scatalano6 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I've been doing mock drafts all summer, and I know it doesn't simulate the members in my league, but I'm seeing that at least 2 of the top 3 receivers are off the board by the time my pick comes around. I'm still a big believer that hitting on your RB1 in round 1 is a big game changer. So i find myself selecting Todd Gurley in most drafts. Im looking for advice for the smartest choice to make at this tough draft position. If available, should I select: Todd Gurley Adrian Peterson David Johnson or if still available.. Julio Jones or maybe even OBJ Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I have Beckham and then Julio above all of those if one was to fall to you. Out of the 3 RB I trust Gurley and AP much more than DJ at this stage but its all down to personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatalano6 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 I have Beckham and then Julio above all of those if one was to fall to you. Out of the 3 RB I trust Gurley and AP much more than DJ at this stage but its all down to personal preference. I'm almost set on taking Gurley as the RB1 if available, but recently i have been more intrigued my DJ. A lot of 'experts' are really high on him being a future freak starting this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anismith Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm almost set on taking Gurley as the RB1 if available, but recently i have been more intrigued my DJ. A lot of 'experts' are really high on him being a future freak starting this year PPR or standard? In PPR I'd take DJ, in standard Gurley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIAball1996 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Call me crazy, but I would not take Gurley over any of the top-tier wide receivers. The Rams offense is a complete disaster. They have to choose between a crappy backup quarterback or the rookie who so far looks crappy. Where a single player is too big a part of an offense, there will be very uneven results, depending upon the philosophy of the opposing defensive coordinator. That means Todd Gurley will give you a huge amount of points one week, and bust you out the next week. It has also been my experience that Bell cow running backs are not very dependable come Fantasy Playoff time due to the amount of wear over the course of a season. This is when little known players emerge as big producers historically at the running back position. For all these reasons, I expect Gurley to have compiled Statistics over the course of the Season that will justify his RB 1 draft position. However, I also expect that he will play a couple of eggs in weeks 13 + 14. On the other hand, top wide receivers should be reliable producers every week and do not have the same wear and tear issues that all running backs struggle 2 play through. I am not at all suggesting to avoid Gurley, but given such amazing Alternatives at the wide receiver position, I would take what is a more reliable producer week in, week out. Antonio ODB Julio Greene Hopkins Dez Should all be drafted prior to Gurley Edited August 15, 2016 by KIAball1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatalano6 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 PPR or standard? In PPR I'd take DJ, in standard Gurley. STND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crw561 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I personally like Johnson more than Gurley. Gurley is talented, and definitely a top RB, but he's who defenses will plan to stop. There's really no receivers or tight ends to worry about, so they'll stuff the box and make it tough on Gurley. Johnson, however, is on an offense with arguably the best receiving corps in fitz, Floyd, brown, Nelson, and Gresham. So they can't just focus on Johnson, giving him more opportunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkraft896 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 In my opinion you can't risk taking David Johnson at 4th overall. You should absolutely go Julio or Odell if they are there. If not, AP or Gurley is a solid back up option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Brown Julio OBJ at 4th, I currently prefer DJ over Gurley purely because of the better offense and Oline. I would take any of the 3 WRs before these 2 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatalano6 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 I WANT TO TAKE DAVID JOHNSON SO BAD!!! IS HE THE CLEAR NUMBER 1?!?! Was Chris Johnson starting last year just a way to ease David Johnson into the league? Sounds normal to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRyb13 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Stay away from Johnson dont take the risk on a hit or miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbluefan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Johnson may be a complete disaster....be careful....take a stud WR !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I WANT TO TAKE DAVID JOHNSON SO BAD!!! IS HE THE CLEAR NUMBER 1?!?! Was Chris Johnson starting last year just a way to ease David Johnson into the league? Sounds normal to me It's your team you should take who you want. If the 3 WRs are gone I see no reason that DJ isn't an option at 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Stay away from Johnson dont take the risk on a hit or miss Isn't every player a risk? Injuries, poor QB play, etc Johnson may be a complete disaster....be careful....take a stud WR !! Scared CJ will actually take work away from him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatalano6 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Isn't every player a risk? Injuries, poor QB play, etc Scared CJ will actually take work away from him? I dont think he will be a disaster at all. i do think the cardinals are still very dynamic and can end up using CJ a lot if healthy. But DJ will break out, i know it. I'll probably only pick him in PPR leagues, but idk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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