Take It or Leave It: WR
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Take Larry Fitzgerald (ADP 29.7, WR10): I get it. I feel your pain. I found myself with my hand caught in the cookie jar last year when I tried to bid Larry Fitzgerald up in an auction (when I wanted nothing to do with him) and ended my playoffs with him on the bench. One of the hardest things to do in fantasy football is to try to look at something objectively when you’ve been burned but I’m going to be brave and say it: when his QB situation isn’t absolute trash, Larry Fitzgerald is a Top 5 WR. Literally. Excluding his rookie season, Larry Fitzgerald has not been in the Top 5 in WR points three times in his career: in 2006 (Matt Leinart), 2010 (Derek Anderson/John Skelton) and 2012 when he dealt with one of the worst QB situations I’ve ever seen (Skelton/Kolb/Hoyer/Lindley). This year he has Carson Palmer who, while turnover prone, airs it out like crazy as well and shouldn’t resemble last year’s disaster. Bruce Arians had Andrew Luck passing over 4,000 yards last year and there’s no reason to think Palmer can’t as well. Floyd and Roberts should be improved enough to draw some coverage away from Fitz and give him more legitimate opportunities. All this is to say: I’m not betting against Larry Fitzgerald to finish out of the Top 5 again. He’s still young (29) and his skill set hasn’t diminished, he’s Arizona’s go-to guy by far and he’s incredibly consistent when his QB situation is acceptable. The fact that you can get him in the 3rd and add nearly a full round of value vs. players without his incredible track record is icing on the cake. It’s OK Larry; I’m not holding 2012 against you. Pierre Garcon (ADP 63.95, WR24): When we … Click here to continue reading…