The Football Guru 212 Posted April 27, 2012 Dubbed by several draft analysts as the best running prospect in the draft since Peterson, Richardson is one of the rare running backs worth a top 10 overall selection in April. While Richardson is a high-level prospect, he lands in a division where at least two of the Browns' three rivals are annually in the top five against the run each season. With that said, it is hardly a fantasy exile as Cleveland has allowed a declining Jamal Lewis and a slightly above-average Peyton Hillis to be fantasy standouts when neither back possessed the ability Richardson does right now. Two of Richardson’s best traits as a runner are that he rarely ever goes down on first contact and possesses incredible vision – aspects that make the AP comparisons somewhat appropriate. While Richardson isn’t exactly an accomplished receiver, he is more than capable and should be able to post at least 30 receptions in his rookie season. As for the rushing attack in Cleveland, the Browns are one left guard away from having one of the better left sides in the NFL. Considering the division in which he will be playing in and his current supporting cast, Richardson should fall just short of RB1 territory in redraft leagues this summer despite the fact he may be one of the 2-3 backs that may push 300+ carries. In 12-team leagues, he should go in the first half of Round 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted April 27, 2012 6 games vs. Cincy baltimore and pittsburgh without a decent wr or qb...not a rb1 not even close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 212 Posted April 27, 2012 6 games vs. Cincy baltimore and pittsburgh without a decent wr or qb...not a rb1 not even close This assumes the Browns surround him with a bit more talent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chroniciguana 13 Posted April 27, 2012 Richardson should fall just short of RB1 territory in redraft leagues this summer Get real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted April 27, 2012 This assumes the Browns surround him with a bit more talent How was Hillis able to do it but Richardson won't come even close? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 212 Posted April 27, 2012 I'd ask you to get real Do you not think he'll push 300 carries and 30 catches? If you agree with that, then suppose he averages just 3.5 YPC. Let's also say he then averages 7.5 yards/catch. 300 rushes x 3.5 = 1050 yards 30 catches x 7.5 = 245 yards 6 TDs In PPR leagues, that comes out to just over 200 fantasy points. He's going to approach RB1 numbers (esp. with all the RBBCs) simply because his volume will be so much higher than most other backs. Notice I said "approach". Also keep in mind that the above averages (3.5/7.5 YPC) are probably a lot lower than what he'll actually put up. Last but not least, Pittsburgh is getting older on defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanXIII 8 Posted April 27, 2012 lol who thinks Hillis is better than Richardson? Really? There's no reason for Richardson not to do well there, they don't play Baltimore every week (and their D is aging anyway). Go Trent congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted April 27, 2012 I love him to Cleveland because now I'll be able to get him for better value. He's going to be unstoppable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 84 29 Posted April 27, 2012 I love him to Cleveland because now I'll be able to get him for better value. He's going to be unstoppable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quickolas1 80 Posted April 27, 2012 i hate giving away free advice... but keep in mind with the NFL schedule now always having a division matchup in week 17... one of the annual PIT, BALT or CINCY matchups will be irrelevant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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