Why Not Draft In June?
June 21, 2008 at 7:09 am | Article by Paul Hickey |
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Hey, here’s a crazy idea for fantasy owners to consider. Us so-called “experts” always do most of our drafting in June, in preparation for fantasy magazines and to help provide content for fantasy owners like yourself. However, we end up playing out these leagues, the same way we would if we drafted in August. Obviously, when drafting early, there are a whole lot more unknowns, which results in a smaller margin for error. I personally like it this way, because foresight pays off even more. If you consider yourself an astute owner, why not suggest to your league mates an early draft next year?
Wouldn’t you like to snag Bears RB Matt Forte as a phenomenal fantasy sleeper option in the sixth or seventh round of your 2008 draft? Well, unless you’re drafting right now, it’s not going to happen. By the time most fantasy owners are drafting in mid-to-late August, Forte’s average draft position will be somewhere in the third round. Chad Johnson’s will be back to likely the end of the second round, and Javon Walker’s will be somewhere around round eight.
Right now, however, all of those guys could be had for much, much cheaper. Even Plaxico Burress, Jeremy Shockey and Ryan Grant would go for much less now than they would in August, due to contract situations. Our Fantasy “X-Factor” of the year Marvin Harrison could creep up to being a third round pick in August, while he falls to rounds six or seven in June.
Guys like Deuce McAllister and Darren McFadden are likely to secure spots in their respective backfield situations prior to August, netting them much more fantasy value than they have now.
On the other side of things, there will be some player injuries in training camp, so there’s a ton of risk involved when talking about drafting in June. Still, those who prepare throughout the season and truly know their stuff are rewarded more. The freaking men are separated from the boys.
Last season, in May, I took Brandon Marshall in the very last round of every single one of my drafts. People said - “Who is Brandon Marshall.” I’m not simply trying to He-Man myself, but I’m proving the point that it’s very, very possible to identify who will be productive in the coming season, as early as now. Pay attention over the next few months folks, as we’ll be sure to continue to provide the insight to help you win your leagues.
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