2015-16 NFL ROOKIE CLASS

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #401 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:31 pm

Landon Collins - DB - Giants

NJ Advance Media's Jordan Raanan believes Giants rookie SS Landon Collins is on a "short leash."

Collins' biggest gaffe was a dropped interception which would have iced a win over the Patriots before the bye, but the rookie has struggled in pass coverage all season. The good news for Collins is no one in the safety group is playing particularly well, and it is much more likely Brandon Meriweather hits the bench before a second-round pick. The safety position will again be a need the Giants target this offseason.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger

Nov 23 - 10:35 AM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #402 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:33 pm

David Johnson - RB - Cardinals

David Johnson rushed two times for nine yards and caught two passes for 17 yards and a touchdown in Week 11 against the Bengals.

Johnson played a limited role after almost losing a fumble in the first half. He played only seven snaps, but scored on a 16-yard pass out of the backfield. Johnson isn't more than an RB4 despite a plus Week 12 matchup with the 49ers.

Nov 23 - 1:20 AM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #403 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:36 pm

J.J. Nelson - WR - Cardinals

J.J. Nelson caught 4-of-6 targets for 142 yards and a touchdown in Sunday night's Week 11 win over the Bengals.

Nelson saw an expanded role with Michael Floyd sidelined. He played a season-high 38 snaps, behind only Larry Fitzgerald and John Brown. Nelson got open deep for a 64-yard touchdown over Dre Kirkpatrick in the third quarter. Despite the big game, Nelson should be a situational deep threat when Floyd returns.

Nov 23 - 1:04 AM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #404 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:40 pm

Melvin Gordon - RB - Chargers

Melvin Gordon delivered 37 yards on 15 carries and caught his only target for 12 yards in the Chargers' Week 11 loss to the Chiefs.

The Chargers were a mess in all facets Sunday and Gordon certainly didn’t help the situation with his lethargic running. He didn’t have much of a chance once the game got out of hand in the second half. The rookie has averaged a paltry 2.8 yards per carry over his last three contests and is still looking for his first NFL touchdown. Gordon is getting enough volume to warrant RB3 consideration but his recent lackluster play isn't inspiring much hope. He gets the Jags in Week 12.

Nov 22 - 8:25 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #405 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:42 pm

Tyler Lockett - WR - Seahawks

Tyler Lockett caught 4-of-5 targets for 48 yards and two touchdowns in the Seahawks' Week 11 win over the 49ers.

His five targets were tied for second on the team behind Doug Baldwin's six. Lockett made the most of them. On his first touchdown, Lockett ran right by S/CB Jimmie Ward out of the slot for a 24-yard score. For his second score, Lockett broke three tackles at the goal line for an 11-yard touchdown on slant pattern. He's a big-play threat, but not consistent enough in a low-volume passing attack like Seattle's to make Lockett worthy enough for WR3 consideration.

Nov 22 - 8:16 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #406 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:44 pm

Stefon Diggs - WR - Vikings

Stefon Diggs caught 6-of-9 targets for 66 yards Week 11 against the Packers.

Diggs was Teddy Bridgewater's primary target most of the day, and he did not disappoint with several big catches in important situations. Diggs looked quick out of his breaks as he has all season and beat his man for a nice gain on the Vikings' only touchdown drive of the second half. Targets will always be a concern in this offense, but Diggs should return WR3 value more often than not.

Nov 22 - 8:13 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #407 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:48 pm

Thomas Rawls - RB - Seahawks

Thomas Rawls rushed 30 times for 209 yards and one touchdown and caught 3-of-3 targets for 46 yards and another touchdown in the Seahawks' 29-13, Week 11 win over the 49ers.

And not a soul was on him in fantasy. Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) was listed as questionable, but expected to play. And with the late start, only season-long owners with both Lynch and Rawls were able to make the switch. Rawls handled an insane 33-of-39 backfield touches as a true workhorse and ran all over this hapless 49ers defense for monster gains. Rawls, despite being undrafted, has a very nice blend of quickness and power. His rushing touchdown came from two yards out where Rawls just pounded it in between the tackles. Rawls' receiving score, he snuck out of the backfield on a play-action wheel route, caught the pass, cut on a dime and blew past ILB Michael Wilhoite for the 31-yard score. Taking the whole season into account, Rawls has looked way better than Lynch. Set to make just over half a million in 2016, Rawls looks like a decent bet to open 2016 as the starter.

Nov 22 - 7:33 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #408 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:50 pm

Clive Walford - TE - Raiders

Clive Walford caught 2-of-3 targets for 25 yards in Oakland's Week 11 loss to the Lions.

The 25 yards were Walford's third most of the season. Walford is a weekly punt play in DFS tournaments.

Nov 22 - 6:01 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #409 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:52 pm

DeVante Parker - WR - Dolphins

DeVante Parker wasn't targeted in the Dolphins' Week 11 loss to the Cowboys.

Parker may have played zero snaps in this one. He hasn't caught a pass since September 27.

Nov 22 - 5:59 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #410 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:55 pm

Amari Cooper - WR - Raiders

Amari Cooper caught 1-of-4 targets for four yards in Oakland's Week 11 loss to the Lions.

It was a nightmare day for the rookie wideout, who also committed two more drops, both of which came at critical junctures for a sputtering offense. Cooper had previously yet to post fewer than four catches or 47 yards. Cooper will remain a high-upside WR2 for next week's matchup with the Titans, but with drops becoming more and more of a factor, it's possible he'll have confidence issues down the stretch.

Nov 22 - 5:31 PM

NinerSickness · Post #411 » by **NinerSickness** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:18 pm

Bingo_AlphaMan wrote:Devin Smith - WR - Jets

Jets WR Devin Smith caught a 22-yard pass in New York's Week 10 loss to the Bills, but also fumbled away a kick return the Bills returned for a touchdown.

Smith returned from his ankle injury in Week 9, but that wasn't a good thing for the Jets this evening. In the midst of a totally lost rookie year, Smith's Dynasty owners should have turned the page to 2016 weeks ago.

Nov 13 - 12:38 AM

I'm just gonna stop making as many predictions about WRs. My WR predictions over the last few years have been pretty bad. I really liked Devin Smith. Maybe he just needs more time???

Overall, I've still been better than Baalke though.

Post #412 » by **CalamityX12** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:30 pm

I wouldn't trust the Jets... they're messing up Devin Smith and messed up Hill IMO....

I_am_1z · Post #413 » by **I_am_1z** » Tue Dec 8, 2015 1:37 am

Is Thomas Rawls better than Todd Gurley?

wco81 · Post #414 » by **wco81** » Wed Dec 9, 2015 6:47 pm

Titans seem to be using DGR more and more now.

NinerSickness · Post #415 » by **NinerSickness** » Wed Dec 9, 2015 8:17 pm

wco81 wrote:Titans seem to be using DGR more and more now.

DGR?

wco81 · Post #416 » by **wco81** » Wed Dec 9, 2015 8:21 pm

Sorry DGB.

NinerSickness · Post #417 » by **NinerSickness** » Wed Dec 9, 2015 8:23 pm

One of my fav's in this last draft class:

Too hot

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-three-bears-spt-1207-20151206-story.html

Eddie Goldman

The rookie nose tackle had two sacks and helped a run defense that surrendered 2.7 yards per carry to the 49ers' three running backs. Goldman increased his sack total to 41/2 on the season as the Bears sacked Blaine Gabbert four times. After Goldman's first sack, he danced for longer than five seconds. His second takedown was an impressive show of strength. From the 49ers' 11-yard line, he bull-rushed the center, extending his arms and driving the blocker back into Gabbert. Goldman emphasized his conditioning during training camp, and that's evident in how he has held up physically throughout his first pro season.

NinerSickness · Post #418 » by **NinerSickness** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 1:06 am

So far so wrong on Devin Smith (whom I loved), but so far so right on Danny Shelton. He's been really underwhelming this year. Always thought he was the definition of a reach.

Jury hasn't even been selected yet for my guy PJ Williams because he's on IR. Same with Perriman, who I thought was overrated.

Nelson Agholor looks like a disappointment, which I though he would be.

I liked Phillip Dorsett,and he's disappointed too. However, that may simply be because of other talent pushing him out. I don't know.

clyde21 · Post #419 » by **clyde21** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 3:45 am

Woah. It's too early to be calling anyone a disappointed right now, Sick. I liked Smith too. He's been plagued with an injury early and just hasn't been able to get settled into his role, especially with Decker/Marshall soaking up a bunch of targets. I did think Dorsett was a reach in the first round but he was actually showing nice things before he got hurt as well.

Last year's WR class was amazing...but it's a shame that its been plagued with injuries throughout. White and Perriman are both out of the year...Smith, Dorsett, Diggs was a hurt for a bit as well.

NinerSickness · Post #420 » by **NinerSickness** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:01 am

clyde21 wrote:Woah. It's too early to be calling anyone a disappointed right now

Yes I know. I just mean they've disappointed so far. There's plenty of time for them to turn it around (although I don't see how Devin Smith can with the Jets looking at grocery stores for the next Kurt Warner to play QB right now).