With this season being the first affected by the new keeper league rule, here's a look at last seasons final rosters and see what each team could be doing in regards to who they might keep. Each team can keep up to 2 players.
Me (Arturo's Beans)
QB-Matthew Stafford
RB-LeSean McCoy, Chris Johnson, Montee Ball, Bryce Brown, Lamar Miller, Chris Polk, Jordan Todman
WR-Brandon Marshall, Torrey Smith, Pierre Garcon, Vincent Jackson
TE: Jason Witten, Martellus Bennett
Possible Keepers: Matthew Stafford, LeSean McCoy, Montee Ball, Brandon Marshall
Overview: It's no surprise LeSean McCoy is my #1 keeper obviously. No need for suspense there. As far as the #2 keeper, well, we have a problem there. Initially, Brandon Marshall was the no-brainer #2. Now though, reports are Montee Ball will basically be the workhorse in that Denver offense that made Knowshon Moreno a top 5 back. With Moreno out of the picture, the upside of Montee Ball is out of this world. Having that dangerous 1-2 punch at running back could be a huge advantage to own over the league. What makes me hesitant? Well...C.J. Spiller was supposed to be a beast too, and though comparing Buffalo to Denver is like apples to oranges, still Ball hasn't proven himself yet as a workhorse and that decision could blow up in my face. Stafford has upside too as that offense added two more pieces in rookie Tight End Eric Ebron and also adding Golden Tate, but there's no legit way I'll be keeping him over the three I've already mentioned. It'll be something I will be monitoring all the way up to the keeper deadline.
Kenny (Not Even Lying)
QB-Drew Brees
RB-Shane Vereen, Bobby Rainey, Marcel Reese, Toby Gerhart, Rashad Jennings, Dennis Johnson
WR-Calvin Johnson, Demaryius Thomas, Marvin Jones, Percy Harvin, Emmanuel Sanders, Nate Burleson
TE-Charles Clay
Possible Keepers-Drew Brees, Calvin Johnson, Demaryius Thomas
Overview-Well again it should be no secret, Kenny's keeping Calvin and Demaryius. It will leave Drew Brees as a highly coveted draft pick, but there's just no way Kenny can let Demaryius go. Who knows, maybe Brees will be there in round 3 to snatch up again? Obviously, keeping two WR's is a risk because it means the RB position might be a little weak, but again, it's a risk you'll have to assume with those two megastars at the receiver position.
Dad (The Bad Robofies)
QB- Colin Kaepernick, Kirk Cousins
RB-Ray Rice, Donald Brown, Chris Ivory, Darren McFadden, Jacquizz Rodgers
WR- Anquan Boldin, Andre Johnson, Reuben Randle, Aaron Dobson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Rod Streater
TE-Jimmy Graham
Possible Keepers: Jimmy Graham, Ray Rice, Andre Johnson, Cordarrelle Patterson
Overview: Jimmy Graham is a slam dunk keeper. Far and away the best tight end by a mile and even would be elite if WR eligible. The tricky thing comes with keeper #2. Dad's 1st rounder from last year, Ray Rice was a disaster last season and coupled with a possible suspension for this year, I can't see him being kept, but if Dad thinks he's worth the gamble, he might bite the bullet. Or will Dad think keeping Andre Johnson is worth a 2nd round pick? Also, although honestly a long shot, Cordarrelle Patterson keeps gaining major buzz as a lot is expected from the 2nd year receiver in Minnesota. Does Dad go for the home run there? Does he decide eh screw em all gimmie the 2nd round pick? A very interesting situation to keep tabs on.
Alex
QB- Tony Romo, Ryan Tannehill
RB-Marshawn Lynch, Zac Stacy, Arian Foster, Pierre Thomas
WR-Wes Welker, Jarrett Boykin, Andre Caldwell, Josh Gordon, Santana Moss, Ace Sanders
TE-Coby Fleener
Possible Keepers: Marshawn Lynch, Zac Stacy, Arian Foster
Alex inherits a team that was 2.5 points away from making the finals. He also inherits a team that loses Tony Gonzalez (due to retirement) and a legit keeper prospect in Josh Gordon who looks like he's going to be suspended for a season. That's a crushing blow as Gordon was the #1 ranked WR last season. There's still enough depth for Alex to chose from at the RB position. Marshawn Lynch is a given, but that #2 pick is very tricky and risky. Do you believe enough in Zac Stacy to keep him or do you think Arian Foster can bounce back from a subpar season and become an elite RB once again? Or again there's always the risk of only keeping one guy in Lynch and taking your chance in the 2nd round. Alex has his work cut out for him right off the bat.
Mayra (Bigger Balls)
QB-Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger
RB-Knowshon Moreno, Benjarvus Green-Ellis, Darren Sproles, Daniel Thomas
WR-Dez Bryant, Alshon Jeffrey, Antonio Brown, Greg Jennings, Nate Washington, Austin Pettis
TE-Vernon Davis
Possible Keepers- Aaron Rodgers, Dez Bryant, Alshon Jeffrey, Antonio Brown
Oh boy..Mayra's got some decisions to make here seems like. It's no doubt Dez will return, which leaves one spot for 3 possible guys. Aaron Rodgers is one of three super elite QB's, and then you have a young stud in Alshon Jeffrey who was amazing last season and in that offense has big time upside. Don't sleep on Antonio Brown either, who had a marvelous season as he became the #1 target in Pittsburgh after Mike Wallace's departure. There's always the option of rolling the dice and taking the 2nd round pick as well. All I know is whatever Mayra does, she'll be leaving some prime talent unprotected to be drafted. That's what happens when you have a great team.
Mark (Shock The Monkey)
QB-Nick Foles, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Matt Ryan
RB-Matt Forte, Steven Jackson, Bilal Powell
WR-Brian Hartline, Victor Cruz, Andrew Hawkins, Miles Austin, Michael Crabtree, Brandon LaFell
TE-Heath Miller, Rob Gronkowski
Possible Keepers: Matt Forte, Steven Jackson, Victor Cruz, Rob Gronkowski
There's no doubt Forte's being kept. The other three possibilities all have big time question marks. IF Gronk can ever stay healthy..he'd be definitely worth keeping as when healthy, he's up there with Jimmy Graham as far as tight ends go. It would be a huge risk though. I can see Mark going ahead and taking the 2nd round pick here and seeing what will be available.
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