TE Michael Mayer, LV (1 Viewer)

[Max Power]

This is no doubt a disappointing development if you are holding shares of Mayer. However, there is some hope that Mayer is the Gronk to Bowers' Hernandez. I am buying shares of Mayer if they drop.

I feel like they did drop. I watched a ton of Mayer in college and the kid is amazing. Talent is there... the situation though...

I'd buy for the right price. Which I'm is feeling in the range of a prospect WR, RB4-5 range, maybe late 3rd.

 

[The Future Champs]

This is no doubt a disappointing development if you are holding shares of Mayer. However, there is some hope that Mayer is the Gronk to Bowers' Hernandez. I am buying shares of Mayer if they drop.

Slim hope indeed. I can’t think of any other examples of two fantasy relevant TEs on the same team.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

This is no doubt a disappointing development if you are holding shares of Mayer. However, there is some hope that Mayer is the Gronk to Bowers' Hernandez. I am buying shares of Mayer if they drop.

Mayer's talent hasn't changed. He was still an early 2nd round pick. For my context, I'm locked and loaded at TE and currently carrying too many of them. I can keep 19 of 24 into our 12-team draft of a non-TE premium league.

I think I'm dropping both Kraft and Mayer. Noah Gray and Noah Fant are other free agents in my league that I find somewhat compelling, and it feels like any of these guys are more likely to pop before Mayer, even if Mayer is the best talent. If his circumstances allow me to scoop him back up at the price of a 4th or 5th in the rookie/free agent draft, I might still be in at that price.

FWIW, it seems like Waldman has always been "out" on Mayer's fantasy upside.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Wonder if the raiders will look to trade him during the draft?

 

[Faust]

This is no doubt a disappointing development if you are holding shares of Mayer. However, there is some hope that Mayer is the Gronk to Bowers' Hernandez. I am buying shares of Mayer if they drop.

Slim hope indeed. I can’t think of any other examples of two fantasy relevant TEs on the same team.

Bill Belichick was attempting to build an offensive scheme built around two tight ends who both could have been very fantasy football relevant with Robert Gronkowski as the inline weapon and with Aaron Hernandez as the joker/offensive weapon/movable chess piece. It would have worked IMHO if not for the incredible criminal meltdown that Hernandez had.

The problem here for the Raiders is that they don’t have a Tom Brady at QB, Michael Mayer is not a Gronk level talent, and there are unknown questions about whether Luke Getsy can develop a creative scheme to make both players viable for most leagues to draft and be able to start both players for fantasy football purposes.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

#RIP

crazy to look back 2 years and this dude was seen “the next great NFL TE out of Notre Dame”

Now he’s gonna get passed up on his own team. Yikes.

 

[socrates]

This is no doubt a disappointing development if you are holding shares of Mayer. However, there is some hope that Mayer is the Gronk to Bowers' Hernandez. I am buying shares of Mayer if they drop.

Slim hope indeed. I can’t think of any other examples of two fantasy relevant TEs on the same team.

Bill Belichick was attempting to build an offensive scheme built around two tight ends who both could have been very fantasy football relevant with Robert Gronkowski as the inline weapon and with Aaron Hernandez as the joker/offensive weapon/movable chess piece. It would have worked IMHO if not for the incredible criminal meltdown that Hernandez had.

The problem here for the Raiders is that they don’t have a Tom Brady at QB, Michael Mayer is not a Gronk level talent, and there are unknown questions about whether Luke Getsy can develop a creative scheme to make both players viable for most leagues to draft and be able to start both players for fantasy football purposes.

Excellent points. Mayer is not a Gronk-level talent. However, Mayer could fill the role in the offense of a traditional in-line TE, with Bowers filling the OW role. I am not sure Bowers' presence automatically means that Mayer is sidelined. I do not have great confidence in the Raiders' coaching staff or their QB play. Still, those elements are likely to push Mayer's value down, making the price palatable. You are not going to get the next Gronk at that price, but I believe Mayer is talented and may have some value, even with Bowers in the fold.

 

[JohnnyU]

This is no doubt a disappointing development if you are holding shares of Mayer. However, there is some hope that Mayer is the Gronk to Bowers' Hernandez. I am buying shares of Mayer if they drop.

Slim hope indeed. I can’t think of any other examples of two fantasy relevant TEs on the same team.

Bill Belichick was attempting to build an offensive scheme built around two tight ends who both could have been very fantasy football relevant with Robert Gronkowski as the inline weapon and with Aaron Hernandez as the joker/offensive weapon/movable chess piece. It would have worked IMHO if not for the incredible criminal meltdown that Hernandez had.

The problem here for the Raiders is that they don’t have a Tom Brady at QB, Michael Mayer is not a Gronk level talent, and there are unknown questions about whether Luke Getsy can develop a creative scheme to make both players viable for most leagues to draft and be able to start both players for fantasy football purposes.

Excellent points. Mayer is not a Gronk-level talent. However, Mayer could fill the role in the offense of a traditional in-line TE, with Bowers filling the OW role. I am not sure Bowers' presence automatically means that Mayer is sidelined. I do not have great confidence in the Raiders' coaching staff or their QB play. Still, those elements are likely to push Mayer's value down, making the price palatable. You are not going to get the next Gronk at that price, but I believe Mayer is talented and may have some value, even with Bowers in the fold.

Yeah, maybe value to the Raiders, but forget any fantasy value.

 

[Faust]

Raiders tight end excited to team with Bowers: ‘We can both do it all’

 

[Faust]

Jesse Merrick
#Raiders QB Gardner Minshew on Michael Mayer

Stud. Like a true Y tight end...dude's gonna be mean after the catch...has some of that George Kittle kind of stuff after the catch

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[Faust]

Michael Mayer expected to be 'heavily involved' in Raiders offense in 2024

 

[JohnnyU]

I think he’s droppable, even in dynasty TE premium if something better is on the waiver wire.

 

[TheWinz]

Out week 4 for personal reasons, but the team won't say why? Perhaps he is gonna get traded?

 

[FGITLOTR]

highly doubt they trade him (2nd round draft capital).

 

[Tin Cup]

Mayer To NFI List

Hope for the best for this kid.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

What's next man.

 

[TampaMike19]

Mayer To NFI List

Hope for the best for this kid.

Thought I heard speculation that he was also unhappy being usurped by Bowers (I’d be unhappy too) but this seems to go beyond that theory

 

[cockroach]

Dang, I tried trading for him after he missed that first game for personal reasons.

 

[JohnnyU]

He’s been waiver wire fodder all year.

 

[TampaMike19]

He’s been waiver wire fodder all year.

In dynasty too?

 

[JohnnyU]

He’s been waiver wire fodder all year.

In dynasty too?

Yes I dropped him weeks ago in a devy/dynasty and he's still sitting on the waiver wire.

 

[Birdie048]

Interesting… I have been holding him as Bowers handcuff…

 

[Jayded]

Non-material update but apparently at least his family is in contact with the team.

Some details about Michael Mayer's absence from Raiders revealed | Sporting News

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer has missed the last two games due to a personal matter. While some speculated his absence might be because he's unhappy with his role, that is reportedly not the case.

www.sportingnews.com

I’m an ND fan and still believe he can be a really good pro. Most TEs take 2-3 to start to show what they can become. Was excited to see him take some next steps but the Bowers selection slowed that opportunity.

Hopefully whatever is causing his absence allows him back on the field this year soon and he’s ok. Solid player that still has a lot left to show.

 

[JohnnyU]

Interesting… I have been holding him as Bowers handcuff…

I tend to never handcuff TEs, but IMO, the only ones that should have a stake in this are the Bowers owners, or ridiculously large rosters, but that's me.

 

[Birdie048]

Interesting… I have been holding him as Bowers handcuff…

I tend to never handcuff TEs, but IMO, the only ones that should have a stake in this are the Bowers owners, or ridiculously large rosters, but that's me.

25 man roster & 3 IR slots make is easier
But if I drop him it would be for someone like deep RB sleeper Buf Ty Johnson or TB Sean Tucker

 

[JohnnyU]

Interesting… I have been holding him as Bowers handcuff…

I tend to never handcuff TEs, but IMO, the only ones that should have a stake in this are the Bowers owners, or ridiculously large rosters, but that's me.

25 man roster & 3 IR slots make is easier
But if I drop him it would be for someone like deep RB sleeper Buf Ty Johnson or TB Sean Tucker

I would rather have Sean Tucker long term if I weren't a Bowers owner and may anyway.

 

[Birdie048]

Well, MFL assigned IR - NFI and our rules allows me to put him on IR & pick up STucker.
But I still think Mayer has value. I don’t think I would just release him. Still a hold

 

[Grahamburn]

Sounds like a mental health issue. Hope he’s ok.

 

[wgoldsph]

Sounds like a mental health issue. Hope he’s ok.

Exactly what I thought. Wish him the best

 

[Faust]

Raiders TE Michael Mayer Is Doing Everything That Doesn’t Show Up On The Stat Sheet