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06-24-2008, 12:03 AM
Fantasy Draft: LT or All Day?
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By Larry Bud
CP Staff Writer, Fantasy Guru, blogger
The Counselor is IN:
It is time to start thinking about fantasy football. In a month, NFL camps will be in full swing. Currently the news stands and books stores have this season's FF magazine lining the shelves.
The number 1 overall pick for a fantasy draft is always a fun discussion at this time of the year. You can make arguments for Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, LaDainian Tomlinson, or Adrian Peterson should be the selection. In most leagues, Running backs are at a higher premium than Quarterbacks. Because of this, I will focus on the Running backs.
Here is a comparison of LT and All Day.
Tomlinsion
Strengths
LT has been a consistent fantasy stud since his first season. He has rushed for 18, 28, and 15 touchdowns in the last 3 years. He had 2, 3, and 4 receiving touchdowns on top of the rushing ones. He has rushed for over 1,450 yards in each of the last three seasons (with 1815 yards in 2006). LaDainian is a consistent top 5 fantasy producer.
Weaknesses/concerns
LT is 29 years old. He is on the downward side of a typical running back’s productive years. He has been the workhorse in San Diego for years. Is this the season LT will lose a step or even worse?
Peterson
Strengths
Peterson's 2007 season was an amazing rookie year. He ran for 1341 yards while sharing time with Chester Taylor. He ran for 12 touchdowns and had another touchdown receiving. He had a 224 and a record setting 296 rushing yard day. The NFL future is bright for Adrian.
Weaknesses/Concerns
Peterson only has one season behind him. There is no history on how consistent he will be. A sophomore slump is always a possibility.
Adrian has been plagued my injuries in the past. His hard running style of running over people could lead to time on the injury list.
He is still splitting time with a good running back in Taylor.
My Opinion:
I have them listed as 1A and 1B. I would love to have the second overall pick in a draft where I will be guaranteed one of them. If I have to pick one, I would go with Peterson's potential. I have been bitten by 29 and 30 year old stud running backs that become pedestrian.
The Counselor is OUT:
__________________
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Larry Bud
(Blogs- Fantasy Sports Counselor (http://fantasysportscounselor.blogspot.com/) and Simple Thoughts (http://simplethoughts-complexmind.blogspot.com/))
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/regdev/KC_chargers276808x145.jpg
By Larry Bud
CP Staff Writer, Fantasy Guru, blogger
The Counselor is IN:
It is time to start thinking about fantasy football. In a month, NFL camps will be in full swing. Currently the news stands and books stores have this season's FF magazine lining the shelves.
The number 1 overall pick for a fantasy draft is always a fun discussion at this time of the year. You can make arguments for Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, LaDainian Tomlinson, or Adrian Peterson should be the selection. In most leagues, Running backs are at a higher premium than Quarterbacks. Because of this, I will focus on the Running backs.
Here is a comparison of LT and All Day.
Tomlinsion
Strengths
LT has been a consistent fantasy stud since his first season. He has rushed for 18, 28, and 15 touchdowns in the last 3 years. He had 2, 3, and 4 receiving touchdowns on top of the rushing ones. He has rushed for over 1,450 yards in each of the last three seasons (with 1815 yards in 2006). LaDainian is a consistent top 5 fantasy producer.
Weaknesses/concerns
LT is 29 years old. He is on the downward side of a typical running back’s productive years. He has been the workhorse in San Diego for years. Is this the season LT will lose a step or even worse?
Peterson
Strengths
Peterson's 2007 season was an amazing rookie year. He ran for 1341 yards while sharing time with Chester Taylor. He ran for 12 touchdowns and had another touchdown receiving. He had a 224 and a record setting 296 rushing yard day. The NFL future is bright for Adrian.
Weaknesses/Concerns
Peterson only has one season behind him. There is no history on how consistent he will be. A sophomore slump is always a possibility.
Adrian has been plagued my injuries in the past. His hard running style of running over people could lead to time on the injury list.
He is still splitting time with a good running back in Taylor.
My Opinion:
I have them listed as 1A and 1B. I would love to have the second overall pick in a draft where I will be guaranteed one of them. If I have to pick one, I would go with Peterson's potential. I have been bitten by 29 and 30 year old stud running backs that become pedestrian.
The Counselor is OUT:
__________________
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Larry Bud
(Blogs- Fantasy Sports Counselor (http://fantasysportscounselor.blogspot.com/) and Simple Thoughts (http://simplethoughts-complexmind.blogspot.com/))