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...and TE eligible in yahoo leagues.
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Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups (1 Viewer)
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joey
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My only issue with Pennington is that he was up against the Tennessee defensethis week. What happens to that offense when they play a real NFL defense?I think I'm gonna wait a week on him...I own Plummer and Javon Walker.Considering Pennington or Alex Smith, and Bobby Engram.Trying to force myself to wait a week.Native said:Chad Pennington
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Tony Romo
Drew looked terrible the second half and was wincing whilst throwing on the sidelines. Also was having his back worked on during the game. If he's hurt or slowed (even slower than normal) then Romo could inherit a nice WR corps. And Bledsoe could get Brady'ed again.
Minus the SB win of course!
Drew looked terrible the second half and was wincing whilst throwing on the sidelines. Also was having his back worked on during the game. If he's hurt or slowed (even slower than normal) then Romo could inherit a nice WR corps. And Bledsoe could get Brady'ed again.
Minus the SB win of course!
I agree with 'joey'....Tenn D = bottom 5 defense What will Pennington (and Cotchery) look like against a better D?My only issue with Pennington is that he was up against the Tennessee defensethis week. What happens to that offense when they play a real NFL defense?I think I'm gonna wait a week on him...I own Plummer and Javon Walker.Considering Pennington or Alex Smith, and Bobby Engram.Trying to force myself to wait a week.Native said:Chad Pennington
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corpcow
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I decided to pick him up after I had to drop Vernon Davis for a kicker earlier... over Cotchery, mostly because of the flexibility of playing him at WR, TE, or my WR/RB flex. Gates has an early bye in week 3, though, so once we're past that I'll probably lost him. Unfortunately, I finally decided to drop Branch and then I heard the news in the other thread that he might be traded (or something would change) as early as Tues.
corpcow
Footballguy
I think he's still worth the gamble at backup. Penny's biggest question is his health. When healthy, he's always been a consistent performer in this league. With the loss of Herm Edwards' ball-control offense and the RBBC of Blaylock and Barlow replacing C-Mart, you'll probably see a pretty balanced offense with plenty of opportunities for him. He's also been successful in the redzone. In 2004, he was 9 for 12 with 8 TDs from 5 in. In 2003, he was 4 for 5 for 3 TDs in 2003.So yes, his numbers are going to be better against a Tenn D that was among the worst pass defenses last year especially from a fantasy perspective. But it's not like this was a 1 week anomaly in terms of success. Pennington, as long as he can stay healthy, will be productive and is worth a spot for backup.
Yea, not a bad mention, except we're all expecting Tenn to be crap this season. Having the 2nd/3rd WR on a crappy team is usually not worth anything. I'd wait on that one and if Tenn is better than expected and Wade keeps up the production to pick him up. In small leagues (like mine):L. Maroney - Will he keep splitting time with Dillon? He looked good, split carries evenly, and is expected to get better at blocking soon, meaning possibly more time.
detfan782004
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He has been talked up all preseason and I have him as my #3 LB and he will get about 8 tackles agame because Houston is on the field all day. He should not be available.Gamblor said:
ElectricShockey
Footballguy
Good call on Colston! I just waived Brandon Stokley for him. The TE/WR eligability is huge!
Those of you who still don't have Colston in leagues where he's TE/WR should be ashamed.
And maybe I'm way off but talking about the "flexibility" of it seems silly. He's probably your #1 TE. If he's not you should probably consider trading your #1 TE and making Colston your #1.
Would you play Gates as a WR? Of course not, that crushes his value.
And maybe I'm way off but talking about the "flexibility" of it seems silly. He's probably your #1 TE. If he's not you should probably consider trading your #1 TE and making Colston your #1.
Would you play Gates as a WR? Of course not, that crushes his value.
corpcow
Footballguy
The flexibility comes in in the sense that - in a pinch with bye weeks or injuries - he can be put in either spot with only using 1 roster spot.I have Gates. Are you suggesting I should just trade him off so I can start a rookie WR/TE who had one game so far?
msommer
Footballguy
At some point teams will stop testing him directly and his tackles will drop to more 'normal' levels
Statorama
Footballguy
The rams did a ton of blitzing and gave the broncs a lot of different looks. Haslett has always had a good repuation as a defensive assistant, and he had an excellent game plan yesterday. On the whole, their defensive performance was more real than the Lions "holding" the seahawks to 9 points.I didn't see the Rams game, but would like to know how they looked. If anybody saw the game, was it good Rams' Def or terrible Broncos' Off?The only waiver wire pickup that jumped out at me today is the Rams D/ST. Where the hell did that come from?? Ours is a pretty deep league, I'm a proud Cotchery owner myself.
Joe T
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Angry Beavers
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SSOG
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I think a lot of it was the Broncos offense. Horrible pass protection, lots of dropped passes by Denver WRs. Walker dropped a sure TD pass, and one of the Rams INTs went right through the hands of WR Brian Clark. The Rams DID manufacture some incredible pressure, though.I didn't see the Rams game, but would like to know how they looked. If anybody saw the game, was it good Rams' Def or terrible Broncos' Off?The only waiver wire pickup that jumped out at me today is the Rams D/ST. Where the hell did that come from?? Ours is a pretty deep league, I'm a proud Cotchery owner myself.
Archie Bunker
Footballguy
Amen to that! There has been talk, however, that Clark has slimmed down and more focused on catching passes (good thing we've never heard that before).
Gold Plated Nails
Footballguy
I saw Walker drop at least 3 catchable balls. The TD pass would have been a bit difficult only because I think he thought the safety was going to light him up, not miss play the whole thing. Still that slant pass (the one that would have been a first down) was a high school drop.I think a lot of it was the Broncos offense. Horrible pass protection, lots of dropped passes by Denver WRs. Walker dropped a sure TD pass, and one of the Rams INTs went right through the hands of WR Brian Clark. The Rams DID manufacture some incredible pressure, though.I didn't see the Rams game, but would like to know how they looked. If anybody saw the game, was it good Rams' Def or terrible Broncos' Off?The only waiver wire pickup that jumped out at me today is the Rams D/ST. Where the hell did that come from?? Ours is a pretty deep league, I'm a proud Cotchery owner myself.
the rover
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Lions defensive line looked great yesterday. Hard to believe that the Seattle offensive line was just that bad.
Regarding the Broncos' offense vs the Rams' D, I remember last year that the Bronco's were pretty much pathetic in week 1 as well (stuffed by the Dolphins). They toasted me as I was starting a couple of their players in that game.
This may be another case of just a really bad start by Denver - I'd have to see the Rams defense do that another couple of games before I'd be convinced.
Leftwich is still available in my league - and I have Plummer as my backup QB. Plummer for Leftwich seems like a pretty safe week 1 waiver move for me at this point - especially since Byron has a nice matchup week 9 when my starter is off.
This may be another case of just a really bad start by Denver - I'd have to see the Rams defense do that another couple of games before I'd be convinced.
Leftwich is still available in my league - and I have Plummer as my backup QB. Plummer for Leftwich seems like a pretty safe week 1 waiver move for me at this point - especially since Byron has a nice matchup week 9 when my starter is off.
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Vibe Raiders
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12 Team Performance league with 15 Roster Spots...
I am trying to decide between...Buckhalter, Norwood, and Jacobs
I have Westbrook...so the smart guy takes the handcuff...but I really like Jacobs.
So what would the Sharks do?
I am trying to decide between...Buckhalter, Norwood, and Jacobs
I have Westbrook...so the smart guy takes the handcuff...but I really like Jacobs.
So what would the Sharks do?
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Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
I like Jacobs out of that lot.He looked superb last night.
Vibe Raiders
Footballguy
I think he looks like a Monster out there....jumping over people finishing off runs...and the Giants O-Line looks real good.
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Just put in claims on Colston and Cotchery. Hopefully one of them will pan out.
Also, has anyone considered making early claims on guys who play the Raiders, Titans, or Niners this week?
Kevin Curtis, Shaun McDonald, and Eric Parker could be next week's hot pickups.
Also, has anyone considered making early claims on guys who play the Raiders, Titans, or Niners this week?
Kevin Curtis, Shaun McDonald, and Eric Parker could be next week's hot pickups.
corpcow
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In my primary 12 team leagues, one of the worst teams (who was the only one autodrafted) just dropped his second TE - WATSON. (Heath Miller had the better game last week). I had picked up Colston as my backup / week 3 plugin for Gates, but obviously I put in for Watson.
I unfortunately now have the lowest priority after I won Gado (I also have Lundy). And I still need to figure out who to drop for a kicker
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I unfortunately now have the lowest priority after I won Gado (I also have Lundy). And I still need to figure out who to drop for a kicker
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BuckeyeArt
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BuckeyeArt
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That's got to be the worst example that's used over and over again as a reason to avoid picking people up after week 1. Any idiot could see that Jackson was a 4th string WR getting junk playing time. Why would you ever pick up a 4th (or even a 3rd) WR on the depth chart based on 1 week's performance? You can't equate that to picking up Boldin or any other starting WR. Poor example.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Reduces his value? Yes.Crushes? Hardly. Gates was top-10 on combined WR/TE lists.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Week one stars often go on to have good or decent years.But, they are a crap shoot - they didn't get drafted for a reason.Expect a 35% return from the WW after week one in terms of getting a year-long starter. Significantly diminishing returns after that - maybe one per week. Probably three or four of the first 12 the guys picked up in your league after this week will be year long starters. Colston is an almost shoo-in to be worth a weekly start in those Y! combined leagues, and is probably the best shot of all the WW WRs to be a year long starter this year at WR - esp. if Horn continues to receive few targets per week.That risk usually worth going with one K, one D, or your WR6/RB5
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
On a side note, I nearly spit my coffee on my computer screen yesterday reading the transaction list in my big$$ redraft. Someone friggin' dropped BENSON for Colston. Not a good move. Unfortunately, we go by record and I have a very strong team - likely to open 2-0 and have no shot at picking him up.
corpcow
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Absolutely. I NEVER carry more than one kicker or defense. I'll deal with the bye week when the time comes. Half the time, I drop my kicker on a weekly basis to grab someone and see how it pans out this week. I did that again this week, and it's why you'll see my weekly "who do I drop for a kicker" thread
I do like Colston's chances this year (I grew up right near Hofstra and played there in HS so I have a soft spot maybe), and I like the flexibility. But if i get Watson, Colston is gone
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Ben Watson is on your WW???In most of my leagues, I have to pay per transaction in some way or another - swapping Ks and Ds is tough on the pocketbook (or virtual pocketbook as the case may be).But if i get Watson, Colston is gone
corpcow
Footballguy
Yeah, I know what you mean about the paid transactions leagues. Fortunately, this isn't one of them (and well, I'm the commish so that's partially by design). I usually end the season with about 200+ transactionsBen Watson is on your WW???In most of my leagues, I have to pay per transaction in some way or another - swapping Ks and Ds is tough on the pocketbook (or virtual pocketbook as the case may be).But if i get Watson, Colston is gone
The Watson move was surprising, for sure, but then I'm sure a lot of people didn't get the hype we had. This guy was autodrafted (the only one in the league) and had Heath Miller + Watson on his team. His team in is not very strong - Manning, Smith and Randy Moss with his first 3 picks, though he did luck out with Fred Taylor and Deuce Mcallister in later rounds. He dropped Watson because Watson was relatively quiet while Miller of course had a very nice day. Before week 1, I dropped Vernon Davis for a kicker, and he was snatched up. Then I was drunk and moved on Colston and dropped Branch right before the rumors leaked of the trade. (The guy who dropped Watson dropped him for Branch). But I think I would take Watson right now over Davis so it worked out 
SickThing
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In various redraft leagues I've interchanged my late round WR sleepers already. Burleson (hurt by the signing of Branch), Gabriel (I expect inconsistancy) and Porter (issues) got dropped for the likes of other upsiders such as Williamson, Michael Clayton, and Colston.
In the case of Colston, it was a Yahoo! league where I discovered he was also eligible as a TE option for me, which was nice since I drafted both Watson and Winslow at great value late, but they have the same bye week. I'm going to shop Watson now I think.
In the case of Colston, it was a Yahoo! league where I discovered he was also eligible as a TE option for me, which was nice since I drafted both Watson and Winslow at great value late, but they have the same bye week. I'm going to shop Watson now I think.
corpcow
Footballguy
I love Williamson and Clayton over those other guys. They could both have very solid years, and I've drafted them in a number of leagues.Being able to play Colston at TE helps his value a lot...
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
I am similar to the last few posters - I (auto)drafted Cooley in my only Y! league, p/u Colston for his WR/TE status, traded Cooley to the Watson/Winslow owner for Watson b/c the owner wanted a decent TE that did not share the same bye as his other TE.
My trade is above.
My trade is above.
