Tell me what's wrong with this cast of IDP's (1 Viewer)

[stevec]

Yes, I want you to rip this team mercilessly if possible.I've been trying to get a good D together through the last few years, since it's been hard to make headway on offense, particularly when your top picks always get hurt. I ended up well above average in defensive scoring last year, and I added a few rookies.It's start 11 in a 3-4 or a 4-3 with 4 DB'sWeaknesses I see:1. Age at LB. I've been reading Zach is losing his job by mid-year, I find that hard to believe, but if true it's going to hurt. I haven't really been able to grab early-round defensive talent the last few years other than Udeze, and none of the LB's I've drafted have won jobs - which is why noen are on the team now.2. Not enough solid performers at DL. I look at the end of year scoring and these guys do well, but it doesn't feel like it's real - since they don't seem to perform well week-to-week. Maybe it's a lot of variation, and me starting the wrong guys.I'm also a bit worried about Osi with Strahan back.The strength I think I have is youth and quality at DB. Adding Boulware, Wilson, and Robinson last year really shored up that area.Rogers, Shaun DET DT - 3 (K) Abraham, John NYJ DE - 8 (K) Berry, Bert ARI DE - 6 (K) Udeze, Kenechi MIN DE - 5 (K) Umenyiora, Osi NYG DE - 5 (K) Foley, Steve SDC LB - 10 (K) Mitchell, Kawika KCC LB - 5 (K) Mitchell, Lance ARI LB - 6 5.08 Peterson, Mike JAC LB - 7 (K) Quarles, Shelton TBB LB - 7 (K) Thomas, Zach MIA LB - 4 (K) Winborn, Jamie SFO LB - 6 (K) Baxter, Gary CLE CB - 4 (K) Jackson, Marlin IND CB - 8 6.08 Robinson, Dunta HOU CB - 3 (K) Atogwe, Oshiomogho STL S - 9 7.08 Boulware, Michael SEA S - 8 (K) Green, Michael CHI S - 4 (K) Minter, Mike CAR S - 7 (K) Wilson, Gibril NYG S - 5 (K) Punch holes in the roster as you see fit - there are a few guys I expect that will be unloaded upon.

 

[FightingWombat]

DL - I think you are fine there. I see Strahan and Osi as a good 1-2 punch for the Giants. If anything, it makes the OLine worry more about the sackmaster Strahan and less about Osi. I think he'll do fine.DB - You have a good young backfield. I like the pick of MJackson and the acquisition of Robinson. I don't usually have many CBs when all DBs are lumped together. Jackson and Robinson are two that I like. I also do not keep as many DBs as you have. For starting 4 DBs, I usually keep 6 if I can. At the very least, I would consider getting rid of Baxter. Cleveland's D was horrible and lost their Dline. Quick. Who are the starting DEs for the Browns? I don't see them putting any pressure on the QB, hanging thier DBs out to dry. I'd dump Baxter and replace with a LB.LB- Your LBs are aging. Thomas' career is probably winding down and Quarrles' days are numbered in TB with the drafting of Ruud. I would definately keep them (unless you can get value in a trade). L Mitchell could be a diamond in the ruff. If not this year, next year. I'd look to upgrade this position. I'd grab a couple of guys that are in the mix for a starting job. As the season approaches, I'd cut who ever is not going to start. I'd look at someone like Gilbert (IND). He has a shot at beating out June for the WLB. There should be a few others available (Adams PHI....)

 

[Rovers]

DL - I think you are fine there. I see Strahan and Osi as a good 1-2 punch for the Giants. If anything, it makes the OLine worry more about the sackmaster Strahan and less about Osi. I think he'll do fine.

DB - You have a good young backfield. I like the pick of MJackson and the acquisition of Robinson. I don't usually have many CBs when all DBs are lumped together. Jackson and Robinson are two that I like. I also do not keep as many DBs as you have. For starting 4 DBs, I usually keep 6 if I can. At the very least, I would consider getting rid of Baxter. Cleveland's D was horrible and lost their Dline. Quick. Who are the starting DEs for the Browns? I don't see them putting any pressure on the QB, hanging thier DBs out to dry. I'd dump Baxter and replace with a LB.

LB- Your LBs are aging. Thomas' career is probably winding down and Quarrles' days are numbered in TB with the drafting of Ruud. I would definately keep them (unless you can get value in a trade). L Mitchell could be a diamond in the ruff. If not this year, next year. I'd look to upgrade this position. I'd grab a couple of guys that are in the mix for a starting job. As the season approaches, I'd cut who ever is not going to start. I'd look at someone like Gilbert (IND). He has a shot at beating out June for the WLB. There should be a few others available (Adams PHI....)

Agreed. LB's are old. I can't see Thomas getting replaced though. Miami will run 3-4 and 4-3, most likely, and even though Zack's size is not good for the 3-4, I would think Seau would be first to the bench. I would actually worry more about Quarles losing time to Ruud this year, at least late in the season. Peterson comes off a serious injury, but should be OK. I'd be looking at teams with some questions at LB, like the Titans, StL, Indy. It also looks like Barrow may be good for this year, if he is healthy, he's a good one year fill-in.

 

[stevec]

Gardner was one of my draft picks last year who didn't pan out so I cut him - perhaps I need to be more patient with IDP rookies, but if you saw this team's RB & WR mess, you'd see why I haven't been using roster spots on rookies without jobs on defense much. If only he had beaten out June last year.The (K) represents a keeper - I haven't done anything with free agents yet, and I'm not sure which of my DB's with issues (Minter, Green, Baxter) will turn out to be a non-factor this year, but they've all been good performers in the past, so it's hard to simply cut one of them right now, since they could still excel. I might be able to deal one of those DB for an old LB or one with a lot of ??, but I don't think that helps me much.I normally was keeping 5-7-7 DL-LB-DB on my roster of 45 mostly due to having guys that were getting nicked up or missing a week here or there. Does that seem too heavy?

 

[FightingWombat]

Gardner was one of my draft picks last year who didn't pan out so I cut him - perhaps I need to be more patient with IDP rookies, but if you saw this team's RB & WR mess, you'd see why I haven't been using roster spots on rookies without jobs on defense much. If only he had beaten out June last year.

The (K) represents a keeper - I haven't done anything with free agents yet, and I'm not sure which of my DB's with issues (Minter, Green, Baxter) will turn out to be a non-factor this year, but they've all been good performers in the past, so it's hard to simply cut one of them right now, since they could still excel.

I might be able to deal one of those DB for an old LB or one with a lot of ??, but I don't think that helps me much.

I normally was keeping 5-7-7 DL-LB-DB on my roster of 45 mostly due to having guys that were getting nicked up or missing a week here or there. Does that seem too heavy?

I'd go 5-9-5 myself but 5-7-7 sould be fine because you have lots of DB talent. I tend to hoard LBs rather than DBs. I don't hoard WRs either, unless my WRs suck. Then I'll get a bunch in hopes that 1 or 2 become playable.

 

[P Boy]

I'd go 5-9-5 myself but 5-7-7 sould be fine because you have lots of DB talent. I tend to hoard LBs rather than DBs. I don't hoard WRs either, unless my WRs suck. Then I'll get a bunch in hopes that 1 or 2 become playable.

I assume that 4 DBs means 2 Ss & 2 CBs. I don't know how you carry 5 DBs & not get hurt significantly during weeks 4-9. With a 45 man roster, I'll carry 6 DLs (4 DEs & 2 DTs), 7 LBs, minimum 3 CBs & 3 Ss, preferring 4CBs & 4 Ss as long as my #4 guys are better than what's on the waiver wire and matchup well in bye weeks, and that includes carrying a Punter. Still plenty of room for offense.

 

[stevec]

In the league I posted above, the 4 DB's is any combo. I agree carrying only 5 would be rather light, especially considering whom I'd need to cut.I am currently heavy at RB & WR - RB due to not having a solid #2, let alone a true #1 and WR with having a bunch of ?? after Bennett - and he's not exactly a known quantity for this year.Currently carrying:QB - 5RB - 15WR - 10TE - 2PK - 0DL - 5LB - 7DB - 8Total of 52 - 32 O vs. 20 D with 8 cuts/trades coming to get down to roster limit & pick up a kicker. I'd estimate 5-6 of the cuts coming from offense where I have a lot of surplus. Ironically, I was trying "minimal WR", then guys started dropping like flies.

 

[FightingWombat]

I'd go 5-9-5 myself but 5-7-7 sould be fine because you have lots of DB talent. I tend to hoard LBs rather than DBs. I don't hoard WRs either, unless my WRs suck. Then I'll get a bunch in hopes that 1 or 2 become playable.

I assume that 4 DBs means 2 Ss & 2 CBs. I don't know how you carry 5 DBs & not get hurt significantly during weeks 4-9. With a 45 man roster, I'll carry 6 DLs (4 DEs & 2 DTs), 7 LBs, minimum 3 CBs & 3 Ss, preferring 4CBs & 4 Ss as long as my #4 guys are better than what's on the waiver wire and matchup well in bye weeks, and that includes carrying a Punter. Still plenty of room for offense.

i was under the impression that he could start 4 DBs, regardless of position. In leagues where you have to start 2 CB and 2 S, i carry more guys, usually 3 CB and 4 S. Starting 4 DBs, I'll carry 5 to 6 DB. usually I'll start the season with 5 and grab a WW CB who looks hot early on. Its surprising sometimes the caliber of guys you can get on the wire at DB. Last year I got guys like LSheppard and Sheldon Brown off the wire in different leagues. JButler was an August grab off the wire. There is always someone that has 9 or 10 DBs and has to cut them in late August. I'll take my pick of those guys. Right now I have a dynasty team with only 4 DBs. I have Baxter who I'd like to get rid of. There is one player whom I'll target during our upcoming FA period. There may be more as other teams with lots of DBs will expose some. I know every league and situation is different. My point is that decent DBs can be had off the wire. I'd rather stock my roster with flyer RBs and other O players during the off season. Whenits time to play, there will be DBs.

 

[DeCleater]

15 RB'S! Trade 1 or 2 of the worst ones for a LB or 2.

 

[FightingWombat]

In the league I posted above, the 4 DB's is any combo. I agree carrying only 5 would be rather light, especially considering whom I'd need to cut.

I am currently heavy at RB & WR - RB due to not having a solid #2, let alone a true #1 and WR with having a bunch of ?? after Bennett - and he's not exactly a known quantity for this year.

Currently carrying:

QB - 5

RB - 15

WR - 10

TE - 2

PK - 0

DL - 5

LB - 7

DB - 8

Total of 52 - 32 O vs. 20 D with 8 cuts/trades coming to get down to roster limit & pick up a kicker. I'd estimate 5-6 of the cuts coming from offense where I have a lot of surplus. Ironically, I was trying "minimal WR", then guys started dropping like flies.

LOL. I am a quasi-beleiver of the Minimal WR theory. i alway end up with more WRs than I should have. i like that you have 15 RBs now. You may end up cutting a few who don't look like they are going to pan out. Looks like you have the right idea.

 

[stevec]

15 RB'S! Trade 1 or 2 of the worst ones for a LB or 2.

Unfortunately most of them are either rookie/2nd year types who have potential or are guys who are in my 5-6 player mix for the RB slots. There a few backups who might have some value in trade, but not for anyone with promise.

I was under the impression that he could start 4 DBs, regardless of position. In leagues where you have to start 2 CB and 2 S, i carry more guys, usually 3 CB and 4 S. Starting 4 DBs, I'll carry 5 to 6 DB. usually I'll start the season with 5 and grab a WW CB who looks hot early on. Its surprising sometimes the caliber of guys you can get on the wire at DB. Last year I got guys like LSheppard and Sheldon Brown off the wire in different leagues. JButler was an August grab off the wire. There is always someone that has 9 or 10 DBs and has to cut them in late August. I'll take my pick of those guys. Right now I have a dynasty team with only 4 DBs. I have Baxter who I'd like to get rid of. There is one player whom I'll target during our upcoming FA period. There may be more as other teams with lots of DBs will expose some. I know every league and situation is different. My point is that decent DBs can be had off the wire. I'd rather stock my roster with flyer RBs and other O players during the off season. When its time to play, there will be DBs.

Normally I'd agree - I got Wilson off waivers before the season laxt year, but I snagged Foley as well. As the last 2 drafts fell, there were a lot of DB's I liked in the late rounds.