Okay, so today I’m gonna walk you through my thought process and experience on whether or not to draft James Conner in my fantasy football league. It was a real rollercoaster, let me tell you.
It all started with me staring at my draft board. I needed a solid RB2, and Conner was still on the board in, like, the 6th round. My gut was screaming “Yes! Value!” but my brain was pumping the brakes. I started digging. Like, really digging.
First thing I did was check his stats from last season. Pretty decent numbers, no denying that. He was a workhorse when healthy. Emphasis on when healthy. That was the first red flag, Conner’s injury history is longer than my grocery list on Thanksgiving.
So, I jumped over to the Arizona Cardinals depth chart. Okay, so he’s pretty much the lead back… for now. They did draft some rookie, Michael Carter I think? That made me nervous. Rookie RBs can steal touches if they show promise. I started reading some articles about the Cardinals’ training camp.
The reports were mixed. Some were saying Conner looked great, like his old self. Others were saying the rookie was turning heads. I watched some highlights on YouTube. Couldn’t really tell much from those. Highlights always make everyone look good, right?
Next, I pulled up some expert rankings. Conner was all over the place! Some had him as a solid RB2, others had him as a risky flex play. This wasn’t helping! I scrolled through forum after forum, reading opinions from random dudes on the internet (I know, I know, not the best source, but hey, gotta do your research!).
The consensus seemed to be: high upside, but high risk. If he stays healthy, he’s a steal at that round. But if he gets hurt (again), you’re stuck with a zero. That’s the gamble you have to take. I considered my team. Did I already have a bunch of safe, consistent players? If so, maybe I could afford to take the risk on Conner. Or was my team already full of question marks? In that case, Conner could sink me.
I spent way too much time debating this. The clock was ticking. Other people were making their picks. My heart was pounding. Finally, I made my decision.
And… I passed on him.
Yeah, I know, anticlimactic. But hear me out. I already had one injury-prone player on my roster, and I just couldn’t stomach another one. I needed some stability. Instead, I snagged a wide receiver who I thought had a higher floor. Maybe not as much upside as Conner, but a much safer bet.
- My Reasoning: Injury history, rookie competition, and my own team composition.
- The Result: TBD! The season hasn’t started yet, so I don’t know if I made the right call. Maybe Conner will stay healthy and become a league winner. Or maybe he’ll get hurt in Week 1 and I’ll be patting myself on the back.
But hey, that’s fantasy football, right? It’s all about making the best decision you can with the information you have, and then hoping for the best. I felt good about my process, even if the outcome is uncertain. That’s all you can really ask for, right?
Final Thoughts
Drafting is never an exact science, always trust your gut! Maybe next year I’ll roll the dice on Conner. Or maybe I’ll stay far, far away. We’ll see what happens! For now, I’m gonna go back to stressing about my starting lineup. Good luck with your drafts, everyone!
