Justin Bonnema
Moderator
After a hiatus, we're bringing the Player Spotlight threads back to the Shark Pool. For those who are new around here, the Player Spotlights are a key feature of our preseason on the site. They're in-depth looks at key players, including pros and cons, and our staff projections. For years, we also included the best commentary from the Shark Pool. A few years ago, activity in the Pool died down and commentary waned. But, we have confidence in a resurgence.
So here's the deal. Discuss your thoughts about the player in question. We'll pick the best comments from the bunch and use them (and give you credit) in the published articles.
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Dak Prescott, QB - Dallas Cowboys
Without a doubt, waiting on quarterbacks until later rounds has all but become the default strategy in most formats. Dak Prescott offers a bit of an extreme version of that strategy with his current consensus ADP pushing him down to QB21 and 147th overall, which means his services are available in the 12th round or later in 12-team leagues. In short, he's being drafted as a backup.
The drop-off in production from the 2016 season to the 2017 season perhaps justifies the crowd's bearish attitude towards him, but Prescott still managed to finish as QB10 in 12-team leagues (Weeks 1-16) last year, despite a horrendous season for the Cowboys and despite his dip in consistency (was QB6 in 2016). He has now scored six rushing touchdowns each year of his NFL career and still gets the benefit of playing behind an elite offensive line and against defenses that will most likely focus on the Cowboys' rushing attack. Anyone who drafted him last year will most likely forget that he provided six Top-12 weeks at the position, and going into 2018, the Cowboys offer the 12th easiest strength of schedule for quarterbacks.
So has the market over-corrected itself? With the Cowboys now younger and faster on offense, could we see a big rebound for Prescott and by extension, a massive payoff in draft value? Or is his ADP where it should be? Anyone brave enough to draft him as their QB1?
I'll hang up and listen.
So here's the deal. Discuss your thoughts about the player in question. We'll pick the best comments from the bunch and use them (and give you credit) in the published articles.
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Dak Prescott, QB - Dallas Cowboys
Without a doubt, waiting on quarterbacks until later rounds has all but become the default strategy in most formats. Dak Prescott offers a bit of an extreme version of that strategy with his current consensus ADP pushing him down to QB21 and 147th overall, which means his services are available in the 12th round or later in 12-team leagues. In short, he's being drafted as a backup.
The drop-off in production from the 2016 season to the 2017 season perhaps justifies the crowd's bearish attitude towards him, but Prescott still managed to finish as QB10 in 12-team leagues (Weeks 1-16) last year, despite a horrendous season for the Cowboys and despite his dip in consistency (was QB6 in 2016). He has now scored six rushing touchdowns each year of his NFL career and still gets the benefit of playing behind an elite offensive line and against defenses that will most likely focus on the Cowboys' rushing attack. Anyone who drafted him last year will most likely forget that he provided six Top-12 weeks at the position, and going into 2018, the Cowboys offer the 12th easiest strength of schedule for quarterbacks.
So has the market over-corrected itself? With the Cowboys now younger and faster on offense, could we see a big rebound for Prescott and by extension, a massive payoff in draft value? Or is his ADP where it should be? Anyone brave enough to draft him as their QB1?
I'll hang up and listen.
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