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there are threads floating around here w/dynasty startup drafts...these things can get alittle crazyexpect Bush to go early-to-mid 1st...alittle too early for my taste, but this is the norm---rookies will go way to early IMO, based on "upside"
I'm not saying don't draft a rookie, but I have found their ADP's to be too high for my blood--in 3 recent dynasty drafts, I took exactly 1 rookie total...LWhite in mid-4th....recent news will probably have him going alittle higher now
when building a team, I like to have my first 5 picks on hte south side of 25, and clear cut starters...I did deviate last year in 1 league, where I drafted from the 12 hole and took LJohnson there, and heard a ton flack as a result( I didn't expect the Padre to got he whole year, AND the KC-RB's racked uop over 400 FF points the year before--plenty to share)
mind you, Larry Johnson is the clear cut #1 overall selection this year in dynasty drafts..hands down
McAllister, as a result of Bush being drafted, dropped like a stone---don't sleep on Deuce...he'll play for several more years at a high level, IMO, and is well worth the 5th you'd likely get him for
good luck
Slinger
Footballguy
wannabee
Footballguy
I would also look at the FBG dynasty rankings and compare them to the Redraft rankings. This should give you a good idea as to the subtle differences. Also, I would say that you need to find all of the threads talking about their initial dynasty drafts. See who is falling or dropping that you like.
A couple of simple rules I like for dynasty:
a. Take young RBs since the productive time span for RBs is smaller than other positions.
b. Take veteran WRs because they are a known quantity and are very undervalued.
A couple of simple rules I like for dynasty:
a. Take young RBs since the productive time span for RBs is smaller than other positions.
b. Take veteran WRs because they are a known quantity and are very undervalued.
Tick
Footballguy
My sig has results from 12 Zealots dynasty startups from this spring.
My suggestion is to consider the length of career for QB/WR vs. RB. If you can get Chad Johnson who will rank something like 15th in each year's VBD rankings for the next six years, how does that stack up against Tiki Barber, who will finish something like 5th this year, then 10th, then 40th, then retire?
To me, that's the huge question in dynasty startups that each person has to answer for themselves... who's worth more, the stud for two years or the very good player for 5 years?
My suggestion is to consider the length of career for QB/WR vs. RB. If you can get Chad Johnson who will rank something like 15th in each year's VBD rankings for the next six years, how does that stack up against Tiki Barber, who will finish something like 5th this year, then 10th, then 40th, then retire?
To me, that's the huge question in dynasty startups that each person has to answer for themselves... who's worth more, the stud for two years or the very good player for 5 years?
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
You may get overwhelmed by the thread pinned at the top of the Shark Pool, but there is also a ton of info there.
Specific questions - ask in the ACF.
Also know your draft rules. If you don't need to draft a D or a K, don't. Draft a prospective rookie who you can always cut come August to grab a K or a D.
For the most part, D / K are a dime a dozen. Grabbing the next RB to come from nowhere is far more valuable.
Good luck and draft well.
Specific questions - ask in the ACF.
Also know your draft rules. If you don't need to draft a D or a K, don't. Draft a prospective rookie who you can always cut come August to grab a K or a D.
For the most part, D / K are a dime a dozen. Grabbing the next RB to come from nowhere is far more valuable.
Good luck and draft well.
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Don't be afraid to draft youth too early. Let everyone ##### & laugh and eventually they're offering you all kinds of trades for the older guys they drafted if/when they're out of contention.
And then turn them down and ask them "weren't you one of the owners laughing when I made that pick?"
And then turn them down and ask them "weren't you one of the owners laughing when I made that pick?"
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Don't sleep on sophmores and juniors -- that is to say, guys who have been in the league a year or two who have the (and here's the important part) potential to break out.
When everyone is deciding how to utilize the tier two rookies or fighting over the late first tier ones, you can steal players who have just as good a chance to perform as the 'marquee' guys from this draft and in some cases, more immediate impact.
When everyone is deciding how to utilize the tier two rookies or fighting over the late first tier ones, you can steal players who have just as good a chance to perform as the 'marquee' guys from this draft and in some cases, more immediate impact.
Draft players with more than just one season of greatness. In other words, avoid the young players with just one good season. Recent names that serve as a warning here are Kevin Jones and Michael Clayton. Sometimes you have to break this rule with regard to RB's, but do it at the right point.
Don't be afraid to take a WR like Fitzgerald in the first round. This is especially true in PPR leagues.
Draft high risk/reward QB's late. Draft several. You are building for the long-term.
My rule is to avoid any RB's older than 26, WR's older than 28, and QB's older than 30.
Don't be afraid to take a WR like Fitzgerald in the first round. This is especially true in PPR leagues.
Draft high risk/reward QB's late. Draft several. You are building for the long-term.
My rule is to avoid any RB's older than 26, WR's older than 28, and QB's older than 30.
Didn't mean rookies outside of Bush in the 1st (or early 2nd). Meant guys like Matt Jones, Cedric Benson. Not rookies specifically.And I would absolutely take Fitzgerald in the late 1st or early 2nd. I agree with what Demons said above about building your squad. I'm not afraid to draft the 30 year old WR crowd at my WR3 spot, but prefer the younger guys at WR1 and 2.
