Ringo's 2024 WR Busts

Ringo’s 2024 WR Busts

Justin Jefferson (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 5 / Ringo’s Ranking WR 25) Jefferson lost his QB, Kirk Cousins, to free agency and now it's Sam Darnold throwing him the rock (*note- the most TDs Darnold has ever thrown in a season is 19!). Rookie J.J. McCarthy is out for the season after having knee surgery. Because of that, Ringo thinks taking Jefferson so early is a gambling game & far too risky even for the most loyal Vikings’ fans. (see video below) No thanks. Pencil. Haha!

Puka Nacua (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 8 Ringo’s Ranking 20)
This one could backfire on me big time, but I’m starting to hear whispers that Puka might have a PCL (knee) injury. If that’s the case, he could get off to a slow start this season. Even if he’s 100%, as long as Cooper Kupp is out there, his fantasy numbers will be somewhat depressed. In the early rounds of drafts, I would rather error on being safe. With the injury risk, Puka’s current consensus ranking at WR 8 makes Ringo’s a little nauseous.

Davante Adams (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 11/ Ringo’s Ranking WR 18)
UPDATE (8/07) The latest news out of Vegas is that Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew have struggled mightily with interceptions in training camp. In addition, head coach Antonio Pierce, wants to focus on running the ball. But, what am I saying? You guys are Fantasy Pros Experts (shameless plug). The best. I'm sure you guys have already figured out a way for Adams (who we can agree on is one of the most talented WRs in the NFL) to be worth an ADP of WR 11, even with some of my concerns. Of course, lest we forget, the last time I checked, you're still stuck with Gardner Minshew or Aidan O'Connell running the offense in the middle of the freakin' desert!!! Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, except for bad fantasy calls. That stuff will come home with you. Ringo has left the building. Bust

The Josh McDaniels’ era was over quicker than my stay at the Mirage a few years back. Now, it’s Antonio Pierce coaching in “The Death Star”. And when it comes to Adams’ fantasy outlook, he might be the first victim in The Death Star. Pierce wants to play physical and run the ball. An improved defensive line, could keep games tight, which equates to less garbage yards in the 4th Quarter for Adams. QB is still a concern. The Raiders brought in veteran Gardner Minshew to compete with Aidan O’Connell. Minshew (aka Uncle Rico) can throw a pigskin a quarter mile. How much do you want to bet he can throw it clear over Caesars Palace? That’s what I’m talking about. If Minshew wins the job, the Raiders will take down the title and be NFL champions. No doubt. No doubt in his mind (see video below haha), but still plenty of doubt in Uncle Ringo’s.

Bottom line- Adams is still talented, but his situation is not ideal. WR 9 is pretty expensive, at least for Mark Ringo. And if you’re wrong it will go worse than when Mr. Chow came flying out of the trunk in The Hangover haha!

Brandon Aiyuk (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 11/ Ringo’s Ranking WR 22)

(UPDATE (8/29) Aiyuk signed a 4 year contract worth $30 million a year. The threat of a holdout is off the table. I’m bumping him up my rankings, but still would need to get a discount on him. LT Trent Williams is still holding out. And there remains a lot of mouths to feed in San Francisco.

Honestly, I’m not sure where to rank Aiyuk, but the consensus ranking at WR 11 seems way too risky. Aiyuk isn’t even the top option in San Francisco. And if he gets traded, where does he wind up? Keep a close eye on this situation. Ringo thinks it’s time for drafters to Escape from Aiyukatraz.

Chris Olave (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 12 / Ringo’s Ranking WR 27) The fantasy community seems to want to will Chris Olave into being a top ten WR, but what if that never happens. Olave is a good WR, but he might not be a game changer. The Saints offensive line didn’t do him any favors. a combination of injuries and not living up to their potential has hurt the entire offense, including Olave. The porous pass protection is a huge concern given Derek Carr’s lack of mobility. And now (July 18th) Saints beat writer, Nick Underhill is reporting that arguably the Saints best linemen, OT Ryan Ramczyk is unlikely to play this season. WR 10 is too risky, even for a great riverboat gambler like Mark Ringo. Just make sure the funeral you see on the day of your draft isn’t yours.

Jordan Addison (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 46/ Ringo’s Ranking WR 72) The same note I wrote for Justin Jefferson applies to Jordan Addison, only it’s worse. Jefferson is the top dog. He’ll get peppered with targets no matter who’s at QB. I pretty much want no part of the Vikings’ offense in 2024, unless I see some magical performances in August leading up to the season. Also, note that Addison was charged with driving under the influence in July 2024 in California. Depending on the situation (whether it was alcohol or marijuana) could determine whether the league imposes a suspension on him. No thanks.

D.J. Moore (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 20/ Ringo’s Ranking WR 23) Even though I’m slightly lower than the consensus on him, D.J. is NOT on my bust list. This one is just for entertainment purposes. My competition often tries to find out the secret to Ringo’s bad jokes. That’s the price of fame folks. Anyway, let’s go back in time. Here’s how it went down when D.J. was a kid and met with some other fantasy analysts who were desperate to find out the secret to Ringo’s terrible jokes, haha!