Instinctive
Footballguy
Except he historically has his best games against his division rivals.
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Who is your one guy? (1 Viewer)
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GreenMachine51
Footballguy
Felix Jones
I don't even like the Cowboys, I just think this guy will be fun to have this year.
I don't even like the Cowboys, I just think this guy will be fun to have this year.
Keith1
Footballguy
I pick 5th in a 12 team draft, so my 2nd round pick is # 20 (6 pts for passing TDs). Brees and Brady will be gone, and I plan on grabbing Manning here. Think he has a MONSTER season this year. Plus he has a very nice schedule, with 11 dome games and ZERO bad weather games. You take Manning and you don't have to invest a higher (8-10th round) pick on a back-up. You can wait until the end, and grab a guy like Kerry Collins--who you'll use only during Manning's bye.
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
Setting the stage for my pick, Ahmad Bradshaw. Considering the huge value of Ward last year as Jacobs's backup I'm surprised to see Bradshaw ranked far below Sproles and Leon Washington.
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
One guy...
Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Tatonka
Footballguy
andre johnson and moreno.
pantherclub
Footballguy
Really? Not saying I disagree but you might be the first person on this board that is high on him. I just havent heard him mentioned much. What are your reasons to think he may have a good year?
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Ray Rice intrigues me greatly.
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
I love Grant as an RB2 this year. The guys who are going to get the ball a ton of times are worth more than ever this year (paraphrasing, I think, David Yudkin on that) and Grant is a strong bet for 300+ touches. Last year, a "bad" or at best unremarkable season, still saw him post 1,300 total yards and 5 TDs. I think he'll score more TDs and be well worth a 3rd round draft slot this year. No other GB back is going to move ahead of him on the depth chart no matter what you may read.
Similarly falling in ADP but offering a lot of value, I'd say, is Marshawn Lynch. If he didn't have a 3 game suspension he'd definitely be a Top 20 guy and ranked as one of the best RB2s. Well, if you can gameplan past those first 3 weeks (i.e., Lynch is the third RB you take, or you can fill your flex with another position during the suspension weeks) then having a player as good as Lynch on your roster at such a low cost will be a great luxury for the rest of the year.
(These aren't guys I'd name in the original spirit of this thread, but when someone mentioned Grant, off I went.)
Similarly falling in ADP but offering a lot of value, I'd say, is Marshawn Lynch. If he didn't have a 3 game suspension he'd definitely be a Top 20 guy and ranked as one of the best RB2s. Well, if you can gameplan past those first 3 weeks (i.e., Lynch is the third RB you take, or you can fill your flex with another position during the suspension weeks) then having a player as good as Lynch on your roster at such a low cost will be a great luxury for the rest of the year.
(These aren't guys I'd name in the original spirit of this thread, but when someone mentioned Grant, off I went.)
Instinctive
Footballguy
Last year he rushed for 1200 yards. While missing camp and playing through a nagging injury and with a new QB.This year, in camp, healthy, 2nd year with Rodgers, gets the NFC West on schedule, and his low TD production from last season is likely to improve. Always like guys with high yardage and low TDs to outproduce guys with high TDs and low yardage in the next season.
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
He "intrigues" me but ultimately I think he won't put up a lot of FF points from week to week. In non-PPR I don't consider him this wonderful sleeper RB.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Marques Colston
pantherclub
Footballguy
Interesting assessment. Thanks. This makes one wonder that you could draft WR-WR in 1 and 2 then pick up Grant in the 3rd and Lynch in the 4rt, hopefully Rivers in the 5th and then your team should be loaded. Certainly would be a gamble type strategy to say the least.But the best laid plans of mice and men.........
Robbie Cooper
Footballguy
For my keeper league (5 keepers held each year), I think this is the year that I really want to grab Jamaal Charles. Could potentially have a nice year this year, but really think he'll be a Pierre Thomas kind of value next year.
I like this thread, good job Tatonka!I used to have players on my list that I needed to have and one year my assessments were so bad that I no longer think that way. Although, if I did, I would need:
Greg Jennings - I believe with an experienced Rodgers, watch out.
Boldin - Others have brought him up but if his depression doesn't get in his way, he is playing for the money he knows he deserves.
Wes Welker - He never gets much love but with Tom back?
Tony Gonzalez - With Matt Ryan could be steal of the draft
Ryan Grant - Back from injury, nothing holding him back this year...yet
Lee Evans - No more double teams
That is enough.
Since round 1 and 2 usually can be predicted, I like to pick players in the later rounds to target, so that is where I focused my attention in this thread.
Instinctive
Footballguy
Slaton would be more of an MJD if you compare sizes and speeds and such.
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
Pretty much why I like him. He will be getting 80% of the carries. Also, the OL will hopefully be shaped by the third preseason game which would be a far cry from last year.
mmarinelli23
Footballguy
Ray Rice
Carson Palmer
Tim Hightower
Carson Palmer
Tim Hightower
hoochiemama
Footballguy
Something that really intrigues me this year are Larry Johnson and Julius Jones. Both can be had in the mid rounds and If you were going to WR WR or WR QB I think I could live with those guys to hold the fort. Along those lines I also like Hasselbeck rebounding. I don't hear many people talking about is Mendenhall. he was a draft darling in the mock rooms last year. Many guys got burned taking him early. Supposedly Steelers still love him.
Instinctive
Footballguy
shhhhhhhhh I like getting Mendy in the 9th/10th or even later. Don't screw it up!
Complete stud....got him towards the end of round 2.....loved it.
Mr. Fusion
Footballguy
10 team, start 2 WR league
Gates in the 4th (4.06). May be a round early but I'm not taking chances
P. Thomas in the 3rd is a pick I see myself making. I planned on going RB/WR/WR but Thomas could finish as high as my top RB
OchoCinco in the 5th
Gates in the 4th (4.06). May be a round early but I'm not taking chances
P. Thomas in the 3rd is a pick I see myself making. I planned on going RB/WR/WR but Thomas could finish as high as my top RB
OchoCinco in the 5th
southeastjerome
Footballguy
Andre Johnson.
evilempire
Footballguy
Dwayne Bowe.
Seeing him go as late as mid fourth (sometimes 9th-10th WR off the board) and I think the guy is in line for a potential top five season. I've been targeting him in the third, and even took him at 2.12 in a Banzai draft since I knew he wouldn't be there at 3.12.
With Haley in control I think Bowe gets a ton of targets. Not really high on Cassel, but Chiefs will be trailing a lot and need to throw. Don't think much of the running game either, so in my mind Bowe is the biggest playmaker on the team. Yeah, he'll face double teams without Gonzalez around, but I'm still confident that he has a big year. If he has to be drafted a tad early so be it.
Runner up is Ray Rice.
Seeing him go as late as mid fourth (sometimes 9th-10th WR off the board) and I think the guy is in line for a potential top five season. I've been targeting him in the third, and even took him at 2.12 in a Banzai draft since I knew he wouldn't be there at 3.12.
With Haley in control I think Bowe gets a ton of targets. Not really high on Cassel, but Chiefs will be trailing a lot and need to throw. Don't think much of the running game either, so in my mind Bowe is the biggest playmaker on the team. Yeah, he'll face double teams without Gonzalez around, but I'm still confident that he has a big year. If he has to be drafted a tad early so be it.
Runner up is Ray Rice.
Verbal Kint
Footballguy
and Felix Jones
Coles ... I like him in Housh's old role. With Palmer back healthy, Coles could be a very good WR2/3
Itchy Amos
Footballguy
I think Housh could have a huge year as well. Hass can really lock onto his favorite recievers. I could see him forcing it to Housh all day long. I would not be surprised to see him top 100 receptions.I am also saddened to see Pierre Thomas rocketing up the ADP list. He was in the late fourth and he is now mid 3rd. I expect him to make his way into the second round by the time I draft.Carver said:
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
Forget Felix (or don't, but additionally
, draft Tashard Choice in the last few rounds and wait for Barber to get injured again. I think one of the FBG podcasts suggested this.
, draft Tashard Choice in the last few rounds and wait for Barber to get injured again. I think one of the FBG podcasts suggested this.puckalicious
Footballguy
Scared of a #1 draft pick rookie QB throwing to one of the most talented WRs in the league? Did having a rookie QB hurt Roddy White last year? Now picture a WR with twice as much talent.I might take Smith instead also, but not for the same reasons. I think Smith has a monster season in him this year, assuming his shoulder injury in practice today was nothing, which is yet to be seen.
Conquering Heroes
Footballguy
----------------------------Are you referring to "Mr. I can't make up my mind" AKA Favre. Let me pose you this...Which receiver was Your Boy panting and beggin' for the GB Packers to get about three/four years ago? Perhaps the TRUE Best player in the History of the NFL? Randy doesn't even have to try and he looks like he's playing with kids. Perhaps you should retire to the fact that Moss is the man. Was Favre even the best QB...of the Packers?Best player in the history of the NFL retired this year.....and last year.The best player in the History of the NFL: Randy Moss
TBCChicago Hooligan
Footballguy
BAN
Jedi Knight
Footballguy
Fitzgerald and Rogers. Already got them.
BTW- Moss and Favre couldn't hold Jerry Rice's jock as far as the "Best in History" goes.
BTW- Moss and Favre couldn't hold Jerry Rice's jock as far as the "Best in History" goes.
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flintpanthers
Footballguy
I have to say R.Brown as well. He is IMO going to finish in the top 10 for RB's this year and I have had him fall to late third. I picked him up for my dynasty team as well. RB's generally do very well 27 through 30.
flintpanthers
Footballguy
I won't be rushing to either, but Pierre will finish with more overall points.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Dude, he didn't retire. He just had a knee injury. He will be back this year.Best player in the history of the NFL retired this year.....and last year.The best player in the History of the NFL: Randy Moss
Tommy Collins
Footballguy
Matt Schaub (been pimping him for years, I think this is his career year)
Sage Rosenfels (has done well in limited time, just been waiting to get a shot)
LenDale White (30lbs lighter means he's focused, will work harder and will have some more wiggle)
Ladell Betts (I have a bad feeling about Portis this year ... I own Portis in my dynasty league therefore no bias)
Sage Rosenfels (has done well in limited time, just been waiting to get a shot)
LenDale White (30lbs lighter means he's focused, will work harder and will have some more wiggle)
Ladell Betts (I have a bad feeling about Portis this year ... I own Portis in my dynasty league therefore no bias)
Lord Fantasy
Footballguy
I'm going to go with LenDale White, too. I'm not going to build my team around him, but he's a decent plug-in with CJ3 healthy. Should Johnson miss any time (not wishing, just saying) a slimmer, er, hungrier, contract-year White could be amazing.
