2013 Draft Discussion

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Snubbed Sheldon Richardson for sure... for as late a pick as he was, I would rather have him then some of these "Studs"

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Looking at my duds list it is easy to see why Cards came into the year with such high hopes but ended up only 7-5 and missing the playoffs. With 1.03 and 1.10 both under performing he took two big hits to an offense that looked great on paper to start the year.

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Jan 5, 2014 17:09:11 GMT @sanjulz said:

Snubbed Sheldon Richardson for sure... for as late a pick as he was, I would rather have him then some of these "Studs"

Richardson will get his due, but as far as impact on fantasy games a 16 game starter that averaged only 9.9 pts/game wont have as big an impact on games as others that were averaging over 15 per game played.

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You also have to look at potential and the position played and take that into account, but ill let my man Rich do the talking next year

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I tend to like my draft when looking back. Nothing spectacular, but a good foundation.

Lattimore and Carradine basically redshirted for me and will only make the team better going forward. It's almost like I'm pulling both of them out of this draft class.

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Jan 4, 2014 22:15:44 GMT @nothere said:

Duds

3. Arthur Brown Drafted by Cleveland Browns 1.13 -- Heir to Ray Lewis? Let's hope not. Supposed to be one of the top LBs in the draft who would end up falling due to size concerns, Arthur Brown was supposed to step into a starting role with a Ravens squad that's LB core had been decimated. Managing only 33.5 points on the season and never grabbing hold of a starting gig Brown will look to rebound in 2014.

I just hope he becomes a starter in 2014. 

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Steals

1. Andre Ellington Drafted by Baltimore Ravens 2.33 -- Nabbing a HB at the end of the 2nd round is usually a long shot, but for Ravens it paid off! Ellington began the year behind Mendenhall and Taylor in Ari's backfield, but due to injuries he got his chance and showed an elusiveness and dual threat to be a huge part of Arizona's backfield. Putting up 203.22 in his rookie year Ellington was the only player drafted after 2.02 to have more then 178 points, and he plays a position that can be the toughest to find solid contributors at.

2. Tyrann Mathieu Drafted by Detroit Lions 2.30 -- Fell due to very valid character concerns Mathieu was able to put those behind him and become a huge playmaker for the Cards this year. Electric as a returner and on the defensive side of the ball Mathieus 162.32 points were good for a top 50 finish and a top 5 rookie DB score. Not bad for a late second.

3. Sheldon Richardson Drafted by Arizona Cardinals 2.16 -- picked halfway through the 2nd round Richardson showed himself to be a beast in the run game for the New York Jets. his 157.9 points were good to be a top 16 DL in the league and the #1 rookie DL. As long as Rex Ryan runs Gang Green Richardson should continue to dominate on the field and in our league.

4. Kenny Stills Drafted by New York Giants 2.29 -- The 15th WR off the board in our draft Stills surprised many with how quickly he contributed enroute to the 7th most points scored by rookie WR's. Stills deep speed was evident in NO high flying offense.

5. Jordan Reed Drafted by New York Giants at 2.26 -- Giants scores twice with later picks that contribute. Reed Averaged the highest pts per game out of all rookie TE's and a top 10 overall TE ppg, had an injury not robbed him of the final 6 and a half games he very likely would have led all rookie TE's in total points. With Gruden coming to town Reed should see a significant bump in his production next year too.

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As the new Steeler owner....wth barkley at 11 when he already had Kaep?!?!

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Yeah... I am sorry about that. He definitely did you no favors with that draft.