After RB's 1-5 go off the board, Who do you take? (1 Viewer)

[DaMenace18]

In almost every league format the top 6 Rb's that fly off the board in the first round, look like this:

1.) Foster

2.) Rice

3.) Mccoy

4.) Dmac

5.) Johnson

6.) Forte

After the 6 rb's are gone, (We are taking in account that Megatron, Brady, Rodgers, and Brees are also gone) There are even more question marks with next set of rb's. I'm having problems with ranking Murray, Charles, Sjax, Lynch etc, especially in a non ppr format. They are interchangeable if you ask me.

If you are unfortunate miss out on these top 5 rb's, who you do take, and why? How would you rank them? (12 Team League or Larger)

Not a fan of Stafford or Newton in the end of the first or early second. I would take Graham but it's a non-ppr league.

 

[LHUCKS]

why are you only considering RBs?

 

[jackdubl]

Charles looks like he never got hurt, so I personally slide him in above CJ2K in my personal rankings. Should be a yardage monster just as in the past.

 

[DaMenace18]

why are you only considering RBs?

I would go with a safer guy like graham, but in a standard league with a flex, I'm not sure that is the best route.

 

[DaMenace18]

Charles looks like he never got hurt, so I personally slide him in above CJ2K in my personal rankings. Should be a yardage monster just as in the past.

You don't think Hillis will eat into his production. Especially, considering the fact that Hillis has hands, unlike Thomas Jones back in the day? Also do you trust any RB coming off of an ACL. Especially in the first round or at the turn into the second?

 

[LHUCKS]

why are you only considering RBs?

I would go with a safer guy like graham, but in a standard league with a flex, I'm not sure that is the best route.

we're gonna need league size and scoring rules to reply intelligently here.

 

[The Jerk]

OP,

You've already answered your question.

You said the next group of RBs were interchangeable. So... go to another position where you actually see a difference and take the top guy at WR, QB, or even TE. You should still be able to get one of the "interchangeable" RBs with your next pick.

As always, it depends on your scoring system, but a cluster of players at one position any time in the draft screams out to go a different direction with your current pick. It comes down to your description: either the RBs are interchangeable, in which case I'd go QB or WR (or Graham/Gronk), or they are not, in which case then I'd also consider the next RB up.

For me, after Foster, McCoy, Rice and McFadden, I'd much rather have any of the remaining QBs among Rodgers, Brady, Brees (and also consider Stafford), certainly Calvin (I would take him over McFadden in many league setups), and also Graham and Gronkowski.

Don't be afraid to think outside the box.

 

[DaMenace18]

why are you only considering RBs?

I would go with a safer guy like graham, but in a standard league with a flex, I'm not sure that is the best route.

we're gonna need league size and scoring rules to reply intelligently here.

My bad on that. I just don't want to get flamed for making it sound like this thread belongs in the Assistant Coach forum. I've seen other's get plenty of heat for that.To answer your question. A 12 team league, standard scoring. Also those of you that want to make sense of these Rb's in a PPR format are more then welcome to discuss in here as well.

 

[socrates]

Forte actually concerns me this early with M. Bush in the mix. I like Steven Jackson, M. Lynch and D. Murray all to be every-down backs. Lynch has been dealing with some back spasms, but he should be ready to go. Murray may be injury prone, and I rank him slightly lower than R. Mathews, myself (even with Mathews shelved for a few games, potentially). MJD is back with the Jags, so he deserves consideration.

If I had to select a RB at this point, it would either be Jackson or MJD.

 

[jackdubl]

Charles looks like he never got hurt, so I personally slide him in above CJ2K in my personal rankings. Should be a yardage monster just as in the past.

You don't think Hillis will eat into his production. Especially, considering the fact that Hillis has hands, unlike Thomas Jones back in the day? Also do you trust any RB coming off of an ACL. Especially in the first round or at the turn into the second?

First off, I figure there are enough carries and receptions to split around so that Charles can still get his normal workload if he is the clear 1 to Hillis's 1a.Second part is based off my perceptions of what I saw in preseason, so take it for what it's worth. I was watching all the KC games because I was wanting to scout Hillis for a mid to late round pick as rb3. What I took away from the games was how good Charles looked and how often he was on the field with the ball in his hands. And he was getting hit right on his knee and every other way and popping right up. Now maybe KC wasn't running it exactly how they will once games start, but if they do, I expect a similar workload for Charles as two years ago. Hillis looked good as well, catching passes, some for tds, and got all the carries from the ten on in. I think he has a chance to be the higher scorer of the two, but preseason told me Charles can get 1800 total yards or more again.

 

[LHUCKS]

why are you only considering RBs?

I would go with a safer guy like graham, but in a standard league with a flex, I'm not sure that is the best route.

we're gonna need league size and scoring rules to reply intelligently here.

My bad on that. I just don't want to get flamed for making it sound like this thread belongs in the Assistant Coach forum. I've seen other's get plenty of heat for that.To answer your question. A 12 team league, standard scoring. Also those of you that want to make sense of these Rb's in a PPR format are more then welcome to discuss in here as well.

If I'm forced to take a RB I take Lynch, whom I like more than Forte...I like Forte in PPRs.

 

[sjdogs]

Im taking Lynch due to workload, td potential and no competition

Ill take charles as a second back

 

[cmh]

For me it was SJax and it wasn't close.

 

[DaMenace18]

Sjax, Murray, or Lynch in a non ppr? We are obviously talking about the 2nd round. Who would pick to balance out MJD?

 

[allnight33]

In almost every league format the top 6 Rb's that fly off the board in the first round, look like this:

1.) Foster

2.) Rice

3.) Mccoy

4.) Dmac

5.) Johnson

6.) Forte

After the 6 rb's are gone, (We are taking in account that Megatron, Brady, Rodgers, and Brees are also gone) There are even more question marks with next set of rb's. I'm having problems with ranking Murray, Charles, Sjax, Lynch etc, especially in a non ppr format. They are interchangeable if you ask me.

If you are unfortunate miss out on these top 5 rb's, who you do take, and why? How would you rank them? (12 Team League or Larger)

Not a fan of Stafford or Newton in the end of the first or early second. I would take Graham but it's a non-ppr league.

This exact scenario happened to me where I was drafting in a PPR league at #12. McFadden and Forte when 10/11. I couldn't bring myself to draft a TE that early so I went Murray/MJD.

 

[CanaBuc]

My league which was drafting last week. I took Brady with the 5th pick.

When I got to pick a gain in RD 2 (pick 20) I got SJax. And MJD was there fro me to grab in the 3rd.

With MJD now back in camp I suspect he goes late 1st early second.

I think SJAX will have a great year!

Jeff Fisher loves to run his bellcow back (Eddie George at same age got 300+ carries) and SJAX is the more talented RB. He also is in best shape of his career with 5% body fat and looking quite fit and sharp in training camp. His floor should be 1100 yards on the ground with 300 receiving. His Ceiling is 1400 yards on the ground and 500 yards receiving. He also should get 7-10 TD.

He will be a top 10 RB this year.

Hillis will be a sneaky RB2 going at RB3 draft value as he will be the TD guy and is a very good receiver. When chiefs have the lead they are going to be ramming Hillis down opponents thorats so as not to risk Charles.

I see Hillis with 800-1000 rushing and another 3-400 yards receiving with 10-12 TD

 

[Run It Up]

MJD

 

[sspunisher]

I'm taking Graham in TE Premiums at this point, though no one in those leagues would take Forte ahead of him. Standard leagues Murray is the easy pick. I can see an argument for Lynch but based on draft experience, Murray has the higher ADP so I'd take a chance on Lynch falling to the 2nd if you really wanted him. MJD would be a ballsy pick at 6 but dude is a fantasy stud so I wouldn't think you were totally crazy if you went that route.

Picking late in the first is great this year. You can double up on some studs who fell like MJD/Mathews/Lynch/Richardson.

 

[cmh]

My league which was drafting last week. I took Brady with the 5th pick.

When I got to pick a gain in RD 2 (pick 20) I got SJax. And MJD was there fro me to grab in the 3rd.

With MJD now back in camp I suspect he goes late 1st early second.

I think SJAX will have a great year!

Jeff Fisher loves to run his bellcow back (Eddie George at same age got 300+ carries) and SJAX is the more talented RB. He also is in best shape of his career with 5% body fat and looking quite fit and sharp in training camp. His floor should be 1100 yards on the ground with 300 receiving. His Ceiling is 1400 yards on the ground and 500 yards receiving. He also should get 7-10 TD.

He will be a top 10 RB this year.

Hillis will be a sneaky RB2 going at RB3 draft value as he will be the TD guy and is a very good receiver. When chiefs have the lead they are going to be ramming Hillis down opponents thorats so as not to risk Charles.

I see Hillis with 800-1000 rushing and another 3-400 yards receiving with 10-12 TD

Totally agree with this. The problem I have with it and the reason I let someone else own Hillis is I don't see the Chiefs holding many leads. I'm just not buying a Romeo Crennel Offense until I see it with my own eyes.

Hillis went 4.03 in my league, way too rich for me.

 

[Zeff]

Fred Jackson is my clear number 4 heading into the season, essentially in a tier of his own as the only guy after the big 3 I see with Chris Johnson or Darren McFadden's upside, but none of their question marks. Naturally, different folks will find different sets of question marks for different players.

 

[Run It Up]

Fred Jackson is my clear number 4 heading into the season, essentially in a tier of his own as the only guy after the big 3 I see with Chris Johnson or Darren McFadden's upside, but none of their question marks. Naturally, different folks will find different sets of question marks for different players.

I love hearing someone else high on Fjax. But I think you may have some things mixed up.Chris Johnson had a bad year. Mcfadden blew up his foot somehow. FJax blew out his knee. I dont know how he has none of their question marks when hes coming off of a more serious injury.Im high on FJax this year and think he will finish top 10, I just dont see it the same way as you I guess. Plus given FJax ADP you can get him as your RB2 if your lucky enough to be in the 9-12 (never looked back).

 

[VikingFrog]

In almost every league format the top 6 Rb's that fly off the board in the first round, look like this:

1.) Foster

2.) Rice

3.) Mccoy

4.) Dmac

5.) Johnson

6.) Forte

After the 6 rb's are gone, (We are taking in account that Megatron, Brady, Rodgers, and Brees are also gone) There are even more question marks with next set of rb's. I'm having problems with ranking Murray, Charles, Sjax, Lynch etc, especially in a non ppr format. They are interchangeable if you ask me.

If you are unfortunate miss out on these top 5 rb's, who you do take, and why? How would you rank them? (12 Team League or Larger)

Not a fan of Stafford or Newton in the end of the first or early second. I would take Graham but it's a non-ppr league.

Qbs flew off my draft board so I happily took McFadden with the number 9 pick. Hoping he stays healthy.

 

[towney]

In almost every league format the top 6 Rb's that fly off the board in the first round, look like this:

1.) Foster

2.) Rice

3.) Mccoy

4.) Dmac

5.) Johnson

6.) Forte

After the 6 rb's are gone, (We are taking in account that Megatron, Brady, Rodgers, and Brees are also gone) There are even more question marks with next set of rb's. I'm having problems with ranking Murray, Charles, Sjax, Lynch etc, especially in a non ppr format. They are interchangeable if you ask me.

If you are unfortunate miss out on these top 5 rb's, who you do take, and why? How would you rank them? (12 Team League or Larger)

Not a fan of Stafford or Newton in the end of the first or early second. I would take Graham but it's a non-ppr league.

Qbs flew off my draft board so I happily took McFadden with the number 9 pick. Hoping he stays healthy.

Same here Rogers(1), Brady, Brees and Ryan went 1st round and I got D-mac at 10 and Charles at the turn in 14 team.

 

[Zeff]

Fred Jackson is my clear number 4 heading into the season, essentially in a tier of his own as the only guy after the big 3 I see with Chris Johnson or Darren McFadden's upside, but none of their question marks. Naturally, different folks will find different sets of question marks for different players.

I love hearing someone else high on Fjax. But I think you may have some things mixed up.Chris Johnson had a bad year. Mcfadden blew up his foot somehow. FJax blew out his knee. I dont know how he has none of their question marks when hes coming off of a more serious injury.

Im high on FJax this year and think he will finish top 10, I just dont see it the same way as you I guess. Plus given FJax ADP you can get him as your RB2 if your lucky enough to be in the 9-12 (never looked back).

The bold didn't happen, is part of it.

 

[VikingFrog]

In almost every league format the top 6 Rb's that fly off the board in the first round, look like this:

1.) Foster

2.) Rice

3.) Mccoy

4.) Dmac

5.) Johnson

6.) Forte

After the 6 rb's are gone, (We are taking in account that Megatron, Brady, Rodgers, and Brees are also gone) There are even more question marks with next set of rb's. I'm having problems with ranking Murray, Charles, Sjax, Lynch etc, especially in a non ppr format. They are interchangeable if you ask me.

If you are unfortunate miss out on these top 5 rb's, who you do take, and why? How would you rank them? (12 Team League or Larger)

Not a fan of Stafford or Newton in the end of the first or early second. I would take Graham but it's a non-ppr league.

Qbs flew off my draft board so I happily took McFadden with the number 9 pick. Hoping he stays healthy.

Same here Rogers(1), Brady, Brees and Ryan went 1st round and I got D-mac at 10 and Charles at the turn in 14 team.

I went McFadden (1.9), Murray (2.4), Ryan Mathews (3.9). Also got Donald brown, so at least I feel comfortable having a starter in the flex till Mathews gets up and running. The qb runs in my league were nuts. I never go rb-rb-rb, and usually perform some type of upside down draft, but the talent was falling to me and I had to take it. Ended up very happy with my draft, but qb pickings were sparse when I finally got around to it. I'm so used to having an "elite" guy under center. It's going to be odd not feeling strong at the position. But Im thinking my rbs will more than make up for it IF they stay healthy.