Dodds was in a 12-team Fantasy Football Index auction (1 Viewer)

[Raider Nation]

$200 salary cap. All-play format. No trades. No waiver moves.

Start 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 PK, 1 DEF

Please don't ban me, but I'm not a big fan of this team.

If Stewart is in a time-share all season and Mendenhall -OR- Benson disappoint, it'll be a long year. QBs could be a disaster if Ben doesn't shape up. Outside of White, the WRs aren't very inspiring. No issues with his tight ends, that's for sure.

(In the interest of fairness, Dodds won this same competition last season.)

PLAYER - PRICE

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Ben Roethlisberger - $7

Matthew Stafford - 6

David Garrard - 3

Rashard Mendenhall - 36

Cedric Benson - 27

Jonathan Stewart - 22

Chester Taylor - 5

Willis McGahee - 2

Roddy White - 24

Steve Smith (NYG) - 17

Robert Meachem - 7

Derrick Mason - 7

Santonio Holmes - 3

Devin Thomas - 2

Nate Washington - 1

Mike Thomas - 1

Antonio Gates - 14

Tony Gonzalez - 9

Mason Crosby - 2

Neil Rackers - 1

San Diego - 2

Pittsburgh - 2

My favorite part of the piece was this very Dodds-ish quote:

Based on my auction pricing algorithm, the value was with the top running backs and tight ends.

Just ONCE in my life, I would love to have an algorithm. Or even know how to obtain one.

 

[Proud Communist]

One question...what is an "All-Play" format? I have never heard of that term.

 

[Raider Nation]

One question...what is an "All-Play" format? I have never heard of that term.

You don't have one opponent each week. You have eleven opponents.

 

[Proud Communist]

One question...what is an "All-Play" format? I have never heard of that term.

You don't have one opponent each week. You have eleven opponents.

Thanks!!!

 

[Proud Communist]

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My favorite part of the piece was this very Dodds-ish quote:

Based on my auction pricing algorithm, the value was with the top running backs and tight ends.

Just ONCE in my life, I would love to have an algorithm. Or even know how to obtain one.

With my algorithms, the prices are too flat. There was an article published on FBG years ago in which it was discussed how to price players. I used the discussed concepts, but my prices were no where near the prices turned out by the VBD.

 

[Raider Nation]

One question...what is an "All-Play" format? I have never heard of that term.

You don't have one opponent each week. You have eleven opponents.

Thanks!!!

It's a pretty neat system which rewards consistency. I've been trying to get my league to go this route to no avail.

 

[Steed]

Is it me or does David Garrard end up on at least half of FBG's expert teams?

 

[footballman_696969]

$200 salary cap. All-play format. No trades. No waiver moves.

Start 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 PK, 1 DEF

Please don't ban me, but I'm not a big fan of this team.

If Stewart is in a time-share all season and Mendenhall -OR- Benson disappoint, it'll be a long year. QBs could be a disaster if Ben doesn't shape up. Outside of White, the WRs aren't very inspiring. No issues with his tight ends, that's for sure.

(In the interest of fairness, Dodds won this same competition last season.)

PLAYER - PRICE

==============

Ben Roethlisberger - $7

Matthew Stafford - 6

David Garrard - 3

Rashard Mendenhall - 36

Cedric Benson - 27

Jonathan Stewart - 22

Chester Taylor - 5

Willis McGahee - 2

Roddy White - 24

Steve Smith (NYG) - 17

Robert Meachem - 7

Derrick Mason - 7

Santonio Holmes - 3

Devin Thomas - 2

Nate Washington - 1

Mike Thomas - 1

Antonio Gates - 14

Tony Gonzalez - 9

Mason Crosby - 2

Neil Rackers - 1

San Diego - 2

Pittsburgh - 2

My favorite part of the piece was this very Dodds-ish quote:

Based on my auction pricing algorithm, the value was with the top running backs and tight ends.

Just ONCE in my life, I would love to have an algorithm. Or even know how to obtain one.

Call me crazy, but I actually like this team... I mean I don't love it, but its definately not a crappy team.QB: Garrard is a huge steal at $3. I will be targetting him in every league I play in this year. I'm not in love with Stafford, but he's got some great weapons to work with... Calvin is a top flight WR, Burleson is a HUGE upgrade over Bryant Johnson, Jahvid Best should be a serious weapon, and Scheffler/Pettigrew is a great TE combo. Roethlisburger should be a top 10 QB once he gets back on the field. Not a bad combo to have in a best ball format.

RB: I think David landed two RB1's with Mendy and Benson. Each of them should receiver a large workload this year and finish in the top 12-15. He's got some good depth behind these guys with Stewart/Taylor/McGahee. Those three guys may even work their way into the starting lineup every now and then in this best ball format.

WR: I like Roddy White and Steve Smith (assuming its a PPR league) as his top two WRs. Between Mason/Meachem/Holmes/Thomas he should have a very solid WR3.

TE: Two of the top TEs in the league in Gates and Gonzo and at a bargain price.

All in all I think that Dodds should compete for the title in this league.

 

[Proud Communist]

One question...what is an "All-Play" format? I have never heard of that term.

You don't have one opponent each week. You have eleven opponents.

Thanks!!!

It's a pretty neat system which rewards consistency. I've been trying to get my league to go this route to no avail.

Yes, I played in leagues like this a handful of times over the years and really enjoyed them. For whatever reason, each of the leagues faded.

 

[Raider Nation]

Is it me or does David Garrard end up on at least half of FBG's expert teams?

It's a Dodds Man Crush thing. Just look away and pretend not to notice.

 

[Proud Communist]

I think it is a fair-to-good team, and could compete depending on a few factors. That lack of high-end RB might be a concern for this team though.

 

[DoubleG]

$200 salary cap. All-play format. No trades. No waiver moves.

Start 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 PK, 1 DEF

Please don't ban me, but I'm not a big fan of this team.

If Stewart is in a time-share all season and Mendenhall -OR- Benson disappoint, it'll be a long year. QBs could be a disaster if Ben doesn't shape up. Outside of White, the WRs aren't very inspiring. No issues with his tight ends, that's for sure.

(In the interest of fairness, Dodds won this same competition last season.)

PLAYER - PRICE

==============

Ben Roethlisberger - $7

Matthew Stafford - 6

David Garrard - 3

Rashard Mendenhall - 36

Cedric Benson - 27

Jonathan Stewart - 22

Chester Taylor - 5

Willis McGahee - 2

Roddy White - 24

Steve Smith (NYG) - 17

Robert Meachem - 7

Derrick Mason - 7

Santonio Holmes - 3

Devin Thomas - 2

Nate Washington - 1

Mike Thomas - 1

Antonio Gates - 14

Tony Gonzalez - 9

Mason Crosby - 2

Neil Rackers - 1

San Diego - 2

Pittsburgh - 2

My favorite part of the piece was this very Dodds-ish quote:

Based on my auction pricing algorithm, the value was with the top running backs and tight ends.

Just ONCE in my life, I would love to have an algorithm. Or even know how to obtain one.

Call me crazy, but I actually like this team... I mean I don't love it, but its definately not a crappy team.QB: Garrard is a huge steal at $3. I will be targetting him in every league I play in this year. I'm not in love with Stafford, but he's got some great weapons to work with... Calvin is a top flight WR, Burleson is a HUGE upgrade over Bryant Johnson, Jahvid Best should be a serious weapon, and Scheffler/Pettigrew is a great TE combo. Roethlisburger should be a top 10 QB once he gets back on the field. Not a bad combo to have in a best ball format.

RB: I think David landed two RB1's with Mendy and Benson. Each of them should receiver a large workload this year and finish in the top 12-15. He's got some good depth behind these guys with Stewart/Taylor/McGahee. Those three guys may even work their way into the starting lineup every now and then in this best ball format.

WR: I like Roddy White and Steve Smith (assuming its a PPR league) as his top two WRs. Between Mason/Meachem/Holmes/Thomas he should have a very solid WR3.

TE: Two of the top TEs in the league in Gates and Gonzo and at a bargain price.

All in all I think that Dodds should compete for the title in this league.

Sorry to the OP, but I like this team too. We don't know the scoring format (unless I missed something). If it was 6 for all TDs, his QBs may be a little weak - but if it's 4 pts. for passing TDs, they're a solid albiet unspectacular group. His RBs are simply the foshizzle and he's well protected against injury - especially at that position (especially if there is any type of PPR with C. Taylor) His WRs are decently deep with a true #1 and #2. His TEs are two of the best.

I really don't see how in a 12 team league, this team cant win it all.

 

[Raider Nation]

Sorry to the OP, but I like this team too. We don't know the scoring format (unless I missed something). If it was 6 for all TDs, his QBs may be a little weak - but if it's 4 pts. for passing TDs, they're a solid albiet unspectacular group.

Nothing to be sorry about, bud. That's why I asked for opinions. It wouldn't be the first time I was wrong.SCORING:

1 point every 20 passing yards

1 point every 10 rushing/receiving yards

No PPR

4 points for TD passes

6 points for all other TDs

 

[coolnerd]

It is a low downside team with a couple of wild cards that will need to turn up for him to win. He should have very few weeks which he is dominated in the all play format. Not an all hot name team, but really solid at all positions, with WRs as the most questionable after fitz, but he 4 or 5 guys that he should be able to match-up play week in-Week out.

 

[Proud Communist]

Sorry to the OP, but I like this team too. We don't know the scoring format (unless I missed something). If it was 6 for all TDs, his QBs may be a little weak - but if it's 4 pts. for passing TDs, they're a solid albiet unspectacular group.

Nothing to be sorry about, bud. That's why I asked for opinions. It wouldn't be the first time I was wrong.SCORING:

1 point every 20 passing yards

1 point every 10 rushing/receiving yards



No PPR

4 points for TD passes

6 points for all other TDs

Oh wow...this changes things a bit. His RBs look much better under this format. I would consider this team a contender.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

there are a few better teams in that league IMO, if you check it out...Id put this one in the middle of the pack.

 

[cowpie]

there are a few better teams in that league IMO, if you check it out...Id put this one in the middle of the pack.

Ok, so lets look at the starting line up.QB- Stafford until Big Ben comes back … Not real big on it. While Stafford could be good, that is a big risk. So combined, I don’t see him having a qb in the top 6 in his league. Garrard, while he is good value, will he really play him? And if he does have to… That is not a good thing. I don’t care if he was on his roster for free. RB – Mendenhall – I really like him, He would have been 6 or 7th over the past 13 weeks of the season from prior analysis, so he should be solid, RB2 – Benson – Top 24 but I don’t like him. Backups – stewart –taylor and Mcgahee. Great RB corp.WR1 - White – solid, but in the bottom half of the #1 WrsWR2 – s smith – Ok top 24Wr 3 ?? Not sure who he is gonna play here. TE- gates and gonzo… WOW! Great, but why both? Especially at $9 for a back up TE. HMMMM???Middle of the Pack mainly due to weak QB and so so WRS at 2 and 3. Could win if he makes a trade to upgrade either by dumping the depth at RB.

 

[jurb26]

I'm in the camp that doesn't particularly care for this roster. Here's my thoughts:

Ben Roethlisberger - $7

Matthew Stafford - 6

David Garrard - 3

I actually love the QBs and think he got great value on every guy here. Stafford and Garrard are steals at that price. I think Stafford is going to have a break out season so I'm probably a great deal higher on this group than most.

Rashard Mendenhall - 36

Cedric Benson - 27

Jonathan Stewart - 22

Chester Taylor - 5

Willis McGahee - 2

Sorry, but I don't think there is a legitimate RB1 among this group. Of course there is the wild card of Stewart if Williams goes down, but I wouldn't want to bank on that. I see Mendy, Benson and Stewart as RB2 material. Granted having 3 RB2s to rotate isn't the end of the world, but I'd much rather prefer to have a legit RB1.

Roddy White - 24

Steve Smith (NYG) - 17

Robert Meachem - 7

Derrick Mason - 7

Santonio Holmes - 3

Devin Thomas - 2

Nate Washington - 1

Mike Thomas - 1

The fact that this isn't a PPR league really hurts this group of WRs IMO. White is a WR2 and Smith's impact is greatly diminished w/o getting the PPR.

Antonio Gates - 14

Tony Gonzalez - 9

Very strong at TE. Can't complain about this.

Mason Crosby - 2

Neil Rackers - 1

K's, meh.

San Diego - 2

Pittsburgh - 2

Very strong at D.

 

[cstu]

there are a few better teams in that league IMO, if you check it out...Id put this one in the middle of the pack.

You got a link?

 

[Tau837]

Is this a best ball league? Or is it a league where Dodds must choose starters each week?

 

[Raider Nation]

Is this a best ball league? Or is it a league where Dodds must choose starters each week?

Best ball."Lineups are determined by the highest-scoring players on each roster."That means he is stuck with the Garrard/Stafford duo for at least the first four weeks.

 

[Raider Nation]

Roddy White - 24Steve Smith (NYG) - 17Robert Meachem - 7Derrick Mason - 7Santonio Holmes - 3Devin Thomas - 2Nate Washington - 1Mike Thomas - 1

He loses White, Smith and Mason to a bye in Week 8.

 

[baconisgood]

I think it is clear he tailored his RBs to the BEST BALL strategy pretty well. Between Stewart (21 TDs in 32 games, already 5 multi TD games in his career) and McGahee (21 in his last 29 games) he will put up more # RB type weeks that one would expect. He complements them nicely with 2 guys who look to get the majority of carries/yards for their team to give him good #2 production when one or both of his TD monsters don't preform- and Stewart will give him some nice yardage games as well.

Meachem is another valuable pick in best ball with #1 WR upside to boot.

 

[DoubleG]

Is this a best ball league? Or is it a league where Dodds must choose starters each week?

Best ball."Lineups are determined by the highest-scoring players on each roster."That means he is stuck with the Garrard/Stafford duo for at least the first four weeks.

Oh my - best ball changes everything. IMHO, for the better for Dodds.First off, it makes his depth at RB and especially at WR that much more important. That week or two when C. Taylor goes off in the Martz offensive for 80 yards rushing and 80 yards receiving and 2 TDs will be huge. That's also the benefit of having both Gates and T. Gonzo - especially in an all play. Not to many weeks will be outscored at TE...by anyone.All play/best ball minimizes his weakness at QB as most NFL QBs, for the most part fall in a range week to week (i.e. one of his QBs should score middle of the pack or slighlty better.For the poster who said no RB1 - both Mendy and Ced Benson were RB1's last season, and I'd bet one, if not both will be top 12 again - and Taylor could be one heck of a wild card in best ball in the Martz offense.

 

[Raider Nation]

I dragged my ### out of the recliner and scanned the other 11 rosters so you can see what Dodds is up against.

Teams 1-6

Teams 7-12

Sorry about the crappy quality.

 

[DoubleG]

I dragged my ### out of the recliner and scanned the other 11 rosters so you can see what Dodds is up against.

Teams 1-6

Teams 7-12

Sorry about the crappy quality.

Nicely done.Honestly, the only team I'd rather have is maybe Sam Hendricks - he's got stronger QBs, imho, with a nice RB group (the top 3 are all viable starters on any week most likely) - his WRs are solid. He also has an "upside" guy or two at RB and WR that could outperform their cost by a wide margin (Michael Bush, Breaston or Anthony Gonzalez).

Team 1 - too weak at RB for my taste. The only backfield he has all of is Clevland...whoopee.

Team 2 - Turner was getting dinged, and most of his other RBs are RBBC. After his first two WRs, things are thin.

Team 3 - I don't like his QBs much, his TEs are awful although his RBs and WRs are nice...he could be a decent team

Team 4 - Ummmm...no. He's good at QB (obviously) - and TE is nice, but he is horrific at RB and WR.

Team 5 - A nice playoff-bound team - only 1 QB in effect. I do like what he did with RB and WR i.e. the "team" approach in best ball isn't a bad idea - especially when the RBs are from a great running team, and the WRs are in the Martz offense.

Team 8 (Sachs) - In best ball, I'm not a fan of the old 54-26-1-1-1 at a position. There's a reason those last three were all $1 - usually it's because they stink.

Team 9 - RBs are really meh, the WBs only a little less so.

Team 10 - TE weak, Hester as a WR3 - sorry even as a Bears fan, I aint buying what he's selling. Rivers better be good...every single week.

Team 11 - Decent team. Weak at WR (and in a start 3, that could be a problem) - I like his RBs, and everything is solid.

Team 12 - Another decent team - Even though he looks weak at QB, having 4 to choose from in best ball is nice. I don't love his RBs. Two of his top 3 WRs are aging veterans coming off injury or surgeries.

Still like Dodds or Hendricks to win it all.

 

[dmac37]

I'm in the camp that doesn't particularly care for this roster. Here's my thoughts:

Ben Roethlisberger - $7

Matthew Stafford - 6

David Garrard - 3

I actually love the QBs and think he got great value on every guy here. Stafford and Garrard are steals at that price. I think Stafford is going to have a break out season so I'm probably a great deal higher on this group than most.

Rashard Mendenhall - 36

Cedric Benson - 27

Jonathan Stewart - 22

Chester Taylor - 5

Willis McGahee - 2

Sorry, but I don't think there is a legitimate RB1 among this group. Of course there is the wild card of Stewart if Williams goes down, but I wouldn't want to bank on that. I see Mendy, Benson and Stewart as RB2 material. Granted having 3 RB2s to rotate isn't the end of the world, but I'd much rather prefer to have a legit RB1.

Roddy White - 24

Steve Smith (NYG) - 17

Robert Meachem - 7

Derrick Mason - 7

Santonio Holmes - 3

Devin Thomas - 2

Nate Washington - 1

Mike Thomas - 1

The fact that this isn't a PPR league really hurts this group of WRs IMO. White is a WR2 and Smith's impact is greatly diminished w/o getting the PPR.

Antonio Gates - 14

Tony Gonzalez - 9

Very strong at TE. Can't complain about this.

Mason Crosby - 2

Neil Rackers - 1

K's, meh.

San Diego - 2

Pittsburgh - 2

Very strong at D.

Since Ryan has been Roddy's QB the last 2 years he has finished 4th & 9th in PPR and I would not think PPR is a bonus for White. Ryan should only improve and Roddy seems like a real safe bet as a #1 WR.

With that said I really don't like Dodd's team, seems like they could compete but not enough horses to put them in the top.

IMO

QB- weak, could be OK "if" other positions were stronger

RB- average as I'm not really a Mende guy, love Stewart for 2011+, and I own and like Benson but a little concerned for some reason

WR- beyond Roddy not enough upside with no PPR for Smith

TE- the strength of the team, can you win with TE being your best position???

**Edit**

After looking at the other rosters no other team looks much better

 

[jurb26]

**Edit**After looking at the other rosters no other team looks much better

Yeah, now that I've seen everyone's roster I'd have to agree. None of them look all that great. I'd say Sam Hendricks has the most appealing team on paper but it's pretty balanced all around.

 

[Hoot&HoLLer]

...

My favorite part of the piece was this very Dodds-ish quote:

Based on my auction pricing algorithm, the value was with the top running backs and tight ends.

Just ONCE in my life, I would love to have an algorithm. Or even know how to obtain one.

With my algorithms, the prices are too flat. There was an article published on FBG years ago in which it was discussed how to price players. I used the discussed concepts, but my prices were no where near the prices turned out by the VBD.

Why would a "proud communist" even contemplate such things?

 

[tim_whatley]

Is it me or does David Garrard end up on at least half of FBG's expert teams?

FBGs has been high on Garrard as an undervalued play for several years now.

 

[Sam Quentin]

This team ihas no superstars, no players that carry you to the title.

What this team has is a lot of very good players and a deep roster. In a best-ball format, I think this is an excellent strategy. For example, you don't have sit through 3 five-carry games from Stewart to get the benfit of his 4 TD explosion in week 9.

I'm not afan of Mendy, but He'll probably put up some 100 yard games against weaker opponents.

 

[brewer]

This is an excellent team in a best ball format. I think QB is actually a strength when Roethlisberger comes back. Love the depth at RB with guys who could easily have multi TD games on occasion. The WR group is not outstanding, but solid enough considering the depth everywhere else. Obviously the Gates/Gonzo combo is spectacular considering the cost. This team has a shot at the title if injuries/suspensions don't derail things.

 

[jurb26]

This is an excellent team in a best ball format. I think QB is actually a strength when Roethlisberger comes back. Love the depth at RB with guys who could easily have multi TD games on occasion. The WR group is not outstanding, but solid enough considering the depth everywhere else. Obviously the Gates/Gonzo combo is spectacular considering the cost. This team has a shot at the title if injuries/suspensions don't derail things.

Where are all these multiple TD games going to come from out of those RBs? Pitt only rushed for 10 TDs as TEAM last year and Cincy only rushed for 9 as a TEAM. Pitt clearly got worse on the Oline (thanks to injury) and now has to deal a 4 game stretch w/o their best offensive player on top of it. Benson could light it up I suppose, but I just don't think he is going to put up these huge TD numbers that people seem to be expecting. Especially when he didn't do it last year and by all means he light it up last year already. IMO, the only real threat at these multiple TD games is Stewart and he pretty much needs Williams to get hurt again or they will be few and far between.

 

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver]

You took no chances on young WR's. Last year's class looks all world with Harvin, Nicks, Maclin, Crabtree, and Wallace.....you didn't even get one of these guys? Why no chance on guys like Mike Williams TB, Arreulous Benn, Eric Decker, Brandon Tate, Emanuel Saunders,.....which you could have got cheap......then you go spend $9 on a back up TE (Gonzo), who will likley retire at the end of the season. You could have easily picked up a back up TE like Carlson or Keller for $1-$2 and spent that saved money on a better WR #3. Trust me, great WR's are as tough to come by in dynasty leagues as RB's are. I actually value great WR's more than RB's because they will be around for many years (8-10 years or so).

 

[Frank Costanza's Lawyer]

You took no chances on young WR's. Last year's class looks all world with Harvin, Nicks, Maclin, Crabtree, and Wallace.....you didn't even get one of these guys? Why no chance on guys like Mike Williams TB, Arreulous Benn, Eric Decker, Brandon Tate, Emanuel Saunders,.....which you could have got cheap......then you go spend $9 on a back up TE (Gonzo), who will likley retire at the end of the season. You could have easily picked up a back up TE like Carlson or Keller for $1-$2 and spent that saved money on a better WR #3. Trust me, great WR's are as tough to come by in dynasty leagues as RB's are. I actually value great WR's more than RB's because they will be around for many years (8-10 years or so).

 

[smackdaddies]

BB, AP format - like this team. His starters will be good, if not great scorerers - then it all comes down to scoring in any given week for your "back up" players come through occasionally - not every week , but do they come through for your twice, three times, four times, five times.

CT and McGehee - huge value. Same with Meech, Holmes, Mason. Great prices, great opportunity to come through for scoring on your team 4-5 times during the season

 

[identikit]

You took no chances on young WR's. Last year's class looks all world with Harvin, Nicks, Maclin, Crabtree, and Wallace.....you didn't even get one of these guys? Why no chance on guys like Mike Williams TB, Arreulous Benn, Eric Decker, Brandon Tate, Emanuel Saunders,.....which you could have got cheap......then you go spend $9 on a back up TE (Gonzo), who will likley retire at the end of the season. You could have easily picked up a back up TE like Carlson or Keller for $1-$2 and spent that saved money on a better WR #3. Trust me, great WR's are as tough to come by in dynasty leagues as RB's are. I actually value great WR's more than RB's because they will be around for many years (8-10 years or so).

I'm guessing that the team isn't in a dynasty league.

 

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver]

You took no chances on young WR's. Last year's class looks all world with Harvin, Nicks, Maclin, Crabtree, and Wallace.....you didn't even get one of these guys? Why no chance on guys like Mike Williams TB, Arreulous Benn, Eric Decker, Brandon Tate, Emanuel Saunders,.....which you could have got cheap......then you go spend $9 on a back up TE (Gonzo), who will likley retire at the end of the season. You could have easily picked up a back up TE like Carlson or Keller for $1-$2 and spent that saved money on a better WR #3. Trust me, great WR's are as tough to come by in dynasty leagues as RB's are. I actually value great WR's more than RB's because they will be around for many years (8-10 years or so).

I am sorry.....I guess I just don't get it.

 

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver]

You took no chances on young WR's. Last year's class looks all world with Harvin, Nicks, Maclin, Crabtree, and Wallace.....you didn't even get one of these guys? Why no chance on guys like Mike Williams TB, Arreulous Benn, Eric Decker, Brandon Tate, Emanuel Saunders,.....which you could have got cheap......then you go spend $9 on a back up TE (Gonzo), who will likley retire at the end of the season. You could have easily picked up a back up TE like Carlson or Keller for $1-$2 and spent that saved money on a better WR #3. Trust me, great WR's are as tough to come by in dynasty leagues as RB's are. I actually value great WR's more than RB's because they will be around for many years (8-10 years or so).

I'm guessing that the team isn't in a dynasty league.

Aw crap! I guess I misread that. My bad.......NEVER MIND.....CARRY ON! LOL

 

[baconisgood]

This is an excellent team in a best ball format. I think QB is actually a strength when Roethlisberger comes back. Love the depth at RB with guys who could easily have multi TD games on occasion. The WR group is not outstanding, but solid enough considering the depth everywhere else. Obviously the Gates/Gonzo combo is spectacular considering the cost. This team has a shot at the title if injuries/suspensions don't derail things.

Where are all these multiple TD games going to come from out of those RBs? Pitt only rushed for 10 TDs as TEAM last year and Cincy only rushed for 9 as a TEAM. Pitt clearly got worse on the Oline (thanks to injury) and now has to deal a 4 game stretch w/o their best offensive player on top of it. Benson could light it up I suppose, but I just don't think he is going to put up these huge TD numbers that people seem to be expecting. Especially when he didn't do it last year and by all means he light it up last year already. IMO, the only real threat at these multiple TD games is Stewart and he pretty much needs Williams to get hurt again or they will be few and far between.

Already posted in this thread is the fact that Stewart has 5 multi TD games in his career and Mcgahee had 4 multi TD games last season.

 

[bonesman]

It is a low downside team with a couple of wild cards that will need to turn up for him to win. He should have very few weeks which he is dominated in the all play format. Not an all hot name team, but really solid at all positions, with WRs as the most questionable after fitz, but he 4 or 5 guys that he should be able to match-up play week in-Week out.

Did you really just confuse Roddy White for Larry Fitzgerald?

 

[Proud Communist]

...

My favorite part of the piece was this very Dodds-ish quote:

Based on my auction pricing algorithm, the value was with the top running backs and tight ends.

Just ONCE in my life, I would love to have an algorithm. Or even know how to obtain one.

With my algorithms, the prices are too flat. There was an article published on FBG years ago in which it was discussed how to price players. I used the discussed concepts, but my prices were no where near the prices turned out by the VBD.

Why would a "proud communist" even contemplate such things?

I am trying to understand you capitalists better. It is not easy.

 

[Raider Nation]

If David feels like bumping this during the season, I'd be curious to know how this team shakes out.

 

[jurb26]

This is an excellent team in a best ball format. I think QB is actually a strength when Roethlisberger comes back. Love the depth at RB with guys who could easily have multi TD games on occasion. The WR group is not outstanding, but solid enough considering the depth everywhere else. Obviously the Gates/Gonzo combo is spectacular considering the cost. This team has a shot at the title if injuries/suspensions don't derail things.

Where are all these multiple TD games going to come from out of those RBs? Pitt only rushed for 10 TDs as TEAM last year and Cincy only rushed for 9 as a TEAM. Pitt clearly got worse on the Oline (thanks to injury) and now has to deal a 4 game stretch w/o their best offensive player on top of it. Benson could light it up I suppose, but I just don't think he is going to put up these huge TD numbers that people seem to be expecting. Especially when he didn't do it last year and by all means he light it up last year already. IMO, the only real threat at these multiple TD games is Stewart and he pretty much needs Williams to get hurt again or they will be few and far between.

Already posted in this thread is the fact that Stewart has 5 multi TD games in his career and Mcgahee had 4 multi TD games last season.

Come on. 5 times in 32 games? So that's an average of 2.5 times per year. Like I said, few and far between.As far as McGahee goes, are you really expecting him to score 12 TDs again next year?

 

[coolnerd]

It is a low downside team with a couple of wild cards that will need to turn up for him to win. He should have very few weeks which he is dominated in the all play format. Not an all hot name team, but really solid at all positions, with WRs as the most questionable after fitz, but he 4 or 5 guys that he should be able to match-up play week in-Week out.

Did you really just confuse Roddy White for Larry Fitzgerald?

I guess I did because the proof is in writing, but really does not change my analysis of his team.

 

[Raider Nation]

If David feels like bumping this during the season, I'd be curious to know how this team shakes out.

Here is the URL to the league for those who want to follow:http://www4.myfantasyleague.com/2010/home/23788#0

 

[bonesman]

I dragged my ### out of the recliner and scanned the other 11 rosters so you can see what Dodds is up against.

Teams 1-6

Teams 7-12

Sorry about the crappy quality.

Teams that stand out to me are:

Fantasy Football Index

Extra Point Pass

Draft Sharks

and Yahoo!

Can't really hate on Dodd's team but I'm not a fan of the Ced Benson/Mendenhall backfield... I do like Stewart though and I think 3 QBs are MANDATORY in a format like this.

 

[smackdaddies]

This is an excellent team in a best ball format. I think QB is actually a strength when Roethlisberger comes back. Love the depth at RB with guys who could easily have multi TD games on occasion. The WR group is not outstanding, but solid enough considering the depth everywhere else. Obviously the Gates/Gonzo combo is spectacular considering the cost. This team has a shot at the title if injuries/suspensions don't derail things.

Where are all these multiple TD games going to come from out of those RBs? Pitt only rushed for 10 TDs as TEAM last year and Cincy only rushed for 9 as a TEAM. Pitt clearly got worse on the Oline (thanks to injury) and now has to deal a 4 game stretch w/o their best offensive player on top of it. Benson could light it up I suppose, but I just don't think he is going to put up these huge TD numbers that people seem to be expecting. Especially when he didn't do it last year and by all means he light it up last year already. IMO, the only real threat at these multiple TD games is Stewart and he pretty much needs Williams to get hurt again or they will be few and far between.

Already posted in this thread is the fact that Stewart has 5 multi TD games in his career and Mcgahee had 4 multi TD games last season.

Come on. 5 times in 32 games? So that's an average of 2.5 times per year. Like I said, few and far between.As far as McGahee goes, are you really expecting him to score 12 TDs again next year?

At that price, in an all play, best ball format, I assume Dodd is planning on him scoring enough to count him in 2-3 games. Anything more than 3 games would make hime the steal of the draft.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I cannot believe there are negative comments about McGahee. It's not like he is a primary part of the team. He is Dodds' RB5 and cost a whole 2 bucks. He seems like a great buy in a best ball format.

 

[brewer]

This is an excellent team in a best ball format. I think QB is actually a strength when Roethlisberger comes back. Love the depth at RB with guys who could easily have multi TD games on occasion. The WR group is not outstanding, but solid enough considering the depth everywhere else. Obviously the Gates/Gonzo combo is spectacular considering the cost. This team has a shot at the title if injuries/suspensions don't derail things.

Where are all these multiple TD games going to come from out of those RBs? Pitt only rushed for 10 TDs as TEAM last year and Cincy only rushed for 9 as a TEAM. Pitt clearly got worse on the Oline (thanks to injury) and now has to deal a 4 game stretch w/o their best offensive player on top of it. Benson could light it up I suppose, but I just don't think he is going to put up these huge TD numbers that people seem to be expecting. Especially when he didn't do it last year and by all means he light it up last year already. IMO, the only real threat at these multiple TD games is Stewart and he pretty much needs Williams to get hurt again or they will be few and far between.

Already posted in this thread is the fact that Stewart has 5 multi TD games in his career and Mcgahee had 4 multi TD games last season.

Come on. 5 times in 32 games? So that's an average of 2.5 times per year. Like I said, few and far between.As far as McGahee goes, are you really expecting him to score 12 TDs again next year?

I expect McGahee to have multiple games of multiple TDs. In this format, that is spectacular value for the cost.