When they announced they were launching RB Leonard Fournette, the Jaguars shocked a lot of dream football players Monday. The 2017 first-round pick had actually been entering the third round in fantasy drafts, according to Fantasy Football Calculator.
So which landing spots would suit Fournette best and assist his fantasy owners get the most out of what looks like a squandered choice? Lets have a look at the five best alternatives.
Those of you who had actually invested a choice in Fournette are most likely down a forecasted starter. But this could actually be excellent news for Fournette owners: Hes out of the great void that was the Jaguars offense and might discover himself in a better position to succeed … if hes able to sculpt out a substantial role with his brand-new squad, that is.
1. Baltimore Ravens
With Lamar Jackson and that plan, you can plug any running back into the lineup system and anticipate results. With Mark Ingram getting up there in age and the backup (J.K. Dobbins) being a rookie who may require some time to pick up securities in a professional system, there might be a chance for Fournette to slip into the lineup.
2. New England Patriots
The Patriots power run game provides an ideal suitable for Fournettes running design, and we understand Bill Belichick isnt going to dedicate to one running back so the 2017 first-round pick would have a possibility to split the starting lineup. With Cam Newton in the backfield, defenses will not be able to concentrate on stopping Fournette like they were able to do when he was in Jacksonville. The Patriots, naturally, enjoy their getting backs, however theyll need someone to punch it in near the objective line. Belichick invested a first-round choice in Sony Michel, however hes been inconsistent in that role and we understand the head coach isnt scared to carry on from a player quickly if hes refraining from doing his job at a high level.
3. Houston Texans
Carlos Hyde had an efficient year in this system and his playing design resembles Fournettes. I know Bill OBrien just traded for David Johnson– a year after trading for Duke Johnson– but Fournette would provide a different component to an offense that employs a lot of power run concepts. We saw how quickly OBrien went away from Duke Johnson for the more powerful runner (Hyde) last year. And with a threat to pull the ball at quarterback, Fournette ought to enjoy more space to run between the tackles.
4. Kansas City Chiefs
Look, this wouldnt make a great deal of sense from Kansas Citys viewpoint, however its a dream scenario for anyone who utilized a draft badger Fournette. Andy Reid is going to discover a way to make any running back productive. Weve seen that throughout his head training career. And maybe the Chiefs could utilize a goal-line back with small novice Clyde Edwards-Helaire booked as the starter.
5. Arizona Cardinals
Look, this would not make a lot of sense from Kansas Citys point of view, but its a dream scenario for anybody who used a draft pick on Fournette.
Kliff Kingsbury went through a lot of running backs throughout his first season in Arizona and pretty much all of them were productive. Fournette would provide the Cardinals a more capable short-yardage back than they have on the roster, and finishing off drives in the red zone was a major problem for the offense. There will be plenty of goal-line chances for Fournette if he lands in Arizona if Kingsburys offense is as good as we all expect it to be.
With Mark Ingram getting up there in age and the backup (J.K. Dobbins) being a rookie who might require some time to pick up protections in a professional system, there might be a chance for Fournette to sneak into the lineup. The Patriots power run video game provides a best fit for Fournettes running style, and we understand Bill Belichick isnt going to devote to one running back so the 2017 first-round pick would have a possibility to split the beginning lineup. I understand Bill OBrien just traded for David Johnson– a year after trading for Duke Johnson– however Fournette would use a various aspect to an offense that utilizes a lot of power run concepts. And with a danger to pull the ball at quarterback, Fournette should enjoy more space to run between the tackles.
