Go ahead, receive that value

I just love to be able to get something for nothing. That being said, I don't think I have ever really won anything in my life. I've entered contests but never really had any success. That being said, here is a post full of something for nothing.

Calling all drafters, it's time for the weekly value section of the blog. This week is WRs so let's get to it.

Miles Austin

Ok, so what could possibly be valuable about this guy? For starters he is currently going as the 8th WR, 24th overall. Kids, this is way way too low. I like Austin better than every receiver, save Andre Johnson. I think that the Dallas offensive line will return to form and not look like they did against the Texans, and this guy will have a monster year. I have no problems reaching for him the the 2nd round.  Even if you don't like him as the second best fantasy receiver in football, at least concede that he will be better than Fitzgerald.

Pierre Garcon

Ok, here's a guy who emerged late last year, did so so, and then went off in the playoffs. Garcon is currently going 65th over all and 24th among receivers. I think this year he will be the number 2 receiver for the Colts. Garcon is definitely the most athletic of the Colts receivers, and with Manning throwing him the ball he should be a solid #2 WR. You heard it here first.

Jacoby Jones

If you read the blog you know I like this guy (see Monday pickup) to emerge as at least a good option for a flex play. He is currently going in the 15th or 16th round. Just get him, sit him on the bench, thank me later.

Running Backs by value...

Ok it's time for the 2nd "value" edition of the blog.. Again, remember these are in no way the top 3 running backs, these guys are the running backs I think will give you the most points for where they are going in the draft.

WHO-DAT value?
Pierre Thomas

Led the Saints in offensive touches, in 2009? Best offiense in football? Do I need to say something else. Currently going 36th overall.

I think this guy has good upside and potential this year, especially with Mike Bell gone. With that said, I would say Thomas has 3 weeks this year with 15+ fantasy points. Also I think he has at least 2 weeks with 5 or less. All in all I think he can be a solid #2. Just don't come crying to me the week he scores 3 fantasy points. Remember he is on one of my teams as well, so we can suffer together.

Arian Foster (see Monday Pickup below)

Currently going 76th  in ESPN standard 10 team leagues. I mean, a starting back in the 7th round, that's good value, I can eat on that all week.








Shocker alert....
Ahman Bradshaw
Yeah that's the "other" running back for the Giants. Ok here is the deal. One, last year the Giants' defense was bad, and they had to throw the ball all the time to have a chance to win a game. This year I see the Giants getting the defense back on track, and balancing the offense a bit more (that's why I think Manning #2 Eli is not someone you want on your team this year). From word out of Giants camp they seem to like Bradshaw more the Brandon Jacobs. All these reasons above are why Bradshaw is in the "value" aisle. Currently going about the 105th pick... just get him, sit on him, and in a few weeks you will have a starting HB. That's my thought anyway.

Farve?

Well, well Iron Brett is back and frankly I couldn't care less. I'm just totally over all the I'm in I'm out, I'm retiring I'm not stuff. Brett just play or don't, I could care less. That being said, over the next few weeks I am going to try to bring you some fantasy insight concerning players and value. I am going to list the players at each position that I think will have the most "Value". To truly do this right you need to know that Value is. Value in terms of fantasy football would mean the most fantasy points, for the lowest draft position. So If I told you the best quarterback in terms of value was Tony Romo, I'm not saying he will be the best fantasy QB. I am simply saying he will provide the most points for where he is going in the draft.

That said....

Top 3Quarterbacks by value.

Tony Romo: According to ESPN standard leagues he is currently going 37th overall (3rd round) and 7th among QB's. I am real high on the cowboys offense this year and I think that Romo could be the number 1 fantasy QB by the end of the year. With Romo you could get 1st round production in the 3rd round that's why he is the number 1 value.

Joe Flacco: Flacco currently drafted 52 in ESPN standard leagues 8th in QB's. I think this guy could emerge as a top tier guy by the end of the year. So if you miss on Brees, Rodgers, Manning,Brady or Romo I think he is your guy. Last Year Flacco had 3,600 passing yards, 21 TD's, and a 63% completion rate. Not bad for a 5th round QB with a ton of upside.

Sorry I could not resist the old Farve photo and the SI Caption.


Iron Farve: Currently going in the 8th round 86th overall 11 among QB'S. I think that Farve could have a good year again this year. I don't think he will get to 4,000 yards or 30+ touchdowns, but with an injury free average year this guy is tremendous value in the 8th round. I will tell you there is not much upside here, but if you wait on a QB and Farve is still around don't be afraid of him.

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