NFL Football - 2012 Season Thread

[snoopy369]

Oh, he'll do okay no doubt. But Roddy White is a top-5 WR; ESPN seems to be suggesting that either Julio Jones is also a top-5 WR, or Roddy will drop back significantly. Both are ludicrous.

[-Jrabbit]

Both are ludicrous.

Both suggestions?

Or both receivers?

[snoopy369]

The idea that Julio Jones is a top-5 WR (or should be projected as one, at least), and the idea that Roddy White is no longer a top 5 WR (again, or should be projected as one at least).

[Koyaanisqatsi]

I think it's possible that Jones surpasses White. Not in catches, but I wouldn't be surprised by yards or touchdowns - partially because White will demand so much attention from defenses. At least, that's why I drafted him where I did in IDP (which I'm sure most people thought was nuts).

[-Jrabbit]

snoop -- I did know what you meant. Just thought the syntax was amusing.

If the total number of passes thrown by Atlanta goes up by, say, 5-6 per game, it's possible that both WRs will be top-10, with Roddy doing the possession work and Julio chasing deeper balls. But my guess is that a lot of those added attempts are safety valves and checkdowns, with touches moving from Turner to Jacquizz and Snelling.

[Al B. Sure!]

snoop -- I did know what you meant. Just thought the syntax was amusing.

If the total number of passes thrown by Atlanta goes up by, say, 5-6 per game, it's possible that both WRs will be top-10, with Roddy doing the possession work and Julio chasing deeper balls. But my guess is that a lot of those added attempts are safety valves and checkdowns, with touches moving from Turner to Jacquizz and Snelling.

Matt Ryan threw 35.4 attempts per game last year, 10th among QB's.

This is the crux of the matter. Do we really think he's going to throw 40+ times a game?

Last year, only Brees and Stafford threw 40+ times a game.

This is why the hype on Ryan has gone a little too far. The expectations require Brees-like volume.

I know how the Falcons are playing in the preseason but OC Dirk Koetter came from Jacksonville, where he was the OC since 2007. Jacksonville

[Al B. Sure!]

I'm of course assuming Ryan won't have a giant uptick in yards per attempt. Last year's 7.4 was the highest since his rookie year, so I don't necessarily see room for as much improvement.

[MRT144]

You gonna draft in DST?

[Al B. Sure!]

This custom Madden cover is making the rounds:

[ColdWizard]

Apparently Witten won't need surgery.

[SlowwHand]

I'm fine with him waiting until Week 2, or Week 3.

[snoopy369]

Sweet, got a $2 bargain in my auction keeper league!

[Al B. Sure!]

Colts' Irsay says a 'serious' trade is in the works.

MJD to Indy?

[MRT144]

Colts' Irsay says a 'serious' trade is in the works.

MJD to Indy?

HOLY ****, THATD BE CRAZY.

[Sava]

da bears