DL vs. LB (1 Viewer)

[cybergourmet]

The league that I'm in lets you field 3 DBs, 3 DLs and 1 D (either DL or DB).

What I found out was that DL & LB = DL

Does this mean scrap the DLs in favor of an all LB core? (field 3 DBs and 4 LBs.)

How should I weight my selections based on this scoring:

Solo Tackle - 2pts

tackle assist - 1pt

sack - 3pts

int - 3pts

FF - 1pt

FR - 1pt

safety - 2

Pass block - 2

Block Kick - 2pt

 

[Jene Bramel]

The league that I'm in lets you field 3 DBs, 3 DLs and 1 D (either DL or DB).What I found out was that DL & LB = DL Does this mean scrap the DLs in favor of an all LB core? (field 3 DBs and 4 LBs.)How should I weight my selections based on this scoring:Solo Tackle - 2ptstackle assist - 1ptsack - 3ptsint - 3ptsFF - 1ptFR - 1ptsafety - 2Pass block - 2Block Kick - 2pt

In that scoring system, I'd predict that all but the best tackling/sacking DL will be well behind the top 30 or so LB most likely.

 

[cybergourmet]

so (this will cement the obviousness of my ignorance) So I'm looking at tackles primarilly? That means 4-3 LBs – not 3-4 LBs...?

Considering I missed the boat on these guys who are waiver type guys? I have Ray Lewis (go figure), Ryans and Simmons (off the waiver). I dropped Dansby cause of the toe. Should I get him back? Who is his backup? Worth it?

 

[Jene Bramel]

so (this will cement the obviousness of my ignorance) So I'm looking at tackles primarilly? That means 4-3 LBs – not 3-4 LBs...?Considering I missed the boat on these guys who are waiver type guys? I have Ray Lewis (go figure), Ryans and Simmons (off the waiver). I dropped Dansby cause of the toe. Should I get him back? Who is his backup? Worth it?

Yep, you're looking for a 4-3 MLB or 3-4 ILB and 4-3 WLBs for the most part. You'll want a guy who plays in the nickel packages. Every league is different so it's pretty difficult to throw out names who may be on your waiver wire.ETA: It's probably worth stashing Dansby if there aren't any better options available. He's the best LB the Cardinals have and he should return by week one -- I'm not really buying the "career-ending" injury thing. And I wouldn't worry about any other Arizona backer until we're sure who they'll be. Gerald Hayes will probably be the best option.

 

[Spartans346]

I would go all LB instead of DL and here's why.

1. Quality linebackers gets a lot of tackles week in and week out.

2. If you have a DL and he does not get a sack what are the chances of him putting up a ton of points?

You have to go with consistancy instead trying to hit a homerun.

 

[kapp]

You must be in a Yahoo league if LBs are classified as DLs. Only take LBs. Don't bother with DLs. As the season goes on you may consider picking up a DL for a particular week based on matchups in order to gamble with the potential for a 2 or 3 sack game. Otherwise stay with the consistency an LB will give you with tackles.

 

[Tick]

I would scratch all DEs off your list - just go with LBs.

 

[cybergourmet]

how about those DL, DB players... seems like they'll get more tackles than the average DB.

 

[dlptown]

That's absurd that LB's and DL are treated equally! I am not high on Dansby as he doesn't bring home too many tackles to offset his sacks potential. Additionally, I would take a solid safety who stacks the run versus a DL as well because they should avg around 8 tackles a game