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(Message started by: ColaSteeler on Aug 29^th, 2003, 3:26pm)

Title: Quick Draft Thought
Post by ColaSteeler on Aug 29^th, 2003, 3:26pm

My league gives 1 point per reception, and 1 point per 10 rushing or receiving yards.

I pick out of the 3 spot, and the first 2 will be LT2 and Faulk. I am undecided between Holmes, Ricky and Portis.

Any suggestions? Priest would be golden in this scoring system, but is he really 100%? I like Portis, but he doesn't get enough receptions to keep up with the other 2.

Title: Re: Quick Draft Thought
Post by StegRock on Aug 29^th, 2003, 4:04pm

This is VERY subjective... Go with Priest or Portis. Williams would be a fine pick, as well. [smiley=laugh.gif] Since I have to choose one, I will say Priest, but that is only because that is who I have in the GBRFL.

Title: Re: Quick Draft Thought
Post by Razzak on Aug 29^th, 2003, 4:09pm

I would say Holmes or Ricky. Personally i'd go with Ricky because I think Priest's TD's at the very least drop off this year, but maybe not. R-Dub should catch a few more passes this year, which would help out in your scoring system.

I really don't think 1 good year in the denver system qualifies a back as a top 3 choice. Look at Anderson and Gary.

R-Dub or Priest. Take Priest if you won't be mad if he has a down year, take Ricky if you won't be mad when Priest blows him away with 30 TD's.

Title: Re: Quick Draft Thought
Post by bgsgfan on Aug 29^th, 2003, 4:10pm

In that scoring system, after LT2, its a tossup between Priest, Faulk, Portis, and Williams. I could give you equally convincing arguments on each of them.

Title: Re: Quick Draft Thought
Post by Philly on Aug 29^th, 2003, 4:18pm

I'd go Priest first, Portis second, and Williams third.

Priest is healthy and will catch the most passes of any of the three. He may also be the riskiest pick of the three because of past injuries. Even if his production slips a little from last year, he's still a stud.

Portis has no injuries, is the man in Denver with a decent supporting cast, so he'll be good. There's no reason to think that last season was a fluke as Razzak has inferred.

Williams is the only true option in Miami and is overworked. Plus there is a history of injuries.

Title: Re: Quick Draft Thought
Post by bgsgfan on Aug 29^th, 2003, 4:18pm

Since Razzak put down Portis (a little), I will tell you why you should pick him.

1. Project his totals from last year over a full season of starting.
2. He is more talented than any recent back in Denver (including TD); unlike Gary or Anderson he is undisputed #1 this year.
3. He put on 15 pounds and lost no speed.
4. He looked marvelous in the limited preseason action I caught.
5. He is supposed to be more involved in passing game this Year.
6. No age, injury, or contract concerns.

Portis is the real deal. He has the best shot to be the top FF RB this year.

Title: Re: Quick Draft Thought
Post by Jetdoc on Aug 29^th, 2003, 7:12pm

Chalk me up for Ricky Williams.

Not only is he a rushing machine (ranked either #1 or #2 on most sites), he also sees his fair share of catches out of the backfield. Add a healthy Fiedler or Griese to the mix, and he could have a stellar season.

Title: Re: Quick Draft Thought
Post by PrimeTime on Aug 29^th, 2003, 8:08pm

I agree with Jetdoc [smiley=woohoo.gif]

Williams should be number 2. He will stay in on most of the third down plays this year and is expected to get more balls thrown his way.

After Williams I would go:
Holmes - Upside is too hard to pass up
Portis - I'd like to see him do it over more than 14 games, plus I'm not sure how the additional weight will effect him.