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[bro1ncos]

FBG Rate my team

Does the program that spits this out get updated at any point in the preseason?

I was a recent tester for this app and the latest version of DD. I am asking the developer this question. I will let you know

 

[nittanylion]

12.13/13.01: D/ST Lions/Blake Corum: So, my WR room at this point is ACooper/HBrown/DHopkins/CSamuel, who I took at 10.13 as WR52, after just missing out on coveted target Brandin Cooks. Hmm. Suboptimal. This 12/13 turn would have been ideal to hit WR again, as only 2 went off the board since I took CSamuel...however the D/ST run was in full swing, and there was no avoiding the mosh pit. Very fortunate to land the Lions as D/ST16, IMHO their ceiling is much higher than that. Figured that stream would slow down to a trickle with half the D/ST's off the board at that point, so no need to double-dip, with all the remaining ones looking relatively similar. Available WR weren't exciting enough for me to pass up Corum, who I'm trying to grab anywhere I can, because I'm not a Kyren believer, and I'm still ruminating about my decision of Singletary over BRobinson. Could have looked at platooning CSamuel with Shakir, I guess to get 2 pieces of Josh Allen, other available WR didn't have either inspiring offenses or QB's.

14.13/15.01: D/ST Chargers/Rico Dowdle: Now 3 D/ST's are becoming a thing, better to have 2 than only 1, IMHO, and Chargers seemed to be the tallest dwarf left in the room, so, that was that. Again, nothing overly attractive at WR that I didn't feel I could acquire later. There were still a few TE2 types hanging around, and that was probably the position to address. Liked what I saw from Dowdle last year as a solid between-the-20's guy. Cowboys may address their RB room before season starts, but right now it's Dowdle/Zeke, and that's the best offense with contributing pieces at this point, so...

16.13/17.01: Moody/Elliott as PK5/6 - I passed on Doubs at the previous turn because I'm a huge fan of Dontayvion Wicks, and figured I could land him at 16/17. Got that wrong. With a whole lot of 'meh' available, decided to grab to premium PK, and see if I could get a run going. Worked, to some degree.

18.13/19.01: Khalil Herbert/Adonai Mitchell: Surprised to see Herbert here. Talented RB, very likely to find himself on another Team in a better situation by the time September rolls around. Maybe even supplanting Dowdle in Dallas. Missed on another WR5 candidate again (Demarcus Robinson), so have to go fishing. Adonai Mitchell is a beast with correctable issues that caused him to slip in the NFL Draft to the Colts benefit. Colts QB has upside in best ball, and there's a role in the offense for him to fill, also with upside in best ball. That's about all I can come up with.

20.13/21.01: Elijah Mitchell/Ricky Pearsall: Everyone who drafts CMC should prioritize EMitchell, or so the saying goes. A little of his luster wore off in 2023, I guess, for him to still be here, and for me not to have thought about acquiring him earlier, but here we are. Jermaine Burton was my target here, but Holloway sniped. Added fellow 49'er and priority NFL draft pick WR Pearsall because at this point I need more upside flyers in my WR room. I don't think Aiyuk is going anywhere, but I do think this kid makes it on the field plenty, and Aiyuk and Deebo get banged up here and there. Feeling better about WR with Mitchell and Pearsall additions.

22.13/23.01/24.13: Nelson Agholor/Ja'Tavion Sanders/Devontez Walker: Going into this final turn + Mr. Irrelevant, I really needed a TE with any sort of upside to supplement my Andrews/Likely RavenStack platoon. Really should have drafted one somewhere earlier, probably at the behest of a RB, probably Dowdle...but there was one worthy target remaining: Colby Parkinson...until there wasn't (Duckboy at 22.10, who already had Higbee, so, of course). So close. Then my final upside Rookie WR target, Corley, goes at 22.11. Panthers Rookie Sanders is teh Adonai Mitchell of TE's, so he should have a chip on his shoulder, and is surrounded by JAG's. I'm cautiously optimistic about Canales/Bryce Young, so I'm cautiously optimistic about JSanders being his security blanket. I had hoped to find someone to stack with Goff, but picking out of the 1-slot, that wasn't going to be ARSB, Gibbs or LaPorta, and Montgomery and Jameson didn't work out, so that left Khalif Raymond or DP-J, who were still available at the tail end. I gambled that they would last until the Mr. I pick, but in case they didn't, I could fall back on some more Lamar investiture. In retrospect, I think the right upside move would have been to take Raymond at the turn, but I took Agholor and when Raymond was selected, and my choice was DP-J vs Dev Walker, I platooned the Ravens, with the thought that maybe if Andrews/Likely have an off-day, one of those guys might benefit, so in a backdoor way, it supports my TE decisions. That's some real mental gymnastics right there.

Final:

LJax, Goff
CMC, Mixon, Singletary, Corum, Dowdle, KHerbert, EMitchell
ACooper, Hollywood, DHop, Samuel, AMitchell, Pearsall, Agholor, DvWalker
Andrews, Likely, JSanders
Moody, Elliott
Lions, Chargers

I'll make some noise, and maybe get lucky, but ultimately finish around 5th place, I think. That 13th drafter really made a difference in how my WR room turned out. Fair to middlin'.

 

[BassNBrew]

Drafting leadoff, my 1st pick was made for me: CMC, and no looking back.

You all know what drafting from the corner turns entails: do your calculus, and reach for 'your guys' if you 'just have to have them'.

2.13/3.01: Lamar Jackson/Mark Andrews: First turn, and already put to a decision. Adding an extra drafter (over the standard 12-Team format) already having an impact, with 9RB and 12WR taken, most available options decidedly 2nd tier. CMC is kind of an island unto himself, was looking to build an early high ceiling stack, if available, due to the long wait ahead. LJax/Andrews also presented the opportunity to potentially put stress on the rest of the field, with QB2 and TE4 pushing those positions and maybe causing a pleasant surprise to fall back to me at the next pairing.

Really lucked out that a pairing with this potential fell in my lap. Not sure I would have taken Allen/Kinkead had the opp presented itself to me. Thought a bit about Hurts/DvSmith, but too early for dual value, and didn't think Smith would make it back to 4.13.

4.13.5.01: Joe Mixon/Amari Cooper: It's just going to get more apparent that there's an extra Drafter involved as this goes on. As this round progressed, my targets clarified into DvSmith and Mixon. Holloway 11th-hour sniped DvSmith, which sorely vexed me, having waited so long to draft a WR. Happy to land at least one prime target, at least. Absolutely enamored with Mixon for '24. Cooper at least an Alpha consolation prize, with some proven ability to be 'QB-proof'. Really no other choice here, both in terms of position and player, when looking at other remaining options. Really, really wanted DvSmith here.

6.13/7.01: DHopkins/Hollywood Brown: Corner turns, let the draft come to you. WR/WR really my best option here, and brought me 2 guys I wanted. Think Hollywood Brown is almost as much a 'dream come true' offseason landing spot in KC, as DHenry in Baltimore. Rice is a knucklehead, Toney is a bigger one, if that's even possible, and don't expect rookie WR to have much 1st-year impact in KC. I think he's going to crush it, as Mahomes favorite WR target. Similarly, I think familiar, savvy vet Hopkins is the straw that stirs the drink for the 24 Titans. Ridley and Boyd are nice adds, but I'm very convinced DHop benefits the most, and he wears the pants in the WR room and is Levis' daddy as well. Very underrated for 24. I love the Packers 24 offensive weapons, it would have been close with JReed and Hopkins, had Holloway not taken him, but I'd rather take a cheaper piece of that group later. Also, it was my last chance to get the cheapest piece of the Texans WR group (Dell), and taking QB into consideration, that might have been a good call. Dell might have a higher best ball ceiling, but I'm pretty convinced a lower floor.

8.13/9.01: Goff/Singletary: Probably would have looked hard at Lockett if Holloway hadn't taken him (there's a pattern here). As a matter of fact, Holloway discussed above how pleased he was with his Lockett/BRobinson turn, and I agree. In retrospect, I might have been better off choosing BRob over Singletary, but as a 'skinsguy, I tend to bias away from 'skins players, so as not to color my selections with homerism, sometimes to my deficit. I don't put much faith in Day 3 RB's threatening established starters, and liked what I saw of Singletary last year in Houston, and now he's reunited with Daboll without a Josh Allen to steal touches from. Could get the job done. Selected Goff as much for value (QB14, so first of the QB2's, think he'll finish higher than that), as much as to stir something up and possibly bump something back to me at the 10/11 turn. There just wasn't much available at that moment that pushed my buttons enough to reach.

10.13/11.01: Samuel/Likely: Really had my heart set on Brandin Cooks making it back to me, but GDCY snuffed that candle midway through the 10th. Cooks would have made an ideal WR4 in this format and with my build, and I might have taken Samuel as well, as WR5 and waited a turn on Likely. I'm liking the narrative working around Samuel in Buffalo. I think there's a lot more to him than was seen in Wash for the last few years, and he can be a 'Deebo-lite' weapon and gets me a viable piece of uber-stud QB Allen, so there's some upside. Part of the LJax/Andrews stack build that I've been studying is making Likely a priority, as he's a true premium TE handcuff, and then de-emphasizing the position the rest of the way, since you're always going to have elite TE1 production, and you only need to cover the Week 14 bye. Of course, I didn't exactly build a studly enough Team around Andrews/Likely to only roll out 1TE, but we'll see. Have to be 'very right' about a lot of other pieces for the strat to pan out.

That's about all I can do for now. Back with another installment in a bit.

Through 11:
LJax, Goff
CMC, Mixon, Singletary
ACooper, Hollywood, DHop, Samuel
Andrews, Likely

You killed me with Hollywood and Samual. Thought I could slough Brown around the turn with Dell and Ridley still out there. Hollywood went at WR59 in MBSL so I thought I could wait one more round.

 

[BassNBrew]

FBG Rate my team

Does the program that spits this out get updated at any point in the preseason?

I was a recent tester for this app and the latest version of DD. I am asking the developer this question. I will let you know

We think you're looking good at quarterback and running back.

Running Backs, as a group, to be a little below par.

Courtland Sutton looks great as a 5th Wide Receiver; he's a likely flex starter. Josh Downs is also a very nice WR6 --- also probably a frequent flex contributor. We love Rondale Moore as a 7th Wide Receiver. Likewise, Darius Slayton should be excellent at WR8.

We might suggest adding a bit more depth here.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

the all play part of this is kind of the kicker….cause it doesn’t really matter if you are the high score that week by one point or a hundred and one points…

 

[rzrback77]

The graphics on the Rate my team are cool, but I don’t see value with this. First off, the worst grade is a B-. We all have good teams.

The free agents are not correct, all the defenses were drafted, but it suggests several FA DSTs that are better than the teams I drafted.

Call me confused.

 

[rzrback77]

I am so used to doing my research, planning, drafting and analysis on my desktop (which has three large screens) that trying to do the analysis on my phone is just difficult. I am in Arkansas trying to help my Mom in the hospital and woke up early due to a storm, so I have a few minutes. Will not be as detailed as my typical, but y’all get what you pay for here.

My only strengths are QB and WR, but personally with so many scores counting and up to six WRs, that is the best place to focus.

Went early at QB, the smaller the league, the more I like to do this and especially with a scoring system that has the QBs posting big numbers. A little concern about the WR turnover in Buffalo, but push comes to shove and I think Old Mil is with me, Allen is the top QB fantasy option. Since I went early here, I waited on back-up and got Watson as QB26 and Minshew with my last pick. Minshew is smart and capable and he played high school football where I now live, so a cheap homer pick. Expecting some improvement for Watson and QB26 is ridiculous IMO for him.

Hit WR early and ofte . Love my top three of Lamb, Pittman and Dev Smith. Was really hoping for K Allen who went two picks before my J. Reed. Still think Lockett will get his, so a really good top five and then added J. Burton and T. Palmer late. My lack of quality RB/TE forced me to focus there later so my depth is not the best at WR, but fully expect 5 scores most weeks.

Obviously punted RB, but I do like Aaron Jones at RB17, even though ranked at 18 by both FBG and Mike Clay. Love J. Ford early and B. Robinson all year. Not any studs and very little depth, added Chandler and Gainwell late. Not expecting many flex scores at RB.

Ditto waiting on TE and I do think with only 1.25 TE ppr, y’all went too strong early at this position. Even though I waited, I really like my four TEs and see this as stronger by far than my RBs. Goedert is awesome and if a Philly WR is injured, he could be golden. Also like Conklin if Rodgers can stay healthy. Both Mayer and Kraft are second TEs on their teams, but they are quality players and should score for me occasionally. Flex potential for me with these TEs.

Got two solid PKs and three middle-tier defenses, but I believe both were necessities.

Not sure how I rank my team, but got an A on the FBG Draft Ranker.

Appreciate feed-back when folks have time.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

Drafting leadoff, my 1st pick was made for me: CMC, and no looking back.

You all know what drafting from the corner turns entails: do your calculus, and reach for 'your guys' if you 'just have to have them'.

2.13/3.01: Lamar Jackson/Mark Andrews: First turn, and already put to a decision. Adding an extra drafter (over the standard 12-Team format) already having an impact, with 9RB and 12WR taken, most available options decidedly 2nd tier. CMC is kind of an island unto himself, was looking to build an early high ceiling stack, if available, due to the long wait ahead. LJax/Andrews also presented the opportunity to potentially put stress on the rest of the field, with QB2 and TE4 pushing those positions and maybe causing a pleasant surprise to fall back to me at the next pairing.

Really lucked out that a pairing with this potential fell in my lap. Not sure I would have taken Allen/Kinkead had the opp presented itself to me. Thought a bit about Hurts/DvSmith, but too early for dual value, and didn't think Smith would make it back to 4.13.

4.13.5.01: Joe Mixon/Amari Cooper: It's just going to get more apparent that there's an extra Drafter involved as this goes on. As this round progressed, my targets clarified into DvSmith and Mixon. Holloway 11th-hour sniped DvSmith, which sorely vexed me, having waited so long to draft a WR. Happy to land at least one prime target, at least. Absolutely enamored with Mixon for '24. Cooper at least an Alpha consolation prize, with some proven ability to be 'QB-proof'. Really no other choice here, both in terms of position and player, when looking at other remaining options. Really, really wanted DvSmith here.

6.13/7.01: DHopkins/Hollywood Brown: Corner turns, let the draft come to you. WR/WR really my best option here, and brought me 2 guys I wanted. Think Hollywood Brown is almost as much a 'dream come true' offseason landing spot in KC, as DHenry in Baltimore. Rice is a knucklehead, Toney is a bigger one, if that's even possible, and don't expect rookie WR to have much 1st-year impact in KC. I think he's going to crush it, as Mahomes favorite WR target. Similarly, I think familiar, savvy vet Hopkins is the straw that stirs the drink for the 24 Titans. Ridley and Boyd are nice adds, but I'm very convinced DHop benefits the most, and he wears the pants in the WR room and is Levis' daddy as well. Very underrated for 24. I love the Packers 24 offensive weapons, it would have been close with JReed and Hopkins, had Holloway not taken him, but I'd rather take a cheaper piece of that group later. Also, it was my last chance to get the cheapest piece of the Texans WR group (Dell), and taking QB into consideration, that might have been a good call. Dell might have a higher best ball ceiling, but I'm pretty convinced a lower floor.

8.13/9.01: Goff/Singletary: Probably would have looked hard at Lockett if Holloway hadn't taken him (there's a pattern here). As a matter of fact, Holloway discussed above how pleased he was with his Lockett/BRobinson turn, and I agree. In retrospect, I might have been better off choosing BRob over Singletary, but as a 'skinsguy, I tend to bias away from 'skins players, so as not to color my selections with homerism, sometimes to my deficit. I don't put much faith in Day 3 RB's threatening established starters, and liked what I saw of Singletary last year in Houston, and now he's reunited with Daboll without a Josh Allen to steal touches from. Could get the job done. Selected Goff as much for value (QB14, so first of the QB2's, think he'll finish higher than that), as much as to stir something up and possibly bump something back to me at the 10/11 turn. There just wasn't much available at that moment that pushed my buttons enough to reach.

10.13/11.01: Samuel/Likely: Really had my heart set on Brandin Cooks making it back to me, but GDCY snuffed that candle midway through the 10th. Cooks would have made an ideal WR4 in this format and with my build, and I might have taken Samuel as well, as WR5 and waited a turn on Likely. I'm liking the narrative working around Samuel in Buffalo. I think there's a lot more to him than was seen in Wash for the last few years, and he can be a 'Deebo-lite' weapon and gets me a viable piece of uber-stud QB Allen, so there's some upside. Part of the LJax/Andrews stack build that I've been studying is making Likely a priority, as he's a true premium TE handcuff, and then de-emphasizing the position the rest of the way, since you're always going to have elite TE1 production, and you only need to cover the Week 14 bye. Of course, I didn't exactly build a studly enough Team around Andrews/Likely to only roll out 1TE, but we'll see. Have to be 'very right' about a lot of other pieces for the strat to pan out.

That's about all I can do for now. Back with another installment in a bit.

Through 11:
LJax, Goff
CMC, Mixon, Singletary
ACooper, Hollywood, DHop, Samuel
Andrews, Likely

You killed me with Hollywood and Samual. Thought I could slough Brown around the turn with Dell and Ridley still out there. Hollywood went at WR59 in MBSL so I thought I could wait one more round.

the "draft recap" at the site still had you with the second best draft Bass so you should be ok....

 

[OldMilwaukee]

@drunken slob

Ouch!

Zero kickers now!

 

[OldMilwaukee]

Another good for laughs rankings

 

[BassNBrew]

@drunken slob

Ouch!

Zero kickers now!

Not sure how you could end up with one K and one D in a 24 round draft.

 

[OldMilwaukee]

@drunken slob

Ouch!

Zero kickers now!

Not sure how you could end up with one K and one D in a 24 round draft.

Drunken?