Team Summary:
Wednesday’s previews start with Reddo, the only guy I’ve ever met that brags about having a small penis. Didn’t read that correctly the first time? I’ll say it again. He LOVES to talk about how small his penis is, in fact in 2015 he would remind us constantly about how small it is until he painted a picture of it in our heads. There’s never really a time to talk to your friends about your penis, but if there was, it wouldn’t be at 8:30 AM in a fucking math class. Anyway, I think I’ve typed the word “penis” enough today, let’s talk fantasy football.
Reddo was able to draft his own team for the first time since 2015. in 2016 and 2017 he was busy doing whatever bullshit Reddo does and fell victim to the dreaded autopick that resulted in back to back 5-8 seasons. It should be worth noting that Reddo drafted his own team in 2015 and finished with a 7-6 and earned a playoff birth where he was absolutely deepthroated by Z Warriors 126.9-82.6. In 2017, Reddo’s season started off with some good news when it was announced that Ezekiel Elliot would be active to begin the season. Zeke put up fantastic numbers and Reddo’s team leaped out to a respectable 3-2 record. Unfortunately, Zeke did end up serving his suspension starting in week 10 when Reddo was somehow in contention for the 2 seed because he played in the tragically untalented eastern conference. Reddo went on to lose his final three games and missed the playoffs for a second straight year. In his eight losses, Reddo’s team allowed 116.5 points, including 157.6 to Big Ass Arms in week 11. Reddo also requested that I thank him for his service somewhere in the article. I would like the record to show that I did not thank him for his service.
Looking Ahead:
This season Reddo decided to name his team “Lord Mattis” after some random old guy named James Mattis. No further comments to add there. Reddo will return RB Devonta Freeman, WR Larry Fitzgerald, and QB Matt Stafford from last seasons squad along with key additions such as DeAndre Hopkins, Evan Engram, and Chris Thompson. He selected Deandre Hopkins in the first round (7th overall) who was the top scoring WR in the league last season. Hopkins should continue to dominate even more now that Deshaun Watson will be throwing to him instead of the dying ducks that Tom Savage would so often toss. Reddo selected the bruising Devonta Freeman in the second round who finished as the RB14 last season due to a couple of lingering injuries that prevented him from getting the touches he would have gotten. He then selected Larry Fitzgerald in the third round, for the third straight year. Reddo has always had a boner for Larry. Rounds four five and six for Reddo included Jarvis Landry, Marshawn Lynch, and Evan Engram.
This team is definitely WR heavy, but Reddo would be the first to tell you that he loves receivers. Even in a league that’s dominated by RB’s, Reddo ultimately knew he was going to get his stud WR in the first round unless one of the top three RB’s fell to number seven. He should get a ton of points from Hopkins, and also Jarvis Landry who is a receptions machine and scored nine TD’s last season. Matt Stafford in round seven is another steal and I love the Evan Engram pick, who plays more like a wide receiver than a tight end. Because of his love for receivers, Reddo will likely find that he’s lacking points from his running backs, specifically Marshawn Lynch who isn’t much of a pass catcher. His WR’s and TE all finished in the top 10 at their positions last year, but the X factor of this team is Devonta Freeman. He has the potential to put up big numbers like he has in past seasons, but a mediocre year could significantly hurt Reddo’s playoff chances. Also keep an eye on Larry Fitzgerald who is now 34 years old.
Best Draft Pick: Matt Stafford
Getting Stafford in round seven is a big steal. a top ten QB with the potential to finish in the top five.
Worst Draft Pick: Marshawn Lynch
I hated this pick so much, that when I saw it I threw up all over my laptop and had to buy a new one. It was a mess, but it was definitely not as messy as this pick. Maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but still… Lynch is old, slow, and playing on a team that will pass a lot. Think Lynch will be involved on passing downs? Not a chance. He caught 20 passes last season total. Royce Freeman, Rex Burkhead, and Dion Lewis were all available.
Sleeper: Chris Thompson
He got hurt last season, but was killing it before that. The Redskins will likely ease him back to action but Thompson is an explosive player than can score anytime he touches the ball.
Draft Grade: B+
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