Post by bigblue06 on Sept 5, 2013 15:22:33 GMT
Alright, I'll be starting with what, IMHO, is the worst team and then moving up to the best.
12. HEAVY SET
QB: Grade: B-
I would say that you're slightly under part with your two QBs. Not the worst pair I've ever seen, but Roethlisberger and Flacco are inconsistent. Big Ben is an injury risk and Flacco hasn't proven his stud status for a full season. I can see this position being a problem. When I have 2 QBs, I prefer to have a clear starter and a clear backup. With these two pretty close to even, I fear that you'll be spending too much time trying to figure out who to start based on matchups; this will likely lead to weeks where you get a 6 or 7 from your starter and 20 from the bench.
RB: Grade B-
Not a strong group here. Reggie Bush is primed to have a big year (if he can stay healthy). As the clear starter and bell cow on his team, he will get 15-20 carries a game. Add in his skill as a receiver and you have a nice starter. After that, it gets a bit muddled. I'm guessing that you'll move DeAngelo Williams in as a starter; with Jonathan Stewart on PUP and a question to return after that, Williams will likely get 14-16 carries a game. However, Cam Newton and Mike Tolbert will probably vulture the goal line carries; I can't see DeAngelo getting more than 5-7 TDs rushing this season. He'll get some catches, which gives him a little added value in a PPR, but still soft for a starter.
After those guys, you have backups and gambles. Shane Vareen could be lined up in the slot or split wide. He has decent value as a very poor man's Randall Cobb or Percy Harvin. However, he's not the #1 RB on his team and I think that Ridley will be getting most (if not all) of the goal line work. After him is Ben Tate, who is a stud if Arian Foster goes down. Until then however, he can't be starting on your team. Jacquizz Rodgers is a backup, part time player. Expect Steven Jackson to get the bulk of the work and goal line carries.
WR: Grade: A
Love your starting 3 WRs of Dez Bryant, Brandon Marshall and Steve Johnson. Bryant looks like this is the year he will step up and become the stud that he has been flashing in the past. If not for Megatron, Brandon Marshall could make a case for being the best WR in football and Steve Johnson is a solid #3. In a ppr, WRs are critical and these 3 may save your bacon on a bunch of weeks. I like Chris Givens as a potential sleeper and Mohamed Sanu is going to line up as a starter. He may not get tons of catches, but playing opposite AJ Green will help and he'll get some targets in the red zone.
TE: Grade: A
In a ppr, Witten is a beast and constantly underrated. I don't think it would shock anyone to see him put up another 100 catch, 900-1000 yard season with a handful of TDs. Those are top tier TE numbers, just this side of Graham and Gronk (when healthy). Julius Thomas is unproven and I don't put much stock in his value yet. Just hope that Witten stays healthy.
K, D/ST: I don't really care. They will likely not make or break your team.
OVERALL: 6.95 out of 10. While I love your WRS and TE, the inconsistency at QB and lack of depth at RB will likely leave you on the outside of the playoffs. Flacco could turn into a super stud and DeAngelo may take this chance and run wild all over the league, but I'm not betting on it.
12. HEAVY SET
QB: Grade: B-
I would say that you're slightly under part with your two QBs. Not the worst pair I've ever seen, but Roethlisberger and Flacco are inconsistent. Big Ben is an injury risk and Flacco hasn't proven his stud status for a full season. I can see this position being a problem. When I have 2 QBs, I prefer to have a clear starter and a clear backup. With these two pretty close to even, I fear that you'll be spending too much time trying to figure out who to start based on matchups; this will likely lead to weeks where you get a 6 or 7 from your starter and 20 from the bench.
RB: Grade B-
Not a strong group here. Reggie Bush is primed to have a big year (if he can stay healthy). As the clear starter and bell cow on his team, he will get 15-20 carries a game. Add in his skill as a receiver and you have a nice starter. After that, it gets a bit muddled. I'm guessing that you'll move DeAngelo Williams in as a starter; with Jonathan Stewart on PUP and a question to return after that, Williams will likely get 14-16 carries a game. However, Cam Newton and Mike Tolbert will probably vulture the goal line carries; I can't see DeAngelo getting more than 5-7 TDs rushing this season. He'll get some catches, which gives him a little added value in a PPR, but still soft for a starter.
After those guys, you have backups and gambles. Shane Vareen could be lined up in the slot or split wide. He has decent value as a very poor man's Randall Cobb or Percy Harvin. However, he's not the #1 RB on his team and I think that Ridley will be getting most (if not all) of the goal line work. After him is Ben Tate, who is a stud if Arian Foster goes down. Until then however, he can't be starting on your team. Jacquizz Rodgers is a backup, part time player. Expect Steven Jackson to get the bulk of the work and goal line carries.
WR: Grade: A
Love your starting 3 WRs of Dez Bryant, Brandon Marshall and Steve Johnson. Bryant looks like this is the year he will step up and become the stud that he has been flashing in the past. If not for Megatron, Brandon Marshall could make a case for being the best WR in football and Steve Johnson is a solid #3. In a ppr, WRs are critical and these 3 may save your bacon on a bunch of weeks. I like Chris Givens as a potential sleeper and Mohamed Sanu is going to line up as a starter. He may not get tons of catches, but playing opposite AJ Green will help and he'll get some targets in the red zone.
TE: Grade: A
In a ppr, Witten is a beast and constantly underrated. I don't think it would shock anyone to see him put up another 100 catch, 900-1000 yard season with a handful of TDs. Those are top tier TE numbers, just this side of Graham and Gronk (when healthy). Julius Thomas is unproven and I don't put much stock in his value yet. Just hope that Witten stays healthy.
K, D/ST: I don't really care. They will likely not make or break your team.
OVERALL: 6.95 out of 10. While I love your WRS and TE, the inconsistency at QB and lack of depth at RB will likely leave you on the outside of the playoffs. Flacco could turn into a super stud and DeAngelo may take this chance and run wild all over the league, but I'm not betting on it.
