Week 3 Friday Mailbag

Question 1: Asked by Blake via email.

I currently have Eli Manning as my QB and Colt McCoy is available. Should I add Colt?

Answer

I definitely would.  Eli has looked terrible and has some serious injury concerns at WR.  I do not see how he has a good game against the Philadelphia all-star secondary and think McCoy is a better option to start most every week.  I would not drop Eli though as depending on the match ups for certain weeks, he will be a better start and the Giants are capable of getting it together and finishing the season strong.

Question 2: Asked by @Jersymikejr

I see you have Cam Newton in your top 10. Does that mean I should start him over Kevin Kolb or Mark Sanchez?

Answer

Yes sir, I think that Cam should be able to pick apart the Jaguars secondary while Blaine Gabbert struggles early to find a rhythm.  The Jaguars have been particularly bad at covering even moderately talented receivers and Steve Smith should have little trouble getting open and making some big plays.  I think your Panthers are going to get their first win and I wouldn’t be too surprised if it wasn’t close.  Another nice feature of playing Newton is that the Panthers have seemed to be unable to open rushing lanes for DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart so far this season and the Jags have played solid rush defense.  Even late in the game, Carolina is going to have to pass to ensure that Jacksonville isn’t able to mount a comeback.

Question 3: Asked by @mike_campbell

#Broncos WR Brandon Lloyd or RB McGahee this week versus #Titans?

Answer

Lloyd is the biggest weapon this offense has and while McGahee fits the John Fox scheme well and looks to become the lead back, he will still share his work with Moreno and Lloyd has far more upside.  I was really impressed with Lloyd last season and considering he was a big part of the passing game in week 1 and I do not see it as a fluke.