Fantasy Sports MailBag

[Professor Polo]

Brady, Tom
Charles, Jamaal
Sproles, Darren
Lloyd, Brandon
Britt, Kenny
Brown, Antonio
Graham, Jimmy
Spiller, C.J.

Locker, Jake
Tebow, Tim
Tate, Ben
Tolbert, Mike
Amendola, Danny
Brown, Vincent
Owens, Terrell
Cook, Jared

Bears D/ST

I dont think your team is that bad..u got a top 3 QB, two good RBs, a Stud tight end...I like Antonio Brown this year, you'll enjoy the Brady-Lloyd connection every week...I'd just try to improve my number 3 WR...see if you could package britt with spiller or something and play matchups with the flex...I agree that you there's no sense in having 3 QB, esp with Brady....Id fill my entire bench with RB and WR

 

[NamelessPimp]

I dont think your team is that bad..u got a top 3 QB, two good RBs, a Stud tight end...I like Antonio Brown this year, you'll enjoy the Brady-Lloyd connection every week...I'd just try to improve my number 3 WR...see if you could package britt with spiller or something and play matchups with the flex...I agree that you there's no sense in having 3 QB, esp with Brady....Id fill my entire bench with RB and WR

Keep Britt. He's well worth his value in the later rounds now that his suspension is only suppose to be 1-3 games.

 

[Professor Polo]

Keep Britt. He's well worth his value in the later rounds now that his suspension is only suppose to be 1-3 games.

ehh, he could be a monster .... but it seems like he can never stay healthy...then there's suspensions on top of that

 

[NamelessPimp]

ehh, he could be a monster .... but it seems like he can never stay healthy...then there's suspensions on top of that

Ya but he's going the round right before kickers and defense. A great bargain pick for someone who could get you exceptional stats for 8 games if he gets fully healthy. Plus his trade value is the lowest it can be right now. There is no way he could possibly get a good return.

 

[Professor Polo]

Ya but he's going the round right before kickers and defense. A great bargain pick for someone who could get you exceptional stats for 8 games if he gets fully healthy. Plus his trade value is the lowest it can be right now. There is no way he could possibly get a good return.

True

 

[Clem]

I'm in another league and I get one keeper. I have the option to keep Arian Foster, Drew Brees, and Matt Forte. This is really a choice between Foster and Brees but I can't help but feel that Foster is going to get hurt or something. Who would y'all keep?

 

[NamelessPimp]

I'm in another league and I get one keeper. I have the option to keep Arian Foster, Drew Brees, and Matt Forte. This is really a choice between Foster and Brees but I can't help but feel that Foster is going to get hurt or something. Who would y'all keep?

I'd take Foster and try to get Ben Tate in the draft, then you have nothing to worry about. Its tough to give up the what a lot consider the number overall pick.

 

[NamelessPimp]

I like drafting Philip Rivers this year with a strong back-up. Come playoff time in December you know he'll perform...

 

[NamelessPimp]

Just accepted Michael Turner, Pierre Thomas for Marshawn Lynch...I hope the league doesn't vote it. I go from a 3rd round RB to a 1st/2nd round RB just for Thomas.

 

[NamelessPimp]

-Mendenhall looks to be the draft choice for the Steelers as Redman will only be the feature back for three games after Rashad's recent activation off the PUP list

-Kevin Smith for the Lions is a nice fit for anyone in need of some early season help (Mathews and Richardson owners); although he looks to get hte most touches this year in the Lions backfield, his injury history is the only thing holding him back

-Jake Locker won the Titans job and is a great sleeper at the QB position. He has a great RB and a lot of young weapons around him. He proved last year he's reluctant to turn the ball over and if continues this season he'll be lined up to do well.

-The Packers backfield is a complete mess but Benson and Green are looking like the frontrunners. Starks is becoming irrelevant in fantasy now...especially if he gets cut. Remember though, the same rumors were heard last season for a slow camp from Ryan Grant.

 

[NamelessPimp]

Beanie Wells looked good in the preseason game last night. Even though he didn't have many opportunities to get past the line of scrimmage, he showed no negative effects from his injury. His value pretty much hit rock bottom just a week ago with the emergence of Ryan Williams this preseason. A lot of people like Ryan Williams more this season, but they are currently being drafted pretty close. Wells will be given the job at the start of the season and will have all the goal line carries. On a Cardinals team he may not see many goal line opportunities, but the fact that both backs are extremely young as me thinking what I would do in the Cardinals situation. I feel as if they will temper expectations for Ryan Williams as long as Beanie stays healthy or if Williams does suddenly develop into a top back this season. Williams is only 22 and is coming back off surgery. There is no reason to play a guy on a losing team this season. I think he'll be more prone to break-out next year and have a huge year. This year I think Beanie still has the reigns for the early part of the season. Considering how low his value is right now, he is a great buy-low guy. I believe he was underrated coming into the season because he was considered a flex option after having a great year even dealing with injuries.

 

[NamelessPimp]

-Have seen Dez Bryant going in the 5th or 6th rounds of most of fantasy drafts. Rotoworld thinks he should be chosen in the 2nd round. Skip Bayless believes Bryant will be a top 5 back this year. Lofty expectations...something to think about it if you seem him slipping in drafts.

-Cedric Benson seems like the new back in GB. He's motivated to prove himself and has received a lot of touches the past few seasons. He reminds of Green-Ellis in this situation. I expect Rodgers numbers to be scaled back just a hint after this acquisition primarily because I think Benson will be the Packers clock killer and goal line back. He is finally a capable back and the Packers won't have to worry about throwing in those situations if Benson is able to move the chains, or worse off, even using John Kuhn. He's my target in the later rounds. Approaching double digit scores may not be out of the question, even though I think it'll take some work to get him to 1,000 yards with Alex Green still behind him.

 

[NamelessPimp]

The Redskins running back situation is a complete mess. Imagine if you were one of the owners to pick Roy Helu so high at the beginning of camp. He went in the 5th round in some of my earlier leagues. We knew it was going to be a terrible situation based on last season, but for some reason people still bought in with hopes of there being a clear winner. At this point it is pretty clear it is going to be a lot like last season so theres no reason to even get involved in this situation. Royster looked like the new starter, but his injury now will allow Alfred Morris to showcase himself in their preseason game tomorrow. There could be a new favorite for touches come Sunday.

 

[Rich Spirit]

Should I take Matt Ryan or Eli Manning in the 5th round?

I'm in a PPR league; 12 teams; 4 pts passing TD

 

[NamelessPimp]

Should I take Matt Ryan or Eli Manning in the 5th round?

I'm in a PPR league; 12 teams; 4 pts passing TD

I wouldn't take either in the 5th round in a PPR league. QBs should slip a little farther and I believe you could snag both in the 6th. However, if you wanted me to choose between both. I think Eli Manning would be the safe choice to put up numbers, but I really like Matt Ryan this year. I'd personally make that choice for Ryan.