Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? - Basketball Forum : Professional and College Basketball Forums

**Knick Killer** · 08-26-2012, 01:21 PM

I have the 4th overall pick in a 14 team draft tonight. I'm assuming the big 3 running backs will be off the board by my pick. It's a non ppr league with standard scoring and I was just curious as to what you guys think I should do. Rodgers and Megatron are the top 2 guys on the board but by my second round pick their might be nobody left at running back so I'd be scared to pass on one with my first rounder. Thoughts?

**BlakeJesus** · 08-26-2012, 01:21 PM

Aaron Rodgers and it's a complete no brainer to me.

scdn · 08-26-2012, 01:46 PM

The next RB's are too risky to take 4th. CJ2K, MJD, Peterson, Demarco Murray, Forte, Lynch. I'd go Rodgers too.

Nimreitz · 08-26-2012, 01:55 PM

I've changed my tune on this, especially in a league that big. There will be RBs coming back to you, just make sure you take them in the 2nd AND 3rd round. Draft Rodgers. Then take, like, Steven Jackson or Darren Sproles or Doug Martin. 2 of those dudes. People will be taking QBs and WRs and TEs, and the second and third tiers of RBs are actually pretty deep.

**Dissonance** · 08-26-2012, 02:05 PM

David Wilson looks like he's gonna make an impact too. Probably get him later some of others.

I don't think you can go wrong with either, but I'd lean slightly towards Megatron.

Nimreitz · 08-26-2012, 02:14 PM

WR is DEFINITELY a position of deep deep strength. I would not take Megatron, personally. I have Decker as my #28th WR and I would love to have him as my #2. Actually I should probably move him up a little...

But anyway, Calvin has a history of injury too. I guess Rodgers does as well.

**Dissonance** · 08-26-2012, 02:15 PM

Normally, I'd agree but Megaton is such a monster. An exception to it.

**BlakeJesus** · 08-26-2012, 02:16 PM

I'm not touching a WR in the 1st round.

**Prince** · 08-26-2012, 02:27 PM

Not sure why anyone would draft a WR that high. Maybe at the very end of the first round, but even then.

kbdullah · 08-26-2012, 03:44 PM

It depends on league rules, etc. I'm in five leagues and have different plans for that scenario b/c league rules are different. Normally, I'd take Chris Johnson b/c I think running back is the shallowest position, and I'm hearing good things about Chris Johnson. Also thinking Maurice Jones-Drew. However, in one league, we've got QB-friendly rules where pass TDs are 6 and ints only -1, so in that league I'm taking Rodgers or Brees if Rodgers isn't there.

**Knick Killer** · 08-26-2012, 03:51 PM

In our league this is what we have to start each week:

QB
WR
WR
RB
RB
FLEX(RB/WR/TE)
TE
K
DEF

The only reason why I am considering passing on Rodgers is because of that flex position. Oh and the fact I'm a Vikings fan cheering for a Packers QB would be difficult but at the end of the day it's about winning. CJ2K, Run DMC, AP and MJD are all risky to take that early so I'll listen to you guys and take Mr.Rodgers.

Nimreitz · 08-26-2012, 04:09 PM

I agree with kbdullah, in a ten team I'd probably take CJ2K as I have been advocating on here. Its the 14 team league that scares me. I like the RB depth this year, which is why I'm planning on stocking up on them early and often, but it also means in bigger leagues you can wait AS LONG AS YOU go RB heavy later. I'd suggest 3 of your first 5 picks be RBs.

If you aren't sold on Rodgers or you just hate the Packers, honestly just take Tom Brady. Rodgers has concussion issues and scrambles more. You're sacrificing the rushing TDs, but you might get an extra game out of Tom. Not to mention Brandon Lloyd is going to really kick up that offense.

KG-Kid21 · 08-26-2012, 05:48 PM

In my opinion the 4th best back will end up being McFadden...

but I'd probably still take Rodgers in that spot...set it and forget it feels really nice.

**Knick Killer** · 08-26-2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KG-Kid21

In my opinion the 4th best back will end up being McFadden...

but I'd probably still take Rodgers in that spot...set it and forget it feels really nice.

I have McFaddden 4th on my board as well but his injury history scares the **** out of me.

Nimreitz · 08-26-2012, 10:03 PM

I just took McFadden in my keeper league. I can thank the dude who didn't keep Rice and Brady for that one. It was his first time in a keeper league, so he was looking for "value" because the cost is the round in which they were drafted and he took Rice-Brady 1-2 last year. Whoops.

08-26-2012, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Knick Killer -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 9,420 Rep Power: 8494693	Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? I have the 4th overall pick in a 14 team draft tonight. I'm assuming the big 3 running backs will be off the board by my pick. It's a non ppr league with standard scoring and I was just curious as to what you guys think I should do. Rodgers and Megatron are the top 2 guys on the board but by my second round pick their might be nobody left at running back so I'd be scared to pass on one with my first rounder. Thoughts? __________________

08-26-2012, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlakeJesus Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wisconsin Age: 23 Posts: 16,818 Rep Power: 12803037	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? Aaron Rodgers and it's a complete no brainer to me. __________________ Jalen Rose - "Positions were created so the novice could follow the game. You ARE your skillset." 2024 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks 2026 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks 2027 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks

08-26-2012, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
scdn History will repeat after 20 years Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,531 Rep Power: 1626404	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? The next RB's are too risky to take 4th. CJ2K, MJD, Peterson, Demarco Murray, Forte, Lynch. I'd go Rodgers too. __________________ KVBL Owner, San Antonio Spurs Quincy McCall/Bo Roberts Mikel Opoku/Willie Worsley Norberto Rosas Harry Kingsley Casey Schuler/Richard Osborn

08-26-2012, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nimreitz Legend Join Date: May 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 29 Posts: 16,247 Rep Power: 14813408	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? I've changed my tune on this, especially in a league that big. There will be RBs coming back to you, just make sure you take them in the 2nd AND 3rd round. Draft Rodgers. Then take, like, Steven Jackson or Darren Sproles or Doug Martin. 2 of those dudes. People will be taking QBs and WRs and TEs, and the second and third tiers of RBs are actually pretty deep.

08-26-2012, 02:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dissonance Super Bowl Champs Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 30 Posts: 44,898 Rep Power: 16893179	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? David Wilson looks like he's gonna make an impact too. Probably get him later some of others. I don't think you can go wrong with either, but I'd lean slightly towards Megatron.

08-26-2012, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nimreitz Legend Join Date: May 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 29 Posts: 16,247 Rep Power: 14813408	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? WR is DEFINITELY a position of deep deep strength. I would not take Megatron, personally. I have Decker as my #28th WR and I would love to have him as my #2. Actually I should probably move him up a little... But anyway, Calvin has a history of injury too. I guess Rodgers does as well.

08-26-2012, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dissonance Super Bowl Champs Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 30 Posts: 44,898 Rep Power: 16893179	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? Normally, I'd agree but Megaton is such a monster. An exception to it.

08-26-2012, 02:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlakeJesus Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wisconsin Age: 23 Posts: 16,818 Rep Power: 12803037	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? I'm not touching a WR in the 1st round. __________________ Jalen Rose - "Positions were created so the novice could follow the game. You ARE your skillset." 2024 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks 2026 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks 2027 KVBL Champions: Atlanta Hawks

08-26-2012, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Prince Formerly Known as Quite Frankly Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 11,788 Rep Power: 4606109	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? Not sure why anyone would draft a WR that high. Maybe at the very end of the first round, but even then. __________________ 2032 KVBL Champions: Milwaukee Bucks (Prince) Lineup - PG D'Angelo McMillian \| SG Eddy Sweet \| SF Cameron Clothier \| PF Mario Rogic \| C Greg Hope \| 6th man C Andre Wright Finals MVP: Greg Hope 2033 KVBL Champions: Milwaukee Bucks (Prince) Lineup - PG D'Angelo McMillian \| SG Joseph McDaniels \| SF Cameron Clothier \| PF Mario Rogic \| C Greg Hope \| 6th man C Peter Acres Finals MVP: Greg Hope Fear the Deer Minnesota Timberwolves

08-26-2012, 03:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
kbdullah Star Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,429 Rep Power: 1266257	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? It depends on league rules, etc. I'm in five leagues and have different plans for that scenario b/c league rules are different. Normally, I'd take Chris Johnson b/c I think running back is the shallowest position, and I'm hearing good things about Chris Johnson. Also thinking Maurice Jones-Drew. However, in one league, we've got QB-friendly rules where pass TDs are 6 and ints only -1, so in that league I'm taking Rodgers or Brees if Rodgers isn't there.

08-26-2012, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Knick Killer -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 9,420 Rep Power: 8494693	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? In our league this is what we have to start each week: QB WR WR RB RB FLEX(RB/WR/TE) TE K DEF The only reason why I am considering passing on Rodgers is because of that flex position. Oh and the fact I'm a Vikings fan cheering for a Packers QB would be difficult but at the end of the day it's about winning. CJ2K, Run DMC, AP and MJD are all risky to take that early so I'll listen to you guys and take Mr.Rodgers. __________________

08-26-2012, 04:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nimreitz Legend Join Date: May 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 29 Posts: 16,247 Rep Power: 14813408	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? I agree with kbdullah, in a ten team I'd probably take CJ2K as I have been advocating on here. Its the 14 team league that scares me. I like the RB depth this year, which is why I'm planning on stocking up on them early and often, but it also means in bigger leagues you can wait AS LONG AS YOU go RB heavy later. I'd suggest 3 of your first 5 picks be RBs. If you aren't sold on Rodgers or you just hate the Packers, honestly just take Tom Brady. Rodgers has concussion issues and scrambles more. You're sacrificing the rushing TDs, but you might get an extra game out of Tom. Not to mention Brandon Lloyd is going to really kick up that offense.

08-26-2012, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
KG-Kid21 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,478 Rep Power: 255658	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? In my opinion the 4th best back will end up being McFadden... but I'd probably still take Rodgers in that spot...set it and forget it feels really nice. __________________ Thanks for the memories.

08-26-2012, 10:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nimreitz Legend Join Date: May 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 29 Posts: 16,247 Rep Power: 14813408	Re: Foster, Rice, McCoy...then who? I just took McFadden in my keeper league. I can thank the dude who didn't keep Rice and Brady for that one. It was his first time in a keeper league, so he was looking for "value" because the cost is the round in which they were drafted and he took Rice-Brady 1-2 last year. Whoops.

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