*** Official 7th pick in a 12 team league** (1 Viewer)

[stubby]

I drew the 7th slot in one of my leagues, and although I normally don't mind being in the middle, I'm not exactly pleased with the candidates at the 7th slot in the first round. Foster, AP, Rice, CJ, and Charles will all be gone. That leaves WR A. Johnson, WR Calvin Johnson, RB L. McCoy as the top three available, according to the "rankings." My league is only 0.5 ppr, so I'm not super excited about McCoy here, and I think in PPR it takes Mendenhall out of consideration. What is the general consensus? I wouldn't take Rodgers or Vick here, either, as I'm not a draft QB early kinda guy.

Foster

AP

Rice

CJ

Charles

6th...

7th...whatever is left between A.Johnson and L. McCoy? I suppose one of the top 5 could also fall through to the 7th slot..anything is possible.

 

[solorca]

I'm in a 1 point PPR league, and I have the seventh pick. To be honest, I haven't been thrilled with any of my mock drafts so far. For some reason, I keep having trouble pulling out a roster that I'm happy with. For instance, in a mock i did yesterday, I ended up with the following.

With my first round pick, I've been grabbing whoever is left of AP, Ray Rice, Jamal Charles, Lesean McCoy, Arian Foster, Andre Johnson (I am not willing to draft Chris Johnson until he is officially going to play, but I'm hoping that someone else will before me). Typically I'm left with either Andre Johnson or Charles based on the mocks I've done. I am really hoping that someone in my league will jump on a QB to give me a chance at one of the top guys, because I see a huge drop at #7. In the second round, I've been trying to grab the best available WR, but given the relative weakness of the RB position, I will grab a RB if I can get a quality one in the 2nd.

1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1FLEX

QB - Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford

RB - Jamal Charles, Ahmad Bradshaw, Mark Ingram, Ryan Williams, Willis McGahee

WR - Reggie Wayne, Dwayne Bowe, Santana Moss, Mike Sims-Walker, Derrick Mason

TE - Dallas Clark, Greg Olsen

 

[stubby]

I'm in a 1 point PPR league, and I have the seventh pick. To be honest, I haven't been thrilled with any of my mock drafts so far. For some reason, I keep having trouble pulling out a roster that I'm happy with. For instance, in a mock i did yesterday, I ended up with the following. With my first round pick, I've been grabbing whoever is left of AP, Ray Rice, Jamal Charles, Lesean McCoy, Arian Foster, Andre Johnson (I am not willing to draft Chris Johnson until he is officially going to play, but I'm hoping that someone else will before me). Typically I'm left with either Andre Johnson or Charles based on the mocks I've done. I am really hoping that someone in my league will jump on a QB to give me a chance at one of the top guys, because I see a huge drop at #7. In the second round, I've been trying to grab the best available WR, but given the relative weakness of the RB position, I will grab a RB if I can get a quality one in the 2nd.1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1FLEXQB - Matt Ryan, Matthew StaffordRB - Jamal Charles, Ahmad Bradshaw, Mark Ingram, Ryan Williams, Willis McGaheeWR - Reggie Wayne, Dwayne Bowe, Santana Moss, Mike Sims-Walker, Derrick MasonTE - Dallas Clark, Greg Olsen

I think CJ will end up in camp before any of my drafts, so I'm including him of course in the top 5. I would be fine with Charles if he slips that far, but I haven't seen him at #7 at any of the mocks I've done yet. Personally ,I don't like Reggie Wayne.....I've seen Fitz or Nicks last until the 2nd round pick about half the time. I think I'm willing to take a TE later, as well...to make sure I get enough quality RBs and WRs, and hopefully one of the top 6 or so QB.

 

[solorca]

I'm in a 1 point PPR league, and I have the seventh pick. To be honest, I haven't been thrilled with any of my mock drafts so far. For some reason, I keep having trouble pulling out a roster that I'm happy with. For instance, in a mock i did yesterday, I ended up with the following. With my first round pick, I've been grabbing whoever is left of AP, Ray Rice, Jamal Charles, Lesean McCoy, Arian Foster, Andre Johnson (I am not willing to draft Chris Johnson until he is officially going to play, but I'm hoping that someone else will before me). Typically I'm left with either Andre Johnson or Charles based on the mocks I've done. I am really hoping that someone in my league will jump on a QB to give me a chance at one of the top guys, because I see a huge drop at #7. In the second round, I've been trying to grab the best available WR, but given the relative weakness of the RB position, I will grab a RB if I can get a quality one in the 2nd.1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1FLEXQB - Matt Ryan, Matthew StaffordRB - Jamal Charles, Ahmad Bradshaw, Mark Ingram, Ryan Williams, Willis McGaheeWR - Reggie Wayne, Dwayne Bowe, Santana Moss, Mike Sims-Walker, Derrick MasonTE - Dallas Clark, Greg Olsen

I think CJ will end up in camp before any of my drafts, so I'm including him of course in the top 5. I would be fine with Charles if he slips that far, but I haven't seen him at #7 at any of the mocks I've done yet. Personally ,I don't like Reggie Wayne.....I've seen Fitz or Nicks last until the 2nd round pick about half the time. I think I'm willing to take a TE later, as well...to make sure I get enough quality RBs and WRs, and hopefully one of the top 6 or so QB.

I would absolutely jump on Nicks or Fitzgerald if they were there. In the mock I did yesterday, both were gone. I'm hoping that maybe it was just an odd mock and I can do a little better than Wayne. Like you, I'm not a huge fan this year. I usually wait on tight ends, but at the time of that pick, he was far and away better than the RB or WR options available (VBD was 25 points higher).

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

I'm in this position in my FPC league and I have to say this year the #7 spot is shaping up to be a real challenge - the good thing about this spot though is I think it provides a lot of flexibility. Depending on how everyone around you drafts you could really go any number of ways....WR heavy, RB heavy, mix.

At first I didn't like the spot....but the more I mock it, the more it's growing on me.

 

[shnikies]

Regardless of ppr or not the big 5 backs will most likely be gone. In ppr I'd have my next two be McCoy then AJ. In non-ppr I'd go AJ then Mendenhall. In either format I'd hope for Calvin or Nicks to fall to the 2nd and if not maybe Fitz or a risky RB1 like Turner, Gore and Jackson. You have to assume that Rodgers will be gone in the 2nd but I'd take a long look at Vick if Calvin and Nicks are off the board.

 

[solorca]

Regardless of ppr or not the big 5 backs will most likely be gone. In ppr I'd have my next two be McCoy then AJ. In non-ppr I'd go AJ then Mendenhall. In either format I'd hope for Calvin or Nicks to fall to the 2nd and if not maybe Fitz or a risky RB1 like Turner, Gore and Jackson. You have to assume that Rodgers will be gone in the 2nd but I'd take a long look at Vick if Calvin and Nicks are off the board.

In my league, I know that the #5 guy think McCoy is going to be the top fantasy scorer this season, so I'm thinking that I may be able to steal one of the top 5 backs. If not, I think there is a good chance I can get Andre. If someone goes with Vick, then I'm even happier, because it guarantees me one of the players I really wanted.The second and third rounds are the ones that are giving me headaches. Typically by my spot in the second, the top 5 WR's that I want have been scooped up, and the RB's I am seeng available are all kind of weak. For the first time in many years, I'm actually considering a QB in the first three rounds if I can get a good WR and RB in the first two.

 

[solorca]

Tried another mock yesterday, and I was much happier with the outcome. I would be perfectly fine if I could get this team in my real draft (PPR, 3RB, 2WR, 1Flex). I don't typically jump on QB's early, but Brees was available in the third round as the top player on my board. I didn't see any WR or RB values at that point, as it was a pretty knowledgeable draft group.

QB - Drew Brees

RB - Lesean McCoy, Felix Jones, Daniel Thomas, Willis McGahee

WR - Hakeem Nicks, Mike Williams (TB), Austin Collie, Kenny Britt, Jacoby Ford, Lance Moore

TE - Kellen Winslow, Rob Gronkowski

 

[supernatural311]

I am struggling on the strategy of the #7 pick this year. I am in a league that is standard scoring, no ppr and 4 pts. per passing TD. I keep going back and forth trying to find the best value for my format. I obviously could get Andre or Calvin, but also I could get a decent RB. Would I be better off getting a Mccoy or Mendenhall and picking up a WR on the way back?

 

[solorca]

I am struggling on the strategy of the #7 pick this year. I am in a league that is standard scoring, no ppr and 4 pts. per passing TD. I keep going back and forth trying to find the best value for my format. I obviously could get Andre or Calvin, but also I could get a decent RB. Would I be better off getting a Mccoy or Mendenhall and picking up a WR on the way back?

In a non-PPR, I always grab a RB in the first round, but that's just me. I would probably go with Mendenhall in this case, and then grab a few WR's over the next round or two. Try to grab someone like Blount later (I think he's going around the 4th, but I'm not 100% sure since he has diminished value in the PPR leagues I play in).

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Stubby - drop me a PM, I am in a similar league. I have a spreadsheet ADP view that I adjust based on how our league typically drafts. And it would be good to have someone to bump ideas against.

 

[stubby]

Stubby - drop me a PM, I am in a similar league. I have a spreadsheet ADP view that I adjust based on how our league typically drafts. And it would be good to have someone to bump ideas against.

Tried to..said your PM box was full.

 

[solorca]

So I'm feeling much better about my first round chances now. I know that AP and Foster are going 1/2. Ray Rice and McCoy will also go in the top 5 in my league. Supposedly the #6 guy is planning on taking Rodgers. Right now, I'm just hoping that Chris Johnson comes back to play so I can steal Jamaal Charles at #7. If not, hopefully Andre will be there.

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

So I'm feeling much better about my first round chances now. I know that AP and Foster are going 1/2. Ray Rice and McCoy will also go in the top 5 in my league. Supposedly the #6 guy is planning on taking Rodgers. Right now, I'm just hoping that Chris Johnson comes back to play so I can steal Jamaal Charles at #7. If not, hopefully Andre will be there.

You actually bring up a very good point - assuming CJ2K returns during the pre-season the #7 slot "should" have the choice between McCoy and AJ, either of which I'm personally OK with.But, what if CJ doesn't come back? He may fall in which case it is entirely possible that Foster, AP, Rice, Charles, McCoy and AJ are all gone by #7....then what? McFadden is a stud but his injury risk is scary at 1.07....Vick? Rodgers? I absolutely love those guys but can't get over the feeling that picking a QB that early really challenges the rest of my draft.I was pretty comfy with my #7 spot a few days ago but now the thought of no CJ2K this season is maing me nervous

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

Just did a mock, 1.0 ppr for RB/WR, 1.5 ppr for TE, 4 pts pass TD, 6 points all others, 2 Flex spots

1.07 Andre Johnson

2.06 Larry Fitzgerald

3.07 Knowshon Moreno

4.06 LaGarrette Blount

5.07 Jermichael Finley

6.06 Ryan Grant

7.07 Steve Smith (CAR)

8.06 Matt Ryan

9.07 Lance Moore

10.06 Jaames Starks

11.07 Kevin Kolb

12.06 Danny Amendola

13.07 Willis McGahee

14.06 Ben Watson

15.07 Ryan Fitzpatrick

16.06 Eric Decker

17.07 Fred Davis

18.06 Lance Kendricks

19.07 Tampa Bay Defense

20.06 Matt Bryant

I may have had a couple reaches but all in all I would be happy to start tihs team Week 1

QB: Matt Ryan

RB: Moreno, Blount

WR: Johnson, Fitzgerald, Smith

TE: Finley

Flex: Ryan Grant, Lance Moore

D: Tampa

K: Bryant

Of course....still 3 weeks of preseason so I may change my mind later

 

[solorca]

So I'm feeling much better about my first round chances now. I know that AP and Foster are going 1/2. Ray Rice and McCoy will also go in the top 5 in my league. Supposedly the #6 guy is planning on taking Rodgers. Right now, I'm just hoping that Chris Johnson comes back to play so I can steal Jamaal Charles at #7. If not, hopefully Andre will be there.

You actually bring up a very good point - assuming CJ2K returns during the pre-season the #7 slot "should" have the choice between McCoy and AJ, either of which I'm personally OK with.But, what if CJ doesn't come back? He may fall in which case it is entirely possible that Foster, AP, Rice, Charles, McCoy and AJ are all gone by #7....then what? McFadden is a stud but his injury risk is scary at 1.07....Vick? Rodgers? I absolutely love those guys but can't get over the feeling that picking a QB that early really challenges the rest of my draft.I was pretty comfy with my #7 spot a few days ago but now the thought of no CJ2K this season is maing me nervous

This is how I feel as well. For that reason, I decided to make a trade to get to the 2.01 spot, but I had to drop back to 3.12 and 5.12 in those rounds to do so. It's going to suck having to wait 23 spots until my third pick, but hopefully this will allow me to get a good RB and an elite WR with my first two picks.

 

[stubby]

With my first draft not until August 27th, there is still time to wait and see what happens with the CJ holdout. I wonder how far he'll fall in redraft leagues the closer it gets to the season opener. I think that if he gets his deal before you draft, IMO it's a no brainer to pick him @#7 if he happens to fall that far. Otherwise, I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger.

 

[ggiants81]

Hi there guys. I actually had the 7th pick in a draft that ended just the other day.

It's a bit different in the setup since you start :

Passing TDs 4 points each

Passing Yards .04 points for every one yard

Passing 2 Pointers 2 points each

Rushing TDs 6 points each

Rushing Yards .1 point for every one yard

Rushing 2 Pointers 2 points each

Receiving TDs 6 points each

Receiving Yards .1 point for every one yard

Receptions 1 point for every 1

Receiving 2 Pointers 2 points each

And the starting lineup consists of :

1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE, 2 FLEX RB/WR , 1 PK, 1 Team Defense

I tried with the upside down draft theory here and ended up with these picks. ( I'm not sure if the league is just about starting three rb's or

if I can get by with my wr heavy team).

Anyway , here goes.

1.07 7. Nordic Insights Johnson, Andre HOU WR

2.06 18. Nordic Insights Jackson, Vincent SDC WR

3.07 31. Nordic Insights Manning, Peyton IND QB

4.06 42. Nordic Insights Clark, Dallas IND TE

5.07 55. Nordic Insights Ingram, Mark NOS RB

6.06 66. Nordic Insights Lynch, Marshawn SEA RB

7.07 79. Nordic Insights Stewart, Jonathan CAR RB

8.06 90. Nordic Insights Moss, Santana WAS WR

9.07 103. Nordic Insights McGahee, Willis DEN RB

10.06 114. Nordic Insights Evans, Lee BAL WR

11.07 127. Nordic Insights Ford, Jacoby OAK WR

12.06 138. Nordic Insights McNabb, Donovan MIN QB

13.07 151. Nordic Insights Ravens, Baltimore BAL Def

14.06 162. Nordic Insights Vereen, Shane NEP RB

15.07 175. Nordic Insights Gronkowski, Rob NEP TE

16.06 186. Nordic Insights Vinatieri, Adam IND PK

What do you gus think of it ?

 

[stubby]

Hi there guys. I actually had the 7th pick in a draft that ended just the other day.It's a bit different in the setup since you start assing TDs 4 points eachPassing Yards .04 points for every one yardPassing 2 Pointers 2 points eachRushing TDs 6 points eachRushing Yards .1 point for every one yardRushing 2 Pointers 2 points eachReceiving TDs 6 points eachReceiving Yards .1 point for every one yardReceptions 1 point for every 1Receiving 2 Pointers 2 points eachAnd the starting lineup consists of : 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE, 2 FLEX RB/WR , 1 PK, 1 Team DefenseI tried with the upside down draft theory here and ended up with these picks. ( I'm not sure if the league is just about starting three rb's orif I can get by with my wr heavy team).Anyway , here goes.1.07 7. Nordic Insights Johnson, Andre HOU WR 2.06 18. Nordic Insights Jackson, Vincent SDC WR 3.07 31. Nordic Insights Manning, Peyton IND QB 4.06 42. Nordic Insights Clark, Dallas IND TE 5.07 55. Nordic Insights Ingram, Mark NOS RB 6.06 66. Nordic Insights Lynch, Marshawn SEA RB 7.07 79. Nordic Insights Stewart, Jonathan CAR RB 8.06 90. Nordic Insights Moss, Santana WAS WR 9.07 103. Nordic Insights McGahee, Willis DEN RB 10.06 114. Nordic Insights Evans, Lee BAL WR 11.07 127. Nordic Insights Ford, Jacoby OAK WR 12.06 138. Nordic Insights McNabb, Donovan MIN QB 13.07 151. Nordic Insights Ravens, Baltimore BAL Def 14.06 162. Nordic Insights Vereen, Shane NEP RB 15.07 175. Nordic Insights Gronkowski, Rob NEP TE 16.06 186. Nordic Insights Vinatieri, Adam IND PKWhat do you gus think of it ?

What were a few of the RBs available when you took V. Jackson? Also, did you select him over other WR like Nicks or Fitzgerald, or were they already gone? What RB were available still when you took Dallas Clark? I'm surprised Ingram lasted all the way to 5.7...that's good value.

 

[Ghoti]

I've also got the 7th pick in a non-PPR, std format league. Typically, I go RB in the first round, but I am really struggling with that strategy this year. The Chris Johnson situation obviously affects all of us downstream, but I am assuming I will be looking at McCoy/Mendenhall and neither excites me.

So this gets me thinking about taking an 'elite' WR/QB and playing catchup at RB. I tend to struggle when I grab a QB too early which has me favoring AJ/Calvin over Rodgers/Vick. I'm liking my chances of getting Hakeem Nicks or Fitz in rd. 2, which would make a very strong WR group, but I hate to wait too long on RB. I'm going to need to give this a lot of thought...

 

[DexterDew]

just started my first redraft of the season... it is a slow draft so i will post on this thread after a handful of picks.

i will say that I was shocked that ADP made it to 6, I grabbed CJ at 7 over AJ (PPR, start 2 RB, 2 WR and can flex either). I'm thinking WR/WR and see what falls in the 4th.

being in the middle is great because i think i can find great value in most rounds and can start little runs...

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

just started my first redraft of the season... it is a slow draft so i will post on this thread after a handful of picks.i will say that I was shocked that ADP made it to 6, I grabbed CJ at 7 over AJ (PPR, start 2 RB, 2 WR and can flex either). I'm thinking WR/WR and see what falls in the 4th.being in the middle is great because i think i can find great value in most rounds and can start little runs...

Thanks for filling us on on how your draft goes - can you give us a little more detail on your scoring system?ADP at #6 is one heck of a killer value!

 

[ggiants81]

Here some awnsers

What were a few of the RBs available when you took V. Jackson?

Gore,Turner,Mendenhall,Forte were actually all there. The run was at WR . Alot of them went early.

Also, did you select him over other WR like Nicks or Fitzgerald, or were they already gone?

No, I didn't. Roddy White, Fitz,Calvin Johnson,Nicks, Jennings were picked before my turn. ( I actually thought Nicks could fall to me but he got taken like 2 picks before my turn).

What RB were available still when you took Dallas Clark?

Only Blount was taken between my Dallas Clark pick and my Mark Ingram pick. But guys like Deangelo Williams, Ryan Grant Ryan Matthews and Addai got taken afte rmy Ingram pick,

I'm surprised Ingram lasted all the way to 5.7...that's good value.

Yeah, it really was. I think you will have to bump him at least a round if you draft today, probably even two.

 

[Hanz]

Just drafted from the 7th spot in a QB/2RB/2WR/FLEX/TE/K/D league and ended up the following as my starters:

Stafford, Bradford

Mendenhall, Steven Jackson, Hillis

Lloyd, Santonio Homes

Vernon Davis

Alex Henery

Green Bay Defense

 

[stubby]

Just drafted from the 7th spot in a QB/2RB/2WR/FLEX/TE/K/D league and ended up the following as my starters:Stafford, BradfordMendenhall, Steven Jackson, HillisLloyd, Santonio HomesVernon DavisAlex HeneryGreen Bay Defense

So RB-RB-RB huh...who did you take Mendenhall over? What other backs were there?

 

[Hanz]

I chose Mendenhall over McCoy/McFadden and a couple others.

First six picks where RB's.

 

[solorca]

In my PPR league, I'm strongly leaning toward taking CJ at #7 if Rice, ADP, Foster, McCoy, and Charles are gone. I've been told with almost certainty that Rodgers will go at either 4 or 6 in my league, so I will basically be choosing from Andre Johnson or Chris Johnson. While I love getting Andre, I think the potential value of getting CJ is really great. Also coming into play is that I made some trades where my second pick is 2.11 (I have 3.02 as well)...so I probably will miss out on Forte, Mcfadden, and my second tier RB's (although Hillis has been slipping to 2.11 in a few mocks and I would gladly grab him there).

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Best Ball 20 rounds PPR, TE2PPR, QB, 2RB, 2WR, TE, 2 Flex

1.07 RB Chris Johnson

2.06 QB M.Vick

3.07 QB T.Brady

4.06 WR Wes Welker

5.07 WR Mario Manningham

6.06 RB Ryan Grant

7.07 WR Chad Johnson

8.06 WR Lance Moore

9.07 RB James Stewart

10.06 TE Brent Celek

11.07 TE Todd Heap

12.06 WR Hines Ward

13.07 RB Javon Ringer

14.06 RB Danny Woodhead

15.07 Def/ST San Diego

16.06 Def/ST AZ

17.07 WR Brandon Gibson

18.06 WR D.Hester

19.07 RB S.Ridley

20.06 WR T.Owens

I'm not posting this to brag or have anyone rate but it emphasizes that you can go way off track in the middle of the draft and because of the spot you can still pull thru. Going QB-QB in the 2nd and 3rd round seemed crazy but I have the same combo in dynasty and it's about 35-40 points a week, huge advantage IMHO. I wanted that advantage and I figured I would be playing catch up all draft but every time I turned around there was value. You can start runs, end runs, get out of the way. You usually do not have to reach more than a round ahead to get who you want. The 7 spot is one of the best in the entire draft IMO. Everyone I see that drafts from that spot usually does well.

 

[DexterDew]

my slow draft is still plodding along. 12 Team PPR and start 2RB/2WR/1TE and can flex any. I drafted rounds 2-12 while at a bachelor party on my phone.

So far:

Bradford, Kolb

CJ, Mathews, Bush, Carter, Scott

Wallace, Bowe, Harvin, Roberts, Nelson

Graham, Gronk

Chi

Only regret was taking Bradford over Stafford, but don't trust the latter's health. QBs and handcuffs went way earlier than I thought.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

 

[ponchsox]

I drafted rounds 2-12 while at a bachelor party on my phone.

Did the stripper on your lap distract you?