#4 Scenario Fantasy Football.

Fantasy Football dorks all over the world are gearing up for their draft dates. In my league we set our draft date and draft order over the past weekend. I drew the #5 pick out of 12 teams.

Originally I was thinking Aaron Rodgers at #5. However after studying some mocks and asking around the league I am not so sure he makes it to me anymore. This year the focus isn't on stud running backs. The reason being many NFL Teams have put together crowded backfield. Would you rather have a running back splitting carries or top QB?

As most of you experienced fantasy footballers know you always want at least one if not two work-horse running backs to carry your team. In the past I have seen 8 running backs come off the board with the first 8 picks. Over the past decade could make a case for Peyton Manning or Tom Brady late in the first round too. Now you can make a case for 3 QBs, A wide receiver, two tight ends all going mid to late first round.

This year there are only 3 Legit RB#1 . You have Arian Foster,Ray Rice, and LeSean Mccoy. I suspect in most drafts in some way,some shape,or form these are your top 3 picks. All other top RBS are have huge question marks that come along with drafting them.

Here is a scenario for you, what if you are setting there at 4 and those 3 Running Backs are off the board? What do you do?

I think your first options is looking at 1 of your top 3 QBS. I think you have to think about Rodgers,Brady or Brees. These guys are so far above beyond other QBS it's not funny! It would be nice to lock one of them up and not worry or gamble on a QB later.

Calvin Johnson is another name that could go at #4. No WR in the NFL can put up numbers like that guy. It's not an insane pick at all. His Average Draft position right now is 6. I think in this scenario I go ahead and take him at 4. Then I hope that Stafford or Newton make it back to me in the second round. Stafford to Johnson would be a nice one-two combo to lock up. All though I am not a huge fan of that theory. This year I think that combo could land you playing for your championship.

The last thing to consider in this scenario at 4 is Darren McFadden or Chris Johnson. McFadden is for the #4 pick if health wasn't a concern,but yet it is now. Chris Johnson could be the come back player of the year. He could also be one step of dropping to lower tier runner. He is your proverbial huge Gamble with that huge upside.

I think a little later towards picks #10-12 in the late first round you could see Jimmy Graham or Rob Gronkowski get chosen.

As we move towards our fantasy drafts the only thing for sure is this year is going to be insane! Here is my friendly advice; Be prepared! A little tip for you,if you don't know who Doug Martin is you better find out quick. Also stay away from Cowboys! Cowboys Offensive players = disappointment in fantasy football. Who am I kidding? Those Cowboys offensive players = disappointment in real life too.

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