2021 Fantasy Football Busts: Top Player Avoids & Draft Advice
Fantasy Football TodayJune 16, 20211h 4min13,018 views
49 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβIdentifying Top Fantasy Football Busts
- π― The primary focus is on players being overdrafted rather than those who will simply perform poorly.
- π‘ The show highlights that a player being a "bust" often means they won't meet the expectations set by their draft position.
Key Player Bust Candidates
- π Kyle Pitts is identified as a potential bust due to his high draft capital (tight end 4 ADP, potentially a 4th-round pick) as a rookie tight end.
- π Miles Sanders is a concern due to offseason additions and a potential committee approach, making his workload uncertain for a 3rd-round pick.
- π« David Montgomery, Saquon Barkley, and Josh Jacobs are mentioned as running backs the hosts are largely avoiding due to perceived downside outweighing the upside at their draft costs.
- π― James Robinson is flagged as a bust if drafted at his current NFC ADP (around 5th-6th round), with concerns about his value relative to Travis Etienne.
Quarterback and Tight End Concerns
- π Justin Herbert is a bust candidate due to the unlikelihood of repeating his high play volume and efficiency from the previous season, despite his talent.
- π Aaron Rodgers is considered a bust not due to performance, but because repeating his #1 fantasy QB season is unlikely, and his ADP (QB9) is still considered too high by some.
- π Logan Thomas is viewed as a potential bust, with his previous success attributed to specific circumstances that may not repeat, especially with new offensive additions.
Wide Receiver Red Flags
- π€ Kenny Golladay is a concern due to potential target competition, a run-first offense, and questions surrounding Daniel Jones's ability to consistently deliver.
- π― Mike Evans is a bust candidate due to concerns about target share in a crowded Tampa Bay offense and the unsustainability of his high touchdown rate.
- π CeeDee Lamb is seen as a potential bust if drafted as WR13, with concerns about target volume due to other talented receivers and tight ends on the Dallas Cowboys.
News, Notes, and Draft Strategy
- π° Cortland Sutton not starting camp on the PUP list is positive news, suggesting he could outperform Jerry Jeudy.
- π Brandon Cooks is considered a good value if drafted after round 6 or 7, even with potential quarterback uncertainty in Houston.
- π The discussion emphasizes that camp reports confirming prior beliefs are more valuable than general positive feedback.
- π Draft strategy involves considering team build and the perceived drop-off in player quality at certain rounds, particularly for wide receivers after round 7 or 8.
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Fantasy FootballPlayer BustsDraft StrategyADP (Average Draft Position)Kyle PittsMiles SandersSaquon BarkleyJustin HerbertAaron RodgersKenny GolladayMike EvansCeeDee LambRunning BacksWide ReceiversTight Ends
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