Drafting at the 3rd spot in a standard 10 teamer, if AD or Cj arent there I am gonna go Michael Turner, yes, Michael Turner, I feel with the weight hes lost and the season he had last year that he is motivated to shut up his critics, what are you guys thoughts? Also, in the 2/3/4 rounds I am hoping to get a WR/WR/WR or go like WR/WR/RB....what do you guys think
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Garts
Footballguy
PPR Ricenon-PPR I'd look at Turner.
Thats what I was thinking, Im not in PPR, its non PPR so looks like Im gonna go with Turner.
Fantaholic
Footballguy
I am in the exact same position. My draft is Sunday. Originally, it was no-brainer MJD. Lately, I've been less confident with the pick and considering Turner as well. I'm not sure why. Part of me is buying into the hype about Turner being in great shape and in the right situation to challenge his 08'numbers. Another part of me is thinking that the Jaguars are a team that's heading in the wrong direction and all that play there stand to lose something.
At the end of the day, I think we're over-analyzing things a bit. MJD is most likely the safer pick at 3. We'll see
At the end of the day, I think we're over-analyzing things a bit. MJD is most likely the safer pick at 3. We'll see
Northbound Train
Footballguy
I've got same pick in TD heavy non-ppr and it's the Burner for me 
oso diablo
Footballguy
assuming CJ and AP go top 2, i'm going with Ray Rice, even in non-ppr.
Futz
Footballguy
I think MJD is an absolute no brainer. Rushing and receiving and HE IS the Jax offense. With Turner, you are hoping to get what MJD gives you with very few strings attached. Why take the risk?
In my 12 teamer no ppr 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 2 flex, I ended up with this and I'm elated.
MJD
Miles
DeAngelo
S.Smith Carolina
Arian Foster
P.Garcon
Finley
In my 12 teamer no ppr 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 2 flex, I ended up with this and I'm elated.
MJD
Miles
DeAngelo
S.Smith Carolina
Arian Foster
P.Garcon
Finley
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MJD is certainly the "safe" pick. But he's not a no-brainer in the sense that it is conceivable that Gore or Turner could put up better numbers this year. As you say, MJD IS the Jax offense. They really have very few other options, which means he'll be looking at a lot of 8-men fronts. At least San Fran and Atlanta have more consistent deep threats to keep the defense honest and give their runners some room.
Futz said:
Futz
Footballguy
It's conveivable that a dozen different RBs could outpoint MJD but very few come with the pedigree of success. He'll score you as many TDs as Turner but he's a legitimate threat out of the backfield as well. That is something that a Turner owner just can't count on despite reports that they want to get him the ball. If my grandma had balls, she'd be my grandpa.
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Tanner9919
Footballguy
MJD is already hurt..the Jags are looking like this years flop team of those predicted to go to the playoffs..Miles Austin will be this year's biggest bust..Romo can't stay upright, his line is going to get him killed. have you seen the "Boys in preseason? that line is dreadful.you've drafted two guys from the same poor offense, Carolina..oof..Steve Smith is already hurt, Moore looks like hs' going to be a bum as a starting QB, which brings us to Clausen..if Moore fails, you've left yourself exposed with two guys from a lousy offense..Foster Garcon Finley ! congrats! going to be good players..Futz said:
Never been an MJD backer, I'd rather have Rice...I'm picking at the 3 spot in a 10 team league, and I'm toying with the idea of going for AJ instead of a RB..or Turner, who has no competition for action, has no TD vulture on his team, and plays an easy schedule..I don't believe the Falcons will be a more wide opened passing attack , but even a 10% increase in passing production will allow for less focus on the running game from opposing defenses, which means great stats for M Turner..
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took mjd at #3 in non ppr.... reached a little bit and took A. Rogers in a ppr.... i know it sounds crazy, but i already had #3 and took mjd the day before.... it was either rice or rogers and i guess i wanted the #1 rated qb this year since he kicked my butt so badly last year... does anyone draft guys just because they pounded you so badly last year? i do!
Rounders
Footballguy
MJD is already hurt..the Jags are looking like this years flop team of those predicted to go to the playoffs..Miles Austin will be this year's biggest bust..Romo can't stay upright, his line is going to get him killed. have you seen the "Boys in preseason? that line is dreadful.Futz said:
you've drafted two guys from the same poor offense, Carolina..oof..Steve Smith is already hurt, Moore looks like hs' going to be a bum as a starting QB, which brings us to Clausen..if Moore fails, you've left yourself exposed with two guys from a lousy offense..Foster Garcon Finley ! congrats! going to be good players..
Never been an MJD backer, I'd rather have Rice...I'm picking at the 3 spot in a 10 team league, and I'm toying with the idea of going for AJ instead of a RB..
or Turner, who has no competition for action, has no TD vulture on his team, and plays an easy schedule..
I don't believe the Falcons will be a more wide opened passing attack , but even a 10% increase in passing production will allow for less focus on the running game from opposing defenses, which means great stats for M Turner..
Futz
Footballguy
First off, half the league including MJD is "a little banged up" at this stage of camp. They have been going full steam for 4 weeks. He's already proven to be able to play hurt, if he actually is. It could just be a vet breather. He's the unquestioned goal line back. Something Ray Rice is not at this stage of the game. Rice may never be a top 3 back IMO until he is.Couldn't disagree more about Austin. The guy is just one of those receivers that can't be stopped. I owned Romo last year so I was certainly paying attention. Say what you want about Olines in camp, I'll believe your statement when I see it in the opening weeks of the season.I'll concede that I never planned on the Carolina players but I felt they were way too talented to be passed at those stages of the draft (3rd 4th).I like AJ, but he's never caught more than 9 TDs in a single year. Any one of the RBs options that high could double that. Food for thought.MJD is already hurt..the Jags are looking like this years flop team of those predicted to go to the playoffs..Miles Austin will be this year's biggest bust..Romo can't stay upright, his line is going to get him killed. have you seen the "Boys in preseason? that line is dreadful.you've drafted two guys from the same poor offense, Carolina..oof..Steve Smith is already hurt, Moore looks like hs' going to be a bum as a starting QB, which brings us to Clausen..if Moore fails, you've left yourself exposed with two guys from a lousy offense..Foster Garcon Finley ! congrats! going to be good players..Futz said:Never been an MJD backer, I'd rather have Rice...I'm picking at the 3 spot in a 10 team league, and I'm toying with the idea of going for AJ instead of a RB..or Turner, who has no competition for action, has no TD vulture on his team, and plays an easy schedule..I don't believe the Falcons will be a more wide opened passing attack , but even a 10% increase in passing production will allow for less focus on the running game from opposing defenses, which means great stats for M Turner..
Wow, a lot of good points about each player being posted, I think I am convinced on taking The Burner Turner...now what are we hoping for the rest of the draft? Do we come in the 2nd and take a RB or do we go with what I would like and in the 2nd 3rd and possibly even 4th take a WR? A lot of options.
GoBirds
Footballguy
We draft this weekend and I would like to avoid MJD as I believe the team will blow and if he is dinged and they are out of it what if they sit him down the stretch. If McGahee is hurt as mentioned in that thread I will probably go Rice but also like Gore and Turner. Gore always misses time but has a great schedule, Turner can't/doesn't catch but no comp for carries.
I'm Rick James
Footballguy
Here's my draft from the 3 spot from last night. My reach/hype team. 10 team league.
Scoring: 1/2 point per reception. Passing TD's 4 points, all others 6 points. Start 1QB, 2rb's, 3wr's, 1 Flex (RB, WR, TE), 1 TE, K, D
1. F. Gore -- gut feeling he stays healthy this year. Worried about JAX/MJD. Almost took Rice.
2. Ryan Matthews (Deangelo Williams went two picks earlier)
3. Brandon Marshall (R. White, Wayne, Fitz gone)
4. J. Finley (wanted Gates, but he went 3 picks earlier)
5. A. Foster (wanted him, didn't think he'd make it to 6th round on way back)
6. T. Owens (big on him this year).
7. J. Cutler (we'll see if the Martz offense ever gets going)
8. S. Moss
9. J. Knox
10. Green Bay D
11. J. Gaffney
12. C. Palmer
13. S. Slaton (at this point, the RB cupboard is empty)
14. K. Huggins
15. Miami D
16. Toby Gerhart
17. N Kaeding
18. R. Jennings
Gore's backup (A. Dixon) went in the 12th round.
Looking back, I should have tried to get another RB or two in 7, 8, or 9 spot. After I got Cutler, all the remaining QB's had same bye week as him (Flacco, Kolb, etc.).
Scoring: 1/2 point per reception. Passing TD's 4 points, all others 6 points. Start 1QB, 2rb's, 3wr's, 1 Flex (RB, WR, TE), 1 TE, K, D
1. F. Gore -- gut feeling he stays healthy this year. Worried about JAX/MJD. Almost took Rice.
2. Ryan Matthews (Deangelo Williams went two picks earlier)
3. Brandon Marshall (R. White, Wayne, Fitz gone)
4. J. Finley (wanted Gates, but he went 3 picks earlier)
5. A. Foster (wanted him, didn't think he'd make it to 6th round on way back)
6. T. Owens (big on him this year).
7. J. Cutler (we'll see if the Martz offense ever gets going)
8. S. Moss
9. J. Knox
10. Green Bay D
11. J. Gaffney
12. C. Palmer
13. S. Slaton (at this point, the RB cupboard is empty)
14. K. Huggins
15. Miami D
16. Toby Gerhart
17. N Kaeding
18. R. Jennings
Gore's backup (A. Dixon) went in the 12th round.
Looking back, I should have tried to get another RB or two in 7, 8, or 9 spot. After I got Cutler, all the remaining QB's had same bye week as him (Flacco, Kolb, etc.).
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Rounders
Footballguy
Here's my draft from yesterday at the 3 spot. 10 team. PPR. start 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 FLEX
1. MJD - I'm not scared of the news about MJD, thought about Rice
2. S.Jackson - surprised he fell, was targetting D.Williams, Williams went 12
3. W.Welker - Took a chance here, but if healthy he's a monster in PPR, passed on White, D.Jackson, M.Colston
4. P.Rivers - taken as the QB8, happy to have him on board
5. J.Finely - Wanted him bad this year, and knew he would not make it back to me
6. H.Ward - Needed a WR, and they went quick, solid WR.
7. C.Wells - No idea why he fell, jumped on it
8. A.Bradshaw - Hoping he can break free of the RBBC
9. J.Knox - Not a bad #3, Cutler and him are on the same page.
10. D.McFadden - took him after hearing news about Bush, hoping to catch some lightning in a bottle
11. T.Hightower - protecting my Wells pick
12. S.Breaston - Hoping the Arizona QB situation gets figured out
13. E.Royal - taking another chance here
14. N.Kaeding
15. M.Hasselbeck - Nice bye week matchup for Rivers
16. D.Hester - no idea why he was not drafted earlier, taking a flyer
17. Ravens - taken as the 7th defense, not too shabby.
1. MJD - I'm not scared of the news about MJD, thought about Rice
2. S.Jackson - surprised he fell, was targetting D.Williams, Williams went 12
3. W.Welker - Took a chance here, but if healthy he's a monster in PPR, passed on White, D.Jackson, M.Colston
4. P.Rivers - taken as the QB8, happy to have him on board
5. J.Finely - Wanted him bad this year, and knew he would not make it back to me
6. H.Ward - Needed a WR, and they went quick, solid WR.
7. C.Wells - No idea why he fell, jumped on it
8. A.Bradshaw - Hoping he can break free of the RBBC
9. J.Knox - Not a bad #3, Cutler and him are on the same page.
10. D.McFadden - took him after hearing news about Bush, hoping to catch some lightning in a bottle
11. T.Hightower - protecting my Wells pick
12. S.Breaston - Hoping the Arizona QB situation gets figured out
13. E.Royal - taking another chance here
14. N.Kaeding
15. M.Hasselbeck - Nice bye week matchup for Rivers
16. D.Hester - no idea why he was not drafted earlier, taking a flyer
17. Ravens - taken as the 7th defense, not too shabby.
THISthat makes 2 of us.
I drafted last night. I originally had the 12th pick (non-PPR), but traded for the 3rd pick in the first round and the 3rd pick in the 3rd for my 1st and 2nd picks. 12 team, start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 FLEX WR/RB1. (3rd) Ray Rice RB3. (27th) Ryan Grant RB3. Knowshon Moreno RB4. Greg Jennings WR5. Jermichael Finley TE6. Marion Barber RB7. Santana Moss WR8. Jay Cutler QB9. Eli Manning QB10. Zach Miller TE11. Laurent Robinson WR12. Tim Hightower RB13. Louis Murphy WR14. Chicago DEF15. Correll Buckhalter RB16. Kareem Huggins RB17. Nick Folk K
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SwampDawg
Footballguy
Drafting in about 2 hours and I've decided on Gore, non PPR. I love his schedule come playoffs, feeling like the Jags might be out of it early and MJD's numbers suffer and never been a big Turner guy. Considered Rice but too many TD's vultured and I keep getting Boldin and Flacco in my mocks so I don't want Rice and having to avoid value in those guys.
Alberta Clipper
Footballguy
Had my draft last night. I had every reason to go Rice or Gore but in the end went with MJD at #3 (non ppr).
Rice went #4 and Gore #7, Turner #8 so they slid more than I would have thought.
In non-ppr I'd be quite happy to drop down to 4, 5 or 6 and see which of the RB are left for me.
Rice went #4 and Gore #7, Turner #8 so they slid more than I would have thought.
In non-ppr I'd be quite happy to drop down to 4, 5 or 6 and see which of the RB are left for me.
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
if you want Turner, i would try swapping the 1st 2 picks with the guy in 5 or 6 slots ... chances are Turner is there at #6 in most drafts ... this way you get the guy you want for a lower price and get a higher 2ndR pick in return and still have a high 3rdR pick
GoBirds
Footballguy
C'mon.Also who do you target in Round 2? Am thinking Roddy White but don't know where to go if he is gone.
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I'm Rick James
Footballguy
Gore, just do it. If not, I'd take Rice, then Turner, then MJD.
I took R. Matthews in the 2nd round in my draft (R. White and R. Wayne were gone). Guys like B. Marshall, D. Jackson, G. Jennings were available in early third round.
I took R. Matthews in the 2nd round in my draft (R. White and R. Wayne were gone). Guys like B. Marshall, D. Jackson, G. Jennings were available in early third round.
gethugefast1
Footballguy
Got Lucky w/ADP dropping, then...
EVIL EMPIRE
Round Pick Player Position
1. (3) Adrian Peterson RB
2. (18) Randy Moss WR
3. (23) DeAngelo Williams RB
4. (38) Jahvid Best RB
5. (43) Arian Foster RB
6. (58) Steve Smith WR
7. (63) Joseph Addai RB
8. (78) Jay Cutler QB
9. (83) Pierre Garcon WR
10. (98) Clinton Portis RB
11. (103) Santana Moss WR
12. (118) Jabar Gaffney RB
13. (123) Miami DEF
14. (138) Neil Rackers K
EVIL EMPIRE
Round Pick Player Position
1. (3) Adrian Peterson RB
2. (18) Randy Moss WR
3. (23) DeAngelo Williams RB
4. (38) Jahvid Best RB
5. (43) Arian Foster RB
6. (58) Steve Smith WR
7. (63) Joseph Addai RB
8. (78) Jay Cutler QB
9. (83) Pierre Garcon WR
10. (98) Clinton Portis RB
11. (103) Santana Moss WR
12. (118) Jabar Gaffney RB
13. (123) Miami DEF
14. (138) Neil Rackers K
GoBirds
Footballguy
Also got lucky getting ADP at 3 followed by Calvin Johnson, Roddy White, Gates, Barber and the rest in my sig. Pretty happy outside of QB.
Here is how my draft ended up last night, 10 team, standard non ppr
1.03-Michael Turner
2.07-Ryan Mathews
3.03-Desean Jackson
4.07-Steve Smith/NYG
5.03-Jahvid Best
6.07-Malcolm Floyd
7.03-Eli Manning-little early but QBs were flying.
8.07-Santana Moss, with most of my stud WR on a bye week 8, Santana plays Detroit.
9.03-Steve Breaston
Picks 10-16 are available for keeper options next season.
10.07-Carson Palmer
11.03-Leon Washington
12.07-Kareem Huggins
13.03-Brent Celek, he was my keeper from last seasons draft.
14.07-Dustin Keller
15.03-Jacoby Jones
16.07Jerious Norwood
Leaves me a lineup of flopping Manning and Palmer on matchups, like my starting lineup, especially my RBs, but worried about my depth at RB if a guy would happpen to go down.
1.03-Michael Turner
2.07-Ryan Mathews
3.03-Desean Jackson
4.07-Steve Smith/NYG
5.03-Jahvid Best
6.07-Malcolm Floyd
7.03-Eli Manning-little early but QBs were flying.
8.07-Santana Moss, with most of my stud WR on a bye week 8, Santana plays Detroit.
9.03-Steve Breaston
Picks 10-16 are available for keeper options next season.
10.07-Carson Palmer
11.03-Leon Washington
12.07-Kareem Huggins
13.03-Brent Celek, he was my keeper from last seasons draft.
14.07-Dustin Keller
15.03-Jacoby Jones
16.07Jerious Norwood
Leaves me a lineup of flopping Manning and Palmer on matchups, like my starting lineup, especially my RBs, but worried about my depth at RB if a guy would happpen to go down.
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degenerate
Footballguy
id like to see more opinions as i have the 3rd pick in my next draft. seems to be all over the place
Picked 3rd in a 12 Team Redraft No PPR, pretty much standard scoring.. bonuses for 100+ yd rushing and 300 yd passing. Start 1 QB / 1 RB / 2 WR / 1 TE / 1 DST / 1 K / 1 W/R/TE (Flex) MJDMendenhallSchaubFinleySteve Smith CarolinaSantana MossReggie BushMike Williams TBLTMike Williams SEAHillisHugginsSaints DRoyalOrtonCarpenter K
I'd take Gore because of the of the improvements around him; upgraded o-line, best blocking te in draft in Byham, emerging talents in Davis & Crabtree, improved QB play and a top defense to get the offence the ball. Plus he has the easiest schedule against the run. Don't follow the herd, look outside the box. I would also try to handcuff him with Dixon, he looks like a good one.
