Was wondering what you all thought about the 6 slot in a 12 team standard scoring redraft league. Not too crazy at first glance but wanted to get some thoughts on strategy out of that spot. Are you seeing WR, RB, RB (with AJ being taken) rather than RB, RB (WR), WR (RB)?? My greatest fear is having to take SJAX there. I think Id pass him up for AJ or even stretch a bit for a different RB. Any comments and help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Chaser1439
Footballguy
I think all the positions are good, but you need to adopt different strategies for each draft selection. I have 8 of 12 and I plan on going WR,WR, QB.
bigmiiiiike
Footballguy
Depends a lot on scoring and lineup requirements. If PPR, then I love the slot and take one of CJ, MJD, AP, Rice, Gore, and Andre Johnson. If nonPPR, then assuming the first five picks are RBs, I'd take either AJ, Turner or Deangelo all over SJax I think. Not a bad spot to pick from, especially if you're high on any of those guys. In round 2, I'd grab one of the top 2 QBs if available (Rodgers, Brees), or (assuming nonPPR) Shonn Green, Benson, or Grant all are great picks there. I'd go BPA in the 3rd, hoping to land a Colston/Rice/Jennings/Marshall WR. I also like the WR talent on the board in the 4th, assuming you can get a Boldin/Desean Jackson type or one of the above guys who is slipping. My general QB strategy would be to either get one of the top 2 in round 2, or one of the top 7 if one falls into rounds 4 or 5 (Rivers, Schaub could be there in the 5th). If you miss out on one of the top 7, I'd wait until the 9th-10th and get something like a Favre/Cutler combo and play matchups every week.
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Chaser1439
Footballguy
Gore or AJ depending on scoring system. I like the 6 spot because you get to choose between those two guys and maybe snag a B. Marshall or Ryan Mathews.
-jb-
Footballguy
Have a look at the blended ADP list in the forecast section of this site to see who is generally available in each round. Personally, I think the 6 slot is a tough one to prepare for. You kinda have to have two strategies. One where a top RB slips to you, and another where they go 1-5 (CJ/AP/MJD/RR/FG).
In the scenario where you miss out on the big 5, I actually like Moss again this year (non-PPR), over guys like Johnson and Fitzgerald, but YMMV. What I DON'T like this year is the 2nd round RB value. Too much risk on most of those guys so early in the draft. So, drafting WR in round 1 leaves you in an interesting position in terms of RB planning. You'll either need to wait on QB or really take some chances at the RB spot. Here's an interesting model:
1 - WR
2 - WR
3 - QB
4 - WR/TE
5 - RB
6 - RB
7 - BPA
This could net you, for example:
QB Romo
RB Best
RB Spiller
WR - Moss
WR - Austin
WR - Meachem
TE - Gates
After that, stockpile as many RBs as you can. Guys like Portis, TJones, MBush, LT, Hightower, etc. Get a good mix of flyer and vet. This essentially gives you a pretty bulletproof team at every position except RB, which you mitigate damages on by stockpiling later on.
Thoughts on this?
In the scenario where you miss out on the big 5, I actually like Moss again this year (non-PPR), over guys like Johnson and Fitzgerald, but YMMV. What I DON'T like this year is the 2nd round RB value. Too much risk on most of those guys so early in the draft. So, drafting WR in round 1 leaves you in an interesting position in terms of RB planning. You'll either need to wait on QB or really take some chances at the RB spot. Here's an interesting model:
1 - WR
2 - WR
3 - QB
4 - WR/TE
5 - RB
6 - RB
7 - BPA
This could net you, for example:
QB Romo
RB Best
RB Spiller
WR - Moss
WR - Austin
WR - Meachem
TE - Gates
After that, stockpile as many RBs as you can. Guys like Portis, TJones, MBush, LT, Hightower, etc. Get a good mix of flyer and vet. This essentially gives you a pretty bulletproof team at every position except RB, which you mitigate damages on by stockpiling later on.
Thoughts on this?
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Great thoughts. Thanks.
Im 90% sure the top 5 picks will be RBs. In this league, traditionally, RBs go early and often. I think WRs are a little undervalued generally in this league. Id hate to go QB that early (4pts for TDs). I might go RB/RB/WR or RB/WR/RB even if the top 5 are gone. I have also been considering AJ at that pick. I like him better than Moss this year. However, I have changed my mind a few times on all this...and thats why i posted here. I just cant make up my mind yet.
Im 90% sure the top 5 picks will be RBs. In this league, traditionally, RBs go early and often. I think WRs are a little undervalued generally in this league. Id hate to go QB that early (4pts for TDs). I might go RB/RB/WR or RB/WR/RB even if the top 5 are gone. I have also been considering AJ at that pick. I like him better than Moss this year. However, I have changed my mind a few times on all this...and thats why i posted here. I just cant make up my mind yet.
-jb-
Footballguy
I'd like to see a few names assigned to your positions, out of curiosity.
Mr. Fusion
Footballguy
I would likely pick the best RB available, then go BPA from there. This would likely have you taking a WR in the 2nd round and gives you a lot of flexibility in the 3rd round. An above poster said he doesn't like the RB value in round 2 and I definitely agree.
As for who the best RB available is, that's up to your gut feelings. I would not take Jackson either but would not shy away from Turner. When Turner is healthy he is a beast and he's had a long time to get over his ankle. Lots of scoring opportunities on a great offense.
As for who the best RB available is, that's up to your gut feelings. I would not take Jackson either but would not shy away from Turner. When Turner is healthy he is a beast and he's had a long time to get over his ankle. Lots of scoring opportunities on a great offense.
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Not Allowed In Mexico
IMO the best position to draft from is 1 through 3.
In bigger leagues (12-14) you pretty much get your pick of the top RBs in the 1st, then on the way back you get a crack at a top 4 QB and/or some top 6 WRs. In most of my leagues guys at the bottom of the round are cleaning up and reaching on two RBs, then leave some of the best QBs and WRs for you at the end of the 2nd.
In bigger leagues (12-14) you pretty much get your pick of the top RBs in the 1st, then on the way back you get a crack at a top 4 QB and/or some top 6 WRs. In most of my leagues guys at the bottom of the round are cleaning up and reaching on two RBs, then leave some of the best QBs and WRs for you at the end of the 2nd.
Futz
Footballguy
Picking #3 in a 12 team .25 PPR. I'm getting either AP or MJD and in the 2nd I've seen Deangelo fall quite a bit to #22. I can hardly pass him up. #27 usually means a top receiver like Roddy,Sidney,Brandon,Jennings etc.. 4th round I aim for a QB like Romo or Schaub if they fall, otherwise I take BPA RB/WR.I'm really liking the options at this point.
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-jb-
Footballguy
So, question for you. Who are you going to look at if Romo/Schaub are not there in the 4th? This is my big concern this year. I don't see the deep value at the QB position this year like in year's past. I don't want to left with Cutler or Eli as my #1.
Futz
Footballguy
Yeah, that's where my technique is getting tricky. I've gambled on Kolb and promptly follow up with Roethlisburger mulitple times. I could live with that. Kolb could be a star or flop miserably and if so, I plug in a fantasy stud with a chip on his shoulder when I might need him the most. (Roethlisburger)
-jb-
Footballguy
Thanks. I also like Kolb, but am worried about the flop factor. Down on BB this year.
Futz
Footballguy
I could also see myself partnering Kolb with McNabb in an ironic twist of events.
6 is kind of tricky, since I'd be comfortable with any of the top 5 RBs. You might get lucky and one of them reach for Andre or Rogers, if so snag Gore/whoever's left. Assuming they don't though, I would probably take Turner. The Falcons aren't playing a 1st place schedule this year, Turner is supposedly healthy and lighter, and the Falcons just have a good offense in general. I just think there's a pretty big difference between taking Turner then Reggie Wayne vs. taking Andre Johnson then Ryan Grant or Knowshon Moreno.
-jb-
Footballguy
For the sake of the conversation, and this is a good exercise to do...Turner + Wayne = 376 pointsJohnson + Grant = 393 pointsProjections based on standard scoring. Blend of all four staffer projections.
rizzler
Footballguy
Staffer projection (trembley especially), IMO are low on Turner.. I'm no falcons homer, but Turner just isn't getting the love I feel he deserves and will produce. again, my opinion
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-jb-
Footballguy
Understood. Projections are just projections. Either way, it's a good exercise to do. I use DD to run mocks quickly to test what yields the most points in general through 6 rounds.
-jb-
Footballguy
Draft slot strategy threads are my favorites. My big money league pulls numbers immediately before the draft starts, so I have to be prepared for anything.
redBourne
Footballguy
I didn't do any math, but when I read the post I was thinking I would rather take Grant and Johnson as well. This coming from a Reggie owner
.Im #7 in a 12 team redraft,ppr, all TDs =6.
I am really thinking Brees at 7. I know lots of people like Rogers, but Brees can almost win you a week by himself. And if the value isnt there in RD2 for a RB, then go WR. Maybe a Calvin Johnson, etc...
I just dont know when a DWill or maybe a mathews will go?
I am really thinking Brees at 7. I know lots of people like Rogers, but Brees can almost win you a week by himself. And if the value isnt there in RD2 for a RB, then go WR. Maybe a Calvin Johnson, etc...
I just dont know when a DWill or maybe a mathews will go?
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
IMO this is exactly what you don't want to do. I can understand eyeballing some players at the 8 spot. But never pigeonhole your self to pick any position or player at any spot. What if one of the top 5 rbs drop? are you still going to draft a wr? You need to be flexible because players that you don't expect to be there will drop. Adapt your draft accordingly. If the value is there at rb, grab rb. If its there at wr, grab that. But i wouldn't head into the draft planning to draft in a certain manner.
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