Have you ever been in the middle of a draft completely torn between two players you have ranked nearly identical, like Arian Foster vs. Adrian Peterson? These are the decisions we put under a microscope all season just to see if we made the right choice. As we wrapped up our most recent league draft, here are some of the ball busting choices I observed in an article I like to call "Vs." If you read my article on Adrian Peterson vs. Arian Foster, you know I rate players largely based on five factors: talent, coaching staff, team talent, offensive line and/or injury prone status (typically weighted in that order). If these five factors don't solve my quandary, as a tie breaker I'll turn to any number of theories, including strength of schedule, contract year, postseason weather, mobile quarterback, third-year wide receiver, 30-year-old running back, red zone targets and so on. Here is my head-to-head comparison of players I found to be rated nearly identical. Reggie Bush vs. David Wilson As stated, with the first overall pick I took Arian Foster (bring on the haters). From the mock drafts I know running backs are going to fly off the shelves faster than pork rinds at a NASCAR race. Ergo, my draft plan was obvious. I had to take the best available running back at pick 2.12. When the decision came, there were two names that clearly stood out in my mind: Reggie Bush Vs. David Wilson. Talent -- Reggie Bush is still amongst the most talented players in the game, clear and away better than incumbents Mikel Leshoure and Joique Bell. His ability to make defenders miss, especially in the open field, is lethal. While in Miami, Bush proved he can be an every down running back, capable of running between the tackles when necessary. With that said, in my humble opinion David Wilson has Pro Bowl caliber talent. A home run threat on any given run, Wilson has shown his versatility as a pass catcher and a between-the-tackles runner. The lone knock on Wilson's talent last season was pass blocking. This equates to film study and knowledge, the behind-the-scenes information we aren't provided until the players hit the field in preseason. We should note that pass blocking is a common problem amongst rookies, but typically improves when a second-year running back is given a full offseason to work with the first-string offense. Simply based on raw talent, I'm giving Wilson the slightest of edge. (Wilson 1, Bush 0) Team Talent (including defenses) -- Both Bush and Wilson have a solid group of players in the huddle, anchored by a franchise quarterback. Each has a middle-of-the-road defensive unit centered on defensive line play. But I give the nod to Bush simply because of the overpowering effect of Calvin Johnson. A player of Johnson's caliber is the focal point of the opposing team's defensive game plan, keeping eyes off of Bush. (Wilson 1, Bush 1) Coaching Staff (Offensive System) -- Under West Coast offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, we know the Lions are going to throw the football around 60 percent of the time. A passing system bodes well for Bush and the reason he also gets a slight edge. A trusted friend of mine also pointed out: "the last time the Giants had a three down running back was Tiki Barber." My argument is, Andre Brown can't hold David Wilson's jock strap, while proving to be Ryan Mathews fragile. Offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride will find Wilson far too valuable to take off the field. None the less, Bush wins this round. (Bush 2, Wilson 1) Offensive Line -- Wilson wins this point. Not because the Giants offensive linemen are world beaters, but the Lions could be amongst the league's worst in 2013. Long time left tackle Jeff Backus recently retired. Give the Lions credit, they saw this coming and tried to address their future need by selecting Riley Reiff in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Reiff has not lived up to expectations. (Bush 2, Wilson 2) Injury Prone Status -- I recognize Bush has proven to be more durable these past two seasons. I've argued "while with the New Orleans Saints many of his injuries came on kick/punt coverage." Nonetheless, these are still injuries. Also recognize Bush missed action last year with a small knee injury. I would only call Bush a "yellow flag injury risk," thus awarding the point to Wilson. (Wilson 3, Bush 2) Final decision -- David Wilson Eddie Lacy vs. Darren Sproles Our league rules state we must have two flex players in our starting lineup. So when I arrived at pick 4.12 my draft plan was still geared in running back mode. At the top of my ratings I found Eddie Lacy and Darren Sproles. Non-PPR, this was a choice that took some deliberation. Talent -- Right off the bat I'm taking a leap of faith putting Lacy in Sproles' class of talent. Alabama University is a great place for running backs to prosper, and he's no Trent Richardson. Also, the banana peel for rookies is pass blocking (see David Wilson). One missed block on Aaron Rodgers could give Lacy a permanent reservation in Mike McCarthy's doghouse. It's not a white wash, but Sproles takes the point. (Sproles 1, Lacy 0) Coaching Staff -- On the surface, this would look identical. The Green Bay and New Orleans coaching staffs are long running members of the Mike Shanahan running back by committee club. The return of Sean Payton should bode well for Sproles, getting him the ball in open space. But Sproles is a "situational player" rarely seen in goal line packages. I'm betting Lacy nearly doubles his total touches (carries plus targets) with more red zone looks. More touches equal more opportunity to score fantasy points. (Sproles 1, Lacy 1) Team Talent -- Talk about a discussion for the ages. These two teams are split nearly right down the middle. Aaron Rodgers gets a slight edge over Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham beats out Jermichael Finley, while Randall Cobb, James Jones and Jordy Nelson take down Marques Colston, Lance Moore and Joseph Morgan. Point awarded to Lacy. (Lacy 2, Sproles 1) Offensive Line -- Both units have been depleted over the years. In strict Packers fashion, they have tried to rebuild through the draft with first-round picks spent on Brian Bulaga and Derreck Sherrod. Injuries have plagued both, creating a revolving door in the front five. The Saints line is not without gaping holes having been dismantled by age and free agency (Carl Nicks). Split decision. (Lacy 3, Sproles 2) Injury Prone status -- Both have question marks. Not a major concern, but Sproles did miss three games last season with a hand injury. Entering the NFL combine, Lacy was speculated to have a severe case of turf toe, and possibly a fused toe. The Packers didn't spend a second-round pick on Lacy without doing a full medical exam. I'll award Sproles the point by the slimmest of margins. (Lacy 3, Sproles 3) After a full evaluation, I had each player rated nearly identical. To make my decision I alluded back to Lacy's goal line looks. The opportunity to score short yardage touchdowns (my favorite word in the English language) is the deciding factor in my opinion. Final decision -- Eddie Lacy (excellent pick by Matt Wilson getting Sproles at pick 5.09) Matt Ryan vs. Russell Wilson Talent -- Talk about apples and oranges. Fortunately, I like both apples and oranges. As we well known, Matt Ryan is a strict pocket passer, averaging 33 rushing attempts per season and one rushing touchdown. Wilson had 94 rushes and four touchdowns in his rookie season. Wilson's ability to score on the ground gives him a very small advantage. (Wilson 1, Ryan 0) Team Talent -- I'm a diehard Seattle Seahawks fan, and Marshawn Lynch, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice and Zach Miller are a deadly combination. However, even I have to side with Ryan when factoring team talent. When it's all said and done, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White and Steven Jackson could all take up space in the NFL Hall of Fame. We should note Wilson takes a small hit to his value playing opposite a stiff Seahawks defensive unit. Lower scoring means less passing. (Wilson 1, Ryan 1) Coaching Staff -- I'd have to give this one to Ryan. The Seahawks want to be a balanced offensive attack of equal run/pass. Meanwhile, Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has a long history tied to a strong vertical passing attack, the very reason he was hired. (Ryan 2, Wilson 1) Offensive Line -- Hands down, Russell Wilson is the winner in this category. Left tackle Russell Okung looks to be a perennial Pro Bowler (needs to prove he can stay healthy), while center Max Unger just won "First Team All-Pro" in 2012. The Falcons' offensive line has been mediocre for years. With no major changes in the offseason, we should expect more of the same. (Ryan 2, Wilson 2) Injury Status -- Neither player has shown to be an injury risk, meaning we officially have a tie. (Ryan 3, Wilson 3) In my opinion, this is one of those rare occasions when you can't go wrong drafting either player. Since I'm making predictions, I'll side with Ryan only because of Wilson's tougher divisional opponents (strength of schedule). An even bigger prediction is stating that these two will finish within 25 fantasy points of each other. Fortunately, I drafted Aaron Rodgers in Round 3, meaning I didn't have to make this decision. Final decision -- Matt Ryan Miles Austin vs. Anquan Boldin With a running back heavy draft plan, and having selected Aaron Rodgers in the third round, my clear weakness became the wide receiver position (a reoccurring theme in my mock drafts). With the last pick in the eighth round I still hadn't drafted my third wide receiver, a requirement in this format. The choices came down to Miles Austin and Anquan Boldin. Talent -- In his elder years, Boldin's talents more closely resemble a tight end than a wide receiver. He's a bit slow and lumbering, but a savvy veteran who understands how to shield off defenders with his body. Boldin's particular skill set also increases...