tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post82483939353624431..comments2023-05-13T06:05:43.882-04:00Comments on God Hates Losers: Adrian Peterson vs. Arian Foster: Who is Really Number One?Andrew Nortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581423652188378304noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-64834883657889097792011-08-28T18:39:03.092-04:002011-08-28T18:39:03.092-04:00It depends. I really like Ray Rice. I have a whole...It depends. I really like Ray Rice. I have a whole post dedicated to him. You will probably get a lot of comments from skipping on Foster, but its a possibility. Foster says that he is fine, and it did not look serious, but like you said, this lingers.<br /><br />If your team is PPR, then I say go ahead and draft Rice if you dont have the confidence in Foster. If you are standard league, I'd probably stick with Foster over Rice.godhateslosersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-74553223095900872132011-08-28T14:03:40.144-04:002011-08-28T14:03:40.144-04:00I have the second pick in my draft next week, so I...I have the second pick in my draft next week, so I've been in a pretty comfortable situation of picking whoever of the two doesn't go first. But with Foster's hamstring aggravation - an injury that tends to linger throughout the season no matter the sport - should that give me pause if AP goes first? I believe Ray Rice is poised for a huge year, so do you think it would be wrong to take him over Foster at #2 given the injury concerns?<br /><br />And of course, I'd want to get my hands on Ben Tate either way, but with more urgency if I take Foster.zachernesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-85519775257481152882011-08-25T10:00:07.189-04:002011-08-25T10:00:07.189-04:00All the points you made are perfectly true. What w...All the points you made are perfectly true. What we disagree upon is the effect they will have. I am by no means a Vikings fan, but I can't hate on their roster too much. I do not think that Harvin is a number one, but they have a very deep (though not elite) group of receivers in Harvin, Aromashodu, Berrian, Camarillo, Inglesias and Jenkins. I don't mean to put McNabb on par with Schaub at all, I don't even have Donovan in my top 20, but he can still get the job done. Washington was a mess last year and McNabb still managed 3,377 yards in just 13 games last season.<br /><br />I made points with Foster about how the health and prosperity of his team could turn into a hinderance in his fantasy performance and I stand by that. A fully healthy Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels and Ben Tate could cause statistical decline for Foster's receiving game and goal line carries.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting. I always love it when articles like this get competitive feedback.godhateslosersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-19877579793288832252011-08-25T02:12:31.039-04:002011-08-25T02:12:31.039-04:00I respectfully, but completely, disagree.
I think...I respectfully, but completely, disagree.<br /><br />I think that you have seriously overlooked the losses of Sidney Rice and Bryant Mckinnie as well as the sieve like offensive line (reports have said that Steve Hutchinson, their stud run-blocker, is on the decline.) Donovan McNabb is no quarterback to fear, and Percy Harvin, while electric, cannot be your only viable WR.<br /><br />Arian Foster on the other hand, has much less to worry about. His young OL has paved the way and the passing game is going to be, as always, something to fear. There has been virtually no turnover on the Texan's team, unlike the vikings who have experienced much change. This means a ton considering how much practice time was taken away due to the lockout. If we are talking about talent, I fully agree with you in saying that Peterson has the advantage; let us not mince words here, the man's a freak. However, Arian just has a much better situation. <br /><br />Your Thoughts?Boomshakalakanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-41518243441574696932011-08-24T18:46:18.385-04:002011-08-24T18:46:18.385-04:00Thanks a lot! I'm planning on putting up more ...Thanks a lot! I'm planning on putting up more player profiles and head to heads like this one in the coming weeks.godhateslosersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569611606000518052.post-43000669241204267092011-08-24T16:36:51.639-04:002011-08-24T16:36:51.639-04:00I just started following you on twitter and I am g...I just started following you on twitter and I am glad I did as long as you continue to post articles like this. I do not agree with AP being the best runner because I like Foster a bit more because of the offense being about the same as last year. Good stuff man keep it up.FFT Mikehttp://twitter.com/fantasytradernoreply@blogger.com