Dutch Oven Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I'm not sure there's been a sleeper mentioned yet. Now Ruben Droughns--there's a possible sleeper. He had a pretty good year last year in that terible offense, and I think he can probably get a few more TDs this year. He certainly can't get many less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I am buying Steven Jackson over Sean Alexander in the NFC. Who's with me? I am with ya based on a few things. I'd rather have Jackson in my keeper league because he is younger. Alexander has a curse hanging over his head. Since Alexander got "his peice of the pie" there isn't as much left to go to his O-line or other teammates. Jackson is about to go off this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Id throw Chester Taylor in as a sleeper. After all, he will now run behind the guy replaced by the "retarded emporer penguin". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Kevan Barlow - Overlooked with the supposed emergence of Frank Gore. This may be his last chance to prove himself. Could make for good late round value in a very deep league. Chris Perry - I have a feeling this is the next Larry Johnson waiting to happen. Only problem is he has to push Rudi johnson out of the way. Marion Barber - Backing up an oft injured RB who has still really to prove himself in Julius Jones. Can't be sure if you can buy all (or any, for that matter) of Parcell's hype, but there are reasons why he really likes this guy. He can catch, block, and run the football between the tackles. If he played every down, he'd be an 1,100 - 10 TD type. Oh, and you'd have to be mentally unbalanced to rank SJ above SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Ced Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) Id throw Chester Taylor in as a sleeper. After all, he will now run behind the guy replaced by the "retarded emporer penguin". I just don't think that I can rate a guy who has put up no real production, yet is being taken in the 3rd round, as a sleeper. Now Mewelde Moore on the other hand could represent nice late round value. Also a guy like Jonathan Wells who backs up a gimpy DD could come through nicely on a late round flyer. Edited July 20, 2006 by General Itals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Ya know, it's not like Seattle replaced Hutchinson with an retarded emperor penguin... You are right, they replaced him with a Porkchop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Ya know, it's not like Seattle replaced Hutchinson with an retarded emperor penguin... I have also read last year he did better on the right side of that line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I'm going streaking. Who's with me? Just make sure you take a nice dip in a cold pool first. Then you can quote George Costanza "I WAS IN THE POOL!" Shrinkage is not a good public display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Fellas, fellas, fellas, none of the above mentioned are true sleepers, so let me give you my thoughts on this years sleeper. Fragile Freddy will miss some time this year, so grab Maurice Drew late...and ya never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghengis_chan Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I KNOW Alexander doesn't get a lot of receptions, It seems like all he is good for is scoring lots of touchdowns and running for a sh-t load of yards......oh yeah I'll pass on him !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) I have also read last year he did better on the right side of that line. You read "right", hombre. While Alexander took the fewest number of run plays to the right side last year (81, compared to 96 to the left and 86 up the middle), he nevertheless averaged 6.5 YPC going to the right side. He "only" averaged 4.4 to the left and 4.2 YPC up the middle. Stated differently, Alexander earned more yards on the ground - and on fewer carries - running to the right side last year. Contrary to popular belief, Alexander doesn't need to run just to the left side to be extremely productive. Edited July 20, 2006 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) If I am pick #7, I will be taking Steven Jackson over SA. Edited July 20, 2006 by TDFFFreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) Sjacks can and will go ahead of 'some' other top guys just based on the NFC West's sched. However, SA plays in that very same division... Alexander had 366 in 2005, and 313 in 2004 in my PPR league. Last season Jackson had 220... So it's not like even with the PPR for Sjacks, you could still somehow justify your bold statement... Tough call... Edited July 20, 2006 by Raider.Nation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I'm going streaking. Who's with me? Ya think KFC is still open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai30 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) Kevan Barlow - Overlooked with the supposed emergence of Frank Gore. This may be his last chance to prove himself. Could make for good late round value in a very deep league. I don't know about Barlow, he's had every opportunity to succeed. He's not that great of a runner. Notice he always stumbles out of the hole?..not good... Chris Perry - I have a feeling this is the next Larry Johnson waiting to happen. Only problem is he has to push Rudi johnson out of the way. I like Perry a lot. He can do it all, catch and run. Was awesome at Michigan. But like u said, Rudi seems like he won't break down like how Priest did. Maybe Perry should pull a T henry and ask to be traded Marion Barber - Backing up an oft injured RB who has still really to prove himself in Julius Jones. Can't be sure if you can buy all (or any, for that matter) of Parcell's hype, but there are reasons why he really likes this guy. He can catch, block, and run the football between the tackles. If he played every down, he'd be an 1,100 - 10 TD type. If JJ goes down, do you think Barber can carry the load himself? Is Barber that good of a back? Oh, and you'd have to be mentally unbalanced to rank SJ above SA. Edited July 21, 2006 by samurai30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I'm steering clear of SA this year simply because of the 370 carries last year. DMD did an article a while back and 360 seemed to be the magic number - IIRC only Eric Dickerson and one other back (Earl Campbell?) had good seasons following a 360+ carry season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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