Hey guys, just completed my draft in a 12 team league. Had the 3rd pick and looking for some advice going forward. It's .5 PPR and 2 WR, 2 RB, 1 Flex.
QB: Eli Manning
WR: Julio Jones, Doug Baldwin
RB: Eddie Lacey, Lesean McCoy
TE: Delanie Walker
Flex: Donte Moncrief
K: Adam Vinatieri
Def: Seattle
Bench: Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree, Martellus Bennett, Theo Riddick, Victor Cruz
Thoughts?
WR: Julio Jones, Doug Baldwin
RB: Eddie Lacey, Lesean McCoy
TE: Delanie Walker
Flex: Donte Moncrief
K: Adam Vinatieri
Def: Seattle
Bench: Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree, Martellus Bennett, Theo Riddick, Victor Cruz
I agree on Gore, not a believer. I also don't know why you'd waste a pick on Cruz. There are a lot of WRs that have bigger sleeper potential, and even if Cruz is healthy, he still has to re-establish himself and carve a big enough role out of the offense with Shepard and OBJ, to be fantasy relevant. There is no guarantee that will happen. Good luck, though. Your receivers do have a chance to be very good. I do think Baldwin will have a good year, but I think you could have had a stronger #2. Not sure Lacey is worth as high a pick as you probably spent on him. But it is a balanced roster, and I think Marty B can be a steal.
I do like Moncrief, despite the line issues. I think by the end of this year he will be the #1 WR.
I like your RB's overall. Think Lacey bounces back, he's looked great in camp and preseason. Will Karlos Williams gone and the fragile Reggie Bush behind him, Lesean could be poised for a big year.
Bench seems a little weak, although Gore is a solid depth guy. He's been a solid performer but not flashy, but again that OL could be a problem. I get taking a flyer with the last pick, Cruz wouldn't have been my pick but what the hell. I agree with Robbie, Tajae Sharp is a guy to keep in mind.