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Drafting from the 4 spot. (1 Viewer)

PsychoMan

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1.1 --- LT

1.2 --- SJ

1.3 --- LJ or Gore

So this probably leaves one of the following for your 4th pick depending on your own projections ...

1.4 --- (LJ or Gore), Shaun Alexander, Joseph Addai, Willie Parker

I've been seeing pretty good RBs available come round 2 at that spot as well. Unless Peyton Manning or maybe Steve Smith fall, I would think going RB/RB is a good bet.

Round 3, I would consider Palmer or Brady in 6 pt td leagues, but would likely lean towards a stud WR (unless Benson or some other solid RB starter fell).

Thoughts on this draft position?

 
Another good option might be going RB/RB/WR or RB/WR/RB, then nabbing a top QB in the 4th if he's available. You could then get a 2nd WR or 3rd RB in the 5th and have a good looking team. Thoughts on where a QB should be drafted?

 
:goodposting:

I'm in the same boat and am interested in others thoughts...

Just a couple of quick things that need clarification... PPR? How many teams? Starting Position Requirements?

 
goldenchild said:
:goodposting:

I'm in the same boat and am interested in others thoughts...

Just a couple of quick things that need clarification... PPR? How many teams? Starting Position Requirements?
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I didn't specify those things because everyone usually has something different in mind. I suppose people that post strategies should specify.For the most part, I assume 12 team redraft, non ppr, starting 1/2/3/1/1/1.

My specific position is quite different though, 10 team redraft, non ppr, starting 2,3,4,2,2,2.

 
10 team...1,2,2,1,1,1

1.04 In any order...LJ, Gore, or Manning (6pt TDs)...and I'm happy with that.

2.07 Smith or best RB.

3.04 Gates or best WR.

4.07 Top 5 QB, or RB2. If I already have 2 RBs, then best WR.

5.04 RB

Pretty much need 3 RB's in that first 5...coupled with 2 of the following 3: Smith, Gates, or top 5 QB.

:boxing:

 
I have the #4 pick as well in a 6 point per passing TD, 0.5 PPR league. VBD spits out Westy as the 3rd best pick but I'm not sure I can pull the trigger on him there.

Leaning toward Gore or LJ - the one that falls to me.

 
Sea Leopard of Death said:
10 team...1,2,2,1,1,11.04 In any order...LJ, Gore, or Manning (6pt TDs)...and I'm happy with that.2.07 Smith or best RB.3.04 Gates or best WR.4.07 Top 5 QB, or RB2. If I already have 2 RBs, then best WR. 5.04 RBPretty much need 3 RB's in that first 5...coupled with 2 of the following 3: Smith, Gates, or top 5 QB. :bag:
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So you could easily end up with no WRs until the 6th round, correct?Nobody giving love to Alexander or Addai here? That's who I'm debating, assuming LT2, LJ, SJax are off the board.
 
Bobcat10 said:
Sea Leopard of Death said:
10 team...1,2,2,1,1,11.04 In any order...LJ, Gore, or Manning (6pt TDs)...and I'm happy with that.2.07 Smith or best RB.3.04 Gates or best WR.4.07 Top 5 QB, or RB2. If I already have 2 RBs, then best WR. 5.04 RBPretty much need 3 RB's in that first 5...coupled with 2 of the following 3: Smith, Gates, or top 5 QB. :lmao:
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So you could easily end up with no WRs until the 6th round, correct?
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Well, I suppose if it all unfolded that one way, but I doubt it. It's more of a general strategy.
Nobody giving love to Alexander or Addai here? That's who I'm debating, assuming LT2, LJ, SJax are off the board.
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Actually, no. I won't touch either one -- might even take Henry before them.I like this draft spot. Aside from the 1/2 holes, this is what I'd want. RB's begin to dry up in the 2nd, helping to narrow that gap between the first 2 picks. And for those at the bottom, I don't see much difference in their 2nd back and mine (if that's where I go)...and no difference in WR's. :thumbup: Early third looks juicy too...
 
I'm picking 4th in a 12 team redraft, non PPR, all TD's worth 6 points. Like the OP, I think I'm gonna be left with LJ/Gore option. I'm still leaning towards Gore being available, but if LJ is there I have a tough decision. I've had LJ the last 2 years. It will be ugly to watch with that line, but if he signs and gets 25 carries a game he will churn out 100 yards most games. TD's will be down though, as with that offense the team won't score 2 TD's a game, let alone LJ. He'll get 14-16TD's with not much upside. If I was sure Alexander's foot was completely healthy I'd look at him. With that offense, Hutchinson or not, he should get more TD opps than any other back not named LT. I love Henry, but having trouble taking him at 4. I think whomever you get at that spot will be fine (Addai, Rudi - big tier here).

The question is rounds 2-4. I've played out a lot of scenarios. Overall, I think there are a ton of receivers I can get all the way up to round 9. So I will either go RB/WR/RB, or RB/QB/WR. Will only take 1 WR max (in past years I've gone WR/WR when picking in the first 4 spots)I'm coveting Palmer/Brady/Brees. I'd love to start a team with say LJ, Palmer, TO. Stud at each position. With a stud QB, I can get backup very late. I will need to hit with one of the RB's in rounds 4-5. High Risk, but it may be the best way to win a championship from the 4 hole.

 
Hopefully the action will pick up here.

To me, this is one of the most interesting slots this year (maybe "dreaded", let's think about this).

You have the pretty much non-debatable top 3 in LT2, SJax, and LJ (let's assume he gets in camp, everyone knows he will), with the latter two interchageable.

Some would probably rather be sitting at 6 (Alexander, Addai, Gore) to take the leftovers, or 7 (if you like Westbrook or Manning), and you get that better 2nd round pick, although lessen your 3rd rounder.

So is #2 or #3 position THAT much better than #4 this year?

#4 could be in that sweet position for rounds 2 and 3, even though you have to make a real tough decision in round 1.

 
Sea Leopard of Death said:
Bobcat10 said:
Sea Leopard of Death said:
10 team...1,2,2,1,1,11.04 In any order...LJ, Gore, or Manning (6pt TDs)...and I'm happy with that.2.07 Smith or best RB.3.04 Gates or best WR.4.07 Top 5 QB, or RB2. If I already have 2 RBs, then best WR. 5.04 RBPretty much need 3 RB's in that first 5...coupled with 2 of the following 3: Smith, Gates, or top 5 QB. ;)
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So you could easily end up with no WRs until the 6th round, correct?
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Well, I suppose if it all unfolded that one way, but I doubt it. It's more of a general strategy.
Nobody giving love to Alexander or Addai here? That's who I'm debating, assuming LT2, LJ, SJax are off the board.
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Actually, no. I won't touch either one -- might even take Henry before them.I like this draft spot. Aside from the 1/2 holes, this is what I'd want. RB's begin to dry up in the 2nd, helping to narrow that gap between the first 2 picks. And for those at the bottom, I don't see much difference in their 2nd back and mine (if that's where I go)...and no difference in WR's. ;) Early third looks juicy too...
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I guess I should say I'm debating Gore also. My TD's are 7pts each and I still won't touch Manning at #4. He still needs to throw 40+ to make that pick worth it IMO.
 
Bobcat10 said:
Sea Leopard of Death said:
Bobcat10 said:
Sea Leopard of Death said:
10 team...1,2,2,1,1,11.04 In any order...LJ, Gore, or Manning (6pt TDs)...and I'm happy with that.2.07 Smith or best RB.3.04 Gates or best WR.4.07 Top 5 QB, or RB2. If I already have 2 RBs, then best WR. 5.04 RBPretty much need 3 RB's in that first 5...coupled with 2 of the following 3: Smith, Gates, or top 5 QB. :lmao:
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So you could easily end up with no WRs until the 6th round, correct?
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Well, I suppose if it all unfolded that one way, but I doubt it. It's more of a general strategy.
Nobody giving love to Alexander or Addai here? That's who I'm debating, assuming LT2, LJ, SJax are off the board.
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Actually, no. I won't touch either one -- might even take Henry before them.I like this draft spot. Aside from the 1/2 holes, this is what I'd want. RB's begin to dry up in the 2nd, helping to narrow that gap between the first 2 picks. And for those at the bottom, I don't see much difference in their 2nd back and mine (if that's where I go)...and no difference in WR's. :lmao: Early third looks juicy too...
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I guess I should say I'm debating Gore also. My TD's are 7pts each and I still won't touch Manning at #4. He still needs to throw 40+ to make that pick worth it IMO.
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While he may not be perfect value there, let's face it, there are ?'s with EVERY RB available. And if anything, it looks like Manning is going to have to be throwing more this year. So I could take him there, no problem.
 
Judge Smails said:
The question is rounds 2-4. I've played out a lot of scenarios. Overall, I think there are a ton of receivers I can get all the way up to round 9. So I will either go RB/WR/RB, or RB/QB/WR. Will only take 1 WR max (in past years I've gone WR/WR when picking in the first 4 spots)I'm coveting Palmer/Brady/Brees. I'd love to start a team with say LJ, Palmer, TO. Stud at each position. With a stud QB, I can get backup very late. I will need to hit with one of the RB's in rounds 4-5. High Risk, but it may be the best way to win a championship from the 4 hole.
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Or the 1, 2 and 3 holes.
 
gferrell20 said:
1.1 --- LT1.2 --- SJ1.3 --- LJ or GoreSo this probably leaves one of the following for your 4th pick depending on your own projections ...1.4 --- (LJ or Gore), Shaun Alexander, Joseph Addai, Willie ParkerI've been seeing pretty good RBs available come round 2 at that spot as well. Unless Peyton Manning or maybe Steve Smith fall, I would think going RB/RB is a good bet.Round 3, I would consider Palmer or Brady in 6 pt td leagues, but would likely lean towards a stud WR (unless Benson or some other solid RB starter fell).Thoughts on this draft position?
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If there's no PPR, I'd have to consider Alexander over Larry Johnson even if LJ is available. KC looks like a very bad team. Seattle is always a contender. If you think Alexander has another season left in him, he's the pick. If not, and LJ is gone, it would be between Gore and Addai for me. I'm not big on Gore this year (just a gut feeling) so I'd probably go Addai.
 
I have yet to see a draft pick get traded in our league. I have seen the Draft Pick Calculator for evaluating trades... but what trades for the #4 have you seen completed?

 
i wasnt referring to one of those crazy blockbuster trades. but if you trade the 4th for the 7th straight up(depending on whether you think knowing your leaguemates you can land him there) then you have a better 2nd round pick on the way back. Some leagues you could probably grab him lower. i think his adp is 2.1.

 
Giant Wooden Badger said:
I have the #4 pick as well in a 6 point per passing TD, 0.5 PPR league. VBD spits out Westy as the 3rd best pick but I'm not sure I can pull the trigger on him there.

Leaning toward Gore or LJ - the one that falls to me.
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Just wondering...Why would you take a RB at #4 when all TD's are worth 6pts? Just based on TD points alone:28 TD's for a Top QB at 6 each=168 points and lets just say Westbrook goes OFF this year and has a career high 80 receptions, thats 40 points and say he matches his career high of total TD's and gets 11 thats 66 points. 168 for Top QB vs 106 for Westbrook-like RB. PLUS you could get that Top QB at 4 and still manage to get a comparable RB who will get you 1100-1300 yds and 8-11 TD's on the way back down in round 2.

Personally I take Manning (or Palmer) at 4 in that scoring system.

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NYGus said:
Giant Wooden Badger said:
I have the #4 pick as well in a 6 point per passing TD, 0.5 PPR league. VBD spits out Westy as the 3rd best pick but I'm not sure I can pull the trigger on him there.

Leaning toward Gore or LJ - the one that falls to me.
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Just wondering...Why would you take a RB at #4 when all TD's are worth 6pts? Just based on TD points alone:28 TD's for a Top QB at 6 each=168 points and lets just say Westbrook goes OFF this year and has a career high 80 receptions, thats 40 points and say he matches his career high of total TD's and gets 11 thats 66 points. 168 for Top QB vs 106 for Westbrook-like RB. PLUS you could get that Top QB at 4 and still manage to get a comparable RB who will get you 1100-1300 yds and 8-11 TD's on the way back down in round 2.

Personally I take Manning (or Palmer) at 4 in that scoring system.

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But in most leagues (even in TDs = 6pts) those QBs last till the end of the 1st or 2nd round. If someone wanted Palmer he could wait till the second round to get him.
 
njxbean said:
LawFitz said:
1.4 Henry2.7 Harrison/Smith/TO3.4 McGahee/Portis/Palmer/GatesIf Henry gets taken at 1.3 I'm gonna :kicksrock: :hot: ;)
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Isnt that a little high for henry? why not trade down if your going to do that.
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Not anymore. He's been going at #3 in recent shark drafts according to these boards. The Denver running game does magical things for RBs. I'm expecting a HUGE year for Henry and apparently others are as well.
 
VTjkru said:
NYGus said:
Giant Wooden Badger said:
I have the #4 pick as well in a 6 point per passing TD, 0.5 PPR league. VBD spits out Westy as the 3rd best pick but I'm not sure I can pull the trigger on him there.

Leaning toward Gore or LJ - the one that falls to me.
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Just wondering...Why would you take a RB at #4 when all TD's are worth 6pts? Just based on TD points alone:28 TD's for a Top QB at 6 each=168 points and lets just say Westbrook goes OFF this year and has a career high 80 receptions, thats 40 points and say he matches his career high of total TD's and gets 11 thats 66 points. 168 for Top QB vs 106 for Westbrook-like RB. PLUS you could get that Top QB at 4 and still manage to get a comparable RB who will get you 1100-1300 yds and 8-11 TD's on the way back down in round 2.

Personally I take Manning (or Palmer) at 4 in that scoring system.

:kicksrock:
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But in most leagues (even in TDs = 6pts) those QBs last till the end of the 1st or 2nd round. If someone wanted Palmer he could wait till the second round to get him.
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Agreed, but PMan is in his own class. In a 6-pt pass TD league, he can justify the #4 pick. Palmer/Brees/McNabb/Brady will fall to rd 2 or 3. They each are missing either the stability or the upside of PMan.
 
I have an opportunity to move up to drafting to the 3 slot (from 11) in a 16 team redraft non-ppr (start 1 QB / 2 RB / 3 WR / 1 TE / Flex). I am currently picking from the 11th slot where I think my options will be Westbrook / Rudi Johnson / Maroney / MJD.

Should I just take the upgrade and build my team around Gore?

 
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I am in the same position in a 10 team PPR League 4 point QB td's. Im thinking Westy at this spot for PPR. LJ may fall to me but unsure.

Is my thinking right :goodposting: .

 
Furian said:
I am in the same position in a 10 team PPR League 4 point QB td's. Im thinking Westy at this spot for PPR. LJ may fall to me but unsure.Is my thinking right :lmao: .
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4 point QB TD's make for a totally different draft strategy. You could wait til later rounds for the QB and try to draft a pass catching RB like Westbrook or Bush in round 1, though some would argue that 4 is way to early for either of those players. :lol:
 
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NYGus said:
Furian said:
I am in the same position in a 10 team PPR League 4 point QB td's. Im thinking Westy at this spot for PPR. LJ may fall to me but unsure.Is my thinking right :yes: .
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4 point QB TD's make for a totally different draft strategy. You could wait til later rounds for the QB and try to draft a pass catching RB like Westbrook or Bush in round 1, though some would argue that 4 is way to early for either of those players. :)
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I know 4th is wayy to early for those. I dont trust Gore at all tho!! It's in my gut for some reason. Hopefully 1.3 will grab Henry and all will be moot.
 
I'm in the same spot this week.

10 team redraft, 6 pt passing TD league.. No PPR. Start 1/2/3/1/1/1

Can you justify Peyton at the 4 hole over Larry Johnson or Gore here? It might be a "safer" play, but look at the RB's you end up with if you go RB/RB in the next 2 rounds. Best case scenario you can land Mcaghee/Benson. BEST case. You can still get some good WR's in the 4th and 5th rounds.

Is it better to have:

Manning

McGahee

Benson

Driver

Buress

or

Gore

Benson

Roy Williams

Driver

Bulger

??

 
Even though I'm not too fond of the RBs available, you gotta go RB/RB here...so as not to roll the dice with RBs later on. You still get the same type of WR in the third...

 
NYGus said:
Giant Wooden Badger said:
I have the #4 pick as well in a 6 point per passing TD, 0.5 PPR league. VBD spits out Westy as the 3rd best pick but I'm not sure I can pull the trigger on him there.

Leaning toward Gore or LJ - the one that falls to me.
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Just wondering...Why would you take a RB at #4 when all TD's are worth 6pts? Just based on TD points alone:28 TD's for a Top QB at 6 each=168 points and lets just say Westbrook goes OFF this year and has a career high 80 receptions, thats 40 points and say he matches his career high of total TD's and gets 11 thats 66 points. 168 for Top QB vs 106 for Westbrook-like RB. PLUS you could get that Top QB at 4 and still manage to get a comparable RB who will get you 1100-1300 yds and 8-11 TD's on the way back down in round 2.

Personally I take Manning (or Palmer) at 4 in that scoring system.

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I think your math may be flawed. I also play in a 10-team, 6 per all TD, .5 PPR format. Last year, Westy was RB5 with 315 points (he had 77 catches and 11 TD's). Assuming Peyton and a WR go before you pick again at 2.7, you'd be getting RB15. Last year, RB15 was Addai, at 225 points. That's 90 points difference. I don't think you can say a RB at pick 2.7 will be comparable to a RB at 1.4. And just for the record, Peyton scored 379 points in my league last year (he was QB1). But, there were 5 other QB's within 90 points of him. And no one can say Peyton had a bad year. He threw for 4397 yards (his 3rd highest in 9 yrs), and had 35 total TD's (his 2nd highest).Taking Peyton at 1.4 and the best RB left at 2.7 does not compare to the best RB at 1.4, and here's why. Because I don't necessarily have to take a QB at 2.7 to get a top 5 QB. I can wait until 3.4, and even 4.7 sometimes. So, your combo of Manning/RB will score about the same as my RB/QB, but I didn't have to use my 2nd, and possibly 3rd round pick either, to do it. Give me RB4/Bulger over Peyton/RB15 anyday.

 
I actually chose the 4 hole this year, whn lots of other later pick in round 1 were left. I'm looking to move down from 1.04 to somhwere a bit lower in round 1, and move up in rounds 2 & 4. I wanted to be there becaue my 2 division rival are picking in the top 3, and I really feel that being able to dictate that 1 insane valueplayer doesn't reach them is nice. Also, if I can cause a run to occurr that hurts them, I can possibly causepositions to dry up before it gets back to them.

If I stand pat, it's between Alexander/Gore/Addai/Bush in a PPR. Not sure who I like best of those four, but Gore may go 3rd, as the guy who had him last year is picking there.

 
Did some mocks and looked over some others. I like this spot...a lot. And in a 10 teamer, no PPR, RB/RB is the way. :yes: A couple of things stick out.

In R1, you get the last of some good choices; basic. I actually might take Henry over Gore but that's another topic. If LJ is there, I think you gotta go for it. In it to win it, baby.

In R2, you get the last of the RB tier, which is huge...and you don't want to drop one of them to one of the top 3 draft picks. Secondly, if it's WR that you want, you can wait because you will have the same tier of top WR available to you in R3, NOT SO at RB. This only emphasizes the fact that you DO NOT go WR in R2. So another easy decision (MJD, Portis, McGahee, James).

In R3, we have another nice cutoff, where you can get Gates, should you be so inclined. If not, grab that top tier WR now, before the rest of the teams do. Or, if the last of that tier of RBs I talked about (in R2) drops, you could go there. That would depend on how important depth is to you, if your league has trading, etc. Anyway, another easy decision regardless.

In R4, yet another break comes your way, the last of the top QBs (especially in 6pt TD leagues). I'd take whoever it is (Brees, Bulger, Brady) if you are lucky enough to have them there. If not, you are still looking at a top 10 WR (Walker, Fitz, Evans), which is a nice consolation. As for RB's, I don't like what's available here, and you can get the same one in R5 anyway (on the quick turnaround), which won't happen with WR (there's a drop). So WAIT. Keep in mind, this is ANOTHER reason you must go RB/RB to start.

In R5, you have some options: if you didn't go with Gates, grab someone from the next tier here (Gonzo, Shockey, Heap). Otherwise RB would be prudent, and some decent choices remain (MBIII, Norwood, Green, Foster, Taylor). Additionally, it looks like a sizable gap (again) until your next shot at RB, so if you don't have 3 yet, this is where to go.

So what's that, 3 or 4 fairly obvious/significant gaps in tiers available to the 4-hole owner? I like it a lot. :yes:

 
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Dought Man said:
I'm in the same spot this week.

10 team redraft, 6 pt passing TD league.. No PPR. Start 1/2/3/1/1/1

Can you justify Peyton at the 4 hole over Larry Johnson or Gore here? It might be a "safer" play, but look at the RB's you end up with if you go RB/RB in the next 2 rounds. Best case scenario you can land Mcaghee/Benson. BEST case. You can still get some good WR's in the 4th and 5th rounds.

Is it better to have:

Manning

McGahee

Benson

Driver

Buress

or

Gore

Benson

Roy Williams

Driver

Bulger

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Why don't you project total numbers for those guys in your scoring system and add Manning & McGahee together then add Gore and Benson together. I have a feeling Manning and McGahee will be far ahead. For example based on last years numbers in my leagues scoring system: Manning had 261 points and McGahee 80=341. Conversley, Gore had 140 and Benson 58=198. So let's say Gore has a great year at 175 points and Benson almost triples his production and gets 160=335 and Manning and McGahee stayed exatly the same-you'd still be ahead. I think RB's are deeper this year than in years past AND I think that many of the top 10 ranked backs will underproduce their ADP. Look at Caddy and Ronnie Brown last year. After LT2- consistency over time at the RB position looks to be a crap shoot. One could argue that Rudi J has been consistent the last 3 years but thats about it.

:hifive:

 
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Definitely coming back to read this...

I draft 4th in a 3 man keeper league, so my situation is a bit different. It's a 12 team league, start 1/2/3/1/1/1 - all TDs are 6 pts and performance scoring for yards.

I was able to keep R. Bush, J. Addai, and R. Wayne.

At this point, I have the luxury of knowing what players are available and what teams have as their 3 keepers. So with the 4.04 selection I will be looking closely at 1 of 2 RBs, 1 of 2 WRs, 1 QB and Gates.

 
RB's are deeper this year than WR's in my opinion. But #4 is too high to draft a WR. I would go RB, WR, and then depending on how the stock of top tier rb/wr look I would go with EITHER a RB or WR with my third pick.

I am in a 12-team league, but only 1 RB must start along with 3 WRS and 1 Flex rb/wr. So there was a lot less pressure to draft an RB with my third pick.

My first 7 picks:

1.04 Gore

2.09 Holt (SSmith, Chad, Terrell gone)

3.04 Fitzgerald (Marvin, Reggie, Roy and TJ now gone) (Brandon Jacobs, Benson, TJones, Portis available)

4.09 APeterson (Lynch, Cadillac, Duece, MBarber, DeAngelo, AGreen, Tatum Bell,JJones, Norwood available)

5.04 LColes

6.09 DeAngelo (Lynch, Cadillac, Duece, MBarber gone)

7.04 Hasselbeck (a gamble, but a top 10 qb consistently before last year when he was injured)

This is a twelve-team league, so the RB depth should be a little better in a 10-man league.

 
12-team league, 6pts. for all TDs, 1 pts. for receptions, 1 pt. for 10 yards rushing/rec and 25 yards passing...

Thanks to a late-season trade, I got Travis Henry as a throw-in last year, and he's eligible to be my one keeper. That takes some pressure off the No. 4 pick, assuming he'll perform somewhere around the top 10.

With that in mind, I'm thinking I can afford to be a little riskier with the No. 4 pick. Right now I'm thinking about either Johnson or Gore, assuming LJ is back by our draft (day before the season opener). Addai, FWP and Westbrook are also in the running for me. I'll wait and see which one I have the best feeling about on draft day and pull the trigger.

For rounds 2-3, I'm thinking WR/QB. I want a stud WR, and I've been burned too often doing the QBBC/wait until the later rounds thing. I'd rather plug in one of the top five guys and just forget about him.

4-5 I'll probably go RB/WR. After that it's the best player available.

Of course, if this year's draft goes like every other one I've done, all this pre-planning will go out the window once the picks start being announced.

 
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll said:
Did some mocks and looked over some others. I like this spot...a lot. And in a 10 teamer, no PPR, RB/RB is the way. :bag: A couple of things stick out.

In R1, you get the last of some good choices; basic. I actually might take Henry over Gore but that's another topic. If LJ is there, I think you gotta go for it. In it to win it, baby.

In R2, you get the last of the RB tier, which is huge...and you don't want to drop one of them to one of the top 3 draft picks. Secondly, if it's WR that you want, you can wait because you will have the same tier of top WR available to you in R3, NOT SO at RB. This only emphasizes the fact that you DO NOT go WR in R2. So another easy decision (MJD, Portis, McGahee, James).

In R3, we have another nice cutoff, where you can get Gates, should you be so inclined. If not, grab that top tier WR now, before the rest of the teams do. Or, if the last of that tier of RBs I talked about (in R2) drops, you could go there. That would depend on how important depth is to you, if your league has trading, etc. Anyway, another easy decision regardless.

In R4, yet another break comes your way, the last of the top QBs (especially in 6pt TD leagues). I'd take whoever it is (Brees, Bulger, Brady) if you are lucky enough to have them there. If not, you are still looking at a top 10 WR (Walker, Fitz, Evans), which is a nice consolation. As for RB's, I don't like what's available here, and you can get the same one in R5 anyway (on the quick turnaround), which won't happen with WR (there's a drop). So WAIT. Keep in mind, this is ANOTHER reason you must go RB/RB to start.

In R5, you have some options: if you didn't go with Gates, grab someone from the next tier here (Gonzo, Shockey, Heap). Otherwise RB would be prudent, and some decent choices remain (MBIII, Norwood, Green, Foster, Taylor). Additionally, it looks like a sizable gap (again) until your next shot at RB, so if you don't have 3 yet, this is where to go.

So what's that, 3 or 4 fairly obvious/significant gaps in tiers available to the 4-hole owner? I like it a lot. :bag:
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Very nice, SLBD. I pick 4th in my draft early next week.
 
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