2026 RB Preview Part 1! Rankings, Picks, & Strategy! Draft Prep Guide (08/03 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Summary
CBS Sports hosts Adam, Dave, Jamie, and Heath preview the running back position for fantasy football, debating draft strategies like zero-RB versus early RB loading. They analyze top-tier options including James Cook, Bijan Robinson, and Christian McCaffrey while discussing the value of the number one overall pick. The panel also identifies sleepers like Jonathan Brooks and breakouts such as Quinshon Judkins and Travis Etienne’s replacement, while flagging Breece Hall as a potential bust due to offensive concerns.
Topics discussed
Intro and the return of the running back position
Twitter polls: RB3 rankings and McCaffrey concerns
Draft strategy: Early picks vs. middle rounds
Dave's strategy: Drafting multiple running backs
FFT Open charity tournament announcement
Sleeper picks: Jonah Coleman and Jonathan Brooks
Breakout candidates: Judkins, Tuttle, and Henderson
Bust watch: Breece Hall and Bucky Irving
Travis Etienne and the Saints' backfield situation
Tony Pollard review and episode wrap-up
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