Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) Does anyone know of any sleeper strong safeties (veteran or rookie) who could be tackling machines? I'm keeping an eye on Bullocks for the time being. Edited August 16, 2006 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 I just read that Bullocks is actually playing free safety rather than strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Off the top of my head: Marquand Manuel Glenn Earl Bernard Pollard Tony Parrish Sean Jones Donovin Darius Roman Harper Jermaine Phillips Chris Hope ... in no particular order ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Chris Hope was a very nice free agent pickup for me last year. He's moved from the Steelers to the Titans though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Chris Hope was a very nice free agent pickup for me last year. He's moved from the Steelers to the Titans though... the titans D is gonna be on the field a ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) Some of those are dubious. Parrish' best year was when he had 104 total tackles, and that was 7 years ago. I'm basically looking to pinpoint the next Adrian/Gibril Wilson. Darius is 31 and has never had more than 87 total on a season. Edited August 16, 2006 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Hope looks like he could have some potential. His total tackles increased last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Sean Jones is an interesting mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Some of those are dubious. Parrish' best year was when he had 104 total tackles, and that was 7 years ago. I'm basically looking to pinpoint the next Adrian/Gibril Wilson. It seems to me you are pushing my prognostication capabilities to their limit ... You did say :sleeper: didn't you? Marquand Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) I did say sleeper but also needs to be someone who has a realistic chance at being a stud (I'm only interested in absolute studs on defense). Last year I picked up Gibril Wilson who I would say was the big SS sleeper for that year, and the year before that it was Adrian Wilson. I'm looking to make it 3 years in a row now. I'll add Manuel to the Hope, Jones list too. I may just pick Rodney Harrison back up. Edited August 16, 2006 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 I'll add Michael Boulware to that list too, if his knee is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) Actually Michael Lewis is on the waiver list right now...I might not even need a "sleeper" this year. Edited August 16, 2006 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) Who's this Kerry Rhodes guy??? 105 tackles as a rookie for the Jets? Edited August 16, 2006 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Good gravy man, what is this, a ten team 3 DB league? Lewis is typically a top 10 ranked DB. Boulware is typically ranked top 20. Rhodes is typically ranked top 25. When you say sleeper, most of us are conceptually picturing someone ranked out of the top 50 who may outperform his ranking and end up top 20 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Lewis is not a sleeper, he is just someone I hadn't noticed on the waiver list before. If he's available when I decide to take a db, he's who I'm taking. In a 12 team league top-20 is of no use to me. I want nothing less than impact players on my D! When I say sleeper, I mean someone who could realistically be top 10 or better but hasn't yet attracted a lot of attention/reached their max potential. Gibril Wilson was a good example from last year (finished 5th among dbs in my league). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Lewis is not a sleeper, he is just someone I hadn't noticed on the waiver list before. If he's available when I decide to take a db, he's who I'm taking. In a 12 team league top-20 is of no use to me. I want nothing less than impact players on my D! When I say sleeper, I mean someone who could realistically be top 10 or better but hasn't yet attracted a lot of attention/reached their max potential. Gibril Wilson was a good example from last year (finished 5th among dbs in my league). Lewis has top 5 upside so I guess he should fit your criteria and if you are in a 12 team league with him on waivers then you need to find some tougher competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 You're right there are some duds in my league. But they're people I've played with for years and in some cases grown up with (the commish is my brother actually). One thing they are getting REALLY good at though is hording offensive players (which is why I have to put all the more emphasis on building a rock-solid defense). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Just keep in mind that Mike Brown on the Bears most likely is out for the rest of the Pre-season--Chris Harris is stepping into the SS role for now, although he'll be the starting FS once Brown is back. But, this is Brown's achilles and there's no doubt he's not the same anymore and he's going to go down again this year. So, Harris is your sleeper on the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFlash Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Just keep in mind that Mike Brown on the Bears most likely is out for the rest of the Pre-season--Chris Harris is stepping into the SS role for now, although he'll be the starting FS once Brown is back. But, this is Brown's achilles and there's no doubt he's not the same anymore and he's going to go down again this year. So, Harris is your sleeper on the Bears. Finally one of my Taxi Squad players ready to move up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Good gravy man, what is this, a ten team 3 DB league? Lewis is typically a top 10 ranked DB. Boulware is typically ranked top 20. Rhodes is typically ranked top 25. When you say sleeper, most of us are conceptually picturing someone ranked out of the top 50 who may outperform his ranking and end up top 20 ... My thoughtw exactly! Just keep in mind that Mike Brown on the Bears most likely is out for the rest of the Pre-season--Chris Harris is stepping into the SS role for now, although he'll be the starting FS once Brown is back. But, this is Brown's achilles and there's no doubt he's not the same anymore and he's going to go down again this year. So, Harris is your sleeper on the Bears. Wouldnt Manning be more of a sleeper on the Bears than Harris. I have heard nothing but rave reviews of him so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 It seems to me you are pushing my prognostication capabilities to their limit ... You did say :sleeper: didn't you? Marquand Manuel Roman is gone and Underwood on IR. Not a lot of competition on the team right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Although he's a FS I like Mike Adams a lot this year. In the SF secondary and produced as a CB with a declining Tony Parrish this guy could easily be very good this year and if you're looking for upside Adams isn't a bad option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoBeast Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Not a sleeper at all, but maybe archuleta might be the breakout stud you're looking for. He's produced big in the past. His last few years as a Ram have declined a lot though, not sure what the scoop is on that. i think they were using him as a FS? Not a good fit for him, he plays best close to the line, he doesn't cover well. Washington shows a lot of different looks, they like to blitz from all angles. Archuleta will get a few sacks in this D. I think WASH can afford to play him close to the line since they have a ball hawking Sean Taylor that can cover the field behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 My thoughtw exactly! Wouldnt Manning be more of a sleeper on the Bears than Harris. I have heard nothing but rave reviews of him so far. Manning would step in and play free safety if Brown isn't there, and the coaches love his pursuit to the ball, but his fundamentals are lacking big time. I think he's a year away from seeing serious action in either of the saftey spots. At best he's a 60% player for the first half of the year. Harris on the other hand will be on the field either at the FS or SS spot, not being rotated at only taken out in the dime package....so you make the call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Crazysight -- for future reference, the IDP board doesn't have a magic 8-ball that reveals each poster's roster and league rules, or their definition of the word "sleeper." You'll get better FF IDP advice if your question is more specific. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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