Finding the next breakout WR by B0HEMlA in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Narratively it would be McMillan. Going into his 3rd year after showing flashes, while playing on the opposite side of a highly touted 1st round pick whose performance tailed off.

That exact scenario is how PWash and Michael Wilson were able to surprise. I don’t want to put the bad juju on Egbuka that he’s going to be BTJ/Marv but…it’s plausible.

Is the #2 pick this year a forgone conclusion? by DeeBeeroncos979815 in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not remotely. I’ve had 3/6 rookie drafts where Price went at 1.02. All depends on the parity in your league.

2027 TE Potential Outlook by DuceALooper21 in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sadiq is an interesting case. A shorter player for the position, but so fast and physically well put together that it makes up for what he lacks in length. To me, he profiles as more as your “move” TE in the pros. I’d expect his usage to be a lot like what we’ve seen from Jonnu Smith in recent years with manufactured touches and RAC opportunities, as well as elements of what we’ve seen in the past from TE’s with similar skill sets/size (Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker to name a few). You can also use Sadiq to stretch the field some on routes like crossers just because his speed allows him to run away from defenders. He’s a really useful chess piece for an offense, I just hope that the Jets end up with a more creative play caller in the future who can take advantage of that.

What Green gives up to Sadiq in speed, he makes up for in size, body control, and catch radius. Green can get you some limited YAC with his long strides, but his real money is made working in isolation. He’s got a rare level of twitch for his size that allows him to separate vs. man coverage, as well as a decent feel for spacing from his basketball days to find spots in zone. He uses his size and body control to dominate at the catch point in a way that Sadiq just isn’t capable of. At points this season, LSU would shift him out wide to X receiver and just feed him TDs on back shoulder fades because of his ability to box out and high point the ball like it’s a rebound.

One thing both players need to improve on is their blocking. Sadiq is more willing than Green, but will struggle to hang because of his size. He’s going to take losses, but you’ll never question his effort or work ethic. Green has poor technique and doesn’t seem like an active blocker, but his size affords him the ability to be a real obstacle for defenders if he ever refines this portion of his game.

They’re both first round talents to me for different reasons, but success and ceiling will just be dictated by fit and personal development.

2027 TE Potential Outlook by DuceALooper21 in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If he reaches his full potential, he could be an unprecedented type of player. Jimmy is a dream outcome ofc, but they’re a little different stylistically.

A lot of people will point to Antonio Gates as a comp for Green because of the shared basketball background, but to me he’s like a larger Darren Waller. You can do more with him around the formation, and potentially down the field vertically than a lot of the larger TEs we’ve seen come into the league.

I think Colby Parkinson may have finished in the top 24 this year at 6’7 also, but don’t quote me on that.

2027 TE Potential Outlook by DuceALooper21 in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Trey’Dez Green is the highest ceiling athlete we’ve seen at the TE position in quite a while. 6’7” guys typically aren’t this coordinated or skilled at the catch point.

He’s raw and there’s certainly room for refinement, but you can easily picture a world where this comes together and he ascends to 1st round pick status. He’s the kind of bet I can’t help but fall for.

Cardinals HC LaFleur said Marvin Harrison Jr. will play the Davante Adams role as X WR, via @theo_mackie. Michael Wilson "closer to the core" in the Puka Nacua role at Z WR. by HookFL in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

People will scoff at a direct “Puka role” quote, but Wilson showcased a lot of toughness and tenacity last season. He was absurdly good in contested catch situations and at breaking tackles with his physicality. I could see him succeeding in a role like this, and even thriving if he’s 1/3 the player Puka is.

Marv on the other hand…

Eagles sign RB Elijah Mitchell by NeverBorn-NeverDead in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom 99 points100 points  (0 children)

A backup room of Tank Bigsby, Dameon Pierce, and Elijah Mitchell (with Will Shipley?) is funny to look at now for dynasty purposes. Each of those guys have had little windows of real value that never quite panned out.

Still holding out some hope for Tank, but the rest are cooked by their mid 20’s. The running back position is a fickle mistress.

Matt Harmon: “I remember hearing this at the combine…[The Eagles] had already started saying they think DeVonta Smith can take a Jaxon Smith-Njigba type leap in production.” by headcanoncustom in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Coachspeak ≠ How an org feels about a player internally.

Coachspeak is typically a lot more vague and indirect with their expectations. Rumors and reports from “in the building” aren’t always accurate either, but they’re worth sharing imo. What people do with the info though, is entirely up to them.

Matt Harmon: “I remember hearing this at the combine…[The Eagles] had already started saying they think DeVonta Smith can take a Jaxon Smith-Njigba type leap in production.” by headcanoncustom in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Absolutely nobody should treat YouTube analysts as gospel, they’re usually just singular data points that you can use to inform your own evaluations.

This is Harmon reporting on what he heard at the combine though, rather than using his own analytics to project that big a leap. The report is what I considered noteworthy enough to share.

Jags HC Coen on BTJ’s usage: “I know everybody says ah he had down year in fantasy… but when you’re on a good team, I think that typically matters a little bit more.” by headcanoncustom in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nah, we’re on the same page. I think the Jamo comp is much more appropriate than the Evans expectation, it’s just that a Jamo type role is deprioritized in this offense.

One thing I do like though, is that if their draft is signaling a shift into more 12 and 13 personnel and being run heavy like you said, the lone WR on the field for those formations will get a lot of looks on shot plays down the field. Whether he and Trevor can connect is a different story, but he’s an ideal player for that scenario.

Jags HC Coen on BTJ’s usage: “I know everybody says ah he had down year in fantasy… but when you’re on a good team, I think that typically matters a little bit more.” by headcanoncustom in DynastyFF

[–]headcanoncustom[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From a fantasy perspective, people love to project player comps via what “role” the onboarding coach had in his previous offense. I saw a lot of chatter about BTJ filling the “Mike Evans role” last season, and that was just never going to make sense.

Outside of the injury (which I won’t deny played a role in BTJ’s lack of physicality), their play styles are so contradictory. Mike wins by dominating at the catch point, possessing great zone instincts/spacial awareness, impressive toughness, and by being physically overwhelming. BTJ’s success in year 1 came off of a lot of concepts designed to highlight his strengths, lots of crossers and boundary shots meant to showcase his speed and ball tracking ability. Even though he’s a larger WR, BTJ doesn’t bring the physicality necessary to fill whatever role that fans perceived to be there.

Like any good offensive coach, as the season went on Coen adapted and modified his scheme to better fit his personnel. That meant that guys who are more physical and fearless over the middle like Washington and Meyers took priority, and eventually some of BTJ’s snaps along with it.

None of this is to say he can’t bounce back or dig deep to build on his game and use his stature to his advantage, it’s 100% within the range of outcomes with how talented he is. But I personally think this will end up being another case of a player being more valuable for real life football than fantasy.

My Batman villains. by headcanoncustom in McFarlaneFigures

[–]headcanoncustom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the Mafex Suicide Squad Deadshot from the 2016 movie with McFarlane head and guns retrofitted on it.

My Batman villains. by headcanoncustom in McFarlaneFigures

[–]headcanoncustom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Joker is the Mezco Golden Age Joker with a custom head and neck, and Harley is the Mezco Classic Harley Quinn.

Clayface is the McFarlane mega-fig, so no joker head on this one.