Week 1 Preseason Thoughts

TOMDOG · Post by **TOMDOG** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:27 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:
lionheart may not be the best, but he can still air it out. st pierre looked the part of a deer in headlights. horrible. Agreed Mark,and i wouldnt even be surprised if by the end of camp stpierre is dumped and they keep the 4th guy,PITT grad Tyler Palko.

renman · Post by **renman** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:38 am

Originally posted by GK:
...hate to be somewhat of a party-pooper here but in all honesty and sincerity what goes down in pre-season has to be taken with a grain of salt - BOTH on the positive and negative sides...SNAKE has been watching football for awhile and making this statement every year here but still there are always those that get overly enthusiastic about the performances (or non-performances) of some of the players and really, ISHO IT DOESN'T MEAN SQUAT!...on the same note, The Serpent really feels that Kyle Orton will get alot more comfortable with his new team and all here should not be so quick to jump all over his a$$ just yet as he is going to surprise more than a few folks in that offense this season (sorry to disgree with you here TK although SNAKE does indeed understand your stance)...SNAKE I understand your point here but will respectfully disagree as it relates to fantasy football. I can say that I completely locked in on Matt Forte last year after watching one 3 play offensive series in the pre season. I look for certain things and he did them all in a 3 play sequence. I got him on every single fantasy team I had last year but 1.

I saw something special in someone in week 1 again too this weekend and though I understand the chance I will hit on a Forte like season are slim, I am quite certain I will get this player on multiple teams. While I agree with you the pre season may be over hyped and isn't overly important as to relates to the real NFL season. I think some good/great nuggets of information can be extracted from these games. Tom made a good expample with his opinion that Fred Taylor might be done. I also agree with you that Orton will progress and get better in this new system.

Shrink Attack · Post by **Shrink Attack** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:32 am

Originally posted by GK:
quote:Originally posted by Renman:
quote:Originally posted by GK:
...hate to be somewhat of a party-pooper here but in all honesty and sincerity what goes down in pre-season has to be taken with a grain of salt - BOTH on the positive and negative sides...SNAKE has been watching football for awhile and making this statement every year here but still there are always those that get overly enthusiastic about the performances (or non-performances) of some of the players and really, ISHO IT DOESN'T MEAN SQUAT!...on the same note, The Serpent really feels that Kyle Orton will get alot more comfortable with his new team and all here should not be so quick to jump all over his a$$ just yet as he is going to surprise more than a few folks in that offense this season (sorry to disgree with you here TK although SNAKE does indeed understand your stance)...SNAKE I understand your point here but will respectfully disagree as it relates to fantasy football. I can say that I completely locked in on Matt Forte last year after watching one 3 play offensive series in the pre season. I look for certain things and he did them all in a 3 play sequence. I got him on every single fantasy team I had last year but 1.

I saw something special in someone in week 1 again too this weekend and though I understand the chance I will hit on a Forte like season are slim, I am quite certain I will get this player on multiple teams. While I agree with you the pre season may be over hyped and isn't overly important as to relates to the real NFL season. I think some good/great nuggets of information can be extracted from these games. Tom made a good expample with his opinion that Fred Taylor might be done. I also agree with you that Orton will progress and get better in this new system. [/QUOTE]...maybe so but for every Matt Forte in pre-season 2008 and Willie Parker in pre-season 2005 there is a Jacoby Jones circa pre-season 2007...although the boxscore stats might indicate otherwise, proceed with extreme caution and don't get overly enthusiastic is what SNAKE is stating here, that's all...SNAKE [/QUOTE]But for every Jacoby Jones, there's a Frisman Jackson in Week 1 resulting in a giant sucking sound of Free Agent dollars down the toilet.

I love this hobby.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:18 am

where was calvin johnson?

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:39 am

check that, i see he has a thumb injury.

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:38 pm

For those getting overly excited/critical about one performance, remember, it was only one game.

Unless you've watched many of these games, the stats have already lied.....and remember, the Lions were 4-0 last preseason.

Oh, almost forgot, McFadden still stinks!

renman · Post by **renman** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:22 pm

GK,

I agree that much of what we see in the pre season is irrelevant. Many of the offensive sets are very basic and designed to get starters some reps and comfort with the speed of the game and then to evaluate other players. I do not get excited for pre season performances or stats as much as I pay attention to little things like if a young RB can pick up the blitz properly to get the trust of the coaches or if a young WR catches the ball with his hands or body.

On a sidenote.. if you are starved for NFL football it is just more fun to connect value to these games otherwise I am pacing waiting for week one to start!

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:27 pm

Aaron Brown is a Golden God!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYz3E4MckSw