NFL- Shy Aways

What’s a Shy Away?

Player you should not draft at what is his perceived draft slot and only should be picked up later because you (me) have the feeling he will under perform.

Every fantasy owner I know has players that they just shy away from during drafts for one reason or another, and I do the same.

Clinton Portis- Portis had a very good overall season in 2007, but was fairly inconsistent. Out of the 13 weeks in the fantasy season, Portis only had over 100 total yards 4 times, although he did perform well in fantasy playoff season.  Between his injury concerns that are very real, and the fact that there are still too many fantasy owners out there who think he will be a consistent top 5 back, I just have to look for other options.

Laurence Maroney-  There are two main reasons I stay away from Maroney; his total lack of chances and his injury history. In 2007 he only had 2 games in the regular season where he attempted at least 20 rushes, but he had 7 with fewer than 15 attempts. In his two seasons he has already missed 5 games and was limited in quite a few others. Add to this that he does not get a lot of chances on third down, as he is not a great receiver. Sammy Morris will spell trouble for Maroney.

Any Denver Running Back-  For the last 5 years, Denver’s leading rusher has been different every year.  Even when all consensus seems to favor one runner, it never works out that way. With this year’s group, Selvin Young, Andre Hall, Ryan Torain and newly acquired Michael Pittman, it is anyone’s guess who will play in 2008. Shanahan’s version of musical chairs.

I will not draft these guys , unless of course, they fall to me WELL below their normal draft position.