With the draft over and the NFL season about to open on Thursday, the great PSAS season is finally upon us. We present to you the first R4NK1NGZ here!
Granted, the rankings are that of the order of last year's finish. You've got to earn your spot!
*Disclaimer: analysis was written before the latest round of trades and doesn't reflect upon the outcome of it.
(1) Phat Girlz
Monique’s ‘trouge is once again anchored by Luck-to-T.Y.Hilton keeper double titration. The best young quarterback of the NFL is primed to become the best quarterback, period. The question is if TY is going to be Luck’s guy. Monique picked up a first-round WR1 talent in Megatron in case Hilton’s concussion becomes a nagging issue. The Girlz’ backfield of Morris and Hyde leaks of bad-offense odor, but Rashad Jennings could actually be a solid RB2. Rounded up by a Philly kicker, Carolina/Arizona dual NFC defense threat and a formidable IDP unit makes Phat Girlz contender Ichiban for 2015.
Strength
Luck and Megatron gives Monique two first-round talent.
Concerns
I remember Zach Ertz mentioned last year as a boom candidate, just don’t remember him ever producing much in that Philly offense.
Sleepers
Devante Adams’ stock is ever-rising since Jordy and Cobb’s injuries.
(2) San Francisco Ferries
The Boatmen of the Bay knew coming in that they had the best backfield in PSAS 2015 with Lacy and LeVeon, so they targeted a WR1 early in AJ Green. But the rowing didn’t stop there. They scored Lamar Miller, a solid low-end RB1/high end RB2 and Peyton Manning. As an avid Broncos follower, I can tell you that, yes, his arm strength is visibly weakening. But, for whatever price Ferries paid for, Peyton is a great value here. After all, arm strength is not what made Peyton Manning. It’s the Papa. And, the Ferries got Cutler to back Peyton up. But seriously, this is a very potent bunch, and the Ferries are situated exactly to challenge the Girlz again this year.
Strength
Keeper backfield tandem of Lacy and LeVeon welcomes Lamar Miller, especially during Bell’s suspension. Jax rookie RB TY Yeldon could also break out with the team on the rise, which gives them so much ground power the boat will start to climb hills of Cisco town.
Concerns
I hate to sound like I’m jumping on the wagon, and I’m not, but Peyton has yet to throw a TD in three quarters of work. And again, the backup is Jay Cutler.
Sleepers
Both of them are border-line sleepers, but if Keenan Allen regains his rookie-year performance in SD or Sammy Watkins shines with Tyrod Taylor at the realm in Buffalo, watch out!
(3) Dijonnaise All-Stars
Autopick suited Colonel Mustard pretty dandily last season, and he took a mixed self-autopicking route in the draft this season as well. The bots found and gave the Yellow Bottles some value at the backfield while Colonel himself enforced things to ensure a solid WR trio of Cobb, Marshall and Maclin that flanks keeper A-Rodg. Biggest bomb of the draft night (other than “The $124”) was Dijon’s selection of Russell Wilson (trolling backfired??), but enough talents are on this roster to make another golden run this year.
Strength
QB. Mustards have two legitimate QB1s, which probably has its best value in the trading block. Rodgers and Wilson are definitely top 10 QBs, so there will be suitors in exchange for, say, some backfield help.
Concerns
Gio Bernard, Joseph Randle, and Jonas Gray doesn’t sound like a championship backfield trio, but you never know with the Yellows.
Sleepers
One of the distinguished contributors of PSAS Eric Decker is buried in the WR depth headed by double-titrating Cobb (without Jordy, even better!), but could be a solid WR2 if other divas ahead of him don’t perform.
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(4) AEthernauts
The Space Travellers quietly (except for those gang warfare sirens coming out of his microphone) constructed a solid starting lineup that is as good as any. Forsett and keeper Murray give the Nauts a real two RB1 combo to propel them through time and space, while Evans, Sanders and Matthews has potential to be the best WR trio. Ben-burger is a solid QB to navigate this bunch, or is he?
Strength
Everyone in the starting lineup boasts above 87% start rate, so there’s no real hole here and that’s the strength of this unit more than the potent RB duo. Jason Witten is still alive, right?
Concerns
Behind the starters are bench players like Reggie Bush, LaFell, and Kaepernick. Fingers crossed.
Sleepers
There must be something about sports physics and that kind of thing these days, because guys like Jason Witten just never go away, astonishing especially since they run in the middle of the field with all the hard-hitting LBs and Safeties flying their helmets. So, WItten is a sleeper until he’s put to rest.
(5) TakingTigerMountain
The Rantz fired early and poured onto Forte, landing the homeboy RB1 to be the pillar opposite Antonio Brown. That gives the Mountain legitimate two first-round talents to ride on any given week. Maybe it’s because it’s Eli and not Brees, but the starting lineup in itself seems a bit less potent compared to the top tiered teams. It sure looks different at the Mountain when there’s no Brees-Graham cannon firing at us. Things could all change with players in the roster that have good upside values.
Strength
TTM season could be really solid if Abdullah and Agholor live up to the hype. TTM roster arguably have the most future-keeper oriented lineup, possibly in preparation for imminent departure of Antonio Brown.
Concerns
TTM parted ways with Drew Brees, and in comes Eli. Which Eli will show up is the question.
Sleepers
Abdullah, Agholor and Eli all could turn in a stellar season and be considered value pick.
(6) BldgDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng
The Dwellers had a nice draft, landing Lych-Mob, Shady McCoy and Dez to have three legitimate first round talents. BDT pulled off a reverse-Mack Brown, shifting their QB-TE affiliatitration from Texas to Carolina to round off a solid starting lineup. Boasting one of the best starter sets, things are still rattling in Santa Cruz as the bench-full of RBBCs and handcuffs need to make room for a kicker and an IDP
Strength
Balance. They have solid top-tiered starters at every skill position, so they can withstand injuries here and there.
Concerns
Defensive offenses. The talents on BDT roster mostly plays for defensive-oriented teams, so a reliance on Dez could have a toll on the franchise yet again.
Sleepers
John Brown has a solid WR2 potential in the forgotten Carson desert.
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(7) psych dog
Back in action after several season hiatus filled with random check-ins and freaky wins, El Perro is armed with some heavy arsenal. Keeper Demaryius Thomas is arguably the best WR in the NFL, and RB tandem of Jeremy Hill and AP could potentially be the best combo of all combos out there. JimmyG is a TE1 regardless of where he plays. QB and WR after DT looks less intimidating, but the reputation of this bunch more than compensates for it.
Strength
Backfield is loaded with AP, Hill, and Latavius Murray. Looks very formidable, at least for now.
Concerns
WR2 is currently Anquan Bolden. Ok, he and Steve Smith have been around for like ages, but, I mean, enough is enough.
Sleepers
Carson Palmer is sort of a forgotten man in Arizona, but SF and Seattle defense are not as good means he could have big numbers on more weeks.
(8) Polk Hight Panthers
The autodraft-bots found some value gems for the Panthers, as Brees, Landry and Stewart are solid pillars to support Jamaal Charles. Plus it gave them their traditional two kickers and trolled around the draft to hype up some prices. Rivers is a very good QB2 to have and Martavis Bryant is a solid stash.
Streanth
Brees and Rivers are yet intertwined in PSAS land as well, and it’s a good thing for Bundy.
Concerns
They don’t necessarily have depth at other skill positions, so if anything happens to Charles or any other starters it could get ugly quickly.
Sleepers
Jarvis Landry is breakout waiting to happen.
(9) ThePelicanBrief
The Grisham Land was a happy place when Brady’s suspension was magically lifted, allowing him and Gronk to roam around hand in hand. The draft landed them some other solid players but no real star powers, so once again the Pelican rides on the Pats.
Strength
Shall we say, continuity. The Patriots know how to score, so Pelican is alway on the offensive.
Concerns
They may want to redo the undone draft pick of Alfred Morris for $124, because they don’t really have a RB1 or RB2 really.
Sleepers
Winston and Mariota on same bench? Whoa, watch out@^^@
(10) HomeSpunNeckBloodz
Things were pretty hectic in the draft room on Atlantic Avenue, but the Bloodz still constructed a solid lineup. Loaded at WR to support Matty Ryan, but RB depth leaves something to be desired.
Strength
Julio Jones, Andre Johnson, and Steve Smith? That’s could be the best WR trio.
Concerns
RBs Martin, Bell, Blount, and McFadden all have bust potential.
Sleepers
He’s not really sleeper worthy, but Andre Johnson’s resurrection is coming. I mean, I rather throw to Johnson than Hilton if I were Luck.
(11) Trichotillomaniacs
Leaving some money on the table, the Hairpuller roster does look a bit bargained. Trix did accomplish one goal and that was to get CJ Anderson at any price. No doubt the next Denver zone-blocked-no-name RB turned to 1000 yds rusher will carry this team on his back, but the supporting cast of Tannehill, Cooks and Robinson, while unproven, all have breakout potential.
Strength
Both Tannehill and Bridgewater seem ripe for breakout, but will they?
Concerns
The starting WR duo Cooks and Robinson are both entering their sophomore season.
Sleepers
Stevie Johnson may end up becoming Philip Rivers’ favorite target especially while Gates is away. Or he could just fade into twilight.
(12) The Old Future
Hyped up for revenge and armed with a co-manager, the Time Travellers enters their sophomore season ready to rumble. Mixing in some youth in Beckham Jr and Gordon with known commodities like Romo and Gore is a good recipe for a solid roster. The first few weeks may be tough while injury bug is still around many of projected startes.
Strength
WR duo of Alshon and Beckham Jr is potentially dangerous.
Concerns
RB starters. While Gore is as solid as it gets, you have to ask every year, when is he just going to break down? Same with Foster. And Wisconsin backs have not recently been transitioning to the NFL well (see Montee Ball), so will Melvin Gordon make it?
Sleepers
Charles Johnson is reportedly Bridgewater’s favorite target, and will be the biggest beneficially if Teddy has a huge year.
