What is Legedu Naanee? (1 Viewer)

[Judo czop!]

I know there's been topics already on him but not hearing real "NFL Talk."

I have Naanee in a distance scoring league(standard yds, no PPR, TD pts = TD yds) where all your players start. I don't necessarily need him to be consistent (Meachem was Top 10 last year for goodness sake) but I need him to be relevant (#3 target in a great passing offense) and potential for long TD's either from breaking off on a screen or deep bombs.

Is he clear #2 WR for SD or should I be worried about Davis?

How much risk is there that Vjax comes back and renders him worthless?

Is he a deep bomb threat (like Floyd last year) or is he the possesion receiver? If possession, can he break a big play?

I just want to know what I have on my hands before I drop him for #1 Thomas(Den), #2 Clayton, or #3 Williams(TB). In my league with these WR3 and WR4 you just need to know who are the long TD guys and stick with them (like Meachem or Henderson) feast or famine because in the end they will still wind up being Top 20. You can't keep chasing.

 

[Judo czop!]

anybody?

 

[thatguythere]

Here you go....

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...l=legadu+naanee

 

[Judo czop!]

Here you go....

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...l=legadu+naanee

Yea, I had read that whole thread already and there was hardly any NFL talk. Just people arguing back and forth about the merits of a big game when most of stat sheet was one play a la Mendenhall, Naanee, Charles week 1.They also just gave stats on # of targets for game 1 which doesn't tell the whole story.

And there was no talk on there at all after week 2 when he was hardly targetted at all.

 

[thatguythere]

Here you go....

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...l=legadu+naanee

Yea, I read that whole thread and there was hardly any NFL talk. Just people arguing back and forth about the merits of a big game when most of stat sheet was one play a la Mendenhall, Naanee, Charles week 1.They also just gave stats on # of targets for game 1 which doesn't tell the whole story.

And there was no talk on there at all after week 2 when he was hardly targetted at all.

I think you can conclude that nobody knows who will be the #1 target at WR for the Chargers. As we get a couple more weeks into the season we will see. I've got Naanee sitting on my roster also and will be watching closely.

 

[CaptainHook]

he is an afterthought in the offense and not a special player. ceiling is a wr3.

 

[Please See Mine]

I just want to praise the plea for real "NFL Talk."

 

[eoMMan]

I think he's be inconsistent for most of the year. He'll have some good games and he'll have some real stinkers, like he did last week. I wouldn't want to depend on him every week or really any week due to his inconsistentcy.

 

[Judo czop!]

Here you go....

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...l=legadu+naanee

Yea, I read that whole thread and there was hardly any NFL talk. Just people arguing back and forth about the merits of a big game when most of stat sheet was one play a la Mendenhall, Naanee, Charles week 1.They also just gave stats on # of targets for game 1 which doesn't tell the whole story.

And there was no talk on there at all after week 2 when he was hardly targetted at all.

I think you can conclude that nobody knows who will be the #1 target at WR for the Chargers. As we get a couple more weeks into the season we will see. I've got Naanee sitting on my roster also and will be watching closely.

True; but, maybe we can get some Chargers fans on here who have seen him play last couple years. Can give me an idea about what kind of receiver is he?

 

[Tau837]

Here you go....

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...l=legadu+naanee

Yea, I read that whole thread and there was hardly any NFL talk. Just people arguing back and forth about the merits of a big game when most of stat sheet was one play a la Mendenhall, Naanee, Charles week 1.They also just gave stats on # of targets for game 1 which doesn't tell the whole story.

And there was no talk on there at all after week 2 when he was hardly targetted at all.

I think you can conclude that nobody knows who will be the #1 target at WR for the Chargers. As we get a couple more weeks into the season we will see. I've got Naanee sitting on my roster also and will be watching closely.

I disagree. We do know. It will be Malcom Floyd, unless a miracle happens and Jackson returns to the Chargers, which I think has a minimal chance of happening.As for the OP, to date in his career Naanee has not been a big play WR. Entering this season, he had averaged roughly 10 ypr for his career, which is pretty low, and he had just 2 TDs on 40 career receptions. In week 1, he had a long TD on a busted coverage, so his stats look better right now than in the past, but I suspect that was a bit of a fluke. I would definitely drop him for all of the guys you named.

 

[Tau837]

he is an afterthought in the offense and not a special player. ceiling is a wr3.

 

[LittlePhatty]

I just want to know what I have on my hands before I drop him for #1 Thomas(Den), #2 Clayton, or #3 Williams(TB).

Malcom Floyd still seems like their deep ball guy. It's too early to say for sure, but I wouldn't put much money on Naanee being "that guy". I'd definitely take any of the three listed above over him and maybe even consider Louis Murphy now that Gradkowski is in and he seems to look his way often.

 

[Alluro]

he is an afterthought in the offense and not a special player. ceiling is a wr3.

That's funny, the beat writer for the Chargers (Kevin Acee) thinks his potential is "almost limitless." From a physical standpoint there is nothing he cannot do.

 

[LittlePhatty]

That's funny, the beat writer for the Chargers (Kevin Acee) thinks his potential is "almost limitless." From a physical standpoint there is nothing he cannot do.

That sounds like it should be in one of the Jermichael Finley humor threads.Edit:

Kevin Acee made the "almost limitless" comment on Aug. 19.

One week before that: "Beat writer Kevin Acee projects around 40 catches each for Buster Davis and Legedu Naanee."

Link

 

[Alluro]

That's funny, the beat writer for the Chargers (Kevin Acee) thinks his potential is "almost limitless." From a physical standpoint there is nothing he cannot do.

That sounds like it should be in one of the Jermichael Finley humor threads.

6'2, 220, runs a 4.4 40, great hands...all of the tools are there.

 

[ckl81]

anybody?

I like how you waited a good 3 minutes before posting the follow-up "anybody?"Anyway, Naanee is not a deep threat. Malcom Floyd plays that role in the current Chargers offense. Naanee got loose for that long TD in the first week, but he's fools gold, especially in your type of league. I'd think of him more of the mold of Eric Parker. Good hands, will run the short routes well and move the chains, but he's not the kind of player who will be breaking off long TDs or catching bombs.

 

[Captain Hook]

I know there's been topics already on him but not hearing real "NFL Talk."

I have Naanee in a distance scoring league(standard yds, no PPR, TD pts = TD yds) where all your players start. I don't necessarily need him to be consistent (Meachem was Top 10 last year for goodness sake) but I need him to be relevant (#3 target in a great passing offense) and potential for long TD's either from breaking off on a screen or deep bombs.

Is he clear #2 WR for SD or should I be worried about Davis? Naanee IS clear #2

How much risk is there that Vjax comes back and renders him worthless? NONE imho

Is he a deep bomb threat (like Floyd last year) or is he the possesion receiver? If possession, can he break a big play? A bit of both - can certainly hit the big play in that offense

I just want to know what I have on my hands before I drop him for #1 Thomas(Den), #2 Clayton, or #3 Williams(TB). In my league with these WR3 and WR4 you just need to know who are the long TD guys and stick with them (like Meachem or Henderson) feast or famine because in the end they will still wind up being Top 20. You can't keep chasing.

As much as I like Naanee, you should RUN to a computer to get Mike Williams of Tampa for your team and drop Legedu if necessary - I can't even fathom that he is still a free agent in your league

 

[Judo czop!]

I just want to know what I have on my hands before I drop him for #1 Thomas(Den), #2 Clayton, or #3 Williams(TB).

Malcom Floyd still seems like their deep ball guy. It's too early to say for sure, but I wouldn't put much money on Naanee being "that guy". I'd definitely take any of the three listed above over him and maybe even consider Louis Murphy now that Gradkowski is in and he seems to look his way often.

Glad to hear about his physical tools and glad to hear a little bit about how SD receivers used.I haven't seen many SD games but in my league seems like Rivers gets a lot of long TD's. I know some of it was LT/Sproles taking screens to the house; but, I'm under the impression that SD throws more deep balls than most teams and that is why Floyd & VJax (in addition to there physical gifts) were both long TD threats. If it's more of the same this year with Floyd & Naanee, then Naanee has really good value in my league.Is Davis a threat to be their #2 WR?Should I even be thinking this deeply into this if I have #1 Thomas(Den), #2 Clayton, or #3 Williams(TB) available on WW?

 

[Chaka]

Should I even be thinking this deeply into this if I have #1 Thomas(Den), #2 Clayton, or #3 Williams(TB) available on WW?

I wouldn't be and I imagine most here wouldn't be either.If you made a poll in the AC forum with all four of these guys Legedu would come in last, probably by a wide margin.

 

[Judo czop!]

anybody?

I like how you waited a good 3 minutes before posting the follow-up "anybody?"Anyway, Naanee is not a deep threat. Malcom Floyd plays that role in the current Chargers offense. Naanee got loose for that long TD in the first week, but he's fools gold, especially in your type of league. I'd think of him more of the mold of Eric Parker. Good hands, will run the short routes well and move the chains, but he's not the kind of player who will be breaking off long TDs or catching bombs.

LOL... Yea I know but you guys move on pretty quick so wanted to keep it fresh near the top.I agree Williams(TB) shouldn't be avail in almost any league. I think our guys are waiting on him because (like me) they are unsure if he is a deep threat plus majority of the few passes maybe not as good as lesser share of a ton of passing especially if they are deep a la Henderson, Garcon, Wallace, etc... For example, target/reception machines like Smith(NYG) and Welker last year were around 30th where Meachem was Top 10, Wallace Top 20.Surprised I've been getting more love for Williams for my league over Thomas(Den.)

 

[shnikies]

After seeing him misjudge his jump on one pass and then flat dropping a touchdown pass that a pee-wee left guard could catch I dropped his sorry #$@ for Lance Moore. I've seen enough of him in the first two weeks to make a judgment that this guy just doesn't have the tools to ever put up consistent enough stats to ever start him. I don't think Floyd will be able to either but he at least has some value. I am thoroughly convinced that Antonio Gates will have the biggest year of his career, the man can't be stopped.

 

[Gr00vus]

Gates is the #1 target on the Chargers. Everybody else gets what's left over on a who's open basis. The Chargers do like to take shots down the field, and all their receivers will get deep patterns from time to time. Number of targets will vary game to game among the WRs. After Gates I see Floyd and Naanee as 2a and 2b, Davis 3, Crayton 4. That could change if Naanee doesn't make plays when he has the opportunity. He's got talent, but last week he had some lapses. That can't continue.

I'd rather have T.B. Williams for sure. Probably the other two as well but they're more of a toss up in comparison with Naanee.

 

[Judo czop!]

Thanks guys for all the helpful comments. This was more of the real NFL info I was looking for.

I've pretty much made up my mind that eventhough Naanee may have good value in my league if used similar to last year's Floyd; but, there are still better options on WW: #1 Thomas(Den), #2 Clayton, #3 Williams(TB).

Williams is getting a lot of love in this forum; but, I can't see him over the other two. Even if he is clear #1 for TB and has long TD skill set, I don't see them throwing the ball much. Clayton is clear #1 for a team I think will pass more and has had many long plays in the past. Thomas has the best long TD skill set and potential #1 for a team with a surprisingly potent passing attack. Plus I think Thomas and Clayton face easier passing defenses (at least in the near future while I'm figuring things out.)

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

That's funny, the beat writer for the Chargers (Kevin Acee) thinks his potential is "almost limitless." From a physical standpoint there is nothing he cannot do.

That sounds like it should be in one of the Jermichael Finley humor threads.Edit:

Kevin Acee made the "almost limitless" comment on Aug. 19.

One week before that: "Beat writer Kevin Acee projects around 40 catches each for Buster Davis and Legedu Naanee."

Link

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I know there's been topics already on him but not hearing real "NFL Talk."

I have Naanee in a distance scoring league(standard yds, no PPR, TD pts = TD yds) where all your players start. I don't necessarily need him to be consistent (Meachem was Top 10 last year for goodness sake) but I need him to be relevant (#3 target in a great passing offense) and potential for long TD's either from breaking off on a screen or deep bombs.

Is he clear #2 WR for SD or should I be worried about Davis? Naanee IS clear #2

How much risk is there that Vjax comes back and renders him worthless? NONE imho

Is he a deep bomb threat (like Floyd last year) or is he the possesion receiver? If possession, can he break a big play? A bit of both - can certainly hit the big play in that offense

I just want to know what I have on my hands before I drop him for #1 Thomas(Den), #2 Clayton, or #3 Williams(TB). In my league with these WR3 and WR4 you just need to know who are the long TD guys and stick with them (like Meachem or Henderson) feast or famine because in the end they will still wind up being Top 20. You can't keep chasing.

As much as I like Naanee, you should RUN to a computer to get Mike Williams of Tampa for your team and drop Legedu if necessary - I can't even fathom that he is still a free agent in your league

/threadand demetrius if hes gone

 

[switz]

After seeing him misjudge his jump on one pass and then flat dropping a touchdown pass that a pee-wee left guard could catch I dropped his sorry #$@ for Lance Moore. I've seen enough of him in the first two weeks to make a judgment that this guy just doesn't have the tools to ever put up consistent enough stats to ever start him. I don't think Floyd will be able to either but he at least has some value. I am thoroughly convinced that Antonio Gates will have the biggest year of his career, the man can't be stopped.

Naanee came into the league as a raw prospect with tons of talent. He is still learning and bound to make some mistakes. I would stash him in a dynasty league for sure, and have hopes he will become very effective as this season progresses. If you are looking for a guy to ink in your lineup each week, I'd avoid all Chargers WRs.

 

[switz]

he is an afterthought in the offense and not a special player. ceiling is a wr3.

Can you provide some basis for your statement? TIA

 

[Tau837]

he is an afterthought in the offense and not a special player. ceiling is a wr3.

Can you provide some basis for your statement? TIA

I'm not CaptainHook, but I'll provide one. With regard to not being a special player, the jury is still out on that. But so far I haven't been as impressed as a lot of others appear to be, based on what I've seen on the field. What I've seen is a guy who is pretty good at running short routes but hasn't shown much downfield, with that busted coverage TD in week 1 the only real exception... that was the only reception in his career that went for more than 23 yards. There aren't many great fantasy WRs with a YPR as low as his (10.1 last season, 10.8 for his career).People rave about his hands and talent, but last week he failed to catch a TD and failed to catch a high pass that he should have caught, resulting in an interception. And I have been unable to forget a huge mistake he made last year vs. Baltimore, when he should have had a first down at the Baltimore 13 yard line with less than 3 minutes to go in a 5 point game but slowed up and got tackled from behind, and the Chargers ultimately failed to convert, and they lost the game. As you say, maybe it's growing pains, and maybe the Chargers will give him more downfield opportunities with Jackson gone. But so far he hasn't shown much "special" on the field.The "afterthought" part is presumably about the likelihood that he won't get enough targets, since Gates and Floyd will likely be the top two targets, and the RBs, Davis, and Crayton will also get a fair amount. In particular, I question whether he'll get many red zone/goal line targets, with Gates, and the taller Floyd on the field in addition to good pass catching RBs. Combine that with his lack of downfield targets, and he isn't likely to score many TDs.Take those things combined, and one might say his ceiling is a WR3.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

he is an afterthought in the offense and not a special player. ceiling is a wr3.

Can you provide some basis for your statement? TIA

I'm not CaptainHook, but I'll provide one. With regard to not being a special player, the jury is still out on that. But so far I haven't been as impressed as a lot of others appear to be, based on what I've seen on the field. What I've seen is a guy who is pretty good at running short routes but hasn't shown much downfield, with that busted coverage TD in week 1 the only real exception... that was the only reception in his career that went for more than 23 yards. There aren't many great fantasy WRs with a YPR as low as his (10.1 last season, 10.8 for his career).People rave about his hands and talent, but last week he failed to catch a TD and failed to catch a high pass that he should have caught, resulting in an interception. And I have been unable to forget a huge mistake he made last year vs. Baltimore, when he should have had a first down at the Baltimore 13 yard line with less than 3 minutes to go in a 5 point game but slowed up and got tackled from behind, and the Chargers ultimately failed to convert, and they lost the game. As you say, maybe it's growing pains, and maybe the Chargers will give him more downfield opportunities with Jackson gone. But so far he hasn't shown much "special" on the field.The "afterthought" part is presumably about the likelihood that he won't get enough targets, since Gates and Floyd will likely be the top two targets, and the RBs, Davis, and Crayton will also get a fair amount. In particular, I question whether he'll get many red zone/goal line targets, with Gates, and the taller Floyd on the field in addition to good pass catching RBs. Combine that with his lack of downfield targets, and he isn't likely to score many TDs.Take those things combined, and one might say his ceiling is a WR3.

I don't feel like arguing too much. But with the 2x/3x teams gates is gonna get, if Tolbert/mathews/sproles do what they should their will be a lot of yards and points to go around, and a lot of single coverage to be had by receivers. I don't think that 'busted coverage' to nannee is the last one of those we'll see this year. Gates is that good, and so is Rivers.Tjis could be a case where a slightly above average skillset meshes with opportunity to prodcue wr2 #'s. It's not like there is another WR who is doing much more/threatening him for the PT either...

 

[Judo czop!]

I started this post because I was hoping to get talked into keeping Naanee. After everyone's comments I came to conclusion he is not really a deep threat - more a possesion receiver. I am still confident he is in a good situation to score some long TD's. I IR'd Moreno and added DThomas, Den. As difficult as it was, I also dropped Naanee & picked up Clayton. Decided I had enough feast or famine guys so Clayton gives me some consistency over Naanee. I hope it doesn't bite me in the ###. With these WR4 & WR5 you can't keep chasing after it. Just gotta find a good situation and stick with it.

 

[Judo czop!]

I started this post because I was hoping to get talked into keeping Naanee. After everyone's comments I came to conclusion he is not really a deep threat - more a possesion receiver. I am still confident he is in a good situation to score some long TD's. I IR'd Moreno and added DThomas, Den. As difficult as it was, I also dropped Naanee & picked up Clayton. Decided I had enough feast or famine guys so Clayton gives me some consistency over Naanee. I hope it doesn't bite me in the ###. With these WR4 & WR5 you can't keep chasing after it. Just gotta find a good situation and stick with it.

Already having buyer's remorse. Someone already picked up Naanee and I swear it's because I'm Da Gza. Another one of these pigeons just chasing after my crumbs. He does have a string of cupcakes coming up...