Found January 31, 2012 on Razzball Football: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Throughout the 2012 offseason, we will be taking a look at each NFL team from a keeper/dynasty perspective. Keeper leagues are very unique, with widely varying formats, but the following are observations based on reasonable draft positions in 2011. Further discussion of different keeper/dynasty decisions and trades is welcome in the comments below. Today, we look at the Offseason Odyssey of the San Diego Chargers… Finish: 8-8 (2nd AFC West) 2012 Draft Order: 18th overall pick 2011 Leaders: QB- Philip Rivers: 4624 pass yds, 27/20 td/int RB- Ryan Mathews: 1091 rush yds, 6 td, 50 rec, 455 yds WR- Vincent Jackson: 60 rec, 1106 yds, 9 td TE- Antonio Gates: 64 rec, 778 yds, 7 td On the Fence? KEEP him: Malcom Floyd- A player like Malcom Floyd could become a sneaky keeper this offseason, depending on what happens with teammate Vincent Jackson in free agency (more on that below). Floyd was very productive while on the field last season, as illustrated by averaging 91 rec...
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