Love/hates

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Now that the season is about to begin, I can feel my excitement for fantasy football coming back. So let me know who you love and hate this year.

Love:

1. Jahvid Best- Turf toe all last year. I think the Lions will have an easy schedule and win a lot this year. And Best will be a big reason why.

2. Mike Wallace- He is a more consistent DeSean Jackson with Big Ben for a whole year.

3. Joe Flacco- I guess I have bias, but I have a good feeling about Flacco this year

Hate:

1. Jamaal Charles- They had an easy schedule with a mediocre talent team. Running the ball won't be so easy next year when teams are gunning for you.

2. Greg Jennings- Jordy Nelson showed he can be a threat in that offense more consistently. With Nelson's better year, I think you will see Jenning's lessen

3. Peyton Manning- I just see the colts starting to get worse. Aint what they used to be.

[Wacko4Zacko]

LOVE

1. Drew Brees
2. Ray Rice
3. Brandon Lloyd
4. Mark Ingram

HATE
1. Reggie Bush
2. Brandon Marshall
3. McNabb
4. VJax

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[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' timestamp='1311123568' post='709896']
LOVE

1. Drew Brees
2. Ray Rice
3. Brandon Lloyd
4. Mark Ingram

HATE
1. Reggie Bush
2. Brandon Marshall
3. McNabb
4. VJax
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Definitely don't love Brandon Lloyd with Tebow throwing to him. Lloyd had a fluke year for sure. And Brandon Marshall isn't a bad pick depending where he falls. He gets receptions.

[PuRock]

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Now that the season is about to begin, I can feel my excitement for fantasy football coming back. So let me know who you love and hate this year.

Love:

1. Jahvid Best- Turf toe all last year. I think the Lions will have an easy schedule and win a lot this year. And Best will be a big reason why.

Hate:

1. Jamaal Charles- They had an easy schedule with a mediocre talent team. Running the ball won't be so easy next year when teams are gunning for you.

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I don't know about Best. You aren't worried that the Lions drafted Leshoure in the 3rd round? The lions have sounded like they expect both backs to split the load and with Best's multiple history of injury, I just can't feel safe about 'loving' him.

Usually I'm a Jamaal Charles hater. But the kid has talent. And this year I'm not going to shy away from it. Their schedule is definitely harder. But with C Weis now gone, I can see Charles being better utilized w/ more touches. I actually like Charles this year, but still not as much as most.

[PuRock]

[b][u]Love[/u][/b]:
[b]1. Jeremey Maclin[/b] (especially in ppr). Maclin will end the season with more catches and maybe even more yards than Jackson. Jackson is still the deep threat. But Maclin is that consistent WR.
[b]2. Jimmy Graham[/b] - (relative to where he is taken) I expect Jimmy to take big strides in the passing game this year and to jump onto many peoples radars.
[b]3. Antonio Gates[/b] - I know, how can anybody not love Gates. But I really love Gates. There's Gates, then there is everybody else. Nobody knows how Clark and Finley will return after season ending injuries. Jacob Tamme looks to play an increase role. With Gates, your drafted a WR in the TE slot. There is no other guy like that. Just hope he's healed.

[b][u]Hate[/u][/b]: So little space so many names
[b]1. Dwayne Bowe[/b] - With Weis gone and Bowe's propensity to be shut down, I see a very tough road ahead for him. The quality DBs he'll be facing are a lot worse than last year. Last six games will be tougher matchups.
[b]2. Jahvid Best[/b] - Mentioned in prior post
[b]3. Micheal Vick[/b] - (relative to where he'll be taken) I like Vick, would love to have him on my team. But I wouldn't bet a first rounder on him. He has a history of injuries and the expectations to duplicate what he did last year, leaves me to shy away more than most.

[PuRock]

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Definitely don't love Brandon Lloyd with Tebow throwing to him. Lloyd had a fluke year for sure. And Brandon Marshall isn't a bad pick depending where he falls. He gets receptions.
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I flip flop on Lloyd. He is in a contract year. So if he can replicate what he did last year, he's in for a good payday. He knows that. I expect him to play well, but not at the same level as last year.

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[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1311128659' post='709926']
I don't know about Best. You aren't worried that the Lions drafted Leshoure in the 3rd round? The lions have sounded like they expect both backs to split the load and with Best's multiple history of injury, I just can't feel safe about 'loving' him.

Usually I'm a Jamaal Charles hater. But the kid has talent. And this year I'm not going to shy away from it. Their schedule is definitely harder. But with C Weis now gone, I can see Charles being better utilized w/ more touches. I actually like Charles this year, but still not as much as most.
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I forgot that they drafted Leshoure, but I'm still not too worried. With the first two games that Best had last year, the potential of what he can do is impressive. Having a spell back isn't a bad thing, but the best back is going to get the most touches. I think Best has potential to be a top back in the league.

Charles has talent, and I think he will be very good. But I think he is drafted too high. Or I would rather have other backs where he is going to be drafted

[PuRock]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1311130510' post='709931']
I forgot that they drafted Leshoure, but I'm still not too worried. With the first two games that Best had last year, the potential of what he can do is impressive. Having a spell back isn't a bad thing, but the best back is going to get the most touches. I think Best has potential to be a top back in the league.

Charles has talent, and I think he will be very good. But I think he is drafted too high. Or I would rather have other backs where he is going to be drafted
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I can agree with both of those statements. Best just needs to stay healthy because he has competition on his heels.

Charles I like. But I must admit I feel dirty taking him at #5 or 6.

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[u]Love[/u]

1) [b]Josh Freeman[/b] - There isn't much to [i]not[/i] love about Freeman. His statistical output as a passer last season was better than the average fan would realize. He'll give you bonus points with his legs. And with a number of good, young targets set to emerge alongside Mike Williams and K2, Freeman could flirt with 4000 yards this season.

2) [b]Jonathan Stewart[/b] - I've been a fan of him since his rookie season. He's easily among the most physically gifted backs in the league, and with DeAngelo Williams more than likely gone, I can see him topping 1300+ yards([i]barring injury[/i]).

3) [b]Mike Thomas[/b] - Small but shifty possession WR on a mediocre offense with no noteworthy competition at WR. I'd target him in any format.

[u]Hate[/u]

1) [b]Steven Jackson[/b] - I drafted him as my RB1 last year, but was able to stomach the relatively boring numbers because I got a certain Texans RB several rounds later. This year, I wouldn't draft him till the middle or late in the second round.

2) [b]Michael Turner[/b] - Assuming Atlanta's o-line stays intact, he'll be good in a situation. Like Jackson though, he's on the decline.

3) [b]BenJarvus Green-Ellis[/b] - I wish him luck trying to hold off the two rookie RBs who are both arguably more talented.

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[u]Love[/u]

1) [b]Josh Freeman[/b] - There isn't much to [i]not[/i] love about Freeman. His statistical output as a passer last season was better than the average fan would realize. He'll give you bonus points with his legs. And with a number of good, young targets set to emerge alongside Mike Williams and K2, Freeman could flirt with 4000 yards this season.

2) [b]Jonathan Stewart[/b] - I've been a fan of him since his rookie season. He's easily among the most physically gifted backs in the league and with DeAngelo Williams is more than likely gone. I can see him topping 1300+ yards([i]barring injury[/i]).

3) [b]Mike Thomas[/b] - Small but shifty possession WR on a mediocre offense with no noteworthy competition at WR. I'd target him in any format.

[u]Hate[/u]

1) [b]Steven Jackson[/b] - I drafted him as my RB1 last year, but was able to stomach the relatively boring numbers because I got a certain Texans RB several rounds later. This year, I wouldn't draft him till the middle or late in the second round.

2) [b]Michael Turner[/b] - Assuming Atlanta's o-line stays intact, he'll be good in a situation. Like Jackson though, he's on the decline.

3) [b]BenJarvus Green-Ellis[/b] - I wish him luck trying to hold off the two rookie RBs who are both arguably more talented.
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You know, I was about to do a love/hate list this morning, but thats when I saw this list. This list shares most of my ideas and explains my reasoning. Very good, man!!

Now, to add to this list, here are two more of my love/hate list players:

Love:
1) Matt Ryan- Matty Ice finally has a very good, potentially lethal, number 2 reciever he can throw to, in addition to White and Gonzo. Add to the fact that Turner looks to have a down season, and you can say that Ryan will produce at a top 7 value at a top 10 price.

2) Ray Rice- maybe I'm wearing my Purple shades on this one, but I see him having a career year after a down one last year. Even his down year was pretty decent, and I see him being a top 5 runningback this year. I think McGahee is gone, and McClain, sad to say, may be following suit.

Hate:

1) Brandon Lloyd- last year was a fluke, and people will be drafting him as their WR1, and I see him more as a fringe number WR2. He will have growing pains with Tebow, and Fox has never been an aggressive, air it out coach like McDaniels was.

2) Peyton Hillis- last year he started slowing down once all the defenses started catching up to him, and now with more tape to watch of him for a longer period of time, I think he'll be in the backburner. Add in Hardesty to the equation, and I think he'll be in a RBBC approach. Sure, he'll get the short yardage carries and goal line carries, so he's useful.... just not as a RB1 player. Heck, even Browns management said that they gave him too many carries for their liking. This all equals a down year for him.

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Love:
2) Ray Rice- maybe I'm wearing my Purple shades on this one, but I see him having a career year after a down one last year. Even his down year was pretty decent, and I see him being a top 5 runningback this year. I think McGahee is gone, and McClain, sad to say, may be following suit.

Hate:

2) Peyton Hillis- last year he started slowing down once all the defenses started catching up to him, and now with more tape to watch of him for a longer period of time, I think he'll be in the backburner. Add in Hardesty to the equation, and I think he'll be in a RBBC approach. Sure, he'll get the short yardage carries and goal line carries, so he's useful.... just not as a RB1 player. Heck, even Browns management said that they gave him too many carries for their liking. This all equals a down year for him.
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I completely agree about Rice. I'm not completely sold on Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson. Both of their qb positions are going to be bad this year and when a team is losing the team isn't going to run the ball much. I think Rice wouldn't be a bad choice for a number one pick. I expect big things from him and he can prove he can be consistent.

That's a good thing about Hillis. Hardesty will be there this year and the Browns really like Hardesty. But If Hillis falls to the right spot, he wouldn't be a bad pick. Hardesty spelling him, might be good for a bruising back like Hillis. He could get more quality runs, and I see the browns being better this year. Also, the Browns have a very very good O line. Depends where Hillis falls but he isn't a number 1 back, probably a number 2 at best

[PuRock]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1311167264' post='709986']
I completely agree about Rice. I'm not completely sold on Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson. Both of their qb positions are going to be bad this year and when a team is losing the team isn't going to run the ball much. I think Rice wouldn't be a bad choice for a number one pick. I expect big things from him and he can prove he can be consistent.
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I feel that way about Chris Johnson. Can he outlast the constant attention and workload of an entire team? He has sort of done it in the past, but he's going to break down eventually.

Peterson though was a beast back when the Vikings were playing with Tavaris (BC Brett Favre). 2007 - 1,300 yards, 2008 - 1,760. Then Brett Favre came. I actually think that without Brett Favre and Childress, AP carries the load and proves why he's a top back.

If we can sure up our O-Line and pick up a pure blocking FB, then I can argue about Rice going higher. But for right now I have him cemented in at #4.

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[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1311169914' post='709991']
I feel that way about Chris Johnson. Can he outlast the constant attention and workload of an entire team? He has sort of done it in the past, but he's going to break down eventually.

Peterson though was a beast back when the Vikings were playing with Tavaris (BC Brett Favre). 2007 - 1,300 yards, 2008 - 1,760. Then Brett Favre came. I actually think that without Brett Favre and Childress, AP carries the load and proves why he's a top back.

If we can sure up our O-Line and pick up a pure blocking FB, then I can argue about Rice going higher. But for right now I have him cemented in at #4.
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I think I would still choose AP over Rice if I had the option just because its too tough to pass on AP when he is there. But Rice in a ppr league is as consistent as a player can get for points. But there is a lot of question marks with the ravens O line this year.

What do you think about Arian Foster this year?

[PuRock]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1311170711' post='709993']
I think I would still choose AP over Rice if I had the option just because its too tough to pass on AP when he is there. But Rice in a ppr league is as consistent as a player can get for points. But there is a lot of question marks with the ravens O line this year.

What do you think about Arian Foster this year?
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If they resign Vontea Leach, Foster could be in line for another huge year. The way that team plays offense nows works great for the run game. They can pass and have one of the best WR in the game. They have the best bulldozer at FB and an average OL. Foster also shows no signs of injury concerns. Coaching staff has stayed in tact. So gameplans should stay the same.

But I feel like I must temper my expectations. First he had one good year, can he duplicate it? Also Ben Tate will be healthy. They did spend an early draft pick on him. He might eat into Foster's production. Teams also have better game film against him. I expect to see him perhaps struggle a bit more in divisional games.

But the things to like outweigh the negatives in my eyes. And he's a consensus top 3 pick for me.

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[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1311171245' post='709998']
If they resign Vontea Leach, Foster could be in line for another huge year. The way that team plays offense nows works great for the run game. They can pass and have one of the best WR in the game. They have the best bulldozer at FB and an average OL. Foster also shows no signs of injury concerns. Coaching staff has stayed in tact. So gameplans should stay the same.

But I feel like I must temper my expectations. First he had one good year, can he duplicate it? Also Ben Tate will be healthy. They did spend an early draft pick on him. He might eat into Foster's production. Teams also have better game film against him. I expect to see him perhaps struggle a bit more in divisional games.

But the things to like outweigh the negatives in my eyes. And he's a consensus top 3 pick for me.
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I looked at it with a similar perspective. That is an efficient offense and the main components are still there. Its hard to see him drop off in production. Especially since he was pretty consistent all year. Even when teams could gameplan around him, they still couldn't stop him.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1311171245' post='709998']
Foster also shows no signs of injury concerns.
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He did play all of last season with a torn meniscus in his knee, and needed surgery in February. Like you said, he's worth a top-three pick though.

[PuRock]

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He did play all of last season with a torn meniscus in his knee, and needed surgery in February. Like you said, he's worth a top-three pick though.
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Man, he didn't really show it. I probably knew that, but he played so well (including 180 yards in their season finale) that I suppressed it.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1311206560' post='710359']
Man, he didn't really show it. I probably knew that, but he played so well (including 180 yards in their season finale) that I suppressed it.
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Agreed. It's pretty amazing what did.

Here are two more players:

[u]Love[/u]

[b]LeSean McCoy[/b] - Very few RBs in the league are more explosive, he's surrounded by explosive talent, and his carries should only increase.

[u]Hate[/u]

[b]Tony Gonzalez[/b] - Too many other TEs with more upside. He's not only going to lose targets to Julio Jones, but also Harry Douglas.

[PuRock]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1311208474' post='710371']
Agreed. It's pretty amazing what did.

Here are two more players:

[u]Love[/u]

[b]LeSean McCoy[/b] - Very few RBs in the league are more explosive, he's surrounded by explosive talent, and his carries should only increase.

[u]Hate[/u]

[b]Tony Gonzalez[/b] - Too many other TEs with more upside. He's not only going to lose targets to Julio Jones, but also Harry Douglas.
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Agree with both. Tony Gonzalez has hit the wall too. It's like Randy Moss last year. There are tons of other TEs I'd take over Gonzalez right now.

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Love:

Joe Flacco: Soft schedule and increased number of offensive weapons

Hakeem Nicks: Man is a beast.

Jermichael Finley: When healthy he can't be guarded.

Hate:

Chris Johnson: I don't think he can carry the load again with a rookie QB. An injury wouldn't surprise me.

Josh Freeman: Soft schedule last year made him look better than he is. NFC North and AFC South will be a bit more difficult.

Peyton Hillis: Madden Curse

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Love:

Joe Flacco: Soft schedule and increased number of offensive weapons

Hakeem Nicks: Man is a beast.

Jermichael Finley: When healthy he can't be guarded.

Hate:

Chris Johnson: I don't think he can carry the load again with a rookie QB. An injury wouldn't surprise me.

Josh Freeman: Soft schedule last year made him look better than he is. NFC North and AFC South will be a bit more difficult.

Peyton Hillis: Madden Curse
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Agree with your overall post, but two notes.

1. Chris Johnson has been overall healthy throughout his career. He doesn't take as many big hits because of the way he runs, so even though it wouldn't surprise me if he got injured, it also wouldn't surprise me if he didn't get injured.

2. I think Josh Freeman is the real deal. Yes they had an easy schedule last year and it might be tougher this year, but they got some real young talent like Mike Williams (who I love this year, considering he was a rookie last year and was a playmaker), and they can run the ball with Blunt there. The Bucs are only going to get better.

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Agree with your overall post, but two notes.

1. Chris Johnson has been overall healthy throughout his career. He doesn't take as many big hits because of the way he runs, so even though it wouldn't surprise me if he got injured, it also wouldn't surprise me if he didn't get injured.

2. I think Josh Freeman is the real deal. Yes they had an easy schedule last year and it might be tougher this year, but they got some real young talent like Mike Williams (who I love this year, considering he was a rookie last year and was a playmaker), and they can run the ball with Blunt there. The Bucs are only going to get better.
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I think Johnson is at that point where he has been ridden so hard for a couple years he will break down. He doesn't have a large frame like AllDay who can take the punishment. I don't think he will be awful, but I have him as my 3rd best RB. Not someone I would draft.

As for Freeman, he has definite talent, but the numbers don't lie. He struggled against quality opponents and had monster games against poor defenses. I think Flacco will have a much better season.

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Definitely don't love Brandon Lloyd with Tebow throwing to him. Lloyd had a fluke year for sure. And Brandon Marshall isn't a bad pick depending where he falls. He gets receptions.
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Brandon Marshall is solid in PPR leagues, but he was incredibly inconsistent last season. The majority of that is due to the poor play of QB Chad Henne. Unless they add another starter worthy QB to compete, I can't see Marshall's numbers getting better, even though he's an elite caliber WR. They will also likely lose Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams to Free Agency. Now, there are rumors of the Dolphins targeting Ahmad Bradshaw. And although Daniel Thomas could put up decent numbers in a feature role, if Miami doesn't bolster their offense via FA, Marshall will be depending on a struggling QB to deliver the throw, and Rookie RB to keep the defense honest. Could make it that much easier for opposing defenses to zero in on him for the entirety of each contest.

I also wouldn't be so down on Brandon Lloyd. Lloyd made spectacular receptions look routine week after week, so it's a little unfair to label his entire 2010 performance a fluke before he has a chance try for a repeat in 2011. In addition, during Tebow's 3 starts to finish 2010, Lloyd still managed to amass 263 yards and 2 TDs. Those are some impressive numbers. He did face Houston's porous, dismal, etc. passing defense in Week 15. However, that tasty match-up was sandwiched between having to face the #1 and the #2 pass defenses in the league, namely San Diego and Oakland, wherein he had no less than 73 yards in each contest. Personally, I still think he comes with a bit of a risk. But he still should be considered as a solid #2 coming into this season.

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I think Johnson is at that point where he has been ridden so hard for a couple years he will break down. He doesn't have a large frame like AllDay who can take the punishment. I don't think he will be awful, but I have him as my 3rd best RB. Not someone I would draft.

As for Freeman, he has definite talent, but the numbers don't lie. He struggled against quality opponents and had monster games against poor defenses. I think Flacco will have a much better season.
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I see your point, but if anything AP has taken more of the load than Chris Johnson has for a longer period of time. And AP is a harder runner, but I agree with you. AP's line is better and CJ is behind Foster AP and I would probably draft Ray Rice ahead of him too.

I see your point on Freeman. I think the Chiefs will struggle this year because they will have a tougher schedule and the reason why they were decent last year is because they had a pathetic schedule. You don't have to tell me twice why Flacco is better

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Brandon Marshall is solid in PPR leagues, but he was incredibly inconsistent last season. The majority of that is due to the poor play of QB Chad Henne. Unless they add another starter worthy QB to compete, I can't see Marshall's numbers getting better, even though he's an elite caliber WR. They will also likely lose Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams to Free Agency. Now, there are rumors of the Dolphins targeting Ahmad Bradshaw. And although Daniel Thomas could put up decent numbers in a feature role, if Miami doesn't bolster their offense via FA, Marshall will be depending on a struggling QB to deliver the throw, and Rookie RB to keep the defense honest. Could make it that much easier for opposing defenses to zero in on him for the entirety of each contest.

I also wouldn't be so down on Brandon Lloyd. Lloyd made spectacular receptions look routine week after week, so it's a little unfair to label his entire 2010 performance a fluke before he has a chance try for a repeat in 2011. In addition, during Tebow's 3 starts to finish 2010, Lloyd still managed to amass 263 yards and 2 TDs. Those are some impressive numbers. He did face Houston's porous, dismal, etc. passing defense in Week 15. However, that tasty match-up was sandwiched between having to face the #1 and the #2 pass defenses in the league, namely San Diego and Oakland, wherein he had no less than 73 yards in each contest. Personally, I still think he comes with a bit of a risk. But he still should be considered as a solid #2 coming into this season.
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Marshall is definitely not a number one and a borderline number 2. But right now he is projected at number 60 and I think he is a steal at 60.

Lloyd is 30 and never got above 48 receptions and 800 yards any other season before this one. He always has been able to make spectacular catches but was always inconsistent. I think after a year of defenses being able to watch tape on him will expose his weaknesses. And he is projected around 45 or so, and Santonio Holmes, Jahvid Best, and Steve Johnson are around there. I would take all of them before Lloyd. I guess it's unfair to call it a fluke, but I wouldn't touch him unless he was a 3rd or 4th receiver on my team.

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[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1311283167' post='710764']
I see your point, but if anything AP has taken more of the load than Chris Johnson has for a longer period of time. And AP is a harder runner, but I agree with you. AP's line is better and CJ is behind Foster AP and I would probably draft Ray Rice ahead of him too.

I see your point on Freeman. I think the [b][u]Buccaneers[/u][/b] will struggle this year because they will have a tougher schedule and the reason why they were decent last year is because they had a pathetic schedule. You don't have to tell me twice why Flacco is better


Marshall is definitely not a number one and a borderline number 2. But right now he is projected at number 60 and I think he is a steal at 60.

Lloyd is 30 and never got above 48 receptions and 800 yards any other season before this one. He always has been able to make spectacular catches but was always inconsistent. I think after a year of defenses being able to watch tape on him will expose his weaknesses. And he is projected around 45 or so, and Santonio Holmes, Jahvid Best, and Steve Johnson are around there. I would take all of them before Lloyd. I guess it's unfair to call it a fluke, but I wouldn't touch him unless he was a 3rd or 4th receiver on my team.
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Fixed it for ya!

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[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1311283167' post='710764']
Marshall is definitely not a number one and a borderline number 2. But right now he is projected at number 60 and I think he is a steal at 60.

Lloyd is 30 and never got above 48 receptions and 800 yards any other season before this one. He always has been able to make spectacular catches but was always inconsistent. I think after a year of defenses being able to watch tape on him will expose his weaknesses. And he is projected around 45 or so, and Santonio Holmes, Jahvid Best, and Steve Johnson are around there. I would take all of them before Lloyd. I guess it's unfair to call it a fluke, but I wouldn't touch him unless he was a 3rd or 4th receiver on my team.
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At 60, absolutely. However, I've done countless Mock Drafts throughout the last few weeks, and Marshall is usually taken significantly higher. In fact, I haven't seen been a part of a Mock wherein he made it out of the 4th.

Lloyd did turn 30 recently, but he has a minimal amount of mileage for someone his age, averaging a mere 6 starts per season over his 8 year career. The key to the comment stating that Lloyd was always inconsistent is the past tense. It's not as if he barely crossed the century mark. He was able to put together a phenomenal season while facing a slew of higher tier CBs in '10, the likes of Darrelle Revis, Nnamdi Asomugha, Brandon Flowers, Cortland Finnegan, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, etc. Given that Lloyd makes of habit of coming down with improbable receptions, as he was rarely thrown open, I don't see what major adjustments defenses could make to negate his production significantly in 2011. One of the biggest arguments against drafting Lloyd has to do with Denver's loss of an offensive genius in Josh McDaniels, as some might argue that it was his superior play calling that made him into a nightmare for opposing secondaries. However, a recent PFF article has Brandon Lloyd as the absolute highest graded WR based off of individual performances, with the 8th lowest drop percentage in the league. To put things in perspective, PFF gave Lloyd a grade of +23.4, while the second highest was +15.2. That's a difference of an astounding 35%. I completely sympathize with your point about consistency. Brandon Lloyd comes with a noticeable risk. I just think that seeing the #1 ranked WR drop into the 4th and even 5th rounds when he showed no signs of slowing down at the tail end of the season is relatively unjustified.