Ultimate Survivor - League 12 (1 Viewer)

[Andy Hicks]

Urlacher 54 has registered at FA and I've sent a PM to him, Pygmy Marmoset & Jon_Moore about the start time.

What's happening with the Tdoss/Tough as Nails/whoever slot, I don't know

 

[Jon_Moore]

9 EST is fine.

 

[GregR_2]

PMs & e-mails out to tdoss and Urlacher54.A time change is fine by me if all agree.

I changed the draft to 9PM eastern for now - but all 12 must agree to this. (Please).

When I look in My Auctions it shows up as being set for 19:30 PST (7:30 pm PST) which is 10:30 pm eastern.

 

[EBF]

Just make sure everyone knows what's up 1-2 days before we start.

I can easily envision a scenario where 11 people wait in the room for hours because someone didn't know about the time change.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Once the 12th is identified, Clayton should send an email to everyone to re-affirm the time change.

 

[Pygmy Marmoset]

9pm EST is fine by me.

 

[Urlacher54]

Sorry for the delay guys. 9pm is fine with me

 

[Andy Hicks]

Do you want the start time changed?Andy Hicks - Early as possible on SaturdayJeff Pasquino - 9pm EasternPygmy Marmoset - 9pm EST is fine by meEBF, - Anytime on saturdaytdoss - Still not registered (Tough as nails to play instead? - Clayton needs to verify 1st)Jon_Moore - 9 EST is fine.Urlacher54 - 9pm is fine with meCaptain Hook, - Early as possible on SaturdayThe Man with the Plan - 9PM, maybe earlierbuck naked, - Anytime on saturday nightJaxBill - 9pm Eastern is fineGregR - Anytime in the evening

9 PM Eastern works for me. I really can't go any earlier because of family commitments. (Kids have all day swim meet).

We just need Pygmy Marmoset & Jon Moore to confirm 9PM is ok and then we can worry about the last 2

11 people have confirmed a 9pm EST start is fine. Just need the 12 spot to be sorted out and we're cool

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Bump to resolve this.

12th man missing?

 

[Clayton Gray]

Do you want the start time changed?Andy Hicks - Early as possible on SaturdayJeff Pasquino - 9pm EasternPygmy Marmoset - 9pm EST is fine by meEBF, - Anytime on saturdaytdoss - Still not registered (Tough as nails to play instead? - Clayton needs to verify 1st)Jon_Moore - 9 EST is fine.Urlacher54 - 9pm is fine with meCaptain Hook, - Early as possible on SaturdayThe Man with the Plan - 9PM, maybe earlierbuck naked, - Anytime on saturday nightJaxBill - 9pm Eastern is fineGregR - Anytime in the evening

9 PM Eastern works for me. I really can't go any earlier because of family commitments. (Kids have all day swim meet).

We just need Pygmy Marmoset & Jon Moore to confirm 9PM is ok and then we can worry about the last 2

11 people have confirmed a 9pm EST start is fine. Just need the 12 spot to be sorted out and we're cool

Seeing if Tough as Nails can go at that time. If not, we'll find someone that can.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Do you want the start time changed?Andy Hicks - Early as possible on SaturdayJeff Pasquino - 9pm EasternPygmy Marmoset - 9pm EST is fine by meEBF, - Anytime on saturdaytdoss - Still not registered (Tough as nails to play instead? - Clayton needs to verify 1st)Jon_Moore - 9 EST is fine.Urlacher54 - 9pm is fine with meCaptain Hook, - Early as possible on SaturdayThe Man with the Plan - 9PM, maybe earlierbuck naked, - Anytime on saturday nightJaxBill - 9pm Eastern is fineGregR - Anytime in the evening

9 PM Eastern works for me. I really can't go any earlier because of family commitments. (Kids have all day swim meet).

We just need Pygmy Marmoset & Jon Moore to confirm 9PM is ok and then we can worry about the last 2

11 people have confirmed a 9pm EST start is fine. Just need the 12 spot to be sorted out and we're cool

Seeing if Tough as Nails can go at that time. If not, we'll find someone that can.

bump

 

[Clayton Gray]

Tough as Nails is in, and all 12 teams are registered at FA.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Tough as Nails is in, and all 12 teams are registered at FA.

Is he good for 9PM Eastern?

 

[Clayton Gray]

Tough as Nails is in, and all 12 teams are registered at FA.

Is he good for 9PM Eastern?

I guess nothing is 100%, but he says he is.

 

[JaxBill]

I'm glad we're finally full and have a thread, should be a blast. Just to have it here:Auction/PPR (4 pt pass TDs, 6 pt rush/receive TDs, 1/20, 1/10, PPR)Start 1 QB, 2RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 flex (RB/WR/TE), 1 PK, 1 DefBest Ball

Is that 1/20 for passing yards? 1/10 for both rushing and recv yards? Any negatives for INT or fumbles? And it's 1 point per recept across RB/WR/TE, right?Sorry for all the Qs, just want to make sure that I've got the scoring right.

 

[buck naked]

GUYS:

I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH FOR ALL OF YOU TO MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER FIREWALL IS COMPATIBLE WITH FANTASYAUCTIONEER'S SOFTWARE.

IF YOU HAVE MICROSOFT TREND SECURITY, THE DRAFT IS HIGHLY LIKELY TO GET COMPLETELY SCREWED UP FOR EVERYONE.

The last time I used FantasyAuctioneer, this firewall interacted negatively with the software and wrecked havoc on a baseball draft that I did in March, 2008. It completely screwed the pooch for 90 minutes until I found another computer. Needless to say, my draft was ruined and 14 other guys were pissed off.

I tested 6 different drafts on FantasyAuctioneer over the past week with suggestions and personal discussion with George Del Prado, the owner of the site. NOTHING corrected the problem on my end, despite turning off every firewall on my computer. For me, if I had this firewall, there was no way to fix the problem. The only way I can do this draft is driving into downtown Chicago on Saturday night and do the draft from my office.

Buck

 

[Captain Hook]

I will second Buck Naked's warning.............but say I specifically installed FireFox Mozilla to use for when I was at FA several years ago and it works MUCH better than IE or other options....and you can download it for free

 

[JaxBill]

I'm trying the 10:30 mock to test the site but I'm not sure anybpdy else wil join.

 

[The Man with the Plan]

I did a mock draft on that site last week and everything seemed fine. I might have spent a little more than I wanted on guys with that Bid+1 button but everything else was good.

 

[GregR_2]

Bad timing has been my life this week.

Looks like I'm going to have to head out of town in a couple of hours, and it isn't likely I'll make it back to Houston before the auction. Hoping I can get away tomorrow night and find somewhere with wireless so I can get online for it. If I can't make it, a guy in one of my leagues who is familiar with Fantasy Auctioneer said he can back me up.

So if I can't make it on, be nice to him. If I do make it on... be nice anyway.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Bump for 30 minute warning.

 

[Urlacher54]

Anybody else having trouble getting in the site?

 

[Urlacher54]

Anybody else having trouble getting in the site?

I am having issues. I found somebody to draft for me. He will be in a moment.

 

[footballman_696969]

Any updates?

 

[Jon_Moore]

Any updates?

I've got Two starting receivers on a week 4 bye

 

[EBF]

My team:

Roethlisberger

Rivers

Portis

Parker

Mendenhall

Julius

Stewart

SMoss

Chambers

Bruce

Rice

Ma. Clayton

Ginn

Robinson

Stokley

Scheffler

M. Lewis

Z. Miller

Reed

Lindell

Texans

49ers

I have to run in a minute, but I'll chime in with some thoughts later.

 

[Andy Hicks]

Jaxbill & Urlacher 54 ended up with a lot of default Dallas players

 

[Andy Hicks]

Jeff Pasquino

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Matt Hasselbeck Seahawks (SEA) 4 6

RB Ryan Grant Packers (GNB) 8 35

RB Marshawn Lynch Bills (BUF) 6 43

WR Greg Jennings Packers (GNB) 8 13

WR Joey Galloway Buccaneers (TAM) 10 12

WR Santonio Holmes Steelers (PIT) 6 19

TE Dallas Clark Colts (IND) 4 4

R/W/T LenDale White Titans (TEN) 6 10

K Kris Brown Texans (HOU) 8 1

DEF Buffalo Bills Bills (BUF) 6 2

B-QB Matt Schaub Texans (HOU) 8 4

B-QB Vince Young Titans (TEN) 6 7

B-RB Chester Taylor Vikings (MIN) 8 8

B-RB Pierre Thomas Saints (NOR) 9 4

B-WR Patrick Crayton Cowboys (DAL) 10 8

B-WR Bryant Johnson 49ers (SFO) 9 6

B-WR Derrick Mason Ravens (BAL) 10 6

B-WR Drew Bennett Rams (STL) 5 4

B-TE Owen Daniels Texans (HOU) 8 4

B-K David Akers Eagles (PHI) 7 1

B-DEF Baltimore Ravens Ravens (BAL) 10 2

B-DEF Philadelphia Eagles Eagles (PHI) 7 1

jaxbill

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Jake Delhomme Panthers (CAR) 9 8

RB Michael Turner Falcons (ATL) 7 26

RB Maurice Jones-Drew Jaguars (JAC) 7 47

WR Roddy White Falcons (ATL) 7 13

WR Calvin Johnson Lions (DET) 4 20

WR Lee Evans Bills (BUF) 6 14

TE Heath Miller Steelers (PIT) 6 6

R/W/T Brandon Jacobs Giants (NYG) 4 17

K Nick Folk Cowboys (DAL) 10 2

DEF Minnesota Vikings Vikings (MIN) 8 4

B-QB Tony Romo Cowboys (DAL) 10 18

B-RB Lorenzo Booker Eagles (PHI) 7 1

B-RB Shaun Alexander Free Agent (FA) 0 1

B-RB Keylon Kincade Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

B-WR Hines Ward Steelers (PIT) 6 10

B-WR Donte' Stallworth Browns (CLE) 5 4

B-WR J.R. Tolver Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

B-TE Andy Thorn Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

B-TE Erik Jensen Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

B-K Josh Scobee Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

B-DEF Washington Redskins Redskins (WAS) 10 1

B-DEF Seattle Seahawks Seahawks (SEA) 4 2

Tough as nails/tdoss

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Jon Kitna Lions (DET) 4 4

RB Larry Johnson Chiefs (KAN) 6 42

RB Jerious Norwood Falcons (ATL) 7 3

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh Bengals (CIN) 8 38

WR Torry Holt Rams (STL) 5 36

WR Andre Johnson Texans (HOU) 8 36

TE L.J. Smith Eagles (PHI) 7 4

R/W/T Reggie Brown Eagles (PHI) 7 7

K Nate Kaeding Chargers (SDG) 9 1

DEF New England Patriots Patriots (NWE) 4 3

B-QB Jeff Garcia Buccaneers (TAM) 10 2

B-QB Tarvaris Jackson Vikings (MIN) 8 3

B-QB Rex Grossman Bears (CHI) 8 2

B-RB Kevin Jones Free Agent (FA) 0 4

B-RB Michael Pittman Broncos (DEN) 8 1

B-RB Steve Slaton Texans (HOU) 8 1

B-RB Ricky Williams Dolphins (MIA) 4 3

B-RB Kevin Faulk Patriots (NWE) 4 1

B-WR Vincent Jackson Chargers (SDG) 9 4

B-WR Deion Branch Seahawks (SEA) 4 1

B-TE Ryan Hannam Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

B-DEF Cleveland Browns Browns (CLE) 5 1

Andy Hicks

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Eli Manning Giants (NYG) 4 6

RB Frank Gore 49ers (SFO) 9 56

RB Earnest Graham Buccaneers (TAM) 10 16

WR Dwayne Bowe Chiefs (KAN) 6 17

WR Laveranues Coles Jets (NYJ) 5 7

WR Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals (ARI) 7 37

TE Vernon Davis 49ers (SFO) 9 10

R/W/T Thomas Jones Jets (NYJ) 5 14

K Rob Bironas Titans (TEN) 6 2

DEF Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

B-QB Kurt Warner Cardinals (ARI) 7 5

B-QB Marc Bulger Rams (STL) 5 5

B-QB Matt Leinart Cardinals (ARI) 7 5

B-RB DeShaun Foster 49ers (SFO) 9 3

B-RB Warrick Dunn Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

B-RB Tatum Bell Lions (DET) 4 3

B-WR Ernest Wilford Dolphins (MIA) 4 2

B-WR Derek Hagan Dolphins (MIA) 4 1

B-WR Malcolm Kelly Redskins (WAS) 10 1

B-TE Greg Olsen Bears (CHI) 8 3

B-K Shayne Graham Bengals (CIN) 8 2

B-DEF Dallas Cowboys Cowboys (DAL) 10 2

Urlacher54 (or his representative)

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Donovan McNabb Eagles (PHI) 7 14

RB Laurence Maroney Patriots (NWE) 4 19

RB Selvin Young Broncos (DEN) 8 15

WR Bobby Engram Seahawks (SEA) 4 8

WR Terrell Owens Cowboys (DAL) 10 45

WR Reggie Wayne Colts (IND) 4 36

TE Antonio Gates Chargers (SDG) 9 16

R/W/T Rudi Johnson Bengals (CIN) 8 10

K Ryan Longwell Vikings (MIN) 8 1

DEF Chicago Bears Bears (CHI) 8 2

B-QB Chad Pennington Jets (NYJ) 5 1

B-QB Matt Baker Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

B-RB Derrick Ward Giants (NYG) 4 1

B-RB Matt Forte Bears (CHI) 8 11

B-RB Adrian Peterson Bears (CHI) 8 1

B-WR Robert Meachem Saints (NOR) 9 4

B-WR Jabar Gaffney Patriots (NWE) 4 1

B-WR Reggie Williams Jaguars (JAC) 7 6

B-WR Marty Booker Bears (CHI) 8 1

B-WR LaShaun Ward Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

B-WR D.J. Hackett Panthers (CAR) 9 5

B-TE Desmond Clark Bears (CHI) 8 1

Pygmy Marmoset

PM (pygmy marmoset)

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Drew Brees Saints (NOR) 9 23

RB Reggie Bush Saints (NOR) 9 43

RB Adrian Peterson Vikings (MIN) 8 63

WR Muhsin Muhammad Panthers (CAR) 9 4

WR Wes Welker Patriots (NWE) 4 15

WR Javon Walker Raiders (OAK) 5 7

TE Jeremy Shockey Giants (NYG) 4 10

R/W/T Deuce McAllister Saints (NOR) 9 13

K Stephen Gostkowski Patriots (NWE) 4 2

DEF New Orleans Saints Saints (NOR) 9 1

B-QB Mark Brunell Saints (NOR) 9 1

B-RB Chris Brown Texans (HOU) 8 2

B-RB Ahmad Bradshaw Giants (NYG) 4 3

B-RB Ladell Betts Redskins (WAS) 10 2

B-WR David Patten Saints (NOR) 9 1

B-WR Dennis Northcutt Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

B-WR Troy Williamson Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

B-WR Terry Glenn Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

B-WR Adrian Arrington Saints (NOR) 9 1

B-TE Randy McMichael Rams (STL) 5 1

B-K Matt Bryant Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

B-DEF Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers (PIT) 6 2

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Lots of first time guys for auctions, so I hope they enjoyed it. Always a challenge to draft and commish, but we got through it. FA not extremely stable.

My team:



QB Matt Hasselbeck - $6 - (Bye: 4)

QB Vince Young - $7 - (6)

QB Matt Schaub - $4 - (8)

Hass lasted late due to bye. Grabbed VY for nice schedule and Schaub very late.



RB Marshawn Lynch - $43 (6)

RB Ryan Grant - $35 (8)

RB LenDale White - $10 (6)

RB Chester Taylor - $8 (8)

RB Pierre Thomas - $4 (9)

I targeted Lynch and Grant fell in my lap first. White was a steal, as was Chester (Fred Taylor went for $10 shortly thereafter). Thomas was a $4 lark.



WR Santonio Holmes - $19 (6)

WR Greg Jennings - $13 (8)

WR Joey Galloway - $12 (10)

WR Patrick Crayton - $8 (10)

WR Derrick Mason - $6 (10)

WR Bryant Johnson - $6 (9)

WR Drew Bennett - $4 (5)

Bennett was my last one and I thought about waiting for James Jones, but really didn't see much better on the table. After 6 WRs all with no bye week issues, I didn't care about Week 5. Only downside here is I traded an elite WR1 for depth. Elite WRs were $30 each or more.



TE Owen Daniels - $4 (8)

TE Dallas Clark - $4 (4)

Clark wasn't a target but again fell in my lap with the Week 4 bye. OD was the target all along and I got him late ($10 left with 4 players to go) so I was thrilled at $4.



PK Kris Brown - $1 (8)

PK David Akers - $1 (7)

Yeah, two good kickers with later byes. That's fine.



Def - Buffalo - $2 (6)

Def - Baltimore - $2 (10)

Def - Philadelphia - $1 (7)

Three defenses for variability. Good range and schedules. Should do well.

Overall I like it. Let me know what you think or what you'd consider changing.

 

[Andy Hicks]

nyquil

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Carson Palmer Bengals (CIN) 8 17

RB Steven Jackson Rams (STL) 5 55

RB Brian Westbrook Eagles (PHI) 7 56

WR Justin Gage Titans (TEN) 6 1

WR Braylon Edwards Browns (CLE) 5 24

WR Brandon Marshall Broncos (DEN) 8 13

TE Dustin Keller Jets (NYJ) 5 3

R/W/T Jason Witten Cowboys (DAL) 10 17

K Phil Dawson Browns (CLE) 5 1

DEF Indianapolis Colts Colts (IND) 4 1

B-QB Brodie Croyle Chiefs (KAN) 6 1

B-QB Sage Rosenfels Texans (HOU) 8 1

B-RB Darren Sproles Chargers (SDG) 9 1

B-RB Sammy Morris Patriots (NWE) 4 1

B-RB Chris Henry Titans (TEN) 6 1

B-RB Lamont Jordan Raiders (OAK) 5 1

B-WR Antonio Bryant Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

B-WR Amani Toomer Giants (NYG) 4 1

B-WR Shaun McDonald Lions (DET) 4 1

B-WR Devery Henderson Saints (NOR) 9 1

B-K Lawrence Tynes Giants (NYG) 4 1

B-DEF Oakland Raiders Raiders (OAK) 5 1

Greg R (or his representative)

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Peyton Manning Colts (IND) 4 34

RB Joseph Addai Colts (IND) 4 45

RB Jamal Lewis Browns (CLE) 5 21

WR Bernard Berrian Vikings (MIN) 8 8

WR Steve Smith Panthers (CAR) 9 22

WR Nate Burleson Seahawks (SEA) 4 6

TE Todd Heap Ravens (BAL) 10 9

R/W/T Ronnie Brown Dolphins (MIA) 4 15

K Josh Brown Rams (STL) 5 1

DEF Detroit Lions Lions (DET) 4 1

B-QB Jay Cutler Broncos (DEN) 8 5

B-QB Derek Anderson Browns (CLE) 5 8

B-RB Kenny Watson Bengals (CIN) 8 4

B-RB Ryan Torain Broncos (DEN) 8 3

B-WR Jerry Porter Jaguars (JAC) 7 4

B-WR Ronald Curry Raiders (OAK) 5 4

B-WR Michael Jenkins Falcons (ATL) 7 2

B-TE Benjamin Watson Patriots (NWE) 4 3

B-K Shaun Suisham Redskins (WAS) 10 1

B-K Mike Nugent Jets (NYJ) 5 1

B-DEF New York Giants Giants (NYG) 4 2

B-DEF Cincinnati Bengals Bengals (CIN) 8 1

Jon Moore

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Tom Brady Patriots (NWE) 4 38

RB Edgerrin James Cardinals (ARI) 7 16

RB Chris Johnson Titans (TEN) 6 9

WR Randy Moss Patriots (NWE) 4 49

WR Chad Johnson Bengals (CIN) 8 28

WR Roy Williams Lions (DET) 4 13

TE Alge Crumpler Titans (TEN) 6 6

R/W/T Leon Washington Jets (NYJ) 5 5

K Adam Vinatieri Colts (IND) 4 1

DEF San Diego Chargers Chargers (SDG) 9 3

B-QB Brett Favre Free Agent (FA) 0 3

B-QB JaMarcus Russell Raiders (OAK) 5 2

B-RB Ray Rice Ravens (BAL) 10 1

B-RB Chris Perry Bengals (CIN) 8 1

B-RB DeAngelo Williams Panthers (CAR) 9 10

B-RB Carnell Williams Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

B-RB Ahman Green Texans (HOU) 8 7

B-RB Dominic Rhodes Colts (IND) 4 1

B-RB Cedric Benson Free Agent (FA) 0 1

B-WR James Jones Packers (GNB) 8 3

B-K Jason Hanson Lions (DET) 4 1

B-K Jason Elam Falcons (ATL) 7 1

EBF

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Ben Roethlisberger Steelers (PIT) 6 15

RB Clinton Portis Redskins (WAS) 10 45

RB Julius Jones Seahawks (SEA) 4 12

WR Chris Chambers Chargers (SDG) 9 14

WR Isaac Bruce 49ers (SFO) 9 9

WR Santana Moss Redskins (WAS) 10 14

TE Tony Scheffler Broncos (DEN) 8 4

R/W/T Willie Parker Steelers (PIT) 6 15

K Jeff Reed Steelers (PIT) 6 1

DEF Houston Texans Texans (HOU) 8 2

B-QB Philip Rivers Chargers (SDG) 9 8

B-RB Jonathan Stewart Panthers (CAR) 9 10

B-RB Rashard Mendenhall Steelers (PIT) 6 8

B-WR Laurent Robinson Falcons (ATL) 7 5

B-WR Brandon Stokley Broncos (DEN) 8 4

B-WR Ted Ginn Jr. Dolphins (MIA) 4 5

B-WR Sidney Rice Vikings (MIN) 8 9

B-WR Mark Clayton Ravens (BAL) 10 3

B-TE Marcedes Lewis Jaguars (JAC) 7 4

B-TE Zach Miller Raiders (OAK) 5 2

B-K Rian Lindell Bills (BUF) 6 2

B-DEF San Francisco 49ers 49ers (SFO) 9 1

Capt Hook

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Jason Campbell Redskins (WAS) 10 5

RB Marion Barber III Cowboys (DAL) 10 43

RB Darren McFadden Raiders (OAK) 5 21

WR Marques Colston Saints (NOR) 9 33

WR Kevin Curtis Eagles (PHI) 7 10

WR Plaxico Burress Giants (NYG) 4 17

TE Tony Gonzalez Chiefs (KAN) 6 12

R/W/T Chris Cooley Redskins (WAS) 10 10

K Mason Crosby Packers (GNB) 8 2

DEF Green Bay Packers Packers (GNB) 8 2

B-QB David Garrard Jaguars (JAC) 7 9

B-QB Shaun Hill 49ers (SFO) 9 3

B-RB Felix Jones Cowboys (DAL) 10 5

B-RB Maurice Morris Seahawks (SEA) 4 2

B-RB Brandon Jackson Packers (GNB) 8 3

B-RB Fred Taylor Jaguars (JAC) 7 10

B-WR Kevin Walter Texans (HOU) 8 2

B-WR Devin Hester Bears (CHI) 8 3

B-WR James Hardy Bills (BUF) 6 3

B-WR Limas Sweed Steelers (PIT) 6 2

B-K Robbie Gould Bears (CHI) 8 1

B-DEF Carolina Panthers Panthers (CAR) 9 2

BIB (The Mighty Men)

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Aaron Rodgers Packers (GNB) 8 9

RB Ladainian Tomlinson Chargers (SDG) 9 70

RB Willis McGahee Ravens (BAL) 10 27

WR Jerricho Cotchery Jets (NYJ) 5 10

WR Anquan Boldin Cardinals (ARI) 7 25

WR Donald Driver Packers (GNB) 8 10

TE Kellen Winslow Browns (CLE) 5 11

R/W/T Marvin Harrison Colts (IND) 4 6

K Neil Rackers Cardinals (ARI) 7 2

DEF Tennessee Titans Titans (TEN) 6 1

B-QB Alex Smith 49ers (SFO) 9 2

B-QB Trent Edwards Bills (BUF) 6 1

B-RB Fred Jackson Bills (BUF) 6 1

B-RB Kevin Smith Lions (DET) 4 8

B-RB Justin Fargas Raiders (OAK) 5 3

B-WR Arnaz Battle 49ers (SFO) 9 1

B-WR Anthony Gonzalez Colts (IND) 4 5

B-WR Darrell Jackson Broncos (DEN) 8 3

B-WR Chad Jackson Patriots (NWE) 4 1

B-TE Donald Lee Packers (GNB) 8 2

B-K John Kasay Panthers (CAR) 9 1

B-DEF Tampa Bay Buccaneers Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

 

[Andy Hicks]

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Eli Manning Giants (NYG) 4 6

B-QB Kurt Warner Cardinals (ARI) 7 5

B-QB Marc Bulger Rams (STL) 5 5

B-QB Matt Leinart Cardinals (ARI) 7 5

Didn't intend to grab Bulger, but for $5 thought he was a steal.

Probably got 1 more QB than I wanted, but got the Arizona 2, so it was worth it.

RB Frank Gore 49ers (SFO) 9 56

RB Earnest Graham Buccaneers (TAM) 10 16

R/W/T Thomas Jones Jets (NYJ) 5 14

B-RB DeShaun Foster 49ers (SFO) 9 3

B-RB Warrick Dunn Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

B-RB Tatum Bell Lions (DET) 4 3

Overspent on Gore, but I think he'll be worth it. Probably got 1 more back than I wanted. Wish I could take Tatum Bell back and go for another WR

WR Dwayne Bowe Chiefs (KAN) 6 17

WR Laveranues Coles Jets (NYJ) 5 7

WR Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals (ARI) 7 37

B-WR Ernest Wilford Dolphins (MIA) 4 2

B-WR Derek Hagan Dolphins (MIA) 4 1

B-WR Malcolm Kelly Redskins (WAS) 10 1

A bit shortstacked here. Needed a premium WR and overpaid for Fitz. Bowe was great value IMHO. Couldn't believe Coles went for 7, when players like Woddy White went for 13 & Santana Moss for 14. Depth is non existant. Need one of the Miami guys to at least help out.

TE Vernon Davis 49ers (SFO) 9 10

B-TE Greg Olsen Bears (CHI) 8 3

Overpaid for Davis, but he's probably the best receiver in a Martz offense. Olsen could be great value with Chicago's lack of talent at WR

K Rob Bironas Titans (TEN) 6 2

B-K Shayne Graham Bengals (CIN) 8 2

DEF Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

B-DEF Dallas Cowboys Cowboys (DAL) 10 2

Don't mind paying an extra $1 to get good choices.

Overall my bye week impact is minimal and I'll be crippled by any problems at WR. Fingers crossed.

 

[buck naked]

This is my team. I went in with one of two plans - 1) Grab LT and ride him the first 5 weeks. He has a great run schedule for those weeks; or 2) Grab Bush, MJD and Thomas Jones as 3 solid RB's who would put up good numbers in a ppr league such as this. I also went in with the plan that I would draft no bye week players, but that changed once the values started popping up.

I jumped right away on LT, the first player nominated. I'm glad I did. The bidding in the first hour was outrageously high, but LT was about where I would have wanted. Of course, the high bidding led to many values down the road for those with some $.

QB Aaron Rodgers Packers (GNB) 8 $9

QB Alex Smith 49ers (SFO) 9 $2

QB Trent Edwards Bills (BUF) 6 $1

QB is clearly the weakness of my team. I intended to grab 3 middle of the road starters, but so did other guys with more $. I was getting somewhat shut out later in the draft because of a lack of funds. I can only hope this motley crew can grab at least one middling score each week.

RB Ladainian Tomlinson Chargers (SDG) 9 $70

RB Willis McGahee Ravens (BAL) 10 $27

RB Kevin Smith Lions (DET) 4 $8

RB Fred Jackson Bills (BUF) 6 $1

RB Justin Fargas Raiders (OAK) 5 $3

I liked getting LT first. This is the first draft I ever did that, but with his schedule and some good later buys, it might get me through. Getting McGahee was a gift at $27. I wasn't planning on getting another high quality RB, but drafts are fluid. Time to adjust my budget!

WR Anquan Boldin Cardinals (ARI) 7 $25

WR Donald Driver Packers (GNB) 8 $10

WR Jerricho Cotchery Jets (NYJ) 5 10

WR Marvin Harrison Colts (IND) 4 $6

WR Anthony Gonzalez Colts (IND) 4 $5

WR Darrell Jackson Broncos (DEN) 8 $3

WR Arnaz Battle 49ers (SFO) 9 $1

WR Chad Jackson Patriots (NWE) 4 $1

This group of WR's is clearly a strength of my team. Having the two Indy guys could mean four weeks of boom, and will definitely mean at least one week of bust because of the week 4 bye. Darrell Jackson, at $3, may be solid if Marshall gets a four game suspension.

TE Kellen Winslow Browns (CLE) 5 $11

TE Donald Lee Packers (GNB) 8 $2

Winslow at $11 is a fair value considering his bye week.

K Neil Rackers Cardinals (ARI) 7 $2

K John Kasay Panthers (CAR) 9 $1

DEF Tennessee Titans Titans (TEN) 6 $1

DEF Tampa Bay Buccaneers Buccaneers (TAM) 10 $1

I could care less about kickers and defenses. I took two of each and we'll see how it goes.

Looking at some of the other teams made me feel pretty good about my team and my chances. I like Jeff pasquino's team - a lot of middle value guys who are good to have in best ball.

Thanks FBG! Fun draft!

Edit - new color for the TE's - yellow blows.

 

[buck naked]

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Eli Manning Giants (NYG) 4 6

B-QB Kurt Warner Cardinals (ARI) 7 5

B-QB Marc Bulger Rams (STL) 5 5

B-QB Matt Leinart Cardinals (ARI) 7 5

Didn't intend to grab Bulger, but for $5 thought he was a steal.

Probably got 1 more QB than I wanted, but got the Arizona 2, so it was worth it.

RB Frank Gore 49ers (SFO) 9 56

RB Earnest Graham Buccaneers (TAM) 10 16

R/W/T Thomas Jones Jets (NYJ) 5 14

B-RB DeShaun Foster 49ers (SFO) 9 3

B-RB Warrick Dunn Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

B-RB Tatum Bell Lions (DET) 4 3

Overspent on Gore, but I think he'll be worth it. Probably got 1 more back than I wanted. Wish I could take Tatum Bell back and go for another WR

WR Dwayne Bowe Chiefs (KAN) 6 17

WR Laveranues Coles Jets (NYJ) 5 7

WR Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals (ARI) 7 37

B-WR Ernest Wilford Dolphins (MIA) 4 2

B-WR Derek Hagan Dolphins (MIA) 4 1

B-WR Malcolm Kelly Redskins (WAS) 10 1

A bit shortstacked here. Needed a premium WR and overpaid for Fitz. Bowe was great value IMHO. Couldn't believe Coles went for 7, when players like Woddy White went for 13 & Santana Moss for 14. Depth is non existant. Need one of the Miami guys to at least help out.

TE Vernon Davis 49ers (SFO) 9 10

B-TE Greg Olsen Bears (CHI) 8 3

Overpaid for Davis, but he's probably the best receiver in a Martz offense. Olsen could be great value with Chicago's lack of talent at WR

K Rob Bironas Titans (TEN) 6 2

B-K Shayne Graham Bengals (CIN) 8 2

DEF Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

B-DEF Dallas Cowboys Cowboys (DAL) 10 2

Don't mind paying an extra $1 to get good choices.

Overall my bye week impact is minimal and I'll be crippled by any problems at WR. Fingers crossed.

Yeah...wtf on Tatum Bell!? I was going to pair with the Kevin Smith! You deserve him. lol

 

[Jon_Moore]

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Tom Brady Patriots (NWE) 4 38

B-QB Brett Favre Free Agent (FA) 0 3

B-QB JaMarcus Russell Raiders (OAK) 5 2

I feel Good at QB. Maybe a few extra dollars for Brady, but with his consistency and ridiculous numbers last year, love having him. After everyone was done or gone, I was able to get Favre for 1$ God willing, he's a Jet or Viking by this time tomorrow night.

RB Edgerrin James Cardinals (ARI) 7 16

RB Chris Johnson Titans (TEN) 6 9

R/W/T Leon Washington Jets (NYJ) 5 5

B-RB Ray Rice Ravens (BAL) 10 1

B-RB Chris Perry Bengals (CIN) 8 1

B-RB DeAngelo Williams Panthers (CAR) 9 10

B-RB Carnell Williams Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

B-RB Ahman Green Texans (HOU) 8 7

B-RB Dominic Rhodes Colts (IND) 4 1

B-RB Cedric Benson Free Agent (FA) 0 1

Obviously I'm weakest at RB. Edge seemed a decent bargain, and then I targeted Johnson and Washington for their pass catching abilities. It is PPR, afterall. Deangelo is in a battle to start, and Green should start. Benson and Caddy are just your usual last rounds desperation pick. Since it's bestball, I think the Combination of Johnson/Washington/Williams will come through huge for me.

WR Randy Moss Patriots (NWE) 4 49

WR Chad Johnson Bengals (CIN) 8 28

WR Roy Williams Lions (DET) 4 13

B-WR James Jones Packers (GNB) 8 3

Since it's PPR, I wanted to focus on getting 3 STUDS at Receiver. So, I started off by overpaying for Moss. Chad Johnson is Mr. Inconsistent and usually a slow starter, so that could end up biting me in the butt. I was told earlier in the offseason Roy Williams is going into a contract year. The talent's always been there, maybe finally the motivation?

DEF San Diego Chargers Chargers (SDG) 9 3

2nd best defense?



TE Alge Crumpler Titans (TEN) 6 6

This is my guy at TE this year. Maybe a tad bit of a homer pick, but Young got to the pros by running and dumping off to Tight ends and Running backs. Crumpler will be easily the best tight end Young has ever had. I expect one of Crumpler's best seasons.



K Adam Vinatieri Colts (IND) 4 1

B-K Jason Hanson Lions (DET) 4 1

B-K Jason Elam Falcons (ATL) 7 1

How do you save money in an auction league draft? You only spend 1$ on your kicker. Given it's only 5 weeks, and I drafted a guy on a 4th week bye, I wanted a backup...so without paying attention, I drafted another guy on a week 4 bye. So, I had to Grab a 3rd to cover it.

All in all, I feel good. Would love a Tomlinson or Peterson, but I think I've got a good shot.

 

[Jon_Moore]

This was my first auction. The first 2 hours were alot of fun, after round 11 or 12, it starts to get tedious. I overpaid for my 1st 2 guys, non RBs at that, so I held onto my money until the 5th or 6th round, when I was able to get what I considered 3 good value plays. Excellent software by fantasyauctioneer.com. I logged on a few hours before the draft to check it out. It's very easy to figure out, very easy to use.

 

[Pygmy Marmoset]

Pygmy Marmoset

PM (pygmy marmoset)

Pos Name Team Bye Salary



QB Drew Brees Saints (NOR) 9 23

QB Mark Brunell Saints (NOR) 9 1

So, clearly I'm hitching my QB wagon to the Saints this year. Which doesn't seem that silly, since Brees has thrown for 4000 yards two seasons in a row.



RB Reggie Bush Saints (NOR) 9 43

RB Adrian Peterson Vikings (MIN) 8 63

RB Deuce McAllister Saints (NOR) 9 13

RB Chris Brown Texans (HOU) 8 2

RB Ahmad Bradshaw Giants (NYG) 4 3

RB Ladell Betts Redskins (WAS) 10 2

RB is a strength, I think, especially in a PPR league. Bush may be a question mark as an NFL 3-down back, but he'll catch the ball.

WR Muhsin Muhammad Panthers (CAR) 9 4

WR Wes Welker Patriots (NWE) 4 15

WR Javon Walker Raiders (OAK) 5 7

WR David Patten Saints (NOR) 9 1

WR Dennis Northcutt Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

WR Troy Williamson Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

WR Terry Glenn Cowboys (DAL) 10 1

WR Adrian Arrington Saints (NOR) 9 1

If there's one thing I'm acutely aware of about myself, it's that I suck at drafting WRs. Keep an eye out, guys, because at least two of the players on this list will blow up. Next year, not this year. However, I figure in a best ball format I'll just draft a bunch and hope for the best. At least 3 of these guys should do well every week, right? Especially if Glenn gets picked up?



TE Jeremy Shockey Giants (NYG) 4 10

TE Randy McMichael Rams (STL) 5 1

Shockey's going to go off this year. Barring that, the new offensive coordinator in St. Louis runs a Martz-style offense, but with a huge amount of TE throwing mixed in. I'm looking forward to these two.

K Stephen Gostkowski Patriots (NWE) 4 2

K Matt Bryant Buccaneers (TAM) 10 1

I'm pretty high on Gostkowski, since it's a high-scoring offense. Needed someone for the bye week.



DEF New Orleans Saints Saints (NOR) 9 1

DEF Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers (PIT) 6 2

The Steelers, well, 'nuff said - as for the Saints, I think the D is greatly improved this year. I expect a high number of sacks and forced fumbles out of that line this year, and for that to help the pass coverage. I guess we'll see.

My first auction. Really enjoyed it.

 

[The Man with the Plan]

I like my team (Nyquil) but who doesn't after the draft. Week 5 could be a little problematic but I figure I"ll give you guys a break that week after kicking your asses the first quarter of the season. What can I say? I'm a nice guy.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

This is my team. I went in with one of two plans - 1) Grab LT and ride him the first 5 weeks. He has a great run schedule for those weeks; or 2) Grab Bush, MJD and Thomas Jones as 3 solid RB's who would put up good numbers in a ppr league such as this. I also went in with the plan that I would draft no bye week players, but that changed once the values started popping up.

I jumped right away on LT, the first player nominated. I'm glad I did. The bidding in the first hour was outrageously high, but LT was about where I would have wanted. Of course, the high bidding led to many values down the road for those with some $.

QB Aaron Rodgers Packers (GNB) 8 $9

QB Alex Smith 49ers (SFO) 9 $2

QB Trent Edwards Bills (BUF) 6 $1

QB is clearly the weakness of my team. I intended to grab 3 middle of the road starters, but so did other guys with more $. I was getting somewhat shut out later in the draft because of a lack of funds. I can only hope this motley crew can grab at least one middling score each week.

RB Ladainian Tomlinson Chargers (SDG) 9 $70

RB Willis McGahee Ravens (BAL) 10 $27

RB Kevin Smith Lions (DET) 4 $8

RB Fred Jackson Bills (BUF) 6 $1

RB Justin Fargas Raiders (OAK) 5 $3

I liked getting LT first. This is the first draft I ever did that, but with his schedule and some good later buys, it might get me through. Getting McGahee was a gift at $27. I wasn't planning on getting another high quality RB, but drafts are fluid. Time to adjust my budget!

WR Anquan Boldin Cardinals (ARI) 7 $25

WR Donald Driver Packers (GNB) 8 $10

WR Jerricho Cotchery Jets (NYJ) 5 10

WR Marvin Harrison Colts (IND) 4 $6

WR Anthony Gonzalez Colts (IND) 4 $5

WR Darrell Jackson Broncos (DEN) 8 $3

WR Arnaz Battle 49ers (SFO) 9 $1

WR Chad Jackson Patriots (NWE) 4 $1

This group of WR's is clearly a strength of my team. Having the two Indy guys could mean four weeks of boom, and will definitely mean at least one week of bust because of the week 4 bye. Darrell Jackson, at $3, may be solid if Marshall gets a four game suspension.

TE Kellen Winslow Browns (CLE) 5 $11

TE Donald Lee Packers (GNB) 8 $2

Winslow at $11 is a fair value considering his bye week.

K Neil Rackers Cardinals (ARI) 7 $2

K John Kasay Panthers (CAR) 9 $1

DEF Tennessee Titans Titans (TEN) 6 $1

DEF Tampa Bay Buccaneers Buccaneers (TAM) 10 $1

I could care less about kickers and defenses. I took two of each and we'll see how it goes.

Looking at some of the other teams made me feel pretty good about my team and my chances. I like Jeff pasquino's team - a lot of middle value guys who are good to have in best ball.

Thanks FBG! Fun draft!

Edit - new color for the TE's - yellow blows.

This is a solid team.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

WR Randy Moss Patriots (NWE) 4 49

WR Chad Johnson Bengals (CIN) 8 28

WR Roy Williams Lions (DET) 4 13

B-WR James Jones Packers (GNB) 8 3

Since it's PPR, I wanted to focus on getting 3 STUDS at Receiver. So, I started off by overpaying for Moss. Chad Johnson is Mr. Inconsistent and usually a slow starter, so that could end up biting me in the butt. I was told earlier in the offseason Roy Williams is going into a contract year. The talent's always been there, maybe finally the motivation?

DEF San Diego Chargers Chargers (SDG) 9 3

You only have 4 WRs and 2 of them have a week 4 bye. That zero is going to hurt. I think lack of WR depth is going to be tough to overcome. Brady also has a week 4 bye.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Lots of first time guys for auctions, so I hope they enjoyed it. Always a challenge to draft and commish, but we got through it. FA not extremely stable.

My team:



QB Matt Hasselbeck - $6 - (Bye: 4)

QB Vince Young - $7 - (6)

QB Matt Schaub - $4 - (8)

Hass lasted late due to bye. Grabbed VY for nice schedule and Schaub very late.



RB Marshawn Lynch - $43 (6)

RB Ryan Grant - $35 (8)

RB LenDale White - $10 (6)

RB Chester Taylor - $8 (8)

RB Pierre Thomas - $4 (9)

I targeted Lynch and Grant fell in my lap first. White was a steal, as was Chester (Fred Taylor went for $10 shortly thereafter). Thomas was a $4 lark.



WR Santonio Holmes - $19 (6)

WR Greg Jennings - $13 (8)

WR Joey Galloway - $12 (10)

WR Patrick Crayton - $8 (10)

WR Derrick Mason - $6 (10)

WR Bryant Johnson - $6 (9)

WR Drew Bennett - $4 (5)

Bennett was my last one and I thought about waiting for James Jones, but really didn't see much better on the table. After 6 WRs all with no bye week issues, I didn't care about Week 5. Only downside here is I traded an elite WR1 for depth. Elite WRs were $30 each or more.



TE Owen Daniels - $4 (8)

TE Dallas Clark - $4 (4)

Clark wasn't a target but again fell in my lap with the Week 4 bye. OD was the target all along and I got him late ($10 left with 4 players to go) so I was thrilled at $4.



PK Kris Brown - $1 (8)

PK David Akers - $1 (7)

Yeah, two good kickers with later byes. That's fine.



Def - Buffalo - $2 (6)

Def - Baltimore - $2 (10)

Def - Philadelphia - $1 (7)

Three defenses for variability. Good range and schedules. Should do well.

Overall I like it. Let me know what you think or what you'd consider changing.

Another solid team with minimal bye week issues.

 

[JaxBill]

Jaxbill & Urlacher 54 ended up with a lot of default Dallas players

Yeah, looks like I'm gonna live and die with Heath Miller at TE.

 

[JaxBill]

Well, it was obvious this was my first auction. I think I've got enough guys to make some noise, but my lack of depth is clearly showing-

jaxbill

Pos Name Team Bye Salary

QB Jake Delhomme Panthers (CAR) 9 8

B-QB Tony Romo Cowboys (DAL) 10 18

RB Michael Turner Falcons (ATL) 7 26

RB Maurice Jones-Drew Jaguars (JAC) 7 47

R/W/T Brandon Jacobs Giants (NYG) 4 17

B-RB Lorenzo Booker Eagles (PHI) 7 1

WR Roddy White Falcons (ATL) 7 13

WR Calvin Johnson Lions (DET) 4 20

WR Lee Evans Bills (BUF) 6 14

B-WR Hines Ward Steelers (PIT) 6 10

B-WR Donte' Stallworth Browns (CLE) 5 4

TE Heath Miller Steelers (PIT) 6 6

K Nick Folk Cowboys (DAL) 10 2

B-K Josh Scobee Jaguars (JAC) 7 2

DEF Minnesota Vikings Vikings (MIN) 8 4

B-DEF Washington Redskins Redskins (WAS) 10 1

B-DEF Seattle Seahawks Seahawks (SEA) 4 2

 

[buck naked]

Well, it was obvious this was my first auction. I think I've got enough guys to make some noise, but my lack of depth is clearly showing-jaxbillPos Name Team Bye Salary QB Jake Delhomme Panthers (CAR) 9 8 B-QB Tony Romo Cowboys (DAL) 10 18 RB Michael Turner Falcons (ATL) 7 26 RB Maurice Jones-Drew Jaguars (JAC) 7 47 R/W/T Brandon Jacobs Giants (NYG) 4 17 B-RB Lorenzo Booker Eagles (PHI) 7 1 WR Roddy White Falcons (ATL) 7 13 WR Calvin Johnson Lions (DET) 4 20 WR Lee Evans Bills (BUF) 6 14 B-WR Hines Ward Steelers (PIT) 6 10 B-WR Donte' Stallworth Browns (CLE) 5 4 TE Heath Miller Steelers (PIT) 6 6 K Nick Folk Cowboys (DAL) 10 2 B-K Josh Scobee Jaguars (JAC) 7 2 DEF Minnesota Vikings Vikings (MIN) 8 4 B-DEF Washington Redskins Redskins (WAS) 10 1 B-DEF Seattle Seahawks Seahawks (SEA) 4 2

Your lack of depth is especially notable when 5 guys are missing from your team.

 

[Captain Hook]

Well aside from the FA issues (and I was on Mozilla) this was a fun draft. Probably would have been more fun for me if I hadn't lost a couple of players, but chit happens. I think this will be a very interesting league to watch play out for the five weeks.....I think I have enough to be one of the top 4, but we will see.

Plan for the auction was to go 3-5-6-3-2-3 spending about 40% on both RB and WR.... but you have to be flexible.

There was some overspending...always is, but when it continues it forces people to choose. So here is the team

QB Garrard $9

QB Campbell $5

QB S. Hill $3

Going for the value here and pretty happy to pair up Garrard and Campbell. Would have liked a different QB3, but was shortstacked at the wrong time....however if Hill wins the job then he could score in some random week for me

RB Barber $43

RB McFadden $21 week 5 bye

RB F. Taylor $10

RB F. Jones $5

RB B. Jackson $3

RB M. Morris $2 week 4 bye

Glad to get Barber cheaper than normal IMO and pair him with Jones. Spent a few extra dollars on DMac for the big play upside but don't get to use him all five weeks, but he has a decent schedule for the first four.

WR Colston $33

WR Burress $17 week 4 bye

WR Curtis $10

WR Hester $3

WR Hardy $3

WR Sweed $2

WR K. Walter $2

I added an extra WR. Love me some Colston - I have him rated higher than most. Burress was too good a value early to worry about the week off as they have a couple of nice games early. Perfect format for both Curtis and Hester with big play possibility and also good for the rookies

TE Gonzo $12

TE Cooley $10

The plan was just one $11/12 TE but many of the good ones went for good prices, so I made the adjustment and didn't buy a third one with two of the top - that will give me a good score each week and possibly allow the second to score as the Flex if needed.

K Crosby

K Gould

DS Packers

DS Panthers

Two good kickers and defenses with no bye issues and upside

All in all I don't think it's a team to get the best record, but I think it competes for one of the four qualifying spots.

I like Pasquino's team, EBF team and Hicks team and Buck Nakeds team could play if he gets enough from his qbs.

I think there are definitely some good teams with chances and some with no shot - but anything can happen.

 

[Captain Hook]

bumped to get some more discussion here

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

....

Looking at some of the other teams made me feel pretty good about my team and my chances. I like Jeff Pasquino's team - a lot of middle value guys who are good to have in best ball.

Thanks FBG! Fun draft!

My team:



QB Matt Hasselbeck - $6 - (Bye: 4)

QB Vince Young - $7 - (6)

QB Matt Schaub - $4 - (8)



RB Marshawn Lynch - $43 (6)

RB Ryan Grant - $35 (8)

RB LenDale White - $10 (6)

RB Chester Taylor - $8 (8)

RB Pierre Thomas - $4 (9)



WR Santonio Holmes - $19 (6)

WR Greg Jennings - $13 (8)

WR Joey Galloway - $12 (10)

WR Patrick Crayton - $8 (10)

WR Derrick Mason - $6 (10)

WR Bryant Johnson - $6 (9)

WR Drew Bennett - $4 (5)

TE Owen Daniels - $4 (8)

TE Dallas Clark - $4 (4)



PK Kris Brown - $1 (8)

PK David Akers - $1 (7)



Def - Buffalo - $2 (6)

Def - Baltimore - $2 (10)

Def - Philadelphia - $1 (7)

Another solid team with minimal bye week issues.

I like Pasquino's team, EBF team and Hicks team and Buck Nakeds team could play if he gets enough from his qbs.

But I'm starting to feel a little Kiss o' Death coming.....

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Overall it felt like some inexperienced auction players in here, which is fine. I even just said "Hi" to Capt. Hook to make sure he was awake - when we had a combined 1 player after about 30 guys were gone.

Overspending was rampant early, but ADP for $63 was a good price.

I targeted MLynch in the format and would have paid $45 for him, so glad to have him at $43.

Ryan Grant at $35 - was questioning myself, but I think it was a good price.

In general I think people spent way too fast out of the gate. Hook, Hicks, Pygmy and EBF held back well. EBF didn't spend soon enough IMHO and left too much $$ on the table.

 

[EBF]

EBF

QB Ben Roethlisberger Steelers (PIT) - $15

QB Philip Rivers Chargers (SDG) - $8

RB Clinton Portis Redskins (WAS) - $45

RB Willie Parker Steelers (PIT) - $15

RB Rashard Mendenhall Steelers (PIT) - $8

RB Julius Jones Seahawks (SEA) - $12

RB Jonathan Stewart Panthers (CAR) - $10

WR Chris Chambers Chargers (SDG) - $14

WR Santana Moss Redskins (WAS) - $14

WR Isaac Bruce 49ers (SFO) - $9

WR Sidney Rice Vikings (MIN) - $9

WR Laurent Robinson Falcons (ATL) - $5

WR Ted Ginn Jr. Dolphins (MIA) - $5

WR Brandon Stokley Broncos (DEN) - $4

WR Mark Clayton Ravens (BAL) - $3

TE Tony Scheffler Broncos (DEN) - $4

TE Marcedes Lewis Jaguars (JAC) - $4

TE Zach Miller Raiders (OAK) - $2

K Jeff Reed Steelers (PIT) - $1

K Rian Lindell Bills (BUF) - $2

DEF Houston Texans Texans (HOU) - $2

DEF San Francisco 49ers 49ers (SFO) - $1

I've played a few of these best ball auctions by now, so I think I have a pretty good feel for how to build a team in this format. My basic strategy is to get elite players at positions where elite scorers are scarce and to save money at positions where elite scorers are common. That usually translates to spending a lot at RB/TE and saving a lot at WR. This time around things went a little differently. I didn't like the price people were paying for players and I wanted to wait for good values. I'm cautiously optimistic about the results. QB - I don't believe in paying top dollar for Manning or Brady in a best buy auction. Those guys are great, but lots of QBs are capable of big games. My strategy is usually to get one solid top 6-8 QB and one respectable backup with good job security. I think I accomplished that here. Roethlisberger is a steady scorer with big game potential. Rivers is a solid backup FF QB.

RB - I had a long list of RBs I would have been happy with. Most of those guys went for more than I wanted to spend. At some point you have to spend some cash to get a player though, so I stepped up and got Portis for $45. I'm not wild about it considering that someone like Reggie Bush went for $43, but Portis is a relatively safe bet to give me middle of the road RB1 production. I would've like to have paired him with another top back like Westbrook or Lynch, but I decided I didn't want to spend another $45-55 for my second back. Depth is hugely important in best ball leagues. You need to give yourself several viable scoring options to cover your starting positions in case one of your top dogs has a bad week. So rather than spend $45 on Marshawn Lynch, I took that same amount of money and bought Willie Parker, Rashard Mendenhall, Julius Jones, and Jonathan Stewart. I wouldn't be comfortable with any of these guys as my RB2 in a league where you're required to name a starter each week, but I think they make a pretty competitive group in a best ball format. I've guaranteed myself the starting Steelers RB between Parker and Mendenhall. I think Jones is probably the best back in Seattle and I think Stewart is capable of producing immediately. Between my five backs I think I'll get two solid scores more often than not.

WR - I don't buy top 20 WRs in best ball auctions. Period. There's no reason to pay $30-35 for a WR when there are 65+ WRs capable of posting 80 yards and a score every week. What I do in a league like this is build a deep core of cheap guys who should catch a few passes every week. Moss, Chambers, and Bruce are the best WRs on their teams. Clayton, Rice, and Robinson are underrated starters with breakout potential. Even if none of them improve on last year's numbers, they all should be useful for a game or two. Ginn is a big play threat with big game potential. Stokley is a boring veteran who should catch a few passes each week. The basic theme here is quantity over quality. I did very well in this league last year without spending more than $7 for most of my WRs.

TE - I wanted to get someone like Todd Heap or Chris Cooley, but they went off the board a bit early and I wasn't ready to spend the big cash for a TE just yet. Scheffler for $4 was a decent consolation prize. Lewis and Miller are good backup options. I would've liked Crumpler as my backup, but he surprisingly generated a minor bidding war when he was nominated late in the going.

PK - Two veteran kickers with good job security.

DEF - Two defenses.

OVERALL - Not my best work, but it could be competitive. I like a lot of the players I got and I did well to avoid reckless spending. Depth is hugely important in this format, so I like the fact that every player on my team has a realistic chance of contributing in a given week. My only real concern is a lack of true star power. Portis is a solid RB1, but he's not a difference maker in PPR. Roethlisberger is probably the only other player on my roster who might qualify as a stud. Everyone else is sort of ho-hum. I might need someone like Stewart, Rice, Robinson, or Ginn to go bonkers if I'm going to rise above mediocrity. If I could go back and do things over then I might consider paying the necessary premium to pair Portis with Westbrook and then buying two cheap backups like F. Taylor and L. White. I would also have paid the $8-10 needed to get Heap since I finished with $8 extra at the end of the auction.

It will take some lucky breaks to win, but I think I have a fair shot to finish in the top 4 and advance to the next round. I haven't looked at the other rosters yet, so I don't have anything to compare my squad to.

 

[EBF]

Here's my quick take on the other teams:

Jeff Pasquino - Pretty solid team. No studs, but multiple viable options at every position and pretty good depth.

JaxBill - I like a lot of his players. Depth is a big problem. Only 5 WRs and no backup TE. Could get ugly when his starters have bad weeks.

Nails - Too much money in starters. Not enough money in the bench. I just don't see this team riding out bad weeks from its stars.

Hicks - Decent. Depth is a little bit spotty. I don't like using four roster spots on the QB position.

Urlacher - Not bad despite the dead roster spots. Could surprise. WR depth is unreliable, but promising.

Pygmy - Maybe too many eggs in the Saints basket, though it could work. Depth appears to be a major problem, especially at WR.

Nyquil - Great starters. Horrible bench. That works in head-to-head, but not best ball. I don't see this team making the cut unless Westbrook and Jackson rip the league apart for the first 5 weeks of the season.

GregR - I like the starting lineup a lot, but the depth is a little weak. LOTS of early byes. Steve Smith limited. Uphill battle to advance IMO.

Moore - Like the starting lineup and the value RB plays, but he should've used two of those spots on WR depth. No backup TE. No backup DEF. Volatile team.

Hook - Good team. Only thing I don't like is the backup WRs. No one reliable there. Overall, still a contender.

BIB - Good team. Like the starting lineup a lot. QB slightly scary.

Realistically, almost everyone has a chance to advance. A lot will depend on whose sleepers pan out. With that said, I'd probably say myself, Hook, Pasquino, and BIB are the teams to beat. I think Moore could be scary if his players run hot. A couple of the other teams could sneak in there if they catch some lightning in a bottle.

 

[Pygmy Marmoset]

Pygmy - Maybe too many eggs in the Saints basket, though it could work. Depth appears to be a major problem, especially at WR.

Definitely a depth problem. I'm absolutely gambling on the fact that this is only the first few weeks of the season. I would never play a full season on this depth, but since it's only a few weeks I have to hope that Reggie, Peterson, Shockey, et al don't get hurt in the first few weeks. If they don't I think I have a shot.