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How to build a dynasty team? (1 Viewer)
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fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Wow, that's a steal.No actually I just traded away pick 1.03 for Randy Moss.You might want to update your sig then.Which is why I made sure to get 3 of the top 4 picks in the upcoming draft.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Ah, that seems about right.Oops, forgot to add that it was Santanaand 1.03 for Randy.Wow, that's a steal.No actually I just traded away pick 1.03 for Randy Moss.You might want to update your sig then.Which is why I made sure to get 3 of the top 4 picks in the upcoming draft.
salmonstud
Footballguy
The biggest advice I can give in dynasty league strategy is being realistic when evaluated your team's ability to win a championship. Most people have the tendency to be overly optimistic when assessing their team.
If you feel you are close to a title...nothing wrong with giving up some of your future to get an aging stud like Barber or Alexander that will help you win a trophy this season. The inverse is true as well. If you know you can't compete with the top 2-3 teams, it's time to move your older players that are in the twighlight of their career...but still productive for younger players/picks.
In one dynasty league I won a championship last season in a start 3 WR (point per reception league) My WR's were just too old & worthless for me to repeat this season in my assessment so I moved Larry Johnson for Portis, Betts, J.Walker, & the Chargers D. I knew it would hurt me this season, but I felt it would help me next year.
Dynasty leagues are often like poker....you have to play your opponent as much as playing your cards. I dictate my trading strategy based on my opponents philosophy. Owners that put a high premium on rookie picks...I will try to trade all my picks to them for proven young players, etc. In one league someone had such a woody for Vernon Davis that he traded Steve Smith for a mediocre WR & the pick that allowed him to draft Davis.
If you feel you are close to a title...nothing wrong with giving up some of your future to get an aging stud like Barber or Alexander that will help you win a trophy this season. The inverse is true as well. If you know you can't compete with the top 2-3 teams, it's time to move your older players that are in the twighlight of their career...but still productive for younger players/picks.
In one dynasty league I won a championship last season in a start 3 WR (point per reception league) My WR's were just too old & worthless for me to repeat this season in my assessment so I moved Larry Johnson for Portis, Betts, J.Walker, & the Chargers D. I knew it would hurt me this season, but I felt it would help me next year.
Dynasty leagues are often like poker....you have to play your opponent as much as playing your cards. I dictate my trading strategy based on my opponents philosophy. Owners that put a high premium on rookie picks...I will try to trade all my picks to them for proven young players, etc. In one league someone had such a woody for Vernon Davis that he traded Steve Smith for a mediocre WR & the pick that allowed him to draft Davis.
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salmonstud
Footballguy
Good advice. If my opponents take QB's/TE's too early...I will load up on RB's and then trade them when a RB depleted team suffers a few injuries & is desperate to upgrade my other positions.
Super King
Footballguy
im definitely feeling better and better about drafting Vince Young later.
Ned
Footballguy
vince young at 2.07 in last year's rookie draft looks to be 
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
I got Cutler at #57. Wasn't looking to draft a qb because I've had Peyton since he was a rookie, he had too much upside to pass up. Only bad thing is I traded Travis Henry 2 weeks before the draft to get that pick.
EBF
Footballguy
A few notes after another season of mixed results:
- Depth is very important. In a 12-14 team dynasty, it might be wise to trade out of the first 1-2 rounds in order to move some of your 7th-10th round picks up into the juicy 4th-5th round range. What you really want to do is load up your roster with proven contributors. This will give you good lineup flexibility in the event of injuries/underperformance (which you'll eventually come to realize are inevitable). You simply can't put a price on proven talent. Guys like Reggie Wayne, Donovan McNabb, Jeremy Shockey, and Hines Ward can be rocks on your roster for 4-5 years.
- I stand by my claim that 2nd tier rookies make a great investment in most initial dynasty drafts. Guys like Maurice Drew, Jerious Norwood, and Greg Jennings could be had for peanuts compared to where Laurence Maroney and Vernon Davis were going. The talent gap between a first round NFL draft prospect and a third round NFL draft prospect isn't always huge, but the ADP gap usually is. Use this to your advantage.
- Don't get caught up in building the perfect team. This is an error that I have made a few times in the past. While it's important to have an eye on the future, you need to build a team that will compete immediately. That's why I stress the importance of depth and proven talent. You don't want to be that guy who always seems to be one player away because he's constantly chasing the superstars of tomorrow in hopes of building the perfect team.
- Most owners will protect their 1st round rookie pick, but you'd be surprised how easily they'll give you their 2nd or 3rd as a throw-in. Use this to your advantage. Stockpile picks. You can package them to move up or you can sit back and stockpile talent. Remember, a host of NFL superstars were relatively unheralded entering the league. Guys like Chad Johnson, Steve Smith, and Anquan Boldin were not typically chosen in the first round of rookie drafts. Already this season we've seen big things from Greg Jennings, who falls into the same category.
- Depth is very important. In a 12-14 team dynasty, it might be wise to trade out of the first 1-2 rounds in order to move some of your 7th-10th round picks up into the juicy 4th-5th round range. What you really want to do is load up your roster with proven contributors. This will give you good lineup flexibility in the event of injuries/underperformance (which you'll eventually come to realize are inevitable). You simply can't put a price on proven talent. Guys like Reggie Wayne, Donovan McNabb, Jeremy Shockey, and Hines Ward can be rocks on your roster for 4-5 years.
- I stand by my claim that 2nd tier rookies make a great investment in most initial dynasty drafts. Guys like Maurice Drew, Jerious Norwood, and Greg Jennings could be had for peanuts compared to where Laurence Maroney and Vernon Davis were going. The talent gap between a first round NFL draft prospect and a third round NFL draft prospect isn't always huge, but the ADP gap usually is. Use this to your advantage.
- Don't get caught up in building the perfect team. This is an error that I have made a few times in the past. While it's important to have an eye on the future, you need to build a team that will compete immediately. That's why I stress the importance of depth and proven talent. You don't want to be that guy who always seems to be one player away because he's constantly chasing the superstars of tomorrow in hopes of building the perfect team.
- Most owners will protect their 1st round rookie pick, but you'd be surprised how easily they'll give you their 2nd or 3rd as a throw-in. Use this to your advantage. Stockpile picks. You can package them to move up or you can sit back and stockpile talent. Remember, a host of NFL superstars were relatively unheralded entering the league. Guys like Chad Johnson, Steve Smith, and Anquan Boldin were not typically chosen in the first round of rookie drafts. Already this season we've seen big things from Greg Jennings, who falls into the same category.
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A few notes after another season of mixed results:- Depth is very important. In a 12-14 team dynasty, it might be wise to trade out of the first 1-2 rounds in order to move some of your 7th-10th round picks up into the juicy 4th-5th round range. What you really want to do is load up your roster with proven contributors. This will give you good lineup flexibility in the event of injuries/underperformance (which you'll eventually come to realize are inevitable). You simply can't put a price on proven talent. Guys like Reggie Wayne, Donovan McNabb, Jeremy Shockey, and Hines Ward can be rocks on your roster for 4-5 years. - I stand by my claim that 2nd tier rookies make a great investment in most initial dynasty drafts. Guys like Maurice Drew, Jerious Norwood, and Greg Jennings could be had for peanuts compared to where Laurence Maroney and Vernon Davis were going. The talent gap between a first round NFL draft prospect and a third round NFL draft prospect isn't always huge, but the ADP gap usually is. Use this to your advantage. - Don't get caught up in building the perfect team. This is an error that I have made a few times in the past. While it's important to have an eye on the future, you need to build a team that will compete immediately. That's why I stress the importance of depth and proven talent. You don't want to be that guy who always seems to be one player away because he's constantly chasing the superstars of tomorrow in hopes of building the perfect team.Good stuff Thx- Most owners will protect their 1st round rookie pick, but you'd be surprised how easily they'll give you their 2nd or 3rd as a throw-in. Use this to your advantage. Stockpile picks. You can package them to move up or you can sit back and stockpile talent. Remember, a host of NFL superstars were relatively unheralded entering the league. Guys like Chad Johnson, Steve Smith, and Anquan Boldin were not typically chosen in the first round of rookie drafts. Already this season we've seen big things from Greg Jennings, who falls into the same category.
