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How much $$ to set aside per position for an Auction.. (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter harryhood
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How many teams in your league? That can make a pretty big difference.
I would spend less on QB (a lot, honestly) and spend more on RB1 and RB2. But I suscribe to the theory of getting two QBs in the 9-12 tier, and not getting a top 5. I think a lot of people are leaning towards the top QB position this year, which will mean (IMHO) paying a premium for Manning, Palmer, or one of the three B's.
Just a question, based on past experience with your league, do people pay a lot for deep WR/RB's? We usually spend more on the top tier guys, then fill out several roster spots with $1 and $2 guys. Those are usually the sleeper-types. You've allocated a lot more for WR 4-5 and RB 4-5 than I would have. But it depends on how your league-mates tend to allocate their money...
I would spend less on QB (a lot, honestly) and spend more on RB1 and RB2. But I suscribe to the theory of getting two QBs in the 9-12 tier, and not getting a top 5. I think a lot of people are leaning towards the top QB position this year, which will mean (IMHO) paying a premium for Manning, Palmer, or one of the three B's.
Just a question, based on past experience with your league, do people pay a lot for deep WR/RB's? We usually spend more on the top tier guys, then fill out several roster spots with $1 and $2 guys. Those are usually the sleeper-types. You've allocated a lot more for WR 4-5 and RB 4-5 than I would have. But it depends on how your league-mates tend to allocate their money...
harryhood
Footballguy
This is the hard part. This is a new league with 12 friends who have NEVER auctioned before. I have done it, but the others are all rooks. I do not know any tendancies. I am guessing BIG $$ to BIG NAMES?? Is that how it usually goes for first timers?
harryhood
Footballguy
Even though TD passes are 6 points???
butcher boy
Footballguy
I think that looks about right, but be ready to spend more at RB. That always is the position that tends to explode dollar wise. I like your $1 Kicker and defense.
If they are all rookies, then their bidding tendencies will probably be on the more conservative side, allowing you to scoop up some great RB value early on. Then later on in the draft, some of them are going to realize that they still have lots of money left so they'll get into bidding wars on 5th and 6th tier players because that's all that will be left.
If they are all rookies, then their bidding tendencies will probably be on the more conservative side, allowing you to scoop up some great RB value early on. Then later on in the draft, some of them are going to realize that they still have lots of money left so they'll get into bidding wars on 5th and 6th tier players because that's all that will be left.
If it's a first time auction, then expect people to run out of money quickly. A great majority of people will spend almost all their bankroll on their starting line-up, then fill out their rosters with $1 guys (basically a draft at the end of the auction).
If you can get some guys you like, but save enough money after most people have spent their wad so that you have more than everybody else, you can totally dominate the end, and get any sleeper or undervalued player you want. Happened for me last year - got some ridiculous bargains.
If you can get some guys you like, but save enough money after most people have spent their wad so that you have more than everybody else, you can totally dominate the end, and get any sleeper or undervalued player you want. Happened for me last year - got some ridiculous bargains.
We play with TD passes worth 5 points each, and have for a number of years. It has always paid off for me to avoid overspending (or drafting too early, in elder years) on the big-name QBs, and get kind of the "last starter, first backup" or QB 12 and QB 13...One of them usually does very well, and the money you save can get you Stephen Jackson instead of Clinton Portis.
MarcO
Footballguy
First time auction leaugue - honestly I wouldn't even bother with trying to budget for it - if everyone is new, there is no predicting how it will go. I would just concentrate on "tiering" the field and who you want to target. Spend the money to go get the best value in the tier and with that many starters I wouldn't pay anything more than $1 for bench players - do your homework on the bench players - I got M-J-D for $1 at he end of last years draft.
ukshane
Footballguy
I spend around $160 to $170 on my starters (1 QB, 2 RB's 3 WR's or TE's, 1K and 1 Def). Passing TD's are easier to predict so draft a couple of cheap QB's from teams with weak D's and average running games (Farve, Kitna, Losman, Leinert, and Schaub come to mind). You can play matchups in games that might be shootouts during the season and use your extra QB dollars to spend closer to $100 on your top two RB's.I would also pony up more for a decent starting Kicker or D before I spent $3 on a backup TE.
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hephner
Footballguy
Anyone happen to have this link? I couldn't find it, but I'm very curious to give it a read.
Yes, his article is in the 2006 archives. His recommendation was: * 11% QB * 50% RB * 33% WR * 3% TE * 2% DST * 1% PKOf course, it depends on the number of teams, the scoring system, the draft vs. free agent budgets, the skill of the other coaches, depth and number of players expected to be taken, risk you are willing to bear, etc. In other words, you have to create the allocations that you think best fit your league and your individual goals. Since you are 6 pts per QB TD, your QB % might be higher. Also, in an all rookie league, they likely will be conservative and go for depth, so prices may be nicely depressed to help you build a killer team.
I Am Arthur
Footballguy
I've done a few auctions and they're a lot of fun
With every one doing this for the first time, your budget won't matter that much. You've already got good advice here.
Premiere RBs go for @30-40%of your total sometimes 50%!! THAT'S PERCENT, so adjust your expectations accordingly. I don't think that's smart, but it can happen.
Premiere WRs @20-30%( and I mean the top 1,2,+3)
That usually means that a top ten WR or RB late in the draft will be a steal.
Iv'e auctioned with first timers and with vets. The first timers usually let a bunch of studs fall till late and they are bought cheap.
ONe strategy I liked was leaving $2 for those players at the end I wanted to snatch up, then throwing out their name with a $2 starting price, knowing no one else cold outbid me because they could only afford $1.
With every one doing this for the first time, your budget won't matter that much. You've already got good advice here.
Premiere RBs go for @30-40%of your total sometimes 50%!! THAT'S PERCENT, so adjust your expectations accordingly. I don't think that's smart, but it can happen.
Premiere WRs @20-30%( and I mean the top 1,2,+3)
That usually means that a top ten WR or RB late in the draft will be a steal.
Iv'e auctioned with first timers and with vets. The first timers usually let a bunch of studs fall till late and they are bought cheap.
ONe strategy I liked was leaving $2 for those players at the end I wanted to snatch up, then throwing out their name with a $2 starting price, knowing no one else cold outbid me because they could only afford $1.
Captain Hook
Footballguy
YES - it doesn't change the scoring as much as you think AND more importantly the QB are only relative to the other QB. Peyton Manning is the only one who should go for big dollars - otherwise $20 for both of your QB is fine (and you may have money left over to move elsewhere)Dodds % distribution as shown there is very good.
treat88
Footballguy
Expect at least 3 or 4 owners to go the studs and duds route. All their $$ on the starting line-up and $1 roster fillers for depth.
This will drive all the top tier players prices up significantly.
For comparison purposes, my league, 16 teams 50,000,000 cap
LT 13.7 mm
S Jax 11mm
LJ/Reggie Bush 10.5mm
MJD/Addai/Westbrook 9.3 mm
Harrison/Smith 7mm
Owens/Fitz/Walker 6mm
Driver/Evans/Boldin5.5 mm
I had projected half that and was taken by surprise when things started escalating like they did.
This will drive all the top tier players prices up significantly.
For comparison purposes, my league, 16 teams 50,000,000 cap
LT 13.7 mm
S Jax 11mm
LJ/Reggie Bush 10.5mm
MJD/Addai/Westbrook 9.3 mm
Harrison/Smith 7mm
Owens/Fitz/Walker 6mm
Driver/Evans/Boldin5.5 mm
I had projected half that and was taken by surprise when things started escalating like they did.
