RotoWire's Jeff Erickson Will Chat Here Today At 2 PM ET

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:51 am

Before we reach the top of the hour I wanted to thank Jeff for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here today. Very much appreciated and good luck the rest of the way in the NFBC.

RotoJeff · Post by **RotoJeff** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:53 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
Any concerns about all the time Peyton Manning might miss in training camp? I don't think it changes his performance, but I'm a little concerned about possible setbacks leading to missed time during the regular season. The infection reportedly is clear, but we've seen other athletes have a hard time shaking staph infections and the like. But barring any news of a setback, I'm not worried.

RotoJeff · Post by **RotoJeff** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:54 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:
Before we reach the top of the hour I wanted to thank Jeff for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here today. Very much appreciated and good luck the rest of the way in the NFBC. I'm going to need it - get well soon Chipper!

Marauders · Post by **Marauders** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:55 am

Jeff

With Shockey's trade to NO, do you consider him a top 5 TE?...If not where do you rank him.

RotoJeff · Post by **RotoJeff** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:00 am

Originally posted by Marauders:
Jeff

With Shockey's trade to NO, do you consider him a top 5 TE?...If not where do you rank him. Close - I have him at #6 (Witten/Gates/Winslow/Gonzalez/Clark). I like the system he's in, but I'm not convinced that he's any less likely to get hurt.

hammer · Post by **hammer** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:03 am

Hey Jeff,

Do you believe Drew Bennett can be a viable #2 WR for the Rams... also, if Steven Jackson holds out for the first few weeks who do you feel benefits?

thanks

RotoJeff · Post by **RotoJeff** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:11 am

Originally posted by hammer:
Hey Jeff,

Do you believe Drew Bennett can be a viable #2 WR for the Rams... also, if Steven Jackson holds out for the first few weeks who do you feel benefits?

thanks With Avery's cracked pelvis, I can't imagine Bennett not beginning the year as their #2, but I'm left somewhat cold with Bennett. He did so little with his targets last year, though his own hamstring injury and Bulger's injuries didn't help.

RotoJeff · Post by **RotoJeff** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:12 am

Originally posted by hammer:
Hey Jeff,

Do you believe Drew Bennett can be a viable #2 WR for the Rams... also, if Steven Jackson holds out for the first few weeks who do you feel benefits?

thanks Oops, missed the second part. I suppose that Pittman benefits, but I think he shares the workload with Brian Leonard.

hammer · Post by **hammer** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:15 am

Who do you like most of the Philly WRs... also, do you have confidence in LJ Smith's chances of producing on '08?

thanks