Mincamp Tour: Texans
Avoiding offseason hype is a habit of a successful fantasy leaguer. With that in mind, it’s best to try to ignore the buzz machine in Houston surrounding the new Matt Schaub-led passing game. Schaub is reportedly picking up the offense well, but Gary Kubiak was positive about David Carr at this time a year ago. Be especially leery of the puff pieces surrounding Kevin Walter, Houston’s new number two receiver. The guy has 47 career catches in four seasons. He’s a great blocker and willing learner, but that doesn’t show up in the box score.
Daniels may be the team's second best receiver
When Jacoby Jones was drafted, I thought the Lane University third-rounder would be the favorite to start opposite Andre Johnson. Early minicamp reports suggest Jones will take time to adjust to the NFL, which isn’t a huge surprise. It would surprise if Walter is still starting in Week 17. It would also surprise me if any Texan receiver besides Andre Johnson and tight end Owen Daniels are worth owning in 12-team leagues this season. Even Daniels is borderline in a crowded tight end field. Jerome Mathis is struggling with hamstring issues again and Andre’ Davis has been dropped by three teams in three teams. This squad reminds me a lot of the Bills receiver group - one truly great young star and a whole lot of filler.
Comments
It wouldn't surprise me at all for Daniels to have a fine season for a Tight End. Finding the TE was definitely not one of David Carr's strong points. There were many times Daniels was open last year, but Carr would not go his way. Rosenfelds would...Carr wouldn't.
Coming from Atlanta where the most trusted receiver is Alge Crumpler, I expect Schaub to be very aware of Daniels' location and use him often.
Also, by the middle of his rookie season last year, Daniels had emerged as TE #1. I don't expect him to take a step back in his sophomore campaign.
Posted by: M. Kuske | June 5, 2007 10:34 AM