With the 12th pick I have a hard time passing on Aaron Rodgers but I think there are more quarterbacks who can post consistent numbers than wide receivers. Since this draft is based on our current PPR league (and its a keeper league) I feel comfortable with taking Reggie Wayne over Randy Moss at 12. I think Moss is in for another great season but the question mark surrounding Wes Welker's knee scares me off a little bit.
Since 2003 Wayne has started every game (knock on wood) and has been consistent year in and year out. He has a gunslinger in Peyton Manning, and the presence of offensive weapons around him gives him more chances to get open against 1-on-1 coverage. Wayne is entering his 10th season and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. I would expect another stellar season out of him.
At 12 there are no running backs I am overly excited about, so that's why I took a second WR. Coming back I think I can find a player that might be a slight drop off but I am content with Larry Fitzgerald and Reggie Wayne as my 1,2 punch at WR.
-Projection: 90-100 receptions, 1,200-1,300 yards, 9 TDs
I have to completely agree with this pick. Reggie Wayne caps off the last of the first tier WRs for this league's format. He's still got some life left in him, and is a sure-fire bet to land around 100 receptions and 1,200 yards. With iron-man Peyton Manning at the helm, he's going to be given the best chance to make the catch every week of the season. I was iffy on Wayne for awhile, but you convinced me otherwise this offseason.
ReplyDeleteAnd as you said of Brees, I would have taken Wayne at pick 13 had you overlooked him here.