What pick do you have, who you looking to take?Ours starts Saturday morning. You are welcome to peek in.URFL 2004 Rookie Draft-G
Or the people who were ranking them aren't in dynasty leagues, which would make sense. Some of those rankings were bizarre and couldn't have been made by people in real dynasty leagues.So, the people ranking Bell at #2 or #3 must not be drafting yet or there is a lot of variation in what people really think about Bell.
Or their scoring system or team needs are the same as yours.Or the people who were ranking them aren't in dynasty leagues, which would make sense. Some of those rankings were bizarre and couldn't have been made by people in real dynasty leagues.So, the people ranking Bell at #2 or #3 must not be drafting yet or there is a lot of variation in what people really think about Bell.
These guys are nothing but a bunch of lowlife's. I would disregard this draft.Here is another one. I am not in this league so do not know the req/scoring/etc... but they are pretty far along.1.01 - Pimpin' ProphetzKevin Jones, RB, DET1.02 - ILUVBEERSteven Jackson, RB, STL1.03 - River's Edge Motivational SpeakersJulius Jones, RB, DAL1.04 - Canadian Trade BaitLarry Fitzgerald, WR, ARI1.05 - Canadian Trade BaitTatum Bell, RB, DEN1.06 - Pimpin' ProphetzKellen Winslow Jr., TE, CLE1.07 - Canadian Trade BaitRoy Williams, WR, DET1.08 - River's Edge Motivational SpeakersReggie Williams, WR, JAC1.09 - B.C. LightningChris Perry, RB, CIN1.10 - Coyote 13Rashaun Woods, WR, SFO1.11 - Karen's NightmareCedric Cobbs, RB, NEP1.12 - B.C. LightningEli Manning, QB, NYG1.13 - Colorado e.ColiPhilip Rivers, QB, SDC1.14 - Colorado e.ColiBen Roethlisberger, QB, PIT 2.01 - River's Edge Motivational SpeakersLee Evans, WR, BUF2.02 - River's Edge Motivational SpeakersGreg Jones, RB, JAC2.03 - Karen's NightmareJ.P. Losman, QB, BUF2.04 - River's Edge Motivational SpeakersMichael Clayton, WR, TBB2.05 - Shawnee WILDBen Troupe, TE, TEN2.06 - Canadian Trade BaitBen Watson, TE, NEP2.07 - HurricanesMichael Jenkins, WR, ATL2.08 - ILUVBEERDevery Henderson, WR, NOS2.09 - Velvet Elvis Devard Darling, WR, BAL2.10 - Coyote 13Michael Turner, RB, SDC2.11 - River's Edge Motivational SpeakersDerrick Hamilton, WR, SFO2.12 - Big Kahuna BurgerChris Cooley, TE, WAS2.13 - Colorado e.Coli Keary Colbert, WR, CAR2.14 - River's Edge Motivational SpeakersTroy Fleming, RB, TEN3.01 - Karen's NightmareDarius Watts, WR, DEN3.02 - Karen's NightmareLuke McCown, QB, CLE3.03 - Houston Storm O'FireweaselsBernard Berrian, WR, CHI 3.04 - Tampa Bay GladiatorsErnest Wilford, WR, JAC3.05 - Tampa Bay GladiatorsMewelde Moore, RB, MIN3.06 - Canadian Trade BaitMatt Schaub, QB, ATL 3.07 - Karen's NightmareSamie Parker, WR, KCC3.08 - Houston Storm O'FirweaselsJeff Smoker, QB, STL3.09 - Tampa Bay Gladiators Brandon Miree, RB, DEN3.10 - Coyote 13Sean Ryan, TE, DAL3.11 - Karen's NightmareCarlos Francis, WR, OAK3.12 - Colorado e.ColiAdimchinobe Echemandu, RB, CLE
I'll gladly compile these numbers as well. I think there is a variance due to the fact that people SAY they would draft a person, but sometimes in the moment, you make different choices. I'm sure some people have trouble passing on big names, or high NFL draft picks.Also in real drafts, peoples needs dictate a lot more than in simply ranking the players.I'll start adding these up tomorrow.I find this interesting so far....Based on the Dynasty Rookie Rankings that were posted a short while ago and the averages of those rankings posted by Britney Spears, the top 4 were:Kevin JonesJulius JonesTatum BellSteven JacksonHowever, when I look at the drafts posted so far, Bell has only been taken in the top 4 once and dropped to 1.09 in one draft.So, the people ranking Bell at #2 or #3 must not be drafting yet or there is a lot of variation in what people really think about Bell.I'll post my rookie drafts as well once they get started in the next couple of weeks. Love the thread!!
at the warroomThere are tons of leagues that are getting ready for their drafts but only a couple have started. The big one I posted is under the jaWs league.After the Trench Warfare (24 team IDP) draft gets going a bit I will post the results. So far Eli #1, Kevin Jones #2, and Fitz #3.reg, where did you find that?
Wow, Tatum Bell @ #1.Here is ours so far. Just started today. 12 team dynasty with IDP.1. Tatum Bell2. Larry Fitzgerald3. Roy Williams4. Kevin Jones5. Kellen Winslow
I know, i'm in that league. Just wondered how you ran into it.at the warroomThere are tons of leagues that are getting ready for their drafts but only a couple have started. The big one I posted is under the jaWs league.After the Trench Warfare (24 team IDP) draft gets going a bit I will post the results. So far Eli #1, Kevin Jones #2, and Fitz #3.reg, where did you find that?
That was actually my pick.I already have Priest Holmes, Clinton Portis, Chris Brown, Larry Johnson, and Quentin Griffin on my roster.So, I figured if I snatched Bell up it would give me possibly 2/3 of the Denver RB situation and hopefully produce another starting RB for me in the next 1-2 years.Plus, I am a Denver fanWow, Tatum Bell @ #1.Here is ours so far. Just started today. 12 team dynasty with IDP.1. Tatum Bell2. Larry Fitzgerald3. Roy Williams4. Kevin Jones5. Kellen Winslow
1.02 Steven JacksonZealots League (Z14) draftIt's an IDP league. 53 man rosters. Start 1QB/2RB/3WR/1TE/1PK/1 offensive flex on offense; start 2DL/2LB/2DB/2 defensive flex on defense (defensive flex may be a DL, LB or DB, but no position have more than 3 starters).1.1- Kevin Jones, RB, DET1.2- 1.3- 1.4- 1.5- 1.6- 1.7- 1.8- 1.9- 1.10- 1.11- 1.12- ---------------------------------2.1- 2.2- 2.3- 2.4- 2.5- 2.6- 2.7- 2.8- 2.9- 2.10- 2.11- 2.12-
Whilst waiting impatiently for our draft and hitting F5 constantly I noticed that forum kept having its light on. I ventured in and voila a nice draft that is cruising along.I know, i'm in that league. Just wondered how you ran into it.at the warroomThere are tons of leagues that are getting ready for their drafts but only a couple have started. The big one I posted is under the jaWs league.After the Trench Warfare (24 team IDP) draft gets going a bit I will post the results. So far Eli #1, Kevin Jones #2, and Fitz #3.reg, where did you find that?
^^Updated.No TE req. No IDP.Any spelling errors are due to our dopeheaded commish.So far:1.1- RB Kevin Jones1.2- RB Steven Jackson1.3- WR Larry Fitzgerald1.4- RB Tatum Bell1.5- RB Julius Jones1.6- RB Chris Perry1.7- WR Roy Williams1.8- QB Eli Manning1.9- WR Lee Evans1.10- RB C Cobbs1.11- WR Reggie Williams 1.12- QB Ben Rothberger2.1- WR Rashaun Woods2.2- WR Mike Jenkins2.3- QB Phillip Rivers2.4- WR Michael Clayton2.5- QB JP Losman2.6- Devery Henderson2.7- Greg Joneshttp://ffwarroom.com/ubb/Forum34/HTML/000362.html
I think we need to tailor the RB/WR comparison for this year's extraordinary strong WR class. Fitz, Roy, and Reggie were Top-10 picks. The only WR's taken with the first 10 picks since '98 are:HilliardHoltBostonWarrickBurressKRobTerrellOf these seven WR's, it would be fair to say that only Terrell is currently a bust. Hilliard, Boston, and Warrick have certainly disappointed at times, but they are far from being bust. Now...if we look at the 1st-round RB's since '98, the list has some glaring surprises:Josh AveryRobert EdwardsFred TaylorCurtis EnisRicky WilliamsEdgeMichael BennettMcAllisterLTCanidateDayneShaun AlexanderJamal LewisThomas JonesI think it would be fair to say that approx 57% (8 out of 14) of the 1st-round RB's have actually became productive (Taylor, Ricky, Edge, Bennett, McAllister, LT, Alexander, Jamal). More importantly, the "bust" totals were higher than the Top-10 WR's (Avery, Edwards, Enis, Canidate, Dayne, Thomas Jones???).This is why I would personally draft Fitz, Roy, and even Reggie somewhat high (historically speaking...of course).I cannot believe how highly Fitzgerald is going. I know the guy could be special, but lets go consider the following...Since 1998, the running backs taken in the first 2 rounds of the NFL draft have justified a roster spot - meaning they've made a meaningful contribution - 59% of the time, IIRC. Also, their contribution is usually started in the first 2 years of play. I posted it in detail in another thread. THe incidence of "busts" is slim, applying to Ennis, Hanspard, J.Johnson and J. Montgomery, IIRC.The top 2 WRs taken each year since 1997?97: Ike Hilliard (7), Yatil Green (15)98: Kevin Dyson (16), Randy Moss (21) 99: Torry Holt (6), David Boston (8)00: Peter Warrick (4), PLaxico Burress (8)01: David Terrell (8), Koren Robinson (9)02: Donte Stallworth (13), Asley Lelie (19)With the exception of Moss and Holt who are bona-fied studs, who else on this list would you have been glad to take ahead of a top-flight RB prospect? I know Fitz could be special, but thats what was said about ALL of these guys when they were drafted.Colin
Good points by you and the Weiner.My thought is you need to make your first round pick count. Seems to me there are a lot of owners on this boards REACHING for the next Faulk and passing on more stable solid players simply because they're not RBs. an example from last year would be Leftwich. This guy was passed on for guys like Mussa Smith and Justin Fargus. IMO that's crazy.This years candidate appears to be Manning. He's being passed up for guys like Tatum Bell and Greg JonesWith gems you can find in deeper in your draft and on the waiver wire i see no need to Gamble with your first round selection
I disagree. Terrell is a bust, Hilliard has been pedestrian at best (and thats when he's not hurt), Warrick finally has posted 1 good year after 3 years of "blah" and he likely won't be the solid #2 there much longer, and while Boston has had some good seasons, he is hardly a FF WR1, which would be the point of draft him (and the others) so highly in dynasty drafts. Holt and Moss are only guys that are solid WR1s. I'm not saying Larry Fitzgerald or Roy or Reggie won't be really good WRs, maybe even great WRs. I am saying I don't think its worth picking a WR that highly regardless of who it is.ColinOf these seven WR's, it would be fair to say that only Terrell is currently a bust. Hilliard, Boston, and Warrick have certainly disappointed at times, but they are far from being bust.
I think Manning is turning out a steal in most of these drafts. I wont complain though. I might have a chance at him I never expected. I'm glad Eli told the Chargers he didnt want to play there and that the Chargers tried to humiliate him. Like so many other players who get negative pub, it has made him undervalued.Other than Manning and Big Ben I'm not surprised much by any of these drafts. The second round RBs went to better opportunities than the first round RBs making all of them a toss up. The only other thing that surprises me is how early the run is starting on the second tier of wide receivers. Its an awefully big tier this year. Anybody can get a decent WR prospect with their second round rookie pick. People are jumping the gun on WRs and its not just Fitz or Roy.My thought is you need to make your first round pick count. Seems to me there are a lot of owners on this boards REACHING for the next Faulk and passing on more stable solid players simply because they're not RBs. an example from last year would be Leftwich. This guy was passed on for guys like Mussa Smith and Justin Fargus. IMO that's crazy.This years candidate appears to be Manning. He's being passed up for guys like Tatum Bell and Greg JonesWith gems you can find in deeper in your draft and on the waiver wire i see no need to Gamble with your first round selection
In the Zealot's rookie draft I'm in the midst of (Z14), both Julius Jones and Tatum Bell were available at 1.05.Here's what it's been:1.01 Patriots - Kevin Jones, RB Detroit Lions 1.02 Raiders - Steven Jackson, RB St Louis Rams1.03 Colts - Kellen Winslow, TE Cleveland Browns1.04 Bears - Larry Fitzgerald, WR Arizona Cardinals1.05 Panthers - Roy Williams, WR Detroit Lions1.06 Bills - Tatum Bell, RB, Denver Broncos1.07 Panthers - Chris Perry, RB, Cincinnati Bengals1.08 Jaguars - Julius Jones, RB, Dallas CowboysNo, I'm actually salivating at my 1.05 Zealots pick being Julius Jones or Tatum Bell instead of Chris Perry. :RBsAreMoreValuableAlways:Colin
couple more picks. Will update again on Monday.So far:1- RB Kevin Jones2- RB Steven Jackson3- WR Larry Fitzgerald4- RB Tatum Bell5- RB Julius Jones6- RB Chris Perry7- WR Roy Williams8- QB Eli Manning9- WR Lee Evans10- RB C Cobbs11- WR Reggie Williams 12- QB Ben Rothberger13- WR Rashaun Woods14- WR Mike Jenkins15- QB Phillip Rivers16- WR Michael Clayton17- QB JP Losman18- WR Devery Henderson19- RB Greg Jones20- WR Darius Watts21- TE Kellen Winslow22- WR Devard Darling23- WR Jericho Cotchery24- WR Derrick Hamilton25- RB Quincy Wilson26- WR Keary Colbert27- WR Bernard Berrian28- WR Ernest Wilford29- RB Michael Turner30- RB Mewelde Moore31- WR PK Sam32- RB Jarrett Paytonhttp://ffwarroom.com/ubb/Forum34/HTML/000362.html ^^Updated.No TE req. No IDP.Any spelling errors are due to our dopeheaded commish.
Added these.couple more picks. Will update again on Monday.
Your picks are #6 and #7, but Winslow will never make it past #5. Unless KJones, Jackson, Bell or JJones falls to me at #5 which I'm really hoping for.I gotta agree with Herd. I am sitting with back to back picks (either 5-6 or 6-7, don't remember off hand) and am loving the way the NFL draft turned out. I will be able to draft Winslow and a RB.