Rico Gathers Fan Club
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Rico Gathers Fan Club
I am nominating myself President of the Rico Gathers Fan Club. I have mentioned him a ton leading up to the preseason and backed it up by picking him up in all 3 of my dynasty leagues.
Yes be needs to work on his blocking and the finer points of being a consistent NFL player. Yes he is behind a first ballot HOFer for the immediate future. Yes he didn't play football in high school or college.
No, none of this matters. He is a freak that has put his nose to the grindstone. The Boys almost have no choice but to keep him on the 53 at this point. He has a bad bleep name to boot, and I think you should pick him up, although it may be too late. Mark it dude, top 10 TE in 2018.
Yes be needs to work on his blocking and the finer points of being a consistent NFL player. Yes he is behind a first ballot HOFer for the immediate future. Yes he didn't play football in high school or college.
No, none of this matters. He is a freak that has put his nose to the grindstone. The Boys almost have no choice but to keep him on the 53 at this point. He has a bad bleep name to boot, and I think you should pick him up, although it may be too late. Mark it dude, top 10 TE in 2018.
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
pokerface40 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:24 am I am nominating myself President of the Rico Gathers Fan Club. I have mentioned him a ton leading up to the preseason and backed it up by picking him up in all 3 of my dynasty leagues.
Yes be needs to work on his blocking and the finer points of being a consistent NFL player. Yes he is behind a first ballot HOFer for the immediate future. Yes he didn't play football in high school or college.
No, none of this matters. He is a freak that has put his nose to the grindstone. The Boys almost have no choice but to keep him on the 53 at this point. He has a bad bleep name to boot, and I think you should pick him up, although it may be too late. Mark it dude, top 10 TE in 2018.
Yeah, it's hard not to be excited about Rico and he will definitely make the 53, we can't risk trying to slide him on the practice squad. It was a lot easier to do as a rookie coming straight from Baylor playing basketball but he's shown too much promise now. I don't think he'll play a lot because Witten is such a good blocker and doesn't come off the field much but I do think he has a good chance to take Gavin Escobar's(KC) role in some red zone situations. I'm just excited that they might have a future replacement for Witten, it would be nice to be able to transition to a potential stud and only have a 6th round pick invested in him!
Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
I'll join the Club. Picked him up for my 32-teamer rebuild when someone dropped him earlier this year, and there was some buzz around him. Didn't know much about him previously, but like what I've seen and read about him so far.
Maybe he's just another preseason darling. Maybe he's more, which would be nice since I missed out on this year's rookie TE class. The Cowboys stated that he will play a lot in preseason. I'm watching.
Maybe he's just another preseason darling. Maybe he's more, which would be nice since I missed out on this year's rookie TE class. The Cowboys stated that he will play a lot in preseason. I'm watching.
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
I actually have him from last year in my one league with deep rosters and 16 teams. With that said, i would bet against the top 10 TE for next year. Not that the position is one that is tough to ascend, I just dont think he will be quite there yet. I do like the bold prediction though.
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
Got him super cheap in a startup, I'm talking lottery pick rounds. I'm pumped, just has to keep learning and practice hard, sky is the limit!
*Top 10 next year is not happening under any circumstance though. That's a little too much wishful thinking IMO
*Top 10 next year is not happening under any circumstance though. That's a little too much wishful thinking IMO
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WR: G. Wilson, T. Higgins, T. McLaurin C. Kirk, D. Hopkins, K. Toney. K. Osborn, M. Hardman
TE: T.J. Hockenson, K. Pitts, H. Henry
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
He's really good, but he's still a year away barring injury. I like Swoope as this year's breakout TE. Wouldn't be surprised if he finished 2nd in the pecking order behind TY.
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
Sure it's a bit bold but I don't see how you say it won't happen under any circumstance. What if Witten retires? Or gets hurt?
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Funny this topic came up. I wavered him after watching that game. I really like what I saw.
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
Swaim will run as the primary TE. Rico is a athletic project for now and has alot to learn. Think of an Engram/Njoku but less experience playing TE. Demarcus Ware was talking about last night during the game a little. Excited...certainly...but ready to be a lead TE on a team...not really close.pokerface40 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:44 amSure it's a bit bold but I don't see how you say it won't happen under any circumstance. What if Witten retires? Or gets hurt?
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
Have him stashed in my 2TE league.
Here's hoping you are right.
Here's hoping you are right.
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When I posted this in the wee hours of the morning I also put him on the trade block in two of my leagues to gauge interest (keeping him in my TE premium). Just snap-accepted this:
Give: Rico
Receive: 2018 2nd (looks to be early)
Give: Rico
Receive: 2018 2nd (looks to be early)
Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
.5 ppr league, but 1 point ppr for TEs. Team in sig.
Opposing team has Brate, Barnidge, Gathers, Walford, Jesse James (so TE needy imo).
Got rejected with no counter:
I give: Clay, Maxx
I get: Gathers
Thought it was a fair offer. Hype train left the building? Thoughts?
Opposing team has Brate, Barnidge, Gathers, Walford, Jesse James (so TE needy imo).
Got rejected with no counter:
I give: Clay, Maxx
I get: Gathers
Thought it was a fair offer. Hype train left the building? Thoughts?
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RB: T. Etienne, T. Pollard, S. Barkley, J.Jacobs A. Jones, , A. Gibson, D. Harris, Z. Moss, E. Elliott
WR: G. Wilson, T. Higgins, T. McLaurin C. Kirk, D. Hopkins, K. Toney. K. Osborn, M. Hardman
TE: T.J. Hockenson, K. Pitts, H. Henry
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RB: T. Etienne, T. Pollard, S. Barkley, J.Jacobs A. Jones, , A. Gibson, D. Harris, Z. Moss, E. Elliott
WR: G. Wilson, T. Higgins, T. McLaurin C. Kirk, D. Hopkins, K. Toney. K. Osborn, M. Hardman
TE: T.J. Hockenson, K. Pitts, H. Henry
DL: M. Parsons, Q. Williams, D. Buckner, R. Gary
LB: F. Oluokun, R. Smith, A. Anzalone. L. David
DB: B. Baker, J. Metellus, R. Grant
Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
The leader of the fan club has bailed! No, I think you definitely win this. He has a ton of potential but with a 2nd you can grab someone with much less bust riskpokerface40 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:00 pm When I posted this in the wee hours of the morning I also put him on the trade block in two of my leagues to gauge interest (keeping him in my TE premium). Just snap-accepted this:
Give: Rico
Receive: 2018 2nd (looks to be early)
Remember where you are - this is Thunderdome.
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12 Team SF, PPR, TE Prem., DT prem., IDP Start 10, QB, 1SF, 2-4 RB, 2-5 WR, 1-3 TE, 2DL, 2LB, 2DB, 1 IDPflex
QB: J. Fields, B. Mayfield, G. Smith, M. Mariota, S. Darnold
RB: T. Etienne, T. Pollard, S. Barkley, J.Jacobs A. Jones, , A. Gibson, D. Harris, Z. Moss, E. Elliott
WR: G. Wilson, T. Higgins, T. McLaurin C. Kirk, D. Hopkins, K. Toney. K. Osborn, M. Hardman
TE: T.J. Hockenson, K. Pitts, H. Henry
DL: M. Parsons, Q. Williams, D. Buckner, R. Gary
LB: F. Oluokun, R. Smith, A. Anzalone. L. David
DB: B. Baker, J. Metellus, R. Grant
*5 leagues (est. 2015, '17, '18, '18, '22, 6 total 'ships)
12 Team SF, PPR, TE Prem., DT prem., IDP Start 10, QB, 1SF, 2-4 RB, 2-5 WR, 1-3 TE, 2DL, 2LB, 2DB, 1 IDPflex
QB: J. Fields, B. Mayfield, G. Smith, M. Mariota, S. Darnold
RB: T. Etienne, T. Pollard, S. Barkley, J.Jacobs A. Jones, , A. Gibson, D. Harris, Z. Moss, E. Elliott
WR: G. Wilson, T. Higgins, T. McLaurin C. Kirk, D. Hopkins, K. Toney. K. Osborn, M. Hardman
TE: T.J. Hockenson, K. Pitts, H. Henry
DL: M. Parsons, Q. Williams, D. Buckner, R. Gary
LB: F. Oluokun, R. Smith, A. Anzalone. L. David
DB: B. Baker, J. Metellus, R. Grant
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
I've been banging the drum for a while offline. Happy to sign up.
It is reasonable to attach significant value to whatever warm body is being Witten...if that player happens to actually be more talented than Escobar, that can only be gravy.
It is reasonable to attach significant value to whatever warm body is being Witten...if that player happens to actually be more talented than Escobar, that can only be gravy.
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Re: Rico Gathers Fan Club
I picked him up in every league I was in because he has way too many positives to ignore. Witten retiring soon, offense that features the TE, young QB to grow with, and dripping with upside. I knew once the pre season games started he wouldn't be available long. This kid is about to blow up in 2018, he's looking very good to still be a year away from his big opportunity. I've been quiet about him all off season but now that I have him in every league I feel confident talking about how good I think he can be.
For a guy who hasn't really played football in years it's scary how fast he's picking it up and he looks incredibly well put together running and jumping at this size. The rebounding rebounding background comes alive.
For a guy who hasn't really played football in years it's scary how fast he's picking it up and he looks incredibly well put together running and jumping at this size. The rebounding rebounding background comes alive.
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