Fantasy Football TE and DEF Preview
by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 10:12 AM EDT
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Hey, everyone, this is the final post of the three part positional preview. This post will break down TEs and DEFs.
Before I start, I once again want to let everyone know that if anyone has a question feel free to email me at birdsfan95@yahoo and I will get back to you as soon as possible. After the jump my TE Rankings:
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Tier 1 |
A. Gates |
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Tier 2 |
J. Finley |
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O. Daniels |
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J. Witten |
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V. Davis |
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D. Clark |
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Tier 3 |
J. Graham |
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B. Pettigrew |
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K. Winslow |
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M. Lewis |
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Tier 4 |
C. Cooley |
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G. Olsen |
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D. Keller |
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B. Celek |
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J. Cook |
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Tier 5 |
A. Hernadez |
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B. Watson |
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Z. Miller |
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J. Gresham |
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T. Heap |
The first thing you might notice is that Tier 1 is only 1 player, Antonio Gates. This is because I feel that he is in a class of his own. Last year, even though he was hurt half of the year outscored the rest of the TEs by about 7 points a game. Those numbers give you a huge advantage in week to week matchups.
If I miss out on Gates I am waiting for a bit and trying to grab Texans TE Owen Daniels. Last year, Daniels averaged 9.5 points per game over the last 4 games, when he was fully healthy, that was the most among TEs during that span. Also, in Daniels last full year healthy he was targeted over 100 times and was the second best fantasy TE if he can stay healthy this year don't be shocked if he finishes top 3.
Dallas Clark is a TE that I'm down on and for the most part, it isn't his fault. With more and more bad news about Peyton Manning coming out, the more I want nothing to do with the Colts. Clark was is coming off a season ending injury and the combination of that along with Kerry Collins throwing the football makes me stay away from Clark.
Last year one of the top fantasy TEs turned out to be Mercedes Lewis of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He accounted for 700 yards and 10 TDs. In 2009 Visanthe Shiancoe had a similar seasons scoring 11 TDs. Last year, Shiancoe had 2 while, I don't think Lewis will do that bad I do think he will have a serious touchdown regression. Players that rely so heavily on TDs and ones I generally try to avoid because of how unpredictable TDs can be.
DEFENSE
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Pats |
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I have the same strategy about defenses every year: Don't take one early. I already explained in my first post how unpredictable defensives are and you don't want to be the guy that passed on the possible superstar for a defense.
2 defensives that I love, that you can get late are the Patriots and the Lions. Both have huge upside and you can get them both near the end of a draft (I got the Pats in a league in the 2nd to last round).
If, for some reason, you feel that you need a top defense the Packers and the Steelers are in a class of their own. Again, I don't feel like this is a strong strategy but if defense is important to you I would target those 2 defensives.
I honestly don't think its necessary to rank the kickers because it really is so random and unpredictable just draft the one of like in the last year.
That's all for this post. Hope you enjoyed it and feel free to email me any other Fantasy Football questions to birdsfan95@yahoo.com
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Moeki is out for season. Zach miller is not on the list?
by Saidrick on Sep 5, 2011 10:23 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
wow
Sorry that should be Miller not Moeki.
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Not a fan this year
I think the emergence of Julio Jones takes away his targets and his age makes me want to avoid him.
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Aaron Hernandez is tier 3
He’s almost certainly going to produce more than Cooley and Lewis (I’d even put him above Winslow, just because of their targets on the outside and Freeman’s continued growth in the scheme). When you’re one of Tom Brady’s safety valves, good things tend to happen.
Also, with regards to defenses – pick a team with a moderately easy schedule that has a real chance to be 11-5 or better. That’s where the Eagles and Chargers shine and where teams like the Chiefs are best avoided.
Hernandez is very inconsistent and also has to deal with Gronk taking Targets and especially TDs away from him.
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Hernandez is tier 3 for certain.
In that offense, Hernandez and Gronk will both see same amount of targets as other teams #1 TE’s.
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 5, 2011 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Winslow STINKS
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by Dunta Is A PUNK on Sep 6, 2011 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Tight end to watch
I think Lance Kendricks for the St. Louis Rams is going to have an immediate fantasy impact, especially Week 1- given the history of the Eagles giving up big games to opposing tight ends. (sorry to type that, but this years linebacker crop doesn’t make me believe things will change)
by Dawk4life on Sep 5, 2011 10:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Knowing McDaniels' offensive scheme, Amendola and Kendricks will get a whole bunch of targets in 2011
He’s a late-rounder to keep an eye on for sure.
chaney gonna shut kendricks down
by con-vick on Sep 5, 2011 11:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
In deep or 2 TE leagues
I think he could be good. I may add him to tier 5 after the first week or so however as of now he still could just be a preseason player that does little in the regular season.
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not totally sold on Finley either
But his potential is just through the roof. He could honestly go 80-1100-10, and would anyone be really shocked?
I think it’s fair to keep him teetering on the edge between tier 1 and 2, because he’s the only player that can realistically challenge Gates in TE points per game.
Exactly my reasoning
His upside makes him worth it
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't
find your other two parts. Can you link them here so I can read them? Good work!
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by Anders Jensen on Sep 5, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Rob Gronkoski had 10 TD's last year.
Jason Peters: Heart of a Lion, Face of a Chipmunk.
Eli Manning has the personality of a baked potato.
Shiancoe had 11 the year before
granted the QBs are vastly different but the point is TDs are unpredictable and I wouldnt rely on them.
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
PPR - Vernon Davis, Dallas Clark, and Jason Witten easily become Tier 1
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 5, 2011 11:59 AM EDT reply actions
Yes
Davis on the cusp but the others for sure
Ag-gres-sive: 1. Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression; 2. Pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so; 3. THE EAGLES FRONT OFFICE
by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it'd be a good time to buy low on Celek
I’ve heard alot about them wanting to get him more involved. Plus, in most leagues you can probably just get him as a FA and keep him on your bench at first.
by flyeaglesfly1020 on Sep 5, 2011 12:19 PM EDT reply actions
If you don’t want to take a TE early, wait later and grab Jimmy Graham. He’s going to be a beast this year.
Agree with this
I also think Pettigrew will have a nice season
Ag-gres-sive: 1. Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression; 2. Pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so; 3. THE EAGLES FRONT OFFICE
by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Why isn’t Gronk on the list? I drafted for both my money leagues this past week.
Michael Vick, Phi QB
LeSean McCoy, Phi RB
Darren McFadden, Oak RB
LeGarrette Blount, TB RB
Calvin Johnson, Det WR
Brandon Marshall, Mia WR
Jermichael Finley, GB TE P
Chargers D/ST D/ST
Alex Henery, Phi K
I also have Santanio Holmes and Steve Johnson on my bench. In my other league I got..
Michael Vick (he dropped to me in the late second round)
Roddy White
Mario Manningham
"you cannot think this 6-foot man is going to survive a full season if defenses have 904 chances to knock his block off"
by EaglesandRavensFan on Sep 5, 2011 12:46 PM EDT reply actions
LeGarrette Blount
Felix Jones
Tim Hightower
Santana Moss
Jermichael Finley
Willis McGahee
Braylon Edwards
Michael Bush
Nate Burleson
Mason Crosby
Detroit’s D/ST
The first was an 8 man standard scoring, the second is a 12 team PPR league. I picked 5 in the first one and 12th in the second one. Picking 12th sucked.
"you cannot think this 6-foot man is going to survive a full season if defenses have 904 chances to knock his block off"
by EaglesandRavensFan on Sep 5, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Team 1
Wow great team. I would play Holmes over Marshall. I am becoming a big believer of his.
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely considered this. Especially week 1 versus NE.
"you cannot think this 6-foot man is going to survive a full season if defenses have 904 chances to knock his block off"
by EaglesandRavensFan on Sep 5, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah…. my league with guys from work. they don’t stand a chance.
"you cannot think this 6-foot man is going to survive a full season if defenses have 904 chances to knock his block off"
by EaglesandRavensFan on Sep 5, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
im in a 8 team league too
QB: Big Ben and Schaub
RB: Ray Rice, Frank Gore, Mike Tolbert, Fred Jackson, Ricky Williams, Shonn Greene
WR: Calvin Johnson, Miles Austin, Mario Manningham, Kenny Britt, Jacoby Ford
TE: Antonio Gates
DST: Pats
K: Mason Crosby
Ag-gres-sive: 1. Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression; 2. Pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so; 3. THE EAGLES FRONT OFFICE
by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
For those of you that are in large, competitive leagues
Evan Moore – TE Clev
Cheers
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LeSean McCoy, Phi RB $58, Rashard Mendenhall, Pit RB $45, Philip Rivers, SD QB $33, Calvin Johnson, Det WR $31, Vincent Jackson, SD WR $31, Alex Henery, Phi K $1, Matt Schaub, Hou QB $14, Jimmy Graham, NO TE $1, Jets D/ST $1, Matthew Stafford, Det QB $4, Shonn Greene, NYJ RB $2, Davone Bess, Mia WR $1, Plaxico Burress, NYJ WR $1, Daniel Thomas, Mia RB $1, Michael Bush, Oak RB $1
Where's Gronkowski?? He had 10 TD's a year ago. How is Hernandez rated higher than him??
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Gronk
This seems to be the biggest issue. Listen, TDs are unpredictable and Hernadez gets more targets and is on the field more. Gronk is the type of player that will have 1 point one week and then a week later catch 2 scores. Too inconsistent for me
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
fair enough
"you cannot think this 6-foot man is going to survive a full season if defenses have 904 chances to knock his block off"
by EaglesandRavensFan on Sep 5, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Great articles.
Really informative articles. Thanks!
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by CoachSteveTucker on Sep 5, 2011 1:38 PM EDT reply actions
I would list both Pats tight ends, and probably put both in Tier 3.
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Last year I had to take a weekly gamble on which Free agent tight end would produce some points between Hernandez, Grankowski, Pettigrew and Ben Watson. Eventually someone ended up taking the Grankowski option away and I ended up using Pettigrew for most of the year.
For my most recent drafts I try to get a TE right after I draft my first receiver (depending on whose available).
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Not a bad idea
If you are drafting a TE that early try and get Gates or Finley
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That was my plan in my draft earlier today.
I had the first pick in my draft was going to pick up Antonio Gates after Dwayne Bowe for my 3rd and 4th pick . The guy right before me ended up picking up Gates so I ended up getting picking up Witten in about the 6 or 7th round.
I'll Have a Samuel Jackson. It'll get ya drunk. Mmm-mmm b***h.
Smart
You didnt reach for a guy two rounds earlier. I would have waited another round or 2 and grab Daniels but thats just bc i think he will have a big year
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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Some young guys good for keeper leagues
QB: Freeman, Bradford and Stafford
RB: Daniel Thomas, Jahvid Best, Felix Jones
WR: Julio Jones, Jacoby Ford, Greg Little
TE: Lance Kendricks
Ag-gres-sive: 1. Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression; 2. Pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so; 3. THE EAGLES FRONT OFFICE
by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Sleepers? Depends on the scoring for some spots. And a lot of times, the preranked players will make it so that ‘sleepers’ are known by everyone.
At QB the biggest sleeper is Sam Bradford. He is working with Josh McDaniels who has worked wonders with Tom Brady, Matt Cassell and Kyle Orton. Bradford is the ideal QB for his scheme and he has the talent around him to make plays.
At RB you’ve got Reggie Bush who has a hold on the starting spot in Miami, Tim Hightower has been lighting it up in DC thus far and with Peyton Manning likely missing a significant (I’ve read entire season from some places) Joseph Addai is going to have an increased role. And CJ Spiller is going to make his presence known this year too, showed skills last year and if he gets touches watch out.
At WR there are a few sleeper options. Emmanuel Sanders is expected to blow up this year for the Steelers. Earl Bennett is going to be the #1 receiver for the Bears according to Mike Martz (and Martz LOVES to throw). Danny Amendola is taking the Wes Welker role in McDaniels’ offense and he is Sam Bradford’s most reliable target.
At TE you should look at Jared Cook, Jimmy Graham and Ed Dickson/Dennis Pitta. All are getting a shot this year and all are extremely talented athletes. Find out who is starting for the Ravens and take them late, the Ravens lack talent at WR so you know that Flacco is going to be forced to look for the TE even more and he used Heap a lot over the past two years.
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these are a joke
anyone could make these up at any time. it’s just your opinion and it’s no better then anyone else that does these “guesses”. Take it with a grain of salt if you even bother reading these.
Fantasy Football is all about opinions i never said that mine is more important than someones else. I am going to get a ton of things wrong I never I wasnt or that these rankings will automatically make you win your league. I am just trying to give people my rankings in case they want to use them and as a guide if you dont want to use them thats fine but i dont know why you feel the need to post your comment.
Ag-gres-sive: 1. Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression; 2. Pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so; 3. THE EAGLES FRONT OFFICE
by Mr.electric10 on Sep 5, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
its up to the editors
what goes on the front page he did make it as a fanpost it got frontpaged cause it was considered to be that worthwhile
if you dont want to read it thats fine but other people seem to enjoy it.
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by Mr.electric10 on Sep 6, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
kickers...
Actually u dnt want to get just any kicker. ALWAYS take one who plays in a dome. Its obvious as to why, but alot of people overlook it.
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I was able to get McCoy in my league at the end of the first round. I felt pretty lucky…
What do you guys expect from him this season? Will he be heavily featured in your offense?
this is my 14 man league..
I had 2nd pick… snake draft. 2nd pick then I didn’t pick til 27th.
1. Arian Foster
2. Matt Schaub
3. Dwayne Bowe
4. BenJarvis Green-Ellis
5. Chad OchoCinco
6. Kevin Kolb
7. Darren Sproles
8. Brandon Lloyd
9. Greg Olsen
10. Todd Heap
11. Bernard Berrian
12. Steve Smith (PHI)
13. Josh Brown
14. San Fran Def
15. Delone Carter
16. Terrelle Pryor (taken for shits and giggles)
Anyone I drafted after the 5th is eligible to be a keeper next year which is why I drafted Kolb so soon after Schaub.
by Herrehkhan on Sep 6, 2011 2:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
@Herrehkhan
dude ur team sucks try this team
this team is beast and i had it auto picked
1. Aaron Roders
2. Ray RIce
3. Rashard Mendenhall
4.Plaxico Burress
5.Hakeem Nicks
6.Mike Wallace
7.Jason Witten
8.Packers D/ST
9.Rob Bironas
10.Steven Jackson,
11.Matt Forte,
12Miles Austin
13.Mike Williams
14.Tony Romo
15.Saints D/ST
16.Matthew Stafford.
your league is full of idiots
If they had Plaxico above Stephen Jackson for the autopick. Jackson in the 10th, Forte in the 11th and Austion in the 12th? Is this a 8 man league?
by Herrehkhan on Sep 6, 2011 8:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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