Lambert
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I'm anxiously awaiting David's 14-team version of the perfect draft, but in the meantime, I thought I'd try to start a little discussion here. Most of the draft strategy is focused on the standard 12 teamers (which is understandable given that it's the most common), but quite a few of us are in larger leagues where those strategies don't quite fit.
I'm throwing out some random thoughts I have here, but I'd like to hear what others think about strategy changes for larger leagues this season.
For example, given the dwindling number of non-RBBC backs, I'm knocking the non-RBs down somewhat in my overall rankings compared to what I would do in a 10 or 12 team league. I feel a lot more comfortable in my smaller leagues waiting a little longer on my #2 or #3 RB and still being able to get some solid picks and decent sleepers. I'm tentatively thinking as follows:
(1) Teams in the bottom half of the draft should lean more strongly toward going RB-RB in Rounds 1 and 2 than they would in smaller leagues. (Needless to say, I'm not suggesting this as an absolute rule -- if great value falls at another position, you'd obviously deviate from this.)
(2) Teams in the top half have a little more flexibility, but should lean more strongly toward getting 2 RBs by their 3rd pick.
I've got the first pick in my 14-teamer (LT obviously), and as tempted as I am to take two top WRs at the 2-3 turn, I feel like I have to take at least 1 RB there. If you go WR-WR at 2-3, you may end up with Lamont Jordan (or worse) as your #2 RB by the time the draft gets back to you at pick 56 (4th round).
Agree? Disagree?
Also, what other unrelated strategy tweaks do you like for this year's draft in your larger leagues?
Those of you that have already drafted in 14 teamers (or larger), any insights from your draft? There's not a lot of ADP info specifically for 14 team leagues that I've found online.
I'm throwing out some random thoughts I have here, but I'd like to hear what others think about strategy changes for larger leagues this season.
For example, given the dwindling number of non-RBBC backs, I'm knocking the non-RBs down somewhat in my overall rankings compared to what I would do in a 10 or 12 team league. I feel a lot more comfortable in my smaller leagues waiting a little longer on my #2 or #3 RB and still being able to get some solid picks and decent sleepers. I'm tentatively thinking as follows:
(1) Teams in the bottom half of the draft should lean more strongly toward going RB-RB in Rounds 1 and 2 than they would in smaller leagues. (Needless to say, I'm not suggesting this as an absolute rule -- if great value falls at another position, you'd obviously deviate from this.)
(2) Teams in the top half have a little more flexibility, but should lean more strongly toward getting 2 RBs by their 3rd pick.
I've got the first pick in my 14-teamer (LT obviously), and as tempted as I am to take two top WRs at the 2-3 turn, I feel like I have to take at least 1 RB there. If you go WR-WR at 2-3, you may end up with Lamont Jordan (or worse) as your #2 RB by the time the draft gets back to you at pick 56 (4th round).
Agree? Disagree?
Also, what other unrelated strategy tweaks do you like for this year's draft in your larger leagues?
Those of you that have already drafted in 14 teamers (or larger), any insights from your draft? There's not a lot of ADP info specifically for 14 team leagues that I've found online.
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