cliaz Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Anyone think he would be a decent start in a 12 team league? I've never been a huge fan of him myself but anyone else here use him in the past and made it into the playoffs? He has looked great in "camp" and in the preseason so-so, so i'm wondering if with Horn and Deuce he can finally make something happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Had him last year as my starter, took me to the playoffs... A magizine that I read had him ranked (mathemetically) as the most consistent quarterback in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulOttCarruth Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I wouldn't want to rely on him as my starter. However, if you can get one or two other QBs like Pennington or Warner, he'd be fine as part of a platoon situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelhead Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I drafted him and Warner hoping Brooks will finally put together a consistent season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I had him as my starter in two leagues last year and made the playoffs in both. However, all season I was wanting more from my starting QB. I made trades and FA moves constantly trying to upgrade the position. Brooks provided consistently mediocre production, but never had that huge game to carry the team for a week. So if you understand what your getting from him and accept it, he's a decent starter... cause you can get him late after loading up on other positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Had him last year as my starter, took me to the playoffs... A magizine that I read had him ranked (mathemetically) as the most consistent quarterback in the league. 956909[/snapback] Good info here. If you are able to draft soundly around him and accept what he brings to the team you can go far with him. He isnt Manning or Culpepper, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 He is a very underrated starting FF QB. His value is pretty low and there is no shortage of folks who just won't draft the guy. So he makes a great late starting QB pick up that can usually be had in the middle rounds. I found him at 9.1 (12 teams) as a back up, which I thought was plain silly. There's no reason to reach for the guy, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 A magizine that I read had him ranked (mathemetically) as the most consistent quarterback in the league. 956909[/snapback] Wow, what magazine was that??? Consistent total production from year to year maybe. From week to week, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraftykraft Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Brooks is not an elite fantasy QB, but he is a solid starter. I drafted him last year and he was the 8th best fantasy QB in our league. I don't think he has ever failed to finish in the top 10 fantasy QBs, since he took over as the Saints starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMantana Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I have been able to grab him in late rounds the last few years so his real value is the value you pick up at other positions. He will do okay, but have a few bonehead weeks. If you are stealing value elsewhere, he's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I have been able to grab him in late rounds the last few years so his real value is the value you pick up at other positions. If you are stealing value elsewhere, he's worth it. 957121[/snapback] I think you hit the nail right on the head here. I seemingly end up with him as my starting QB in at least one league every year for this reason...he has excellent value considering how late you can usually draft him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartans91 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I drafted him in the 11th round of a ten team league draft. I also took Plummer and Palmer in the 13 and 14th rounds (I believe). If you platoon a few guys and guess right each week it is possible to have, at year end, the same type of production at the QB position as Manning or Culpepper will give you you. It is harder and with more risk of course since you have to make a choice each week but you are using very late picks for the QB position, which should make you stronger elsewhere. I will never understand the need to draft a QB early, unless you do not want to pull your hair out every week choosing between three average players, hoping one is Manning/C-Pep like each week. what fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartans91 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 #9 in Huddle's consistency rankings at 63% of games with either 300 yards or 2Tds. Behind him here, but ahead of him on draft day/night are: Vick (33%), Collins (43%), McNabb (53%), Bulger (57%), Brees (60%). For a point of reference... Kyle Boller came in at a consistent(ly bad) 25%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 very interesting here, i was expection more negative than this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I think most people hereabouts realize Brooks is what he is - ends up solid end of the year, puts up good numbers, might kill you a week or two, but a guy that CAN be plugged in at QB on a decent team and give you decent points week-to-week. Won a title with him last year, tried to get rid of him this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I don't know froma fantasy standpoint, but if you ever watched him play a game the word "consistent" would never come in the same sentence as his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I don't know froma fantasy standpoint, but if you ever watched him play a game the word "consistent" would never come in the same sentence as his name. 958361[/snapback] I have to agree. If he didn't have to think he would be an elite QB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruPark Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Wow, what magazine was that??? Consistent total production from year to year maybe. From week to week, not so much. 957039[/snapback] Definitly year to year... I have had him in a keeper league the past two years and he took me to the playoffs last year or was that Shaun Alexander and Curtis Martin? Either way I made it there. He Definitly is a QB that a lot of people shy away from and many are able to pick up in late rounds. I did keep him again for this year in my keeper league BUT I did draft Marc Bulger in the 5th round... Brooks is my backup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slusy Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Well, as long as he remembers that he hasd to throw the ball forward, he should be OK. I mean, you have to look at the fact that Joe Horn was one of the top 5 receivers last year, and he didn't throw the ball to himself. Not only that, but I don't think they've done much to shore up that defense, so Brooks will still have plenty of opportunities to throw. He'll frustrate the hell out of you when he has his brain fart moments, but you could certainly do worse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glabra Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 He isnt Manning or Culpepper, however. 957029[/snapback] Thanks, Captain Obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Thanks, Captain Obvious. 958613[/snapback] Any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thews40 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I’ll not soon forget how he was laughing last year on the sidelines when the team was behind by a ton (can’t remember which game). I took him tonight with Brees and Warner for a spot start amongst the three until it irons out. So, since I have him, he kicks ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zia Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 lets look at it by the numbers: is he a top 14 QB? no! so he should not be a fantasy starter. period. Manning Culpepper McNabb Green Favre Bulger Brady Plummer Delhomme Brees Vick Palmer Hasselbeck McNair (ok, debate here, but then not too many leagues have 14 teams). so whats the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 lets look at it by the numbers:is he a top 14 QB? no! so he should not be a fantasy starter. period. Manning Culpepper McNabb Green Favre Bulger Brady Plummer Delhomme Brees Vick Palmer Hasselbeck McNair (ok, debate here, but then not too many leagues have 14 teams). so whats the point? 958839[/snapback] "Lets look at it by the numbers?" Well, what numbers are you looking at? Brooks' numbers are always better than Vicks. Every year. Period. And other than one year, the same can be said of Brees, Delhomme, McNair, and Plummer too. And Palmer has not thrown for 20 TDs in a season yet. Guess you'd better check those numbers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I think that you can get him in the 11th round of a knowledgeable 10 teamer. as one owner did in my local on Monday. As his starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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