Fantasy Football Rankings Part IV of IV

by mahoney1213 on Jun 19, 2011 8:19 PM EDT in 2011 Fantasy Football Position Rankings

KANSAS CITY MO - NOVEMBER 21: Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball as Joey Porter #55 of the Arizona Cardinals defends during the game against on November 21 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

I had the most difficult time ranking the top 50 players for the upcoming season. I've re-arranged these rankings and flip-flopped players multiple times. I'm sure by the time the season starts, I will re-vamp the rankings again as I'm already thinking about moving certain players up or down. Please see Fake Teams' top 50 of our 200 players for the upcoming season, and feel free to argue in the rankings.

As for other rankings to compare us to all over the interwebs, please check out our friends at Fantasy Rundown!

The top 50 after the jump...

1	Arian Foster, HOU	RB1	Where did that season come from? Foster's dominant 2010 season earned him the right to be the number one player in all of fantasy going into the 2011 season. Foster led the NFL in rushing yards and TD's and should be in line for similar work in 2011. His 66 catches last season are just icing on the cake.
2	Jamaal Charles, KC	RB2	I was so tempted to put Jamaal Charles first, but I won't let my man-crush get in the way. Coach Haley says Charles is in line for more work, and he will likely be the focal point of the Chiefs offense with Charlie Weis out of the picture. How do you not focus the offense on a runner that averaged 6.4 yards per carry over the entire season?! I might take Charles number one.
3	Chris Johnson, TEN	RB3	The former 2K man is still in search for a huge contract. Rumor has it he may not report without a new contract; either way, expect CJ2K to get plenty of work as the Titans look to take the load off of a rookie QB. Had a down year by his standards - 1,364 rushing yards, 44 receptions and 12 TD's. How many backs can say that is their worst year? I'll gladly take at the 3rd position.
4	Adrian Peterson, MIN	RB4	Basically in 2011 you want one of the top 4 picks. You're golden with the choice of Foster, Charles, CJ or AP. The last of the 4 has shown glimpses of brilliance throughout his whole career. His main bugaboo, fumbles lost, seemed to be corrected last year as he only lost one fumble all season. ADP has even averaged 45 receptions the last two seasons while improving on blitz pickup and remaining in the game during crucial 3rd downs.
5	LeSean McCoy, PHI	RB5	Shady looked like Brian Westbrook Jr. in his second season - McCoy caught 78 passes and averaged 5.2 YPC. However, he only had 207 rushing attempts; if he contributes mightily in the rushing game, he's bound to earn his ranking.
6	Ray Rice, BAL	RB6	Despite hauling in 63 passes, Rice had a down year by his standards. Willis McGahee stole red zone carries, and the run-blocking scheme slowed him down, evidenced by his decline in YPC (5.3 IN '09 to 4.0 in '10). Should be top PPR RB again in 2011.
7	Michael Vick, Phi	QB1	Unlike last season, this year you are going to have to pay dearly for Vick. In most leagues he should be a first rounder, considering he gives you running back numbers in addition to QB numbers. He looked like a rejuvenated man on a mission last season. The only thing holding him back is injuries due to his wild style of play.
8	Calvin Johnson, DET	WR1	Megatron is hands-down the most talented WR in the NFL. If only Matthew Stafford could stay healthy. Johnson scored 12 TD's last season with the likes of Drew Stanton and Shaun Hill throwing his way. The sky is the limit with a full-season with Stafford throwing his way.
9	Andre Johnson, HOU	WR2	On his way to another ridiculous season until an ankle injury ended his 2010 campaign, AJ still went off for a remarkable 86-1216-8 line (in only 13 games). Would be the number one WR if it wasn't for the injury concerns.
10	Roddy White, ATL	WR3	Matt Ryan's favorite target may be targeted less in 2011 as Julio Jones will cut into his work. Consistently one of the top-targeted WR's in the league, White will still get his numbers, but he may see less. Will still be one of the top 5 WR's in the league.
11	Aaron Rodgers, GB	QB2	Continues to be a top-2 QB in fantasy. Already one of the top passing QB's in the NFL, Rodgers thrives in the running game as well, chipping in 356 yards rushing and 4 Td's in 2010. With the same weapons in 2011, Rodgers is in line for another monster season.
12	Rashard Mendenhall, PIT	RB7	One of the only few true work-horse running backs in the league, Mendenhall broke out in the Pittsburgh offense last season, scoring 13 times and averaging almost 80 rushing yards per game. Entering his 4th season, I expect Mendenhall to continue with his success as the Steelers pass the ball with such success.
13	Darren McFadden, OAK	RB8	Broke through when his owners least expected it. He was one of the nicer draft-day bargains in 2010. The former first-round pick should have another solid season as the likely every-down running back in an improving Oakland offense. I like him in 2011, but owners may be gun-shy to draft him high again after all of his previous letdowns.
14	Jonathan Stewart, CAR	RB9	J-Stew would absolutely explode if he didn't have to compete with DeAngelo Williams for carries. It also doesn't help his cause that he's been bothered by foot injuries throughout his career. However, I think Stewart is as talented as almost any back in the league. This ranking suggests Williams leaves Carolina, and Stewart has the backfield to himself.
15	Frank Gore, SF	RB10	Gore is the center of the 49ers offense, and he contributes mightily in the passing game as well. Unfortunately he has not put together a full season since his sophomore year of 2006. His hip injury ended his 2010 after 11 games, and he may be a little rusty in 2011. Is he on the way down?
16	Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC	RB11	MJD now has a talented backup breathing down his neck, so he needs to make sure his knee cooperates with him in 2011. Clearly hobbled in 2010, MJD missed 2 games and had a career-low of 34 catches. Will his knee hamper him again? I'm not willing to take that chance in the first round.
17	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI	WR4	Larry Fitz continues to defy all logic. The Cardinals had zero passing nor running game last season, and Fitzgerald still managed to haul in 90 passes. Expect the Cardinals to make a run at either Kyle Orton or Kevin Kolb. With either QB at the helm, Fitzgerald will put up monster numbers again.
18	Mike Wallace, PIT	WR5	"60 Minutes" finished in top-5 in the NFL in receiving yards despite hauling in only 60 passes (ridiculous 21.0 Avg). The man with the best nickname in the NFL should continue to see his targets and receptions rise as the focal point of the passing game. Expect top-5 WR numbers this year.
19	Hakeem Nicks, NYG	WR6	The extremely talented Nicks had a career year last season despite missing three games with injuries. His troublesome toe seems to be back at 100%. Nicks was nearly impossible to guard last season as he blew up for 11 TD catches on 79 catches. A healthy Nicks will reciprocate those numbers.
20	Philip Rivers, SD	QB3	Can you believe Rivers put up his career year throwing passes to the likes of Patrick Crayton and Legedu Naanee? This just speaks to how truly talented Rivers is; he led the league in passing yards even missing his top two receivers for most of the season. Imagine what he can do with all of his weapons.
21	Michael Turner, ATL	RB12	I expect the Falcons to open up the passing game for Matt Ryan. I mean they didn't trade up to draft Julio Jones for no reason. Atlanta is aware that Turner has piled up the carries in the past few seasons, and he even averaged a career-low 4.1 YPC in 2011. Turner is non-existent in the passing game, but he still may have one big season left in him.
22	Matt Forte, CHI	RB13	The durable Forte had a nice bounce-back 2010 season. Although he is a huge asset in PPR leagues, it doesn't mean he's a slouch in standard formats. He averaged over 1,600 yards from scrimmage and scored 9 times. With an improved Jay Cutler expanding the offense in 2011, expect Forte to have a similar season this year.
23	Ryan Mathews, SD	RB14	Mathews suffered through a disappointing rookie campaign that saw him constantly injured and sharing carries with the team's running back. The Chargers should use Mathews as their primary back this year, and barring injury, Mathews will endure a breakout season.
24	Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG	RB15	Bradshaw may or may not be back in NY after a huge contract year. Whether or not he is back in the Big Apple, Bradshaw should be a starter in 2011. His 47 catches and over 1200 rushing yards would be a welcome addition anywhere.
25	Drew Brees, NO	QB4	At times last season Brees didn't look himself, and then we later discover he was nursing a knee injury. As a result, he threw for a career-high 22 Interceptions where he may have been forcing the ball in situations he normally wouldn't. A healthy Brees in 2011 makes for a top fantasy season yet again; my only concern is his knee since he's not a mobile QB and can't just run away from defenders.
26	DeSean Jackson, PHI	WR7	The speedster from Cal is a threat every time he touches the ball. Just ask the Giants after the Punt Return for a TD in the epic collapse in Week 15 last season. Jackson has had at least one rushing and return TD in each of his three seasons in the league. The deep threat led all receivers with a remarkable 22.5 yards per catch last season. Expect the Eagles to get him the ball more as he only had 47 catches last season.
27	Miles Austin, DAL	WR8	Kim Kardashian's Ex had a mildly-disappointing season compared to his 2009 breakout campaign. Although Austin went over 1000 yards and 7 TD's, once Tony Romo went down with an injury, his backup Jon Kitna focused more on Jason Witten and Dez Bryant. With a healthy Romo back, expect Austin's numbers to revert back to his 2009 campaign.
28	Shonn Greene, NYJ	RB16	One of 2010's biggest busts is expected to see his role increase with LDT admitting himself he will spell Greene on third downs. Greene showed how much of a talented back he is in the 2009 post-season. This may be a higher ranking than most, but I feel that he will truly break out this season. Greene was ranked in the top 15 on many fantasy lists last season!
29	DeAngelo Williams, CAR	RB17	Williams will likely not be back in Carolina as this ranking suggests. The 6th-year back from Memphis should latch on as a starter somewhere and will likely average 5 yards per carry and become a top-20 fantasy RB again.
30	Santonio Holmes, NYJ	WR9	The Jets' main priority this off-season is re-signing Holmes, and it appears the feeling is mutual. Holmes was far and wide Mark Sanchez' favorite target once he was back from his 4-game suspension. With Sanchez improving each year, expect Holmes to receive tons of targets and approach/exceed his 2009 numbers.
31	Peyton Manning, Ind	QB5	Just another season for Peyton - 2nd in the league in passing yards and TD passes. Manning has not missed a beat and should continue to thrive in the Indy Offense.
32	Jahvid Best, DET	RB18	He appears to be over the turf toe injury that hampered his promising rookie season. Best showed glimpses of the back he could be in the first few weeks of the 2010 season, but with Mikel Leshoure in the mix, Best's value takes a small hit. Leshoure could be the Lendale White to Best's Chris Johnson, but no one knows for sure.
33	Steven Jackson, STL	RB19	It pains me to rank S-Jax this low, but there seems to be too much tread on his tires at this point of his career. He appears to be wearing down, constantly battling injuries, averaging career-low 3.8 YPC last season. However, new OCJosh McDaniels may come up with game plans to keep Jackson's legs fresh and institute more of a passing offense. S-Jax is an excellent receiver.
34	Antonio Gates, SD	TE1	Before suffering a season-ending foot injury that he actually tried to play through, Gates was on his way to a record-breaking season. He actually ended up tying for the league lead in TD's by a TE with 10 despite missing 6 games. If he comes near those numbers again, he should be the # 1 TE again.
35	Brandon Marshall, MIA	WR10	The only thing that is going to prevent Marshall from being a top-10 wideout this season is if his wife stabs him…again. Marshall enjoyed three tremendous seasons in Denver going for over 100 catches in each until a disappointing 2010 season (by his standards) in Miami. In season two, expect the Miami game plan to feed Marshall the ball over and over. He's too talented to not eclipse 100 catches again.
36	Tony Romo, Dal	QB6	May be drafted at a discount this season. Expect Dallas to be one of the best offenses in the league with the likes of Austin, Bryant, Witten and the trio of running backs. Romo has an arsenal of weapons that will enable him to even reach 2007's lofty numbers.
37	Jermichael Finley, GB	TE2	Could have made a run at the #1 TE if not for a gruesome season-ending knee injury. One of the biggest mis-matches in the league, Finley should challenge for top honors at the TE position in 2011. Finley claims his knee feels "brand new." That sounds like trouble for opposing defenses. Aaron Rodgers loves Finley.
38	Tom Brady, NE	QB7	Mr. Gisele led the NFL with 36 TD's and an amazing 36:4 TD:Int Ratio. Considering he did this with a gimpy Wes Welker, an unhappy Randy Moss (before being traded) and a washed-up Deion Branch makes it that much more impressive. I wouldn't expect another 36 TD's, but NE will likely be a pass-happy offense again, so expect another monster season by Brady.
39	Vincent Jackson, SD	WR11	V-Jax has top-10 WR written all over him, but will he be happy playing in San Diego this season? Early reports confirm he doesn't mind. He crushed teams with false hope when he returned late last season. With Philip Rivers at the helm, Jackson should reach his 2008/2009 numbers with more receptions.
40	Knowshon Moreno, DEN	RB20	The ranking indicates Moreno may be headed towards a split in Denver as the brass does not seem to think he is suited to be an every-down back. Moreno hasn't done much in his young career to convince them otherwise. Rumor has it DeAngelo Williams may reunite with his old coach John Fox.
41	Dez Bryant, DAL	WR12	The second-year head case out of Oklahoma State is as talented as any WR in the league, but he needs to keep his head on straight in order to succeed. Well on his way to a nice rookie season before his broken leg injury, Bryant should break out in a big way in the pass-heavy Dallas Offense. Talk out of Dallas right now is nothing but praise for Bryant.
42	Dwayne Bowe, KC	WR13	Bowe got off to a slow start and then exploded from weeks 6-12 scoring 13 of his league-leading 15 TD's in that span. Single-handedly carried fantasy teams during that stretch. Only issue is OC Charlie Weis will not be back in 2011. Can Bowe repeat his success? Will Chiefs focus Jamaal Charles more under new scheme?
43	Greg Jennings, GB	WR14	The 27-year old WR had a monster 2011 tying a career-high with 12 TD's. It also doesn't hurt to have arguably the league's top QB feeding you the ball. Unfortunately his break-out campaign actually started in week 6 coinciding with Jermichel Finley's season-ending knee injury. Prior to that time, Jennings had only 14 catches in 5 games.
44	Reggie Wayne, IND	WR15	Even though Wayne had a career-high 111 catches last season, he averaged a career-low 12.2 yards per catch. Could this be the beginning of the end for Wayne? Austin Collie's emergence and Dallas Clark's presence in the passing game has to be a concern for owners drafting Wayne. Manning didn't seem to force the ball to any particular receiver last season, and this may mark the end of Wayne's run as a top 10-WR.
45	Marques Colston, NO	WR16	This is tough for me to say as Colston is my favorite player in the NFL, but I don't think I will be drafting him this season. He had another surgery on his knee in the off-season and has had knee problems often in his career (I believe the math boils down to one surgery per year in his career). Add to that, Drew Brees spreads the wealth in the Saints' offense, I see a down year for Colston. On the bright side, Colston has proved to play successful despite the knee injury, going for over 1,000 yards in 4 of his 5 seasons.
46	Peyton Hillis, CLE	RB21	The Madden 2011 cover boy and PPR Monster had a hell of a season in 2010. The throw-in to the Brady Quinn trade went off for 11 TD's and 61 receptions, carrying fantasy teams along the way. Unfortunately he comes with some red flags: he completely wore down as the season went on, a fact even his GM acknowledges. With a healthy Montario Hardesty in the picture, expect a backfield split in 2011. Buyer beware.
47	Mike Williams, TB	WR17	Tied for 4th in the NFL in receiving TD's with 11 in an impressive rookie season. Considering not many teams wanted to draft Williams, not too many people saw this coming. Just don't go chasing the TD's in 2011. Remember Michael Clayton?
48	Matt Schaub, Hou	QB8	The talented QB unfairly labeled with the "injury-prone" tag took a step back last season, but part of that step back is thanks to the emergence of Arian Foster and the running game. There was simply no need for the Texans to pass so much with such a legitimate running game. Defenses will most definitely aim to stop Foster this season, so Schaub has a shot at matching his 2009 numbers.
49	Jeremy Maclin, PHI	WR18	Maclin developed a nice rapport with Michael Vick in his 2nd season scoring 10 TD's. With defenses keyed in on DeSean Jackson, I expect Maclin to improve his receiving numbers, but don't chase the touchdowns as they are a flukey stat year to year.
50	LeGarrette Blount, TB	RB22	The one-dimensional Blount was waived by the Titans and stolen by the Bucs. Best-known previously for his punch at the University of Oregon, Blount became an impact player in his rookie season averaging 5 yards per carry. He's a bruiser back limited in the passing game.

Poll

Who is the Number One Overall Player in Fantasy Football in 2011?

Arian Foster

31 votes

Jamaal Charles

33 votes

Adrian Peterson

42 votes

Chris Johnson

13 votes

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These are possibly the worst rankings I've ever seen

You place way too much value on deep threats. When you draft early, you draft players with high floors and consistent production, guys like Wallace do not fit that description. You bring up a players average yards per catch which is totally irrelevant. I’m pretty sure no one plays in a league where yards per catch is a category. Expecting someone to repeat ridiculously high yards per catch numbers is like expecting a baseball player to maintain a high BABIP, it’s just way too risky.

I couldn’t imagine anyone taking these rankings seriously, half of these are total upside picks. You take Wallace based on his one season, I’ll take Wayne, the consistent producer for many seasons with an elite quarterback. Sure, Wallace might give you a few weeks of 30 points, but the weeks where he gets 1 catch and 25 yards will kill you.

by dudedudedude on Jun 19, 2011 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

so

is it the Wallace ranking that make the rankings bad, in your opinion, or are there others?
I am not a big football guy, but what makes them bad in your eyes?
You focused on the Wallace pick and mention the yards per catch…I play in a league where you get bonus points for the length of TD which makes him very valuable.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Jun 19, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I expected a lot of flak for these rankings...

…as they are my own and I feel the top 50, the receivers will finish close to the rankings.

With Mike Wallace, however, you fail to mention that he led the entire NFL in the second half of the 2010 season. His targets jumped tremendously, and I expect Wallace to continue to be the most-targeted receiver on the Steelers again. He is a deep-threat, per se, but he is now a polished route-runner and will finish close to where I have him ranked.

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by mahoney1213 on Jun 20, 2011 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Wallace led the NFL in receiving yards in the second half.

I omitted the “receiving yards” part, sorry.

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by mahoney1213 on Jun 20, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't forget to mention

that he was without Rothlisberger for the first 4 games of the season. Wallace has 99 catches, over 2000 yards, and 16 touchdowns in his first two seasons. Those are monster numbers. Please, please tell me what is clouding your opinion of Wallace. Are you a Ravens fan?

by BFFL on Jun 20, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Good one

But they are no where near the numbers of say, a Reggie Wayne, yet he gets so much more love. Too much emphasis is placed on the big play, when guys who consistently put up numbers are disregarded because they aren’t flashy picks. When you draft early, you draft on floor, not upside.

Other crazy rankings:

Maurice Jones Drew is way too low. He is a consistent producer on a run first team. Sure, his knee gave his problems last season but did it really hurt his production at all? The TD’s weren’t there but that’s not entirely his fault.

Steven Jackson is also insanely low. He is the only back in that system and he will get touches, whether it’s on screens or rushes. With McDaniels at the helm, more attention will be placed on the passing game which would allow serious running room for him.

Michael Turner is a top 10 back. 37 TD’s in 41 games as a falcon is absurd and there’s no reason to think he can’t rack them up this season. Julio Jones wasn’t brought in for nothing, but he also isn’t there to steal 10 TD’s from Turner.

Why on earth would you pay that much for Mike Vick? He’s had one season as an elite fantasy quarterback, yet he is getting so much top ten love for a clear injury risk. I’ll take my 30 TD’s from Brady and Manning a few rounds later to the bank.

These rankings are just a joke. You act as if veterans are worth nothing and the young guns who have no where near the years of experience and track record are money in the bank. Draft like this, and you will lose your league.

by dudedudedude on Jun 20, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

a joke?

Do his rankings disagree with other sites? is that the goal? for every site to display the same rankings? I think not.
TJ offers his reasoning for his rankings and that should be enough for readers to go on.
Just because someone has differing opinions on rankings does not mean they are a joke.
And, lastly, I have a feeling Vick will be in plenty of top 10 rankings elsewhere.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Jun 20, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

one more thing

in fantasy baseball, how are the top10 rankings of Pujols and Hanley working out. Not so good.
Every year, whether it be fantasy baseball or football, top 10 picks go bust, so I think a differing opinion is a welcome change to the internet group think.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Jun 20, 2011 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

They aren't a joke because they are different

They are a joke because the logic is god awful. It’s one thing to provide reasonable explanations, but his are far from it.

by dudedudedude on Jun 20, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks for reading

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Jun 20, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the feedback

Albeit negative feedback. I expected them. I don’t lose leagues because of my outrageous rankings.

You are basing too much of your knowledge on past performance. I could sit here all day and say Michael Turner scored this many TD’s, so he’s guaranteed to score 10 TD’s again this year. My point in mentioning Julio Jones is that the Falcons are aware that Turner has led the NFL in carries 2 of the last 3 years, and the one year he didn’t lead the league, he was injured. Thus, the Falcons are focusing towards a pass-first offense.

I can do the exact same thing with MJD, Reggie Wayne and Steven Jackson. Why base SO much on past performance? Mike Wallace proved he’s a # 1 WR with his 2nd half performance last season where Reggie Wayne showed signs of slowing down with his drops in that same time period. I’m trying to focus on who is going to be the top guys at their positions by the END of 2011. Not basing it on past performance. Yes, a track record helps. Steven Jackson, MJD and Turner all have strong track records, but due to the tread on their tires, I feel like they are headed in the decline phase of their respective careers.

Yes, Josh McDaniels will help S-Jax out to an extent, but I’d rather have the running back that is guaranteed all the touches instead of the back relying on dump-offs from their QB.

Michael Vick has had more than one season as a top fantasy QB. Does 2006 ring a bell?

With WR’s, I’m focusing on players that are going to get their targets. Yes, Wayne will get his, but there are so many weapons in that offense. I saw Peyton go to Collie, Garcon, Tamme in crucial situations last season.

I don’t mind the abuse. It comes with the territory. Just don’t base way too much on past performance, and have a feeling of when a decline is coming. The signs are there.

If you want to provide your rankings, please e-mail me.

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by mahoney1213 on Jun 20, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Wayne has one of the most consistent players in the game throwing to him, Wallace has Big Ben. I don’t trust Big Ben like I trust Manning.

Josh McDaniels has never had a runningback with the same level of talent as Jackson, as not many coaches have. Touches are far from a huge concern.

Julio Jones is rookie learning the playbook in a shortened off-season, I’ll take my chances on Turner getting as many touches as he can.

It’s great that you bring up 2006, a year where Bulger, Larry Johnson and Roy Williams were studs. Give me a guy who will give me 30 TD’s for sure, instead of 8 great games, 4 crappy ones, 2 missed games and 2 half games where he is hurt.

by dudedudedude on Jun 20, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

That's fair

We’re all entitled to our opinions. Obviously ours vary tremendously. If a season is to be played, we can look back to see how brutal my picks are.

Also re: Turner, the Falcons drafted Jacquizz Rodgers who is a nice receiver out of the backfield, something Turner isn’t. Just keep that in mind.

I’ll sit here and give you my points, but you’re going to argue everything I say anyway.

Thanks for reading.

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by mahoney1213 on Jun 21, 2011 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t have MoJo, SJax or Turner in my top 10. When RBs hit a certain amount of carries it’s better to be off the train too soon that too late. MoJo’s knee scares me and SJax’s age/carries scares me. Nevertheless, I do see solid top 5 potential in SJax in Bradford’s 2nd year.

I’m not touching Turner this year, don’t have him in my top 15. Dude can’t catch a pass and hits 30 this year.

BTW — I have drafted chasing younger players are won plenty of leagues (including FF Librarian’s 64 team league in 2009 and a Razzball expert league the last 2 years).

I also do not know a contributor to this blog.

Jeff Mathis = sure fire 1st ballot Hall of Fame inductee

by YouthofToday on Jun 21, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Chiefs fan here

and I like the Charles ranking and agree that he could go #1 this year.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Jun 19, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

I think I'd take Rodgers at QB1.

And I’d do it mostly because of track record. I don’t like getting burned by one-year wonders, and though it would appear that Vick could definitely reproduce last year’s magic, I’m skeptical. I don’t like being skeptical about the #1 ranked player at any position.

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by Robert L. Bishop on Jun 19, 2011 11:19 PM EDT reply actions

Good Read

Thoughts:
1. Roddy White shouldn’t be in the top 3. His value has been the ridiculous amount of targets he has received in recent years. His targets will go down, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him finish outside of the top 10 even if healthy.
2. Vick has to be the #1 QB and a first rounder — and this is coming from somebody who always punts QB till round 9 or so.
3. Michael Turner scares me this year. He’s getting up there in age.
4. Ingram should be a top 25 back and a top 50 overall player. Dude is far more talented than Pierre Thomas, Bush or whoever is the competition. The Saints love him and gave up as much as they did for a reason.
5. Agree on Wayne, he’s getting up there in age and dropped a ton of balls in the 2nd half of 2010. The Colts have depth in options at the WR position and improved the oline to enable them to have a running attack this year. Expect his targets to drop. I don’t have him in my high teens right now.

Jeff Mathis = sure fire 1st ballot Hall of Fame inductee

by YouthofToday on Jun 20, 2011 12:24 AM EDT reply actions

I agree with you on White, Wayne and Turner.

I’m actually going to be avoiding Turner and Wayne this year. I’ll proudly stand by my low-ish ranking of Wayne.

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by mahoney1213 on Jun 20, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Very Nice Rankings

IDK what that guy is talking about, these rankings are very nicely done. The guy seems really tied up with stats from the past instead of realizing that players age and go on the downturn…plus if we all had the same opinions and rankings that wouldnt make FF much fun!

PS I am avoiding Wayne and Turner this year as well…

by JoeDay on Jun 22, 2011 1:40 AM EDT reply actions