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I have no idea why anyone would start him this week after we heard the reports of how he felt after the last game. He wasn't even a consideration for me.
Some people have limited options. I was forced to play him with D. Moore on bye. Others saw what a surprising effort he put out vs. SF last week and thought..."maybe". Of course in hindsight it was a bad move and chances were not good prior to the game that he would do well, but I was hoping for about 8-10 pts in a 0.5PPR. Oh well....better days ahead!I have no idea why anyone would start him this week after we heard the reports of how he felt after the last game. He wasn't even a consideration for me.
He was throwing some great blocks last night as well. Really love watching him play. Hopefully he heals up soon and gets a better team around him at some point.Clearly limited significantly physically.
Man, It kills me to see this. He is SUCH a talent and such a class act in a league full of divas. Every time they put the camera on him, he is always hustling and supporting his teammates and his reward is being stuck with this.
He was the #12 WR coming in to this game. How is he killing you? It's not Larry Fitzgerald's fault you benched him last week.I absolutely love Fitz as an NFL player. Does things the right way, works hard, etc etc.
But on my FF Team? You're KILLING me Smalls.
Killing me.
I seriously detest posts like this. First off it comes off as holier than thou. Secondly, it really shows no understanding how most leagues operate.I have no idea why anyone would start him this week after we heard the reports of how he felt after the last game. He wasn't even a consideration for me.
It also comes from a guy who didn't post in the thread until after the game was played. Everyone is an expert with the benefit of knowing what actually happened.I seriously detest posts like this. First off it comes off as holier than thou. Secondly, it really shows no understanding how most leagues operate.I have no idea why anyone would start him this week after we heard the reports of how he felt after the last game. He wasn't even a consideration for me.
BYE weeks and injuries force every FF owner into starting players they aren't 100% confident in starting.
I have no problem with these types posts as long as he was in here as we debated whether or not he was startable and voiced his opinion on the matter. Monday morning quarterbacks, however, are the worst.It also comes from a guy who didn't post in the thread until after the game was played. Everyone is an expert with the benefit of knowing what actually happened.I seriously detest posts like this. First off it comes off as holier than thou. Secondly, it really shows no understanding how most leagues operate.I have no idea why anyone would start him this week after we heard the reports of how he felt after the last game. He wasn't even a consideration for me.
BYE weeks and injuries force every FF owner into starting players they aren't 100% confident in starting.
I started him because I had literally no other options. I was hoping for 10 points and got 3.7. I thought this type of game was possible, but my hands were tied, so that's just the way it goes sometimes.
Not sure I'd be confident, but it's probably the best matchup he's had all year.This week is the first time I'm going to be starting Fitz with some confidence in a long time it feels.
If you're looking at the playoffs, Fitz has awful matchups against the Seahawks and Titans weeks 15 and 16. Garcon on the other hand has the Falcons and Cowboys.Garçon hasn't been any better than Fitz to be honest. I own both and will be starting Fitzgerald at ATL over Garçon DEN this week. RG3 simply hasn't been getting the ball to Pierre in scoring positions at all recently
It's a fair point but Garçon has not showed any signs of a pattern of scoring more against weaker defences this season up until now. Hoping the emergence of Reed and RG3 running game opens it up for Garçon a little. I picked up Boykin this week and have actually been mulling over starting him with Fitz instead of Pierre. Will love it if Pierre comes to life thoughIf you're looking at the playoffs, Fitz has awful matchups against the Rams and Titans weeks 15 and 16. Garcon on the other hand has the Falcons and Cowboys.Garçon hasn't been any better than Fitz to be honest. I own both and will be starting Fitzgerald at ATL over Garçon DEN this week. RG3 simply hasn't been getting the ball to Pierre in scoring positions at all recently
Wait what? Awful matchup against the Rams who he torched in week 1?If you're looking at the playoffs, Fitz has awful matchups against the Rams and Titans weeks 15 and 16. Garcon on the other hand has the Falcons and Cowboys.Garçon hasn't been any better than Fitz to be honest. I own both and will be starting Fitzgerald at ATL over Garçon DEN this week. RG3 simply hasn't been getting the ball to Pierre in scoring positions at all recently
My mistake, the Seahawks and Titans.Wait what? Awful matchup against the Rams who he torched in week 1?If you're looking at the playoffs, Fitz has awful matchups against the Rams and Titans weeks 15 and 16. Garcon on the other hand has the Falcons and Cowboys.Garçon hasn't been any better than Fitz to be honest. I own both and will be starting Fitzgerald at ATL over Garçon DEN this week. RG3 simply hasn't been getting the ball to Pierre in scoring positions at all recently
Just wanted to add in - when Fitz is healthy it's not as much of a matchup play as a normal WR... IF he's healthy. That's the main reason I'm starting him this week. Reports are he is as close to 100% as he's been since Week 1. He actually could have taken Wed off but he didn't - he practiced in full.Not sure I'd be confident, but it's probably the best matchup he's had all year.This week is the first time I'm going to be starting Fitz with some confidence in a long time it feels.
This kind of talk cracks me up. I am in a work league and 4 of the guys I work with don't seem to get that not every player gets 100 yards and a TD every week. Monday mornings crack me up. The most recent complaining was over Moreno "laying an egg". 10 points from a late pick in the draft and somehow he cost you the game?He was the #12 WR coming in to this game. How is he killing you? It's not Larry Fitzgerald's fault you benched him last week.I absolutely love Fitz as an NFL player. Does things the right way, works hard, etc etc.
But on my FF Team? You're KILLING me Smalls.
Killing me.
He has a better matchup next week, a bye, and then average to good matchups the rest of the way. Seattle is tough.
He has in my ppr league. Garcon has put up solid numbers each week of at least 10 points. Fitz on the other hand has had two big games, two duds, and a couple average games.Garçon hasn't been any better than Fitz to be honest. I own both and will be starting Fitzgerald at ATL over Garçon DEN this week. RG3 simply hasn't been getting the ball to Pierre in scoring positions at all recently
Lighten up fellas. I've owned Fitz for years. The potential of what Fitz could be with a good QB and what he is these days is hard to watch - in real life and fantasy.This kind of talk cracks me up. I am in a work league and 4 of the guys I work with don't seem to get that not every player gets 100 yards and a TD every week. Monday mornings crack me up. The most recent complaining was over Moreno "laying an egg". 10 points from a late pick in the draft and somehow he cost you the game?He was the #12 WR coming in to this game. How is he killing you? It's not Larry Fitzgerald's fault you benched him last week.I absolutely love Fitz as an NFL player. Does things the right way, works hard, etc etc.
But on my FF Team? You're KILLING me Smalls.
Killing me.
He has a better matchup next week, a bye, and then average to good matchups the rest of the way. Seattle is tough.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a trade for Larry Fitzgerald will be "in play" this offseason.
Per Schefter, "some believe a divorce is somewhere between possible and inevitable." Fitzgerald is owed $12.75 million in 2014 and $8 million (along with an $8 million roster bonus) in 2015. Perhaps more importantly, his cap figure for next season is $18 million. It's going to create a situation in which Fitz will either have to work out a restructured deal or the Cards will have to explore the trade market. On the season, the 30-year-old future Hall of Famer is averaging 4.5 catches for 60.2 yards with four touchdowns.
Source: ESPN.com
Cardinals GM Steve Keim said he has not had "one conversation regarding a trade with Larry Fitzgerald."
With the Cardinals at 4-4, Fitzgerald isn't going to be traded by Tuesday's deadline. But ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning that a trade for Fitz will be "in play" this offseason. He carries an $18 million cap hit in 2014. "We have every intent to have Larry Fitzgerald retire as a Cardinal. Period," said Keim. If that's going to happen, the organization will likely have to work out a restructured contract with their star receiver this spring. He's on pace for just 72 catches and 940 yards as the Cardinals head into their bye.
Source: AZSports620 on Twitter
Would they outright cut him?Rotoworld:
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a trade for Larry Fitzgerald will be "in play" this offseason.
Per Schefter, "some believe a divorce is somewhere between possible and inevitable." Fitzgerald is owed $12.75 million in 2014 and $8 million (along with an $8 million roster bonus) in 2015. Perhaps more importantly, his cap figure for next season is $18 million. It's going to create a situation in which Fitz will either have to work out a restructured deal or the Cards will have to explore the trade market. On the season, the 30-year-old future Hall of Famer is averaging 4.5 catches for 60.2 yards with four touchdowns.
Source: ESPN.com
Not sure if you're serious or not, but my buddy in Arizona says that if Fitz is gone the fanbase is going to go ballistic.Would they outright cut him?Rotoworld:
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a trade for Larry Fitzgerald will be "in play" this offseason.
Per Schefter, "some believe a divorce is somewhere between possible and inevitable." Fitzgerald is owed $12.75 million in 2014 and $8 million (along with an $8 million roster bonus) in 2015. Perhaps more importantly, his cap figure for next season is $18 million. It's going to create a situation in which Fitz will either have to work out a restructured deal or the Cards will have to explore the trade market. On the season, the 30-year-old future Hall of Famer is averaging 4.5 catches for 60.2 yards with four touchdowns.
Source: ESPN.com
I don't think they would but that was the insinuation of the article if they can't get a trade down. A trade won't be easy since he's due $16M next year and in 2015 he'll cost $19M for any teams that trades for him..Not sure if you're serious or not, but my buddy in Arizona says that if Fitz is gone the fanbase is going to go ballistic.Would they outright cut him?Rotoworld:
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a trade for Larry Fitzgerald will be "in play" this offseason.
Per Schefter, "some believe a divorce is somewhere between possible and inevitable." Fitzgerald is owed $12.75 million in 2014 and $8 million (along with an $8 million roster bonus) in 2015. Perhaps more importantly, his cap figure for next season is $18 million. It's going to create a situation in which Fitz will either have to work out a restructured deal or the Cards will have to explore the trade market. On the season, the 30-year-old future Hall of Famer is averaging 4.5 catches for 60.2 yards with four touchdowns.
Source: ESPN.com
Here is some comedy for you ... ESPN is posting a hypothetical trade that "makes sense for both teams" where the Packers send Jordy Nelson, Jon Franklin, and next years 2nd round pick for Larry Fitzgerald. What a terrible and completely unrealistic trade.Rotoworld:
Cardinals GM Steve Keim said he has not had "one conversation regarding a trade with Larry Fitzgerald."
With the Cardinals at 4-4, Fitzgerald isn't going to be traded by Tuesday's deadline. But ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning that a trade for Fitz will be "in play" this offseason. He carries an $18 million cap hit in 2014. "We have every intent to have Larry Fitzgerald retire as a Cardinal. Period," said Keim. If that's going to happen, the organization will likely have to work out a restructured contract with their star receiver this spring. He's on pace for just 72 catches and 940 yards as the Cardinals head into their bye.
Source: AZSports620 on Twitter
I traded for Fitz last week. I'm hoping for good things the rest of the way but agree with this post. Palmer does not like pressure. Hopefully the emerging running game will keep opposing defenses honest and improve the offense. Wishful thinking?I don't own Fitz, but if I did, I'd certainly be looking hard at the matchups each week. Not as in Fitz vs a defensive backfield, but as in the opposing DL. A team that can bring the heat is absolute poison to the entire AZ offense.
I don't think so (wishful thinking). The running game will help (if it keeps going). Fitz doesn't need much to be great. Here's to hoping Palmer can be at least average and the HC gives Ellington more time at RB.I traded for Fitz last week. I'm hoping for good things the rest of the way but agree with this post. Palmer does not like pressure. Hopefully the emerging running game will keep opposing defenses honest and improve the offense. Wishful thinking?I don't own Fitz, but if I did, I'd certainly be looking hard at the matchups each week. Not as in Fitz vs a defensive backfield, but as in the opposing DL. A team that can bring the heat is absolute poison to the entire AZ offense.
Do you sit him this week if you have other options?After the HOU game he's got some nice matchups lined up, vs. JAX, IND, PHI (both in terms of pass D and QB pressure). Too bad that is somewhat negated by the fact that he plays Seattle in what will be the final for most leagues.
Change for the sake of change... never a good thing.Due to bye weeks, I dropped Fitz for DHB. Totally regretting that now. Figured with Wayne going down DHB might step it up. Nope. DHB is what he is...a mediocre talent with inconsistent hands. Hilton is the only WR to own in Indy. Of course, Fitz was snagged immediately. However, he was barely a flex option for me.
Didn't someones #1 WR just get 3 TDs against this secondary? lol Why are you sitting Fitzgerald anyways? Because some are down on him or Palmer sucks? Unless he is playing Seattle or Revis, you play him. Love over thinkers, I picked up Fitzgerald in a league because a guppy dropped him. lol Anyone dropping Fitz should be ashamed at the knowledge the have for this game. He has 5 TDs and is a #1 option, lol, you don't cut those people, they have value.Do you sit him this week if you have other options?After the HOU game he's got some nice matchups lined up, vs. JAX, IND, PHI (both in terms of pass D and QB pressure). Too bad that is somewhat negated by the fact that he plays Seattle in what will be the final for most leagues.
Other options being a top 10+ WR? Sure. Anything else? Nope. Bye week to rest of the hammy, I'm feeling pretty good about Fitz and he's in there.Do you sit him this week if you have other options?After the HOU game he's got some nice matchups lined up, vs. JAX, IND, PHI (both in terms of pass D and QB pressure). Too bad that is somewhat negated by the fact that he plays Seattle in what will be the final for most leagues.
That is A LOT of laughing out loud!Didn't someones #1 WR just get 3 TDs against this secondary? lol Why are you sitting Fitzgerald anyways? Because some are down on him or Palmer sucks? Unless he is playing Seattle or Revis, you play him. Love over thinkers, I picked up Fitzgerald in a league because a guppy dropped him. lol Anyone dropping Fitz should be ashamed at the knowledge the have for this game. He has 5 TDs and is a #1 option, lol, you don't cut those people, they have value.Do you sit him this week if you have other options?After the HOU game he's got some nice matchups lined up, vs. JAX, IND, PHI (both in terms of pass D and QB pressure). Too bad that is somewhat negated by the fact that he plays Seattle in what will be the final for most leagues.
I'm definitely over thinking this but I was thinking Palmer throws it up for grabs anytime watt looks his way. Fitz probably comes down with a few of those. I was considering starting RB Jennings but will probably go with the 3 WR garçon, D Thomas and Fitz.Didn't someones #1 WR just get 3 TDs against this secondary? lol Why are you sitting Fitzgerald anyways? Because some are down on him or Palmer sucks? Unless he is playing Seattle or Revis, you play him. Love over thinkers, I picked up Fitzgerald in a league because a guppy dropped him. lol Anyone dropping Fitz should be ashamed at the knowledge the have for this game. He has 5 TDs and is a #1 option, lol, you don't cut those people, they have value.Do you sit him this week if you have other options?After the HOU game he's got some nice matchups lined up, vs. JAX, IND, PHI (both in terms of pass D and QB pressure). Too bad that is somewhat negated by the fact that he plays Seattle in what will be the final for most leagues.
Good point. Guy offered Fitz for DHB. I accepted immediately after fainting. I basically sacrificed last week to get him with a bye week nightmare but my team got a lot better. We got a couple vetoes from guys thinking I paid cash along with DHB.Other options being a top 10+ WR? Sure. Anything else? Nope. Bye week to rest of the hammy, I'm feeling pretty good about Fitz and he's in there.Do you sit him this week if you have other options?After the HOU game he's got some nice matchups lined up, vs. JAX, IND, PHI (both in terms of pass D and QB pressure). Too bad that is somewhat negated by the fact that he plays Seattle in what will be the final for most leagues.
Dropping WR20 for WR28 or TE12 makes a ton of sense to me. Do it.How are you guys viewing lastly fitz for the rest of the season redraft? I do not feel confident starting him at all. Almost thought about dropping him for Kendall wright or Delanie walker in one of my leagues.
Right now do u really have more faith in fitz than Kendall wright for the rest of the season?Dropping WR20 for WR28 or TE12 makes a ton of sense to me. Do it.How are you guys viewing lastly fitz for the rest of the season redraft? I do not feel confident starting him at all. Almost thought about dropping him for Kendall wright or Delanie walker in one of my leagues.