IlliniGuy76 1,132 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Heizz said: You would value him next to Ekeler (PPR league)? To me, that would be a clear overpay. If you're looking today, Week 2, yes - an overpay; I'd guess Ekeler is ~17-20 & Diontae ~45-50 in current PPR rankings. I do think that Diontae will surpass that by a reasonably healthy clip (he's seeing 23 targets in a two week span). Toss in the Joshua Kelley fun with Ekeler and I think that drops him down a bit as well. Edited September 21, 2020 by IlliniGuy76 Link to post Share on other sites
IlliniGuy76 1,132 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Here's a video highlight of his first two weeks. What totally stands out is his athleticism, hands and his aggressiveness with the football; Waldman loved the later when scouting him. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle_Ruckus 268 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Top 12 PPR WR this season. Maybe higher Link to post Share on other sites
Tghetty 355 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, IlliniGuy76 said: Here's a video highlight of his first two weeks. What totally stands out is his athleticism, hands and his aggressiveness with the football; Waldman loved the later when scouting him. Kids got some moves forsure. Very exciting player 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gotamancrushontombrady 47 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, IlliniGuy76 said: Here's a video highlight of his first two weeks. What totally stands out is his athleticism, hands and his aggressiveness with the football; Waldman loved the later when scouting him. These are great, but I wonder what his low-lights look like this year? Weird I know, but I think he had 8 receptions on 13 targets and he fumbled a punt. Were the other 5 near misses, bad throws, defend balls? They went right back to him after the fumble. This dude looks seriously electric. Link to post Share on other sites
cheezor42 534 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Reminds me of Diggs a little, is that a reasonable comp talent wise? Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiak 195 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, cheezor42 said: Reminds me of Diggs a little, is that a reasonable comp talent wise? That's a pretty good comparison. Link to post Share on other sites
cheezor42 534 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Cardiak said: That's a pretty good comparison. my reasoning is both came from smaller programs, probably got under-drafted, extremely quick out of breaks and sudden in change of direction, good route runners. Just feels so much like Diggs breakout. Except here he’s taken on the AB role with a much better QB throwing to him, I like the chances of a WR1 year here. Edited September 21, 2020 by cheezor42 Link to post Share on other sites
Tob 31 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 He's like Antonio Brown without the mental health issues 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cdd10 1,198 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Tob said: He's like Antonio Brown without the mental health issues He doesn't have the mental health issues YET. Wait til he gets popped a couple times over the middle from Big Ben passes lol 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cdd10 1,198 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Tob said: He's like Antonio Brown without the mental health issues Seriously though he does look great so far this year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BIGFATPANDA 426 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Kid looks special... Link to post Share on other sites
cheezor42 534 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Tob said: He's like Antonio Brown without the mental health issues Ben needs to sit him down now and have the talk...”look kid, I’m gonna make you a star, don’t let it go to your head” 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiak 195 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, cheezor42 said: Ben needs to sit him down now and have the talk...”look kid, I’m gonna make you a star, don’t let it go to your head” We'll I'm pretty sure he'll respond like Hop did to Hall. "I'm a grown a** man". Not a kid in the slightest. Link to post Share on other sites
The 7th Beatles 15,745 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 Link to post Share on other sites
brosephd 1,328 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 shook off a shaky first half in the first game and now one of the hottest wr's behind ridley. sheesh. Link to post Share on other sites
Guccimonster 35 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Must start actually, I have both Thomas and Adams at WR along with Ridley,Dj Moore, and Johnson Johnson reminds me of AB with great ability after the catch and his route running, this could be a second coming i feel like packaging both Adams and Thomas for a RB 1 cause my group of WRS is deep and Johnson actually looks insanely good Edited September 22, 2020 by Guccimonster Link to post Share on other sites
HarambeLives 336 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Is he for sure a must start for most of you? 23 targets sure is a lot. Link to post Share on other sites
cheezor42 534 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, HarambeLives said: Is he for sure a must start for most of you? 23 targets sure is a lot. He’s moved into that territory for me. One more week of this same type of involvement and not only is he a must start he’s a Bona-fide WR1 lock. Link to post Share on other sites
JuanSuarez 209 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, HarambeLives said: Is he for sure a must start for most of you? 23 targets sure is a lot. With the targets he is getting, the role he has in Big Ben's offense and injuries to many players I don't see how Diontae can be in any bench. Link to post Share on other sites
JacobThunder15 321 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, JuanSuarez said: With the targets he is getting, the role he has in Big Ben's offense and injuries to many players I don't see how Diontae can be in any bench. Considering the Golladay and Aj Brown injuries I have, its been a pleasure riding this one out. Wr1 in the making Link to post Share on other sites
Goatstain3 1,333 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 As long as Ben remains healthy, I sure as hell, ain't sitting him. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Edgeraid 217 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Just moved Hunt for him. I'm all aboard and his upside is tremendous. Legitimately think he has high WR2 / low WR1 upside with the target volume, how he looks out there and how much Ben loves slinging it. Edited September 23, 2020 by Edgeraid 1 Link to post Share on other sites
brosephd 1,328 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 he's now my "wr 2" and i feel more confident about him to produce consistently then my other wr's i drafted ahead of him. dj moore, arob, fuller, chark. Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 5,074 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Full practice today. May not be a big deal to some, but for someone like me with Chark out tonight and Julio worse off than they thought, this was huge news lol. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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