pee-diddy 27 Posted September 5, 2016 Still scratching my head and trying to figure out which Steelers WR is the one to own in PPR leagues (besides A. Brown of course) thanks to a crappy pre-season by Coates. Roethlisberger might have 350 - 400 completions. If Brown has 120, where are the others distributed at WR (besides Jesse James and the RB's)? Eli Rogers: how many? Coates despite the lackluster pre-season? Wheaton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 5, 2016 Ugh it's a mess and I don't have any stock in it. Before Bell comes back someone may have a few good games but after that I'm not sure anyone will really stand out. I'm getting a bad feeling about Ben and not targeting him anywhere. Especially over guys like Brees which is inexplicable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 6, 2016 Besides brown, bell, and Big Ben there's no one u want on there. Too much of a mess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 6, 2016 Wheaton will get volume, if not quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 6, 2016 Wheaton will get volume, if not quality.Yuck, he had his chance last year and he didn't run with it. Maybe, but he is still in a show me stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted September 6, 2016 Yuck, he had his chance last year and he didn't run with it. Maybe, but he is still in a show me stage. I agree yuk But, he went 749/5 last year. That's a guy you can stick on your bench, break glass in case of emergency. I think there's a good chance he sees a bit more this year, third year light switch turning on a year late maybe. But if anyone not named Antonio is going to catch passes there, he's next in line. I'm not sold on Eli Rogers yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted September 6, 2016 Steelers homer here, and I don't have a focking clue either. Seeing through the BS spewed out by the coaching staff is un-possible at this juncture: "Coates is killing it in training camp" "Eli Rogers is the real deal" "Markus Wheaton entrenched at #2 spot" "Coates making spectacular play every day" "Chemistry between Roethlisberger and Eli Rogers is real" "Wheaton ready for breakout campaign" "Jesse James ready to take on starters role" If this offense had an unsuspended Bell and Bryant, and an unconcussed/ankle injured Ladarius Greene, behind that offensive line, I'd say sit back and wait for Ben to blow past the passing yardage and TD record. But relying on an old RB for 3 games, and unproven guys at the WR2, slot and TE positions shakes my faith. However, we saw a glimpse of the no huddle and 4/5 wide sets and pace that the Steelers want to let Ben run at this year. It's not Chip Kelly fast, but it's still a good pace. Bad defense means they have to put up points. it's all a kind thing right now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikes_Fan 8 Posted September 6, 2016 I have Coats as a backup on my roster right now. I'm pretty weak at WR, so I'm hoping he hits that potential. But yeah, not sure what to think. Preseason doesn't mean much, but it would be nice to see big Ben throwing him the ball more and Coats actually catching it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted September 6, 2016 I'm buying the Rogers hype. Wheaton has never shown anything and it sounds like Coates sucks. Give me Rogers as a flier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted September 6, 2016 What as Rodgers shown? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee-diddy 27 Posted September 6, 2016 Can Eli Rogers be a poor man's Jarvis Landry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted September 6, 2016 Wheaton is a nice WR3/4 for a team, but doesn't appear that he'll ever be a star. If you're drafting, especially in keeper/dynasty it seems like Rogers would be the one to grab. Even then it's not a great pick because Bryant comes back next year. For this year though I would expect Antonio to get 115+ catches, Wheaton around 50, Coates 35, Rogers 45, Bell 50, James 30, Green 30, DHB 30 all others 20 or so. Antonio is clearly the star of stars of the group and all the others are just there. None are worth having because they'll all be inconsistent. Wheaton will prolly be the most consistent, but only because he'll start. I say punt on all of them....except Bell of course.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted September 6, 2016 What as Rodgers shown? Nothing but he hasn't had the opportunity yet. Wheaton has and the results were underwhelming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted September 6, 2016 I don't know , he avg 17 yards per catch last season and had 44 rec and scored 5 tds and Ben knows him . I don't think he will be great , but I do think he will be the second best Wr on the Steelers . I think Coates and Rodgers will battle it out for the third Wr spot. And I think the third Wr postion will hurt for targets once Bell returns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted September 7, 2016 Yea you like Mr Rodgers also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vgperu 4 Posted September 7, 2016 I think Eli Rodgers will play the slot , pushing Wheaton to the outside. I don't remember where, but I read that Eli will be the reason AB does not catch 150. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee-diddy 27 Posted September 7, 2016 Wheaton in a contract year for whatever that is worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted September 7, 2016 I don't know , he avg 17 yards per catch last season and had 44 rec and scored 5 tds and Ben knows him . I don't think he will be great , but I do think he will be the second best Wr on the Steelers . I think Coates and Rodgers will battle it out for the third Wr spot. And I think the third Wr postion will hurt for targets once Bell returns. Coates isn't competing with Rogers, he's competing with Wheaton and losing out. Rogers runs exclusively in the slot and the optimism is there because of the departure of Heath Miller, Ben's safety valve. The Steelers are running a LOT more 3 WR sets, and stepped up the 4/5 wide formations as well. If Bryant was available the lineup of Brown, Bryant, Rogers, Wheaton, Coates and Heyward-Bey is flat out sick. I mean freakin Heyward-Bey is a former top 10 pick and is fast as sh!t. Sprinkle in a little Ladarius Green and Bell being the best big pass catching back in the league and there's no stopping them...but the fantasy gods have made it un-possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee-diddy 27 Posted September 10, 2016 Wheaton is out Week 1. Looks like Coates might be a good start. Rogers as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bgsgfan 0 Posted September 10, 2016 Wheaton= highest floor Rogers= best chance of being PPR relevant Coates= highest ceiling based on being deep threat Its not that these guys are bad receivers, its a great group. The problem is that for FF purposes there isn't a #2 guy. Rogers is too much like AB. Sammie Coates is not as good this year as Bryant was last year. Wheaton is boring, but has a higher floor than the other 2 (on another team and the right circumstances he could be a solid ff WR2). All 3 are more valuable in keeper/dynasty leagues than redrafts. I wouldn't rank any WR in top 50 this week (other than AB), although Rogers and Coates may have good games. Pit COULD try to establish either as part of game plan. DHB is the WR that should benefit most from Wheaton's absence because he is only guy with seasoning that can play that role. But no no no do not add him to roster. Now, God help me for saying this, if AB gets injured both Wheaton and Rogers will take a big jump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee-diddy 27 Posted September 13, 2016 Coates looks droppable. Rogers looks like a PPR stud and viable every week starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted September 13, 2016 When Wheaton returns he will be a good hold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
$epphori$ 118 Posted September 13, 2016 When Wheaton returns he will be a good hold. Wheaton has always sucked. And he will always suck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted September 13, 2016 His last six games last season he avg 16 points per game in fantasy football He also avg 16.3 yards per reception in those last six games Including a game vs the Seahawks that he had 9 rec for 201 yards and 1 td. Now them numbers don't suck. He will be worth a hold when he comes back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
$epphori$ 118 Posted September 13, 2016 His last six games last season he avg 16 points per game in fantasy football He also avg 16.3 yards per reception in those last six games Including a game vs the Seahawks that he had 9 rec for 201 yards and 1 td. Now them numbers don't suck. He will be worth a hold when he comes back. what about the rest of the games? he sucks...you can have him. he will always suck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 13, 2016 Wheaton has always sucked. And he will always suck Suck? Nah. Extremely average. Absolutely. JAG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
