In re-draft and keeper formats he’s my #2. Smitty raises legit points about his carries and age but the OL is still strong and Rivers earned major respect for what he did playing in the AFC title game. If anything his receptions out of the backfield may be up early in the season, as well as Gates numbers. The offense is too good to be exploited by 8 man fronts and WR screens should take care that Rivers manages the games at least till mid-season.

Until I see a fall off in play he’s the #2…and I don’t expect to see that this year.

In dynasty play, Smitty’s advice is how I’d play it as well. He could carry you to your playoff final’s or give you a bonanza in players + picks from the owner of a teamthatisthisclose.

tolleteam5 said:

Dude, I won in dramatic fashion this year and came in second (with a massive point lead) in 06 and rode LaDanian both years. I'm in a 3 man keeper league. With a crucial mid-season trade I ended up with these keeper options: LT, Westy, R. Moss, F. Gore, Jones-Drew, and M. Turner. I'm not even hesitating to keep LT. As far as I'm concerned LT has shown he can play through pain (your not an NFL RB for 7 years and not get knicked up). You all may want to risk dealing him, for more widespread value. However in my FF experience you have to have a stud RB to win a title. No better chance at a stud than LT.

welcome tolleteam5! I agree he has always been a stud but I do believe his ride is coming to and end. It may not be this year but I believe he will start seeing a significant increase in numbers over the next two seasons. Because of this I would trade him but who knows I could be completely wrong. Just my opinion.

Thanks! Definitely will be back…I Absolutely LOVE this sight! As a fantasy football specialist (don't care about other Fantasy sports) I am a Huge fan. I recommend it to everyone NOT in my FF leagues! Let me know if there's a more concrete way to support. Thanks for all the work and conversation!

Now I'm curious what everyone else thinks of LT. Even in a redraft he's still my #1. AP is every bit as much of a injury risk.

Smitty makes a good points on both sides for LT. I still think he is the #2 in any format. The offense is built to get him the ball and I expect to see great numbers out of him again this year. I think if he gets dinged up again or doesnt fully recover, you could start to slide him down but until then, he has to be #2 behind AP.

This is a great topic and will be all off-season long! Good points everyone. Welcome to the Forums, tolleteam5 !

If you are in a pure dynasty league this is definitely the year to move him before it's too late. I don't care if I have a shot at winning it all this year, I'll find a deal that will also allow me to compete for the title while still getting younger. LT2 will not have the same value next year no matter what he does this year IMO. LT will be 29 by the start of the season. TRADE NOW or by mid-season…..just be glad you had him for his glory years. It's like the stock market, know when to get out before it's too late. Trade for someone on the rise like Lynch and some other players or picks along with the deal.

packerbacker said:

Jay… have to disagree with you. I think believe the upside fot LT the next few years is still to high. You will be hard pressed to get equal value for him. You are right, it's like the stock market, people are irrational and will pay to much for him when the value isnt there. In the meantime, I would ride him to a championship this year.

That's the beauty about opinions, everyone is allowed to have one. After this season, LT will be 30 and you'll be hard-pressed to get the same value that you could right now if you are in a good league where dynasty owners know the value of age. You are playing russion-roulette with your dynasty team if you wait. I would watch the first 4 or 5 games of this next season to see what good young studs are playing very well and try and move LT to that owner. He has soooo many miles on those tires, and he's ready for a big-time injury IMO.

Yeah, you could also hold on to him for a run at your league championship, but you run the risk of being left with a bad exit strategy due to injuries or owners not wanting to overpay for a aging 30+ RB. He could very well have 3 solid years left, but is that the risk you want to take with your team based on what you've seen with older backs throughout fantasy history (Faulk, Holmes, Edge, Alexander). We still don't even know how he'll return after that knee injury in the playoffs last year. Proceed at your own risk.

Way I look at it you got the #2 pick in any league and LT is there you have to take him. His value and name are to much. If you really don't care for him, draft him and pull off some obnoxious trade because his name alone still brings major talent. He is too solid and valuable to pass up for just another player. There really isn't anybody besides AP that is close in my opinion on a consistency stand point.

I was one of the few people who looked down on LT last year and thought he would get injured and Turner would ball, but never happened. LT is just a freak. I know one of these days he will fail, but you just can't count on it. He has been too solid. As much as I don't like him cause only one person gets him in a league the guy value is top notch in almost any league.

Just traded for LT in a PPR Dynasty league to win now and I believe for the next couple years. Gore, Holt, Julius Jones, Ginn for LT, Andre Johnson, Jordan, Engram. Needed a Number 4 receiver and Engram fills that position. Jorjan is a big ? mark but may get a couple good games out of him if needed but also have Westbrook and White. . To me LT and AJ are upgrades though LT may only have a couple good years left. Hated to part with Gore. Holt may have as good as year as AJ but youth is on AJ's side.

a005511 said:

Just traded for LT in a PPR Dynasty league to win now and I believe for the next couple years. Gore, Holt, Julius Jones, Ginn for LT, Andre Johnson, Jordan, Engram. Needed a Number 4 receiver and Engram fills that position. Jorjan is a big ? mark but may get a couple good games out of him if needed but also have Westbrook and White. . To me LT and AJ are upgrades though LT may only have a couple good years left. Hated to part with Gore. Holt may have as good as year as AJ but youth is on AJ's side.

Welcome a005511!! At least you were able to get rid of Holt in the process. I think Holt's best days are definitely behind him.