Originally Posted by Dyv

For me, it's just that Lloyd is 31 years old and has to share the ball with Welker, Gronk, Aaron Hernandez and all the other RB & WR. Granted Brady will outpass Vick by 1000 yards (maybe 2000) so there's more opportunity but the mouths to feed are significant. Plus, on top of that Lloyd has had major injuries himself the past few years. His upside is really good, but if I had to choose between aging Lloyd in a crowded field or DeSean who even in a down year last year produced almost 1000 yards and I'd bet Jackson the better bet to go 1100+ yards and 7+ TD's. Really the difference between Jackson and Lloyd may be as little as 50 yards and 1 TD, they aren't far off in what they can do - so age 25 vs. age 31 with injury history...

Let me put it another way...

DeSean has 4096 career receiving yards + 378 career rushing yards for a total rushing/receiving of 4,474 yards.

Lloyd has 4,784 career receiving yards + 1 career rushing yard for a total of 4,785 yards. That's a clearcut 311 more than Jackson.

The difference is DeSean has put up his yardage in 4 years (60 career games) and Lloyd has 9 years (110 games). I know the Lloyd and McDaniels connection (Lloyd's career year) but it looks a little flukey to me and not something I'd bank on. At the right price, I'd love to have Lloyd, but I think DeSean is the safer bet to go career year.

That's just my .02 - both are quality starters this year for sure.

Originally Posted by One87

That's cool. If he has a strong year, it kinda changes when Brown gets picked, though. As far as being unproven, yes. However, he showed signs toward the end of last year. It looks like he is picking up where he left kff. And if you can run on Pit's defense, preseason or not, you're doing something right. He was also trapped behind Addai. Lloyd should have a solid year as well. From a keeper perspective, i'm looking at age as well as his role in the team. At best, Lloyd is #2 receiver. He's likely 3, behind Gronk and Welker. Lastly, I wouldn't keepa WR over Brown. That position is simply too deep. You can find another wide real easy. Good luck.

Originally Posted by dmvincent

I don't know what I read, must've confused him with McGahee there lol.

I'd keep Lloyd in that spot, those keepers are looking good!

Originally Posted by TheWhale

Ap and Nelson for sure? Personally I like Bradshaw a lot this year. I know he has a history of injuries but he's the clearcut number 1 on a good offensive team. For the 4th I would take Lloyd. He will have a great opportunity to put up some numbers

Originally Posted by Spec7ral

Does the Keeping of any of these players affect your draft picks/order in any way?