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Free Agent Time
« on: Oct 18th, 2002, 8:55pm » |
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Alright, we're in week 7 and not *one* starting RB has fallen for more than a week, so it's time to hit the waiver wire.
You only need 1 backup WR. Trade the rest if you can or cut'em if there's no takers. Here's guys you should pick up if they're not already taken in your league.
1) Lamar Gordon
Sure-fire stud if Faulk gets it.
2) Robert Edwards
I believe he's back and could carry the load of Ricky bit the dust.
3) LaMont Jordan
Hasn't looked good, but too much potential to pass up.
4) Marcel Shipp
He's gonna take over for Thomas either this week or next, you'll see.
5) Simon
George finally had a good game, but he hasn't been healthy in 2 years and he didn't exactly play a star defense (JAX 4.4 ypc opponent average).
6) Barlow
Should already be taken in your league, but I don't think Hearst will get hurt.
7) Mike Cloud?
Who knows what would happen if Priest went down, but I don't think Richardson would take over. If Priest bit it, Cloud would get the call.
8) Leon Johnson
This is only worth it if your league starts 32+ backs, as this dude seriously sucks. If A-train went down, he'd be the guy.
9) James Fenderson
The "who the hell is that guy how the hell is he putting up 20 a week" potential player of the year. He's behind Deuce and Deuce has a college injury history. I'd try for Edwards and company over this guy though.
10) Ron Dayne
Good lord this guy sucks, but it seems every time he has 2-3 weeks of 1ypc ball the next week he busts out for 60 yards on 15 carries. I'll take who-the-hell-is-that-guy over Dayne though.
11) Chester Taylor
Has Lewis ever been healthy? His backup could be valuable.
12) Troy Hambrick
Emmitt's gettin closer to the record and Hambrick's gettin closer to being a star. Get this guy.
Just remember this all depends on your league. If your league starts a lot of RB's, guys like Centers and Barlow would be more valuable because they're definitely going to see time. If your league doesn't start many RB's, guys like Taylor wouldn't be that valuable even if Lewis went down.
Use your intelligence.
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Re: Free Agent Time
« Reply #1 on: Oct 18th, 2002, 9:26pm » |
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Great piece overall, Razz!  Thanks for the contribution! Here are some of my (critical) takes:
on Oct 18th, 2002, 8:55pm, Razzak wrote:| You only need 1 backup WR. Trade the rest if you can or cut'em if there's no takers. |
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True, for the most part! 
Quote:1) Lamar Gordon
Sure-fire stud if Faulk gets it.
2) Robert Edwards
I believe he's back and could carry the load of Ricky bit the dust. |
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Agreed! 
Quote:3) LaMont Jordan
Hasn't looked good, but too much potential to pass up. |
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Not totally on board here, at least not relative to another player you mention and your take on him (to be continued)... 
Quote:4) Marcel Shipp
He's gonna take over for Thomas either this week or next, you'll see.
6) Barlow
Should already be taken in your league, but I don't think Hearst will get hurt. |
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These guys, ESPECIALLY BARLOW  , should already be on rosters in most leagues. 
Quote:10) Ron Dayne
Good lord this guy sucks, but it seems every time he has 2-3 weeks of 1ypc ball the next week he busts out for 60 yards on 15 carries. I'll take who-the-hell-is-that-guy over Dayne though. |
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This is that other player I alluded to above. In (very) short, Dayne is a BIG back who needs carries. His bruising style would then come into play more in the fourth quarter like a Bettis. You just cannot fault a guy who typically gets two to five carries a game.  When he has gotten more carries, look at his numbers this year. Hmmmmmm.... I am actually working on an article regarding Dayne and Jordan. 
Quote:12) Troy Hambrick
Emmitt's gettin closer to the record and Hambrick's gettin closer to being a star. Get this guy. |
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I, too, was a believer. I think the jury is back out on this guy. 
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