Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Man. Horrible throw. That should have been an easy, big gain.
Man. Horrible throw. That should have been an easy, big gain.
I was keeping that play to myself but yeah he ran right by the best CB in the NFL.He torched Jalen Ramsey in the 1st quarter, but Fitzpatrick underthrew it by 5-10 yards, and Williams had to stop and try to come back to it. A good throw, and we might be looking at a 70 yard TD against an all-pro CB.
Which is a reason I'm not pushing to buy right now. His QBs aren't good. Rosen could be, and Fitz had moments, but he's unlikely to shine this year. Where I do have him he's got a firm place on my taxi squad.He torched Jalen Ramsey in the 1st quarter, but Fitzpatrick underthrew it by 5-10 yards, and Williams had to stop and try to come back to it. A good throw, and we might be looking at a 70 yard TD against an all-pro CB.
You're not missing anything since you bought him there. His previous owner is missing that he's played more and more with starters as the preseason has worn on. I don't expect the same stat line against starters than I do 3rd stringers, but that's just me. The Unicorn is missing the highlight reel catches that the 1st preseason game had. He's had his chances, and most missed opportunities are QB driven.was offered williams for a 2020 3rd. what am I missing?
This is my stance as wellZyphros said:You're not missing anything since you bought him there. His previous owner is missing that he's played more and more with starters as the preseason has worn on. I don't expect the same stat line against starters than I do 3rd stringers, but that's just me. The Unicorn is missing the highlight reel catches that the 1st preseason game had. He's had his chances, and most missed opportunities are QB driven.
He's still an UDFA and playing against starters is a good thing, he's secured roster spot to me easily, and has a chance at starter. The question will be how quickly he can learn against starters AND be productive (if possible with that offense), rather than doing it against backups to their backups.
The nickname is self given (I think), on his twitter page it says "are you a unicorn". I think it fits nicely.This is my stance as well
I like the title change (with 3 little girls how can I not roster a guy nicknamed the unicorn?)
I dont think the discussion was ever suggesting he would make a year 1 impact. he could very well be the best wr on the team, but talk initially was that he should make the roster, and then the long game was always the plan. He has out performed my expectations so far and I think he could push for some playing time year 1.-OZ- said:Which is a reason I'm not pushing to buy right now. His QBs aren't good. Rosen could be, and Fitz had moments, but he's unlikely to shine this year. Where I do have him he's got a firm place on my taxi squad.
I do believe in the talent long term. Just not this year.
Yes he went into it in one of Fausts links above. self given as he sees himself as a unicornThe nickname is self given (I think), on his twitter page it says "are you a unicorn". I think it fits nicely.
I would feel better if Rosen started to be honest. Fitz has looked dreadful, including missing Preston on some throws last night. Rosen and Williams have had a connection since Rosen arrived there. Fitz may very well begin the season as the starter, but Rosen will be in there by Week 5.If Fitz starts and you guys might be surprised how fast this guy hits........
plays for a team that lacks play makers at the offensive skill positionsYoung player who has all of the tools to become an NFL #1 WR. Still learning his craft and can only get better. Plays for a team with unresolved questions at the quarterback position. Team will likely be playing from behind in the second half of a majority of their games leading to positive game script scenarios.
Anything else that I am missing?
He was dropping catchable passes in the most recent game. So maybe he doesn't have all the tools.Young player who has all of the tools to become an NFL #1 WR. Still learning his craft and can only get better. Plays for a team with unresolved questions at the quarterback position. Team will likely be playing from behind in the second half of a majority of their games leading to positive game script scenarios.
Anything else that I am missing?
Rosen will play more conservative where as Fitz will take chances down the field. You want Miami down multiple scores with Fitz taking chances down the field to Preston Williams.I would feel better if Rosen started to be honest. Fitz has looked dreadful, including missing Preston on some throws last night. Rosen and Williams have had a connection since Rosen arrived there. Fitz may very well begin the season as the starter, but Rosen will be in there by Week 5.
yet you have Gecko as your avatar pic? One would think it would be Owlet.This is my stance as well
I like the title change (with 3 little girls how can I not roster a guy nicknamed the unicorn?)
In game 2, he got clobbered on one catchable pass, one was just off his outstretched hands in the rain, and there was one clear drop. He's better and healthier than Parker. He gets open and creates space ala Michael Irvin with physicality.He was dropping catchable passes in the most recent game. So maybe he doesn't have all the tools.
that's usually the character I'm assigned. but yes, that would be more fittingyet you have Gecko as your avatar pic? One would think it would be Owlet.
While 2018 would certainly make Rosen seem conservative, that was likely just a function of the offense. He was a downfield passer at UCLA, and has been this preseason.Rosen will play more conservative where as Fitz will take chances down the field. You want Miami down multiple scores with Fitz taking chances down the field to Preston Williams.
<<<not a dynasty guySo PPR dynasty leagues...you've got the Unicorn, Meyers, and McLaurin on the wire. Assuming you can only land one, who you taking, and how much BBID you spending? This is my dilemma in several dynasty leagues that waivers stay closed until a first "preseason" run next week. Every league I'm in Unicorn and Meyers are available, and a few have McLaurin too. You guys mind ranking this trio and sharing thoughts on what % you'd spend? Thanks in advance, its threads like these that really do make this place valuable. Last year I picked up Lindsay in all my leagues for the same reason.
Travis Wingfield @WingfieldNFL
Preston Williams smoked Jalen Ramsey and AJ Bouye on his two targets. Locked Ramsey’s hips and stacked hin after a clean release, then put Bouye in the spin cycle. If the QB hits him, he’s got 2 grabs for 80 yards and a TD against arguably the game’s best corner duo.
I'm not sold on Meyers. All of his action came with Stidham. Hes behind Edelman, Gordon, Dorsett, and Harry due to draft capital. I'd rather buy later in the season when his owner drops him for someone else.So PPR dynasty leagues...you've got the Unicorn, Meyers, and McLaurin on the wire. Assuming you can only land one, who you taking, and how much BBID you spending? This is my dilemma in several dynasty leagues that waivers stay closed until a first "preseason" run next week. Every league I'm in Unicorn and Meyers are available, and a few have McLaurin too. You guys mind ranking this trio and sharing thoughts on what % you'd spend? Thanks in advance, its threads like these that really do make this place valuable. Last year I picked up Lindsay in all my leagues for the same reason.
It's more about one not caring if he throws an interception and one being worried about it. Fitz and always have that gunslinger mentality. He knows he's not going to be in Miami next year. Rosen is more worried about making the right play.While 2018 would certainly make Rosen seem conservative, that was likely just a function of the offense. He was a downfield passer at UCLA, and has been this preseason.
Dynasty :So PPR dynasty leagues...you've got the Unicorn, Meyers, and McLaurin on the wire. Assuming you can only land one, who you taking, and how much BBID you spending? This is my dilemma in several dynasty leagues that waivers stay closed until a first "preseason" run next week. Every league I'm in Unicorn and Meyers are available, and a few have McLaurin too. You guys mind ranking this trio and sharing thoughts on what % you'd spend? Thanks in advance, its threads like these that really do make this place valuable. Last year I picked up Lindsay in all my leagues for the same reason.
He did seem to be the primary WR.In game 2, he got clobbered on one catchable pass, one was just off his outstretched hands in the rain, and there was one clear drop. He's better and healthier than Parker. He gets open and creates space ala Michael Irvin with physicality.
Stills is reportedly going to get cut or traded.
Yeah... you can't call out the owner and cost him millions in his business and stay on the team. That just doesn't happen. He's not getting moved for talent reasons at all.Stills is reportedly going to get cut or traded.
Stills is talented, but not that talented. He’s a straight-line burner deep threat and not much else. Now that he’s running his mouth he’s pretty expendableYeah... you can't call out the owner and cost him millions in his business and stay on the team. That just doesn't happen. He's not getting moved for talent reasons at all.
I got to give you credit. If what Preston Williams has shown so far in the preseason is what we have to look forward to.......this is one of the best calls in FBG history.I've said this since January that he's the most talented WR in this class in my rankings thread.
Preston Williams WR CSU
Listed at 6'4" 210
Committed to Tennessee as a high school senior. Transferred out basically a year later with a scholarship to CSU.
Not invited to the combine due to some legal concerns in the past. Here's an article shedding some light on that - https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/31/preston-williams-csu-rams-nfl-combine-snub/
Pro day scheduled for March 7th from what I've found and it's 2 days away so I had to start a thread here.
Highlight reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mmUrpehhgA
I agree, @Zyphros could have made the call of the decade here. Got him on my radar early.I got to give you credit. If what Preston Williams has shown so far in the preseason is what we have to look forward to.......this is one of the best calls in FBG history.
The last couple of preseason games must have really calmed the hype. Not sure why he would be going past the 3rd round at this point.4.04 in a 10 team 2QB standard scoring league.
5 QBs went before him due to the scoring system.The last couple of preseason games must have really calmed the hype. Not sure why he would be going past the 3rd round at this point.
I took him last pick in the 1st round. I know I could have gotten him later probably but the longer I wait the more chance someone grabbed him and I've seen enough I didn't want to risk it.The last couple of preseason games must have really calmed the hype. Not sure why he would be going past the 3rd round at this point.
I got to give you credit. If what Preston Williams has shown so far in the preseason is what we have to look forward to.......this is one of the best calls in FBG history.
He still has to pan out, and there's a very real possibility the Dolphins aren't good for the next 4-5 years and he's never going to do anything because the team is garbage.I agree, @Zyphros could have made the call of the decade here. Got him on my radar early.