I'm THAT guy - Draft Edition (1 Viewer)

[Soulfly3]

Well, draft time is here, and we've all probably beat some drums pretty loudly in here. Me? I swore up and down and 10 ways to Sunday that Travis Hunter was a CB. I swore up and down he'd play on one side of the ball, bar a light sprinkle at most on the other side. I knew he was a stud WR, but I saw mega lockdown corner.

Now, I (kinda) stand by those words, with the obvious twist that the NFL (or at least the Jags) see him as a WR....

And as such, I am now that guy taking Travis Hunter at #3 overall in my dynasty draft.

And you?

 

[Wigglytuff's Gruff]

I'm that guy... trading away most of my picks because I think this class is slightly overrated and people are more willing to give up established players for rookies than they have done previously in my leagues.

 

[Soulfly3]

I'm that guy... trading away most of my picks because I think this class is slightly overrated and people are more willing to give up established players for rookies than they have done previously in my leagues.

I'd likely do the same if I didnt't have a top 5 pick

 

[streamkeeper]

I am the guy in my first rookie draft at 1.05 wondering why T Hunter is falling to me, and surprised I a still considering another player. Two days ago this was an easy decision for me.

 

[Soulfly3]

I am the guy in my first rookie draft at 1.05 wondering why T Hunter is falling to me, and surprised I a still considering another player. Two days ago this was an easy decision for me.

Be the guy that stole the best fantasy player of this draft at #5.

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

Well, draft time is here, and we've all probably beat some drums pretty loudly in here. Me? I swore up and down and 10 ways to Sunday that Travis Hunter was a CB. I swore up and down he'd play on one side of the ball, bar a light sprinkle at most on the other side. I knew he was a stud WR, but I saw mega lockdown corner.

Now, I (kinda) stand by those words, with the obvious twist that the NFL (or at least the Jags) see him as a WR....

And as such, I am now that guy taking Travis Hunter at #3 overall in my dynasty draft.

And you?

I just noticed in one of my MFL leagues that offensive players are credited with generous IDP stats...probably to allow for the odd tackle by a QB trying to save a pick 6. I'm fairly certain that most in my league aren't aware of it. Needless to say, Travis Hunter jumped up my board like crazy and I, like you, considered him a CB first.

 

[streamkeeper]

I am the guy in my first rookie draft at 1.05 wondering why T Hunter is falling to me, and surprised I a still considering another player. Two days ago this was an easy decision for me.

Be the guy that stole the best fantasy player of this draft at #5.

Made you proud Soulfly3.

 

[Mister CIA]

I am the guy in my first rookie draft at 1.05 wondering why T Hunter is falling to me, and surprised I a still considering another player. Two days ago this was an easy decision for me.

Be the guy that stole the best fantasy player of this draft at #5.

I remember stealing N'Keal Harry with the 1.05.

 

[Soulfly3]

I am the guy in my first rookie draft at 1.05 wondering why T Hunter is falling to me, and surprised I a still considering another player. Two days ago this was an easy decision for me.

Be the guy that stole the best fantasy player of this draft at #5.

I remember stealing N'Keal Harry with the 1.05.

Sorry to tell you, brother... you robbed yourself from day 1.

harry not fit enough to sit in travis' passenger seat while he waits for his girl at a party

 

[Keith R]

I'm that guy that tends to fall for whomever is projected to be the 1st overall rookie pick. Once again, I have extended offers for the 1.01 involving two 1st rounders but no go so far. Considering throwing Breece Hall in at this point

 

[Gally]

I'm fairly certain that most in my league aren't aware of it.

If this is the case then you need to find a new league that is more competitive. How can they not know that you get points for tackles especially if they are "generous". Is this an IDP league or do players just get a random X pts thrown in because they tackled someone that picked up a fumble or had an interception?

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

I'm fairly certain that most in my league aren't aware of it.

If this is the case then you need to find a new league that is more competitive. How can they not know that you get points for tackles especially if they are "generous". Is this an IDP league or do players just get a random X pts thrown in because they tackled someone that picked up a fumble or had an interception?

I've only been in the league a couple years, so I don't know the history of the scoring system. The rules suggest that any offensive player gets points for anything that would score for an IDP. For instance, Tackles are 1.5pts, assists are 0.75, passes defended are 1.5, sacks are a staggering 4pts each. It seems like the rules were written with IDP in mind and all players (offense and IDP) were lumped into that scoring system.

It kinda makes Hunter the 1.01 assuming he's listed as a WR. At the very least, he's in tier 1 with Jeanty.

 

[Gally]

It seems like the rules were written with IDP in mind and all players (offense and IDP) were lumped into that scoring system.

So it is an IDP league? If so, that is how the scoring should be. All players should get points for making tackles, getting receptions, etc. If it is IDP I would rather have Hunter listed as a DB.

 

[joey]

people are more willing to give up established players for rookies than they have done previously in my leagues.

This was me last year, trading my 1.6 for a solid, upside bet in a good offense in Waddle.
He took BTjr with my 1.6 pick.

Sadness.

 

[Hankmoody]

I just noticed in one of my MFL leagues that offensive players are credited with generous IDP stats...probably to allow for the odd tackle by a QB trying to save a pick 6. I'm fairly certain that most in my league aren't aware of it. Needless to say, Travis Hunter jumped up my board like crazy and I, like you, considered him a CB first.

This is the only way it's safe to take Hunter in the first round. My IDP league actually also starts CB separately so he's even more golden there if MFL ends up with some precedent-setting dual positional eligibility. I doubt they do since they never did for guys like Taysom Hill who clearly lined up multiple, but this is a different animal. They have always said "we'll list players where they line up most" which would indicate potential CB, but then non-IDP leagues are hosed. Will be interesting to see how they shake it out.

With any defensive stat point awarding he's worth 1.01 in those leagues, starting CB average 10+ PPG so even if he's a 1/2 WR he can log WR1 stats pretty handily.

I don't see Hunter as a full time WR. The season's too much of a grind and he's a game-changer at CB so he's going to be full time there and he won't get enough snaps to pay out drafting him at WR without the IDP stats. I'll be shocked if he get over 40 catches. 30/500/7 on top of starting CB points in IDP leagues could be an entirely different situation.

 

[Hankmoody]

So it is an IDP league? If so, that is how the scoring should be. All players should get points for making tackles, getting receptions, etc. If it is IDP I would rather have Hunter listed as a DB.

Depends on settings, some of the IDP leagues I am in only award offensive stats to offensive positions and defensive stats to defensive positions.

 

[Gally]

So it is an IDP league? If so, that is how the scoring should be. All players should get points for making tackles, getting receptions, etc. If it is IDP I would rather have Hunter listed as a DB.

Depends on settings, some of the IDP leagues I am in only award offensive stats to offensive positions and defensive stats to defensive positions.

Of course it depends on the settings and the league rules. I just don't see a reason in an IDP type league to not award points for activities that are accomplished on either side of the ball. A tackle is still a tackle. A reception is still a reception. Just my personal preference.

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

It seems like the rules were written with IDP in mind and all players (offense and IDP) were lumped into that scoring system.

So it is an IDP league? If so, that is how the scoring should be. All players should get points for making tackles, getting receptions, etc. If it is IDP I would rather have Hunter listed as a DB.

It is an offense only league CURRENTLY. It may have been IDP in the past, but right now it's not, yet the stat categories still stand. Weird, I know...

 

[FreeBaGeL]

I'm with you @Soulfly3. Two weeks ago I was out on Hunter, and just happy that he's a guy other people would draft so someone I like better would fall an extra pick further down.

Now I'm sitting here thinking about whether or not I can live with passing on him for Hampton in the leagues where I have 1.02, and seriously considering him there.

 

[Soulfly3]

I'm with you @Soulfly3. Two weeks ago I was out on Hunter, and just happy that he's a guy other people would draft so someone I like better would fall an extra pick further down.

Now I'm sitting here thinking about whether or not I can live with passing on him for Hampton in the leagues where I have 1.02, and seriously considering him there.

I'd be torn at 1.02 as well. I'd probably end up flipping a coin, but I think you're a lock for a great pick either way.

Take what u need most

 

[Instinctive]

In anything not IDP...do people think he's really gonna usurp Brian Thomas Jr?

 

[oldmanhawkins]

In anything not IDP...do people think he's really gonna usurp Brian Thomas Jr?

Why can't they both eat?

 

[FreeBaGeL]

In anything not IDP...do people think he's really gonna usurp Brian Thomas Jr?

I don't think he has to, but then I guess the other answer is "maybe".

Anquan Boldin had just had the best rookie WR season in NFL history when Arizona drafted Larry Fitz 3rd overall.

 

[Soulfly3]

Travis>>>BTJ out of college.

Now, BTJ has proven it in the NFL and Travis hasn't. But there absolutely every possibility he will be better...

But odds are they just both eat

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

I'm the guy who traded my 1.7 and two future 1sts to move up to the 1.1.

On the clock at 1.1, I threw my draft board aside and went with my gut, selecting IDP Abdul Carter. Dominant Edge with a heart of gold over my QB1 (superflex). Also, I heard a rumor that nobody in Boulder showed up to Shedeur's birthday party.

Fast forward to a few picks later and Shedeur is STILL available at 1.6. I call up the guy at 1.6 and talk him into trading the 1.6 for my 2nds in '25,'26, & '27. He accepts!!

Not done yet. The guy I traded with on the original trade REALLY needs a QB. I call him up and he's super stoked that he's about to get Sanders in addition to all the draft capital he got from me. But just then, MFL refreshes and he learns the terrifying truth. I'm now holding the 1.6 and ALL of the cards! Good luck winning a 'ship with Sam Darnold as your QB2, dork. Anyway, I used Jedi mind tricks on him until he gives in and agrees to trade back my 1.7 and two future 1sts that I previously gave up to move up to 1.1, so that he can go get his QB at 1.6. THEN, I know just what to do. So I put the guy on hold, and then tell him the deal is dead unless he also throws in KaVontae Turpin. He accepts!!

Funny anecdote, he actually ended up going with Tyler Shough.

Anyway, with my 1.7 pick now restored, I selected Bayshul Tuten. Homerun draft.

 

[waiver wire]

I'm with you @Soulfly3. Two weeks ago I was out on Hunter, and just happy that he's a guy other people would draft so someone I like better would fall an extra pick further down.

Now I'm sitting here thinking about whether or not I can live with passing on him for Hampton in the leagues where I have 1.02, and seriously considering him there.

i am sitting at 1.3 and that is what I am worried about as well
deciding between him and the 3rd rb

 

[Instinctive]

Travis>>>BTJ out of college.

Now, BTJ has proven it in the NFL and Travis hasn't. But there absolutely every possibility he will be better...

But odds are they just both eat

Odds are???

I'm open to an argument they both eat...but we are all aware of how rare it is to have two Fantasy WR1 seasons on the same team, right? Basically never.

 

[Crippler]

So it is an IDP league? If so, that is how the scoring should be. All players should get points for making tackles, getting receptions, etc. If it is IDP I would rather have Hunter listed as a DB.

Depends on settings, some of the IDP leagues I am in only award offensive stats to offensive positions and defensive stats to defensive positions.

Of course it depends on the settings and the league rules. I just don't see a reason in an IDP type league to not award points for activities that are accomplished on either side of the ball. A tackle is still a tackle. A reception is still a reception. Just my personal preference.

He is playing 2 different positions. Our league is IDP and this goes back to the Deion and few others days. The advantage at DB was crazy and thus you can start him at both if you want stats for both. If you only start at DB, than he only gets those stats. Not everything in between. And it won’t change anytime soon. As commish, I have to adjust afterwards but if he is WR2 and CB1, some has lost a job. Advantage is 1 player allows you to carry another player on roster.

 

[massraider]

This is the only way it's safe to take Hunter in the first round. My IDP league actually also starts CB separately so he's even more golden there if MFL ends up with some precedent-setting dual positional eligibility

Mine is the same, but I think the dream to start him in MFL as CB is dead.

https://x.com/IDPGodfather/status/1918175191596765249?t=YRKjal67MiKRetc5LMjqIA&s=19

This is the right call. If he's CB eligible, 11 out of 12 owners would be beeyotching for years

 

[Hankmoody]

Mine is the same, but I think the dream to start him in MFL as CB is dead.
https://x.com/IDPGodfather/status/1918175191596765249?t=YRKjal67MiKRetc5LMjqIA&s=19
This is the right call. If he's CB eligible, 11 out of 12 owners would be beeyotching for years

They've always said they will list the guy where he plays the most snaps though.

 

[barackdhouse]

In anything not IDP...do people think he's really gonna usurp Brian Thomas Jr?

In anything not IDP...do people think he's really gonna usurp Brian Thomas Jr?

Why can't they both eat?

Travis>>>BTJ out of college.

Now, BTJ has proven it in the NFL and Travis hasn't. But there absolutely every possibility he will be better...

But odds are they just both eat

Not on the Jaguars with Trevor Lawrence at QB.

But. They will both make each other better and more open. Strange is a nice and upcoming sleeper TE but he isn't Engram yet. And I have zero idea what their real plan is at RB with some weird rotation of Tank, ETN and Tuten. But Trevor is the one that has to take a step forward for both WRs to eat.

Brian Thomas was a league winning pick last year though. Or on that level anyway. I don't see any world where Hunter doesn't eat away from Thomas' ceiling (and probably floor) and that is the real problem for me since BTJ is going in the 1st round of redrafts/BB. I don't think Hunter ever usurps Thomas but muddiness is 100% in reach. Bring in a real QB and it's on like Donkey Kong.

 

[barackdhouse]

If I'm *that guy* then it is the owner that waits until you're OTC and then immediately pelts you with 2 or 3 ****ty offers and then the next owner OTC and so on. Eventually I land at least a couple fish though.

And inevitably I sneak a really good offer in here and there but the owner picks super fast and then a few minutes later sends me a message that says oh man I would have taken that if I'd seen it.

 

[Dez]

Just got Hunter at 1.06 in a FFPC 1 QB and it was not the guy I was hoping for either

 

[-OZ-]

Predictive - I’m that guy that begrudgingly takes Hampton 1.04 in a league where WR are king.

In my other league I’m that guy who traded away his 2026 picks for Rome Odunze and Will Anderson. And now wants to trade to get some back.

 

[-OZ-]

don't see any world where Hunter doesn't eat away from Thomas' ceiling (and probably floor) and that is the real problem for me since BTJ is going in the 1st round of redrafts/BB

I get that Lawrence isn’t Burrow or even great, but I have little doubt BTjr will still be a WR1. Probably not THE WR1, but I didn’t expect that anyway.