Published 6/20/2009
by Chris Radez
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Fantasy football has become a pillar in the sports gambling world, and an enjoyable way to pass the time for many fans who prefer the free leagues.
As we continue through the month of June, we're coming upon a time when drafts will begin to take place. People will wonder who they should take in the early rounds, and what gems they might find in the later rounds.
Let's take a look at the New England Patriots and see if we can get an idea who will be performers and who will be busts.
The Early Rounds
When I say early rounds. I'm talking one through three... and maybe four.
The first round of drafting is normally dedicated to running backs. In 2009, while the Patriots have a very nice looking stable of backs, they're not likely to have a game-plan which will support an every-down tailback.
Fred Tayor, Sammy Morris and Laurence Maroney all have the potential to be starters in the NFL, but don't take any of them in the early rounds of a fantasy football draft. Not while they're all ...
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