DeezNuts Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Where does this guy land as far as fantasy value for the year... I'm thinking somewhere between 1000 - 1200 yards and 7-8 TD's... what do you think Huddlers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 (edited) Where does this guy land as far as fantasy value for the year... I'm thinking somewhere between 1000 - 1200 yards and 7-8 TD's... what do you think Huddlers? A speedy WR who catches the ball well he could finish as their #1 WR. All depends on DJax's health. I agree. About 1200/7. Holmgren says he is a perfect fit for his system. EDIT-In 2004 DJax was 87 for 1199 and 7. Branch could finish about 1100 missing 2 gsmes. Edited September 16, 2006 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Considering that 90% of players that come off of a long hold-out get injured in the first couple of games, and the 4 headed WR threat Seattle is now employing,I would temper my expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosGatosEnFuegos Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Considering that 90% of players that come off of a long hold-out get injured in the first couple of games, and the 4 headed WR threat Seattle is now employing,I would temper my expectations. Players coming off holdouts get injured from not keeping themselves in shape while not at camp. From the Huddle Seattle team report: "Holmgren's inclination would be to have Branch sit out this first week. Branch is a different type of player, however, in that he keeps himself in phenomenally good shape even when he isn't practicing." I think he'll survive without injury problems. Seattle does have a lot of depth at WR, but the fact that they're going to add more 4 WR sets does not detract significantly from his value. Branch will have enough opportunities as the second WR in I-formation sets. Add in the likelihood of DJax getting injured, and I forsee Branch finishing slightly better than last year. 1100 / 7 does not sound unreasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Players coming off holdouts get injured from not keeping themselves in shape while not at camp. From the Huddle Seattle team report: "Holmgren's inclination would be to have Branch sit out this first week. Branch is a different type of player, however, in that he keeps himself in phenomenally good shape even when he isn't practicing." I think he'll survive without injury problems. Seattle does have a lot of depth at WR, but the fact that they're going to add more 4 WR sets does not detract significantly from his value. Branch will have enough opportunities as the second WR in I-formation sets. Add in the likelihood of DJax getting injured, and I forsee Branch finishing slightly better than last year. 1100 / 7 does not sound unreasonable. No, it is not beyond the realm of possibility. But I can't remember the last holdout player that had a big impact for his team. I have become conditioned to avoid them, but to each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 No, it is not beyond the realm of possibility. But I can't remember the last holdout player that had a big impact for his team. I have become conditioned to avoid them, but to each his own. Emmitt Smith in 1994? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Emmitt Smith in 1994? Somehow I knew you would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Considering that 90% of players that come off of a long hold-out get injured in the first couple of games, and the 4 headed WR threat Seattle is now employing,I would temper my expectations. Where'd you get that 90% figure from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Given that he'll have missed the first two games of the season, he doesn't know the offense well, D-Jax will cut into his numbers, and Seattle is a run-first team, I'd say about 850 yds and 6 TDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Where'd you get that 90% figure from? I plucked it from mid-air. Probably not accurate. You nailed me. It probably only seems like 90%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFreak Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 800 yards and 5 TD's assuming D-Jax is healthy. There are only so many footballs to go around. This offense should be close to unstoppable during the 2nd half of the year. Don't forget about Jeremy Stevens coming back soon too. Hasselbeck must be one happy SOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljbrun Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Last year he had 1000 yds & 5 TD's. While he should be a better WR because he's got another year under his belt. That was on a team with a better, IMO, QB, an almost nonexistent running game and other receivers that might be on par or not quite as good as where he is now. Last year was his 1st w/o missing any games and I would think it will be week 3-4 by the time he really gets in synch with the new offense and QB. With his current situation: 700 - 750 yds, 4-5 TD's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Last year he had 1000 yds & 5 TD's. While he should be a better WR because he's got another year under his belt. That was on a team with a better, IMO, QB, an almost nonexistent running game and other receivers that might be on par or not quite as good as where he is now. Last year was his 1st w/o missing any games and I would think it will be week 3-4 by the time he really gets in synch with the new offense and QB. With his current situation: 700 - 750 yds, 4-5 TD's Excellent point. Throw in the fact that NE's secondary kept Brady throwing in the 3rd and 4th quarters of most games and it's even less likely that he'll be anywhere near 1,000 yds this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I plucked it from mid-air. Probably not accurate. You nailed me. It probably only seems like 90%. I wonder what the real figure is. Many of thse players are out of shape when they get in. That doesn't seem to be the case with Branch. I'll have to see how this plays out. On NE noone gets a lot of yards. Brady throws to 800 different players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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