Alright, let’s talk about this whole McBride or Hill situation. It’s been buzzing around, and I actually had to wrestle with this myself not too long ago.
See, I was setting my lineup for the week. You know how it is. Staring at the screen, second-guessing everything. It wasn’t just some random game either; this felt like a big one for my main league. Bragging rights were definitely on the line, maybe even a playoff spot down the road.
My Process – Watching Them Go
So, I didn’t just look at the projections and call it a day. Nah, I actually spent some time thinking about what I’d seen. I pulled up some highlights, remembered bits from games I’d watched.
- McBride: Okay, this guy, he just seemed… solid. Watched him run routes, watched him catch passes. Nothing super flashy most of the time, but the ball went his way. A lot. Looked like a security blanket for his quarterback. You see him get tackled, he just pops back up. Dependable, you know? Like a good wrench that always fits the bolt.
- Hill: Then there’s Hill. Man, completely different vibe. Pure electricity. Watching his highlights, you see him just burn past defenders. One catch and he could take it all the way. Game-changer type speed. But then, sometimes, you’re watching the game and you’re like, “Where is he?” Felt more risky. High ceiling, yeah, but the floor felt kinda low sometimes.
Making the Call
So there I was. Do I go with the steady points, the guy I felt I could count on for something? That was McBride. Or do I roll the dice on the big play potential, the guy who could single-handedly win me the week but might also drop a dud? That was Hill.
It felt like choosing between getting a guaranteed base hit or swinging for the fences every time. Sometimes you gotta swing for it, but other times, just getting on base is what you need.
My thinking went like this: My other players felt kinda risky that week. I needed stability somewhere. I needed that reliable guy who would just show up and do his job, catch his passes, move the chains.
So, I slotted McBride in. Didn’t even look back. It wasn’t about who was “better” overall, whatever that means. It was about what fit my team, my gut feeling, for that specific week. I wanted the steady hand, not the rollercoaster.
That’s how I handled the McBride or Hill thing. It wasn’t about complex numbers; it was about watching them play and figuring out which style of player gave me more peace of mind for that matchup. For me, that time, it was the tight end.
