Ralph Furley Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have a chance to trade for Roddy White and am not sure what to think of him at this point of the season. I won't give any details of my trade because I don't want this to be disguised as a question for the advice forum. What I would like to know is what's been going on with him this season? Is he someone to buy low? Are there signs of things turning around? I haven't watched to many ATL games, so I could use the help of those who drafted him. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigb2345 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 He has not been his usual steady self this season. Definately disheartening but I have faith that this particular high draft pick will be a great playoff guy. I'm benching him this week in place if Glenn Coffee. I will start him again his next home game. I bet the guy in your league who has him is nervous though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I've watched every second of the Falcons games, and I'm not worried. The offense is settling in. I think after last week the Falcons realize they need to stretch the field some and that will help White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 He has not been his usual steady self this season. Definately disheartening but I have faith that this particular high draft pick will be a great playoff guy. I'm benching him this week in place if Glenn Coffee. I will start him again his next home game. I bet the guy in your league who has him is nervous though. Â well honestly, he's only had one good season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 He has not been his usual steady self this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) I hope this sentiment continues regarding White. Makes him easier to trade for. He is averaging just under 9 targets a game which puts him I think 11th for WR targets in the league. The one reason he is not scoring as well as hoped through 3 games has to do with two things. Â 1) Other players are getting the passing looks in the redzone. With the addition of Gonzalez, that's to be expected. Â 2) The Ryan to White deep ball hasn't clicked yet. The Falcons offense is needs to keep throwing that deep ball to keep defenses honest so White will continue to get some bombs thrown his way. Only a matter of time before he catches one for a big TD and all of this talk goes away. Edited October 8, 2009 by Tford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynCrew Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I hope this sentiment continues regarding White. Makes him easier to trade for. He is averaging just under 9 targets a game which puts him I think 11th for WR targets in the league. The one reason he is not scoring as well as hoped through 3 games has to do with two things. 1) Other players are getting the passing looks in the redzone. With the addition of Gonzalez, that's to be expected.  2) The Ryan to White deep ball hasn't clicked yet. The Falcons offense is needs to keep throwing that deep ball to keep defenses honest so White will continue to get some bombs thrown his way. Only a matter of time before he catches one for a big TD and all of this talk goes away.  This is what I've been banking on... but I confess I'm a little worried. I've watched every minute of the Falcons games to date, and Roddy is getting LOTS of looks still. He's had a couple bombs where he was running free and Ryan just missed him, otherwise he'd have 2 more td's of 50+ length already, so I'm hoping it's just a matter of time. Regardless, I drafted him to be an every week no brainer start, and right now I'm wavering about sitting him but I fear missing that 'explosion' game which I think is coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Atlanta has three primary players that need to be covered, play in and play out. So far, teams have been shutting down White and Turner but leaving Gonzo. Many teams will feel it better to stop Gonzo, giving more opportunity to White and Turner so they won't see what they saw last year, but they will have some steller games. Watch for the teams that are good defensively against the TE. Those team will opt to cover Gonzo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KordellStewartSucks4Life Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 This is what I've been banking on... but I confess I'm a little worried. I've watched every minute of the Falcons games to date, and Roddy is getting LOTS of looks still. He's had a couple bombs where he was running free and Ryan just missed him, otherwise he'd have 2 more td's of 50+ length already, so I'm hoping it's just a matter of time. Regardless, I drafted him to be an every week no brainer start, and right now I'm wavering about sitting him but I fear missing that 'explosion' game which I think is coming... Â It will happen this week since I am playing against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I had Roddy in 3 leagues last year, only 1 this year. He started kinda slow last year as well. First 4 weeks last season he put up 5, 6, 22 and 9 FF pts. After that it was double digits a week for most of the rest of the season. So hopefully he takes off this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 well honestly, he's only had one good season... Â Wrong, 2. He put up low-end WR1 numbers with Harrington and Redman throwing the ball to him two years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenthug Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 The Falcons have had issues with pass protection this year as well. Ryan hasn't always had the time he needs to find Roddy down field. White was recently traded for relative peanuts in my money league. I think White comes on soon and justifies his top 10 WR status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have White in all three of my leagues and I'm hoping he gets hot. He's had just over 8 targets per game on average which is a positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My thoughts are that he's on the bench in the two leagues I have him in until I see something. I don't know how many leagues award bonus points for "targets" buy mine sure don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 He's been a slow starter. He averages about 30+ yds more per game and almost 1 TD per game in October. Â Targets are there. Some nice games are ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnToSender Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I agree, I think a big second 1/2 awaits White, I traded for him also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 just had a 90-yard catch and run for the td. two TDs, 160 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 just had a 90-yard catch and run for the td. two TDs, 160 yards. I knew this would happen today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 just had a 90-yard catch and run for the td. two TDs, 160 yards. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Thank me White owners. I benched him for Berrian today and it will definitely cost me my game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 thanks to the Sims-Walker deactivation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) It will happen this week since I am playing against him. spooky Edited October 11, 2009 by millerx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Playing against him in 2 leagues. Â FML. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Thank me White owners. I benched him for Berrian today and it will definitely cost me my game. Thank yew!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Played him every week I could. No reason to 2nd guess your 3rd round pick unless you are a fantasy noob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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