Waiver Wire Receivers With Upside (1 Viewer)

[jagerbomb]

I'm looking to fill one roster spot with a WR with upside, I already have a solid starting three and a couple of decent backups so I'm looking for a receiver with plenty of upside that could crack my top 3 or be good for a trade after his value is known to everyone.

Here's what I have available, we are a 12 team league with 17 roster spots so this is probably similar to a lot of other leagues out there:

Patrick Crayton - Dal

Demetrius Williams - Bal

Brandon Jones - Ten

Roydell Williams - Ten

Ernest Wilford - Jac

Troy Williamson - Min

 

[Pocket Joker]

I think this belongs in the AC

 

[TheWick]

Whats the latest word on Terry Glenn? If he is still banged up, Crayton is your man

 

[jagerbomb]

Whats the latest word on Terry Glenn? If he is still banged up, Crayton is your man

Hasn't practice since the beginning of August and he's not sure if he'll be ready for the opener.

 

[JohnnyU]

I would rank them as follows for a redraft league:

Demetrius Williams - Bal

Troy Williamson - Min

Patrick Crayton - Dal - only if Glenn is out for an extended time, otherwise he's next to last

Roydell Williams - Ten

Brandon Jones - Ten

Ernest Wilford - Jac

I would rank them as follows for a dynasty league:

Demetrius Williams - Bal

Brandon Jones - Ten

Troy Williamson - Min

Roydell Williams - Ten

Patrick Crayton - Dal

Ernest Wilford - Jac

 

[KellysHeroes]

I would rank them as follows for a redraft leagueemetrius Williams - BalTroy Williamson - MinPatrick Crayton - Dal - only if Glenn is out for an extended time, otherwise he's next to lastRoydell Williams - TenBrandon Jones - TenErnest Wilford - JacI would rank them as follows for a dynasty leagueemetrius Williams - BalBrandon Jones - TenTroy Williamson - MinRoydell Williams - TenPatrick Crayton - DalErnest Wilford - Jac

Iike it... I would place Williamson #1 on that list...

 

[TheWick]

Wouldn't the possible #2 WR in a very good offense be a higher upside guy than the #2 in a terrible offense?

 

[Banger]

I'm looking to fill one roster spot with a WR with upside, I already have a solid starting three and a couple of decent backups so I'm looking for a receiver with plenty of upside that could crack my top 3 or be good for a trade after his value is known to everyone.Here's what I have available, we are a 12 team league with 17 roster spots so this is probably similar to a lot of other leagues out thereatrick Crayton - DalDemetrius Williams - BalBrandon Jones - TenRoydell Williams - TenErnest Wilford - JacTroy Williamson - Min

I'd say...Brandon Jones - TenDemetrius Williams - BalTroy Williamson - MinPatrick Crayton - DalRoydell Williams - TenErnest Wilford - JacI think D. Williams has the potential to be the most explosive on the list but he has Clayton/Mason to contend with whereas Jones has a bunch of scrubs to contend with.

 

[stevegamer]

Ernest Wilford still getting no love - I think he's the Jags' #1.

I'd go with him or Williamson, but the guys in TEN have potential as well - depending on which one starts.

 

[ElGatoLoco]

Ernest Wilford still getting no love - I think he's the Jags' #1.I'd go with him or Williamson, but the guys in TEN have potential as well - depending on which one starts.

Jags passing game really sucks bad though. What'd they rank last year? 29th? I don't really see anything to say that will improve this year.

 

[CrossEyed]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is :(

 

[Chaka]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

 

[JHuber77]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

your kidding me right?

 

[TheWick]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

The WR2 on the 5th best passing team (2006) in the league usually does fairly well

 

[stevegamer]

Ernest Wilford still getting no love - I think he's the Jags' #1.I'd go with him or Williamson, but the guys in TEN have potential as well - depending on which one starts.

Jags passing game really sucks bad though. What'd they rank last year? 29th? I don't really see anything to say that will improve this year.

Leftwich is back. Garrard can't throw. I realize it's a flier, but Leftwich was pretty decent in fantasy PPG last year, and Wilford is goign to get catches. Also, they were using a ton of Williams & Jones last year, and neither is good enough to be a good top 2 WR on a good NFL team.

 

[Chaka]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

your kidding me right?

Since TO became a #1WR (we'll call that '98 because he scored 14 TDs even though Rice had more catches and yards) the #2 WR opposite TO averages 63 catches, 806 yards & 6 TDs. Take away '98 (Rice was still #1 IMO) and you get 60-756-5.The two best performances by WRs opposite TO are Rice in '98 (82-1157-9) and Terry Glenn last year (70-1047-6).The two worst were Tai Streets in '03 (47-597-7) and Todd Pinkston in '04 (36-676-1).Seems to me that being opposite TO is not a formula for consistent success.

 

[CrossEyed]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

your kidding me right?

Since TO became a #1WR (we'll call that '98 because he scored 14 TDs even though Rice had more catches and yards) the #2 WR opposite TO averages 63 catches, 806 yards & 6 TDs. Take away '98 (Rice was still #1 IMO) and you get 60-756-5.The two best performances by WRs opposite TO are Rice in '98 (82-1157-9) and Terry Glenn last year (70-1047-6).

The two worst were Tai Streets in '03 (47-597-7) and Todd Pinkston in '04 (36-676-1).

Seems to me that being opposite TO is not a formula for consistent success.

But Crayton actually has talent. For a guy that you might be able to still grab off waivers, I think the potential is there for him to put up numbers similar to Glenn's numbers last year.

 

[jbalicki10]

I drafted the following at the end of my draft:

Patrick Crayton, James Jones, Jacoby Jones

I think I over valued them, however I think one of them could have potential. Worse comes to worse, I drop them and pick other waiver wire trash.... They are my backups anyways...

 

[TheWick]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

your kidding me right?

Since TO became a #1WR (we'll call that '98 because he scored 14 TDs even though Rice had more catches and yards) the #2 WR opposite TO averages 63 catches, 806 yards & 6 TDs. Take away '98 (Rice was still #1 IMO) and you get 60-756-5.The two best performances by WRs opposite TO are Rice in '98 (82-1157-9) and Terry Glenn last year (70-1047-6).The two worst were Tai Streets in '03 (47-597-7) and Todd Pinkston in '04 (36-676-1).Seems to me that being opposite TO is not a formula for consistent success.

Brian Westbrook was the #2 reciever for the Eagles in 2004 What would the reason be that terrible recievers don't put up good numbers opposite TO?Pinkston had less catches the year before without TO

 

[Spartans Rule]

Ernest Wilford still getting no love - I think he's the Jags' #1.I'd go with him or Williamson, but the guys in TEN have potential as well - depending on which one starts.

Jags passing game really sucks bad though. What'd they rank last year? 29th? I don't really see anything to say that will improve this year.

24th last year in terms of yards, and now Leftwich is back.Wilford is the Jags #1 WR, is a young player with upside, and is a big target in the red zone. I'm not saying he's going to be a monster or anything, but compared to the names on this list, he's #1 by far for a redraft.

 

[Sabertooth]

Anthony Gonzalez....I like him especially if you have Wayne or Harrison.

 

[by_the_sea_wannabe]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

your kidding me right?

Since TO became a #1WR (we'll call that '98 because he scored 14 TDs even though Rice had more catches and yards) the #2 WR opposite TO averages 63 catches, 806 yards & 6 TDs. Take away '98 (Rice was still #1 IMO) and you get 60-756-5.The two best performances by WRs opposite TO are Rice in '98 (82-1157-9) and Terry Glenn last year (70-1047-6).The two worst were Tai Streets in '03 (47-597-7) and Todd Pinkston in '04 (36-676-1).Seems to me that being opposite TO is not a formula for consistent success.

I wouldn't even begin to compare Pinkston/Streets with Crayton, but thats just me.

 

[Chaka]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

your kidding me right?

Since TO became a #1WR (we'll call that '98 because he scored 14 TDs even though Rice had more catches and yards) the #2 WR opposite TO averages 63 catches, 806 yards & 6 TDs. Take away '98 (Rice was still #1 IMO) and you get 60-756-5.The two best performances by WRs opposite TO are Rice in '98 (82-1157-9) and Terry Glenn last year (70-1047-6).

The two worst were Tai Streets in '03 (47-597-7) and Todd Pinkston in '04 (36-676-1).

Seems to me that being opposite TO is not a formula for consistent success.

But Crayton actually has talent. For a guy that you might be able to still grab off waivers, I think the potential is there for him to put up numbers similar to Glenn's numbers last year.

Why do you say this? He has shown some flashes, so did Streets for a few years as a #3 WR, but nothing overwhelming in the talent dept. His talent isn't the reason he may be starting this year, rather it is an injury to Glenn.He may be very, very good but until he gets time it is a c##pshoot.

 

[Chaka]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

your kidding me right?

Since TO became a #1WR (we'll call that '98 because he scored 14 TDs even though Rice had more catches and yards) the #2 WR opposite TO averages 63 catches, 806 yards & 6 TDs. Take away '98 (Rice was still #1 IMO) and you get 60-756-5.The two best performances by WRs opposite TO are Rice in '98 (82-1157-9) and Terry Glenn last year (70-1047-6).The two worst were Tai Streets in '03 (47-597-7) and Todd Pinkston in '04 (36-676-1).Seems to me that being opposite TO is not a formula for consistent success.

Brian Westbrook was the #2 reciever for the Eagles in 2004 What would the reason be that terrible recievers don't put up good numbers opposite TO?Pinkston had less catches the year before without TO

Pinkston sucked because he sucked, TO's presence had no impact on Pinkston's career arc.And of course it is the talent of the #2 WR that dictates his production, not the guy opposite him (or at least not as much).So the question of the day kiddies is: Does Patrick Crayton actually have talent?

 

[Chaka]

If Glenn's injury is a lingering one, Crayton across from TO is

Do receivers opposite TO have a history of good production?

your kidding me right? :IBTL:

Since TO became a #1WR (we'll call that '98 because he scored 14 TDs even though Rice had more catches and yards) the #2 WR opposite TO averages 63 catches, 806 yards & 6 TDs. Take away '98 (Rice was still #1 IMO) and you get 60-756-5.The two best performances by WRs opposite TO are Rice in '98 (82-1157-9) and Terry Glenn last year (70-1047-6).The two worst were Tai Streets in '03 (47-597-7) and Todd Pinkston in '04 (36-676-1).Seems to me that being opposite TO is not a formula for consistent success.

I wouldn't even begin to compare Pinkston/Streets with Crayton, but thats just me.

Why not? What has Crayton ever done in his career.Pinkston's career started off with 10, 42 & 60 catch seasons. Many people called him a talented player on the rise heading into '03.Streets caught 2, 19, 28 & 72 balls to begin his career and many people thought the same thing about him as for Crayton and Pinkston.Crayton has 12, 22 & 36 catch seasons to start his career. What in his numbers tells you that he is so much more talented than Pinkston and Streets?