I think more often than not, NOT making quick adjustments based off the first 2 weeks leads to disastrous seasons. This game moves fast, don't get left behind. We're 50% of the way, and some things you can tell already.
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I think more often than not, NOT making quick adjustments based off the first 2 weeks leads to disastrous seasons. This game moves fast, don't get left behind. We're 50% of the way, and some things you can tell already.remember that Chaz is coming back and he was Russel's number one receiver before he got hurt. just saying.
NYCGangGreen
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Well, I'll wait to drop a guy I take a flier on and pick up someone the panic owners drop.Gado is about all I'd trim from my roster right now....but yeah if someone drops Braylon, I'll gladly take that waiver claim.Week 2 is when I'd start really assessing any major overhauls....let the rest of the owners scoop up Frismann Jackson. That worked real well a few years back.It's one week....if you want to give up on pro-bowl talent because of a bad week for a week 1 wonder, go for it....I'll sit and wait.....then jump when the getting is good.
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Again, gotta take it in moderation. Also, don't over-react to teams playing what might be a vastly improved D; i.e. NYJ vs. HOU. But trends like Oaklands D, the injuries and general bad play of SD's Oline, the complete wasteland that IS the Rams team, the continued awful use of Ronnie Brown, etc. etc. I think things like this have to be seen and noted in week 1, if it continues into week 2 you can no longer ignore them.
I guess my point is, if you've got "fat" to trim, don't be too slow to trim it. Guys like Crayton, Bess, Watson, Harvin, S. Smith (giants version) are definitely on the rise. If they're out there...don't be too slow. Murpy's another one, he'll have at least 1 more week to solidify some value before Schilenz is back in the lineup. DHB on the other hand...ugh. Think you're gonna have to sit and watch how OAK team develops and hope he can carve out a slice next season. Between Chaz and Murphy, he's got an unexpected hill to climb.
Another note, Russel sucks at playing his position; Great athlete, great arm, decent mobility....ZERO accuracy. Please, for the love of mike can either Carolina or Oakland please, please, please trade for Derek Anderson!!
I guess my point is, if you've got "fat" to trim, don't be too slow to trim it. Guys like Crayton, Bess, Watson, Harvin, S. Smith (giants version) are definitely on the rise. If they're out there...don't be too slow. Murpy's another one, he'll have at least 1 more week to solidify some value before Schilenz is back in the lineup. DHB on the other hand...ugh. Think you're gonna have to sit and watch how OAK team develops and hope he can carve out a slice next season. Between Chaz and Murphy, he's got an unexpected hill to climb.
Another note, Russel sucks at playing his position; Great athlete, great arm, decent mobility....ZERO accuracy. Please, for the love of mike can either Carolina or Oakland please, please, please trade for Derek Anderson!!
PatrickT
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A little early to give up on Santana, don't you think? They've got a nice run of 5 or 6 teams where he could make noise, starting with the Rams in wk2.I am however cutting ties with Fred Taylor to pick up Laurent Robinson, who I meant to draft and didn't. Don't want to guess on him.howo5 said:
HULLOBUDMAN
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I see now. That is not how I read your original post. I agree that you don't hit the panic button on proven performers. I read your comments to mean you don't pickup/drop anyone in week 1.Well, I'll wait to drop a guy I take a flier on and pick up someone the panic owners drop.Gado is about all I'd trim from my roster right now....but yeah if someone drops Braylon, I'll gladly take that waiver claim.Week 2 is when I'd start really assessing any major overhauls....let the rest of the owners scoop up Frismann Jackson. That worked real well a few years back.It's one week....if you want to give up on pro-bowl talent because of a bad week for a week 1 wonder, go for it....I'll sit and wait.....then jump when the getting is good.I think more often than not, NOT making quick adjustments based off the first 2 weeks leads to disastrous seasons. This game moves fast, don't get left behind. We're 50% of the way, and some things you can tell already.
TheFanatic
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I can agree with this. Boldin a few years ago was not there after week 2. Slaton was snagged pretty early last year along with Royal.I do a lot of dynasty leagues and see guys cut every piece of dead weight to take a flyer on some WR taken in the 3rd round of the NFL draft. I leave some dead weight on my team just to not have those tough decisions to snag someone week 1. In one league I got Chris Perry in a deal to make the money work out for cap purposes. He's still on my roster. He's just waiting for some player to develop to be cut and that player added. But then again, my situation is a little different in that if I cut him I still have to pay him, so cutting him for some long shot and then cutting the long shot has me paying three guys for that one roster spot.I think more often than not, NOT making quick adjustments based off the first 2 weeks leads to disastrous seasons. This game moves fast, don't get left behind. We're 50% of the way, and some things you can tell already.
TheFanatic
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I literally just checked my two main leagues to see if he was available and he is rostered in both...
Nick Vermeil
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I prefer to wait until the first drops, but I've got Mark Clayton, Laurent Robinson and Henderson on the waiver wire after losing A. Gonzales and the rest of my WR's under performing. So I'm going to claim them in that order and drop Hixon (unless more dire Gonzales news emerges this afternoon). I also may scoop up Trent Edwards if he makes it to free agency for a one week play in place of McNabb.
Mystery Achiever
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I've got a request in, but doubt he'll make it to me. This league drafted before he was named starter and had no pre-season waivers.I'd expect he's rostered in most leagues. Beyond that, as some others said, I'm hoping to benefit later in the week from some week 1 panic drops.
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Spin
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Dropping Hixson and adding Caddy from the #1 waiver spot. Order only changes when you pick, rather then resetting every week. But I think Caddy is worth the upside instead of having the first pick a couple weeks from now. Especially since PT and R. Brown are my rb 2/3 behind Sjax 
I could use the rb depth. And here I came away from the draft ecstatic with rb core (start 2 rb).
I could use the rb depth. And here I came away from the draft ecstatic with rb core (start 2 rb).
Restricted
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The shark pool has been patient with this guy for three seasons now. Next you're gonna tell us to be patient with Matt Jones?ScottyDog said:
Cleat Spike
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This week Finley and Fasano will explode for 2 TDs, while Heap goes 2 for 15 and a pulled glut. Just saying.Dropping Fasano for Heap who someone dropped last week for Finley!
skoal brother
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I dropped E. Graham before the season started and picked up Cadillac. I think no one was looking at him because of the 3 headed monster but I'm thinking it's now a 1.5 headed with Caddy getting 75% of the carries. At least I'm hoping so.
footballdiva
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Could be but SD has always given up points to TE's and I usually don't roster 2 TE's, what's the fun of fantasy football without taking a few risks?This week Finley and Fasano will explode for 2 TDs, while Heap goes 2 for 15 and a pulled glut. Just saying.Dropping Fasano for Heap who someone dropped last week for Finley!
SuperGreen
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best "talent" out there: both claytons, mendenhall, m bradley, all the raiders receivers, etc. gonna stand pat with the #1 slot and see who these guys jettison in a panic this week.
TheFanatic
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The two guys that pick ahead of me grabbed Mike Bell and one of the Indy WR's. I took Mikael Bush with the 3rd slot.
TheFanatic
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I thought about this guy but I have a glut of WR's. And I worry about his injury history. It was close but I went with Bush. Would've been happy with this guy tho too...
Breesisdaman
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I'm dropping Orton and grabbing Justn Gage, Ahmad Bradshaw or Trent Edwards, who ever is available. I am also getting an itchy finger on Reggie Bush but my Saints homerism has kept me in Check so far. I am curious what other non homers think about dropping Bush for Ahmad Bradshaw.
TheFanatic
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Are you going to change your screen name if you do?
Pip's Invitation
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14-team PPR league where I'm weak on wideouts: Drop Deion Branch for Andre Caldwell.
12-team standard league where RB-WR are interchangeable for lineup purposes: Drop Danny Ware for Louis Murphy.
Casual 12-team league with cousins where I could use more RB depth: Drop Ted Ginn for Michael Bush.
My fourth league doesn't have a waiver wire. If you don't draft em, they're not in the league for the year. You get 29 rounds to try to get everyone relevant.
12-team standard league where RB-WR are interchangeable for lineup purposes: Drop Danny Ware for Louis Murphy.
Casual 12-team league with cousins where I could use more RB depth: Drop Ted Ginn for Michael Bush.
My fourth league doesn't have a waiver wire. If you don't draft em, they're not in the league for the year. You get 29 rounds to try to get everyone relevant.
wudaben
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Alright... who am I missing here? I would have guessed Burleson but I'm only counting 11TDs in 18 games.
Breesisdaman
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My league's waiver wire is different in that once a player clears waivers, he stays a free agent until someone picks him up. I think players should return to waivers every Sunday, but oh well
Anyways, I've picked up Laurent Robinson and the Washington defense (vs. Stl this week) and dropped Shayne Graham and Troy Williamson. I'll probably drop the Colts defense later this week for a kicker.
Anyways, I've picked up Laurent Robinson and the Washington defense (vs. Stl this week) and dropped Shayne Graham and Troy Williamson. I'll probably drop the Colts defense later this week for a kicker.
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Eagle Eye
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You got 'em. 2 return TDs and 11 TD catches
Also, whoever plans on dropping Braylon for Randle El is making a big mistake in my opinion.
Also, to whoever plans on dropping Moreno for Fred Jackson. You had to have known Moreno was going to start slow, so why give draft him and give up on him already? If you didn't know he wasn't going to start week one, you didn't do your homework.
Also, to whoever plans on dropping Moreno for Fred Jackson. You had to have known Moreno was going to start slow, so why give draft him and give up on him already? If you didn't know he wasn't going to start week one, you didn't do your homework.
GreedoShotFirst
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anyone thinking about Lienart? With Warner both dinged and looking crappy, Matty boy may soon be throwing to Fitz, Boldin and gang.
Chaka
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Remember Jamarcus Russell is the starting QB in Oakland. SELL! SELL! SELL!
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
10-team PPR limited benches. 8/10th spot. Considering waiving Leon Washington for M Bell or the Caddy. I doubt either make it too me, but it's tempting.
RB's on the squad are Westbrook, Gore, Beanie Wells, Donald Brown, L Washington.
Decisions...
RB's on the squad are Westbrook, Gore, Beanie Wells, Donald Brown, L Washington.
Decisions...
PatytonsGhost
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taz
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Chaka
Footballguy
I would strongly discourage you from making such a move. Actually I would prefer if you spoke to the Leon Washington owner in my league and convinced him to make that move.
FF EGGHEAD
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I'd hold onto Leon in PPR, especially if you get return yards. But if not I still feel Leon will be very productive this year, more than the others you mentioned.
bushdocda
Footballguy
Same here. Hoping AGonzo comes back at some point later in the year with some good weeks, not parting with him at this time.
IMO...Mark Clayton has the biggest upside, but a fair amount of riskBurleson has less upside, but a lower amount of risk (if you get points for return yards, Burleson is also returning punts)If Antonio Bryant is out for an extended period, Michael Clayton may be worth a look, but I like him least of these three WRs
Tony Jabroni
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No return yardage, but still tempting. Appreciate the input though. IMO, M Bell 'looks' like the home run some early teams really look for. I would regret passing that up, but that is why we play the game.
Haha
Im in a slightly deeper league so Im holding onto Bryant. But right now I have Burleson as my #1 WW WR. Mark Clayton has upside but hes already on a roster. Im not interested at all in Mi Clayton. I have Manningham as my #2 WW WR claims just because I have a gut feeling. Hes looked good since preseason, Nix is hurt and someone has to step up there. Im dropping Schilens as well.
greggorymac
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Thinking about dropping Mendenhall for Michael Bush. What do you think? Am I over-reacting after 1 week?
Alias
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I'm doing the same, #1 priority in a 12-team ppr. I dropped Gage prior to him going off on Thursday to pickup Schilens, hopefully I don't regret that.Michael Bush, Henderson, LRobinson, Mark Clayton, and Jerious Norwood are all available - Caddy was picked up off of the waiver wire prior to Sunday's game as was Gage. I'd be dropping Earnest Graham.
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