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I don't really understand why it's pointless to consider alternatives. If there is a more attractive option, why not use it? I believe that the list of QBs to bench Romo for is very short, but it exists, in particular because of the major changes to the Dallas offensive line. It could be argued that Dallas is not fresh given the injury to RT Tyron Smith. So with a QB coming off a major shoulder injury and with serious reshuffling to the offensive line, it is at least conceivable that the gameplan could be affected. I would argue that given these unknowns, week 1 is precisely the time to consider alternatives. Once the Cowboys show for sure that the question marks concerning their offense are answered, there will be less reason to look elsewhere.Stafford seems to be the name at the top of this list, as he is the most likely to be rostered with Romo who could be foreseen as a better option. While his injury history is so well-known it is almost cliche, at least there is more continuity between preseason and week 1 in Detroit than there is in Dallas. There is no departing center and injured right tackle, and by all accounts Detroit's offense seems poised to get off to a strong start. My only reservation is concern that Detroit may have taken the preseason more seriously in terms of winning and game planning -- at least more than their opponents, that is.I can clearly see the case for Stafford over Romo in Week 1, but the other options I've seen in this thread -- Cutler, Freeman, McCoy, Kolb, Bradford -- don't have me convinced. While it's unlikely that a Romo owner in a redraft league has a Roethlisberger or Ryan on their roster, those would be two other names I would be comfortable suggesting as belonging on this list. Maybe that's keeper/dynasty territory, or smaller redraft leagues.Anyway, reasonable people will disagree, and perhaps a lot of this ultimately has to do with how many players qualify under the "always start your studs" criteria. Are their 4 stud QBs or 8? Or maybe it's 6? In any case, good luck to all with your decision and I'm just happy that it's the time of year where these discussions take place.
Dropping in I saw Stafford suggested--woulda coulda shoulda--if I'd been able to snag Stafford in my draft I honestly think it would be a matchup play with Romo all year. My take on the matchups this week has Romo just slightly edging Cutler--and w/o Austin that's two-on-one vs Dez. I'm sitting them both.
Another reason to be concerned with Romo this week is Austin's hamstring -- a good point I omitted above. It's true that Revis can't cover "all 4" as a poster stated above, but if Austin doesn't play, you know he's covering Bryant. And extra attention could be given to Witten. So after saying all this, you just know that Romo will go for 350 and 4 TDs.
Terrific post as always
the jets are not a stud d against qbs in fantasy football. this aint like going against the pitt run d. they gave up 15-18th most pts to qbs last yr depending on scoring.
I was hoping someone might bring him up. What would you project for Hillis then? I think Hillis is going to have a monster game and perhaps McCoy won't need to throw for more than 200. I like McCoy a lot this year.
How quickly you forget last year, when Rodgers stumbled against the Eagles and Matt Ryan was mediocre against the Steelers.
I'm not convinced you actually want to discuss this topic, but if you want an actual answer to this question, I'll provide three reasons to bench Romo specific to week 1.1. Based on preseason strength-of-schedule, Romo faces his 2nd worst matchup of the season in terms of fantasy points allowed to QBs. This likely will change as its based on 2010, but it's all the schedule strength info we have to go on right now.2. Dallas has an inexperienced offensive line that just replaced its center and has its starting right tackle out due to injury. To compound the matter, they play against a head coach formerly renowned for his ability to produce innovative blitz schemes (although more when Rex Ryan was with the Ravens as defensive coordinator).3. Drafting a player to be _______ doesn't necessarily make it so.Benching the expected normal starter is not for everyone. There is always a chance that trying to play matchups can backfire in terms of missing more often than you hit. And of course this depends heavily on what backups are available and their matchups. So by all means weigh in with your opinion, but at least to some of us, likely most of us, this is not a dumb thread.
you didn't mention eli. mind giving your opinion on eli v romo? i have romo currently in
Personally I would play Romo over Eli. Although there can often be little to no carryover, Eli has not been impressive in the preseason. Given his 25 INTs in 2010 and the injuries in the defensive secondary, it seems to me that the Giants are going to try to get back to a more run-oriented approach, at least to start the season.In 13 career games against the Redskins, Eli has exceeded 1 TD just once. He had 3 TDs in one game, 1 TD in nine games, and 0 TDs three times.While "any given Sunday" certainly applies, to me, there's just not that much that excites me about the matchup for Eli this week. I'd stick with Romo.
why does bolded matter? who cares about romos matchups relative to his other matchups. his 2nd worst matchup could still be an easy defense ducy? its not the 2nd worst matchup in the whole league.this will be the 4th time ive said it, the jets gave up the 14-19th (depending on scoring) most points to opposing qbs in terms of fantasy numbers last year. no one has answered why this is such a vaunted defense? id imagine this thread doesnt exist vs such teams as the colts, bills, rams, browns, chiefs, lions, raiders.
Second time I've noticed this comment in this thread and I just checked. My league's scoring is unusual. Last year they were 16th vs QB and 11th vs WR's. WOW! That's one helluva image team they've got! The numbers I saw somewhere said that they only allowed an average of one td and minimal yards though--and given that Romo has been more promise than result so far I'm leery. Checked Atlanta's numbers for comparison since that's my personal choice--they are close. Last year 15th vs QB. 28th vs WR.
Im doing the same
Good question. I had it in my head that the Jets D destroyed all #1 WR's and I recalled Aaron Rodgers had his worst game, by far, last year against the Jets (0 td, 0 int, 170 yds)
This is my tough choice as well. Still thinking of Orton though.
Aren't you part of the public too?'IronMen said:
Welcome to the SP and FBG. I kind of like Freeman this weekend but I can understand sticking to your guns with Romo.
I respect your work and postings. I've just noticed an anti Dallas sentitment in your posts leading up to the game and the US12 draft. I'm not saying Dallas is bullet proof going into the game...they aren't. Is there anything to this, or I am I just imagining it?
One of my very close friends who I communicate with on a daily basis is a season ticket holder for the Boys and lives in Boston if that gives you any kind of perspective as to how much info I get fed from the CowboyNation. I don't hate Dallas but I question how the organization is run because of Jerry Jones. I really encourage people to pull up the Charlie Rose interview from a month or two ago, it was eye opening for me. I'm not anti Dallas, I'm anti Dallas OLine...they don't seem to learn or maintain what Parcells was trying to build there. Even the highest paid player on the line, Doug Free...overrated and he can't do for Dallas what Jake Long can do for Miami once he is lined up. But they paid Free like an elite LT...I know Free grades out high, i've seen the data but the eyeball test leaves some room for debate IMO. After him you got Kyle Kosier and then nothing as far as I'm concerned. None of the rest has any real game experience and I'm sorry but I am just calling a spade a spade. I understand Bank, it's not anything against the city, the team or it's fantastic fans across the country but I do have serious questions in the front office, the OL, and the way the team is mismanaged IM(not so)HO.
Some good points for sure and some I agree with as well. I am not happy with some of the contracts (although I am fine with Free's) The recent Jay Rat contract is a classic example of over paying for past performance and doing it before they have to...why didnt they wait until later in the year. So, I do share your concerns with Jerry the GM.I think you are are being a bit tough on the O-line, but time will tell. You don't Tyron Smith at RT? I know he hasnt played a game yet, but sure past my eyeball test with only the odd miss on speed rushers. However, anything over last years Marc Columbo is a huge upgrade. Just my 0.02. Thanks for the response. I hope you didnt feel like I was "calling you out". Just noticed you are really down on the Boys of late and wanted to know why.
Yeah but he's referring to the majority of this thread saying they're going to bench Romo.My count has 31 benching Romo for; BigBen, Stafford, Freeman, Kolb, Orton, Cutler19 starting Romo11 on the fenceI've just made my decision. Going with Romo over Kolb since I drafted him first (6th round, 8th QB taken overall) and for a stupid reason... he's on Sunday night football. Will give me more of a reason to go nuts while watchin the game. Any else do that? Does the time of the game influence your starting decision?
dont forget 2 posters said they were starting grossman over him, and another is considering the same.
Yes and it almost never works out for me to the point that its a running joke in my league. If its close, I always go with the guy that I can watch. I'm most feared in my league for my overall knowledge but this is a tragic flaw I have to learn to deal with. Playing Romo fwiw.
I'm still debating this one as well. I have Romo and Sanchez. Kinda depends on how my opponent is doing come game time.'solorca said:
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