Menudo Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 ..........on your team. For the Steelers, I have 3 players and all are on the defensive side of the ball. 1. James Farrior - This guy is a monster. He has been good for a while, and last year was the breakout year. It was no fluke, he is that good. 2. Troy Polamalu - If it wasn't for Ed Reed, who I admit is phenomenal, everyone would be talking about the Tasmanian Devil, Troy Polamalu. With all due respect to Randle-El, Troy is the most talented athlete on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and will be a Pro Bowl fixture for years to come. 3. Aaron Smith - This guy is just plain AWESOME, and some people probably have never even heard of him. 4. HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO !!!!!!!!!!!!! Steelers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THEbigred Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Sounds like you mean NFL-wise and not FF-wise, so.... Colts: Saturday, or Glenn...heck take your pick of just about anyone on the OL. Manning has a quick release and good pocket presence, but he's no Vick/Young/Tarkenton/whoever. They've lost several starters over the last few years yet continue to do an outstanding job and don't generally seem to get much recognition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 This is easy for me. Giants: Tiki Barber. Always a top 15 back if not better. Had fumbling issues for a season but he fixed that. Always a top receiving RB yet he NEVER gets respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 This is easy for me. Giants: Tiki Barber. Always a top 15 back if not better. Had fumbling issues for a season but he fixed that. Always a top receiving RB yet he NEVER gets respect. 891544[/snapback] How much of an underrated player this season? Tiki is on my radar...although I wonder if/how they mix Brandon Jacobs in there (or Derrick Ward?). Maybe I shouldn't worry about Thunder & Lightning II surfacing for the Giants this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopackerfan Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Can't touch this! Stop Hammer time! Nice avatar Menudo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 (edited) ..........on your team.For the Steelers, I have 3 players and all are on the defensive side of the ball. 1. James Farrior - This guy is a monster. He has been good for a while, and last year was the breakout year. It was no fluke, he is that good. 2. Troy Polamalu - If it wasn't for Ed Reed, who I admit is phenomenal, everyone would be talking about the Tasmanian Devil, Troy Polamalu. With all due respect to Randle-El, Troy is the most talented athlete on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and will be a Pro Bowl fixture for years to come. 3. Aaron Smith - This guy is just plain AWESOME, and some people probably have never even heard of him. 4. HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO !!!!!!!!!!!!! Steelers 891453[/snapback] I would also ad Faneca to that list. He does get to the pro bowl but he is one of the most versatile o-lineman I have seen in a long time and doesnt get enough recognition because of being on the line. I also feel that Casey Hampton is under rated. His job is to clog up the middle and let the others get the stats. Edited July 23, 2005 by max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 How much of an underrated player this season? Tiki is on my radar...although I wonder if/how they mix Brandon Jacobs in there (or Derrick Ward?). Maybe I shouldn't worry about Thunder & Lightning II surfacing for the Giants this season. 891561[/snapback] They didn't grab him for the sake of having to pay him. They didn't grab him to take over either. The Giants have been looking to cut down on Tiki's number of carries to keep him healthy and fresh. Look for Jacobs on third and short and goal line if he pans out to be what they think he is; a big short yardage, push the pile guy. How much will it impact Tiki's numbers; I don't know if there will be much of an impact at all. Tiki doesn't really excel at third and short or goal line work, so he'll still get most of what was always there for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Menudo, you are truly drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 They didn't grab him for the sake of having to pay him. They didn't grab him to take over either. The Giants have been looking to cut down on Tiki's number of carries to keep him healthy and fresh. Look for Jacobs on third and short and goal line if he pans out to be what they think he is; a big short yardage, push the pile guy. How much will it impact Tiki's numbers; I don't know if there will be much of an impact at all. Tiki doesn't really excel at third and short or goal line work, so he'll still get most of what was always there for him. 891604[/snapback] Thanks for the response, jgcoach. Good info to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizards Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 The most under-rated.....Curtis Martin! Year out...year in he finishes a season in the top 10 and yet is not drafted a top 10 RB...overlooked...under appreciated and yet consistent, durable and reliable....he's on every Fantasy radar, but usually as a last priority....good RB--great RB and yet always a 2nd-3rd round pick....here's to you CMart-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guggs Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Tiki Barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Sounds like you mean NFL-wise and not FF-wise, so.... Colts: Saturday, or Glenn...heck take your pick of just about anyone on the OL. Manning has a quick release and good pocket presence, but he's no Vick/Young/Tarkenton/whoever. They've lost several starters over the last few years yet continue to do an outstanding job and don't generally seem to get much recognition. 891462[/snapback] Agreed and I'd add Robert Mathis to that list. Even with Freeney on the other side, 10.5 sacks is still pretty impressive. Bears: Lance Briggs - 168 tackles last year Charles Tillman - Missed 8 games last season, but had 4 INTs the previous year and stripped Moss in the endzone. Not bad for a rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Miscreant Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 They didn't grab him for the sake of having to pay him. They didn't grab him to take over either. The Giants have been looking to cut down on Tiki's number of carries to keep him healthy and fresh. Look for Jacobs on third and short and goal line if he pans out to be what they think he is; a big short yardage, push the pile guy. How much will it impact Tiki's numbers; I don't know if there will be much of an impact at all. Tiki doesn't really excel at third and short or goal line work, so he'll still get most of what was always there for him. 891604[/snapback] I can't disagree with the reason for drafting Jacobs because why else would they have drafted him? However, Tiki had 15 goalline carries last year and scored TDs on 10 of them. That's a very impressive rate. I think the perception that he can't get the tough yards is based on size bias and not on actual ability to get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 Agreed and I'd add Robert Mathis to that list. Even with Freeney on the other side, 10.5 sacks is still pretty impressive. Bears: Lance Briggs - 168 tackles last year Charles Tillman - Missed 8 games last season, but had 4 INTs the previous year and stripped Moss in the endzone. Not bad for a rookie. 892165[/snapback] Why did you list two teams ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Why did you list two teams ? 892348[/snapback] Bill is a fan of the Colts and Bears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraftykraft Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Tiki Barber 892030[/snapback] Word to your mother!! (Oh wait, that's not MC Hammer, that's some other white rapper guy we never see anymore...) I go with Tiki for being so consistently underrated. I have had him on my keeper team the last 4 years (not this year though, my keeper rights have finally expired ), and he's always played better than expected. I think this year with his #10 rating on the huddle RB rankings, he will come in about there. But still, I wouldn't bet against him. For 3-4 years now the Giants have been saying that they want somebody to spell Tiki from time to time, and yet, every year, there's Tiki, running up and down the field.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Corey Dillon He is on a good team with a good defense. I think he will be as good as last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 On the Pats, I'd say David Givens. Fearless over the middle a la Ward, works his ass off, great hands, great young kid, and if not for the equal opportunity passing offense, I think he could reach Ward-like stature in this league. Also, Daniel Graham. Dude is $ in the red zone, and while I like Watson, not sure why they drafted him with the way Graham's developed, unless they want to baffle D's with a bunch of 2-TE sets, both of whom are horrible mismatches for most 2ndaries. Graham is very good blocker, but his skills are far superior to most "blocking TE's." Oh, and Brady is way underrated. (Heeeeeere, fishyfishyfishy....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Steve McNair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 For the Falcons I'd have to say, 2nd year player SLB Demorrio Williams. Here's the kids rookie stats in limited playing time last year; 49 solos, 9 assists & 2.5 sacks. With a crew of MLB Ed Hartwell, WLB Keith Brooking & SLB Demorrio Williams, the Falcons are rock solid at the Linebacker position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Packers Offense: Willam Henderson, FB. Does everything very well, including blitz-pickup, catching dump-offs, running after the catch, and blocking for the RBs. Plus, he's a positive, vocal presence in the locker room. Packers Defense: <crickets chirping> Actually, I'd say it's definitely Al Harris, CB. He's probably a top-10 overall CB in the league, but no one ever talks about him. He doesn't get a lot of picks, but he's always around to bat a pass away at a crucial moment (he was in the top 5 in passes defensed last year). He fears no WR and is also very active in run support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 For the Falcons I'd have to say, 2nd year player SLB Demorrio Williams. Here's the kids rookie stats in limited playing time last year; 49 solos, 9 assists & 2.5 sacks. With a crew of MLB Ed Hartwell, WLB Keith Brooking & SLB Demorrio Williams, the Falcons are rock solid at the Linebacker position. 892747[/snapback] I am glad to hear you are so high on Demorrio Williams. I took him in last years Fusion rookie draft. What sort of numbers do you project for him this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 they're all on the Broncos now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 1. James Farrior - last year was the breakout year. 891453[/snapback] umm, not really. he had 141 taclkes, 1 sack and 2 INTs in 2001 with the jets, and 141 tackles and 1 INT in 2003 with the Steelers. so last year was not really his breakout year. but in the scope of what you are talking about, i agree 100% that he is under rated. p.s He won the Steeler's MVP award for last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Michael Vick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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