King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Seems to be getting more targets lately although underwhelming production. Anyone have any insight now that Watson is entering the mix?
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WR David Bell, CLE (1 Viewer)
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Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I still see him as a solid possession receiver. Not an insult - useful PPR guy. I could see a lot of 8 target, 5 reception, 60 yard games, with the occasional TD.
No idea what to expect from Watson. Could be rusty - been 2 years since he’s played meaningful football.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
No one knows but Schwartz is coming off his best game this year. Watson's TEs have historically received a high number of TD receptions and he's never had a TE of the caliber of Njoku so I think 'the Chief' benefits.
Schwartz might be a sneaky acquisition since he 'probably' is available in most every league.
How Browns Offense Expands, Becomes More Dangerous with Deshaun Watson
Expanded use of motion and Anthony Schwartz
The 264 career yards and two touchdowns don't warrant a ton of confidence in what Schwartz can offer, but one of the reasons the Browns have been steadfast in their support and utilizing him when they can is because of Watson.Watson enjoyed all kinds of success with Will Fuller in Houston. Schwartz has the same world class speed and even when he's not getting the ball, he forces the defense to be honest and creates space for everyone else.
Certainly, the Browns want Schwartz to be a viable deep option and Brissett's deep passing was underwhelming to be kind. Watson excels as a deep passer and that makes Schwartz more dangerous since teams are likely going to be utilizing more two-high looks, it creates space underneath both for the running game as well as underneath passing routes...
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Go to the link for the full read but it 'looks like' Schwartz 'could' click with Watson and I'm sure Njoku is going to see a bump in TD production. Not sure about Bell.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Traded him away in one league as a toss-in. Received him back in another league as a toss-in. 
He may be a post-draft drop if/when I need room. Hate to give up on the dude after 1 season and only a few games with a clearly rusty Watson.
I just don’t see a lot of value when he seems to be behind Cooper, Njoku, DPJ, & the RBs for targets.
He profiles as a decent possession receiver - would be nice to see him go to another NFL team where he might get targets.
He may be a post-draft drop if/when I need room. Hate to give up on the dude after 1 season and only a few games with a clearly rusty Watson.
I just don’t see a lot of value when he seems to be behind Cooper, Njoku, DPJ, & the RBs for targets.
He profiles as a decent possession receiver - would be nice to see him go to another NFL team where he might get targets.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah, rough rookie campaign. Doesn't help that Watson didn't look very good. Maybe once he gets a full offseason, he is back to the Watson who could throw for 4500 yards and 30 TDs but there is a real chance that the time off and offseason pressures have permanently hindered his performance.Traded him away in one league as a toss-in. Received him back in another league as a toss-in.
He may be a post-draft drop if/when I need room. Hate to give up on the dude after 1 season and only a few games with a clearly rusty Watson.
I just don’t see a lot of value when he seems to be behind Cooper, Njoku, DPJ, & the RBs for targets.
He profiles as a decent possession receiver - would be nice to see him go to another NFL team where he might get targets.
eighsse2
Footballguy
The statement doesn't exactly exude confidence. But hopefully he's right.
eighsse2
Footballguy
That could be parsed two different ways ...
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah, sure looks like it. I did draft him in one dynasty but thought it was late enough that every player had major holes somewhere. I was pushing Wandale over Bell and was surprised how many people had them reversed.
daveR
Footballguy
First of all, as ever, I urge everyone to disregard anything I propose. I see him having next to zero value in the short term. I expect him to start the season backing up the slot. Maybe he'll find PT elsewhere. He has decent hands. The Browns WRs will be Cooper, (DPJ and Moore and Tillman), Goodwin, (Bell and Darden and Schwartz, etc.).
MAC_32
Footballguy
I think Goodwin is just a contingency plan. Both Tillman and Bell have opportunities to unseat him at any time. With Grant back on special teams one of the other kids could even push Goodwin off the roster as he's only guaranteed $400K.
daveR
Footballguy
Well, I did list him in the fifth spot, but I don't see the last three suddenly overtaking a consistent veteran. He's got better speed and flashes when given the opportunity, so the minimal cap cost is a benefit.
titusbramble
Footballguy
Yeah, I assume Cleveland keep Bell around as he's going to be cheap through his initial contract, but barring a spate of injuries it's hard to see how he could get any significant playing time without a trade, by which point it may be too late for him to make an impact anywhere
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Fetching Gatorade?
greenmountaingoat
Footballguy
They need guys below 4.7 for this, sorry
dipandglide
Footballguy
These are the guys you buy in Dynasty if you have deep rosters. Free doesn't hurt you if you're wrong. But if you're right...
smbkrypt24
Footballguy
In general yes, but there is always an opportunity cost.
greenmountaingoat
Footballguy
I dropped him with prejudice
dipandglide
Footballguy
It all depends on your roster depth. Bell is droppable in <25's
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah I am in a league with 30 man rosters and I think I am going to give him a little more time but he definitely among my last 3 to make the roster.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Never thought about him in shallower leagues, but in the first come first served scrum in a 55 team IDP (keep 40, draft 10)? Absolutely. Gonna miss on 9 of 10 of these types, but all you're hoping for is to hit on 1 out of 10.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Browns Underlying Stories: David Bell
...Jacoby Brissett was notoriously conservative with trusting his receivers. It took time for him to look for Donovan Peoples-Jones and by the time he started trusting Bell, Deshaun Watson was re-entering the lineup. Struggling in many of his six games, his entering the lineup also coincided with Bell injuring his thumb...
Go to the link for the full read.
...Jacoby Brissett was notoriously conservative with trusting his receivers. It took time for him to look for Donovan Peoples-Jones and by the time he started trusting Bell, Deshaun Watson was re-entering the lineup. Struggling in many of his six games, his entering the lineup also coincided with Bell injuring his thumb...
Go to the link for the full read.
rockaction
Footballguy
This guy is a poor man's Quintez Cephus.
Snoopy
Footballguy
Goodwin placed on NFI for blood clots.
