Unlike “Teenage Alex,” present-day Alex knows how to score. In the other league I’m in with him, he’s been an offensive juggernaut, drafting well and making the rest of the league pay. Was he able to translate past success into a winning team in The Terrible Ten? Let’s have a look, shall we?
Alex (packerh8r84)
Strongest Position(s): RB and WR
Alex picked running backs in rounds 2, 3, 4 and 6, solidifying a formidable ground attack with the likes of Cook, Conner, Kerryon, and rookie Miles Sanders. In my opinion, all four were had at a discount, taken a little later than any of them were projected to go. Scarier still is that all four RBs are super young. Barring injuries (I’m looking at YOU, Dalvin), this group will be a powerhouse for years to come.
While not quite as strong as his RBs, Alex also did well at WR. With Hopkins as an anchor and a nice collection of solid WR2s to back him up, there’s a lot to be happy about here.
Weakest Position(s): TE
While there are recognizable names on the roster, my concern is that age and injuries might plague Alex during the season. Hunter Henry is the best of the bunch, but has had trouble staying on the field. Add in Jordan Reed and Tyler Eifert – both about as tough as Glass Joe in Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out – and the position could be a little worrisome down the road.
Best Value: Robert Woods
I could have gone with any number of names here – look at Alex’s draft board and see how many great players fell to him later than they should have – but the one that jumped out at me during the draft was Robert Woods. Arguably the best WR in the Rams’ three-headed monster, he didn’t get drafted until 7.6, which was wellllll after Brandin Cooks (3.2) and Cooper Kupp (5.2).
Eyebrow Raiser: N/A
This may seem like a cop-out, but there isn’t a single player on Alex’s team that strikes me as a reach. I’m getting the heebie-jeebies from sucking him off, but facts is facts: Alex did it right from top to bottom.
Sleeper: Curtis Samuel
Again, there are a number of players I could list here, but I’m a big believer in Curtis Samuel this year. Slated to be Carolina’s WR2, there are weeks his numbers may propel him into WR1 territory. After coming back from a heart issue that derailed him early last year, Samuel got better and better as the year went on. From weeks 5-12, he caught 4 TDs and ran for 2 more. From weeks 12-16, he averaged over 80 yards per game. Watch for big things from Samuel this year.
Third Least Shocking Pick in the History of Fantasy Football: Dalvin Cook
If you weren’t able to tell from his team name, I’ll let you in on a little secret: Alex likes the Vikes. While he kept his homer-dom in check, and likely didn’t think Cook would even be there at 2.5, I can just imagine the smile on Alex’s face when he hit the Draft button.
Overall Score: A
Fuck, guys, I hate to give an A to anyone other than myself, but what do you do? I could probably dock it to an A- being there’s some question marks at TE, but on the whole, Alex had a fantastic draft and I would consider him one of the top teams to beat.
Man, I hate typing that. I…I think I’m gonna be sick…
The Terrible Ten 