2009 Fantasy Football: A Revolutionary RB Draft Theory

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Ward probably will be in a more conducive situation to succeed as Tampa’s QB situation is uncertain and they may have to lean a little heavier on the run this season, especially if they decide to go with Josh Freeman as the starter from day one. 

I would definitely grab Ward in my drafts this year if you can.  Taylor enters a crowded backfield but he could emerge as a surprise starter and put up Corey Dillon type numbers.  You can grab Taylor in the later rounds of your draft, just in case he is this year’s breakout man.

Oh, you probably thought I was going to wrap up my analysis here and call it a night.  No way, we are only half way through my new draft theory.

Here is another list of players and where they finished in RB fantasy points (non ppr) at seasons end in the year mentioned.  See if you can find what all these backs have in common.

            1999 – Edgerrin James – Colts – 1st

            2000 – Mike Anderson- Broncos – 4th

            2001 – LaDainian Tomlinson- Chargers – 7th

            2002 – Marcel Shipp- Cardinals – 21st

            2003 – Domanick Davis- Texans – 13th

            2004- Willis McGahee – Bills – 9th

            2005- Cadillac Williams – Buccaneers – 19th

            2006 – Maurice Jones Drew – Jaguars – 8th

            2007 – Adrian Peterson – Vikings – 3rd

            2008 – Matt Forte – Bears – 4th, Steve Slaton – Texans – 6th

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