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I don't know if he's the go-to guy - I still think Gabriel is the best WR on that team right now - but Caldwell's last two games have been very interesting. He's gotten a ton of targets. Is that a fluke or a sign that maybe he's emerging a bit? I think he's worth a look for this week because even though the Colts' run defense stinks their offense is so good I think the Pats will have to throw to catch up.Isotopes said:
Who woulda done that? Except for a lack of TDs, his targets are great and his yardage is consistent - the same reasons a person picked him up should be the same reasons not to drop him. The last three weeks he's been gold in PPR leagues (averaging 7 catches and 50+ yards the last three weeks, he is almost a must start in PPR leagues that start three WRs)
I see no difference between Caldwell and Gabriel - to call either go-to is, I believe, premature.Gabriel has 8 targets, 3 catches and 2 TDs in the red zone, and 5 catches on 10 targets on 3rd/4th (2 TDs).Caldwell has 5 targets and 1 TD in the red zone and 8 catches on 15 targets on 3rd/4th, (no TDs).This last game was the only game where Caldwell was clearly more involved than Gabriel - and if this past game is the barometer, then Ben Watson, not Caldwell, is Brady's go-to guy.With the Pats, when the passing game is on, the open receiver is Brady's "go-to" guy - not any specific receiver.For all we can tell, in the next game, Kevin Faulk could lead the team in 3rd/4th and red zone targets.
Correct - gone for the next two weeks with a back injury:http://www2.jsonline.com/packer/insider/we.../index.asp?id=3trader jake said:
I see a significant difference between the two: Gabriel has had at least 45 yards receiving in every game but one since getting significant playing time and he's had at least 55 yards in three of five games. He's also scored 3 TDs. Bottom line is he has been a consistent source of production in nearly every game. Caldwell, meanwhile, has topped 45 yards only twice and has had more than 55 yards once. He has also scored only one touchdown. He's had less than 35 yards receiving in every game but two. Bottom line is he has not been a good source of production. In the majority of his games, he's done extremely little. In terms of production, there's no question Gabriel has performed at a significantly higher level than Caldwell. Now Caldwell has gotten MUCH more involved the last two games (although it's worth noting that despite having a large number of targets in Week 7 he still had only 22 yards receiving). Gabriel is someone you can start as - at least - a WR3 and feel very confident that he's going to deliver for you. Caldwell is someone nobody would have even considered starting until now. So the question becomes: Is Caldwell now worth starting or is the dramatic spike in his targets the last two weeks merely a fluke?I see no difference between Caldwell and Gabriel - to call either go-to is, I believe, premature.Gabriel has 8 targets, 3 catches and 2 TDs in the red zone, and 5 catches on 10 targets on 3rd/4th (2 TDs).Caldwell has 5 targets and 1 TD in the red zone and 8 catches on 15 targets on 3rd/4th, (no TDs).This last game was the only game where Caldwell was clearly more involved than Gabriel - and if this past game is the barometer, then Ben Watson, not Caldwell, is Brady's go-to guy.With the Pats, when the passing game is on, the open receiver is Brady's "go-to" guy - not any specific receiver.For all we can tell, in the next game, Kevin Faulk could lead the team in 3rd/4th and red zone targets.
Michael Clayton has been "due" for the past 1 1/2 seasons.
I think I answered that by claiming neither was a go-to guy. It is not a fluke - it is that Brady's go-to guy is the open receiver.We are in agreement on Gabriel being a better and more consistent fantasy prospect.We are apparently in disagreement on a significant difference between the two in terms of whether either are go-to - the numbers I cited were important phazes of the game - where you look for your "go-to" receiver.3rd/4th down and red zone opps.To repeat - I see no difference in the two in terms of being "go-to." I agree that Gabriel's been a more consistent performer.As a side note - Gabriel's caught 52.6% of his targets, Caldwell's caught 59%. One point in favor of Caldwell as a go-to guy is that QBs notice a receiver who catches the ball more often. In truth, Troy Brown is Brady's go-to guy. 6 red zone targets, 5 catches, 3 TDs.
Go-to may be a relative term - especially given the Patriots' receiving corps. But I don't think there's any question Gabriel has emerged as the No. 1 WR since he started getting playing time. He's the only one in the group who's consistently produced and he's gotten the touchdowns as well. He's the only WR on that team I'd feel confident starting on a consistent basis. The question that needs to be answered in my opinion is whether the significant spike in Caldwell's targets is a fluke or a sign that he's becoming more important to the passing game. I tend to think it's the former but I do believe he's a very interesting one-week pickup given how I believe the Patriots are going to have to throw a lot.
Brady and "Go to guy" is an Oxymoron
FWIW Buckeye, from P-G Steelers insider Ed Bouchette:
I wouldn't consider Antonio Bryanta WW gem. He should be rostered in every leagueat this point.
Yeah, but like I said, it wouldn't be a stretch for Davenport to get dinged. Plus, I would wager that Duce isn't on too many people's radar right now. If you have the room, why not stash him and see if Cowher uses him this week? If he gets some work and is a little productive, he won't be so easy to grab next week.
Seriously, what are the odds that this guy makes a meaningful fantasy contribution ever again? 1 in 10,000? Dangle him to a nervous Parker owner? "Oh, OK I'll give you Larry Fitzgerald for him." Please.
