June 6, 2013

June 6, 2013

Summer is in full swing!!  And for fantasy football players like myself, the season is never done.  The Good and the Bad, my main dynasty league is currently in in the midst of its rookie draft.  As to be expected offense was taken early and often, with defense finally making a comeback in the later rounds.  Currently we're at the beginning of Round 4.  I'll talk a bit about my picks so far.

2.11, 27th Overall, Jarvis Jones, LB, PIT - Jones will be competing for a starting spot right out of the gate, and with his pass-rushing ability I believe he will win a spot on opening day.  A fierce OLB in the mold of Von Miller, he has the potential to be a double digit sack LB.  This upside made him an easy 2nd round choice, overall I had him rated as the #1 LB and #6 overall player.

3.07, 39th Overall, Eric Reid, S, SF - Questions at safety for the Niners made Reid's selection a no-brainer.  He will most likely win a starting safety job in training camp and will be a solid player at the back of the Niners defense.  He has big potential to develop into one of the games best safeties.  I had him rated as the #2 Safety and #14 overall player.

4.04, 53rd Overall, Bjoern Werner, DE, IND - I can't believe he fell to the 4th, and I was happy to snag him here.  In this case I drafted straight off my Big Board and not by need, as he was easily my highest rated remaining.  He'll start day 1 in Indy and with a little more polishing can be an elite DE.  His arrival should lighten the loss of Dwight Freeney.  His ability to play with his hand in the dirt and standing up will also help him make an impact.  He was my #2 DE and #17 overall player.

I would have picked earlier in the 3rd, but I traded back twice to get to 4.04 and pick some cash.  It worked out well as I was still able to grab Werner in the 4th.  My next pick is 4.17 and I also have 5.10.