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Top 12 selections in startup dynasty league (1 Viewer)
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cstu
Footballguy
Yeah, you got a solid club right there. Droughns is under-rated, especially in PPR. DeAngelo is a tough call because his starting will be solely determined by Fosters health - not a bad bet to take though.I agree on that. Any roster with LamJ on it isin my book. Unfortunately for him, I'll cancel out that player in the Super Bowl
.My roster so far:
RB - Lamont Jordan, Reuben Droughns, DeAngelo Williams
WR - Reggie Wayne
TE - Antonio Gates
I like it so far (and I'm nothing if not consistent - anyone read a dynasty ranking somewhere?).
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I think that 3 of the backs drafted went into great situations, given their skill sets. I feel one is a bust and one was drafted into a bad place. I got a itch for Maroney and came up to get him. Probably too early but I would do it again, if given the chance. I do not disagree there was a little left on the table at other spots, when the rookies went, but I am someone down on Gates this (minority) and very high on Maroney sooner than later in New England (minority again). I expect folks have developmental or veteran players targetted at WR so I am not shocked at how the draft has proceeded despite the scoring format.
Given where things are at in our draft versus the other, I would expect the WR yo us speak of to start coming off the board.
EBF
Footballguy
I don't think it's necessarily a mistake, but there's not much margin for error when you're passing up proven stars. I felt it was justified when I took Bush and I'm sure you felt that way about your guy (who I have as the #2 rookie, BTW).The beauty of FF is that you win/lose based on the quality of your judgments (and a little luck). If you make a good pick, you reap the rewards. If you make a bad pick, you suffer the consequences.
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Honestly, I think there are some big...HUGE...egos and personalities in this league and each respecitve draft and that is influencing some of the picks. It is not your typical garden variety start-up draft and there are enough guys willing to gamble to be able to say I told so and have some serious bragging rights next winter, which is also part of the fun.
For those interested, this is a live 12 team (1 pt per reception) dynasty draft almost in the 5th round now... (*= my picks)
1. LJ
2. LT
3. Alexander
4. Portis
5. Caddy
6. Jackson
7. R. Brown
8. McGahee
9. Edge
10. McGahee
11. Reggie Bush*
12. D.Davis
2.1 Rudi
2.2 Fitzgerald*
2.3 CJ
2.4 S.Smith
2.5 Boldin
2.6 J Jones
2.7 Tiki
2.8 Westbrook
2.9 Holt
2.10 TO
2.11 K Jones
2.12 Willie Parker
3.1 Harrison
3.2 Droughns
3.3 T Jones
3.4 Randy Moss
3.5 Lewis
3.6 Payton Manning
3.7 Chambers
3.8 S.Moss
3.9 Wayne
3.10 C.Taylor
3.11 Benson*
3.12 Walker
4.1 Maroney
4.2 DeAngelo Williams*
4.3 Gates
4.4 Palmer
4.5 Addai
4.6 Roy Williams
4.7 AJ
4.8 Ward
4.9 Dunn
4.10 D-Jax
4.11 Burress
4.12 Rhodes
5.1 Eli Maning
5.2 Lendale White
5.3 Dayne
5.4 McAllister
5.5 Branch
5.6 Culpepper
5.7 Bell
5.8 Brady
5.9 Chris Brown
5.10 Evans
5.11 Edwards*
5.12 Dillion
6.1 Shockey
6.2 Stallworth*
6.3 Michael Clayton
6.4 A.Green
6.5 Foster
6.6 McNabb
6.7 Burleson
1. LJ
2. LT
3. Alexander
4. Portis
5. Caddy
6. Jackson
7. R. Brown
8. McGahee
9. Edge
10. McGahee
11. Reggie Bush*
12. D.Davis
2.1 Rudi
2.2 Fitzgerald*
2.3 CJ
2.4 S.Smith
2.5 Boldin
2.6 J Jones
2.7 Tiki
2.8 Westbrook
2.9 Holt
2.10 TO
2.11 K Jones
2.12 Willie Parker
3.1 Harrison
3.2 Droughns
3.3 T Jones
3.4 Randy Moss
3.5 Lewis
3.6 Payton Manning
3.7 Chambers
3.8 S.Moss
3.9 Wayne
3.10 C.Taylor
3.11 Benson*
3.12 Walker
4.1 Maroney
4.2 DeAngelo Williams*
4.3 Gates
4.4 Palmer
4.5 Addai
4.6 Roy Williams
4.7 AJ
4.8 Ward
4.9 Dunn
4.10 D-Jax
4.11 Burress
4.12 Rhodes
5.1 Eli Maning
5.2 Lendale White
5.3 Dayne
5.4 McAllister
5.5 Branch
5.6 Culpepper
5.7 Bell
5.8 Brady
5.9 Chris Brown
5.10 Evans
5.11 Edwards*
5.12 Dillion
6.1 Shockey
6.2 Stallworth*
6.3 Michael Clayton
6.4 A.Green
6.5 Foster
6.6 McNabb
6.7 Burleson
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Family Matters
Footballguy
How's Tony G at 6.7? That's excellent value and he was the 4th TE off the board. While he may getting up there he should have a few years left in the tank.My original strategy was derailed (Gates) so I chose to hold off as long as possible. I am surprised he lasted that long.
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Wow, great draft for you, lots of youth and potential, those players slid to you perfectly. I'm doing an initial dynasty draft right now and was planning on drafting similar to this but have had no luck as the players I targetd are off the board way earlier than these two drafts. (Bush was at 1.5, Fitz at 1.9, Benson at 2.5, Maroney at 2.6
)That's a steal! The guy still caught 78 passes last year, only the abnormally low TD's hurt his final standings. @ only 30 years old, he should have at least 3-4 great seasons left. Sharpe lasted until he was 35 afterall.
got my 5th pick coming up after 6 more picks...this is where it gets tough...
WRs-Evans, Stallworth, Edwards, Porter, Bennett, Driver, Coles, Branch, Clayton, Horn, Houzsh
RBs-Foster, Dillion, Bell, C.Brown, C-Mart, Taylor, Barlow
QBs-Everyone except Manning, Manning, Palmer
TE- everyone but Gates
WRs-Evans, Stallworth, Edwards, Porter, Bennett, Driver, Coles, Branch, Clayton, Horn, Houzsh
RBs-Foster, Dillion, Bell, C.Brown, C-Mart, Taylor, Barlow
QBs-Everyone except Manning, Manning, Palmer
TE- everyone but Gates
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Family Matters
Footballguy
Team so far:
RB: L.J, Addai, D. Foster
WR: S. Moss, Driver & Mason
TE: Gonzo
If Addai becomes the starter or main RB and Foster remains healthy (lol) then this team is looking pretty strong.
RB: L.J, Addai, D. Foster
WR: S. Moss, Driver & Mason
TE: Gonzo
If Addai becomes the starter or main RB and Foster remains healthy (lol) then this team is looking pretty strong.
Hawkeyeskin
Footballguy
Also heading into the 5th, my team:
LT, Portis
Yeah, that's it!
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LT, Portis
Yeah, that's it!
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Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
I think once the draft is over, this league deserves a post mortem thread.
(Actually, 2).
(Actually, 2).
Family Matters
Footballguy
IMO-you are riding alot on Williams working out. If he does you will be strong. Also, it seems you could've waited on 2 players: Williams & Edwards. Edwards will not be ready to start the season and will not be himself this year mostly according to Savage. I think he could've been had cheaper.I like the Benson pick as he will be the main RB soon if not to start the year. He brings alot of value.
Family Matters
Footballguy
This is a good team. White was a steal IMO. In 2-3 years he will be the man in Tenn.
BlueOnion
Footballguy
I was originally sitting at 3.03 wondering if I should pull the LenDale trigger than. After trading down to 3.05 I had to make the decision again, I opted for Harrison because I knew Harrison would not be around at 4.01. 4.01 rolled around and I was so grateful LenDale was still there.I have no doubt LenDale assumes the starting roll by week 6 of this year and will be a staple top-tier back for at least 8 years.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
You may be right about White, but Chris Brown can be effective also. It's not a slam dunk that he will replace Brown anytime this year, and White has just as many issues as Brown. If you selected White more for 2007 than 2006, then it's a good pick for you probably. I emphasize "probably".
BlueOnion
Footballguy
I like the names on paper, but I have reservations about Tatum Bell, Chris Brown and Chester Taylor actually staying healthy or maintaining\obtaining a starting position.I have always loved Randy Moss, but his career is about done. I believe last year was his best chance at playing 16 games again in his career and this year is most likely his last chance at playing 16 games in a season.
I do like Walker and I think you got him at the rigth time; I find myself digging for reasons he may not succeed (injury) but nothing substantial. He has talent and will succeed in Denver.
Culpepper is a great pick, suprised he went in the 4th but he will again be a top-3 quarterback in 2007 and beyond.
BlueOnion
Footballguy
I don't like Chris Brown and most of my reasoning is based on what the Titans have done. They went out and spent a good draft pick on Travis Henry because they were not that comfortable with Brown. I don't think the Titans have invested a lot of money in Brown. And now the Titans jumped all over LenDale White.In addition, coaches are more interested in winning games and getting the best players on the field so I don't think Chow will have a big influence on the outcome. But I think he will have some influence in getting LenDale on the straight and arrow.
And I think Brown has some skills, I just don't think they are on the same level as LenDale's skill set.
BlueOnion
Footballguy
You will get more mileage out of Chris Brown if you can stuff him in a brown paper bag, plop him on Peens' doorstep and light it on fire.Can I borrow your magic ball? Also, can you show me a prediction from last season like this one that came true?
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JAA
Footballguy
To be honest, I cant say you are 100% wrong about Bell, Brown, Taylor and even Caddie.However ...
I can say the chances of them all flopping at the same time, even 50% of them flopping is prolly close to nil. That said, I can expect at least 2 of them to excel. Quantity + Qualitiy!
Branch was the real steal IMHO
JAA
Footballguy
good schtick here cupcakeYou will get more mileage out of Chris Brown if you can stuff him in a brown paper bag, plop him on Peens' doorstep and light it on fire.Can I borrow your magic ball? Also, can you show me a prediction from last season like this one that came true?
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I did miss commenting on Branch and he was a great selection.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Again, I agree with most of what you say about White, but like you said, Brown also has some skills, and White may not be a good play for 2006 (See Cedric Benson in 2005), plus White has his own issues to deal with. I believe it's a great pick, but it may not be for 2006. I really don't know for sure how that will shake out this year.
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Family Matters
Footballguy
Not bad but what are doing for QB?
JAA
Footballguy
trade up
Player YTD Pts ByeBrooks, Aaron OAK QB - 5
Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB (I) - 4
Bell, Tatum DEN RB - 9
Brown, Chris TEN RB - 10
Taylor, Chester MIN RB - 5
Williams, Carnell TBB RB - 7
Branch, Deion NEP WR - 7
Moss, Randy OAK WR - 5
Walker, Javon GBP WR (I) - 6
Family Matters
Footballguy
Good move. You needed to secure someone until Cpep is ready. He might not be 100% until later this season.trade up
Brooks, Aaron OAK QB - 5
Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB (I) - 4
Bell, Tatum DEN RB - 9
Brown, Chris TEN RB - 10
Taylor, Chester MIN RB - 5
Williams, Carnell TBB RB - 7
Branch, Deion NEP WR - 7
Moss, Randy OAK WR - 5
Walker, Javon GBP WR (I) - 6
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Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
I hope your team has good medical coverage.
JAA
Footballguy
Definately not a 2006 projection.Though I like Brooks a lot this season. For the life of me I cant see why he is ranked so low by FBGs. My only guess is they dont do real projections and simply make small changes to last years numbers. Which as you can tell, were his worst to date. He is going to a team with more passing weapons, better line, at that wants to toss is more downfield than NO. I cant imagine him being outside of the top 10.Good move. You needed to secure someone until Cpep is ready. He might not be 100% until later this season.trade up
Brooks, Aaron OAK QB - 5
Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB (I) - 4
Bell, Tatum DEN RB - 9
Brown, Chris TEN RB - 10
Taylor, Chester MIN RB - 5
Williams, Carnell TBB RB - 7
Branch, Deion NEP WR - 7
Moss, Randy OAK WR - 5
Walker, Javon GBP WR (I) - 6
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Year Value Pos. Rank Overall Rank
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2000 0 29 336
2001 59 6 21
2002 44 6 36
2003 26 5 44
2004 32 8 46
2005 0 16 130
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Pimpin Ain't Easy
Footballguy
I like your team, not as much as you do, but I like it. Funny how these things work out with perception of players once they hit our roster. If Taylor OR Bell pan out, you will be tough. If they both pan out, you will probably be palying the Stars for the title game.I like the Branch, and Brooks pick, although I would not have traded up to get Brooks, just because there are so many guys that can be had late, that might even out preform Brooks. Nice double up with Moss though.trade up
Brooks, Aaron OAK QB - 5
Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB (I) - 4
Bell, Tatum DEN RB - 9
Brown, Chris TEN RB - 10
Taylor, Chester MIN RB - 5
Williams, Carnell TBB RB - 7
Branch, Deion NEP WR - 7
Moss, Randy OAK WR - 5
Walker, Javon GBP WR (I) - 6
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JAA
Footballguy
I will typically do a post draft grade and be completely honest with all of itI like your team, not as much as you do, but I like it. Funny how these things work out with perception of players once they hit our roster. If Taylor OR Bell pan out, you will be tough. If they both pan out, you will probably be palying the Stars for the title game.I like the Branch, and Brooks pick, although I would not have traded up to get Brooks, just because there are so many guys that can be had late, that might even out preform Brooks. Nice double up with Moss though.trade up
Brooks, Aaron OAK QB - 5
Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB (I) - 4
Bell, Tatum DEN RB - 9
Brown, Chris TEN RB - 10
Taylor, Chester MIN RB - 5
Williams, Carnell TBB RB - 7
Branch, Deion NEP WR - 7
Moss, Randy OAK WR - 5
Walker, Javon GBP WR (I) - 6
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BlueOnion
Footballguy
I would second that.This has been a draft that has kept me on my toes. Usually I target guys I really like and put myself in a position to draft these guys 5 or 6 picks early to ensure I get them. Some of these guys have been going earlier than that.
The Active Conference has put a huge premium on running backs and youth. Usually I would take players that would drop to me, but even I had to press a little bit to get Lendale White (4.01) when I did. I cannot see any starters, rookies or backup running backs being available after round 5.
And this is a dynasty league.
wannabee
Footballguy
You will get more mileage out of Chris Brown if you can stuff him in a brown paper bag, plop him on Peens' doorstep and light it on fire.Can I borrow your magic ball? Also, can you show me a prediction from last season like this one that came true?
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now that is funny. I can give approx directions
BlueOnion
Footballguy
The only downside would be JAA's immediate post how this would be "The MOD, move of the draft." That is until the following week when he puts Randy Moss in a brown paper bag, drops him off at Steel Insane's doorstep and lights it on fire.You will get more mileage out of Chris Brown if you can stuff him in a brown paper bag, plop him on Peens' doorstep and light it on fire.Can I borrow your magic ball? Also, can you show me a prediction from last season like this one that came true?
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cstu
Footballguy
I was expecting White or Addai to drop into the mid-40's and was surprised the rookies went so fast. I usually go for youth myself, but after trading for 4 #1's next year I went ahead and drafted RB's who I think will still produce this year, TJ and Deuce.I would second that.This has been a draft that has kept me on my toes. Usually I target guys I really like and put myself in a position to draft these guys 5 or 6 picks early to ensure I get them. Some of these guys have been going earlier than that.
The Active Conference has put a huge premium on running backs and youth. Usually I would take players that would drop to me, but even I had to press a little bit to get Lendale White (4.01) when I did. I cannot see any starters, rookies or backup running backs being available after round 5.
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