Comments on: Free Agency Thoughts http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/ In it's 3rd year, FantasyGuru.com's John Hansen's Fantasy Football Blog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:30:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John Hansen http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15579 John Hansen Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:08:27 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15579 Yeah, it really takes a long time to figure this all out and come up with the best possible rankings with as much information as we'll know before the season starts. This is why doing a magazine can be pointless in some respects because it's so early. On the other hand, Miles Austin, Mike Sims-Walker, and Jamaal Charles were all listed in our 2009 magazine as sleepers/undervalued. Yeah, it really takes a long time to figure this all out and come up with the best possible rankings with as much information as we’ll know before the season starts. This is why doing a magazine can be pointless in some respects because it’s so early. On the other hand, Miles Austin, Mike Sims-Walker, and Jamaal Charles were all listed in our 2009 magazine as sleepers/undervalued.

]]> By: JBeau http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15576 JBeau Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:23:15 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15576 I think I would take Charles over McCoy too. I think I would take Charles over McCoy too.

]]> By: The Gooch http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15574 The Gooch Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:11:03 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15574 Great analysis as usual, John. I'd like to hop aboard the J. Charles bandwagon myself, but you're right: TJ cannot be ignored. Granted, of all the RBBCs out there, Charles has a real chance to surprise and produce. Ton of upside here . . . he is worth a high-teens pick at this point. I'm not sure if I agree that LeSean McCoy ranked in there with the guys you have listed. I like the guy's explosiveness, but will he really get any more that 15 touches a game? You have to figure they'll get another RB in Philly. I hear Fargas is visiting today, and I think he has some juice left. Seems like Fargas usually does well when he's actually given some carries. Of course he is 30 now . . . so who knows. Great analysis as usual, John. I’d like to hop aboard the J. Charles bandwagon myself, but you’re right: TJ cannot be ignored. Granted, of all the RBBCs out there, Charles has a real chance to surprise and produce. Ton of upside here . . . he is worth a high-teens pick at this point.

I’m not sure if I agree that LeSean McCoy ranked in there with the guys you have listed. I like the guy’s explosiveness, but will he really get any more that 15 touches a game? You have to figure they’ll get another RB in Philly. I hear Fargas is visiting today, and I think he has some juice left. Seems like Fargas usually does well when he’s actually given some carries. Of course he is 30 now . . . so who knows.

]]> By: John Hansen http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15550 John Hansen Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:35:19 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15550 Top-10 is too much for Charles now, but I agree 20s is too low, too. I didn't think that comment through. Right now I'd have to rank these guys over Charles simply because they're a lock to get a lot of touches, however. And a few more may slip in. Michael Turner Ray Rice DeAngelo Williams Jonathan Stewart Cedric Benson Ryan Grant Maurice Jones-Drew Adrian Peterson Shonn Greene LeSean McCoy Rashard Mendenhall Frank Gore Steven Jackson Chris Johnson Top-10 is too much for Charles now, but I agree 20s is too low, too. I didn’t think that comment through. Right now I’d have to rank these guys over Charles simply because they’re a lock to get a lot of touches, however. And a few more may slip in.

Michael Turner
Ray Rice
DeAngelo Williams
Jonathan Stewart
Cedric Benson
Ryan Grant
Maurice Jones-Drew
Adrian Peterson
Shonn Greene
LeSean McCoy
Rashard Mendenhall
Frank Gore
Steven Jackson
Chris Johnson

]]> By: clevage http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15546 clevage Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:51:27 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15546 besides chris johnson, jamal charles was the best running back in my league (ppr and pts for return yards) last year for the last 6-8 weeks. i believe all the recent chatter about charles value taking a severe hit is unjustified. he's too small? he's the same size as chris johnson, almost to the inch & pound and i don't hear too many people complaining about him. thomas jones signed? sure he may snake a TD here and there, but charles is an elite talent that is a big play waiting to happen every time he touches the ball. GURU, i am shocked to read your comments above stating charles should/will "fall to the mid to late 20's at the RB position". what are you smoking? he's a top 10 RB this year in most scoring systems period. jones is a good player, but i can't count the number of times i've heard the GURU or Adam Caplain talk about RBs over 30, and jones has avg 300 carries the past 5-6 year. he's nearing the end of his career and will not impede the progress of what should be a great career in charles......i just hope the chiefs can improve their OL thru the draft. peace all besides chris johnson, jamal charles was the best running back in my league (ppr and pts for return yards) last year for the last 6-8 weeks. i believe all the recent chatter about charles value taking a severe hit is unjustified. he’s too small? he’s the same size as chris johnson, almost to the inch & pound and i don’t hear too many people complaining about him. thomas jones signed? sure he may snake a TD here and there, but charles is an elite talent that is a big play waiting to happen every time he touches the ball. GURU, i am shocked to read your comments above stating charles should/will “fall to the mid to late 20’s at the RB position”. what are you smoking? he’s a top 10 RB this year in most scoring systems period. jones is a good player, but i can’t count the number of times i’ve heard the GURU or Adam Caplain talk about RBs over 30, and jones has avg 300 carries the past 5-6 year. he’s nearing the end of his career and will not impede the progress of what should be a great career in charles……i just hope the chiefs can improve their OL thru the draft. peace all

]]> By: John Hansen http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15545 John Hansen Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:47:49 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15545 Keep in mind Chase Coffman is a really good receiving prospect. I doubt they give up on him so soon despite his slow start. I've said all along if Favre isn't back, McNabb is a Viking. However, I'm slowly coming to the realization that Favre's likely back. If LT signs there, you can lock that in, I think. Keep in mind Chase Coffman is a really good receiving prospect. I doubt they give up on him so soon despite his slow start. I’ve said all along if Favre isn’t back, McNabb is a Viking. However, I’m slowly coming to the realization that Favre’s likely back. If LT signs there, you can lock that in, I think.

]]> By: GQ1NYC http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15541 GQ1NYC Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:49:49 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15541 John, Good stuff. I would like to see the Giants add a vet like Keith Bulluck before the draft as they are bleeding at the LB position and need some stability. They may land Mclain from AL. but they still need more help. Fantasy wise, looks like Westbrook might hang it up according to rumors. LT would hurt APs scoring chances. Do you see AP sliding outside the top 3 with LT in the mix? Bryant is now a Bengal but they could still draft a WR or TE Jermaine Gresham which could have huge fantasy potential if he goes to Cincinatti. What are the real chances McNabb gets traded to a Rams, Seahawks or Vikings? John,
Good stuff. I would like to see the Giants add a vet like Keith Bulluck before the draft as they are bleeding at the LB position and need some stability. They may land Mclain from AL. but they still need more help. Fantasy wise, looks like Westbrook might hang it up according to rumors. LT would hurt APs scoring chances. Do you see AP sliding outside the top 3 with LT in the mix? Bryant is now a Bengal but they could still draft a WR or TE Jermaine Gresham which could have huge fantasy potential if he goes to Cincinatti. What are the real chances McNabb gets traded to a Rams, Seahawks or Vikings?

]]> By: John Hansen http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15540 John Hansen Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:45:54 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15540 Westbrook's likely due to the injury concerns. He could be fantastic for a team to use for 1-2 years (especially the Vikings) like the Rams used Marshall Faulk with Steven Jackson, but the injury issues are severe. Westbrook’s likely due to the injury concerns. He could be fantastic for a team to use for 1-2 years (especially the Vikings) like the Rams used Marshall Faulk with Steven Jackson, but the injury issues are severe.

]]> By: JBeau http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15537 JBeau Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:13:37 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15537 I think LT is the better fit. Better pure runner, can pass protect and catch the ball just as well. I think he has a little more in the tank than Westy, and the concussions are a huge cause for concern. I think LT is the better fit. Better pure runner, can pass protect and catch the ball just as well. I think he has a little more in the tank than Westy, and the concussions are a huge cause for concern.

]]> By: JOOCE http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/2010/03/09/free-agency-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15536 JOOCE Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:41:32 +0000 http://www.fantasyguru.com/blog/?p=726#comment-15536 I'm surprised that Vikings are not interested in Westbrook. Wouldn't he be an even better fit in MIN than LT? Actually, I haven't heard of anyone being interested in Westy. Is everyone scared off by his concussions? I’m surprised that Vikings are not interested in Westbrook. Wouldn’t he be an even better fit in MIN than LT?

Actually, I haven’t heard of anyone being interested in Westy. Is everyone scared off by his concussions?

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