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My RB1: A thread
I am not an NFL Scout, nor do I pretend to be
Scouting for fantasy is different, for fantasy purposes there are 6 traits that matter most in my opinion, because they directly translate to fantasy points
Travis Etienne hits all 6 in spades
I am not an NFL Scout, nor do I pretend to be
Scouting for fantasy is different, for fantasy purposes there are 6 traits that matter most in my opinion, because they directly translate to fantasy points
Travis Etienne hits all 6 in spades
The first trait that you must have is elusiveness, the potential for an RB1 directly correlates with your ability to make people miss
10 of the top 12 RBs in fantasy this year finished top 18 in PFF elusive rating
Rule number 1 of RB highlights: make 3 guys miss minimum
10 of the top 12 RBs in fantasy this year finished top 18 in PFF elusive rating
Rule number 1 of RB highlights: make 3 guys miss minimum
The second must have trait is yards after contact, in 2019 Etienne earned at least 5 yards after contact on a whopping 31% of his runs (CFB average 17%) per PFF
Etienne Breaks 3 tackles in this clip, the first being a clean angle, which resulted in an impressive 5 yard gain
Etienne Breaks 3 tackles in this clip, the first being a clean angle, which resulted in an impressive 5 yard gain
The third and maybe the most important trait is receiving ability
whether it's Route running, natural hands, turning upfield after the catch or raw production Etienne has it all
Etienne's 60 targets in 2020 was 6 more than CEH (54) received his final year at LSU, in only 12 GP
whether it's Route running, natural hands, turning upfield after the catch or raw production Etienne has it all
Etienne's 60 targets in 2020 was 6 more than CEH (54) received his final year at LSU, in only 12 GP
The fourth trait is ability/willingness to protect
Etienne, as a senior had plenty of reps in pass pro, especially playing with a bad O-line alongside a superstar QB
Can't score fantasy points if you're taken off the field
This affected CEH, Gibson & Akers directly in 2020
Etienne, as a senior had plenty of reps in pass pro, especially playing with a bad O-line alongside a superstar QB
Can't score fantasy points if you're taken off the field
This affected CEH, Gibson & Akers directly in 2020
The fifth trait is what matters most if you play in standard leagues, but it is still important in PPR
Can you put points on the board in the RedZone/on the Goal line
This is an area of his game that actually inspires my comparison for Etienne (Spoiler)
Can you put points on the board in the RedZone/on the Goal line
This is an area of his game that actually inspires my comparison for Etienne (Spoiler)
The final trait is not exactly a requirement because we have seen plenty of elite fantasy RBs who don't have it like Le'Veon Bell
But if you have elite speed, you have the ability to take a play 90 yards to the house which = winning a week in fantasy
Etienne has 4.3 Juice
But if you have elite speed, you have the ability to take a play 90 yards to the house which = winning a week in fantasy
Etienne has 4.3 Juice
That comparison I teased earlier is Aaron Jones
Both guys have the RB1 Traits package in spades, both guys run similarly and are elite in the same areas
Share this thread if you enjoyed & stay tuned for the rookie draft guide for even more in depth breakdowns
Both guys have the RB1 Traits package in spades, both guys run similarly and are elite in the same areas
Share this thread if you enjoyed & stay tuned for the rookie draft guide for even more in depth breakdowns
