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August is auction time in the QFFL! It is a time when the frugal and the extravagent get together and go toe to toe in acquiring the next great superstars of the NFL. This year will be no different as the 14 franchises in the QFFL go head to head on August 31st to assemble their weapons for the 2013 season.
As we look at the landscape for this year, it is a lot different than the last couple of seasons. For one, the dollars are spread about towards the top and bottom with a small middle class this year. Position scarcity and team needs will play a major role as well in dictating prices as teams vie for the top talent at each position.
QB is probably more shallow this year than at any other season in the league's history. There are only a few QBs worth paying top contracts to this year in Stafford, Big Ben, Eli and possibly Vick but they all come with baggage and concerns that will keep owners up at night.
The RB position is going to be where the big boys hang out as there are a few elite players at this position in Foster, Rice, Forte, Lynch, McCoy and other former studs like MJD and CJ2k. The problem lies in that at least 6 teams project to need a #1 RB so the race to see who is left bidding on the last "elite" player will be one to watch. In addition, the middle tier RBs will also be in high demand as 7 other teams are going to be looking for a complimentary RB at the #2 spot.
WR appears to be deep this year but with the likes of Calvin Johnson, emerging Dez Bryant and the resurgent Lars Fitzgerald available, there will be a feeding frenzy at the top here as well. We anticipate at least 9 franchises coming to the draft looking for a #1 WR so they have better have done their homework. The TE position appears to be a total crapshoot this year behind Graham and Gronkowski so there will likely be bargains to be had here.
As usual, this year's draft day extravaganza promises to be challenging and exciting. Most importantly, it is the one day a year where we can all come together as one - the Q Family! Let's have another fun season in the QFFL and remember to pray for both AJ and Chappy and their families at this time of year.
Jamie White
Marketing&Advertising Expert