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Subject: RIBC 2013: Draft Rationales
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Mon, Aug 26, 2013, 13:38
This thread will contain all of the individual pick rationales for the 2013 RIFC draft. RIFC managers should supply those rationales either in the comment section at the draft site, or in the Rationale Collection thread. You will not be able to post directly into this thread.
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| 287 | TD
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Sun Sep 1 8:27:51 a.m. ET 2013
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21.07 Tucker, Justin BAL PK
"Tucker has a strong leg and converted all his extra points and over 90% of his field goals as a rookie last season. I expect more of the same this season." |
| 288 | Ghostwood
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 8:27:52 a.m. ET 2013
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21.08 Henery, Alex PHI PK
At this point in the draft, I only have one Eagle on my team (Celek), which is unheard of. So when it came time for a PK, I wanted Henery. He's pretty reliable, the Eagles often have trouble in the red zone so he is called upon often. With Vick at the helm I expect those same issues to continue even under Kelly. And, yes, TD, I though you would be grabbing Henery right before me, especially since you snatched him from me in G24. |
| 289 | Smith32
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 8:27:52 a.m. ET 2013
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21.09 Babin, Jason JAC DE
The 33 year old had 18 sacks in 2011, but 2012 was not good. He is going to play the "Leo" DE position in the Jags defense, which apparently is the primary pass rusher. We'll see if he has anything left in the tank. If not, my DL2 will just be DL-du jour. |
| 290 | youngroman's Luschen
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 8:27:52 a.m. ET 2013
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21.10 Ward, T.J. CLE S
after getting a 3rd LB it was also time to get a 3rd DB. I wanted someone with potential for lots of tackles and TJ Ward has proven that he is able to do so. because of injuries last year he played more in coverage and less against the run which saw his tackles total dip a lot. I expect that he will see a rise in tackles again. I doubt that he will come close to the 95 solo tackles he had in 2010 but if he gets near that he will likely be used more than for the 2 games where my current starters are on bye. |
| 291 | Bonka
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 8:27:52 a.m. ET 2013
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21.11 Patton, Quinton SFO WR
A couple guys I wanted more went before I got up, so I ended up with Patton. This is one of those late round picks where either the player shows something in the first week or two or gets tossed back for waiver pickup. He flashed during preseason so might as well take a chance for now. |
| 292 | Kyle's Enhanced Performers
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Sun Sep 1 8:27:52 a.m. ET 2013
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21.12 Lewis, Marcedes JAC TE
Play well in week 8. Don't get hurt. Possibly fill in if Bennett gets hurt or the Bears play a very stingy D. That's your job buddy. Underperform and you're cut. |
| 293 | Holt
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 12:49:10 p.m. ET 2013
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21.13 Smith, Alfonso ARI RB
Smith appears to be #2, and there's no reason to expect Mendenhall to make it through the year unscathed. Hopefully I never need to consider starting Smith. M Wheaton may turn out to be a decent pick for sR in the 21st. |
| 294 | Wiggs
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 1:34:40 p.m. ET 2013
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21.14 Woods, Robert BUF WR
Shot in the dark here with this pick. I really do not like Woods a whole lot- but he could be there go to guy. This is like a lotto ticket- I do not expect it to pan out, but if it does I will be psyched. |
| 295 | Wiggs
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 1:34:41 p.m. ET 2013
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22.01 Robinson, Denard JAC RB
"MJD coming off an injury that really hurt him last season. If he has the same time of injury this season Robinson could be a total steal. If not he didnt really hurt me with this spot." |
| 296 | Holt
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 1:42:51 p.m. ET 2013
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22.02 Ford, Jacoby OAK WR
"Catches some passes and returns kicks and punts for the Raiders. That's gonna be a lot of kick returns. Heck, he may end up being a weekly starter." |
| 297 | Kyle's Enhanced Performers
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 1:42:52 p.m. ET 2013
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22.03 Bailey, Dan DAL PK
Hey guys, I drafted a kicker and it isn't round 24. This guy was 7th on my list and the 8th kicker off the board. Better than not having a kicker. |
| 298 | Bonka
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 1:42:52 p.m. ET 2013
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22.04 Bullock, Randy HOU PK
Kicking on a good offense in a dome for a team that has had good K production. |
| 299 | youngroman's Luschen
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 2:59:47 p.m. ET 2013
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22.05 Moss, Santana WAS WR
I targeted Jacoby Ford here but he went a few picks too early. wanted more depth with players where my others are not on bye. Santana Moss is such a player. When RG3 is healthy he is a good passer. WR on his team should benefit from that because he keeps defenders looking at him which opens more space for the receivers. Moss is the #3 guy and will probably see lots of such passess. I also saw some depth charts (incl. the Redskins official one) where he is listed as the teams punt returner. I don"'t know if that will happen or not but I'll take it if that is true." |
| 300 | Smith32
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 2:59:48 p.m. ET 2013
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22.06 Harvin, Percy SEA WR
With as deep as our rosters are, I figured I would take a shot at rostering Harvin in hopes that he returns to the field around Thanksgiving and can get back to full speed in time for the fantasy playoffs. The Hawks should be in tough competition with the Niners for the NFC West title, forcing them to play all out through at least week 16. In hindsight, the 2 safeties I considered here (Quin and Bell) got drafted before I picked again, so I probably should have taken one of them instead. |
| 301 | Ghostwood
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 2:59:48 p.m. ET 2013
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22.07 Vaccaro, Kenny NOS S
This is somewhat of a bye week pick, but the rookie is getting a good look see in the porous NO secondary. The scouting report says he does everything well: tackling, stopping the run, being speedy, using hands, following the receivers, etc. His only weakness appears to be overagressiveness. At the very least he will provide some points during special team defense. |
| 302 | TD
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 2:59:48 p.m. ET 2013
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22.08 Bess, Davone CLE WR
Bess is a slot receiver who has had some success with the Dolphins. I expect he will be frequently used especially on 3rd downs in his first season with the Browns. |
| 303 | s R
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Sun Sep 1 4:06:09 p.m. ET 2013
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22.09 Hauschka, Steven SEA PK
I like Hauschka because of the quantity of attempts he’ll get and the well-rounded offense that has his back. |
| 304 | Khahan
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 4:06:10 p.m. ET 2013
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22.10 Janikowski, Sebastian OAK PK
I need a kicker. |
| 305 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 4:06:10 p.m. ET 2013
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22.11 Holliday, Trindon DEN WR
Some WR5 disaster depth, unless he turns into Devin Hester in his returning prime. It's unlikely that he make any impact as a receiver, but should be returning all kicks and punts for Denver. |
| 306 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 6:32:06 p.m. ET 2013
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22.12 Quin, Glover DET S
From the small amount I’ve seen of Quin this preseason, he’s looked pretty good. I’m looking for a depth IDP Flex play in case one of my LBs/DBs don’t work out. |
| 307 | Promize MizzDawgs
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 6:32:07 p.m. ET 2013
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22.13 Suh, Ndamukong DET DT
Needed a lineman to fill the team and this was one of those big name players still on the boards. He won't give me much, but hopefully some. |
| 308 | twilson's Milchian Magicians
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 6:32:07 p.m. ET 2013
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22.14 Houston, Justin KCC LB
I’ve been targeting Houston as my LB3 for the latter third of the draft. He finished as the 29th best LB in this format last year, and I think he has the passrushing talent to step up his performance another notch. Young, talented, and cheap—an ideal" late round pick." |
| 309 | twilson's Milchian Magicians
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 6:36:55 p.m. ET 2013
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23.01 Bell, Yeremiah ARI S
"Yeremiah Bell has put up respectable numbers before, though not last year. Hopefully he can do it again, at least until I find something better in the free agent pool." |
| 310 | Promize MizzDawgs
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 8:43:04 p.m. ET 2013
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23.02 Ertz, Zach PHI TE
Just felt I needed another TE on the team. |
| 311 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:05:07 p.m. ET 2013
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23.03 Hartley, Garrett NOS PK
He’s a kicker, and he plays for the Saints. As long as he starts the year with the job, then that’s fine with me. |
| 312 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:05:08 p.m. ET 2013
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23.04 Hasselbeck, Matt IND QB
Andrew Luck's backup. If I need him, that's bad, Luck. |
| 313 | Khahan
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:05:08 p.m. ET 2013
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23.05 Housler, Robert ARI TE
back up tight end. |
| 314 | s R
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:05:08 p.m. ET 2013
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23.06 Wolfe, Derek DEN DE
This was just because Avril is questionable. |
| 315 | TD
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:26:53 p.m. ET 2013
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23.07 Leshoure, Mikel DET RB
After missing his rookie season because of injury, Leshoure ran for 798 yards and 9 TDs last season. Although the Lions signed Reggie Bush, I expect Leshoure to have a role especially in short yardage and goal line situations. |
| 316 | Ghostwood
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:26:54 p.m. ET 2013
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23.08 Allen, Keenan SDC WR
Another rookie for my team! He apparently has good size, hands, and route running, with "a clear path to playing time in 2013." He is next in line (after Royal) for punt returns. Time will tell, as the SD receiving corps is a mess and Rivers is not the greatest passer... |
| 317 | Smith32
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:30:44 p.m. ET 2013
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23.09 Henderson, Erin MIN LB
The mediocre stat projections I've seen for Henderson do not seem to match the glowing reviews I've seen. He is moving from the outside to the inside, and apparently "thriving" as the Mike. Seems like it would be a tackle heavy position. We'll put him on the roster and see what numbers he can put on the stat sheet. |
| 318 | youngroman's Luschen
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:30:45 p.m. ET 2013
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23.10 Ogbonnaya, Chris CLE RB
with the latest cuts the Browns were down to 1 running back + Chris Ogbonnaya who they list as starting full back. unless Trent Richardson gets all the carries, Ogbonnaya should see a few of them too. he is also a good blocker and may become a favorable target in the passing game.shortly after I made this pick the Browns added 2 young running backs. it needs to be seen who will see the most opportunities. I doubt that it will be Ogbonnaya but it was worth the gamble that I will probably take into week 1 to exchange him into a hot waiver pickup. |
| 319 | Bonka
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:30:45 p.m. ET 2013
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23.11 Ryans, DeMeco PHI LB
Philly's D is pretty bad, so they should have a hard time getting off the field. This should equate to lots of tackles in the end and Ryans should rack up a good portion of them. |
| 320 | Kyle's Enhanced Performers
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:30:45 p.m. ET 2013
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23.12 Woodson, Charles OAK S
This guy might be the first guy off my roster. Or he could be the stud of all studs. He's old, the defense will be on the field a lot and he still gets tackles and INTs. Before he got hurt last year he was having a pretty good season. Not bad for a 3rd DB and 9th IDP. |
| 321 | Holt
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:30:45 p.m. ET 2013
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23.13 Dobson, Aaron NEP WR
I don't mind having Dobson but this was supposed to be my 2nd DB. Somehow my queue order came out backwards. Now I'll have to spend $1 to pick up a DB for week 1. Dobson has some good athletic ability and a good QB. I'm not confident that he'll put up good numbers this season but everything in NE is weird. Worth a late rd pick. |
| 322 | Wiggs
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Sun Sep 1 9:55:49 p.m. ET 2013
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23.14 Gerhart, Toby MIN RB
Handcuffing AP- |
| 323 | Wiggs
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:57:49 p.m. ET 2013
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24.01 Abraham, John ARI LB
With Washington out I thought I had read that Abraham would be the new pass rushing threat. Now I am seeing in the depth chart he is a back up. I might have wasted this pick, but I guess we will see this week |
| 324 | Holt
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 9:57:50 p.m. ET 2013
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24.02 Jones, Felix PIT RB
Le 'Veon hurt, Dwyer cut, Redman stink. Felix may still be learning the playbook but he's a hell of a lot better runner than Redman. If Bell doesn't come back and perform well I'd put my money on Felix leading the team in rushing yards (and he's a pretty capable receiver as well). |
| 325 | Kyle's Enhanced Performers
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 11:44:04 p.m. ET 2013
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24.03 Lattimore, Marcus SFO RB
Ooops. This is what I get for drafting from my engagement party after the majority of the party had wrapped up and it turned into a bags and drinking festival. |
| 326 | Bonka
ID: 330592710
Sun Sep 1 11:44:05 p.m. ET 2013
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24.04 Clark, Ryan PIT S
Nothing special here, just grabbing my last starter. Clark has been a solid producer and should continue that this year. Most DBs are interchangable so that's why I waited to grab both of them. |
| 327 | youngroman's Luschen
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 3:23:51 a.m. ET 2013
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24.05 Crosby, Mason GBP PK
we need to start a kicker. since their points largely depend on other factors, such as if the offense gets regularly stopped within 30 yards, I never draft a kicker before the last round.I choose to get Crosby simply because the Packers will be often near the opposing endzone. it then does not matter much if the result is a FG or a PAT. I may hope for more FG's but will take 6 PAT's with no FG too. |
| 328 | Smith32
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 3:23:52 a.m. ET 2013
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24.06 Bethea, Antoine IND S
A two-time pro-bowler who has posted at least 70 solo tackles and played 16 games in each of the past 5 seasons. Weak in the "glory stats" though, and LaRon Landry joining the Colts secondary may take away some stats from Bethea. But as a Redskins fan, I know Landry can't stay healthy, so I am not worried. Another high floor-low ceiling guy. |
| 329 | Ghostwood
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 3:23:52 a.m. ET 2013
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24.07 Cox, Fletcher PHI DE
Cox improved throughout the season to the point where Andy had to play him. Seemed to be the best IDP option and a 3rd DL for bye week. And, of course, a homer pick!!I really wanted to give due diligence to Nick Moody SF LB who made their team and will be seen mostly on special teams. I taught him in 8th grade Science way back when. Bright kid, but stubborn. Hope he sticks. |
| 330 | TD
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 8:27:24 a.m. ET 2013
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24.08 DeCoud, Thomas ATL S
Decoud is a 6th year saftety who has put up good tackle and interception numbers the last two seasonss. Will be used as a bye week IDP. |
| 331 | s R
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 8:27:25 a.m. ET 2013
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24.09 Davis, Demario NYJ LB
He is set to slide into an every-down role at WILB for a defense that will likely be on the field quite a bit this year. |
| 332 | Khahan
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 8:27:25 a.m. ET 2013
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24.10 Ponder, Christian MIN QB
He's a starting player left on the board. Why not? |
| 333 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 9:16:37 a.m. ET 2013
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24.11 Brown, Donald IND RB
Nothing more than a potential Bradshaw backup and more than likely one of the first players to be released from my team - even if he is a Uconn alum. |
| 334 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 10:27:35 a.m. ET 2013
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24.12 Houston, Lamarr OAK DE
Looking at my team DL will need two bye week fill-ins prior to any other position, so I may as well grab a guy here. The Raiders deference will likely be spending a lot of time on the field this year, with tons of tackle opportunities. |
| 335 | Promize MizzDawgs
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 10:27:36 a.m. ET 2013
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24.13 Leonard, Brian TBB RB
Back-up for Martin |
| 336 | twilson's Milchian Magicians
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Tue Sep 3 9:09:27 a.m. ET 2013 Sep 2 10:27:36 a.m. ET 2013
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24.14 Nugent, Mike CIN PK
Needed a kicker. Among those still available, Nugent had the best combination of team offense and experience. Plus, he’s usually good for a missed XP each year, which keeps things entertaining. |
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