***OFFICIAL*** 5th Pick Thread (1 Viewer)

[PosterNutBag]

There isn't much love for S.Jackson? The consensous top 4 seem to be AP, MJD, Turner & Forte. What don't y'all like about S.Jax? The staff here seems really high on him, and really down on Forte for some reason. Is it the injury concerns?

I don't like that his offense is horrible without him. With Holt gone (2009) or no longer good (2008), St. Louis had/has no offense weapons outside of SJax. He has been in the NFL now 5 seasons and has been a Top 10 RB exactly once when he finished as RB#3 overall in 2006. There is no question in my mind that he will be a solid performer this season (when healthy), but will he be better than his ADP?...the odds are no, IMO. He is a gifted player and could be a fantasy stud if he can stay healthy the entire season, but I can't give my love to a player at #5 who should be the only thing opposing defenses should really be concerned about when playing the Rams. I just think there are better choices at #5 for my pick assuming the consensus Top 4 are gone.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Injury history + terrible team = not a lock to be picked at #5 overall.

 

[MCguidance]

This really is a bad spot. The more I read the more confused I become.

As of now I'd go Jackson, but that could change. I hate that Avery got hurt. It gives Sjax plenty of opportunity, but plenty of 8 man fronts as well. How do we see that shaking out? Not well the more I think about it....

 

[Keith1]

given his performance last night, it wouldn't surprise me if Brady goes before I pick at # 5. If he's there, I'm taking him.

 

[tenacious c]

i've been waiting to post on here for a while but am unable to do so from work. i've got the dreaded #5 pick in a 12-team redraft, no PPR. here are my thoughts, please comment and suggest as i need all the insight i can get.

the guys with #1 and 2 have already stated they're taking AP and Forte with their picks. judging by who's picking #3 and 4 i'm expecting MJD and Turner to go immediately after. the way i see it, that leaves Stephen Jackson or LaDanian Tomlinson as my two best options at RB. i'm not very high on either of these guys for my own ridiculous reasons.

Jackson - drafted him 3rd overall in 2007 and my team was basically out of contention because of it. never produced for me so i'm holding a grudge (stupid i know but that's how i tend to think). i didn't follow his performance last year because the rams stunk. i'm guessing they'll stink again, at least in their passing game. that leaves Jackson to carry the load. is it unreasonable to think teams will just stack the box to take away their only weapon? that and jackson does have a slight history of injury.

Tomlinson - i own Sproles in my other dynasty league and i love him. the more LT sat out last year, the more i scored with Sproles. LT has been slowly declining and the incredible amount of carries is starting to take its tole. whether its been injury, fatigue, or age, he's not the LT of a few years ago.

i've almost got my mind made up on drafting Fitzgerald with this pick. the last two years of redraft leagues i have followed the RB RB formula without success. i don't want to get stuck with an injury prone veteran while those with stud WR's dominate the league. i realize this might not be wise since we don't reward PPR, but still the WR-heavy teams have won the league the last couple of years. it seems like the more NFL teams that practice RBBC, the more value a true top-tier WR holds. i'm so set on this idea that i'm considering going WR WR just to truly test this theory.

my other idea, which just crept into my brain today thanks to a knowledgable coworker's suggestion, is to go with Brady at #5. i'm not as high on this idea but it does have some sound arguements. the same team that won with solid WR's in 2007, also had Brady (which he selected in the 4th round). of course there are a lot of questions with Brady after the injury, but this guy seems to think he'll repeat his record-breaking performance from 2 years ago. true they added Galloway, and the running game is a jumbled mess. but will they be so brash again? will they intentionally run up the score like they're playing for a BCS bid? and who's to say Brees won't be the #1 QB anyway. i'm still thinking i can get a QB in round 5 or 6 who'll average 10 pts per game less than Brady.

if things play out the way i'd prefer, it'll end up this way:

1. L. Fitzgerald WR

2. G. Jennings WR

3. R. Grant RB

4. L. Johnson RB

5. A. Gonzalez WR

6. B. Roethlisberger QB

7. C. Wells RB

8. O. Daniels TE

9. N. Burleson WR

10. R. Mendenhall RB

11. Baltimore TD

12. J. Delhomme QB

13. J. Galloway WR

14. H. Nicks WR

15. Tampa Bay TD

16. N. Folk PK

i simulated this using the Football Guys Draft Dominator. in retrospect, i'm not thrilled to have both Grant and Jennings because that GB bye will be a killer. love it? hate it? please let me know what you think. my draft starts the 21st and i'd appreciate any input. good luck guys!

FYI - this simulation had Brady going with the 10th overall pick.

 

[GDogg]

i've been waiting to post on here for a while but am unable to do so from work. i've got the dreaded #5 pick in a 12-team redraft, no PPR. here are my thoughts, please comment and suggest as i need all the insight i can get.the guys with #1 and 2 have already stated they're taking AP and Forte with their picks. judging by who's picking #3 and 4 i'm expecting MJD and Turner to go immediately after. the way i see it, that leaves Stephen Jackson or LaDanian Tomlinson as my two best options at RB. i'm not very high on either of these guys for my own ridiculous reasons. Jackson - drafted him 3rd overall in 2007 and my team was basically out of contention because of it. never produced for me so i'm holding a grudge (stupid i know but that's how i tend to think). i didn't follow his performance last year because the rams stunk. i'm guessing they'll stink again, at least in their passing game. that leaves Jackson to carry the load. is it unreasonable to think teams will just stack the box to take away their only weapon? that and jackson does have a slight history of injury.Tomlinson - i own Sproles in my other dynasty league and i love him. the more LT sat out last year, the more i scored with Sproles. LT has been slowly declining and the incredible amount of carries is starting to take its tole. whether its been injury, fatigue, or age, he's not the LT of a few years ago.i've almost got my mind made up on drafting Fitzgerald with this pick. the last two years of redraft leagues i have followed the RB RB formula without success. i don't want to get stuck with an injury prone veteran while those with stud WR's dominate the league. i realize this might not be wise since we don't reward PPR, but still the WR-heavy teams have won the league the last couple of years. it seems like the more NFL teams that practice RBBC, the more value a true top-tier WR holds. i'm so set on this idea that i'm considering going WR WR just to truly test this theory. my other idea, which just crept into my brain today thanks to a knowledgable coworker's suggestion, is to go with Brady at #5. i'm not as high on this idea but it does have some sound arguements. the same team that won with solid WR's in 2007, also had Brady (which he selected in the 4th round). of course there are a lot of questions with Brady after the injury, but this guy seems to think he'll repeat his record-breaking performance from 2 years ago. true they added Galloway, and the running game is a jumbled mess. but will they be so brash again? will they intentionally run up the score like they're playing for a BCS bid? and who's to say Brees won't be the #1 QB anyway. i'm still thinking i can get a QB in round 5 or 6 who'll average 10 pts per game less than Brady. if things play out the way i'd prefer, it'll end up this way:1. L. Fitzgerald WR2. G. Jennings WR3. R. Grant RB4. L. Johnson RB5. A. Gonzalez WR6. B. Roethlisberger QB7. C. Wells RB8. O. Daniels TE9. N. Burleson WR10. R. Mendenhall RB11. Baltimore TD12. J. Delhomme QB13. J. Galloway WR14. H. Nicks WR15. Tampa Bay TD16. N. Folk PKi simulated this using the Football Guys Draft Dominator. in retrospect, i'm not thrilled to have both Grant and Jennings because that GB bye will be a killer. love it? hate it? please let me know what you think. my draft starts the 21st and i'd appreciate any input. good luck guys!FYI - this simulation had Brady going with the 10th overall pick.

I don't know know your scoring system, but unless it's something really crazy, I have no problems with Fitzgerald at #5. I have him as the #6 overall player in my own league. I'll be going with one of LT, Jackson or Fitzgerald and I have them in that order. To be honest, I'm a bit excited at the prospect of taking Fitzgerald even if the other two are still on the board. But, VBD says LT and Jackson are the top two among those three in my league so we'll see.I honestly would not take Brady. I could be wrong, but in order for this to be a sound move, you almost have to be right that he'll be the #1 overall player in scoring in your league.

 

[Keith1]

i've been waiting to post on here for a while but am unable to do so from work. i've got the dreaded #5 pick in a 12-team redraft, no PPR. here are my thoughts, please comment and suggest as i need all the insight i can get.the guys with #1 and 2 have already stated they're taking AP and Forte with their picks. judging by who's picking #3 and 4 i'm expecting MJD and Turner to go immediately after. the way i see it, that leaves Stephen Jackson or LaDanian Tomlinson as my two best options at RB. i'm not very high on either of these guys for my own ridiculous reasons. Jackson - drafted him 3rd overall in 2007 and my team was basically out of contention because of it. never produced for me so i'm holding a grudge (stupid i know but that's how i tend to think). i didn't follow his performance last year because the rams stunk. i'm guessing they'll stink again, at least in their passing game. that leaves Jackson to carry the load. is it unreasonable to think teams will just stack the box to take away their only weapon? that and jackson does have a slight history of injury.Tomlinson - i own Sproles in my other dynasty league and i love him. the more LT sat out last year, the more i scored with Sproles. LT has been slowly declining and the incredible amount of carries is starting to take its tole. whether its been injury, fatigue, or age, he's not the LT of a few years ago.i've almost got my mind made up on drafting Fitzgerald with this pick. the last two years of redraft leagues i have followed the RB RB formula without success. i don't want to get stuck with an injury prone veteran while those with stud WR's dominate the league. i realize this might not be wise since we don't reward PPR, but still the WR-heavy teams have won the league the last couple of years. it seems like the more NFL teams that practice RBBC, the more value a true top-tier WR holds. i'm so set on this idea that i'm considering going WR WR just to truly test this theory. my other idea, which just crept into my brain today thanks to a knowledgable coworker's suggestion, is to go with Brady at #5. i'm not as high on this idea but it does have some sound arguements. the same team that won with solid WR's in 2007, also had Brady (which he selected in the 4th round). of course there are a lot of questions with Brady after the injury, but this guy seems to think he'll repeat his record-breaking performance from 2 years ago. true they added Galloway, and the running game is a jumbled mess. but will they be so brash again? will they intentionally run up the score like they're playing for a BCS bid? and who's to say Brees won't be the #1 QB anyway. i'm still thinking i can get a QB in round 5 or 6 who'll average 10 pts per game less than Brady. if things play out the way i'd prefer, it'll end up this way:1. L. Fitzgerald WR2. G. Jennings WR3. R. Grant RB4. L. Johnson RB5. A. Gonzalez WR6. B. Roethlisberger QB7. C. Wells RB8. O. Daniels TE9. N. Burleson WR10. R. Mendenhall RB11. Baltimore TD12. J. Delhomme QB13. J. Galloway WR14. H. Nicks WR15. Tampa Bay TD16. N. Folk PKi simulated this using the Football Guys Draft Dominator. in retrospect, i'm not thrilled to have both Grant and Jennings because that GB bye will be a killer. love it? hate it? please let me know what you think. my draft starts the 21st and i'd appreciate any input. good luck guys!FYI - this simulation had Brady going with the 10th overall pick.

I don't know know your scoring system, but unless it's something really crazy, I have no problems with Fitzgerald at #5. I have him as the #6 overall player in my own league. I'll be going with one of LT, Jackson or Fitzgerald and I have them in that order. To be honest, I'm a bit excited at the prospect of taking Fitzgerald even if the other two are still on the board. But, VBD says LT and Jackson are the top two among those three in my league so we'll see.I honestly would not take Brady. I could be wrong, but in order for this to be a sound move, you almost have to be right that he'll be the #1 overall player in scoring in your league.

Given how he looked the other night, and given everything we know about Bellichick and Brady, that is not such a far-fetched statement (especially in a 6 point passing TD league).

 

[Keith1]

i've been waiting to post on here for a while but am unable to do so from work. i've got the dreaded #5 pick in a 12-team redraft, no PPR. here are my thoughts, please comment and suggest as i need all the insight i can get.the guys with #1 and 2 have already stated they're taking AP and Forte with their picks. judging by who's picking #3 and 4 i'm expecting MJD and Turner to go immediately after. the way i see it, that leaves Stephen Jackson or LaDanian Tomlinson as my two best options at RB. i'm not very high on either of these guys for my own ridiculous reasons. Jackson - drafted him 3rd overall in 2007 and my team was basically out of contention because of it. never produced for me so i'm holding a grudge (stupid i know but that's how i tend to think). i didn't follow his performance last year because the rams stunk. i'm guessing they'll stink again, at least in their passing game. that leaves Jackson to carry the load. is it unreasonable to think teams will just stack the box to take away their only weapon? that and jackson does have a slight history of injury.Tomlinson - i own Sproles in my other dynasty league and i love him. the more LT sat out last year, the more i scored with Sproles. LT has been slowly declining and the incredible amount of carries is starting to take its tole. whether its been injury, fatigue, or age, he's not the LT of a few years ago.i've almost got my mind made up on drafting Fitzgerald with this pick. the last two years of redraft leagues i have followed the RB RB formula without success. i don't want to get stuck with an injury prone veteran while those with stud WR's dominate the league. i realize this might not be wise since we don't reward PPR, but still the WR-heavy teams have won the league the last couple of years. it seems like the more NFL teams that practice RBBC, the more value a true top-tier WR holds. i'm so set on this idea that i'm considering going WR WR just to truly test this theory. my other idea, which just crept into my brain today thanks to a knowledgable coworker's suggestion, is to go with Brady at #5. i'm not as high on this idea but it does have some sound arguements. the same team that won with solid WR's in 2007, also had Brady (which he selected in the 4th round). of course there are a lot of questions with Brady after the injury, but this guy seems to think he'll repeat his record-breaking performance from 2 years ago. true they added Galloway, and the running game is a jumbled mess. but will they be so brash again? will they intentionally run up the score like they're playing for a BCS bid? and who's to say Brees won't be the #1 QB anyway. i'm still thinking i can get a QB in round 5 or 6 who'll average 10 pts per game less than Brady. if things play out the way i'd prefer, it'll end up this way:1. L. Fitzgerald WR2. G. Jennings WR3. R. Grant RB4. L. Johnson RB5. A. Gonzalez WR6. B. Roethlisberger QB7. C. Wells RB8. O. Daniels TE9. N. Burleson WR10. R. Mendenhall RB11. Baltimore TD12. J. Delhomme QB13. J. Galloway WR14. H. Nicks WR15. Tampa Bay TD16. N. Folk PKi simulated this using the Football Guys Draft Dominator. in retrospect, i'm not thrilled to have both Grant and Jennings because that GB bye will be a killer. love it? hate it? please let me know what you think. my draft starts the 21st and i'd appreciate any input. good luck guys!FYI - this simulation had Brady going with the 10th overall pick.

I like Brady. Fitzy scares me. Sounds stupid--but him being on every single fantasy mag plus an aging QB with a history of injury who is coming off of hip surgery (and is admittedly not 100%). And the Madden Curse thing. Can't ignore that.As for Grant AND Jennings, I would definitely not do that. Competing for the same balls. Only time I'd grab 2 guys from the same team like that is a QB/WR combo (Rodgers/Jennings).

 

[Keith1]

well, I think we can now safely scratch Slaton from the discussion at pick # 5. If he's not getting goal-line carries, then he is simply a little bit less electric version of Chris Johnson, who also does not get goal-line carries. As for the rest:

SJax: only option on a bad team with a weakened WR corps, a new offense to learn, and a whole new offensive line that needs time to gel. Oh, and the injury thing....Say what you want, SJax is injury-prone.

DeAngelo Williams: shares a backfield with another RB getting at least 1000 yards and double-digit TDs. And a REALLY tough schedule to boot.

LT: either he has a comeback like Elvis 1968, or he continues the steady decline he has shown (coupled with alot of mileage and season ending injuries the last 2 years in a row)

Fitzy: Super Bowl loser hangover. Madden Jinx. Cover of every fantasy mag out there. Aging and injury-prone QB who admittedly is not 100% from hip surgery.

That's why I don't think it is so crazy, in a 6 point passing TD league, to consider Brady (or Brees) at # 5. Neither will be there for you at # 20. But at # 20, you can get either Portis or Ronnie Brown, picking up Colston at # 29. How does a front three of Brady, R. Brown and Colston sound to you guys ???? I know how it sounds to me

 

[Rovers]

As this discussion has progressed, I like my pick of Gore even more now... Coffee showed me little in the preseason game. Granted, the O line didn't run block very well, and he did rip off one nice run, but he is just not very good in traffic.

Hill didn't look horrible.... if SF can get any kind of passing game going, (Davis looks like he has finally removed his head from his hind quarters) Gore could return to his 2006 form. If that happens, big IF.... and I've read Gore is very prepared this year, mentally and physically...

In a 6pt passing TD league, I'd go Brady. Fitz is very tempting, but I'm pretty happy with Gore, R Wayne, R Brown and R Rice for my first 4 picks from this slot. The Rice pick has been argued to no end in other threads, but also getting MaGahee MUCH later in this draft.... I like how my draft went from this slot.

 

[tenacious c]

I've never considered Gore at this spot. I don't know why I'm not as high on him, but I think I'd rather take my chances on LT or Jackson if I do decide to go RB first. I brought up my man-crush on Fitzgerald earlier, but now I've got a new question for you guys. As I mentioned, I'm also pondering Brady but I do feel its too early to go with him. Since I'm already considering taking the first WR here, would you guys think I'm nuts for going with Moss over Fitz?

With Moss I get Brady's #1 target, so if the Pats return to explosive form, I still get in on the action. I am now getting a gut feeling against Fitz after all of the talk of Madden curse and magazine exposure. I love the guy but Warner's durability is also a concern. I guess the same could be said about Brady, especially with unknowns backing him up. I wanted to do some research on the Madden curse so I'll share this cornucopia of info that I uncovered. Thanks again for the input!

2000: Barry Sanders - With John Madden in the forefront of the cover image, Barry Sanders graced the background as he appeared to be stiff-armming some helpless Chicago Bear defender to the turf. Sanders had just come off a 1998 campaign in which he amassed almost 1800 total yards and moved into 2nd place all time on the career rushing yards list. But the best player in Detroit Lions history decided to call it quits before the '99 season kicked off, thus beginning the Madden Curse.

2001: Eddie George - It's a little far-fetched to call Eddie George a victim of the Madden Curse. After all, in 2000, he accumulated just under 2000 totall yards and scored 16 times. However, George did have a costly fumble in the AFC Divisional playoff game which cost Tennessee the game. Since that point, George had been injury prone and would average less than 3.4 yds/carry for the remainder of his career.

2002: Daunte Culpepper - In 2000, Culpepper threw for 33 TDs on the strength of 3937 passing yards. He ran for another 7 TDs. And he ultimately led the Vikings to the NFC Championship game that year. In 2001, the year he graced the cover of Madden football, he led the Vikings to only a mere 4-7 record before missing the remainder of the season with a knee injury. In those 11 games, he had thrown 13 picks and only 14 TDs.

2003: Marshall Faulk - Marshall Faulk's 2002 season was certainly hampered by a lingering ankle injury. For the first time in six years, he had failed to rush for 1000+ yards. For the first time in five years, he had failed to gain 2000+ total yards from scrimmage. He wouldn't achieve either of these milestones again.

2004: Michael Vick - Vick, who burst onto the scene as one of the most promising quarterback prospects ever, was the cover boy for Madden 2004. In his 2002 season, he flashed all the tools that had football people everywhere raving. In 2003, one day after Madden hit stores nationwide, Vick broke his leg in a preseason game. He would only play in five games the entire season while posting a less than stellar 69.0 QB rating. The Falcons went 2-10 without him that year. And, of course, Vick would go on to become a dog fighter, animal hater, and villain.

2005: Ray Lewis - Ray Ray's 2004 season was not completely decimated as in other examples. However, he did miss the final game of the season due to injury after playing in all 16 of the Ravens games in 2003. He also failed to record an interception in 2004, the only time that he has failed to do so in his career. In fact, he was only responsible for one turnover in 2004 where in 2003, he forced eight.

2006: Donovan McNabb - In 2004, McNabb finally led his Eagles to a SuperBowl appearance on the strength of 34 total TDs and a 104.7 QB rating. Then, McNabb agreed to grace the cover of Madden 2006. That year (2005), he suffered a sports hernia in Week 1 and led the Eagles to a 4-5 record before reinjuring the hernia, opting for surgery, and missing the final seven games of the season.

2007: Shaun Alexander - Shaun Alexander was the NFL's MVP for the 2005 season. He put up ridiculous numbers: 1953 total yards and 28 total TDs. He also powered the Seahawks to their first ever SuperBowl appearance. In 2006, he fractured his foot and, consequently, missed six games. He struggled in the ten games he did play, carrying for over 100 yards only twice and scoring only seven times. He failed to top 1000 yards.

2008: Vince Young - Quadriceps which led to his first missed game of his career, including high school, college and pro. Later he went crazy and now is a backup to an alcoholic.

2009: Brett Favre - Came out of retirement which in many people's eyes put a tarnish on his reputation. Led the Jets to a huge **** tease of a season pissing off not only packers fans, but Jets fans as well. He then retired... again. Later attempting another comeback further hurting his reputation and pissing off his beloved packer fans more by attempting to play for a rival team.

2010 - Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu - we'll see...

 

[The Dirty Diapers]

I'm really thinking about Moss too.

6pt TD league 1pt ppr.

It is quite possible that my league will go:

1. MJD

2. Brady

3. AP

4. Brees

5. My slot

I'm thinking of Forte but I'm just not sold on him producing like everyone is saying he will. If I take him I'll definitely pick his back up as a handcuff in the later rounds. I'm afraid Jones will cut into his production and Cutler will not dump off to him like he did last year.

Turner looks good, but will he produce like a pass-catching stud like Forte, S-Jax, or LT will.

The writers at Football guys are really sold on SJax this year. I was leary at first but I am starting to buy in. I also don't think the Rams will be as bad as everyone thinks they will be.

I've been doing mocks and the receiver-receiver draft looks pretty good. I usually end up with Ronnie Brown in the 3rd and Reggie Bush in the 4th.

Possible draft:

1. Moss/Fitz/one of the Johnsons

2. Jennings/Bowie/Wayne

3. Ronnie Brown

4. Bush

I've also been adding up final scores using previous years by numbers. Of course this is estimating, but the wr,wr,rb,rb scores keep coming out best.

I'd say I'll go rb in the first, cause I'm too chicken to draft a wr. I'm a little nervous about Forte and S-Jax. Would you guys take them with the 5th pick. Michael Turner seems like the man, but he doesn't catch passes. Thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Keith1]

I'm really thinking about Moss too. 6pt TD league 1pt ppr.It is quite possible that my league will go:1. MJD2. Brady3. AP4. Brees5. My slotI'm thinking of Forte but I'm just not sold on him producing like everyone is saying he will. If I take him I'll definitely pick his back up as a handcuff in the later rounds. I'm afraid Jones will cut into his production and Cutler will not dump off to him like he did last year. Turner looks good, but will he produce like a pass-catching stud like Forte, S-Jax, or LT will. The writers at Football guys are really sold on SJax this year. I was leary at first but I am starting to buy in. I also don't think the Rams will be as bad as everyone thinks they will be. I've been doing mocks and the receiver-receiver draft looks pretty good. I usually end up with Ronnie Brown in the 3rd and Reggie Bush in the 4th. Possible draft:1. Moss/Fitz/one of the Johnsons2. Jennings/Bowie/Wayne3. Ronnie Brown4. BushI've also been adding up final scores using previous years by numbers. Of course this is estimating, but the wr,wr,rb,rb scores keep coming out best. I'd say I'll go rb in the first, cause I'm too chicken to draft a wr. I'm a little nervous about Forte and S-Jax. Would you guys take them with the 5th pick. Michael Turner seems like the man, but he doesn't catch passes. Thoughts would be appreciated.

I don't think Ronnie Brown makes it to the 3rd round (pick # 29). I know his current ADP is 27, but my gut tells me he goes earlier than that. I think you are looking at Pierre Thomas or Kevin Smith at # 29. So....which is a better team (to start): Brady, Ronnie Brown and Colston (ADP is 28) OR Fitzy, Jennings, Pierre Thomas ??? In a 6 point passing TD league, I like that first one better.

 

[tenacious c]

i would be ecstatic to get Pierre Thomas in the 3rd! i have a feeling he'll be a top-ten back this year. i think i've made up my mind and will go with Moss in the first round. my plan is to stick with WR WR RB RB format unless some ridiculous steals come my way, and they certainly could as about half of the owners are clueless. i'll let you guys know how it goes as we should be halfway done by friday night.

 

[steviey]

In a 10 team, start 2 QB I am taking Brady or Brees unless they are both gone or someone here talks me out of it.

 

[tenacious c]

In a 10 team, start 2 QB I am taking Brady or Brees unless they are both gone or someone here talks me out of it.

well it is hard for me to talk you out of that one considering i contemplated taking brady myself in a 12-team league. if you start 2 QB's, why not have one of the best. i'd go brady all day.

 

[Rounders]

So I found out today that I'm sitting at the 5th pick and will likely have my choice between Jackson or Forte. The draft is looking like: Peterson, Turner, MJD, Tomlinson. Really torn here. I'm not sold on Forte or Jackson and personally really like D.Williams, crazy to think that I should take Williams?

 

[Keith1]

So I found out today that I'm sitting at the 5th pick and will likely have my choice between Jackson or Forte. The draft is looking like: Peterson, Turner, MJD, Tomlinson. Really torn here. I'm not sold on Forte or Jackson and personally really like D.Williams, crazy to think that I should take Williams?

shocked that LT definitively goes at # 4. I would take Forte over SJax or DWill (unless Stewart's status changes for the worse).Go BRADY !!!

 

[tenacious c]

So I found out today that I'm sitting at the 5th pick and will likely have my choice between Jackson or Forte. The draft is looking like: Peterson, Turner, MJD, Tomlinson. Really torn here. I'm not sold on Forte or Jackson and personally really like D.Williams, crazy to think that I should take Williams?

shocked that LT definitively goes at # 4. I would take Forte over SJax or DWill (unless Stewart's status changes for the worse).Go BRADY !!!

+1

 

[GDogg]

I went with Larry Fitzgerald.

 

[karmarooster]

got a draft coming up August 24th... PPR, 6 points for every TD.

I've narrowed my choices down to:

Brady

Moss

Gore

Will be passing on Sjax, LT, and Forte if availble. i don't like the situation with Avery and Bulger.

i just think gore is in for a huge 2006ish season. I dont think Brady and Moss will repeat 2007, but I'm expecting 38 TDs from Brady and 16 from Moss.

Only scoring difference in this league: PPR is .7 for RBs, 1.0 for WRs, and 1.3 for TEs. also passing yardage is 25 yards/point.

ETA - planning on grabbing a WR in the 2nd regardless, and then RB or WR in the third.

anyone?

 

[pantherclub]

Anyone who would draft LT over DWill at this point is certifiably nuts. Why on earth would you do this? As we stand here today Dwill should be a top 3 pick in my opinion. I think this time next year people will be drafting him #1 overall.

 

[Alpine]

The dreaded #5 spot here as well! lol

My draft is Saturday the 29th.

My league scores as follows: *All TD's 6 pts*, 12 teams, 0.5 ppr.

Everything I've looked at, Draft Dominator included, suggests that I'd be crazy not to take Brady if he falls to me at #5. The GREAT thing is that most guys in my league don't realize the difference that 6-pt passing touchdowns make, and only use cheatsheets labeled "PPR" that they think are solid, but are actually based on 4-pt passing TD models. See what I mean?

Brady scored 538 points in our league in 2007, Brees scored 421 last year. The top running back was MJD with 264.

Based on the mock drafts I've done, I then take the top-rated RB or WR in round 2, then alternate RB/WR in rounds 3-8, then pick up Zach Miller or Anthony Fasano as my TE in the 9th.

In the 10th I'm pulling the trigger early on a defense. Some may call me crazy, but again, with the way our league scores, DD/VBD suggests that I take a defense early.

I hope to then grab a couple rookie 'gambles' in 11 and 12, maybe a Percy Harvin, Donald Brown, or Jeremy Maclin.

In 13 I think I'll roll the dice again and go with Leinart as my backup QB. I'm avoiding all Cardinals players (Fitz, Boldin, Breaston) up to this point because I personally think Warner will get nuked by mid-season. If/when that happens, I'll let Leinart shine for a game, then trade him for a stud RB/WR/TE to use during the playoffs.

This would be a perfect draft imo:

1. Brady

2. Ronnie Brown

3. Wes Welker

4. Reggie Bush

5. Jerricho Cotchery

6. Joseph Addai

7. Anthony Gonzalez

8. Donald Brown/Jerious Norwood

9. Zach Miller or Anthony Fasano

10. PIT DEF

11. DeSean Jackson

12. Percy Harvin

13. Matt Leinart

14. PK-Jason Elam-again, scores well in my league

15. Deep Sleeper

16. Deep Sleeper

17. ""

18. ""

THOUGHTS??

 

[karmarooster]

The dreaded #5 spot here as well! lolMy draft is Saturday the 29th.My league scores as follows: *All TD's 6 pts*, 12 teams, 0.5 ppr.Everything I've looked at, Draft Dominator included, suggests that I'd be crazy not to take Brady if he falls to me at #5. The GREAT thing is that most guys in my league don't realize the difference that 6-pt passing touchdowns make, and only use cheatsheets labeled "PPR" that they think are solid, but are actually based on 4-pt passing TD models. See what I mean?Brady scored 538 points in our league in 2007, Brees scored 421 last year. The top running back was MJD with 264.Based on the mock drafts I've done, I then take the top-rated RB or WR in round 2, then alternate RB/WR in rounds 3-8, then pick up Zach Miller or Anthony Fasano as my TE in the 9th.In the 10th I'm pulling the trigger early on a defense. Some may call me crazy, but again, with the way our league scores, DD/VBD suggests that I take a defense early.I hope to then grab a couple rookie 'gambles' in 11 and 12, maybe a Percy Harvin, Donald Brown, or Jeremy Maclin.In 13 I think I'll roll the dice again and go with Leinart as my backup QB. I'm avoiding all Cardinals players (Fitz, Boldin, Breaston) up to this point because I personally think Warner will get nuked by mid-season. If/when that happens, I'll let Leinart shine for a game, then trade him for a stud RB/WR/TE to use during the playoffs. This would be a perfect draft imo:1. Brady2. Ronnie Brown3. Wes Welker4. Reggie Bush5. Jerricho Cotchery6. Joseph Addai7. Anthony Gonzalez8. Donald Brown/Jerious Norwood9. Zach Miller or Anthony Fasano10. PIT DEF11. DeSean Jackson12. Percy Harvin13. Matt Leinart14. PK-Jason Elam-again, scores well in my league15. Deep Sleeper16. Deep Sleeper17. ""18. ""THOUGHTS??

looks pretty good, convinces me to go with brady as well. however i think cotchery is a major reach.. u may have swiched him and gonzo? also i wouldn't pick fasano, he's just too inconsistent and miami uses other TEs. i would go with miller or keller or even shockey or v.davis.however, don't go after a defense in the 10th. don't go after a kicker in the 14th. unless your league awards extra points for field goals kicked in georgia, just don't do it. that's what the 17th and 18th rounds are for.

 

[MCguidance]

The dreaded #5 spot here as well! lolMy draft is Saturday the 29th.My league scores as follows: *All TD's 6 pts*, 12 teams, 0.5 ppr.Everything I've looked at, Draft Dominator included, suggests that I'd be crazy not to take Brady if he falls to me at #5. The GREAT thing is that most guys in my league don't realize the difference that 6-pt passing touchdowns make, and only use cheatsheets labeled "PPR" that they think are solid, but are actually based on 4-pt passing TD models. See what I mean?Brady scored 538 points in our league in 2007, Brees scored 421 last year. The top running back was MJD with 264.Based on the mock drafts I've done, I then take the top-rated RB or WR in round 2, then alternate RB/WR in rounds 3-8, then pick up Zach Miller or Anthony Fasano as my TE in the 9th.In the 10th I'm pulling the trigger early on a defense. Some may call me crazy, but again, with the way our league scores, DD/VBD suggests that I take a defense early.I hope to then grab a couple rookie 'gambles' in 11 and 12, maybe a Percy Harvin, Donald Brown, or Jeremy Maclin.In 13 I think I'll roll the dice again and go with Leinart as my backup QB. I'm avoiding all Cardinals players (Fitz, Boldin, Breaston) up to this point because I personally think Warner will get nuked by mid-season. If/when that happens, I'll let Leinart shine for a game, then trade him for a stud RB/WR/TE to use during the playoffs. This would be a perfect draft imo:1. Brady2. Ronnie Brown3. Wes Welker4. Reggie Bush5. Jerricho Cotchery6. Joseph Addai7. Anthony Gonzalez8. Donald Brown/Jerious Norwood9. Zach Miller or Anthony Fasano10. PIT DEF11. DeSean Jackson12. Percy Harvin13. Matt Leinart14. PK-Jason Elam-again, scores well in my league15. Deep Sleeper16. Deep Sleeper17. ""18. ""THOUGHTS??

looks pretty good, convinces me to go with brady as well. however i think cotchery is a major reach.. u may have swiched him and gonzo? also i wouldn't pick fasano, he's just too inconsistent and miami uses other TEs. i would go with miller or keller or even shockey or v.davis.however, don't go after a defense in the 10th. don't go after a kicker in the 14th. unless your league awards extra points for field goals kicked in georgia, just don't do it. that's what the 17th and 18th rounds are for.

Agreed - unless there are crazy points for DST or Ks, then don't go to early. This is where I got Slaton last year (10th) for example. Unless there is another DeSean Jackson, there is no way he is lasting that long. Quickly checking real drafts on MFL (PPR, 12 team) he is going 5.07, way earlier than 11th round. I think COtch is a bit early there, as his ADP is 7th round. Might be able to wait a round and then nab him. I do like the top 4 rounds, but Bush as RB2 is risky (and I really like him but I am hoping 5th or later as a value play). Otherwise looks good - Brady or Brees in that spot seems like the way to go.

 

[tenacious c]

i'm going to have to go Def in the 6th or 7th round the way my league scores. i entered our scoring into the draft dominator and it's recommending Def as early as the 3rd round!

 

[Keith1]

The dreaded #5 spot here as well! lolMy draft is Saturday the 29th.My league scores as follows: *All TD's 6 pts*, 12 teams, 0.5 ppr.Everything I've looked at, Draft Dominator included, suggests that I'd be crazy not to take Brady if he falls to me at #5. The GREAT thing is that most guys in my league don't realize the difference that 6-pt passing touchdowns make, and only use cheatsheets labeled "PPR" that they think are solid, but are actually based on 4-pt passing TD models. See what I mean?Brady scored 538 points in our league in 2007, Brees scored 421 last year. The top running back was MJD with 264.Based on the mock drafts I've done, I then take the top-rated RB or WR in round 2, then alternate RB/WR in rounds 3-8, then pick up Zach Miller or Anthony Fasano as my TE in the 9th.In the 10th I'm pulling the trigger early on a defense. Some may call me crazy, but again, with the way our league scores, DD/VBD suggests that I take a defense early.I hope to then grab a couple rookie 'gambles' in 11 and 12, maybe a Percy Harvin, Donald Brown, or Jeremy Maclin.In 13 I think I'll roll the dice again and go with Leinart as my backup QB. I'm avoiding all Cardinals players (Fitz, Boldin, Breaston) up to this point because I personally think Warner will get nuked by mid-season. If/when that happens, I'll let Leinart shine for a game, then trade him for a stud RB/WR/TE to use during the playoffs. This would be a perfect draft imo:1. Brady2. Ronnie Brown3. Wes Welker4. Reggie Bush5. Jerricho Cotchery6. Joseph Addai7. Anthony Gonzalez8. Donald Brown/Jerious Norwood9. Zach Miller or Anthony Fasano10. PIT DEF11. DeSean Jackson12. Percy Harvin13. Matt Leinart14. PK-Jason Elam-again, scores well in my league15. Deep Sleeper16. Deep Sleeper17. ""18. ""THOUGHTS??

looks pretty good, convinces me to go with brady as well. however i think cotchery is a major reach.. u may have swiched him and gonzo? also i wouldn't pick fasano, he's just too inconsistent and miami uses other TEs. i would go with miller or keller or even shockey or v.davis.however, don't go after a defense in the 10th. don't go after a kicker in the 14th. unless your league awards extra points for field goals kicked in georgia, just don't do it. that's what the 17th and 18th rounds are for.

I always grab a QB3 in the 18th round, cause you just never know. Should Brees go down, Brunell would do well for the Saints (in that system). Pats are a little tougher, as it appears that Andrew Walter (!!) may win the back-up job. But if Cassel can produce in that system, then anyone can.

 

[Bonzai]

Stuck at #5 too.

It's reassuring that all the great minds in the SP are just as lost as I am on this one. I decided that I'm just going into it hoping someone blows one of the few picks and Turner or MJD fall to me.

 

[Keith1]

Stuck at #5 too.It's reassuring that all the great minds in the SP are just as lost as I am on this one. I decided that I'm just going into it hoping someone blows one of the few picks and Turner or MJD fall to me.

the scuttlebut in my league is that the guy who had Brady in 2007 is going to take him again at # 2. Should that occur, I'm pretty certain that Forte would be the one to fall to me at # 5. I would have no problems with that at all

 

[Phulish]

Well we had our draft this past weekend. I drafted 5 and I will share with you my thoughts and how it unfolded.....couple of bad drafters IMO so your results may vary:

10 team, 6 Pts for all TD's, Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, K, D

Picks 1-4

AP

Turner

Brady

MJD

So here I sat with SJax, Forte, Gore, Slaton, LT

I elected to go Sjax for the sole reason that he really has no competition. He is injury prone, but most at that position are subject to it. I love the balls he gets out of the backfield as well. I just felt the upside on Sjax was greater than the others.

after that, most of the above other guys went, Brees went 10

When it got back to me, LT was still there along with AJ, Westy, I went LT again, because of the upside he presents, I got a steal here...

3rd round I need to get a WR1, Moss, Fitz, CJ, AJ, Wayne, Jennings, Smith and Moss were off the board so I grabbed Boldin here

6 WR went in the next 10 picks and I watched K. Smith falling.....value was too good to pass him in the middle of the 4th so I locked in my backup. I passed on Housh and Marshall and when pick 5.3 went Witten I decided I wanted Gonzalez....didn't think I could get a TE of his caliber on the wrap. That started a TE run, as 3 more were taken between the 5th and 6th round (Gates, D. Clark and Olsen (reach I think)

Grabbed Braylon in the 6th, Cotchery in the 7th (a bit of a reach based on his ADP but I like him) and S. moss in the 8th.

I decided to wait on QB and missed Palmer in the 10th (went the pick before me) so I decided to wait longer on QB and took Mason as a solid backup/bye week filler. Then I took Hasseback and Delhomme back to back (reached on Delhomme but I really though he was best left and wanted to make sure I had him since I think I am pretty weak at QB...

got some late guys with big upside like E. Graham and C. Henry.

so my team looks like this

QB: Hasselbeck (11.5), Delhomme (12.6)

RB: Sjax (1.5), LT (2.6), K. Smith (4.6), J. Lewis (9.5), E. Graham (13.5)

WR: Boldin (3.5), Edwards (6.6), Cotchery (7.5), S. Moss (8.6), Mason (10.6), C. Henry (14.6)

TE: Gonzalez (5.5), Keller (15.5)

K: K. Brown (17.5)

D: Chicago (16.6)

If Brady is there, I think you can take him and still be ok at WR/RB. All depends on how dominant you think he will be. I will need to trade from my strength at RB or hope Hasselbeck can stay healthy and consistent and get either LT or Sjax's upside!

 

[Keith1]

so if Brady is going in the top 4 of alot of drafts now, doesn't that make Randy Moss that much more of a legitimate option at # 5 ???

 

[jurb26]

OK, just found out that I'm going to have the #5 slot in my draft this weekend. Pretty excited about the spot to be honest. Some things I know going in:

The only players that I'm sure will be taken before my pick are Peterson, MJD and Turner.

WRs are always taken fast in this league (it is PPR).

QBs also go too quick in this league and I'll assume that at least Brady, Brees and Manning will be gone by the time my 2nd pick comes up. This should play in my favor as I'm hoping to land a guy like Portis with that pick.

So, what I'm very torn on as of now is what to do with my 1st round pick. I really want to go with a RB and given the fact that guys like Williams and Forte will be there it seems almost foolish to not take one of them (I prefer Williams). However, I really high on Moss this year and have him in a tier by himself among WRs. I know that Moss, Fitz and A. Johnson will all be gone before my 2nd round pick and it's likely that C. Johnson (and possibly Jennings) are as well. I'm rather certain that I will not get an elite WR unless I take him in the 1st. I'm thinking that I could easily land a solid RB1 in the 2nd though. It appears Portis is falling to that range consistently and I'd be more than happy to start my draft off Moss/Portis.

I'm really liking the RB value there seems to be in Rd 4 of the mocks I've seen (McFadden/LJ). I also think there is a step drop off at WR after round 3 typically. So I'd probably want to take a WR like Colston/Bowe/TO in round 3. So after 4 rounds a team could look like this: Moss/Portis/Colston/McFadden.

Round 5 would simply be a BPA pick for me. If a guy like LJ falls I'd snag him. If a WR like Bowe or R. Williams falls I'd jump on them as well.

 

[Keith1]

OK, just found out that I'm going to have the #5 slot in my draft this weekend. Pretty excited about the spot to be honest. Some things I know going in:The only players that I'm sure will be taken before my pick are Peterson, MJD and Turner.WRs are always taken fast in this league (it is PPR).QBs also go too quick in this league and I'll assume that at least Brady, Brees and Manning will be gone by the time my 2nd pick comes up. This should play in my favor as I'm hoping to land a guy like Portis with that pick. So, what I'm very torn on as of now is what to do with my 1st round pick. I really want to go with a RB and given the fact that guys like Williams and Forte will be there it seems almost foolish to not take one of them (I prefer Williams). However, I really high on Moss this year and have him in a tier by himself among WRs. I know that Moss, Fitz and A. Johnson will all be gone before my 2nd round pick and it's likely that C. Johnson (and possibly Jennings) are as well. I'm rather certain that I will not get an elite WR unless I take him in the 1st. I'm thinking that I could easily land a solid RB1 in the 2nd though. It appears Portis is falling to that range consistently and I'd be more than happy to start my draft off Moss/Portis.I'm really liking the RB value there seems to be in Rd 4 of the mocks I've seen (McFadden/LJ). I also think there is a step drop off at WR after round 3 typically. So I'd probably want to take a WR like Colston/Bowe/TO in round 3. So after 4 rounds a team could look like this: Moss/Portis/Colston/McFadden.Round 5 would simply be a BPA pick for me. If a guy like LJ falls I'd snag him. If a WR like Bowe or R. Williams falls I'd jump on them as well.

I like the Moss pick, although I think there is a clear top 4 (Peterson, MJD, Turner and Forte) and if one of them is there, I think you have to take 'em at # 5. After that, I can see grabbing Brady (or Moss). I am assuming that when I pick at # 5, either Brady or Forte will be there (but not both). I have no problems with either one.

 

[pantherclub]

I had my big money league draft last night and I had the 5th pick. I really wanted Dwill here and could have had him but I decided to try something different this year. 12 teams .5ppr

Fitz

S Smith

Bowe

Romo

Mcfadden

Ray Rice

Cedric Benson

Felix Jones

Chris Henry

Lesean McCoy

Vincase TE Minn

Matt Cassell

Shown Green

NE defense

Kris Brown

Nate Washington

My strategy was that I would load up on WR's and everyone else would take at least 2 RB's in the first 3 rounds and that would enable me to get a bunch of good mid tiers and starters in the mid rounds when everyone else was picking WR's. I think it worked like a charm. My draftmates were making fun of me after the first 3 rounds then the catcalls ended once they figured out what had happened.

 

[tenacious c]

My strategy was that I would load up on WR's and everyone else would take at least 2 RB's in the first 3 rounds and that would enable me to get a bunch of good mid tiers and starters in the mid rounds when everyone else was picking WR's. I think it worked like a charm. My draftmates were making fun of me after the first 3 rounds then the catcalls ended once they figured out what had happened.

my strategy was exactly the same with similar results. i was getting crap early too for passing on RB's but was able to fill out well. i took a DEF early (3rd one taken) because they score so high in our league. i need a TE now with shockey, miller, scheffler, v. davis, and boss still available. i was thinking about waiting and taking celek and jared cook later. i love cook, have him in dynasty too. any TE suggestions would be appreciated. here's how everything else shaped up:1. L. Fitzgerald ARI2. S. Smith CAR3. P. Thomas NOS4. A. Gonzalez IND5. K. Moreno DEN6. Steelers Def7. D. McNabb PHI8. R. Rice BAL9. D. Avery STL

 

[OneEastRiver]

I think I've laid out a decent plan of attack for picking from the 5-hole in a PPR league, start 2RB, 3WR. It's a bit detailed...but read on if you're interested...

I have to go stud RB in the first because I think there are some guys you can grab, who if healthy, will be among the top fantasy scorers for 2009 (SJax, DWill). While I love DWill and don't think he's getting enough love in terms of average draft position, the PPR format gives SJax the nod here.

Now, I completely agree with those who talk about a lack of WR depth in this year's draft. After the top 15-20 WRs are gone, I don't see anyone I can really get excited about until MUCH later in the draft when its deep sleeper time. As a result, after locking up my stud RB in the 1st (and because of so many solid RBs available later in the mid-rounds) I go WR-WR-WR in rounds 2-3-4. Something like S. Smith, Colston, Braylon OR Jennings, T.O., Housh.

In rounds 5-6, you grab 2 RBs to complement your stud. Here you can end up with D. Ward, R. Rice OR R. Bush, T. Jones OR Fast Willie, LJ. Really depends on your personal preferences at these slots for RB. No QBs worth drafting here IMO.

In rounds 7-10, you can look for best value and try to secure a QB you're comfortable with. Also, important to grab a serviceable WR who can be started during bye weeks. Because you have 3 strong WRs taken early, I'm not concerned with adding much WR depth. Instead, grab more upside RBs or entrenched RBs (J. Jones, J. Lewis) and make sure to pair up RBs you selected earlier that are in committee situations. If you have Ward, grab Graham late. R. Rice....grab McGahee or McCLain late. LJ...grab Charles late. Your RB2 slot should be secured if you can lock up a team's running game.

I'm waiting a long time on tight ends this year because I've been burned too many times in the past. The position is too hard to predict, and this year there is some real depth. I can't tell the difference between a Carlson vs O. Daniels vs. Olson vs. Winslow vs. Cooley. I'll take whoever is left of the top 12 TEs.

Lastly, I like adding late sleepers at WR and have been looking at Meachem, E. Bennet, J. Morgan.

There it is..........your blueprint for a championship in 2009! Comments, criticism?

 

[TheNext0]

10 team .5ppr, start QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 RB/WR/TE, TE, K, D

Rodgers (5), Favre (12)

S Jackson (1), Portis (2), Lynch (6), Rice (7), L Washington (13), S Morris (15), James Davis (16)

Wayne (3), Welker (4), Cotchery (9), Coles (11), Chambers (14)

Cooley (8), Daniels (10)

Kaeding (18)

NYJ D (17)

Was targeting R Brown in the 2nd, but went with Portis when he fell. Still not sure about that one. Lynch and Rice later made me feel better about it.

 

[Keith1]

I think I've laid out a decent plan of attack for picking from the 5-hole in a PPR league, start 2RB, 3WR. It's a bit detailed...but read on if you're interested...I have to go stud RB in the first because I think there are some guys you can grab, who if healthy, will be among the top fantasy scorers for 2009 (SJax, DWill). While I love DWill and don't think he's getting enough love in terms of average draft position, the PPR format gives SJax the nod here.Now, I completely agree with those who talk about a lack of WR depth in this year's draft. After the top 15-20 WRs are gone, I don't see anyone I can really get excited about until MUCH later in the draft when its deep sleeper time. As a result, after locking up my stud RB in the 1st (and because of so many solid RBs available later in the mid-rounds) I go WR-WR-WR in rounds 2-3-4. Something like S. Smith, Colston, Braylon OR Jennings, T.O., Housh. In rounds 5-6, you grab 2 RBs to complement your stud. Here you can end up with D. Ward, R. Rice OR R. Bush, T. Jones OR Fast Willie, LJ. Really depends on your personal preferences at these slots for RB. No QBs worth drafting here IMO.In rounds 7-10, you can look for best value and try to secure a QB you're comfortable with. Also, important to grab a serviceable WR who can be started during bye weeks. Because you have 3 strong WRs taken early, I'm not concerned with adding much WR depth. Instead, grab more upside RBs or entrenched RBs (J. Jones, J. Lewis) and make sure to pair up RBs you selected earlier that are in committee situations. If you have Ward, grab Graham late. R. Rice....grab McGahee or McCLain late. LJ...grab Charles late. Your RB2 slot should be secured if you can lock up a team's running game.I'm waiting a long time on tight ends this year because I've been burned too many times in the past. The position is too hard to predict, and this year there is some real depth. I can't tell the difference between a Carlson vs O. Daniels vs. Olson vs. Winslow vs. Cooley. I'll take whoever is left of the top 12 TEs.Lastly, I like adding late sleepers at WR and have been looking at Meachem, E. Bennet, J. Morgan.There it is..........your blueprint for a championship in 2009! Comments, criticism?

it appears no QBs were worth drafting at all !! I don't see any from the picks you've listed.

 

[-jb-]

Got stuck with the 5th pick on Friday. I deviated significantly from my usual style, but I think I came out pretty well. This league has fixed rosters (2QB/3RB/4WR/2TE/1FLOATER/2PK/2DT), 6pts for all TDs, plus bonus points for longer scores. This is what I wound up with:

Schaub(9)/Cutler(8)

Jacobs(2)/Portis(3)/McFadden(4)/Bradshaw(11)

Moss(1)/Edwards(6)/Bryant(7)/Hester(10)

Gates(5)/Miller(14)

Kaeding(12)/Tynes(15)

Packers(13)/Cardinals(16)

eta draft order

 

[Restricted]

5er here in a 12ppr.

Went Jackson first. LT scares me. Me thinks I might of wanted to go D Williams but if Jackson is on the ppr should pay off some.

Scooped Wayne on the way back. No Harrison and I think he can be a really big FFer this year. Took him over Smith (car), Colston, White, Jennings, Jacobs and Megatron.

Grant in the third. Wanted a full time RB and reports have GB looking good.Took him over Bowe, 86 and Portis.

4th I reached for Schaub. There had been a run on QB and I was scared he wouldn't make it back with all the hype being spilled. Taken over Romo and Mcnabb.

5th WR Deshawn Jackson. Again, a bit of a reach but if I hear the buzz so do the others and I don't draft for a while. V Jackson is the only comparable pick near it.

6th I get LJ. Even if he can't bounce back, as a RB3 it's better than what a lot are doing at RB2. Good Jackson insurance. W Parker gets picked 2 picks after and RB stops for a bit.

A run on TE leaves me one left in a tier and I take Winslow in the 7th. The next TE isn't taken for 2 rounds and they are Scheffler and Shaicone

8 Chris Henry. I curse myself while making the pick but the preseason and the media pumping him, I wanted to make sure I did. Taken right before Harvin and Muhammed.

9 Ginn Jr - Dude's gotta fly some time. Only other WR taken that round is Smith (nyg). Defenses start.

10 Fx Jones. Great as a RB4, I thought a ton of value. I snake another RB from last years champ (LJ) and he takes E Graham. Taken after Brown (ind) and McCoy.

11 Garrard as a BU QB. Other Qb's that round are Favre, Delhomme and Cassel.

12 Dom Hixon. My sheet has it as a steal. Other WRs in that round are Josh Morgan and Kevin Curtis.

13 Earl Bennett - I start grabbing at some of my sleepers. I feel I have the depth to. Gage, Crabtree and D. Henderson are the other WRs.

14 I go D. PAckers. Some homer, some from preseason performance. 13th d off the board.

15 K Kaeding.

16 Shonn Green. Roll of the dice as much as any other rookie at this point.

17 Davon Bess - Flier, been reading some bold PPR predictions at this point. Hate having two miami WRs but oh well

18 - J Finley TE GB. Another media darling.

Schaub, Garrard

S. Jackson, Grant, LJ, Fx Jones, S. Green

Wayne, D. Jackson, C. Henry, Ginn Jr, Hixon, Bennett, Bess

Winslow, J. Finley

Kaeding

Packers

Solid starters, good fliers. I'm pretty happy how it went, especially looking at the other teams.

 

[Rounders]

OK, just found out that I'm going to have the #5 slot in my draft this weekend. Pretty excited about the spot to be honest. Some things I know going in:The only players that I'm sure will be taken before my pick are Peterson, MJD and Turner.WRs are always taken fast in this league (it is PPR).QBs also go too quick in this league and I'll assume that at least Brady, Brees and Manning will be gone by the time my 2nd pick comes up. This should play in my favor as I'm hoping to land a guy like Portis with that pick. So, what I'm very torn on as of now is what to do with my 1st round pick. I really want to go with a RB and given the fact that guys like Williams and Forte will be there it seems almost foolish to not take one of them (I prefer Williams). However, I really high on Moss this year and have him in a tier by himself among WRs. I know that Moss, Fitz and A. Johnson will all be gone before my 2nd round pick and it's likely that C. Johnson (and possibly Jennings) are as well. I'm rather certain that I will not get an elite WR unless I take him in the 1st. I'm thinking that I could easily land a solid RB1 in the 2nd though. It appears Portis is falling to that range consistently and I'd be more than happy to start my draft off Moss/Portis.I'm really liking the RB value there seems to be in Rd 4 of the mocks I've seen (McFadden/LJ). I also think there is a step drop off at WR after round 3 typically. So I'd probably want to take a WR like Colston/Bowe/TO in round 3. So after 4 rounds a team could look like this: Moss/Portis/Colston/McFadden.Round 5 would simply be a BPA pick for me. If a guy like LJ falls I'd snag him. If a WR like Bowe or R. Williams falls I'd jump on them as well.

Here we are again Jurb! Seems like every year you and I have similar draft spots and similar feelings towards players. Thanks for sharing, my draft is Saturday and I will be sure to share what happens.

 

[PHILLYHAWK]

I have pick #5 in a 10 team league.

I think DeAngelo is the clear pick...

with Stewart still nursing an Achilles problem (not something that heals quickly if you have ever had one),

and Carolina's committment to the run + a solid O Line.

On the way back at 16 you still may be able to get Jacobs (D.B. will be gone at QB).

As good as Fitzgerald is...

you can still get a very productive WR in the 4th/5th rnd.

 

[tim_whatley]

I have pick #5 in a 10 team league.I think DeAngelo is the clear pick...with Stewart still nursing an Achilles problem (not something that heals quickly if you have ever had one), and Carolina's committment to the run + a solid O Line.On the way back at 16 you still may be able to get Jacobs (D.B. will be gone at QB).As good as Fitzgerald is...you can still get a very productive WR in the 4th/5th rnd.

I agree, I have #5 this weekend and I am zeroing in on DWill.

 

[Restricted]

you can still get a very productive WR in the 4th/5th rnd.

There is a good chance that one of the tier 2 WR's will drop to you in rd3. Prolly want to jump on it and hold off on qb til 4/5.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

Well, I am in a unique draft but have the 5 pick.

Unfortunately for the first 7 rounds of the draft you can only pick one of each of these positions -

qb, rb, wr/te, k, dl, lb, db (no set order, but by the end of round 7 you must have one player at each position). Then in round 8 you can begin taking any player you want from any position to fill out your rosters.

That said...

Gotta figure ADP, MJD, Forte go 1-3. I have a gut feeling Brady or Brees goes #4 if Turner isn't picked (in a 6pt per td pass league). To me the obvious pick is whichever qb (Brees or Brady is not gone). Why? After the top 4 there are about 5-6 rbs who are essentially the same. So if I can't land a top 4, why not load best qb and either best wr or lb...saving the rb until round 7. The key to this strategy is to then sell your sould in rounds 8 and 9 to scrape together a three headed rb committee.

 

[MCguidance]

Just seeing the numbers - and I know it's preseason - it may make sense to go with Moss with the first pick, and grab either another top wr (Colston, White, Boldin) in the second, and an RB in the third (K Smith, Brown, etc).

That is if Moss isn't taken before then. I think I have narrowed it down to SJax or Moss. Last year a lot of members of my league took people in unexpected places, but with new members, I am just not sure what to expect before or after this pick. Sunday is the draft, I will report back then.

 

[ScottNorwood]

I have pick #5 in a 10 team league.I think DeAngelo is the clear pick...with Stewart still nursing an Achilles problem (not something that heals quickly if you have ever had one), and Carolina's committment to the run + a solid O Line.On the way back at 16 you still may be able to get Jacobs (D.B. will be gone at QB).As good as Fitzgerald is...you can still get a very productive WR in the 4th/5th rnd.

I agree, I have #5 this weekend and I am zeroing in on DWill.

Here's how mine shook out after taking williams. Weak at WR, but ok otherwise.1. (5) DeAngelo Williams RB2. (20) Tom Brady QB3. (29) Marion Barber RB4. (44) Dwayne Bowe WR5. (53) Marshawn Lynch RB6. (68) Hines Ward WR7. (77) Joseph Addai RB8. (92) Greg Olsen TE9. (101) New York DEF10. (116) Percy Harvin WR11. (125) Fred Taylor RB12. (140) Patrick Crayton WR13. (149) Trent Edwards QB14. (164) Edgerrin James RB15. (173) Kenny Britt WR16. (188) Mason Crosby K

 

[qimqam]

I had my big money league draft last night and I had the 5th pick. I really wanted Dwill here and could have had him but I decided to try something different this year. 12 teams .5pprFitzS SmithBoweRomoMcfaddenRay RiceCedric BensonFelix JonesChris HenryLesean McCoyVincase TE MinnMatt CassellShown GreenNE defenseKris BrownNate WashingtonMy strategy was that I would load up on WR's and everyone else would take at least 2 RB's in the first 3 rounds and that would enable me to get a bunch of good mid tiers and starters in the mid rounds when everyone else was picking WR's. I think it worked like a charm. My draftmates were making fun of me after the first 3 rounds then the catcalls ended once they figured out what had happened.

Bummer ... Your season is likely over before it started

 

[ScottNorwood]

I had my big money league draft last night and I had the 5th pick. I really wanted Dwill here and could have had him but I decided to try something different this year. 12 teams .5pprFitzS SmithBoweRomoMcfaddenRay RiceCedric BensonFelix JonesChris HenryLesean McCoyVincase TE MinnMatt CassellShown GreenNE defenseKris BrownNate WashingtonMy strategy was that I would load up on WR's and everyone else would take at least 2 RB's in the first 3 rounds and that would enable me to get a bunch of good mid tiers and starters in the mid rounds when everyone else was picking WR's. I think it worked like a charm. My draftmates were making fun of me after the first 3 rounds then the catcalls ended once they figured out what had happened.

Bummer ... Your season is likely over before it started

I think it's a decent team. If things break right he'll be in the playoffs.

 

[MCguidance]

I had my big money league draft last night and I had the 5th pick. I really wanted Dwill here and could have had him but I decided to try something different this year. 12 teams .5pprFitzS SmithBoweRomoMcfaddenRay RiceCedric BensonFelix JonesChris HenryLesean McCoyVincase TE MinnMatt CassellShown GreenNE defenseKris BrownNate WashingtonMy strategy was that I would load up on WR's and everyone else would take at least 2 RB's in the first 3 rounds and that would enable me to get a bunch of good mid tiers and starters in the mid rounds when everyone else was picking WR's. I think it worked like a charm. My draftmates were making fun of me after the first 3 rounds then the catcalls ended once they figured out what had happened.

Bummer ... Your season is likely over before it started

Why? Please explain.