Quote (UnDreamt @ Jul 27 2014 07:11pm)
players will get hurt, some even in preseason. That part is unavoidable, so I would not let that leave a negative persuasion against Rodgers or towards skipping an elite QB in the first round.
In general, If im top 4 in picks, i hate my life but try to take a "legend" ... someone who is known to dominate the top 5 year after year, is in extreme demand, and will not leave my roster for any circumstance other than season ending injury.
Examples: Peyton, Rodgers, AP, JC, Megatron, Brees, McCoy, Lynch
If Im mid pack, I usually go play the "Prevent" role where Im trying to decide who I MUST NOT let fall to end of the pack. Which player did the first 3-5 picks pass on, who I simply cannot allow to fall further. Keep in mind, the bottom 3 drafters will basically get back2back picks... prevent them from getting "that guy".
Examples here would be like Gronk, Graham, Forte, Gore, B.Marsh, Foster, Nelson, Dez.
If Im bottom 3-4, I will not take a QB unless Rodgers, Peyton, or Brees has fallen. pick up any remaining WR/RB superheros that are left, then turn right around and do it again. This is my fav spot to be as I avoid the headache of "is this guy worthy of pick # ___?" and I ended with 2 damn good players. I kinda try for 1RB and 1WR but will take two of either depending.
Examples are endless ... just take your 2 favorite WR/RB combos ... and then do it again ... and then maybe again, and then oh sh1t! i need an average yet consistent QB.
Typically, my draft would look similar to this:
Picks 1-4: QB, RB, WR, RB, WR, RB, TE ____________ DEF, K
Picks 4-7: RB, WR, QB, RB, WR, RB, TE ____________ DEF, K
Picks 7-10: RB, RB, WR, RB, QB, WR, TE ____________ DEF, K
I do not go QB crazy, I got Brady in round 4 last year and would have been fine waiting till round 6 for my QB if he was taken.
So you don't even consider Jimmy Graham?