Now that we’re about one-third of the way through the season, this intro to the Week 7 dynasty stock watch is going to focus on win-now versus rebuild situations. And I take a hardline here. If I’m going to tank, I’m going to tank so the better the player, the harder I’m trying to move him to ensure I’m losing spectacularly (without benching my best players, because that’s tacky.)
So if you’re 3-3 or 2-4, I believe you’re still in it barring a couple season-ending injuries that limit your potential. But I feel it’s not in most people’s DNA to accept they’ve got a losing team, even when their record reflects that. Maybe your team is among the top two or three in points scored and there were a few close losses that could’ve been wins in different head-to-head matchups. So, you’ve got rose-colored glasses on as your check your team’s score on your phone throughout Sunday. And each time you check, your team somehow has one more point and your opponent scored 20. Let it go; lay down your sword. Let’s build to the future!
In my Week 3 Dynasty Stock Watch, I wrote about moving on from Tom Brady almost regardless of your team's situation. He had a nice rebound game in a Week 4 loss to the Chiefs (39-52 for 385 and three scores). However, he’s QB14 through six games. Chris Godwin‘s return hasn’t sparked much yet.
The Buccaneers are last in rushing and yards per carry (405, 3.1). They have no 20-plus yard runs. Can they turn it around? Sure, anything’s possible. But they look mediocre and one-dimensional and that one dimension (passing) isn’t even that good. I bring Tampa Bay up as an example of how to treat and approach a rebuild.
