Do you have a fantasy blind spot? (1 Viewer)

[DropKick]

I was reading the thread about Washington RBs and it dawned on me that I've paid very little attention (respect?) to the Skins. In fact, I can't remember the last Redskin on any of my rosters! The more I thought about, I haven't had a Dolphin either since the Marino era (although I've had their defense a couple times). I'm not sure what caused this blind spot... I like both teams and I'm sure I've considered players over the years but dismissed them in favor of someone else. Maybe its a lack of confidence in both programs.

I imagine many people overvalue players from their favorite teams and undervalue players from their rivals. This seems natural enough. But, are there teams you simply avoid (consciously or not)?

 

[KCitons]

Yep, I've been a Bears fan for 35 years and a fantasy football owner for 22, never had a Packer on my team. I know it's stubborn, but I would rather lose every fantasy football game than ever root for a Packer, no matter what.

 

[Late225]

No Redskins. Partly because of my Philly affiliation. Partly because their players usually aren't very good...

 

[Sarlakticacid]

I had Priest Holmes on my roster for the best part of his career. Being an Oakland fan it used to kill me (although i dont remember them winning many game against Oakland at that time. Still remember that 4th down Larry Johnson game though) I have not and will not have another Chief on my team.

 

[DropKick]

I had Priest Holmes on my roster for the best part of his career. Being an Oakland fan it used to kill me (although i dont remember them winning many game against Oakland at that time. Still remember that 4th down Larry Johnson game though) I have not and will not have another Chief on my team.

So far... it's all about dislike. As a fan, FF has made me appreciate many more teams league wide. But it definitely creates a conflict of interest when your team plays against someone on your fantasy roster.I don't dislike the Redskins; this was not a conscious omission. They were just off my radar and it surprised me because I try to keep up with things. Looking at my rosters, I noticed something else - the vast majority of my players are from successful teams. I know I target players from high scoring offenses but maybe something subliminal is happening here...

 

[Instinctive]

I pretty much never seem to end up with players from Seattle, Miami, couple other places. No reason. Just happens sometimes

 

[Raider Nation]

Yep, I've been a Bears fan for 35 years and a fantasy football owner for 22, never had a Packer on my team.

Don't confuse "stupidity" with "blind spot."To the topic, I don't think I've had a Cleveland WR on my team since Webster Slaughter. Other than Braylon Edwards in '07, that position has largely been a fantasy wasteland.

 

[The Ref]

The Atlanta falcons. And what's strange about it is I'm targeting Ryan/white/jones this year.

 

[loqutis]

Browns players have been undraftable since they came back into the league. Pretty much every player on that team has been a bust.

The only good player they had was Hillis and he wasn't even suppose to start for them. Then the Browns quickly traded Hillis away.

 

[KCitons]

Yep, I've been a Bears fan for 35 years and a fantasy football owner for 22, never had a Packer on my team.

Don't confuse "stupidity" with "blind spot."To the topic, I don't think I've had a Cleveland WR on my team since Webster Slaughter. Other than Braylon Edwards in '07, that position has largely been a fantasy wasteland.

yes, I would rather be stupid than ever root for a Packer.

 

[gibfunk]

I've been pondering this question for a while myself, although I don't think I've completely disregarded any team, I definitely have strayed away from a few.

Only Dolphins I can remember having - Ronnie Brown and Marshall two years ago.

Redskins - Portis once and Moss twice

Browns - Hillis last year, and he probably killed the chances of me drafting any Brown ever again

Detroit - cant remember ever having a Lion, not by choice, just weird coincidence

 

[Raider Nation]

Yep, I've been a Bears fan for 35 years and a fantasy football owner for 22, never had a Packer on my team.

Don't confuse "stupidity" with "blind spot."To the topic, I don't think I've had a Cleveland WR on my team since Webster Slaughter. Other than Braylon Edwards in '07, that position has largely been a fantasy wasteland.

yes, I would rather be stupid than ever root for a Packer.

Fair enough.To me, when cold hard cash is on the line, I would have a team full of Chargers, Broncos and Chiefs if it meant winning the league.

 

[DropKick]

Browns players have been undraftable since they came back into the league. Pretty much every player on that team has been a bust. The only good player they had was Hillis and he wasn't even suppose to start for them. Then the Browns quickly traded Hillis away.

I remember saying the same thing about the New Orleans Saints.... things can change (well, maybe not for the Brownies)... but that is kind of the point... what am I missing by largely dismissing a team?

 

[KCitons]

Yep, I've been a Bears fan for 35 years and a fantasy football owner for 22, never had a Packer on my team.

Don't confuse "stupidity" with "blind spot."To the topic, I don't think I've had a Cleveland WR on my team since Webster Slaughter. Other than Braylon Edwards in '07, that position has largely been a fantasy wasteland.

yes, I would rather be stupid than ever root for a Packer.

Fair enough.To me, when cold hard cash is on the line, I would have a team full of Chargers, Broncos and Chiefs if it meant winning the league.

I suppose if my livelihood depended on fantasy football then I would have to reconsider. The leagues I play in these days are small potatoes. But, I was a Bears fan long before a fantasy football owner and have 10x as much invested in Bears gear and memorabilia. So, if we are making a decision based on cash, the anti-Packer sentiment still holds true.

 

[rickyg]

Yep, I've been a Bears fan for 35 years and a fantasy football owner for 22, never had a Packer on my team.

Don't confuse "stupidity" with "blind spot."To the topic, I don't think I've had a Cleveland WR on my team since Webster Slaughter. Other than Braylon Edwards in '07, that position has largely been a fantasy wasteland.

yes, I would rather be stupid than ever root for a Packer.

Fair enough.To me, when cold hard cash is on the line, I would have a team full of Chargers, Broncos and Chiefs if it meant winning the league.

It's like Sonny told a young colojero in Brox Tale: "You shouldn't care about Mickey Mantle, because Mickey Mantle doesn't care about you." I am a die hard NYG fan since I was a little boy. But for fantasy football I am totally agnostic. I will draft any player...a redskin, a cowboy, an eagle, a niner...if I feel they will help me win. and when they play the giants I root for the giants to win the game but for my player to cruh it against them in the process.

 

[Raider Nation]

It's like Sonny told a young colojero in Brox Tale: "You shouldn't care about Mickey Mantle, because Mickey Mantle doesn't care about you."

Mickey wouldn't pay my rent!

 

[griff321]

Ever since the days of Terell Davis I've owned a few Shanahan coached RBs. Never again. The same can be said for Bill Belichick.

 

[freshly_shorn]

If you want to win, you can't afford to ignore any team especially in competitive leagues. Every team- all 32- have viable, rosterable players for your fantasy teams.

But, one could argue 'blind spots' are part of the fun, too- part of being an NFL fan.

 

[dickey moe]

No Jags offensive players.

 

[Mainevent]

No Jags offensive players.

Don't like yourself some MJD?He has been pretty consistent over the past 4-5 years.One of the more reliable RB's.I can't say I've avoided any teams intentionally, big time KC fan, but my of my favorite WR's is currently Denarius Moore.

 

[Lord Fantasy]

No Jags offensive players.

Don't like yourself some MJD?He has been pretty consistent over the past 4-5 years.One of the more reliable RB's.

MJD is the perfect example of a team-induced blindspot. Last year I drafted Mendenhall over MJD because the Steelers have a better offense. I know that MJD is the more talented back and has been a model of consistency. I've even seen him play and been blown away by his abilities. But I couldn't bring myself to own a Jaguar.Obviously I paid the price.

 

[pghrob]

Lifer Steeler fan here with dynasty roster includes: A.J. Green, Trent Richardson, Flacco, Josh Gordon, and Tommy Streeter. Don't mix up heart with head.

 

[Zackattack]

My rules are simple "You play to win the game!"

But I do avoid jets at most costs.

I avoid players except late in the draft on really bad teams.

I also feel it helps to draft guys (if they are rated about the same) on big market TV teams or teams playing on Monday/Sunday night. This makes fantasy football alot more fun too.

 

[Cookiemonster]

Lifer Steeler fan here with dynasty roster includes: A.J. Green, Trent Richardson, Flacco, Josh Gordon, and Tommy Streeter. Don't mix up heart with head.

Same here. Steelers fan who fell in love with Ray Rice before the draft. A little butt-hurt when Baltimore drafted him, but I wasn't going to pass him up. Now I root for the Steelers to win and Rice to have 200 combined yards against them. Until last year, Flacco always made that possible.

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

If you want to win, you can't afford to ignore any team especially in competitive leagues. Every team- all 32- have viable, rosterable players for your fantasy teams.But, one could argue 'blind spots' are part of the fun, too- part of being an NFL fan.

Especially the Packers. Fantasy juggernaut for 2 decades now. Jeebus.