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(Message started by: Philly on Sep 9^th, 2003, 3:45pm)

Title: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by Philly on Sep 9^th, 2003, 3:45pm

For my money league...

QB Tommy Maddox @ KC
or
QB Trent Green vs. PIT

(I also put in a claim for Bulger on waivers, but won't know if I have him until Wednesday.)

I'm leaning ever so slightly towards Green right now. Both of the defensive secondaries did an adequate job of limiting the opponents (Brees and Boller - :-/) in week one. I think this one is almost a push, so I'm leaning towards the home team. Any thoughts?

(I probably wouldn't start Bulger even if I acquire him - we have a Rams fan in our league and I am hoping to use Bulger as trade bait - despite the fact he is facing a weak SF secondary.)

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by BarnabyWilde on Sep 9^th, 2003, 3:52pm

Kansas City is a very loud stadium to play in, which would cause me to also start Green this week. I'd take the home field advantage too... :)

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by Keyshawn Johnson 76yards on Sep 9^th, 2003, 5:03pm

Pittsburgh's D has not taken a step back with the loss of Porter. Their D is solid, and Kendrell Bell is a monster.

I'd start Maddox, KC didn't show me anything on the defensive side of things last Sunday to worry me about starting a QB against them.

My prediction: Maddox 230+ passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by CoachH on Sep 9^th, 2003, 7:19pm

I agree with KJ76 and would start Maddox. Pitts' D seems to have not lost a beat. Either will do fine, but I am leaning toward Maddox.

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by PrimeTime on Sep 9^th, 2003, 8:53pm

I think Maddox is a better choice. The KC defense is not very good.

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by Callie on Sep 9^th, 2003, 10:16pm

Porter may be back this week. Looks like he could.

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by StegRock on Sep 9^th, 2003, 11:06pm

Peace to all this... You play Trent Green at home against that porous Steelers' pass defense. Don't let last week fool you! The Steelers were up against a true rookie at QB and a fairly weak set of receivers. They can defend against the run well, but make no mistakes about their pass D. It's not that good. Also, KC's defense, though not a juggernaut by any stretch of the imagination, will be much improved this season.

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by DOLFAN on Sep 10^th, 2003, 12:57am

I would go Maddox here too. That offense seems dead set on throwing often. Trent will get his yds, but i think Holmes will get more chances in the red zone to run it in.

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by StegRock on Sep 10^th, 2003, 1:35am

on 09/10/03 at 00:57:34, DOLFAN wrote:

I would go Maddox here too. That offense seems dead set on throwing often. Trent will get his yds, but i think Holmes will get more chances in the red zone to run it in.

Against that rush defense?

Title: Re: Quarterback Quandary...
Post by Walker Boh on Sep 10^th, 2003, 8:18am

As I recall, Pittsburgh had one of the worst D's against the pass last season and one game against a pathetic Baltimore squad is hardly enough to call it a turn around. (Not that KC was any better.) I watched the KC/SD game last week and the KC offense was incredible in the first half. I like Maddox, but if I had $$$ on the line, I'd put it on Green, playing at home. (If this game were in Pittsburgh, I would go with Maddox.) Good Luck.