wannabee Strategy Thread (3 Viewers)

[Avery]

Hey Jeff.

12 team PPR dynasty/contract league

Start QB / 1-2 RB / 2-3 WR / TE

I have a good RB corps (Peterson, Chris Johnson, Best) and not a lot of holes elsewhere.

The guy on the board in our rookie draft will trade me the current pick for Bernard Scott. I'd use the pick to get Toby Gerhart.

Now I don't usually like "handcuffs". I prefer to have the possibility of have more starting quality players rather then protecting myself, but in this case I have such a strong top end RB corps would I be smarter to protect myself.

Also, in a related question, if you take out of the equation that I have Peterson, would you rather have Scott or Gerhart in dynasty?

Thanks!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

14 team dynasty league, standard scoring 1QB, 1RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 3 FLEX

My team

QB- McNabb, J. Campbell

RB- S. Jackson, C. Johnson, C. Portis, L. Johnson, J. Norwood

WR-R. Wayne, M. Austin, H.Nicks, S, Moss, E. Royal

TE-J. Witten

Picks 2.11, 4.02, 4.06, 4.12

Alright I did the C. Johnson trade with keeping SJ. Now the Ray Rice owner has come to me about trading for him would you do S. Jackson and my 2011 1st for R. Rice?

in a heartbeat

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff,I've made a couple of trades and am trying to decide on my fifth keeper or whether to just keep four. 12-team keep-5 auction league. Standard scoring, 4 PaTD, bonus for long TD's, 1 Receiving 1st Down. Starting roster is 2 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 DST. $260 total salary for 18 roster slots. Right now I intend to keep: AP ($64), Turner ($51), Mendenhall ($17), and Vernon Davis ($1).I'm conflicted as to whether I should keep a fifth player. The possibilities are:QB: Rivers ($61), Stafford ($30), Leftwich ($1)RB: Sproles ($17), Leon Washington ($8), Tashard Choice ($4)Average QB1 price last year was $57, and average QB2 price was $21. The following QB's are likely to be available in this year's auction: Manning, Brady, Cutler, Kolb, Roethlisberger, Palmer and McNabb, along with most of the QB15+ players.

I think you have to keep one QB, just sinc eyou start two. I might prefer Rivers, even at the price

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff.12 team PPR dynasty/contract leagueStart QB / 1-2 RB / 2-3 WR / TEI have a good RB corps (Peterson, Chris Johnson, Best) and not a lot of holes elsewhere.The guy on the board in our rookie draft will trade me the current pick for Bernard Scott. I'd use the pick to get Toby Gerhart.Now I don't usually like "handcuffs". I prefer to have the possibility of have more starting quality players rather then protecting myself, but in this case I have such a strong top end RB corps would I be smarter to protect myself.Also, in a related question, if you take out of the equation that I have Peterson, would you rather have Scott or Gerhart in dynasty?Thanks!

Scott easily in a PPR> I think BScott is a huge sleeper this season

 

[rascal]

Thoughts on my team??

10 team, non-ppr, 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR/TE, 2 Flex, K, D

K Kolb, B Ben

F Gore, R Grant, MBIII, Cadillac, R Bush, T Gerhart

C Johnson, A Boldin, S Smith (NYG), H Ward, J Gaffney

Rackers

Steelers D

I screwed up taking S Smith instead of J Best, and missed A Foster by one pick so I took Cadillac.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Thoughts on my team??10 team, non-ppr, 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR/TE, 2 Flex, K, DK Kolb, B BenF Gore, R Grant, MBIII, Cadillac, R Bush, T GerhartC Johnson, A Boldin, S Smith (NYG), H Ward, J GaffneyRackersSteelers DI screwed up taking S Smith instead of J Best, and missed A Foster by one pick so I took Cadillac.

I like your team a lot. You did well at RB. The one guy I think could be overvalued is Boldin. Just dont have a good feel for him. I do think you played the QB position very well and probably was one of the last to get a starter and the pair should be great.

 

[crazylegs1]

Hi Jeff,Question. This might be crazy. I had a strategy idea and wanted to run it by you and see what you thought. In the scoring system I have below, drafting out of the 8-10 spot, would it be nuts to reach for R. Matthews and take him in the first, or take say Rodgers in the first and Matthews in the second, Wr in the 3rd? I would be gambling on him as my #1, but he seems to have the talent and opportunity to do better than some other guys I might get in the 3rd if I went Wr, QB, RB (he tends to go in the late second and so drafting him is not possible unless I reach). I realize one disadvantage is he could fade later when I need him most, hitting the wall as a Rookie. What are your thoughts on Matthews and what do you think of this strategy? I would try to get another back in the 4th and probably go TE in th 5th, RB again in the 6th, unless good values fall, then it could obviously change. Choosing these positions seems to result in the best teams in my league with the scoring system listed below.

Hi Jeff,Redraft strategy question. I play in a 10 team .5 PPR league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 RB/WR flex, 1 TE, 1 DEF, 1K and 1 IDP (likely a LB). 1 pt per 20 yds. passing and 6 pts. for all TD's including passing TD's. 1 pt. per 10/yds. rushing and receiving. 16 rd. draft with final roster looking something like this: 2 QB, 5 RB, 4 WR, 1 TE, 2 DEF (awarded unusually high pts.), 1K, 1 LB. It is a pretty competitive league and so I feel I need an edge definitely. This is the first year I have gotten more in depth with my draft strategy and examined things like the drop off at certain positions based on the scoring system, the draft tendencies of my league mates, VBD concepts among other things. Here is the top 3 avg. at the various skill positions and drop off in pts. in this scoring system at the various positions from last year. Top 3 QB avg.= 402 pts. QB #3-10= 55pt drop., QB 11th to 20th = 94 pt. drop, QB 3-20 = 171 pt. drop Top 3 RB avg.=305pts. RB#3-10=79 pt. drop, Rb # 11-20 = 26 pt drop, RB #3-20= 126 pts drop. Top 3 WR avg. = 239pts. WR #3-10=21 pt drop., WR #3-20 = 65 pt. drop, Top 3 TE avg = 201 TE 3-10=55 pt drop, TE 11-20= 38 pt. drop, TE 3-20 = 115 pt. drop. Here is my question. From looking at this I am thinking of going early on QB, and early on TE. I feel I have a good chance of getting good return on my investment as I feel that the top QB's and TE's tend to be fairly consistent ie: Brees, Manning, Rogers should give me and edge as will guys like Clark, Witten, Gates and have a very good chance of finishing top 5-10 with upside of being #1 at their position. There is a sharp drop at these positions as well in this scoring system. RB has a sharp drop as well, but I see the position as more volatile (I will draft a RB in the first rd. if I get one of the 1st 5 draft slots) not to say I will neglect it. I feel I can wait more on the WR's due to the slower drop (again I will try to get a top WR if possible, but feel I can get even a #2 later in the draft and definitely a #3. Do you agree with this strategy, or might you load up on RB's/WR's and try a QB by committee (ie: E. Manning/Palmer for example). I know TE is supposed to be deep this year, but in this scoring system I still feel it is important to take one early. What are your thoughts on my strategy? Thanks for any help.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I would NOT go Mathews in the first. Check his ADP and how low most draft him so low. Even if you LOVE a player, try to maximize the value

Hi Jeff,Question. This might be crazy. I had a strategy idea and wanted to run it by you and see what you thought. In the scoring system I have below, drafting out of the 8-10 spot, would it be nuts to reach for R. Matthews and take him in the first, or take say Rodgers in the first and Matthews in the second, Wr in the 3rd? I would be gambling on him as my #1, but he seems to have the talent and opportunity to do better than some other guys I might get in the 3rd if I went Wr, QB, RB (he tends to go in the late second and so drafting him is not possible unless I reach). I realize one disadvantage is he could fade later when I need him most, hitting the wall as a Rookie. What are your thoughts on Matthews and what do you think of this strategy? I would try to get another back in the 4th and probably go TE in th 5th, RB again in the 6th, unless good values fall, then it could obviously change. Choosing these positions seems to result in the best teams in my league with the scoring system listed below.

Hi Jeff,Redraft strategy question. I play in a 10 team .5 PPR league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 RB/WR flex, 1 TE, 1 DEF, 1K and 1 IDP (likely a LB). 1 pt per 20 yds. passing and 6 pts. for all TD's including passing TD's. 1 pt. per 10/yds. rushing and receiving. 16 rd. draft with final roster looking something like this: 2 QB, 5 RB, 4 WR, 1 TE, 2 DEF (awarded unusually high pts.), 1K, 1 LB. It is a pretty competitive league and so I feel I need an edge definitely. This is the first year I have gotten more in depth with my draft strategy and examined things like the drop off at certain positions based on the scoring system, the draft tendencies of my league mates, VBD concepts among other things. Here is the top 3 avg. at the various skill positions and drop off in pts. in this scoring system at the various positions from last year. Top 3 QB avg.= 402 pts. QB #3-10= 55pt drop., QB 11th to 20th = 94 pt. drop, QB 3-20 = 171 pt. drop Top 3 RB avg.=305pts. RB#3-10=79 pt. drop, Rb # 11-20 = 26 pt drop, RB #3-20= 126 pts drop. Top 3 WR avg. = 239pts. WR #3-10=21 pt drop., WR #3-20 = 65 pt. drop, Top 3 TE avg = 201 TE 3-10=55 pt drop, TE 11-20= 38 pt. drop, TE 3-20 = 115 pt. drop. Here is my question. From looking at this I am thinking of going early on QB, and early on TE. I feel I have a good chance of getting good return on my investment as I feel that the top QB's and TE's tend to be fairly consistent ie: Brees, Manning, Rogers should give me and edge as will guys like Clark, Witten, Gates and have a very good chance of finishing top 5-10 with upside of being #1 at their position. There is a sharp drop at these positions as well in this scoring system. RB has a sharp drop as well, but I see the position as more volatile (I will draft a RB in the first rd. if I get one of the 1st 5 draft slots) not to say I will neglect it. I feel I can wait more on the WR's due to the slower drop (again I will try to get a top WR if possible, but feel I can get even a #2 later in the draft and definitely a #3. Do you agree with this strategy, or might you load up on RB's/WR's and try a QB by committee (ie: E. Manning/Palmer for example). I know TE is supposed to be deep this year, but in this scoring system I still feel it is important to take one early. What are your thoughts on my strategy? Thanks for any help.

 

[crazylegs1]

Like I said, figured it was a crazy idea. Nice to be able to bounce things off a pro. Appreciate it Jeff.

I would NOT go Mathews in the first. Check his ADP and how low most draft him so low. Even if you LOVE a player, try to maximize the value

Hi Jeff,Question. This might be crazy. I had a strategy idea and wanted to run it by you and see what you thought. In the scoring system I have below, drafting out of the 8-10 spot, would it be nuts to reach for R. Matthews and take him in the first, or take say Rodgers in the first and Matthews in the second, Wr in the 3rd? I would be gambling on him as my #1, but he seems to have the talent and opportunity to do better than some other guys I might get in the 3rd if I went Wr, QB, RB (he tends to go in the late second and so drafting him is not possible unless I reach). I realize one disadvantage is he could fade later when I need him most, hitting the wall as a Rookie. What are your thoughts on Matthews and what do you think of this strategy? I would try to get another back in the 4th and probably go TE in th 5th, RB again in the 6th, unless good values fall, then it could obviously change. Choosing these positions seems to result in the best teams in my league with the scoring system listed below.

Hi Jeff,Redraft strategy question. I play in a 10 team .5 PPR league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 RB/WR flex, 1 TE, 1 DEF, 1K and 1 IDP (likely a LB). 1 pt per 20 yds. passing and 6 pts. for all TD's including passing TD's. 1 pt. per 10/yds. rushing and receiving. 16 rd. draft with final roster looking something like this: 2 QB, 5 RB, 4 WR, 1 TE, 2 DEF (awarded unusually high pts.), 1K, 1 LB. It is a pretty competitive league and so I feel I need an edge definitely. This is the first year I have gotten more in depth with my draft strategy and examined things like the drop off at certain positions based on the scoring system, the draft tendencies of my league mates, VBD concepts among other things. Here is the top 3 avg. at the various skill positions and drop off in pts. in this scoring system at the various positions from last year. Top 3 QB avg.= 402 pts. QB #3-10= 55pt drop., QB 11th to 20th = 94 pt. drop, QB 3-20 = 171 pt. drop Top 3 RB avg.=305pts. RB#3-10=79 pt. drop, Rb # 11-20 = 26 pt drop, RB #3-20= 126 pts drop. Top 3 WR avg. = 239pts. WR #3-10=21 pt drop., WR #3-20 = 65 pt. drop, Top 3 TE avg = 201 TE 3-10=55 pt drop, TE 11-20= 38 pt. drop, TE 3-20 = 115 pt. drop. Here is my question. From looking at this I am thinking of going early on QB, and early on TE. I feel I have a good chance of getting good return on my investment as I feel that the top QB's and TE's tend to be fairly consistent ie: Brees, Manning, Rogers should give me and edge as will guys like Clark, Witten, Gates and have a very good chance of finishing top 5-10 with upside of being #1 at their position. There is a sharp drop at these positions as well in this scoring system. RB has a sharp drop as well, but I see the position as more volatile (I will draft a RB in the first rd. if I get one of the 1st 5 draft slots) not to say I will neglect it. I feel I can wait more on the WR's due to the slower drop (again I will try to get a top WR if possible, but feel I can get even a #2 later in the draft and definitely a #3. Do you agree with this strategy, or might you load up on RB's/WR's and try a QB by committee (ie: E. Manning/Palmer for example). I know TE is supposed to be deep this year, but in this scoring system I still feel it is important to take one early. What are your thoughts on my strategy? Thanks for any help.

 

[Packers4ever]

Hey jeff,

12 teams, redraft, scoring is standard with PPR, starters 1 QB, 2 RB's, 2 WR's, 1 flex(RB, WR, TE), 1 TE

My team

QB's M. Ryan, M. Schaub

RB's R. Bush, J. Jones, L. McCoy, A. Peterson, L. Washington

WR's M. Colston, J. Edelman, A. Gonzalez, D. Mason, S. Moss, E. Royal, S. Smith(car), Demaryius Thomas, N. Washington,

TE's D. Keller, T. Moeaki,

One team has both V. Davis and D. Clark and is looking for a top 15 WR to trade for one of them. My question is I have two top 15 WR's but do not know if I can afford to give up for either of the TE's. What do you think is it a good move to trade either Smith or Colston for either Clark or Davis.

 

[Trent]

Hi Jeff

I'm in a 16 team keep 12 league.

We can start 3 tes and they score higher in our leagues than most: 1pt per 5 yds, 1.5pts per rec. Distance scoring 0-9yds 10 pts 10-19 yds 20 pts 21-39 yds 30 pts 40+ yds 40 pts.

I am keeping:

Matt Ryan

Josh Freeman

Maurice Jones-Drew

Rashard Mendenhall

Roddy White

Greg Jennings

Chad Johnson

Derrick Mason

Jason Witten

Heath Miller

Tom Coughlin

I was all set to keep Zach Miller from Jax as my last keeper but i'm kinda concerned about his foot problem.

I am now leaning toward Martellus Bennett since I have Witten. What are your thoughts on Zach Miller? He had a very explosive performance in week 17 last year.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey jeff,12 teams, redraft, scoring is standard with PPR, starters 1 QB, 2 RB's, 2 WR's, 1 flex(RB, WR, TE), 1 TEMy teamQB's M. Ryan, M. SchaubRB's R. Bush, J. Jones, L. McCoy, A. Peterson, L. WashingtonWR's M. Colston, J. Edelman, A. Gonzalez, D. Mason, S. Moss, E. Royal, S. Smith(car), Demaryius Thomas, N. Washington, TE's D. Keller, T. Moeaki, One team has both V. Davis and D. Clark and is looking for a top 15 WR to trade for one of them. My question is I have two top 15 WR's but do not know if I can afford to give up for either of the TE's. What do you think is it a good move to trade either Smith or Colston for either Clark or Davis.

Hey, I would see if keller and santana is enough

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffI'm in a 16 team keep 12 league. We can start 3 tes and they score higher in our leagues than most: 1pt per 5 yds, 1.5pts per rec. Distance scoring 0-9yds 10 pts 10-19 yds 20 pts 21-39 yds 30 pts 40+ yds 40 pts.I am keeping:Matt RyanJosh FreemanMaurice Jones-DrewRashard MendenhallRoddy WhiteGreg JenningsChad JohnsonDerrick MasonJason WittenHeath MillerTom CoughlinI was all set to keep Zach Miller from Jax as my last keeper but i'm kinda concerned about his foot problem.I am now leaning toward Martellus Bennett since I have Witten. What are your thoughts on Zach Miller? He had a very explosive performance in week 17 last year.

I was big on ZMiller but his foot problems worry me. Bennett and Miller each have big upside. Neither should do much this year, other than injury. I think I would go with Bennett just because I do not believe in the Jax passing game

 

[oscarz]

Hey Jeff

I am in a ppr league .5 ppr and 1 pt for every 10 yards pass/catch/run and all Td=6.

We have to roster all positions that I have on my team even though we only start:

1QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 kicker and 1 team D.

What do you think of my team??

My drafted team is:

QB: Schaub, McNab

RB: Grant, D. Williams, M. Barber, M. Bush

WR: H. Nicks, H. Ward, S. Breaston, D.Thomas, N. Washington, D. McCluster

TE: J.Witten, J. Carlson

Kicker: Gostkowski and Nick Folk

Team D: SanFran

Cheers....

 

[Cabby]

Hey, my auction draft is coming up and wondering who I should target if I get them at a good price

$200 salary cap

12 team H2H Keeper auction league

keep 3 players

5 member rookie taxi squad, unlimited number of taxi keepers(salary depends on round drafted with inflation each year)

Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 4 WR/TE, 1 DEF, 1 K

Current Keepers:

Rodgers $3(2 years left)

Calvin Johnson $20(2 years left on contract)

Sidney Rice $2(3 years left on contract)

Chris Johnson($10, 3 years left)

I also have the following players on my rookie taxi squad:

Early Doucet ARI

Javon Ringer TEN

Malcolm Kelly WAS

Marcus Easley BUF

Mike Williams TB

Top RB's available include Steven Jackson, Jamaal Charles, Addai, A. Bradshaw, Arian Foster, Forsett, Barber, R. Bush

Top WR/TE's include Dallas Clark, Fitz, R. Wayne, R. Moss, Gates, Finley, Ochocinco, welker, Terrell Owens

Thanks, I have a lot of salary left to use and I am just wondering where I should concentrate it.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey JeffI am in a ppr league .5 ppr and 1 pt for every 10 yards pass/catch/run and all Td=6.We have to roster all positions that I have on my team even though we only start:1QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 kicker and 1 team D. What do you think of my team??My drafted team is:QB: Schaub, McNabRB: Grant, D. Williams, M. Barber, M. BushWR: H. Nicks, H. Ward, S. Breaston, D.Thomas, N. Washington, D. McClusterTE: J.Witten, J. CarlsonKicker: Gostkowski and Nick FolkTeam D: SanFranCheers....

Hey I like your team. One of the worries of taking an early TE and QB is the toll it take on WR depth. You are strong everywhere, but I would scour the waiver wire for WRs to upgrade Thomas/Washington. But, you are in good shape.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey, my auction draft is coming up and wondering who I should target if I get them at a good price$200 salary cap12 team H2H Keeper auction leaguekeep 3 players5 member rookie taxi squad, unlimited number of taxi keepers(salary depends on round drafted with inflation each year)Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 4 WR/TE, 1 DEF, 1 KCurrent Keepers:Rodgers $3(2 years left)Calvin Johnson $20(2 years left on contract)Sidney Rice $2(3 years left on contract)Chris Johnson($10, 3 years left)I also have the following players on my rookie taxi squad:Early Doucet ARIJavon Ringer TENMalcolm Kelly WASMarcus Easley BUFMike Williams TBTop RB's available include Steven Jackson, Jamaal Charles, Addai, A. Bradshaw, Arian Foster, Forsett, Barber, R. BushTop WR/TE's include Dallas Clark, Fitz, R. Wayne, R. Moss, Gates, Finley, Ochocinco, welker, Terrell OwensThanks, I have a lot of salary left to use and I am just wondering where I should concentrate it.

All leagues are different, but I would look to buy Charles, Foster, Barber, RBush, Welker (w/ those worried about injury), TO, and Finley. These are usually undervalued. These should be much cheaper and similar production to the bigger named players

 

[oscarz]

Hey JeffI am in a ppr league .5 ppr and 1 pt for every 10 yards pass/catch/run and all Td=6.We have to roster all positions that I have on my team even though we only start:1QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 kicker and 1 team D. What do you think of my team??My drafted team is:QB: Schaub, McNabRB: Grant, D. Williams, M. Barber, M. BushWR: H. Nicks, H. Ward, S. Breaston, D.Thomas, N. Washington, D. McClusterTE: J.Witten, J. CarlsonKicker: Gostkowski and Nick FolkTeam D: SanFranCheers....

Hey I like your team. One of the worries of taking an early TE and QB is the toll it take on WR depth. You are strong everywhere, but I would scour the waiver wire for WRs to upgrade Thomas/Washington. But, you are in good shape.

Thanks Jeff. The only decent WR available currenly on waivers is Josh Cribbs (Cle). Would you drop any of my current WR's for him?? Thanks

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey JeffI am in a ppr league .5 ppr and 1 pt for every 10 yards pass/catch/run and all Td=6.We have to roster all positions that I have on my team even though we only start:1QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 kicker and 1 team D. What do you think of my team??My drafted team is:QB: Schaub, McNabRB: Grant, D. Williams, M. Barber, M. BushWR: H. Nicks, H. Ward, S. Breaston, D.Thomas, N. Washington, D. McClusterTE: J.Witten, J. CarlsonKicker: Gostkowski and Nick FolkTeam D: SanFranCheers....

Hey I like your team. One of the worries of taking an early TE and QB is the toll it take on WR depth. You are strong everywhere, but I would scour the waiver wire for WRs to upgrade Thomas/Washington. But, you are in good shape.

Thanks Jeff. The only decent WR available currenly on waivers is Josh Cribbs (Cle). Would you drop any of my current WR's for him?? Thanks

Nah, I am avoiding Cribbs. Guys I am looking to scoop up are: Nannee, Doucet, Jones&Nelson in GB, Mike Williams in TB, and Lance Moore.

 

[oscarz]

Hey JeffI am in a ppr league .5 ppr and 1 pt for every 10 yards pass/catch/run and all Td=6.We have to roster all positions that I have on my team even though we only start:1QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 kicker and 1 team D. What do you think of my team??My drafted team is:QB: Schaub, McNabRB: Grant, D. Williams, M. Barber, M. BushWR: H. Nicks, H. Ward, S. Breaston, D.Thomas, N. Washington, D. McClusterTE: J.Witten, J. CarlsonKicker: Gostkowski and Nick FolkTeam D: SanFranCheers....

Hey I like your team. One of the worries of taking an early TE and QB is the toll it take on WR depth. You are strong everywhere, but I would scour the waiver wire for WRs to upgrade Thomas/Washington. But, you are in good shape.

Thanks Jeff. The only decent WR available currenly on waivers is Josh Cribbs (Cle). Would you drop any of my current WR's for him?? Thanks

Nah, I am avoiding Cribbs. Guys I am looking to scoop up are: Nannee, Doucet, Jones&Nelson in GB, Mike Williams in TB, and Lance Moore.

Thanks Jefff. All those guys you listed unfortunately are not available. I guess I will just have to go with what I have for now. Would you start weekly as my WR#3 Breaston?Cheers.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey JeffI am in a ppr league .5 ppr and 1 pt for every 10 yards pass/catch/run and all Td=6.We have to roster all positions that I have on my team even though we only start:1QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 kicker and 1 team D. What do you think of my team??My drafted team is:QB: Schaub, McNabRB: Grant, D. Williams, M. Barber, M. BushWR: H. Nicks, H. Ward, S. Breaston, D.Thomas, N. Washington, D. McClusterTE: J.Witten, J. CarlsonKicker: Gostkowski and Nick FolkTeam D: SanFranCheers....

Hey I like your team. One of the worries of taking an early TE and QB is the toll it take on WR depth. You are strong everywhere, but I would scour the waiver wire for WRs to upgrade Thomas/Washington. But, you are in good shape.

Thanks Jeff. The only decent WR available currenly on waivers is Josh Cribbs (Cle). Would you drop any of my current WR's for him?? Thanks

Nah, I am avoiding Cribbs. Guys I am looking to scoop up are: Nannee, Doucet, Jones&Nelson in GB, Mike Williams in TB, and Lance Moore.

Thanks Jefff. All those guys you listed unfortunately are not available. I guess I will just have to go with what I have for now. Would you start weekly as my WR#3 Breaston?Cheers.

oh yeah, Breaston is a solid WR3

 

[crazylegs1]

Hi Jeff,With the league scoring mentioned below who would you take in the 7th spot, and why? I feel this may be the toughest spot this year to draft from. I have thought Turner but am not thrilled with him at 7 in a .5 ppr.

Hi Jeff,Question. This might be crazy. I had a strategy idea and wanted to run it by you and see what you thought. In the scoring system I have below, drafting out of the 8-10 spot, would it be nuts to reach for R. Matthews and take him in the first, or take say Rodgers in the first and Matthews in the second, Wr in the 3rd? I would be gambling on him as my #1, but he seems to have the talent and opportunity to do better than some other guys I might get in the 3rd if I went Wr, QB, RB (he tends to go in the late second and so drafting him is not possible unless I reach). I realize one disadvantage is he could fade later when I need him most, hitting the wall as a Rookie. What are your thoughts on Matthews and what do you think of this strategy? I would try to get another back in the 4th and probably go TE in th 5th, RB again in the 6th, unless good values fall, then it could obviously change. Choosing these positions seems to result in the best teams in my league with the scoring system listed below.

Hi Jeff,Redraft strategy question. I play in a 10 team .5 PPR league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 RB/WR flex, 1 TE, 1 DEF, 1K and 1 IDP (likely a LB). 1 pt per 20 yds. passing and 6 pts. for all TD's including passing TD's. 1 pt. per 10/yds. rushing and receiving. 16 rd. draft with final roster looking something like this: 2 QB, 5 RB, 4 WR, 1 TE, 2 DEF (awarded unusually high pts.), 1K, 1 LB. It is a pretty competitive league and so I feel I need an edge definitely. This is the first year I have gotten more in depth with my draft strategy and examined things like the drop off at certain positions based on the scoring system, the draft tendencies of my league mates, VBD concepts among other things. Here is the top 3 avg. at the various skill positions and drop off in pts. in this scoring system at the various positions from last year. Top 3 QB avg.= 402 pts. QB #3-10= 55pt drop., QB 11th to 20th = 94 pt. drop, QB 3-20 = 171 pt. drop Top 3 RB avg.=305pts. RB#3-10=79 pt. drop, Rb # 11-20 = 26 pt drop, RB #3-20= 126 pts drop. Top 3 WR avg. = 239pts. WR #3-10=21 pt drop., WR #3-20 = 65 pt. drop, Top 3 TE avg = 201 TE 3-10=55 pt drop, TE 11-20= 38 pt. drop, TE 3-20 = 115 pt. drop. Here is my question. From looking at this I am thinking of going early on QB, and early on TE. I feel I have a good chance of getting good return on my investment as I feel that the top QB's and TE's tend to be fairly consistent ie: Brees, Manning, Rogers should give me and edge as will guys like Clark, Witten, Gates and have a very good chance of finishing top 5-10 with upside of being #1 at their position. There is a sharp drop at these positions as well in this scoring system. RB has a sharp drop as well, but I see the position as more volatile (I will draft a RB in the first rd. if I get one of the 1st 5 draft slots) not to say I will neglect it. I feel I can wait more on the WR's due to the slower drop (again I will try to get a top WR if possible, but feel I can get even a #2 later in the draft and definitely a #3. Do you agree with this strategy, or might you load up on RB's/WR's and try a QB by committee (ie: E. Manning/Palmer for example). I know TE is supposed to be deep this year, but in this scoring system I still feel it is important to take one early. What are your thoughts on my strategy? Thanks for any help.

 

[CentralPA]

Hi Jeff, I had a couple of questions. one concerning my starting 3 wideouts and whic RB to start opposite my RB#1

I play in a 10 team, 3 keeper, PPR scoring league

Here is my drafted team:

QB: Phillip Rivers, Brett Favre

RB: MJD, Beanie Wells, Justin Forsett, Leon Washington, Darren Sproles, and Fred Jackson

WR: Randy Moss, Sidney Rice ( ), Jeremy Maclin, Steve Breaston, Jacoby Jones, Laurent Robinson, Mike Thomas, and Josh Cribbs

TE: Jermichael Finley, Heath Miller

K: Lawrence Tynes

D/ST: Dallas Cowboys

With the very disappointing news that Sidney Rice might be out up until half the regular season which WR would be best to plug in until he is healthy. Would you go by matchups per week?

It's looking like in Arizona that Tim Hightower is going to be #1 RB to start, would you still put Beanie Wells in at RB2 or take a flyer on Forsett or Washington. One big mistake while drafting I made was I drafted all RBBC guys and not one solid starting back. Thanks Jeff for your thoughts and insight.

 

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Current Roster

QB: J Cutler, Alex Smith, T Edwards, B Leftwich, B Gradkowski, T Thigpen

RB: K Moreno, M Barber, M Forte, B Jacobs, C Taylor, R Williams, J Ringer, A Dixon ®, C Buckhalter, S Morris

WR: B Marshall, M Sims-Walker, A Benn ®, E Royal, T Houshmandzadeh, D Williams ®, J Gaffney, B Robiskie, G Camarillo, J Shipley ®, D Gettis ®

TE: Z Miller, J Shockey, B Watson, G Graham ®, E Moore, D Epps ®

DL: W Smith, R Mathis, M Shaughnessy, Mi Johnson

LB: D Ryans, K Dansby, D Levy, C Greenway, E Sims, C Crowder, C Wake

DB: R Marshall, T Polamalu, B Flowers, A Bethea, C Griffin, T Porter

I am now trying to deal Houshmandzadeh and Ricky Williams - but think I'll have a tough time there getting much in return

I like both moves a lot ... Manning is old enough not to help you in the short term. While I like DeSean, getting a young RB in Moreno is a good move. Zealots is all about getting young RBs/QBs. You may have to wait for another Ronnie Brown injury to move Ricky. Does the Brown owner want Ricky? Houshy will be ok, but need to move him this year. I think I would look to package each for a QB (smith or Edwards) or RB upgrade

I was just offered this by the Frank Gore owner (who is also a 49ers homer, and is also the guy I dealt P Manning to recently):Mark Sanchez + Jonathan Dwyer + Darren McFadden

for

Alex Smith + Anthony Dixon + Houshmandzadeh

I am looking to deal Housh, and like Sanchez over Alex Smith. I was high on Dwyer around the rookie draft time, but have really soured on him now - McFadden is a big wild card. He's got the pedigree, but so did Jamarcus Russell. I'm not getting any other interest in Housh, so should I go for this, offer a counter, or stay pat in your opinion?

This is his team:

QB: P Manning, M Ryan, M Sanchez, J Clausen, D LeFevour, JP Losman

RB: Gore, McCoy, M Bush, McFadden, Portis, Dwyer, McKnight, A Brown

WR: Moss, G Tate, J Morgan, E Doucet, D Henderson, B Gibson, D Briscoe

TE: Miller, Keller

DL: J Allen, J Smith, Suh

LB: Willis, Harris, Mayo, Curry, Cooper, Bulluck, Rivers, Matthews

DB: Chung, Mikell, Goldson, Mays, Byrd

I think asking him for Bush and McFadden might be too much, but am considering asking for the same deal but substituting a 2011 2nd rounder instead of Dwyer. He doesn't really have any WRs I'm interested in.

The other thing is he offered this prior to the signing of Westbrook in SF, so a counter might turn him off, and I'd really like to get some value for Housh, but not sure if this is right or not. I'd have taken this in a second a couple months ago (before M Bush was overshadowing McFadden so much, and Dwyer looked like a decent prospect).

Thoughts?

 

[oscarz]

I am in a ppr league .5 ppr and 1 pt for every 10 yards pass/catch/run and all Td=6.

We have to roster all positions that I have on my team even though we only start:

1QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 kicker and 1 team D.

My drafted team is:

QB: Schaub, McNab

RB: Grant, D. Williams, M. Barber, M. Bush

WR: H. Nicks, H. Ward, S. Breaston, D.Thomas, N. Washington, D. McCluster

TE: J.Witten, J. Carlson

Kicker: Gostkowski and Nick Folk

Team D: SanFran

Still bit thin at WR and looking for WR help. Seeing that Sid Rice is out half year in Minny and seeing that they are considering signing Javon Walker would you pick him up off waivers and drop one of my WR's?

Also who do you feel is my weakest WR?

Thanks....

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

the 1.07 is fine and I like Turner there. I am not a fan of the RBs after him, if looking for a Rb1

Hi Jeff,With the league scoring mentioned below who would you take in the 7th spot, and why? I feel this may be the toughest spot this year to draft from. I have thought Turner but am not thrilled with him at 7 in a .5 ppr.

Hi Jeff,Question. This might be crazy. I had a strategy idea and wanted to run it by you and see what you thought. In the scoring system I have below, drafting out of the 8-10 spot, would it be nuts to reach for R. Matthews and take him in the first, or take say Rodgers in the first and Matthews in the second, Wr in the 3rd? I would be gambling on him as my #1, but he seems to have the talent and opportunity to do better than some other guys I might get in the 3rd if I went Wr, QB, RB (he tends to go in the late second and so drafting him is not possible unless I reach). I realize one disadvantage is he could fade later when I need him most, hitting the wall as a Rookie. What are your thoughts on Matthews and what do you think of this strategy? I would try to get another back in the 4th and probably go TE in th 5th, RB again in the 6th, unless good values fall, then it could obviously change. Choosing these positions seems to result in the best teams in my league with the scoring system listed below.

Hi Jeff,Redraft strategy question. I play in a 10 team .5 PPR league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 RB/WR flex, 1 TE, 1 DEF, 1K and 1 IDP (likely a LB). 1 pt per 20 yds. passing and 6 pts. for all TD's including passing TD's. 1 pt. per 10/yds. rushing and receiving. 16 rd. draft with final roster looking something like this: 2 QB, 5 RB, 4 WR, 1 TE, 2 DEF (awarded unusually high pts.), 1K, 1 LB. It is a pretty competitive league and so I feel I need an edge definitely. This is the first year I have gotten more in depth with my draft strategy and examined things like the drop off at certain positions based on the scoring system, the draft tendencies of my league mates, VBD concepts among other things. Here is the top 3 avg. at the various skill positions and drop off in pts. in this scoring system at the various positions from last year. Top 3 QB avg.= 402 pts. QB #3-10= 55pt drop., QB 11th to 20th = 94 pt. drop, QB 3-20 = 171 pt. drop Top 3 RB avg.=305pts. RB#3-10=79 pt. drop, Rb # 11-20 = 26 pt drop, RB #3-20= 126 pts drop. Top 3 WR avg. = 239pts. WR #3-10=21 pt drop., WR #3-20 = 65 pt. drop, Top 3 TE avg = 201 TE 3-10=55 pt drop, TE 11-20= 38 pt. drop, TE 3-20 = 115 pt. drop. Here is my question. From looking at this I am thinking of going early on QB, and early on TE. I feel I have a good chance of getting good return on my investment as I feel that the top QB's and TE's tend to be fairly consistent ie: Brees, Manning, Rogers should give me and edge as will guys like Clark, Witten, Gates and have a very good chance of finishing top 5-10 with upside of being #1 at their position. There is a sharp drop at these positions as well in this scoring system. RB has a sharp drop as well, but I see the position as more volatile (I will draft a RB in the first rd. if I get one of the 1st 5 draft slots) not to say I will neglect it. I feel I can wait more on the WR's due to the slower drop (again I will try to get a top WR if possible, but feel I can get even a #2 later in the draft and definitely a #3. Do you agree with this strategy, or might you load up on RB's/WR's and try a QB by committee (ie: E. Manning/Palmer for example). I know TE is supposed to be deep this year, but in this scoring system I still feel it is important to take one early. What are your thoughts on my strategy? Thanks for any help.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Current Roster

QB: J Cutler, Alex Smith, T Edwards, B Leftwich, B Gradkowski, T Thigpen

RB: K Moreno, M Barber, M Forte, B Jacobs, C Taylor, R Williams, J Ringer, A Dixon ®, C Buckhalter, S Morris

WR: B Marshall, M Sims-Walker, A Benn ®, E Royal, T Houshmandzadeh, D Williams ®, J Gaffney, B Robiskie, G Camarillo, J Shipley ®, D Gettis ®

TE: Z Miller, J Shockey, B Watson, G Graham ®, E Moore, D Epps ®

DL: W Smith, R Mathis, M Shaughnessy, Mi Johnson

LB: D Ryans, K Dansby, D Levy, C Greenway, E Sims, C Crowder, C Wake

DB: R Marshall, T Polamalu, B Flowers, A Bethea, C Griffin, T Porter

I am now trying to deal Houshmandzadeh and Ricky Williams - but think I'll have a tough time there getting much in return

I like both moves a lot ... Manning is old enough not to help you in the short term. While I like DeSean, getting a young RB in Moreno is a good move. Zealots is all about getting young RBs/QBs. You may have to wait for another Ronnie Brown injury to move Ricky. Does the Brown owner want Ricky? Houshy will be ok, but need to move him this year. I think I would look to package each for a QB (smith or Edwards) or RB upgrade

I was just offered this by the Frank Gore owner (who is also a 49ers homer, and is also the guy I dealt P Manning to recently):Mark Sanchez + Jonathan Dwyer + Darren McFadden

for

Alex Smith + Anthony Dixon + Houshmandzadeh

I am looking to deal Housh, and like Sanchez over Alex Smith. I was high on Dwyer around the rookie draft time, but have really soured on him now - McFadden is a big wild card. He's got the pedigree, but so did Jamarcus Russell. I'm not getting any other interest in Housh, so should I go for this, offer a counter, or stay pat in your opinion?

This is his team:

QB: P Manning, M Ryan, M Sanchez, J Clausen, D LeFevour, JP Losman

RB: Gore, McCoy, M Bush, McFadden, Portis, Dwyer, McKnight, A Brown

WR: Moss, G Tate, J Morgan, E Doucet, D Henderson, B Gibson, D Briscoe

TE: Miller, Keller

DL: J Allen, J Smith, Suh

LB: Willis, Harris, Mayo, Curry, Cooper, Bulluck, Rivers, Matthews

DB: Chung, Mikell, Goldson, Mays, Byrd

I think asking him for Bush and McFadden might be too much, but am considering asking for the same deal but substituting a 2011 2nd rounder instead of Dwyer. He doesn't really have any WRs I'm interested in.

The other thing is he offered this prior to the signing of Westbrook in SF, so a counter might turn him off, and I'd really like to get some value for Housh, but not sure if this is right or not. I'd have taken this in a second a couple months ago (before M Bush was overshadowing McFadden so much, and Dwyer looked like a decent prospect).

Thoughts?

I think I would let him keep Dwyer, ask for Bush, and add a 2nd. Getting McFadden alone is not a great move. Too risky for little reward

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I am in a ppr league .5 ppr and 1 pt for every 10 yards pass/catch/run and all Td=6.We have to roster all positions that I have on my team even though we only start:1QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 kicker and 1 team D. My drafted team is:QB: Schaub, McNabRB: Grant, D. Williams, M. Barber, M. BushWR: H. Nicks, H. Ward, S. Breaston, D.Thomas, N. Washington, D. McClusterTE: J.Witten, J. CarlsonKicker: Gostkowski and Nick FolkTeam D: SanFranStill bit thin at WR and looking for WR help. Seeing that Sid Rice is out half year in Minny and seeing that they are considering signing Javon Walker would you pick him up off waivers and drop one of my WR's?Also who do you feel is my weakest WR?Thanks....

I would not pick up Walker. Thomas/Washington are the two guys who would be difficult to start any given week

 

[NathanJ]

12 team/Redraft/1QB/2RB/2WR/1TE/1PK/1TD/PPR

Jeff,

I've been in the same league for many years and we have a very unique scoring system. What I mean is, we have tons of bonuses for performance (300 yards passing, 20+ carries, 100+ yards rush/rec, etc.). I did some research from the scoring over the past 3 years that suggests QB1 is a good deal more valuable than RB1. The difference, on average, over the last 3 years from QB1 to QB12 was 235 points while the difference on average from RB1 to RB12 was 158.

Our draft is on Sunday and I have the last pick, 1.12. Usually we have about 2-3 QB's, 2-3 WR's, and the rest RB's taken in the first round. I think I would pull the trigger on Brees, Manning, or Rodgers, but do you think Romo is a good pick at 1.12 if those 3 are taken? It seems early but based on the data it seems like the right choice. I hate to wait till 3.12 to pick up a QB if they are that important...I doubt the likes of Romo or even Schaub make it that far (especially since I live in Texas my league is full of Cowboy and Texan fans!)

Thanks, you guys do a great job! I've won my league 3 out of the last 5 years because of you guys.

 

[Avery]

Hey Jeff -

Need some advice... again.

14 team, 3 player PPR keeper league

High performance PPR scoring (bonuses for completion percentage, carries, YPC etc...)

Start QB / 2RB / 2WR / TE

My obvious keepers are Andre Johnson and Adrian Peterson.

I don't have great options for my 3rd keeper but was leaning towards Steve Smith (NY) (vs Winslow). Not great but I could live with that.

I just received this offer:

I get: Steven Jackson, 7.08

I give: 2.01

Now I know Jackson is looking like he could starting to break down, and I know the St. Louis offense looks God awful, but as bad as it was last year he still finished as the 18th player and 6th amongst RB in our scoring system.

Other info:

I am already short my 5th round (5.14) for a trade I made last year (to get Jacobs :X )

This league tends to keep a ton of RBs and even middling ones tend to be scooped up quickly.

I know that Jackson doesn't have long term potential, but I do think this would be an upgrade for my keepers (see Smith as a top 20-25 WR with limited upside) and put me in a great position now.

I was thinking of countering 3.14 for 5.08 and Jackson.

Thanks for the Thoughts!

Edit to add: To give an idea of league value on RBs, here are the the trades that have gone down for keepers thus far, all for RB:

Moreno and 13.02 for 4.07

Forte and 9.09 for 2.04

Greene and 5.09 for 2.12

 

[deadstick]

Current Roster

QB: J Cutler, Alex Smith, T Edwards, B Leftwich, B Gradkowski, T Thigpen

RB: K Moreno, M Barber, M Forte, B Jacobs, C Taylor, R Williams, J Ringer, A Dixon ®, C Buckhalter, S Morris

WR: B Marshall, M Sims-Walker, A Benn ®, E Royal, T Houshmandzadeh, D Williams ®, J Gaffney, B Robiskie, G Camarillo, J Shipley ®, D Gettis ®

TE: Z Miller, J Shockey, B Watson, G Graham ®, E Moore, D Epps ®

DL: W Smith, R Mathis, M Shaughnessy, Mi Johnson

LB: D Ryans, K Dansby, D Levy, C Greenway, E Sims, C Crowder, C Wake

DB: R Marshall, T Polamalu, B Flowers, A Bethea, C Griffin, T Porter

I am now trying to deal Houshmandzadeh and Ricky Williams - but think I'll have a tough time there getting much in return

I like both moves a lot ... Manning is old enough not to help you in the short term. While I like DeSean, getting a young RB in Moreno is a good move. Zealots is all about getting young RBs/QBs. You may have to wait for another Ronnie Brown injury to move Ricky. Does the Brown owner want Ricky? Houshy will be ok, but need to move him this year. I think I would look to package each for a QB (smith or Edwards) or RB upgrade

I was just offered this by the Frank Gore owner (who is also a 49ers homer, and is also the guy I dealt P Manning to recently):Mark Sanchez + Jonathan Dwyer + Darren McFadden

for

Alex Smith + Anthony Dixon + Houshmandzadeh

I am looking to deal Housh, and like Sanchez over Alex Smith. I was high on Dwyer around the rookie draft time, but have really soured on him now - McFadden is a big wild card. He's got the pedigree, but so did Jamarcus Russell. I'm not getting any other interest in Housh, so should I go for this, offer a counter, or stay pat in your opinion?

This is his team:

QB: P Manning, M Ryan, M Sanchez, J Clausen, D LeFevour, JP Losman

RB: Gore, McCoy, M Bush, McFadden, Portis, Dwyer, McKnight, A Brown

WR: Moss, G Tate, J Morgan, E Doucet, D Henderson, B Gibson, D Briscoe

TE: Miller, Keller

DL: J Allen, J Smith, Suh

LB: Willis, Harris, Mayo, Curry, Cooper, Bulluck, Rivers, Matthews

DB: Chung, Mikell, Goldson, Mays, Byrd

I think asking him for Bush and McFadden might be too much, but am considering asking for the same deal but substituting a 2011 2nd rounder instead of Dwyer. He doesn't really have any WRs I'm interested in.

The other thing is he offered this prior to the signing of Westbrook in SF, so a counter might turn him off, and I'd really like to get some value for Housh, but not sure if this is right or not. I'd have taken this in a second a couple months ago (before M Bush was overshadowing McFadden so much, and Dwyer looked like a decent prospect).

Thoughts?

I think I would let him keep Dwyer, ask for Bush, and add a 2nd. Getting McFadden alone is not a great move. Too risky for little reward

I made the trade, but sent him a 5th without Housh, and didn't get Dwyerixon + Alex Smith + 5th rounder for Sanchez + McFadden

I like Sanchez over Smith and McFadden over Dixon, and felt the 5th was minor. Not earth-shattering, but a slight improvement for me, IMO.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

12 team/Redraft/1QB/2RB/2WR/1TE/1PK/1TD/PPRJeff,I've been in the same league for many years and we have a very unique scoring system. What I mean is, we have tons of bonuses for performance (300 yards passing, 20+ carries, 100+ yards rush/rec, etc.). I did some research from the scoring over the past 3 years that suggests QB1 is a good deal more valuable than RB1. The difference, on average, over the last 3 years from QB1 to QB12 was 235 points while the difference on average from RB1 to RB12 was 158.Our draft is on Sunday and I have the last pick, 1.12. Usually we have about 2-3 QB's, 2-3 WR's, and the rest RB's taken in the first round. I think I would pull the trigger on Brees, Manning, or Rodgers, but do you think Romo is a good pick at 1.12 if those 3 are taken? It seems early but based on the data it seems like the right choice. I hate to wait till 3.12 to pick up a QB if they are that important...I doubt the likes of Romo or even Schaub make it that far (especially since I live in Texas my league is full of Cowboy and Texan fans!) Thanks, you guys do a great job! I've won my league 3 out of the last 5 years because of you guys.

I would definitely consider Romo there. he has great weapons. I see the issue more from the dropoff going to 3.12 more than is Romo worth it. If he finishes as QB4 (for example), it is a good pick. I would suggest a RB for the other pick

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff -

Need some advice... again.

14 team, 3 player PPR keeper league

High performance PPR scoring (bonuses for completion percentage, carries, YPC etc...)

Start QB / 2RB / 2WR / TE

My obvious keepers are Andre Johnson and Adrian Peterson.

I don't have great options for my 3rd keeper but was leaning towards Steve Smith (NY) (vs Winslow). Not great but I could live with that.

I just received this offer:

I get: Steven Jackson, 7.08

I give: 2.01

Now I know Jackson is looking like he could starting to break down, and I know the St. Louis offense looks God awful, but as bad as it was last year he still finished as the 18th player and 6th amongst RB in our scoring system.

Other info:

I am already short my 5th round (5.14) for a trade I made last year (to get Jacobs )

This league tends to keep a ton of RBs and even middling ones tend to be scooped up quickly.

I know that Jackson doesn't have long term potential, but I do think this would be an upgrade for my keepers (see Smith as a top 20-25 WR with limited upside) and put me in a great position now.

I was thinking of countering 3.14 for 5.08 and Jackson.

Thanks for the Thoughts!

Edit to add: To give an idea of league value on RBs, here are the the trades that have gone down for keepers thus far, all for RB:

Moreno and 13.02 for 4.07

Forte and 9.09 for 2.04

Greene and 5.09 for 2.12

I would not give the 2.01, but would do the other deal. SJax is too risky when you can keep a Top 20 WR in a PPR league as the other choice. Can you move Smith and a middle rounder for an upgrade?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Current Roster

QB: J Cutler, Alex Smith, T Edwards, B Leftwich, B Gradkowski, T Thigpen

RB: K Moreno, M Barber, M Forte, B Jacobs, C Taylor, R Williams, J Ringer, A Dixon ®, C Buckhalter, S Morris

WR: B Marshall, M Sims-Walker, A Benn ®, E Royal, T Houshmandzadeh, D Williams ®, J Gaffney, B Robiskie, G Camarillo, J Shipley ®, D Gettis ®

TE: Z Miller, J Shockey, B Watson, G Graham ®, E Moore, D Epps ®

DL: W Smith, R Mathis, M Shaughnessy, Mi Johnson

LB: D Ryans, K Dansby, D Levy, C Greenway, E Sims, C Crowder, C Wake

DB: R Marshall, T Polamalu, B Flowers, A Bethea, C Griffin, T Porter

I am now trying to deal Houshmandzadeh and Ricky Williams - but think I'll have a tough time there getting much in return

I like both moves a lot ... Manning is old enough not to help you in the short term. While I like DeSean, getting a young RB in Moreno is a good move. Zealots is all about getting young RBs/QBs. You may have to wait for another Ronnie Brown injury to move Ricky. Does the Brown owner want Ricky? Houshy will be ok, but need to move him this year. I think I would look to package each for a QB (smith or Edwards) or RB upgrade

I was just offered this by the Frank Gore owner (who is also a 49ers homer, and is also the guy I dealt P Manning to recently):Mark Sanchez + Jonathan Dwyer + Darren McFadden

for

Alex Smith + Anthony Dixon + Houshmandzadeh

I am looking to deal Housh, and like Sanchez over Alex Smith. I was high on Dwyer around the rookie draft time, but have really soured on him now - McFadden is a big wild card. He's got the pedigree, but so did Jamarcus Russell. I'm not getting any other interest in Housh, so should I go for this, offer a counter, or stay pat in your opinion?

This is his team:

QB: P Manning, M Ryan, M Sanchez, J Clausen, D LeFevour, JP Losman

RB: Gore, McCoy, M Bush, McFadden, Portis, Dwyer, McKnight, A Brown

WR: Moss, G Tate, J Morgan, E Doucet, D Henderson, B Gibson, D Briscoe

TE: Miller, Keller

DL: J Allen, J Smith, Suh

LB: Willis, Harris, Mayo, Curry, Cooper, Bulluck, Rivers, Matthews

DB: Chung, Mikell, Goldson, Mays, Byrd

I think asking him for Bush and McFadden might be too much, but am considering asking for the same deal but substituting a 2011 2nd rounder instead of Dwyer. He doesn't really have any WRs I'm interested in.

The other thing is he offered this prior to the signing of Westbrook in SF, so a counter might turn him off, and I'd really like to get some value for Housh, but not sure if this is right or not. I'd have taken this in a second a couple months ago (before M Bush was overshadowing McFadden so much, and Dwyer looked like a decent prospect).

Thoughts?

I think I would let him keep Dwyer, ask for Bush, and add a 2nd. Getting McFadden alone is not a great move. Too risky for little reward

I made the trade, but sent him a 5th without Housh, and didn't get Dwyerixon + Alex Smith + 5th rounder for Sanchez + McFadden

I like Sanchez over Smith and McFadden over Dixon, and felt the 5th was minor. Not earth-shattering, but a slight improvement for me, IMO.

you came out of this in good shape ... now just need McFadden to get/stay healthy

 

[Cabby]

Hey Jeff,

How would you approach drafting from the 7 spot in PPR draft

start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, def, K

standard scoring with 6 pts for passing TD's

obviously if gore or andre fall you take them but if not who? I don't like Steven Jackson. Would u consider Moss or Megatron? Who would you go with second pick? Marshall if he fell or a RB? When would you look for QB? I think I will go with Romo with my 3rd pick, should still be there and may even be reaching a couple of picks. If I went WR/WR/QB there would be RB like Best, spiller, possibly R. Bush, R. Brown and Moreno with my 4/5 pick. What do you think?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff,How would you approach drafting from the 7 spot in PPR draftstart 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, def, Kstandard scoring with 6 pts for passing TD'sobviously if gore or andre fall you take them but if not who? I don't like Steven Jackson. Would u consider Moss or Megatron? Who would you go with second pick? Marshall if he fell or a RB? When would you look for QB? I think I will go with Romo with my 3rd pick, should still be there and may even be reaching a couple of picks. If I went WR/WR/QB there would be RB like Best, spiller, possibly R. Bush and Moreno with my 4/5 pick. What do you think?

If Gore is gone, the only other RB I like is Turner. WR in the 2nd is the value play and usually Romo or Charles or Benson or Grant is available in 3rd. Then, in the 4th, the WRs are getting then, so look at both rb (addai, best, etc). I like the 5th/6th round RBs like Bush, Barber, etc. My issue is that I dont like Moss or SJax that early in the 1st.

 

[Avery]

Hey Jeff -

Need some advice... again.

14 team, 3 player PPR keeper league

High performance PPR scoring (bonuses for completion percentage, carries, YPC etc...)

Start QB / 2RB / 2WR / TE

My obvious keepers are Andre Johnson and Adrian Peterson.

I don't have great options for my 3rd keeper but was leaning towards Steve Smith (NY) (vs Winslow). Not great but I could live with that.

I just received this offer:

I get: Steven Jackson, 7.08

I give: 2.01

Now I know Jackson is looking like he could starting to break down, and I know the St. Louis offense looks God awful, but as bad as it was last year he still finished as the 18th player and 6th amongst RB in our scoring system.

Other info:

I am already short my 5th round (5.14) for a trade I made last year (to get Jacobs :X )

This league tends to keep a ton of RBs and even middling ones tend to be scooped up quickly.

I know that Jackson doesn't have long term potential, but I do think this would be an upgrade for my keepers (see Smith as a top 20-25 WR with limited upside) and put me in a great position now.

I was thinking of countering 3.14 for 5.08 and Jackson.

Thanks for the Thoughts!

Edit to add: To give an idea of league value on RBs, here are the the trades that have gone down for keepers thus far, all for RB:

Moreno and 13.02 for 4.07

Forte and 9.09 for 2.04

Greene and 5.09 for 2.12

I would not give the 2.01, but would do the other deal. SJax is too risky when you can keep a Top 20 WR in a PPR league as the other choice. Can you move Smith and a middle rounder for an upgrade?

There won't be any interest in Smith.42 keepers total. About 20-25 RBs with be kept plus 3-5 QB and 3-5 TEs makes Smith at WR20-25 on the outside looking in for keepers.

I agree that Smith is the safer call, which Jackson is the riskier move. Toying with the risk/reward ratio with Jackson.

Thanks!

 

[bleachercreacher]

I have an auction coming up in a league with unique scoring. We have $320 to spend in the auction with a 32 man roster limit. Our scoring system:

15 pts. for rushing TD's over 25 yards and passing/receiving TD's over 50 yards

10 pts. for All TD/Sack/INT/FR

1 PPR

1 pt. per 10 yards rushing/receiving

1 pt. per tackle/assist

Start: 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1Flex, 1TE, 1PK, 6 DL/LB Flex, 2 DB

The top QB's historically go for $40-45. There aren't many bargains because everyone in my league overspends for their QB2. Because of this, and the 10 points per TD, I think it's best to get a stud QB1.

The top RB always goes for $65-70. RB2-RB10 are from $40-50, and there are some bargains that can be had after this. I usually shy away from the top RB, but I'm interested to see how it goes this year with ADP and CJ.

The top tier of WR's are always between $42-46. IMO the seond and the third tier's are historically too high and lumped together at $40-42. There seems to be a gap after this, and you can get some decent bargains on WRs if you pick the right ones.

Top TE's are always overprice and I always budget $2 and usually end up picking up a couple of decent TE's to get me through the year.

Defensive players seem to go for insane prices. The top DL/LB's usually bring $35-40. I generally spend $5 per position and try to find a few bargains. There are always guys on our waiver wire that I fill in for starters throughout the season.

What would your strategy be going into this season with my league trends and scoring system? I'm considering spending $1 on all defensive players and budgeting for a stud offense. I know I am taking a chance, but I also know that I can fill out a pretty decent WW defense by week 5 or 6. If the auction goes how I think it will I could go Brees, ADP, CJ, Andre Johnson, Randy Moss, and someone like Hakeem Nicks on offense.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I have an auction coming up in a league with unique scoring. We have $320 to spend in the auction with a 32 man roster limit. Our scoring system:15 pts. for rushing TD's over 25 yards and passing/receiving TD's over 50 yards10 pts. for All TD/Sack/INT/FR1 PPR1 pt. per 10 yards rushing/receiving1 pt. per tackle/assistStart: 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1Flex, 1TE, 1PK, 6 DL/LB Flex, 2 DBThe top QB's historically go for $40-45. There aren't many bargains because everyone in my league overspends for their QB2. Because of this, and the 10 points per TD, I think it's best to get a stud QB1. The top RB always goes for $65-70. RB2-RB10 are from $40-50, and there are some bargains that can be had after this. I usually shy away from the top RB, but I'm interested to see how it goes this year with ADP and CJ. The top tier of WR's are always between $42-46. IMO the seond and the third tier's are historically too high and lumped together at $40-42. There seems to be a gap after this, and you can get some decent bargains on WRs if you pick the right ones.Top TE's are always overprice and I always budget $2 and usually end up picking up a couple of decent TE's to get me through the year.Defensive players seem to go for insane prices. The top DL/LB's usually bring $35-40. I generally spend $5 per position and try to find a few bargains. There are always guys on our waiver wire that I fill in for starters throughout the season. What would your strategy be going into this season with my league trends and scoring system? I'm considering spending $1 on all defensive players and budgeting for a stud offense. I know I am taking a chance, but I also know that I can fill out a pretty decent WW defense by week 5 or 6. If the auction goes how I think it will I could go Brees, ADP, CJ, Andre Johnson, Randy Moss, and someone like Hakeem Nicks on offense.

I would want one of the top 4-6 QBs (Rodgers, Brees, Manning, Romo, and maybe Rivers and Rivers). I would look for one strong (Gore or Turner) and fill in RB2/3 with Barber/Best/Addai/etc) ... then worry about WR on the cheap with guys like Ward, TOwens, Driver, Gaffney etc. Plenty of decent/cheap options. At TE, Carlson and the two Millers are cheap and good values. On defense, I would look for a good LB and a good CB. Fill in rest with $1 guys.

 

[Matt's Eagles]

Where do i need to improve. I have added guys on the trading block....

Dynasty 16 team ppr league

Starting lineup:

1 qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, 1 te, 1 rb/wr, 1wr/te, 1 dl, 1 lb, 1 cb, 1s

Trade block for other teams: (targets)

Spiller, Rivers, Dixon, Benson, Marion Barber, Gronkowski, Britt, Heath Miller, Stafford, Kolb, Knox

My team:

Matt Ryan, Jason Campbell

Lesean McCoy, Justin Forsett, Leon Washington, Portis, Marshawn Lynch, Bernard Scott,Mike Bell, Charles Scott, Mike Tolbert, (Ben Tate IR)

Roddy White, Ocho Cinco, Devin Thomas, Golden Tate, Dez Bryant, Laurent Robinson, Brian Hartline, Brandon Llyod

Chris Cooley, Shefler

Graham, Shane

DL Vandenbosch

LB laurentis

CB bailey

S Pollard

Possible deals:

give Golden Tate and Portis to get benson

I can get Spiller for Bryant

Ryan and Portis for Rivers

or Ryan and Ben Tate for Rivers

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Where do i need to improve. I have added guys on the trading block....

Dynasty 16 team ppr league

Starting lineup:

1 qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, 1 te, 1 rb/wr, 1wr/te, 1 dl, 1 lb, 1 cb, 1s

Trade block for other teams: (targets)

Spiller, Rivers, Dixon, Benson, Marion Barber, Gronkowski, Britt, Heath Miller, Stafford, Kolb, Knox

My team:

Matt Ryan, Jason Campbell

Lesean McCoy, Justin Forsett, Leon Washington, Portis, Marshawn Lynch, Bernard Scott,Mike Bell, Charles Scott, Mike Tolbert, (Ben Tate IR)

Roddy White, Ocho Cinco, Devin Thomas, Golden Tate, Dez Bryant, Laurent Robinson, Brian Hartline, Brandon Llyod

Chris Cooley, Shefler

Graham, Shane

DL Vandenbosch

LB laurentis

CB bailey

S Pollard

Possible deals:

give Golden Tate and Portis to get benson - love this deal

I can get Spiller for Bryant do not like this at all

Ryan and Portis for Rivers this is ok, but you might could get a better QB

or Ryan and Ben Tate for Rivers do not like it

I might try to add cheap wr depth like gaffney, chambers, louis murphy, lance moore, etc.

 

[pep1285]

Hey Jeff,

Can't decide wether to go Rodgers or Turner at the 5 spot. This is a 10 team league with all touchdowns worth 6. Rodgers just looks so good but I would like a second opinion. I will likely try go WR round 2 wether it is Rodgers or Turner. I was thinking somebody like Calvin Johnson.

Have my draft in a couple days, I really appreciate you help.

 

[crazylegs1]

Hi Jeff,

Redraft strategy question. I play in a 10 team .5 PPR league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 RB/WR flex, 1 TE, 1 DEF, 1K and 1 IDP (likely a LB). 1 pt per 20 yds. passing and 6 pts. for all TD's including passing TD's. 1 pt. per 10/yds. rushing and receiving. 16 rd. draft with final roster looking something like this: 2 QB, 5 RB, 4 WR, 1 TE, 2 DEF (awarded unusually high pts.), 1K, 1 LB. It is a pretty competitive league and so I feel I need an edge definitely. This is the first year I have gotten more in depth with my draft strategy and examined things like the drop off at certain positions based on the scoring system, the draft tendencies of my league mates, VBD concepts among other things. Here is the top 3 avg. at the various skill positions and drop off in pts. in this scoring system at the various positions from last year. Top 3 QB avg.= 402 pts. QB #3-10= 55pt drop., QB 11th to 20th = 94 pt. drop, QB 3-20 = 171 pt. drop Top 3 RB avg.=305pts. RB#3-10=79 pt. drop, Rb # 11-20 = 26 pt drop, RB #3-20= 126 pts drop. Top 3 WR avg. = 239pts. WR #3-10=21 pt drop., WR #3-20 = 65 pt. drop, Top 3 TE avg = 201 TE 3-10=55 pt drop, TE 11-20= 38 pt. drop, TE 3-20 = 115 pt. drop.

Here is my question. We do not find out our draft slot until the day of the draft. I have been practicing mocks from all positions from 1-10. Whenever I mock draft from the 10 spot and go QB early (1st or 2nd rd.) I end up with bad teams. This strategy works well in most spots except the later 8, 9, 10 spots. The "rate my team application" rates my teams much lower than when I use this stratey in earlier spots. According to my breakdown of my scoring system, as above, I have worked to get a QB, RB and TE as early as I can. Do you feel waiting on QB while still grabbing TE early may work better? I have typically ended up weak at RB if I go WR/QB/RB and weak at RB and WR if I go RB/QB/WR. Any ideas on strategy based on my scoring system, the dropoffs I show above and drafting from the later holes? Draft is Sunday, two days away. Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff,Can't decide wether to go Rodgers or Turner at the 5 spot. This is a 10 team league with all touchdowns worth 6. Rodgers just looks so good but I would like a second opinion. I will likely try go WR round 2 wether it is Rodgers or Turner. I was thinking somebody like Calvin Johnson.Have my draft in a couple days, I really appreciate you help.

I would take the RB you like best. Manning/Romo should be there in 2nd

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,Redraft strategy question. I play in a 10 team .5 PPR league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 RB/WR flex, 1 TE, 1 DEF, 1K and 1 IDP (likely a LB). 1 pt per 20 yds. passing and 6 pts. for all TD's including passing TD's. 1 pt. per 10/yds. rushing and receiving. 16 rd. draft with final roster looking something like this: 2 QB, 5 RB, 4 WR, 1 TE, 2 DEF (awarded unusually high pts.), 1K, 1 LB. It is a pretty competitive league and so I feel I need an edge definitely. This is the first year I have gotten more in depth with my draft strategy and examined things like the drop off at certain positions based on the scoring system, the draft tendencies of my league mates, VBD concepts among other things. Here is the top 3 avg. at the various skill positions and drop off in pts. in this scoring system at the various positions from last year. Top 3 QB avg.= 402 pts. QB #3-10= 55pt drop., QB 11th to 20th = 94 pt. drop, QB 3-20 = 171 pt. drop Top 3 RB avg.=305pts. RB#3-10=79 pt. drop, Rb # 11-20 = 26 pt drop, RB #3-20= 126 pts drop. Top 3 WR avg. = 239pts. WR #3-10=21 pt drop., WR #3-20 = 65 pt. drop, Top 3 TE avg = 201 TE 3-10=55 pt drop, TE 11-20= 38 pt. drop, TE 3-20 = 115 pt. drop. Here is my question. We do not find out our draft slot until the day of the draft. I have been practicing mocks from all positions from 1-10. Whenever I mock draft from the 10 spot and go QB early (1st or 2nd rd.) I end up with bad teams. This strategy works well in most spots except the later 8, 9, 10 spots. The "rate my team application" rates my teams much lower than when I use this stratey in earlier spots. According to my breakdown of my scoring system, as above, I have worked to get a QB, RB and TE as early as I can. Do you feel waiting on QB while still grabbing TE early may work better? I have typically ended up weak at RB if I go WR/QB/RB and weak at RB and WR if I go RB/QB/WR. Any ideas on strategy based on my scoring system, the dropoffs I show above and drafting from the later holes? Draft is Sunday, two days away. Thanks for any help you can provide.

I would definitely get one of the top 7 TEs and Top 7 QBs. But, I would take RB/WR for the first 3-5 rounds, while keeping an eye on both QB/TE positions. Load up on the RB/WR, then look to grab a QB (Rodgers, Brees, Manning, Romo, Rivers, Brady, Schaub) or TE (Gates, Witten, Clark, VDavis, Finley, Celek, Gonzo). I would look to take the RB/WR while looking to see if either a QB or TE drops in value ... and one will at each position.Since 10 teamers are all about acquiring studs, try to load up on as many as possible.

 

[icehouse]

I'm drafting 6th in a 12 team league. WR's and TE's get .5 PPR. The starting lineup is QB/RB/WR/WR/TE/Flex/K/Def. Should I go with Andre Johnson or Turner?

TIA

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I'm drafting 6th in a 12 team league. WR's and TE's get .5 PPR. The starting lineup is QB/RB/WR/WR/TE/Flex/K/Def. Should I go with Andre Johnson or Turner?TIA

I know I am in the minority, but I would go with Turner. There are great WRs available in the 2nd.

 

[tate516]

Hey Jeff,

Excited it's FOOTBALL time yet again!!!! I won and so did my SAINTS last year. I drafted 12th last night in a 12-team league.

How do you think I did?

QB(1)

Romo

Kolb

RB(2)

LeSean McCoy

Jahavid Best

Reggie Bush

WR(3)

Randy Moss

Hakeem Nicks

Dez Bryant

Santonio Holmes

TE(1)

J Finley

G Olsen

K(1)

Ryan Succop

J Reed

DEF(1)

Bears

Pats

We can drop 1 TE, K, DEF for 1 extra QB, RB & WR

Here are my options what would you do.....sit pat or pull the trigger......

I was thinking about grabbing Bernard Berrian because of the whole Rice/Harvin drama someone has to catch the ball for Farve

At RB Sproles, LT and Hightower sit......leaning towards Sproles or LT...who do you like?

I was planning on dropping Jeff Reed for Berrian

If I grab up another RB I think I should hang on to noth my TE's so which Defense would you drop?



Or should I sit pat on my RB's for now?

THANKS again for all the upcoming advice!!!!!

 

[bighead2000]

Hey Jeff,

It's been a year since I spoke to you. I hope your doing very well.

I just finished drafting in this redraft league (10 teams) I need your opinion on this team. WR is where I am weakest I'm sure.

Thanks!

These players listed in order drafted in 16 team league picking 9th. 1QB 2RB, 2WR, 1RB/WR, TE, K Def.

Turner

Williams

Romo

Matthews

Sims-walker....mistake here this spot

Best

Nicks

Celek

Owens

Winslow

Floyd

Mcnabb

Buckhalter

49ers

Hartley

Maroney

Crayton,Royal,Hester, James Jones,Mcluster,Shilens a few guys on Wire Thanks

 

[crazylegs1]

Hi Jeff,

Just finished my 10 team .5 per reception league draft. All Td's including passing are 6 pts. 1 pt per 10 rushing/receiving. 1 pt. per 20 yds. passing. I know my weakness is RB (yes I am aware M. Bush broke his thumb, stashing him hoping he is alright). Question is would you look to try to make a trade now ie: Matt Ryan and a RB for a upgrade at RB for a team with needs at QB, or would you just sit tight and wait? Here is my team.

QB: D. Brees, M. Ryan

RB: P. Thomas, J. Best, M. Forte, M. Barber, M. Bush

WR: R. Moss, H. Nicks, M. Wallace, D. Mason

TE: B. Celek

DEF: Niners, Patriots (Defenses are awarded alot of pts. in this league)

K: N. Rackers

IDP: J. Vilma

Also there are still some sleepers on waivers too. Might you try some of these players (B. Scott, K. Huggins, J. Ringer, C. Taylor, D. Brown, Fred Jackson, L. Washington) All these guys are rated below my current backs according to current projections, but maybe more upside> Thanks for any help.