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2015 SSL1 Discussion Thread (1 Viewer)
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renesauz
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QB: Bradford (8), Stafford (9)
Fairly heavy investment here. If Bradford stays upright, this should be a strength of this team. Top 4 easily.
RB: Abdullah (9), Javorius Allen (9), Blount (4), Ridley (5), Stewart (5)
I waited a while to take a RB, and Stewart is certainly one of the weakest RB1s in the SSL. I tried to make up for it in numbers, but there are some obvious gambles in here. I spent an extra pick at RB, but too many late picks I think. I need Allen or Abdullah to take on a major role. I think Abdullah will at some point in the season- I just hope I'm still alive long enough for it to matter.
WR: Beckham (11), Crabtree (6), Garcon (8), Jeffery (7), Woods (8)
Heavy early investment with OBJ and Jeffery. I'm expecting at least a little bit of a bounce-back from Garcon. Crabtree and Woods are both talented WRs that are being overlooked a bit right now. Neither will put up huge numbers, but I got them very late, and they will produce. I lack numbers here, but feel like this is a very strong group.
TE: Bennett (7), V. Davis (10)
Meh...the Black Unicorn is a good but not great TE option here. Davis should bounce back a little, but I'm average at best overall here.
DST/K:
Josh Brown (11), Sturgis (5), Cincy (7), Arizona (9)
Two safe kickers, two top 10 defences. Can't do any better here.
Overall, a tough team to evaluate. I'll need one of the rookie RBs to hit big to have a chance. I'm vulnerable to WR injuries, especially going into week 8. If I can survive the first 8 weeks, this team should contend, but that might be a big if.
Fairly heavy investment here. If Bradford stays upright, this should be a strength of this team. Top 4 easily.
RB: Abdullah (9), Javorius Allen (9), Blount (4), Ridley (5), Stewart (5)
I waited a while to take a RB, and Stewart is certainly one of the weakest RB1s in the SSL. I tried to make up for it in numbers, but there are some obvious gambles in here. I spent an extra pick at RB, but too many late picks I think. I need Allen or Abdullah to take on a major role. I think Abdullah will at some point in the season- I just hope I'm still alive long enough for it to matter.
WR: Beckham (11), Crabtree (6), Garcon (8), Jeffery (7), Woods (8)
Heavy early investment with OBJ and Jeffery. I'm expecting at least a little bit of a bounce-back from Garcon. Crabtree and Woods are both talented WRs that are being overlooked a bit right now. Neither will put up huge numbers, but I got them very late, and they will produce. I lack numbers here, but feel like this is a very strong group.
TE: Bennett (7), V. Davis (10)
Meh...the Black Unicorn is a good but not great TE option here. Davis should bounce back a little, but I'm average at best overall here.
DST/K:
Josh Brown (11), Sturgis (5), Cincy (7), Arizona (9)
Two safe kickers, two top 10 defences. Can't do any better here.
Overall, a tough team to evaluate. I'll need one of the rookie RBs to hit big to have a chance. I'm vulnerable to WR injuries, especially going into week 8. If I can survive the first 8 weeks, this team should contend, but that might be a big if.
Stinkin Ref
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BassNBrew
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LOL at the Harvin comment.
Regarding the D, often one is left on the boards in this 18 round format. For someone to take 3 Ds they have to take a sizable hit at RB/WR to add one of the worst Ds in the league.
Regarding drat mgmt being shaky, I'm a firm believer that you have to take risks in these leagues to win against 15 other owners. I rolled the dice and lost. That said, if Cadet becomes Verren, I get back those D pts. Beasley, Flyd, and Mattehs could be worth 18 TDs. that's a lot of potential bb points.
Please explain your position on Mathews and Martin at 10/11. That's getting late. Murray has an injury history and philly has to be the bet RB situation in the league with Chip. mathews has a huge contract number. I see guarantee weekly points as a fill in with "LJ" potential if Murray sits. If Murray gets hurt, Mathews could win this league. I got him in Knile Davis territory and I really think he has a higher floor. Martin should get an opportunity to be the starter. Can't ask for more in the 11th. Has a proven history of 3 down capability.
QB - I think Dalton will have some really big weeks. Assuming Brees continue to decline and NO runs more, a Dalton/Bortles combo in BB could rival him. I really like the weapons Bortles has and he did put up 419 rushing yards in 14 games last year.
QB
Peyton Manning (7)
RGIII (8)
Happy to have an every week stud in Peyton. Not expecting to use RGIII a lot but the Skins picking up his option seems to indicate they are sticking with him. He has some nice weapons if he can somehow remember how to play QB again.
RB
Frank Gore (10)
Andre Ellington (9)
Rashad Jennings (11)
Denard Robinson (8)
Not too exciting but hoping they can be average. Hoping the wheels don't fall of Gore for another year. Ellington is great in PPR if he can stay healthy. Jennings has some nice games last year and should still be the lead back although getting less time with Vereen there. Hopefully Denard showed enough last year that the Jags find a way to get him some touches. Like his big play ability in best ball format.
WR
Demaryius Thomas (7)
Kelvin Benjamin (5)
Mike Wallace (5)
Percy Harvin (8)
Mohamed Sanu (7)
Jermaine Kearse (9)
Counting on the Peton to Thomas connection to score big most weeks. Benjamin is a TD machine and hoping he can increase his catches in year 2. Wallace should catch some long TD's so I like him in best ball. No idea if Harvin will be worth anything but he used to be a big play threat so could not pass on him here as my 4th. Sanu may get less playing time this year but should still be a big play threat and red zone target. Kearse should catch some long TD's also.
TE
Antonio Gates (10)
Mychal Rivera (6)
Hoping the fountain of youth Gates found last year carries over to this year. Rivera should be a nice safety blanket for a young QB.
K
Steven Hauschka (9)
Phil Dawson (10)
They are both kickers that hopefully keep their jobs
Def
Eagles (8)
Titans (4)
Eagles special teams scored big at times last year and I am sure Chip will make it a focus again this year so went for the high scoring potential here. Waited until late and just grabbed a second with a different bye week.
I feel pretty good about this team as compared to some of my past SSL teams. Gore & Gates age makes me nervous but they were value when I got them if they can hold up. Hoping that my big play WR's can take make their big plays on alternating weeks. Hoping be above average at QB & WR and then be average everywhere else. Don't see any major holes which is unusual as I usually feel very weak in at least one position after these drafts.
Peyton Manning (7)
RGIII (8)
Happy to have an every week stud in Peyton. Not expecting to use RGIII a lot but the Skins picking up his option seems to indicate they are sticking with him. He has some nice weapons if he can somehow remember how to play QB again.
RB
Frank Gore (10)
Andre Ellington (9)
Rashad Jennings (11)
Denard Robinson (8)
Not too exciting but hoping they can be average. Hoping the wheels don't fall of Gore for another year. Ellington is great in PPR if he can stay healthy. Jennings has some nice games last year and should still be the lead back although getting less time with Vereen there. Hopefully Denard showed enough last year that the Jags find a way to get him some touches. Like his big play ability in best ball format.
WR
Demaryius Thomas (7)
Kelvin Benjamin (5)
Mike Wallace (5)
Percy Harvin (8)
Mohamed Sanu (7)
Jermaine Kearse (9)
Counting on the Peton to Thomas connection to score big most weeks. Benjamin is a TD machine and hoping he can increase his catches in year 2. Wallace should catch some long TD's so I like him in best ball. No idea if Harvin will be worth anything but he used to be a big play threat so could not pass on him here as my 4th. Sanu may get less playing time this year but should still be a big play threat and red zone target. Kearse should catch some long TD's also.
TE
Antonio Gates (10)
Mychal Rivera (6)
Hoping the fountain of youth Gates found last year carries over to this year. Rivera should be a nice safety blanket for a young QB.
K
Steven Hauschka (9)
Phil Dawson (10)
They are both kickers that hopefully keep their jobs
Def
Eagles (8)
Titans (4)
Eagles special teams scored big at times last year and I am sure Chip will make it a focus again this year so went for the high scoring potential here. Waited until late and just grabbed a second with a different bye week.
I feel pretty good about this team as compared to some of my past SSL teams. Gore & Gates age makes me nervous but they were value when I got them if they can hold up. Hoping that my big play WR's can take make their big plays on alternating weeks. Hoping be above average at QB & WR and then be average everywhere else. Don't see any major holes which is unusual as I usually feel very weak in at least one position after these drafts.
Stinkin Ref
IBL Representative
"LOL at the Harvin comment."
pretty solid I agree...
"Regarding the D, often one is left on the boards in this 18 round format. For someone to take 3 Ds they have to take a sizable hit at RB/WR to add one of the worst Ds in the league."
yeah but you at 18.20 and last pick not even in early or middle and being the one that sometimes takes a 3rd dst you should have known better.....second and third dst often pays off.....a sometimes underestimated strategy in these....and one other owner "taking a sizeable hit" doesn't match the one you take every week.....it's only one other owner while the others that stay alive have an advantage on you every week.......
"Regarding drat mgmt being shaky, I'm a firm believer that you have to take risks in these leagues to win against 15 other owners. I rolled the dice and lost. That said, if Cadet becomes Verren, I get back those D pts. Beasley, Flyd, and Mattehs could be worth 18 TDs. that's a lot of potential bb points."
agreed about risks....and taking an early stand that pans out.....15 owners gets cut down every week so any weekly disadvantage you have actually gets magnified as you move on....but so do advantages so yeah iif you hit on cadet every week maybe, but if he and your last few wr's are scoring for you it's only a matter of time...
"Please explain your position on Mathews and Martin at 10/11. That's getting late. Murray has an injury history and philly has to be the bet RB situation in the league with Chip. mathews has a huge contract number. I see guarantee weekly points as a fill in with "LJ" potential if Murray sits. If Murray gets hurt, Mathews could win this league. I got him in Knile Davis territory and I really think he has a higher floor. Martin should get an opportunity to be the starter. Can't ask for more in the 11th. Has a proven history of 3 down capability."
could be missing something with chip but i see no guarantee points with mathews ....could be and should be non factor most weeks...and sproles still around...lotta ifs after that....seems like they want to give Sims the shot and if they commit Martin might be let go....which might be a good thing for you.....he actually looked ok down the stretch....
"QB - I think Dalton will have some really big weeks. Assuming Brees continue to decline and NO runs more, a Dalton/Bortles combo in BB could rival him. I really like the weapons Bortles has and he did put up 419 rushing yards in 14 games last year."
tough to pass on qb at 5.01 for Djax imo......
cheers
pretty solid I agree...
"Regarding the D, often one is left on the boards in this 18 round format. For someone to take 3 Ds they have to take a sizable hit at RB/WR to add one of the worst Ds in the league."
yeah but you at 18.20 and last pick not even in early or middle and being the one that sometimes takes a 3rd dst you should have known better.....second and third dst often pays off.....a sometimes underestimated strategy in these....and one other owner "taking a sizeable hit" doesn't match the one you take every week.....it's only one other owner while the others that stay alive have an advantage on you every week.......
"Regarding drat mgmt being shaky, I'm a firm believer that you have to take risks in these leagues to win against 15 other owners. I rolled the dice and lost. That said, if Cadet becomes Verren, I get back those D pts. Beasley, Flyd, and Mattehs could be worth 18 TDs. that's a lot of potential bb points."
agreed about risks....and taking an early stand that pans out.....15 owners gets cut down every week so any weekly disadvantage you have actually gets magnified as you move on....but so do advantages so yeah iif you hit on cadet every week maybe, but if he and your last few wr's are scoring for you it's only a matter of time...
"Please explain your position on Mathews and Martin at 10/11. That's getting late. Murray has an injury history and philly has to be the bet RB situation in the league with Chip. mathews has a huge contract number. I see guarantee weekly points as a fill in with "LJ" potential if Murray sits. If Murray gets hurt, Mathews could win this league. I got him in Knile Davis territory and I really think he has a higher floor. Martin should get an opportunity to be the starter. Can't ask for more in the 11th. Has a proven history of 3 down capability."
could be missing something with chip but i see no guarantee points with mathews ....could be and should be non factor most weeks...and sproles still around...lotta ifs after that....seems like they want to give Sims the shot and if they commit Martin might be let go....which might be a good thing for you.....he actually looked ok down the stretch....
"QB - I think Dalton will have some really big weeks. Assuming Brees continue to decline and NO runs more, a Dalton/Bortles combo in BB could rival him. I really like the weapons Bortles has and he did put up 419 rushing yards in 14 games last year."
tough to pass on qb at 5.01 for Djax imo......
cheers
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