School of Scott School of Scott: Mastering RB ADP — Draft Strategies & Pitfalls with Bijan, Saquon, Gibbs, and CMC
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Aug 28, 2025 Dive into the running back landscape by ADP as key players like Bijan Robinson and Saquon Barkley are analyzed. Discover why rookies often present the best value in drafts and explore the pitfalls of trendy best ball strategies. Scott uncovers essential stats and team dynamics that could shape your fantasy decisions. Plus, insights for the 2024 season and under-the-radar talents are revealed, ensuring you leave equipped to avoid costly mistakes and score big in your league!
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Don't Be Best-Ball Brained
- Avoid drafting lots of low-upside best-ball or dynasty punts in redraft leagues.
- Focus picks on players with true league-winning upside instead of technical ADP beaters.
Rookie Edge Is Real This Year
- Rookies are more NFL-ready and provide disproportionate share of league winners recently.
- The rookie edge is amplified by team incentives to prioritize cheaper rookie talent post-CBA.
CBA Shift Favored Rookies
- The 2011 CBA shifted team incentives toward rookies and away from veterans.
- That shift explains increased immediate production from young wide receivers and running backs in recent years.