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TE Mark Andrews, BAL (1 Viewer)
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Mr.Blonde
Footballguy
I'm glad this worked, this week, and that there is an Andrews sighting.
Still, Likely had 2 TD's and some guy I've never heard of had a 3/64/1 scoring line instead of Andrews.
BespokeJort
Footballguy
Maybe a dynasty buy low; probably a redraft drop
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Dynasty buy low? Not sure about that. Some guys slip on the banana peel and topple off the cliff earlier than others.
BespokeJort
Footballguy
Ha I said maybe for a reason so none of yall can blame me for ruining your life
That said, I think there’s a reasonable chance he is still feeling the effects from the injury last season and the car accident as opposed to hitting the cliff at 29 when so many great TE’s maintain effectiveness well into their 30’s. Would I gamble a 4th on it? Absolutely. A 3rd? I’d have to think about it but probably. A 2nd? No
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I think the car crash is irrelevant, but the injury last year might be.
BespokeJort
Footballguy
Even if he’s not still hurt from the car crash, it could have impacted his ability to get into game shape. Also idk if being a 29 year old diabetic means it takes longer to heal, or to get in game shape…or eventually becomes a straight up barrier to one or the other.
Not spending big on the guy, but if the price is right and you’ve got bench space to hold for a year? As good a lotto ticket as any
JohnnyU
Footballguy
From what I read he wasn't injured in the car crash, so it wouldn't have affected his ability to get into shape as far as I know.
"The collision had taken place on Andrew's way to training at Baltimore's Under Armour Performance Center, after which the team's medical staff evaluated Andrews, who didn't sustain any apparent injuries and partook in meetings that day"
BespokeJort
Footballguy
Oh, huh. Good info, I saw enough folks referencing it and didn’t look deeper as I was not deeply invested in him
GreenNGold
Footballguy
A lot of us reference the car crash because it seems like the team is hiding something, but no one knows what actually happened. All reports are it is was minor/nothing, but then he went on to miss practice for a couple weeks and we have all seen how the games have gone so far this year.
greenmountaingoat
Footballguy
I'm calling BS on the car accident issue being "nothing"
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Well, it was reported by the team that he wasn't injured, so why the conspiracy theory?
nittanylion
Footballguy
JohnnyU, you've been around this place as long as I have, we're about the same age, and even my RL name is 'Johnny' (irrelevant to the topic at hand, but coinciidental, nonetheless). Surely you've been around long enough to know that Teams hide stuff from the general public and the media all the time.
I'm plugged into the WFT'skins and Ravens over all other Teams, and I know one thing for sure: Between Bisciotti and Ozzie Newsome, they instilled a very tight-lipped culture of diversion, downplay and subterfuge into the football business side of the Team (which is absolutely the correct thing to do, from a real-world cutthroat competitve standpoint, IMHO), and Harbaugh is the perfect Coach to bring into that culture.
It makes perfect sense to me, when discussing the perplexing statistical output of a Ravens Player, there's more to the circumstances surrounding it than meets the eye.
Ravens brass couldn't hide the car accident (it's public record, and made the local news), but everything following that (healthcare, HIPPA, etc.) is easy be kept from the public and media eye, under today's legal rules and regs.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
You may be right, but I'd rather not make assumptions based on theory, but that's just me. I'm not saying I never have, but you get where I'm coming from.
the moops
Footballguy
It's HIPAA, and the NFL is not a covered entity so it doesn't apply. Not saying that teams don't keep stuff from the media, but it isn't really because of any legal obligation
Blick
Footballguy
But the offense has changed, they have multiple pass options now, and he's been blocking a ton.
BladeRunner
Footballguy
Yeah, I probably should have mentioned my opponent today started him. That's a guarantee he was going to go off.
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
How many have left him in their lineup.
Hartliner
Footballguy
I did but it was in a less important work league. I’d say sell high but did not watch the game. Will be interested in any takes but boxscore says boom bust 3-66 and 2 scores on 4 targets.
Not complaining tho.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
I was someone who started him today with Kelce on a bye. But he was waiver wire fodder. And probably will be after today again.
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
I did for the first time in a few weeks. Parkinson is on his bye week and I couldn't come up with anything else.
(HULK)
(Smash)
I had him benched for Goedert and I'm probably losing because of it
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Nice to see Mark have a good game again. He was dropped in my 12 man, 0.5 PPR, regular format league (Of course for that Owner he has his best game of the year yesterday).
I currently have Pitts and Hockenson is coming off IR soon. Should I still put in a FAAB % bid? My current team:
I currently have Pitts and Hockenson is coming off IR soon. Should I still put in a FAAB % bid? My current team:
- Daniels
- JT, Achane, Robinson Jr, Chase Brown, Allgeier, Braelon Allen
- AJ Brown, Adams, Aiyuk, Shakir, Slayton
- Pitts, Hockenson
- Broncos
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
I think this is still more likely as to what to expect. I would add him.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Only if he’s on my bench and I’m starting Likely instead.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
I was dumb and didn't bid on him last night. I have Pitts/Hockenson but still think highly of MA. Someone got him for 4% in my league.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
GreenNGold
Footballguy
I was hard on him earlier this year but he is looking good tonight, I do wonder how much a healthy Flowers effects his usage. I hope he can keep it going.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Much respect for being able to admit it. Some won’t.
(HULK)
(Smash)
He looks good. Was definitely getting wide open last night. And that sideline catch was picture perfect.
Still not a ton of targets though.
I still have concerns. Fortunately Goedert was Out so I didn't have to overthink it last week and it worked out. With Hock coming back soon, I'm going to get to enjoy driving myself crazy figuring out who to start every week for at least a couple weeks.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
I dunno. TB was lost in coverage all night. Lamar had open receivers all over the field. Feels like chasing expecting it to continue against better secondaries
Big Nate
Footballguy
Getting more snaps now, 75% and running more routes. Maybe he just needed time to get back into football shape after his leg/ankle injury and the offseason car accident.
I think the lesson here is that with all the instant media posts, and people needing clicks and hits on their twitter/website whatever people have lost the focus of the big picture.
Lots of opportunities to buy low on players who everyone wants to say is washed because they drafted the back-up.
Those that bought Mixon low, or JT low coming off his injury last year, or Kittle last year with his injuries or Andrews etc are enjoying things now.
Just need patience. Good football players are good.
I think the lesson here is that with all the instant media posts, and people needing clicks and hits on their twitter/website whatever people have lost the focus of the big picture.
Lots of opportunities to buy low on players who everyone wants to say is washed because they drafted the back-up.
Those that bought Mixon low, or JT low coming off his injury last year, or Kittle last year with his injuries or Andrews etc are enjoying things now.
Just need patience. Good football players are good.
abrunn1133
Footballguy
Does Likely's absence from tonight's game move Andrews' needle at all? I know he has been disappointing this season, but the talent is still there, right?
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
He's fine. He's played himself back into shape. There are a lot of playmakers on that offense right now, so his production swings may vary more.
Sunday Gravy
Footballguy
Looked great last night
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
He was completely useless the first month of the season. Wanted and tried to trade him for anything. No one else wanted him either. TE in general was such a bust position this year that the only thing you could really do was hold and hope he turned it around. I'll be the first to admit I'd have dumped him and tried to dump him for anything.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
He has not gotten 70 yards receiving in a game all season. Yes he’s gotten some TDs of late but should we really be patting our backs that he’s suddenly a stud again?
(HULK)
(Smash)
He's still pretty studly at getting open and making catches.
He's less studly at after the catch yardage and route participation and target share than in past years.
I think he's still a bit hampered by last year's injury, and the team is utilizing him less. But, they've also been upping utilization as the season has worn on, so that bodes well for his next couple of years.
(HULK)
(Smash)
My dynasty team has Andrews, Hock, and Goedert. All I do is pick the wrong one every time. Cost me a couple of games too. So, you're in good* company.
*might be bad company, depends lol
