Third round
(29) Hakeem Nicks, ADRZ 2nd Rnd, 2013 v (66) Jamaal Charles, IKNAN 1st Rnd, 2016
A fine match up here to start of the quarter finals. Nicks was a couple years from fantasy relevance, but had potential to come back to fantasy relevance. Unfortunately that's where it started and finished - potential. He posted 896 scoreless yards in 15 games. Charles on the other hand was injury trodden from the second the clock ticked over to the '16 season. He scored unlike Nicks, but only once, and only got 54 yards, playing 3 games. Ooh boy.
Winner: Jamaal Charles
Reason: Even though Coach Sherwood still won, Charles made it much harder
(50) C.J. Anderson, Forge Flyers 1st Rnd, 2015 v (60) Andre Johnson, The Tuckfards 4th Rnd, 2015
Looking back, there are definitely reasons to explain the dark times in Forge Flyer history. Anderson was one of those reasons, as for a 1st round pick he only returned 110 points over 15 games. Not awful, but not 1st round worthy. Meanwhile, Johnson was a reason for a down year in Tuckfard town, as he looked washed up only getting 74 points. But this was the 2nd receiver for the Colts drafted by Coach Merritt in the first 4 rounds - an error that cannot be overlooked.
Winner: Andre Johnson
Reason: Both were bad an ineffective, but Johnson was a boneheaded pick after taking Hilton
(12) Peyton Manning, The Dream Team 2nd Rnd, 2011 v (31) Lamar Miller, Gridiron Gang 3rd Rnd, 2013
Ay dios mio. Manning didn't play a singe down in 2011, something widely reported to be predicted, as he came off neck surgery to fuse a veritable. I think that's a fair excuse. While that worked out for the Colts as they got Luck the next year, Coach Nathwani got the raw end of the deal in a lost season after blowing this pick. Miller meanwhile was poised to take over the Dolphin back field - but he was a large part of the failure in Coach Stubbs Jrs disappointing 2013.
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: All along this has looked like the biggest bust of all
(69) Eddie Lacy, Tom's Tyrants 2nd Rnd, 2016 v (7) Miami Dolphins D, The Tuckfards 4th Rnd, 2010
After 2 great first seasons in the league, Lacy just hasn't been the same. Due to weight issues, ineffectiveness and injury, he just hasn't been a viable option. Coach Barnes was banking on a bounce back. Sadly the bank went bust. But on the other side of the table...yeah. Dolphins D. In the 4th round. It's stunning that even in the early days Coach Merritt made the playoffs after this pick. But he did so....kudos?
Winner: Miami Dolphins D
Reason: Another favourite of the series
(49) Marshawn Lynch, Patistan 1st Rnd, 2015 v (64) Rob Gronkowski, The Tuckfards 1st Rnd, 2016
This pick is gonna draw bragging rights. I mean they should both be ashamed, but the loser will take stick from the other coach for sure. Let the battle commence....Lynch was coming off a heavy workload the year prior, and another year older, was shaping up as a risky first round pick. He torpedoed Coach Allen's first season as head coach in the LOC. Gronkowski also torpedoed The Tuckfards season. But this time, it was a grizzled LOC veteran who made the pick. While Gronkowski was expected to go in the 1st, Coach Merritt took him over guys like David Johnson, Julio Jones, and Odell Beckham. A transgression that cannot be forgotten.
Winner: Rob Gronkowski
Reason: This was honestly a tough one - I mean that. But ultimately, Pat was a rookie so I can give him a pass. Phil knew he was taking a risk, and unfortunately it backfired.
(56) Davante Adams, The Dream Team 3rd Rnd, 2015 v (39) Reggie Bush, Bear Necessities 3rd Rnd, 2014
Coach Nathwani thought he was striking gold in the 3rd round in 2015. After the Nelson injury, someone had to step up to the Jordy role, and that man was Adams. He certainly stepped into but - but he didn't do much to emulate the great Nelson. Bush on the other hand was a starting running back for the Lions. But late stage Bush was definitely not the same as early stage Bush. He disappointed and hindered Bear Necessities 2014 season.
Winner: Davante Adams
Reason: Another tough one. Bush was the starting RB, with a proven track record, but hurt and put in a timeshare. Adams was unproven, a high risk pick in the 3rd round even when playing with Aaron Rodgers.
(14) Ryan Grant, Bear Necessities 4th Rnd, 2011 v (8) Josh Cribbs, The Tuckfards 5th Rnd, 2010
Ooh baby, here's a juicy match up for the quarter finals. Bear Necessities had their first down season in 2011, and part of that was definitely Ryan Grant. He had a down season, though up compared to the first punt Coach Stubbs Sr. took on him the year before. Cribbs though...god this just makes me sick every time I see it. I would like to ask Phil next time I see him why he thought drafting the Browns punt returner in the 4th round was a good idea. Though he's probably blocked it from his memory - which I don't blame him for.
Winner: Josh Cribbs
Reason: Excuse me while I go and add him to my Madden Ultimate Team...not.
(17) Larry Fitzgerald, IKNAN 2nd Rnd, 2012, (78) Jeremy Langford, Cash4Gould 5th Rnd, 2016
And the final match up before the quarters. Larry Fitzgerald was playing with the mighty Kolb, Lindley and Skelton in 2012. They were so good they didn't even need Fitz, so they threw it to other people. Other people on the other team that is. Fitz was lucky to intercept some balls on their way to the corner backs, so he put up a few numbers at least. Langford though looked to be the starting RB for the Bears entering the 2016 season. But injury and ineffectiveness only lead him to be a place holder for the enigmatic rookie Jordan Howard.
Winner: Larry Fitzgerald
Reason: 2nd round is a high price to pay for someone with such a challenging QB situation
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