SoS's Fantasy Questions: Oakland Raiders

[SaveourSonics]

How's it going guys!? I'm sure many of you know me as the rambunctious Seattle homer that posts way too much.

Well in my spare time during this time of the season I usually run a Fantasy Football Advice thread for those of you that are into that kinda thing. Check out the 2012 thread I'll be making soon!

Anyways, I just had a few questions to ensure that I'm not ignorant with any advice I provide this offseason. That's why I've come up with a batch of clarifying questions for all 32 teams and getting my facts straight. Thanks to everyone that helps in advance!

Questions
1. The big topic of discussion for fantasy is the wideout position. If you could only take one player in fantasy this season, would you rather have Denarius Moore or DHB?

2. Carson Palmer is a name that gets overlooked a lot for fantasy QBs. What do you guys realistically think he'll do this season and will he hold any fantasy value?

3. Darren McFadden is a very polarizing player in fantasy circles. Some think he's a bonafide top 10 pick with his potential whereas others may not even take him until the 3rd with his injury risk. I currently fall on the latter side of the fence, but where would you guys realistically rank DMC going into 2012 for fantasy purposes?
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Richard D!ck Sherman 4 Prez

[Silver&Black88]

oakdb, do ya thang.
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[RaidersAreOne]

I dont know a thing about fantasy football, but from purely a football perspective, here is my opinions:

1. I think Moore is going to be better in the long run, but just for next year I think DHB would be a better choice. He is our #1 as of right now, and our new WCO suits him and his shorter routes better imo.

2. I expect big things from Palmer this year. Our oline is improved, he will finally know the playbook inside and out, more chemistry with our young WR's, in better mental and physical shape etc etc. Add in he never player with our best player at all last season, and I can see him putting up borderline pro bowl worthy stats.

3. McFadden is the 1A/B RB in the NFL when healthy, but I am at the point where I dont think he can ever be healthy for an entire season. He runs so violently and physical. that he is bound to bang something up at some point in the year. I would definitely look at him but not to to high.

Just my opinions.
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[CaliforniaKid7]

1) Right now, I'd go with DHB. With us running the WCO now he going to rack up the YAC. Moore will average way more YPC though. I think Moore is definitely a sleeper late round pick.

2) I think when its all said and done Palmer will be a 12-18 QB range. I dont know how I would feel about him my first quarterback ( i take QB's late) but with our improved OL and a healthy DMC plus another year of chemistry with DHB, Moore, and Ford, he should be in the same sentence as Sanchez, Flacco, Ryan, and Freeman. If he can limit his interceptions, he could be a steal.

3) Darren McFadden, my mind is split. I dont think I would take him with my first pick. But if i grab Brees or Rodgers and then next round hes still there, I believe the risk/reward is just too good to pass up. He has the skill set to be better than MJD, Rice, CJ2k...etc. Hes that special. Even more so now with Palmer and our trio split out wide.
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[SaveourSonics]

Have there been any reports on DMC's health this offseason?
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Richard D!ck Sherman 4 Prez

[OakRaiders3828]

[OakRaiders3828]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/05/15/raiders.mcfadden.palmer.ap/index.html

[SaveourSonics]

Man...how frustrating.

And that's just coming from a fantasy perspective. Can't imagine being a fan of the Raiders and dealing with it Knowing how great he could be.
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Richard D!ck Sherman 4 Prez

[Baggabonez]

1. The big topic of discussion for fantasy is the wideout position. If you could only take one player in fantasy this season, would you rather have Denarius Moore or DHB?
DHB. Although not a WR1 as his scoring will not be consistent, DHB has proven to be relatively durable. Moore, while exhibiting highlight film ability, is diminutive and has yet to prove durable often inhibited by the soft tissue injuries, such as hamstrings, that are characteristic of speedsters. The Raider's offense coordinator, Knapp, has suggested a ZBS run-heavy WCO. Imo, DHB is a classic WCO big bodied WR. Moore is a situational waiver-wire matchup that could yeild big returns if pts are given for long scores and Criner could be a redzone target steal at the end of the draft if you have the room to store him away.

2. Carson Palmer is a name that gets overlooked a lot for fantasy QBs. What do you guys realistically think he'll do this season and will he hold any fantasy value?
QB2. As indicated above supposedly the offense will be run-heavy as it mimics Kubiak's offense, however given DMC's injury history and a porus, rebuilding defense the Raiders could be forced to play catchup through the air. Ultimately, Palmer's numbers should emulate Shaub's.

3. Darren McFadden is a very polarizing player in fantasy circles. Some think he's a bonafide top 10 pick with his potential whereas others may not even take him until the 3rd with his injury risk. I currently fall on the latter side of the fence, but where would you guys realistically rank DMC going into 2012 for fantasy purposes?
RB2, anything above that is incurring too much risk although the potential for exponential return is intriguing. Most likely drafted at the beginning of R2 for someone going RB, RB. The handcuff is Goodson which presents value as most will anticipate Jones.
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[LivingLegendWFC]

Question 1 - I guess for me it would depend on the format. If its PPR then I prefer DHB. He lead the team in receptions by a pretty fair amount. Moore could have a breakout season but even if he does I see him as more of a big play WR with a high average, a 7-8 TDs, but not a ton of catches. Where as I think DHB has the advantage of more trust from Palmer on the short and intermediate stuff (correct me if im wrong but didnt Moore have two really bad drops that went for INTs over the middle), but not as much big play ability. Standard format go with Moore. PPR go DHB imo.

Question 2 - Ill go as far to say that Carson Palmer will be a top 12 fantasy QB this season, and could be great value pick. When you look at his numbers since 2005 (not counting 2008 since he played only 4 games) you can pretty much pencil him in for 3800 yards, 26 TDs, and 15 INTs or somewhere in that ballpark. Palmer can be a good fantasy QB for you especially since he has always played well against the teams in the division, especially SD.

Is he the most efficient QB? No, and those are valid concerns when talking about him as your "franchise" QB, but in fantasy your looking for numbers, and Palmer can certainly put them up. I guess this also kind of depends on what you think our WR core will do next year.

Question 3 - Until proven otherwise just assume that Darren McFadden will miss time at some point this season. However that doesnt mean that he cant be a great value pick. Would I take him with my first pick? No, too much risk. Would I take him to pair up with a sure thing at another position? You betcha.. The key is making sure that you dont have to depend on him as your primary scorer, but can be your second or third guy (that can lead you in scoring when healthy) and then just be smart whit your waiver pickups and depth behind him. You have to determine where your value for him is, and that varies from player to player.
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[oakdb36]

[Preacher]

1. DHB drops a lot fo balls...pissed me off last year....but should b better this year


2. I have used Carson in the past and enjoyed him. Draft a pass happy qb first


3. Dmc- LOVED HIM WHEN healthy. Picking up a replacement is hard, but when he is running it was great. He carried one of my teams last year.


4. Can't go wrong with Seabass and our D might be surprise this year.
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[LivingLegendWFC]

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