Jene Bramel
Footballguy
This Forum has grown exponentially over the past three seasons and many of the same strategy and concept questions frequently come up in the main forum. With our penchant for running off on tangents and the inability of the search function to do search three letter words like IDP, 3-4, and WLB, it's nearly impossible for newer members to find the best discussions over the past months-years.
So here's a quick FAQ generated from recent Forum posts.
This is in no way meant to discourage newbie questions. We were all newbies once and there's plenty of things not covered below. Start a new topic or bump the old one if you want some clarifications or new information. Hopefully it can serve to bump our discussion and traffic still further.
Have fun.
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Discussing Defensive Schemes series (link to introductory thread) -- Includes links to five separate threads with detailed historical and diagrammed discussions of many defensive concepts and their application to IDP leagues, including defensive line play, various 4-3 fronts, the Tampa-2, the different types of 3-4 fronts, 46 defense and other nickel subpackages.
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The Ultimate Guide to All Things IDP on The Audible
IDP 101: Getting Started with IDP Leagues -- 2007 Audible link // 2010 Audible linkWhy IDP? Dispelling misconceptions about IDP vs non-IDP leagues. Where to find IDP leagues. How to set up a new IDP league.
IDP 201: Basic Strategy for IDP Leagues -- 2007 Audible link // 2010 Audible link
What positions have the best value in IDP leagues. Norton brings his print article, Breaking Down NFL Defenses to The Audible. When to draft IDPs in redraft, dynasty and rookie drafts.
IDP 301: Advanced Strategy for IDP Leagues -- 2007 Audible link // 2010 Audible link
How to effectively manage an IDP roster by draft, trade and free agent pickups. How to manage your weekly lineup. Advanced tools and strategies for IDP owners.
IDP 401: Expert Strategy for IDP Leagues -- 2007 Audible link Part One // 2007 Audible link Part Two // 2010 Audible link
The ultimate show for IDP geeks. Breakdown of the Xs and Os of defensive schemes (Tampa-2, differences in 3-4 schemes, hybrids). How to read scouting reports and what to look for on tape to correctly evaluate incoming rookie defensive players.
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General questionsTips on setting up a new IDP league
Discussion of strategy/roster management in dynasty leagues
Discussion on trading offensive players for IDPs and vice versa
Answers to some general questions from FBG IDP Staff Interview
List (and discussion) of each team's defensive scheme 2009
Rudnicki's data on the differences in official scoring of assisted tackles and passes defended
When should you think about moving out older IDPs for younger ones?
Where can I find recent IDP stats?
How much weight do you place on a IDPs NFL draft position on your rookie draft board?
How do you know who to start in a given week?
Which positions are the most valuable in IDP?
Ranking the positions // DL-LB-DB
LB positions ranked according to value in standard leagues
Why should we care about nickel linebackers?
2007 expected nickel linebackers
How to scout cornerbacks for IDP value
MLB vs WLB in the Tampa-2
The secondary (3-4 and the Tampa-2)
How consistent is each IDP position?
CB or Safety?
When should I start taking IDPs in my draft?
How soon do you draft top IDPs players?
Value of an IDP relative to other positions
Thoughts on drafting IDPs in a dynasty startup
Which positions should I draft first?
Rookie draft strategy
So here's a quick FAQ generated from recent Forum posts.
This is in no way meant to discourage newbie questions. We were all newbies once and there's plenty of things not covered below. Start a new topic or bump the old one if you want some clarifications or new information. Hopefully it can serve to bump our discussion and traffic still further.
Have fun.
----------
Discussing Defensive Schemes series (link to introductory thread) -- Includes links to five separate threads with detailed historical and diagrammed discussions of many defensive concepts and their application to IDP leagues, including defensive line play, various 4-3 fronts, the Tampa-2, the different types of 3-4 fronts, 46 defense and other nickel subpackages.
----------
The Ultimate Guide to All Things IDP on The Audible
IDP 101: Getting Started with IDP Leagues -- 2007 Audible link // 2010 Audible linkWhy IDP? Dispelling misconceptions about IDP vs non-IDP leagues. Where to find IDP leagues. How to set up a new IDP league.
IDP 201: Basic Strategy for IDP Leagues -- 2007 Audible link // 2010 Audible link
What positions have the best value in IDP leagues. Norton brings his print article, Breaking Down NFL Defenses to The Audible. When to draft IDPs in redraft, dynasty and rookie drafts.
IDP 301: Advanced Strategy for IDP Leagues -- 2007 Audible link // 2010 Audible link
How to effectively manage an IDP roster by draft, trade and free agent pickups. How to manage your weekly lineup. Advanced tools and strategies for IDP owners.
IDP 401: Expert Strategy for IDP Leagues -- 2007 Audible link Part One // 2007 Audible link Part Two // 2010 Audible link
The ultimate show for IDP geeks. Breakdown of the Xs and Os of defensive schemes (Tampa-2, differences in 3-4 schemes, hybrids). How to read scouting reports and what to look for on tape to correctly evaluate incoming rookie defensive players.
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General questionsTips on setting up a new IDP league
Discussion of strategy/roster management in dynasty leagues
Discussion on trading offensive players for IDPs and vice versa
Answers to some general questions from FBG IDP Staff Interview
List (and discussion) of each team's defensive scheme 2009
Rudnicki's data on the differences in official scoring of assisted tackles and passes defended
When should you think about moving out older IDPs for younger ones?
Where can I find recent IDP stats?
How much weight do you place on a IDPs NFL draft position on your rookie draft board?
How do you know who to start in a given week?
Which positions are the most valuable in IDP?
Ranking the positions // DL-LB-DB
LB positions ranked according to value in standard leagues
Why should we care about nickel linebackers?
2007 expected nickel linebackers
How to scout cornerbacks for IDP value
MLB vs WLB in the Tampa-2
The secondary (3-4 and the Tampa-2)
How consistent is each IDP position?
CB or Safety?
When should I start taking IDPs in my draft?
How soon do you draft top IDPs players?
Value of an IDP relative to other positions
Thoughts on drafting IDPs in a dynasty startup
Which positions should I draft first?
Rookie draft strategy
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