redknightsgoingdown Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Just thought I would share my thoughts on this often misunderstood QB... In my humble opinion, this guy is a serious value play this year. From what I see, this guy has been between the 8th and 12 QB drafted in the various mock drafts (antsports). This points to the fact that people place a lot of emphasis on the futility of the Saints and some of Brooks' bonehead moves.. Bottom line is, that if you can't get the topw few QB's, this guy is a real value in the later rounds who has and should at least put up 3800-4000 total yards and 25-29 td's.. I think he may have some upside as well since this guy is still raw and still learning the position... just thought I'd share. Talk amongst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedroz13 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 This is EXACTLY what I thought last year. Even the year before. Never has panned. Like President Bush said, "...fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 He's a smart guy, but very streaky.....if he falls to me then I'll pick him up, but I won't necessarily pursue him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Brooks regularly is within or very close to the top 5 QBs in all my leagues. The problem with him though is he'll have a 2-3 games a year where he completely stinks up the joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 This is EXACTLY what I thought last year. Even the year before. Never has panned. Like President Bush said, "...fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again". 936280[/snapback] exactly.....looks good on paper...that's about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 (edited) He's a smart guy, 936289[/snapback] Compaired to Jim Drunkenmiller Edited August 19, 2005 by Duchess Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 He's a smart guy, but very streaky.....if he falls to me then I'll pick him up, but I won't necessarily pursue him. 936289[/snapback] Smart would be the very last word I would use to describe Brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Do we not remember his backwards pass to his own lineman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I've targeted him in the past because of hype, and EVERY time he burns me. The only way I take him now is as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 he's got huge ears, what did you expect? Ever try to throw a ball with big ears? they get into the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 he's got huge ears, what did you expect?Ever try to throw a ball with big ears? they get into the way. 936572[/snapback] Isn't that Jay Fiedler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 brooks is a fantasy tease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunysteelfly76 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 he's got huge ears, what did you expect? 936572[/snapback] That's how he keeps the starting job, they make good handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredGSanford Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 brooks is a fantasy tease. 936630[/snapback] Totally agree! But he will score you some decent points, if you can stomach the roller coaster ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 This is EXACTLY what I thought last year. Even the year before. Never has panned. Like President Bush said, "...fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again". Bush... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Totally agree! But he will score you some decent points, if you can stomach the roller coaster ride. 937440[/snapback] From a bottom line perspective, Brooks is a FF starter, hands down. The secret to owning him in any league is to make a point of not watching any Saints game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Brooks regularly is within or very close to the top 5 QBs in all my leagues. The problem with him though is he'll have a 2-3 games a year where he completely stinks up the joint. 936391[/snapback] This is EXACTLY why (well, a few other reasons, maybe, too) I drafted him the Huddle Staff points-only league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tboogs Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 brooks is a fantasy tease. 936630[/snapback] I concur....let's not forget the AINTS were playing from behind a lot last season & that explains his bloated #'s....(look at him in the 9th or 10th rounds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 (edited) As someone who seems to own Brooks every year (I never learn), I'd agree it's hard to argue with his year end numbers each season. I know his consistency - or lack thereof actually - has already been discussed quite a bit in here and I think that is the biggest knock against him IMO. I actually read a really interesting article on fantasy football QB consistency the other day...they had a chart with a bunch of QBs and ranked them by the percentage of "quality games" that they've had over the last 2 seasons, and Brooks value wasn't terrible, but he was I believe somewhere between #10-15...lower than you'd think if you just look at his total year-end numbers. Quality Games was defined as ranking among the top 12 QBs in the league each week (assuming that most leagues are 12-teamers and if your QB doesn't rank among the top 12 scorers any given week, that would not count as a quality game). It was actually a really good read, I swear the article was on Rotoworld, but I just looked for it and it appears to be removed. Did anyone else happen to read it by chance so I know I'm not crazy? I also remember that Bulger was ranked quite high. Edited August 19, 2005 by Skrappy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark5 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Brooks' year end numbers are pretty good.. He always seems to throw a 4th qrt. CHEAPIE TD thats has won a few games for me.. and as someone stated earlier, I somehow always end up with him as a starter (we start 2 QBs).. I wouldnt be scared to take him again.. BTW, I did win my money league last year.. he contributed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redknightsgoingdown Posted August 20, 2005 Author Share Posted August 20, 2005 From a bottom line perspective, Brooks is a FF starter, hands down. The secret to owning him in any league is to make a point of not watching any Saints game. 938042[/snapback] Bingo. It is very painful to watch at times. The guy has done 25+ td's for 3 straight years and he is still young. This is Fantasy Football, not real football. Do I think he is a Superbowl QB? No. A Fatnaasy Football QB? Absolutely. Do I think he will be a value? Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaboy Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 could be a god year for him, if deuce take the pressure of the pasing game he could be huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flemingd Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 From a bottom line perspective, Brooks is a FF starter, hands down. The secret to owning him in any league is to make a point of not watching any Saints game. 938042[/snapback] I had Brooks last year, and can confirm the absolute truth about this. Just check out the box scores on Tuesday, under no circumstances should you flip to the broadcast live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glabra Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 From a bottom line perspective, Brooks is a FF starter, hands down. The secret to owning him in any league is to make a point of not watching any Saints game. 938042[/snapback] and if you must watch, just watch the last 7 minutes of the game. even then, do so at your own risk. Even his scoring strikes and big plays are often a hair away from big plays the opposite way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyfightclub Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Supposedly he's had the best camp ever. He'd make a good backup with great upside. Especially if the defense stinks like it normally. He'll be forced to throw to Horn and that Stallworth clown. Stallworth. Now that guy has burned me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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