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WR Emeka Egbuka, TB (6 Viewers)
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Grahamburn
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
I’m currently considering him with my 1.04. RBs don’t get the love there, so I’m betting Hunter, Tet and Jeanty are the top 3 picks. I don’t really like Hampton enough to take him there
ffmail4me
Footballguy
Trade down then, most people will gladly pay to move up for Hampton (Not saying you are wrong about him, but use ADP to your advantage)
-OZ-
Footballguy
I hear that, but this is a league where JSN went before Gibbs, London before Walker, n’keal before Jacobs, etc.
Although CEH did go before Lamb or JJ
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I would rather reach a few spots on my target than drop and watch him get nabbed.I hear that, but this is a league where JSN went before Gibbs, London before Walker, n’keal before Jacobs, etc.
Although CEH did go before Lamb or JJ
jm192
Footballguy
Dynasty wise, obviously, love him.
Redraft wise--I think he could be really sneaky. You need something to go "right." But Mike Evans is 32. He's a hall of famer, one of the best ever. But father time is undefeated. Maybe it doesn't happen to Evans this year. But "needing 32 year old WR to fall off" isn't an impossible pathway.
Godwin is coming back from injury. I've seen some doctor people on twitter and such estimate he's going to be around 80% come week 1. Maybe he's slowed down. Maybe he gets injured from compensating. Maybe not. But again, another not so crazy pathway.
Redraft wise--I think he could be really sneaky. You need something to go "right." But Mike Evans is 32. He's a hall of famer, one of the best ever. But father time is undefeated. Maybe it doesn't happen to Evans this year. But "needing 32 year old WR to fall off" isn't an impossible pathway.
Godwin is coming back from injury. I've seen some doctor people on twitter and such estimate he's going to be around 80% come week 1. Maybe he's slowed down. Maybe he gets injured from compensating. Maybe not. But again, another not so crazy pathway.
There is absolutely a reasonable chance that Egbuka is the #2 WR week 1. Tampa (in my opinion) is the most likely team in the NFL to win their division. Some of that is Tampa is really good, but much of that is the rest of the division may not field a team with more than 7 wins. So, its entirely within the realm of possibility that they bring Godwin along slowly, and his old role simply isn't there for him when he gets back. Not saying Egbuka>Godwin in 2025, but I'm open to the possibility.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I don’t know what the rotation will be but would expect all these guys to get enough snaps to be fantasy relevant. And if they’re nursing injury, like Mike was against Baltimore, they’ll lean on their depth instead of pushing to play and risking worse injury.
pinkstapler
Footballguy
TB ran 11 personnel 71% of the time last season. 8th highest in the league. I don't know how exactly Egbuka vs McMillan is going to shake out; but I agree with others that unless those two have a 50/50 split on snaps, there will be a third WR in this offense who provides a solid value. Egbuka going around WR48 right now, maybe not a screaming value, but I think he has a very good chance of at least meeting that ADP value.
-OZ-
Footballguy
I think EE can be a league winner. Sadly I couldn’t get him in my dynasty leagues (could have but took Hunter instead) but I did grab him in a startup at pick 83 (3.19, 32 teams)
pinkstapler
Footballguy
If someone goes down, 100% agree. League winning top 12 WR finish potential. But even an Evans/Godwin injury aside, he could blow by WR48 and be a Tee Higgins in the offense. He's just been a flag plant guy for me for so long (really, second only to Skattebo. He was my WR1B in this class from jump) I try to temper my wild expectations haha.
jm192
Footballguy
I guess Godwin had a 2nd procedure and is on the PUP. There was that picture where his ankle still looked swollen.
Now the QB is gushing over him.
I think we're going to see it. Egbuka will get opportunities to start the season. Godwin will probably not be 100% to start the season, if he even plays week 1. They'll probably ease him back in to action/snaps, especially with all of their talent at WR. But if Egbuka has chemistry with Baker early, Godwin may be more of a secondary option.
Absolutely target Egbuka.
Now the QB is gushing over him.
I think we're going to see it. Egbuka will get opportunities to start the season. Godwin will probably not be 100% to start the season, if he even plays week 1. They'll probably ease him back in to action/snaps, especially with all of their talent at WR. But if Egbuka has chemistry with Baker early, Godwin may be more of a secondary option.
Absolutely target Egbuka.
Faust
MVP
Pat Thorman
Baker (unprompted) on 1st-round WR Emeka Egbuka:
"Emeka Egbuka is an absolute stud. He’s the real deal.
You know how you just can’t teach guys leaving the ground to catch the ball – he’s always grounded when he catches it. He keeps moving. There’s YAC potential out the wazoo there.
But he’s just so damn smart. And he’s willing to block - willing to do everything we ask him to do. But then we can plug and play him at any of the three receiver spots right now. It’s pretty exciting.”
Tone of voice was half impressed and half letting you in on a secret.
(also calls Cade Otton the Swagless Wonder)
Starting to look very likely that Egbuka starts the season as the #2 WR, and there is no real reason to think he can't hold that job.
Been quite a few times in TB since 2019 where they had 2 WRs with top-15 value. If the running game takes a step back without Coen, its possible Egbuka could be an 80-catch guy as a rookie if things break right. McMillan was a league winner down the stretch last year, and Egbuka quickly blew right past him.
jm192
Footballguy
Agree on all counts.
Move McMillan up quite a bit as well. FBG has him in the 70's of WR rankings. FantasyPros have him at 65. If you're sorting between WR's in the 50-70 range, take the guy that has had a league winning stretch before.
Something may have to happen for reliable volume, but if it does happen, getting him for free is going to have a tremendous impact on your team's success.
Faust
MVP
@Buccaneers
Expect to see a lot more of this, Krewe
Already had the best WR room in the league.
Then we added @EgbukaEmeka
barackdhouse
Footballguy
Yes to all of that but I think it all suggests one more really important step perhaps, IMHO.
If he is *that guy* then he might just take over the #1 spot right away and never look back. They drafted him to be that guy. If he is capable of being the #2 on day one he is probably capable of being the #1 not unlike other 1st round WRs that have hit. If he is capable of being the #1 there is a good chance he is capable right away. And I'm not saying that would require Mike Evans being washed, and I don't think he is at all, but that I think they want Egbuka to be the #1 and I just really think all the ingredients are there for that to happen immediately. A lot of times the players that become *the guy* started doing it immediately. This is all lining up perfectly for it. And Mike Evans only makes it better really, plus a strong running game. Tough offense to defend. The other WRs aren't bad (leaving Godwin out for the moment) and Otton is super underrated IMO. Egbuka could legitimately be a problem and I would put the over under at something like 80/1100/10 and he looks like one of the biggest screaming deals in fantasy right now.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
They didn’t lose Bucky too did they?
4WhomJBellTolls
Footballguy
If Egbuka runs with the slot with Godwin out, he's never giving it back.
The team's YPC went from 3.4 to 5.3. Bucky (a guy I've been driving the bandwagon on since the 2024 draft) was certainly a part of that, but unrealistic to think the main reason. I mean, Rachaad White went from 3.6 to 4.3, and Sean Tucker (in limited work) was up at 6.2.
I agree with much of this, but I will say, I think its unlikely the offense doesn't take at least a slight step back losing Coen. I think your over/under is much more likely a ceiling. I also think Otton is JAG, but that likely means we see a steady diet of 3-WR (and maybe 4-WR) sets whenever Godwin is healthy.
I will add, it hasn't been hard to draft both Evans and Egbuka in drafts, so if one is really down on Godwin, its a very viable play.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
I'd agree it's more like a ceiling but when I do these I assume without injury, which Vegas doesn't and placed bets don't care if the player gets hurt. Taking the under would almost always make sense, even on much more conservative lines. I would never make a straight up bet on the line I set above because even just a couple games missed could make the difference. But I feel like it's the right guess for where he finishes outside of injury. I haven't looked yet* but would assume the current Vegas line which might creep up a bit before week 1, is what maybe 50/600/4?
*ok looked and finally found a source and it had the yardage at 600.5 so yeah my guess was sort of perfect there. 4.5 TDs perfect again. 45.5 catches ok close. prop bets from louisiana sports dot net
TheWinz
Footballguy
Player Overview
Get all the most recent Emeka Egbuka player news, headlines, injury updates, transactions, and more on NBC Sports.
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ESPN’s Jenna Laine believes Emeka Egbuka has been Tampa Bay’s standout performer in training camp.
Laine compares Egbuka favorably to Jalen McMillan, saying that McMillan took much more time to get acclimated and noting that Egbuka has stepped into Chris Godwin’s role as Tampa’s big slot receiver “nicely.” Still available well outside of the top 40 wideouts by most ADP counters, Egbuka should be rising as we get closer to the start of the season with the news that Godwin could miss time. He’s got a real chance to displace McMillan when the Bucs are at full health in their receiving corps as well.
It's my understanding this has already happened?
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Is mini-Godwin an FF complement? It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I feel like with Evans hammy issues and Godwin’s slow return, both McMillan and Egbuka will be plenty busy this year.
Honestly if they’re all somehow healthy at the same time it might be tough both both JM & Egguka to command targets.
I’m just a little skeptical that Evans & Godwin stay on the field.
TheWinz
Footballguy
Me too, but I think first man up is Egbuka and not McMillan
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Who's Jenna?Player Overview
Get all the most recent Emeka Egbuka player news, headlines, injury updates, transactions, and more on NBC Sports.
ESPN’s Jenna Laine believes Emeka Egbuka has been Tampa Bay’s standout performer in training camp.
Laine compares Egbuka favorably to Jalen McMillan, saying that McMillan took much more time to get acclimated and noting that Egbuka has stepped into Chris Godwin’s role as Tampa’s big slot receiver “nicely.” Still available well outside of the top 40 wideouts by most ADP counters, Egbuka should be rising as we get closer to the start of the season with the news that Godwin could miss time. He’s got a real chance to displace McMillan when the Bucs are at full health in their receiving corps as well.
It's my understanding this has already happened?
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
his ADP is out of control on the rise. not sure there's much value there anymore.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I agree. I personally think he is a lesser prospect than JSN. That is not a slight at all, just do not see the tremendous upside.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Sounds like he needs volume to be truly effective, last 2 seasons at Ohio State he avg around 12.5 ypc
I like his upside in the offense, not sure how many folks will actually want to start him weekly
I see a possible bye week fill in if things break right for him but there are lots of good hands on the team including Irving and White which limits what a WR3 can do
I like his upside in the offense, not sure how many folks will actually want to start him weekly
I see a possible bye week fill in if things break right for him but there are lots of good hands on the team including Irving and White which limits what a WR3 can do
Ilov80s
Footballguy
The big question will be Bucs WR pecking order. Evans efficiency trailed off last year I believe. He's at the age where we usually see WRs dip drastically- even among the caliber of players that Evans is. Nuk, Julio, Diggs, etc. Godwin has the dislocated ankle and I think it required another surgery recently and the Bucs are saying he could miss games.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
And this is why I caution everyone reading articles right now and have very little info on the writers or their credibility
Eyeball test is the best IMHO
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah but in this case the GM said they haven't decided yet about the reserve PUP for Godwin so missing the start of the season is very much in play. That is right from the GM.
rockaction
Footballguy
That’s AI, probably. They (SI) got caught using it to generate articles and they’re still using it. Nobody working the football beat misses that one.
