This is a 16 team dynasty league. To say I drafted IDP's LATE is an understatement. I know my IDP's suck....I am looking for feedback on who to keep and who to cut. If there are guys that are terrible and should not be on my roster let me know. I appreciate all feedback. I am very inexperienced on IDP's.
Thanks
We start 3 DL + 4 LB + 4 DB
Scoring:
All return yards are .05 per yard (1 pt per 20)....huge for DB's.
DEF TD = 6 pts
Sacks = 3 pts
Tackles = 1.5 pts
Assist = 0.75 pts
Safety = 2 pts
INT = 3pts
Forced Fumbles = 2 pts
Fumble recovery = 2 pts
BLOCK FG/PT = 2 pts
Need to evaluate relative value in your scoring system first. Scoring system values tackles significantly over big plays (sacks, INT). You need to be looking for DE who'll support the run, LB who are continually in a position to make tackles, and in-the-box safeties. A cornerback who doesn't tackle and doesn't return has no value in a system without points for PD. A solid run stopping, tackling DT may have more value as a player like Alex Brown. Take a hard look at what your scoring system does to each IDP position. In a 16 team league, any advantage you get at the LB3-4 and DB3-4 spots is magnified greatly.
DL
Cornelius Griifin
Marques Douglass
Griffin---is he worth keeping?
You probably should keep both of these guys. Douglas is a perfect example of the player that has increased value in your scoring system relative to others that award more points for sacks. Douglas is 27th in a representative "standard" scoring league, but I'll bet he's much closer to Will Smith in your system (who is 16th in the standard scoring system). Griffin is aging, frequently injured, and may give way in three-technique tackle role to Kedric Golston next season. You should be looking to improve both spots here.
LB
David Thorton
Eric Barton
Peter Sirmon
Kamerion Wimbley
Derrick Johnson
Keyaron Fox
Lavar Arrington
Abdul Hodge
Pat Thomas
David Pollack
Ted Lehman
Greg Ellis
Please rank my LB's. I need to start 4...Who are the TOP 4? Would you keep #5 & #6????
Greg Ellis, Kamerion Wimbley, Lavar Arrington, and David Pollack are the kinds of guys you let others roster in this league. The poor sack value makes these players marginal LB3-4 starters, even in a 16 team league. I've no problem with rostering a guy like Ellis or Wimbley to use against a primo matchup, but they're very unlikely to be an every week starter. Arrington and Pollack are all but done, Ellis has a tough rehab ahead and is likely to lose some of his explosiveness. Wimbley is worth keeping on the roster for matchup purposes. Sirmon is unlikely to have a job next year and probably ends up elsewhere as a ST type guy in 2007. Teddy Lehman is a tease, he probably stays rostered with teams this deep, but his injury history is ridiculous. Pat Thomas is unlikely to force his way into a meaningful role in 2007 with Peterson, Smith, and now Ingram established in JAX. Derrick Johnson is huge. You may get lucky if Keyaron Fox can force his way into the middle over Kawika Mitchell next year. If he plays on the weak side, he'll probably steal some value from DJ. Hodge is a must keep; he's the future MLB in GB. Barton and Thornton are nice steady back end vets who fill out LB3-4 spots well. They are safe plays every week and have LB2 upside. That should continue next year.
For 2007, you're probably starting DJ, Barton, and Thornton with Wimbley in some matchups and hopefully Fox and Hodge in the mix too.
DB
Oshiomogho Atogwe
Mike Minter
Adam (PacMan) Jones
Bryant McFadden
Shawn Springs
Brian Dawkins
Please rank these guys in order.
Jones is a stud in this system as long as he's a returner. Dawkins should be good for at least another season or two. And Atogwe is establishing himself as a solid option, although a healthy WLB and better SS may blunt some of his 2006 value. McFadden and Springs are tough plays in this system. They'll finish in the top 64 but not by much.
