On the Clock!

[football_scooter 0]

It's late in the 3rd round - you have 1 RB and 1 WR already - Kevin Jones and Anquan Boldin sit atop your draft sheet...who do you take, and why?

 

Go!

[ShaneFalco 0]

This should be a poll so we can see the results.

 

But I go Boldin...

[greggorymac 0]

It's late in the 3rd round - you have 1 RB and 1 WR already - Kevin Jones and Anquan Boldin sit atop your draft sheet...who do you take, and why?

 

Go!

 

If you've got one of each position, I think you have to go with KJ (supply and demand of RBs). Frankly, I would be very surprised if KJ was still there at the end of Rd 3.

[football_scooter 0]

This should be a poll so we can see the results.

 

But I go Boldin...

 

Doh! Good idea.

[jocstrap 8]

Going with Kevin Jones on this - he's the starter, should get the goaline td's - They say they are going to run the ball more each year (yea right). I already have one good wr at this point and prefer depth at running back. KJ as my #2 for the second year in a row!

[famousb 11]

hey, can you use a POLL??

makes tallying (and answering) easier...

 

well, if it's late in the 3rd, that means i must have had a late 1st & early 2nd... So i'm thinking i've got a guy like Rudi, who's a decent #1RB, and a guy like TO/SSmith/CJ who is a solid #1 WR...

 

so i'm looking to bolster my RB position at this point... so i take ABoldin, since no Detroit RB is going to bolster my RB position...

 

ok, just kidding, I'm taking the RB if KJ is the best available, cause there are definitely some quality #2 WRs who will be there early in the 4th

[football_scooter 0]

hey, can you use a POLL??

makes tallying (and answering) easier...

Indeed - for all future OTC topics, I will be sure to do that. Believe me, I'll be more inconvenienced by it than anyone.

[HawgWild 0]

I am not wild about KJ but in this scenario i have to go with the RB... In reality i would already have to RB's so I would grab Boldin...

[HardTack 0]

What other WRs are available and RBs...if late 3rd round, then I assume you will get an early 4th....get one on the turn.

[Parja 0]

Indeed - for all future OTC topics, I will be sure to do that. Believe me, I'll be more inconvenienced by it than anyone.

 

Well, it's not like we're very far into this one. I'd say just scrap it and start a new topic.

[football_scooter 0]

Well, it's not like we're very far into this one. I'd say just scrap it and start a new topic.

 

nah - no delete feature, so I'll wing it for the 1st two.

[Dr. Octopus 0]

This exercise will be somewhat flawed since it would depend on the pool of available players (i.e. how many top WRs v. how many RBs are left) in order to make a good choice in a draft. Thats why comparing players at the same position works better. Not trying to criticize, as I know you are trying to change things up from Miller Times' "Close Calls", but just pointing out a problem.

 

 

In any case, I don't expect much from Jones this year and think Bryson will see alot of time in a Martz system since he is a superior ball catcher and blocker and Calhoun may eventually be worked into the mix as well.

 

Boldin is a beast and his only downside is lining up across from another great WR. Boldin is my choice and I would hope anothe back would be available in the next round.

[football_scooter 0]

This exercise will be somewhat flawed since it would depend on the pool of available players (i.e. how many top WRs v. how many RBs are left) in order to make a good choice in a draft. Thats why comparing players at the same position works better. Not trying to criticize, as I know you are trying to change things up from Miller Times' "Close Calls", but just pointing out a problem.

 

True and I agree - which is why it will be important for me to choose close ones, that I feel will be of about equal value...and to paint a scenario that seems realistic. I recognized the flaw from the getgo, but like you said, I am trying to respect MT's wishes and do something original.

 

For now, just assume these are the two players at the top of your draft sheet.

[akareckas 0]

What other WRs are available and RBs...if late 3rd round, then I assume you will get an early 4th....get one on the turn.

 

 

I agree with this one. If I am making 2 of the next (say) 6 picks it really becomes a question of which guy is most likely to slip...and if it's neither then which tier has another player in it...and if it's neither then which next tier has a better player.

 

All things being equal (ie I'm indifferent to all of the above) then I will take Kevin Jones and hope for the 'boom'.

[mdubz 0]

this poll should be who do you think will get injured first because you know they both will...

[Force of Two 0]

Go Boldin and get a RB with risk/reward on the turn

[xxx 0]

Go Boldin and get a RB with risk/reward on the turn

agreed

[Mike MacGregor 20]

While not usually ideal to have 1 RB, 2 WR after 3 picks, you have to go Boldin here. He is the more elite player amongst his peers than Jones is to the RB position - at least in his current situation where Jones could see a lot of time in the Martz offense, pass catching not being his strong suit.

 

I'd say if these are your top picks at each position at the end of the 3rd, the WR offers much better value. Grab Boldin, put the squeeze on other teams to reach at WR who went RB heavy through the first 3 rounds, and you'll get a better RB value pick in the 4th/5th. WR position will be your team's strength, which isn't a bad thing in a PPR league.

[swirvenirvin 25]

KJ

 

no contest

[wRONg JEREMY 0]

Go Bold.

Two #1 recievers and one #1 back vs. one #1 back, one #1 reciever, and one # 2 back.

Do the math.

There should be quite a few backs left w/ as much upside as KJ.

i.e. W. Parker, C. Dillon, R. Bush, D. McCallister, F. Taylor, T. Jones, A. Green, J. Jones, M. Westbrook, D. Foster, C. Martin, T. Bell, ......

[Grigs Allmoon 0]

I'll take the next best RB after Kevin Jones. Or, Boldin if there is an enormous drop off at RB. Although, in that case I'd probably trade down, or go QB/TE. There almost no way I'd take 2 WRs with my first 3 picks.

 

I guess, in other words, I agree with Doc Oc.

[football_scooter 0]

While not usually ideal to have 1 RB, 2 WR after 3 picks, you have to go Boldin here. He is the more elite player amongst his peers than Jones is to the RB position - at least in his current situation where Jones could see a lot of time in the Martz offense, pass catching not being his strong suit.

 

I'd say if these are your top picks at each position at the end of the 3rd, the WR offers much better value. Grab Boldin, put the squeeze on other teams to reach at WR who went RB heavy through the first 3 rounds, and you'll get a better RB value pick in the 4th/5th. WR position will be your team's strength, which isn't a bad thing in a PPR league.

Great points - very solid strategy. I like the outside the box thinking, where you consider the needs of other teams as well as your own - I find that makes for the most successful drafts.

[Portis26 0]

Boldin will have better numbers then Fitz - IMO , so his value here is much MUCH more then KJ

 

I agree with MacGregor;

you have to go Boldin here. He is the more elite player amongst his peers than Jones is to the RB position

[Grigs Allmoon 0]

It's late in the 3rd round - you have 1 RB and 1 WR already - Kevin Jones and Anquan Boldin sit atop your draft sheet...who do you take, and why?

 

Go!

 

I'm not falling for this... Take it to the help board!

 

That would have been funnier had I not already responded to this topic.

 

 

Anyway, I was thinking... What might make this feature a bit more interesting would be to offer more options. Give like 5 or 6 players, and maybe even a trade proposal to move down.

[football_scooter 0]

Anyway, I was thinking... What might make this feature a bit more interesting would be to offer more options. Give like 5 or 6 players, and maybe even a trade proposal to move down.

 

Good idea - like I said, it's scenario-based, so suggest something on the main topic & I'll try it out tomorrow in the next installment.

[Wildman 0]

I like this concept Scooter. Catchy name, too.

 

 

I'd go Boldin. He's more consistent at his position than Jones is at his. Boldin is more of a big play threat and the help of James in the running game should give him even more opportunities. Calhoun, Pinner, and Bryson may get opportunities that cut into Jones time. Of course, Jones could just come back with a great preseason and make it a no contest situation. Still, the drop off between Jones and the next RBs is smaller than Boldin in this round.

[ellisonb11 0]

you have to go boldin here. hes on a high powered offense that scores plenty and can move down the field. kevin jones is on a..well, not good offensive team. plus KJ gets sissy injuries every game and artose pinner runs for the lions...boldin no question is who to go with.

[Zackattack 0]

Ok so it is late in the third round. You picked a RB and WR in the first two. You have a elite WR and a good back at this point. You take Boldin. Your next pick is right around the corner any way. Boldin will likely be gone and now your recievers are the best in the league. You snag a risky pick RB who is a boom or bust guy. You can snag another back in the 5th or 6th also.

[football_scooter 0]

Ok so it is late in the third round. You picked a B and WR in the first two. You have a elite WR and a good back at this point. You take Boldin. Your next pick is right around the corner any way. Boldin will likely be gone and now your recievers are the best in the league. You snag a risky pick RB who is a boom or bust guy. You can snag another back in the 5th or 6th also.

 

 

Well put. That this is at the end of the 3rd makes all the difference for strategy, IMO. KJ is a risky RB, and there'll likely be another risky RB on the way back in the early 4th.

[Zackattack 0]

I believe there will be plenty of backs still there in the early 4rth.

[9-Route 0]

boldin easy. he has 1400-10+ potential; kjones doesnt.

[Phurfur 70]

I would go with Boldin only because I do not like KJ this year. I think their #3 draft pick Brian Calhoun is going to cut into his numbers. This was a great pick by Detroit and I think Calhoun's performance is going to demand playing time. I would feel better with Boldin as my #2 WR than KJ as my #2 RB.

[BumForHire 0]

Id take Anquan Boldin with this pick, drink an entire bottle of PeptoBismol, and go RB for the next 4 rounds. Kevin Jones and the Lions....................I cannot say YUCK loud enough.

[football_scooter 0]

Boldin (15) KJones (4) => a landslide

 

I will be sure to use the handy poll feature in future OTC topics.