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The Fantasy Football Mailbag- Running Back Edition.

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Cool article with a unique concept. Talks about some question backs this season in a really different format. Agree, disagree? Check it out.

 

 

There are few things I love as much as fantasy football. My dog, my parents, my siblings, my girlfriend, and my iPhone. That’s pretty much the only things I love as much as fantasy football. Sure you can sprinkle in beer, Mad Men, and General Hospital (yes, I watch GH), but when it comes down to it, fantasy football reigns supreme in the world of Giancarlo King. With each passing year, I hone my skills, and try to take home as many championships as I possibly can. Whether it’s in my brother in laws big business league, or my high school friend’s league of gentleman, no matter what, I strive to win.

This year, I am in a different place. Coming off my first championship in my brother in laws league, and falling short to defend my crown in my friend’s league, I have found myself in new waters. As I tread to stay above the line of relevancy, I have to come face to face with a cold, harsh reality. The reality is that people are gunning for me. No longer am I the “whiz” kid, who spends his Sundays, glued to Direct TV NFL Sunday ticket, with his Air book on his lap, and iPhone in his hand. No, now I have become the hunted.

As the hunted, I needed to find an edge. I needed to find myself a way to stay ahead of the rest. But how could I possibly manage to do such a thing with all of the fantasy magazines, cheat sheets, and draft boards out there? Well, I got to thinking and finally after weeks of back and forth, I found a way…

I reached out to my good friends in the NFL, and got their take on why they should be picked in this year’s draft. So below is the first edition of The Fantasy Football Mailbag. My tool to ultimate fantasy success.

***Editor’s note- I don’t actually know NFL players, and if you think I did, you’re cray.

 

The Fantasy Football Mailbag- Running Back Edition.

 

Giancarlo, I am writing this to you because I hate you. You always pass on me in drafts, and laugh at whoever ends up picking me. Forget the fact that I ran for 1,340 yards last season and scored 11 touchdowns, you still tell me to “piss off”. With my pride in check, I have to ask….is there any chance you will pick me this year? – Hateful regards, Michael “Burner” Turner

Michael, thanks for the e-mail. I don’t hate you man; I just think your game is like the team you play for… underwhelming and full of holes. Sure, you racked up over 1,300 yards last year and found pay dirt 11 times, but still, you just don’t do it for me.

For starters you don’t catch any passes, which hurts my feelings considering I play in PPR formatted leagues. Secondly, you have been beaten to death by multiple seasons with 300 plus carries, so your time on the field is limited. The one thing I will give you is that you love scoring double-digit touchdowns a lot, and I respect that.

Still, I’m sorry Burns. You just won’t find a spot on my roster this season. Even if you fall into my lap during the mid second round of the draft, I will still pass on you in favor of someone with more upside. Doug Martin anyone? Am I that crazy to take a rookie who might split carries with a bruiser named Blount over you? Perhaps, but at least he will be fresh, and catch passes. Warm regards Michael, may all the poor bastards in the world who draft you and claim their team is a contender suffer a long, painful season.

LOL.Wasssup?! Remember me son? I am the guy who helped lead you to a championship 2 years ago. You took me first overall and we won big! So last year when you passed on me at #1 again, it was kinda hard for me to understand why. We were good together son, we were killing people. Any chance we can get back to business this season and startin “killin em” (Fab voice) again? – One love… Chris Johnson.

Two years ago, I had the number one pick in one of my drafts. I debated that pick for a while, and at the last second pushed “select” on Chris Johnson. Chris, you were coming off one of the most dynamic seasons in NFL history. So when I took you at 1, I had a feeling that I wouldn’t get that crazy of a season, but I had faith you could still deliver some home runs. And I am proud to say you did. So why didn’t I go after you in the same spot last year? I don’t know, I guess you just scared me. Watching you play made me feel like you were a lazy runner. I’m sure it’s just your style to be patient, and then hit a gap for a 70-yard gain, but you caught me off balance, when ankle tackles brought you down. But that’s all in the past. Would I take you at 1 this year? No, sorry man, I wouldn’t. Are you a top 5 back? No question. So if you’re coming down the pipe line and end up sitting there for me at 5, I would have to seriously think of rekindling the old partnership.

Truth be told, I’m kind of happy we got replacement refs this year. I mean, last year those dumb ass refs left a pylon-looking thing on the sideline, and when I hit it my knee exploded. Oh well, I’m back and coach Haley is gone. That means I’m going to get loose on dudes, and prove to you I’m the best back in the league. Don’t sleep on me…- Jamaal “Money” Charles.

ACL injuries are a pain your first year back Jamaal. No question you have the skill set to do big things, just look at your 2010 campaign. 45 receptions, 1,467 yards rushing and 8 total touchdowns. That’s huge production from a Chiefs running back. My only beef with you is that Peyton Hillis is coming to town with a chip on his shoulder. A big bruising runner with a taste for the pay dirt, and broken tackles. I can’t see you getting any goal line carries this year with Peyton wearing red, and that really bugs me.

Healthy, you will be a machine when it comes to touches, and you should see around 220-230 carries once again. But the Hillis situation, and your injury risk factor will have me on pins and needles if you fall to me in the first round. If I had my way, I’d hope for you to drop to early second and snag you on the way back. But with so many incredible options this year, it will be tough to justify taking you in the first round. Still, prove me wrong and piece together another huge season. I’m pulling for you!

I love this mailbag concept man! I’m really glad you reached out, and let me drop some knowledge on the good folks. Let it be known, guys who pass on me, will regret it. I’m about to carry these Giants to another title. Big Jacobs is gone, and the workload is mine to handle. Forget David Wilson man, this is Ahmad’s team. – Mr. Bradshaw

First off Ahmad, congrats on two big wins last season. Your Super Bowl victory, and being part of my fantasy league championship. I don’t know what one meant more to you, but 2 is better then 1 right? Anyway, I am happy for you dude. You officially are the man now in New York. No more Jacobs, complimented with a little less pressure, gives you quite the situation. There’s no question you are one skilled back, and an underrated bruiser on the goal line. If you can put your injury concerns to bed, and hope David Wilson doesn’t go off this year, sky is really the limit. Production wise, you could probably end up being a top 10 back and a game changer for teams down the stretch. Best part about drafting you is you will fall into the second round unless a big time Giants fan scoops you up early. So for me there’s no question my friend you are a prize. I wouldn’t mind adding you to the roster again, and going for back-to-back gold. Keep your chin up Bradshaw, and stay out of trouble. We are all expecting a break out year from you.

No one knows me. I don’t really have CHIPS AHOY! else to say except I’m going to score 10 touchdowns and break 1,000 yards this year. Peace- Isaac Redman

I like your style Isaac. A lot of people might not know your name, but they will sure feel your wrath. Pittsburgh loves big, bruising runners, and you my friend fit that mold. I don’t know if you will be able to catch any passes, which will hurt your stock with me, but I am confident you could find the end zone 10 times, and break 1,000 yards by seasons end. While I respect Rashard Mendenhall and wish him a speedy recovery, I also understand this is your chance to break out of his shadow. I would love to have you resting on my bench, ready to fill a bye week void, or dominate a poor defense. Will I draft you as a one of my 2 starting backs? Nope, sorry! But hey, just being a part of my team is an honor… ask Ahmad Bradshaw.

Hey it’s D’Angelo and Jonathan! We are writing to you from our bunk beds in training camp. Why does everyone hate us? All we do is try hard! Is there any chance you will take a shot at drafting one of us? Thanks! – D and J.

You are both beyond frustrating. Why? Because both of you jabronis got signed to mega deals, you both split carries, and both of you are losing touches to the superstar we call Cam. Will I take a shot at drafting either of you guys? Yeah, I would look seriously at one of you in the later rounds and your name is…Jonathan Stewart. Not just because your name is the same as one of the funniest dudes on TV, but also because you have more upside. D’Angelo is notorious for playing on losing teams in fantasy football, and even though we had a nice chemistry a few years back, I can’t throw him on my team for that reason alone. J- Stew, you interest me a lot more then your bunk buddy. Younger, better pass catching threat, sharper runner, and would perform better around the goal line.

The fact is guys, both of you would be a nice 3rd of 4th back for any team. And the best part about picking one of you is that there is a slight chance the other goes down, and you get overloaded with 25 carries a game. Pure risk, reward picks, but both of you are talented as hell.

 

That’s it for the first mailbag. Hope you enjoyed the running back edition. Stick around for goodies from the rest of my fantasy mailbag! Until next time, enjoy yourselves.

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I get your point, Shaq. Alot of times, us fantasy drafters give up on those who aren't the sexy picks. Out with the old, in with the new. Rest assured, there will be plenty of huddlers bragging about drafting the likes of Ahmad Bradshaw and Turner Burner in the 5th round. Personally, I think you may have missed a couple of other backs in the same boat but I cannot tip my hand at this time.

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I get your point, Shaq. Alot of times, us fantasy drafters give up on those who aren't the sexy picks. Out with the old, in with the new. Rest assured, there will be plenty of huddlers bragging about drafting the likes of Ahmad Bradshaw and Turner Burner in the 5th round. Personally, I think you may have missed a couple of other backs in the same boat but I cannot tip my hand at this time.

 

 

I agree. Plenty of backs that fit that type of mold. What format do you play in?

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