Dennis Pitta (3 Viewers)

[MAC_32]

Thoughts on him vs. Bennett? Both are available on the wire in my league

I chose Pitta and feel good about it, think Bennett is the better play for this week but I'm playing for the next 6 weeks with Hernandez out and I think that's Pitta.

 

[BallparkFrank]

there is no red flag boy can catch look at his week 1 td.. Hes not a Finley or Bennett with rock hands.. Hes like Jason Witten for Dallas not to fast not to slow n perfect hands and reliable

Relax, I was the one that posted the stat that he hasn't dropped a catchable ball in over a year - I know he has good hands. I was just playing both sides of the bandwagon and pointing out that 13 catches on 24 targets is a very poor rate of success. I was just curious to know why it's been so poor and am eager to see if it can be improved upon in the upcoming weeks.

 

[Quibbler]

Can anyone that has seen the Ravens first two games this season comment on how a guy that hasn't dropped a pass in over a season has only 13 catches on 24 targets? I get that everyone's jumping on the bandwagon and he's been very productive in terms of targets, but that is a pretty brutal catch/target percentage if you simply look at stats w/o having seen the games. Has Flacco been erratic, does Pitta have a very limited catch radius - what's the scoop here?

Flacco had a bad case of happy feet in the first game. He didn't look comfortable in the pocket all game and when he felt pressure he often just threw it at Pitta's feet.Didn't see the second game, but from what I heard it was similar, if not worse.

 

[Biabreakable]

there is no red flag boy can catch look at his week 1 td.. Hes not a Finley or Bennett with rock hands.. Hes like Jason Witten for Dallas not to fast not to slow n perfect hands and reliable

Relax, I was the one that posted the stat that he hasn't dropped a catchable ball in over a year - I know he has good hands. I was just playing both sides of the bandwagon and pointing out that 13 catches on 24 targets is a very poor rate of success. I was just curious to know why it's been so poor and am eager to see if it can be improved upon in the upcoming weeks.

I don't think 56.5% catch percentage is that bad. Sure I would like to see above 60% particularly when career avg ypc is about 10. Meaning most of the routes are underneath and easier to catch. Pitta has shown limited RAC ability so far. So I question somewhat if he can produce against better defenses or defenses that commit more attention to him. Some defenders might be able to limit Pitta from meeting his catch percentage in games and that could lead to some clunkers when the targets also decline.I am pretty sure most teams will still worry more about Rice than Pitta. So far I would say Pitta has eaten into some targets that in past seasons may have gone to Rice. But Rice could still see those targets again if the defense commits more resources to stopping Pitta. At 10 yards a clip I still consider Rice a bigger threat to any defense than Pitta is, which means I think it is more likely that the targets stay pretty high for him as defenses pick Pitta as their poison.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

I don't think 56.5% catch percentage is that bad.

It's not that bad, but it's below average.The averages are: 72% for RBs, 56% for WRs, and 62% for TEs.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

I don't think 56.5% catch percentage is that bad. Sure I would like to see above 60% particularly when career avg ypc is about 10.

The YPC isn't that bad, either, but is below average.The averages are 7.6 for RBs, 13.5 for WRs, and 10.5 for TEs.

 

[Biabreakable]

I don't think 56.5% catch percentage is that bad.

It's not that bad, but it's below average.The averages are: 72% for RBs, 56% for WRs, and 62% for TEs.

This is partly why I think his potential could be threatened by increased attention from the defense. The yards/catch are a bit low I think also.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Thoughts on him vs. Bennett? Both are available on the wire in my league

I'd take Bennett with Knicks out. There's still another TE in Baltimore and Bennett seems to be the only one in NY.

Also, Eli always forcefeeds his TEs to good effect more or less regardless of talent. Whereas if the Ravens have any sense, they'll ease up on this absurd Flacco-centric offense and start giving the ball to Rice more. I know Cam Cameron has a long history of unbelievable stupidity, but I don't like to bet on teams failing to see the obvious.

Off to a good start.

 

[DarkKnightsGuru]

Hernandez-like rec... (Rotoworld) According to the Baltimore Sun, Ravens TE Dennis Pitta lined up as a wide receiver or slot receiver on more than two-thirds of his 51 Week 2 snaps. Analysis: Pitta didn't see a target on any of his 15 snaps as an in-line tight end. He did most of his fantasy damage out of the slot, where he was targeted on eight of 16 snaps. The Ravens are using Pitta similar to the Patriots' deployment of Aaron Hernandez (71.6 percent of 2011 snaps as wide receiver), forcing defenses to declare their coverage. It's an obvious boon to Pitta's fantasy value.

 

[I Am Rick James]

Hernandez-like rec... (Rotoworld) According to the Baltimore Sun, Ravens TE Dennis Pitta lined up as a wide receiver or slot receiver on more than two-thirds of his 51 Week 2 snaps. Analysis: Pitta didn't see a target on any of his 15 snaps as an in-line tight end. He did most of his fantasy damage out of the slot, where he was targeted on eight of 16 snaps. The Ravens are using Pitta similar to the Patriots' deployment of Aaron Hernandez (71.6 percent of 2011 snaps as wide receiver), forcing defenses to declare their coverage. It's an obvious boon to Pitta's fantasy value.

I'm a Hernandez owner that would love this to work but he isn't Hernandez

 

[DarkKnightsGuru]

hes not hernandez ur right as noone is comparing him to hernandez.. Hes just playing the hernandez role and again this guy is alot like Witten not to fast great hands and hes a lesser name Witten

 

[Ray_T]

Living in Utah I get to watch a lot of BYU games (but I am a proud Utah fan) and I always remember Pitta at BYU making catch after catch, the guy rarely dropped a pass. Flacco is looking for him often as the security blanket and word is that the two are very close friends off the field. I would ride the hot hand here, as Dickson is a nice option 2 but Flacco doesn't trust him and he doesn't seem to have the great hands as Pitta has.

Yep. he looked like he had some hands. there were even a couple where the defender was all over him, but the pass was on the money and he made the catch.

 

[pizzatyme]

In Pitta I trust! He's every bit of Hernandez with comparable targets. Well, with one big difference, PITTA IS HEALTHY AND PLAYING!

 

[Raider Nation]

I started Smith and Pitta. They have 19.7 between them right now.

Smith 19.7

Pitta 0.0

 

[gbill2004]

Pitta sure sucks!!!

 

[gbill2004]

I'm dropping Pitta for a backup kicker!!'

 

[pizzatyme]

I started Smith and Pitta. They have 19.7 between them right now.Smith 19.7Pitta 0.0

Pitta is a 2nd half performer. He coulda had the TD Flacco just ran in. He was open.

 

[duaneok66]

haha - you people were doomed when I picked him up. Also: see Cobb, Randall.

 

[Raider Nation]

I started Smith and Pitta. They have 19.7 between them right now.Smith 19.7Pitta 0.0

Pitta is a 2nd half performer. He coulda had the TD Flacco just ran in. He was open.

He fell down.

 

[gbill2004]

I started Smith and Pitta. They have 19.7 between them right now.Smith 19.7Pitta 0.0

Pitta is a 2nd half performer. He coulda had the TD Flacco just ran in. He was open.

He was not open...Pitta fell down.

 

[pizzatyme]

I started Smith and Pitta. They have 19.7 between them right now.Smith 19.7Pitta 0.0

Pitta is a 2nd half performer. He coulda had the TD Flacco just ran in. He was open.

He was not open...Pitta fell down.

Which made him open for a very low catch!

 

[asuterlowe]

In Pitta I trust! He's every bit of Hernandez with comparable targets. Well, with one big difference, PITTA IS HEALTHY AND PLAYING!

Pitta's entire value right now is based on his unsustainable amount of targets. When his targets come down, like in this game we are watching right now, the ridiculous Hernandez comparisons should stop.

 

[pizzatyme]

In Pitta I trust! He's every bit of Hernandez with comparable targets. Well, with one big difference, PITTA IS HEALTHY AND PLAYING!

Pitta's entire value right now is based on his unsustainable amount of targets. When his targets come down, like in this game we are watching right now, the ridiculous Hernandez comparisons should stop.

Thanks for this! I mean your timing is terrific!!! The first time Pitta's numbers drop, you're in here showing your wisdom.On the other hand, if you'll re-read my post, you'll see that I said WITH COMPARABLE TARGETS, he's every bit of Hernandez. So, you're right, if Hernandez gets 3 times as many targets as Pitta would, then Hernandez would be more valuable. Thanks.

 

[PhD]

In Pitta I trust! He's every bit of Hernandez with comparable targets. Well, with one big difference, PITTA IS HEALTHY AND PLAYING!

Pitta's entire value right now is based on his unsustainable amount of targets. When his targets come down, like in this game we are watching right now, the ridiculous Hernandez comparisons should stop.

This statement is a little off. Pitta is mirroring Hernandez's stats from last year, peak targets some games less on others and TDs scattered in there (no where close to Gronk). Last year Hernandez averaged almost 6pts a week in my league scoring. Pitta so far is averaging just over 6pts. Seems strange but they really are equivalent stats. Personally I think it reflects the overestimation of Hernandez last season as much as it reflects the overestimation of Pitta now.

 

[elbowrm]

I hope he can get a catch or 2 in the 4th quarter - a goose egg on Thursday is going to suck to look at for 3 days -

 

[just_want_2_win]

Man, using Pitta, Gates, and Cook this year (Gates game 1, Cook 2, Pitta in 3 and 4) I've gotten only a single good game. Can't win.

 

[pizzatyme]

I hope he can get a catch or 2 in the 4th quarter - a goose egg on Thursday is going to suck to look at for 3 days -

Agreed! He is on 2 of my big money teams as my flex, but still want a few targets.

 

[bonesman]

Pitta-full

 

[gbill2004]

Pitta sh*tting the bed hard core tonight.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Yeah, yeah this is pretty unbelievable. Only a TD can save his night right now. It won't happen.

What I think is even worse, is that I'm betting a bunch of Pitta owners are like me who lost Hernandez who put up a goose egg himself in week 2.

 

[We Tigers]

Pretty brutal. Garbage time TD or a seriously wasted slot in a couple of leagues. I've been platooning him with Cook, so watch Cook be the first TE to actually blow up on Houston this year, too.

 

[just_want_2_win]

Yeah, yeah this is pretty unbelievable. Only a TD can save his night right now. It won't happen.What I think is even worse, is that I'm betting a bunch of Pitta owners are like me who lost Hernandez who put up a goose egg himself in week 2.

Crazy and frustrating in a year with so much TE production.

 

[Raider Nation]

Is there any doubt he's going for 133 and 2 TDs when we all sit him next week?

 

[Nucker101]

I'm still starting him next game with confidence.

 

[netmau5]

I hope he can get a catch or 2 in the 4th quarter - a goose egg on Thursday is going to suck to look at for 3 days -

Agreed! He is on 2 of my big money teams as my flex, but still want a few targets.

I feel that. He's sinking my big money leagues too. Barely a sniff tonight, obviously wasn't even in the gameplan. Since they ran play action crossing routes often against the Raven's zone, I'm pretty surprised.

 

[therush]

####### horrible.

Not even a single point in PPR.

 

[flapgreen]

I want to apologize to everyone in here. I should've told you I was starting him.

 

[The Squeaky Wheel]

Horrible showing! Boldin took all his targets!

 

[Mistabishi]

What a *******. 0 freaking receptions? Ugh.

 

[flapgreen]

I want to beat this guy.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

picked up and gave him is first start this week...

 

[Raider Nation]

I had Pitta going against Stephen Hawking. We are tied at zero.

 

[MAC_32]

Pitta sure sucks!!!

This analysis is even better than your take on Mark Ingram, you added the word 'sure' this time. Perhaps some extra ! tooYou've come a long way.

 

[prgromek]

Flacco throws for 356 and Pitta puts up the donut

off to the bathroom to slit my wrists

 

[Raider Nation]

Let's further our misery a bit.... which player did you sit in favor of Pitta?

I sat M. Bennett. Fully expecting 150 yards & 3 TDs from him on Sunday night.

 

[zandbak]

If it can happen once, it can happen again. No thanks, back to the waiver for this trashbag 3 week fluke.

 

[flapgreen]

Pitta sure sucks!!!

This analysis is even better than your take on Mark Ingram, you added the word 'sure' this time. Perhaps some extra ! tooYou've come a long way.

He sucks!!!

 

[Multiple Scores]

Dodds had him #4 this week.

 

[flapgreen]

Let's further our misery a bit.... which player did you sit in favor of Pitta?I sat M. Bennett. Fully expecting 150 yards & 3 TDs from him on Sunday night.

Chris Johnson and Hankerson, so it probably won't matter much. All of my damn players are hurt!!!

 

[two_dollars]

Cashed him in with a nice trade on Tuesday. I feel like a bank robber now.