Will Tank Tyler actually be a factor?

[The Question]

..or do you think he's just another spot filler who won't make an impact this season?

[megadeth078]

what? who?

[capfolly]

do you mean Tank Tyler? And if so I say yes I think he will. He's like Hollis Thomas which means we now have two Nose Tackle type players rather than one really old one.

[Pantherman]

All we can do is hope and that is is all bro. There is no telling right now. We will have to wait and see tomorrow.

[The Question]

Heres to us playing good defense tomorrow

[top dawg]

Entertain me for a moment:

This is not exactly scientific, but with one to three more tackles a game, Tank might be one that you'd add to your fantasy squad. In IDP leagues, good defensive linemen are difficult to find, and Tank was at least on my watch list. Most of the time you are looking at probably about 6 points out of a DT, and Tank has scored an 8.5 and a 10 this year (along with three 4.5s). His production fell of last week (which was expected), but being that he is a DT, it won't take him too long to learn the playbook. So, I am fairly optimistic about his ability to make an impact because if you can show up in fantasy as a DT, then in reality you are doing a good job. Bottom line: he is a big guy with upside from what I've read, so he'll make an impact (if not immediately, then in the future).

[2plankingpanther]

So they got leagues in which you have to pick the right defensive players hmmm!

[goncrazi]

I think at worst he will be a good rotational guy to keep Thomas fresher throughout the game. At best, he's a cheaper version of Maake and a potential starter.

[jramsey4]

I actually think Tyler has more potential at the 3 technique. So don't be surprised if he plays both spots at some point.

[Jangler]

Might be out to prove he shouldn't have been traded, so yeah I hope so.

[top dawg]

So they got leagues in which you have to pick the right defensive players hmmm!

Yeah, IDP (Individual Defensive Player) leagues are more involved because you have to pick defensive players as well, and anytime a defensivelinemen shows up in fantasy, he is usually doing some good things on the field, that's why I am thinking that Tank will be a solid addition. I don't really think it's fair to think of DTs as traditional "impact" players per se because their contributions are difficult to quantify sometimes, but as long as they do what they are supposed to do, which is stop or delay the RB, then their impact is felt.

[AppStatePanther]

don't worry. It's those NC State alums, he'll get at it

[Peppers90 NC]

get his fuging name right at least jeezus

[scpanther22]

I actually think Tyler has more potential at the 3 technique. So don't be surprised if he plays both spots at some point.

His size says that...but he has never got a sack..but we need something more at the 3tech..Dlewis cant do it for the entire game.