UFA WR that Falcons need to sign - exactly what we need...Legedu Naane-Chargers

[g-dawg]

Stats:
Legedu Naane Career Stats

Career Stats more
Season Team Receiving Rushing Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
2010 San Diego Chargers 10 9 23 371 16.1 59T 1 3 -2 -0.7 5 0 1 1
2009 San Diego Chargers 15 1 24 242 10.1 23 2 3 7 2.3 10 0 -- --
2008 San Diego Chargers 16 0 8 64 8.0 18 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2007 San Diego Chargers 13 0 8 69 8.6 22 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
TOTAL 63 746 11.8 59 3 6 5 0.8 10 0 1 1

As you can see from above, he only played in 10 games this season....actually its kind of hard to read from above but you can click on the link and see it easily

[g-dawg]

(01-23-2011 11:29 PM)Peyton Wrote:  I think I rather have the FA Wide Receiver from San Diego who has already proven he can play.

you mean the one that wants $9million/yr (Vincent Jackson)?
or the one that is 30 years old (Malcolm Floyd)?

[cooperbh]

(01-24-2011 10:38 AM)g-dawg Wrote:  WRONG!!!! He got injured - not benched.....do 5 seconds of research cooper before wingin' it with your wild ass guesses....

Naane had some injury issues in middle of season - only played in 10 games.....was healthy at end of year and last game had 4 catches for 73 yards....

I never said he was benched. I said he didn't see the field. And even that contained the caveat "I think." All of what I know about him was based on having him on my fantasy team for a while, not any "wild ass guesses."

That said, I doubt he would have had the opportunity to even play in that last game had Crayton not gotten injured. It was pretty clear before Naanee's injury that Crayton had already taken his job.

[Jesus]

(01-24-2011 10:50 AM)g-dawg Wrote:  Stats:
Legedu Naane Career Stats

Career Stats more
Season Team Receiving Rushing Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
2010 San Diego Chargers 10 9 23 371 16.1 59T 1 3 -2 -0.7 5 0 1 1
2009 San Diego Chargers 15 1 24 242 10.1 23 2 3 7 2.3 10 0 -- --
2008 San Diego Chargers 16 0 8 64 8.0 18 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2007 San Diego Chargers 13 0 8 69 8.6 22 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
TOTAL 63 746 11.8 59 3 6 5 0.8 10 0 1 1

As you can see from above, he only played in 10 games this season....actually its kind of hard to read from above but you can click on the link and see it easily

There is a reason why someone plays 10 games and gets only 23 catches. He isn't very good. This is always a problem with second tier receivers from other teams. They tend to flame out once they go somewhere else. Who knows maybe he is the next Jerry Rice but I don't see that happening.

[g-dawg]

(01-24-2011 04:02 PM)Jesus Wrote:  There is a reason why someone plays 10 games and gets only 23 catches. He isn't very good. This is always a problem with second tier receivers from other teams. They tend to flame out once they go somewhere else. Who knows maybe he is the next Jerry Rice but I don't see that happening.

so, according to your analysis, the Michael Turner signing was bad because the Falcons gave him a bunch of money but he did not have a lot of stats.....

There is a reason for the cliche': "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics".

you cannot make conclusions based on statistics only. Sure, stats are one thing but there are many other factors - injury, opportunity, projection, etc.


I'm not trying to convince you guys that Naane is "the next Randy Moss" - and of course you are free to think what you want. I'm not even saying Naane should be our #2 WR......

My guess - is that Naane could compete for #2 WR but would be an "instant upgrade as our #3 guy in the slot. He would be a tough match-up for #3 corners in the NFC South. Right now the Falcons don't have a lot of players that are matchup problems for the opposing defenses - I think Naane as our #3 would be.

You are free to disagree and the upcoming season and beyond will validate or prove me wrong.

I for one - think Naane is on the verge of developing into a really nice player - and he's going to be somewhat budget friendly as well.

[g-dawg]

(01-24-2011 04:02 PM)Jesus Wrote:  There is a reason why someone plays 10 games and gets only 23 catches. He isn't very good. This is always a problem with second tier receivers from other teams. They tend to flame out once they go somewhere else. Who knows maybe he is the next Jerry Rice but I don't see that happening.

tell that to Brandon Lloyd - he is on ProBowl Roster this year - was thought to be a perennial back-up - now he's recognized at one of the best in the NFL at his position...

tell that to Wes Welker - who was thought of as no more than a special teams return man for the Miami Dolphins until he was traded to New England...

tell that to Joe Horn - who was drafted by Kansas City but was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints...


Players do breakthrough at every position when they go from one team to another......some break through - some don't....

[Jesus]

(01-24-2011 04:22 PM)g-dawg Wrote:  so, according to your analysis, the Michael Turner signing was bad because the Falcons gave him a bunch of money but he did not have a lot of stats.....

There is a reason for the cliche': "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics".

you cannot make conclusions based on statistics only. Sure, stats are one thing but there are many other factors - injury, opportunity, projection, etc.


I'm not trying to convince you guys that Naane is "the next Randy Moss" - and of course you are free to think what you want. I'm not even saying Naane should be our #2 WR......

My guess - is that Naane could compete for #2 WR but would be an "instant upgrade as our #3 guy in the slot. He would be a tough match-up for #3 corners in the NFC South. Right now the Falcons don't have a lot of players that are matchup problems for the opposing defenses - I think Naane as our #3 would be.

You are free to disagree and the upcoming season and beyond will validate or prove me wrong.

I for one - think Naane is on the verge of developing into a really nice player - and he's going to be somewhat budget friendly as well.

So statistics aren't enough but a hunch is?
Besides Turner was wanted by more than just the Falcons in the league. His career stats coming out of SD are muc better than this guy. Turner played behind the best RB of his generation. Naane was given the chance to prove he could be #2 in a pass first offense and had 23 catches.

Turner SD 4 years 59 games 228-1257-6TD 5.5 ypc
Naane SD 4 years 54 games 63-746-3td-11.8 ypc

[g-dawg]

(01-24-2011 04:45 PM)Jesus Wrote:  So statistics aren't enough but a hunch is?
Besides Turner was wanted by more than just the Falcons in the league. His career stats coming out of SD are muc better than this guy. Turner played behind the best RB of his generation. Naane was given the chance to prove he could be #2 in a pass first offense and had 23 catches.

Turner SD 4 years 59 games 228-1257-6TD 5.5 ypc
Naane SD 4 years 54 games 63-746-3td-11.8 ypc

look up and down the Packers roster and other successful franchises......lots of GM "hunches" abound. Granted, I'm not the GM, but if Dimitroff makes a move like this - I will support it.

[g-dawg]

(01-24-2011 04:45 PM)Jesus Wrote:  So statistics aren't enough but a hunch is?
Besides Turner was wanted by more than just the Falcons in the league. His career stats coming out of SD are muc better than this guy. Turner played behind the best RB of his generation. Naane was given the chance to prove he could be #2 in a pass first offense and had 23 catches.

Turner SD 4 years 59 games 228-1257-6TD 5.5 ypc
Naane SD 4 years 54 games 63-746-3td-11.8 ypc

he was nicked up a good portion of the year this year.....Kevin Acee of the San Diego Tribune - says the Chargers would probably want to retain Naane. I wonder why because you say he sucks....

[Peyton]

(01-24-2011 10:52 AM)g-dawg Wrote:  you mean the one that wants $9million/yr (Vincent Jackson)?
or the one that is 30 years old (Malcolm Floyd)?

Yes. That one.