Fantasy Football: Tips, advice on when to draft your favorite Redskins players
Quarterback
Alex Smith is obviously the only Redskins quarterback worth taking. And even then, Smith may not be worth spending a pick on.
The quarterback position is always flush with talent in fantasy football, and this year is no different. There are dynamic playmakers like Russell Wilson and Cam Newton, young guns like Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson, and, of course, there are the honorable veterans like Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady who are the pinnacle of consistency. So, where does Smith place among these men?
Smith is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, and he was very good in fantasy as well. However, Smith is coming to a new offense that doesn’t quite have the same level of weaponry as the Chiefs unit had. It may take him some time to adjust to Jay Gruden‘s system, so he will get a little bit of a stock down for that.
Smith’s best value will come as a potential backup, but he has little upside. He’s a better target if you are going after a potential-packed but inconsistent quarterback earlier in the draft. For example, if you target Wentz who is returning from injury, Smith could be an ideal, steady backup to get you through the weeks that Wentz might miss at the beginning of the season.
Realistically, Smith shouldn’t go very early in most drafts. His value will be higher in two-QB leagues, but it’s possible that he could go undrafted in a standard league. If you like Smith enough, grab him late to serve as a backup.