#8 pick strategy (1 Viewer)

[kwhutto]

I drafted from the 8 spot last night in a 12 team league. Start 1QB,2RB,3WR,TE,K,D -6pts/td

1-Ronnie Brown

2-Chad Johnson

3-Randy Moss

4-Chester Taylor

5-Bledsoe

6-Derrick Mason

7-Cedrick Houston

8-Witten

9-Isaac Bruce

10-Moroney

11-Pittsburg

12-Kitna

13-Deangelo Williams

14-Brandon LLoyd

15- Mewelde Moore

Feel pretty good about the way things went down... Had my eyes on a couple of guys that went way too early. Didnt draft a kicker figured I could drop Moore and pick one up...

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

I drafted from the 8 spot last night in a 12 team league. Start 1QB,2RB,3WR,TE,K,D -6pts/td1-Ronnie Brown2-Chad Johnson3-Randy Moss4-Chester Taylor5-Bledsoe 6-Derrick Mason7-Cedrick Houston8-Witten9-Isaac Bruce10-Moroney11-Pittsburg12-Kitna13-Deangelo Williams14-Brandon LLoyd15- Mewelde MooreFeel pretty good about the way things went down... Had my eyes on a couple of guys that went way too early. Didnt draft a kicker figured I could drop Moore and pick one up...

surprised moss went @ 3.08 and taylor fell to 4.05. you probably reached on bledsoe but overall a very solid draft. can't believe williams went in the 13th !

 

[kwhutto]

Had 3 rookies in the league this year who started an early run on QB's which allowed me to get Moss and Taylor. I reached for bledsoe b/c I think he could surprise this year with TO and the guys below him were all pretty rough. I believe I was the last to draft a QB-in the fifth round!

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

i'm starting to very seriously consider Lamont Jordan at 1.08 in a 0.5ppr for RBs league.

jordan might be the only bright spot on the raiders offense, will see a TON of work this year, and can put up nice numbers.

anyone else thinking the same thing as me?

 

[bbuster]

i'm starting to very seriously consider Lamont Jordan at 1.08 in a 0.5ppr for RBs league.jordan might be the only bright spot on the raiders offense, will see a TON of work this year, and can put up nice numbers.anyone else thinking the same thing as me?

Oakland has looked like such a mess this preseason, I'm afraid to rely on Jordan with my #1 pick.

 

[Vikes Fan]

Most of the guys here convinced me that I should go RB-WR-RB even though I usually go RB in the first 3 rounds. After reading Dodds' Perfect Draft article, I am more confused than ever. I am not sure what to do.

Please post as you draft your team at number 8. I want to see what is going on in everyone's draft this weekend, as mine is the following weekend.

If Portis is still at 8 do you take him? How about on the way back through as your RB2? I just don't know anymore!

 

[Shrek]

Most of the guys here convinced me that I should go RB-WR-RB even though I usually go RB in the first 3 rounds. After reading Dodds' Perfect Draft article, I am more confused than ever. I am not sure what to do.Please post as you draft your team at number 8. I want to see what is going on in everyone's draft this weekend, as mine is the following weekend. If Portis is still at 8 do you take him? How about on the way back through as your RB2? I just don't know anymore!

I like Dodd's PD article too, but as he says at the end of it, there's more than one way to skin a cat (well I guess I'm paraphrasing, but you get the gist). The point is that in many drafts, the PD article is a very good blueprint. However, we are trying to maximize value here, and I think this thread has demonstrated that RB-RB is not necessarily going to do that from the 8 spot in a 12 team league. I am now about 95% sure that I am going RB-WR-RB in the first three rounds from the 8 spot.I think the Portis situation actually underscores this strategy. With Duckett going to WAS, there is no way in hell I'm touching Portis at 1.08. You know who those goal line carries will start going to now. The only way I would draft Portis this weekend is if I could get him in the 4th round (Yes, I said 4th round). Why? I can still get value in the first 3 rounds without having to take on so much risk, which is exactly what you'd be doing with Portis. Plus, even in the best case scenario, let's say he is ready to go by week 1 or 2. With Duckett there, you know they will probably be using Portis primarily to get them down the field, then TJ, Betts, or even Cartwright to punch it in. Good yards but no TD's = 4th round pick to me. Let someone else risk it and sweat it out. Now of course, the situation may change by the time game 1 of the regular season rolls around. But do you really want to risk it?

 

[tangfoot]

If Portis is still at 8 do you take him?

Now that Washington has Duckett, no. I think Portis is now a mid-2nd round pick and I'm really pissed about that having taken him at 1.08.

 

[MelvinTScupper]

looks like Portis will be avail

 

[MelvinTScupper]

If Portis is still at 8 do you take him?

Now that Washington has Duckett, no. I think Portis is now a mid-2nd round pick and I'm really pissed about that having taken him at 1.08.

I don't understand all the knee jerk around here. Portis only converted 4 goal line carries. That's what, 8 yards and 4 TDs? Assuming he picked up no other opportunities, you think he drops to RB 10-12? I can't see that dismal of a falloff.

 

[Koya]

I have the 8 pick, but it is in a start 2 QB league, so a lot is out the window.

I will very likely be looking RB with that first pick, esp. since someone will likely grab manning and with this group, it is possible that a WR even go in the first, though I doubt it.

The big question is do I go RB-RB or grab a WR in the second.

 

[TheLaw]

This Duckett trade is ####### #### up.

I was thinking Portis falls to 8 and I take him, now, I'm not so sure about that.

We start 2 QBs in this 10teamer and I am fairly confident that out of the 4 picks between my 1st and 2nd at least 2 WRs will be taken, which should, in theory, leave me a pretty good RB. So, maybe I take Manning if he is there at #8??

To complicate things, I was just offered 1.02 and 8.09 for 1.08 and 3.08. I countered 1.02 and 5.02 for 1.08 and 3.08. Not sure what to do/expect now.

 

[TheLaw]

I've never traded draft picks so I am leary on what to do here.

He said he would take my 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 7.02. Does that sound reasonable or should I see if I can get 6.09 instead??

I know it sounds like ACF, and maybe it is, but it is relevant to the thread as it shows what value may be perceived at 1.08 by those on the outside looking in at the moment.

Thoughts?

 

[tangfoot]

If Portis is still at 8 do you take him?

Now that Washington has Duckett, no. I think Portis is now a mid-2nd round pick and I'm really pissed about that having taken him at 1.08.

I don't understand all the knee jerk around here. Portis only converted 4 goal line carries. That's what, 8 yards and 4 TDs? Assuming he picked up no other opportunities, you think he drops to RB 10-12? I can't see that dismal of a falloff.

It's not so much that TJ will snipe his short TDs (which he will). It's more the mindset of the Washington brass that they don't think Clintoris is up to snuff. With TJ in the mix, no way Portis makes top 5 RB (which he was widely projected to do prior to the shoulder injury).Given that Washington felt it necessary to make a trade at all, I don't get the warm fuzzy that they think Clintoris will be able to play at 100%. I now see him as fallen out of the top 10 RBs because of this.

 

[tangfoot]

I've never traded draft picks so I am leary on what to do here.He said he would take my 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 7.02. Does that sound reasonable or should I see if I can get 6.09 instead??I know it sounds like ACF, and maybe it is, but it is relevant to the thread as it shows what value may be perceived at 1.08 by those on the outside looking in at the moment.Thoughts?

In the end, you would have 1.02, 2.04, 4.04, 5.08, 6.04, 7.02, 7.04He would have 1.08, 2.10, 3.02, 3.08, 4.10, 5.02, 6.10My opnion is that he's fleecing you. You are giving him 4 picks in the first 32 for the opportunity to get 1 player.You'd better be a damn good drafter to be able to make up for that deficit.

 

[TheLaw]

If Portis is still at 8 do you take him?

Now that Washington has Duckett, no. I think Portis is now a mid-2nd round pick and I'm really pissed about that having taken him at 1.08.

I don't understand all the knee jerk around here. Portis only converted 4 goal line carries. That's what, 8 yards and 4 TDs? Assuming he picked up no other opportunities, you think he drops to RB 10-12? I can't see that dismal of a falloff.

It's not so much that TJ will snipe his short TDs (which he will). It's more the mindset of the Washington brass that they don't think Clintoris is up to snuff. With TJ in the mix, no way Portis makes top 5 RB (which he was widely projected to do prior to the shoulder injury).Given that Washington felt it necessary to make a trade at all, I don't get the warm fuzzy that they think Clintoris will be able to play at 100%. I now see him as fallen out of the top 10 RBs because of this.

Prior to the injury I had Portis as the #2 RB. I dropped him down to #8, but that may be generous because I had such high hopes for him going into the season. I'm not sure what WAS is thinking here, and neither is anybody else. Of the three options 1) Portis injury is worse than reported, 2) want to take load of Portis, 3) insurance as multiple RBs are hurt - I am thinking option 2 is the more likely with some #3 sprinkled in. That being said, if Portis is able to come back and feels good, I dont think they take him off the field because of "just in case." Although he certainly loses some short-yardage/goalline carries if Duckett works out for the skins.

 

[TheLaw]

I've never traded draft picks so I am leary on what to do here.He said he would take my 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 7.02. Does that sound reasonable or should I see if I can get 6.09 instead??I know it sounds like ACF, and maybe it is, but it is relevant to the thread as it shows what value may be perceived at 1.08 by those on the outside looking in at the moment.Thoughts?

In the end, you would have 1.02, 2.04, 4.04, 5.08, 6.04, 7.02, 7.04He would have 1.08, 2.10, 3.02, 3.08, 4.10, 5.02, 6.10My opnion is that he's fleecing you. You are giving him 4 picks in the first 32 for the opportunity to get 1 player.You'd better be a damn good drafter to be able to make up for that deficit.

10 team draft, although that may not change how you are evaluating this too much.I dont think I can do it for a 7, but for his 6th I am considering it strongly . . . the draft calculators have the values as being pretty close, but slightly in his favor. Debating whether I should make the counteroffer.

 

[tangfoot]

I've never traded draft picks so I am leary on what to do here.He said he would take my 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 7.02. Does that sound reasonable or should I see if I can get 6.09 instead??I know it sounds like ACF, and maybe it is, but it is relevant to the thread as it shows what value may be perceived at 1.08 by those on the outside looking in at the moment.Thoughts?

In the end, you would have 1.02, 2.04, 4.04, 5.08, 6.04, 7.02, 7.04He would have 1.08, 2.10, 3.02, 3.08, 4.10, 5.02, 6.10My opnion is that he's fleecing you. You are giving him 4 picks in the first 32 for the opportunity to get 1 player.You'd better be a damn good drafter to be able to make up for that deficit.

10 team draft, although that may not change how you are evaluating this too much.I dont think I can do it for a 7, but for his 6th I am considering it strongly . . . the draft calculators have the values as being pretty close, but slightly in his favor. Debating whether I should make the counteroffer.

It is significantly more fair in a 10-team draft. There's plenty o' talent to go around and you can really make up for a bad pick (or absence of a pick).

 

[Lehigh98]

I've never traded draft picks so I am leary on what to do here.He said he would take my 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 7.02. Does that sound reasonable or should I see if I can get 6.09 instead??I know it sounds like ACF, and maybe it is, but it is relevant to the thread as it shows what value may be perceived at 1.08 by those on the outside looking in at the moment.Thoughts?

In the end, you would have 1.02, 2.04, 4.04, 5.08, 6.04, 7.02, 7.04He would have 1.08, 2.10, 3.02, 3.08, 4.10, 5.02, 6.10My opnion is that he's fleecing you. You are giving him 4 picks in the first 32 for the opportunity to get 1 player.You'd better be a damn good drafter to be able to make up for that deficit.

10 team draft, although that may not change how you are evaluating this too much.I dont think I can do it for a 7, but for his 6th I am considering it strongly . . . the draft calculators have the values as being pretty close, but slightly in his favor. Debating whether I should make the counteroffer.

His 6th pick (6.11) is only a coupl spots better than his 7th (7.02).Does it even matter? Guessing he'd probably do it.

 

[MelvinTScupper]

It's not so much that TJ will snipe his short TDs (which he will). It's more the mindset of the Washington brass that they don't think Clintoris is up to snuff. With TJ in the mix, no way Portis makes top 5 RB (which he was widely projected to do prior to the shoulder injury).

Given that Washington felt it necessary to make a trade at all, I don't get the warm fuzzy that they think Clintoris will be able to play at 100%. I now see him as fallen out of the top 10 RBs because of this.

Portis has more 100 yrd games over the last 3 years than anyone besides Shaun Alexander. You think the brass doesn't like him?Betts was in the mix last year, and he didn't snipe a ton of carries. Doctors/experts say he'll be ready for week 1.

Your gut feel is just that. A gut feel.

Good luck.

 

[tangfoot]

Portis has more 100 yrd games over the last 3 years than anyone besides Shaun Alexander. You think the brass doesn't like him?

What's confusing about a shoulder injury?Dude is busted up, therefore his GM traded for a "durable" RB. That sends up a BIG red flag to me that the Washington brass doesn't think Clintoris is going to be able to be 100% this year, or at least not for the entire season.If his FREAKING NFL team thinks he is too hurt to contribute fully, why should I think differently?

 

[TheLaw]

I've never traded draft picks so I am leary on what to do here.He said he would take my 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 7.02. Does that sound reasonable or should I see if I can get 6.09 instead??I know it sounds like ACF, and maybe it is, but it is relevant to the thread as it shows what value may be perceived at 1.08 by those on the outside looking in at the moment.Thoughts?

In the end, you would have 1.02, 2.04, 4.04, 5.08, 6.04, 7.02, 7.04He would have 1.08, 2.10, 3.02, 3.08, 4.10, 5.02, 6.10My opnion is that he's fleecing you. You are giving him 4 picks in the first 32 for the opportunity to get 1 player.You'd better be a damn good drafter to be able to make up for that deficit.

10 team draft, although that may not change how you are evaluating this too much.I dont think I can do it for a 7, but for his 6th I am considering it strongly . . . the draft calculators have the values as being pretty close, but slightly in his favor. Debating whether I should make the counteroffer.

His 6th pick (6.11) is only a coupl spots better than his 7th (7.02).Does it even matter? Guessing he'd probably do it.

Probably, but should I?? At this point I feel like there are too many question marks at 8. This way I can get either LT or SA at #2 and then with my high 2nd take a shot at possibly Portis or another RB who slipped, or even Holt. Not having a 3rd will sting some, but I am pretty confident I can make up ground having 2 picks in the 6th.Yea . . . the 8th pick strategy is to trade it. I dunno, what a ####ty 1st rounder year. You have the top 3, where I question LJ. You have guys like Ronnie Brown and Steven Jackson who are unproven. Portis who I had pegged for a huge year has a shoulder injury and a goalline vulture.

 

[Jack Tripper]

This is a bit off topic but I'm curious.

I've played this game for about 8 years with the first 6 being a snake draft and the last 2 being an auction.

There is no question the auction format is better - most fair/realistic and requires more strategy. It was the greatest thing since internet stats became readily available so we didn't have to rush out and get a USA Today every monday/tuesday to see how we did.

So, why are so many leagues still using the snake or a variation thereof??? Most magazines, internet sites and threads on this board reference this antiquated format with very few auction articles.

What gives?

 

[ditka...mike ditka]

here is a question for the 8th pick..i have 8th pick in the first year of a 2 player 12 team keeper league. Im sure Portis will be there after the Duckett signing, but I doubt he lasts till 17 for me to take in the 2nd round..so do I take him at 8, hope he plays this year, and if not, know i have a great keeper next year? I could go portis, then rb rb in 2nd and 3rd..or portis 1st, holt 2nd, then rb rb in 3rd and 4th...u think its worth the risk?

 

[Shrek]

This is a bit off topic but I'm curious. I've played this game for about 8 years with the first 6 being a snake draft and the last 2 being an auction.There is no question the auction format is better - most fair/realistic and requires more strategy. It was the greatest thing since internet stats became readily available so we didn't have to rush out and get a USA Today every monday/tuesday to see how we did.So, why are so many leagues still using the snake or a variation thereof??? Most magazines, internet sites and threads on this board reference this antiquated format with very few auction articles.What gives?

You'd be better off starting a new thread about this, as it is not just a bit off topic, it's completely and utterly off topic.But for a quick answer, it's probably because it's easier. Not everyone is a hardcore FF fanatic. Some just play it for fun. To some of them, an auction format would probably be too much hassle.

 

[Vikes Fan]

This is a bit off topic but I'm curious. I've played this game for about 8 years with the first 6 being a snake draft and the last 2 being an auction.There is no question the auction format is better - most fair/realistic and requires more strategy. It was the greatest thing since internet stats became readily available so we didn't have to rush out and get a USA Today every monday/tuesday to see how we did.So, why are so many leagues still using the snake or a variation thereof??? Most magazines, internet sites and threads on this board reference this antiquated format with very few auction articles.What gives?

I saw the other thread, but I figured I would respond here. I am in both auction and snake leagues and I actually prefer the snake. I know all about the reasons to favor an auction, but I just like the uncertainty and the strategy that goes with the snake. I know I am in the minority.I am leaning toward Rudi, although Ronnie is tempting...Then I am hoping Holt is there in the second.

 

[mojorizin]

Through 7 Rounds - 12 Teamer:

QB Trent Green KCC 7.8

RB Ronnie Brown MIA 1.8

RB Reuben Droughns CLE 3.8

RB Fred Taylor JAC 6.5

WR Chad Johnson CIN 2.5

WR Donald Driver GBP 4.5

WR Javon Walker DEN 5.8

 

[Shrek]

Through 7 Rounds - 12 Teamer:QB Trent Green KCC 7.8 RB Ronnie Brown MIA 1.8 RB Reuben Droughns CLE 3.8 RB Fred Taylor JAC 6.5 WR Chad Johnson CIN 2.5 WR Donald Driver GBP 4.5 WR Javon Walker DEN 5.8

Very nice looking draft so far. I personally don't expect CJ to be available to me at 2.05, but if he is, I will take him and run like hell with my RB-WR-RB-WR strategy. Out of curiosity, what's a short list of other receivers were still available at 5.08? One other thing is that with this strategy, I hope I won't have to take my QB until round 8 or possibly even 9. At that point the value seems about negligible to me. I feel better about my abilities to find value at QB in round 8 than I do in finding value at WR, RB, or TE in the same round.

 

[tangfoot]

I drafted from the 8 spot last night in a 12 team league. Start 1QB,2RB,3WR,TE,K,D -6pts/td1-Ronnie Brown2-Chad Johnson3-Randy Moss4-Chester Taylor5-Bledsoe 6-Derrick Mason7-Cedrick Houston8-Witten9-Isaac Bruce10-Moroney11-Pittsburg12-Kitna13-Deangelo Williams14-Brandon LLoyd15- Mewelde MooreFeel pretty good about the way things went down... Had my eyes on a couple of guys that went way too early. Didnt draft a kicker figured I could drop Moore and pick one up...

surprised moss went @ 3.08 and taylor fell to 4.05. you probably reached on bledsoe but overall a very solid draft. can't believe williams went in the 13th !

I also got Moss at 3.08. I think people are remembering how bad last year was with the hammy.Oddly, TO and Steve Smith were the first two WRs off the board, and both are currently battling hammys.And as an aside, the Battling Hammys is a pretty good team name.

 

[mojorizin]

Through 7 Rounds - 12 Teamer:QB Trent Green KCC 7.8 RB Ronnie Brown MIA 1.8 RB Reuben Droughns CLE 3.8 RB Fred Taylor JAC 6.5 WR Chad Johnson CIN 2.5 WR Donald Driver GBP 4.5 WR Javon Walker DEN 5.8

Very nice looking draft so far. I personally don't expect CJ to be available to me at 2.05, but if he is, I will take him and run like hell with my RB-WR-RB-WR strategy. Out of curiosity, what's a short list of other receivers were still available at 5.08? One other thing is that with this strategy, I hope I won't have to take my QB until round 8 or possibly even 9. At that point the value seems about negligible to me. I feel better about my abilities to find value at QB in round 8 than I do in finding value at WR, RB, or TE in the same round.

5th Round - Andre JohnsonJoe Horn Derrick Masonwent just before me.In next round and a half - HoushGallowayBurlesonEvansBrown, RegBranchMatt Jones

 

[TheLaw]

So he is down for the 6th rounder. For some reason last night I started thinking I shouldnt do it at all. Based on what we are thinking is available at 1.08, 2.04, and 3.08 in developing our strategies . . . should I do this . . . I am thinking no, but am all over the place now.

Trade would be 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 6.09.

I would have: 1.02, 2.04, 4.04, 5.08, 6.04, 6.09 7.08

He would have: 1.08, 2.10, 3.02, 3.08, 4.10, 5.02, 7.02

 

[TheLaw]

What are the odds right now of getting Ronnie Brown and Portis at 1.08 and 2.04?

 

[MelvinTScupper]

What are the odds right now of getting Ronnie Brown and Portis at 1.08 and 2.04?

given the news coming out about Portis starting week 1 being "likely" I'd say it would be stretch that he'd fall that far.

 

[Vikes Fan]

What are the odds right now of getting Ronnie Brown and Portis at 1.08 and 2.04?

I think the chances of this are greater all the time. It really depends on your league though. My main league is very competitive except for 1 guy. This guy always uses a magazine for his draft and not a very good magazine. I could see him taking Portis, not knowing any better. I could also see him taking Edge. Each senerio would make me very happy as it would increase my options at 8. Getting back to your initial question, in some leagues, I have heard Portis is slipping into the third round now, and I have read opinions that say they wouldn't touch him before the 4th. So, depending on your league, 2nd for Portis may be too early.

 

[KGB]

I have a draft SAT and the 8th pick.

I think the key to the draft is getting droughns in the 3rd.

I plan on

1) R Brown or Rudi

2) Holt

3) Droughns

4) Mike Bell (maybe)

5) WR 2 (If walker fell here, that would be great.

6) Matt Jones

I would like to try for addai too. Where is he being drafted again?

 

[Cixelsyd]

So he is down for the 6th rounder. For some reason last night I started thinking I shouldnt do it at all. Based on what we are thinking is available at 1.08, 2.04, and 3.08 in developing our strategies . . . should I do this . . . I am thinking no, but am all over the place now.Trade would be 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 6.09.I would have: 1.02, 2.04, 4.04, 5.08, 6.04, 6.09 7.08He would have: 1.08, 2.10, 3.02, 3.08, 4.10, 5.02, 7.02

Banking on Portis and Ronnie Brown at those spots is risky... I think someone at the turn will take either of those guys.I actually like the trade for you... because you keep your second round pick. 1.02 and 2.04? Thats golden... vs. 1.08 and 2.10... no contest.I would do this trade now... you are guarenteeing yourself one of the big 3 and don't have to worry about all the ? marks at 1.08

 

[ditka...mike ditka]

so in the first year of a 12 team league where you will be able to keep 2 next year is Portis no longer an option anymore? Im pretty sure the top 7 picks will be the LJ, LT, SA, Steven Jackson, Tiki, Edge, Ronnie Brown..then i was set on taking Portis since its a keeper league...what should i do?

 

[TheLaw]

So he is down for the 6th rounder. For some reason last night I started thinking I shouldnt do it at all. Based on what we are thinking is available at 1.08, 2.04, and 3.08 in developing our strategies . . . should I do this . . . I am thinking no, but am all over the place now.Trade would be 1.08 and 3.08 for 1.02 and 6.09.I would have: 1.02, 2.04, 4.04, 5.08, 6.04, 6.09 7.08He would have: 1.08, 2.10, 3.02, 3.08, 4.10, 5.02, 7.02

Banking on Portis and Ronnie Brown at those spots is risky... I think someone at the turn will take either of those guys.I actually like the trade for you... because you keep your second round pick. 1.02 and 2.04? Thats golden... vs. 1.08 and 2.10... no contest.I would do this trade now... you are guarenteeing yourself one of the big 3 and don't have to worry about all the ? marks at 1.08

What if I was to tell you I might be able to pull off 1.08 and 4.02 for 1.02 and 7.02, is that something I might be interested in??

 

[TheLaw]

so in the first year of a 12 team league where you will be able to keep 2 next year is Portis no longer an option anymore? Im pretty sure the top 7 picks will be the LJ, LT, SA, Steven Jackson, Tiki, Edge, Ronnie Brown..then i was set on taking Portis since its a keeper league...what should i do?

I think Portis or Brown. I am/was really high on them both coming into camp. Portis might even be back and near his projections this year . . . we really do not know. Being a keeper league, although I have never done one, I look at the skins situation as very postitive for RBs inthe future . . . they have a young and talented o-line (albeit they are not deep) and Al Saunders is set to take over as HC when Gibbs retires again.

 

[mojorizin]

I have a draft SAT and the 8th pick.I think the key to the draft is getting droughns in the 3rd.I plan on 1) R Brown or Rudi2) Holt3) Droughns4) Mike Bell (maybe)5) WR 2 (If walker fell here, that would be great.6) Matt JonesI would like to try for addai too. Where is he being drafted again?

Since my drafts are in the 7th and 8th spots, I've mocked em up a half dozen times each.In EACH AND EVERY DRAFT - (havent had official draft at 7th slot yt), Rudi and Brown are available in the 1st (SJax and Portis and on isolated incident Jordan going before). Droughns has been available in the 3rd in nearly every draft.I do worry that in 3/4 of the drafts I am consistently selecting WRs of Driver, Walker and Muhammad. Not that this is bad, per se, but I tend to see only the upside and ignore what is around them when I really like a guy. In the case of these birds, I like all 3 of them and they are falling to me every time. For Driver and Walker, I am consistently passing on DJax, S Moss for one and A Johnson and Burress for the other. When I start doing this I start to worry a bit. But honestly every one of those guys could have 1200/10 or show up with a 3TD season. DJax and Burress are the guys that will burn me not picking them - Moss and Johnson just have too many questions and lousy QBs for me to count on as a starter. Even if they have great seasons its as much luck as anything at this point given their situations.

 

[KGB]

I have a draft SAT and the 8th pick.I think the key to the draft is getting droughns in the 3rd.I plan on 1) R Brown or Rudi2) Holt3) Droughns4) Mike Bell (maybe)5) WR 2 (If walker fell here, that would be great.6) Matt JonesI would like to try for addai too. Where is he being drafted again?

Since my drafts are in the 7th and 8th spots, I've mocked em up a half dozen times each.In EACH AND EVERY DRAFT - (havent had official draft at 7th slot yt), Rudi and Brown are available in the 1st (SJax and Portis and on isolated incident Jordan going before). Droughns has been available in the 3rd in nearly every draft.I do worry that in 3/4 of the drafts I am consistently selecting WRs of Driver, Walker and Muhammad. Not that this is bad, per se, but I tend to see only the upside and ignore what is around them when I really like a guy. In the case of these birds, I like all 3 of them and they are falling to me every time. For Driver and Walker, I am consistently passing on DJax, S Moss for one and A Johnson and Burress for the other. When I start doing this I start to worry a bit. But honestly every one of those guys could have 1200/10 or show up with a 3TD season. DJax and Burress are the guys that will burn me not picking them - Moss and Johnson just have too many questions and lousy QBs for me to count on as a starter. Even if they have great seasons its as much luck as anything at this point given their situations.

I would love to walk away with Holt Driver, Walker and Muhammed. I actually have a different draft strategy than most. I have certain players I want and target them. I dont care if the cheat sheets say im picking them 10 picks too early. If I dont think theyll be there before my next pick, I grab em. I then plan the rest of my draft around that.For instance, I am very high on matt jones this year. I only start 2 wrs this year and have no problem getting holt, a bunch of RBS, and Jones in the 6th as my 2nd starter. especailly at WR where you can find many later, its ok to make a mistake. I would much rather roll the dice on difference makers like Mike Bell or addai who might win me the championship. Theres no points for 2nd place.

 

[TheLaw]

I traded 1.08 and 4.03 for 1.02 and 7.02

 

[shuke]

Drafting from the 8th spot in a 12 team PPR league.

I just got Palmer 8.05.

BWAHAHAHAHAAAAA

 

[TheLaw]

Drafting from the 8th spot in a 12 team PPR league.

I just got Palmer 8.05.

BWAHAHAHAHAAAAA

who did you end up taking the other night in the 5th?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I've been targeting Rudi since the get-go, but with warning signs (no matter how mild) popping up surrounding Portis (shoulder, Duckett,) Jackson (S. Davis, maybe a goal line back?), Ronnie Brown (line looked awful last night), etc... I'm wondering what to do if the big 3, Barber, and Rudi are all gone by #8. Jackson? Brown? Caddy?

Gulp.

Manning? (6 pt/TD league)

 

[tangfoot]

Drafting from the 8th spot in a 12 team PPR league.

I just got Palmer 8.05.

BWAHAHAHAHAAAAA

Robert?

 

[mojorizin]

Drafting from the 8th spot in a 12 team PPR league.

I just got Palmer 8.05.

BWAHAHAHAHAAAAA

Robert?

At that pick, he's simply irresistible.

 

[mojorizin]

I've been targeting Rudi since the get-go, but with warning signs (no matter how mild) popping up surrounding Portis (shoulder, Duckett,) Jackson (S. Davis, maybe a goal line back?), Ronnie Brown (line looked awful last night), etc... I'm wondering what to do if the big 3, Barber, and Rudi are all gone by #8. Jackson? Brown? Caddy? Gulp.Manning? (6 pt/TD league)

I draft at 7 on Sunday, and I'm strongly considering Rudi. Something about a guy that continues to produce even against the worst run schedule in the league every season. Unlike some guys, there is too much receiving talent to stack the guy. Too bad he doesnt catch more passes.Its in St Louis, so SJax is likely gone at 5 or 6, and a huge Miami fan is at 10 - Brown will be gone by then. I would like to swap with 10 if Brown is still there at #7 if I think Rudi will make it through. Either swap 1st and 2nd rounders straight up or figure a way to pick up a mid round pick in the deal. Picking up that later pick gives me a chance to pickup a Palmer or Bulger and still have an extra pick for a RB.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I've been targeting Rudi since the get-go, but with warning signs (no matter how mild) popping up surrounding Portis (shoulder, Duckett,) Jackson (S. Davis, maybe a goal line back?), Ronnie Brown (line looked awful last night), etc... I'm wondering what to do if the big 3, Barber, and Rudi are all gone by #8. Jackson? Brown? Caddy? Gulp.Manning? (6 pt/TD league)

I draft at 7 on Sunday, and I'm strongly considering Rudi. Something about a guy that continues to produce even against the worst run schedule in the league every season. Unlike some guys, there is too much receiving talent to stack the guy. Too bad he doesnt catch more passes.Its in St Louis, so SJax is likely gone at 5 or 6, and a huge Miami fan is at 10 - Brown will be gone by then. I would like to swap with 10 if Brown is still there at #7 if I think Rudi will make it through. Either swap 1st and 2nd rounders straight up or figure a way to pick up a mid round pick in the deal. Picking up that later pick gives me a chance to pickup a Palmer or Bulger and still have an extra pick for a RB.

I won't take Manning. I just can't - it's too damned early. I'm just not thrilled about any of the RBs there at #8 in a non-PPR league if I'm looking at Edgerrin James, Portis, or Cadillac.

 

[shuke]

Drafting from the 8th spot in a 12 team PPR league.

I just got Palmer 8.05.

BWAHAHAHAHAAAAA

who did you end up taking the other night in the 5th?

1 PPR. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR/TE, 1 K, 1 D1.08 Johnson, Rudi CIN RB

2.05 Parker, Willie PIT RB

3.08 Wayne, Reggie IND WR

4.05 Jackson, Darrell SEA WR

5.08 Taylor, Fred JAC RB

6.05 Bell, Tatum DEN RB

7.08 Gonzalez, Tony KCC TE

8.05 Palmer, Carson CIN QB