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Buy Low, Sell High - everyone participate!
« on: Oct 16th, 2003, 3:45pm » |
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I thought a "good" idea for a participation thread for us active traders would be a value-based thread...guys that you should try to trade for because owners are looking to dump them for recent underperformance (i.e. "buy low") and those that you should try to trade away because they've performed beyond their ability, and are likely to tail off for the rest of the year (i.e. "sell high"). I'd like for each of us to give a rationale for those players we list...
I'll start off...
Buy Low: Curtis Martin
The Jets have dwelled at the bottom of the basement since the beginning of the season, but have started to show some life. Add to that the fact that Chad Pennington could return in as little as a couple of weeks, and the offense could really take off. Once the Jets establish a passing attack, Curtis Martin could see some nice rushing lanes that have been non-existent with Vinny at the helm. Is he a #1 back? Probably not, but he could be a decent #2 back in a few weeks that could be gotten for some flashier names.
Sell High: Quincy Carter
#1 offense in the NFL, eh? After this week (at Detroit), Carter's stock should be flying pretty high. The next few weeks will have him crashing back down to Earth as he faces the first TRUE defensive challenges this year, with Tampa, Carolina and Miami coming up. Remember -the best defense that Dallas has faced thus far is Philadelphia, which is a shadow of its former self. Arizona, Detroit, and both New York teams have very suspect defenses, and that's what Carter's value is currently based on. Look to trade him for someone who is underachieving right now, like Drew Bledsoe. You'll be surprised at how you might get a bite for this inferior talent.
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Re: Buy Low, Sell High - everyone participate!
« Reply #1 on: Oct 16th, 2003, 4:36pm » |
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BUY LOW:RB- I have 2
TJ Duckett- They have been giving him more and more reps lately. As the season goes on he will approach 20 per week and get most short ydg TDs. They already ahve changed the area, next is the RB area. Maybe Reeves will do these hand in hand. Duckett is a RB that gets stronger with more carries.
Wm Green- This guy is finally coming into his own. The OL is gelling well, and the passing game is consistant enough to keep the safety back. He has been rolling for a few weeks now. History shows that he finishes the season strong. Also remember Davis took him over Portis last year. THAT says ALOT since he coached Portis in college.
Buy LOW-WR-Anquan Boldin
This guy has had 1 shitty game-33 Yds. The other have been a 60+, 86, 99 and 95, and week 1 blowout. Regarless he is getting the ball and the team is always playing from behind. Shipp will open things up for him. He does lack on the TD side, but will be a solid #2-3 for you and should not cost much, maybe a filler RB and a more "name know" WR that is not doing well-say Gardner or Bobby Shaw type guy. He is very reliable.
SELL HIGH-It was going to be Anthony Thomas, but
I missed it by a week. SO>>>>>>
QB- TRENT GREEN- This guy is at his peak. Green is overvalued because most FF guys think the offense is turing into the "Rams of old" , don't be fooled!!Vermeil will feed Priest the TDs when he gets the chance.
He had a HUGE game last week us it to help your other areas. He was prolly a backup for you anyway.
Just my $.02.
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Re: Buy Low, Sell High - everyone participate!
« Reply #2 on: Oct 16th, 2003, 8:28pm » |
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Terrell Owens. Last year I sat through the misery, and boy did he reward my patience! I don't think Garcia is down and out just yet. I also think Terrell is one of the best conditioned and most competitive players in the league. This is not exactly a new idea. Not much of a detailed comment, but Owens always does this, and someone always gives up on him. The RBBC will keep the passing game possible, and T.O. just needs someone to get the ball somewhere in his zip code when he starts showing up for the season, even in the double coverage. The heel won't hold him back. The OL is not protecting Garcia, that's true. And this week they play Tampa Bay. And on the premium sites I get, Owens is still in the top five WRs against the Bucs! If Owens has a bad game against the Bucs, he may be very under-rated. After the Bucs, SF is looking at:
Arizona twice, the Rams, their bye, Steelers, Green Bay, Baltimore, Browns, Eagles, Seahawks. Steelers and Browns are the only really bad news against WRs to date. Don't know. But if the chance came up in a league where I don't have him (only one for me this year) I'd do him as trade prey.
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Re: Buy Low, Sell High - everyone participate!
« Reply #5 on: Oct 17th, 2003, 10:35am » |
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Jetdoc hit the best "sell-high" tip in the league IMO. But I'll throw another out there:
Moe Williams
I know he's 2nd tier, but his production to date (avg 80 yds, 0.6 TD) is starting to get cut by Onterrio Smith. When Bennett comes back, Moe will lose the starting gig for sure, but probably retain the goal line duties. IMO, that makes him an even riskier play. At the goal line, you've got DC running it in, fade to Moss, etc. Trade him now coming off the 2 TD performance vs ATL and hope to get a player with more consistent touches.
Honorable Mention - Lamar Gordon
Much love to my NDSU alum, but Harris looked faster and might steal some touches. That, and Faulk returning delegates him back to the bench (though I don't know the timeline for Faulk)
Buy-Low is tough in my league, as we have 10 teams and 15 man rosters, leaving slim-pickens on the waiver wire. But I'll take a flyer on:
Jerry Porter
Coming back off injury soon, and will prove he's the one making OAK tick on offense. Unless someone has stashed him away for this whole time (as in my league), he's possibly available on the wire. Not sure how low you can get him if taken, since the GM is probably thinking the same thing if they still have him.
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Re: Buy Low, Sell High - everyone participate!
« Reply #7 on: Oct 17th, 2003, 7:14pm » |
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I got another pair...
Buy Low - Jerome Bettis
Sell High - Amos Zereoue
I think Pittsburgh is going to start going back to a more, well, "Pittsburghesque" offense, meaning more Bus. This attempt at a "wide-open" offense in Pittsburgh has essentially failed, especially trying to run it with Zereoue, who is, a poor man's Tiki Barber. Bettis had more carries than Zereoue last week and scored the touchdown. This trend will continue as the Pittsburgh O "normalizes".
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Re: Buy Low, Sell High - everyone participate!
« Reply #14 on: Oct 21st, 2003, 3:41pm » |
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on Oct 17th, 2003, 7:14pm, StegRock wrote:I got another pair...
Buy Low - Jerome Bettis
Sell High - Amos Zereoue
I think Pittsburgh is going to start going back to a more, well, "Pittsburghesque" offense, meaning more Bus. This attempt at a "wide-open" offense in Pittsburgh has essentially failed, especially trying to run it with Zereoue, who is, a poor man's Tiki Barber. Bettis had more carries than Zereoue last week and scored the touchdown. This trend will continue as the Pittsburgh O "normalizes". |
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Eh-hem! ...
http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=55;a ction=display;num=1066764912.
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