David Givens

[milo]

So hows Givens value look now that Branch maybe out? Do you rank him above M. Clayton, R. Caldwell, and D. Terrell?

[ngub12]

oh absolutely. i think that givens has much more value than those guys. he is on a pass first offensive team, he is in his third year, and he has shown to be brady's favorite target since mid last season. caldwell could be a good pick up too, but with tomlinson eatin up those carries and gates catchin alot of balls, he may not make as much an impact as givens. as for terrel, i think hes garbage.

[mikeprovri]

Shouldn't matter...

Branch could have played if they needed him to. His injury is not that serious. Keep in mind also that David Patten (the other starting WR) was out the whole 2nd half as well with an injury - freeing up more balls for Givens. If you want to make the argument that Patten's injury will keep himout of the starting line-up in two weeks and Givens will start in his place, then I'll buy that. However, I'd still take Caldwell over Givens. Branch is still the slight #1 WR on the Pats.