Postby RoyalPalmer » Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:59 am
I'm nervous as hell. But I depending on your situation I think the decision tree is pretty small. In my mind:
Rebuilder: Hold. Unless you have extremely shallow rosters or truly need the roster spot, there's not reason to give up on asset like this yet. You drafted him knowing full well he was not going to play much last season, if at all. There are ton of examples of receivers taking two seasons to break, after this season I'll consider him about 1.5 seasons into his career. The most frustrating part of everything that has happened is we are getting less clues of his transition to the NFL before Week 7 since he is no longer in training camp.
True Contender: Buy (for the right price). Got a 2nd? See if that moves the needle. Maybe a 2nd plus someone like DPJ to free up a roster spot. You get to stash him away for 6 weeks and your 2nd round pick is probably much closer to a 3rd anyways. This is a chance to add an elite piece that could be a staple of your roster at a pretty depreciated price. Yes it's risky, but young players like this usually aren't available in positions you will be drafting while contending.
Playoff Hopeful/Playoff Team: This is the tricky spot. This is the type of team that every roster spot is very important, your depth may not be as strong as a true contender or maybe you have some vets who are in their time and their window is closing and you want to make a. If push this season. As bullish as I am on Jamo this is the type of roster where I may try to move him + picks for an upgrade. Maybe target a rebuilder who has someone like Keenan Allen still.
I'm hoping for the best, because Jamo becoming a star in the league will make the league more fun. Seems like DET is trying to surround him with strong off field support with Calvin and Teddy both sounding like they are spending time with him to get him on track. But Im also aware he could be a total bust. But the thing with boom/bust players is you usually forget they were considered this when they boom.
12 team, .5PPR, 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 2RB/WR/TE, 1 SuperFlex, 25 Total (Startup)
QB: Purdy, Penix, Zach Wilson, Hendon Hooker, Aidan O'Connell, Stetson Bennett, Trubisky
RB: Bijan Robinson, KeAndre Miller, Tank Bigsby, Jordan Mason, Kevin Harris
WR: Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., Ladd McConkey, Jameson Williams, Rashod Bateman, Khalil Shakir, Michael Wilson, Darnell Mooney, Kadarius Toney, DJ Chark, Slayton
TE LaPorta, Kincaid
2025 1st
2025 2nd
2025 3rd
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QB: Josh Allen, Goff, Darnold, AOC, Jimmy G
RB: Mixon, Kamara, Javonte Williams, Charbonnet, Prince, Jordon Mason, Ingram (AZ)
WR: Ja'Marr Chase, Keenan Allen, Drake London, Brandon Aiyuk, Elijah Moore, Marvin Jones, Paris Campbell, Donovon Peoples-Jones
TE: Kincaid, Noah Fant, Likely
2024 2nd
2024 3rd
12 team, .5PPR, TE Premium, 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 2RB/WR/TE, 1 SuperFlex, 25 Total (Startup)