Summary
Highlights
The hosts identify second-year running backs who could see a significant value increase. Omarian Hampton is a popular choice due to his favorable situation with the Miami Dolphins. They also discuss the potential for Travion Henderson, despite the current presence of Ramondre, and touch upon other risky but potentially high-upside players like JK Dobbins and Marshawn Lloyd.
This section focuses on finding veteran running backs after pick 100 in startup drafts. They suggest targets like the Pittsburgh Steelers' backs (Warren and Rico Dowdle) and evaluate Tony Pollard as a one-year rental. They also weigh in on the Denver Broncos' backfield situation with JK Dobbins and Coleman.
The hosts, Borg, Betts, and Mike, kick off the podcast by sharing personal stories, including Borg's son winning a championship, highlighting the excitement and emotional investment in coaching youth sports. They transition into the main topic of dynasty startup questions, noting the post-NFL draft timing and their experiences with joining new leagues.
The podcast announces a giveaway for a signed James Cook jersey as part of 'Dynasty Week,' accessible to Ultimate Draft Kit Plus members. They also discuss significant ranking discrepancies among the Fantasy Footballers' analysts for players like Drake May and the potential impact of the rumored AJ Brown trade to the Patriots, emphasizing the fluid nature of UDK rankings.
The first major question addresses when to draft running backs in early startup rounds. Mike suggests prioritizing young, elite wide receivers due to their longevity, while acknowledging that top-tier running backs like Bijan and Jameer Gibbs are difficult to pass on. They discuss the easier availability of veteran running back help in dynasty leagues compared to elite wide receivers.
The discussion shifts to Superflex leagues, focusing on the cutoff for elite quarterbacks and how long to wait before drafting a QB. Betts advises knowing your league's tendencies, but generally aiming for a top-12 quarterback in the first two rounds while not overreaching for a lower-tier QB if an elite wide receiver is available.
The hosts explore the value of young tight ends like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride in startup drafts. They agree on the positional advantage but debate the cost, particularly Bowers' injury last year. They compare them to second-year tight ends like Loveland, Warren, and Fannin, noting that younger, cheaper options might offer better value when considering opportunity cost.
The episode dives into contract-year wide receivers, naming George Pickens, Rasheed Rice, Chris Olave, Zay Flowers, and Michael Wilson. They ponder if these players have peaked and highlight the significant risk associated with Rasheed Rice due to off-field issues and an uncertain future with the Chiefs.
The conversation turns to drafting wide receivers in later rounds, specifically whether to prioritize upside or known commodities. They compare players like Omar Cooper Jr. and Jaden Reed, and Khalil Shakir and Matthew Golden, ultimately advising to prioritize upside in these later rounds, assuming a strong core of established receivers has already been drafted.
The hosts name deep-ranked quarterbacks like Tyler Shuck and Cam Ward as exciting QB2 options. For tight ends, they mention Dalton Kincaid, Brenton Strange, Jake Ferguson, and Okonkwo. Finally, they discuss the high roster turnover in dynasty leagues, especially in later rounds, noting that many late-round picks don't last more than a year or two on a roster.