maybe another this week?

 
As a previous Caddy owner and present Pittman/Graham owner, I confess I’d rather own time share in Jalalabad than be a part of this disarray. This situation reeks more than an REO Speedwagon reunion tour!
Unfortunately, this mad me laugh. I am a Caddy owner, Graham owner and future Darby owner...ughhh! Keep it up, I enjoy this piece every week.
 
As a previous Caddy owner and present Pittman/Graham owner, I confess I’d rather own time share in Jalalabad than be a part of this disarray. This situation reeks more than an REO Speedwagon reunion tour!
Unfortunately, this mad me laugh. I am a Caddy owner, Graham owner and future Darby owner...ughhh! Keep it up, I enjoy this piece every week.
We are in the same sinking ship my friend... I Had Caddy, Pittman, I own Graham, and have my eyes on Darby... Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, I present this...http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=8650

Sweet Dreams... lol :rolleyes:

 
What a stud...

Buccaneers running back Lionel Gates was arrested and charged with hitting a pregnant woman in the face and pushing her into a wall during an argument. (March 2007)

 
What a stud... Buccaneers running back Lionel Gates was arrested and charged with hitting a pregnant woman in the face and pushing her into a wall during an argument. (March 2007)
WOW.. Kinda makes for a nice package deal to Minnesota or Cinci. Do you have a link to that?
 
It's unfortunate Joey will probably never get a chance behind a decent o-line. They'll bring in someone via FA or draft next year. When he gets protection, he does well, when he gets hit every play, well, not too many QBs survive that.

Either way, good post.
The *trick* w/ Joey H. - at least this season - if the first 5 games provide some trends = play him (as needed for byes or injuries) @ HOME. Sit him unless you have NO other options on the road. (hope the code tag thing works - otherwise Joey's statsHome = 75% completion, 4 tds & 3 sacks in 2 games

Away = trainwreck

Code:
WK Game Date Opp Result G GS Comp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Sck SckY Rate Att Yds Avg TD FUM Lost 1 09/09   @ MIN  L   3-24  1 1 23 32 71.9 199 6.2 0 2 6 30 61.8 1 8 8.0 0 -- -- 2 09/16   @ JAC  L   7-13  1 1 12 20 60.0 200 10.0 0 0 7 34 93.8 2 2 1.0 0 -- -- [b]3 09/23   CAR  L   20-27  1 1 31 44 70.5 361 8.2 2 0 1 10 110.1 1 4 4.0 0 -- -- 4 09/30   HOU  W   26-16  1 1 23 29 79.3 223 7.7 2 0 2 9 121.7 1 -1 -1.0 0 -- -- [/b]5 10/07   @ TEN  L   13-20  1 1 16 31 51.6 87 2.8 0 1 1 8 44.2 -- -- -- -- -- --
:thumbup: He scares the crap outta me... QB is my one weak spot this year. I have Vince and Cutler and rotate accordingly based on match-up, without Walker JC seems very average at best. Gonna try and Claim Warner again after dropping 'em. I didn't want to be any where near a QBBC. Who knew.. . In hindsight I wish I had held 'em as I would play Kurt over Vince this weekend in a heartbeat! Oh well all just part of the game! (crying sfx) My definition of smoke and mirrors... Despite it all I'm 5-0 first time ever. Just waiting for the clock to strike midnight...
 
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jdottdot said:
- Byron Leftwich: Looked Pathetic on Sunday despite the limited prep.

He may surprise you in a few weeks. :lmao:

Great post btw...Keep 'em coming... A lot more in depth this week...Funny without trying... :shrug:

Can't wait until next week! or maybe another this week?
Thanks J... However the only thing that surprises me is that you are 3-2 this year with that pitiful squad... It would be nice to have a little company as the air on top of the standings is quite thin indeed. Anytime you hitch your wagon to Vincent Jackson and Demetrius Williams somethings gotta give... Oh wait, it did... lolI kid I kid

:lmao:

 
Good stuff :bye: But, I'm suprised Campbell would be on a waiver wire, even at the beginning of the season.
I agree.. I kinda have to gauge it by my own league... As far as the wire goes... Each week it's gets thiner than Kate Moss at a World Vison Banquet
Campbell's been decent and looks to have good potential. I like his match up with GB's pass D this week, but if Moss and Randle El are out I'd be concerned.
 
Great stuff dude.....I mean Mann.Glad to have you on board.Keep it up :pickle: :eek: :thumbup:
Thanks brother.. I'm okay with Dude (1. Informal An Easterner or city person who vacations on a ranch in the West.2. Informal A man who is very fancy or sharp in dress and demeanor.) Could be a lot worse... Good luck on Sunday.. Giddie Up!
 
Good stuff :goodposting:

But, I'm suprised Campbell would be on a waiver wire, even at the beginning of the season.
I agree.. I kinda have to gauge it by my own league... As far as the wire goes... Each week it's gets thiner than Kate Moss at a World Vison Banquet
Campbell's been decent and looks to have good potential. I like his match up with GB's pass D this week, but if Moss and Randle El are out I'd be concerned.
Read this on rotoworld...Santana Moss (groin) was a full participant at Redskins practice for the second consecutive day Thursday.

There appears to be little doubt that Moss will start at Lambeau Field this weekend. We'd still try to avoid using him as a WR2 in the matchup.

Randle El: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsins...ml?nav=rss_blog

 
Good luck tomorrow my friends... It was really a pleasure writing and entertaining you the last few weeks. Thanks for all the positive vibes...

Blessings to you all. Hope we meet again

:wall:

Steven Mann

 
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