I am surprised it's been this quiet here considering Likely kind of looks like one of the best TEs in the NFL. This genie is going to be tough to put back in the bottle. How does this impact Andrews moving forward?
It doesn’t impact Andrews, who is a top TE and young. However, the Andrews owner should try to get Likely. Likely won’t be a top TE unless Andrews is out or he moves on to another team once his rookie contract expires. He’s not an UFA until 2026.
The Andrews owner should have gone after Likely some point this year. The price has gone way way up now. I am just saying if I am the Ravens coach, I am trying to get both these guys targets next year. Since Andrews has gone down, Likely has been the best pass game weapon on the team. If it wasn't for LaPorta and McBride, we would all be marveling at what Likely is doing as a 23 year old. Keep in mind LaPorta turns 23 a week. McBride is already 24. I would love to see what Likely's PPR PPG are in games he starts.
Had Andrews and McBride, and Likely was sitting on waivers and I had a roster spot open, so decided to pick him up. Next week Andrews goes out. Sometimes things just go your way.
Decided to trade McBride since my RBs are getting up there in age and I needed a young gun. Only was able to do this with any confidence because i picked up Likely to cover Andrews and now have a young stud TE in the wings. FantasyPros has Likely around TE 15 for dynasty, but have to believe he would be around 6-8 if Andrews wasn't there.