Redraft Auction Strategies 2015 (2 Viewers)

[starks]

I was just wondering how people were going to approach their redraft auctions this year. I understand you want to bob and weave in an auction depending on how its going, you never want to go into one dead set on any single strategy just like in a snake. I usually have a spreadsheet of 3 or 4 tables on it where I can update my budget and keep track of pricing and swings in my draft/selections. I also like to budget in $10 in all my tables for a cushion.


In a standard $200 pot, I am looking at all the depth qb after the big two in Rodgers and Luck and hoping to spend 15-20 bucks for a couple of qb's in the Cam/Romo then Bradford/Foles range. I am a 2QB guy usually as I tend to not spend a lot of money on a high end QB.

Running back I think I want to hoard this year and try to get a top 5 back to go with a couple RB2 guys then get some $5 and dollar bin players. Hoping to come away with 6 or 7 and spend half my budget on my RB stable.

WR I want a top 10 then try to strike gold on a couple high end WR3 then get a dollar bin guy. Somewhere around $60 for 4 or 5 WR.

Tight End I have pretty much given up on the top 5 and will just try to strike it with Ertz tier and below. It's pretty much a crap shoot this year after the top 4 or 5 so if I can keep it around $5 I would be happy.

Of course, never...ever spend more than a buck on kicker or D.

How is everyone else looking at the draft this year in an auction house?

 

[Hawkeye21]

Doesn't look like we have too many interested in auctions here yet.

 

[matuski]

Doesn't look like we have too many interested in auctions here yet.

Not any less interested, just nothing new to add that hasn't been said in the 100 other auction threads.

 

[Slapdash]

Studs and duds

 

[starks]

Doesn't look like we have too many interested in auctions here yet.

Not any less interested, just nothing new to add that hasn't been said in the 100 other auction threads.

Wasn't really looking for "nominate players you don't want" tips, simply the 2015 outlook towards positional depth and player acquisition strategies.

 

[BostonRob]

Auction - yeeey

Redraft - yuck

Best advice: Make a plan and stick to it, don't panic if things don't go your way

 

[matuski]

Doesn't look like we have too many interested in auctions here yet.

Not any less interested, just nothing new to add that hasn't been said in the 100 other auction threads.

Wasn't really looking for "nominate players you don't want" tips, simply the 2015 outlook towards positional depth and player acquisition strategies.

Don't overpay for positions with depth?

I should be getting paid for these types of insights.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Doesn't look like we have too many interested in auctions here yet.

Not any less interested, just nothing new to add that hasn't been said in the 100 other auction threads.

Exactly.

Auction = chaos method.

 

[Hawkeye21]

I love discussing auction drafts and strategies but I suppose there really isn't anything new that hasn't been covered.

Do you all just do the standard $200 format or do you have any other different types of auction drafts?

My league does it very differently. We have a 12 team league and each player gets $100 to draft 10 players. After everyone has drafted 10 players we take a break before we do a snake draft to fill in the remaining 6 roster spots. I have to do a little more homework to determine player auction values since no other leagues are like ours. I have to figure the value based on only 120 players being drafted with a total of $1,200 of team money. Luckily I have a spreadsheet that helps me figure it all out.

 

[Warrior]

Doesn't look like we have too many interested in auctions here yet.

More likely that it's already been discussed in other forums, where OP posted the exact same thread, word for word.

"basic" auction strategies have been posted 100x. It's the same exact information every single offseason, on every forum. People get tired of rehashing the exact same info year after year. Not to mention the dozens of articles written on these strategies every year. Google is your friend.

 

[dkp993]

I love discussing auction drafts and strategies but I suppose there really isn't anything new that hasn't been covered.

Do you all just do the standard $200 format or do you have any other different types of auction drafts?

My league does it very differently. We have a 12 team league and each player gets $100 to draft 10 players. After everyone has drafted 10 players we take a break before we do a snake draft to fill in the remaining 6 roster spots. I have to do a little more homework to determine player auction values since no other leagues are like ours. I have to figure the value based on only 120 players being drafted with a total of $1,200 of team money. Luckily I have a spreadsheet that helps me figure it all out.

This is interesting. What's the reason for the switch over with 6 picks left?

 

[starks]

Doesn't look like we have too many interested in auctions here yet.

More likely that it's already been discussed in other forums, where OP posted the exact same thread, word for word.

"basic" auction strategies have been posted 100x. It's the same exact information every single offseason, on every forum. People get tired of rehashing the exact same info year after year. Not to mention the dozens of articles written on these strategies every year. Google is your friend.

Wow...what gave it away Nancy Drew, my same handle?

Worthless thread I guess, mods go ahead and delete. Or don't click/comment on it.

 

[Hawkeye21]

I love discussing auction drafts and strategies but I suppose there really isn't anything new that hasn't been covered.

Do you all just do the standard $200 format or do you have any other different types of auction drafts?

My league does it very differently. We have a 12 team league and each player gets $100 to draft 10 players. After everyone has drafted 10 players we take a break before we do a snake draft to fill in the remaining 6 roster spots. I have to do a little more homework to determine player auction values since no other leagues are like ours. I have to figure the value based on only 120 players being drafted with a total of $1,200 of team money. Luckily I have a spreadsheet that helps me figure it all out.

This is interesting. What's the reason for the switch over with 6 picks left?

I think it's in order to speed it up. It's actually a 24 team league with two separate 12 team drafts. Two conferences with two divisions. Since there are two drafts it's nice to have the draft move along a little faster. Still takes about 3 hours.

 

[Hawkeye21]

Has anyone done any kind of slow auction draft? I'm not sure if it's been done or not. Maybe an auction with blind bids or something.

 

[barackdhouse]

I did a slow auction draft last year, and it was a learning experience. Very different than a live auction, either online or in person. Getting ready to do a slow auction draft that starts August 1st. It's an interesting format to slow draft an auction. Instead of 1 player on the board at a time like an online auction, there are 24 players up for bids at any one time in a given day. Makes it a little crazy, but then at least there is time to think about it. I typically have a few different directions I'll go in a given auction, depending on what happens with a few key players. That's hard to do when there are 24 players on the board at once. Inevitably you're going to bid on some guys just to drive the price up, but then all of a sudden you end up with them. I would say exercise maximum caution on bidding up.

 

[WampusCat43]

I love discussing auction drafts and strategies but I suppose there really isn't anything new that hasn't been covered.

Do you all just do the standard $200 format or do you have any other different types of auction drafts?

My league does it very differently. We have a 12 team league and each player gets $100 to draft 10 players. After everyone has drafted 10 players we take a break before we do a snake draft to fill in the remaining 6 roster spots. I have to do a little more homework to determine player auction values since no other leagues are like ours. I have to figure the value based on only 120 players being drafted with a total of $1,200 of team money. Luckily I have a spreadsheet that helps me figure it all out.

This is interesting. What's the reason for the switch over with 6 picks left?

I think it's in order to speed it up. It's actually a 24 team league with two separate 12 team drafts. Two conferences with two divisions. Since there are two drafts it's nice to have the draft move along a little faster. Still takes about 3 hours.

We auction the first five rounds, then switch to serpentine. Just for speed's sake.

I have to play the same games with the spreadsheet as well, but it works out pretty well.

 

[stlrams]

My league also switched seeveral years back to auction for 3 rounds then serpetine for 14 rounds. The big advatage to this structure sa I see it is getting player you really want rather then drafting player who the experts are telling you to draft.

 

[Hawkeye21]

Auction just seems to be the most fair way to draft players, especially in the early rounds. So much more fun knowing you have a shot at each top player.

 

[dkp993]

My league also switched seeveral years back to auction for 3 rounds then serpetine for 14 rounds. The big advatage to this structure sa I see it is getting player you really want rather then drafting player who the experts are telling you to draft.

I'm really struggling not see the value in switching over mid draft (with the exception of the 24 team league). The speed thing I don't understand as often draft day is my favorite day of the year. Secondly finding value is the whole point of the auction and that can't be done to any real level in 3 or 6 rounds....

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Bump & Pin?

 

[Hawkeye21]

My league also switched seeveral years back to auction for 3 rounds then serpetine for 14 rounds. The big advatage to this structure sa I see it is getting player you really want rather then drafting player who the experts are telling you to draft.

I'm really struggling not see the value in switching over mid draft (with the exception of the 24 team league). The speed thing I don't understand as often draft day is my favorite day of the year. Secondly finding value is the whole point of the auction and that can't be done to any real level in 3 or 6 rounds....

I think the reason for it is because when everyone gets done to their dollar or two it's basically a snake draft anyway but you have to wait for people to bid. For example, someone nominates a guy they think may be decent for $1 and the bid process ensues. No one else bids and that time is just wasted. The others just want it to be their turn so they can get their guy and move on to the next round. In the early rounds many people are eyeing the same players and bidding on them. For bench players it's usually not like that.

I still really enjoy doing the full auction but I understand why our league switches to a snake for the last 6 rounds. I love our draft just the way it is and adds to the strategy prep.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

My league also switched seeveral years back to auction for 3 rounds then serpetine for 14 rounds. The big advatage to this structure sa I see it is getting player you really want rather then drafting player who the experts are telling you to draft.

I'm really struggling not see the value in switching over mid draft (with the exception of the 24 team league). The speed thing I don't understand as often draft day is my favorite day of the year. Secondly finding value is the whole point of the auction and that can't be done to any real level in 3 or 6 rounds....

I think the reason for it is because when everyone gets done to their dollar or two it's basically a snake draft anyway but you have to wait for people to bid. For example, someone nominates a guy they think may be decent for $1 and the bid process ensues. No one else bids and that time is just wasted. The others just want it to be their turn so they can get their guy and move on to the next round. In the early rounds many people are eyeing the same players and bidding on them. For bench players it's usually not like that.

I still really enjoy doing the full auction but I understand why our league switches to a snake for the last 6 rounds. I love our draft just the way it is and adds to the strategy prep.

This would also be a reason to switch from a $100 cap to a $200 or $250 cap. There's not enough variation in prices with a $100 cap. With a larger cap, there can be big differences in price variation on guys within the same lower tier.