Ask DR U: Carson Palmer Leads Fantasy Team to the Title?
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Posted on August 29, 2006 by Dr U Chris asks, What grade would you give my fantasy team?
QB Carson Palmer
RB LaDainianTomlinson
RB Willie Parker
WR Steve Smith
WR Reggie Wayne
TE Randy McMichael
RB/WR Chester Taylor
K Neil Rackers
Defense Denver
Bench:
WR Derrick Mason
QB Jake Plummer
WR Muhsin Muhammad
WR Javon Walker
WR Isaac Bruce
WR Mike Anderson
DR U: This is an easy evaluation. Your team is stacked. I appreciate you asking for my opinion, but you do not need my help. Please refer the rest of your league to come seek my guidance, because how they let you draft a dream team like that is mind boggling. To answer your question, I would rate your team an A.
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Tuesday, August 29th, 2006 at 11:04 am
I know it may be kinda early, but for week one of the regular season who would be the better defense to start? The steelers or the Redskins??
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006 at 11:19 am
Dr. U,
How would you grade my team and which RBs would you recommend I start. I picked 12th in a 12 team league. We start 1 QB, 3 WR, 2 RB, 1 TE, 1 WR/RB, 1 K and 1 DEF. Oh yeah, I’m dropping Duce Staley and picking up Jerious Norwood.
Thanks,
Rick
Starting Lineup
QB Drew Bledsoe
WR Marvin Harrison
WR Santana Moss
WR Rod Smith
RB Lamont Jordan
RB Thomas Jones
TE Randy McMichael
K Mike Vanderjagt
DEF Miami
Bench
QB Billy Volek
WR Drew Bennett
WR Kevin Curtis
RB Tatum Bell
RB Duce Staley
RB Michael Pittman
TE Vernon Davis
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 at 2:39 am
Hey Dr. U. Can you please look at my team and rate it? As you look at it, let me know if paying $10.00 for dropping someone and adding Antonio Bryant is worth it. Also who would you drop?
QB
T. Green
D. Brees
RB
W. McGahee
S. Alexander
L. Betts
J. Lewis
C. Taylor
WR
D. Jackson
R. Wayne
D. Branch
B. Edwards
E. Kennison
TE
A. Bryant
K. Winslow
K
L. Tynes
DST
Redskins
Patriots
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 at 8:59 pm
Nick,
It is never too early to talk matchups. The Steelers and Redskins are real good defenses to have. Pittsburgh hosts Miami, and Washington hosts Minnesota. I think Miami could give the Steelers some problems. Meanwhile, I don’t expect the Vikings to be able to do much against the Redskins defense. So at this time, I would suggest starting the Redskins defense. Good Luck.
DR U
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 at 9:06 pm
Rick,
As long as Bledsoe is in the lineup, I think he will be a solid fantasy player this season. I don’t think Billy Volek has been playing well in the preseason, and there are already talks of Vince Young taking some of the snaps in the games. I would suggest dropping Volek for a quarterback like Chris Simms or Phillip Rivers. You are set at wide receiver, and I really like your tight ends.
I would suggest starting LaMont Jordan and Thomas Jones at running back. I like that you added Norwood. You may also look to drop Pittman for Wali Lundy, if he is available. I would rate your team a C. Good Luck!
DR U
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 at 9:12 pm
Jay,
I think you have productive quarterbacks. Green has been Mr. Reliable and Brees can be lethal when healthy. I love your one-two punch at running back with Alexander and McGahee. They will carry your team far.
I think it is smart to add Antonio Bryant as I think the 49ers will utilize him often. Jackson and Wayne are great receivers as well. If I were to drop anyone on your team it would be Ladell Betts.
I would drop Betts and look to add Jerious Norwood, Wali Lundy, T.J. Duckett, or Marian Barber III. I would rate your team an A-. Good Luck!
DR U
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 at 10:23 pm
Thanks for the quick response. I will drop L Betts - BUT I can only pick up one player…should it be Antonio Bryant or J. Norwood? As a reminder, here is my current WR and RB situation. We are starting 2 of each and 1 Flex (which could be either RB or WR):
RB
W. McGahee
S. Alexander
L. Betts
J. Lewis
C. Taylor
WR
D. Jackson
R. Wayne
D. Branch
B. Edwards
E. Kennison
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 at 10:30 pm
Jay,
I would suggest grabbing Bryant. I think he will put up much higher numbers. Warrick Dunn is going to be the starter for Atlanta, so Norwood will get limited touches. He might break a few long runs as he has a lot of speed, but Bryant is going to be targeted quite often in San Francisco. I hope that helps.
DR U
Thursday, August 31st, 2006 at 12:30 pm
Dr. U,
I am in year 2 of a keeper league where all of the top RBs and WRs were kept from last year. What grade would you give my fantasy team (Team Whosyourmamma)? Also, who would you start for the first week of the season? Thanks for your help! Suzie
QB Palmer, Carson
RB Dillon, Corey
RB Foster, DeShaun
WR Galloway, Joey
WR Moss, Santana
TE Watson, Ben
K Feely, Jay
D Chiefs
Flex players
QB McNabb, Donovan
RB Bush, Reggie
RB Dayne, Ron
RB McAllister, Deuce
WR White, Roddy
TE Smith, L.J.
Friday, September 1st, 2006 at 1:53 am
Suzie,
You are set at quarterback. Your running backs are decent, but could use a little improvement. I think you should drop Ron Dayne and pick up either Wali Lundy or Jerious Norwood if they are available. If they are taken, I would pick up Brandon Jacobs or T.J. Duckett.
Your wide receivers are tight ends are pretty solid. I think you are on the right track on who you should be starting in Week 1, assuming you are planning on using your flex players as your bench. I have not reviewed all the matchups yet on who to start in Week 1, but check back to my site next week, and I will have players posted on who to start and who to sit. I would give your team a B-. Good Luck!
DR U
Friday, September 1st, 2006 at 11:41 am
Thanks for the advice, I dropped Ron Dayne and picked up Brandon Jacobs (since the rest were alredy taken). My flex players are my bench right now. I was offered a trade of Roethlisberger and Edgerrin James for Palmer and Reggie Bush and didnt take it. I hope that was the right call. Since this is a keeper league, I feel like this is my year to rebuild and if I get lucky and win a few games… bonus for me.
Friday, September 1st, 2006 at 3:45 pm
Suzie,
You did the right thing by rejecting that trade. Carson Plamer and Reggie Bush are oustanding players to have in keeper leagues. Roethliserger is a great player, but he does not rack up huge fantasy numbers. Not to mention, he will have to play most of the season with a thumb injury.
Meanwhile, Palmer puts up the type of fantasy numbers that will give you a chance to win every week. Edgerrin James is a great player, but he is on a team with a bad offensive line. Reggie Bush has a promising future and is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. You made the right choice.
DR U
Sunday, September 3rd, 2006 at 10:49 pm
Dr. U
Thank you thus far for your excellent advice. Unfortunately, I have had some bad luck in the pre-season. Deion Branch may not play, Darrell Jackson may be injured. In addition to these WRs, I have Reggie Wayne, Eddie Kennison and Braylon Edwards. I also have TE’s Antonio Gates and Kellen Winslow. I have the opportunity to pick up any of these WR Free Agents: Roddy White, David Givens, Mark Clayton, Ashley Lelie, and Kevin Curtis.
1) Would it be a good idea to drop WInslow for one of these?
2) If so which has the most upside for this year?
Thank you again!
Jay
Monday, September 4th, 2006 at 12:50 am
Jay,
Since Winslow Jr. has not been able to stay healthy, and the fact wide receivers typically get more fantasy points than tight ends, I would say you would be fine to drop Winslow for a receiver. Out of the options that you gave me, I think Clayton and Givens are the best. Clayton should have a few more touchdowns than Givens, but Givens will probably have more catches and yards.
I would rate them pretty even, but I think Clayton has more upside. Another option would be to see if you could trade Winslow Jr. for a receiver. Perhaps, you could land a receiver like Terry Glenn or Lee Evans in a trade. Good Luck!
DR U
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006 at 11:47 pm
Hey Dr. U
What should owners do with Deion Branch?
Jay
Thursday, September 14th, 2006 at 12:55 am
I have a predicament. Which RB should I start? Chestor Taylor or Jamal Lewis for week 2?
Friday, December 15th, 2006 at 10:23 am
Should I start Chris Henry, Santonio Holmes or Ricky Proehl this week? I unfortunately started Branch last night so I need a big week from one of the above 3