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Couch Potato 2012 Dynasty Rankings (1 Viewer)
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DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
Benchwarmers
Footballguy
I sent him a IM and he responded this past Monday saying he would be updating them very soon. Hopefully this week.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
I just finished updating rankings today, and needed to post to FBG site first. They are up there. 50QB, 75RB, 90WR, 50TE are at FBG rankings page for those who want to go now.
http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/viewrankings.php?viewpos=qb&type=dynasty&howrecent=21 for QB.
I'll have this thread updated tonight I think. All the notes will not be done, but the rankings will be there.
Hard to believe it's been 30 days since I updated this thread. So much has happened since then. Finishing tax filing deadline 4/17, the stuff that needed to be extended then had to get done, and then a leg injury and Doctor / hospital time during this past week. It's been sort of nuts.
http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/viewrankings.php?viewpos=qb&type=dynasty&howrecent=21 for QB.
I'll have this thread updated tonight I think. All the notes will not be done, but the rankings will be there.
Hard to believe it's been 30 days since I updated this thread. So much has happened since then. Finishing tax filing deadline 4/17, the stuff that needed to be extended then had to get done, and then a leg injury and Doctor / hospital time during this past week. It's been sort of nuts.
You do know that the expression "break a leg" isn't meant to be taken literally, right?
Looking forward to your comments. Any schlub can make a list of players, but it's the "why" that's ever so important when trying to decide how much you want to weigh those rankings when developing your own. Thanks for the good work!
Couch Potato
Footballguy
Thanks.Was a high ankle sprain and some circulation issues, but it's under control now.I spent more time than I'd hoped with the FBG rookie rankings tonight (it's sort of a time consuming process when you're inputting the first pass), so the shark pool update will be up tomorrow.If my leg doesn't fall off.You do know that the expression "break a leg" isn't meant to be taken literally, right?
Ghost of Bill Walsh
Footballguy
I think 49ers rookie WR A.J. Jenkins could be moved up a bit. Not saying he'll be a #1 but I invision him as a decent #2 eventually with a QB other than Smith. I think after this year, who know maybe this year, he'll be a starter over Manningham & Moss if he's still there. Think the kid has potential but a lot of work to do,. If he puts in the effort and a little more I think there's a good possibility he can be very successful and I like his upside. Of course I'm wanting to see another QB in S.F. Who knows, with all the extra picks they got this year from trades maybe Jim Harbaugh goes out and gets Matt Barkley. I think Jenkins development decreases though as long as Smith stays the starter. Give A.J. a franchise QB and he'll make good use of him & vice-versa, whomever that is.
Nice list though CP.I saved it to my favorites list. Thanks for all the work on it.
Nice list though CP.I saved it to my favorites list. Thanks for all the work on it.
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Couch Potato
Footballguy
If you're looking at the the list in the post #1, that's not updated post-draft yet. When I post the fresh rankings he'll be WR43 in tier 4.I think 49ers rookie WR A.J. Jenkins could be moved up a bit. Not saying he'll be a #1 but I invision him as a decent #2 eventually with a QB other than Smith. I think after this year, who know maybe this year, he'll be a starter over Manningham & Moss if he's still there. Think the kid has potential but a lot of work to do,. If he puts in the effort and a little more I think there's a good possibility he can be very successful and I like his upside. Of course I'm wanting to see another QB in S.F. Who knows, with all the extra picks they got this year from trades maybe Jim Harbaugh goes out and gets Matt Barkley. I think Jenkins development decreases though as long as Smith stays the starter. Give A.J. a franchise QB and he'll make good use of him & vice-versa, whomever that is.Nice list though CP.I saved it to my favorites list. Thanks for all the work on it.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
Post-NFL draft update is done 5/4 for QBs, with notes. I'll be working on the rest this weekend.
Just Win Baby
Footballguy
CP, did you ever get back to this? I was enjoying this discussion and figured the dust may have settled enough from tax season and your move to FBG to get back to it.I've run out of time tonight, other things I need to do before bed. I gotcha, and will follow up tomorrow.CP, great thread and this latest post, which I clipped, is one of many great posts from you in this thread.Focusing on the window element, I just wanted to make sure it is clear what I mean. It is of course typically the case that a player with high level talent who is 23 carries more long term value than a player with high level talent who is 33. The real question is how the different elements, like short term vs. long term value, are emphasized in rankings.To illustrate with an example, one might think Brees has 3 excellent seasons left, followed by two good seasons. Maybe something like this:2012: top 42013: top 42014: top 82015: top 102016: top 12And perhaps, even being high on Luck, one might think he will take a couple seasons to become a top fantasy performer, even if he ultimately becomes elite. Maybe something like this:2012: top 202013: top 152014: top 102015: top 82016: top 5If one projects these kinds of progressions, is it unreasonable to prefer Brees, pushing for near term championships? Particularly for one who is confident in his ability to draft/acquire value players down the line?This partly depends on scoring system, state of roster, etc. But IMO it also partly depends on philosophy.Note: I am not arguing for ranking Brees over Luck, just trying to illustrate what I was trying to get at earlier.Excellent discussion.
Just Win Baby
Footballguy
On your QB rankings, a few comments:
1. Why Eli over Rivers? Is this all about situation? Rivers is one year younger. Since Rivers began starting, he has been a better fantasy QB than Eli in 4 of 6 seasons. Eli has been a top 5 fantasy QB once - he was #5 all the way back in 2005. Rivers has been top 5 twice in the past 4 seasons. Granted, Eli outperformed Rivers last season, when he was QB6 and Rivers was QB9.
2. I still think you are low on Schaub. You have mentioned in this thread that you think the Texans have become a running team... but in 2010 they had an elite rushing attack and still attempted 574 passes (#10 in the league). It seems risky to me to draw any conclusions from last season, when they had their 3rd string QB start the last 5 regular season games and missed Andre Johnson for 9+ games. Schaub is going to turn 31 this summer, so age isn't a concern. I have a very hard time understanding ranking Palmer higher, and I wouldn't rank Flacco or Tannehill over him either.
3. I think you might be selling Freeman short a bit. He has 3 years of experience yet is only 24. The Bucs added VJax, Nicks, and Martin, and Michael Smith could also be a contributor. That's a nice overall upgrade for the offense.
1. Why Eli over Rivers? Is this all about situation? Rivers is one year younger. Since Rivers began starting, he has been a better fantasy QB than Eli in 4 of 6 seasons. Eli has been a top 5 fantasy QB once - he was #5 all the way back in 2005. Rivers has been top 5 twice in the past 4 seasons. Granted, Eli outperformed Rivers last season, when he was QB6 and Rivers was QB9.
2. I still think you are low on Schaub. You have mentioned in this thread that you think the Texans have become a running team... but in 2010 they had an elite rushing attack and still attempted 574 passes (#10 in the league). It seems risky to me to draw any conclusions from last season, when they had their 3rd string QB start the last 5 regular season games and missed Andre Johnson for 9+ games. Schaub is going to turn 31 this summer, so age isn't a concern. I have a very hard time understanding ranking Palmer higher, and I wouldn't rank Flacco or Tannehill over him either.
3. I think you might be selling Freeman short a bit. He has 3 years of experience yet is only 24. The Bucs added VJax, Nicks, and Martin, and Michael Smith could also be a contributor. That's a nice overall upgrade for the offense.
griff321
Footballguy
I would actually put Schaub a tier below. At 31, age is certainly a concern. For guys that don't miss big portions of the season 3 out of 5 time then 31 isn't that old, but I think his best years are in the past. This season is a "show me" year, but I think he shows that he's an NFL starter for only a year or two more. Pretty ballsy ranking Luck above Cam. I don't agree with it, but I like it.
Banemorth
Footballguy
Schaub is NOTHING special. Palmer has better WR's and so does Flacco. Tanny over Schaub in dynasty just because he's younger and actually has some potential left.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
The post-draft rankings update is now completed and posted for all positions (5/12). I'll be updating the FBG main site dynasty rankings pages tomorrow.
It's later than I'd hoped, but a lot of other things have been going on since the draft and time has been really limited.
Over the next few days I'd really like to get back to the discussions we were having and follow up on the comments and questions that never got addressed.
Thanks for your patience.
It's later than I'd hoped, but a lot of other things have been going on since the draft and time has been really limited.
Over the next few days I'd really like to get back to the discussions we were having and follow up on the comments and questions that never got addressed.
Thanks for your patience.
EBF
Footballguy
Actually, I'd argue that he's one of the most underrated QBs in the NFL. Certainly a lot more efficient than Palmer and Flacco.
cstu
Footballguy
IMO, when he's healthy he's as good (in the regular season obviously) as Eli.
Englishteacher
Footballguy
Englishteacher
Footballguy
Just wanted you to talk about Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin a little bit.
You're very high on Luck. You must buy the "best prospect since Peyton" analysis hook, line, and sinker. The way I see it, he's going to need to be as pure a passer and football savvy as Peyton to merit this ranking. Do you see him taking a year or two to develop into a stud in the NFL or do you think he'll be a Cam level talent from the onset? Further, I could see him struggling for a couple of years as the only elite type talent he has is a fading Reggie Wayne. Wayne only has a few years left and the Colts' offensive draft picks are going to have to develop well for Luck to have targets. So, are you sold that Luck will elevate the players around him? Otherwise, he'll struggle early with the greenie learning curve and a lack of playmakers besides Wayne. A few years into his career he's going to need to carry this offense in addition to having his young teammates become playmakers. He's all that?
Griffin I'm a little less familiar with. I'm going to ask what you think of him as a fantasy prospect relative to the scoring system my league uses. Passing and rushing yards are combined for quarterback scoring and 25 yards scores 1 point. Being that rushing yards for QB's are greatly discounted in this format, how far down would you move Griffin if you were ranking players for this league?
A little further questioning on Griffin, I know he's got elite athleticism and a great arm, but how developed of a passer is he? Jon Gruden said on draft night that a lot of his college production came from schematics that aren't used in the NFL. Do you think he'll fit well into more of a pro-style offense? I think his athleticism will be utilized well under Shanahan with a lot of bootlegs, etc., which will help but is he going to be enough of a drop back passer?
Comparing the two fantasy wise, Griffin is often ranked higher than Luck in redrafts. How do you like them for this year? Do you at all see Griffin being the better initial play and Luck being the better long term one?
You're very high on Luck. You must buy the "best prospect since Peyton" analysis hook, line, and sinker. The way I see it, he's going to need to be as pure a passer and football savvy as Peyton to merit this ranking. Do you see him taking a year or two to develop into a stud in the NFL or do you think he'll be a Cam level talent from the onset? Further, I could see him struggling for a couple of years as the only elite type talent he has is a fading Reggie Wayne. Wayne only has a few years left and the Colts' offensive draft picks are going to have to develop well for Luck to have targets. So, are you sold that Luck will elevate the players around him? Otherwise, he'll struggle early with the greenie learning curve and a lack of playmakers besides Wayne. A few years into his career he's going to need to carry this offense in addition to having his young teammates become playmakers. He's all that?
Griffin I'm a little less familiar with. I'm going to ask what you think of him as a fantasy prospect relative to the scoring system my league uses. Passing and rushing yards are combined for quarterback scoring and 25 yards scores 1 point. Being that rushing yards for QB's are greatly discounted in this format, how far down would you move Griffin if you were ranking players for this league?
A little further questioning on Griffin, I know he's got elite athleticism and a great arm, but how developed of a passer is he? Jon Gruden said on draft night that a lot of his college production came from schematics that aren't used in the NFL. Do you think he'll fit well into more of a pro-style offense? I think his athleticism will be utilized well under Shanahan with a lot of bootlegs, etc., which will help but is he going to be enough of a drop back passer?
Comparing the two fantasy wise, Griffin is often ranked higher than Luck in redrafts. How do you like them for this year? Do you at all see Griffin being the better initial play and Luck being the better long term one?
Couch Potato
Footballguy
Updated 6/3 for all positions. Included are updated player notes, except WR which have not been updated but have been cleaned up to get rid of comments that have become erroneous or obsolete with the passage of time. I'll get the WR notes done in the next few days. after my vacation. I've run out of time.
I've been away from this thread awhile, busy with so much other stuff. I'm going on vacation 6/6 for a week but will do my best to catch up and comment on posts above before I go. after I return. I have a few rants in mind I hope to get out there.
Edited 6/5... I'm out of time before my trip.
I've been away from this thread awhile, busy with so much other stuff. I'm going on vacation 6/6 for a week but will do my best to catch up and comment on posts above before I go. after I return. I have a few rants in mind I hope to get out there.
Edited 6/5... I'm out of time before my trip.
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Mister CIA
Footballguy
I spent some time perusing the staff dynasty rankings tonight- it's been a while. Despite a quibble or two (Andre Johnson), your rankings are clearly most like mine. Actually I don't rank players, except in my gut; but still, you're top dog dog when I want to counter-balance my gut feelings against a well-thought out professional opinion on a given player's dynasty prospects.
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
Great job, Bruce. I can't quibble with the individual rankings. Philosophically, though, I believe you generally short-change difference-makers with 2-3 dominant seasons left in favor of younger players who may never reach that level at any point in their careers. The primary directive is to wave as many banners as possible, not build the prettiest young roster.
32 Counter Pass
Footballguy
Coeur de Lion
Footballguy
I agree with you pretty strongly as far as how I tend to build my teams, but in their role as a "universal trade value list" youth-centric rankings have their place. In my experience most dynasty owners DO over-value youth to a greater or lesser degree.Once you've played FF for a while, you tend to realize that in H2H playoffs anything can and often does happen. Playing to reach the playoffs every year is definitely a + EV play over always trying to have the "should be dominant in two years" roster.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
The key in dynasty I have found is MOST dyno players over value youth/picks. I use it to my advantage.
Riffraff
Footballguy
Tend to call the shiny and new roster owners "easy money." They don't play to win in any year even though they are telling themselves that they are.The key in dynasty I have found is MOST dyno players over value youth/picks. I use it to my advantage.
Lash
Footballguy
i think it is perfectly reasonable to DRAFT the pretty new shinies as they are ranked above then TRADE one pretty new shiny for two old well-used veterans (who both will outproduce pretty new shiny)
so i use rankings as TRADE VALUE not who is the better player for next two years
IMO rankings are for drafting, not "who is better"
sounds weird i know, but i do understand a youth-centric ranking
so i use rankings as TRADE VALUE not who is the better player for next two years
IMO rankings are for drafting, not "who is better"
sounds weird i know, but i do understand a youth-centric ranking
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
My sentiments exactly. Especially draft picks beyond the top-5 in a given year. Laugh your way to another title with Antonio Gates and Steve Smith this year while other guys overvalue Jermaine Gresham, Brent Celek, Antonio Brown, and the rookie WRs. I'm not saying all older players are undervalued. Most aren't even worth the roster space. It's the aging players that can still be expected to give you an upperhand every week for the next 2-3 years that are Dynasty gems.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Just wanted to say this is a fantastic thread. Rigorous debate, alternative hypotheses and solid writing skills from the OP. A joy to read and follow. Nice job CP.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Seconded.
Riffraff
Footballguy
A phrase that is candy to my ears come trade deadline from a team contending for a play-off spot:
"I need to trade _____ (pick an aging stud) while I can still get value for him."
Sweet! Thanks for taking yourself out of the Championship picture THIS YEAR for a random hopeful that statistically won't pan out in the next 2 years.
And if I happen to be the owner getting the aging stud, doubly sweet as it increases my chances of taking home the trophy.
I'm not saying that having a roster full of aging studs is the best team make-up. I think there needs to be balance. Performers and hopefuls. I see too many teams go to the extremes on each end of the spectrum.
I like to use the draft to replace my studs, not use my studs to replace my draftees. Not sure that will make sense to everyone.
"I need to trade _____ (pick an aging stud) while I can still get value for him."
Sweet! Thanks for taking yourself out of the Championship picture THIS YEAR for a random hopeful that statistically won't pan out in the next 2 years.
And if I happen to be the owner getting the aging stud, doubly sweet as it increases my chances of taking home the trophy.
I'm not saying that having a roster full of aging studs is the best team make-up. I think there needs to be balance. Performers and hopefuls. I see too many teams go to the extremes on each end of the spectrum.
I like to use the draft to replace my studs, not use my studs to replace my draftees. Not sure that will make sense to everyone.
Spin
Footballguy
Concept Coop
Footballguy
His rankings are now pay content. Haven't looked in a while, but they were being updated fairly often during the season.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
also good to look at to see how perception changes in just 1 seasonHis rankings are now pay content. Haven't looked in a while, but they were being updated fairly often during the season.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Good call here on Stafford.
cstu
Footballguy
Gresham outscored Gates and SS outscored Brown (total difference of about 20 points), but I imagine most owners would prefer to own Gresham/Brown over Gates/Smith this year.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
See Bruce Hammond's entry on the FBG Dynasty ratings. He made the big time.
joey
Footballguy
AND...he just updated QB and TE rankings on 3/16, and his RB and WR rankings are only about a month old.Nice to see new staff dynasty rankings every week or so by one of the dynasty contributors.
Bruce Hammond
Footballguy
Hey gang, Couch Potato here.
Sorry I missed this thread popping up again. I haven't been reading the Shark Pool much since the Super Bowl, until very recently.
I'm really happy this thread was appreciated last year. Some controversial calls worked out as I thought (high on Matt Ryan earlier than most, dropped Antonio Gates down, etc.) and some not so good. Goes with the territory. And there were guys everyone missed on like Alfred Morris.
This thread and your response is what got me a job at FBG, and for that I'm very grateful. Thank you. Speaking of which...
The dynasty rankings at the main site are free this time of year and I've updated my rankings most recently as follows:
QB 3/26
RB 3/23
WR 3/26
TE 3/26
I'll be making at least one more pass through the WRs and RBs in the next couple days (as well as for any significant remaining FA signings that take place this week), and on my personal spreadsheet that precedes the FBG posting I'm currently incorporating 2013 rookies, pre-draft. They can't be reflected on the FBG site though until post-NFL draft.
I'm taking a short 2 day trip this Friday and Saturday. Within a week thereafter I intend to begin a new thread for 2013 just like this one. It will include rookies predraft, go much deeper in rankings than the FBG site's 50-75-90-50, and then over the coming days and weeks I'll add commentary for players. I think it best to get the rankings and thread structure up soon rather than waiting to have all the commentary ready, so look for it next week.
Again, thanks for the interest in the thread and rankings. Agree or disagree, we all love this game and it's a great way to spark discussion.
Bruce aka Couch Potato
Sorry I missed this thread popping up again. I haven't been reading the Shark Pool much since the Super Bowl, until very recently.
I'm really happy this thread was appreciated last year. Some controversial calls worked out as I thought (high on Matt Ryan earlier than most, dropped Antonio Gates down, etc.) and some not so good. Goes with the territory. And there were guys everyone missed on like Alfred Morris.
This thread and your response is what got me a job at FBG, and for that I'm very grateful. Thank you. Speaking of which...
The dynasty rankings at the main site are free this time of year and I've updated my rankings most recently as follows:
QB 3/26
RB 3/23
WR 3/26
TE 3/26
I'll be making at least one more pass through the WRs and RBs in the next couple days (as well as for any significant remaining FA signings that take place this week), and on my personal spreadsheet that precedes the FBG posting I'm currently incorporating 2013 rookies, pre-draft. They can't be reflected on the FBG site though until post-NFL draft.
I'm taking a short 2 day trip this Friday and Saturday. Within a week thereafter I intend to begin a new thread for 2013 just like this one. It will include rookies predraft, go much deeper in rankings than the FBG site's 50-75-90-50, and then over the coming days and weeks I'll add commentary for players. I think it best to get the rankings and thread structure up soon rather than waiting to have all the commentary ready, so look for it next week.
Again, thanks for the interest in the thread and rankings. Agree or disagree, we all love this game and it's a great way to spark discussion.
Bruce aka Couch Potato
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Biabreakable
Footballguy
Call the hounds!!
Maggot Brain
Footballguy
You rock CP
Just Win Baby
Footballguy
