Hi Doc.
I am in a 12 man single keeper league with the 5th pick in the draft and I must choose between one of the three above for my first pick. I currently have Aaron Rodgers and Michael Turner on my team from last year but I am thinking of throwing them both back in the “pot” and picking Ryan Matthews. Your thoughts?
Answer: We love Ryan Matthews this year, but I think I would keep Rodgers, we think Rodgers will finish the year as the #1 QB, he has potential to be in the 35+ TD range this year. We like Turner but think Matthews could be top 5 amongst RB’s when the season ends, so if you can throw back Turner and get Matthews do it. We have Turner in the second 10 range or 11-20 range amongst RB’s.
Dr. Stats,
I know you have an article on O Line thoughts but do you have a ranking (like strengh of schedule) that you have on O-lines? Obviously bad o Line for Pass or Rush may effect players performances as well. Just curious if you have a ranking report at all.
Answer: We have ranked them in the past, perhaps we will take a shot at this a few weeks into the season.
Hi Dr Stats.
I appreciate your insight and your blog. I ended up with 2 tightends due to autopick being clicked on by accident. John Carlson and Zach Miller. I want to get rid of one, and add either Jabar Gaffney or Santonio Holmes from the free agent pool as a backup wide receiver. I already have Andre Johnson, Mike Sims-Walker, Hines Ward, and Dez Bryant. I know this is a risk either way. I was wondering which direction you would go on this.
Thanks
Al
Answer: I would get rid of Carlson, Campbell will rely heavily on Miller this year. I think even pending the early suspension which is 4 games for Holmes, I would go with Holmes. We have them rated fairly equal, but I think the upside over the final 10 weeks will be far greater for Holmes, you just have to deal with the suspension period and then you should get good upside over the final 10 weeks. At best Gaffney will be a borderline start for you each and every week.
I get to keep 2 players
My choices are Maurice Jones Drew, Shonn Greene, Mendenhal, Fitzgerald.
My first one is easy in Drew…it’s the second one that has me crazy.
1. Fitzerald I really think with his new QB he will have trouble getting him the ball.
2. Mendenhal I really think he is going to have a tough time doing anything.
3. Greene I really think what you said in your site is true LT is done. With a strong off-line and a team that will score…I have to pick Greene.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Answer:That would be my pick as well, also keeping in mind that Sanchez is not that great, they are going to be a run first unit. Fitz is a little dinged as well, Leinart has looked mediocre at best so far this year.