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There are 4-5 guys right now, with varying pedigrees and risks, who are clearly behind a proven veteran workhorse right now, but who have the potential to take over as "that guy" sooner or later.
I'm not talking about guys who are currently in a battle for the RB1 spot (Ball, etc.). Strictly guys that can be drafted a few rounds later in start-ups who can be workhorse fantasy stars in a year or three.
How heavily do you weigh how soon the opportunity could come vs. perceived talent level? Who is most talented and who benefits from the system, and does it matter?
The contenders, in no particular order:
Marcus Lattimore
-enormous injury risks, some believe his talent when healthy has been overstated
-opportunity could come sooner than the rest with Gore's age, great supporting cast, known to have insane work ethic
Bernard Pierce
-Rice still looks really good
-Pierce looks good enough that there are real concerns about a 60/40 time share, glowing camp reports
Ben Tate
-injury issues, Foster still in his prime
-has shown the goods, is a FA after this season--he doesn't have to wait out Foster
Christine Michael
-knucklehead, deep SEA backfield
-drafted high despite deep SEA backfield, obvious BPA despite lackluster college career = TALENT, could overtake Turbin earlier than expected, glowing camp reports
Bryce Brown
-knucklehead, little financial commitment from Eagles, McCoy is young and elite, possible fumble issues
-blew up when he got the chance, could get opportunity to show more under run-loving Chip Kelly.
Rank 'em up and give reasons, folks.
This is one of the most fascinating topics in dynasty right now, and could make or break start-up drafts with where these potential future fantasy dynamos are being drafted in comparison to possibly less talented rookies and veterans in better situations. Someone who makes the right choice between these guys later in a start-up has the opportunity to absolutely CRUSH their draft.
I'm not talking about guys who are currently in a battle for the RB1 spot (Ball, etc.). Strictly guys that can be drafted a few rounds later in start-ups who can be workhorse fantasy stars in a year or three.
How heavily do you weigh how soon the opportunity could come vs. perceived talent level? Who is most talented and who benefits from the system, and does it matter?
The contenders, in no particular order:
Marcus Lattimore
-enormous injury risks, some believe his talent when healthy has been overstated
-opportunity could come sooner than the rest with Gore's age, great supporting cast, known to have insane work ethic
Bernard Pierce
-Rice still looks really good
-Pierce looks good enough that there are real concerns about a 60/40 time share, glowing camp reports
Ben Tate
-injury issues, Foster still in his prime
-has shown the goods, is a FA after this season--he doesn't have to wait out Foster
Christine Michael
-knucklehead, deep SEA backfield
-drafted high despite deep SEA backfield, obvious BPA despite lackluster college career = TALENT, could overtake Turbin earlier than expected, glowing camp reports
Bryce Brown
-knucklehead, little financial commitment from Eagles, McCoy is young and elite, possible fumble issues
-blew up when he got the chance, could get opportunity to show more under run-loving Chip Kelly.
Rank 'em up and give reasons, folks.
This is one of the most fascinating topics in dynasty right now, and could make or break start-up drafts with where these potential future fantasy dynamos are being drafted in comparison to possibly less talented rookies and veterans in better situations. Someone who makes the right choice between these guys later in a start-up has the opportunity to absolutely CRUSH their draft.
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