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Re: Panthers sign Stephen Davis
« Reply #4 on: Mar 13th, 2003, 12:49pm » |
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Here what's available locally via "the Gridiron Newsstand":
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/football/nfl/carolina_pant hers/5379836.htm.
My take... From early on, I perceived five teams desiring his services (to one degree or another). They were the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It ended up really coming down to just two, the Panthers and Texans, which tells me something. The guy is playing at the age of 29 this year, not crusty, but no spring  ! To me, of that original list of five, the Panthers and Texans were the fourth and fifth best matches, respectively, at least stats-wise. I think he could have been way better with any of the other three. But, ultimately, it really only was a two-horse race, and I think for fantasy purposes the Panthers are a much better choice than the Texans. Does that bump him up my list? Well, first, that is predicated on my even having a "list" at this point, which I do not. I can put it this way, though. As Dallas, Tampa Bay and New England exited the Davis derby, his value had already been spiraling downward. This was just the best of two worst-case scenarios. I see him putting up these kinds of numbers next year: maximum - 1,250 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns rushing, minimum - 950 and 7. I think he has that big of a "window" with Carolina.
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Re: Panthers Offseason Report
« Reply #6 on: Mar 13th, 2003, 2:31pm » |
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First off... on the Carolina QB issue. It's nice that they'll have some open competition between Peete, Delhomme, Weinke, and Fasani, but that's the same as a road test between a Hyundai and a Kia. They're both serviceable cars, but I'd rather be driving a German import...
Secondly... I still think that Davis to Houston would have been the best fit. I'm not sold on any of the Texans RBs, but they have a solid QB and a young WR/TE corps that can certainly get better.
Finally... on the signing of Doug Brzezinski... he was a quality backup guard and part-time starter in his 4 years with the Eagles. He was just never able to prove to be a better player than John Welbourn or Jermane Mayberry. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and is a great guy in the locker room. Not sure how he'll do as a starter, but he very well could be the type who will turn out to be solid lineman when he gets the starters reps in practice.
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Re: Panthers Offseason Report
« Reply #7 on: Mar 13th, 2003, 8:03pm » |
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WOW, are you guys kidding. This was a great fit for him. TB's offense uses too many backs for a change of pace, Gruden has always done that. Parcells wants a RB that he can mold and will get one in the draft to compete with Hambrick who will be a free agent next year. NE still has not said that they are looking for another RB, but will get one in the draft as well since Smith only has 2 yrs left on his deal.
Lamar Smith had 7 TDs last year in only 11 games. The OL will be better and the QB area should improve with Delholme. Plus in his last game he only had 8 carries.
SDavis had 7 TDs last year in limited time and should get 1000-1200 yds and 9-12 tds, not GREAT #s for a #1 but solid for a #2 RB. This is a much better fit for him than the building Texans. Fox likes to run, and Foster is DONE, can you say Robert Edwards???
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Re: Panthers Offseason Report
« Reply #8 on: Mar 13th, 2003, 8:11pm » |
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on Mar 13th, 2003, 12:49pm, StegRock wrote:| I see him putting up these kinds of numbers next year: maximum - 1,250 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns rushing, minimum - 950 and 7. |
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on Mar 13th, 2003, 8:03pm, DOLFAN wrote:| WOW, are you guys kidding? SDavis... should get 1000-1200 yds and 9-12 tds, not GREAT #s for a #1 but solid for a #2 RB. This is a much better fit for him than the building Texans. Fox likes to run, and Foster is DONE, can you say Robert Edwards??? |
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"Are you kidding me?" ???
Do your homework, dude. Look at, for example, my final predictions vis-a-vis yours. Quite similar! I think you were getting a little confused between "from an NFL team perspective" and "from a fantasy vantagepoint" and just general commentary. And, what the hell does Robert Edwards have to do with any of this? There is no real valid analogy between Edwards and Davis to be made. 
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Re: Panthers Offseason Report
« Reply #17 on: Apr 24th, 2003, 1:36pm » |
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HOT off "the Gridiron Newsstand"... Reports out of The Charlotte Observer have RB DeShaun Foster being almost all the way back and ready for the opening of training camp:
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/football/nfl/carolina_pant hers/5702785.htm.
They say, "he looks great!" Given Stephen Davis's, relatively speaking, somewhat modest contract, could Foster still be their running back of the future? I think it is possible, which makes him an intriguing prospect in deep-keeper and dynasty leagues! Any more thoughts, fellas?
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Re: Panthers Offseason Report
« Reply #23 on: Jul 24th, 2003, 9:17pm » |
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Well, there is actually some pretty good news coming out about RB DeShaun Foster.  Here it ALL is by way of "the Gridiron Newsstand":
http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ%2FMGArticle%2FW SJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031770159078&path=!sports!football&s=1037645509262;
http://www.gastongazette.com/Portal/ASP/sports/panthers/PanthersDisplay. asp?ID=341.
Even though one of the articles suggests that if he is 100%, Foster could split carries with Davis, I don't think this affects Stephen Davis's FF value at all, at least not for this year. But, I do think that it puts Foster back on the (draft) map, especially in DEEP keeper leagues. Davis does have his own "rich" history of injuries, though, too, remember. 
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In other Panthers news, the 4-way "QB battle" is going to be one to watch: 
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/football/nfl/carolina_pant hers/6362952.htm.
While Peete is the incumbent, the younger Delhomme is right on his tail and Weinke and Fasani have not been ruled out entirely. Who do you think wins the job? I think it is Peete Week 1 and he will be decent until he gets injured at which time Delhomme will take over, and I think Delhomme goes on to succeed, for all intents and purposes ending Peete's career. Bottom line, Peete's gotta' stay healthy if he wants to be playing in '04, and I just don't think he will.
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