***The Audible LIVE*** 5/24/2012 10PM ET (1 Viewer)

[Cecil Lammey]

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[Duckboy]

2 questions, 1 general, 1 more specific:

1) "Regression to the mean" has often been used after a huge individual season (see pretty much every 2K rusher). This past year, there were huge individual seasons from multiple players at a position (5 QBs including Rodgers/Flynn at or near 5K, 2 TE at record levels). Can you weigh in on whether you feel, rather than regression to a past season's mean, it's more likely that there will be regression to a new mean, or even that this was the new "mean"?

2) With the news of Nicks' foot injury, and knowing how foot injuries often linger longer than projected, how likely do you think it is that Randle will "replace" Nicks (at least early in the year), or will there be more of an offensive shift away from the passing game and toward the running game?

Thanks as always for the great broadcast. And specific thanks to Sig for leaving me Nicks at 2.13 in SSL1... er, maybe not that <_<

 

[Tackling Dummies]

I'm looking for a developing/upside second tier (dynasty) TE and need a sounding board. Grade 'em on a 1-5 star ranking to make it easy.

Jared Cook

Brandon Pettigrew

Dennis Pitta

Jermiane Gresham

Kyle Rudolph

Thanks for everything guys, love the podcast.

 

[Tchula]

Do you expect what was called "Upside Down Drafting" last year to be more mainstream this year and how do you adjust drafting strategy if it is?

 

[wiscstlatlmia]

I read this week that Arrelious Benn has been running with the 3rd string so far this offseason... Nothing against Sammie Stroughter or Preston parker, but does this mean Benn's career is potentially over? is he a bust? or is Tampa eventually moving him back up the depth chart?

 

[grantsa4]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the great show.

Who are you targetting late in your rookie drafts?

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Hakeem Nicks!! Nooooooo!!!!!!

No real question, just needed to commiserate. :(

Bushwick Bramel 4 Evah!

 

[cutter43]

Madden Curse. Is it a positional thing? Fitz survived. Will Calvin?

Or is Calvin "doomed" just because the odds of him repeating as a No. 1 are already stacked against him? How often do No.1 players at their position return to such prominence the next year?

 

[The Gunslinger]

1 question and 1 list of breakout candidates that I'd like you guys to add to.

The Eagles put their faith (cash) in Desean Jackson this off-season despite poor perceived effort last year. Should fantasy owners also put their faith in him? He plays in a pass first offense with Maclin and a studly running game to boot. He was going 2 nd round last year and I've seen him slip to 6th in recent drafts.

Breakout candidates:

Brandon Lafell

Torrey Smith

Vincent Brown

Ryan Broyles

Greg Childs

Undervalued Vets:

Santanna Moss undrafted

Nate Washington 15th round

Jacob Tamme 11th round

 

[Chimp Magnet]

Gentlemen,

Great show as usual.

What are your thoughts on how best to go about making a major rule change to a league? I'm currently the commish of a 10 team, 1QB, 2RB etc league. I'd like to make it a 2QB league but am struggling to find the best way to do it that will get all of my league mates on board. Too soon and some teams will have an unfair advantage. Too long and my owners might lose interest. Thoughts on how to best go about making a major lineup requirement change?

Thanks again for the great show and keep up the good work.

Chimp

 

[statgrubby]

Just for kicks.....can you guys commiserate about some players you hold LIFETIME grudges against for KILLING a season for you!

I got a long list of guys who my friends just mention to get my blood boiling.

 

[Lrbutler]

I am in a 14 team, one player Keeper league, but I have 3 teams. I can't decide who their keeper will be so here they are (I have picked the three best players off each team)If you guys could help me on this, that would rock.

Team 1

Matt Ryan

Jimmy Graham

Rashard Mendenhall

team 2

Jamaal Charles

Marshawn Lynch

Larry Fitzgerald

Team 3

Matthew Stafford

Chris Johnson

DeMarco Murray

as for my team should I still plan on keeping Nicks or is either Bradshaw or Big Ben better options

Thanks guys love the show as always....GO BROWNS

Mr.B

 

[tones]

Hi Guys

SS was a strong position when Miami played a 3-4. So now going to a 4-3 and losing Bell to NYJ how do you think this plays out with Clemons?

Thanks,

 

[Raymell McKigney]

To me, the obvious question with Nicks is who starts opposite Randle? We know Cruz will stay in the slot.

 

[wiscstlatlmia]

ooo some great questions tonight..I'm excited for the show

 

[Bronx Bomber]

ooo some great questions tonight..I'm excited for the show

Me too. Makes my day on Friday Stud vs Starters: I've seen some crazy trades lately where people are giving up 3-4 of their Starters in order to get one stud (ie: Calvin, AJ Green, McCoy, 1.1, etc). Is is generally better to acquire one Stud to build around if it means temporarily weakening your team in other areas. I'm talking about 14-16 team leagues where talent is hard to come by and you can't just pick up starting quality guys from the FA pool. Thanks

 

[cdwood]

With the NFL schedule having Thursday night games every week early in the season instead of just the last half of the season, is Football Guys shifting any of their weekly content to earlier in the week to meet a Thursday Night Football deadline?

 

[madd futher]

In my dynasty league, I can keep either Bilol Powell or Taiwan Jones for an extra year on my inactive developmental roster and potentially promote him to my active squad during the season. The other RB would need to be dropped.

Which one do I keep on developmental for the extra year, and which one do I drop?

 

[Cecil Lammey]

http://podcast.footballguys.com/2012/Footballguys-Audible-2012-Vol46a.mp3

In This Episode: Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom discuss the latest from around the league and answer questions from the Shark Pool message board at Footballguys.com

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[Bronx Bomber]

Cecil, watching Fannin run does that make you feel better about Charles? I dont remember when Fannin had his injury but it seems like its close to Charles' recovery time, no?

 

[Cecil Lammey]

Cecil, watching Fannin run does that make you feel better about Charles? I dont remember when Fannin had his injury but it seems like its close to Charles' recovery time, no?

Fannin hurt himself a little before Charles if memory serves. Charles is more of a quick twitch guy where lateral movement will be stressed and extremely important. Fannin is more of a straight line guy, and that's the big difference between the two.