Holy Schneikes
Footballguy
I know this happens every year to some degree, but with a lot of talented vets settling into good situation before the draft, and with at least 4 guys in the draft with potential 1st round grades, there may be some stiff competition for starting slots this year.
As a Thomas Jones owner last year I was PISSED after the draft, but that was really the only situation last year where a guy who was set up pretty well had his stock drop considerably. Turned out it wasn't that bad (for now), but it wasn't a good feeling.
This year I'm wondering if there won't be a few more roller-coasters than usual. What "wide-open" jobs are really out there to be had?
Arizona just got Edge. Minnesota just got Taylor. Green is staying put, Alexander is staying put. Foster is staying put.
The only team I see that has a strong need for a starter is Indy (don't get your hopes up Rhodes owners - there isn't a better RB draft matchup out there than Indy at the end of the 1st).
So who's going to take the hits? Looks like Davis will be hit hard. So assuming Rhodes and Davis are two of the losers, where are the other two going to go and make things interesting?
Will Pittsburgh grab a back to the dismay of Parker owners? Even though Willie was tremendous in some ways, I could see Pittsburgh wanting another complementary back. What might save Parker is that there is really only one exceptional bruiser out there this year and he won't fall to Pittsburgh.
Maybe Baltimore? Lewis just signed a big deal, and is still fairly young, but he hasn't been particularly reliable.
Denver I guess is always an option, but they usually get their backs later. Still Bell owners could be disappointed (again) after the draft.
Tennessee? Brown is intriguing, but has obvious trouble staying healthy.
Jacksonville seems like a decent possibility. Not good for Taylor owners (or Jones hopefulls).
Pats seem like a good possibility too. Dillon owners beware.
Despite 2 decent options, Atlanta could be in the market due to Dunn's age and Duckett's apparent regression. A good rookie in Atlanta wouldn't really kill Duckett though, because he will likely be moving on soon anyway, and Dunn has fended off one highly touted rookie already.
The Jets are another possibility. Martin is no spring chicken anyway, but the Houston owners who think they have a diamond in the rough could be disappointed.
Who's stock is going to drop this year?
As a Thomas Jones owner last year I was PISSED after the draft, but that was really the only situation last year where a guy who was set up pretty well had his stock drop considerably. Turned out it wasn't that bad (for now), but it wasn't a good feeling.
This year I'm wondering if there won't be a few more roller-coasters than usual. What "wide-open" jobs are really out there to be had?
Arizona just got Edge. Minnesota just got Taylor. Green is staying put, Alexander is staying put. Foster is staying put.
The only team I see that has a strong need for a starter is Indy (don't get your hopes up Rhodes owners - there isn't a better RB draft matchup out there than Indy at the end of the 1st).
So who's going to take the hits? Looks like Davis will be hit hard. So assuming Rhodes and Davis are two of the losers, where are the other two going to go and make things interesting?
Will Pittsburgh grab a back to the dismay of Parker owners? Even though Willie was tremendous in some ways, I could see Pittsburgh wanting another complementary back. What might save Parker is that there is really only one exceptional bruiser out there this year and he won't fall to Pittsburgh.
Maybe Baltimore? Lewis just signed a big deal, and is still fairly young, but he hasn't been particularly reliable.
Denver I guess is always an option, but they usually get their backs later. Still Bell owners could be disappointed (again) after the draft.
Tennessee? Brown is intriguing, but has obvious trouble staying healthy.
Jacksonville seems like a decent possibility. Not good for Taylor owners (or Jones hopefulls).
Pats seem like a good possibility too. Dillon owners beware.
Despite 2 decent options, Atlanta could be in the market due to Dunn's age and Duckett's apparent regression. A good rookie in Atlanta wouldn't really kill Duckett though, because he will likely be moving on soon anyway, and Dunn has fended off one highly touted rookie already.
The Jets are another possibility. Martin is no spring chicken anyway, but the Houston owners who think they have a diamond in the rough could be disappointed.
Who's stock is going to drop this year?