Tuesday 30 August 2016
2016: LOC Mock Draft
The much anticipated episode of the LOC Report for the entire offseason, when this one drops you know it's close to the season, it's the mock draft. Commissioner Stubbs is joined by the Co Host Chris Leach, cool cat Viv Nathwani and EDOTLOCCA Tom Barnes to recap a mock draft the 4 did prior to the show. Tune in, and get prepping for the main event.
The Greatest Draft Pick Of All Time (Finals)
We're finally here, the final of the off season series, and we're about to find the greatest pick ever (so far) in LOC history. All 4 of these picks were tremendous, all 4 deserving winners, but there can only be one. And with the conclusion of the off season series, we are now mere days away from the draft, what a way to go into it.
Third place
(57) Allen Robinson, 2015 vs. (17) Rob Gronkowski, 2011
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (235 pts)
First we'll start of here with the third place bracket. And, to be honest, you probably all know what I'm going to pick. Both of these were very good picks in their own right, but one clearly surpasses the other. Allen Robinson got 224 points, Gronk got 235, so there's a win for Gronk. Robinson was drafted in the 6th round, Gronk in the 14th, another win for Gronk. The Tuckfards didn't make the playoffs in 2015, but Forge Flyers did in 2011. Rob Gronkowski's 2011 was just a ridiculous season, while Allen Robinson's 2015 was very good, it's definitely not Gronk level.
Winner: Rob Gronkowski
Reason: Rob Gronkowski.
First Place
(20) Adrian Peterson, 2012 vs. (30) Peyton Manning, 2013
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
There's not much more we can say about either of these picks really, as I know all of you can't wait to find out the winner. Both players posted some of, if not the, highest points we've ever seen from their respective positions. Both were relative bargains for where they were taken, though at the time no one was surprised at all where they went (well, other than Coach Merritt laughing at the Manning pick for some reason). Both of these players were the lynch pins for their teams, both of them lead them to the playoffs, however Manning succeeded in bringing home a title for Burdettinators. Both picks took skill, knowledge, and expert judgement. The Peterson pick had a far higher risk factor, but that doesn't necessarily make it the better pick. This is a close one to call.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: I think what it came down to, like I said at the start, is value, and what it meant to the team. Does Burdettinators win the Corona Bowl without Peyton Manning? It was a star studded roster, but I'm not sure they do. The stars need to align for a championship in the LOC. Peterson was definitely a large part of Tom's Tyrants tremendous 13-1 season, but this was also the year they had Demaryius Thomas, Julio Jones, and Calvin Johnson (arguably the best whole draft of any team). We all remember how momentous Burdettinators 2013 was, and Manning was a large part of that.
Third place
(57) Allen Robinson, 2015 vs. (17) Rob Gronkowski, 2011
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (235 pts)
First we'll start of here with the third place bracket. And, to be honest, you probably all know what I'm going to pick. Both of these were very good picks in their own right, but one clearly surpasses the other. Allen Robinson got 224 points, Gronk got 235, so there's a win for Gronk. Robinson was drafted in the 6th round, Gronk in the 14th, another win for Gronk. The Tuckfards didn't make the playoffs in 2015, but Forge Flyers did in 2011. Rob Gronkowski's 2011 was just a ridiculous season, while Allen Robinson's 2015 was very good, it's definitely not Gronk level.
Winner: Rob Gronkowski
Reason: Rob Gronkowski.
First Place
(20) Adrian Peterson, 2012 vs. (30) Peyton Manning, 2013
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
There's not much more we can say about either of these picks really, as I know all of you can't wait to find out the winner. Both players posted some of, if not the, highest points we've ever seen from their respective positions. Both were relative bargains for where they were taken, though at the time no one was surprised at all where they went (well, other than Coach Merritt laughing at the Manning pick for some reason). Both of these players were the lynch pins for their teams, both of them lead them to the playoffs, however Manning succeeded in bringing home a title for Burdettinators. Both picks took skill, knowledge, and expert judgement. The Peterson pick had a far higher risk factor, but that doesn't necessarily make it the better pick. This is a close one to call.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: I think what it came down to, like I said at the start, is value, and what it meant to the team. Does Burdettinators win the Corona Bowl without Peyton Manning? It was a star studded roster, but I'm not sure they do. The stars need to align for a championship in the LOC. Peterson was definitely a large part of Tom's Tyrants tremendous 13-1 season, but this was also the year they had Demaryius Thomas, Julio Jones, and Calvin Johnson (arguably the best whole draft of any team). We all remember how momentous Burdettinators 2013 was, and Manning was a large part of that.
Friday 26 August 2016
The Greatest Draft Pick Of All Time (Semi Finals)
Here we go, the final four. The combination of these picks will form the podium. One of the picks you see before you is the greatest pick ever in the LOC, and boy there are some great picks in this round. Each come from a different year, each are drafted by a different team, and each play a different position. We couldn't have any more variation if we tried. Right, let's see who will be playing for first, and who will be playing for third.
Semi Finals
(57) Allen Robinson, 2015 vs. (20) Adrian Peterson, 2012
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
Let's start here with Allen Robinson. A-Rob was a promising rookie in 2014, but injuries and poor QB play prevented him from having a good season. There was a lot of hype surrounding him in 2015, Blake Bortles should be better, he was healthy again, and he'd be the number 1 receiver. Coach Merritt (a Jaguars fan) saw fit to take him with the 70th overall pick in the 6th round, and it turned out great. Getting a WR1 in a Flex/back up spot is tremendous return, as is 224 points. It wasn't a blind homer pick, it was a calculated upside pick.
Adrian Peterson was a very different pick. A surefire first round, perhaps even first overall pick, when healthy, AP tore his knee ligaments late in the 2011 season. Many players struggle in their first season back from this type of injury, and this severely affected AP's draft stock. Tom's Tyrants, drafting from the 10th spot, decided the time was right to take him at the end of the 3rd. He was absolutely right, betting on the physical beast that he is, AP went on to nearly beat the rushing yards record, for a ridiculous 309 fantasy points. He was instrumental to the 13-1 Tom's Tyrants.
Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: Allen Robinson was a great pick, but taking a gamble that in hindsight just looks like the safest pick ever was masterful
(30) Peyton Manning, 2013 vs. (17) Rob Gronkowski, 2011
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (235 pts)
So we have an opponent lined up for one of these two. This is going to be tough. Peyton Manning was expected to have a great year in 2013. He was with the Denver Broncos, had a tremendous surrounding cast around him, but he had shown signs of a weak arm coming off of neck surgery a few years prior. In the 5th round, the potential was too much to resist for Coach Burdett. Getting laughed at by Coach Merritt (who took Drew Brees in the first round), he shrugged it off, and Coach Merritt would eventually eat his words. Manning didn't have a great season, he had a record breaking season, setting the record for yardage and TDs in a season, en route to a ridiculous 549 points. Coach Burdett's 2013 is arguably the greatest fantasy team ever in LOC, but it's fair to say Manning was the leader of the bunch, being a large part of the Corona Bowl V winning team.
This next pick was equally tremendous. TEs usually have terrible first seasons, having better following years once they adjust to the NFL. Not the case for Rob Gronkowski, who had a 10 TD rookie season. Despite this, he still fell to the 14th round into Coach Leach's lap. He would go on to have the best season by a TE ever, and his 17 TDs in a season is the highest of any active player today. Getting 235 points from the TE position, it's no wonder Forge Flyers was the best regular season team in 2011 with a 10-4 record and a playoff appearance. How much of this pick was skill, and how much was pure luck, is unknown.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: As much as it hurts me to do it, I have to go with Manning. While the Gronk pick was great, Manning was crucial to bringing home the title. Although it was on par from where QBs were taken, Coach Burdett was the first to start the QB run, and he had a number of choices at QB. It was calculated, and deliberate, which I'm not sure the Gronk Pick was.
So there you have it, your final and third place match up are set. Tune in next week for the conclusion of the off season series.
Semi Finals
(57) Allen Robinson, 2015 vs. (20) Adrian Peterson, 2012
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
Let's start here with Allen Robinson. A-Rob was a promising rookie in 2014, but injuries and poor QB play prevented him from having a good season. There was a lot of hype surrounding him in 2015, Blake Bortles should be better, he was healthy again, and he'd be the number 1 receiver. Coach Merritt (a Jaguars fan) saw fit to take him with the 70th overall pick in the 6th round, and it turned out great. Getting a WR1 in a Flex/back up spot is tremendous return, as is 224 points. It wasn't a blind homer pick, it was a calculated upside pick.
Adrian Peterson was a very different pick. A surefire first round, perhaps even first overall pick, when healthy, AP tore his knee ligaments late in the 2011 season. Many players struggle in their first season back from this type of injury, and this severely affected AP's draft stock. Tom's Tyrants, drafting from the 10th spot, decided the time was right to take him at the end of the 3rd. He was absolutely right, betting on the physical beast that he is, AP went on to nearly beat the rushing yards record, for a ridiculous 309 fantasy points. He was instrumental to the 13-1 Tom's Tyrants.
Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: Allen Robinson was a great pick, but taking a gamble that in hindsight just looks like the safest pick ever was masterful
(30) Peyton Manning, 2013 vs. (17) Rob Gronkowski, 2011
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (235 pts)
So we have an opponent lined up for one of these two. This is going to be tough. Peyton Manning was expected to have a great year in 2013. He was with the Denver Broncos, had a tremendous surrounding cast around him, but he had shown signs of a weak arm coming off of neck surgery a few years prior. In the 5th round, the potential was too much to resist for Coach Burdett. Getting laughed at by Coach Merritt (who took Drew Brees in the first round), he shrugged it off, and Coach Merritt would eventually eat his words. Manning didn't have a great season, he had a record breaking season, setting the record for yardage and TDs in a season, en route to a ridiculous 549 points. Coach Burdett's 2013 is arguably the greatest fantasy team ever in LOC, but it's fair to say Manning was the leader of the bunch, being a large part of the Corona Bowl V winning team.
This next pick was equally tremendous. TEs usually have terrible first seasons, having better following years once they adjust to the NFL. Not the case for Rob Gronkowski, who had a 10 TD rookie season. Despite this, he still fell to the 14th round into Coach Leach's lap. He would go on to have the best season by a TE ever, and his 17 TDs in a season is the highest of any active player today. Getting 235 points from the TE position, it's no wonder Forge Flyers was the best regular season team in 2011 with a 10-4 record and a playoff appearance. How much of this pick was skill, and how much was pure luck, is unknown.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: As much as it hurts me to do it, I have to go with Manning. While the Gronk pick was great, Manning was crucial to bringing home the title. Although it was on par from where QBs were taken, Coach Burdett was the first to start the QB run, and he had a number of choices at QB. It was calculated, and deliberate, which I'm not sure the Gronk Pick was.
So there you have it, your final and third place match up are set. Tune in next week for the conclusion of the off season series.
Tuesday 23 August 2016
2016: Division Evaluation and Schedule Reveal
Join us today for what is a great edition of the LOC report, wherein co-host Chris Leach and the Commissioner talk about the much anticipated division aligning event and flag football game, as well as evaluating the newly set divisions and revealing the schedule for the upcoming season.
The Greatest Draft Pick Of All Time (Quarter Finals)
We're onto the elite eight, the quarter finals, and I can finally let loose a little bit more with the word count, huzzah! We have some truly great picks to choose from, and the semi-finals are guaranteed to be world class picks.
Quarter Finals
(57) Allen Robinson, 2015 vs. (23) Marshawn Lynch, 2012
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (228 pts)
Marshawn Lynch, #45, 5th pick 5th round, ADRZ, 1786 yards 12 TDs (251 pts)
As a rookie, Allen Robinson showed a lot of promise, but injuries plagued him. Entering 2015 as the Jags no.1 wideout, Coach Merritt thought the 6th round was the perfect time to draft the up and comer. With the Jags playing from behind in a lot of games, Allen Robinson got a tonne of work, and it showed in the stat line as he rolled to 228 fantasy points.
I'd really like to know what the thought process was in the 2012 off season. Lynch came off of a very good 2011, yet was still available in the 5th round where ADRZ drafted him. Hindsight makes this look ridiculous, but his stint with the Bills was less than glamorous. Regardless, Coach Wells got a gem in the 5th round, along with 251 fantasy points.
Winner: Allen Robinson
Reason: Lynch was a tremendous pick, but I just feel that it was an easy pick to make. At pick 70, finding a receiver of Robinson's caliber is an achievement
(8) Wes Welker, 2011 vs. (20) Adrian Peterson, 2012
Wes Welker, #39, 9th pick 4th round, The Dream Team, 1569 yards 11 TDs (223 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
In Coach Nathwani's first year in the league most things did not go how he would have planned. However, a certain 4th round pick must have exceeded even his expectations. Wes Welker was an elite slot receiver in his time, but slot receivers typically are capped in fantasy due to their TD opportunities. Not only did Welker have a great yardage season, he also put up double digit TDs, leading to an awesome year.
Now this next pick has the momentum of a freight train. Adrian Peterson tore his knee ligaments late in the 2011 season, which caused a draft day slide in 2012. It was only a matter of time until someone took a gamble on him, and that coach was Coach Barnes. A large part of their tremendous 13-1 season was AP, steam rolling for over 2000 rushing yards and 309 fantasy points.
Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: Incredible value pick
(30) Peyton Manning, 2013 vs. (24) Doug Martin, 2012
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Doug Martin, #46, 6th pick 5th round, IKNAN, 1926 yards 12 TDs (265 pts)
Peyton Manning not only propelled the Broncos to the Super Bowl in 2013, but also propelled Burdettinators to the Corona Bowl. We all remember the story, Coach Burdett drafted Manning in the 5th round and Coach Merritt sat there laughing at him (having taken Drew Brees in the first). Manning went on to set new records for passing yards and TDs in a season, posting a whopping 549 fantasy points.
Some rookie running backs have great first seasons. Martin was one of those. Although he didn't follow up in the following seasons, no one can take away the amazing 2012 season he had, where he had one game of 51 fantasy points. IKNAN will be over the moon with that, having taken him in the 5th round.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: Martin was a good pick, but Manning brought home a trophy
(53) Brandon Marshall, 2015 vs. (17) Rob Gronkowski
Brandon Marshall, #58, 10th pick 5th round, Bear Necessities, 1502 yards 14 TDs (238 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (235 pts)
Brandon Marshall just seems to be QB proof. Whether it was for the Broncos, Dolphins, Bears or Jets, he just seems to have great seasons. Playing with the Jets for the first time last year, many were skeptical about how he could perform between Geno Smith and Fitz. The answer? Just fine. Bear Necessities were rewarded handsomely for their 5th round pick with a bonafide WR1, who also helped them onto the playoffs.
This last pick was also pretty crucial to a playoff season. Rob Gronkowski had a good rookie season, getting 546 yards and 10 TDs, but no one could have predicted his 2011 season. Gronkowski went for a TE record shattering 1327 yards and 17 TDs, with a monumental 235 points from the position. It's not wonder Forge Flyers made the playoffs, considering that Gronk was a mere 14th round pick as well.
Winner: Rob Gronkowski:
Reason: Gronk spike
Quarter Finals
(57) Allen Robinson, 2015 vs. (23) Marshawn Lynch, 2012
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (228 pts)
Marshawn Lynch, #45, 5th pick 5th round, ADRZ, 1786 yards 12 TDs (251 pts)
As a rookie, Allen Robinson showed a lot of promise, but injuries plagued him. Entering 2015 as the Jags no.1 wideout, Coach Merritt thought the 6th round was the perfect time to draft the up and comer. With the Jags playing from behind in a lot of games, Allen Robinson got a tonne of work, and it showed in the stat line as he rolled to 228 fantasy points.
I'd really like to know what the thought process was in the 2012 off season. Lynch came off of a very good 2011, yet was still available in the 5th round where ADRZ drafted him. Hindsight makes this look ridiculous, but his stint with the Bills was less than glamorous. Regardless, Coach Wells got a gem in the 5th round, along with 251 fantasy points.
Winner: Allen Robinson
Reason: Lynch was a tremendous pick, but I just feel that it was an easy pick to make. At pick 70, finding a receiver of Robinson's caliber is an achievement
(8) Wes Welker, 2011 vs. (20) Adrian Peterson, 2012
Wes Welker, #39, 9th pick 4th round, The Dream Team, 1569 yards 11 TDs (223 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
In Coach Nathwani's first year in the league most things did not go how he would have planned. However, a certain 4th round pick must have exceeded even his expectations. Wes Welker was an elite slot receiver in his time, but slot receivers typically are capped in fantasy due to their TD opportunities. Not only did Welker have a great yardage season, he also put up double digit TDs, leading to an awesome year.
Now this next pick has the momentum of a freight train. Adrian Peterson tore his knee ligaments late in the 2011 season, which caused a draft day slide in 2012. It was only a matter of time until someone took a gamble on him, and that coach was Coach Barnes. A large part of their tremendous 13-1 season was AP, steam rolling for over 2000 rushing yards and 309 fantasy points.
Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: Incredible value pick
(30) Peyton Manning, 2013 vs. (24) Doug Martin, 2012
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Doug Martin, #46, 6th pick 5th round, IKNAN, 1926 yards 12 TDs (265 pts)
Peyton Manning not only propelled the Broncos to the Super Bowl in 2013, but also propelled Burdettinators to the Corona Bowl. We all remember the story, Coach Burdett drafted Manning in the 5th round and Coach Merritt sat there laughing at him (having taken Drew Brees in the first). Manning went on to set new records for passing yards and TDs in a season, posting a whopping 549 fantasy points.
Some rookie running backs have great first seasons. Martin was one of those. Although he didn't follow up in the following seasons, no one can take away the amazing 2012 season he had, where he had one game of 51 fantasy points. IKNAN will be over the moon with that, having taken him in the 5th round.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: Martin was a good pick, but Manning brought home a trophy
(53) Brandon Marshall, 2015 vs. (17) Rob Gronkowski
Brandon Marshall, #58, 10th pick 5th round, Bear Necessities, 1502 yards 14 TDs (238 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (235 pts)
Brandon Marshall just seems to be QB proof. Whether it was for the Broncos, Dolphins, Bears or Jets, he just seems to have great seasons. Playing with the Jets for the first time last year, many were skeptical about how he could perform between Geno Smith and Fitz. The answer? Just fine. Bear Necessities were rewarded handsomely for their 5th round pick with a bonafide WR1, who also helped them onto the playoffs.
This last pick was also pretty crucial to a playoff season. Rob Gronkowski had a good rookie season, getting 546 yards and 10 TDs, but no one could have predicted his 2011 season. Gronkowski went for a TE record shattering 1327 yards and 17 TDs, with a monumental 235 points from the position. It's not wonder Forge Flyers made the playoffs, considering that Gronk was a mere 14th round pick as well.
Winner: Rob Gronkowski:
Reason: Gronk spike
Monday 22 August 2016
Division aligning event & flag football recap
Events that are rapidly becoming favourites on the LOC calendar, the coaches had a tremendous Sunday of activities last weekend.
Starting off with the division aligning event decided by a current champ coach Wells, the league took a trip to go karting. As expected, some people were great (coach Leach), while others seemed to be enjoying the scenery (coach Merritt). The fastest lap was set by Coach Leach, followed by Coach Wells, so they would be the flag football captains later on. Finishing at the bottom was Coach Merritt, with Coach N. Stubbs in 10th, so they lead in the first two positions for the actual race. While Coach Merritt tumbled down the standings swiftly, Coach N. Stubbs managed to hold his 2nd place position, only being over taken by Coach Leach who went ahead of the entire field (lapping Coach Merritt 4 times). Coach Wells also managed to battle up the field, finishing in 3rd. They formed division 1 along with Coach Nunn. Tom, Ollie B, Pat and Ben would form division 2, with Ollie G, Dave, Viv and Phil joining division 3.
Onto the flag football. With the first pick, Chris selected Ollie B as his QB, while Nigel took Dave. Chris (unsurprisingly) took Tom with his next pick. Nigel pulled a bit of a stunner, selecting a Questionable Pat Allen ahead of Nait, who went to Chris the pick after. Viv, Ben and Phil would also join team Wells, while Ollie G joined team Chris.
Team Chris won Rock Paper Scissors and elected to defer. Team Nigel was held on the first couple of plays, until a blown coverage let Ben go the length of the field for a TD, putting them up 6-0. Drops would stifle Team Chris's first drive, but they would force an interception on Team Nigel's next drive, which was capitalised on by Ollie B with a beautiful lofted throw to the corner of the end zone to Nait. Chris hauled in the PAT, putting it at 6-7.
The next couple of drives didn't advance or ended in an interception by Viv. With the final drive of the half, team Nigel drove down the field and punched in a TD with a toe tapping effort by Phil at the back of the end zone, making it 12-7.
After the half however, it was all one way traffic. The two Ollie's connected, and Ollie G advanced the ball all the way to the 5 yard line. Ollie B once again looked for Nait, hitting him on a 5 and out on the goal line, his second TD of the day, making it 13-12.
The next two drives would end in disaster for Team Nigel. Dave struggled throwing into the win and threw two pick sixes to Tom, which were both returned a long way for TDs. Nait would haul in a PAT on one of them, bringing the score to 26-12.
Team Nigel struggled on their next drive, but a clutch 4th down conversion by Pat just gave them the first down. However, they would eventually turn the ball over on downs. With the final drive of the game, the two Ollies connected again, though Ollie G lost the first down trying to dance his way past a group of players. No matter, on the next play Ollie threw a check down to Nait, who with some side stepping moves would cruise to the end zone, putting up his 3rd TD of the day.
The last play of the game, the PAT, cemented the victory well. A snap to Ollie B was thrown back to Tom, who threw a lofted pass across the field to the corner of the end zone for a chasing Ollie B, resulting in a final score of 33-12.
Tune in for the podcast this week for the MVP of the game. With the festivities done, divisions aligned and schedule set, the coaches attention now turns to the draft on September 3rd. Fantasy is back, and we're loving every minute of it.
Starting off with the division aligning event decided by a current champ coach Wells, the league took a trip to go karting. As expected, some people were great (coach Leach), while others seemed to be enjoying the scenery (coach Merritt). The fastest lap was set by Coach Leach, followed by Coach Wells, so they would be the flag football captains later on. Finishing at the bottom was Coach Merritt, with Coach N. Stubbs in 10th, so they lead in the first two positions for the actual race. While Coach Merritt tumbled down the standings swiftly, Coach N. Stubbs managed to hold his 2nd place position, only being over taken by Coach Leach who went ahead of the entire field (lapping Coach Merritt 4 times). Coach Wells also managed to battle up the field, finishing in 3rd. They formed division 1 along with Coach Nunn. Tom, Ollie B, Pat and Ben would form division 2, with Ollie G, Dave, Viv and Phil joining division 3.
Onto the flag football. With the first pick, Chris selected Ollie B as his QB, while Nigel took Dave. Chris (unsurprisingly) took Tom with his next pick. Nigel pulled a bit of a stunner, selecting a Questionable Pat Allen ahead of Nait, who went to Chris the pick after. Viv, Ben and Phil would also join team Wells, while Ollie G joined team Chris.
Team Chris won Rock Paper Scissors and elected to defer. Team Nigel was held on the first couple of plays, until a blown coverage let Ben go the length of the field for a TD, putting them up 6-0. Drops would stifle Team Chris's first drive, but they would force an interception on Team Nigel's next drive, which was capitalised on by Ollie B with a beautiful lofted throw to the corner of the end zone to Nait. Chris hauled in the PAT, putting it at 6-7.
The next couple of drives didn't advance or ended in an interception by Viv. With the final drive of the half, team Nigel drove down the field and punched in a TD with a toe tapping effort by Phil at the back of the end zone, making it 12-7.
After the half however, it was all one way traffic. The two Ollie's connected, and Ollie G advanced the ball all the way to the 5 yard line. Ollie B once again looked for Nait, hitting him on a 5 and out on the goal line, his second TD of the day, making it 13-12.
The next two drives would end in disaster for Team Nigel. Dave struggled throwing into the win and threw two pick sixes to Tom, which were both returned a long way for TDs. Nait would haul in a PAT on one of them, bringing the score to 26-12.
Team Nigel struggled on their next drive, but a clutch 4th down conversion by Pat just gave them the first down. However, they would eventually turn the ball over on downs. With the final drive of the game, the two Ollies connected again, though Ollie G lost the first down trying to dance his way past a group of players. No matter, on the next play Ollie threw a check down to Nait, who with some side stepping moves would cruise to the end zone, putting up his 3rd TD of the day.
The last play of the game, the PAT, cemented the victory well. A snap to Ollie B was thrown back to Tom, who threw a lofted pass across the field to the corner of the end zone for a chasing Ollie B, resulting in a final score of 33-12.
Tune in for the podcast this week for the MVP of the game. With the festivities done, divisions aligned and schedule set, the coaches attention now turns to the draft on September 3rd. Fantasy is back, and we're loving every minute of it.
Thursday 18 August 2016
The Greatest Draft Pick Of All Time (3rd round)
Here we go, the sweet sixteen, each of them fighting for a spot in the elite eight, the quarter finals. This round is packed full of star power and great picks, and only the truly elite picks will move onto the next round.
(2) LeSean McCoy, 2010 v (57) Allen Robinson, 2015
LeSean McCoy, #49, 9th pick 5th round, Gridiron Gang, 1572 yards 9 TDs (211 pts)
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)
LeSean McCoy has taken down Mike Wallace and Demaryius Thomas to this point, and who can blame him with such a great season? Allen Robinson equally had a tremendous sophomore campaign though, eliminating Reggie Wayne and Reggie Bush, he steam rolled to 224 points.
Winner: Allen Robinson
Reason: A nice gem in the mid rounds
(48) DeAndre Hopkins, 2014 v (23) Marshawn Lynch, 2012
DeAndre Hopkins, #143, 3rd pick 15th round, Forge Flyers, 1210 yards 6 TDs (157 pts)
Marshawn Lynch, #45, 5th pick 5th round, ADRZ, 1786 yards 12 TDs (251 pts)
Nuk Hopkins was mightily impressive as a rookie, playing for a run heavy team behind an elite WR. He’s knocked out some big competition, Jeremy Hill and Brandon Marshall. But the Marshawn Lynch pick was truly elite, coming off a good year to have a great year, and still snagged in the 5th. He’s knocked out Gurley and Fitzgerald.
Winner: Marshawn Lynch
Reason: He cost more, but the points were 1st round level
(8) Wes Welker, 2011 v (50) DeAndre Hopkins, 2015
Wes Welker, #39, 9th pick 4th round, The Dream Team, 1569 yards 11 TDs (223 pts)
DeAndre Hopkins, #28, 4th pick 3rd round, Gridiron Gang, 1521 yards 11 TDs (218 pts)
Two very similar picks here. Between them they’ve knocked out Eifert, Sanders, Crabtree and Davis. One was a dynamic slot receiver, the other an up and coming sophomore without a QB that still shredded the league. But, few slot receivers can do what Welker did.
Winner: Wes Welker
Reason: Getting that production from a slot receive is phenomenal
(5) Matt Forte, 2010 v (20) Adrian Peterson, 2012
Matt Forte, #89, 9th pick 9th round, Gridiron Gang, 1616 yards 9 TDs (216 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
Both these players were crucial to playoff seasons (and Forte to a title season). They’ve taken down some big names, Cameron, Bernard, Jones and Newton. But only one can progress. Ultimately, the skill and risk calculation that went into the AP pick surpasses a late round flier.
Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: The pick has everything
(18) Jordy Nelson, 2011 v (30) Peyton Manning, 2013
Jordy Nelson, #155, 5th pick 16th round, Forge Flyers, 1263 yards 15 TDs (216 pts)
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Both of these are elite picks, and I’m sad to see one of them go. Nelson was drafted in a round we don’t even have anymore, and the Manning pick was laughed at (which in hindsight is hilarious itself). Both were key to playoff seasons, both insane value and production. But there can only be one…
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: An exceedingly smart pick with a record season to boot
(38) Jeremy Maclin, 2014 v (24) Doug Martin, 2012
Jeremy Maclin, #45, 5th pick 5th round, The Dream Team, 1318 yards 10 TDs (192 pts)
Doug Martin, #46, 6th pick 5th round, IKNAN, 1926 yards 12 TDs (259 pts)
Two 5th founders here, a mere pick apart in separate years. Jeremy Maclin felt the Chip Kelly effect in 2014, powering to 192 fantasy points. While IKNAN gambled on a rookie RB who just had a tremendous season. They’ve knocked out Charles, Evans, Olsen and Mathews so far.
Winner: Doug Martin
Reason: More skill went into the Maclin pick, but Martin was so much more productive
(56) Greg Olsen, 2015 v (53) Brandon Marshall, 2015
Greg Olsen, #62, 2nd pick 6th round, The Dream Team, 1104 yards 7 TDs (152 pts)
Brandon Marshall, #58, 10th pick 5th round, Bear Necessities, 1502 yards 14 TDs (234 pts)
One of the few TEs remaining here, Greg Olsen continues after knocking out Colston and Lacy. But he faces a tough challenge here against Brandon Marshall who had a tremendous 2015 with the Jets and Fitzmagic. Very close in the picks, this is a tough one to call.
Winner: Brandon Marshall
Reason: Olsen had a good year for a TE, but Marshall was next level
(17) Rob Gronkowski, 2011 v (59) Eric Decker, 2015
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (235 pts)
Eric Decker, #92, 8th pick 8th round, Patistan, 1027 yards 12 TDs (175 pts)
What can we say about Gronk’s 2011 season? The best TE season in fantasy history, for a 14th round pick people. We all know who’s winning this one, but let’s give Decker and Coach Allen credit, Decker was a great pick, and he’s knocked out Ingram and Edelman.
Winner: Rob Gronkowski
Reason: Gronk smash
Wednesday 17 August 2016
2016: Best and (mostly) worst draft picks of 2015
Hindsight is a beautiful thing in many facets of life, but none more so than when examining a previous years fantasy football draft. Co host Chris Leach joins Commissioner Stubbs for what was planned to be the best and worst draft picks of 2015 episode, but as you'll soon discover quickly descends into just the worst draft picks of 2015....because there was scarcely a good one. Buckle up, this one's gonna be fun!
The Greatest Draft Pick Of All Time (2nd round part 2)
And boy, hasn't round 2 flown by? We've said goodbye already to some tremendous picks in part 1, and unfortunately we're probably about to say goodbye to some more. Who will make it through to round 3?
Round 2
DeAngelo Williams, 2015 (62) v Jordy Nelson, 2011 (18)
DeAngelo Williams, #131, 11th pick 11th round, The Dream Team, 1274 yards 11 TDs (193 pts)
Jordy Nelson, #155, 5th pick 16th round, Forge Flyers, 1263 yards 15 TDs (216 pts)
When a back up RB gets 193 points in a season, you just have to tip your hat to a great pick. Likewise, when an unknown veteran receiver goes over 200, you have to be in awe. They also took out some big names, Josh Gordon and Marshawn Lynch.
Winner: Jordy Nelson
Reason: Crazy value, awesome production
Peyton Manning, 2013 (30) v Devonta Freeman, 2015 (60)
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Devonta Freeman, #99, 3rd pick 9th round, The Tuckfards, 1639 yards 14 TDs (248 pts)
Two more giant picks here. Manning was a large part of Burdettinator's title season, with just a ridiculous 549 points. Freeman (who's drafter laughed at Coach Burdett for the aforementioned pick), was released after a few weeks and went onto have a great season. They knocked out Frank Gore and T.Y Hilton.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: Keeping good drafted players is a good idea
Jamaal Charles, 2012 (19) v Jeremy Maclin, 2014 (38)
Jamaal Charles, #12, 2nd pick 2nd round, Gridiron Gang, 1745 yards 8 TDs (220 pts)
Jeremy Maclin, #45, 5th pick 5th round, The Dream Team, 1318 yards 10 TDs (192 pts)
Charles was coming off an ACL injury in 2012, which made taking him a massive risk for Coach N. Stubbs. But it was a great gamble and paid off. While Maclin never popped for Andy Reid, he sure did for Chip Kelly, and Coach Nathwani bet his bottom dollar on that. They knocked out Larry Fitzgerald and Mike Evans.
Winner: Jeremy Maclin
Reason: Hard to beat the value, and Charles was eventually traded away
Doug Martin, 2012 (24) v Ryan Mathews, 2011 (11)
Doug Martin, #46, 6th pick 5th round, IKNAN, 1926 yards 12 TDs (265 pts)
Ryan Mathews, #96, 6th pick 10th round, Burdettinators, 1546 yards 6 TDs (191 pts)
Two dynamic RBs here. Martin was a great pick as a rookie in the 5th round (I believe he even had a 40+ point game against yours truly). While Mathews had been very hit and miss in his career, taking him in the 10th round was a smart play by Burdettinators. They beat Greg Olsen and Doug Martin in round 1.
Winner: Doug Martin
Reason: Tremendous season, smart risk on a rookie
Eddie Lacy, 2013 (31) v Greg Olsen, 2015 (56)
Eddie Lacy, #103, 3rd pick 11th round, Burdettinators, 1178 yards 11 TDs (184 pts)
Greg Olsen, #62, 2nd pick 6th round, The Dream Team, 1104 yards 7 TDs (152 pts)
Coach Burdett took a gamble on the Bama Rookie in 2013, and it paid off handsomely. While few expected Olsen to surpass his previous season numbers, but he did, and Coach Nathwani felt confident enough in that to invest a 6th rounder. They beat Alshon Jeffery and Marques Colston.
Winner: Greg Olsen
Reason: Real hard to find those impactful TEs
Brandon Marshall, 2015 (53) v Martellus Bennett, 2014 (44)
Brandon Marshall, #58, 10th pick 5th round, Bear Necessities, 1502 yards 14 TDs (234 pts)
Martellus Bennett, #97, 7th pick 10th round, Bear Necessities, 916 yards 6 TDs (128 pts)
The two former team mates square off hear. Brandon Marshall had a gang busters 2015 for Bear Necessities lasts year, despite being a mere 5th rounder. While Bennett had a good TE year for Coach D. Stubbs just the year before. They knocked out Stevan Ridley and Jarvis Landry.
Winner: Brandon Marshall
Reason: Very impressive season
Steve Smith, 2011 (15) v Rob Gronkowski 2011 (17)
Steve Smith, #131, 1st pick 14th round, Gridiron Gang, 1394 yards 7 TDs (181 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (234 pts)
Boy, I feel bad for Smitty. Smith was injury prone, declining, ageing, and now had to play with a raw Rookie QB. But GG thought he was worth the risk in the 14th, and boy was he right. But yeah, hard to beat the value of the other guy...
Winner: Rob Gronkowski
Reason: GRONK.
Julian Edelman, 2013 (32) v Eric Decker, 2015 (59)
Julian Edelman, #107, 7th pick 11th round, IKNAN, 1056 yards 6 TDs (142 pts)
Eric Decker, #92, 8th pick 8th round, Patistan, 1027 yards 12 TDs (168 pts)
Two dynamic weapons here. Edelman was a great pick in the 11th round as a sleeper for the new slot guy, while Eric Decker was the number 2 weapon for Gang Green. But with Fitz Magic, that didn't matter. They knocked out Hakeem Nicks and Mark Ingram.
Winner: Eric Decker
Reason: Coach Allen targeted his guy and nailed it
Round 2
DeAngelo Williams, 2015 (62) v Jordy Nelson, 2011 (18)
DeAngelo Williams, #131, 11th pick 11th round, The Dream Team, 1274 yards 11 TDs (193 pts)
Jordy Nelson, #155, 5th pick 16th round, Forge Flyers, 1263 yards 15 TDs (216 pts)
When a back up RB gets 193 points in a season, you just have to tip your hat to a great pick. Likewise, when an unknown veteran receiver goes over 200, you have to be in awe. They also took out some big names, Josh Gordon and Marshawn Lynch.
Winner: Jordy Nelson
Reason: Crazy value, awesome production
Peyton Manning, 2013 (30) v Devonta Freeman, 2015 (60)
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Devonta Freeman, #99, 3rd pick 9th round, The Tuckfards, 1639 yards 14 TDs (248 pts)
Two more giant picks here. Manning was a large part of Burdettinator's title season, with just a ridiculous 549 points. Freeman (who's drafter laughed at Coach Burdett for the aforementioned pick), was released after a few weeks and went onto have a great season. They knocked out Frank Gore and T.Y Hilton.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: Keeping good drafted players is a good idea
Jamaal Charles, 2012 (19) v Jeremy Maclin, 2014 (38)
Jamaal Charles, #12, 2nd pick 2nd round, Gridiron Gang, 1745 yards 8 TDs (220 pts)
Jeremy Maclin, #45, 5th pick 5th round, The Dream Team, 1318 yards 10 TDs (192 pts)
Charles was coming off an ACL injury in 2012, which made taking him a massive risk for Coach N. Stubbs. But it was a great gamble and paid off. While Maclin never popped for Andy Reid, he sure did for Chip Kelly, and Coach Nathwani bet his bottom dollar on that. They knocked out Larry Fitzgerald and Mike Evans.
Winner: Jeremy Maclin
Reason: Hard to beat the value, and Charles was eventually traded away
Doug Martin, 2012 (24) v Ryan Mathews, 2011 (11)
Doug Martin, #46, 6th pick 5th round, IKNAN, 1926 yards 12 TDs (265 pts)
Ryan Mathews, #96, 6th pick 10th round, Burdettinators, 1546 yards 6 TDs (191 pts)
Two dynamic RBs here. Martin was a great pick as a rookie in the 5th round (I believe he even had a 40+ point game against yours truly). While Mathews had been very hit and miss in his career, taking him in the 10th round was a smart play by Burdettinators. They beat Greg Olsen and Doug Martin in round 1.
Winner: Doug Martin
Reason: Tremendous season, smart risk on a rookie
Eddie Lacy, 2013 (31) v Greg Olsen, 2015 (56)
Eddie Lacy, #103, 3rd pick 11th round, Burdettinators, 1178 yards 11 TDs (184 pts)
Greg Olsen, #62, 2nd pick 6th round, The Dream Team, 1104 yards 7 TDs (152 pts)
Coach Burdett took a gamble on the Bama Rookie in 2013, and it paid off handsomely. While few expected Olsen to surpass his previous season numbers, but he did, and Coach Nathwani felt confident enough in that to invest a 6th rounder. They beat Alshon Jeffery and Marques Colston.
Winner: Greg Olsen
Reason: Real hard to find those impactful TEs
Brandon Marshall, 2015 (53) v Martellus Bennett, 2014 (44)
Brandon Marshall, #58, 10th pick 5th round, Bear Necessities, 1502 yards 14 TDs (234 pts)
Martellus Bennett, #97, 7th pick 10th round, Bear Necessities, 916 yards 6 TDs (128 pts)
The two former team mates square off hear. Brandon Marshall had a gang busters 2015 for Bear Necessities lasts year, despite being a mere 5th rounder. While Bennett had a good TE year for Coach D. Stubbs just the year before. They knocked out Stevan Ridley and Jarvis Landry.
Winner: Brandon Marshall
Reason: Very impressive season
Steve Smith, 2011 (15) v Rob Gronkowski 2011 (17)
Steve Smith, #131, 1st pick 14th round, Gridiron Gang, 1394 yards 7 TDs (181 pts)
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (234 pts)
Boy, I feel bad for Smitty. Smith was injury prone, declining, ageing, and now had to play with a raw Rookie QB. But GG thought he was worth the risk in the 14th, and boy was he right. But yeah, hard to beat the value of the other guy...
Winner: Rob Gronkowski
Reason: GRONK.
Julian Edelman, 2013 (32) v Eric Decker, 2015 (59)
Julian Edelman, #107, 7th pick 11th round, IKNAN, 1056 yards 6 TDs (142 pts)
Eric Decker, #92, 8th pick 8th round, Patistan, 1027 yards 12 TDs (168 pts)
Two dynamic weapons here. Edelman was a great pick in the 11th round as a sleeper for the new slot guy, while Eric Decker was the number 2 weapon for Gang Green. But with Fitz Magic, that didn't matter. They knocked out Hakeem Nicks and Mark Ingram.
Winner: Eric Decker
Reason: Coach Allen targeted his guy and nailed it
Friday 12 August 2016
The Greatest Draft Pick Of All Time (2nd round part 1)
We're into round two and the bracket is starting to heat up! It's still early days in the competition, but this is the round where contenders will start to gain momentum. Here we go.
Round 2
Mike Wallace, 2010 (4) v LeSean McCoy, 2010 (2)
Mike Wallace, #62, 2nd pick 7th round, Bear Necessities, 1257 yards 10 TDs (186 pts)
LeSean McCoy, #49, 9th pick 5th round, Gridiron Gang, 1572 yards 9 TDs (211 pts)
Mike Wallace had a great year for BN, helping them to the Corona Bowl, but LeSean McCoy proved to be absolutely crucial to GG's title run. These two knocked out some pretty good WRs in round one, Demaryius Thomas & Dez Bryant.
Winner: LeSean McCoy
Reason: Better value, more points, crucial to the title
Reggie Wayne, 2012 (26) v Allen Robinson, 2015 (57)
Reggie Wayne, #55, 5th pick 6th round, IKNAN, 1355 yards 5 TDs (165 pts)
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)
A perfect case of old vs new. In this case, both did very well (though new did markedly better). Both were taken in the same round, so it's an even battle. These two knocked out A.J Green and Reggie Bush respectively.
Winner: Allen Robinson
Reason: an all around great draft pick
Jeremy Hill, 2014 (49) v DeAndre Hopkins, 2014 (48)
Jeremy Hill, #147, 7th pick 15th round, ADRZ, 1339 yards 9 TDs (188 pts)
DeAndre Hopkins, #143, 3rd pick 15th round, Forge Flyers, 1210 yards 6 TDs (157 pts)
Two late round flyers face off in round two. Both drafted in the same round, same year, but by different coaches. They both had great seasons, and they managed to knock out Golden Tate and Brandon Marshall in round 1.
Winner: DeAndre Hopkins
Reason: ADRZ did file recommendations for his draft in 2014, but alas Hill was an auto draft pick
Marshawn Lynch, 2012 (23) v Larry Fitzgerald, 2015 (61)
Marshawn Lynch, #45, 5th pick 5th round, ADRZ, 1786 yards 12 TDs (251 pts)
Larry Fitzgerald, #115, 7th pick 10th round, The Romosexuals, 1215 yards 9 TDs (175 pts)
Hard to believe after such a strong 2011 Lynch was a 5th round pick. Larry Fitzgerald returned from the wilderness in 2015 (as shown by his 10th round selection). Both players had mightily good seasons, while Lynch knocked out a great season by Gurley, and Fitzgerald knocked himself out.
Winner: Marshawn Lynch
Reason: Finding an RB1 in round 5 is no small feat
Emmanuel Sanders, 2013 (37) v Wes Welker, 2011 (8)
Emmanuel Sanders, #36, 6th pick 4th round, Tom’s Tyrants, 1404 yards 9 TDs (194 pts)
Wes Welker, #39, 9th pick 4th round, The Dream Team, 1569 yards 11 TDs (223 pts)
Two dynamic short receivers who both had tremendous seasons here (Sanders on a title winning side). Both 4th rounders, Sanders was selected by the experienced Coach Barnes while Welker was snatched by the Rookie Coach Nathwani. They knocked out Vincent Jackson and Tyler Eifert in round 1.
Winner: Wes Welker
Reason: A lot of savvy went into the Sanders pick, but the rookie coach nailed it
Vernon Davis, 2013 (29) v DeAndre Hopkins, 2015 (50)
Vernon Davis, #26, 6th pick 3rd round, Bear Necessities, 850 yards 13 TDs (163 pts)
DeAndre Hopkins, #28, 4th pick 3rd round, Gridiron Gang, 1521 yards 11 TDs (218 pts)
Taking TEs not named Gronk or Graham high is suicide in most cases, while falling in love with a WR on hard knocks could be foolish. However on these occasions it worked. The 3rd rounders knocked out Russell Wilson and Michael Crabtree.
Winner: DeAndre Hopkins
Reason: This one was so close. But taking a TE that high, no matter the hype, is still a Hail Mary. Coach N. Stubbs made a calculated selection.
Matt Forte, 2010 (5) v Giovani Bernard, 2013 (36)
Matt Forte, #89, 9th pick 9th round, Gridiron Gang, 1616 yards 9 TDs (216 pts)
Giovani Bernard, #145, 5th pick 15th round, IKNAN, 1209 total yards 8 TDs (169 pts)
Two picks in the back half of drafts here. Forte was another RB instrumental in GG's momentous title season. Despite being a 15th round pick, Bernard was crucial to IKNAN's playoff season. Though we all know Coach Nathwani was a big contributor to this pick. They knocked out Jordan Cameron and Kelvin Benjamin.
Winner: Matt Forte
Reason: Both very good picks, but Forte had an insane season and was crucial to bringing home the title
Cam Newton, 2015 (63) v Adrian Peterson, 2012 (20)
Cam Newton, #136, 4th pick 12th round, IKNAN, 3837 Pyds, 636 Ryds, 45 TDs (487 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
Two hotly tipped picks for the greatest here, but we must say goodbye to one. Newton had one of the best fantasy seasons ever, while AP nearly broke the rushing record coming off a serious injury. Both were key to playoff teams, while they knocked out Tony Gonzalez and Julio Jones.
Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: All the risk that went into this pick and the momentous reward make it just an awesome pick
Round 2
Mike Wallace, 2010 (4) v LeSean McCoy, 2010 (2)
Mike Wallace, #62, 2nd pick 7th round, Bear Necessities, 1257 yards 10 TDs (186 pts)
LeSean McCoy, #49, 9th pick 5th round, Gridiron Gang, 1572 yards 9 TDs (211 pts)
Mike Wallace had a great year for BN, helping them to the Corona Bowl, but LeSean McCoy proved to be absolutely crucial to GG's title run. These two knocked out some pretty good WRs in round one, Demaryius Thomas & Dez Bryant.
Winner: LeSean McCoy
Reason: Better value, more points, crucial to the title
Reggie Wayne, 2012 (26) v Allen Robinson, 2015 (57)
Reggie Wayne, #55, 5th pick 6th round, IKNAN, 1355 yards 5 TDs (165 pts)
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)
A perfect case of old vs new. In this case, both did very well (though new did markedly better). Both were taken in the same round, so it's an even battle. These two knocked out A.J Green and Reggie Bush respectively.
Winner: Allen Robinson
Reason: an all around great draft pick
Jeremy Hill, 2014 (49) v DeAndre Hopkins, 2014 (48)
Jeremy Hill, #147, 7th pick 15th round, ADRZ, 1339 yards 9 TDs (188 pts)
DeAndre Hopkins, #143, 3rd pick 15th round, Forge Flyers, 1210 yards 6 TDs (157 pts)
Two late round flyers face off in round two. Both drafted in the same round, same year, but by different coaches. They both had great seasons, and they managed to knock out Golden Tate and Brandon Marshall in round 1.
Winner: DeAndre Hopkins
Reason: ADRZ did file recommendations for his draft in 2014, but alas Hill was an auto draft pick
Marshawn Lynch, 2012 (23) v Larry Fitzgerald, 2015 (61)
Marshawn Lynch, #45, 5th pick 5th round, ADRZ, 1786 yards 12 TDs (251 pts)
Larry Fitzgerald, #115, 7th pick 10th round, The Romosexuals, 1215 yards 9 TDs (175 pts)
Hard to believe after such a strong 2011 Lynch was a 5th round pick. Larry Fitzgerald returned from the wilderness in 2015 (as shown by his 10th round selection). Both players had mightily good seasons, while Lynch knocked out a great season by Gurley, and Fitzgerald knocked himself out.
Winner: Marshawn Lynch
Reason: Finding an RB1 in round 5 is no small feat
Emmanuel Sanders, 2013 (37) v Wes Welker, 2011 (8)
Emmanuel Sanders, #36, 6th pick 4th round, Tom’s Tyrants, 1404 yards 9 TDs (194 pts)
Wes Welker, #39, 9th pick 4th round, The Dream Team, 1569 yards 11 TDs (223 pts)
Two dynamic short receivers who both had tremendous seasons here (Sanders on a title winning side). Both 4th rounders, Sanders was selected by the experienced Coach Barnes while Welker was snatched by the Rookie Coach Nathwani. They knocked out Vincent Jackson and Tyler Eifert in round 1.
Winner: Wes Welker
Reason: A lot of savvy went into the Sanders pick, but the rookie coach nailed it
Vernon Davis, 2013 (29) v DeAndre Hopkins, 2015 (50)
Vernon Davis, #26, 6th pick 3rd round, Bear Necessities, 850 yards 13 TDs (163 pts)
DeAndre Hopkins, #28, 4th pick 3rd round, Gridiron Gang, 1521 yards 11 TDs (218 pts)
Taking TEs not named Gronk or Graham high is suicide in most cases, while falling in love with a WR on hard knocks could be foolish. However on these occasions it worked. The 3rd rounders knocked out Russell Wilson and Michael Crabtree.
Winner: DeAndre Hopkins
Reason: This one was so close. But taking a TE that high, no matter the hype, is still a Hail Mary. Coach N. Stubbs made a calculated selection.
Matt Forte, 2010 (5) v Giovani Bernard, 2013 (36)
Matt Forte, #89, 9th pick 9th round, Gridiron Gang, 1616 yards 9 TDs (216 pts)
Giovani Bernard, #145, 5th pick 15th round, IKNAN, 1209 total yards 8 TDs (169 pts)
Two picks in the back half of drafts here. Forte was another RB instrumental in GG's momentous title season. Despite being a 15th round pick, Bernard was crucial to IKNAN's playoff season. Though we all know Coach Nathwani was a big contributor to this pick. They knocked out Jordan Cameron and Kelvin Benjamin.
Winner: Matt Forte
Reason: Both very good picks, but Forte had an insane season and was crucial to bringing home the title
Cam Newton, 2015 (63) v Adrian Peterson, 2012 (20)
Cam Newton, #136, 4th pick 12th round, IKNAN, 3837 Pyds, 636 Ryds, 45 TDs (487 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
Two hotly tipped picks for the greatest here, but we must say goodbye to one. Newton had one of the best fantasy seasons ever, while AP nearly broke the rushing record coming off a serious injury. Both were key to playoff teams, while they knocked out Tony Gonzalez and Julio Jones.
Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: All the risk that went into this pick and the momentous reward make it just an awesome pick
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