LSUtiger 9 Posted September 25, 2012 With bye weeks starting is anyone trotting out Simpson this week? He could be a sneaky play in what promises to be a shootout against a DET team that just gave up a huge day to Jake Locker and the pooh Titans... I'm giving great consideration to rolling the dice on Simpson this week. Shall we get his train rolling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmmidwest 98 Posted September 25, 2012 I'm in if dude accepts my trade Hakeem for Charles Simpson gets the start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oblong_Ball 1 Posted September 25, 2012 I'm rolling him out over the likes of Donald Jones and Ramses Barden (if my WW claim goes through). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTD 56 Posted September 25, 2012 He gets the nod over Lafell this week after that bum put up 27 yards on that all-pro secondary that the NYG boasted last Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlade 3 Posted September 26, 2012 I think I may just roll him out this week over Colston. Colston has done nothing but sh!t the bed so far this year. Plus, I'm 0-3 in that league so i don't have a whole lot to lose.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnasty 5 Posted September 26, 2012 It's hard to put him over Cruz & Maclin. If RBush doesn't play this week, then I may flex him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moomin 0 Posted September 26, 2012 Simpson or Pitta in the flex you reckon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted September 26, 2012 Some of the names people are considering starting him over in this thread shock me. Simpson is on my radar but is this jumping the gun? ( maybe it's being ahead of the curve and I'm slow) Looking over his 2011 game log, I see 4 tds, 3 huge 100+ games and a bunch of 0, 1 or 2 catch games. http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/id/11280/jerome-simpson Related to last year AP is healthy and both Harvin and Rudolph's role seem way more established. At this point I think he'll have some big games but be inconsistent... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Kennison 12 Posted September 26, 2012 Some of the names people are considering starting him over in this thread shock me. Simpson is on my radar but is this jumping the gun? ( maybe it's being ahead of the curve and I'm slow) Looking over his 2011 game log, I see 4 tds, 3 huge 100+ games and a bunch of 0, 1 or 2 catch games. http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/id/11280/jerome-simpson Related to last year AP is healthy and both Harvin and Rudolph's role seem way more established. At this point I think he'll have some big games but be inconsistent... You sir, get the post of the thread. Folks should really temper their expectations. The Jerome Simpson I know has never made owners as excited as this before. How much better is 2012 Jerome Simpson than 2011? He's supposed to set the world on fire all of a sudden? We have to take a wait and see approach. Don't get burned! Dude is a weed head anyway. Definite ceiling on his motivation. But if you wanna crown him, crown his ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast777 0 Posted September 26, 2012 picked him up of the waiver wire. Hope to get some production from him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Kennison 12 Posted September 26, 2012 picked him up of the waiver wire. Hope to get some production from him Yeah. I did too. He's gonna sit on my bench until I see how he looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pogs23 6 Posted September 26, 2012 Some of the names people are considering starting him over in this thread shock me. Simpson is on my radar but is this jumping the gun? ( maybe it's being ahead of the curve and I'm slow) Looking over his 2011 game log, I see 4 tds, 3 huge 100+ games and a bunch of 0, 1 or 2 catch games. http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/id/11280/jerome-simpson Related to last year AP is healthy and both Harvin and Rudolph's role seem way more established. At this point I think he'll have some big games but be inconsistent... lol what names mentioned so far are that great that you couldn't start Simpson over them? Barden, Lafell and D. Jones? Are those guys are something special? Colsten is the only name I wouldn't start him over but I wouldn't bash someone if they thought about it. They are both boom or bust type players. I picked him up in a league or 2 but probably won't play him unless I am in a pinch or he really shows something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmmidwest 98 Posted September 26, 2012 gotta respect the acrobatics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN1SFA2UDOc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSUtiger 9 Posted September 26, 2012 Some of the names people are considering starting him over in this thread shock me. Simpson is on my radar but is this jumping the gun? ( maybe it's being ahead of the curve and I'm slow) Well with Antonio Brown on a bye my only other option is Brandon LaFell - who doesn't inspire great confidence after putting up paltry stats against the Giants awful secondary last week. With no better option, why not roll Simpson out there in what should be a shootout with DET? By all accounts, MIN has had zero WR production aside from Harvin, which means Simpson steps directly into the starting spot opposite Harvin on Sunday. Obviously it's boom or bust. But I'm willing to roll the dice on him catching a couple bombs over LaFell chipping away for 50-60 yards and no TD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSUtiger 9 Posted September 26, 2012 Latest Roto blurb: Coach Leslie Frazier said he plans to use WR Jerome Simpson "quite a bit" this week. The Vikings aren't going to ease Simpson back in off suspension. They desperately need his field-stretching speed to open things up for Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin and Kyle Rudolph. Simpson figures to see the majority of "X" receiver snaps against the Lions this week, but is just a WR4/5 in fantasy until further notice. It's down to LaFell or Simpson for me this week. I'm going to roll with Simpson in the better matchup and potential shootout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted September 26, 2012 I picked him up but am waiting to see what he does. Have Hawkins in over him. What DET allowed TEN to do is somewhat appealing though considering how Minny's playing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FUBARED AGAIN 1 Posted September 26, 2012 I drafted him very late and he starts this week for me over Colston, Britt and Garcon. Not sure of Garcon's injury status, Britt plays my Texans and Colston just blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted September 26, 2012 Hate doing it, but I'm starting him this week over Steven Jackson in a .5 PPR flex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Bells 18 Posted September 26, 2012 Some of the names people are considering starting him over in this thread shock me. Simpson is on my radar but is this jumping the gun? ( maybe it's being ahead of the curve and I'm slow) Looking over his 2011 game log, I see 4 tds, 3 huge 100+ games and a bunch of 0, 1 or 2 catch games. http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/id/11280/jerome-simpson Related to last year AP is healthy and both Harvin and Rudolph's role seem way more established. At this point I think he'll have some big games but be inconsistent... If you look at his biggest output last year, it was when AJ Green was hurt or when the defense took away AJ Green. So one could argue that when asked to step up and play a lead role, Simpson delivered. He's always been a remarkable physical talent whose success was too often impeded by off-the-field issues and, according to rumors in Cincinnati, a recurring lack of focus. So now he's in Minnesota and he's the X-receiver in their offense, meaning he's the #1 downfield receiver. Yes, Harvin, Peterson and Rudolph will continue to be the focus in their mostly short-arm offense, but when the Vikings go downfield, 9 times out of 10, the guy they'll be throwing it to is Jerome Simpson. I tend to think Simpson's biggest role will be to stretch the field and free up Harvin a little bit, so this is not some huge sleeper to jump on. But if you're in a 12-team league and you got a spot on your roster for a WR3 with nice upside, this is your guy. I actually drafted Simpson late, but dropped him due to week one injury adds. Grabbed him again this week. Might also add that the Vikings look a little bit better than anyone thought and Ponder has a little bit better arm than scouts thought he had coming out of FSU. (I do agree, however, that some of the players some are talking about starting him over is pretty crazy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perennial Contender 18 Posted September 26, 2012 He had a tremendous camp, I know that much. Supposedly has his head on straight now also. Could be a solid WR3 IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Caveman 0 Posted September 26, 2012 ^^^ I also read that he looked good this summer and worked well with Ponder, really well. I took a flyer on him. I know some think just b/c he didn't break out as a stud by his 3rd year in the league, that he can never break out like that but ya never know..... ......he obviously took some time to mature (see weed bust last year) and he sure as hell has talent (everyone knows his famous goal line flip) and now he's playing with a pretty underrated passer in a sneaky-good offense. I'm tempted to start him THIS WEEK. I'm thinking he could have a big game right out of the gate with fresh legs and lots of speed to burn. Lions secondary is also pretty awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffexpert 4 Posted September 26, 2012 trying to decide between picking him up or Andrew Hawkins...thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RicemanX 20 Posted September 26, 2012 If anything, Simpson will be great help to Harvin, AP and Rudolph. All 3's production depends strongly on a spread out defense. Jenkins didn't do that well at all, let's hope Simpson can catch 1 or 2 long ones a game to spread the D out so AP and Harvin will only have 7 in the box to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted September 27, 2012 He already had what appeared to be good chemistry with Ponder during the preseason and the guys is a physical freak along the lines of AJ Green. He has a ton of talent, and that offense is actually coming together a bit. I think he could end up being the 1B WR slightly behind Harvin (but a lot behind in PPR leagues). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macho tony 0 Posted September 27, 2012 Didn't Jenkins have a 50-yard game this season? I think Simpson's floor this week is 3/40. Not a total bust. I am starting him over Pitta in my flex because of his big play ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 27, 2012 Good thread. Thanks. Added in all my leagues. Starting in none but ... I'm on board! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyn2022 53 Posted September 27, 2012 Thinking a out benching Washington for him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 27, 2012 Thinking a out benching Washington for him? If it works ... you look like a genius. If Nate Washington goes off .... nevermind ... yeah, go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike9090 0 Posted September 27, 2012 I picked Simpson up yesterday. I want to see him play before I start him, but with Forte out I may end up starting him in flex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
throttlers 0 Posted September 27, 2012 Deciding between him and D. Moore as a flex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatguylittlecoat 13 Posted September 27, 2012 I'm ALL IN... going to RIDE the J-ROME Train , have him starting over Fred Davis but might consider sitting Brandon Marshall instead against a stingy Cowboy D. Yeah, yeah, yeah... never bench your studs but Marshall has not reached stud'dom yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc91 0 Posted September 27, 2012 :headbanger: I am starting him over Colston....WHY? Because the FF Today wk 4 rankings say so and that is enough for me!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420allstars 13 Posted September 27, 2012 Definetly worth a WW claim but I cant see how you can start him first week back.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 27, 2012 Definetly worth a WW claim but I cant see how you can start him first week back.. Uh .... did you see the video I poasted in this thread? Come on ride it! That's all you need to know. Last time I did that .... it was a thread about CJ Spiller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouda-Buddha 0 Posted September 27, 2012 I got him, not sure if I should start him. Calvin Johnson Andre Johnson Victor Cruz Eric Decker Jerome Simpson These 4 are fighting for 2 WR positions and 1 Flex. I am for sure starting C. Johnson and A. Johnson. The last spot is um..... up for grabs? I really like Jerome Simpson though. He could be so darn good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSUtiger 9 Posted September 27, 2012 I'm officially on board. Jerome Simpson over Brandon LaFell for me this week (Antonio Brown on bye). I'll take 80 and a TD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurence Maroney's Nuts 2 Posted September 27, 2012 I got him, not sure if I should start him. Calvin Johnson Andre Johnson Victor Cruz Eric Decker Jerome Simpson These 4 are fighting for 2 WR positions and 1 Flex. I am for sure starting C. Johnson and A. Johnson. The last spot is um..... up for grabs? I really like Jerome Simpson though. He could be so darn good. Cruz. Don't get cute with Simpson just yet... I get that it's tempting being it's his debut, and they're playing the Lions though ;p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,482 Posted September 27, 2012 Would I be crazy to drop Sidney Rice to pick up Jerome? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spec7ral 6 Posted September 28, 2012 Would I be crazy to drop Sidney Rice to pick up Jerome? After watching Rusell Wilson the other night, I wish Simpson was around for me to do this exchange... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KryptonKnights 6 Posted September 28, 2012 After tonight I sure wish I would have started him over Pitta at W/T. It wouldn't be hard for him to exceed that Pittaful performance. Maybe he won't fall down in the end zone when he's wide open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
