School of Scott Contrarian Drafting: Scott Barrett & Shawn Siegele Challenge Fantasy Football Consensus
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Jul 29, 2025 
Shawn Siegele, a legendary fantasy analyst and the inventor of zero RB, joins Scott Barrett to discuss bold strategies for fantasy football drafting. They dissect the risks of following groupthink, particularly regarding players like A.J. Brown and rookie wide receivers. The duo emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and bravery in achieving fantasy success. They also analyze contrasting projections for veterans versus emerging talents, inviting listeners to rethink conventional wisdom in player evaluations and drafting strategies.
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Power of Contrarian Thinking
- Following the crowd in fantasy football often leads to replicating errors and missed opportunities.
- Unique voices and contrarian thinking provide an edge against widely anchored and premature consensus.
Ask Bold Questions Fearlessly
- Ask bold, even 'dumb' questions to uncover hidden fantasy football value.
- Bravery in questioning can lead to breakthrough decisions and outperformance.
Value of Receiving Backs
- Devon Achane offers exceptional upside as a receiving back, a rare trait in 2025.
- Running backs with receiving potential like Achane are undervalued compared to traditional backs.