The injury no one talks about
A first-round fantasy pick missed the offseason because of a contract dispute. He hasn't practiced for nearly all of training camp, and it looks quite possible he won't play in the preseason. And yet, absolutely no one has batted an eye. The question becomes: Why aren't we more worried about Ryan Grant?
Because he came out of nowhere last season, Grant was the top-15 pick I felt least comfortable with. But I like the system in Green Bay, and I love the lack of true competition for carries. There is no doubt Grant is explosive. In a diluted year for backs, he just made the elite cut. This hamstring injury has lasted long enough for it to be a concern. I projected a huge gap after Grant originally to my RB11 (MJD), but that gap is closing. If I had a pick on the first round turn this weekend, I could now see passing on Grant for a wide receiver.
Comments
And my dad could beat your dad...
Posted by: Brett Favre | August 22, 2008 12:29 PM
Favre was actually seventh overall. But think if he puts up same stats he is going like 8-11 now or something. That is a steal is all I am saying. he will put up number 1 stats and his division stinks besides the pats. Bills Miami? There is 4 easy wins there. You can not tell me that is not good. I got peterson 4th which was a very big surprise!
Posted by: Jacob Kiniry | August 22, 2008 12:35 PM
Two easy wins over the Bills? Nah, Jacob, you're wrong.
Posted by: Big Ben | August 22, 2008 12:41 PM
Buffalo stinks man wake up. Edwards? Lynch is all they have. I am not even sure I heard lee evans 1 year wonder name last year. Who are there other recievers? You must be a bills fan. They stink.
Posted by: Jacob Kiniry | August 22, 2008 12:46 PM
Everything you've stated is conjecture at this point. There are no "givens" in any season.
And, it's pointless to compare your specific team to my specific team. Scoring, format, draft format, experience of other players in your league, live vs. auto-draft - too many variables to compare teams across leagues.
Besides, your team looks like it's held together with gum and tooth picks - you're an I.R. list waiting to happen. When AP doesn't finish the season, Favre starts complaining about arm soreness, Grant re-injures himself, Holt's age catches up to him, Chad Johnson's arm falls off at the shoulder, Joey Galloway's age catches up, and Shockey falls apart, then where will you be?
See? I can look in to the future, too.
Posted by: Max | August 22, 2008 01:25 PM
Jacob
You are fighting an uphill battle here.
That bills defense is no walk in the park, maybe you didnt know that. Remember how close they were to beating the Patriots last year? No game is an easy win in this league.
I think maybe thats why they created that saying, oh how does it go ? "Any Given Sunday"
Posted by: Jason | August 22, 2008 01:26 PM
What's the over/under on Jacob's age?
Posted by: Brett Favre | August 22, 2008 01:53 PM