cyclone24 1,787 Posted August 26, 2015 The 7th round is a starting position. If you're in a 12-team league that's around the ADP of a Spiller / Gio / JBel, receivers like VJax / Brabdon Marshall or low end QB starters (Eli and Brady). I will take any if the above in this range over Foster. Yep...you just listed 3 potential non starters, a streaky WR in vjax with a rookie qb and an aging Marshall with Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing. To me an elite back missing a few games that will be the bellcow is a better option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted August 26, 2015 Yep...you just listed 3 potential non starters, a streaky WR in vjax with a rookie qb and an aging Marshall with Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing. To me an elite back missing a few games that will be the bellcow is a better option. Agree I think a reach for a stud rb is worth a shot . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted August 26, 2015 I thought there was some question on the actual extent of his injury. It was originally reported that it was a complete detachment at the groin ( ). However, shortly after that there were rumors it was just a sports hernia and return time could be much faster. I'm taking him as an RB4/5 any time after the 8th round. The guy just puts up insanely consistent points when he's in. I'll take a top 10 back at that cost ANYTIME, even if it's just for 1/2 the season. Hell, just having available for the playoffs or trade bait right before the playoffs is worth it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 27, 2015 Now they saying week 2-4 is a likely timeling to get him back. That cushy 7th round or later safety net for drafting him is getting weaker by the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted August 27, 2015 He is now a number four rb . Can't yet make him a three in my book that's a flex guy still not overly sold about him coming back real strong from that type of injury . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 371 Posted August 27, 2015 If it helps anyone I'll be ignoring him in all my leagues this year. Which of course means he'll win championships for a lot of people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted August 28, 2015 "Wasting" a seventh round pick? You know what garbage is in the 7th round of drafts? A bunch of timeshares and marginal ability backs, some on really bad teams. Ill take and did take the lottery ticket in foster this past weekend. In my 12 teamer I need a live body with big upside in the 7th. Foster is more a 9th rounder IMO. Need to fill out that roster first. This year it's DND for Foster for me though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted August 28, 2015 Damnit Arian, you needed to keep your timetable on the down low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slippitt1 0 Posted August 28, 2015 I'M THINKING OF DRAFTING HIM IN THE 9TH RND. AND THEN AFTER THE DRAFT PUTTING IN OUR 1 IR SLOT. THEN I WOULD PICK SOME BACK-UP LIKE KNILE DAVIS. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace08 11 Posted August 28, 2015 If you're in a PPR league and you're a WR early guy, like I am....then Foster becomes even more attractive. I know it goes against the common logic of many of the posts in this thread but I'd be fine taking him as my RB3 in the 6th round (assuming I go something like WR-WR-WR-RB-RB-RB). If the pick hits.....you're going to be in EXCELLENT position to outright win your league. If he doesn't hit, you can still recover from missing on a 6th round pick. Easy take in my opinion. One of those rare situations where you're getting an elite player at a pretty big discount while sacrificing 4 or 5 games. I mean hell.....early in the preseason when L. Bell was still technically suspended for 3 or 4 games people were still treating him as a late first rounder...you're getting Foster in the SIXTH OR SEVENTH. He's the type of pick that can win your league but not outright cost you it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted August 28, 2015 If you're in a PPR league and you're a WR early guy, like I am....then Foster becomes even more attractive. I know it goes against the common logic of many of the posts in this thread but I'd be fine taking him as my RB3 in the 6th round (assuming I go something like WR-WR-WR-RB-RB-RB). If the pick hits.....you're going to be in EXCELLENT position to outright win your league. If he doesn't hit, you can still recover from missing on a 6th round pick. Easy take in my opinion. One of those rare situations where you're getting an elite player at a pretty big discount while sacrificing 4 or 5 games. I mean hell.....early in the preseason when L. Bell was still technically suspended for 3 or 4 games people were still treating him as a late first rounder...you're getting Foster in the SIXTH OR SEVENTH. He's the type of pick that can win your league but not outright cost you it. He's not elite after a groin surgery. You've lost your mind with this guys value. Don't do it. Not in the 6th and definitely not as your rb3. If one of your other backs goes down or underperforms you are doomed all because of Foster. The risk reward is far too stacked in the risk column. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted August 28, 2015 I think the reward far out ways the risk in this case , you are talking about a middle round pick on a top five rb . I'm buying . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,550 Posted August 28, 2015 The fact that he could be back in late September changes it a lot. He know jumps from being drafted in the double digit rounds to being drafted in 6-7 round. Essentially hes like Bell. Going to miss the first couple of games but will be back soon. Like this quote or hate it, DJGB put his money where his mouth is; he took Foster at 6.3 in 12 Geeks. http://football27.myfantasyleague.com/2015/options?L=73552&O=17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted August 28, 2015 I think the reward far out ways the risk in this case , you are talking about a middle round pick on a top five rb . I'm buying . Everyone seems to want to pretend his groin didn't come off the bone in this case. There is zero chance he's going to perform like last year now. Zero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted August 28, 2015 Don't see why they would let him come back so soon if they and Foster himself did not think he was ready . I'm still buying somewhere in the forth rb position . Just like the fact if I can get him at that spot he could be a top rb later down the road and to me it's worth the gamble . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted August 28, 2015 Will they said eight plus weeks at first and it seems like his return is getting shorter and that's tells me he must be getting to a point where Foster feels ready to play . So to draft a value like him as a number four rb is a very good move IMO . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted August 28, 2015 I like the above statment.. he can win you the league but wont cost you a chance at winning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted August 28, 2015 If the guy is missing 2-4 weeks why let him fall so far? I mean Bell is out 2 weeks and he still goes in the top 3. Would I be crazy drafting him in the 4rth round? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,847 Posted August 28, 2015 I'M THINKING OF DRAFTING HIM IN THE 9TH RND. AND THEN AFTER THE DRAFT PUTTING IN OUR 1 IR SLOT. THEN I WOULD PICK SOME BACK-UP LIKE KNILE DAVIS. Thoughts? If you have an IR spot on your roster I don't see Foster making it to the 9th round. Lots of people are already drafting him in the 5th and 6th rounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 28, 2015 Everyone seems to want to pretend his groin didn't come off the bone in this case. There is zero chance he's going to perform like last year now. Zero. This is how I feel but the lure and pull of coachspeak is so powerfull sometimes! I constantly second geuss myself even tho I know better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted August 28, 2015 If the guy is missing 2-4 weeks why let him fall so far? I mean Bell is out 2 weeks and he still goes in the top 3. Would I be crazy drafting him in the 4rth round? Foster is missing games due to injury , Bell is due to smoking weed . So when Bell comes back he should be ready to roll he might be hungry but ready to roll . With Foster you still want to becareful due to the injury . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted August 28, 2015 Just took him mid 5th in a best ball draft last night. Type of format you swing for the fences. Redraft i am likely more cautious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace08 11 Posted August 28, 2015 He's not elite after a groin surgery. You've lost your mind with this guys value. Don't do it. Not in the 6th and definitely not as your rb3. If one of your other backs goes down or underperforms you are doomed all because of Foster. The risk reward is far too stacked in the risk column. To each their own brother...at the end of the day it comes down to your risk threshold. It doesn't matter if he's my "RB3" cause I'm the type that ends up drafting at least 6 RB's in the middle rounds.... so even if he doesn't hit the backbone of my team are elite WR's. Rb's are simply interchangeable parts in my strategy. Which is what makes Foster so intriguing...he can be a lot more than an interchangeable part. Like I said before he can really throw the balance in your favor. Also..I thought I read somewhere that his injury ended up being a sports hernia, not a case where he ripped the groin muscle off the bone. If that's the case I don't see why he can't come back at least close to full strength. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quickolas1 80 Posted August 28, 2015 It's also the whole point of Zero RB. You take a bunch of RBs after the first few rounds... knowing full well there will be wasted picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted August 28, 2015 This is how I feel but the lure and pull of coachspeak is so powerfull sometimes! I constantly second geuss myself even tho I know better! This is how it's going to go. While coming back and rehabbing Foster will be leaning on that healthy leg. And that hammy will be doing extra work. That healthy quad will be clocking overtime. Then, when he thinks he's good to go.....SNAPPY MCPULLSTRAIN is coming to town and he's comin in hot. DND fantasy brethren. DND. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted August 28, 2015 Only time will tell. However taking a risk like this is something that could essentially win you a championship. It's gambles like this that people make who end up as #1. I'd rather risk it and lose than play it safe and do alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMMensaMind 459 Posted August 28, 2015 I said that and I was joking, keyboard muscles. I don't think you'll necessarily be 3-7. I do think you should be drafting potential flex starters and RB/WR depth over a guy who won't play for 8 games in the 6-8 round range and the fact that everyone misses on picks isn't a good reason to overdraft a player. The news that Foster may be back late Septenber slightly changes my view on his value. Please don't beat me up toughguy. Keyboard muscles. I lol'd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted August 29, 2015 To each their own brother...at the end of the day it comes down to your risk threshold. It doesn't matter if he's my "RB3" cause I'm the type that ends up drafting at least 6 RB's in the middle rounds.... so even if he doesn't hit the backbone of my team are elite WR's. Rb's are simply interchangeable parts in my strategy. Which is what makes Foster so intriguing...he can be a lot more than an interchangeable part. Like I said before he can really throw the balance in your favor. Also..I thought I read somewhere that his injury ended up being a sports hernia, not a case where he ripped the groin muscle off the bone. If that's the case I don't see why he can't come back at least close to full strength. Agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dueces Will Be Wild 15 Posted August 29, 2015 Anyone done any auctions? How much is he going for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinsrule05 30 Posted August 30, 2015 Had my draft yesterday and took him in the 5th (11th spot). My plan was to go WR heavy then load up on potential Rbs like foster. I was going to wait until the 6th for him but the guy I. The 12 hole had done the same thing, WRs, TE so far. He was pissed because he said he was taking Foster. I can't be sure but going 4 picks earlier then I wanted didn't seem like a big deal. I also took Jonathan Stewart. I feel like they are good compliments to each other. Stewart should be good to start the season but who knows if he can stay healthy. Hopefully he can last long enough to get Foster on the field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redsrback 30 Posted August 30, 2015 When you look at your paper and see about 15 wrs and rbs you value the same around round 5 lock him up and let them laugh, then go get your QB. 16 rounds to put it all together is a lot and the adp measuring tool will be useless in this case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upstateny86 0 Posted August 30, 2015 He's on my round 8 list 12 man ppr. I'm predicting somebody will pick him way too early though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinsrule05 30 Posted August 30, 2015 Yes, over the last week his ADP on fantasy football calculator has risen to the 4th round. Those are mock drafts so reality can be different. I think it does mean that by round 5/6 he is definitely gone. As more of theses favorable reports come out people will be thinking they need to use a 5th to get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted August 30, 2015 He has been going in the 5th in most of my mocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treewarden 1 Posted August 30, 2015 Got him in the 9th round as my RB4; the price I paid for selecting Gronk in the 1st round... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted August 30, 2015 I picked him up the other day 12 team PPR two starting Qbs and took him I the ninth round . I will take him as a four or later but I won't reach for him as a three . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PATSSOX 22 Posted September 17, 2015 Really I would not touch him .. I don't think he sees the field this season IMO. I'd imagine someone will reach for him in the 6th-8th rounds in a ten teamer. If you get him you'll have to draft his cuff(s) Blue - maybe Polk or Grimes. 3 slots for one backfield, but you've got deep benches... Hes this years Gordon, that should answer your question. I won't Avoid Maybe round 10-12. I doubt you get him then. I wouldn't risk risk much more. The only time I would draft him is in a really deep league. Like maybe round 20 of an MFL10 draft. He should never be drafted again in his career. Never I'd draft Josh Gordon before I draft Foster I probably just jinxed the hell out of him but oh well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 17, 2015 I probably just jinxed the hell out of him but oh well These comments were made when everyone was reporting that he would be back week 10 or so. I still say theres something fishy about his fluctuating timetable. Until I see him play, the jury is out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_future420 3 Posted September 17, 2015 Drafted him in the 3rd round of my high $ 12-teamer as my 1st RB. My mom always told me, "Sometimes she won't believe it, so you just have to pull it out and prove it" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted September 17, 2015 After the news of him coming back in September I was able to draft him got him late and I'm still hoping he can come back , but still not sure . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
