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Subject: RIFC 2021: Draft Rationales
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Sun, Aug 29, 2021, 13:27
This thread will contain all of the individual pick rationales for the 2021 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 | GuruDan
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 9:10:21 a.m. ET 2021
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21.07 Firkser, Anthony TEN TE
Decided on a TE backup, but if he can be as productive as Jonnu Smith was for Tannehill, I could've found a gem |
| 288 | twolves
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 9:59:10 a.m. ET 2021
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21.08 Kwiatkoski, Nick LVR LB
Another flyer as this stage as wanted another linebacker and had no one left on list I liked. At this stage trying for upside so I hope he takes a big leap forward this year as apparent starter. |
| 289 | Philly Busters
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 9:59:10 a.m. ET 2021
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21.09 Hooper, Austin CLE TE
Oh joy, drafting a backup TE! Doesn't get much better than that. A lot of options without much to differentiate but Hooper will be on TV here every week and he's my son's favorite player. As good a set of reasons as any at this point. Also, this sets my 2 TEs with bye weeks 13 and 14. Plenty of time to scope out hot prospects(like Tonyan last year) to replace one of them or they are both well rested for the fantasy playoffs. Win-win! |
| 290 | twilson's Milchian Magicians
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 10:37:57 a.m. ET 2021
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21.10 Phillips, Adrian NEP S
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| 291 | mmikulka
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 10:37:57 a.m. ET 2021
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21.11 Gregory, Randy DAL DE (Q)
I am not very confident that he will be good, but at this point I viewed the DL options as either Gregory or a pile of undifferentiated mush. The NFL finally stopped suspending players for marijuana use, so at least there's that. |
| 292 | Wheatfarmers
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 10:57:52 a.m. ET 2021
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21.12 Kroft, Tyler NYJ TE
A wise commentator said that he would win the Jets' TE job and to pick him up with your last draft pick -- and that was BEFORE the putative starter was traded. I decided I'd better not wait any longer. |
| 293 | YWK
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 10:57:52 a.m. ET 2021
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21.13 Bradberry, James NYG CB
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| 294 | ttucowboy
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 12:37:46 p.m. ET 2021
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21.14 Ertz, Zach PHI TE
Hurts to Ertz should be a thing this year given that Hurts is terrible at passing overall but at least targets his TEs. This is hopefully nothing more than a depth piece. I think Ertz has enough left in the tank to be a bye week filler. |
| 295 | ttucowboy
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 12:38:05 p.m. ET 2021
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22.01 Wilson, Zach NYJ QB
Back to back Zachs! Romo mentioned him in the same sentence with Mahomes. Good enough for me. Next!In all seriousness, there is a lot to like here. I have to remind myself he’s on the Jets, but new regime so there’s new hope. Lawrence will be my starter going into the year, but I’d welcome Wilson making it a difficult decision as the season unfolds. Having two rookie QBs isn’t optimal for a redraft but I’m excited to see how both do. |
| 296 | YWK
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 12:38:05 p.m. ET 2021
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22.02 Agholor, Nelson NEP WR
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| 297 | Wheatfarmers
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 12:38:05 p.m. ET 2021
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22.03 Myers, Jason SEA PK
Any kickers who were better would have thrust me further into Bye-Week Hell. |
| 298 | mmikulka
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 12:38:05 p.m. ET 2021
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22.04 Jones, Tony NOS RB
More preseason buzz. The specific line that led me to draft him over Chuba Hubbard came from Sean Payton: "If you’re asking me today, my No. 2 RB is Tony Jones."If Tony Jones is in fact the Saints RB#2, he will likely be a useful backup for me even without an injury. The Saints' RB2 has averaged 959 yards over the past 5 years, and Jones looks more explosive than Latavius Murray, Mark Ingram, and Tim Hightower. Latavius Murray has been looking shaky in preseason (and there were rumors that he was in danger of being cut), so I think there is a good chance Jones has an immediate role. |
| 299 | twilson's Milchian Magicians
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 12:38:05 p.m. ET 2021
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22.05 Evans, Darrynton TEN RB (I)
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| 300 | Philly Busters
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 12:38:05 p.m. ET 2021
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22.06 Shepard, Sterling NYG WR
More depth with my WR5. Shepard seems to be about the only pass catcher on this team entering the season healthy. A reliable possession receiver, hoping he becomes a favorite target during their frequent come-from-behind rally attempts. Don't expect this O-line to pave the way for a productive run game so they should throw a lot. Quick slants could become their bread and butter since the QB won't likely have time to throw much else. |
| 301 | twolves
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 1:44:58 p.m. ET 2021
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22.07 Crowder, Jamison NYJ WR (C)
If healthy he should be Jets No.1 receiver although not sure the Jets will be very good. |
| 302 | GuruDan
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 1:44:58 p.m. ET 2021
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22.08 Zuerlein, Greg DAL PK (Q)
Best kicker left in my opinion. Who knows, most of last years kickers are on welfare |
| 303 | Crabby Bills
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 1:44:58 p.m. ET 2021
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22.09 Smith, Tre'Quan NOS WR (Q)
A starter at wide receiver, who should do well with Jameis Winston at qb. |
| 304 | Jaydog
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 2:31:51 p.m. ET 2021
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22.10 Gallman, Wayne ATL RB
Didn't really go into this pick with any specific strategy, but when combing through the available players, Gallman stuck out as someone that has the potential to be a big contributor. He was without a team when the draft started, but was since signed by ATL to be the primary backup to Mike Davis. Davis has never carried the load as a full time starter, and when filling in for CMC, he did get dinged up a bit. While Davis is a clear starter to begin the season, there's a decent chance of under performance and/or an injury vaulting Gallman into a starting role. He had a few decent weeks filling in for the Giants last year, so theres reason think he could do the same in ATL. |
| 305 | Da Bomb
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 2:39:28 p.m. ET 2021
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22.11 Hubbard, Chuba CAR RB
Backup RBs are going and I wanted to get in on the fun. While teams will often employ a RBBC if the starter goes down, Carolina used Mike Davis as the bell cow last season when CMC was hurt. After waiving Rodney Smith and Reggie Bonnafon, the signing of Royce Freeman may complicate what would happen if there was an injury to the starter, but the rookie does remain #2 on the depth chart and offers more upside. |
| 306 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 2:39:28 p.m. ET 2021
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22.12 Reed, D.J. SEA CB
Depth at DB. Expected to start at CB this year, and may also get some kick/punt return duties. didn’t play at all last year until week #8, after which he averaged 8.6ppg over the final 10 weeks. |
| 307 | youngroman
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 2:43:11 p.m. ET 2021
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22.13 White, James NEP RB
somehow White always gets his touches and targets in the Patriots offense. If anyone in front of him on the depth chart misses some time, White will step up and fill the void. He may not be the most sexy pick, but he is able to get in some points every week. |
| 308 | I Am Canadian
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 3:12:55 p.m. ET 2021
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22.14 Reagor, Jalen PHI WR
Not needed to be a starter... But a decent pedigree for a dart throw |
| 309 | I Am Canadian
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 3:15:48 p.m. ET 2021
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23.01 Bass, Tyler BUF PK
He's a kicker... Check |
| 310 | youngroman
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 3:54:18 p.m. ET 2021
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23.02 Floyd, Leonard LAR LB (Q)
with the demotion of Micah Kiser to the practice squad, Floyd is the #1 LB for the Rams. He should play all downs and rack up lots of tackles. |
| 311 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 5:29:57 p.m. ET 2021
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23.03 Kirk, Christian ARI WR
Meh. WR5. And probably early waiver wire fodder. |
| 312 | Da Bomb
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 5:40:35 p.m. ET 2021
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23.04 Jones, Daniel NYG QB
My backup QB Trey Lance is not currently starting, so choosing to roster a 3rd QB for the time being in case Burrow gets hurt. I find Jones to have more upside than the alternatives. |
| 313 | Jaydog
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 5:52:28 p.m. ET 2021
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23.05 Blankenship, Rodrigo IND PK
Planned on waiting until round 24 to grab my kicker, but saw three options that I preferred, and since I was picking in the back half of round 24 decided to make sure I got one of them. Hot Rod did well in Indy last year, and in general I prefer kickers that kick in dome's. If Wentz can provide Indy with good QB play, I think the offense should be in good shape, and playing in a division with Houston, Jacksonville, and Tennessee they should put up a lot of points. |
| 314 | Crabby Bills
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 5:52:28 p.m. ET 2021
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23.06 Jackson, Eddie CHI S
Starter at safety to round out my DB team. |
| 315 | GuruDan
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 5:52:28 p.m. ET 2021
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23.07 Hamler, KJ DEN WR (Q)
Dottin' the I's and crossin' the T's. Speed Merchant |
| 316 | twolves
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 5:52:28 p.m. ET 2021
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23.08 Carlson, Daniel LVR PK
Needed PK and have Daniel Carlson who has been very accurate and makes long distance ones despite being a flop with the Vikings. I have had him in past years. |
| 317 | Philly Busters
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 5:52:28 p.m. ET 2021
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23.09 Freeman, Royce CAR RB
Picked up my RB5 and took a chance on a player the Panthers picked up after 53-man cutdowns to (hopefully) back-up McCaffery and take the lead role if he misses any time. He won't "replace" McCaffery but he's capable of duplicating what Mike Davis produced last year if given the touches. Worth a shot in round 23. |
| 318 | twilson's Milchian Magicians
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 6:00:09 p.m. ET 2021
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23.10 Sanders, Emmanuel BUF WR
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| 319 | mmikulka
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 6:23:26 p.m. ET 2021
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23.11 Anzalone, Alex DET LB
It looks like Anzalone will be a 3-down LB and call plays. There weren't many of those left, and he seemed like he had the most certainty in his role, at least for now. |
| 320 | Wheatfarmers
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 6:44:16 p.m. ET 2021
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23.12 Mack, Marlon IND RB
Took the advice of Fantasy Pros: "If you do draft JT in the first round of your drafts, double back at Mack's current RB49 ADP and secure this backfield. |
| 321 | YWK
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 6:44:16 p.m. ET 2021
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23.13 Hicks, Jordan ARI LB
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| 322 | ttucowboy
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 7:49:24 p.m. ET 2021
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23.14 Jefferson, Jermar DET RB
He was one of the best RBs in college football last year and may have a Week 1 role. Rare to find that for an RB this late. As mentioned before, Swift is far from a sure thing to stay healthy all year. Late round flier just in case he pops Week 1. |
| 323 | ttucowboy
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 7:55:17 p.m. ET 2021
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24.01 Watkins, Sammy BAL WR
Slight hedge on Bateman just in case he has a setback in his recovery. Watkins has had an impressive camp and still has juice in his legs. As mentioned before, I think Baltimore is going to have to rely a bit more on the passing game with Dobbins going down. With Bateman out, Watkins the number 1. |
| 324 | YWK
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 7:55:17 p.m. ET 2021
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24.02 Ogbah, Emmanuel MIA DE
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| 325 | Wheatfarmers
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 7:55:17 p.m. ET 2021
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24.03 Breida, Matt BUF RB
The fastest Bill running back, he could explode as their surprise offensive weapon. Or he could be cut, either by the Bills or me. |
| 326 | mmikulka
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 7:58:45 p.m. ET 2021
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24.04 Akins, Jordan HOU TE
My (possible record?) 4th TE. I don't have any clear K favorites, so I will just add one after I put Michael Thomas on IR.I waited the longest to draft TE and DL, which tend to be the lowest-scoring positions on offense and defense. For DL, there are 60+ starters each week, with many options available on the waiver wire. Statistically speaking, some of those will become useful every year. For TE, there is a much smaller number of players who could conceivably have a role, so I might as well take a another shot at one. Houston is thoroughly devoid of receiving options and will likely be playing from behind all year. I absolutely love Brandin Cooks for that reason, but there will also be plenty of targets that have to go somewhere else. Maybe enough of them will go to Jordan Akins. |
| 327 | twilson's Milchian Magicians
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 8:05:34 p.m. ET 2021
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24.05 Brown, Malcolm MIA RB
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| 328 | Philly Busters
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 8:05:34 p.m. ET 2021
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24.06 Prater, Matt ARI PK
Not much to say about a kicker. But I will anyway. I like to get a PK from a team with a good offense and the Cardinals fit that bill. I also like to get one with a late bye week so I can snag a kicker coming off his bye week early on and then forget about the position the rest of the way. As it should be. |
| 329 | twolves
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 8:11:09 p.m. ET 2021
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24.07 Booker, Devontae NYG RB
Took backup for S. Barkley in case injury more significant. |
| 330 | GuruDan
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 8:11:09 p.m. ET 2021
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24.08 Williams, Darrel KCC RB (Q)
Becomes valuable with an Helaire injury. |
| 331 | Crabby Bills
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 8:11:09 p.m. ET 2021
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24.09 Dunlap, Carlos SEA DE
I had him on my team last year, and he was a sold performer. |
| 332 | Jaydog
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 8:58:01 p.m. ET 2021
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24.10 Trautman, Adam NOS TE (Q)
While I'm happy with Higbee as my TE1, he's by no means a sure thing, so decided I should grab a TE that has some upside to be a contributor should Higbee flame out. Trautman was a hot name in the offseason as a TE that could take a leap this year, but a preseason injury tempered the buzz. I've read that the injury shouldn't keep him out for that long, and with Jameis Winston as his starting QB, the TE should be involved in the offense. I'll roll with Higbee for a few weeks and hope he pans out, but if not hopefully Trautman has turned into something when I've run out of patience. |
| 333 | Da Bomb
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 9:32:07 p.m. ET 2021
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24.11 Wilson, Jeffery SFO RB (I)
An IR flyer. As I am rostering Sermon and Mostert, will see what the landscape of the backfield looks like if Wilson is ready to come back after 6 weeks. |
| 334 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 9:32:07 p.m. ET 2021
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24.12 Pringle, Byron KCC WR
Deep sleeper in KC. If Hardman can’t get it together this year, maybe Pringle steps in. |
| 335 | youngroman
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 9:32:07 p.m. ET 2021
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24.13 Nordin, Quinn NEP PK
we need a kicker. They are a special species because they don't control their own usage rate. They are dependent on their offense. And even worse: they are dependent on their offense failing in field goal territory to score lots of points. how do you predict that in advance for a whole season? impossible. The only thing you can do is to draft a kicker that was reliable in the past. But a lot of teams drop their kickers after 1 bad week with 2 misses and pick up the next best one from waivers, no matter if it is a veteran or not.so why not pick a rookie with no track record in the NFL that just beat out some proven veterans in training camp to be the kicker for the Patriots? |
| 336 | I Am Canadian
ID: 330592710
Sat Sep 4 9:41:30 p.m. ET 2021
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24.14 Allen, Jonathan WAS DT
Last pick... No expectations |
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