Ask DR U: Does My Team Need a Kick Start?
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Dan asks, how would you rate my fantasy team?
QB Tony Romo
QB Jay Cutler
RB Willie Parker
RB Ronnie Brown
RB Cadillac Williams
RB Fred Taylor
WR Chad Johnson
WR Andre Johnson
WR Chris Chambers
WR Mark Clayton
WR Vincent Jackson
TE Antonio Gates
TE Eric Johnson
K Shayne Graham
K David Akers
Def Miami
Def Carolina
DR U: Similar to what Drew Brees did last season, I think Tony Romo is going to emerge onto the fantasy scene this year. I am not saying he will put up quite the numbers Brees did in 2006, but I am stating that you should be in good shape with him as your quarterback. Cutler is a great fantasy No.2, and if Romo struggles, then you should be able to insert Cutler into your lineup and still be okay.
I think the weakness of your team might be at the running back position, or at least that is where the most question marks lie at this time. Willie Parker is a solid fantasy back, especially in yardage leagues. However, Ronnie Brown, Carnell Williams, and Fred Taylor all figure to be starting running backs, but they are also very unreliable. That being said, they all go into 2007 with a chip on their shoulder, which could lead to stellar seasons respectively. We will have to stay tuned for that.
I think you are set at the wide receiver position. Chad Johnson is always good to have in fantasy as he likes to do his touchdown celebrations, which means he works harder than most to score points. Andre Johnson had a nice 2006 campaign, and even though Chris Chambers did not, everyone knows what he is capable of doing. I also feel that Vincent Jackson is going to put up some decent numbers this year for San Diego.
Bottom line, aside from you taking some risky running backs, and the fact that your two kickers share the same Bye week, I think you have a pretty good squad. I would rate your team a C+, but if one or two of your running backs not named Parker do well this season, then I think your team has the potential to be a B or higher.
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Joe said:
Hey,
I just drafted last night in a 10 team league. I had 10th pick and managed to get Willie Parker and Peyton Manning with my first two picks, and then Cedric Benson with my 3rd pick. Anyway, my team looks like this:
QB- Peyton Manning
RB- Willie Parker, Cedric Benson
WR- Larry Fitzgerald, Reggie Brown, Mark Clayton,
TE- Jeremy Shockey
K- Robbie Gould
DEF- BaltimoreBench- Jake Delhomme, Deuce McAllister, Lamont Jordan, DJ Hackett, Matt Jones, Green Bay
I think I have pretty good depth at running back. This league is 20 yards receiving/rushing for 1 point and 6 points for a touchdown, so is very touchdown heavily scored. Also, a reception counts as a point.
For the first week, I was actually thinking of starting LaMont Jordan (my 13th round selection) over Benson. LaMont is playing the weak Lions defense, plus he will get a few receptions. To add onto that, LaMont will not have to share the ball because Dominic Rhodes is suspended and Michael Bush is injured. Then there’s also Deuce McAllister who is facing the Colts defense (which was a worse run defense than the Lions last year I beleive) but he will be sharing with Reggie Bush, but then again Deuce would probably get the carries near the goalline.
So basically, all in all, who should I start at running back between Benson, Jordan, and McAllister for Week 1?
Thanks.
September 1st, 2007 at 5:49 pm -
Mark said:
Can you rate my team
QB tony romo
QB mat hasselbeck
RB willie parker
RB deuce mcallister
RB cederic benson
WR marvin harrison
WR TJ houshmandzadeh
WR dante stallworth
K matt stover
DL jason taylor
DL aaron kampman
LB demeco ryns
LB will witherspoon
DB sean jones
DB kerry rhodesSeptember 2nd, 2007 at 12:20 pm -
Don said:
First, I’d like you to rate my team:
QB: T.Romo, A.Smith
RB: J.Addai, W.McGahee, J.Norwood
WR: L.Fitzgerald, H.Ward, B.Edwards, D.Bennett, W.Welker
TE: K.Winslow, R.McMichael
K: N.Rackers
DST: BroncosSecond, I’ve been offered a trade:
Offered T.Brady, C.Portis & Miami DST for J.Addai, T.Romo & Broncos DST
What do you think? I’m concerned with Portis health.September 2nd, 2007 at 6:23 pm -
DR U said:
Mark,
Your team looks stacked. Romo, Parker, Harrison, Houshmandzadeh, and Ryans are all going to have huge seasons. I think you should coast into playoffs.
Good Luck!
DR U
September 2nd, 2007 at 9:27 pm -
DR U said:
Don,
I think your team looks solid. If I were you, I would keep your running backs as they are, which means I would not do that trade. However, I would probably do that trade if you take the running backs out of the deal, let him keep Portis, and you keep Addai.
Good Luck!
DR U
September 2nd, 2007 at 9:29 pm -
kip said:
Can you rate my team?
QB Tony Romo
WR Marvin Harrison
WR Torry Holt
WR Terry Glenn
RB Jerious Norwood
RB Marion Barber III
TE L.J. Smith
K Matt Stover
DEF Dallas
BN Edgerrin James
BN Julius Jones
BN Santonio Holmes
BN Eli Manning
BN Randy McMichael
BN for kicker Jason ElamAlso, should I change any places in my lineup with edgerrin james’s health.
September 3rd, 2007 at 8:01 pm -
DR U said:
Kip,
Your teams looks pretty solid, but you will have to monitor the health of some your players, namely James, Holt, and Glenn.
It appears that Terry Glenn should be ready to play in Week 1, but with him sitting out the entire Pre Season, his numbers could be down in Week 1.
It appears that you are starting the right players, but you may want to go with Holmes in place of Glenn in Week 1.
Good Luck!
DR U
September 3rd, 2007 at 8:53 pm -
Jordan Jakab said:
Can you give me suggestions for my team?
QB Eli Manning
WR Torry Holt
WR Hines Ward
RB Shaun Alexander
RB Edgerrin James
TE L.J. Smith
W/R Jamal Lewis
W/R Marty Booker
BN Vince Young
BN Matt Hasselbeck
BN Amani Toomer
BN Ronald Curry
BN LenDale White
BN Bo Scaife
K Neil Rackers
DEF New EnglandI am worried about Jamal Lewis with his week 1 performance.
Thanks
September 10th, 2007 at 4:55 pm -
DR U said:
Jordan,
You also need to be worried about Eli Manning. He has an injured shoulder, and he will likely miss a few games.
You still have some other good option such as; Holt, Ward, James, Alexander, and Curry.
Just go with James and Alexander as your running backs for now, and go find yourself a quartback.
Good Luck!
DR U
September 10th, 2007 at 11:23 pm -
Brad said:
After Wk 1, I’m 0-1 and a little concerned. I love my team on paper, do you think they will be paper tigers? 10 team league.
QB: McNabb, Young
RB: SJax, Travis Henry, Cedric Benson, Warrick Dunn, Brandon Jackson
WR: Reggie Wayne, Larry Fitzgerald, Lee Evans, Santonio Holmes, Bernard Berrian, Jerricho Cothery
TE: Tony Gonzales, Greg Olsen
DEF: Baltimore
K: O. MareSeptember 11th, 2007 at 6:06 pm -
Chris said:
My team blew all others out of the water week 1. I am unsure of my QB’s longevity and there really isn’t anyone else on waivers in our 12 team league.What do you think of my team and chances?
QB:Jake Delhome, Jeff Garcia
RB:LT,Marion Barber,Chester Taylor,Vernand Morency.
WR:TO,Andre Johnson,Deon Branch,Muhsin Muhammad
TE:Vernon Davis
K:Ryan Longwell
DEF:Minnesota, Cincinatti
DPLayer:Lance Briggs,Shawne MerrimanSeptember 12th, 2007 at 4:42 pm -
Mark said:
hey dr u,
in week two, would you start tony romo who had an amazing week one but is against the miami D or would you try tarvaris jackson who is an iffy QB but he is playing against the lions secondary who made josh mcown look like peyton manning ??
September 13th, 2007 at 4:23 pm -
eliot22 said:
Am I taking too big of a risk starting the Colts defense this week? Everyone says not to, but that’s the same thing I heard last week. When the colts get a large lead (and they will), Young will be forced to air it out. What do you think?
September 13th, 2007 at 5:47 pm -
Big Chumpy said:
Dr. U,
For week 6, would you start Marion Barber going against the Patriots defense or Brandon Jacobs against Atlanta on Monday night? Jacobs came back strong last week, the Giants are turning themselves around, and Atlanta is pitiful…..but Barber is such a strong runner with consistent TD numbers. Is the NE defense too much for him? What would you do?Thanks a ton–
October 11th, 2007 at 5:51 pm -
Judah said:
Dr. U
my team looks like this
QB: Peyton Manning
Derek Anderson
WR: Greg Jennings
Marvin Harrison
Kevin Walter
Donald Driver
RB: Sammy Morris
Fred Taylor
DeAngelo Williams
TE: Jeremy Shockey
K: Jeff Reed
Stephen Gostkowski
DL: Ray Lewis
Antonio Pierce
Gary Bracket
DB: Gibril WilsonMy main questions are there:
should I trade M. Harrison(WR) for Clinton Portis (RB)?
Sammy Morris (RB) for LenDale White (WR)?
And are there any players that you recommend me to get rid of ASAP?October 16th, 2007 at 12:12 pm -
Tim said:
You helped me a lot last week. I need help again. We have a regular leauge with three wide receivers. I have Reggie Wayne, Andre Johnson,Lee Evans and Kevin Curtis. I have been playing Wayne,Evans and Curtis. Curtis is not doing that well for me and I am playing for first place against Brady and Peterson’s fan points. I need all the fan points I can get. DJ Hackett is on the waiver wire. Would it be worth picking him up and starting him this week sitting Curtis out? It looks like Deion is not going to play and if he does will not play the whole game. Help Me Please.
Thank You
November 10th, 2007 at 7:18 pm -
AT said:
I think I may have entered this question in the wrong area earlier…sorry. Here’s my ???
Who should I start Greg Olson or Donald Lee??? Lee is playing today.
Thanks!November 22nd, 2007 at 8:55 am -
Nick Nader said:
Dr. U who should I start this week at RB.
Kevin Jones
Adrian Peterson(Minn)
Ron Dayne
Reggie BushNovember 28th, 2007 at 12:23 pm -
Nick Nader said:
Dr. U in my second league at RB who do you think I should start? Thanks again!
Kevin Jones
Adrian Peterson(Bears)
Maurice Morris
Shaun Alexander
Selvin YoungNovember 28th, 2007 at 12:34 pm -
Nathan Sanchez said:
RATE MY TEAM
MAT HASSLEBACK
DREW BREES
CLINTON PORTIS
JOSEPH ADDAI
DAVID PATTEN
HINES WARD
BOBBY ENGRAM
PATRICK CRAYTON
ANDRE JOHNSON
JASON WITTEN
NATE KADEING
CHICAGODecember 18th, 2007 at 11:31 pm
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