I wouldn't bother. He is over 30 with a couple knee injuries. There are plenty of guys always on the waiver wire that would be similar and I don't see any upside.Anyone think Alonso has anything left in the tank if he can get healthy?
Dug up a couple of articles - mostly fluff, but I recall he was impressing. I guess not enough to keep him off the practice squad...What's the story on this Javin White guy? Never heard of him before now.
Of course, but Littleton has been quite poor this year. I'm in a 63 player contract league and these types of minimum contract swings are how you build a good roster. I'm gonna have to promote J Hurts anyway, so may as well sneak this guy onto the taxi and promote Hurts now rather than September.Dug up a couple of articles - mostly fluff, but I recall he was impressing. I guess not enough to keep him off the practice squad...
https://nflspinzone.com/2020/08/28/las-vegas-raiders-camp-standouts-impressing-2020/2/
https://www.raiders.com/news/udfa-javin-white-is-making-the-most-of-his-opportunity-despite-facing-unpreceden
UDFA so the odds are naturally stacked against him, and I wouldn't prioritise him as a stash.....but worth knowing the name IMO, just in case.
Really good list here. I definitely have had an eye on wonnum and long.A handful off the top of my head (all LBs with two exceptions):
Eric Wilson - not a sleeper since he's producing this year, but just a note that he's a FA and a team may pay him to be a starter. He's a starter now of course, but a different team might solidify that (he's only really gotten opportunities when Anthony Barr has been injured).
David Long - could start for the Titans if Jayon Brown goes elsewhere in FA.
Davion Taylor - showed nothing really this season but the Eagles spent a 3rd rounder on him so you'd think they'd want to see if they have anything (he was always a bit of a project).
Donovan Wilson - has been up and down, but he may have done enough to enter the offseason as a presumptive starter (and possibly shown enough that the Cowboys aren't in a hurry to upgrade the position).
Blake Cashman - injuries have really held him back, but he has some ability and there's plenty of opportunity there. A lot of uncertainty there though with probably a new staff and they'll likely address the position.
Zack Baun - not sure what happened here as I thought he'd be in the mix for snaps from day one. Reasonable draft capital, good talent and a not very imposing depth chart means he has an opportunity.
Justin Strnad - The Broncos seemed to like him this preseason before he got injured and they don't have much on the depth chart. Might get a chance and can rack up tackles if he does.
Drue Tranquill - don't forget about him. Probably would have led the Chargers in tackles if he didn't get injured. We'll see what they do in the offseason but assuming he recovers well from his injury, I think he'll get a shot to get the starting job back.
Willie Gay Jr - I was pretty high on him this year but have cooled a bit and am starting to wonder whether KC is a good spot for LB production, regardless of whether he gets an opportunity. I expect he'll be a popular sleeper next year, as a 2nd round pick with high athletic upside. Needs to develop this offseason though - I find it slightly concerning that he hasn't separated himself from the likes of Wilson, Hitchens, Niemann.
Tyrel Dodson - seems to have fallen away in the pecking order following injury, but he was impressive when filling in for Milano and Edmunds earlier in the year. I think Milano is a FA (I'd have to check), so there might be an opportunity here. Probably nothing to see here, but they've kept him around until now.
Tae Crowder - has had a bit of hype this year, and put some stats in the box score. It's possible that they see him as their coverage LB of the future (whatever that's worth) or he might just be a solid depth piece. Not sure about him, but he's done well so far in limited opportunities. Some questions about whether the 2nd LB in that scheme has any real value though.
Troy Dye - I'm sceptical, but if Wilson leaves he could get a bigger role. Not sure it would be full-time though. At least worth keeping an eye on.
Javin White - an intriguing rookie this year who got some preseason buzz, but I think he's mostly just been on the practice squad. I think he's listed as a LB, but would be really interesting if they switched him to safety (he's one of those undersized tweener types) and I don't know why they haven't, given their issues in the secondary. More of a taxi squad guy but has talent.
DJ Wonnum - I don't really stash DLs, but this guy is interesting. Looked like a bit of a project as a 4th round pick and he is, but he's had a few sacks this year in decent playing time, which makes me take notice as a rookie. Not sure what he's like against the run so he might just be one of those inconsistent sack guys, but worth watching in case he takes the starting job opposite Hunter next year.
Strong lineup>Good young depth>Vets that could become quality starters (not JAG's)>FliersI'm honestly gonna have to give up on guys to make roster down to 40 at Zealots at some point. Right now I'm staring at Clowney and Davenport in the face and wondering how worth it they are.
Right when McKinney went down, someone (I can't remember who) was saying to check his contract because it might be an issue if Adams peforms like he has. But Adams could be like that guy from JAX last year (Donald Payne?) who filled in and got a ton of play and was then summarily released. I'm not sure where this would put him, but McKinney is slated to make 8.5 million dollars with a dead cap hit of 1.5 million, so that might come into play.I'd like to be wrong about Adams (and Hewitt), but my expectations are low going into 2021 for both.
Collier? I haven't chosen to roster him when I have chances. After drafting him, they added Clowney, drafted Taylor, and added Dunlop. It seems like they believe he's not what they expected.LJ was just dropped in my one league. Do you guys think he bounces back at all next year? This was essentially his rookie yr
Sieler has caught my eye with good production. 7th round pick by the Ravens in 2018 and had put up nothing for stats prior to this season. Has Miami unlocked something with him or is he a flash in the pan? He'll be 26 at the start of next season.Late votes for Brandon Jones and Zach Sieler
DB's are the kickers of The IDP side of things. There may be one or two outliers worth spending capital on but in the end you can find something basically as good on waivers any given week.Seems like an appropriate place to put this- generally speaking, in most formats, if you have a choice between stashing a safety or something else pick the something else. More db's are playing now than ever, so there will always be new safeties available. More safeties (and cb's) playing means less of the others are, so chase them then pick up safeties with your misses.
At this point I would hold unless you have someone better and you must drop someone. Basically hold until next training camp to see what shakes out dependingvon how many slots you have available.Are you guys holding onto Troy reeder? I have both him and kiser right now. Wondering if kiser sends reeder back to the bench
One of the big things to remember here is the 2021 draft class looks excellent for IDP and we could see a lot of turnover for these guysAre you guys holding onto Troy reeder? I have both him and kiser right now. Wondering if kiser sends reeder back to the bench
Nah, I'm dropping him, but holding Kiser. I have a lot of decisions to make on guys like Kerry Hyder, Tyrell Adams, Kyzir White, Eric Wilson, and Kamren Curl... Reeder doesn't even make that list for me. To me, he's a clear backup behind Kiser.Are you guys holding onto Troy reeder? I have both him and kiser right now. Wondering if kiser sends reeder back to the bench
Thanks. I was considering dropping him to get down to roster size in Zealots, too. Gally didn't think I should, but I'm leaning towards cleaning out backups and keeping rookies. Like today, Akeem Davis-Gaither has 14 points and must be starting or getting serious run at LB in Cinci. I'd hate to give him up.Tick said:Nah, I'm dropping him, but holding Kiser. I have a lot of decisions to make on guys like Kerry Hyder, Tyrell Adams, Kyzir White, Eric Wilson, and Kamren Curl... Reeder doesn't even make that list for me. To me, he's a clear backup behind Kiser.
Reeder was targeted a lot which tells me he's bad in pass coverage. That's good at the time when playing full snaps cause Rams had limited options, but not when considering long term investment. Combo that with his older age (26) and limited NFL experience (2nd year) and wouldn't fault anyone from moving on with other potentials. Kiser is a better player with more experience at a younger age. Have to agree with others that Reeder is currently just a backup and think his ceiling as a starter would be a 2-down thumper which is waiver fodder in most leagues.Thanks. I was considering dropping him to get down to roster size in Zealots, too. Gally didn't think I should, but I'm leaning towards cleaning out backups and keeping rookies. Like today, Akeem Davis-Gaither has 14 points and must be starting or getting serious run at LB in Cinci. I'd hate to give him up.
Great perspective. Thanks for sharing.Reeder was targeted a lot which tells me he's bad in pass coverage. That's good at the time when playing full snaps cause Rams had limited options, but not when considering long term investment. Combo that with his older age (26) and limited NFL experience (2nd year) and wouldn't fault anyone from moving on with other potentials. Kiser is a better player with more experience at a younger age. Have to agree with others that Reeder is currently just a backup and think his ceiling as a starter would be a 2-down thumper which is waiver fodder in most leagues.
Also will point out that debating this with Reeder shows Kenny Young will never be and should not be rostered at this point.
I was saying to keep until training camp to see how things shake out. There were other guys i would dump before him but he is near the bottom. I don't really have any great need to keep him but thought based on what you had he was keepable but that comes down to personal preference at that levelThanks. I was considering dropping him to get down to roster size in Zealots, too. Gally didn't think I should, but I'm leaning towards cleaning out backups and keeping rookies. Like today, Akeem Davis-Gaither has 14 points and must be starting or getting serious run at LB in Cinci. I'd hate to give him up.
Cool. Thanks for your input as always, Gally.I was saying to keep until training camp to see how things shake out. There were other guys i would dump before him but he is near the bottom. I don't really have any great need to keep him but thought based on what you had he was keepable but that comes down to personal preference at that level
(RotoWire) Curl finished his 2020 rookie season with 88 tackles (63 solo), four pass defenses, three interceptions and two sacks in 16 games.Curl was, but he's at least turned my head. I wonder if there's room for both him and Collins
Cowboys | Jayron Kearse logs 11 tackles Fri Sep 10, 01:20 AMNot sure they are all sleepers (and some are repeats), but some guys I’m taking a flyer on ...
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I picked up the wrong Dallas safety this week...... ahh the joys of IDPCowboys | Jayron Kearse logs 11 tackles Fri Sep 10, 01:20 AM
Dallas Cowboys S Jayron Kearse recorded 11 tackles, including six solo, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Sept. 9.
I also got burned by Wilson, but it's good to know that he played. I thought he was benched/injured. I'm not sure if I'm ready to grab Kearse.
Yea the IDP upgrades week 2 with Rudnicki had some value. I am waiting on the eyes of the guru and week 2 rankings but not helping me with waivers and not helpful for deep leagues.Another terrible "IDP Sleepers" article on FBG. The guy that writes it doesn't seem to understand what "sleeper" means. IDP is the area where you can actually get sleepers because there isn't a lot of info and box scores don't tell the whole story.
I don't know why it bothers me so much but the IDP Sleeper article is a regurgitation of who had a good week the previous week. So the week 2 content titled "IDP Sleepers" lists guys that did well in week 1. Shouldn't it list players that are sleepers to do well in week #2? It doesn't do a lot of good to show who put up good stats in Week 1. Those are obvious plays.
The Dynasty Sleeper IDP article is a bit better but the other one is basically useless as a sleeper article.
I don't usually criticize FBG because we're on their boards, but you and I could probably do a better job than that. I know The Tick, Flying Elvis, you, and MAC_32 could put out better content than that. There's no excuse for it.Another terrible "IDP Sleepers" article on FBG. The guy that writes it doesn't seem to understand what "sleeper" means. IDP is the area where you can actually get sleepers because there isn't a lot of info and box scores don't tell the whole story.
I don’t know if it’s behind a paywall, but The Monster at IDPGuys is great.
Yea loved this! Thanks for sharing, and I really got a laugh about the Peppers portion (the writer REALLY doesn't like him...lol). Great stuff!!I don’t know if it’s behind a paywall, but The Monster at IDPGuys is great.