Fantasy and Hardesty

[Shep]

Yeah, platooning has made the RB position dicey in fantasy, huh?

Wait... when did Ryan Matthews become a Brown?

(Assume good natured inflection for obvious touche' moment that could not be avoided.)

[damajuki]

In my primary keeper league, we can keep one player drafted from rounds 4-7 and one player from rounds 8-11.

I got Best in the 4th and Hardesty in the 8th. I'm set for next year (hopefully) and have 2 decent backups for this year (for now) for Jonathan Stewart and Shonn Greene.

I finished last so had the #1 and went with Brees because I had Greene as a keeper from last year and knew that if I didn't take a QB, I'd have nothing at the end of round 2 to choose from.

I went with Brees instead of Peyton or Rodgers mostly because of the likelihood the Saints will struggle this year (every team does after winning the SB) so I figured Brees is most likely to rack up points down the stretch if the Saints are going to have any shot at the playoffs.

For those interested, my roster rounded out this way:

2 - Larry Fitzgerald
3 - Calvin Johnson
4 - Jahvid Best
5 - Jonathan Stewart
6 - John Carlson
7 - Vikings D
8 - Hardesty
9 - Mike Williams (mz's boy)
10 - MoMass
11 - Dawson

[Sez.EJ]

I don't think Matthews is a sleeper..He is in for a heavy workload as he has touched the ball over 10x every preseason game so far and starting before sproles. They moved up to get him in the first and they love him.. as a sleeper.. Best will be a beast. I also like Matthews because of the team he's on.. he'll be playing on a contender which always means more opportunities.

[Sez.EJ]

Joey: Got another great sleeper for ya.. Arian Foster for Houston.. I was not sure of him but he absolutely NAILED down the starting gig tonight with an 18 carry 110 yards with a TD performance.. Slayton will be no more than a 3rd down back at best.. He's got a high powered passing attack to keep 8 men out of the box..so he's my super sleeper pick for ya.

[DaBrowns41]

Originally Posted by damajuki

In my primary keeper league, we can keep one player drafted from rounds 4-7 and one player from rounds 8-11.

I got Best in the 4th and Hardesty in the 8th. I'm set for next year (hopefully) and have 2 decent backups for this year (for now) for Jonathan Stewart and Shonn Greene.

I finished last so had the #1 and went with Brees because I had Greene as a keeper from last year and knew that if I didn't take a QB, I'd have nothing at the end of round 2 to choose from.

I went with Brees instead of Peyton or Rodgers mostly because of the likelihood the Saints will struggle this year (every team does after winning the SB) so I figured Brees is most likely to rack up points down the stretch if the Saints are going to have any shot at the playoffs.

For those interested, my roster rounded out this way:

2 - Larry Fitzgerald
3 - Calvin Johnson
4 - Jahvid Best
5 - Jonathan Stewart
6 - John Carlson
7 - Vikings D
8 - Hardesty
9 - Mike Williams (mz's boy)
10 - MoMass
11 - Dawson

Until Hardesty gets the workload, I wouldn't put him as your starter over Johnathan Stewart. I may even start Shonn Greene over him.

Stewart may not get 1100 yards this year, but he should still get around 950-1000, and another 9-11 TD's. Carolina doesn't have many options in the passing game.

[DaBrowns41]

Originally Posted by Masters

I do not get people taking Mathews so early in drafts. SD still has this guy name Sproles who SD is paying a lot to. Expect Sproles to be a big part of the offense when the real games begin in a few weeks.

They may be paying him a good amount of money, but he's still just their 3rd down back at most.

Mathews is going to do the dirty work, and will get over 200 carries, barring injury.

Sproles will be lucky to have a combined 120 rushes and catches in 2010, IMO.

But he still has value in leagues that count return yardage.

[ramrod]

Originally Posted by DaBrowns41

I may even start Shonn Greene over him.

So you're telling me that MIGHT start a primary back over a guy that hasnt had one carry yet in preseason and will share the ball with two other backs this year? Thanks for the info.

[Solon16]

Originally Posted by Alo

Mathews or Best: which rookie would y'all rather have?

My reasoning is this...how many rushes is best going to get in the 4th Qtr when they are behind....BUT he will get passes out of the backfield. It's a toss up to me...but mathews in the end!

[hammertime]

Shonn Greene is going to be a stud this year, right?

[Sez.EJ]

SD Coach said matthews will be a 300 carry guy this year..he loves him and I believe him. He's started since he set foot in camp .. Sproles is only 5-9.. he's really good, but mathews is the real deal. 1st quarter in this weeks preseason game outside LB for the saints scott shanle came up the field and stood there with his mouth open and grabbing air as matthew just flew by him to the corner.. Shanle could not believe he got beat to the corner when he had the angle and the initial position......

And he's got power. He's worthy of a high pick..especially if your in a keeper league.. I was taking him with my first pick..but someone left shaub unprotected and I cannot pass that up.. I'll try for my 3rd RB in round 2 and hope someone decent slides.. ( I kept 2 RB's of my 4 allowable keepers)

[DaBrowns41]

Originally Posted by ramrod

So you're telling me that MIGHT start a primary back over a guy that hasnt had one carry yet in preseason and will share the ball with two other backs this year? Thanks for the info.

I'm assuming this is sarcasm.

[ramrod]

Originally Posted by DaBrowns41

I'm assuming this is sarcasm.

Got me there.... Luv ya guy.