I play in some leagues where the waivers close early, and every year it seems like there are a few veterans whose prospects have improved late in the season and/or during the offseason. Issac Redman is available in a couple of leagues, and with Mendenhall's uncertainty in returning from injury (both in time and how well he performs on his return), Issac is an interesting prospect. Also, Cutler was dropped right at the waiver wire (injured, owners didn't like his "body language", and it seemed like Martz was doing his best to get him killed). Now that Martz is gone, and Chicago added Brandon Marshall, and he has had a chance to heal, Cutler is looking more appealing.
For long term Dynasty success, how do you balance taking rookies with unknown potential vs older players whose outlook looks to be improving. Do you start looking at veterans in the late first? Mid to late 2nd? Or forget the veterans and load up on lottery tickets?
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