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[secretid]

I haven't seen a thread like this already in place, but I think they can be really useful. After a certain number of rounds, depending on your league setpup (12-14 for me), it's important to target guys with high upside vs. predictable guys with similar average production.

For instance, a rookie who's at WR3 on a good offense, and a veteran entrenched at WR2 on a poor one might be projected at similar levels of production, but only one has a reasonable chance to break out and really help you.

I'll post back here with a few of mine in a little bit, but I wanted to get this thread going. Just post some names and a sentence or two about why you like them as late-round picks.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Roddy White

David Boston

Bobby Wade

Anthony Gonzalez

demetrius williams

priest holmes?

dominick rhodes

chris brown

These are picks I would make after roster complete and shooting for the fences in 16+

 

[Peyton Marino]

michael bennett

 

[TDavi118]

Check this thread out...

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=333530

 

[FairWarning]

Rex Grossman - Playing for 2008 contract. Bears scheduld is harder, more passing chances.

Kevin Curtis - Could be McNabb's go-to guy.

 

[Brewzers]

I will be targeting DeDe Dorsey and/or AP (chi) late in the draft. I think both will see more action than what is being projected. Last year #2 Indy RB (rhodes) had 187 carries and #2 Chi RB (Benson) had 157.

 

[sheckiec]

Drew Bennett. The Rev. is done.

 

[JohnnyU]

I will be targeting DeDe Dorsey and/or AP (chi) late in the draft. I think both will see more action than what is being projected. Last year #2 Indy RB (rhodes) had 187 carries and #2 Chi RB (Benson) had 157.

Clifton Dawson might just beat out Dorsey for #2. He's having a terrific preseason, whereas Dorsey isn't.DeDe Dorsey has yet to claim the clear-cut No. 2 RB job in Indianapolis.

Undrafted rookie Clifton Dawson has impressed in camp and Kenton Keith has more experience, albeit in the CFL. Dorsey only gained 15 yards on six carries in the preseason opener. It's beginning to look like Joseph Addai will be the lone workhorse in the Colts' backfield this season.

Source: Indianapolis Star

Forget Kenton (hurt), it's a two horse race IMO.

 

[kensat30]

My favorite late round RB is Leon Washington. I think Thomas Jones is overrated. I think Leon Washington is underrated. It's pretty simple.

 

[nygiants56]

My favorite late round RB is Leon Washington. I think Thomas Jones is overrated. I think Leon Washington is underrated. It's pretty simple.

I can live with that. TJ is good, but Washington will be a value pick if TJ goes down ( like he already has).Not sure Washington can/will be the back of the future with the JETS, however. He's on the small side, and I'm not sure he can carry the rock 300+ times/year.If OC Brian Shottenheimer stays on , he could seek out Michael Turner to be the Jets RB next season, if the Jets are willing to trade for him.

 

[duaneok66]

I will be targeting DeDe Dorsey and/or AP (chi) late in the draft. I think both will see more action than what is being projected. Last year #2 Indy RB (rhodes) had 187 carries and #2 Chi RB (Benson) had 157.

Clifton Dawson might just beat out Dorsey for #2. He's having a terrific preseason, whereas Dorsey isn't.DeDe Dorsey has yet to claim the clear-cut No. 2 RB job in Indianapolis.

Undrafted rookie Clifton Dawson has impressed in camp and Kenton Keith has more experience, albeit in the CFL. Dorsey only gained 15 yards on six carries in the preseason opener. It's beginning to look like Joseph Addai will be the lone workhorse in the Colts' backfield this season.

Source: Indianapolis Star

Forget Kenton (hurt), it's a two horse race IMO.

what he said . . .

 

[Brewzers]

I will be targeting DeDe Dorsey and/or AP (chi) late in the draft. I think both will see more action than what is being projected. Last year #2 Indy RB (rhodes) had 187 carries and #2 Chi RB (Benson) had 157.

Clifton Dawson might just beat out Dorsey for #2. He's having a terrific preseason, whereas Dorsey isn't.DeDe Dorsey has yet to claim the clear-cut No. 2 RB job in Indianapolis.

Undrafted rookie Clifton Dawson has impressed in camp and Kenton Keith has more experience, albeit in the CFL. Dorsey only gained 15 yards on six carries in the preseason opener. It's beginning to look like Joseph Addai will be the lone workhorse in the Colts' backfield this season.

Source: Indianapolis Star

Forget Kenton (hurt), it's a two horse race IMO.

Yeah, I'm following this in your other thread. This will be interesting to watch. Could be that Addai's projections need to tick up, putting him solidly in the top 5.

 

[whodeywhodey]

My favorite late round RB is Leon Washington. I think Thomas Jones is overrated. I think Leon Washington is underrated. It's pretty simple.

Can't say this enough. I love Washington this year.

 

[whodeywhodey]

My favorite late round RB is Leon Washington. I think Thomas Jones is overrated. I think Leon Washington is underrated. It's pretty simple.

I can live with that. TJ is good, but Washington will be a value pick if TJ goes down ( like he already has).Not sure Washington can/will be the back of the future with the JETS, however. He's on the small side, and I'm not sure he can carry the rock 300+ times/year.If OC Brian Shottenheimer stays on , he could seek out Michael Turner to be the Jets RB next season, if the Jets are willing to trade for him.

I disagree here. 5'8", 202 pounds. Reminds me of a Westbrook or Tiki Barber or Dunn. Definitely small but not too small to start. Don't write him off b/c of his height. The kid has got talent.

 

[el-gato-grande]

My favorite late round RB is Leon Washington. I think Thomas Jones is overrated. I think Leon Washington is underrated. It's pretty simple.

Can't say this enough. I love Washington this year.

The Thomas Jones is overrated schtick is tired. Just carried over from the "Benson is going to start by week 3" thread from last year. The guy is an above average back who more than proved his worth during three solid years with the Bears. Don't under estimate the guy's tenacity and his ability to hang onto a starting gig. Washington owners won't see him start for at least a couple of years unless Jones goes down with an injury. And BTW, Jones has been pretty darn durable also.

 

[whodeywhodey]

Who said that Leon will start? I certainly don't think that. I just think that he will see the field a lot. Think Deuce and Reggie last year.

The kid had about 1000 total yards last year. To think that he won't have an affect on Jones' numbers is just absurd.

 

[Ed Wood]

Drew Bennett. The Rev. is done.

Blasphemy.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

My favorite late round RB is Leon Washington. I think Thomas Jones is overrated. I think Leon Washington is underrated. It's pretty simple.

Can't say this enough. I love Washington this year.

The Thomas Jones is overrated schtick is tired. Just carried over from the "Benson is going to start by week 3" thread from last year. The guy is an above average back who more than proved his worth during three solid years with the Bears. Don't under estimate the guy's tenacity and his ability to hang onto a starting gig. Washington owners won't see him start for at least a couple of years unless Jones goes down with an injury. And BTW, Jones has been pretty darn durable also.

I totally agree.TJ is a huge upgrade from the Jets running attack last season,if anything I see Leon Washington's value lower this season as opposed to last.

 

[whodeywhodey]

I totally agree.TJ is a huge upgrade from the Jets running attack last season,if anything I see Leon Washington's value lower this season as opposed to last.

Well let's just agree to disagree and see what happens.TJ is a huge upgrade. But don't discount Washington either.

 

[Torew]

I like the below.

Washington because of the previous reasons

Crayton - Glenn looks to be aging

Welker - With Moss & Stallworth getting the attention Welker should be wide open for Brady

D Bennett - Same as the above with Holt and Bruce Drew will excel in the slot

Rhodes - He seems to be winning the job now and with the 4 game suspension he will fall and could be a good surprise.

 

[FairWarning]

My favorite late round RB is Leon Washington. I think Thomas Jones is overrated. I think Leon Washington is underrated. It's pretty simple.

Can't say this enough. I love Washington this year.

The Thomas Jones is overrated schtick is tired. Just carried over from the "Benson is going to start by week 3" thread from last year. The guy is an above average back who more than proved his worth during three solid years with the Bears. Don't under estimate the guy's tenacity and his ability to hang onto a starting gig. Washington owners won't see him start for at least a couple of years unless Jones goes down with an injury. And BTW, Jones has been pretty darn durable also.

Hard to believe a NY player is underrated. If there is one, TJ is it.

 

[el-gato-grande]

Who said that Leon will start? I certainly don't think that. I just think that he will see the field a lot. Think Deuce and Reggie last year. The kid had about 1000 total yards last year. To think that he won't have an affect on Jones' numbers is just absurd.

You're comparing the Jets offense to the Saints? Don't think Deuce and Reggie. Think Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry. That is a better comparison. The way the Saints use Reggie is unique because of Reggie's talents. And that entire offense is much more prolific than the Jets can ever hope to be this year. One can only hope than Washington doesn't have the injury problems that has plagued Perry most of his career.

 

[whodeywhodey]

Who said that Leon will start? I certainly don't think that. I just think that he will see the field a lot. Think Deuce and Reggie last year. The kid had about 1000 total yards last year. To think that he won't have an affect on Jones' numbers is just absurd.

You're comparing the Jets offense to the Saints? Don't think Deuce and Reggie. Think Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry. That is a better comparison. The way the Saints use Reggie is unique because of Reggie's talents. And that entire offense is much more prolific than the Jets can ever hope to be this year. One can only hope than Washington doesn't have the injury problems that has plagued Perry most of his career.

You're right. But look at the rounds that you have to pick Bush and Deuce if you want them. You can get Washington much much cheaper. All I am saying is that Washington will have a larger role than most expect. What in the preseason (or last season) have you seen that proves me wrong?

 

[el-gato-grande]

Who said that Leon will start? I certainly don't think that. I just think that he will see the field a lot. Think Deuce and Reggie last year. The kid had about 1000 total yards last year. To think that he won't have an affect on Jones' numbers is just absurd.

You're comparing the Jets offense to the Saints? Don't think Deuce and Reggie. Think Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry. That is a better comparison. The way the Saints use Reggie is unique because of Reggie's talents. And that entire offense is much more prolific than the Jets can ever hope to be this year. One can only hope than Washington doesn't have the injury problems that has plagued Perry most of his career.

You're right. But look at the rounds that you have to pick Bush and Deuce if you want them. You can get Washington much much cheaper. All I am saying is that Washington will have a larger role than most expect. What in the preseason (or last season) have you seen that proves me wrong?

I don't think anyone has much proof of how the carries will be distributed due to TJ's injury. Washington could be the third down back or he could have a larger role than that. Has Man Genius said anything that would lead us to believe this is full blown RBBC? He has mentioned he wants to exploit match-ups, but nothing much more than that. And you wouldn't expect him to show his cards during the preseason.So, drafting Washington in the mid rounds is a risk. I doubt he will be available in the later rounds with the amount of exposure he will see in the preseason with Jones out.

 

[Aggieelmore]

I like Brandon Marshall from the 10th or 11th on as a sleeper. Rod Smith is a warrior, but stick a fork in him.

B. Marshall 65 rec, 1050yds, 6 tds

 

[FairWarning]

I like Brandon Marshall from the 10th or 11th on as a sleeper. Rod Smith is a warrior, but stick a fork in him. B. Marshall 65 rec, 1050yds, 6 tds

Like this pick too.

 

[packersfan]

I may be a Wisconsin alum and he may be a former Badger but I've never been a big fan of Ron Dayne in the NFL. However, I think he is a great later round pick at the RB position. Like him or not, he was an absolute monster as the starter in the final month last season. And if you don't believe Ahman Green can make it through the entire season (I don't) that means Dayne has a shot to start some games this season. Furthermore, because of Green's asthma condition he needs to be rested periodically during every game and he tends to take himself out in goal line situations. And when that happens, in will come Dayne. The guy has pretty much been a bum in the NFL but I really like Dayne's potential as a late-round steal this season.

 

[MBH_14]

Jacoby Jones could be interesting in the late rds.

 

[-OZ-]

My favorite late round RB is Leon Washington. I think Thomas Jones is overrated. I think Leon Washington is underrated. It's pretty simple.

I like Leon too, but how late is late? He was drafted in the 11th round in my recent draft. My late picks (15th round and later, non D/PK) in that draft (FWIW, players get return points): 15.11: OZ- Ted Ginn WR MIA16.04 OZ - Kevin Faulk RB NE18.04 OZ - Courtney Roby WR TEN19.11: OZ- Cecil Sapp RB DEN21.11: OZ- David Boston WR TB22.04 OZ - Shaun McDonald, WR DET23.11: OZ- Noah Herron RB GB24.04 OZ - Jacoby Jones WR HOUI didn't get everyone I targetted, but I'm pleased with the draft. Herron seems like a waste after yesterday's game, but it was the 23rd round.

 

[NorrisB]

Demetrius Williams

Isaac Bruce

Jerome Harrison

DeDe Dorsey

Tony Scheffler

M. Lewis

Joe Horn

Roydell Williams

Paul Williams X 100

 

[vichawkfan]

Rex Grossman - Playing for 2008 contract. Bears scheduld is harder, more passing chances.Kevin Curtis - Could be McNabb's go-to guy.

Curtis - agreed.

 

[NorrisB]

Curtis =

obly 6' buck eighty doesnt scream to me physical specimen. Unlike other small receivers he doesnt play fast (12.6 ypc) like the Santana Moss' and Steve Smiths of the world (despite his 4.3 40 time).

 

[saintfool]

I didn't get everyone I targetted, but I'm pleased with the draft. Herron seems like a waste after yesterday's game, but it was the 23rd round.

What do you mean?