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[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282076387' post='453259']
The way rotoworld made it sound was kind of like, was similiar to the Dwayne Bowe situation of last year. Haley wanted to light a fire under him, so Bowe ran with the second and third team but started week one. Hopefully this is just to make Charles pull it together and be more consistent and starts week one.
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I understand what you mean but to your final point, Charles [i]was[/i] consistent last season when Haley [i]finally[/i] decided to trust him with consistent touches.

Like I've said before, Thomas Jones has been a really good RB for years but Charles is better with the ball in his hands.

There might be things I don't know of but Haley has had "issues" with KC's most talented players ever since he got there.

[lowrider]

[quote name='Romo Ravens' timestamp='1282076614' post='453262']
Haha, "this JUST in, everyone on the plane BUT Favre died." Damn.

But anyway, I read that too. Either way, Haley is not a very good coach and if he decides to start Jones come week one, he'll be looking for a job in 2012.
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haha. Ugh, he is so annoying. Brett Favre's legacy will forever be tied with negative emotions because of the way he has acted late in his career. Then it doesn't help I read an article in ESPN the magazine about Aaron Rodgers, and Brett didn't help Rodgers at all. Or give him advice or anything. After Brett left Green Bay, Rodgers didn't speak with him until after the game they played against each other week four when he went to Vikings, like 14 months. You'd think after spending that much time with someone, you would develop some sort of a relationship. Brett is one of my least favorite players of all time. Behind, Tiger, Haynesworth, Big Ben.

And I think it's a little too early to see how Haley is as a coach. He didn't get that good of a situation, so it will be a little while before we can tell how he does. But I actually like their team to make some strides this year. Partly because I think Charles will do so well

[PuRock]

Still won't be drafting Favre, Sidney Rice or Percy Harvin.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1282077453' post='453272']
Still won't be drafting Favre, Sidney Rice or Percy Harvin.
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Neither would I. All three are currently dealing with injuries that could definitely flare up again during the season.

[Romo Ravens]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282077266' post='453269']
haha. Ugh, he is so annoying. Brett Favre's legacy will forever be tied with negative emotions because of the way he has acted late in his career. Then it doesn't help I read an article in ESPN the magazine about Aaron Rodgers, and Brett didn't help Rodgers at all. Or give him advice or anything. After Brett left Green Bay, Rodgers didn't speak with him until after the game they played against each other week four when he went to Vikings, like 14 months. You'd think after spending that much time with someone, you would develop some sort of a relationship. Brett is one of my least favorite players of all time. Behind, Tiger, Haynesworth, Big Ben.

And I think it's a little too early to see how Haley is as a coach. He didn't get that good of a situation, so it will be a little while before we can tell how he does. But I actually like their team to make some strides this year. Partly because I think Charles will do so well
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I'm with you, I don't like Favre at all. I don't like the Vikings because of him either. Their success is dependant on him and Childress is a clueless idiot who only got his contract bumped up a notch because of Favre.

Anyway, I've never liked Haley since that fight he had with Q on the sidelines. Anytime you don't put one of the best red zone threats in the game in the red zone then fight with them about it, you're a moron. Don't know what he's doing with Charles, but he better fix his head because his talent level isn't too far from Chris Johnson's.

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1282077453' post='453272']
Still won't be drafting Favre, Sidney Rice or Percy Harvin.
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Ditto. Maybe Harvin, but that's it.

[DrMoonTooth]

[quote name='Romo Ravens' timestamp='1282085417' post='453326']
I'm with you, I don't like Favre at all. I don't like the Vikings because of him either. Their success is dependant on him and Childress is a clueless idiot who only got his contract bumped up a notch because of Favre.

Anyway, I've never liked Haley since that fight he had with Q on the sidelines. Anytime you don't put one of the best red zone threats in the game in the red zone then fight with them about it, you're a moron.[b] Don't know what he's doing with Charles, but he better fix his head because his talent level isn't too far from Chris Johnson's. [/b]


Ditto. Maybe Harvin, but that's it.
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I can't help but agree. Jamaal Charles was the most consistent running back in the second half of the season aside from CJ himself. The only game I can remember that he didn't do so hot was against the Broncos. He must be a fast learner, because the last game of the season against Denver he busted their D wide open. He was the reason I made a cinderella-story comeback in my fantasy league championship .

[lowrider]

[quote name='DrMoonTooth' timestamp='1282140232' post='453585']
I can't help but agree. Jamaal Charles was the most consistent running back in the second half of the season aside from CJ himself. The only game I can remember that he didn't do so hot was against the Broncos. He must be a fast learner, because the last game of the season against Denver he busted their D wide open. He was the reason I made a cinderella-story comeback in my fantasy league championship .
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Or Charles was part of the reason why I lost my fantasy league championship .

[DrMoonTooth]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282140770' post='453594']
Or Charles was part of the reason why I lost my fantasy league championship .
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That's why sometimes you have to pick up guys from the wire just so some one else in your league doesn't. When rumors surfaced that the Cheifs were getting rid of Larry Johnson, I went ahead and picked up JC .

Another good one is in my league last year a guy I had to play down the road who had John Carney as their kicker and was STACKED (Tom Brady, Antonio Gates, Jets Defense, Ronnie Brown [and later Ricky Williams], Adrian Peterson, Cedric Benson, Reggie Wayne, Brandon Marshall, etc.). When Carney got dropped for Hartley, I picked Hartley up immediately. I did the same thing to him when Brown got hurt by picking up Williams. I'm a jerk .

[lowrider]

[quote name='DrMoonTooth' timestamp='1282143520' post='453634']
That's why sometimes you have to pick up guys from the wire just so some one else in your league doesn't. When rumors surfaced that the Cheifs were getting rid of Larry Johnson, I went ahead and picked up JC .

Another good one is in my league last year a guy I had to play down the road who had John Carney as their kicker and was STACKED (Tom Brady, Antonio Gates, Jets Defense, Ronnie Brown [and later Ricky Williams], Adrian Peterson, Cedric Benson, Reggie Wayne, Brandon Marshall, etc.). When Carney got dropped for Hartley, I picked Hartley up immediately. I did the same thing to him when Brown got hurt by picking up Williams. I'm a jerk .
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Well part of my problem was since I was in first place, I was one of the last ones in the waiver wire so I couldn't pick up a jamaal charles or jerome harrison because they were taken in front of me. I'll just hope some of the players go through this year and I can pick them up

[DrMoonTooth]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282143781' post='453638']
Well part of my problem was since I was in first place, I was one of the last ones in the waiver wire so I couldn't pick up a jamaal charles or jerome harrison because they were taken in front of me. I'll just hope some of the players go through this year and I can pick them up
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Yeah. I had the same problem. From about week 5 on, I hardly ever got the waiver wire pickups I wanted. That's why my JC pickup had to come so early.

[lowrider]

[quote name='DrMoonTooth' timestamp='1282144133' post='453645']
Yeah. I had the same problem. From about week 5 on, I hardly ever got the waiver wire pickups I wanted. That's why my JC pickup had to come so early.
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Well that was a great pickup and potential pickup on your part.

Well it sounds like Bryant isn't going to play for the Bengals this year. Makes TO more of a threat

[DrMoonTooth]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282144385' post='453646']
Well that was a great pickup and potential pickup on your part.

Well it sounds like Bryant isn't going to play for the Bengals this year. Makes TO more of a threat
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Thanks . Like I said, he's the only reason I won. The great pickup is also diminished slightly by the fact that I was desperate for a running back. I got Ray Rice in the 8th, but my second round pick was the accidental draft of Kevin Smith instead of Andre Johnson (it was my first draft) .

I hope not. The Ravens could use that break. From a fantasy perspective, it definitely helps T.O. and Ocho owners, but they also hurt each other. It could be a tossup on gamedays as to who has the starting lineup-worthy game.

[Ed_Reed20]

For those who invested in Dustin Keller as a TE1 or TE2, a scout from Scout's Inc. thinks he'll lead the Jets in receptions this year: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=4721&line=178503&spln=1

I owned Keller in a league last year and while his production was disappointing, he still has upside and is another reason why owners can afford to wait before drafting TEs.

[PuRock]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1282159993' post='453808']
For those who invested in Dustin Keller as a TE1 or TE2, a scout from Scout's Inc. thinks he'll lead the Jets in receptions this year: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=4721&line=178503&spln=1

I owned Keller in a league last year and while his production was disappointing, he still has upside and is another reason why owners can afford to wait before drafting TEs.
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I have Keller packaged with Daniels in ATD's league. % of one of those guys paying off is high.

[lowrider]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1282159993' post='453808']
For those who invested in Dustin Keller as a TE1 or TE2, a scout from Scout's Inc. thinks he'll lead the Jets in receptions this year: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=4721&line=178503&spln=1

I owned Keller in a league last year and while his production was disappointing, he still has upside and is another reason why owners can afford to wait before drafting TEs.
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I don't trust him. As long as sanchez isn't there I don't trust him.

[Romo Ravens]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1282159993' post='453808']
For those who invested in Dustin Keller as a TE1 or TE2, a scout from Scout's Inc. thinks he'll lead the Jets in receptions this year: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=4721&line=178503&spln=1

I owned Keller in a league last year and while his production was disappointing, he still has upside and is another reason why owners can afford to wait before drafting TEs.
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I just don't trust Mark Sanchez. I had your same theory last year of waiting for a TE until the later rounds, and I got John Carlson. One of my worst decisions ever in Fantasy Football. That's why this year I drafted Antonio Gates in both of my leagues, and I had him my first year of FF and he did wonders for me. I just don't trust those high-upside Tight End's. They're way different from RB's or WR's. I like to slelect mine as a third WR.

[Romo Ravens]

[quote name='DrMoonTooth' timestamp='1282140232' post='453585']
I can't help but agree. Jamaal Charles was the most consistent running back in the second half of the season aside from CJ himself. The only game I can remember that he didn't do so hot was against the Broncos. He must be a fast learner, because the last game of the season against Denver he busted their D wide open. He was the reason I made a cinderella-story comeback in my fantasy league championship .
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I have Charles in my money league as well as Ray Rice, Miles Austin and Andre Johnson. I'm trying to package something up for Mathews then I'll really be set. Let's hope KC gives the ball to Charles at least 20 times a game then it'll be CJ 2.0

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1282160285' post='453811']
I have Keller packaged with Daniels in ATD's league. % of one of those guys paying off is high.
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That's a pretty good problem to have at TE if Daniels recovers well.

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282160369' post='453812']
I don't trust him. As long as sanchez isn't there I don't trust him.
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I know we as Ravens fans hate to admit it but it isn't out of the realm of possibility Sanchez improves as a player and chucks 20+ TDs this year as opposed to 20 INTs.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Romo Ravens' timestamp='1282160511' post='453815']
I just don't trust Mark Sanchez. I had your same theory last year of waiting for a TE until the later rounds, and I got John Carlson. One of my worst decisions ever in Fantasy Football. That's why this year I drafted Antonio Gates in both of my leagues, and I had him my first year of FF and he did wonders for me. I just don't trust those high-upside Tight End's. They're way different from RB's or WR's. I like to slelect mine as a third WR.
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The Seahawks didn't put Carlson in position to do what he does best which is catch the rock. All reports suggest that will change this year.

I don't blame you for snagging Gates when you could early this year but the TE position is still deep and should be very productive.

[Romo Ravens]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1282160650' post='453817']
I know we as Ravens fans hate to admit it but it isn't out of the realm of possibility Sanchez improves as a player and chucks 20+ TDs this year as opposed to 20 INTs.
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No, because I'd hate to see what his slump will look like after throwing 20 INT's.

[lowrider]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1282160650' post='453817']
I know we as Ravens fans hate to admit it but it isn't out of the realm of possibility Sanchez improves as a player and chucks 20+ TDs this year as opposed to 20 INTs.
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That's a drastic improvement though. With the year that he had last year. Realistically do you think he can have a better second year than Flacco did in his second year? I'm not so sure, and Flacco didn't throw 20+ tds last year

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282160867' post='453823']
That's a drastic improvement though. With the year that he had last year. Realistically do you think he can have a better second year than Flacco did in his second year? I'm not so sure
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I really don't think it will happen but it certainly [i]could[/i]. Regardless. Sanchez likes to throw to Keller and with Holmes out, Dustin could rack up some catches.

[lowrider]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1282161107' post='453825']
I really don't think it will happen but it certainly [i]could[/i]. Regardless. Sanchez likes to throw to Keller and with Holmes out, Dustin could rack up some catches.
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I'm just skeptical. Edwards and Cotchery are there too, who are solid players. But a TE is a young qb's best friend. I'm just staying away.

[DrMoonTooth]

[quote name='Romo Ravens' timestamp='1282160623' post='453816']
I have Charles in my money league as well as Ray Rice, Miles Austin and Andre Johnson. I'm trying to package something up for Mathews then I'll really be set. Let's hope KC gives the ball to Charles at least 20 times a game then it'll be CJ 2.0
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That could really pay off. The only reason anyone shouldn't view Charles as a top 10 running back is because of Thomas Jones. Only time will tell how many carries Jones gets per game. But If Charles gets 90% of the carries, he's easily a top 6 or 7 back. I personally would put him at 5 behind CJ, AP, MJD, and Rice. Some may find that generous, but he was a monster last year. But, that's also only if he doesn't have to share significant carries with TJ.

[PuRock]

Looks like Devin Aromashodu has as much of a chance to be the starter in Chicago as Knox & Hester, according to the Bears WR Coach:

[quote]Wide receivers coach Darryl Drake considers Devin Aromashodu as much of a "starter" as Johnny Knox and Devin Hester.
"All three of those guys are at the top of the depth chart," Drake said. "We've got three starters. There ain't no buts. You listen to what I said. We have three starters right now." We still believe Knox is the pick of the litter here, but there's no question that Aromashodu could outproduce Hester this year -- especially if the Bears wise up and allow Hester to be pushed into the slot.[/quote]

Devin Aromashodu is definitley someone to keep your eye on. During his 'hot' four game streak ending the 2009 season, he was 5th in the NFL with targets. He's also that big Redzone threat.

[lowrider]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1282244889' post='454336']
Looks like Devin Aromashodu has as much of a chance to be the starter in Chicago as Knox & Hester, according to the Bears WR Coach:



Devin Aromashodu is definitley someone to keep your eye on. During his 'hot' four game streak ending the 2009 season, he was 5th in the NFL with targets. He's also that big Redzone threat.
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I saw that. I never really believed that Hester was going to be the number two. I don't know why the bears stopped having him return punts and kicks. They took a great returner and turned him into a below average receiver

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1282244889' post='454336']
Looks like Devin Aromashodu has as much of a chance to be the starter in Chicago as Knox & Hester, according to the Bears WR Coach:

Devin Aromashodu is definitley someone to keep your eye on. During his 'hot' four game streak ending the 2009 season, he was 5th in the NFL with targets. He's also that big Redzone threat.
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Glad I have Big Devin in both leagues. People seem to be divided as to who the Bears WR to target is between Knox and Aromashodu. Personally, I see both have comparably good seasons.

[PuRock]

After watching last night's preseason game. Some fantasy notes:

Wes Welker is going way to late. They put Wes in the game and the next three plays were passes to him. One was a designed screen pass where he got clobbered. I didn't see any hesitation or lack of confidence in Wes. I think he has recovered nicely and could be a big play this year.

Don't draft Maroney. If Fred Taylor and Morris can stay healthy. They will have a running carousel in NE. It does look like they want to run more.

Micheal Turner is going to be involved in the passing game. They want to get him involved. Two preseason games, 3 catches. That's half of his career best in catches/year.

[lowrider]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1282314200' post='454728']
After watching last night's preseason game. Some fantasy notes:

Wes Welker is going way to late. They put Wes in the game and the next three plays were passes to him. One was a designed screen pass where he got clobbered. I didn't see any hesitation or lack of confidence in Wes. I think he has recovered nicely and could be a big play this year.

Micheal Turner is going to be involved in the passing game. They want to get him involved. Two preseason games, 3 catches. That's half of his career best in catches/year.
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Depends on where Welker goes. I like him around 4th or 5th round but I saw on some mock draft where we went in the second round. No way for that.

Turner could be primed for another great year. Great shape, and it sounds like he is going to get involved in the passing game thats encouraging.

[RayRiceFan27]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282314419' post='454731']
Depends on where Welker goes. I like him around 4th or 5th round but I saw on some mock draft where we went in the second round. No way for that.
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Turner could be primed for another great year. Great shape, and it sounds like he is going to get involved in the passing game thats encouraging.[/b]
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glad I drafted him then, lol. Lets hope charles has a good year too.