Westbrook will once again be ridiculously under-valued player in draft (1 Viewer)

[Chunky Soup]

From what I've seen about him in mocks, etc, he is vastly underrated -- in PPR and non-PPR.

"Hes injury prone." Between some freak accidents in previous years plus a small knee problem that put him out of one game last year, he is anointed injury-prone. His injury past is ridiculously over-rated. Even sitting out that one game, he finished #6 in FBG scoring and higher in PPR.

"Can't run the ball." Last 10 games of the season prorated gives 1560 yds.

You should really think twice before you take all but 3-4 players before him. He is in a great situation, especially with McNabb back. Expect him to get more production after what we saw he could do last year + McNabb not being 100%. Also, the fact that they only resigned Buck is incredible news.

Don't make a mistake. Draft Westbrook.

 

[smcindoe]

Why are you giving him credit for his pro-rated second half of the season, but also expecting him to be better with McNabb back in the lineup?

 

[NorrisB]

what a stupid thread, the guys adp right now is 4, how good of a bargain is that? You think he should go first overall?

 

[Tag]

Im not sure how westbrook could be under valued, he is going anywhere from 4th - 12th over all.

 

[radballs]

I think he's just a tad overrated right now. I haven't seen him go later than 4th overall in ppr leagues so far this year.

 

[FantasyTrader]

The key words in your statement is - ("some" freak injuries) and ("plus" a small knee problem). Any of those in and of themselves aren't cause for concern. He should be a top 10 RB. I couldn't fault a person for taking him as high as 5 or as low as 10 based on the scoring system. He CAN'T be any higher than that. There are are young RB's out there producing the same stats without the ?

 

[trader jake]

The Eagles resigning Correll Buckhalter was a good sign for Westbrook owners. He's a mid 1st round pick and that's right where he's being selected.

 

[Family Matters]

I think he's just a tad overrated right now. I haven't seen him go later than 4th overall in ppr leagues so far this year.

I agree with Rads on this. I am a big Westbrook fan and I love to get him when I can. But his injury risk keep him from being drafted to soon. Anything before RB9 is too soon IMO. For the record, Westbrook has bever played 16 games in a regular season. His games each year have been 15, 15, 13, 12 & 15. He's also missed critical fantasy playoff games in '04 & '05. So if he has yet to go 16 games and he misses important fantasy playoff games how can you draft him too early?

 

[Chaz]

Anywhere from very early to #12 or so would make sense. Seems to be lots of variation after those first couple of spots. I've liked Westbrook as well, but can see myself taking a couple of other guys ahead of him next season (non ppr).

For example, Alexander, Maroney and Rudi. I would also think long and hard about putting Westy ahead of Parker and Jones.

I guess my point is that there are several RBs who will represent value to different owners.

 

[gman8343]

I think he's just a tad overrated right now. I haven't seen him go later than 4th overall in ppr leagues so far this year.

I agree with Rads on this. I am a big Westbrook fan and I love to get him when I can. But his injury risk keep him from being drafted to soon. Anything before RB9 is too soon IMO. For the record, Westbrook has bever played 16 games in a regular season. His games each year have been 15, 15, 13, 12 & 15. He's also missed critical fantasy playoff games in '04 & '05. So if he has yet to go 16 games and he misses important fantasy playoff games how can you draft him too early?

Do you view Frank Gore as just as big an injury risk? Where would you draft him? Just curious, cause Gore has had much more serious injuries throughout his young career.

 

[bcr8f]

is his knee still bone on bone? Can you guarantee he finsihes the season?

 

[Frank Black]

In my main league which is PPR, I usually end up with the 9 or 10 spot. Every year, he's still on the board. I find him hard to pass up at that spot. But drafting him 3-4 years in a row makes me nervous, even though he was gold last year.

 

[gman8343]

is his knee still bone on bone? Can you guarantee he finsihes the season?

From what I understand - a bone on bone condition never really heals. I don't recall ever seeing anything concrete on this regarding Westbrook, though, only speculation. If you have a link to proof that he has a bone on bone condition, can you please provide it? And can you guarantee anyone finishes the season (except Favre...)?

 

[Chunky Soup]

I think he's just a tad overrated right now. I haven't seen him go later than 4th overall in ppr leagues so far this year.

There was a mock in this forum that had Bush at #4, Westbrook around #10. Underrated.

 

[LHUCKS]

Most expert rankings I've seen have Westbrook in the top 5...hard to call him overrated from what I've seen...unless you think he's going to outperform LJ, LT, S-Jax etc.

 

[LHUCKS]

I think he's just a tad overrated right now. I haven't seen him go later than 4th overall in ppr leagues so far this year.

There was a mock in this forum that had Bush at #4, Westbrook around #10. Underrated.

You can point to almost any individual draft and find a player that slides too far...that has nothing to do with whether Westbrook is generally overrated/underrated.

 

[crnerblitz]

PPR I am okay with Bush being 4th off the board. I slot Westbrook in the 6-8 range for that format.

Its in non ppr formats that things get dicey for Westbrook, and the whole second tier for that matter. After the big 3 I have a logjam at #4 for RB. Gore, Portis, Bush and Parker are all kinda 4a-4d to me right now. Gore and Portis have injury concerns, Can Bush be a 20 carry a game guy? Parker has few questions and so pushes himself into the mix. Westbrook really falls into the third tier of guys for me in non ppr. Somewhere around 9-12.

 

[Family Matters]

I think he's just a tad overrated right now. I haven't seen him go later than 4th overall in ppr leagues so far this year.

I agree with Rads on this. I am a big Westbrook fan and I love to get him when I can. But his injury risk keep him from being drafted to soon. Anything before RB9 is too soon IMO. For the record, Westbrook has bever played 16 games in a regular season. His games each year have been 15, 15, 13, 12 & 15. He's also missed critical fantasy playoff games in '04 & '05. So if he has yet to go 16 games and he misses important fantasy playoff games how can you draft him too early?

Do you view Frank Gore as just as big an injury risk? Where would you draft him? Just curious, cause Gore has had much more serious injuries throughout his young career.

No I do not view him as big an injury risk. Gore has missed 2 games so far. I do think he has some risk for injury however and I would not rank him RB4 because of that. But I can understand why people see him that high. His upside is huge.

 

[renesauz]

From what I've seen about him in mocks, etc, he is vastly underrated -- in PPR and non-PPR.

"Hes injury prone." Between some freak accidents in previous years plus a small knee problem that put him out of one game last year, he is anointed injury-prone. His injury past is ridiculously over-rated. Even sitting out that one game, he finished #6 in FBG scoring and higher in PPR.

"Can't run the ball." Last 10 games of the season prorated gives 1560 yds.

You should really think twice before you take all but 3-4 players before him. He is in a great situation, especially with McNabb back. Expect him to get more production after what we saw he could do last year + McNabb not being 100%. Also, the fact that they only resigned Buck is incredible news.

Don't make a mistake. Draft Westbrook.

Haters have him at Rb 10-12. Lovers have him as high as RB3 or 4. And he's grossly UNDER-rated? Pass the bong dude.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Between some freak accidents in previous years plus a small knee problem that put him out of one game last year, he is anointed injury-prone.

Both of his knees were surgically repaired in college. Torn Tricep.Sprained foot.Knee inflamation.All in different seasons. If this is not injury prone then I don't know what is.