I read your response to zero RB strategy/trend in this years drafts as many publications are leaning this way. I have previously posted I am in a keeper $200 cap, auction value, std 10 team league. Having to decide between E. Lacy and D. Johnson because I have Odell and Antonio is a tough call. Lacy ( PX 90, contract year, Packers schedule, J. Nelson back) hosed me last year and first 4 games the year before so I was determined to divorce him. Then D. Johnson comes into the picture and leads me to the championship with his #7 pt. total starting only 5 games, Arians likes to run the ball. From what you are finding with good value @ RB in the second RD, would you consider putting both RB on waivers to A) possibly get them for less in the auction draft (maybe a gamble) or B) go with the trend as you have found and try to land two high end RB #2 backs and possibly higher rated QB and or TE with the extra cap space I will most likely have, C) Choose Lacy or Johnson fill in with best available. All of the top 20 WR are already on rosters and all of the top 15 RB excluding L, Miller ( owner has L. Bell and Gurley) and E. Elliot appear to be permanently on rosters. I have found that owners usually over pay at the beginning and good values remain after the early feeding frenzy. I like the other person posting the zero RB discussion have found that the RB values on Fantasy Pros are lower after the first 5 RB than J.P. s. Your thoughts ....?
John had a good response on relative value to another question, so definitely check that out regarding zero RB vs. rankings.
As for your situation, I think it's likely that Lacy/Johnson/Miller/Zeke will go for very high dollar amounts in your auction, so if you can hang on to them, then I think that's a good idea. I'd probably go with Option C and use Johnson, hoping to get Lacy at a better value. With the top 20 WR's likely to stay on a roster, that's going to leave slim pickings at the top of the auction, which would make a guy like David Johnson go for super high I think. You can try bidding on Miller/Zeke and if you strike out, see if you can get Lacy for cheaper, or load up on value/upside.
