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We’ve seen running backs be pushed down draft boards in recent seasons, but is that a mistake? On Part One of our RB Preview, we take a broad look at the position with our general thoughts and philosophies. We also talk about the great Christian McCaffrey (4:12) and if his age and workload are concerning, plus how many RBs should be drafted in the first round (7:35) … What is our overall RB strategy this season (14:00)? Is RB actually safer than WR when we talk about the Top 12 in average draft position (22:35)? And how do we feel about RB/RB this season (27:05)? … How our strategies change in different formats 34:04) plus sleepers (39:15) breakouts (43:10) and busts (46:36). We talk about Ty Chandler, Rico Dowdle, Bijan Robinson, Aaron Jones, Saquon Barkley and more. Then we take a look at our pick-by-pick series (54:30) and look at how we drafted RBs at different spots in the draft … Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com
0:00 Intro
4:12 Any reason why Christian McCaffrey should not be the #1 RB off the board?
7:35 How many RBs should go in the 1st round?
10:02 Preseason RB Riser: Chase Brown
14:00 What is your overall RB strategy?
18:03 Is RB/RB a bad idea?
34:04 How strategy changes based on league
39:15 Sleeper Running Backs: Ty Chandler, Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle
43:10 Breakout Running Backs: Chase Brown, Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson Jr
46:36 Bust Running Backs: Aaron Jones, D’Andre Swift, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley
54:30 Favorite RB Draft Strategy – Mock Review
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31 Comments
I play 10 man leagues and I like the teams I end up with going WR/WR in mock drafts
Jamey talks soft ALL THE TIME anyway. It's an issue that should be addressed
To many keeper leagues. Waters down the draft. Like in my league I already know Chase Puka B.Hall London Collins Etienne M.Evans wont be available to draft. Makes the draft less Fun. Im against keepers. I want a complete compliment of players to choose from. A Clean slate.
52:07 …..ADAM it's because the giants suck amd when the defense knows Barkley is your whole offense they will defend the run and pass to him. Eagles have aj brown, Smith, goedert, hurts they can't load the box vs eagles. He's going to be better that's a fact.
Dave would have been better to chose between sPears and Brown and selected Murray at 8.
So Cmc or lamb at #1…
Does anyone still play non-PPR?
26:00 Adam makes a great point. While running backs probably get injured at a higher rate, wide receivers are impacted more by injuries because an injury to them or to their quarterbacks will likely tank the receivers’ production and make them bust. It makes me think if these concerns about running backs are overblown, and sites like Underdog that over inflate wide receiver ADP aren’t applicable to lineup leagues.
When you want straight talk about benny agbayani and prince amukamakamakamakamakamakamaka
herc love
Dave Richard predicted the Alfred morris season…..goat
This was great. Thanks guys
There’s more waiver wire options at the wide receiver position that can randomly give you top 10 production on a weekly basis. Also the WR position as a whole gets 250% more snaps per game than RB.
But what it all comes down to is if i’m a ppr league and hypothetically in the championship I’d much rather be the team with 3-top 12 wide receiver’s in my starting roster then the team with 3-top 12 running backs
Adam in New York, Jamey in NJ … y'all should have come to the Poconos and did the show on location at an outdoor cabana bar (we have several here). Next time fellas.
Heath goes heavy on the Patriots. It's an offense that could definitely surprise. I can't wait until Jacoby hands the keys to Joe Milton.
Heath has Cook over Barkley? That’s a bold take.
Adam is insufferable, how does he keep getting paid to do this? Even the other poor men who are physically miles away from him are gritting their teeth through this as if they can’t wait to leave lol
In a 12 team 1QB 1/2ppr dynasty league would you rather have Mahomes or Justin Herbert & Odunze?
I’ve taken CD over CMC a couple times this year in bestball
James cook ahead of saquan is insane
Get a new head set Dave!!
chase over breece, Gibbs, JT?
Love the Theo riddick reference lol
Since puka & Pacheco are being drafted so close together & I'm already keeping CD for a 2nd round pick, am i making a mistake taking puka losing a 5th instead of Pacheco for a 7th? Love to get your thoughts
150$ for a mock draft 😂 next video
Thank you Adam Heath Jamey and Dave!
Adam brought up the way Heath says “influenced” but not how aggravatingly he says “best ball”
Had CMC and Cook last year and they both crapped the bed in week 16.
" Bijan Robinson is my favorite breakout " – this is why you guys are losing listeners. Please try harder.
Give me Dave's team all day!
21.50 i can’t believe Jamey said he would take Cook and ETN over Barkley. That’s just insane. Cook was a total dud the end of the season so was ETN
I’m in full ppr keeper. I’m keeping Hall in 4th. I have to decide on one more between Gibbs as 3rd, McBride as a 13th, or Ford as 14th. I also have #1 pick. Do I keep the 2 rb & take CMC & have badass 3 rb or take the top WR to go with the rb. We start 2 rb 2 wr 2 flex 1 te