Fantasy Football Draft Strategies - Part 2 of 3So, not only should you use your first round pick on a running back, but you should use your second on that position as well, with very few exceptions. The reason is the same - you can wait until later in the draft and still find good players at other positions. While it might seem crazy to draft someone like Brian Westbrook ahead of someone like Marvin Harrison, remember that if you take Harrison, then you're going to be starting someone like Fred Taylor every week (and nobody wants that). On the other hand, waiting another round to take a receiver will still allow you to still get a very good player at that position.Check out Bodog and start winning NOW! Bodog.com is known in the online gambling industry for having a phenomenal customer service department, safe and secure deposit methods and terrific bonuses! BET on FOOTBALL at BODOG and receive a 10% UPFRONT CASH SIGN-UP BONUS! On a side note, since each NFL team starts at least two receivers, there are many more viable fantasy starters at receiver than there are at other positions. Additionally, since many receivers emerge from seemingly nowhere (Muhsin Muhammad in 2004, Joey Galloway in 2005), it's much easier to find good value in the later rounds than it is with running backs or quarterbacks. Therefore, while you certainly want to select two receivers relatively early, there's no need to spend either of your top two fantasy draft picks on one. Most of the top receivers will be available early in the third round anyway, and the position is always deep with talent. Once you've got your starters, use two or three picks between rounds 8 and 13 to grab backup receivers with the potential to post big fantasy numbers. Look for guys who are the #1 receiver on their own teams, and whose situation has changed in some way from the previous year. For example, Santana Moss went from the Jets to the Redskins before 2005 began, and posted his biggest year to date - despite being a 10th round pick in fantasy drafts. After becoming the Giants' #1 receiver, Plaxico Burress became a legitimate #1 fantasy starter in 2005 - though he too was a tenth round pick. So, rather than selecting the #3 receiver on an offense perceived as good; try selecting the #1 receiver on an offense perceived as bad. Of course it won't always work, but we're just trying to maximize probabilities here. Back to the draft. With two running backs on your roster, you almost certainly want to look receiver in round three. There should be plenty of quality players to choose from, and you'll be able to find someone you like to be your #1 guy. If you can't, it's feasible to select a tight end or quarterback here if you're selecting late in the round; but in general, you want to get your top receiver in round three, or risk relying a little too much on the late-round long-shots. The only time it's acceptable to take a receiver in round two is if you're picking late in that round and there's a guy you really like. Since your third round selection is only a few picks away, using your second round pick to secure your guy then taking a running back in the early third is acceptable. Join the World's most popular Online Sportsbook and receive a 50% SIGN-UP BONUS + $25 FREE CASH! For well over a decade, millions of Americans bet on Sports, Horses, play Poker and Blackjack at the World's LARGEST online sportsbook, casino and poker room, SPORTSBOOK.COM! Enjoy a 100% Bonus in their Poker Room and always get a 21% Referal Bonus and tons of other great promotions! Regardless, by the fourth round, you should have your top two running backs and your #1 receiver. This is important, because round four marks the first time where you can find value at multiple positions. Generally, it's a good plan to look for a receiver here, because the receiver position thins out considerably during the fourth and fifth round. If you're picking early in the round, I definitely recommend taking a receiver, unless an elite tight end is on the board. If you're picking late in the round, though, you've got to consider the quarterback position. In standard 12-team leagues, there should only be between 1 and 4 quarterbacks selected before the fourth round (depending on the year), so you should have your pick of just about anyone in the late fourth round. Still, you should only use the pick on a quarterback if you really like one, because receiver still presents better value. Fantasy Football Draft Strategies Part 3 Fantasy Football Draft Strategies Part 1 For the quickest and easiest depositing methods available, sign-up today at BetUS.com, "for over 15 years they have been the Pioneers and World-wide Leaders in Online Sports, Poker, Casino and Racebook Gaming!" Always receive great odds, a UP TO 145% IN BONUSES and fast payouts only at BetUS.com! Don't wait another minute BET ON NFL right now! --- by Mike Jones at 1800-sports.com on July 18, 2007
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