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CMac83

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  1. I have to admit that McFadden is now the #1 rookie back on my fantasy draft board this year. I think he'll get a few more carries than I originally anticipated. I have Forte right behind McFadden, and Stewart behind both of them now. I love Stewart, but I don't like this lingering toe injury. With the Panthers leading off the season with games vs SD, CHI and MIN, I anticipate buying low on Stewart after Week 3, when he's healthy and Carolina's schedule (vs run defenses) softens up. As far as actual football is concerned though, I am still definitely of the mindset that Stewart will be the best RB from this class in a few years. Nothing that I see in the preseason will change that.
  2. If this is true, I will have to re-consider my position on Cooley a bit. I've read on many sites that the TE isn't featured as heavily in a West Coast offense though, and many sites are also saying that they expect a small drop-off in Cooley's production. There's definitely no arguing that there are more receiving options for the Redskins this year (even though rookie WRs and TEs can often take a while to develop). I'm also trying to think of the last West Coast offense TE to post big numbers and I'm coming up blank. Tampa Bay certainly haven't had anyone worth drafting as a TE1 in recent years, and Jerramy Stevens' success in Seattle was marginal at best. Donald Lee had a good season last year and Bubba Franks was okay for a few years before that, but again, nothing special for a TE in Green Bay's modified West Coast attack either.
  3. I agree with everyone else - Walk. The biggest issue here is not that she's giving herself a top-3 pick, which could or could not backfire. The issue is that she is unfairly trying to give herself an advantage, without a vote on the issue from the other league members. If this doesn't end up working out for her, you have to ask yourself: What other shenanigans might she try? There are so many other leagues out there that it seems silly these days to stay in one with a shady commissioner. I had a situation one time in a fantasy baseball draft where we were unable to do our draft until about 2 weeks into the season. I was told before the draft that the stats from the first two weeks would count, so I drafted accordingly. Then after the draft, the Commish came out and said that the first two weeks wouldn't count because some people were unclear on it when they drafted. I got out of that league about 3 seconds after I saw that post.
  4. Since the poll says "assuming he stays healthy", it's a yes for me. I think he outproduces Cooley this year. Cooley also has a new offense to learn and likely won't be featured as much in a west coast attack.
  5. Shockey still has put up pretty decent numbers when he's been on the field, even if bothered by some nagging injury. He's been a steady 650 yard, 6 or 7 TD performer for his career with Erratic Eli as his quarterback. Going to Brees is indisputably an upgrade. Don't see why he can't post 800 and 7, and his ceiling is higher than that.
  6. Quick question: Over the last 4 regular seasons (64 games), how many games do you think Shockey has played in? Answer below. 59. 59 of 64. That's not so bad, is it? It's true that he's never played all 16 games in a single regular season, but these durability concerns are overblown, in my opinion. Feel free to move Shockey up to the 2nd tier of TEs. I have him just slightly ahead of Cooley.
  7. I thought I was pretty bullish on LenDale, but some of the projections already posted are even higher than mine. I have LenDale projected out at 1200 combined yards and 8 scores - Pretty much a repeat of last year's numbers. Will Johnson steal touches? Absolutely, but people forget that Chris Brown got 100 carries for Tennessee last year, and LenDale still got his 300 as well. The fact that guys like White and Thomas Jones are usually available in round 5 of 12-team fantasy drafts right now shows the folly of taking your RB2 or flex back in round 3. There's only a very minimal drop-off from guys like Earnest Graham and Willie Parker, who typically go a round or two earlier.
  8. Reggie Bush. I have no idea why he's still on the board here at pick #20 in a PPR league.
  9. I think it's really interesting that Willie Parker has been mentioned as underrated a few times in this thread. I'd argue that he's overrated. I think last year's numbers (1480 combined and 2) are probable ceilings for FWP this season. Moore's going to work third downs, and Mendenhall's going to get around 150 touches, including the goal line work. Throw in Faneca's departure and the fact that Parker's coming off an injury, and I think you have a guy who shouldn't be taken in the first 40 picks, or maybe even 50. I have him ranked in the same tier/grouping as LenDale White (1200 and 7 last year) and Thomas Jones (1330 and 2 last year).
  10. Since some people seem to think that The Huddle is slowing down, I thought I might actually contribute by starting my first thread here (first one I can remember, anyway). Here are 6 questions for everyone to answer (assume a standard, non-PPR scoring system for all questions): #1) If you had your draft today, who would you take #1 overall? #2) Who is the most overrated player in fantasy circles for the upcoming season? #3) Who is the most underrated player in fantasy circles for the upcoming season? #4) Who is the rookie running back to own this year? #5) At what specific spot in a draft (i.e. 1.5, 1.7, 2.1) would you consider taking one of Tom Brady or Randy Moss (whoever you rate higher)? #6) Given the likely positions that you would have to select them, would you rather draft Selvin Young (possibly 5th or 6th round) or Ryan Torain (10th round or later)? I'm sure some of these questions have been addressed independently in other threads, but at least they're nice and concise here. I'm curious to see the different opinions on these topics.
  11. Lynch as the #6 RB is a bit weird. Even if you're drafting on potential, I'd rather bank on Gore in a Martz offense, or Barber posting better yardage. Surprised to see Addai ahead of Westbrook, even assuming a non-PPR scoring system. First ADP chart I've seen where W Parker is appropriately rated (mid 5th). Most have him as an early 3rd round pick which I think is ridiculous. I know people have been saying Torry Holt doesn't belong in the top tier of WRs anymore, but geez, an ADP that puts him in the middle of the 5th seems too low. I just noticed one that shocked me: Heath Miller. TE12 with an ADP of 118? Wow. I think he's much better than that. He should be a notch below the Gonzalez/Cooley/Clark grouping. He had 7 scores last year, and could post improved yardage totals this season. LenDale White looks a little low, as does Thomas Jones. White should be able to repeat last year's numbers (1200 and 7), and TJ should be in line for a few more scores this season (and even if he's not, he's still a bargain at the end of the 7th). As a last personal opinion, I have no idea why anyone would take an RB2 early when you can get a near-equivalent guy in round 5, 6 or 7. Are Brandon Jacobs and Reggie Bush (in non-PPR) really 3 or 4 rounds better than LenDale White and Thomas Jones?
  12. I picked other for Marion Barber. I'd be gambling that one of the elite QBs (Brady or Manning) fell to me in round 2. If not, I'd even feel comfortable taking Romo there.
  13. Here's the thing: We have to draft based on the anticipated health of all the players. He may have been the #6 RB last year, but so many guys who could have outperformed Lewis got hurt (S-Jax, LJ, Deuce, R Brown, etc). Others came very very close in terms of total fantasy pts (Gore, McGahee). Since Lewis is older and has quite a bit of wear on his tires, you have to knock him down below any younger options who got relatively close in terms of fantasy pts last year (given that everything else remains the same). That puts him right around the mid-2nd round draft slot where you're seeing him picked now. Going by last year's final total fantasy point rankings is very deceiving, and I always try to avoid it.
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