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
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