Friday, September 30, 2011

Antonio Brown: Is this guy the real deal?



After two straight weeks of at least 4 catches for 67 yards a game, Brown seems to be on the up and up. He was targeted a reported 8 times last week, which was the most on the team. I'm not sure if I'm buying that he's the #2 receiver above Hines Ward yet, but he's definitely making waves statiscally for fantasy waiver wires. I personally think he could be the real deal and will overtake the older Ward.

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Friday, September 23, 2011

Eric Decker: 1000 yard season?



OK, so technically Eric Decker is the Broncos 3rd receiving option. But, right now Decker is leading the Broncos is receptions (8), yards (166), and touchdowns (2) thanks to the injuries of Brandon Lloyd and Eddie Royal. At this pace Decker would be on pace for 64 catches, 1328 yards and 16 touchdowns on the season; but we all know that probably won't be the case. He'll probably get around 40 catches, 700 yards and 6 touchdowns by season's end, but who am I to say what the health of Lloyd and Royal will be. This is why I would put the odds of Decker getting 1000 yards at about 35%. If Lloyd's injuries keep lingering on, then Decker could be in line for a big season.

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Friday, September 2, 2011

Will Scotty McKnight make the Jets?


I know, the only people that truly care about this issue are University of Colorado football folk; but I really do think 7th round pick Scotty McKnight has the Wes Welker-ish type of talent to make the squad. He's small, fast, and shifty; which is perfect for a prototypical slot receiver. He's got great hands, AND... he's best friends with Jets starting quarterback Mark Sanchez. But, in what might be the make or break factor, he has one positive and negative stat going for him. He caught a touchdown pass in the last game of the preseason, but that was the only pass he caught in the four preseason games. So what does that mean in terms of him making the team? Hmm...

I'm hoping my fellow Buff makes the Jets 53, but if I had to bet money on it, I'm not sure I'd bet the bank.

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