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Talented Receivers that no one knows (1 Viewer)

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I'll throw out a couple of names that I read a lot about but they certainly seem to be an unknown/unproven commodity.

Devin Thomas for the Redskins. I've read for a year or two now that the guy has freakish talent but is raw and a bit immature. Another name that I read a lot about is Mike Walker for the Jags. Again, that he is big and talented but seems to have had injury problems.

I'm looking for bargain bin receivers like these two that I can get for cheap and may surprise. What ya got?

 
Chaz Schilens - No one in Oakland. DHB's hamstring isn't helping him. Schilens has been working hard after practice and is said to be catching everything.

Chansi Stuckey - Depends how deep your leagues are, but he'll win the starting WR spot. He'll be the #3 option behind Cotchery and Keller. Tough WR who gets the job done.

Miles Austin - Roy isn't going to live up to the hype... again. Crayton is decent, but Austin is more talented. He could end up being the #1 WR there (#2 option behind Witten)

If you want to go with the more well known: Hester. He's been talked about at length here. He's got the upside to be a 1K WR this year as he continues to improve.

 
Patoons said:
Chaz Schilens - No one in Oakland. DHB's hamstring isn't helping him. Schilens has been working hard after practice and is said to be catching everything.Chansi Stuckey - Depends how deep your leagues are, but he'll win the starting WR spot. He'll be the #3 option behind Cotchery and Keller. Tough WR who gets the job done.Miles Austin - Roy isn't going to live up to the hype... again. Crayton is decent, but Austin is more talented. He could end up being the #1 WR there (#2 option behind Witten)If you want to go with the more well known: Hester. He's been talked about at length here. He's got the upside to be a 1K WR this year as he continues to improve.
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All excellent suggestions. I've read a bit about most of them. I've heard good things about Schilens and Austin especially. Earl Bennett is another guy who interests me, although I don't know if he qualifies as unknown at this point.
 
These are guys no one knows?

Let me add Tiquan Underwood Jax

Deon Butler Seattle(Engram replacement with great speed)

Dominique Edison Tenn

Eron Riley Balt.

James Jones has been going late too.

 
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Even though he's technically listed behind Justin Gage and Nate Washington, I really like Kenny Britt. I think he gives that team a big, aggressive type that may see some redzone looks. By next year I expect him to be their #1. Maybe a stretch, but I'm not a fan of Gage and Washington.

 
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These are guys no one knows?Let me add Tiquan Underwood JaxDeon Butler Seattle(Engram replacement with great speed)Dominique Edison TennEron Riley Balt.James Jones has been going late too.
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More just underrated I suppose.The 4 you mentioned are highly unlikely to have redraft, breakout potential.
 
Johnnie Lee Higgins had 12 catches for 174 yards and 3 TDs in his final 3 games for Oakland last year. I think he might be worth a late round gamble.

 
I like some of the guys mentioned. Some other guys to stash away on dynasty rosters.

Harry Douglas, Pierre Garcon, Laurent Robinson

Redraft sleeper: Davone Bess

 
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I like some of the guys mentioned. Some other guys to stash away on dynasty rosters. Harry Douglas, Pierre Garcon, Laurent RobinsonRedraft sleeper: Davone Bess
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Out of curiousity, who do you like better in Miami? Bess or Camarillo?
 
he was once a 1st rounder but i think it still fits: craig 'buster' davis

he's had trouble staying healthy, but the coaches seem intent on giving him another opportunity, so who knows, especially if Jackson gets a suspension and/or there's another injury

 
Justin Harper - He had the most yards per game of the 3 VT WR's (Morgan and Royal) in 2007. Also, Baltimore now has an opening with the retirement of Mason. Harper is 6-3 215, so he has NFL size. Made some noise the first 2 days of camp..

 
I took Schielens and JL Higgins in my last 3 rounds of the draft, they are cheap and you know you will have Oaklands #1 wr for the season. I just don't know which one yet. But they are a solid option for a little risk.

 
Sweet Love said:
ATC1 said:
I like some of the guys mentioned. Some other guys to stash away on dynasty rosters. Harry Douglas, Pierre Garcon, Laurent RobinsonRedraft sleeper: Davone Bess
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Out of curiousity, who do you like better in Miami? Bess or Camarillo?
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Camarillo, but I have been getting Bess on most of my rosters for the value. 9 months is about the time when a player gets comfortable on the ACL. It's one thing he is practicing full speed without pads. Another when he starts getting hit and needing to plant more on that knee. However, Camarillo is one of the most dedicated works on the field, we just need to see how he transitions to the field.Honestly, I don't see a huge difference between RBs and Wrs when it comes to ACL recovery. Meaning I don't think it takes over a full season to come back completely healthy if the transition back on the field is smooth.
 
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craxie said:
he was once a 1st rounder but i think it still fits: craig 'buster' davishe's had trouble staying healthy, but the coaches seem intent on giving him another opportunity, so who knows, especially if Jackson gets a suspension and/or there's another injury
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The only problem with Davis is that he's got Malcolm Floyd to compete with directly AND both of them are currently behind Gates, V-Jax, Tomlinson, Sproles, and Chambers in terms of competition for catches.
 
Assuming that either Ruvell Martin or Jamarko Simmons is let go and joins another team (Martin's time as WR5 in GB is likely up) they're worth keeping an eye on.

 
Chris Henry is still low on the radar. Was a TD vulture in the slot in the past.

Sidney Rice? (I'm VERY high on Sage Rosenfels. Have been following him for some time, just hoping he would get a shot... as I was for Matt Schaub).

 
I really like what I saw out of Bess. He knows how to play the game. For a rookie out of a non-powerhouse college (that's not a big time physical specimen) he didn't miss a beat and seemed very comfortable at the NFL level. My only fear with him is he'll be a better real football player than fantasy player. I think he's a good guy to have on your roster (and I will target him) but I'm still having a tough time projecting numbers for him.

 
You've heard of these guys, but Dwayne Jarrett will get a chance to show something this year. A guy I'm collecting on the cheap in every league is Matt Jones.

 
Harry Douglas has Wes Welker type potential and with Matt Ryan it's possible.

With an injury to Donald Driver, Jordy Nelson has the skill set and size you look for. 6-3, 218.

 
Boone22 said:
craxie said:
he was once a 1st rounder but i think it still fits: craig 'buster' davishe's had trouble staying healthy, but the coaches seem intent on giving him another opportunity, so who knows, especially if Jackson gets a suspension and/or there's another injury
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The only problem with Davis is that he's got Malcolm Floyd to compete with directly AND both of them are currently behind Gates, V-Jax, Tomlinson, Sproles, and Chambers in terms of competition for catches.
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Well he's not 'competing' with LT and Sproles and let's be honest, there are only 2 'elite' (to use the term loosely) receivers in that group: Gates and VJax. Chambers was never that great and is on the downside of his career. Floyd is nice but nothing that special. (In fact Floyd better watch out or he will get replaced by Naanee)Davis on the other hand does at least have the potential to be something special. So if VJax gets suspended and Gates gets injured and Davis lives up to his potential, he could be quite a surprise this year.Do I think that's likely to happen? noHowever he does have more possible 'upside' than the other charger receivers
 
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Sammie Stroughter/Tampa Bay and Austin Collie/Indianapolis.

Stroughter missed some time at Oregon State due to injuries and (I believe) depression, and didn't play as well his final season as many had hoped. But the kid is a player, and given that Tampa's receiving corps outside of Antonio Bryant is nothing to write home about, I could see this guy getting on the field in multiple receiver sets by midseason. Don't be surprised if he turns into a productive player because he has a great work ethic.

Collie played in a pro style offense at BYU and caught nearly everything thrown his way. He seems like a great fit for the Colts, and since Roy Hall and Pierre Garcon have been nothing but teases and flavors of the month, I'll go with this polished kid to make a bit of an impact this season.

 
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Assuming that either Ruvell Martin or Jamarko Simmons is let go and joins another team (Martin's time as WR5 in GB is likely up) they're worth keeping an eye on.
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since Jamarko was just released, i doubt Ruvell is going anywhere. all these guys mentioned outside of Jamarko, I already know about.Guys I like, that most people really don't know about, but I'm watching closely:Wallace Wright, Marrio Urrutia (Jets): both are flying under the radar but should compete in a wide open race where Rex Ryan will play whoever wins the job. Urrutia has an uphill battle to climb, but he's extremely gifted for such a big man. Many were very high on him early in his collegiate career. From what I understand, Rex Ryan is the type of coach that can light a fire under people's tails and all he need is motivation. There has been buzz about Wright owning it in camp, and Ryan likes 'tough' guys. Wright has become a ST star, so he fits the bill.Brandon Rideau (Bears): Recently started a thread about him. It seems every beat writer in Chicago is hyping this kid for his work with the 1st team. It sounds like he has made plays when he gets a shot and all the coaches keep saying is he needs to make plays when he gets a chance...Marko Mitchell (Redskins): 6'4 4.49 40. Uber productive at Nevada in the "Pistol". Only started playing football Junior year of HS and spent 2 years at JUCO. All the combine stuff you want combined with college production. Could be a project, but if Malcom Kelly is never right, he could fit the bill for that big West Coast WR they need. May need at least a year to develop though. Could be a Vincent Jackson type project in the works.
 
Surprised to hear Jamarko was released! With that in mind:

"Simmons said Sunday that he chose Green Bay over similar offers from Baltimore, Cleveland (where former WMU receivers coach George McDonald is an assistant) and others"

 
not redraft this year, but Louis Murphy could be the most productive WR in OAK in 2011, hell maybe even 2010.

Miles Austin made some great catches at today's workout, and he's flat out a better WR than Crayton.

Mike Walker is getting slept on ATM. Granted, I wouldn't expect a top 20 WR to emerge from JAX, but he's super talented if he can stay healthy.

If the Packers would just release Driver and be done with it, Nelson is a great "prospect" that should come in to his own half way through this season.

Regardless of the Vandy connection, I just can't get on the Earl Bennett bandwagon. The guy caught zero freakin passes last year.

Malcolm Floyd. He's Phillip Rivers' favorite target. Seriously.

Josh Morgan. Kid has sick talent. If whatever QB wins the battle can just be competent for the next few years, Crabtree and Morgan could be one of the best WR duos in the league. And hopefully one of them goes TO...just for the entertainment value.

Jason Hill. Like the kid, but unless you're in a deeeep dynasty league, he's totally buried on the 49ers depth chart and if the other two WRs live up their potential, Hill will never be more than an NFL3 w/o being traded or released. But good talent.

Jeremy Maclin. If you get pts for return yards and TDs, he could easily make a spot start in your flex position.

 
BILLIEVE said:
healthpellets said:
Brewzers said:
You've heard of these guys, but Dwayne Jarrett will get a chance to show something this year. A guy I'm collecting on the cheap in every league is Matt Jones.
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Why? Are you looking for a new coke connection?
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Thanks for adding such valuable insight into this conversation.
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wow. sure is easy to flush out the forum nazis. i thought i got to make a joke after i made my contribution to the thread. the forum rules are duly noted.
 
Many good names have already been mentioned.

I'll be keeping an eye on Adrian Arrington of the Saints. Payton likes him and he made a good impression in camp last year before being slowed by some injuries. With Colston being a potential health risk and Meachem looking like a bust, there might be room for another Saints WR to become relevant.

 
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I really like what I saw out of Bess. He knows how to play the game. For a rookie out of a non-powerhouse college (that's not a big time physical specimen) he didn't miss a beat and seemed very comfortable at the NFL level. My only fear with him is he'll be a better real football player than fantasy player. I think he's a good guy to have on your roster (and I will target him) but I'm still having a tough time projecting numbers for him.
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Exactly. Bess is my guy/darkhorse. All you had to do is watch him last year. He seized the opportunity, and it was clear he's the real deal, to me anyway. You're exactly right about the school (Hawaii), and his size and such. But Hawaii was actually a great place at the time to be, and learn to be, a WR. I think that showed in his performance as a rookie. The fact that he's on Miami, with Pennington, is another thing that has people looking passed him. Camarillo is coming back quickly too. That was late November when he got hurt -- not sold on his return quite yet. ACL in 9 months now? And for a WR? Wow. And finally the streaker, Ginn. He has not really impressed and doesn't fit Penny's game anyway. Bess' game, however, fits nicely. All in all, a recipe for an even better (breakout?) sophomore season. Perfect. :confused:
 
Everyone's high on Miles Austin but Sam Hurd is the better WR in Dallas. Upside definitely goes to Austin, but Hurd warrants being watched closely especially with Austin's injury concerns. 3 WRs vying for 2 spots means the obvious, they'll be rotated, unless an injury occurs.

Although it's worth mentioning that Hurd and Crayton are possession types, so Austin has a leg up on them in terms of he's the only speed guy on the offense with exception to Felix Jones.

 
Brett Swain is a guy you may want to stash in keeper leagues, he is currently on GB and was impressive in OTA's. He was the more polished guy from San Diego state that came out with Schilens.

 
Thurman said:
I'll throw out a couple of names that I read a lot about but they certainly seem to be an unknown/unproven commodity.

Devin Thomas for the Redskins. I've read for a year or two now that the guy has freakish talent but is raw and a bit immature. Another name that I read a lot about is Mike Walker for the Jags. Again, that he is big and talented but seems to have had injury problems.

I'm looking for bargain bin receivers like these two that I can get for cheap and may surprise. What ya got?
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:confused: been reading about how he's catching bombs from Campbell :rolleyes: so far so good.long way to go ,but you never know!

I like what others are saying about Miles Austin, Chris Henry, Hester, and someone from NYG is going to come out of nowhere to catch a bunch of passes this season - doubtful it is Moss, so we'll go with Hixon

Nicks *might* produce from Day One, but it's unlikely.

 
Chicago Hooligan said:
Assuming that either Ruvell Martin or Jamarko Simmons is let go and joins another team (Martin's time as WR5 in GB is likely up) they're worth keeping an eye on.
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I thought I read somewhere that Simmons was taking snaps at TE in OTA's. He would be interesting as an H-Back type.
 
I still really like Robert Meachem (from the New Orleans Saints). A former first round talent that has shown glimpses when given a chance. He is in a great offense and just needs to get on the field more to produce very good #'s. He has the size an spped you look for and it looks like his hands are pretty good also.

He started off pretty hot last year and once Colston came back from injury he wasn't anywhere to be seen. Since Colston has been alittle gimpy this offseason if he goes down and I think Meachem could pay some nice divides.

 
Great topic - All three of Jacksonville's rookie WRs are intriguing, I like Jarett Dillard and Mike Thomas, but the real surprise could be 7th round pick Tiquan Underwood. He's turning a lot of heads in camp. With Torry Holt's guidance and professionalism, any of these three WRs could really shine, if given the chance. I'm definitely looking forward to learning who will emerge out of that group.

 
Jeff Haseley said:
Great topic - All three of Jacksonville's rookie WRs are intriguing, I like Jarett Dillard and Mike Thomas, but the real surprise could be 7th round pick Tiquan Underwood. He's turning a lot of heads in camp. With Torry Holt's guidance and professionalism, any of these three WRs could really shine, if given the chance. I'm definitely looking forward to learning who will emerge out of that group.
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Now there's a good pick. He's been getting raves in OTA's. I know that was in shorts but we'll see how he does in pads. I know this is a WR thread but Rashad Jennings is another Jax player to grab.
 
bcr8f said:
jdswan922 said:
Chicago Hooligan said:
Assuming that either Ruvell Martin or Jamarko Simmons is let go and joins another team (Martin's time as WR5 in GB is likely up) they're worth keeping an eye on.
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I thought I read somewhere that Simmons was taking snaps at TE in OTA's. He would be interesting as an H-Back type.
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Simmons was just cut.
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Wonder what that is all about. Didn't even make it to the start of training camp. Watching Justin Harper in Baltimore. Ranked 21st by NFL Draftcountdown in 2008. With the lack of competition, he may get the chance to see the field this year (ijnured last year). Of course, he will have to continue to have good practice sessions...not 1 good one, 1 bad one. Signing of a veteran kills his shot.
 
lod01 said:
bcr8f said:
jdswan922 said:
Chicago Hooligan said:
Assuming that either Ruvell Martin or Jamarko Simmons is let go and joins another team (Martin's time as WR5 in GB is likely up) they're worth keeping an eye on.
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I thought I read somewhere that Simmons was taking snaps at TE in OTA's. He would be interesting as an H-Back type.
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Simmons was just cut.
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Wonder what that is all about. Didn't even make it to the start of training camp. Watching Justin Harper in Baltimore. Ranked 21st by NFL Draftcountdown in 2008. With the lack of competition, he may get the chance to see the field this year (ijnured last year). Of course, he will have to continue to have good practice sessions...not 1 good one, 1 bad one. Signing of a veteran kills his shot.
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Was just going top post this about HarperWide receiver Harper has impressed

It’s early into training camp, only the second day for rookies and selected veterans, but it was nice seeing second-year receiver Justin Harper make some big catches in the morning session today.

Harper, out of Virginia Tech, has outstanding size and showed some speed. He wrestled the ball away from cornerback Lardarius Webb to haul in a 99-yard touchdown pass from Troy Smith. He also showed good hand strength and concentration by sucking in a hard, tight Joe Flacco pass on a slant, which he also would have turned into a long touchdown in game conditions.

Both Harper and the Ravens still have a long ways to go, but at least he was encouraging. If he can get it done on the field on Sunday afternoons, he could fill a major hole for the Ravens, especially being a 6-3, 215-pound target.

 
Radio reports in Chicago say that rookie WR Johnny Knox has looked good and has a shot to overtake Rashied Davis as the slot receiver. Juaquin Iglesias is also in the mix but they say he hasn't looked as good.

 
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