The "right" draft spot

[Long John]

So in a 12-team PPR league with no negative points for ints or fumbles, I have the #4 pick. This year, we're trying out 3rd round reversal for the first time. The owner of the #12 pick has expressed interest in swapping places. Which slot is more advantageous?

[revo]

in a 3rd round reversal draft, I'd rather be towards the bottom, especially this year.

[Erik]

I'd be happy with any of the top 10 picks in the first round, so in 3RR I think the "best" spot is #10.

As far as #12 vs. #4, it depends whether you're comfortable with WR-WR, because that's likely to be the best play at #12. 3RR means you won't have quite as far to go to get the subsequent RBs, so it may be better as long as you weren't planning to go RB-RB.

[chancellor]

I like #4 - I really prefer one of the top five RBs, even with the hit on the reversal.

[Long John]

I like #4 - I really prefer one of the top five RBs, even with the hit on the reversal.

Ok. So who are the top 5 RBs? Obviously AP is #1. Who is 2-5?

[revo]

Ok. So who are the top 5 RBs? Obviously AP is #1. Who is 2-5?

Foster, Martin, Charles, then take your pick. So I see a clear cut 4, but to be honest, there's no reason to think a Trent Richardson or Alfred Morris won't be top 5 by year's end.

[chancellor]

Foster, Martin, Charles, then take your pick. So I see a clear cut 4, but to be honest, there's no reason to think a Trent Richardson or Alfred Morris won't be top 5 by year's end.

I like Rice as the fifth in a PPR league.

[revo]

I like Rice as the fifth in a PPR league.

He might be, but with Bernard Pierce in the fold and expected to get many more touches, Rice's production could take a hit. I'm not saying he's not worthy of the #5 spot, but you can make a case for any number of players there.

[Erik]

but you can make a case for any number of players there.

Which goes back to my point about being happy anywhere in the top 10 (if you want RB or Calvin in the 1st).

[chancellor]

He might be, but with Bernard Pierce in the fold and expected to get many more touches, Rice's production could take a hit. I'm not saying he's not worthy of the #5 spot, but you can make a case for any number of players there.

I'm with you. I have Rice rated #8-9 RB in a non-PPR league, but I think the Ravens really ramp up use of Rice in the passing game with Pitta out for the year. That being said, I'm not questioning anyone who takes Richardson or a couple others in the five slot.

[Long John]

I'm a little surprised that Jamaal Charles is rated that highly. I just don't see him as being able to stay healthy long enough to justify getting taken that high.

In the Liz Hurley league (non-PPR), I had the #4 pick and took Spiller. And I was considering Rice there too.