How soon do you personally take a 3rd rb? (1 Viewer)

[jurrassic]

I know that alot of people subscribe to the "don't go into the draft with a definitive strategy" thinking. Overall, I agree with that. You have be openminded and flexible, however I am also a believer in being prepared for any situation. I was wondering what most people's philosphy is on BPA vs. value, vs. filling out your roster.

Let's assume you play in a 12 team non-PPR league with a starting roster of 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR.

You get the #12 pick in the draft and with your first 2 picks select: Maroney and Ronnie Brown

You sit through the long run of picks and your turn comes up. The following players are on the board:

WR: Andre Johnson, Housh, Driver, Evans, Burress, Ward, Moss

QB: Bulger, Brees

RB: Jacobs, Lynch, Cadillac, Peterson

Who do you select with picks 3.12 and 4.1

If your goal is to fill out your roster a combination of Bulger/Brees with 1 of the wr is definitely a way to go. You could alos wait on the qb and take Housh/Driver or Burress/Driver, etc.

As I look at this situation though, I feel like the real value lies in the rb position with Jacobs and Williams. These guys are quality starting rb's who offer piece of mind and trading chips. I don't think I would ever go RB/RB/RB/RB, but may be tempted to take Jacobs and Brees.

After 4 rounds you would be left with: Brees, Maroney, Brown, Jacobs, and then would need to fill out your wr roster with the likes of:

Branch, Edwards, S Moss, Coles, etc.

 

[Brutis]

I recently picked 12th in a non ppr league that had the same starting requirements and I went RB/RB at 1.12/2.1. Went WR/WR at 3.12/4.1 and went QB/RB at the 5.12/6.1 pick. I ended up with Julius Jones as my #3 RB (6.1) , thats exactly where i want him. I also grabbed morency/Tatum bell at the 7.12/.8.1 pick.

 

[jurrassic]

See for me the real question becomes to you take the value or do you go for the lineup requirments

Jacobs in my opinion has much more potential than a guy like Jones

However Jacobs would be in a rotaton with the first 2 rb's you selected.

Is a combination of:

Maroney/Brown/Jacobs

Housh/S. Moss

better than

Maroney/Brown/Jones

Housh/Driver

 

[Kleck.]

Depends on the league, who my top two RBs are, and where the value is.

 

[jurrassic]

Depends on the league, who my top two RBs are, and where the value is.

I outlined situation above. What do you do?

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Given the scenario you put forth, I would probably go WR-WR at the 3.12/4.1 spots, given the number of quality receivers left. The ones you have on the board have fewer questions surrounding their situations than the running backs, in my opinion.

 

[jurrassic]

Given the scenario you put forth, I would probably go WR-WR at the 3.12/4.1 spots, given the number of quality receivers left. The ones you have on the board have fewer questions surrounding their situations than the running backs, in my opinion.

That's a fair assessment. I guess I look at break out potential for value vs. consistency, but there is some risk in doing that.

 

[David Yudkin]

Given the example cited, I don't find any of the RB listed being dramatically better options than guys that will be available later on so I would not draft them at this point.

Not knowing the league trends or other drafters I'd be hard pressed to say exactly who I'd pick, but I have Housh and Driver ranked in my Top 5 FWIW.

 

[Kleck.]

Depends on the league, who my top two RBs are, and where the value is.

I outlined situation above. What do you do?

1. I wouldn't have taken Ronnie Brown that early.2. Sub the Brown pick out for a different RB and I would go WR-WR at the 3/4 turn.

 

[Kleck.]

Given the example cited, I don't find any of the RB listed being dramatically better options than guys that will be available later on so I would not draft them at this point.Not knowing the league trends or other drafters I'd be hard pressed to say exactly who I'd pick, but I have Housh and Driver ranked in my Top 5 FWIW.

This is how I see it too.

 

[aardball44]

I would look to add my RB3 in the sixth round, and RB4 in the 7th. I would probably have taken my WR1 and WR2 in the third/fourth, and I tend to jump at the last of the elite QBs in the fifth. (McNabb last year. Couldn't resist.)

If great value is there for you at the end of Round 5, though, add your RB3 then.

 

[JimmyD]

If you have a large bench I'd roll with RB/WR here then spend the next few rounds gobbling up the WR that are left and taking the TE/QB when you see the value. Then try and handcuff at least 2 of your RBs as late as you can to guarantee you a starting RB for the season.

The idea behind this type of team is that you have 3 RB with good solid production (along with their backups), 1 very solid WR with top 10 potential, a TE and QB that you didn't over pay on and a handful of WR with the hopes of one having a breakout year.

Now if you don't have a large bench then go QB/WR here and WR/RB next round unless someone falls in your lap. Small bench leagues usually have enough quality WR to pick up. Also depending on the waiver process the ability to snag a back up RB that just earned starting duties is always a possibility.

 

[PsychoMan]

in that situation, i think you have to take Housch ... i would be tempted to also take brees, but i might grab a 2nd wideout because i also like andre johnson and driver a lot this yr

 

[Gr00vus]

It'd be easier to answer this after seeing some preseason and getting a feel for how some of those running backs are going to be used and how they look. I'm particularly interested in Lynch, even though the pub is RBBC I feel he'll end up being the main guy there and could put up nice numbers. I like Peterson too, but I want to get a better feel for how Taylor fits in if possible. Also a Ronnie Brown/Maroney starting tandem looks weak to me, so I'd want to stock up on contingency plans. In a start 2 rb league you can never have enough running backs.

If I got a strong feel about one or more of those running backs I'd take them and a WR. So I'd probably go with Lynch and Housh if I had to do it right now. One draft I was in a couple of years ago I took 5 running backs with my first six picks. I made the playoffs but injuries kept me from winning it all.

I'd definitely NOT touch a QB, but that's just me - I think you can get the best value waiting on QBs and stocking up at RB and WR early. I don't look to take a QB until the 7th or 8th round unless someone has slipped in a ridiculous way.

 

[FFFIEND]

Let's assume you play in a 12 team non-PPR league with a starting roster of 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR. You get the #12 pick in the draft and with your first 2 picks select: Maroney and Ronnie Brown

I think there is a senario where you grab another RB. If too much value drops, you must move. "Stick and move. stick and move." Be willing to take what the draft gives you.

 

[valhallan]

You take the positions that you don't think you can get later. Will there be any worthwhile RBs left at the 5/6 turn? If so, take the WRs. Will there be any #1 or #2 WRs left at the 5/6 turn? If so, take a RB.

I'm surprised no one has said this belongs in the assistant coach forum.

 

[gregjcross]

You take the positions that you don't think you can get later. Will there be any worthwhile RBs left at the 5/6 turn? If so, take the WRs. Will there be any #1 or #2 WRs left at the 5/6 turn? If so, take a RB.

I'm surprised no one has said this belongs in the assistant coach forum.

Three RBs can and shoudl be done this year in the first five picks. I mocked on Sunday from slot three and took three quality RBs, ended up with two stud WRs in Chad Johnson/Andre Johnson/C. Chambers and a decent TE in Cooley> However; I took a big risk at QB with Leinart

My Picks were

1.3 RB Frank Gore,

2.10 WR Chad Johnson,

3. 3 RB Maurice Drew;

4.10 WR Andre Johnson,

5.3 RB Deangelo Williams

6.10 QB Matt Leinart

7.3 WR CHris Chambers

8.10 TE CHris Cooley

The team with the 7 slot also got three quality RBs, along with QB Manning in round 1 and WR Fitzgerald

http://www.fantasyfootballcalculator.com/draft/113991

 

[faulkfan]

Lynch would be one without a doubt for me. Then I'd take Randy Moss unless the Moss you are referring to is Santana in which case I'd go with Housh.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I don't think there is a definitive answer, because it really depends on how the draft unfolds, and also depends on who the 2 starters are.

 

[salmonstud]

It depends on the drafting tendencies of the other owners in your league. If you know that some decent RB's will slip to the 5th round then you can take 2 WR's in rounds 2-4.

My golden rule is that I try to get 3 starting running backs in the first 5 rounds. QB, TE, WR value is generally available later in the draft vs. RB value. My other 2 picks (Non-RB) in first 5 rounds I will go WR/WR or WR/QB or WR/TE depending on what player(s) slip.

 

[David Yudkin]

Lynch would be one without a doubt for me. Then I'd take Randy Moss unless the Moss you are referring to is Santana in which case I'd go with Housh.

Lynch would probably be one of the last choices I'd be prepared to make at this spot. The Bills schedule for rushing is BRUTAL this year and IIRC Bills head coach **** Jauron just he wants to use a RBBC this year.

 

[veto87]

also depends on if you have a Flex player, how big your bench is etc.

I'm in a 16 team , PPR, 1 keeper and even with all those teams you can still pick up starting RBs and WRs who Win the job due to injury etc, you just have to pay attention to injuries and maybe pick a guy up a week early if the injury is nagginbg But when a run happens , players can get pretty scarce.

 

[ookook]

Put me in for Housh and Driver in this situation.

I might humbly suggest that having mocked this, you NOT take RB at 2.01. Take Steve Smith.

Then can take Housh/Driver and Jacobs in 3rd and 4th.

In No Mercy - Grubs I took Manning (6 pt per pass TD) at 1.09 and Portis at 2.04. Then Driver and Jacobs in 3rd and 4th. Then D. Branch and J. Jones.

QB P. Manning

RB C. Portis

RB B. Jacobs

RB J. Jones

WR D. Driver

WR D. Branch