Who do I draft at #3 and #4 in my rookie Draft?

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver 0]

I have picks #3 and #4 of my upcoming rookie only draft because of a few trades I worked. It is a PPR league, who do I draft?

 

Here are my skill players:

 

QB: Cutler

RB: Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch, Kevin Smith, Rashard Mendenhall

WR: Larry Fitzgarld, Lance Moore, Kevin Curtis (add in either TO or Lee Evans from free agency)

 

Who do I draft? Since I am stacked at RB, I am considering drafting a WR with one pick. I am leaning Wells and Maclin. Does anyone else have a different opinion? I can't pass on Wells.

 

How good is Maclin going to be? Will he be top 20 fantasy over the long haul of his career?

 

THere are really good free agent WR's coming up 2 years from now....including Brandon Marshall and Wes Welker. I am hoping to land one of them.

 

BTW: Moreno is going #1 and Crabtree #2....already confirmed.

[kmbryant09 1]

Who are you assuming go #1 & 2? Moreno and Crabtree?? I don't like Wells that much (it seems you do) - especially in PPR, he doesn't catch a lot of passes, and he has the Joseph Addai-syndrome...aka taking himself out too much, overreacting to small injuries, and not being able to overcome them...I'm not sure he can stay healthy in the NFL while being a 300 carry back. He could be a bruiser/short yardage/goalline back, like a poor-man's Marion Barber from a year or two ago, but I don't see him blossoming into a top10 RB of the future.

 

I'd def. look to pick up a WR, I haven't done enough research to recommend one over the other, although i LOVE the upside of Percy Harvin. I'm not a huge fan of Maclin in Philly, he seems like the same-mold as D. Jackson who's already established himself there, and they already have Westbrook and now McCoy out of the backfield...and looking long term, I don't see McNabb being great 2-3 years from now...

 

I'd take a gamble on Harvin, and either take another WR to provide depth at that position, or take D. Brown, who I think long-term will have a better career, especially in a PPR league similar to Matt Forte.

[kmbryant09 1]

Also - I know your current RBs are stronger than your current WRs, but Lynch is suspended, and Mendanhall hasn't proven anything (and might start the season as #3 on the depth chart), so even though you want to address the WR position, the more I think about it, the more I'd go WR and RB.

[Yippie Skippy 0]

I also have the 1.4 in a PPR league.

 

I'd take Donald Brown over Wells with your 1.3. Aside from the previously mentioned faults of Wells, his body-type usually has a shorter career than that of Donald Brown.

 

If it were me and I had your roster I'd take McCoy with your 1.4. There really is no value at WR with that pick IMO. If you want a WR I'd suggest trading to the 1.7 thru 1.9 and going with Nicks, Harvin, or Robiskie while getting to move up a few spots in a later round.

[WhiteWonder 2,734]

a few ways you could go.

 

If you choose to go RB/WR, i would have it between Wells and Brown at RB and between Maclin Nicks and Harvin at WR. I have a feeling the giants will utilize Nicks very well.

 

or you could take both Wells and Brown. I always say you can never have too many good RB's in the NFL. I think I actually prefer Wells at this point but taking both and looking to make a trade to bolster your WR grp might not be a bad idea.

 

also if your WR groups is cirrently Fitz Moore and TO..... thats not that bad at all. I actually like it more than your RB's with Lynch being suspended.

[shutdown 40]

I have picks #3 and #4 of my upcoming rookie only draft because of a few trades I worked. It is a PPR league, who do I draft?

 

Here are my skill players:

 

QB: Cutler

RB: Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch, Kevin Smith, Rashard Mendenhall

WR: Larry Fitzgarld, Lance Moore, Kevin Curtis (add in either TO or Lee Evans from free agency)

 

Who do I draft? Since I am stacked at RB, I am considering drafting a WR with one pick. I am leaning Wells and Maclin. Does anyone else have a different opinion? I can't pass on Wells.

 

How good is Maclin going to be? Will he be top 20 fantasy over the long haul of his career?

 

THere are really good free agent WR's coming up 2 years from now....including Brandon Marshall and Wes Welker. I am hoping to land one of them.

 

BTW: Moreno is going #1 and Crabtree #2....already confirmed.

 

 

I'd take Wells and Brown, then trade your RB depth for proven WR's. As another poster stated you really aren't that deep at RB. Mendenhall hasn't proven anything and Lynch has conduct suspension issues. I don't think any of the WR's are a lock to produce as that position is much more of a gamble than the RB position.

[Ray_T 753]

I have picks #3 and #4 of my upcoming rookie only draft because of a few trades I worked. It is a PPR league, who do I draft?

 

Here are my skill players:

 

QB: Cutler

RB: Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch, Kevin Smith, Rashard Mendenhall

WR: Larry Fitzgarld, Lance Moore, Kevin Curtis (add in either TO or Lee Evans from free agency)

 

Who do I draft? Since I am stacked at RB, I am considering drafting a WR with one pick. I am leaning Wells and Maclin. Does anyone else have a different opinion? I can't pass on Wells.

 

How good is Maclin going to be? Will he be top 20 fantasy over the long haul of his career?

 

THere are really good free agent WR's coming up 2 years from now....including Brandon Marshall and Wes Welker. I am hoping to land one of them.

 

BTW: Moreno is going #1 and Crabtree #2....already confirmed.

 

I think Maclin is a fine pick. I'd also consider Nicks.

 

you look strong enough at RB so I dont think it's necessary to pick a RB.

 

One thing I'd consider doing with your team is I'd consider grabbing one of the QB's in this draft. Cutler is very good, but the change to Chicago and the change in offensive systems may hinder his numbers (sometimes it's tough to predict how a player will react to a change of scenery, so there is an element of risk there). Based on this, I think it wouldnt hurt to have a QB prospect in the pipeline even if you think Cutler will be fine.

 

 

I like Sanchez a little more than I like Stafford, but you cant deny that Megatron gives Stafford some huge upside potential going forward. If Detroit can ever get their organization sorted out, Stafford could be the best pick of the bunch.

[KSB2424 3,148]

You have three options in my opinion. Maclin, Wells, and Sanchez. Pick two.

[madd futher mucker 36]

I vehemently disagree with the preceding post.

 

You may already know my feelings on this question, but if you don't, I'd take the best low risk/high reward player available.

 

Never assume who is gonna be there. Your draft could go Moreno/Wells - then Donald Brown and Crabtree are no-brainer obvious choices.

 

If the draft goes Moreno/Crabtree, then it is Donald Brown and Hakeem Nicks. So Moreno, Crabtree, Brown, and Nicks have a high probability of NFL success IMO and all will contribute beginning year 1.

 

I'd stay away from the risk of Wells, McCoy or Maclin or either of the 2 QBs.

 

The risks involved with the others?

 

Wells - very high upside, but he'll be RBBC with Hightower year 1 - and ijust don't trust his desire to play hurt.

 

McCoy - very high upside but he's a project. In addition, he does not complement Westbrook (Thunder/Lightning), his game will be similar to Westys when/if he grows into it. so as long as Westy stays on the field, McCoy will only be a special teamer.

I would nto expect significant production until year 3 - and only then if he can learn the NFL game in terms of blitz pick-up, reading defenses, and cutting to the hole instead of backfield dancing.

 

Maclin - again, high upside, but he will likely have problems defeating the jams at the LOS and must significantly improve his route running skills. I see him reaching his potential about year 3.

 

Stafford/Sanchez - The bust rates for highly drafted QBs is higher than any other position. I like but don't love either of these guys.

 

Having the 3rd and 4th pick in this draft is a beautiful thing, because you can get high upside athletes with lesser risk. I see the tier1/tier2 as being exactly 5 players deep, and the only significantly high risk one with enough potential to crack the top 5 is Wells.

[Ray_T 753]

I vehemently disagree with the preceding post.

 

You may already know my feelings on this question, but if you don't, I'd take the best low risk/high reward player available.

 

Never assume who is gonna be there. Your draft could go Moreno/Wells - then Donald Brown and Crabtree are no-brainer obvious choices.

 

If the draft goes Moreno/Crabtree, then it is Donald Brown and Hakeem Nicks. So Moreno, Crabtree, Brown, and Nicks have a high probability of NFL success IMO and all will contribute beginning year 1.

 

I'd stay away from the risk of Wells, McCoy or Maclin or either of the 2 QBs.

 

The risks involved with the others?

 

Wells - very high upside, but he'll be RBBC with Hightower year 1 - and ijust don't trust his desire to play hurt.

 

McCoy - very high upside but he's a project. In addition, he does not complement Westbrook (Thunder/Lightning), his game will be similar to Westys when/if he grows into it. so as long as Westy stays on the field, McCoy will only be a special teamer.

I would nto expect significant production until year 3 - and only then if he can learn the NFL game in terms of blitz pick-up, reading defenses, and cutting to the hole instead of backfield dancing.

 

Maclin - again, high upside, but he will likely have problems defeating the jams at the LOS and must significantly improve his route running skills. I see him reaching his potential about year 3.

 

Stafford/Sanchez - The bust rates for highly drafted QBs is higher than any other position. I like but don't love either of these guys.

 

Brown is certainly in a high powered offense. But Addai is ahead of him on the depth chart, so it may take a full year or two to unseat him from the starting role.

 

Nicks has potential. He's in a system that is designed for that type of WR, but once again, I think it may be a year or two until he's ready.

 

Having the 3rd and 4th pick in this draft is a beautiful thing, because you can get high upside athletes with lesser risk. I see the tier1/tier2 as being exactly 5 players deep, and the only significantly high risk one with enough potential to crack the top 5 is Wells.

 

I agree on the bust rates for QB's.

 

However, I believe his situation warrants grabbing one.

 

Cutler is fine, I think he'll be fine in Chicago, but sometimes you get a system or a coach that isnt suited to the QB, and suddenly your #1 qb is a backup. Based on this logic, it doesnt hurt to get a prospect into the system so that if the above comes to pass, you're not sitting there with no starting QB and no prospects. (dangerous place to be)

 

I'm not sold on either of those QB's but I think it's prudent to pick one of them in this situation.

 

I also agree with your comments on McCoy. He's the same type of player as Westy, and wont really put up numbers until Westy Retires or gets hurt. (whichever comes first)

 

I disagree on Wells. I think he will be the starter sooner rather than later as Hightower is adequate, but not outstanding and is more ideally suited to sharing carries or playing a backup role.

 

as for Maclin, you could be right. but your comments about Maclin tend to be typical of most first year WR's. If you draft a WR, you shouldnt expect major production for at least a year or two anyhow. (if you good stats in the rookie year, you should consider this a bonus)

 

Ditto goes for Nicks. Hes a rookie. dont expect him to perform in year 1, but if he does, that's a bonus.

 

if I had to go with WR's I'd pick Nicks & Maclin.

 

but I'd consider dumping one of these to grab a QB.

[madd futher mucker 36]

I agree on the bust rates for QB's.

 

However, I believe his situation warrants grabbing one.

 

Cutler is fine, I think he'll be fine in Chicago, but sometimes you get a system or a coach that isnt suited to the QB, and suddenly your #1 qb is a backup. Based on this logic, it doesnt hurt to get a prospect into the system so that if the above comes to pass, you're not sitting there with no starting QB and no prospects. (dangerous place to be). I'm not sold on either of those QB's but I think it's prudent to pick one of them in this situation.

Maybe he can profitably trade his #4 pick down to #8-10 and a 2nd round pick then. In almost all mocks, one of the 2 QBs will still be available in that range, and the WR class is deep enough to land a ince one, especially in the early to mid 2nd round. I also like Freeman and Nate Davis as project QBs with possible franchise QB upside.

 

I also agree with your comments on McCoy. He's the same type of player as Westy, and wont really put up numbers until Westy Retires or gets hurt. (whichever comes first)

 

I disagree on Wells. I think he will be the starter sooner rather than later as Hightower is adequate, but not outstanding and is more ideally suited to sharing carries or playing a backup role.

I do love Wells' talent. He needs to show the work ethic to learn the intricacies of the RB position, particularly blitz pick-up. And there are major questions about his commitment to play through injuries. This makes him a riskier selection.

 

as for Maclin, you could be right. but your comments about Maclin tend to be typical of most first year WR's. If you draft a WR, you shouldnt expect major production for at least a year or two anyhow. (if you good stats in the rookie year, you should consider this a bonus).

 

Ditto goes for Nicks. Hes a rookie. dont expect him to perform in year 1, but if he does, that's a bonus.

Nicks is a much different animal than Maclin. His is a power WR game similar to what Michael Irvin's game was when he was with Dallas in the early 90's. Irvin himself has commented on the similarities. I'm not projecting Nicks as a future Hall of Famer like Irvin was, but the comparison is there. Nicks will not have any problems getting off a jam. That and route running are the main reason rookies struggle. Nicks runs excellent routes throughout the whole 'route tree'. Nicks has great hands and will likely be a day one starter in NY, filling the Plaxico role.

The WR coaching and system at North Carolina was NFL class. The WR coaching at Missou was not. Maclin hasn't had to learn the 'route tree' in college. He had enough speed that he could give an upper body juke and get seperation. He won't be able to get by on speed alone in the NFL. He has very high upside, but I seriously doubt he'll be anywhere near as productive as Nicks his first couple of years as a WR. Of course he might score a couple of TDs on returns that Nicks won't.

 

if I had to go with WR's I'd pick Nicks & Maclin.

but I'd consider dumping one of these to grab a QB.

[Portis26 0]

Sanchez and Brown or Moreno... but take Sanchez

[WhiteWonder 2,734]

I vehemently disagree with the preceding post.

 

You may already know my feelings on this question, but if you don't, I'd take the best low risk/high reward player available.

 

Never assume who is gonna be there. Your draft could go Moreno/Wells - then Donald Brown and Crabtree are no-brainer obvious choices.

 

If the draft goes Moreno/Crabtree, then it is Donald Brown and Hakeem Nicks. So Moreno, Crabtree, Brown, and Nicks have a high probability of NFL success IMO and all will contribute beginning year 1.

 

I'd stay away from the risk of Wells, McCoy or Maclin or either of the 2 QBs.

 

The risks involved with the others?

 

Wells - very high upside, but he'll be RBBC with Hightower year 1 - and ijust don't trust his desire to play hurt.

 

McCoy - very high upside but he's a project. In addition, he does not complement Westbrook (Thunder/Lightning), his game will be similar to Westys when/if he grows into it. so as long as Westy stays on the field, McCoy will only be a special teamer.

I would nto expect significant production until year 3 - and only then if he can learn the NFL game in terms of blitz pick-up, reading defenses, and cutting to the hole instead of backfield dancing.

 

Maclin - again, high upside, but he will likely have problems defeating the jams at the LOS and must significantly improve his route running skills. I see him reaching his potential about year 3.

 

Stafford/Sanchez - The bust rates for highly drafted QBs is higher than any other position. I like but don't love either of these guys.

 

Having the 3rd and 4th pick in this draft is a beautiful thing, because you can get high upside athletes with lesser risk. I see the tier1/tier2 as being exactly 5 players deep, and the only significantly high risk one with enough potential to crack the top 5 is Wells.

 

what i find interesting is that you give RBBC as a reason to stay away from Wells, however we can only assume Brown will be in an RBBC in Indy with Addai.

 

also in the OP he says Crabtree and Moreno are the stated first and second picks.

[madd futher mucker 36]

what i find interesting is that you give RBBC as a reason to stay away from Wells, however we can only assume Brown will be in an RBBC in Indy with Addai.

 

also in the OP he says Crabtree and Moreno are the stated first and second picks.

 

You are right about that inconsistency. IMO both D. Brown and Wells will be in RBBC this year. I don't see Wells being on the field as a 3rd down back - at least this year. Brown could more easily be a 3 down player, which is very important in a PPR league, but he will only gradually take over the position from Addai. So, yes, they both will be RBBC backs for this year at least, but my money is on Brown to outperform Addai and take over the bulk of the position at some point. And I've never questioned Beanie's talent, obviously Wells is much more talented than Hightower.

 

I think I explained that I don't trust Wells' 'motor' primarily his ability to play through nagging injuries that are part and parcel of the life of an NFL RB. So I like Donald Brown better mainly because there are absolutely no questions about his 'motor', he is just a very high effort guy.

 

So i therefore think Wells is somewhat the more risky pick. That said, Wells could certainly have the better NFL career.

[WhiteWonder 2,734]

You are right about that inconsistency. Both D. Brown and Wells will be in RBBC this year. I like Donald Brown better mainly because there are absolutely no questions about his 'motor', he is just a very high effort guy.

 

i like donald brown out of the 2 as well, if not for this year then for the future anyways...

[Quickolas1 80]

donald brown, hakeem nicks

[Gepetto 1,367]

I like Donald Brown. Wells is ok too.

 

If you want receivers I'd go Maclin and Percy Harvin.

 

This assumes Moreno and Crabtree are drafted 1, 2.

[Ray_T 753]

I like Donald Brown. Wells is ok too.

 

If you want receivers I'd go Maclin and Percy Harvin.

 

This assumes Moreno and Crabtree are drafted 1, 2.

The one good thing about Maclin is that I think if he performs reasonably well in camp, he can be the #3 WR almost immediately, and challenge for the #2 slot by year end.

 

If Philly trades either Jackson or Curtis before the season starts, then I'd bet that he's a whole lot better than we thought he'd be at this stage of his young career, and I'd jump on that bandwagon in a hurry.

[WhiteWonder 2,734]

The one good thing about Maclin is that I think if he performs reasonably well in camp, he can be the #3 WR almost immediately, and challenge for the #2 slot by year end.

 

If Philly trades either Jackson or Curtis before the season starts, then I'd bet that he's a whole lot better than we thought he'd be at this stage of his young career, and I'd jump on that bandwagon in a hurry.

 

is philly looking to trade one of these guys??? i hadn't heard that and can't imagine why they would

[Gepetto 1,367]

is philly looking to trade one of these guys??? i hadn't heard that and can't imagine why they would

 

 

Very doubtful. Kevin Curtis has a groin/hernia injury though.

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver 0]

Thanks for all of your advice, I did take all of your suggestions seriously. I had been going back and forth on whether to take Chris Wells at #3 or not. Here is all it all turned out.

 

I traded the #3 overall pick for the #8 and #10 picks. At #4 I took Donald Brown. I then traded my 2nd round pick to move up from #10 to #7. At #7 I took Percy Harvin and at #8 I took Jeremy Maclin.

 

Final Result: Donald Brown, Jermemy Maclin and Percy Harvin.

 

I don't think this draft could have worked out any better for me. I got a RB in Brown that has a good future head of him and I got two legit top 10 talent WR's in Harvin and Maclin. Ultimately I don't think Wells is a good RB for a PPR leauge. None PPR I would not have passed.

[Gepetto 1,367]

Thanks for all of your advice, I did take all of your suggestions seriously. I had been going back and forth on whether to take Chris Wells at #3 or not. Here is all it all turned out.

 

I traded the #3 overall pick for the #8 and #10 picks. At #4 I took Donald Brown. I then traded my 2nd round pick to move up from #10 to #7. At #7 I took Percy Harvin and at #8 I took Jeremy Maclin.

 

Final Result: Donald Brown, Jermemy Maclin and Percy Harvin.

 

I don't think this draft could have worked out any better for me. I got a RB in Brown that has a good future head of him and I got two legit top 10 talent WR's in Harvin and Maclin. Ultimately I don't think Wells is a good RB for a PPR leauge. None PPR I would not have passed.

 

Awesome, awesome, awesome. I love it. PERFECT draft for you, perfect!!

[Yippie Skippy 0]

Great job moving around and getting who you wanted.

 

Did Wells go at #3??

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver 0]

Great job moving around and getting who you wanted.

 

Did Wells go at #3??

 

Yes, Wells went #3.

 

Here is the 1st round so far for those who want to know. (Bold are my picks)

 

1.1 Moreno

1.2 Crabtree

1.3 Wells

1.4 Brown

1.5 McCoy

1.6 Green

1.7 Harvin

1.8 Maclin

1.9 Nicks

1.10 Sanchez

1.11 ?

1.12 ?

 

I know so are going to ask why I took Harvin and Maclin over Nicks....personally I think both Maclin and Harvin are freak athletes and you can't take that away. Nicks ended up in a good situation, but I have never been a NYG fan nor an Eli fan. Nicks also has to compete with a crowded WR core as well with Dixon, Smith, Moss, etc. Will Nicks start sometime soon....Yes, I'd agree.....but some are saying he is the next coming of Boldin. I disagree....I see him being more of a Cotchery player. Harvin IMO is the next Steve Smith. Maclin - not sure what to think of him yet.....at worst Maclin is the next Santana Moss.

 

Go ahead rip away. I got my top two WR's (after Crabtree)....so I did well.

[madd futher mucker 36]

Nothing to rip here. (The guy I'd rip is the one who took Greene at 1.06 in a PPR league). But you maneuvered very well into the additional #1 pick. I also think that Harvin could be special. I'm not that high on Maclin, but many are. The main thing is that you got a low risk high reward RB and gave yourself an extra chance to hit the jackpot at WR.

 

So very nice job.

 

And yes, I personally woulda taken Nicks over Maclin, but only time will tell - there's no clearcut 'right answer' in drafting for FF (until far after the fact, of course). BTW my draft starts tommorrow nite - Barring someone giving me the moon for 1.04, I have (for now) 1.04, 1.10, 2.03, 3.04. But there is lots of trades being proposed; 4 trade offers on the table right now.

 

So anything can happen. Will keep ya posted.

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver 0]

Nothing to rip here. (The guy I'd rip is the one who took Greene at 1.06 in a PPR league). But you maneuvered very well into the additional #1 pick. I also think that Harvin could be special. I'm not that high on Maclin, but many are. The main thing is that you got a low risk high reward RB and gave yourself an extra chance to hit the jackpot at WR.

 

So very nice job.

 

And yes, I personally woulda taken Nicks over Maclin, but only time will tell - there's no clearcut 'right answer' in drafting for FF (until far after the fact, of course). BTW my draft starts tommorrow nite - Barring someone giving me the moon for 1.04, I have (for now) 1.04, 1.10, 2.03, 3.04. But there is lots of trades being proposed; 4 trade offers on the table right now.

 

So anything can happen. Will keep ya posted.

 

Yes, keep me posted. If you'd like me to post our results to help you out I could do so.

[madd futher mucker 36]

Yes, keep me posted. If you'd like me to post our results to help you out I could do so.

 

Post 'em, lot's of us would like to see'em.

[Gepetto 1,367]

Yes, Wells went #3.

 

Here is the 1st round so far for those who want to know. (Bold are my picks)

 

1.1 Moreno

1.2 Crabtree

1.3 Wells

1.4 Brown

1.5 McCoy

1.6 Green

1.7 Harvin

1.8 Maclin

1.9 Nicks

1.10 Sanchez

1.11 ?

1.12 ?

 

I know so are going to ask why I took Harvin and Maclin over Nicks....personally I think both Maclin and Harvin are freak athletes and you can't take that away. Nicks ended up in a good situation, but I have never been a NYG fan nor an Eli fan. Nicks also has to compete with a crowded WR core as well with Dixon, Smith, Moss, etc. Will Nicks start sometime soon....Yes, I'd agree.....but some are saying he is the next coming of Boldin. I disagree....I see him being more of a Cotchery player. Harvin IMO is the next Steve Smith. Maclin - not sure what to think of him yet.....at worst Maclin is the next Santana Moss.

 

Go ahead rip away. I got my top two WR's (after Crabtree)....so I did well.

 

I realize this is fantasy football and not the real NFL, but the Eagles traded up two spots from #21 to #19 to take Maclin when the Giants had wanted to trade up to #20 to take him (they had to settle for Nicks) Harvin was off the board as well when the Giants picked Nicks. There's a reason for it. This is a dynasty league and so you can keep these players for as long as you want to, so... it is likely you made the right choices. Maclin had the most all purpose yards in NCAA history his sophmore year (2008) just edging out his own stats from his true Freshman year (2007). Percy Harvin is ultra explosive and very productive in college helping his team to two national titles and putting up monster yards and touchdowns. Both WRs can score on any play. Harvin is strong - he did a very high number of reps in his bench press at the combine. He runs very crisp routes and gets in and out of his breaks without hesitation. I think Harvin could be elite in a ppr league. I think the top 3 WRs make this a very strong Rookie WR class. There are some really good writeups at nfl.com on these draft prospects if anyone is interested to read.

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver 0]

I realize this is fantasy football and not the real NFL, but the Eagles traded up two spots from #21 to #19 to take Maclin when the Giants had wanted to trade up to #20 to take him (they had to settle for Nicks) Harvin was off the board as well when the Giants picked Nicks. There's a reason for it. This is a dynasty league and so you can keep these players for as long as you want to, so... it is likely you made the right choices. Maclin had the most all purpose yards in NCAA history his sophmore year (2008) just edging out his own stats from his true Freshman year (2007). Percy Harvin is ultra explosive and very productive in college helping his team to two national titles and putting up monster yards and touchdowns. Both WRs can score on any play. Harvin is strong - he did a very high number of reps in his bench press at the combine. He runs very crisp routes and gets in and out of his breaks without hesitation. I think Harvin could be elite in a ppr league. I think the top 3 WRs make this a very strong Rookie WR class. There are some really good writeups at nfl.com on these draft prospects if anyone is interested to read.

 

That was exactly my thought. Nicks does not have the natural athletic ability of Harvin and Maclin. What if we reversed this.....Nicks on the Vikings and Harvin on the Giants? I am sure those praising Nicks would be very high on Harvin and not so high on Nicks anymore. In a dynasty league you are drafting long term, not just for this year. Coming out of college Harvin and Maclin are much better prospects. Both had skills to be top 10 NFL picks according to most experts. Nicks was overweight and frankly I don't think he is going to be able to get separation at the pro level. Certainly he is not the next Boldin which everyone is comparing him to. I think Nicks with be good, but not great!

 

My NFL comparions:

 

Nicks = Jerricho Cotchery - same speed, size, and skill set. Above average possession WR, but not a Boldin or Houshmandzadeh. Nicks is just not that special.

Harvin = Steve Smith - blazing speed and moves. Will be used in multiple ways and is a game changer.

Maclin = a young Isaac Bruce - closest comparison to a young Maclin I could think of.

[mobb_deep 920]

Yes, Wells went #3.

 

Here is the 1st round so far for those who want to know. (Bold are my picks)

 

1.1 Moreno

1.2 Crabtree

1.3 Wells

1.4 Brown

1.5 McCoy

1.6 Green

1.7 Harvin

1.8 Maclin

1.9 Nicks

1.10 Sanchez

1.11 ?

1.12 ?

 

I know so are going to ask why I took Harvin and Maclin over Nicks....personally I think both Maclin and Harvin are freak athletes and you can't take that away. Nicks ended up in a good situation, but I have never been a NYG fan nor an Eli fan. Nicks also has to compete with a crowded WR core as well with Dixon, Smith, Moss, etc. Will Nicks start sometime soon....Yes, I'd agree.....but some are saying he is the next coming of Boldin. I disagree....I see him being more of a Cotchery player. Harvin IMO is the next Steve Smith. Maclin - not sure what to think of him yet.....at worst Maclin is the next Santana Moss.

 

Go ahead rip away. I got my top two WR's (after Crabtree)....so I did well.

 

mind posting the rest of the draft as it continues?

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mind posting the rest of the draft as it continues?

 

Okay, so here is how it is shaking out: (My picks are bold)

 

1.1 Moreno

1.2 Crabtree

1.3 Wells

1.4 Brown

1.5 McCoy

1.6 Green

1.7 Harvin

1.8 Maclin

1.9 Nicks

1.10 Sanchez

1.11 Stafford

1.12 Britt

 

2.1 DHB

2.2 Robiskie

2.3 Curry - no idea why defense so early. Cap league and 2nd rounders cost $4

2.4 Coffee

2.5 Pettigrew

2.6 Iglesius

2.7 Mike Thomas

2.8 Orakpo - again defense ??

2.9 Laurinaitis - once again defense ??

2.10 Maybin - defense ??

2.11 Davis

2.12 Jennings

 

3.1 Mauluga

3.2 Collie

3.3 Dillard

3.4 Freeman - so happy I landed him here

3.5 Cook - best TE slides this far?

3.6 Gatrell Johnson

3.7 Andre Brown

3.8 D. Williams

3.9 Barden

3.10 Ingram

3.11 Delmas

3.12 Turner

 

4.1 Massaquoi

4.2 Ringer

4.3 Tate ***Snipped before I picked at 4.4!! Nutts!!***

4.4 Coffman

4.5 Nelson

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Thanks for updating.

 

Seems like Coffee climbs up every draft I see.

 

I am interested in seeing where Peerman goes.