2013 fantasy outlook for Fitz

[bandoogie]

Now that Arians is coach of the Cardinals, what do people hear think about Fitzgerald next year? I'm thinking about trading for him. Even with Kolb at the helm, he should be productive enough, and if they somehow upgrade at QB, the Fitz could potentially be elite again. Thoughts?

[Dawinner127]

Fitz production is all based on how the QB play is. IMO, it might be a little early to start guessing what his numbers would be like. Arizona needs a lot of help on the offensive side of the ball, especially at O-Line. If they can sure up that O-Line and not get Kolb killed (if he even remains the starting QB) then Fitz could be a solid WR1 again. I can say this though, I don't expect him to finish inside the top 5 in fantasy points: Those spots belong to Calvin, Marshall, Julio, AJ Green, and DThomas (in no order).

[bandoogie]

Fitz production is all based on how the QB play is. IMO, it might be a little early to start guessing what his numbers would be like. Arizona needs a lot of help on the offensive side of the ball, especially at O-Line. If they can sure up that O-Line and not get Kolb killed (if he even remains the starting QB) then Fitz could be a solid WR1 again. I can say this though, I don't expect him to finish inside the top 5 in fantasy points: Those spots belong to Calvin, Marshall, Julio, AJ Green, and DThomas (in no order).

Agrred. Granted all that, would you be willing to settle with him as your WR2 in a standard 2WR league w/ two flex spots?

[11stever11]

I think Fitz is a WR2 next season, depending on his QB situation he could go higher though.

[moochman]

Yeah, you have to love his upside as a number two WR. If they shore up the O-line enough to keep any QB standing long enough to throw Fiiz could realize some of that upside.