SSL2 Teams and Commentary (1 Viewer)

[Blue-Kun]

Figured it would be nice to have a thread to talk turkey.

QB: Derek Anderson (5), Matt Schaub (8)

RB: Earnest Graham (10), Kevin Smith (4), Ahmad Brasdhaw (4), Adrian Peterson (8)

WR: Randy Moss (4), Marques Colston (9), Arnaz Battle (9), Roydell Williams (6)

TE: Todd Heap (10)

DST: Arizona DST(7), Indy DST (4)

I went with what I guess proved to be the much vaunted WR-WR strategy in the first two rounds like every other SSL. Though I could end up wrong, and that would be a monumental disaster, this year I think we'll see a bit of a regression in how quickly running backs are scooped up this year. Part of this is based on knee-jerk reactionism due to early season supposed increased RBBC and down RB scoring from last year.

Hence instead of one lesser stud RB I could take the consensus best WR and a likely top 10 one in the first two rounds and snag running backs later. This, for now, has proved somewhat effect. Earnest Graham is the full-time starter in TB and I certainly think he has the potential for T10 numbers. Then 4 rounds later, only 12 RB had left the board since the Graham pick. If we hit 40 off the board by the time it reaches me in the 8th, that would be a run in itself. Happy with many of my picks so far, but I'm not 100% when I picked Derek Anderson over Rothisburger, otherwise I've been pretty happy with how the runs have gone.

 

[valence]

QB: David Garrard (7) Kellen Clemens (5)

RB: Larry Johnson (6) Ronnie Brown (4) Deuce McAllister (9)

WR: Chad Johnson (8) Calvin Johnson (4) Laveraneus Coles (5) Muhammed Mushin (9) Brandon Stokley (8)

TE: Alge Crumpler (6)

D/ST: Chicago (8)

I'm loving this team so far. As long as Chad plays (and I really don't think he is going to sit out) I feel like I have one of the best teams of the draft so far. I may have reached a little bit on Deuce, but I didn't think he would be around at 9.11

 

[BassNBrew]

QB: Rivers, Rodgers

RB: Bush, Forte

WR: Edwards, Welker, Bowe

TE: Shockey

I feel much better about this team now that I have Rodgers. With the roster restriction of 18, there will be some decent options at RB and TE later. I may be able to go with just 5 WRs as I have some of the top end talent in the starting 3 slots.

 

[joffer]

QB: McNabb

RB: Westbrook, Lewis, Henry

WR: Houshmanzadeh, Crayton, Reggie Williams

TE: Dallas Clark

I always wait too long for QB2

 

[BassNBrew]

QB: David Garrard (7)RB: Larry Johnson (6) Ronnie Brown (4) Deuce McAllister (9)WR: Chad Johnson (8) Calvin Johnson (4) Laveraneus Coles (5)TE: Alge Crumpler (6)I'm loving this team so far. As long as Chad plays (and I really don't think he is going to sit out) I feel like I have one of the best teams of the draft so far. I may have reached a little bit on Deuce, but I didn't think he would be around at 9.11

On paper this looks like the team to beat.

 

[joffer]

QB: David Garrard (7)RB: Larry Johnson (6) Ronnie Brown (4) Deuce McAllister (9)WR: Chad Johnson (8) Calvin Johnson (4) Laveraneus Coles (5)TE: Alge Crumpler (6)I'm loving this team so far. As long as Chad plays (and I really don't think he is going to sit out) I feel like I have one of the best teams of the draft so far. I may have reached a little bit on Deuce, but I didn't think he would be around at 9.11

On paper this looks like the team to beat.

every RB coming off a severe leg injury? pass

 

[Team Legacy]

My team.

SSL2

QB - Brees (9)

HB - Grant (8) Chester (8)

WR - Wayne (4) Marvin (4) Curtis (7) BJohnson (9)

TE - Cooley (10)

Actually not too concerned about my RBs. I think I'll be fine looking at what's still out there.

Wide receivers are strong with the Colts connection and QB and TE are top 5, just need backups.

 

[Team Legacy]

QB: Rivers, RodgersRB: Bush, ForteWR: Edwards, Welker, BoweTE: ShockeyI feel much better about this team now that I have Rodgers. With the roster restriction of 18, there will be some decent options at RB and TE later. I may be able to go with just 5 WRs as I have some of the top end talent in the starting 3 slots.

Very solid. RB2 is nice for Dynasty, but let's see him play and catch on first.

 

[Team Legacy]

QB: McNabbRB: Westbrook, Lewis, HenryWR: Houshmanzadeh, Crayton, Reggie WilliamsTE: Dallas ClarkI always wait too long for QB2

Solid everywhere but WR so far. Why go with Henry when other wideouts still on the board?

 

[Team Legacy]

QB: David Garrard (7)RB: Larry Johnson (6) Ronnie Brown (4) Deuce McAllister (9)WR: Chad Johnson (8) Calvin Johnson (4) Laveraneus Coles (5)TE: Alge Crumpler (6)I'm loving this team so far. As long as Chad plays (and I really don't think he is going to sit out) I feel like I have one of the best teams of the draft so far. I may have reached a little bit on Deuce, but I didn't think he would be around at 9.11

Solid start. Calvin should rebound and put up WR2 numbers, but you might want another WR for insurance soon.

 

[Team Legacy]

Figured it would be nice to have a thread to talk turkey. QB: Derek Anderson (5), Matt Schaub (8)RB: Earnest Graham (10), Kevin Smith (4), Ahmad Brasdhaw (4)WR: Randy Moss (4), Marques Colston (9)TE: Todd Heap (10)

Solid QB and WR. I like your strategy. Heap is a walking question mark lately with great upside but don't blame you for the pick. Waiting and getting Graham is awesome value! I wanted Bradshaw, but couldn't fit him in. Was hoping he might slide back, but doubted it. RB2 in the rookie. Let's see how that works out.

 

[joffer]

QB: McNabbRB: Westbrook, Lewis, HenryWR: Houshmanzadeh, Crayton, Reggie WilliamsTE: Dallas ClarkI always wait too long for QB2

Solid everywhere but WR so far. Why go with Henry when other wideouts still on the board?

I was locked on Galloway but he went the pick before, Crayton was in a big group in the next tier.

 

[BassNBrew]

My team. SSL2QB - Brees (9)HB - Grant (8) Chester (8)WR - Wayne (4) Marvin (4) Curtis (7) BJohnson (9)TE - Cooley (10)Actually not too concerned about my RBs. I think I'll be fine looking at what's still out there.Wide receivers are strong with the Colts connection and QB and TE are top 5, just need backups.

Week 8 may be dicey at RB. You'll have to avoid other week 8 byes which will narrow your options.

 

[ravnzfan]

Team Ravnzfan:

QB--Ben (6), Campbell(10)

RB--Addai(4), Freddie(7), AGreen, SSlayton

WR--Boldin(7), AGonzo(4), Branch(4), DBennett

TE--Witten(10)

D--

so far, so good---WR's need to stay away from wk4 bye from here on out, but other than that....

 

[BassNBrew]

QB: Rivers, Rodgers

RB: Bush, Forte, C. Brown

WR: Edwards, Welker, Bowe

TE: Shockey

I may have caught a break with Brown dropping. My last two picks have drastically improved my team and made the WR heavy approach viable.

 

[valence]

QB: Rivers, RodgersRB: Bush, Forte, C. BrownWR: Edwards, Welker, BoweTE: ShockeyI may have caught a break with Brown dropping. My last two picks have drastically improved my team and made the WR heavy approach viable.

Nice pickup on Rodgers. Even with Favre retiring, the packers still have the best QB in the division

 

[valence]

QB: David Garrard (7) Kellen Clemens (5) Chad Pennington (5)RB: Larry Johnson (6) Ronnie Brown (4) Deuce McAllister (9)WR: Chad Johnson (8) Calvin Johnson (4) Laveraneus Coles (5) Muhammed Mushin (9) Brandon Stokley (8) Nate Washington (6)TE: Alge Crumpler (6) Leonard Pope (7)D/ST: Chicago (8) Kansas City (6)K: Stephen Gostkowski (4)

Still really enjoying this team and draft.Our comment thread is by far the most boring though

 

[OldMilwaukee]

I would like to thank all you gentlemen (did Mrs. Punk make a pick?) for a very fun and enlightening draft! Now lets finish this draft!I go out to sea for a week on the 20th. Of course I will make arragments if needed..........

wrong forum....my bad!

 

[Blue-Kun]

Our comment thread is by far the most boring though

Think everyone is waiting till the draft is over to share thoughts. Besides, if Peyton/Brady got taken at the turn then I'd expect a much livelier draft feed. I actually like a lot of the teams, which just feels odd.

 

[BassNBrew]

QB: Rivers 9, Rodgers 8 - Should get middle of the pack production having the QB on two of the better offensive teams in the league.

RB: Bush 9, Forte 8, C. Brown 8, Washington 5, Betts 10 - Surprised Betts has been sliding this far this year. Between Forte/Brown/Washington/Betts I should be able to string together a decent RB2.

WR: Edwards 5, Welker 4, Bowe 6, Toomer 4 - Two WR1s. Who knows about Bowe. Toomer is a very solid WR4. Still need to add depth here but this will be an above average crew.

TE: Shockey 4 - With both Welker and Toomer off week 4 also, I'll need to add another TE...not to mention how fragile Shockey is. Not much left on the board to pick from.

D: Pitt 6 - Good D with a good bye week for this team.

K Folk 10 - Jumped up to get Folk so I'd have the option of going solo here.

This team is definately an upper half team, not sure if I see championship caliber players though. Something tells me that Rivers/Rodgers and Shockey's health will be the key to this team going deep.

 

[Captain Hook]

Hopefully people will give comments on picks after the draft. While I like to hear the reasons people make certain picks, I do understand those are difficult to do when other players involved in the decisions are still on the board.

I would have made some comments about the first half of the draft except I porked the pooch with one of my picks.

....no not the one you didn't like Scott

 

[BassNBrew]

QB: Rivers 9, Rodgers 8

RB: Bush 9, Forte 8, C. Brown 8, Washington 5, Betts 10

WR: Edwards 5, Welker 4, Bowe 6, Toomer 4, Jenkins 7

TE: Shockey 4, Des. Clark 8

D: Pitt 6

K Folk 10

I can run with this team as is...everything form here on out is icing on the cake.

ETA: Clark dropping to the 16th was a nice surprise.

 

[valence]

QB: David Garrard (7) Kellen Clemens (5) Chad Pennington (5)RB: Larry Johnson (6) Ronnie Brown (4) Deuce McAllister (9) Cadillac Williams (10)WR: Chad Johnson (8) Calvin Johnson (4) Laveraneus Coles (5) Muhammed Mushin (9) Brandon Stokley (8) Nate Washington (6)TE: Alge Crumpler (6) Leonard Pope (7)D/ST: Chicago (8) Kansas City (6)K: Stephen Gostkowski (4)

QB: I like Garrard a lot this year. Waited too long on QB2RB: One of the best squads in the league. I'm not worried about the injuries from last year. Who knows what happens with Caddy, but I'm pretty sure he sees some action this year.WR: I really like this group. I think Chad will play and be his usual self. Calvin played hurt most of last year and I see big things for him in 08. When healthy, Coles performed at borderline WR1 status. Mushin\Stokley\Washington are more than capable of putting up some scoreable games between them.TE: I think Crumpler is the sweet spot for TE's this year. He can be had late (after everyone else has one) and could easily produce top 6-10 #s. D: 2 decent d's + a several return TD's K: My plan was to take 1 with an early bye week. That worked out.Overall: at first glance this is a team with a lot of question marks that could pay off big or break my team. I played it a bit riskier this year than in past years but I'm pretty tired of finishing in the 3rd - 8th range in these leagues. If all the pieces come together I think this team competes for the title. If chad sits out and my RB's have lingering affects from their injuries, I'm probably headed for an early exit.

 

[ShadowPhunk]

SSL2 2008 - Team ShadowMaster

QB - Palmer (8), TJax (8), McCown (4)

RB - Gore (9), L.White (6), Mendenhall (6), KJones (?)

WR - Fitz (7), B.Marshall (8), I.Bruce (9), Randle-El (10), Wilford (4), Northcutt (7)

TE - G.Olson (8), E.Johnson (9)

PK - M.Stover (10), M.Prater (8)

TD - New England (4)

Not bad, but not my best work. Should have taken Harrison in the 5th to hold down my WR3 slot, but jumped on Mendenhall instead creating a RB bye issue. Blew the QB backup pick with a bye issue (for the record - I like TJax > Leinart) creating more problems.

Thowing McCown and KJ in as patch jobs MAY help - time will tell, but the cost of a 2nd D is risky. Fortunately, the NE bye is early and I hope to edge out someone and pound through. Weeks 6 and 8 will be bigger hurdles in making a run for it all.

I like my core group, but with the bye issues I give myself an average C.

Tough group and a great SMOOTH draft. Looking forward to watching it play out!

 

[joffer]

RB: Larry Johnson (6) Ronnie Brown (4) Deuce McAllister (9) Cadillac Williams (10)RB: One of the best squads in the league. I'm not worried about the injuries from last year. Who knows what happens with Caddy, but I'm pretty sure he sees some action this year.

why not? not trying to be a smart###, i'm just wondering if i've missed some news on some of these guys. 3 torn ACLs and a broken bone in the foot?

 

[joffer]

QB: McNabb, T. EdwardsRB: Westbrook, Lewis, Henry, T. Bell, R. WilliamsWR: Houshmanzadeh, Crayton, Reggie Williams, Furrey, James JonesTE: Dallas Clark, Bo ScaifeDT: Seattle, HoustonPK: Rackers

really don't like this team very much at all, but then again that usually means they do well

 

[valence]

RB: Larry Johnson (6) Ronnie Brown (4) Deuce McAllister (9) Cadillac Williams (10)RB: One of the best squads in the league. I'm not worried about the injuries from last year. Who knows what happens with Caddy, but I'm pretty sure he sees some action this year.

why not? not trying to be a smart###, i'm just wondering if i've missed some news on some of these guys. 3 torn ACLs and a broken bone in the foot?

no news is good news. Everything I've read has said that they will be ready for training camp. What happens beyond that I don't know.

 

[Captain Hook]

SSL2 - Captain Hook - 16 slot

QB - P. Manning (4), Warner (7)

RB - McGahee (10), T. Jones (5), S. Young (8), F. Jackson (6)

WR - S. Holmes (6), Engram (4), Hackett (9), Mark Clayton (10), K. Walter (8), Hester (8), Hilliard (10)

TE - O. Daniels (8), J. King (9)

K - Longwell (8), Hanson (4)

DST - Jacksonville (7)

Very interesting draft. I am not a huge fan of drafting from the extreme end of the first round (sure you can draft a good team from any spot) because of the huge gap in talent that is drafted before your second pair of picks. You really have to pick your poison right away - I chose to take the solid, steady numbers that Peyton gives you almost every week.

I strongly considered a couple of different plans for the QB position:

1) Just roll with Manning, hope that you have immunity for his bye week (at least it is early) or do well enough that week

2) Spend a round seven or eight (no difference from my slot) pick to get the best possible play for Week 4

3) Drafting a pair of quarterbacks from the same team late in the draft (here the spot on the turn would be helpful) and the targets would reasonably be Atlanta (Redman and Ryan) or Baltimore (Boller and Flacco)

So of course I do none of the above. Actually I didn't like the choices at 8-1 (although to draft a conventional distribution, I should have taken Clemens or Edwards there), so I decided to delay the choice. For a while I though that was a mistake, but later was comfortable with it because how many weeks other than Manning's bye week is that player going to help you?

Yes, maybe late in the year if the Colts can clinch and rest Peyton. I was headed for #1 or #3. Ryan was taken earlier than I would have liked and frankly I am not sure that the pair from the Ravens shouldn't be Smith and Flacco, but again to draft both I would have to be short somewhere else (although I did draft Jax DST with a Week 7 bye that wouldn't conflict with the core of the team just in case).

Finally, a fourth option was there that I didn't think would be - Warner is the type of QB who could actually outpoint Manning in some weeks. True there is no guarantee that he is the starter in Week 4, but I would bet against Leinart being the starter all year, so who knows.

The rest of the team is solid - good RB, with RB3 and RB4 having enough upside to play as RB2 several weeks and plenty of WR - not studs - that is a choice I had to make with my first and second picks, but Holmes is definitely playable as WR1 with enough backup; Engram is a PPR stud and the rest should catch enough balls to score in several different weeks. Absolutely the right format to roster Hester assuming someone on the Bears can get the rock to him.

Anyway a very good draft - good group and will be a fun competition to watch unfold. Hasta

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

SSL2 - Captain Hook - 16 slotQB - P. Manning (4), Warner (7)RB - McGahee (10), T. Jones (5), S. Young (8), F. Jackson (6)WR - S. Holmes (6), Engram (4), Hackett (9), Mark Clayton (10), K. Walter (8), Hester (8), Hilliard (10)TE - O. Daniels (8), J. King (9)K - Longwell (8), Hanson (4)DST - Jacksonville (7)Very interesting draft. I am not a huge fan of drafting from the extreme end of the first round (sure you can draft a good team from any spot) because of the huge gap in talent that is drafted before your second pair of picks. You really have to pick your poison right away - I chose to take the solid, steady numbers that Peyton gives you almost every week.I strongly considered a couple of different plans for the QB position:1) Just roll with Manning, hope that you have immunity for his bye week (at least it is early) or do well enough that week2) Spend a round seven or eight (no difference from my slot) pick to get the best possible play for Week 43) Drafting a pair of quarterbacks from the same team late in the draft (here the spot on the turn would be helpful) and the targets would reasonably be Atlanta (Redman and Ryan) or Baltimore (Boller and Flacco)So of course I do none of the above. Actually I didn't like the choices at 8-1 (although to draft a conventional distribution, I should have taken Clemens or Edwards there), so I decided to delay the choice. For a while I though that was a mistake, but later was comfortable with it because how many weeks other than Manning's bye week is that player going to help you?Yes, maybe late in the year if the Colts can clinch and rest Peyton. I was headed for #1 or #3. Ryan was taken earlier than I would have liked and frankly I am not sure that the pair from the Ravens shouldn't be Smith and Flacco, but again to draft both I would have to be short somewhere else (although I did draft Jax DST with a Week 7 bye that wouldn't conflict with the core of the team just in case).Finally, a fourth option was there that I didn't think would be - Warner is the type of QB who could actually outpoint Manning in some weeks. True there is no guarantee that he is the starter in Week 4, but I would bet against Leinart being the starter all year, so who knows.The rest of the team is solid - good RB, with RB3 and RB4 having enough upside to play as RB2 several weeks and plenty of WR - not studs - that is a choice I had to make with my first and second picks, but Holmes is definitely playable as WR1 with enough backup; Engram is a PPR stud and the rest should catch enough balls to score in several different weeks. Absolutely the right format to roster Hester assuming someone on the Bears can get the rock to him.Anyway a very good draft - good group and will be a fun competition to watch unfold. Hasta

interesting cap that you and I have the same picks 1/2. I chose to not grab another QB after grabbing peyton.Why? tons of other teams on bye in week 4 Nepats,Seattle,Det,Nyg,Mia. This will be a low scoring week.I also dont like the Warner pick, if you were going to take a backup QB, you need one to get you guaranteed points week4, Warner isnt guaranteed of anything. Peronsally I targeted T.Jackson to get as a B/u but in SSL1 the QB2 run happened way to early and with only 18 rounds I could justify grabbing 2 more QB's

 

[Captain Hook]

BSS - to each his own, but I think you missed my point about adding Warner with one of my last two picks. Either I am going bare with Peyton or I have to go with a pair of of the three Balitmore qbs. So zero points in Week 4 or whatever the Ravens QB gets.

(assuming I have the one that is playing)

Absent a week 15 or 16 Colts have clinched consideration, there would be very few IF any weeks that the Ravens QB (again assuming the player is one of the two I have) would put up more than Peyton. I think I would have gone solo with Manning.

BUT.....Warner for whatever number of weeks he plays will have some weeks when he scores more than Manning that might help me out - and by a margin that would be greater than adding a poor second defense would outpoint the Jags. (I could still have done that with Warner but think Hilliard will be more valuable over the entire season)

 

[Master Shake]

Place holder for commentary...

QB Brady (4), Boller (10)

RB Parker (6), D. Williams (9), Watson (8), F. Jones (10)

WR Mason (10), S. Moss (10), Gafney (4), Booker (8), Hardy (6), Caldwell (5)

TE Gates (9), Lewis (7)

K Graham (8), Elam (7)

Def Cleveland (5), San Francisco (9)

 

[tex]

SSL2-Tex

QB-Matt Hasselbeck-4

QB-Jeff Garcia-10

RB-Marion Barber-10

RB-Michael Turner-7

RB-Kolby Smith-6

WR-Chris Chambers-9

WR-Jerry Porter-7

WR-Nate Burleson-4

WR-Brandon Lloyd-8

WR-Shaun Mcdonald-4

WR-Earl Bennett-8

TE-Tony Gonzalez-6

TE-Zach Miller-5

TE-Martrez Milner-7

PK-Nate Kaeding-9

PK-Matt Bryant-10

D/ST-Oakland Raiders-5

D/ST-Philadelphia Eagles-7

Happy with 2 decent QB's who should put up pretty good #'s

If Turner is all he is expected to be, then I've got 2 dynamite RB's and one who could shine if LJ goes down.

Not real happy with my WR's although I think Chambers and Burleson will be solid. On the fence about Porter.

Love the TE's in Gonzo and Miller, and I think Milner could surprise.

What can I say about the kickers. They're kickers. LOL

I think both D's should be pretty solid.

Hopefully I can stick around for awhile.

My system was really pretty simple. Just try and draft the BPA at the position I felt like I needed at that particular time while trying to manage the bye weeks too.

 

[Blue-Kun]

Only 29 defenses and 26 kickers taken? :boggle:

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

ok whol the hell is martrez milner?

 

[Team Legacy]

Bash away.

SSL2

QB - Brees (9) Grossman (8)

HB - Grant (8) Chester (8) Norwood (7) Foster (9)

WR - Wayne (4) Marvin (4) Curtis (7) BJohnson (9) Patten (9) Avery (5)

TE - Cooley (10) Carlson (4)

PK - Gould (8) Lindell (6)

D - NYJ (5) Det (4)

Will add comments soon.

 

[ShadowMaster]

Bash away. SSL2QB - Brees (9) Grossman (8)HB - Grant (8) Chester (8) Norwood (7) Foster (9)WR - Wayne (4) Marvin (4) Curtis (7) BJohnson (9) Patten (9) Avery (5)TE - Cooley (10) Carlson (4)PK - Gould (8) Lindell (6)D - NYJ (5) Det (4)Will add comments soon.

Just the kind of roster I like to get me through week 8 with McCown at QB

 

[tex]

ok whol the hell is martrez milner?

4th round pick out of Georgia. Entering his 2nd year and currently #1 on the depth chart. And really, other than Hartsock, has no competition for the position. 9 targets last year and 9 receptions. He was worth a last round shot in the dark.

 

[Team Legacy]

Bash away. SSL2QB - Brees (9) Grossman (8)HB - Grant (8) Chester (8) Norwood (7) Foster (9)WR - Wayne (4) Marvin (4) Curtis (7) BJohnson (9) Patten (9) Avery (5)TE - Cooley (10) Carlson (4)PK - Gould (8) Lindell (6)D - NYJ (5) Det (4)Will add comments soon.

Just the kind of roster I like to get me through week 8 with McCown at QB

Ooh, smack talk. We gotta make it to week 8 first bro. If we do...Brees @ home against SD - BIG GAME!Norwood @ Philly, Kevin Curtis @ home against the Falcons,Foster & Bryant Johnson, home on Sunday night against Seattle, Wayne and Marvin on the road, Monday Night Football, against the Titans, Cooley @ DetroitJets @ home against visiting Herm EdwardsLet the smack begin!

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

QB Eli Manning, 4QB Alex Smith, 9RB LaDainian Tomlinson, 9RB Brandon Jacobs, 4RB Justin Fargas, 5RB W.Dunn, 10WR Plaxico Burress, 4WR Torry Holt, 5WR Bernard Berrian, 8WR Justin Gage, 6WR Devin Thomas, 10WR Derek Hagan, 4TE Heath Miller, 6TE Alex Smith, 10PK Mason Crosby, 8PK Mike Nugent, 5DEF Buffalo Bills, 6DEF St Louis Rams, 5

If I can get by week 4, I like my chances to last a long time. Potential weakness at WR could be costly though.

 

[BassNBrew]

QB: Rivers 9, Rodgers 8

RB: Bush 9, Forte 8, C. Brown 8, Washington 5, Betts 10

WR: Edwards 5, Welker 4, Bowe 6, Toomer 4, Jenkins 7, Carter 5, Darling 6

TE: Shockey 4, Des. Clark 8

D: Pitt 6

K Folk 10

Decided to fly solo at K and D. Didn't see anyone left on the board that would post much in the way of points and I really wanted to have depth at RB and WR. I think I smoothed out the byes well. During weeks 8 and 9 when some of my big guns are out I'll be running with 7 WR. I'll always have 5 WR to post 3 scores in the worst weeks.

 

[Master Shake]

Place holder for commentary...QB Brady (4), Boller (10)RB Parker (6), D. Williams (9), Watson (8), F. Jones (10)WR Mason (10), S. Moss (10), Gafney (4), Booker (8), Hardy (6), Caldwell (5)TE Gates (9), Lewis (7)K Graham (8), Elam (7)Def Cleveland (5), San Francisco (9)

This is always one of my favorite drafts, because I know the competition is always tough, and no one is going to let value slip or make stupid mistakes. as usual you folks did not disappoint, thanks to those who helped keep the draft moving along quickly, my appologies for the delay I had when I got caught between airports. travel these days, ugh.I tend to modify strategy for this type of draft since in the words of nellie, 2 is not a winner and 3 nobody remembers. Typically in standard leagues, playing it safe and going for VDP will get you into the playoffs and good team management will give you a shot at the title, here you need to gain an advantage from the get go over your opponents, hence the resulting draft strategy.since drafting deep at the 13 spot, going RB1 / RB2 wasnt going to match an RB combo headed by LT or a WR combo eith MOSS, I went for top values (percived) at QB and TE which were both available on the board at 13.1 and 2.3. with 2 ppr on the TE, Gates has proven to be a monster in this format, too good to pass up. Brady if he is even close to last year, he provides at least the consistancy plus home run potential each week from the QB spot. I waited until 18 to take boller who should still be the starter in week 4 to cover the bye week. beyond that it is brady & Gates or bust for shake. Lewis is on a good squad with questionable WR play, with any luck he can chip in a few weeks and cover byes.from there at RB I love the combo of parker and D williams, they are the established players with high ceilings without experience breathing down their necks. what the do have are rookies waiting in the wings which provides the motivating factor to turn it up a notch and keep the rooks on the bench. mendenhall & stewart were both studs in college, but steping up to the pros may take some time. Williams is the pivot point on this squad, if he doesnt perform, it's gonna be a long season. from there felix jones provides some upside, and watson provides some last ditch stability potential of 6 - 10 pts. per week. bye weeks are evenly spaced, and I dont see the need for more than 4 RB's if they have the chance for at least 2 per week to produce.With WR I waited and went for consistancy versus home run power. Mason, moss and booker should be nubmer ones on their squads. while they will not be light'em up style offenses, each of these guys has a chance to put up 8-10 pts per week. Gaffney provides me with a QB - WR combo, so if brady latches onto gaffeny which happens several games per year, this is the perfect format to take advantage of the NE offensive strategy of throwing to open guy. (Brandon stokely strategy from when he was with the colts). Hardy is huge and destroyed one of my favorite DB's last year in college, Justing king. since he played in the big ten i am not concerned with cold weather, he is the upside of this squad. Caldwell is the sleeper of the bunch, plus has bulger tossing him the rock which gives him good value as a WR3 at his draft spot. week 10 will be dicey with the bye weeks for WR, but slow and steady is the plan at WR, let QB/TE do the heavy lifting. I considered going 7 deep at the WR, but Radballs to Joe J from under my nose, and I have a gut feel that boller can do just enough to compliment my squad, which isnt bad when taking QB 2 at 18.K & D I consider my special teams and I look to pull 20 pts per week from special teams. I try to have bye weeks balance so max 1 of k or d is on the bye at a time, which will happen this year. at kicker Graham is solid and elam is one of my favorites, put him in a dome and this can only help in the second half of the season. for defense, I think i waited too long, and decided to go for WR depth with reche caldwell instead of a D1. So I have CLE and SF, eh, but who knows, Defense can be a tricky thing. for sure D is the weak spot on the squad.I am feeling good that the balance in talent and bye weeks, should get me deep into this league again. anybody care to critique? I am interested as to thoughs on my "unconventional" strategythanksSHAKE

 

[Blue-Kun]

QB: Derek Anderson (5), Matt Schaub (8)

RB: Earnest Graham (10), Kevin Smith (4), Ahmad Brasdhaw (4), Adrian Peterson (8)

WR: Randy Moss (4), Marques Colston (9), Arnaz Battle (9), Roydell Williams (6) Limas Sweed (6), Ben Obamanu. (4)

TE: Todd Heap (10), Anthony Fasano (4)

DST: Arizona DST(7), Indy DST (4)

PK: Rob Bironas (6), Joe Nedney (9)

Strategy in first post, commentary about specific players to be added later.

Will do a quickie look at other teams probably tom. and will do more in-depth look if you want (last time I tried to do all of them my brain exploded around 7-8).

 

[BassNBrew]

QB: Rivers 9, Rodgers 8 RB: Bush 9, Forte 8, C. Brown 8, Washington 5, Betts 10 WR: Edwards 5, Welker 4, Bowe 6, Toomer 4, Jenkins 7, Carter 5, Darling 6 TE: Shockey 4, Des. Clark 8D: Pitt 6 K Folk 10Decided to fly solo at K and D. Didn't see anyone left on the board that would post much in the way of points and I really wanted to have depth at RB and WR. I think I smoothed out the byes well. During weeks 8 and 9 when some of my big guns are out I'll be running with 7 WR. I'll always have 5 WR to post 3 scores in the worst weeks.

So we're in agreement.....CHAMPIONSHIP!

 

[valence]

QB: Rivers 9, Rodgers 8 RB: Bush 9, Forte 8, C. Brown 8, Washington 5, Betts 10 WR: Edwards 5, Welker 4, Bowe 6, Toomer 4, Jenkins 7, Carter 5, Darling 6 TE: Shockey 4, Des. Clark 8D: Pitt 6 K Folk 10Decided to fly solo at K and D. Didn't see anyone left on the board that would post much in the way of points and I really wanted to have depth at RB and WR. I think I smoothed out the byes well. During weeks 8 and 9 when some of my big guns are out I'll be running with 7 WR. I'll always have 5 WR to post 3 scores in the worst weeks.

So we're in agreement.....CHAMPIONSHIP!

too many questions at RB imo

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

QB: Rivers 9, Rodgers 8 RB: Bush 9, Forte 8, C. Brown 8, Washington 5, Betts 10 WR: Edwards 5, Welker 4, Bowe 6, Toomer 4, Jenkins 7, Carter 5, Darling 6 TE: Shockey 4, Des. Clark 8D: Pitt 6 K Folk 10Decided to fly solo at K and D. Didn't see anyone left on the board that would post much in the way of points and I really wanted to have depth at RB and WR. I think I smoothed out the byes well. During weeks 8 and 9 when some of my big guns are out I'll be running with 7 WR. I'll always have 5 WR to post 3 scores in the worst weeks.

So we're in agreement.....CHAMPIONSHIP!

I like your WR but I think flying solo at both D and K will knock you down once your around week 8 or 9

 

[BassNBrew]

QB: Rivers 9, Rodgers 8 RB: Bush 9, Forte 8, C. Brown 8, Washington 5, Betts 10 WR: Edwards 5, Welker 4, Bowe 6, Toomer 4, Jenkins 7, Carter 5, Darling 6 TE: Shockey 4, Des. Clark 8D: Pitt 6 K Folk 10Decided to fly solo at K and D. Didn't see anyone left on the board that would post much in the way of points and I really wanted to have depth at RB and WR. I think I smoothed out the byes well. During weeks 8 and 9 when some of my big guns are out I'll be running with 7 WR. I'll always have 5 WR to post 3 scores in the worst weeks.

So we're in agreement.....CHAMPIONSHIP!

I like your WR but I think flying solo at both D and K will knock you down once your around week 8 or 9

nah...historically speaking, whenever one of my kickers lays an egg with 4 PATs, the other guy boots a solo FG.

 

[radballs]

QB: Rivers 9, Rodgers 8 RB: Bush 9, Forte 8, C. Brown 8, Washington 5, Betts 10 WR: Edwards 5, Welker 4, Bowe 6, Toomer 4, Jenkins 7, Carter 5, Darling 6 TE: Shockey 4, Des. Clark 8D: Pitt 6 K Folk 10Decided to fly solo at K and D. Didn't see anyone left on the board that would post much in the way of points and I really wanted to have depth at RB and WR. I think I smoothed out the byes well. During weeks 8 and 9 when some of my big guns are out I'll be running with 7 WR. I'll always have 5 WR to post 3 scores in the worst weeks.

So we're in agreement.....CHAMPIONSHIP!

I'm going to Keerock you. This is probably the worst SL team I've ever seen you compile.

 

[Captain Hook]

PILE being the operative word

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

well bass at least you'll get to draftwith swtiz and teamramrod next year in ssl4

 

[Atomic Punk]

Quarterback

V. Young TEN (6) 6.15

J. Kitna DET (4) 7.02

I was targetting Hasselback in the 4th, but got beat to the punch by Tex. After that I had Eli Manning, Young and Kitna bunched together and thought I would secure the QB position and take both Young ang Kitna at the 6-7 turn. I like this combo and think they will perform well in this format, as both have the capability and opportunity to put up big weekly scores.

Running Back

A. Peterson MIN (8) 1.02

D. McFadden OAK (5) 3.02

K. Faulk NE (4) 12.15

S. Morris NE (4) 13.02

C. Perry CIN (8) 17.02

ADP is a stud and I was happy to have him at 1.02. The only downfall in getting the #2 slot is that I knew I would be reaching in the 3rd round, asince I had McFadden pegged in that slot from the beginning. I'm hegding that he will be the second coming of ADP (or at least 80%).

I like the Faulk/Morris combo, as one of them should get decent points each week. Which one? Who cares! This format makes this type of combo pick attractive at a late turn (12/13). Perry was added for depth. If any of the recent talk is true, this may turn out to be a steal.

Although I am happy with my QB tandem, I should have taken Chester Taylor in the 7th to protect my ADP investment, which would have left me with someone like Edwards or Clemens as my QB2.

Wide Receiver

H. Ward PIT (6) 4.15

R. White ATL (7) 5.02

S. Rice MIN (8) 8.15

R. Curry OAK (5) 9.02

D. Jackson PHI (7) 15.02

A. Davis HOU (8) 18.15

I considered taking C. Johnson or Boldin in the 2nd but went with the stud TE (Winslow). Ward is a solid contributor and puts up points virtually every week. White had an awesome year with crappy QB play and looks like he has turned the corner. The jury is still out on Rice, but his potential is huge if TJax figures out how to play QB.

Jackson is a sleeper and should put up some big games with no real stand outs ahead of him on the roster. I took a flyer on Davis, as most teams don't dole out that kind of cash to a player that they don't expect to use regularly. My only other option with my last round pick was a backup TE and I didn't see much value there.

Tight End

K. Winslow CLE (5) 2.15

#1 TE in the league. Gates is starting to feel the aches and pains of being the only talented receiver on the roster the last few years and now they have two solid WRs and LT is still around. Gonzalez is starting to slow down, leaving Winslow as the heir apparent. Backup TE's went early and often and I just didn't see enough value to nab a second.

D/ST

Minnesota (5) 10.15

San Diego (10) 11.02

I took two stud D/ST early to secure the position and weaken my opponents. Both play in divisions with weaker offenses and should put up points each week. Looking back it was still a good move, as I don't thinkI lost out on any value at the other positions.

Kicker

J. Scobee JAX (7) 14.15

S. Suisham WAS (10) 16.15

Two under-rated, but excellent kickers in offences that should put up a lot of points.

Overall, I am very happy with the draft. Bye weeks were managed well and I should be in contention once again!