Roster Overview Part III

Time to look at last year's rosters for each team and make observations on what each team might be looking to do as far as their keeper situation. I'll be doing this in 4 installments of 3 teams apiece.

Matt (Light's Broken Bots)

QB: Ben Roethlisberger, Tyrod Taylor
WR: Odell Beckham Jr, Jordy Nelson, Stefon Diggs, Donte Moncrief, Devante Adams, Josh Gordon, Danny Amendola
RB: Jamaal Charles, Alfred Morris, Andre Ellington, Jonathan Stewart, Bilal Powell, Tim Hightower
TE: Jordan Reed
Potential Keepers: Odell Beckham Jr, Jordy Nelson, Donte Moncrief, Jamaal Charles, Jordan Reed

Overview: Unfortunately, injuries derailed Matt's quest to repeat as fantasy football champion, but thanks to some smart drafting, Matt will be in great shape to once again be a threat to win title #2. I think it's a given and no brainer that Beckham is a keeper (in round 2 nonetheless). Matt will also benefit with a lottery pick, which means if he wants he can keep Jordy Nelson (a round 10 stash) or even a Jordan Reed (high risk high reward but in round 13, he was the 2nd best tight end when he played, behind Gronk, he's just very injury prone, but we're talking about a 13th round pick here, could definitely be worth the gamble). Donte Moncrief is also a darkhorse to be kept as a 14th round pick because people are high on him, though I really don't think, with Matt's other options, it's realistic. Also, although he's coming off a big injury, it's really going to be tough to let go of Jamaal Charles, even with his 1st round price tag. Matt has one of the most interesting group of keeper options, and there's no doubt, Matt's going to have sacrifice some good options regardless of who he chooses.

Mike (Woe Is You)

QB: Russell Wilson, Andrew Luck
WR: Dez Bryant, Keenan Allen, Jeremy Maclin, Eric Decker, Dwayne Harris, Julian Edelman
RB: LeSean McCoy, Chris Ivory, Charcandrick West, DeMarco Murray, Justin Forsett, Arian Foster
TE: Austin Sefarian-Jenkins
Potential Keepers: Russell Wilson, Andrew Luck, Dez Bryant, Keenan Allen, Jeremy Maclin, Eric Decker, Julian Edleman, LeSean McCoy, DeMarco Murray, Justin Forsett, Arian Foster

Overview: Well...don't say Kenny didn't leave keeper options. You can seriously make a case (although admittedly some thin) for 11 out of the 15 guys on Mike's roster to be a keeper. Obviously though, with Luck, Dez, and DeMarco being 1st round keeper options, only Dez is probably the most realistic option there. Mike doesn't have to necessarily keep Dez though if he wanted to keep guys with lower rounds like Keenan Allen/Jeremy Maclin/Julian Edelman/Eric Decker and keep his lottery pick. Arian Foster is also intriguing because of a new situation and he'd only cost a 6th round pick. Russell Wilson also has to be a strong consideration in the 5th round. Lots of guys and lots of decision for Mike to make. Welcome back, Posey.

Alex (Winter Is Over)

QB: Drew Brees, Kirk Cousins
WR: Brandon Marshall, Brandon LaFell, Anquan Boldin, Marques Colston
RB: Eddie Lacy, Joique Bell, C.J. Spiller, James Starks
TE: Jimmy Graham, Richard Rodgers, Delanie Walker, Scott Chandler
Potential Keepers: Drew Brees, Kirk Cousins, Brandon Marshall, Eddie Lacy

Overview: So the big question is, will Alex, a die hard Saints fans, be able to move on from Drew Brees as a keeper, or will he ride him for another season? He's still a 2nd round keep which isn't bad for a QB with our league settings. The other big question is whether or not to take the gamble on Eddie Lacy. He was a big bust most of the season, but turned it around late, and now is supposed to be in the best shape of his life and is opening to repeat his rookie season, where he won Wane McGarity Rookie of The Year. I believe he's only keeping one of the two because Brandon Marshall is a no brainer keeper where he was drafted. I only threw Cousins in there because he'd be a 14 round keep. In my opinion it comes down the Brees/Lacy keep and though Brees safer (round and production), Lacy has the higher upside at a position where there's not a ton of really good depth. He could also bust again and kill Alex's season for a 2nd season in a row. Very interesting and critical decision he'll have to make.