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Seahawks WR Ben Obomanu (1 Viewer)
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maninthebox
Footballguy
I'm trying to decide between him & Ford. Leaning towards Obomanu at this point because I like his schedule.
bulger2holt
Footballguy
I'm hoping BMW doesn't play much the rest of the year. I like their schedule.
ourmanflint
Footballguy
Valuable even with BMW at 100% as long as Hass is starting. Hass has been been evil accurate. Don't count Big Mike out either though.Seattle has a good passing schedule but also is fighting for a legitimate playoff spot and has Okung healthy.
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bulger2holt
Footballguy
When BMW starts, is Obamau the #2 wr ?
ourmanflint
Footballguy
Big Mike is the possession receiver and Hass's security blanket. Obamanu is the big play guy. Seems he has stolen that role from Butler.
Routilla
Footballguy
knickstorm
Footballguy
if running around a little bit is a big step, he's a long way away, probably one hit away from going back down.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
In. Surprised I got him on waivers this week and he gets the start for me over Burleson at WR3..Nicks and VJax out. Could be a nice late season find/add.
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Not a "hit" thing. It's a sprained foot. So, one wrong step. Carroll said they would say by today or tomorrow if he was in or out. I don't expect that to happen, although it would be more of a GTD.To Obamanu - I think he's another good play regardless.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
one hit to the arch of his foot?
Balco
Footballguy
Yes. He had a nice game the week before Williams went down.I am going with him again this week.
"The Waterboy"
Footballguy
Got him in 2 of my leagues last night and probably starting him over DMC in one league and not sure in the other as I have James Jones, Harvin and Ward possibly ahead of him!?!? Just wanted to let FF'ers know what some of us are doing with Ben.....I really doubt BMW plays a snap this week which, obviously, ups Ben's value....
Topes
Footballguy
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
I'm happy with the #'s last week (obviously- and I started him 
) but is anyone concerned that it was done on 6 targets. Including 2 catches for 10 yards at the half. Didn't watch the game, so if anyone can chime in with any insight that'd be great.
but i now own him in all 4 of my leagues. I remember this guy getting a lot of sleeper hype 1-2 yrs ago, but Hass was so hurt it didn't matter. Let's hope he keeps it up! I know the threads of yore all said he was a big team, guy and the coaches really liked him fwiw. I wonder if anyone can dredge up one of those old threads.
) but is anyone concerned that it was done on 6 targets. Including 2 catches for 10 yards at the half. Didn't watch the game, so if anyone can chime in with any insight that'd be great.but i now own him in all 4 of my leagues. I remember this guy getting a lot of sleeper hype 1-2 yrs ago, but Hass was so hurt it didn't matter. Let's hope he keeps it up! I know the threads of yore all said he was a big team, guy and the coaches really liked him fwiw. I wonder if anyone can dredge up one of those old threads.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
a little in here
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...&hl=obomanu
but i seem to recall a lot more dynasty threads. Why so many threads around here get purged? I thought storage for data is almost a negligible cost?
Oh and injuries (hammy in 2007) and broken clavicle in 2008 are what derailed the previous hype trains fwiw.
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...&hl=obomanu
but i seem to recall a lot more dynasty threads. Why so many threads around here get purged? I thought storage for data is almost a negligible cost?
Oh and injuries (hammy in 2007) and broken clavicle in 2008 are what derailed the previous hype trains fwiw.
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loompa17
Footballguy
This is exactly what concerns me. I guess one of his plays was essentially just a broken coverage too??? I'd also like to hear from anyone that saw the game. I've got a decision between Obomanu and Jacoby Ford, and right now I'm "thinking Ford first" based largely on the fact that Ford is getting more targets than Obomanu. (It doesn't hurt that I get some return yardage pts too).
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Not really 'busted' coverage, just looked that way with how open he was. The second replay shows this really well. Both safety and DB bit HARD on a pretty nice double move. Not that the defense was good, just got worked by OB-Man (pronounced like Obi-wan kenobi)
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All good. My comment was more about the safety #23 Lewis "being way too aggressive" to use the announcers words. Perhaps more important at the end of the clip you can see Lewis limping (perhaps more pronounced than usual since he just got burned, lol).Obomanu has skills, don't get me wrong so not trying to be argumentative.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Severely cut his hand yesterday (didnt see the hit but it was described as pretty brutal) after going 2 for 40 in the 1st half.
The opportunity is still there with BMW getting injured this week and missing at least 1 game per Roto, and some nice passing matchups coming up. My concern is if he will be limited even if he plays.
I hate to have to rely on a shaky situation for the playoffs, but the WW is thin and I am depleted at WR (Nicks, VJax, Dez).
Anyways,
for updates this week.
The opportunity is still there with BMW getting injured this week and missing at least 1 game per Roto, and some nice passing matchups coming up. My concern is if he will be limited even if he plays.
I hate to have to rely on a shaky situation for the playoffs, but the WW is thin and I am depleted at WR (Nicks, VJax, Dez).
Anyways,
for updates this week.
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Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I saw him live vs the Saints and I picked him up then, he looked great.
Seems like he was on his way to another game except for that freak injury?
Seems like he was on his way to another game except for that freak injury?
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
wtf? A few stitches? Then whey didn't he go back in? That sux. Hell hockey players do this all the time, and those are sticthes from 100 mph pucks. Hell Big Ben broke his nose and played. YOu can't stich/tape.wrap and then go make a few catches? ARGHHHHH People play with broken arms. 
started OB-man in 3 leagues.
started OB-man in 3 leagues.
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Seems like he would still be a hold at this point. With reports that Mike Williams may miss Week 14, and possibly more IMO, he has two nice match-ups against SF (18th in receiving yards allows per game) and ATL (26th). Week 16 against TAM, not so nice (7th)...
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Hard to figure this out.For the remainder of the season, there is Williams, and then whether Obo is really ok.
You're joking, right?wtf? A few stitches? Then whey didn't he go back in? That sux. Hell hockey players do this all the time, and those are sticthes from 100 mph pucks. Hell Big Ben broke his nose and played. YOu can't stich/tape.wrap and then go make a few catches? ARGHHHHH People play with broken arms.started OB-man in 3 leagues.
goldenchild
Footballguy
Latest on Williams (with a comment on Obomanu in bold):
I'm not sure what to believe at this point.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
DocHolliday
Footballguy
I made the mistake of sitting Boldin and then making a choice between Obomanu and BMW last week. I went with BMW unfortunately. My lineup is in for the week and I am not touching it. Hopefully, Boldin has come back to life.
Football Critic
Footballguy
AWESOME!
wilked
Footballguy
Please PM cell phone number so I can check in, find the results out Sun evening
DocHolliday
Footballguy
I will be ranting on Monday in the proper thread if things go bad again.
solorca
Footballguy
Ouch, I thought that I was in a great position when I had both Williams and Obomanu. At worst, I thought I would have one good receiving option from the pair.
I don't know if I can trust Mike Williams this week, unless he practices all week. Obomanu's injury must be worse than it sounds, because it doesn't seem like it should be that bad. Then again, I've never tried to catch a football with stiches on my hand...
I don't know if I can trust Mike Williams this week, unless he practices all week. Obomanu's injury must be worse than it sounds, because it doesn't seem like it should be that bad. Then again, I've never tried to catch a football with stiches on my hand...
Cheesedawg
Footballguy
From Seattle Times today:
December 8, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Mike Williams, Ben Obomanu not expected to practice Wednesday, Thursday
Posted by Danny O'Neil
RENTON -- For the third consecutive week, the most important measurement for the Seahawks will come down to one foot.
Mike Williams' foot to be more precise.
He now has a sprained right ankle to go along with that strained right foot, and while he's not in a plastic walking boot, he's not expected to practice Wednesday or Thursday.
"They're going to try him out and do some things with him through the process and see if they can get him going," coach Pete Carroll said. "We're going to give him a couple days here."
Same goes for receiver Ben Obomanu, who suffered a lacerated right hand in the game.
"We're going to give him a couple of days before we do anything with him, let everything quiet down, but holding out hope that those guys still have a chance to play."
December 8, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Mike Williams, Ben Obomanu not expected to practice Wednesday, Thursday
Posted by Danny O'Neil
RENTON -- For the third consecutive week, the most important measurement for the Seahawks will come down to one foot.
Mike Williams' foot to be more precise.
He now has a sprained right ankle to go along with that strained right foot, and while he's not in a plastic walking boot, he's not expected to practice Wednesday or Thursday.
"They're going to try him out and do some things with him through the process and see if they can get him going," coach Pete Carroll said. "We're going to give him a couple days here."
Same goes for receiver Ben Obomanu, who suffered a lacerated right hand in the game.
"We're going to give him a couple of days before we do anything with him, let everything quiet down, but holding out hope that those guys still have a chance to play."
jamil
Footballguy
if either of Obo or BMW are out, who's the better pickup? Tate or Butler?From Seattle Times todayecember 8, 2010 at 11:41 AMMike Williams, Ben Obomanu not expected to practice Wednesday, ThursdayPosted by Danny O'NeilRENTON -- For the third consecutive week, the most important measurement for the Seahawks will come down to one foot.Mike Williams' foot to be more precise.He now has a sprained right ankle to go along with that strained right foot, and while he's not in a plastic walking boot, he's not expected to practice Wednesday or Thursday."They're going to try him out and do some things with him through the process and see if they can get him going," coach Pete Carroll said. "We're going to give him a couple days here."Same goes for receiver Ben Obomanu, who suffered a lacerated right hand in the game."We're going to give him a couple of days before we do anything with him, let everything quiet down, but holding out hope that those guys still have a chance to play."
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Sake-Bombers
Footballguy
Sando on ESPN says he's being fitted with a special glove and is likely to play.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5907053
If Obo plays and Williams doesn't, he certainly seems startable to me.
Has anyone seen a picture of this laceration? I can only assume it's so tricky because the wrist bends so much and it makes it easy to re-open.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5907053
If Obo plays and Williams doesn't, he certainly seems startable to me.
Has anyone seen a picture of this laceration? I can only assume it's so tricky because the wrist bends so much and it makes it easy to re-open.
the spanker
Footballguy
Well Isure don't have a lot of confidence in him to be productive, nevermind finish the game.
MarcO
Footballguy
I understood it to be between fingers - either ring finger and middle or ring finger and little finger.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
You would think that in this day an age that a minor laceration should be patchable/protectable. Might need a pain shot but
that's why they pay you the big bucks...
Sake-Bombers
Footballguy
Not sure where I got wrist from, seemed like I remembered reading that around when it happened. It makes more sense that it's a problem if it's between the fingers. I'm imagining tearing the "web" between my fingers - yowch! Seems like that would make it pretty hard to catch.What's so weird about Obomanu's injury is that he didn't practice. Carroll said today he was running around all week, so he'll probably play, but it ultimately will probably come down to a gametime decision of whether or not he can catch the ball. If he's active, it still seems to me like he should be able to produce, especially if M. Williams is absent.
