x2, but that was classic DHB. always almost enough...lol well I can confirm that you were most definitely not the only one drinking during that game.Ok and I was the only one drinking during the game?oofWhoops or was that Bey?Not keeping his toes in bounds. My lord he's a pro. You think Brown would have made that mistake?^^^What was the mistake on the TD throw?
I was concerned with this, too. He was going to get completely sandwiched on that play if he adjusted to the ball. So I guess I'd rather he 'live for another day'. BUT could be a big problem going forward. Can't play scared.He had a ball go right through his arms. The pass was in traffic, but right on the money
There's no such thing as "classic DHB" that resulted in him actually catching a ball.x2, but that was classic DHB. always almost enough...lol well I can confirm that you were most definitely not the only one drinking during that game.Ok and I was the only one drinking during the game?oofWhoops or was that Bey?Not keeping his toes in bounds. My lord he's a pro. You think Brown would have made that mistake?^^^What was the mistake on the TD throw?
That was terrible. Ball went right through his arms.... didn't even get his hands on it! If he doesn't catch that ball because of a big hit I would understand but he never gave himself a chance.I was concerned with this, too. He was going to get completely sandwiched on that play if he adjusted to the ball. So I guess I'd rather he 'live for another day'. BUT could be a big problem going forward. Can't play scared.He had a ball go right through his arms. The pass was in traffic, but right on the money
I don't think so. Once Bryant comes back as a deep threat, DHB will be sort of useless and Wheaton can shift to the slot full-time. That said, Wheaton was really unimpressive last night. And I remember when Brown was trying to make it with the Steelers in 2011. They run a lot of single and double wideout sets, and that will only increase when Bell comes back, so I'm not sure how often Wheaton will operate from the slot, and if he won't be used for anything more than as a warm body to draw some coverage away from Bryant and Brown. But I didn't think he had a bad drop until late in the fourth on that seam route that led him into two defenders to almost get crushed.Stonehands Wheaton, after his 3rd drop you could tell Ben was pissed, he's JAG all day, move on.
Once Bryant is back he'll be lucky to be the WR3, looks like DHB might have a shot at it.
Huh? Ur called that diving attempt a drop? That would've been a miraculous catch.Stonehands Wheaton, after his 3rd drop you could tell Ben was pissed, he's JAG all day, move on.
Once Bryant is back he'll be lucky to be the WR3, looks like DHB might have a shot at it.
Yeah, that wasn't a drop.Huh? Ur called that diving attempt a drop? That would've been a miraculous catch.Stonehands Wheaton, after his 3rd drop you could tell Ben was pissed, he's JAG all day, move on.
Once Bryant is back he'll be lucky to be the WR3, looks like DHB might have a shot at it.
It hit him in the hands, I guess it was a bit difficult, regardless what I saw from him last night outside of the nice sideline grab doesn't make me think he will be more than a WR5 this year, time will tell.Jack White said:Yeah, that wasn't a drop.Manster said:Huh? Ur called that diving attempt a drop? That would've been a miraculous catch.Stonehands Wheaton, after his 3rd drop you could tell Ben was pissed, he's JAG all day, move on.
Once Bryant is back he'll be lucky to be the WR3, looks like DHB might have a shot at it.
From what I could tell, Ben was looking for Wheaton in the first half, but he just couldn't get open.
Garbage time cannot be counted upon unless you expect the Steelers to be down by two TDs in the fourth quarter every week.LOFL @ "garbage time doesn't count". Welcome to my new, dynamic 3 1/2 quarters of football fantasy league everybody!
Pitt was a 7 point dog Einstein. Garbage time was to be expected.Garbage time cannot be counted upon unless you expect the Steelers to be down by two TDs in the fourth quarter every week.LOFL @ "garbage time doesn't count". Welcome to my new, dynamic 3 1/2 quarters of football fantasy league everybody!
When NE was playing their base defense Wheaton was a non-factor.
I get the points count the same, but context matters when you're trying to determine if he's a sleeper or waiver wire fodder.Pitt was a 7 point dog Einstein. Garbage time was to be expected.Garbage time cannot be counted upon unless you expect the Steelers to be down by two TDs in the fourth quarter every week.When NE was playing their base defense Wheaton was a non-factor.LOFL @ "garbage time doesn't count". Welcome to my new, dynamic 3 1/2 quarters of football fantasy league everybody!
I am sure you realize that 7 is not 14 (I will refrain from the childish insults) but do you think this thread and concerns about Wheaton are only about week 1?Pitt was a 7 point dog Einstein. Garbage time was to be expected.Garbage time cannot be counted upon unless you expect the Steelers to be down by two TDs in the fourth quarter every week.LOFL @ "garbage time doesn't count". Welcome to my new, dynamic 3 1/2 quarters of football fantasy league everybody!
When NE was playing their base defense Wheaton was a non-factor.
There is nothing miraculous about a diving catch, when the WR comfortably gets both hands on the ball. You expect any competent WR to make that catch.Manster said:Huh? Ur called that diving attempt a drop? That would've been a miraculous catch.Stonehands Wheaton, after his 3rd drop you could tell Ben was pissed, he's JAG all day, move on.
Once Bryant is back he'll be lucky to be the WR3, looks like DHB might have a shot at it.
C'mon, it was an overthrow and the the ground caused the incompletion. You can't put that on Wheaton.There is nothing miraculous about a diving catch, when the WR comfortably gets both hands on the ball. You expect any competent WR to make that catch.Manster said:Huh? Ur called that diving attempt a drop? That would've been a miraculous catch.Stonehands Wheaton, after his 3rd drop you could tell Ben was pissed, he's JAG all day, move on.
Once Bryant is back he'll be lucky to be the WR3, looks like DHB might have a shot at it.
Yea c'mon man. The guy hasn't lived up to expectations, but that's pilin on. That catch makes sportscenter if he holds on. He was completely extended like a center fielder divin in the gap.C'mon, it was an overthrow and the the ground caused the incompletion. You can't put that on Wheaton.There is nothing miraculous about a diving catch, when the WR comfortably gets both hands on the ball. You expect any competent WR to make that catch.Manster said:Huh? Ur called that diving attempt a drop? That would've been a miraculous catch.Stonehands Wheaton, after his 3rd drop you could tell Ben was pissed, he's JAG all day, move on.
Once Bryant is back he'll be lucky to be the WR3, looks like DHB might have a shot at it.
I am sure you realize that 7 is a ton in the NFL (this isn't college and I will refrain from the naiveté you just displayed) but if you understand magic football you would gather so much as to find that teams sometimes have to come from behind. Crazy, I know. And that it just might indicate that the other team will likely be flinging it more than usual. Whoa!Chaka said:I am sure you realize that 7 is not 14 (I will refrain from the childish insults) but do you think this thread and concerns about Wheaton are only about week 1?kOOk said:Pitt was a 7 point dog Einstein. Garbage time was to be expected.Chaka said:Garbage time cannot be counted upon unless you expect the Steelers to be down by two TDs in the fourth quarter every week.kOOk said:LOFL @ "garbage time doesn't count". Welcome to my new, dynamic 3 1/2 quarters of football fantasy league everybody!
When NE was playing their base defense Wheaton was a non-factor.
:thumbsup:I am sure you realize that 7 is a ton in the NFL (this isn't college and I will refrain from the naiveté you just displayed) but if you understand magic football you would gather so much as to find that teams sometimes have to come from behind. Crazy, I know. And that it just might indicate that the other team will likely be flinging it more than usual. Whoa!Chaka said:I am sure you realize that 7 is not 14 (I will refrain from the childish insults) but do you think this thread and concerns about Wheaton are only about week 1?kOOk said:Pitt was a 7 point dog Einstein. Garbage time was to be expected.Chaka said:Garbage time cannot be counted upon unless you expect the Steelers to be down by two TDs in the fourth quarter every week.When NE was playing their base defense Wheaton was a non-factor.kOOk said:LOFL @ "garbage time doesn't count". Welcome to my new, dynamic 3 1/2 quarters of football fantasy league everybody!
But by all means don't let that fact (or their as-advertised crappy D) deter you from backtracking to some pseudo coach-speak reach about NE's "base defense".
Again, make sure to keep in mind that "garbage time doesn't count".
Garbage time is the heyday of FF. Hope this helps.
I could swear that all the chatter during the offseason was about how much chemistry he had with Big Ben.Faust said:
That was general chemistry, but organic is a whole other ballgame.I could swear that all the chatter during the offseason was about how much chemistry he had with Big Ben.Faust said:
Yep, from Ben no less. Same as he said in 2014 btwI could swear that all the chatter during the offseason was about how much chemistry he had with Big Ben.Faust said:
Honestly I don't think Wheaton is far off in his own thinking. He's working out of the slot and competing with Miller for targets. I don't think any slot receiver will be successful there until Heath retires. Bryant's different in that he's a big target who goes deep. He doesn't get a lot of targets either. He just tends to do a lot with what he does get.For some reason chemistry was an issue with Big Ben to Emmanuel Sanders as well. Sanders could never get on track in Pitt yet became a stud in Denver and looks like a complete WR. Now I have no idea if it actually is a chemistry issue of if Wheaton is just not cut out in the NFL, but maybe he can catch on with a different team.
Why would this one game supersede the entire body of work to date? Bryant is simply a better WR.200 yard games vs good defenses don't grow on trees. They don't happen in Seattle. And they don't happen with mediocre receivers. Do people really expect that Wheaton just goes back to his background role? Antonio is absolutely the primary weapon so there's that, but this has to be called something like a breakout game.
Yup. In 7 of his 11 games this year, Wheaton has under 20 yards receiving. In all but 2 games, he has less than 5 targets. His 2014 numbers aren't much better. As long as Bryant, Brown and Heath are in the lineup, Wheaton will not really be a significant part of this offense. Last week was a fluke.jurb26 said:Why would this one game supersede the entire body of work to date? Bryant is simply a better WR.SaintsInDome2006 said:200 yard games vs good defenses don't grow on trees. They don't happen in Seattle. And they don't happen with mediocre receivers. Do people really expect that Wheaton just goes back to his background role? Antonio is absolutely the primary weapon so there's that, but this has to be called something like a breakout game.