RokoMotion Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I remember last summer, as Colston's name first got mentioned on these boards early in the preseason, and I dismissed them as homer rants. They became increasingly hard to ignore, however, until I felt like every one on this board was suffering from some mild hysteria. But 2 weeks into the season, I finally bit and picked him up just as my league became aware of him. Was a very good move. Now, sitting here preparing for my draft a year later, I've noticed what seems to be a quiter front on the boards here. There don't seem to be as many "deep sleepers" or even "mild sleepers" being discussed. Are they simply not out there? Who am I missing? Who is this year's Colston? That man that you can grab near the end of the draft, but could end up performing as a 1st or 2nd WR/RB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShiznit Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I remember last summer, as Colston's name first got mentioned on these boards early in the preseason, and I dismissed them as homer rants. They became increasingly hard to ignore, however, until I felt like every one on this board was suffering from some mild hysteria. But 2 weeks into the season, I finally bit and picked him up just as my league became aware of him. Was a very good move. Now, sitting here preparing for my draft a year later, I've noticed what seems to be a quiter front on the boards here. There don't seem to be as many "deep sleepers" or even "mild sleepers" being discussed. Are they simply not out there? Who am I missing? Who is this year's Colston? That man that you can grab near the end of the draft, but could end up performing as a 1st or 2nd WR/RB? Malcolm Floyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Mark Bradley is out performing Muhammad and Berrian in Bears' camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Mark Bradley is out performing Muhammad and Berrian in Bears' camp. Bradley was a preseason wonder a year ago. Dude was a beast at OU, just was over shadowed by Mark Clayton. He should be easily a #2 in that offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-3PO Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That man that you can grab near the end of the draft, but could end up performing as a 1st or 2nd WR/RB? Jerry Porter ... shhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Troy Williamson... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinlan12 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) Santonio Holmes and DJ Hackett aren't last round guys, but I expect both of them to be solid WR2s that can be had around round 8-10... Edited August 14, 2007 by quinlan12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Jerry Porter ... shhhh Nate Burleson is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Someone has to be the #1 WR in TEN, OAK, MIN and KC ... no real clear-cut choices. I bet that at least one of those teams turns out a WR with at least 1000 receiving yards. If Damon Huard ends up with the job in KC, he should provide some ball-control FF scoring (i.e., low-end starter material in large leagues) and may be available in the last round of the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-3PO Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Troy Williamson... I was smokin' the Williamson Wacky Josh Gordon last season. I think I will just pass that one to the left hand side this season and skip my turn taking a toke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) Every Viking will be a sleeper this year. Jackson might be a good waiver wire candidate early on. I think some might surprise. With a good defense, they should give the Offense more opputunities. Here are some Viking notes from the past few days w/links. The Vikings had some moments with Jackson, connecting three times with receiver Troy Williamson (for 32 yards) and twice with Bobby Wade (for 42 yards). Jackson admitted he had trouble sleeping Thursday night — "I had a little more adrenaline flowing," he said — and his favorite receiver was obvious from the start. Williamson was targeted on five of his first six passes. Jackson Article http://www.kfan.com/pages/vikings/camp2007/notebook/notebook8_12.html' rel="external nofollow"> KFAN Camp Notes: On the second play of 11-on-11, Tarvaris Jackson connected with Troy Williamson on a beautiful 50-yard pass down the left sideline. Williamson had a step on Cedric Griffin and made a difficult over-the-shoulder grab. An absolutely perfectly thrown deep ball by Jackson. - Billy McMullen made a few nice catches on balls rifled up near his facemask. - Tarvaris Jackson looked extremely confident and comfortable this afternoon. He's calm and poised in the pocket, and he makes quick decisions. - Antoine Winfield slipped and fell, allowing Bobby Wade to run uncovered down the field for a reception. Winfield was slightly shaken up on the play and had to jog off the field. Wade turned to his fellow WRs and said, "I took him out, eh?" - Tarvaris Jackson hit Tony Richardson on a 10-yard pass up the seam that would have gone 50 yards for a touchdown, assuming an elephant wouldn't have jumped on T-Rich's back on the way. Edited August 14, 2007 by Outshined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm not going to jump on the Troy Williamson bandwagon, but I will say he made a fantastic catch jumping up in the air last Friday that he would have never made last year with stickum's on his hands. The mental part of his game is a big part of the problem. My eyes are on Sidney Rice, because I believe he's the future. However I think Wade and Williamson have the ability to be serviceable enough to draft in WR deep leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm not going to jump on the Troy Williamson bandwagon, but I will say he made a fantastic catch jumping up in the air last Friday that he would have never made last year with stickum's on his hands. The mental part of his game is a big part of the problem. My eyes are on Sidney Rice, because I believe he's the future. However I think Wade and Williamson have the ability to be serviceable enough to draft in WR deep leagues. Rice or Allison would be my guess if Williamson fails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capostatus Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Laurent Robinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I was smokin' the Williamson Wacky Josh Gordon last season. I think I will just pass that one to the left hand side this season and skip my turn taking a toke. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Every Viking will be asleep this year. Fixed. Greg Jennings(or James Jones) if he or Driver get hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gros Membres! Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I like Jennings in year 2. No run game in GB to start the year, an improving OL, and a decent D. Worth a look in later round as a great WR3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I like Jennings in year 2. No run game in GB to start the year, an improving OL, and a decent D. Worth a look in later round as a great WR3. On top of that, rookie James Jones may be the #3 WR in GB and hold some potential late round value for the above-mentioned reasons and also the fact that GB utterly lacks a TE and Jennings might have durability issues once again (wouldn't count on that last one, but nonetheless). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERLINS Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I like Steve Smith (NYG) this year. Even with Plax and Shockey. Without the Tiki threat, defense will be all over SHockey more this year and this will result in more looks to the Wideouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Someone has to be the #1 WR in TEN, OAK, MIN and KC ... no real clear-cut choices. I bet that at least one of those teams turns out a WR with at least 1000 receiving yards. If Damon Huard ends up with the job in KC, he should provide some ball-control FF scoring (i.e., low-end starter material in large leagues) and may be available in the last round of the draft. Every one of those teams has big question marks on offense. I'd guess Tenn would be the lesser of evils, but looking at their WRs it's anybody's guess who that 1000 yd WR could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I like Steve Smith (NYG) this year. Even with Plax and Shockey. Without the Tiki threat, defense will be all over SHockey more this year and this will result in more looks to the Wideouts. I liked Smith at USC, but I think he's still behind Toomer on the depth chart and likely to remain there at least for the first couple regular season games - I've seen him hyped by others as well, but I have trouble getting excited about a WR3 on what looks to be a bad offensive team, with an inaccurate quarterback, which is coached by Tom Coughlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I wouldn't say the thing with Colston was a fluke, but there were a lot of factors that made that situation work out. Joe Horn getting up in age & getting injured yearly, a new QB who knew how to get the ball to his receivers, nobody behind him to push him out of playing time and his only competition shipped off in the middle of training camp. I'd heard all the talk about Colston, the talk about Lance Moore bears a lot of similarities. But when Peyton placed Colston in the starting lineup & gave Stallworth his walking papers it was obvious that the hype was real. Then, as said, after those first two games the rest of the fantasy world began to realize it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hank Baskett was on everyone's radar last year when the Eagle's were searching for a WR...the signing of Stallworth quelled much of the pre-season optimism, even though he continued to prove he was a solid investment late in drafts. This year, the focus is on Reggie Brown and the newly-acquired Kevin Curtis, who should indeed be the #1 & #2 WRs in Philly. THat being said, Baskett is again having an exceptional camp, and will be used as the #3 WR in the traditionally pass-happy offense. He proved last year he has the speed to go deep, in addition to having great hands. He is the tallest WR on the team and, drawing single-coverage, will be looked to often on 3rd-long situations as a possession WR. 40 catches, 600-700 yards, 4-5 TDs, for a guy who may go undrafted in 10-team leagues is real value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Every one of those teams has big question marks on offense. I'd guess Tenn would be the lesser of evils, but looking at their WRs it's anybody's guess who that 1000 yd WR could be. I'm not sure V. Young can throw for 1,000??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm not sure V. Young can throw for 1,000??? I'm sure he can, but even Brady has a hard time getting a WR to the 1000 yd mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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