Ultimate Survivor - Leg 1 - League 10 (1 Viewer)

[GroveDiesel]

Glancing at this draft from the outside, I'm fascinated by Colin's picks of Romo/Brees at the turn from the one slot. Interesting strategy.Did that raise some eyebrows?

Yeah, he got quite a ribbing for that one.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Glancing at this draft from the outside, I'm fascinated by Colin's picks of Romo/Brees at the turn from the one slot. Interesting strategy.Did that raise some eyebrows?

it made no sense. completely flawed strategy, IMO.

 

[switz]

8.04 88. Switz. Jones, Felix DAL RB ® Wed Jul 30 11:07:23 p.m. ET 2008What a shock.

I'm actually pretty happy with my RBs. Of course I'm higher on all three of these guys than apparently others are, but I think Bush figures it out this year, Turner will be a monster based merely on opportunity, and Jones is going to shock all you doubters.I was surprised that no one said a thing during the draft when I took Jones. I thought I'd hear a bit of smack, but nothing at all.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I think my team is pretty stacked. Not great at RB but best/deepest WR group in the league and should get big points from my committees at QB and TE. No bye week issues whatsoever.

I don't think AE's team has any chance to advance.

 

[PatsFanCT]

8.04 88. Switz. Jones, Felix DAL RB ® Wed Jul 30 11:07:23 p.m. ET 2008What a shock.

I'm actually pretty happy with my RBs. Of course I'm higher on all three of these guys than apparently others are, but I think Bush figures it out this year, Turner will be a monster based merely on opportunity, and Jones is going to shock all you doubters.I was surprised that no one said a thing during the draft when I took Jones. I thought I'd hear a bit of smack, but nothing at all.

After taking Bush at 1.05, there wasn't much room left for Jones smack.

 

[gianmarco]

I think my team is pretty stacked. Not great at RB but best/deepest WR group in the league and should get big points from my committees at QB and TE. No bye week issues whatsoever.

I don't think AE's team has any chance to advance.

I'll beg to differ

 

[switz]

1.09 9. Switz Bush, Reggie NOS RB

Joseph Addai went 1.08, and I really thought he was going to fall to me. If Moss had been available he would have been my pick over Bush, I thought about Owens, but then decided on Bush. I think he will be much improved this season, and the Saints will be better altogether.

2.04 16. Switz Owens, Terrell DAL WR

Figured he'd fall to here, which is why I passed on him at 1.09. Could be the #1 FF WR this year.

3.09 33. Switz Turner, Michael ATL RB

I like Turner due to his opportunity. At this point, I'm not super high on any of the RBs left to end up a #1 type RB, outside of Turner.

4.04 40. Switz Johnson, Calvin DET WR

Stud WR in the making. A little worried about the QB situation.

5.09 57. Switz Roethlisberger, Ben PIT QB

I don't care much for the Steelers, but there's no knocking Big Ben anymore. He's a top-5 FF QB, possible a top-3 this season I think.

6.04 64. Switz Cooley, Chris WAS TE

I'm not as high on Cooley as others are, and thought about waiting til very late to grab TEs, but Cooley was the TE tier marker at this point so I took him.

7.09 81. Switz Berrian, Bernard MIN WR

I like Rice better overall, but in this type of league I went with Berrian. He only needs 2-3 catches to make an impact.

8.04 88. Switz Jones, Felix DAL RB ®

Figured I'd hear something for this pick, but didn't. Bottom line is that Felix is a player. And he's much like Berrian, in that he doesn't need as many touches to make an impact. I could see him ending up in my starting lineup every week.

9.09 105. Switz Vikings, Minnesota MIN Def

Thought I'd start a run, but I didn't.

10.04 112. Switz Rivers, Philip SDC QB

Rivers is another good young QB. I think he'll be better this season. He'll probably be on my bench the whole time, but oh well.

11.09 129. Switz Bruce, Isaac SFO WR

One of the SF WRs is going to explode, and Bruce knows the system already. I also like Bryant Johnson, and actually strategized taking all three of SFs WRs. I ended up getting only two of the three.

12.04 136. Switz Olsen, Greg CHI TE

Olsen has talent, just a crappy QB. Who knows what he'll do.

13.09 153. Switz Williams, Roydell TEN WR

I think Roydell is another perfect W for this system.

14.04 160. Switz Robinson, Laurent ATL WR

Robinson is the best ATL WR. That may not matter without a QB. But I like his chances to make some big plays.

15.09 177. Switz Gostkowski, Stephen NEP PK

Kicker #2.

16.04 184. Switz Kaeding, Nate SDC PK

Kicker #4.

17.09 201. Switz Perry, Chris CIN RB

The Bengals like Perry, and he finally seems healthy. He's a guy who may be decent the first few weeks and end up a Flex option.

Everything after this was autodrafted

18.04 208. Switz Seahawks, Seattle SEA Def

M'eh, needed a #2 D, 'Hawks are ok.

19.09 225. Switz Battle, Arnaz SFO WR

I know some think he's the guy that will break out in SF, we'll see.

20.04 232. Switz Thomas, Devin WAS WR ®

Someone's got to catch a ball in WAS LOL.

21.09 249. Switz Doucet, Early ARI WR ®

I like Doucet a lot. I'm just not sure how much he'll have value this season.

22.04 256. Switz Harrison, Jerome CLE RB

What's up with Harrison anyway? Guy has skills, but doesn't get used much.

I tihnk my lineup most weeks will be:

Ben

Turner, Bush, Jones

Owens, Berrian, Williams

Cooley

Gostkowski

Vikes

Decent, good enough to not suck, but not good enough to win.

 

[switz]

8.04 88. Switz. Jones, Felix DAL RB ® Wed Jul 30 11:07:23 p.m. ET 2008What a shock.

I'm actually pretty happy with my RBs. Of course I'm higher on all three of these guys than apparently others are, but I think Bush figures it out this year, Turner will be a monster based merely on opportunity, and Jones is going to shock all you doubters.I was surprised that no one said a thing during the draft when I took Jones. I thought I'd hear a bit of smack, but nothing at all.

After taking Bush at 1.05, there wasn't much room left for Jones smack.

I dind't take Bush at 1.05 - it was 1.09But the 1.05 pick was a joke.

 

[switz]

I think my team is pretty stacked. Not great at RB but best/deepest WR group in the league and should get big points from my committees at QB and TE. No bye week issues whatsoever.I don't think AE's team has any chance to advance.

Fitz, TJ are really good, but who else do you have????Crayton, Gage, BJ, Wilford, Brown are all #3 FF WR type guys, but not great ones. Unless Bryant Johnson explodes in SF, which is possible.Your RBs stink... they aren't just bad, they a BAD.Palmer has potential, but just hasn't put up the numbers we expect. I don't see him as a top-5 QB this season, and that sucks because I own him in my dynasty league.TE - OK.K - m'eh.D - three of them? LOL

 

[switz]

I don't think AE's team has any chance to advance.

His WRs are so bad it hurts.

 

[jeter23]

Sorry boys, but this is the team to beat right here...Manning, PeytonTomlinson, LadainianJones, JuliusMcFadden, DarrenEdwards, BraylonMarshall, BrandonHackett, D.J.Davis, VernonFolk, Nick Chargers, San Diego SDC BenchEdwards, Trent BUF QB Losman, J.P. BUF QB Bush, Michael OAK RB Charles, Jamaal KCC RBHightower, Tim ARI RBJohnson, Chris TEN RBJordan, Lamont NEP RBHardy, James BUF WRJackson, Chad NEP WR Kelly, Malcolm WAS WRRoyal, Eddie DEN WRKeller, Dustin NYJ TE

A third of your team are rookies and close to a third have bye week issues (either 4 or 5). It is nice to have the big names in LT, Manning, McFadden and Braylon, but I do not see this team advancing.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I think my team is pretty stacked. Not great at RB but best/deepest WR group in the league and should get big points from my committees at QB and TE. No bye week issues whatsoever.

I don't think AE's team has any chance to advance.

I'll beg to differ

you have 3 very good WRs but then a huge dropoff to your next 3. I drafted my WR3, WR4, WR5, and WR6 between the time you drafted your WR3 and WR4.my group is deeper, but you probably have better RBs than I do. I'll be relying on my WRs for the flex spot most weeks so I needed them to be very deep.

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

Brady, T

Grossman, R

Russell, J

Booker, L

Dunn, W

Foster, D

Grant, R

Maroney, L

Torain, R

Burleson, N

Coles, L

Gonzalez, A

Hester, D

Holt, T

Smith, S (NYG)

Williams, Reg

Gonzalez, T

Miller, Z

Winslow, K

Akers, D

Suisham, S

Packers, GB

Actually, better than I expected from the 11 slot. Only regret was taking Grant instead of Lynch as my RB1. Hopefully the 2-TE set will make up for the terrible WRs!

 

[GroveDiesel]

I think my team is pretty stacked. Not great at RB but best/deepest WR group in the league and should get big points from my committees at QB and TE. No bye week issues whatsoever.I don't think AE's team has any chance to advance.

Yours are good, but I'll put mine up against yours:Randy MossSteve SmithLee EvansChris ChambersMuhsin MuhammadRobert MeachemDeion Branchvs. Larry FitzgeraldTJ HoushReggie BrownPatrick CraytonBryant JohnsonJustin GageErnest WilfordYou have some more depth, but my top 4>your top 4.But your RBs are definitely better than mine IMO. The one thing I have in my favor with Edge is a favorable rushing schedule to start the season I think. QBs I'd say you may have the edge on a full season, but I'll take mine over the first 5 weeks.Should be a fun competition. The Best Ball format, having no roster moves, and it just being 5 weeks should make things interesting.

 

[switz]

Randy Moss

Steve Smith

Lee Evans

Chris Chambers

Muhsin Muhammad

Robert Meachem

Deion Branch

vs.

Larry Fitzgerald

TJ Housh

Reggie Brown

Patrick Crayton

Bryant Johnson

Justin Gage

Ernest Wilford

The bold players are the guys I like.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Fitz, TJ are really good, but who else do you have????Crayton, Gage, BJ, Wilford, Brown are all #3 FF WR type guys, but not great ones. Unless Bryant Johnson explodes in SF, which is possible.Your RBs stink... they aren't just bad, they a BAD.Palmer has potential, but just hasn't put up the numbers we expect. I don't see him as a top-5 QB this season, and that sucks because I own him in my dynasty league.TE - OK.K - m'eh.D - three of them? LOL

have you ever played in a best ball league? you're evaluating this like we have to pick a starting lineup each week. guys like Crayton, Reggie Brown, Bryant Johnson, Gage, and Wilford are all starting WRs who could put up good numbers in any week. Crayton plays in a great offense. Reggie Brown plays in a great offense. Bryant Johnson will be the #1 WR in a Martz offense. Gage is the #1 WR in Tennessee, and I believe Wilford will be the #1 WR and only red zone threat in Miami.Taking 3 Defenses gives me a great chance to get some huge point production out of that spot each week. Why waste a spot on a backup RB who will likely score less than 5 points in all 5 weeks?Those 3 QBs should combine to give me top-5 production at the position.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

You have some more depth, but my top 4>your top 4.

you lose Moss for 20% of the season and probably won't get any games from Branch if he starts the season on PUP as expected. I don't lose any of my top 6 WRs to bye weeks at any point. I think that's very significant.

 

[GroveDiesel]

You have some more depth, but my top 4>your top 4.

you lose Moss for 20% of the season and probably won't get any games from Branch if he starts the season on PUP as expected. I don't lose any of my top 6 WRs to bye weeks at any point. I think that's very significant.

True, the bye definitely comes into play. But their 4 games are against KC, NYJ, MIA, and SF so they could be putting up huge points over those 4 weeks. And yeah, I wouldn't have taken Branch. Victim of the late draft start and awful computer drafting on that one. And the Travis Henry pick by the computer is just despicable. Even if someone did pick him up, he'd still have to serve a suspension. I'd much rather have the Colts defense than Henry or Branch.

 

[gianmarco]

You have some more depth, but my top 4>your top 4.

you lose Moss for 20% of the season and probably won't get any games from Branch if he starts the season on PUP as expected. I don't lose any of my top 6 WRs to bye weeks at any point. I think that's very significant.

True, the bye definitely comes into play. But their 4 games are against KC, NYJ, MIA, and SF so they could be putting up huge points over those 4 weeks. And yeah, I wouldn't have taken Branch. Victim of the late draft start and awful computer drafting on that one. And the Travis Henry pick by the computer is just despicable. Even if someone did pick him up, he'd still have to serve a suspension. I'd much rather have the Colts defense than Henry or Branch.

You could have a great 4 weeks, but an 0-11 or 1-10 could kill you.

 

[switz]

have you ever played in a best ball league?

This is my second one this year... but prior to this season, no.

you're evaluating this like we have to pick a starting lineup each week. guys like Crayton, Reggie Brown, Bryant Johnson, Gage, and Wilford are all starting WRs who could put up good numbers in any week. Crayton plays in a great offense. Reggie Brown plays in a great offense. Bryant Johnson will be the #1 WR in a Martz offense. Gage is the #1 WR in Tennessee, and I believe Wilford will be the #1 WR and only red zone threat in Miami.

I guess I just disagree with your opinions on most of those players. I just don't really ever see big games out of most of them. I agree that Bryant Johnson could be great, as I stated earlier. I even drafted him in the other best ball league. Crayton, I suppose coudl be good and have a decent game here and there, but there's a reason they keep talking in Dallas about needing a better #2.Justin Gage just stinks. He's a 3-30 yards guy IMO. Maybe I'm wrong.Reggie Brown, same thing. I just don't see big games coming out of him. (When was PHI a great offense BTW?)Wilford I had on my autodraft list, so I can't really say bad things about him. I just don't see MIA passing well enough for him to be worth much. But he was a good late round flier.

Taking 3 Defenses gives me a great chance to get some huge point production out of that spot each week. Why waste a spot on a backup RB who will likely score less than 5 points in all 5 weeks?

I didn't think of defenses that way... good point. As for the RBs, I agree on that, which is why I didn't draft a ton of RBs. The ones I grabbed are capable of putting up huge numbers on limited touches for the most part IMO.

Those 3 QBs should combine to give me top-5 production at the position.

Hmmm... ok.

 

[PatsFanCT]

Fitz, TJ are really good, but who else do you have????

Crayton, Gage, BJ, Wilford, Brown are all #3 FF WR type guys, but not great ones. Unless Bryant Johnson explodes in SF, which is possible.

Your RBs stink... they aren't just bad, they a BAD.

Palmer has potential, but just hasn't put up the numbers we expect. I don't see him as a top-5 QB this season, and that sucks because I own him in my dynasty league.

TE - OK.

K - m'eh.

D - three of them? LOL

have you ever played in a best ball league? you're evaluating this like we have to pick a starting lineup each week. guys like Crayton, Reggie Brown, Bryant Johnson, Gage, and Wilford are all starting WRs who could put up good numbers in any week. Crayton plays in a great offense. Reggie Brown plays in a great offense. Bryant Johnson will be the #1 WR in a Martz offense. Gage is the #1 WR in Tennessee, and I believe Wilford will be the #1 WR and only red zone threat in Miami.Taking 3 Defenses gives me a great chance to get some huge point production out of that spot each week. Why waste a spot on a backup RB who will likely score less than 5 points in all 5 weeks?

Those 3 QBs should combine to give me top-5 production at the position.

Maybe I missed something here, but don't we have to pick a starting lineup each week? If not, then how does it work?

 

[Hoart Petterson]

I'm willing to make a "my team will finish higher" bet with anyone in the league. Pokerstars$$ works best. Lets get some action going.

 

[gianmarco]

Crayton had a 7/184/2 game last year. He had another 2 TD game later on. He had a 5/104/1 game the year before.

Reggie Brown has had games of 8/105, 5/106, 6/121/1, 5/79/1, 4/77/1 over the last 2 years.

So, these are guys that are capable of putting up a big game at least once in a 5 game stretch. May not happen, but I would rather gamble on guys like that that have done it than not. They are ideal for this format, IMO.

 

[gianmarco]

Fitz, TJ are really good, but who else do you have????

Crayton, Gage, BJ, Wilford, Brown are all #3 FF WR type guys, but not great ones. Unless Bryant Johnson explodes in SF, which is possible.

Your RBs stink... they aren't just bad, they a BAD.

Palmer has potential, but just hasn't put up the numbers we expect. I don't see him as a top-5 QB this season, and that sucks because I own him in my dynasty league.

TE - OK.

K - m'eh.

D - three of them? LOL

have you ever played in a best ball league? you're evaluating this like we have to pick a starting lineup each week. guys like Crayton, Reggie Brown, Bryant Johnson, Gage, and Wilford are all starting WRs who could put up good numbers in any week. Crayton plays in a great offense. Reggie Brown plays in a great offense. Bryant Johnson will be the #1 WR in a Martz offense. Gage is the #1 WR in Tennessee, and I believe Wilford will be the #1 WR and only red zone threat in Miami.Taking 3 Defenses gives me a great chance to get some huge point production out of that spot each week. Why waste a spot on a backup RB who will likely score less than 5 points in all 5 weeks?

Those 3 QBs should combine to give me top-5 production at the position.

Maybe I missed something here, but don't we have to pick a starting lineup each week? If not, then how does it work?

Yes, you missed something. No, you don't pick a starting lineup. Your top 3 WR scores will be your 3 WR scores for that week. Your top 2 RB scores will be your RB scores for that week. Your top QB score will be the QB score for that week, etc.

 

[gianmarco]

Likewise, David Patten had games of 8/113, 5/109, and 9/122/1 last year. Difference being, he cost me a 16th round pick vs. an 8th/9th for Crayton/Reggie.

 

[Hoart Petterson]

Can we make a leaguewide agreement that nobody will post their team with analysis? Some of these league threads are completely ridiculous and embarrassing. It's a 5 week freeroll. 99% luck. Coinflips. Teams who get lucky and find scrubs in round 16+ who score 3 TD's in a random week are going to advance. No need to write War & Peace to spell out why you have a man crush on Jonathan Stewart.

Sorry to hear your draft didn't go well.

I wrote that the day before the draft, Hawking.

 

[switz]

Crayton had a 7/184/2 game last year. He had another 2 TD game later on. He had a 5/104/1 game the year before. Reggie Brown has had games of 8/105, 5/106, 6/121/1, 5/79/1, 4/77/1 over the last 2 years. So, these are guys that are capable of putting up a big game at least once in a 5 game stretch. May not happen, but I would rather gamble on guys like that that have done it than not. They are ideal for this format, IMO.

Fair enough...But 3 good games in 2 years for Crayton wouldn't make me think I'm going to get those numbers out of him in 5 weeks.Brown honestly did a lot better than I remembered, but still... 5 good games in 2 years? 5 in 32? less than 1 in 6 chance of getting a good game, which makes him having 1 good game in the first 5 weeks unlikely.I took risky WR picks as well, so I don't have much room to talk. But at the same time, I'm not going to run around and say my WRs are the best in the league.

 

[Hoart Petterson]

I'm willing to make a "my team will finish higher" bet with anyone in the league. Pokerstars$$ works best. Lets get some action going.

Bump. Let's get this going.

 

[switz]

Likewise, David Patten had games of 8/113, 5/109, and 9/122/1 last year. Difference being, he cost me a 16th round pick vs. an 8th/9th for Crayton/Reggie.

And that's kinda what I was thinking with the whole "best WRs in the league"... I just see most rosters have as equally potentially productive WRs as the ones he seemed to be touting as great.I think Roydell Williams will easily outproduce Gage for instance.Berrian is awesome for this format.

 

[PatsFanCT]

Fitz, TJ are really good, but who else do you have????

Crayton, Gage, BJ, Wilford, Brown are all #3 FF WR type guys, but not great ones. Unless Bryant Johnson explodes in SF, which is possible.

Your RBs stink... they aren't just bad, they a BAD.

Palmer has potential, but just hasn't put up the numbers we expect. I don't see him as a top-5 QB this season, and that sucks because I own him in my dynasty league.

TE - OK.

K - m'eh.

D - three of them? LOL

have you ever played in a best ball league? you're evaluating this like we have to pick a starting lineup each week. guys like Crayton, Reggie Brown, Bryant Johnson, Gage, and Wilford are all starting WRs who could put up good numbers in any week. Crayton plays in a great offense. Reggie Brown plays in a great offense. Bryant Johnson will be the #1 WR in a Martz offense. Gage is the #1 WR in Tennessee, and I believe Wilford will be the #1 WR and only red zone threat in Miami.Taking 3 Defenses gives me a great chance to get some huge point production out of that spot each week. Why waste a spot on a backup RB who will likely score less than 5 points in all 5 weeks?

Those 3 QBs should combine to give me top-5 production at the position.

Maybe I missed something here, but don't we have to pick a starting lineup each week? If not, then how does it work?

Yes, you missed something. No, you don't pick a starting lineup. Your top 3 WR scores will be your 3 WR scores for that week. Your top 2 RB scores will be your RB scores for that week. Your top QB score will be the QB score for that week, etc.

Damn, I didn't realize that. Now I see where my team is lacking. Oh well, good thing I didn't pay an entry fee.

 

[gianmarco]

Crayton had a 7/184/2 game last year. He had another 2 TD game later on. He had a 5/104/1 game the year before.

Reggie Brown has had games of 8/105, 5/106, 6/121/1, 5/79/1, 4/77/1 over the last 2 years.

So, these are guys that are capable of putting up a big game at least once in a 5 game stretch. May not happen, but I would rather gamble on guys like that that have done it than not. They are ideal for this format, IMO.

Fair enough...But 3 good games in 2 years for Crayton wouldn't make me think I'm going to get those numbers out of him in 5 weeks.

Brown honestly did a lot better than I remembered, but still... 5 good games in 2 years? 5 in 32? less than 1 in 6 chance of getting a good game, which makes him having 1 good game in the first 5 weeks unlikely.

I took risky WR picks as well, so I don't have much room to talk. But at the same time, I'm not going to run around and say my WRs are the best in the league.

Yes, but those are in addition to his Fitz, TJ picks. And yeah, the chances of one of those guys doing it isn't fantastic, but when you combine 2 of those guys, chances are he's going to get at least 1 big game from either Crayton or Brown to pair up with Fitz/TJ. If he gets even 2 good games from those 2, he now has a pay-off in 40% of the weeks played. Much better than guys who have never cracked 100 yds in their career, which some of these guys, particularly rookies, have done.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I took risky WR picks as well, so I don't have much room to talk. But at the same time, I'm not going to run around and say my WRs are the best in the league.

They aren't untouchable or anything. And having great WRs isn't as valuable in a league like this with no PPR.I think the group came together pretty nicely though. If my projections are correct, having those WRs should work out to having 3 top-10 WRs every week.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I think Roydell Williams will easily outproduce Gage for instance.Berrian is awesome for this format.

Roydell Williams can't even run right now.Agreed on Berrian. I said that during the draft.

 

[ArcticEdge]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

 

[PatsFanCT]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

Just 5 weeks.

 

[switz]

I think Roydell Williams will easily outproduce Gage for instance.

Berrian is awesome for this format.

Roydell Williams can't even run right now.Agreed on Berrian. I said that during the draft.

Seriously???????? I hadn't read or seen anything about that.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I think Roydell Williams will easily outproduce Gage for instance.

Berrian is awesome for this format.

Roydell Williams can't even run right now.Agreed on Berrian. I said that during the draft.

Seriously???????? I hadn't read or seen anything about that.

I exaggerated a bit. He broke his ankle not too long ago but sounds like he could be close to returning. I like him too though. Titans are going to provide enough opportunities for some decent fantasy WRs even if the talent at the position isn't anything to get excited about.

 

[Hoart Petterson]

Looking to package Santonio Holmes & Justin Fargas for a slightly better receiver.

 

[jeter23]

Looking to package Santonio Holmes & Justin Fargas for a slightly better receiver.

 

[ArcticEdge]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

I would of taken another TE another PK and at least two more Defenses and would of drafted WRs in the 2nd and 4th rounds.. Seems like this format should have been stressed more, who else was unaware of this?

 

[Clayton Gray]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

I would of taken another TE another PK and at least two more Defenses and would of drafted WRs in the 2nd and 4th rounds.. Seems like this format should have been stressed more, who else was unaware of this?

It was in the league description when you signed up, and I repeated it right before the draft started.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

I would of taken another TE another PK and at least two more Defenses and would of drafted WRs in the 2nd and 4th rounds.. Seems like this format should have been stressed more, who else was unaware of this?

It was in the league description when you signed up, and I repeated it right before the draft started.

 

[Hoart Petterson]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

I would of taken another TE another PK and at least two more Defenses and would of drafted WRs in the 2nd and 4th rounds.. Seems like this format should have been stressed more, who else was unaware of this?

It was in the league description when you signed up, and I repeated it right before the draft started.

Maybe he should get a refund?

 

[ArcticEdge]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

I would of taken another TE another PK and at least two more Defenses and would of drafted WRs in the 2nd and 4th rounds.. Seems like this format should have been stressed more, who else was unaware of this?

It was in the league description when you signed up, and I repeated it right before the draft started.

You and your fine print Gray.. Your cheating ways will only earn you a one way ticket to the bone yard.No matter.., I will make some sweet trades and waiver wire transactions to make up for it.

 

[Federal]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

I would of taken another TE another PK and at least two more Defenses and would of drafted WRs in the 2nd and 4th rounds.. Seems like this format should have been stressed more, who else was unaware of this?

It was in the league description when you signed up, and I repeated it right before the draft started.

You and your fine print Gray.. Your cheating ways will only earn you a one way ticket to the bone yard.No matter.., I will make some sweet trades and waiver wire transactions to make up for it.

fine print, waiver wire, trades, I am just gonna assume I am missing the

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

have you ever played in a best ball league?

This is my second one this year... but prior to this season, no.

you're evaluating this like we have to pick a starting lineup each week. guys like Crayton, Reggie Brown, Bryant Johnson, Gage, and Wilford are all starting WRs who could put up good numbers in any week. Crayton plays in a great offense. Reggie Brown plays in a great offense. Bryant Johnson will be the #1 WR in a Martz offense. Gage is the #1 WR in Tennessee, and I believe Wilford will be the #1 WR and only red zone threat in Miami.

I guess I just disagree with your opinions on most of those players. I just don't really ever see big games out of most of them. I agree that Bryant Johnson could be great, as I stated earlier. I even drafted him in the other best ball league. Crayton, I suppose coudl be good and have a decent game here and there, but there's a reason they keep talking in Dallas about needing a better #2.Justin Gage just stinks. He's a 3-30 yards guy IMO. Maybe I'm wrong.Reggie Brown, same thing. I just don't see big games coming out of him. (When was PHI a great offense BTW?)Wilford I had on my autodraft list, so I can't really say bad things about him. I just don't see MIA passing well enough for him to be worth much. But he was a good late round flier.

Taking 3 Defenses gives me a great chance to get some huge point production out of that spot each week. Why waste a spot on a backup RB who will likely score less than 5 points in all 5 weeks?

I didn't think of defenses that way... good point. As for the RBs, I agree on that, which is why I didn't draft a ton of RBs. The ones I grabbed are capable of putting up huge numbers on limited touches for the most part IMO.

Those 3 QBs should combine to give me top-5 production at the position.

Hmmm... ok.

Switz, Crayton is a starting WR on one of the top 3 offenses in the league. His ADP is 9th round and later, what's not to like? In standard scoring leagues, I expect Crayton to finish around WR 25 to WR 30. There are a few more players on the Cowboys' team than just Felix Jones.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Best ball? Right... I might have missed that part.

Ditto. Or I just skipped over it without realizing it. I saw the required lineup and the scoring rules and drafted accordingly...or so I though. Oh well, maybe my all rookie bench can come through for me in weeks 5 & 6.

I would of taken another TE another PK and at least two more Defenses and would of drafted WRs in the 2nd and 4th rounds.. Seems like this format should have been stressed more, who else was unaware of this?

It was in the league description when you signed up, and I repeated it right before the draft started.

You and your fine print Gray.. Your cheating ways will only earn you a one way ticket to the bone yard.No matter.., I will make some sweet trades and waiver wire transactions to make up for it.

fine print, waiver wire, trades, I am just gonna assume I am missing the

 

[Colin Dowling]

Glancing at this draft from the outside, I'm fascinated by Colin's picks of Romo/Brees at the turn from the one slot. Interesting strategy.Did that raise some eyebrows?

it made no sense. completely flawed strategy, IMO.

I certainly realize that the value at WR may make the strategy look silly, but here are my reasons for it:This league is essentially 5 weeks long. As a result, it is imperative to have players that "blow up" because thje short duration of games mean that overcoming a dud or two from key players is going to be tough. Looking at the schedule, Peyton Manning (even at 100% health in week 1) is only participating in 4 of 5 weeks (Bye week during this mini season). My thought process was that there were essentially 2.5 top quarterbacks available since Manning's value was depressed. I selected 1.5 of them (in Romo, who is solid and Brees who SHOULD be solid) in an effort to maximize my chances at 300/3TD games in the first 5 weeks while minimizing the value in the pool for others. Yes, a combo of Alex Smith, David Garrard and Brodie Croyle (or some similar combination) selected later could outproduce my Romo/Brees combo. But in a shortterm league, I wanted to minimize the chances of a dud week from my QBs while gaining the potential for blowing up each week at the position.Aaron pointed out during the draft that I left too much value at WR on the baord there, which is a fair point. I took a gamble that I'd be able to make up for it later and I think the gamlbe has a good chance of paying off. Thomas Jones has his bye during the 5 week season, but I was elated that he and Lendale White were still available for me at the RB position. I expect White will hav3e 100+ touches in the early going before Chris Johnson starts making an impact and although I likely selected Deuce earlier then I should have, combining him and Pierre Thomas should offer a great 3rd option conisdering where I selected them both. And that doesn't even factor in Peterson, who should produce big early on.As for WR, I think I made out very well. I think that Ward will improve as Holmes comes on (remember Ward's best seasons have been opposite another great receiver - Burress - and he should benefit from returning to being the #2 option) and Cotchery, despite an early bye, has all the makings of a top-20 receiver. I think that Ginn is underrated and despite his age, Derrick Mason should still remain a prolific pass catcher in Baltimore. No, it's not a Boldin/TO combo by any stretch, but my WRs certainly aren't terrible.My TEs may be a little weak as outside of Lewis I'm leaning on two rookies who may not make much impact early, but my D combo is very strong (Tennessee and Philly) and Vinatieri should be solid as a kicker.WIll I score the most points in the league? Not likely, but I think it's well within reason that I make it to the 2nd round, which was the whole point.

 

[Hoart Petterson]

OK. I ran the rosters through the survivor ADV app. Took a while but the results are interesting. It spits out a percentage of the team's likelihood of advancing to round 2.

Aaron Rudnicki - 71%

Hoart Petterson - 59%

RC94 -49%

gianmarco - 44%

Fennis - 40%

GroveDiesel - 32%

Switz - 26%

PatsFanCT - 21%

Federal - 19%

JEB - 16%

Colin Dowling - 16%

ArcticEdge - 4%

Take the %'s with a grain of salt though as this is only app 2b...c is supposedly out next week and I'm guessing the projections are going to be updated.