browns16-0 30 Posted September 8, 2013 How do you thing he is going to do tomorrow? I haven't seen him play, only have heard positive things though. With Dobson and Gronk ruled out and Amendola may not be at full strength, does this make Thompkins a must start? I have benched Ryan Mathews at the flex for Thompkins in a ppr league at the moment, but having never seen this guy play I am more than a bit weary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosgrojo 5 Posted September 8, 2013 I live in New England, though I am a Niners fan, and have seen all of the Pats preseason games. Thompkins is not particularly big or fast. He has above average hands, has made some good catches. What has caught the eye of everyone up here is the route running ability. He is VERY good at running routes, has been setting up the DB's with minor shoulder shakes and misdirection. Third game of the preseason I saw him gain 3 yards of space from a simple shoulder shrug that he took advantage of on an out cut for an easy completion. Brady hasn't had a route runner like this. Brady digs cerebral players, he is digging Kenbrell right now. The running backs in New England are going to be the bell cow this weekend, but Thompkins will get his. I'm predicting epic breakout this year for him. All in on Thompkins! I was only able to get him in one of my two leagues, and I'm starting him over Mike Wallace... And feel great about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,321 Posted September 8, 2013 Wary. I wouldn't start Thompkins til we see what he can do in the regular season. And Amendola will be a full go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 8, 2013 Wary. I wouldn't start Thompkins til we see what he can do in the regular season. And Amendola will be a full go. This. I have him in one league but am not starting him until I see at least one game from him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosgrojo 5 Posted September 8, 2013 Wary. I wouldn't start Thompkins til we see what he can do in the regular season. And Amendola will be a full go. You sir, will not be allowed admittance to the Kenbrell Thompkins bandwagon! Lol I understand. Change... Evolution... It's hard. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 997 Posted September 8, 2013 starting him over lance moore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,321 Posted September 8, 2013 You sir, will not be allowed admittance to the Kenbrell Thompkins bandwagon! Lol I understand. Change... Evolution... It's hard. Lol If he has a nice game this weekend, I'm on board. But most people drafted him as their WR4, so I don't see why he'd move in to your starting lineup week 1. You took three or so WRs ahead of him, didn't you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosgrojo 5 Posted September 8, 2013 Didn't even draft him! My draft was held in the first preseason game week. Picked him off the waiver wire. He went undrafted in both my leagues because they were both held that first preseason week. I don't care about draft position. I put in the people I think are going to do the best. Not the ones I drafted first. Things change... Gotta change with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ian Potter 9 Posted September 8, 2013 Benched Steve smith and f Austin for him. Considering putting in sustin w hopes they w been vanilla w their off. I drafted Gordon and Blackmon and don't feel confident w smith against sea def. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WR Guru 31 Posted September 8, 2013 Rookie WR. His ceiling is Brandon Lloyd's numbers from last year (900 yds, 4 TD), and that would be a fantastic rookie year. No outside receiver not named Moss has ever had a big year with Brady. An undrafted rookie is going to change that? Believe it when I see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5Year1 23 Posted September 8, 2013 I have him on 6 of my 8 teams. Starting him on 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmark3333 11 Posted September 8, 2013 Starting him over Mike Williams. Expecting at least a line of 6 for 75. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted September 8, 2013 i'm debating starting him over Stevie in a league... but i doubt i'll pull the trigger... too many ?s for this game... i could see the pats getting up big early and barely throwing the enitre 2nd half... i have a feeling a lot of people will be talking about vereen and blount after the game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tikigods 76 Posted September 8, 2013 I'm starting him but I also have garbage WRs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420allstars 13 Posted September 8, 2013 Sitting for me. Just need to see what he does when it counts before I rush him into the starters roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plasma george 52 Posted September 8, 2013 He's my #4, behind Jordy Nelson #3. Can't bench Jordy for him, at least not yet with all the Factors here and McCarthy saying Jordy is back. If you're starting him, who was your #3 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nygiants 0 Posted September 8, 2013 Julian Edelman, I drafted in all ppr leagues. He will have at least 6 receptions today and probably 90 for the year. Not sure how he wasn't on anyone's radar and even remained undrafted in most. By week 3 he will be on a team...get him now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,321 Posted September 8, 2013 Julian Edelman, I drafted in all ppr leagues. He will have at least 6 receptions today and probably 90 for the year. Not sure how he wasn't on anyone's radar and even remained undrafted in most. By week 3 he will be on a team...get him now. Can't stay healthy, isn't that good. He was a free agent this off-season and nobody wanted him. Should tell you something right there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShooterMcGavin 3 Posted September 8, 2013 I have a weird feeling the Patriots might trade up and grab Marquis Lee or Sammy Watkins after this season. No idea why, but think they'll make that move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 997 Posted September 8, 2013 Julian Edelman, I drafted in all ppr leagues. He will have at least 6 receptions today and probably 90 for the year. Not sure how he wasn't on anyone's radar and even remained undrafted in most. By week 3 he will be on a team...get him now. Because thompkins has the X position locked down gronk will be back soon and amendola is healthy for the moment. Thompkins can play all 3 wr positions which makes him a swiss army knife of a wr and he runs superb routes. Edelman is a bench player right now stealing a few snaps here and there waiting for amendolas eventual injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Kennison 12 Posted September 8, 2013 Julian Edelman, I drafted in all ppr leagues. He will have at least 6 receptions today and probably 90 for the year. Not sure how he wasn't on anyone's radar and even remained undrafted in most. By week 3 he will be on a team...get him now. Nope. Won't be following this advice at all. There's a reason Edelman is where he is on the depth chart. Will always be a spotty player. If it weren't for the NE system, he probably wouldn't be in the league. Pass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serpent 51 Posted September 8, 2013 Have him going in 2/3 leagues. I should have picked him up in the third but I wanted a bit of diversity and thought Dobson would be the guy. With Roddy White dealing with injury I'm activating Thompkins over him. In another league have him going over Greg Jennings. My third league I would have him going but like I said I don't have him, so I gave Givens the start this week. If you have Thompkins, you should be please. He should be WR3 at least. If you only play with 2 WRs then he may not be as useful. If you play with 3 WR he should be a good advantage, any team that actually has 3 viable drafted WRs is going to be weak at one of the other slots, so in a 3WR format you pretty much always need to find some 3WR or rotate them throughout the year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
$epphori$ 118 Posted September 8, 2013 I live in New England, though I am a Niners fan, and have seen all of the Pats preseason games. Thompkins is not particularly big or fast. He has above average hands, has made some good catches. What has caught the eye of everyone up here is the route running ability. He is VERY good at running routes, has been setting up the DB's with minor shoulder shakes and misdirection. Third game of the preseason I saw him gain 3 yards of space from a simple shoulder shrug that he took advantage of on an out cut for an easy completion. Brady hasn't had a route runner like this. Brady digs cerebral players, he is digging Kenbrell right now. The running backs in New England are going to be the bell cow this weekend, but Thompkins will get his. I'm predicting epic breakout this year for him. All in on Thompkins! I was only able to get him in one of my two leagues, and I'm starting him over Mike Wallace... And feel great about it. THIS ^^^^ Thompkins runs precise routes and has sure hands. BONUS: Brady throwing to him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runningriot1966 6 Posted September 8, 2013 Edelman will be the man to step up in Welker's place, I expect this guy to be awesome this year. He also returns punts if your league awards that. He only played in a few games last year before going down to injury but it was a beautiful few games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted September 8, 2013 Another Bonus: Aaron Dobson is out today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ian Potter 9 Posted September 8, 2013 Edelman will be the man to step up in Welker's place, I expect this guy to be awesome this year. He also returns punts if your league awards that. He only played in a few games last year before going down to injury but it was a beautiful few games. Edelmans only a value to if Amendola gets hurt IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 997 Posted September 8, 2013 Edelman will be the man to step up in Welker's place, I expect this guy to be awesome this year. He also returns punts if your league awards that. He only played in a few games last year before going down to injury but it was a beautiful few games. amendola is the new slut wr and will be the one to take welkers place in the O. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ian Potter 9 Posted September 8, 2013 amendola is the new slut wr and will be the one to take welkers place in the O. I hear he gets around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 997 Posted September 8, 2013 I hear he gets around! he is good at being a slut....only problem is all those big guys pound him too hard he gets sand in his mangina and breaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted September 8, 2013 Julian Edelman, I drafted in all ppr leagues. He will have at least 6 receptions today and probably 90 for the year. Not sure how he wasn't on anyone's radar and even remained undrafted in most. By week 3 he will be on a team...get him now. Touchdown Julian Edelman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nygiants 0 Posted September 8, 2013 Julian Edelman, I drafted in all ppr leagues. He will have at least 6 receptions today and probably 90 for the year. Not sure how he wasn't on anyone's radar and even remained undrafted in most. By week 3 he will be on a team...get him now. Your welcome, although now it will be too late to grab him unless you have a high waiver wire. I suspect another TD before this game is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,321 Posted September 8, 2013 Your welcome, although now it will be too late to grab him unless you have a high waiver wire. I suspect another TD before this game is over. What else does that crystal ball of yours say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted September 8, 2013 Touchdown Julian Edelman Julian Edelman.....two touchdowns..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreen626 17 Posted September 8, 2013 Julian Edelman added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serpent 51 Posted September 8, 2013 Thompkins should have had 2 TDs this game. He made rookie mistakes, that's what rookies do. Starting from next week on he will likely be a featured part of the offense. They're all easy correctable mistakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redzonehog 14 Posted September 8, 2013 I sure hope so. He's on my bench, but I'd love to flex him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5Year1 23 Posted September 8, 2013 Thompkins should have had 2 TDs this game. He made rookie mistakes, that's what rookies do. Starting from next week on he will likely be a featured part of the offense. They're all easy correctable mistakes. On the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavy-set 39 Posted September 8, 2013 Thompkins should have had 2 TDs this game. He made rookie mistakes, that's what rookies do. Starting from next week on he will likely be a featured part of the offense. They're all easy correctable mistakes. he will still be a rookie next week hth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreen626 17 Posted September 8, 2013 He may not get as many targets going forward with Gronk coming back and Dobson as well. He's friggin BLOWING it today. 14 damn targets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montana 89 Posted September 8, 2013 In all fairness a few of those passes were ankle high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
