Best Starter League (1 Viewer)

[Monty Burns]

I'm going to join a startup 12 team dynasty "best starter" league in 2007. For those not familiar with a best starter league, all rostered players are starters but the host software selects the highest scoring starters at each position, to be each weeks scoring starters. The starting (scoring) lineups will be 1/2/3/1/1/1 plus 2 RB/WR/TE flex players, on a 26 man roster, with 2 additional IR slots. Standard HP scoring except 4 points per TD pass, and .5/1/1.5 PPR for RB/WR/TE respectively.

I'd like opinions on how you would approach a league like this, especially pertaining to the initial draft. I have my thoughts on this but will hold off on them so as not to influence yours. THANKS in advance.

 

[Biabreakable]

I like the concept of combining the dynamics of dynasty to survivor format.

Talented depth would pay off a lot more in a league like this I think.

 

[BoltBacker]

I'm going to join a startup 12 team dynasty "best starter" league in 2007. For those not familiar with a best starter league, all rostered players are starters but the host software selects the highest scoring starters at each position, to be each weeks scoring starters. The starting (scoring) lineups will be 1/2/3/1/1/1 plus 2 RB/WR/TE flex players, on a 26 man roster, with 2 additional IR slots. Standard HP scoring except 4 points per TD pass, and .5/1/1.5 PPR for RB/WR/TE respectively. I'd like opinions on how you would approach a league like this, especially pertaining to the initial draft. I have my thoughts on this but will hold off on them so as not to influence yours. THANKS in advance.

I really like them. In my experience they are much different than traditional leagues because it minimizes the incredible over-emphasis of the stud RB in trational FF. With all the RBBC out there now you can get buy with a healthy stable of part time guys at RB. Suddenly guys like Kevin Faulk and Brandon Jacobs help you out because you don't have to guess when they are going to have their big games. The stud-WR blueprint is the way to go in leagues like that imo. The least part of FF has always been sunday morning and trying to find out if your stud is healthy enough to start, and if he is going to start then how much will he play etc. Maybe some people think that's part of the "skill" of the game but I don't. It's just an annoyance when you guess wrong. Makes it a great second league where you don't have to spend a ton of time studying matchups as to who you'll start and who you'll sit.

 

[Chase Stuart]

http://www.footballguys.com/06triathlon_pr...ftquestions.htm

That should help and keep you busy for a couple of hours.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'm going to join a startup 12 team dynasty "best starter" league in 2007. For those not familiar with a best starter league, all rostered players are starters but the host software selects the highest scoring starters at each position, to be each weeks scoring starters. The starting (scoring) lineups will be 1/2/3/1/1/1 plus 2 RB/WR/TE flex players, on a 26 man roster, with 2 additional IR slots. Standard HP scoring except 4 points per TD pass, and .5/1/1.5 PPR for RB/WR/TE respectively. I'd like opinions on how you would approach a league like this, especially pertaining to the initial draft. I have my thoughts on this but will hold off on them so as not to influence yours. THANKS in advance.

The more common term for this is "best ball", like in golf. A similar analogy in poker is "cards speak".Check out www.ffplace.com run by our own FBG, Twilight, who commishes (along with BassNBrew) the Winter and Summer Survivor Leagues (WSL and SSL) along with a few others (Pre-Draft PDSL, MBSL, etc.). All are 16 team Survivor.WSLs 1, 2 and 3 just finished 1-2 weeks ago, check them out in our Mock Drafts R Us Forum. FFWeasel even put together an ADP over there.Now, strategy - get depth everywhere, especially in variable scoring positions. With 26+2 roster spots and 11 starters, you'll be playing 11 of 28. QBs go earlier than expected due to scarcity. With extra spots, grab their backup if viable (like Campbell/Brunell or Leftwich/Garrard, but not Manning/Sorgi). Handcuffs are risky due to byes, but doing a solid vet with a solid backup (LT2/Turner, Portis/Betts) is a decent idea.TEs are also a premium. WRs - can't have too many. After 2-deep at all spots and things look scarce, grab more WRs. Don't be shy to have 7, 8, 9 or 10 of them.With 12 teams, you can't squeeze others out of a K or a D, but if enough of you take 3 it could make things interesting (but not that likely). 3 Defenses are interesting for scoring variability and also byes.Watch byes. We already know that Miami and the Giants are off in Week 9 due to the game in London.Lastly as for strategy - take riskier players. What I call "Boom or bust" guys. Guys that can go 60-70 yards and score one week and then do nothing the next. Roscoe Parrish. Drew Carter. Demetrius Williams. Also, QBs that can go nuts then just stink are more valuable, as only their best performances count. Rex Grossman is the perfect example.Good luck.

 

[David Yudkin]

I am in a couple of leagues like this. It helps owners who can pick up a lot of depth, as there will normally be some players that will have great weeks. Our leagues have 2 flex spots and with TEs rewarded the most in our scoring system, I actually loaded up on TEs.

IMO, there is no need to have great QBs, as having several later round starters will normally yield a big week. Similarly, a lot of NFL starting WRs can normally make up for a lack of studs (although not always).

With 26 guys on your roster, I would definitely pick up some extra WRs on the back end of the draft and pretty much anyone at any position that may be a full time NFL starter (given that 312 players will be rostered). With that many roster spots (and IR spots), you have the luxury of also picking up som elonger term prospects. (My leagues have much smaller rosters and no IR spots, so you really need to roster guys that play a lot to be competitive.)

 

[lloyd christmas]

Now, strategy - get depth everywhere, especially in variable scoring positions. With 26+2 roster spots and 11 starters, you'll be playing 11 of 28. QBs go earlier than expected due to scarcity. With extra spots, grab their backup if viable (like Campbell/Brunell or Leftwich/Garrard, but not Manning/Sorgi). Handcuffs are risky due to byes, but doing a solid vet with a solid backup (LT2/Turner, Portis/Betts) is a decent idea.TEs are also a premium. WRs - can't have too many. After 2-deep at all spots and things look scarce, grab more WRs. Don't be shy to have 7, 8, 9 or 10 of them.With 12 teams, you can't squeeze others out of a K or a D, but if enough of you take 3 it could make things interesting (but not that likely). 3 Defenses are interesting for scoring variability and also byes.Watch byes. We already know that Miami and the Giants are off in Week 9 due to the game in London.Lastly as for strategy - take riskier players. What I call "Boom or bust" guys. Guys that can go 60-70 yards and score one week and then do nothing the next. Roscoe Parrish. Drew Carter. Demetrius Williams. Also, QBs that can go nuts then just stink are more valuable, as only their best performances count. Rex Grossman is the perfect example.Good luck.

All good points. Id add that you dont have to fear RB committee's as much if you can get both guys. WR tandems are gold too.

 

[Monty Burns]

Biabreakable: I totally agree that depth is a very important concern.

Boltbacker: Yes, I think the value of the monster stud goes down a tad, and the second tier guys go up a tad, especially if you can get several. I'll certainly look hard at your stud WR idea as it crossed my mind also. The major reason I'm going into a league like this is to avoid just what you said about sitting in front of the computer on Sunday AM trying to figure on who to start. I'd rather spend my time working trades and mining WW gems.

Chase: Thanks for the great link

Jeff: Great points on QB's and their backups and TE's, as there seem to me to be only about 12 very good TE options. I also agree on WR deep depth, closely watching byes, and your boom/bust strategy. Thanks also for the research ideas.

David: Good input on QB's. I am not sure if its best to get a stud and 1 or 2 low tier guys or go with, say 3, mid tier guys, but I was initially leaning to the mid tier strategy.

Lloyd: I had not thought about WR tandems but I like it. Getting, say, Chad J/Housh, should give you at least 1 big score nearly every week. And how about something like a Colston/Copper/Henderson trio...

THANKS for the great input....