Who is a veteran WR to acquire for #2 WR points (1 Viewer)

[dmac37]

For a few years WR's like Driver & Mason were money to carry as your #3 WR but put up #2 WR points in PPR.

I'm hoping Boldin becomes this type of guy, who are the WR's to go after now to fill this spot?

 

[Max Power]

Santonio Holmes. I've been trying to trade him for a while and can't even give him away right now. If I needed a WR I'd be all over trying to get him for his current value.

or Reggie Wayne. You've got to think his numbers will improve with a better QB and a lesser WR2 starting.

 

[The Comedian]

I think it's definitely Wayne. Been grabbing in in dynasty leagues for a pick in the late 20's.

 

[go2extrems]

Reggie Wayne probably falls into that category. He's been dropped in a lot fo people's minds due to age and the offensive implosion last year.

Brandon Lloyd may fall into that category depending on how your league mates look at him.

Desean Jackson and Santonio Holmes come to mind, coming off of down years, although they're not possession receivers.

Eric Decker comes to mind with the addition of Manning.

Lance Moore was actually dropped in my dynasty league, where we keep 24 players from year to year.

Miles Austin's yearly total was down last year, due to missing numerous games, so he might be viewed in this category as well.

 

[FUBAR]

Wayne, Lloyd, Gaffney, maybe Colston

 

[az_prof]

Santonio Holmes. I've been trying to trade him for a while and can't even give him away right now. If I needed a WR I'd be all over trying to get him for his current value. or Reggie Wayne. You've got to think his numbers will improve with a better QB and a lesser WR2 starting.

I do think Holmes has a resurgence this year, but he isn't in the same category as he is only 28.

 

[RavenLunatic]

Lance Moore!

 

[CalBear]

I just don't see it with Wayne and a rookie QB.

We'll have to see where people are getting drafted. I like Boldin as a possibility. You might be able to get Colston cheap. Austin's a possibility if he slips down draft boards. Dwayne Bowe is another.

 

[ThePittbully]

Anquan Boldin, Lance Moore

 

[CalBear]

I think there are two general categories here: Top Receiver In Boring Offense, and Underappreciated #2 Receiver In Good Offense. Mason was the first category for many years; Driver was the second.

 

[JaYz0618]

Bowe as a cheap vet ? I dont see it. Wayne should only improve on last years numbers. If you dont see luck as an instant upgrade on last years awful qb play, then you might want to open your eyes.

 

[finito]

Wayne fits this nicely. I also like Garcon if you can get him cheap; RGIII can go deep. Lance Moore is interesting with no Meachem. What about Davonne Bess? Could be decent in ppr and someone needs to catch the ball in Miami, though I think Bess's ceiling is relatively low.

 

[ThePittbully]

Wayne fits this nicely. I also like Garcon if you can get him cheap; RGIII can go deep. Lance Moore is interesting with no Meachem. What about Davonne Bess? Could be decent in ppr and someone needs to catch the ball in Miami, though I think Bess's ceiling is relatively low.

I don't know how cheap you could get Garcon at this point

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Yes on Wayne - don't trust Gaffney.

Driver may have 1 more year left but many young guns looking for targets, as is the TE.

Look for WRs over 31 years old in productive offenses.

Deion Branch could be another (but again, TEs steal targets)

 

[Kenny Powers]

I just don't see it with Wayne and a rookie QB. We'll have to see where people are getting drafted. I like Boldin as a possibility. You might be able to get Colston cheap. Austin's a possibility if he slips down draft boards. Dwayne Bowe is another.

at Colston, Bowe, and Austin being WR3's

 

[CalBear]

Bowe as a cheap vet ? I dont see it. Wayne should only improve on last years numbers. If you dont see luck as an instant upgrade on last years awful qb play, then you might want to open your eyes.

Reggie Wayne was 75/960/4 last year; that's not a #2 WR. He also was 33 years old. Indianapolis threw for 3223 yards last year. Manning's Colts threw for 3739 in his rookie year, so if Luck is as good as Manning was as a rookie, he might beat last year's passing totals. If he's not, he won't. And it's a lot more likely that he won't be as good as Manning than that he will be.Bowe was being drafted as a high #2 last year, and if he's drafted there again, he won't qualify as a cheap vet. But I could see him slipping. In early drafts he's looking like a low #2 (WR#19). Looking at early ADP, another example looks like Steve Smith who's going as WR#25, but he'll probably come up a bit.Malcolm Floyd looks like another possibility, going as WR#50 with no Vincent Jackson to contend with. Somebody's gotta catch balls from Rivers.

 

[CalBear]

I just don't see it with Wayne and a rookie QB. We'll have to see where people are getting drafted. I like Boldin as a possibility. You might be able to get Colston cheap. Austin's a possibility if he slips down draft boards. Dwayne Bowe is another.

at Colston, Bowe, and Austin being WR3's

Currently #18, #19, and #22 among WRs. Very likely that one or more of them slips into WR3 range (#25+) after the draft and training camps.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

A couple come to mind: Real cheap = Malcolm Floyd, Moderate price = Brandon Lloyd.

 

[az_prof]

Yes on Wayne - don't trust Gaffney.Driver may have 1 more year left but many young guns looking for targets, as is the TE. Look for WRs over 31 years old in productive offenses. Deion Branch could be another (but again, TEs steal targets)

Driver may play some but I think his days as a productive fantasy player are over partly because as you point out--the quality competition.I see Lloyd being the better older player guy to have in NE than Branch.Boldin would be a good candidate.

 

[Max Power]

Santonio Holmes. I've been trying to trade him for a while and can't even give him away right now. If I needed a WR I'd be all over trying to get him for his current value. or Reggie Wayne. You've got to think his numbers will improve with a better QB and a lesser WR2 starting.

I do think Holmes has a resurgence this year, but he isn't in the same category as he is only 28.

True, but his asking price is only a tier above Wayne (if that). I think I'd rather pay just a little more for a younger guy with more upside.

 

[BallparkFrank]

Malcolm Floyd is the first name that popped into my mind when I first saw the subject.