Dynasty League draft question

[Carolina Guy]

Here's my squad

Player 2013 YTD Pts Bye
Newton, Cam CAR QB (P) 253 12
Wilson, Russell SEA QB 238 4
Jackson, Steven ATL RB 88 9
James, Mike TBB RB (P) 31 7
Johnson, Dennis HOU RB 12 10
Martin, Doug TBB RB 42 7
Robinson, Denard JAC RB 1 11
Thomas, Daniel MIA RB 64 5
Allen, Keenan SDC WR 130 10
Baldwin, Doug SEA WR 83 4
Cooper, Riley PHI WR 113 7
Patterson, Cordarrelle MIN WR 93 10
Randle, Rueben NYG WR 73 8
Wallace, Mike MIA WR 110 5
Ertz, Zach PHI TE 49 7
Gresham, Jermaine CIN TE (Q) 44 4
Thomas, Julius DEN TE 123 4
Sturgis, Caleb MIA PK 111 5
Bengals, Cincinnati CIN Def 141 4
Cardinals, Arizona ARI Def 135 4
Ravens, Baltimore BAL Def 105 11
21 Total Players
Taxi Squad
Butler, Brice OAK WR 5 5
Martin, Keshawn HOU WR


I'm drafting at 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 1.11 and 2.3, 3.10 and 4.10. There are 12 owners and this league is way more competent than not when it comes to FF.

It is obvious my weakness is at RB (traded away Charles and AJ Green mid to late last season for what ended up being all those 1st round picks plus Keenan Allen). But I'm thinking of going chalk at 1.1 and 1.2 with Sammy and Mike and NOT drafting Sankey. Am I over thinking this or doing the right thing? My rationale is this is now a QB/WR league and RB's be damned. I feel like I can get Freeman at 1.11, but I understand that could be a stretch. The Ohio state RB will be there at 1.6 as well (should be). Like him, but don't like his situation. Our draft is Aug 2nd.

 

[tipyerbartender1]

Your RB hole is too big to ignore.

You have the first two picks of the draft? RB and Sammy.

 

[orangemonk]

sammy and JFF

 

[tipyerbartender1]

I'd pass on Johnny in dynasty. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Carolina Guy]

Don't think I'll be drafting JFF at 1 or 2. Lol. I have two more than capable of QB's for the next ten years already on the roster. That said, I could take a flyer on Teddy somewhere in the 2nd and be ok with that.

 

[Carolina Guy]

Should have noted I can run a "run and shoot" offense in this league ... Starting only one back, three receiver and a TE (or a fourth WR).

 

[Carolina Guy]

I'll be honest - I like Mike Evans more than Watkins. I know I'm in the minority on this.

EJ Manuel blew at Free Shoes and he blows even more as an NFL QB. Will Buffalo ever get the QB position righted?

 

[tipyerbartender1]

I think Watkins is going to be good right away.

 

[tipyerbartender1]

Hyde's built for the NFL, think he'll slide to 6? Who's everyone taking, quarterbacks?

 

[orangemonk]

not sure Wilson is a fantasy starting QB and once Cam loses his running ability over the next few years his value will drop as well.

 

[Gorgolon Lives]

I'm not familiar with dynasty leagues, but there are a bunch of rookie RBs who could have immediate impacts this year.

 

[Carolina Guy]

There's always a "bunch" of guys who can make immediate impacts, but unfortunately the reality is many do not. Figuring out which one will and won't is the issue at hand

 

[IvyinBarondise]

ppr?

scoring?

 

[Carolina Guy]

No ppr

Basic scoring by and large

 

[Gorgolon Lives]

There's always a "bunch" of guys who can make immediate impacts, but unfortunately the reality is many do not. Figuring out which one will and won't is the issue at hand

Why not take 3 RBs in the first round and hope one hits?

 

[Carolina Guy]

Ten years ago I would have done exactly that. Minus a few guys, RB's don't get the carriers they used to.

 

[orangemonk]

nor do they have the lasting keeper league value that a QB or WR has

 

[Carolina Guy]

Drafting RB at 1.1 and 1.2 in the rookie draft would be awful anyways. I'd be laughed outta the league. Awful value. I get drafting one of them there.

 

[Carolina Guy]

^^^^ only bc I'm lacking.

 

[Carolina Guy]

Which way is best as these are my three plays as of today.

Sammy and Mike

Sammy and Sankey

Mike and Sankey

 

[tipyerbartender1]

I'd take your favorite RB and your favorite WR.

 

[IvyinBarondise]

agree with tippy

 

[Carolina Guy]

Looking like Mike and Sankey then.

 

[Gorgolon Lives]

I dont know much about dynasty, but I think it's easier to find a WR at some point and there are no legit QBs in this draft. I'd gamble on RBs. Sankey seems to be the publications' consensus RB but I think there are some others out there who have a shot.

 

[Carolina Guy]

There aren't a lot if any potential great rookie RB's this draft, though. Sankey is simply in a good position. He's nothing special. Hyde could be, but nothing's guaranteed and he still has U guy in his way along with Lattimo and Hunter stealing carries. Freeman in Atlanta will start at some point bc broke Jackson is still on the Falcons. Tre Mason has Zac Stacey in the way. Hill as Gio to contend with. On and on and on. Lol.

Hyde is who I like, but damn his situation. Why did SF have to pick him?