Workout Metrics. Speed Score. Burst Score. Agility Score. Catch Radius. Season Stats. College Dominator. College YPR. College Target Share. Breakout Age. Get the Dominator App. By RotoBaller Staff , Oct 07, With just two catches for 47 yards in , DHB suffered the worst season of his nine-year career. At 31, he is the oldest of a very deep receiving corps, and has been primarily relegated to special teams, making his fantasy value virtually non-existent.
A foot injury cost Heyward-Bey six games in and the former first-round pick finished the year with the second-lowest receiving total of his career. With Martavis Bryant back in the fold following his year-long suspension and Sammie Coates hanging around, the Steelers likely aren't in as great need of Heyward-Bey's ability to take the top off a defense anymore.
That said, there are only so many balls to go around, and when you consider the offense also features Le'Veon Bell, DeAngelo Williams and Ladarius Green, Heyward-Bey's fantasy value is limited. Despite catching just three passes for 33 yards in , the Steelers opted to re-sign Heyward-Bey to a one-year contract this offseason. On paper, Heyward-Bey should be a dominant no.
In reality, his lackadaisical route-running and clumsy hands have caused both the Raiders and Colts to part ways with him.
Barring a newfound focus on learning his craft, he isn't likely to make much impact with the Steelers. After a breakout during which he managed 8. At press time, he's healthy however, and the quarterback problems should be solved with a move to Indianapolis where he'll be paired with rising star Andrew Luck. At , and with blazing speed, Heyward-Bey has all the measurables to be a star receiver.
He's not a great route runner, however, and he's not particularly quick when changing directions. There's also some question as to whether he'll start over T. Hilton, but both should be on the field often, and there should be a lot to go around in the Colts passing offense this year. Heyward-Bey averaged a respectable Known for his blazing speed and suspect hands, he dropped just six passes all season and brought in three plays of plus yards. At , , Heyward-Bey has good size for an elite speed receiver, but was rarely used in the red zone nine targets.
Incidentally, Heyward-Bey was charged with misdemeanor drunken driving this spring, but is contesting the charges. It could be worse — at least Michael Crabtree hasn't panned out yet, either. Heyward-Bey made strides last year, so to speak, but only in relation to his awful rookie year.
There were three separate instances last season where Heyward-Bey got the starting nod and came away with five yards receiving or less. While those failures can be partially mitigated with his three yard performances, one of those came in Week 17 when most leagues have already concluded.
If Heyward-Bey was a consistent force and a top-tier receiver, you obviously keep him until the bitter end. Unfortunately, he's an inconsistent enigma that vexes owners to the point that you're never comfortable putting him in the starting lineup.
Considering that the Oakland speedster was probably any owner's third-best receiver or starter at a flex spot, his absence will likely have owners scouring the open market. Luckily, there are still some values available that not only should help teams going forward, but make Heyward-Bey an obvious drop candidate.
If you're looking for a similarly inconsistent, yet explosive receiver, the Cincinnati Bengals' Andrew Hawkins is available in The second-year burner has touchdowns of plus yards in each of the past two weeks and has become a favorite of quarterback Andy Dalton.
Nonetheless, the real steal available on most waiver wires is Carolina Panthers No. After looking like a breakout star in the first two weeks of , the former LSU star accounted for just 27 yards against the New York Giants and people pushed each other hopping off the bandwagon.
Well, with Heyward-Bey on the injury report for the foreseeable future, make the smart move and hop back on before another owner scoops up LaFell and leaves you empty-handed.
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