renesauz
IBL Representative
I took a very similar tact, spending my first 3 picks on WR's. I didn't get an elite QB, but instead two low end QB1s...in BB, that's often just as good.Same problem at RB though...not a lot there.Team Holloway6.13 Matt Schaub QB Houston11.14 Geno Smith QB Rookie1.4 Doug Martin RB TB9.4 Shane Vereen RB NE2.13 Roddy White WR ATL3.4 Vincent Jackson WR TB4.13 Steve Johnson WR BUF5.4 Greg Jennings WR GB/FA12.7 Keenan Allen WR Rookie7.4 Kyle Rudolph TE MIN8.13 Jermichael Finley TE GB?10.13 Brent Celek TE PHI13.4 Green Bay Packers DSTSurprised that my heavy focus on wide receivers did not generate any discussion. The wide receiver position is really becoming more important in the NFL and I wanted to offset the week to week variability there by having at least three highly rated players. I wound up drafting four in a row because I loved the value offered by Greg Jennings.Similarly, with only two scorers required at running back, combined with the league-wide shortage of three down running backs, I wanted to avoid loading up early at the running back position, particularly after I drafted a solid top ten candidate.I got very nervous late in the fifth round and all through round six, but was thrilled to get Schaub who passed for over 4,000 yards last year as the 21st QB taken. I considered Alex Smith in the 11th round, but went with the rookie currently considered as the top quarterback candidate since there are several teams almost desperate for a quarterback.I also played a waiting game at tight end. I would have considered any of the top four tight ends at my 2nd round pick, but they were all gone. I was pleased that the group as a whole ignored the position so that I could get Kyle Rudolph as the 10th tight end. Similarly, I was happy to get Finley in the 8th round. I definitely solidified my standing among the top tight end rankings by adding Brent Celek as my 3rd tight end near the end of the 10th round. Having three for only one score might be a little over the top, but with the 2 points per reception at the position, it is comforting to have three guys, each capable of posting a solid score.Right now, I would rank both my wide receivers and tight ends among our league’s elite and I still have seven more draft picks to solidify the running backs, defense, and kickers. Even though, I have two positions that are clearly in the lower half of the rankings, I like the composition of the team.Feel free to offer comments or criticisms though, because the discussion is the most important reason for having these early, early drafts.