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RB Latavius Murray, BUF (2 Viewers)
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The General
Footballguy
So where do people have his ADP in drafts done recently?
My list
Bell
AP
Charles
CJ
Lynch
Lacy
Forte
Hill
L. Murray
D. Murray
McCoy
I like Latavious a bit better than the Demarco version, mainly because of situation.
By that I mean C Kelly is a wildcard and could end up being a fantasy nightmare, lots of mouths to feed in that offense.
Bell
AP
Charles
CJ
Lynch
Lacy
Forte
Hill
L. Murray
D. Murray
McCoy
I like Latavious a bit better than the Demarco version, mainly because of situation.
By that I mean C Kelly is a wildcard and could end up being a fantasy nightmare, lots of mouths to feed in that offense.
mr roboto
Footballguy
I went Antonio, McCoy, Latavius from the #9 in 12-team non-ppr. Next backs were Miller, Gore, Hyde, Randle.
mr roboto
Footballguy
Ok. D Williams is a great #2 in MIA and Gore is aging. To each his own.
The General
Footballguy
Man, I was hoping to get him with 4th pick from the #3 spot in a 12-Team next weekend. Not going to happen...
mr roboto
Footballguy
A little context - this league is obsessed with RBs. Even when the value is WR/TE. Old school players who still draft like its the mid-90s.
Jack White
Footballguy
He's going at about 4.08 in 12-team PPR leagues in real drafts at MFL.
He went at 4.03 in a 12-team PPR with 2 RB - 2WR - 1 FLEX.
I think that's a fair spot for him, based on talent and potential. But a 2nd or 3rd round pick? I don't see it.
Jack White
Footballguy
This is actually not a bad thing, even if you love Latavius. Let someone else reach, letting another player with a higher value drop to you.
mr roboto
Footballguy
That's how I got Brown at 9. But at some point you get blocked out.
The General
Footballguy
That's good to know. My league has sort of unique set up where you can start just 1 RB which does push them down a little. I love Latavius this year but cant pull trigger that early probably.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
Yeah, after this weekends game it is seeming like you will need to take him in the 3rd if you want to get him. I think he is in for a big year but I liked him a lot better when I could get him in the 4th/5th.
Jack White
Footballguy
mr roboto
Footballguy
Talk me through the downside here. Clear #1 RB on the team. Explosive player. Granted it's the Raiders but they are trending upward with young talent. Not seeing the big downside to keep him out of the RB 15-20 conversation.
Jack White
Footballguy
The downside is the risk of blowing your 3rd round pick on an unproven guy with a short track record and a history of injuries.
Beyond the RBs I listed early, what other RBs do you rate higher than Lat?
After all , I don't want to blow my 3rd rnd pick.
Jack White
Footballguy
You asked for the downside, and I gave it to you.
If you like the guy, take him in the 3rd. I like his upside, too, but I'd rather get a proven WR and look for RBS later at a cheaper price.
mr roboto
Footballguy
Do you think he's in the RB 15-20 range?
Jack White
Footballguy
I do, but I wouldn't select him over any of the top 15-20 WRs. If you're in an RB-heavy format, or you just prefer to grab RBs earlier in your draft, I get taking him earlier.
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Insoxicated
Flap and I just got him at 63rd overall (RB21 between Gurley and Hyde) in Timleeg (16team PPR)
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Jack White
Footballguy
That is great value. I like him a lot more than those two guys.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I don't see much value in finding Murray's handcuff. If he goes down, I don't have much confidence in any one backup to approximate Murray's PPG potential. It will probably be a RBBC and not a very effective one at that.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Lucky it was before last night
Agree, Murray is getting RB1 love because he has
A. Opportunity
B. Talent
Nobody else on the roster comes close to his talent at RB.
Underachievers
Footballguy
Got Hill at 1.14, Dem Thomas at 2.1 and Murry was still there 26 picks later for me at 3.14.
Yes please....
Yes please....
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
As others have inferred, he does save you a spot on a backup that can be used elsewhere on your roster.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Left side of the line looks strong. LT - Penn, LG - Jackson, C - Hudson...individually and as a unit that side of the line is above average. The right side is still getting sorted out, with career washout tackle Webb at RG and 2nd round pick from a couple years ago Watson manning RT. I'd say the line as it stands now is a relative strength on this team. They also upgraded at TE, bringing 2 bigger guys as Lee Smith and the rookie Clive Walford who both are bigger and taller than incumbent TE Rivera. This is a unit built for running.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Great, thanks.
Maybe if some guys get injured. I like the guy, but see him with something like a RB15 ceiling.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I thought this was interesting..
If OAK is going to constantly be trailing Helu is probably better value. I still like Murray as a solid RB2, I'm just not sold on his situation and subsequent ceiling.
My biggest beef is with OAK itself (projected 5.5 wins this year). If you have high hopes for Murray you also buy into the fact that OAK is going to really improve this year, I'm not sold.
If OAK is going to constantly be trailing Helu is probably better value. I still like Murray as a solid RB2, I'm just not sold on his situation and subsequent ceiling.
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
Jack White
Footballguy
Small sample size, of course, but he had 33% of his PPR points last year on receptions and receiving yards.
He has the skills to be a 3-down back, no doubt.
Jack White
Footballguy
Maybe, maybe not.
I could see him getting a couple catches a game even if he never played on third downs.
