Avernus Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I was thinking a couple of minutes ago and something struck me (or maybe I just fell and hurt myself in result) but since Finley who was Rodgers favorite target until they both double-teamed my fantasy lineup last week.....somebody is going to have to pick up the slack and I just can't believe it'll be a lesser quality TE.... Hello Greg Jennings? maybe he can be a buy low candidate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCDOG Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 (edited) I can't tell if you're being serious or mocking the exact same post on this board. Edited October 15, 2010 by NYCDOG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 I can't tell if you're being serious or mocking the exact same post on this board. I actually read it after I made this post....the only thing I mock in fantasy is a draft.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCDOG Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ha, that's good to hear. With all the negativity on the board lately, it's hard to tell nowadays. I have Jennings on one of my squads so I for one am all for him getting more looks (although I lost Finley in another league). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ha, that's good to hear. With all the negativity on the board lately, it's hard to tell nowadays. I have Jennings on one of my squads so I for one am all for him getting more looks (although I lost Finley in another league). yeah Rodgers and Finley went down for me last week in my 1st loss...I had Jennings ranked 3rd/4th in WR coming into the season right there with Austin... he's an enigma....2 years in a row he's played like this and he has the potential to be a stud but almost refuses his destiny.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 The Peyton Manning owner in my main league just traded Greg Jennings for Donovan McNabb, stating "I needed a bye week filler, and McNabb plays the Lions on Manning's bye." The guy giving up McNabb made out like a bandit IMO. He traded his backup QB for a boom or bust WR who has upside without Finley in the lineup (and Donald Driver banged up). Not to mention the coaches apparently are game planning to get Jennings more involved. On one hand, I feel like a moron for not making a lowball offer for Jennings. On the other, at least I won't have to deal with the frustration of seeing him underachieve, assuming his M.O. doesn't change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfer Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I just completed a blockbuster deal that landed me Rodgers and jennings (as a 'throw-in'). Good buy-low imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) The Peyton Manning owner in my main league just traded Greg Jennings for Donovan McNabb, stating "I needed a bye week filler, and McNabb plays the Lions on Manning's bye." The guy giving up McNabb made out like a bandit IMO. He traded his backup QB for a boom or bust WR who has upside without Finley in the lineup (and Donald Driver banged up). Not to mention the coaches apparently are game planning to get Jennings more involved. On one hand, I feel like a moron for not making a lowball offer for Jennings. On the other, at least I won't have to deal with the frustration of seeing him underachieve, assuming his M.O. doesn't change. I just asked the Jennings owner what he wanted for Jennings and RBush.....he said Bradshaw and RMoss or maybe even Austin..... ouch! I didn't even see that coming and I stopped negotiations... Edited October 16, 2010 by Avernus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack04 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I just asked the Jennings owner what he wanted for Jennings and RBush.....he said Bradshaw and RMoss or maybe even Austin..... ouch! I didn't even see that coming and I stopped negotiations... You did the right thing by walking away. I have the same problem with one of my leagues. All the other owners won't trade or reject all trades or come back with horrible counters. They put to much stock in where they drafted the players and think because they are on there team they are worth so much. I don't care if Jennings was a late second round pick he's not worth is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 You did the right thing by walking away. I have the same problem with one of my leagues. All the other owners won't trade or reject all trades or come back with horrible counters. They put to much stock in where they drafted the players and think because they are on there team they are worth so much. I don't care if Jennings was a late second round pick he's not worth is now. exactly...but he thought it was a decent offer....I just got Crabtree off him for Knox and felt really good about that... there are a few owners in this league that trade and it's enough to make up for the owners who don't budge off their preciousses... I draft with the thought in mind that I could move any player in any trade and I'm open to any negotiations because I don't always get the players I want in a draft so I do a lot of maneuvering even if I get slightly hosed - I still get the players that I targeted prior to the season because I always trust my foresight over any rankings that someone else has...but I still don't think all the players I drafted are immaculate like other people do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack04 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I actually read it after I made this post....the only thing I mock in fantasy is a draft.... Glad to hear I wasn't getting mocked for my post. You guys can mock me when he stinks it up again this week and for all the time I wasted sending offers and counter offers for Jennings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Glad to hear I wasn't getting mocked for my post. You guys can mock me when he stinks it up again this week and for all the time I wasted sending offers and counter offers for Jennings. I over-valued the donkey mess out of Jennings headed into the season and the owner may have done me a favor by pricing me out of his range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack04 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 exactly...but he thought it was a decent offer....I just got Crabtree off him for Knox and felt really good about that... there are a few owners in this league that trade and it's enough to make up for the owners who don't budge off their preciousses... I draft with the thought in mind that I could move any player in any trade and I'm open to any negotiations because I don't always get the players I want in a draft so I do a lot of maneuvering even if I get slightly hosed - I still get the players that I targeted prior to the season because I always trust my foresight over any rankings that someone else has...but I still don't think all the players I drafted are immaculate like other people do.. I to like to make a lot of trade offers to try and get players I like or wanted prior to the draft. I would say 80% of the time I get the worse end of the deal. But I get the players I want and if I don't take worse of the deal no trade will ever happen with these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 I to like to make a lot of trade offers to try and get players I like or wanted prior to the draft. I would say 80% of the time I get the worse end of the deal. But I get the players I want and if I don't take worse of the deal no trade will ever happen with these guys. exactly I get the same thing but I am willing to do that in order to put together the team I had in mind heading into the season... if you do the textbook draft based on someone else's rankings, usually that team is in the basement....it's either my way or bust and if I have to get the sour end of a deal in order to get the players I am high on, then so be it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Most Jennings owners have likely noticed that the guy stealing his thunder is now out. Anyone paying attention anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I traded for Jennings about this time last year, listening to all the same arguments. I have him in two leagues this year. Even with Finley out, if someone made me an offer for him like some discussed here, I'd jump on it. I'm very, very skeptical about his ability to produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantsfan Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I go back to what I said in the other Jennings thread. To me this is about how they are using him. For whatever reason it appears he is their deep/big play guy and that is pretty much all. They very rarely look to him shorter or over the middle. So either he makes the big catch/play or his stats are very little. And since most teams play zone against GB AND long passes are lower % plays in general Jennings' numbers suffer. Now with him complaining a little bit, combined with the coaches stating their desire to get Jennings more involved, combined with Finley being out that SHOULD equal more passes/production for Jennings. BUT I have to be honest and say I am skeptical at best. After Finley went out last week Jennings was INVISIBLE. So in theory the external signs are there for Jennings to get better (how can he not), but I think it is a middle of the road flip of a coin type deal if he actually does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I own Driver but I just put in an offer for Jennings this morning. Offered Roy Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyb7 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I still have him on the bench in favor of Britt right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 86 yard TD catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron2112 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ha, Haaa.... GB did right by us fantasy types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatchDork Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 That one play was worth 12 points in my league. Now I have a 13-point cushion against MJD tomorrow. Holding on to the season by a thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Smurf Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I started hime as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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