Choice Of Draft Slot--What Do You Think ??

[Keith]

we get to choose (in reverse order of finish from last year) what draft slot we want to draft from for this coming year. 12 teams--snake draft. Slots available to me are: 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12. Seems to me that # 5 is the slot to take (giving me # 20 in the 2nd round and # 29 in the 3rd).

For sure Peterson goes # 1, and I believe that MJD and Turner go #s 2 and 3 (either order). #4 would be Forte. Then at # 5, I'd have my choice of between: Steven Jackson, Chris Johnson and Frank Gore. I don't include LT, DeAngelo or Westbrook in that group.

I was thinking the # 4 slot, but then I pick later in the 2nd round (# 21), and my choice of WR will be slimmer. At # 20, I stil have a shot at a stud WR like Andre Johnson (I think Fitzy, Moss and Megatron are certainly gone by # 20). But here's the thing--I'm just not sold on Forte. I know he's solid, and should be a "safe" pick, but I don't think he carries a team to the championship. Guys like SJax or Chris Johnson could.

What do you guys think ? I have to decide soon.

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

watch out for Westbrook just had a pretty serious ankle surgery. It was only a few months ago that he said it was the best he felt in years. Love b west but he is on the downside. Westbrook is a 2nd round pick as MCcOY WILL GET 10 CARRIES A GAME

[Keith]

Originally Posted by PHILLYBIRDS20

watch out for Westbrook just had a pretty serious ankle surgery. It was only a few months ago that he said it was the best he felt in years. Love b west but he is on the downside. Westbrook is a 2nd round pick as MCcOY WILL GET 10 CARRIES A GAME

he is not a consideration for me (at least not in the 1st round). I generally try to avoid aging RBs either coming off injury and/or with a history of injury.

So, I won't take LT (sorry RJB, but I actually think he is starting the inevitable decline. BUT, I do agree with you that Rivers, even with a tough schedule against pass defenses, will have a good year).

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

agree 100%

[Keith]

Originally Posted by PHILLYBIRDS20

agree 100%

so what slot would you take philly ?

[rjb1816]

10,11,12

LT will be a top 10 fantasy back this year...the value you will get with him because of the injury stuff will be amazing

[Keith]

Originally Posted by rjb1816

10,11,12

LT will be a top 10 fantasy back this year...the value you will get with him because of the injury stuff will be amazing

I won't do that for a few reasons. First, he is coming off of injuries 2 years in a row. Sproles looked good in the playoffs and they will surely want to work him in more. LT is getting up there in age and number of carries, and I don't want him when he fades.

But I am really liking Rivers this year, and thinking of reaching a bit for him. Would likely have to do it with my 3rd round pick. I won't go with LT if I am eyeing Rivers.

I hate picking at the end or beginning. You pick. You pick again. Then the draft goes on 45 minutes without you. Runs start. Runs end, start again and end again, all before you get to pick again.

[rjb1816]

i love picking towards the end because i get the best value

LT has had a couple fluke injuries but still been a top 10 back each year. He got hurt in week 1 last season and still put up numbers...i cant get him in the 2nd round in my fantasy league because of the sd homers will take him, but other leagues he will be there i bet

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

I agree with Rjb I would lean towards the end Keith. U can get a nice back and a if it is a PPR agreat WR or a great QB.

[be47320]

homers in sd?

[Keith]

Originally Posted by PHILLYBIRDS20

I agree with Rjb I would lean towards the end Keith. U can get a nice back and a if it is a PPR agreat WR or a great QB.

yes, but a "nice" back and a "stud" back are not the same thing. Plus I tend go QB a little early (took Brees in the 2nd round last year). If I draft #4 or 5, I get a stud RB (Forte, C Johnson, SJax), a stud WR (Andre Johnson, Wayne, S. Smith) and then grab a top QB (Rivers, Rodgers) in the 3rd. That is a solid (and balanced) beginnings of a team.

And if I go with the # 4 slot and Forte goes # 3, then maybe MJD or Turner falls into my lap. How can I pass that up ????

[BigFratDaddy]

Take 5..... the Top 5 RBs imo are

1. AP
2. Turner
3. MJD
4. Chris Johnson
5. Forte

you cant go wrong with any of them imo

Then on the way back you get a solid #2 RB or #1 QB like Brady, Brees

[Keith]

Originally Posted by BigFratDaddy

Take 5..... the Top 5 RBs imo are

1. AP
2. Turner
3. MJD
4. Chris Johnson
5. Forte

you cant go wrong with any of them imo

Then on the way back you get a solid #2 RB or #1 QB like Brady, Brees

in my league passing TDs are 6 points. Absolutely no way Brady or Brees are available at # 20. But a stud WR like Andre would be. I think a QB like Rodgers or Rivers ends up posting really good numbers and I would be happy with them in the 3rd. They would be there at # 29. Or maybe I grab a Ronnie Brown or Pierre Thomas at # 29, then grab McNabb in the 4th round.

Appreciate all the different opinions.

[BigFratDaddy]

Originally Posted by Keith

in my league passing TDs are 6 points. Absolutely no way Brady or Brees are available at # 20. But a stud WR like Andre would be. I think a QB like Rodgers or Rivers ends up posting really good numbers and I would be happy with them in the 3rd. They would be there at # 29. Or maybe I grab a Ronnie Brown or Pierre Thomas at # 29, then grab McNabb in the 4th round.

Appreciate all the different opinions.

Romo then....

[Keith]

Originally Posted by BigFratDaddy

Romo then....

I had him 2 years ago. Bluntly--I think he is a product of his system. Only that system is going to run ALOT more this year.

Like I said--thanks for the opinions.