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Drafting from the dreaded 10 spot! (1 Viewer)

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I'm drafting from the dreaded 10 spot this year. I'm in a 10 team PPR league. My league also rewards for PPC (Points per completion). Both categories award a point each!

I would like to hear from owners that have drafted from this spot before, and give me an idea on how you did! What was your thoughts going into the draft, what kind of method did you use? RB, WR, RB??? ETC???

Thanks in advance for all of your responses!!!

 
kingsfan1 said:
I'm drafting from the dreaded 10 spot this year. I'm in a 10 team PPR league. My league also rewards for PPC (Points per completion). Both categories award a point each!I would like to hear from owners that have drafted from this spot before, and give me an idea on how you did! What was your thoughts going into the draft, what kind of method did you use? RB, WR, RB??? ETC???Thanks in advance for all of your responses!!!
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I don't think you should go into any draft with a set plan because each draft is so unique. I think it would be a good idea for you to take 2 RBs with your first 2 picks tho. After that, it really depends on who is available.
 
It figures I'd have the draft position with the fewest responses.

I'm drafting 10th in a 10 team league that's just with the guys in the office mostly for fun (but enough cash to make it interesting).

So far:

1 - LT

2 - Stephen Jackson

3 - Larry Johnson

4 - Shaun Alexander

5 - Frank Gore

6 - Brian Westbrook

7 - Joe Addai

8 - Peyton Manning

9 - Willie Parker

10 - Reggie Bush

11 - Chad Johnson

It's a PPR so I went with Bush instead of Rudi.

 
i don't think the 10 spot is all that bad. i'd definitely go RB RB.

if you could get bush @ 10 in PPR i'd be all over that.

bush, henry, magahee, rudi, brown, maroney are all players i'd take before a WR.

 
RB/RB definitely is the way to go. After that I would look at WR/WR unless there is value with someone else on the board. I wouldn't be opposed to two more WRs in the next two rounds in case you get a bust or injury (I am assuming you start 3WR) then after that target your QB and backup RBs.

 
Statorama said:
It figures I'd have the draft position with the fewest responses.

I'm drafting 10th in a 10 team league that's just with the guys in the office mostly for fun (but enough cash to make it interesting).

So far:

1 - LT

2 - Stephen Jackson

3 - Larry Johnson

4 - Shaun Alexander

5 - Frank Gore

6 - Brian Westbrook

7 - Joe Addai

8 - Peyton Manning

9 - Willie Parker

10 - Reggie Bush

11 - Chad Johnson

It's a PPR so I went with Bush instead of Rudi.
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In PPR I woulda taken S. Smith instead of Ocho Cinco, but there's not much difference among the top few WRs.
 
man, i would love to have the 10 spot. If I were in a 10-man league, my actual preference would be 1,2 then 10.

and i would not have taken a WR that early, I would have taken Bush and Rudi. just my .02

 
aldelgreco said:
man, i would love to have the 10 spot. If I were in a 10-man league, my actual preference would be 1,2 then 10. and i would not have taken a WR that early, I would have taken Bush and Rudi. just my .02
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Looks like all you RB/RB guys were right. RB's are flying off the board, although it looks like I'm going to still get a serviceable one on the return to me.
 
intrinsic said:
im also 10 in a 10 member PPR draftIm wondering where others feel Gates should go in this draft?
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Gates might be there at 3.10-4.1 but I may not consider him in my 10 team league that starts 2RB-2WR-1TE-1FLEX. I am drafting out of the 10 hole and I am planning to go RB,RB at 1.10-2.1 and RB, WR at 3.10-4.1. At 5.10-6.1 I will go WR and either TE or QB. In leagues that start a flex getting that 3rd RB early is a very good strategy since you can start him and can use WRs to fill the flex spot on bye weeks. You can bet there will be people reaching for Gates and QBs so I'll load up on RBs and WRs and get good value players at TE and QB later on.
 
I am drafting 10th in a 12 team league with 1/2 point per reception. At #10, I am hoping to draft W. Parker, R. Johnson, or T. Henry in that order. At #15, I am hoping to get L. Maroney, R. Brown, W. Mcgahee, or R. Bush. In the third and fourth rounds I am planning to target the best two receivers, probably out of a group including J. Walker, L. Evans, T. Houzamanzadah, etc However, if B. Jacobs fell to me in round 3 I would be all over him.

What do you guys think?

 
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Im at the 10 spot in 12 man PPR heavy performance scoring

I'd be happy with (in order):

Westbrook

WillieP

Bush

Henry

As 1st pick.

after the turn targeting

Willis

Maroney

Or best WR

 
In EVERY PPR draft I have been in this year, Bush has gone atleast in the top 7.

At the 10 spot, I have found Westbrook to available, so normally I have gone RB-RB and taken Westbrook and T. Henry.

In the times that Westbrook isn't there, I still go RB-RB, and again T. Henry but without Westbrook, I have been taken MJD.

Might be crazy, but I think it works.

I grab a WR and QB at the turn, and then just draft BPA for the most part after that.

 
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i rather would have drafted 10/10 then 10/12...i love those back to back picks.

and i hated waiting 4 picks between mine.

 
Sleeper 43 said:
why are all draft spots except for the 1.1 considered "dreaded" ?!
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Because all the other spots force you to actually think and make decisions. This year 1.1 is probably the most "no brainer" decision I've seen since I've been playing FF, seriously.
 
BoltzFan said:
intrinsic said:
im also 10 in a 10 member PPR draftIm wondering where others feel Gates should go in this draft?
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Gates might be there at 3.10-4.1 but I may not consider him in my 10 team league that starts 2RB-2WR-1TE-1FLEX. I am drafting out of the 10 hole and I am planning to go RB,RB at 1.10-2.1 and RB, WR at 3.10-4.1. At 5.10-6.1 I will go WR and either TE or QB. In leagues that start a flex getting that 3rd RB early is a very good strategy since you can start him and can use WRs to fill the flex spot on bye weeks. You can bet there will be people reaching for Gates and QBs so I'll load up on RBs and WRs and get good value players at TE and QB later on.
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i like your approach and i feel the same way. i am going to avoid TE, QB early and count on my hunches for who will outperform there ADP in those 2 positions and load up on RBs with PPR upside and WRs who rake receptions. I was trying to determine when in the draft Gates might go to strategize around his ADP
 
Sleeper 43 said:
why are all draft spots except for the 1.1 considered "dreaded" ?!
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Because any owner with Tomlinson should have the upper hand in winning the league. Once an owner has LT, you really have to hope that they're an idiot drafter or they make some kind of colossal blunder along the way. Having LT is almost like having an extra player in your lineup each week, so if you have any kind of drafting skill at all you should be able to dominate the competition.It's kinda like back in the day when Rickey Henderson was in his prime. You really had to screw up the rest of your team to not be swept into a title simply by riding the tidal wave of his stats.
 
intrinsic said:
BoltzFan said:
intrinsic said:
im also 10 in a 10 member PPR draftIm wondering where others feel Gates should go in this draft?
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Gates might be there at 3.10-4.1 but I may not consider him in my 10 team league that starts 2RB-2WR-1TE-1FLEX. I am drafting out of the 10 hole and I am planning to go RB,RB at 1.10-2.1 and RB, WR at 3.10-4.1. At 5.10-6.1 I will go WR and either TE or QB. In leagues that start a flex getting that 3rd RB early is a very good strategy since you can start him and can use WRs to fill the flex spot on bye weeks. You can bet there will be people reaching for Gates and QBs so I'll load up on RBs and WRs and get good value players at TE and QB later on.
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i like your approach and i feel the same way. i am going to avoid TE, QB early and count on my hunches for who will outperform there ADP in those 2 positions and load up on RBs with PPR upside and WRs who rake receptions. I was trying to determine when in the draft Gates might go to strategize around his ADP
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Hmmm....man, it's going to be awfully tough to pass on him at 4.01.
 
Statorama said:
Hmmm....man, it's going to be awfully tough to pass on him at 4.01.
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In my league id be shocked if he is there at 3.10 so im assuming he would not be available by my 3rd choice. If he was sitting there at the turn i would have to agree with you he would be hard to pass. Once he is gone though, no other TE people are ranking top 5 appeals to me over RB depth and stud WRs.
 
Statorama said:
intrinsic said:
BoltzFan said:
intrinsic said:
im also 10 in a 10 member PPR draftIm wondering where others feel Gates should go in this draft?
Click to expand...
Gates might be there at 3.10-4.1 but I may not consider him in my 10 team league that starts 2RB-2WR-1TE-1FLEX. I am drafting out of the 10 hole and I am planning to go RB,RB at 1.10-2.1 and RB, WR at 3.10-4.1. At 5.10-6.1 I will go WR and either TE or QB. In leagues that start a flex getting that 3rd RB early is a very good strategy since you can start him and can use WRs to fill the flex spot on bye weeks. You can bet there will be people reaching for Gates and QBs so I'll load up on RBs and WRs and get good value players at TE and QB later on.
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i like your approach and i feel the same way. i am going to avoid TE, QB early and count on my hunches for who will outperform there ADP in those 2 positions and load up on RBs with PPR upside and WRs who rake receptions. I was trying to determine when in the draft Gates might go to strategize around his ADP
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Hmmm....man, it's going to be awfully tough to pass on him at 4.01.
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I guess the real question is Gates in your top 31? Runs some mocks with DD and see what the difference is taking Gates at 4.1 or your RB3/WR1.
 
I would stay away from Gates due to some of the depth at TE this year- I am intrigued with Johnson in NO and Davis in SF who may slide due to their numbers/injuries from last year. You have to go RB, RB and I would target Bush and Brown- I am reluctant to grab Henry just because of Shanahan's antics and the fact that Bell still looks good running the ball- I was at the game last week. I personally don't mind being at the turn and favor it when there isn't that much of a difference in players 4-15, or so.

dl

 
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Drafting 10th in 12 team performance non PPR league. Have played around with the draft dominator a gazillion times and have decided that RB/RB/WR/WR gives me a better core group than any other drafting sequence. The tough decision is (obviously) at 2.03 between choosing RB13ish or WR1-2. There are enough non-RBBC RBs available that I should be able to get a very solid RB2 in the second round. Additionally, I see very good value among the WRs available at 3.10 and 4.03, with minimal dropoff from the stud WR I passed on at 2.03. Then, what I do at 5.10 and 6.03 will depend on what falls to me, as well as the needs of teams drafting 11 and 12 (hopefully, I can let 5th round value slide to the 6th round pick).

If you guys haven't done so already, check out the thread for drafting from the 9th slot. The stategy is virtually the same, and that thread is mych longer than this one. Good luck!!

 
Statorama said:
Sleeper 43 said:
why are all draft spots except for the 1.1 considered "dreaded" ?!
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Because any owner with Tomlinson should have the upper hand in winning the league. Once an owner has LT, you really have to hope that they're an idiot drafter or they make some kind of colossal blunder along the way. Having LT is almost like having an extra player in your lineup each week, so if you have any kind of drafting skill at all you should be able to dominate the competition.It's kinda like back in the day when Rickey Henderson was in his prime. You really had to screw up the rest of your team to not be swept into a title simply by riding the tidal wave of his stats.
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While last year LT was amazing, he is likely to regress to the mean. I honestly believe LT is the best RB of all time, but no way does he approach his 06 numbers. In standard scoring, LT averaged 26 ppg in 06. His career average is closer to 20. I would expect him to finish closer to 20 then 26. Every year there is a player or 2 that is working on a whole different level, but it is very difficult to maintain that pace. Will LT repeat or will another player step-up and become the most valuable player in fantasy? SJ? Gore? Manning?06: LT. 26 ppg05: LJ 29 ppg04: Manning 29ppg /Culpepper 28ppg03: Moss 17 ppg02: Priest 27 ppg01: Faulk 24 ppg00: Faulk 27 ppg
 
I had #10 in a half-PPR 10-teamer. I took Bush/Parker then Housh/Walker, I'm very happy with it. I think you have to start RB/RB.

I thought about taking a WR at #11, but I knew the WRs I could get in the 3rd/4th would be the guys who are just a tiny bit below elite, but have a shot at top-5. I was hoping for Housh & Roy, but got Housh & Walker.

 
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