Week 1 waiver wire pickups (1 Viewer)

[Mindgame]

Im thinking of picking up Gibson....Any thoughts? Most of the other wide receivers are already drafted. Unless I can trade for them.

 

[Lascelle]

I'm eyeing a decent-sized bid on Jacoby Jones in a league where return yardage counts quite favorably. Haven't decided how high I want to go.

Will probably err on the side of caution given that he'd be looking at spot starts in the flex spot at best right now.

I'm pretty well off at TE but I'm leaning towards dumping Kendricks for Fred Davis in my deep league (to back up Gronkowski).

Not even giving any of the other TEs with big weeks (Dickson, Chandler, etc.) consideration.

Dickson is handcuffed by Pitta. I need to see Chandler used in a non-blowout context.

There are more guys to choose from in some shallower leagues I'll be hitting waivers on later in the week (i.e. Henderson).

Not really keen on Cadillac but I suppose he'll have some value if SJax is out an extended time.

Gibson should be owned in any 10+ team leagues if he isn't already.

 

[jbz]

and Fred Davis isn't handcuffed by Chris Cooley?

 

[drew726]

Fitzpatrick

 

[supersecretid]

Fitzpatrick for sure in the rare combo of leagues where he's available yet worth something. I don't think he's really starter-worthy in most 1 QB leagues (probably worth a flyer as a back-up though) and I don't think he's available in many 2 QB leagues.

 

[need2know]

What about Jacoby Jones?Walter's gone for 10-12 Weeks...

I am also looking at adding jones. Our league counts return yardage. Anyone have any more insight on this guy?

 

[ldizzle]

What about Jacoby Jones?Walter's gone for 10-12 Weeks...

I am also looking at adding jones. Our league counts return yardage. Anyone have any more insight on this guy?

Iirc he was supposed to be a breakout candidate as a number 2 to andre couple of years ago. He has flashed potential in the past...

 

[qimqam]

Randall Cobb

 

[Major]

What about Jacoby Jones?Walter's gone for 10-12 Weeks...

I am also looking at adding jones. Our league counts return yardage. Anyone have any more insight on this guy?

Good pick-up if you get return yardage. Houston homer here and been watching him for a while. Never has lived up to his potential in the passing game and drops a lot of balls but also high upside if he ever cashes in on his potential. If Walter is out, this should bump him up some. While AJ gets most of the redzone action in the passing game, Jones seem to get his fair of share of looks for a third option.

 

[Silver & Black]

I thought Gafney looked great for the Skins. Grossman looked for him quite often and he made a number of very nice catches.

 

[speedball]

What about Jacoby Jones?

Walter's gone for 10-12 Weeks...

I am also looking at adding jones. Our league counts return yardage. Anyone have any more insight on this guy?

Good pick-up if you get return yardage. Houston homer here and been watching him for a while. Never has lived up to his potential in the passing game and drops a lot of balls but also high upside if he ever cashes in on his potential. If Walter is out, this should bump him up some. While AJ gets most of the redzone action in the passing game, Jones seem to get his fair of share of looks for a third option.

The problem with Jones, aside from his inconsistency (which has already been mentioned), is that he only returns punts. He returned kickoffs for a week or two last year, but then stopped doing so (I don't know why). Danieal Manning was a very good KR for the Bears, and he returned one 46 yards yesterday. I don't see Jones getting much KR time this year unless Manning gets hurt. It is hard to rely on PR yards each week, as they can vary so much.As others have said, Jones has shown flashes, and with Walters out, he should see more targets. I'd be curious to see how Jones and Owen Daniels targets play out in the coming weeks. While not a bad flyer, I think there are a couple of players that are more valuable in a return yardage format, based on potential roles going forward:

Deji Karim, RB, JAC - 14/33, 3/39, 1 KR/26. Not a great average per carry (2.4), but 18 total touches is excellent. The backup to MJD in an offense that will likely try to run the ball to take pressure off Luke McCown, at least early in the season. May have been drafted.

Dexter McCluster, RB/WR, KAN - 4/42, 5/25, 4 KR/92, 1 FUM lost. 13 total touches is also pretty good. IIRC, Haley said somewhere that he wanted to get McCluster more touches (somewhere in the neighborhood of 5-10/game) and delivered in Week 1. The potential downside is we don't know how the touches will go if the Chiefs are actually able to run the ball - 18 total rushes against the Bills - and he split KR with Javier Arenas. Will the Chiefs defense rebound?

 

[RhymesMcJuice]

What about Jacoby Jones?

Walter's gone for 10-12 Weeks...

I am also looking at adding jones. Our league counts return yardage. Anyone have any more insight on this guy?

Good pick-up if you get return yardage. Houston homer here and been watching him for a while. Never has lived up to his potential in the passing game and drops a lot of balls but also high upside if he ever cashes in on his potential. If Walter is out, this should bump him up some. While AJ gets most of the redzone action in the passing game, Jones seem to get his fair of share of looks for a third option.

Sunday, John Clayton was among those reporting that Houston receiver Kevin Walter was out 10-12 weeks with a broken collarbone.

Monday, Gary Kubiak said that report was erroneous, and that Walter is merely dealing with a significant bruise.

“Good news,” Kubiak told Houston reporters Monday afternoon. “I just got done talking to our doctors. It has been reported that Kevin had a fracture. He does not. He does not have a fracture. It’s being treated as a bad bruise right now and we should know more here in a couple days. He’s obviously probably going to miss a few days and we’ll see where he’s at middle of the week and end of the week, but he does not have a fracture. That’s good news. [Derrick] Ward has a sprained ankle and he’ll be day-to-day.”

Even with the good news, Kubiak said the team would look at some receivers Tuesday. With Andre Johnson, Walter, Jacoby Jones and Bryant Johnson the team currently has just four on the 53-man roster.

“If all is said and we’re here Wednesday and we think Kevin is going to be fine, we maybe can continue to survive another week, but we’re going to look at some guys here tomorrow,” he said. “Obviously, we’ve got a couple guys on our practice squad that we could possibly move up, but we’d like to have at least four of them healthy going into each week, so we’ll see.”

Walter is a reliable and underrated piece to the Texans offense. It’s good news for the team that there is good news on him.

 

[tim_whatley]

What about Jacoby Jones?Walter's gone for 10-12 Weeks...

I am also looking at adding jones. Our league counts return yardage. Anyone have any more insight on this guy?

Iirc he was supposed to be a breakout candidate as a number 2 to andre couple of years ago. He has flashed potential in the past...

Jones is a bum. He's a solid punt returner but underwhelms as a WR. He drops the ball a lot and just is below average. If you get retun yards perhaps he is worth a look, but otherwise, nah.

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

What about Jacoby Jones?Walter's gone for 10-12 Weeks...

I am also looking at adding jones. Our league counts return yardage. Anyone have any more insight on this guy?

Iirc he was supposed to be a breakout candidate as a number 2 to andre couple of years ago. He has flashed potential in the past...

Jones is a bum. He's a solid punt returner but underwhelms as a WR. He drops the ball a lot and just is below average. If you get retun yards perhaps he is worth a look, but otherwise, nah.

Bryant Johnson made the Houston roster and might be worth a look if he is the de facto WR2

 

[El Truth]

What about Jacoby Jones?

Walter's gone for 10-12 Weeks...

I am also looking at adding jones. Our league counts return yardage. Anyone have any more insight on this guy?

Good pick-up if you get return yardage. Houston homer here and been watching him for a while. Never has lived up to his potential in the passing game and drops a lot of balls but also high upside if he ever cashes in on his potential. If Walter is out, this should bump him up some. While AJ gets most of the redzone action in the passing game, Jones seem to get his fair of share of looks for a third option.

The problem with Jones, aside from his inconsistency (which has already been mentioned), is that he only returns punts. He returned kickoffs for a week or two last year, but then stopped doing so (I don't know why). Danieal Manning was a very good KR for the Bears, and he returned one 46 yards yesterday. I don't see Jones getting much KR time this year unless Manning gets hurt. It is hard to rely on PR yards each week, as they can vary so much.As others have said, Jones has shown flashes, and with Walters out, he should see more targets. I'd be curious to see how Jones and Owen Daniels targets play out in the coming weeks. While not a bad flyer, I think there are a couple of players that are more valuable in a return yardage format, based on potential roles going forward:

Deji Karim, RB, JAC - 14/33, 3/39, 1 KR/26. Not a great average per carry (2.4), but 18 total touches is excellent. The backup to MJD in an offense that will likely try to run the ball to take pressure off Luke McCown, at least early in the season. May have been drafted.

Dexter McCluster, RB/WR, KAN - 4/42, 5/25, 4 KR/92, 1 FUM lost. 13 total touches is also pretty good. IIRC, Haley said somewhere that he wanted to get McCluster more touches (somewhere in the neighborhood of 5-10/game) and delivered in Week 1. The potential downside is we don't know how the touches will go if the Chiefs are actually able to run the ball - 18 total rushes against the Bills - and he split KR with Javier Arenas. Will the Chiefs defense rebound?

with Eric Berry out for the year I doubt it

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Randall Cobb

After Newton, this I think is the answer:Cobb. Just because he looked the most impressive of the young maybe undervalued receivers this weekend.What gets me is how slim the WR crop seems. Usually it seems like there are more prospects after week 1, but not so much this year.Otherwise, these are some possibilities I think in various leagues.Newton, Cam QB CARFitzpatrick, Ryan QB BUFSproles, Darren RB NOStarks, James RB GBHarrison, Jerome RB DETWard / Tate / SlatonCobb, Randall WR GBRoy W. / Hester / Knox - any CHI WR go undrafted?Gibson, Brandon WR STLSanders, Emmanuel WR PITArmstrong, Anthony WR WASMcCluster, Dexter WR KCMassaquoi, Mohamed WR CLEHenderson, Devery WR NO (or go Meachem, if avail)Hill, Jason WR JACBaldwin, Doug WR SEAJerome Simpson WR CIN Brandon LaFell WR CARDavis, Fred TE WASGresham, Jermaine TE CINChandler, Scott TE BUFDickson, Ed TE BALMoore, Evan TE CLEHanson, Jason K DETBailey, Dan K DALKasay, John K NO

 

[LaZair32]

Earnest Graham anybody? He led the Bucs in carries AND receptions this week. If he's available, he's a must grab.

 

[Raider Nation]

Earnest Graham anybody? He led the Bucs in carries AND receptions this week. If he's available, he's a must grab.

8 for 58 in the passing game. That's the good news. And the only good news.He was 6 for 13 on the ground, and the only reason he had 8 receptions is because Tampa trailed for the last 3 quarters.Graham is not someone you'll be able to count on as long as Blount is in the picture.

 

[cvnpoka]

jerome simpson could be a sneaky pickup in some leagues. he was targeted 9 times. could be bc haden did well on aj green or bc of gradkowkis tendencies.

 

[BigTex]

jerome simpson could be a sneaky pickup in some leagues. he was targeted 9 times. could be bc haden did well on aj green or bc of gradkowkis tendencies.

So did A. Brown for Pitt. I don't know why he only caught two of those passes can someone chime in and help me out on this one?

 

[BigTex]

In pretty deep leagues, so most of names are gone.

Looking into the likes of Doug Baldwin WR Sea, Scott Chandler TE Buf, David Nelson WR Buf and possibly Caddy.

What do we know about this cat? I know he also had a big pre-season game and was undrafted.

Looks like he's the #5 WR(KR), it seems he's getting more looks because Sidney Rice is injured. No really sure what he's worth considering we have no idea what his roll will be once Rice is back healthy...........if he's ever back healthy.

 

[BigTex]

I like E. Moore, Brian Hartline, Jason Hill. Both Brian and Jason are #2 WRs on their teams. Hill was highly regarded on this board his rookie season. Hartline is not getting much love from the FBG brash as they all have him as the 3rd best WR on the team in their Projections.

Not sure what to think about Preston Parker he's the #5WR (PR/KR) with Sammie Stroughter out with an injury he's getting more looks.

Jason Hill is the one I'll be taking a closer look at and maybe placing a bid on him in my Dynasty League.

I'm stack at TE so looks like I'll be passing on them.

 

[pizzatyme]

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[Boomer1]

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[need2know]

henne

 

[Raiderfan32904]

WR Decker for the Broncos had a decent game. The talent is there. Of course, I only recommend to the rest of you as it is against my religion to roster a Bronco.

 

[zamboni]

Randall Cobb

After Newton, this I think is the answer:Cobb. Just because he looked the most impressive of the young maybe undervalued receivers this weekend.

Only problem with Cobb is that it's a very crowded situation in GB. with some quality receivers ahead of him. The talent may be there, just not sure the opportunity is even with James Jones behind him in the pecking order and Driver probably losing playing time as the season progresses.

 

[Professor S]

Fred Davis or Jermaine Gresham.

Leaning towards Gresham as he doesn't have to compete for time like Davis does with Cooley and has a rookie QB so could be the beneficiary as the safety valve.

 

[3nOut]

Randall Cobb

After Newton, this I think is the answer:

Cobb. Just because he looked the most impressive of the young maybe undervalued receivers this weekend.

Only problem with Cobb is that it's a very crowded situation in GB. with some quality receivers ahead of him. The talent may be there, just not sure the opportunity is even with James Jones behind him in the pecking order and Driver probably losing playing time as the season progresses.

I agree. According to the Packers' depth chart, Cobb is listed behind James Jones. That would make him #5 right now behind Jennings, Driver, Jones, and Nelson. Which of these can Cobb surpass on the depth chart and have an impact? At this point I think I'd rather have Jones or Nelson, but I'm not sure who is higher in the pecking order.

 

[zamboni]

Randall Cobb

After Newton, this I think is the answer:

Cobb. Just because he looked the most impressive of the young maybe undervalued receivers this weekend.

Only problem with Cobb is that it's a very crowded situation in GB. with some quality receivers ahead of him. The talent may be there, just not sure the opportunity is even with James Jones behind him in the pecking order and Driver probably losing playing time as the season progresses.

I agree. According to the Packers' depth chart, Cobb is listed behind James Jones. That would make him #5 right now behind Jennings, Driver, Jones, and Nelson. Which of these can Cobb surpass on the depth chart and have an impact? At this point I think I'd rather have Jones or Nelson, but I'm not sure who is higher in the pecking order.

Right now, I'd rather have Cobb over Jones, but unless Rodgers is going to throw the ball 50 times, that might not be enough after Jennings, Finley, Driver and Jordy.

 

[The Hank]

jerome simpson could be a sneaky pickup in some leagues. he was targeted 9 times. could be bc haden did well on aj green or bc of gradkowkis tendencies.

So did A. Brown for Pitt. I don't know why he only caught two of those passes can someone chime in and help me out on this one?

I know for a fact that on final drive w/ less than 30 seconds in the game, Ben threw 3 passes to Antonio Brown in the end zone that were out of bounds, as were 1-2 during the game. Brown had a big drop on 3rd down that would've made the conversion. Other than that he had 1 reception that went for negative yds (screen) and then another at some point during the game.Sanders played ahead of Brown in 3 WR sets.

 

[BallparkFrank]

Randall Cobb

After Newton, this I think is the answer:

Cobb. Just because he looked the most impressive of the young maybe undervalued receivers this weekend.

Only problem with Cobb is that it's a very crowded situation in GB. with some quality receivers ahead of him. The talent may be there, just not sure the opportunity is even with James Jones behind him in the pecking order and Driver probably losing playing time as the season progresses.

I agree. According to the Packers' depth chart, Cobb is listed behind James Jones. That would make him #5 right now behind Jennings, Driver, Jones, and Nelson. Which of these can Cobb surpass on the depth chart and have an impact? At this point I think I'd rather have Jones or Nelson, but I'm not sure who is higher in the pecking order.

Right now, I'd rather have Cobb over Jones, but unless Rodgers is going to throw the ball 50 times, that might not be enough after Jennings, Finley, Driver and Jordy.

I could be way off on this, but I think re-draft folks might be overthinking the Packers WR depth chart a bit too much at the risk of sleeping on a potential gem. As a guy with amazing slot production potential, isn't Cobb basically Donald Driver away from being fantasy relevant? If Driver goes down or becomes ineffective due to age, isn't the slot job all Cobb's no matter what happens with Jennings, Nelson or James Jones?

 

[notdarkyet]

With 2nd priority I am looking at:

Newton

Cobb

Henderson

Tate

Doucet

Likely leaning towards the Cobb-Henderson-Doucet group. Cam is probably for trade bait amongst QB thin teams. WRs are best available and Tate the best available at a weak spot.

 

[BobbyLayne]

WR Decker for the Broncos had a decent game. The talent is there. Of course, I only recommend to the rest of you as it is against my religion to roster a Bronco.

Great TC and preseason, but I really thought he was a year or two away from surpassing Eddie Royal. Now I'm not so sure. Very impressive.

 

[simsarge]

Maybe somewhat of a flyer here, but I thought Henne looked pretty good against the Pats while the Dolphins were in the game and obviously during garbage time too.

Also, Danny Woodhead looked decent between the tackles. This was a matchup/scheme scenario and maybe not the norm, but if he satys healthy, it's hard to envsion NE not employing this again given how successful it was.

 

[nipbac]

WR Decker for the Broncos had a decent game. The talent is there. Of course, I only recommend to the rest of you as it is against my religion to roster a Bronco.

I didn't see the game. Was Decker in for Kick Offs (doesn't show up in the box because there were no returns) or just Punts?

 

[mrip541]

I'm thinking about renting CLE or TB def for week 2. Picking up CLE when they're facing IND just feels wrong but...

 

[shadyridr]

NO vs shoddy CHI OLine @ home intrigues me

 

[BlitzPickup]

I think everyone is sleeping on 2nd year receiver Brandon Lafell. This is a new Carolina team and they are going to throw the ball. Steve Smith will be double covered allowing Lafell to get open. I'm picking him up in every 12 team league!

 

[pittstownkiller]

Sproles; haven't seen him mentioned, much.

 

[theToes]

Would you guys drop Roy Williams for any of these wr's? And if so who is the pick up?

Henderson

Gaffney

Branch

 

[garosenb]

Massaquoi could be an interesting look particularly for next week. He went 3 for 77 on 7 targets. The Browns also play Indy next week. For those of you with a waiver wire budget, he can probably be had for $1 (or $0 if your league allows it). Speaking of which, I would love to see a tool that helps with free agent bidding.

 

[Zakk the bear]

Would it be good to take Aaron Hernadez over Gremshaw? M. Lewis won't do crap at TE at this point...

 

[Casting Couch]

Would it be good to take Aaron Hernadez over Gremshaw? M. Lewis won't do crap at TE at this point...

If by "Gremshaw" you mean Jermaine Gresham, then absolutely.

 

[Zakk the bear]

Would it be good to take Aaron Hernadez over Gremshaw? M. Lewis won't do crap at TE at this point...

If by "Gremshaw" you mean Jermaine Gresham, then absolutely.

thanks, still working on my coffee. and I take it the "absolutely" was to take Hernandez?

 

[Casting Couch]

Would it be good to take Aaron Hernadez over Gremshaw? M. Lewis won't do crap at TE at this point...

If by "Gremshaw" you mean Jermaine Gresham, then absolutely.

thanks, still working on my coffee. and I take it the "absolutely" was to take Hernandez?

I think Hernandez is the play here. He is part of a TEBC, but he is on the field for over 80% of the offensive plays,and a sick weapon, he plays more like a WR than a lumbering TE.

 

[simsarge]

Would it be good to take Aaron Hernadez over Gremshaw? M. Lewis won't do crap at TE at this point...

If by "Gremshaw" you mean Jermaine Gresham, then absolutely.

thanks, still working on my coffee. and I take it the "absolutely" was to take Hernandez?

I think Hernandez is the play here. He is part of a TEBC, but he is on the field for over 80% of the offensive plays,and a sick weapon, he plays more like a WR than a lumbering TE.

If you're a subscriber, FBG did a nice piece in the preseason the NE TE's. Can't find the article tho. Basically he and Gronkowski are TE1s.

 

[BigTex]

Would you guys drop Roy Williams for any of these wr's? And if so who is the pick up?HendersonGaffneyBranch

Roy Wiliams???? Man, I'd drop his sorry ### for a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich!!!!! Seriously!!!! WTF???

 

[Jedeye]

Maybe only for the upcoming week, but how about Hardesty? I still think Hillis is the lead guy, but if Indy plays like last week, I can envision the Browns letting Hardesty try his turn to see how he performs.

 

[HULLOBUDMAN]

Especially on TE after week 1 I would lean more towards oppportunity rather than fantasy points. If we do that the rankings for TE in this thread it would be:

Gresham

Fred Davis

Chandler

Dickson