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Subject: RIFC 2019: Draft Rationales
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Sun, Aug 25, 2019, 20:29
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| 287 | Chucktaylors
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 12:29:28 a.m. ET 2019
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21.07 Woodyard, Wesley TEN LB
Purely LB depth.....best on the board. |
| 288 | Doug
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 12:29:28 a.m. ET 2019
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21.08 Burfict, Vontaze OAK LB
Not sure what to expect from Burfict in the Raiders D this year from a fantasy perspective... but figured I'd roll the dice and will have no problem swapping him out if a better IDP option emerges early in the season. |
| 289 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 9:01:37 a.m. ET 2019
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21.09 Harrison, Ronnie JAC S
He got valuable playing time as a rookie last season and with Telvin Smith sitting out this year, Harrison should see a decent amount of tackle opportunity. Still, a bit of a sleeper candidate as my DB2. |
| 290 | Wheatfarmers
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 9:01:37 a.m. ET 2019
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21.10 Ginn Jr., Ted NOS WR
Apparently the old man is holding off his younger competition for the #2 WR slot in New Orleans, which should offer plug-in value. |
| 291 | Philly Busters
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 9:01:37 a.m. ET 2019
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21.11 Montgomery, Ty NYJ RB
I've had my eye on Montgomery for a bunch of rounds now and despite wanting him kept taking deep breaths and filling other needs. Glad he's still here obviously. I think the Jets will look to utilize both his rushing and receiving abilities and it gives me some security if something happens to Bell. |
| 292 | SwinganaMiss
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 9:57:55 a.m. ET 2019
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21.12 Herndon, Chris NYJ TE
Since I was eying Herndon last pick, I was happy to see him here 25 picks later. He ought to just be a bye week fill-in, since I have Engram, but seems like a good value. I can wait on a second DB, since the guys on the end already have 2. |
| 293 | Taxman
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 9:57:55 a.m. ET 2019
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21.13 Oluokun, Foyesade ATL LB
I have no clue how Oluokun wound up in my queue. Too many personal distractions have occurred in this draft and mistakes compounded by poor queue maintenance. Joe Flacco was my target, but didn't get him for two more picks. Drat! |
| 294 | Holt
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 11:11:50 a.m. ET 2019
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21.14 Agholor, Nelson PHI WR
Agholor is way way more effective from the slot, which is where he will get to play this season. He average about 750 yds 6 td the past two seasons and I wouldn't be surprised if that's where he ends up at this year. I wanted to take Boykin but I have so many rookies already. Kind of needed some WR depth with a track record on my squad, and also thought I'd have a shot at Boykin later. |
| 295 | Holt
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 11:15:41 a.m. ET 2019
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22.01 Davenport, Marcus NOS DE
Drafting my linemen really late. Most of the guys available are interchangeable at this point but Davenport has the tools to rise above. He was a 2018 1st rd draft pick for the Saints (they actually traded their 2019 #1 in order to move up to get him) but was limited with turf toe last season. True breakout potential here. |
| 296 | Taxman
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 11:15:41 a.m. ET 2019
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22.02 Davis, Jarrad DET LB
See 21.13 above. At least Davis is a serviceable LB, but I did not need a LB at this point in draft. My thoughts were to fix holes in my QB, RB and WR holdings, but obviously screwed up my queue listing. Double drat!! |
| 297 | SwinganaMiss
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 1:04:56 p.m. ET 2019
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22.03 Simmons, Justin DEN S
Simmons was one of my favorite DB pickups last year. He played maybe 100% of the snaps for DEN, if I remember right. For the 28th Safety, he should be well worth the price. Again, I thought about a kicker, but figured I better finally address my DB2 slot. |
| 298 | Philly Busters
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 1:04:56 p.m. ET 2019
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22.04 Doyle, Jack IND TE
Needed a backup TE and was more than a little surprised to have Doyle available given some of the picks at the position that went before him. I know Ebron scored a bunch of TDs last year but a good portion of his non-TD production came while Doyle was hurt. When healthy, Doyle played more snaps, had more targets, more catches, and more yards than Ebron. Just not the TDs. Given that we're in round 22, I couldn't ask for a better option for TE2. |
| 299 | Wheatfarmers
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 1:04:56 p.m. ET 2019
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22.05 Davis, Mike CHI RB
As a power runner who can also catch a ball, I'd like to see where he fits in the Bears' RBBC. |
| 300 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 1:04:56 p.m. ET 2019
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22.06 Myers, Jason SEA PK
Checks several of the boxes G285that I want in a kicker: (1) solid hold on job, (2) ability to make 50+ yarders, (3) late bye, so that I don’t have to think about the kicker slot until most other bye-week issues are past. The ones not checked are (4) plays for a team expected to score a lot of points (e.g., Rams, Saints, Chiefs), and plays in a dome (taking weather out of play at home.) But as the 7th kicker drafted, and in round 22, three checked boxes is enough. Mason Crosby was the runner-up. |
| 301 | Doug
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 1:04:56 p.m. ET 2019
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22.07 Eifert, Tyler CIN TE
Can you imagine a full season of healthy Eifert where he returns to his former glory and putts up top-5 TE numbers? Neither can I, but they say anything is possible. |
| 302 | Chucktaylors
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 1:04:56 p.m. ET 2019
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22.08 Hines, Nyheim IND RB
Again....hoping to hit a bullseye at the RB spot.....I'm going to be in trouble if one of my top 2 go down. |
| 303 | Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 1:16:45 p.m. ET 2019
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22.09 Geathers, Clayton IND S
Debated getting a kicker here, but decided to wait until the next time through. Was considering Vinatieri, but doesn't seem like he got any love in the AAA leagues, so should be able to wait a round. Then I started to look at where I didn't have any depth - only two DB's... so went for Geathers who should be a solid backup. He puts up good numbers when healthy, but has a tendency to get banged up. |
| 304 | twilson
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 1:16:45 p.m. ET 2019
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22.10 James, Derwin LAC S
Derwin James was a DB1 last year in his rookie season and received accolades for the quality of his play. He’s on IR with a foot injury, so there’s no guarantee he will be able to play this year. But RIFC has an IR slot so I might as well use it. There are slim pickings in terms of fantasy contributors on IR-Return right now. N’Keal Harry is basically the only other player of interest, so I will make this pick a round earlier than I typically would to ensure that I’m generating value from my IR slot. I don’t have any can’t-miss targets left on my list. |
| 305 | youngroman's Luschen
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 2:43:08 p.m. ET 2019
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22.11 Moore, Kenny IND CB
I still needed a DB. Moore was the best CB left. He gets the tackles, he should get some sacks and interceptions. If he does not perform to my satisfaction he may be dropped soon. |
| 306 | Da Bomb
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 3:03:07 p.m. ET 2019
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22.12 Dissly, Will SEA TE
With George Kittle on bye in week 4 I will need someone to stand in early. Dissly had a couple big games early last season before going down for the season to injury. Seattle's receiving options are fairly wide open after Lockett so there will be an opportunity for Will. |
| 307 | IAC
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 3:04:21 p.m. ET 2019
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22.13 Grant, Jakeem MIA WR
With the Dolphins in sell mode… it looks like Grant is going to see a fair bit of time on the field. Currently slotted in as a starting WR, and the #1 Option on both PR & KR. Prior to injury last year, in the first 10 games of the year, he avg’ed 9.65FP/G (18th WR). |
| 308 | Tree
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 3:58:03 p.m. ET 2019
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22.14 Chubb, Bradley DEN LB
seeing Chubb around this late in the draft makes me feel like i missed some sort of injury report, but everything i'm seeing shows he's in store for a historic season. here's to that! |
| 309 | Tree
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:06:38 p.m. ET 2019
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23.01 Allen, Jonathan WAS DE
lots of DLs clustered here. my next option has some injury concerns, and i don't need more of those... |
| 310 | IAC
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:11:07 p.m. ET 2019
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23.02 Edwards, Gus BAL RB
We’ve already seen Edwards w/Lamar Jackson, and that was a pretty good thing last year. Another year, a little more experience, maybe he can trend up a little in the passing game. He’s not the #1, but maybe this is an RBBC? He looks like a decent stash option. |
| 311 | Da Bomb
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:21:17 p.m. ET 2019
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23.03 Goodwin, Marquise SFO WR
Goodwin is one of the few #2 WR options left. He was a popular breakout pick last season but was derailed with injuries both to himself and to Garoppolo. |
| 312 | youngroman's Luschen
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:21:17 p.m. ET 2019
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23.04 Gallman, Wayne NYG RB
not many #2 RB's are left. If there ever happens something to the #1 pick, Gallman will get the first chance to pick up the majority of the carries. This pick is only about potential of getting carries, not necessarily about best talent available. |
| 313 | twilson
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:43:15 p.m. ET 2019
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23.05 Enunwa, Quincy NYJ WR
Enunwa is a guy I had identified earlier in the draft as a possible late pick and then lost track of a bit. He’s now back on my radar amidst a general lack of interesting names. The only other skill position player that has caught my eye is AJ Brown in Tennessee. I’ve heard good things about his skill set, and Adam Humphries is the only thing standing between him and a full snap count. Brown is back now after missing some of camp with an injury, which is never great for rookies learning a new system.I can also take a backup IDP. There are a few [undrafted] young LBs that look to be in three-down roles for the first time, but I’m having a hard time choosing amongst them. Von Bell is the option if I go with a safety, but that’s not a position that requires a rostered backup to start the season. Enunwa feels like the right pick. He’s the only one who’s done it before. |
| 314 | Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:43:15 p.m. ET 2019
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23.06 Vinatieri, Adam IND PK
Not sure when the last time I had Vinatieri in a league... probably has been 10+ years. He really doesn't show any signs of slowing despite being the same age as me (well, he's a year younger). Colts don't play him on kickoffs, so he should continue to go out there and be Mr Automatic, and get his handful of 50+ yarders on top of that. With the top kickers gone, I see Vinatieri as a safe/reliable alternative. |
| 315 | Chucktaylors
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:43:15 p.m. ET 2019
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23.07 Hamilton, DaeSean DEN WR
Sleeper pick ....Emanuel Sanders cant be the only target in Denver. He is numbers should go way up this year from experience and a big upgrade at QB. |
| 316 | Doug
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:48:47 p.m. ET 2019
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23.08 Boykin, Miles BAL WR
Lots of question marks about what Baltimore's passing game will look like this year but the training camp reports were that Boykin was really impressive... I don't think it's outside the realm of possibility that he becomes the top WR in Baltimore this season. Even if that happens, not sure that's enough to make him a fantasy starter, but there aren't many players left in round 23 who could potentially be their team's WR1 absent an injury ahead of them. |
| 317 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:48:47 p.m. ET 2019
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23.09 Harry, N'Keal NEP WR
Taking advantage of the ability to immediately stash Harry in my IL, thereby opening another slot for a F/A pickup post-draft. New England receivers can be tricky from a fantasy perspective, as game plans tend to change greatly from week to week. But Edelman is always an injury risk, Gordon’s history suggests that he’ll implode at some point, and Demaryius Thomas is old. So by the time Harry recovers from ankle injury, there could be a use for him. If not, it’s only a 23rd round pick. |
| 318 | Wheatfarmers
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:48:47 p.m. ET 2019
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23.10 Brown, A.J. TEN WR
One might think that I needed a second TE, but with 28 already drafted, I figure one will be disgorged by a team by the time I need one. Brown has apparently established a good rapport with the guy who might well be the Titans' surprise holder of the QB position. Either he or Ginn probably destined to be cut eventually. |
| 319 | Philly Busters
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:48:47 p.m. ET 2019
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23.11 Funchess, Devin IND WR
Getting the #2 WR in an offense that will be just fine with Brissett running the show is a coup at this point in the draft. He may never get into a weekly lineup but I feel comfortable with him as an emergency depth resource. |
| 320 | SwinganaMiss
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:55:37 p.m. ET 2019
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23.12 Higgins, Rashard CLE WR
Decided that my last 2 picks should be another upside WR and a Kicker. Rashard Higgins was a name who was getting a lot of hype a few weeks back, and has a good rapport with Baker. He can do some damage even as the 4th option. I was surprised to see 8 receivers go off the board in the 23rd, but I guess everybody is looking for one more diamond in the rough. |
| 321 | Taxman
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 4:55:37 p.m. ET 2019
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23.13 Flacco, Joe DEN QB
Another fix-it pick. Flaco has excellent targets to work with in Denver, but is he just to old to get it done? I just need a week 11 game out of him, having earlier mindlessly drafted two mid tier QB's (IMHO Mahomes is lone top tier QB) both with same bye week. Oddly, I find myself protected from a catastrophic QB injury, at least until until someone pry's either Wison or Rodgers away. |
| 322 | Holt
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 5:59:33 p.m. ET 2019
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23.14 Cox, Fletcher PHI DT
Not much to say here. Needed another lineman and I figured Cox to be best available at this time. No telling how many times I've added and dropped him over the years. He's solid, not spectacular. |
| 323 | Holt
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 6:00:47 p.m. ET 2019
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24.01 Ajayi, Jay FA* RB
Already had a kicker so figured I spend my last pick with a wild swing for the fence. I'm sure my fantasy team isn't the only team that has discussed signing Ajayi in the past week. |
| 324 | Taxman
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 6:00:47 p.m. ET 2019
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24.02 Amos, Adrian GBP S
This was another queue pick that would have worked if made earlier. I had targeted 3 rookie WR's, Boykin, N'Keal Harry and Brown, but all grabbed before the turn. Amos was a late addition to my queue as a DB 3 with 2 upside. A fitting end to a poor draft effort. |
| 325 | SwinganaMiss
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 6:00:47 p.m. ET 2019
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24.03 Elliott, Jake PHI PK
For an Eagles fan I am sadly low on Eagles across my fantasy rosters. So, why not this one? They should score well as a team, so he has to get some points! |
| 326 | Philly Busters
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 6:00:47 p.m. ET 2019
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24.04 Bryant, Matt ATL PK
The old geezer is back to kick for one of the better offenses in the league and, as an added bonus, the Falcons don't play any games outdoors until November. |
| 327 | Wheatfarmers
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 6:00:47 p.m. ET 2019
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24.05 Fuller, Kyle CHI CB
A "big-play" DB, one supposed expert has Fuller listed as the #6 DB under our scoring. Between weeks 5 and 14 he was the #2 last year. Worth taking a look-see. Gives me a slate of IDPs with no duplicate bye weeks. |
| 328 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 6:51:47 p.m. ET 2019
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24.06 Hilliard, Dontrell CLE RB
Cleveland traded Duke Johnson. They must have had something in mind for Hilliard. Youneverknow. |
| 329 | Doug
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 6:51:47 p.m. ET 2019
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24.07 Ogunbowale, Dare TBB RB
RB3 but with two uninspiring backs ahead of him. He might start out in passing-down role but it's not outside the realm of possibility for him to emerge as the lead back as the season progresses. If not, he's easy enough to cut ties with, I'm not depending on him for even bye-week filler. |
| 330 | Chucktaylors
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 6:51:47 p.m. ET 2019
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24.08 Hopkins, Dustin WAS PK
Kicker....no thoughts involved in this one. |
| 331 | Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 7:03:11 p.m. ET 2019
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24.09 Smith, Tre'Quan NOS WR
Not long after grabbing a kicker in the last round, I belatedly checked to see if the backup for my first round pick, Nick Chubb happened to still be available. Turns out he was - so I made a one-man queue of Dontrell Hilliard. Then a few hours later when I got a text that I was on the clock, I knew someone had taken him. Guru had several picks ago. I was busy grilling out at that point, so simply used the MFL draft listing and saw that Tre'Quan Smith was one of the top available WR. Knew whomever I picked would likely be dropped soon enough, so taking him in an off chance that he ends up being a top target for Brees. |
| 332 | twilson
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 7:10:45 p.m. ET 2019
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24.10 Bell, Vonn NOS S
Once I put James on IR, I’ll be able to add one more player, so I have flexibility in terms of position for this pick. I would have considered AJ Brown here if still available; other than that, I’m not really excited about any of the offensive options, so I’m going to go defense. There are a number of DBs and LBs still on my list of players to track, so it’s a matter of picking which one. They’re all far enough off the radar that it doesn’t really matter which one I take now and which I add from free agency later. Hence, I will go with Von Bell. He’s been reasonably productive in the past and is in line for a full snap count for the first time in years. That’s reason enough for him to be worthy of a roster slot. I’m not certain that Reshad Jones will be good to go for week 1, so it makes some sense to carry 3 DBs for now. I won’t discuss my other considerations except to say that it’s a mix of rookies, guys with role increases, and proven vets in new situations. |
| 333 | youngroman's Luschen
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 7:10:45 p.m. ET 2019
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24.11 Prater, Matt DET PK
we need a kicker, Prater is a reliable one. Since his bye is in week 5 he will most likely replaced soon by a different kicker with a later bye week that does well early in the season. |
| 334 | Da Bomb
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 7:27:31 p.m. ET 2019
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24.12 Bonnafon, Reggie CAR RB
Handcuffing McCaffrey as it turns out Bonnafon stands as second on the depth chart over Jordan Scarlett. |
| 335 | IAC
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 7:40:55 p.m. ET 2019
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24.13 Gould, Robbie SFO PK
He’s a kicker. I don’t really care about kickers much lately, but he’s a name I recognized, and should be fine. |
| 336 | Tree
ID: 330592710
Mon Sep 2 10:00:59 p.m. ET 2019
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24.14 Richard, Jalen OAK RB
Because someone's got to be mr. Irrelevant. |
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