Nate Ravitz Chats Here Today

RiFF · Post by **RiFF** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:32 am

Do you see much/any downside for A Gates, as S.D. goes from Brees to Rivers?

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:32 am

Originally posted by NateRavitz:
In the end, we all have the same information, anyway. The days of one person knowing something about a team that no one else knows are pretty much over. It's how you use that to put together and manage your team that counts. That and a ton of luck of course. Couldn't agree more.

da bears · Post by **da bears** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:32 am

Do you think Culpepper will be a Top 5 QB by the end of the year?

NateRavitz · Post by **NateRavitz** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:34 am

GLU on Roddy White.

You wrote "besides Vick" but I don't see how there's any way to get around that. Vick is one of the worst NFL passers I've ever seen in a long run as a starter. He can't read a defense, his height is a liability, and he can't seem to complete anything but crossing routes to Alge Crumpler on a consistent basis. I've got White for 750 yards, so 900-1,000 isn't crazy, but I don't see it happening unless Vick gets hurt.

RiFF · Post by **RiFF** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:36 am

What's your take on the Jax. WR situation?

TURBOUGH · Post by **TURBOUGH** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:37 am

Do you know the latest on Darrell Jackson? How will Rivers' performance affect LT? Is there reason for concern? Your thoughts on Bennett being traded to KC.

NateRavitz · Post by **NateRavitz** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:37 am

There is definitely downside for Gates with Rivers as a QB. But we should all remember that Brees was nothing before Gates arrived on the scene. I know it's a small sample, but Brees posted a 65 QB rating in the one game that Gates missed last year.

I'm not super confident in Rivers, but I think Gates will be fine.

Appleman · Post by **Appleman** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:38 am

Who will emerge from the Titan backfield?

NateRavitz · Post by **NateRavitz** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:39 am

I don't think Culpepper will be a top 5 QB by the end of the season. I'd put the odds at 50-50 that he's top 10 and substantially lower that he's top 5. Too many variables between the injury, new team, new offense, no depth at WR if something happens to Chambers, etc.

I think Miami is being collosally (is that a word?) overrated in some circles, though the whole AFC East may be down this year so they could take it.

NateRavitz · Post by **NateRavitz** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:39 am

I like Ernest Wilford best of the Jax wideouts, even though Jones has the most talent. I think Wilford and Jones will both be decent WR3s for fantasy.