Judge Smails
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dropped today in our league
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Official Brandon LaFell - I just... LaFell in love. (1 Viewer)
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SameSongNDance
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He's being dropped all over. 
To put it into perspective, he saw as many targets last week as he did week 1 (5). He just couldn't capitalize. I don't think this is last we've heard from him but now we know he'll be largely inconsistent for the remainder.
To put it into perspective, he saw as many targets last week as he did week 1 (5). He just couldn't capitalize. I don't think this is last we've heard from him but now we know he'll be largely inconsistent for the remainder.
I dropped him because I needed to add a dude badly from the waiver because I have 4 starters on Bye weeks. I'm hoping he doesn't do #### against the Seahawks so I can scoop him back up again.He's being dropped all over.
BassNBrew
Footballguy
To be fair, we've known this for quite a while.He's being dropped all over.
BassNBrew
Footballguy
Now WR50 or WR47 if you prefer non-ppr.He'll probably have a good week this week and move up to the WR40 range. He's 14 pts behind the WR30 spot which just so happens to be occupied by Steve Smith. Olsen is one point behind Smith's pace. Cam is QB4 in the fantasy rankings. Even though the pie has been large, lots of people with a chair at the table.To be fair, that's PPR. In non-PPR, LaFell is currently WR29 (pending the GB-SEA game).I did...35 LaFell, Brandon CAR 3 1 25 0 10 182 1 0 36.7i assumed you meant on the year.
pantherclub
Footballguy
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Is gettis coming back and Louis Murphy impacting him?
I'm about to drop him for the rams d I swear.
I'm about to drop him for the rams d I swear.
pantherclub
Footballguy
schedule doesnt really matter when you just are not very good
I mean, fantasy-wise he hasn't been good. But he's still a talented player and hasn't done anything to say he's 'bad'. If his targets increase to how they were in week 1/2 he could become viable again. Of course I could be totally wrong about this
pantherclub
Footballguy
He may be physically talented but he is not wide receiver talented. He simply just isnt very good. Not fast. Not aggressive and cannot make the tough catch. His fantasy schedule is not important when he cannot play. I have seen his every nfl game so i am confident in my assessment
Nucker101
Footballguy
I haven't seen as much of him as you have, but I definitely agree.
BassNBrew
Footballguy
Only gets separation when Cam scrambles.Still hoping to see more snaps for Murphy.
jurb26
Footballguy
I've been to two Car practices since I've moved to Charlotte. LaFell looks good, real good from what I've seen. The problem is Cam doesn't seem to throw to anyone but Steve Smith in any 7 on 7 or team drills. If Cam doesn't progress, LaFell will be stuck.
On a Sid note, Beason may be the most ripped LB in the NFL. They guy looks like he's carved out of marble.
On a Sid note, Beason may be the most ripped LB in the NFL. They guy looks like he's carved out of marble.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Best part of this post for me. Only thing preventing him from LB2 at worst is health. Id say LB1, but Kuechly is legit.
Nucker101
Footballguy
I don't see what makes him so exciting, when I watch him play nothing stands out to me and being the third option in Cam Newton's offense is also far from exciting. The Panthers are screwed when Smith is gone unless they can sign Nicks. Seems like a pretty "meh" type of player or draft pick to make in your league.
jurb26
Footballguy
I don't want to derail the thread too much here but I was telling my buddy, who went with me, that if Beason could ever stay healthy Car may have the best LB unit in the NFL. Kuechly is a beast we know. Davis is healthy and playing really well now. Beason just needs to do the same. By that I men stay healthy.
Rove!
Footballguy
getting more tagets lately...
If Cam turns his season around and start looking Lafell's way there's sleeper potential...
Sweet Love
IBL Representative
Purely opportunity. Due to injuries to FAs coming in or poor play by draft picks, LaFell has had ZERO competition for the WR2 spot. Honestly, even a guy like Harry Douglas has done more to push Roddy White (and that is not saying much) than anyone has done to LaFell. There are a ton of WR3s and 4s in the league who could put up the seasonal lines that LaFell does just by having a good QB and a WR opposite of him that draws constant double teams. If this guy was getting 800-1000 yards a season we would be openly wondering whether it is due to Steve Smith drawing all the attention...what does it say about a guy who ends up with 600 yards annually in that situation?
solorca
Footballguy
He's not really getting more targets. Two weeks ago he had nine because the Panthers were playing catch-up (something they rarely ever do, since they're usually in close games). He actually had his smallest amount of targets this past week (4) since week 1, he just happened to have the long touchdown.
Lafell is what he is. A guy that will get a few catches a game and occasionally get into the endzone or make a big play.
NajehHejan
Footballguy
Never again. You know what they say. Fool me once. Won't get fooled again.
NCCommish
Footballguy
If they bring back Lafell after dropping Smitty it may not be safe for Gettleman in the streets of Charlotte.
NCCommish
Footballguy
cstu
Footballguy
NCCommish
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Sweet Love
IBL Representative
Coeur de Lion
Footballguy
LaFell sucks, but if he's dirt cheap, isn't that better than rolling with McNutt, King, and some rookies when you guys should be a playoff team?
NCCommish
Footballguy
Nope. He has crappy hands, he doesn't get separation and he can easily be single covered. He is no better than a number 3 receiver on his best day. But he is a hell of a downfield blocker and will help the running game. Jets can have him with my blessings.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
At least the Browns started with Gordon, but they still needed at least 2-3 WRs via the draft and FA. The Jets start with Kerley and then still need a whole WR corps, they need Decker, and a Jones and another WR if they're going to be serious for a change. LaFell kind of makes sense there considering their emphasis on the run game. The Panthers don't even have a Kerley to start with.
cstu
Footballguy
Carolina will be going WR early and often in the draft. They have a huge need for an experienced WR and James Jones fills that hole as someone used to winning (and the Super Bowl).
Jones is a good blocker himself and would be more stability to the Jets than Lafell. He could also potentially help Stephen Hill, who has looked like a bust as Jones did early in his career.
NCCommish
Footballguy
I wonder how much of this contract is guaranteed? My guess is Brandon doesn't make it opening day if everyone else is healthy.
cstu
Footballguy
Would he actually get a TE designation? Mark Harrison was interesting for awhile because of this possibility but it's not as exciting if LaFell stays a WR.
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I still think they sign Keller when training camp starts and this will be irrelevant. But if this sticks, I think it's good for LaFells value whether he stays WR or switches to TE
pantherclub
Footballguy
Faust
MVP
Tom Brady: Brandon LaFell not one of 'little pygmies'
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000374602/article/tom-brady-brandon-lafell-not-one-of-little-pygmies
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000374602/article/tom-brady-brandon-lafell-not-one-of-little-pygmies
TheFanatic
Footballguy
For me, it's not about a Patriots WR as much as it is about LaFell being a Patriot. I know that sounds like hyperbole, but it's more about the fact that the guy has a stud QB throwing to him and is not buried on the depth chart. At least not at the moment. We'll see if Dobson can beat him out...
NCCommish
Footballguy
Get ready to be disappointed. When he got his chance to step up here he faded from view and admitted he wasn't ready to be anything but a second or third WR. I have seen him drop passes that were perfectly placed. Maybe Tom gets through to him so good luck.
BassNBrew
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