xxxdog 23 Posted September 17, 2018 Two Teams that could contend for the Super Bowl , Vikings & Rams both with great offensive weapons , yet gifted with top NFL defense.....Each need a kicker replacement likely this week, although unlike the Vikings kicker who seems to be goal post blind , the Rams need to add a kicker due to injury.... Free agent Dan Bailey, one of the best NFL kickers for several years likely will be kicking again in week #3 .....Instantly with either offense you will be adding a top-5 weekly fantasy kicker, a great waiver add , my hunch he will be wearing Purple sometime this week..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 17, 2018 I am not spending a waiver priority on a kicker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxxdog 23 Posted September 17, 2018 I am not spending a waiver priority on a kicker. Depend on what type of waiver setup you have in a league....closed bid in several FF-leagues, and free waiver pickup after a set deadline in bid and priority.....Hard to imagine a team owner turning down a top-5 player even if its a kicker and you might be able to add him for free....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 17, 2018 Depend on what type of waiver setup you have in a league....closed bid in several FF-leagues, and free waiver pickup after a set deadline in bid and priority.....Hard to imagine a team owner turning down a top-5 player even if its a kicker and you might be able to add him for free....... Fair enough. I just know I'm not spending part of a limited budget, or sacrificing a priority in a rolling system, for a kicker. In systems like that (which I play in), I'll wait till waivers clear and grab someone from Free Agency for free. There's so little variance between the majority of them. But if you think the points make sense, and it's not going to cost you getting an impact player at a more important position later, sure. (Didn't mean to shut you down with my response, just speaking my opinion Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted September 17, 2018 I am not spending a waiver priority on a kicker. Depends on the scoring system... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 399 Posted September 17, 2018 He's a great kicker, he would be a good one to add if you don't already have one I don't see any problem with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrokh 567 Posted September 17, 2018 Vikings make the move and sign bailey. Per Ian Rappaport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxxdog 23 Posted September 17, 2018 MAYBE.........The only missing link to vault the Vikings as a real threat playing in the Super Bowl....simply a dependable Kicker.....Now they signed one of the very best in Bailey..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted September 17, 2018 bailey is the dez of kickers: a once-great cowboy who did great things for the team, but who has been less than average over the last couple of years. upside is 90% conversion and 54 yard range...if he has miraculously gotten healthy. floor is 75% and a 45 yard range. reality will probably be in the low 80s, with a groin or knee injury sidelining him around week 12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clean90 6 Posted September 17, 2018 Zuerlein is out for this week and maybe longer. Bailey is a good replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxxdog 23 Posted September 17, 2018 It was a total shock Dallas cut him, going a new direction to save close to 3-mil......last year after his injury return in late Nov. he kicked a pair-50+yard FG's against Seattle, showing no problem with his leg strength due to whatever concerns...Bailey's history in kicking accurate has always been near the top of the NFL and at 30 years old he is still in his prime.....Without question, he is the BEST KICKER the Vikings signed in the last 10-years.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUsualSuspect 207 Posted September 18, 2018 No one is discussing health..Hammy maybe? I think that may be one of the reasons DAL let him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 979 Posted September 18, 2018 No one is discussing health..Hammy maybe? I think that may be one of the reasons DAL let him go. Are you just guessing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUsualSuspect 207 Posted September 18, 2018 Are you just guessing? It wasnt hamstring, it was groin at the end of last season. As to the reason why DAL letting him go this season? Yes, complete guess, as I cant think of any other reason why theyd cut him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 979 Posted September 18, 2018 It wasnt hamstring, it was groin at the end of last season. As to the reason why DAL letting him go this season? Yes, complete guess, as I cant think of any other reason why theyd cut him. Maybe because of his salary was so high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted September 18, 2018 Bailey's history in kicking accurate has always been near the top of the NFL and at 30 years old he is still in his prime. i don't understand how people can post things like this. i mean, the stats are right here on the internet for anyone to see. league rank by FG%, minimum 10 attempts: 10th 2nd 5th 14th 2nd 18th 26th so only 3 years in the top 5, trending down for 2 straight years, baffling misses from inside 50 during TC, and still the 6th highest cap number from what was--at signing--the highest kicker contract in the league. i hated to see him go, but cutting him was a very reasonable choice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the lone star 3 Posted September 18, 2018 I like Bailey, but his health concerns me. I can't pull the trigger on him at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,452 Posted September 18, 2018 I’m going to just stick to streaming a kicker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramz04 21 Posted September 18, 2018 Am I the only one that noticed Robbie Goulds fantasy ascension last year once JimmyG took over? I made a mental note of it at the time and then laughed 8 months later on draft day when my league mates started taking kickers in the 13th round. Who did I draft in rounds 13, 14 & 15? James Conner, Matt Breida & Keelan Cole. And for my very last pick in round 16 -- Robbie Gould! I cant take someone seriously if they draft a kicker before the 15th round. Fantasy championships are won in the back half of the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,452 Posted September 18, 2018 What if your league only has 14 rounds, we have short benches, so we only have 14 rounds. Do you still respect us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the spanker 28 Posted September 19, 2018 Is this dude a potential top 3 kicker behind NE and Ravens kickers with the Zuerlein on the shelf? Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutdown 40 Posted September 19, 2018 As to the reason why DAL letting him go this season? Yes, complete guess, as I cant think of any other reason why theyd cut him. Given the moves Dallas made, it appears they were playing for next year. Unloading Dez but not replacing him with a viable WR. Also not having a viable replacement for Witten, then cutting Bailey. I'm not sure what their cap situation was, but it appears they were clearing space for next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites