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Matt Schaub Fantasy Profile
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Height: 6-5 Weight: 240 Age: 28 |
Matthew Rutledge Schaub has one of the best names in professional football. Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2004 (Round 3 - #90 Overall), not for his cool name, but his outstanding collegiate production at Virginia, where he set 22 school records that included: yards passing (7,502), TD's (56), completions (716), attempts (1,609), 300-yard games (8),200-yard games (20), and a completion percentage of (.670). A prototypical Height/Weight QB, Schaub spent his first three season in Atlanta struggling to find the field as the backup QB to Mike Vick. He found his opportunity to start following a 2006 trade to the Houston Texans. Since becoming the starter in Houston, he has yet to play more than 11 games in a season, however his time on the field has been hugely productive surpassing the 66% completion percentage both years. Schaub showed toughness in 2009, playing in all 16 games. He had a breakout statistical season with 4,700 yards passing and 29 TD's. Potential realized.
2010 Season:
The 2009 season is Schaub's ceiling, but there is no reason not to expect similar numbers in 2010 if he can remain healthy. That is always going to be the question and the risk with Schaub. If you have him on your roster, just make sure you have a solid QB2 to back him up. The talent is undeniable, as is the obvious upside. If WR Jacoby Jones continues to develop and TE Owen Daniels comes back healthy, Schaub could vie for the top QB spot this season.
Dynasty Outlook:
He will play the 2010 season at just 29 years old, and he has firmly entrenched himself as a Top 10 Dynasty QB. What keeps him out of the Top 5 is his longevity question marks due to injury. He is throwing to the best WR in the game and their careers should be closely intertwined. For the next 2 or 3 years, expect elite output from Schaub (and Andre Johnson). After that, though, the injuries could catch up with him. If you move him coming off of this season, you can get a huge bounty in return. Given his frustrating injury history, it should be something a savvy Dynasty owner considers. If you hold onto him, enjoy 3,800-4,200 yard, 25-30 TD seasons with good health.
Offseason Talking Points
The dog-days of summer are here and legitimate offseason fantasy football news has slowed to a trickle. This time of year, the BeastOrBust.com team finds ourselves still talking plenty of Dynasty Football as we stand around the grill and endulge in grilled hot dog after grilled hot dog - that is why they call it the dog days of summer after all. So with little but speculation - and an eye on the future, we offer a few of our Offseason Talking Points. Check back as we will roll out a few more of these articles as we approach the 2010 season.
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Needs Not Wants - 2010 AFC Draft Preview
As Dynasty owners work to put the finishing touches on their Dynasty Rookie Draft Boards, it is important to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. Despite a players talent and perceived fantasy upside, the immediate and long term success of these promising rookies is largely dependent on situation. The discerning Dynasty owner must monitor talent and situation with the hope of finding that player to put their roster in a position for long term domination. In our annual Needs Not Wants Draft Preview, we take a look at the current state of each NFL franchise and where the best opportunity exists to find the next great Dynasty talent.
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2010 Rookie Quarterback Player Profiles
There are upwards of 10 NFL teams seeking out their future franchise QB. Many Dynasty league owners are doing the same. If you own an older Beast like Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, you can afford to draft a youngster and sit him for a few seasons as he learns the ropes. The instant returns of Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Matt Stafford and to some extent Mark Sanchez has owners anxious for a young Dynasty cornerstone to call their own. This draft class, though quickly dismissed as pedestrian, is not without its long term potential. The patience of Dynasty owners is going to be tested because most of these QB's are not ready for NFL game action in 2010.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 13 Review
As we round out the final weeks of the 2009 Fantasy Football Season it is important to keep your Dynasty GM Hat on at all times whether you are in contention for a championship or rebuilding for 2010. Since a number of NFL teams are finding themselves out of playoff contention, they are going to be seeing what kind of talent they have on their roster. it is important to keep a close eye on those players trying to carve themselves a role for 2010, because some of these players are the future Dynasty gems. Let's take a look at the important news and notes from Week 13.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 6 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 6 Review
Some odd games in Week 6. Tom Brady throws 5 Touchdowns in the 2nd quarter of a 59-0 routing of the Titans. He likely won your fantasy matchup this week despite how your other players fared. Drew Brees throws 5 Touchdowns against a Giants defense that never showed up in New Orleans. He likely won your game for you also. The Raiders beat an emerging Eagles squad. MJD called out the Jags coaching staff and got the bulk of the carries en route to a 3 Touchdown performance. Read on to get our thoughts on some of the other important Week 6 action.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 5 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 5 Review
This was a huge week for teams on bye with the Saints, Chargers, Bears and Packers all taking the weekend off. Nonetheless, Week 5 proved to be a huge weekend for Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers. Most of the big name beasts came to play and it definitely showed in the fantasy points column. Which was good, considering that most Running Backs did not do too much on Sunday. Lets take a look...
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Week 5: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 5: LINEUP WATCH - In or Out
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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Long Term Dynasty Player Prospects: Early Season 2009
The NFL Season is three weeks old and just like every season, a lot has changed. Dynasty values are fluctuating, injuries are opening up opportunities for back-ups and some players are starting to emerge as viable fantasy options. But in a dynasty league you want to be out further ahead of the curve than that. You want to know who some of the guys that might breakout in the next few years are. Who the guys are that could get an opportunity with an injury or two. While none of these guys below will likely help you win a championship this season, they can be valuable pieces that help you construct a Dynasty in the near future. Let's dig.
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Week 4: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 4: LINEUP WATCH - In or Out
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 3 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 3 Review
Weeks 1 and 2 of the Fantasy season are stressful. Start - Sit decisions have been difficult, and nothing is worse than leaving lots of points on your bench. As we near the quarter mark of the fantasy season, we are all now pretty aware of the trends we will see as we press forward. Our review of Week 3 action should help you as we approach bye weeks. Read on...
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Nature of the Beast - Week 2 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 2 Review
So we are through Week 2 of the fantasy season and many of us can take a sigh of relief that our 2009 fantasy team is not as bad as we originally thought. Many of the studs returned to true form, and many of the duds are back to performing as we expected. What is going on with Matt Forte? Is the Packers O-Line in trouble? Is Julian Edelman a legitimate WR pickup? Read on for our thoughts of Week 2.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 1 Review
Drew Brees threw for six TD's. Jay Cutler had 4 INT's. All Day had 3 TD's and 180 yards rushing. Donovan McNabb fractured a rib. The Eagles Defense put up crazy points. It's only Week 1 folks, don't freak out just yet. At BeastOrBust, we were surprised by opening weekend in the NFL - some interesting developments, some questionable performances and some situations you are going to need to keep a real close eye on in the coming weeks. Check out our thoughts from Opening Weekend.
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2009 Season Preview
Fantasy owners are salivating. Its been a long offseason, but finally the regular season is upon us. Pre-season games whet our appetite for live action, but there is nothing like Week 1 of a new NFL season. When the Steelers host the Titans on Thursday night, another Fantasy season will be kicking off. A Dynasty owners work is never done, with rosters and lineups constantly being tweaked and changed all season long. Re-drafters and keeper league owners will also want to keep an eye on potential breakout players and continuously developing fantasy situations.
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2009 AFC Projections
Fantasy Projections are a Beast of their own. Unlike in a redraft leagues, Dynasty projections can be used to assess roster strength and evaluate potential offseason trade proposals. Projections, paired with trusting your gut can be a valuable preseason roster building tool. We do not have a crystal ball, but we do have insight into developing trends within the Dynasty realm. In our latest Needs Not Wants article, we have put together in-depth team summaries complete with projections at each offensive skill position. If you have an upcoming Dynasty Draft, use these projections in conjunction with our Dynasty Rankings and you will be well on your way to Dynasty Dominance.
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2009 NFL Draft - AFC Preview
The key to success in fantasy football, especially within dynasty formats, is to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. The discerning fantasy owner monitors these patterns with hopes of finding fantasy success from year to year.
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