FBG 2014 "How did I do" Thread (5 Viewers)

[Coots]

Here is a question for everyone to way in on and give your perspective.......

Trent Richardson???

He has looked horrible again all pre-season, do you think that he somehow pulls his head out of his ### or does he fall flat on his face??

So question is do you think that he will be a waste of a 6th round pick or a value play by seasons end???

No right or wrong answer, just looking to see what others are thinking..

 

[rustycolts]

My 4th and final squad, really pleased with this one. From the 6 hole:

QB: Wilson (12), Rivers (13)

RB: Ball (2), Gerhart (5), Miller (7), Andre Will (10), White (14), Grimes (16)

WR: Calvin (1), Patterson (4), Decker (8), Hunter (9), Marv Jones (17), John Brown (18)

TE: Cameron (3), Ertz (6), Clay (11), Amaro (20)

K: Dawson (19)

Def: Car (15)

I had Foles, Kapernick, Romo, Newton, Wilson staring at me at pick 11. There were only a couple teams after my pick that needed a QB and I could not believe Clay was still sitting there. I gambled and took him, luckily Wilson was the last of the QB's that I was comfortable with as my starter and think it worked out well. Really think I got a ton of value all over this draft...Would love to hear some thoughts..thx!

Gildz,You have been kind enough to analyze several of my teams I think you even liked one of them.I think you have a playoff team here.Wilson should keep you in the hunt with most QBs.Ball and Gerhardt are going to give you plenty enough to stay with most teams RB squads.From what I've seen in these drafts not a lot of folks are landing two stud RBs on their teams so you should be able to compete with most teams there.As for your WRs Calvin nuff said,I think the rest of your WRs will be fine enough playing the matchups.Clay will be a great flex play this year.Now when you were checking out my team you were not real thrilled with my WRs.On most of my teams I have Decker,Endelman,Hartline WRs in that mold who may not score a lot but should help a lot in ppr.

I think this is the year to go reverse upside down in your drafts.RBs are falling that I think will outperform a lot of the WRs going before them.In a lot of cases you could have 4 starting RBs on your roster and you use all of them in your lineup most weeks.Of course what do I know.I do think however that your team is a playoff contender.

 

[rustycolts]

Here is a question for everyone to way in on and give your perspective.......

Trent Richardson???

He has looked horrible again all pre-season, do you think that he somehow pulls his head out of his ### or does he fall flat on his face??

So question is do you think that he will be a waste of a 6th round pick or a value play by seasons end???

No right or wrong answer, just looking to see what others are thinking..

I think Trent is worth a pick just not a 6th.I would draft him with some of the other scrubs very late.I just don't think he will ever be the RB everyone was thinking he would be.

 

[ffrookie]

Da Gildz, on 17 Aug 2014 - 9:25 PM, said:

My 4th and final squad, really pleased with this one. From the 6 hole:

QB: Wilson (12), Rivers (13)
RB: Ball (2), Gerhart (5), Miller (7), Andre Will (10), White (14), Grimes (16)
WR: Calvin (1), Patterson (4), Decker (8), Hunter (9), Marv Jones (17), John Brown (18)
TE: Cameron (3), Ertz (6), Clay (11), Amaro (20)
K: Dawson (19)
Def: Car (15)


I had Foles, Kapernick, Romo, Newton, Wilson staring at me at pick 11. There were only a couple teams after my pick that needed a QB and I could not believe Clay was still sitting there. I gambled and took him, luckily Wilson was the last of the QB's that I was comfortable with as my starter and think it worked out well. Really think I got a ton of value all over this draft...Would love to hear some thoughts..thx!

I like this team. For waiting on QBs you did a great job of getting a solid committee in the 12/13 round. Gerhart is a good value in the 5th as he has literally nothing behind him . You also have upside picks all over the place and although Im not a fan of Ertz I like the TE combo (especially of Cameron and Clay). Nice job!!

 

[Da Gildz]

Da Gildz, on 17 Aug 2014 - 9:25 PM, said:

My 4th and final squad, really pleased with this one. From the 6 hole:

QB: Wilson (12), Rivers (13)

RB: Ball (2), Gerhart (5), Miller (7), Andre Will (10), White (14), Grimes (16)

WR: Calvin (1), Patterson (4), Decker (8), Hunter (9), Marv Jones (17), John Brown (18)

TE: Cameron (3), Ertz (6), Clay (11), Amaro (20)

K: Dawson (19)

Def: Car (15)

I had Foles, Kapernick, Romo, Newton, Wilson staring at me at pick 11. There were only a couple teams after my pick that needed a QB and I could not believe Clay was still sitting there. I gambled and took him, luckily Wilson was the last of the QB's that I was comfortable with as my starter and think it worked out well. Really think I got a ton of value all over this draft...Would love to hear some thoughts..thx!

I like this team. For waiting on QBs you did a great job of getting a solid committee in the 12/13 round. Gerhart is a good value in the 5th as he has literally nothing behind him . You also have upside picks all over the place and although Im not a fan of Ertz I like the TE combo (especially of Cameron and Clay). Nice job!!

Thanks. This 11th rd pick was my toughest decision in the 4 drafts I've done. Passing on the likes of Foles/Kapernick/Romo in that spot w/o a QB was really hard to do. If I were picking at the top of that round, I probably would have gone QB. but hey, its moot now.

BTW, Gordon was taken in rd 8 in this draft. I thought that was crazy.

Another owner typed in the chatbox "He can just trade him to another owner for a boatload of players..."

 

[ffrookie]

Coots, on 18 Aug 2014 - 1:07 PM, said:

Here is a question for everyone to way in on and give your perspective.......

Trent Richardson???

He has looked horrible again all pre-season, do you think that he somehow pulls his head out of his ### or does he fall flat on his face??

So question is do you think that he will be a waste of a 6th round pick or a value play by seasons end???

No right or wrong answer, just looking to see what others are thinking..

Tough one but if you invest a 6th in TRich and 9th or 10th in Bradshaw then you have the INDY backfield locked up which has to be worth something.

 

[ffrookie]

Still debating if I like this team or not (this is my next to last draft) with a draft in the middle.

QB- Newton (11), Smith (15)

RB- Forte (1), Gerhart (5), MJD (7), SJax (8), Michael (13), Cunningham (17)

WR- Cruz (3), White (4), Hopkins (9), Benjamin (10), Boykin (12), Lee (14), Charles Johnson (20)

TE- Thomas (2), Reed (6), Ebron (16)

PK- Novak

D- PIT

 

[ISUDESTROYERS]

DRAFTED FROM THE 6TH SLOT. THOUGHTS?

QB - Colin Kaepernick (9)

QB - Jay Cutler (11)

RB - Matt Forte (1)

RB - Shane Vereen (3)

RB - Alfred Morris (4)

RB - Khiry Robinson (10)

RB - C.J. Anderson (12)

RB - Roy Helu (13)

RB - James White (16)

WR - Randall Cobb (2)

WR - Michael Floyd (5)

WR - Golden Tate (8)

WR - Julien Edelman (6)

WR - Andrew Hawkins (14)

TE - Martellus Bennett (7)

TE - Gavin Escobar (17)

TE - Joseph Fauria (19)

TE - Brandon Bostic (20)

K - Justin Tucker (18)

DEF - Rams Defense (15)

Thoughts?

pretty solid team there

Considering the OVERALL construction of the team [as a whole] do you see any weaknesses on the team?

Thanks again,

Destroyers

Very solid team with excellent depth... You should make the playoffs for sure.....

Do you think I could win my league and perhaps get into the Playoff Round (winner's bracket) in weeks 14-16? I"m hoping so as [in looking back in the draft hindsight] I reallt don't sense I could have gotten any better players at their respective spots.

The only thing I could have seen is instead of Morris, Floyd and Edelman, I could have had Harvin, Joique Bell and Sproles. But instead of having more WR depth, I would have had more RB depth. Seems to be a coin flip....and hard to judge. Morris is the full time back and Bell & Sproles are in a RBBC.At a glance you can argue Edelman and Harvin are even....so now its down to Bell and Sproles vs. Morris and Floyd.

Thoughts?

. On paper, u have a very solid team. Granted I don't like your TE's , at all but nonetheless, you 'should' be competitive....The rest is up to lady luck.

Very true....I'm really hoping that Escobar and Bostick becomes sneaky Tight Ends that come out of no where...but I really like more overall depth at WR as well as high upside guys like Khiry Robinson, C.J. Anderson, Roy Helu and James White. Seems like I have a very solid base team with high upside. All I need to is one of these guys to hit.....which is a luxery and a good problem to have.

Thoughts?

 

[ImTheScientist]

Very true....I'm really hoping that Escobar and Bostick becomes sneaky Tight Ends that come out of no where...but I really like more overall depth at WR as well as high upside guys like Khiry Robinson, C.J. Anderson, Roy Helu and James White. Seems like I have a very solid base team with high upside. All I need to is one of these guys to hit.....which is a luxery and a good problem to have.

Thoughts?

Bostick is injured. I don't see Robinson becoming relevant....its a 3 way split and he doesn't catch passes. Helu is merely a handcuff to your Morris pick, Morris is likely going to be ~RB15 - RB20 in this format, and White is in another destination that can't be counted on for RB production. I haven't seen the other teams in your league, you will probably finish around 4th - 5th place range. You mayyyyy squeak into the playoffs but are likely a one and done. Anything can happen in free agency though so I would focus on that aspect of the game to bolster your roster.

 

[Da Gildz]

I would agree on Robinson. I don't get the intrigue there. Especially in PPR. if Ingram wasn't around, I can somewhat understand the interest. But he's looking at what 8-10 carries/game? Which is probably being generous. And won't ever play on 3rd downs. And owners are paying a 10th rd price tag for him?? Most people are taking him over Andre Will who at least has a defined role on the GMen... Just don't get it..

 

[Da Gildz]

Whoa...

@daverichard: Just heard @randycrossFB tell @SiriusXMNFL that he thinks Steven Jackson is "on the bubble" to make the Falcons' final roster.

 

[Coots]

I would agree on Robinson. I don't get the intrigue there. Especially in PPR. if Ingram wasn't around, I can somewhat understand the interest. But he's looking at what 8-10 carries/game? Which is probably being generous. And won't ever play on 3rd downs. And owners are paying a 10th rd price tag for him?? Most people are taking him over Andre Will who at least has a defined role on the GMen... Just don't get it..

I don't understand what the hell you two are talking about with Robinson!!!!!! He is a better player than Ingram and HE CAN CATCH THE BALL.... He barely played a snap last year until playoffs and then look what he did.. When he was in College he was a very good ball catcher...

Hmmmm looks like someone might not be doing their homework.... lol

Has 5 catches in 2 games already in very limited play in preseason

 

[Coots]

Whoa...

@daverichard: Just heard @randycrossFB tell @SiriusXMNFL that he thinks Steven Jackson is "on the bubble" to make the Falcons' final roster.

This can't be true can it??? Freeman would move up 4 rounds instantly if not more if that happened

 

[Da Gildz]

I would agree on Robinson. I don't get the intrigue there. Especially in PPR. if Ingram wasn't around, I can somewhat understand the interest. But he's looking at what 8-10 carries/game? Which is probably being generous. And won't ever play on 3rd downs. And owners are paying a 10th rd price tag for him?? Most people are taking him over Andre Will who at least has a defined role on the GMen... Just don't get it..

I don't understand what the hell you two are talking about with Robinson!!!!!! He is a better player than Ingram and HE CAN CATCH THE BALL.... He barely played a snap last year until playoffs and then look what he did.. When he was in College he was a very good ball catcher...

Hmmmm looks like someone might not be doing their homework.... lol

Has 5 catches in 2 games already in very limited play in preseason

He didnt have a single reception last year did he? Not sure about what he did at West Texas A&M I'll be honest. But he's clearly not overtaking Pierre in the passing down dept so yea his upside is pretty limited in PPR I think.

 

[Coots]

I would agree on Robinson. I don't get the intrigue there. Especially in PPR. if Ingram wasn't around, I can somewhat understand the interest. But he's looking at what 8-10 carries/game? Which is probably being generous. And won't ever play on 3rd downs. And owners are paying a 10th rd price tag for him?? Most people are taking him over Andre Will who at least has a defined role on the GMen... Just don't get it..

I don't understand what the hell you two are talking about with Robinson!!!!!! He is a better player than Ingram and HE CAN CATCH THE BALL.... He barely played a snap last year until playoffs and then look what he did.. When he was in College he was a very good ball catcher...

Hmmmm looks like someone might not be doing their homework.... lol

Has 5 catches in 2 games already in very limited play in preseason

He didnt have a single reception last year did he? Not sure about what he did at West Texas A&M I'll be honest. But he's clearly not overtaking Pierre in the passing down dept so yea his upside is pretty limited in PPR I think.

Like I said 5 in two games already in preseason.. If Thomas misses any time he will take his role... I think he will have double digit point value per game most of the year... 10 points a game for a guy that you get in 12th or 13th round is pretty good.. Now if one of the other two go down he becomes a guy that will average 16 per game IMO.... What's not to like about that kind of upside???

 

[Da Gildz]

I would agree on Robinson. I don't get the intrigue there. Especially in PPR. if Ingram wasn't around, I can somewhat understand the interest. But he's looking at what 8-10 carries/game? Which is probably being generous. And won't ever play on 3rd downs. And owners are paying a 10th rd price tag for him?? Most people are taking him over Andre Will who at least has a defined role on the GMen... Just don't get it..

I don't understand what the hell you two are talking about with Robinson!!!!!! He is a better player than Ingram and HE CAN CATCH THE BALL.... He barely played a snap last year until playoffs and then look what he did.. When he was in College he was a very good ball catcher...

Hmmmm looks like someone might not be doing their homework.... lol

Has 5 catches in 2 games already in very limited play in preseason

He didnt have a single reception last year did he? Not sure about what he did at West Texas A&M I'll be honest. But he's clearly not overtaking Pierre in the passing down dept so yea his upside is pretty limited in PPR I think.

Like I said 5 in two games already in preseason.. If Thomas misses any time he will take his role... I think he will have double digit point value per game most of the year... 10 points a game for a guy that you get in 12th or 13th round is pretty good.. Now if one of the other two go down he becomes a guy that will average 16 per game IMO.... What's not to like about that kind of upside???

Double digit point value most of the year? Wow I don't see that. And I think there are a ton of guys where u can say "If so and so gets hurt, __________ will be really valuable"

Stacy -- Mason

Sjax -- Freeman

Vereen -- White

Ball -- Hillman

Gore -- Hyde

Foster - Grimes..

And probably about 10 more guys u can say that for. They all aren't drafted in rd 10 tho either.

 

[Coots]

I would agree on Robinson. I don't get the intrigue there. Especially in PPR. if Ingram wasn't around, I can somewhat understand the interest. But he's looking at what 8-10 carries/game? Which is probably being generous. And won't ever play on 3rd downs. And owners are paying a 10th rd price tag for him?? Most people are taking him over Andre Will who at least has a defined role on the GMen... Just don't get it..

I don't understand what the hell you two are talking about with Robinson!!!!!! He is a better player than Ingram and HE CAN CATCH THE BALL.... He barely played a snap last year until playoffs and then look what he did.. When he was in College he was a very good ball catcher...

Hmmmm looks like someone might not be doing their homework.... lol

Has 5 catches in 2 games already in very limited play in preseason

He didnt have a single reception last year did he? Not sure about what he did at West Texas A&M I'll be honest. But he's clearly not overtaking Pierre in the passing down dept so yea his upside is pretty limited in PPR I think.

Like I said 5 in two games already in preseason.. If Thomas misses any time he will take his role... I think he will have double digit point value per game most of the year... 10 points a game for a guy that you get in 12th or 13th round is pretty good.. Now if one of the other two go down he becomes a guy that will average 16 per game IMO.... What's not to like about that kind of upside???

Double digit point value most of the year? Wow I don't see that. And I think there are a ton of guys where u can say "If so and so gets hurt, __________ will be really valuable"

Stacy -- Mason

Sjax -- Freeman

Vereen -- White

Ball -- Hillman

Gore -- Hyde

Foster - Grimes..

And probably about 10 more guys u can say that for. They all aren't drafted in rd 10 tho either.

I'm not saying round 10, I see him go mostly in round 12 or 13.... I think that is good value... Freeman goes in 8th or 9th

As for the others I don't think they have stand alone value, Khiry I believe does

 

[ISUDESTROYERS]

Very true....I'm really hoping that Escobar and Bostick becomes sneaky Tight Ends that come out of no where...but I really like more overall depth at WR as well as high upside guys like Khiry Robinson, C.J. Anderson, Roy Helu and James White. Seems like I have a very solid base team with high upside. All I need to is one of these guys to hit.....which is a luxery and a good problem to have.

Thoughts?

Bostick is injured. I don't see Robinson becoming relevant....its a 3 way split and he doesn't catch passes. Helu is merely a handcuff to your Morris pick, Morris is likely going to be ~RB15 - RB20 in this format, and White is in another destination that can't be counted on for RB production. I haven't seen the other teams in your league, you will probably finish around 4th - 5th place range. You mayyyyy squeak into the playoffs but are likely a one and done. Anything can happen in free agency though so I would focus on that aspect of the game to bolster your roster.

I guess there are 2 types of people: Optimists and Pessimests. Thank you for your input though as I really do appreciate it.

Respectfully,

ISU

 

[ImTheScientist]

Very true....I'm really hoping that Escobar and Bostick becomes sneaky Tight Ends that come out of no where...but I really like more overall depth at WR as well as high upside guys like Khiry Robinson, C.J. Anderson, Roy Helu and James White. Seems like I have a very solid base team with high upside. All I need to is one of these guys to hit.....which is a luxery and a good problem to have.

Thoughts?

Bostick is injured. I don't see Robinson becoming relevant....its a 3 way split and he doesn't catch passes. Helu is merely a handcuff to your Morris pick, Morris is likely going to be ~RB15 - RB20 in this format, and White is in another destination that can't be counted on for RB production. I haven't seen the other teams in your league, you will probably finish around 4th - 5th place range. You mayyyyy squeak into the playoffs but are likely a one and done. Anything can happen in free agency though so I would focus on that aspect of the game to bolster your roster.

I guess there are 2 types of people: Optimists and Pessimests. Thank you for your input though as I really do appreciate it.

Respectfully,

ISU

Opinions on players has nothing to do with being an optimist or pessimist. Anyways....saw you posted on the FFPC forums a very similar team to the one posted here. Seems like you are all in on a lot of these guys.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Whoa...

@daverichard: Just heard @randycrossFB tell @SiriusXMNFL that he thinks Steven Jackson is "on the bubble" to make the Falcons' final roster.

This can't be true can it??? Freeman would move up 4 rounds instantly if not more if that happened

The Falcons already paid SJ a 1M+ roster bonus. This sounds like BS radio talk.

 

[Jed]

Drafted tonight, pretty happy with this squad (I picked 3rd).

Thoughts?

Romo (11), Manziel (20)

McCoy (1), Lynch (2), Richardson (7), Pierce (8), MJD (9), Bradshaw (13), Turbin (18), Ivory (19)

Cruz (4), Edelman (5), DJAX (6), James Jones (12), Marquis Lee (14) , Austin (15)

Cameron (3), Toilolo (17)

SEA D/ST (10)

Prater (16)

 

[Coots]

Drafted tonight, pretty happy with this squad (I picked 3rd).

Thoughts?

Romo (11), Manziel (20)

McCoy (1), Lynch (2), Richardson (7), Pierce (8), MJD (9), Bradshaw (13), Turbin (18), Ivory (19)

Cruz (4), Edelman (5), DJAX (6), James Jones (12), Marquis Lee (14) , Austin (15)

Cameron (3), Toilolo (17)

SEA D/ST (10)

Prater (16)

Its a nice team, looks like you got really good value with your WR group. You should do fine within your league..

Good Luck

 

[Coots]

I was in a tough draft last night, this is what I came out with.. Overall I think i will do pretty well, make the league playoffs and then go from there hopefully.

Romo

Palmer

Charles

Stacy

P. Thomas

B. Pierce

K. Robinson

K. Davis

Grimes

D. Jackson

M. Wallace

E. Decker

R. Randle

J. Mathews

B. Quick

J. Thomas

J. Cameron

J. Amaro

Novak

Cinn

Let me know what you think....

 

[Da Gildz]

I was in a tough draft last night, this is what I came out with.. Overall I think i will do pretty well, make the league playoffs and then go from there hopefully.

Romo

Palmer

Charles

Stacy

P. Thomas

B. Pierce

K. Robinson

K. Davis

Grimes

D. Jackson

M. Wallace

E. Decker

R. Randle

J. Mathews

B. Quick

J. Thomas

J. Cameron

J. Amaro

Novak

Cinn

Let me know what you think....

I like it. Julius lasting till 2.11 or or 2.12? Stacy/Cameron lasting till 4.11/4.12 ? ? Geez, it amazes me how different some of these drafts can go. How does a Stacy/Cameron fall to the end of rd 4???

 

[ImTheScientist]

I was in a tough draft last night, this is what I came out with.. Overall I think i will do pretty well, make the league playoffs and then go from there hopefully.

Romo

Palmer

Charles

Stacy

P. Thomas

B. Pierce

K. Robinson

K. Davis

Grimes

D. Jackson

M. Wallace

E. Decker

R. Randle

J. Mathews

B. Quick

J. Thomas

J. Cameron

J. Amaro

Novak

Cinn

Let me know what you think....

I like it. Julius lasting till 2.11 or or 2.12? Stacy/Cameron lasting till 4.11/4.12 ? ? Geez, it amazes me how different some of these drafts can go. How does a Stacy/Cameron fall to the end of rd 4???

He likely picked Cameron 3.1

 

[ImTheScientist]

I was in a tough draft last night, this is what I came out with.. Overall I think i will do pretty well, make the league playoffs and then go from there hopefully.

Romo

Palmer

Charles

Stacy

P. Thomas

B. Pierce

K. Robinson

K. Davis

Grimes

D. Jackson

M. Wallace

E. Decker

R. Randle

J. Mathews

B. Quick

J. Thomas

J. Cameron

J. Amaro

Novak

Cinn

Let me know what you think....

Outside of Robinson ( ) this is a great team.

 

[Coots]

I was in a tough draft last night, this is what I came out with.. Overall I think i will do pretty well, make the league playoffs and then go from there hopefully.

Romo

Palmer

Charles

Stacy

P. Thomas

B. Pierce

K. Robinson

K. Davis

Grimes

D. Jackson

M. Wallace

E. Decker

R. Randle

J. Mathews

B. Quick

J. Thomas

J. Cameron

J. Amaro

Novak

Cinn

Let me know what you think....

I like it. Julius lasting till 2.11 or or 2.12? Stacy/Cameron lasting till 4.11/4.12 ? ? Geez, it amazes me how different some of these drafts can go. How does a Stacy/Cameron fall to the end of rd 4???

He likely picked Cameron 3.1

Just the opposite...

I seem to pick the same guy every third round from the front end so I said screw it and went Stacy..... Didn't have him anywhere and wanted a different combination.. Cameron actually fell back to me in the 4th, only seen him go in 4th 1 other time and I took him in that one too... Sometimes things just go wierd in these...

 

[Coots]

I was in a tough draft last night, this is what I came out with.. Overall I think i will do pretty well, make the league playoffs and then go from there hopefully.

Romo

Palmer

Charles

Stacy

P. Thomas

B. Pierce

K. Robinson

K. Davis

Grimes

D. Jackson

M. Wallace

E. Decker

R. Randle

J. Mathews

B. Quick

J. Thomas

J. Cameron

J. Amaro

Novak

Cinn

Let me know what you think....

Outside of Robinson ( ) this is a great team.

Too Funny

 

[Da Gildz]

Where did Gronk go then? Cameron at 4.12 is silly and this after u took Julius at 2.12. Was the league just sleeping during rds 3 and 4? And how could that have been a tough draft is my next question...

 

[Coots]

Where did Gronk go then? Cameron at 4.12 is silly and this after u took Julius at 2.12. Was the league just sleeping during rds 3 and 4? And how could that have been a tough draft is my next question...

Gronk went before Julius....

It was strange all the TE's went off the board after I picked Cameron... They went fast after that.. With other than a couple players falling the draft was pretty solid, I just got lucky and was sitting in the right spot.. I had pick 3...

 

[Da Gildz]

Whoa...

@daverichard: Just heard @randycrossFB tell @SiriusXMNFL that he thinks Steven Jackson is "on the bubble" to make the Falcons' final roster.

This can't be true can it??? Freeman would move up 4 rounds instantly if not more if that happened

The Falcons already paid SJ a 1M+ roster bonus. This sounds like BS radio talk.

Yep looks like that was just some hogwash...

Coach Mike Smith said he fully expects Steven Jackson (hamstring) to be ready for Week 1.

Jackson hasn't done much since injuring his hammy July 29. But Smith said there's a chance Jackson will play a few snaps in the preseason finale. Jackson doesn't necessarily need any exhibition work, but we'd feel more comfortable if he actually got on the field and took some handoffs. His ADP has been on the decline for weeks now. Jackson is currently going at the back of the seventh round in fantasy drafts. There's value there, but SJ39 is 31 years old.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Whoa...

@daverichard: Just heard @randycrossFB tell @SiriusXMNFL that he thinks Steven Jackson is "on the bubble" to make the Falcons' final roster.

This can't be true can it??? Freeman would move up 4 rounds instantly if not more if that happened

The Falcons already paid SJ a 1M+ roster bonus. This sounds like BS radio talk.

Yep looks like that was just some hogwash...

Coach Mike Smith said he fully expects Steven Jackson (hamstring) to be ready for Week 1.

Jackson hasn't done much since injuring his hammy July 29. But Smith said there's a chance Jackson will play a few snaps in the preseason finale. Jackson doesn't necessarily need any exhibition work, but we'd feel more comfortable if he actually got on the field and took some handoffs. His ADP has been on the decline for weeks now. Jackson is currently going at the back of the seventh round in fantasy drafts. There's value there, but SJ39 is 31 years old.

Yeah I have no idea if SJ will make it through the season healthy, but non-athlete people act like 31 is a senior citizen. It's a ####### hamstring pull. It happens to rookies and vets. Nobody is getting cut over it. They are probably just being extra careful so he doesn't miss games like last season. I would be a lot more concerned if it was a high ankle sprain, hyperextended knee, etc. Half of these vets overstate injuries in the preseason anyway to save themselves for the games that count.

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

One of the weirder drafts I've done so far. From the 4 spot

QB - Cam, Flacco

RB - Gerhart, Sjax, Stewart, Starks, Ivory

WR - Keenan Allen, Michael Floyd, Torrey Smith, Randle, Josh Gordon, Quick, Baby Hawk

TE - Jimmy Graham, Julius Thomas, Garrett Graham, Escobar

K - Crosby

Def - GB

Would really love to hear some honest thoughts on this one.

 

[cdubz]

One of the weirder drafts I've done so far. From the 4 spot

QB - Cam, Flacco

RB - Gerhart, Sjax, Stewart, Starks, Ivory

WR - Keenan Allen, Michael Floyd, Torrey Smith, Randle, Josh Gordon, Quick, Baby Hawk

TE - Jimmy Graham, Julius Thomas, Garrett Graham, Escobar

K - Crosby

Def - GB

Would really love to hear some honest thoughts on this one.

The TE-TE start is tough in my opinion. I think you probably did pretty well considering the start. Think you got 2 and probably 3 WR2s which is a great complement to the TEs.

The RBs are obviously the weakness. Quite frankly, the RBs are definitely one of the worst groups I have seen. Which is to be expected given the WRs/TEs are so awesome given the early pick investments. I think Gerhart can be a really solid RB2, but then things get dicey. Surprised you only rostered 5 guys at RB given the lack of early picks used here; I would have skipped Escobar and Baby Hawk for a couple more backup RBs that could hit in case of injury.

Cam is a guy that I am unsure of this season. For re-draft I am avoiding him, but if he is truly not hampered by his ankle then he should be a solid low end QB1.

Overall, despite some significant weaknesses my guess is that this team should be a contender but not quite a favorite with the crazy high end TE/WR production.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Da Gildz]

One of the weirder drafts I've done so far. From the 4 spot

QB - Cam, Flacco

RB - Gerhart, Sjax, Stewart, Starks, Ivory

WR - Keenan Allen, Michael Floyd, Torrey Smith, Randle, Josh Gordon, Quick, Baby Hawk

TE - Jimmy Graham, Julius Thomas, Garrett Graham, Escobar

K - Crosby

Def - GB

Would really love to hear some honest thoughts on this one.

I would echo CDubz sentiments. Will all come down to your rb production. If Gerhart/Sjax are even just serviceable, this squad could be a powerhouse. Like Cdubz pointed out, seems like u did miss a few spots late in the draft to pick up a couple RB flyers a la Hillman/Grimes/Bryce Brown, a back with really high upside if some injuries occur. Stewart/Starks/Ivory are all pretty much the same kind of back, low upside, low floors, just blah rb's. So taking a 7th WR and a 4th TE with a very shaky starting RB duo was the glaring error...

Also, im on the anti-Cam bandwagon. Of the 15 give or take 'starting' QB's, he's probably 15th on my list.

Overall, the WR/TE's will keep you relevant and in contention for a playoff spot. Definitely look to the wire to improve that backfield...

 

[Coots]

How does everyone think the news of last night will effect Bell????

Both draft wise and possible suspension wise????

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

One of the weirder drafts I've done so far. From the 4 spot

QB - Cam, Flacco

RB - Gerhart, Sjax, Stewart, Starks, Ivory

WR - Keenan Allen, Michael Floyd, Torrey Smith, Randle, Josh Gordon, Quick, Baby Hawk

TE - Jimmy Graham, Julius Thomas, Garrett Graham, Escobar

K - Crosby

Def - GB

Would really love to hear some honest thoughts on this one.

I would echo CDubz sentiments. Will all come down to your rb production. If Gerhart/Sjax are even just serviceable, this squad could be a powerhouse. Like Cdubz pointed out, seems like u did miss a few spots late in the draft to pick up a couple RB flyers a la Hillman/Grimes/Bryce Brown, a back with really high upside if some injuries occur. Stewart/Starks/Ivory are all pretty much the same kind of back, low upside, low floors, just blah rb's. So taking a 7th WR and a 4th TE with a very shaky starting RB duo was the glaring error...

Also, im on the anti-Cam bandwagon. Of the 15 give or take 'starting' QB's, he's probably 15th on my list.

Overall, the WR/TE's will keep you relevant and in contention for a playoff spot. Definitely look to the wire to improve that backfield...

Thanks for the input. I definitely think this is a team that will be defined by the serviceability of the RB position and my ability to work the wire. I'll be keeping my eye out for this year's Zac Stacy for sure.

I was on the anti-Cam bandwagon until I watched him the other night. I think he looks healthy and refreshed, the O-line looked better than I expected and I no longer think they have the worst WR corp in the league. Avant and Cotchery are no world beaters but they are servicable and Benjamin gives them a legit red zone threat....add in Olson and all of a sudden things don't look so bad. I know Cam won't be putting up Peyton-esque numbers but with a healthy foot and a respectable group of receivers and TE I actually have him ranked in my Top 6 QBs.

Having said all that, of the teams I've drafted thus far this is the one that gives me the most concern.

 

[cdubz]

How does everyone think the news of last night will effect Bell????

Both draft wise and possible suspension wise????

Not sure on the draft implications, but wanted to jump in a draft last night to try and get him at a discount. Alas had dinner plans.

I don't think he will get suspended this season, but if he does only for 1-2 games. Lynch had his DUI proceedings delayed for several years before working out a probation deal IIRC.

 

[Coots]

How does everyone think the news of last night will effect Bell????

Both draft wise and possible suspension wise????

Not sure on the draft implications, but wanted to jump in a draft last night to try and get him at a discount. Alas had dinner plans.

I don't think he will get suspended this season, but if he does only for 1-2 games. Lynch had his DUI proceedings delayed for several years before working out a probation deal IIRC.

Yeah I don't think any suspension happens this year, just like with Lynch as you stated....

 

[stacks]

Scheduled to do a draft from the one hole next Sunday and haven't seen many posts from that position on this thread recently. If anybody would like to post their results from there it would be appreciated

 

[Patrick the Pirate]

Who is Baby Hawk? I just can't figure that one out? Paul Richardson?

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

Who is Baby Hawk? I just can't figure that one out? Paul Richardson?

Andrew Hawkins

 

[Sweetness_34]

Drafted today from the 9th spot:

QB: Cutler (10); Rivers (14); Flacco (17)

RB: Toby (5); Ben Tate (6); SJax (8); Jon Stewart (12); Jon Grimes (16); Turbin (18)

WR: Jordy (2); Andre Johnson (3); Larry Fitzgerald (4); Eric Decker (7); Cecil Shorts (11)

TE: Gronk (1); Heath Miller (9); Fleener (20)

DEF: NE (13); Car (15)

K: Crosby (19)

Rip away

 

[TwinTurbo]

One of the weirder drafts I've done so far. From the 4 spot

QB - Cam, Flacco

RB - Gerhart, Sjax, Stewart, Starks, Ivory

WR - Keenan Allen, Michael Floyd, Torrey Smith, Randle, Josh Gordon, Quick, Baby Hawk

TE - Jimmy Graham, Julius Thomas, Garrett Graham, Escobar

K - Crosby

Def - GB

Would really love to hear some honest thoughts on this one.

I assume you went Gerhart/Floyd at 4/5? To be honest, I don't like how this team ended up after going TE/TE to start, particularly at RB2 and Flex2. Setting aside player rankings, there are just too many question marks at every position except for TE. I like Cam more than most, but even your WR core could be problematic if Floyd doesn't live up to the hype. His playoff schedule is also brutal. T.Smith has been a borderline WR2 since he came into the league. Can he make the jump in Kubiak's system this year? If not, your team has very little depth, and you'll probably need to be extremely active on the wire.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

One of the weirder drafts I've done so far. From the 4 spot

QB - Cam, Flacco

RB - Gerhart, Sjax, Stewart, Starks, Ivory

WR - Keenan Allen, Michael Floyd, Torrey Smith, Randle, Josh Gordon, Quick, Baby Hawk

TE - Jimmy Graham, Julius Thomas, Garrett Graham, Escobar

K - Crosby

Def - GB

Would really love to hear some honest thoughts on this one.

Top half of the league team. If Gerhart/Sjax perform or you hit on another RB, you've got a great chance to win.

 

[buballa]

From the 12 spot:

QB - Aaron Rodgers (3)

RB - DeMarco Murray (1) Trent Richardson (5) Fred Jackson (7) Stevan Ridley(10)Christine Michael (12) Donald Brown (14)

WR - AJ Green (2) Pierre Garcon (4) Reggie Wayne (6) Torrey Smith (8) Mike Evans (11) Andrew Hawkins (13) Rod Streater (17) Aaron Dobson (18)

TE - Antonio Gates (9) Coby Fleener (15) Rob Housler (19)

Def - Den (16)

K - Ban Bailey (20)

 

[Patrick the Pirate]

Who is Baby Hawk? I just can't figure that one out? Paul Richardson?

Andrew Hawkins

Thanks. I was thinking Baby->Young & Hawk->Seahawk. And he was listed under WR. So that's how I came up with Richardson.

 

[cdubz]

From the 12 spot:

QB - Aaron Rodgers (3)

RB - DeMarco Murray (1) Trent Richardson (5) Fred Jackson (7) Stevan Ridley(10)Christine Michael (12) Donald Brown (14)

WR - AJ Green (2) Pierre Garcon (4) Reggie Wayne (6) Torrey Smith (8) Mike Evans (11) Andrew Hawkins (13) Rod Streater (17) Aaron Dobson (18)

TE - Antonio Gates (9) Coby Fleener (15) Rob Housler (19)

Def - Den (16)

K - Ban Bailey (20)

How does Torrey last 7 full rounds? Good value there.

I don't like the value of the Colts in 5/6.

Good roster construction overall, but might be light at TE.

 

[pyatig]

From the 5:

Foles, Palmer

AD, Spiller, Sjax, Michael, Dunbar, Mason

Jeffrey, Cruz, TY, Wallace, DAdams, JBrown, Donson, MWilliams

Olsen, Miller

Hauschka

Rams

 

[cdubz]

From the 5 spot:

Foles(7)

Murray(2)/L. Bell(3)/Gerhart(5)/T. West(11)/C. Michael(13)/K. Davis(14)/Hillman(15)

Calvin(1)/Patterson(4)/Bowe(8)/Jennings(12)/D. Adams(16)/Quick(17)/M. Austin(18)

Pitta(6)/H. Miller(9)/D. Walker(10)

Bucs(20)

Novak(19)

Don't love my WRs. Got sniped the pick before twice (Colston in the 7th, Randle in the 10th) but overall thought value was elsewhere. With Calvin and the Min combo think I have 2 every week starters but probably not a lot of flex ability here. Generally love my RB depth, in terms up upside if not immediate start-ability.

Patterson and Le'Veon are probably risky picks where I took them, but figured they were by far the best players available if things break right.