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Does Bills WR Parrish Suddenly Have Fantasy Value?

In 2009, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Roscoe Parrish caught three passes. He'd never had more than 35 in a season, and barely saw the field after falling out of favor with the team's previous coaching staff. This preseason, however, has been a re-birth of sorts for Parrish, who through three games has caught seven passes for 82 yards with a score. He's also been a big part of Buffalo's offense, seeing the field in three-receiver sets and even getting the ball on a reverse.

I'll agree with Chris from The Goose's Roost - Steve Johnson may be Buffalo's second receiver in name, but Parrish will likely see more opportunities in 2010.

The question then becomes (as we posed in the headline) whether or not Parrish has any fantasy value. For now, he's still not a draft option in most leagues; Buffalo's offense still has a ton to prove, and C.J. Spiller may start stealing slot reps once Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson are healthy in the backfield. But you certainly need to keep an eye on Parrish as a mid-season pickup, because it seems fairly apparent at this point that he's earned himself a significant role in Chan Gailey's offense.

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If you’re in a 12 team league you’re probably not going to have more than 48 WRs drafted (unless you play 3 WRs). There’s no way Parrish is going to be a top 50 WR.

I’d probably take him over Johnson, but I won’t be considering either – way too many better options out there.

by Pistol on Aug 31, 2010 11:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Maybe if you are in a 20 team league that allows you to field 4 WR’s every weeek and you get PPR points. Otherwise, no. Evans didn’t even get drtafted in my league if that tells you something.

by billskk69 on Aug 31, 2010 11:46 AM EDT reply actions  

You know the saying in poker, “if you don’t know who the mark is, you are.”

There’s going to be some new guy in almost every league who wasted top picks on All-Pro Fantasy Team circa 2005 or 2006. About week three, this guy is going to be adding and dropping like its going out of style trying to find SOMEONE who can make points. Roscoe will have that game where he get 89 yards and a td on three receptions because he broke loose on one of them. For the next two weeks, Roscoe will be in the starting lineup putting up 3 or 4 points, and then dropped back into the free agent pool. Then picked up again when he has another big game on a 75 yard reverse for a td. and then dropped again two weeks later.

by oompaloompa on Aug 31, 2010 12:08 PM EDT reply actions  

What do you guys feel about Haywerd-bay this year with Campbell?

we play 3 WR and i got him late.

"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-

by billsoferie on Aug 31, 2010 12:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd rather have Roscoe

and about 150 other WR’s

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Aug 31, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

what about Kenny Britt?

"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-

by billsoferie on Aug 31, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Britt is legit!

"Pressure is when you don't prepare, and I know I've prepared myself..."
-C.J. Spiller

by Sluss88 on Aug 31, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

too legit to quit.

Where else would you rather be?

by bflo on Aug 31, 2010 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good Ole

MC Hammer!!

Home of "Spiller the Thriller"

by buffalobacker on Aug 31, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

In a PPR league...

where you also get points for return yardage he may have value, (provided he still actually returns punts this year) but in most leages he won’t be worth the roster spot.

I just happen to be in such a league, so you can bet i’ll be watching to see what his role is early on in the season :) Definately didn’t waste a draft pick on him though.

"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby. That’s what we’ve got to do. We’ve got to show you the baby, and the baby is winning." - Buddy Nix

by Schwing9 on Aug 31, 2010 12:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Are you guys going to have that Friday fantasy thread again?

Ive got some major questions this year. My 4 RB’s (with only 2 starting) are Charles, Grant, Beanie Wells and Spiller.

Where else would you rather be?

by bflo on Aug 31, 2010 12:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright, thanks.

And I honestly was thinking about taking Parrish in my draft last night… but there are just too many receivers out there for an 8 team league. He might be someone worth looking at down the road… maybe week 5ish depending on how hes doing out there. Plus if he is the PR he might be able to steal some points there too.

Where else would you rather be?

by bflo on Aug 31, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

i got problems with my WR's

"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-

by billsoferie on Aug 31, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking about taking Britt late in my league… but I dont know if I trust VY. I trust him as a winner… but not as a QB thats going to deliver fantasy points to his receivers.

Where else would you rather be?

by bflo on Aug 31, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, i took Bey really late

and just droped him for britt

well waiting for waivers to clear.

"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-

by billsoferie on Aug 31, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure how many WR’s you guys start every week, but if you are in an 8 team league there is no way you should even be thinking about any Bills receivers. Kenny Britt either for that matter. If you go by a 4 WR per team average for a roster, that’s only 32 receivers that need to be picked.

by billskk69 on Aug 31, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

but if you are in an 8 team league there is no way you should even be thinking about any Bills receivers.

>but if you are in a fantasy league there is no way you should even be thinking about any Bills receivers.

fixed for you.

by quantumuprising on Sep 1, 2010 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm considering taking the risk....

that Parrish will break through this year fantasy-wise. I was at a loss for a WR late in our draft and grabbed Johnny Knox (Chicago) because I figured Mike Martz would find ways to get the speedster the ball. Honestly though, I just don’t trust Cutler and think he may implode under the pass happy pressure Martz will employ. After seeing a glimpse of quality play from Roscoe and knowing that Gailey will have plays designed specifically for his skill set, I think I may make the switch

THAT WE GOING TO RUN OVER EVERBODY THAT STEPS IN FRONT OF THE WHAGONBLASTER - Abayarde

by Jax Bills Fan on Aug 31, 2010 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I added Parrish to my watch list about an hour ago...

I will add that it is a league that gives an insane amount of return yd points. So guys like F Jax, P Harvin, J Cribbs, and D Sproles were all in the top 10 for W/R/T’s last year. I predict that Parrish will be up and down and inconsistent when it comes to fantasy points, thus still a poor fantasy player.

"Pressure is when you don't prepare, and I know I've prepared myself..."
-C.J. Spiller

by Sluss88 on Aug 31, 2010 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Fantasy Value

If Buffalo can continue scoring during regular season there will be a few Bills worth picking up on waiver wire. For some reason I drafted CJ and Evans so heres hoping I’m not a idiot!

Home of "Spiller the Thriller"

by buffalobacker on Aug 31, 2010 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I to picked cj spiller

Im hoping he is awesome this year!!!

by nightstalker on Aug 31, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I grabbed Spiller

on the theory that you take elite talent regardless of the situation.

Took Evans as well – potential good value for a 12th Round Pick.

by ZacharyD on Aug 31, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Evans in the 12th is definitely a bargain.

"Give back some of that money you ain't [expletive] earned!" - Eric Wood

Song recommendation of the week: Cracker - "Euro-Trash Girl"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 31, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep......

I took him too

THAT WE GOING TO RUN OVER EVERBODY THAT STEPS IN FRONT OF THE WHAGONBLASTER - Abayarde

by Jax Bills Fan on Sep 1, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I did not pick parrish.

Im in a 10 team league playing 3 wide outs and parrish is still a free agent. I on the other hand was picking first overall and was in the bottom of the 15th round and took vincent jackson and then in the top of the 16th sidney rice. Any and all thoughts or comments are appreciated. thanks

by nightstalker on Aug 31, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

OMG!

Have we all forgotten the FFL mantra: “Preseason games mean NOTHING”?

Now I’m not saying that Parrish will be a useless player for the Bills, but unless you are lucky enough to start him on the week he has big numbers, he will be a useless player for your FFL team.

Here's hoping!

by mcmaurer on Aug 31, 2010 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Tell that to Sidney Rice owners.

by Brian Galliford on Aug 31, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not Always

remember how derided Tennessee was for drafting Chris Johnson? Remember when he ran by some hapless defense like they were standing still in the pre-season? Ignore the preseason at your peril.

(could just as easily point out Adrian Peterson without the derided for drafting him part)

by ZacharyD on Aug 31, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hooray Roscoe!

We may not have had much of an opportuntiy to evaluate Roscoe as a receiver, due to Jauron’s reluctancy to run an NFL offense. However, we all know what Roscoe is capable of in the open field. Imagine if Roscoe had been in the Patriots offense playing in Welker’s role. I can only guess that he could put up better numbers than Wes, but Roscoe is clearly more dangerous in the open field. While he may not be on many fantasy rosters right now, Roscoe is atop my watch list.

by JonasPounder on Aug 31, 2010 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

When Roscoe is hit with the ball while in stride, good things tend to happen.

"Give back some of that money you ain't [expletive] earned!" - Eric Wood

Song recommendation of the week: Cracker - "Euro-Trash Girl"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 31, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does Roscoe suddenly have fantasy value ?

NO – would be my answer. (Unless the league counts return yards. Next easy question please. 12 league teams which start 3 WR’s – in those Lee Evans is a decent #4 guy (First bench spot) Roscoe would be about a #8 WR at this point at BEST.

Is it interesting that he is catching passes finally and maybe worth keeping a deep eye on – sure, but he has zero value at this stage.

3 AM Monday morning games all 2010 - that's just dandy !

by Will G on Sep 1, 2010 1:36 AM EDT reply actions  

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