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[Dynasty] 2017 Draft Prospects (1 Viewer)

In his post-draft presser, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter described fifth-round RB Jeremy McNichols as a "three-down guy" who can "do a little bit of everything."

Koetter also praised McNichols' blitz-pickup skills, usually an obstacle for rookie backs. PFF College charted McNichols with just one sack allowed over his final 237 pass-blocking snaps at Boise State. "Really good pass blocker," said Koetter. "Every running back in college, that's their Achilles' heel. Good pass blocker, good chipper. Can catch. Just a solid three-down player." Koetter said he anticipates the Bucs fielding a "pretty good competition" at running back, with Jacquizz Rodgers, Charles Sims, and suspended Doug Martin also in the mix.

 
 
Source: buccaneers.com 
May 1 - 3:35 PM
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Faust said:
Mack, McNichols, Jones are overlooked rookies bound to make mark
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Jeremy McNichols, TB, RB (Early ADP: 208.4, RB70) – A metrics darling, McNichols coincidentally joins another Boise State standout, Doug Martin, in Tampa. Unlike the Muscle Hamster and Jay Ajayi before him, he didn’t receive much notoriety despite positing prolific numbers. He accumulated 66 missed tackles, a 3.55 YAC, 2,183 combined yards and 27 touchdowns over 13 games last fall. Point blank, McNichols has the physicality, scheme experience, fortitude and intangibles to deliver right away.

Martin, refocused after a brief rehab stint last year, earned the Bucs’ praise for his dedication and execution in OTAs. However, one would figure his leash is short, if not nonexistent. McNichols, who many presume will start Weeks 1-3 with Martin suspended, has a ripe opportunity to keep the veteran sidelined. Storm out of the gates against Miami, Chicago and Minnesota and he will be the biggest early season surprise in fantasy. Encase his name with a heart on your cheat sheet.
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High praise.  I would expect Jacquizz Rodgers to start those first 3 games though and Charles Sims should be back healthy for third downs. 

 
Grahamburn said:
High praise.  I would expect Jacquizz Rodgers to start those first 3 games though and Charles Sims should be back healthy for third downs. 
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But, what if they don't, and McNichols does?

He's a lotto guy, tons of upside, but really low floor. Might not even see the field if Quizz, Sims and Martin beat him out.

 
Bucs coach Dirk Koetter said fifth-round RB Jeremy McNichols will face "pretty good competition" to earn a roster spot.

When asked how he plans to use McNichols, Koetter noted the rookie has yet to make the team before adding the Bucs "like the group we have in place here." McNichols' draft position and Doug Martin's three-game suspension gives him a good shot to make the squad, but it is far from a given he jumps Jacquizz Rodgers and Charles Sims on the depth chart. On the bright side, Koetter also said McNichols is a "three-down guy" who is a "really good pass blocker," which is traditionally an area of concern for rookie backs.

 
 
Source: Florida Football Insiders
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Anyone else get the feeling that the GB backfield will be like what the NE backfield usually is for fantasy?  There's 2-3 guys who can put up RB1 games, but guessing which one it will be is almost impossible.  This past year with Blount is more an anomaly than the norm.

 
Greg Cosell Says With Garrett/Peppers, Browns “Building A Defense With Something You Can’t Coach, That’s Speed”

Greg Cosell of NFL Films and NFL Matchup joined Bull & Fox to talk about the Browns’ draft performance led by Myles Garrett, how Jabrill Peppers will fit into Gregg Williams’ system, why he’s fascinated by David Njoku’s film, DeShone Kizer’s upside and what it will take for him to reach his ceiling, what the tape says about Brock Osweiler and his best running back and wide receiver from this past draft.
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ILUVBEER99 said:
Hunt is going in the 7-10 range in most rookie drafts.  Everyone is already pegging him as the SOD, which has bumped his ADP up too much to really end up the SOD.
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Every ranking I've seen had him in the 12-16 range, in this regard he would be SOD.  I've seen players ahead of him that have me shaking my head in disbelief. 

Tex

 
Andy Dufresne said:
That article is terrible. How do people get jobs writing such garbage? None of the players cited are "overlooked".
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Yahoo doesn't exactly cater to the well-informed dynasty owner.  This is for guys in 10-team redraft leagues with their buddies from work.  Unless I'm reading it wrong.  

 
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BigTex said:
Every ranking I've seen had him in the 12-16 range, in this regard he would be SOD.  I've seen players ahead of him that have me shaking my head in disbelief. 

Tex
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Just picked him up this morning at 1.13 in a dynasty league with some pretty savvy drafters.  I'm happy with the addition and am guarded but optimistic about his success this coming year.  That Reid traded up to get him tipped the scales for me over Perine.

 
Bronco Billy said:
Just picked him up this morning at 1.13 in a dynasty league with some pretty savvy drafters.  I'm happy with the addition and am guarded but optimistic about his success this coming year.  That Reid traded up to get him tipped the scales for me over Perine.
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SOD!

He'll get a chance to take that roll. The way Ware fizzled out toward the end of the year was alarming. Hunt will get his chance to take over and at that range grabbing a player that has a chance at the starting gig in a offense that's super friendly to his position is a HUGE WIN!

CONGRATS!

Tex

 
BigTex said:
SOD!

He'll get a chance to take that roll. The way Ware fizzled out toward the end of the year was alarming. Hunt will get his chance to take over and at that range grabbing a player that has a chance at the starting gig in a offense that's super friendly to his position is a HUGE WIN!

CONGRATS!

Tex
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Thanks. I appreciate that, even though my post was meant for informational purposes.  This is a TE premium league btw, and RBs receptions are devalued against WRs

 
Rookie ArDarius Stewart doesn't anticipate a difficult transition to the Jets' offense.
Stewart played in a modernized West Coast scheme similiar to the Jets under former OC Lane Kiffin at Alabama. He ran most his routes near the line of scrimmage but is one of the more pro ready receivers. With Brandon Marshall gone and Devin Smith (knee) spending another year on IR, Stewart looks like an immediate contributor in three-wide sets.

 
 
Source: ESPN 
May 6 - 4:26 PM
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Jets fifth-round TE Jordan Leggett said new OC John Morton told him he "loves" tight ends and wants to make the position a "go-to" in his scheme.
It is a big but expected departure from ex-OC Chan Gailey, whose offense targeted a tight end just 26 times last season. Leggett does not profile as a dynamic receiver in the NFL, but he should have a good shot at an early role with Austin Seferian-Jenkins suspended the first two games. Even so, the Jets' offense is not good enough to get excited about either player in fantasy.

 
 
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter 
May 6 - 1:21 PM
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Connor Hughes of NJ Advance Media considers third-round pick ArDarius Stewart the most "pro-ready" of the Jets' rookie receivers.

Hughes noted that Stewart had a "good couple of days" at rookie minicamp last week. Coming from Lane Kiffin's West Coast offense at Alabama, Stewart should make a smooth transition to the pro ranks. In the absence of Brandon Marshall (not to mention that Eric Decker is coming off multiple surgeries), Stewart figures to be a big contributor in year one.

 
 
Source: NJ Advance Media 
May 7 - 9:05 AM
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Connor Hughes of NJ Advance Media said Jets fifth-round TE Jordan Leggett "needs some work."
Hughes came to that conclusion after watching Leggett struggle at rookie minicamp. While Hughes was impressed with Leggett's physical makeup, he criticized Leggett's "technique" and found his route running "rough." Hughes also noted Leggett dropped a "handful of easy passes" in receiving drills. Regardless of whether he's ready, Leggett will have a chance to see the field right away, particularly with Austin Seferian-Jenkins facing a two-game suspension to begin the year.

 
 
Source: NJ Advance Media 
May 7 - 8:57 AM
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watching Leggett struggle at rookie minicamp. While Hughes was impressed with Leggett's physical makeup, he criticized Leggett's "technique" and found his route running "rough." Hughes also noted Leggett dropped a "handful of easy passes" in receiving drills

If you had this guy on a draft list you can cross him off. Bad reviews in minicamp don't bode well for a rookie.

 
I saw KD Cannon got cut from the 49ers already.  Not a great sign.  He is now on my DND (do not draft) list.  

 
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