Monday, July 29, 2013

Fantasy Tips 2013

Ah yes, like opening a can of Zima on a hot day, fantasy football has instantly begun to refresh our dulled intellects. As summer carries on and sports seem to fade  into the nothingness of baseball everyday, we sometimes forget the greatness of football in the fall, and fantasy football which begins now. But hark, it is time, so alas I must reveal my sleepers, busts, players I like, dislike ect, and so on.  So here it is:

Players I like:

Jamaal Charles, RB: 1500 yards to go with 5.3 YPC last year on a recovered ACL, I think J-Mail might have his best season to date right in front of him.

C.J. Spiller, RB: Call me a YPC sucker, but I love the 6 yards a rush from Spiller last year, and he will only be more featured this year. The one legitimate concern is how bad the team is, but they were bad last year too.

Chris Johnson, RB: The fact that he actually came on pretty strong at the end of last year, coupled with the pick up of two stud guards should implicate a big time fantasy season for CJ2K.

Julio Jones, WR: I like Jones as much as any WR this side of Calvin Johnson. He should only improve from his all ready impressive second year.

Chris Ivory, RB: I think this is a very underrated running back, coming into a decent-to-good running situation, which should ultimately make Ivory a dependable number 2 back with upside. Downside of course is the Jets are so bad that Ivory inevitably struggles as well.

David Wilson, RB: Even if Andre Brown has a huge year for his ceiling (say 800 yards rushing and 10 TDs) that still leaves plenty of fantasy production to go around in this sure to be high powered offense.

Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson, WRs: Cobb and Nelson are 1 and 2 in the most potent passing attack in football, that's enticing enough, throw in the fact they are both young and improving receivers with proven track records and you should have some solid fantasy studs (I prefer Cobb among the two)

Cecil Shorts, WR: This guy is the real deal, and only a third year pro. I see big time potential despite an undesirable QB situation.

Giovanni Bernard, RB: I see big potential here, with an injury or production setback for BJGE. But even without such I see Bernard getting solid flex production.

Shane Vereen, RB: Could easily outproduce Ridley, will be very involved in passing game. 

Players Who I like Way More Than Their ADP

Lamar Miller, RB: I think Miller is a solid number 2 with the upside of a number 1. He has talent and opportunity, which remind me of say a Doug Martin last year, or Jamaal Charles a few years ago. 
 
RG3, QB: I cannot believe how low he is being drafted on averages; it's downright nuts. I think he is the number 4 QB behind Rodgers, Brees and Newton, and ahead of Manning and Brady. He will come back just like AP last year, mark it down. Just a tip though, I would draft a backup because of possible injury.

T.Y. Hilton, WR: This guy just has potential out the wazoo. I see him as a Santana Moss/Desean Jackson type ready to hit his prime and in a good situation. Do not be hesitant to snag T.Y.

Jerimichael Finley, TE: With TE's as thin as they are, Finley has as much potential as anyone to finally capitalize on his great talent (he is still only 25)

Players I Dislike (Fantasy Wise)

Greg Jennings, WR: I cannot see a great year coming his way with ponder slinging ducks

Andrew Luck, QB: I just think he's being over drafted a bit.

Eric Decker, WR: Clearly going to concede catches to Welker; Demaryius Thomas will not.

Frank Gore, RB: A decline is seemingly inevitable.

Jason Witten/Vernon Davis, TEs: Don't overdraft these tight ends just because it is a weak position, you will only find disappointment.

Reggie Wayne, WR: Too old, just too old. Why invest in something with such little potential for upside?

Eddie Lacy, RB: Would be very surprised if he became a fantasy option this year. But future potential is there.

Deep Sleepers 

Jonathan Franklin, RB: Could be the leading back coming out of Green Bay, he has the talent.

Daryl Richardson, RB: Lost in the shuffle last year, was how good Richardson actually played, with opportunity, he could really surprise some people.

Julian Edelman, WR: Hoping to fill Welkers role in New England, or some semblance of it. Brady has to throw to somebody and he and Edelman actually have a pretty good repoir.

Chris Givens, WR: This guy is T.Y. Hilton-lite, but he still has huge upside in 2013 and the future.

Danario Alexander, WR: Flashed big play ability last year for a consistent stretch. Only concern is injury.

Rob Housler/Jordan Cameron, TEs: The two premier sleeper TE's. Both have big talent, with potential huge opportunity in their coaching changes.

Ed Dickson, TE: Now becomes sleeper with Pitta out for season.

Bernard Pierce, RB: Very good player stuck in a less than ideal situation.

Kendall Hunter, RB: Could finally take the reigns in San Fran this year.