Thoughts on Witten?

The Hooligan · 09-13-2005, 01:40 PM

All offseason he was the 3rd rated TE in just about every fantasy football ranking across the board. I did however read a few articles that said he was overrated and that his production would fall this year. Week one was not a good sign but it is only one game. Parcells said Crayton caught the balls that would have usually gone to Witten and it sort of makes me wonder if this will lead to inconsistent fantasy numbers for the both of them? Part of my reasoning for asking this about Witten is that in my main league a not so smart owner jumped off the Witten cliff after week one and dumped him in favor of Alex Smith. Now he is sitting out there on the waiver wire and can be plucked in another 30 minutes. I have my finger on the trigger but I don't know if I really need him? I have Putzier and he was targeted 12 times in week one and caught 7 of those passes. The rest of my roster is really solid and I don't know if it is worth losing a part to get Witten plus our waivers are not free.

Phicinfan · 09-13-2005, 02:00 PM

If he is there..I would snag him. He is a proven talent, in an offense that targets the TE.

The Hooligan · 09-13-2005, 02:03 PM

Damn, I was not quick enough!

Mike · 09-13-2005, 06:59 PM

Witten was covered heavily by the Chargers, forcing Dallas to throw they could hit the wide receivers. It backfired on San Diego, and teams will realize now that they have to cover everyone. Witten will get plenty openings and finish as strong as predicted, IMO

geekstufff · 09-14-2005, 06:06 AM

Week one didnt even take in account for Peerless Price and everyone is underrating Bledsoe. Witten was labeled as one of Dalklas' only Offensive weapons all off season so he was bound to get alot of attention. One... defenses will learn that they cant ignore our WR's and two... Witten has the skill and ability to figure out what he'll need to do to get out from double coverage or Parcells will do it for him. I have Witten and Im not about to let him go.

Zepp · 09-14-2005, 09:16 AM

remember...if there is any team that knows how to cover a big TE its the Chargers...they practice against Antonio Gates all the time.

Juggernaut · 09-14-2005, 03:01 PM

Well witten is a lightening rod, he strikes once and then poof for a long time, i need points and now, plus dallas got bledsoe...he either goes deep for WR or Run play, witten is not really needed this season in lineups...

geekstufff · 09-15-2005, 06:21 AM

Ok your not going to get steady production year round without one of the top three TE's period. Witten has miles of ability. Gates is about the only exception to the TE rule IMHO. Gonzales is an incredaible TE who doesnt score about once in every three weeks.

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09-13-2005, 01:40 PM	#1
The Hooligan Outlaw Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 200 vCash: 15500 Donate	All offseason he was the 3rd rated TE in just about every fantasy football ranking across the board. I did however read a few articles that said he was overrated and that his production would fall this year. Week one was not a good sign but it is only one game. Parcells said Crayton caught the balls that would have usually gone to Witten and it sort of makes me wonder if this will lead to inconsistent fantasy numbers for the both of them? Part of my reasoning for asking this about Witten is that in my main league a not so smart owner jumped off the Witten cliff after week one and dumped him in favor of Alex Smith. Now he is sitting out there on the waiver wire and can be plucked in another 30 minutes. I have my finger on the trigger but I don't know if I really need him? I have Putzier and he was targeted 12 times in week one and caught 7 of those passes. The rest of my roster is really solid and I don't know if it is worth losing a part to get Witten plus our waivers are not free.


09-13-2005, 02:00 PM	#2
Phicinfan Deputy Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 11,137 vCash: 132484 Donate	If he is there..I would snag him. He is a proven talent, in an offense that targets the TE.


09-13-2005, 02:03 PM	#3
The Hooligan Outlaw Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 200 vCash: 15500 Donate	Damn, I was not quick enough!


09-13-2005, 06:59 PM	#4
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 30,006 vCash: 14556924 Donate Blog Entries: 18	Witten was covered heavily by the Chargers, forcing Dallas to throw they could hit the wide receivers. It backfired on San Diego, and teams will realize now that they have to cover everyone. Witten will get plenty openings and finish as strong as predicted, IMO


09-14-2005, 06:06 AM	#5
geekstufff Im a Dallas fan honest!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Newport, VT Posts: 1,464 vCash: 7168 Donate	Week one didnt even take in account for Peerless Price and everyone is underrating Bledsoe. Witten was labeled as one of Dalklas' only Offensive weapons all off season so he was bound to get alot of attention. One... defenses will learn that they cant ignore our WR's and two... Witten has the skill and ability to figure out what he'll need to do to get out from double coverage or Parcells will do it for him. I have Witten and Im not about to let him go.


09-14-2005, 09:16 AM	#6
Zepp Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,803 vCash: 15500 Donate	remember...if there is any team that knows how to cover a big TE its the Chargers...they practice against Antonio Gates all the time.


09-14-2005, 03:01 PM	#7
Juggernaut Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 46 vCash: 15500 Donate	Well witten is a lightening rod, he strikes once and then poof for a long time, i need points and now, plus dallas got bledsoe...he either goes deep for WR or Run play, witten is not really needed this season in lineups...


09-15-2005, 06:21 AM	#8
geekstufff Im a Dallas fan honest!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Newport, VT Posts: 1,464 vCash: 7168 Donate	Ok your not going to get steady production year round without one of the top three TE's period. Witten has miles of ability. Gates is about the only exception to the TE rule IMHO. Gonzales is an incredaible TE who doesnt score about once in every three weeks.