Thoughts on these two DB's... (1 Viewer)

[FantasyCommish]

I own both of these guys in a Dynasty IDP League that rewards 1.5 PPT with a bonus at 5, 7, & 10 tackles. I picked both up as FA during the season, with Ward really being the guy that put my defense over the top towards the title. With the potential there for Cleveland to shift to a 4-3 (especially with **** Jauron as the DC), can one think that Ward will be more tackle friendly next season than last season? I am also wondering if Greene can keep his starting role? If so, both of these DB's could be top tier next season.

Thoughts?

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Why do you think that a shift toward 4-3 gives Ward more upside?

 

[FantasyCommish]

Why do you think that a shift toward 4-3 gives Ward more upside?

My line of thinking may be flawed, admittedly, but I seem to have better luck with a SS on a 4-3 team than on a 3-4. At least as far as the consistency of tackle #'s. That's why I posted the scoring for my league, it is very tackle friendly.

 

[Shutout]

Love Ward. I see him as being a great IDP for a long time.

There's a saying in the NFl that is something like "show me a pro-bowl DB and I'll show you the pro-bowl DE in front of him, and vice versa".

Point being, if the Browns DO go to a 4-3 and have a way to generate good pressure, I think it helps the secondary with big plays, etc. And I can see if they go 4-3 it helps the SS in situations where they bring him up for run support so I think it helps Ward.

 

[chris_dub]

Have Ward in my two dynasty leagues & made sure to lock him up long-term. He will be an IDP beast.