I like the 1st or 12th position. You can nab top RB with the first and still nab two more stud running backs on the turn around. Wide receiver position is so deep you can then go next 4 rounds and get best receiver available.
12th you can do the same but with receivers. Get two studs and then on the turn around get two pretty solid running backs. From there on you can take best WR/RB for a couple rounds then pick up a QB and TE.
I’ve been experimenting with RB zero & like it from the 10th spot. I like either end (1-3 or 10-12) but too often this year I felt like I was taking leftovers instead of BPA. Doesn’t feel like there’s any edge to just taking the player at the top of my draft list.Agree with the above.
But in MY LEAGUES (which are generally start 3WRs) and close to standard scoring, I like dropping to the back and drafting in the later slots if I can.
I tend to think since our depth is a mandatory starting of 3 WRs, I like my teams a TON better if I get two absolute studs at WR....which I routinely do with later picks.
In fact, I have done countless mocks this year going WR-WR-WR-QB and I love how my teams shake out like that.
Imaging starting out JULIO JONES, TYREEK HILL, AMARI COOPER, AND DESHAUN WATSON . (I actually like going Julio, JuJu and another top end WR if I can too)
I feel like I am elite and a league winner at 4 starting positions, and I can mix and match my way to strong RB production. As the weeks go on, and the guys get hurt, many are looking to the wire for help at RB anyway. Staying ahead and on top of those wire gems, makes my teams turn out extremely strong near the end of the fantasy season generally.
In our biggest league, we just pulled our draft slots lottery last night. We essentially pull names out of a hat, and say you get pulled #1. You don't get #1, unless thats what you want....you essentially get YOUR CHOICE of slots. Then we go down the list and the next pulled gets their choice of slots available, and so on, and so on.
I got pulled 6th, and I went straight back and took slot #12.
(I also saw this happen, which I thought was odd. The first guy pulled took spot #1 and is almost certainly going Saquon Barkley. The second guy to get pulled, whom i thought would take the slot #2, instead said "put me down for slot #5". ) That pretty much shocked everyone in our league.
Anyhow, everyone has their preferences. I would think anyone who gets #1 overall will indeed get Barkley. Its pretty damn rare where you see virtually everyone in the industry admitting someone is basically #1 on most everyone's boards. I know it depends on a multitude of things, keepers, ppr, settings, etc. etc.
I'm assuming the OP has his choice of spots......? I'd like to see his league format before just automatically taking #1.
TZM
This is my thinking as well. About the best spot. You get a stud RB and I have always felt there is a big drop from the beginning of round 3 to the end of round 3.3 - lock in that stud RB and then get an early 3rd as well before the drop-off.
You could end up with Kamara/Chubb/Evans or something like that if things fall right. 3 picks in the top 27 is going to be a nice advantage this year, IMO.
Don't over think it... in non ppr, 1 is the best this year hands down. Then 2. Then 3. Then 4. After that you can debate it.If you had to chose in a ReDraft league.
What draft spot would you choose?
Agree. #3 is solid. You get Barkley, Kamara or CMC with 1.03 and your next two picks are usually solid performers as well. If Kelce is there at 3.03 I would be tempted.3 - lock in that stud RB and then get an early 3rd as well before the drop-off.
You could end up with Kamara/Chubb/Evans or something like that if things fall right. 3 picks in the top 27 is going to be a nice advantage this year, IMO.
2 weeks ago it was #4 that was the best as it was a big 4. I hate taking the gamble that all 3 of your 'targets' will be uninjured by the time the draft rolls around. We just did a derby draft 2 weeks ago and the top guy picked slot 4 because he wanted any of the big 4 rb's. He's kicking himself hard right now for doing that.Agree. #3 is solid. You get Barkley, Kamara or CMC with 1.03 and your next two picks are usually solid performers as well. If Kelce is there at 3.03 I would be tempted.
Yes, this is hoe I feel. That is a big leg up if you have one of those first 3/4.3- If Zeke is holding out.
4- if Zeke signs.
Irrespective of format, there are four players, all of whom are RBs, that stand above the crowd this year. Order them how you like. If you get one, I feel that sets you apart from everyone in the 5-12 spot.
One of the best drafts I’ve ever had was from 6. And you summed it up perfectly - players slip, and you can be the stopper.I drew 10 and traded it to the guy who drew 6. So now I am in the 6 spot by design.
Depends on your league but I like being in the middle in some leagues, whenever someone does something wacky I can suck up valued from both ways.
I'd take first every time. Barkley is a generational talent and I think the Giants line is gonna be better and QB play because of this should be better. I don't love the choices at the end of the second but sometimes someone good falls do to mistakes made by other owners.1st is one of the worst picks. Kamara 4th then Evans. Boom!!
I ended up withOne of the best drafts I’ve ever had was from 6. And you summed it up perfectly - players slip, and you can be the stopper.
It takes a little more work, but you should have value fall to you both directions.
The only downside is the # of picks between picks makes it difficult to plan your next moves.
Juju was an absolute steal at 2.07, and Michele a solid value at 4.07I ended up with
Hopkins
JuJu
Henry
Michel
Engram
First five from this spot so I'll take it, like being able to capture slippage from both directions.
Unless I'm missing something he got Henry with his 3rd rounder, which is a little on the aggressive side IMO.Juju was an absolute steal at 2.07, and Henry a solid value at 4.07
i like it. I’d like it more if I was a Henry fan, but the Titans scare me as a whole.
Typo. I was thinking Michele & looking at Henry. Accidentally typed Henry.Unless I'm missing something he got Henry with his 3rd rounder, which is a little on the aggressive side IMO.