wannabee Strategy Thread (6 Viewers)

[MoraccoMole]

12 team dynasty 18 player rosters 1 qb 2 rb 2 wr 1 te nonppr

An owner with the top two rook picks has approached me about my wr corps (nicks, fitz, jennings, aj green). We have had "thinking outloud" discussions in which I would give Green and my #10 pick for Mendenhall and #2. I like what Green as shown in his rookie year and looks like the real deal.

I tried to shift focus on jennings/nicks but the only wrs he is interested in are green and fitz. I would like to upgrade that pick to #1 if possible. My goal this offseason is to improve my rb situation (only have Rice and a funky bunch Vereen, Carter, etc).

Your thoughts, as always, much appreciated.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

12 team dynasty 18 player rosters 1 qb 2 rb 2 wr 1 te nonpprAn owner with the top two rook picks has approached me about my wr corps (nicks, fitz, jennings, aj green). We have had "thinking outloud" discussions in which I would give Green and my #10 pick for Mendenhall and #2. I like what Green as shown in his rookie year and looks like the real deal.I tried to shift focus on jennings/nicks but the only wrs he is interested in are green and fitz. I would like to upgrade that pick to #1 if possible. My goal this offseason is to improve my rb situation (only have Rice and a funky bunch Vereen, Carter, etc).Your thoughts, as always, much appreciated.

While it looks great for you 1.10 for Mendenhall and 1.02 for Green, I do not know if Mendenhall is who you want to target. You will end up with a WR or QB at the 1.02 (I assume he will take Richardson given the non-ppr scoring) .... and in no better shape than before unless Mendenhall can jump to a Top 10 status.

 

[mquinnjr]

Hey Jeff, have a dynasty keeper question for you. I'll give you my initial leans and my roster. Way the league works is that you lose the draft pick in the round for your kept players. You keep three, and can not keep anyone drafted rounds 1-3. FA WW acquisitions, you lose your last round pick (e.g., I keep 2 FA WW acquisitions, I lose my last two round picks). Keepers can be kept indefinitely, and you continue to lose the last round pick for said players.

Leaning Graham, Ryan. Can't decide between Kevin Smith and Antonio Brown. Feel like I need time to see how the RB situation in Detroit shakes out before making a call on Smith, but if he's the starter, a FA starter I feel is pure gold. Will depend on his role in the offense, and the status of Best and LeShoure. Dropped best, who was a 4th for me. Do not want to deal with that as a 4th round keeper, I feel he is 1-2 concussions away from the end of his career. As for Brown, I see a star in the making, and that I am getting him very cheap at a FA price. He'll be a project player for me, but I really like his prospects going forward in Pittsburgh. Graham at FA is a no brainer, and I think Ryan for a 6th is good value for me.

QB: Ryan (6)

RB: ADP (1), McCoy (2-Traded for an lose 2nd round pick in 2012), Hillis (2), Kevin Smith (FA)

WR: VJax (3), Lloyd (5), Antonio Brown (FA), Crabtree (FA), Laurent Robinson (FA)

TE: Graham (FA)

D/ST: Eagles (10), Lions (FA)

K: Folk (FA)

Thanks in advance for your help, Jeff.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff, have a dynasty keeper question for you. I'll give you my initial leans and my roster. Way the league works is that you lose the draft pick in the round for your kept players. You keep three, and can not keep anyone drafted rounds 1-3. FA WW acquisitions, you lose your last round pick (e.g., I keep 2 FA WW acquisitions, I lose my last two round picks). Keepers can be kept indefinitely, and you continue to lose the last round pick for said players.Leaning Graham, Ryan. Can't decide between Kevin Smith and Antonio Brown. Feel like I need time to see how the RB situation in Detroit shakes out before making a call on Smith, but if he's the starter, a FA starter I feel is pure gold. Will depend on his role in the offense, and the status of Best and LeShoure. Dropped best, who was a 4th for me. Do not want to deal with that as a 4th round keeper, I feel he is 1-2 concussions away from the end of his career. As for Brown, I see a star in the making, and that I am getting him very cheap at a FA price. He'll be a project player for me, but I really like his prospects going forward in Pittsburgh. Graham at FA is a no brainer, and I think Ryan for a 6th is good value for me. QB: Ryan (6)RB: ADP (1), McCoy (2-Traded for an lose 2nd round pick in 2012), Hillis (2), Kevin Smith (FA)WR: VJax (3), Lloyd (5), Antonio Brown (FA), Crabtree (FA), Laurent Robinson (FA)TE: Graham (FA)D/ST: Eagles (10), Lions (FA)K: Folk (FA)Thanks in advance for your help, Jeff.

Hey, since the picks are diluted, even Ryan in the 6th is good value even though I usually avoid QBs in leagues you keep 3 or fewer. To me, Brown and Graham are easy choices. I would look at Ryan, Smith, Crabtree, and even Robinson as choices for the last spot. This will be an interesting offseason with Smith, Crabtree, and others free agents.

 

[Chief]

Hello again, Jeff. I need some feedback here, please. My team is suddenly beset with injury: r.bushOUT, r.mathewsGTD, AJgreenPRB, m.wallacePRB, v.jacksonPRB and now I am seriously considering fielding a waiver wire team for the last week. If you could help, I would really appreciate it. Ranking or perhaps a few words would help me process your advice also. I need to swing for the fences here.

1pt = 10 yd

5pt = TD pass

10pt=TD run,catch

START 1qb, 2rb, 2wr

QB: Hasseleck atHOU

Flacco atCIN

Mccown vsMIN

Rodgers (any worse than thae guys.?...could pickup Flynn)

RB: Greene atMIA,

Mathews atOAK

Ridley atBUF

Ivory vsCAR

Saine vsDET

Royster from waiver?

WR: Green vsBAL

Jackson atOAK

Wallace vsCLE

DST: Packers looked bad. ATL vs Carolina might be a good gamble, eh?

Thanks again. Need to swing for the fences to have a shot here.

Happy new year!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hello again, Jeff. I need some feedback here, please. My team is suddenly beset with injury: r.bushOUT, r.mathewsGTD, AJgreenPRB, m.wallacePRB, v.jacksonPRB and now I am seriously considering fielding a waiver wire team for the last week. If you could help, I would really appreciate it. Ranking or perhaps a few words would help me process your advice also. I need to swing for the fences here.

1pt = 10 yd

5pt = TD pass

10pt=TD run,catch

START 1qb, 2rb, 2wr

QB: Hasseleck atHOU

Flacco atCIN

Mccown vsMIN

Rodgers (any worse than thae guys.?...could pickup Flynn)

McCown

Flynn

Hasselbeck

Rodgers

RB: Greene atMIA, Mathews atOAK

Ridley atBUF

Ivory vsCAR

Saine vsDET

Royster from waiver? definitely

WR: Green vsBAL

Jackson atOAK

Wallace vsCLE

Jackson

Wallace - if Ben plays

Green

DST: Packers looked bad. ATL vs Carolina might be a good gamble, eh? I would look for a defense needing a win for playoffs just for motivation - compared to one with nothing to play forThanks again. Need to swing for the fences to have a shot here.

Happy new year!

good luck

 

[krsone21]

Hi Jeff,

This is a Dynasty, IDP, non-ppr league with standard scoring.

I was offered this trade.

I would recieve:

Antonio Gates TE SD

I would give:

Terrell Suggs DE BAL

Pierre Garcon WR IND

I already have Jermaine Gresham TE CIN and Kellen Winslow TE BUCS. However if I did this trade I would probably trade away Winslow and recoup some draft picks for the rookie draft. I only have a 3rd & 5th rounder for the upcoming rookie draft. I traded them all away last year for veteran guys trying to make a run at the Championship and it worked.

If I did the trade my starting lineup would look like this:

QB: Phillip Rivers or Ben Roethlisberger

RB: McFadden, Forte, & Rice (M. Bush & S. Jackson for backups)

WR: A. Johnson, S. Smith (CAR), & M. Wallace (H. Nicks as the key backup or starter depending on matchup)

TE: A. Gates

PK: A. Henery

DE: C. Campbell & J. Babin (A. Clayborn & J. Abraham would be my main backups here)

LB: L. Fletcher, C. Greenway, C. Lofton

DB: M. Burnett, A. Bethea, Y. Bell

So I guess what I'm asking is the addition of Gates worth the loss of Terrell Suggs?

In my leagues scoring system Suggs scored 128.90 points while Gates scored 122.80 points, though Gates did miss 4 games and if you add his average points per game it would be up around 163 points scored on the season.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,This is a Dynasty, IDP, non-ppr league with standard scoring.I was offered this trade.I would recieve:Antonio Gates TE SDI would give:Terrell Suggs DE BALPierre Garcon WR INDI already have Jermaine Gresham TE CIN and Kellen Winslow TE BUCS. However if I did this trade I would probably trade away Winslow and recoup some draft picks for the rookie draft. I only have a 3rd & 5th rounder for the upcoming rookie draft. I traded them all away last year for veteran guys trying to make a run at the Championship and it worked. If I did the trade my starting lineup would look like this:QB: Phillip Rivers or Ben Roethlisberger RB: McFadden, Forte, & Rice (M. Bush & S. Jackson for backups)WR: A. Johnson, S. Smith (CAR), & M. Wallace (H. Nicks as the key backup or starter depending on matchup)TE: A. GatesPK: A. HeneryDE: C. Campbell & J. Babin (A. Clayborn & J. Abraham would be my main backups here)LB: L. Fletcher, C. Greenway, C. LoftonDB: M. Burnett, A. Bethea, Y. BellSo I guess what I'm asking is the addition of Gates worth the loss of Terrell Suggs?In my leagues scoring system Suggs scored 128.90 points while Gates scored 122.80 points, though Gates did miss 4 games and if you add his average points per game it would be up around 163 points scored on the season.

I would do that since it upgrades your starters and that is the key for good teams ... oh, and congrats on winning the title

 

[krsone21]

Hi Jeff,This is a Dynasty, IDP, non-ppr league with standard scoring.I was offered this trade.I would recieve:Antonio Gates TE SDI would give:Terrell Suggs DE BALPierre Garcon WR INDI already have Jermaine Gresham TE CIN and Kellen Winslow TE BUCS. However if I did this trade I would probably trade away Winslow and recoup some draft picks for the rookie draft. I only have a 3rd & 5th rounder for the upcoming rookie draft. I traded them all away last year for veteran guys trying to make a run at the Championship and it worked. If I did the trade my starting lineup would look like this:QB: Phillip Rivers or Ben Roethlisberger RB: McFadden, Forte, & Rice (M. Bush & S. Jackson for backups)WR: A. Johnson, S. Smith (CAR), & M. Wallace (H. Nicks as the key backup or starter depending on matchup)TE: A. GatesPK: A. HeneryDE: C. Campbell & J. Babin (A. Clayborn & J. Abraham would be my main backups here)LB: L. Fletcher, C. Greenway, C. LoftonDB: M. Burnett, A. Bethea, Y. BellSo I guess what I'm asking is the addition of Gates worth the loss of Terrell Suggs?In my leagues scoring system Suggs scored 128.90 points while Gates scored 122.80 points, though Gates did miss 4 games and if you add his average points per game it would be up around 163 points scored on the season.

I would do that since it upgrades your starters and that is the key for good teams ... oh, and congrats on winning the title

Thanks Jeff for your Sage advice. It was my first Championship in this league so I am stoked about it. I beat a 3 time champion in this league. It was a arms race to see who could collect the most talent.

 

[bighead2000]

Jeff,

This may be a curiosity question, but Who do you like in the playoffs going the distance, thus talking about qb,wr and rb's going the distance?

Thanks, and Happy New Year!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff,This may be a curiosity question, but Who do you like in the playoffs going the distance, thus talking about qb,wr and rb's going the distance?Thanks, and Happy New Year!

in playoff contests, I look for teams who can play 3+ games. For me Pittsburgh and the NO/DET winner are the best bets for fantasy success

 

[Foureyes]

Jeff,

Drafting next week for 2 week scoring (divisional and championship weeks) after the field has been reduced to 8 NFL teams. This eliminates the advantage of wild card teams getting an extra game. The #1 strategy is to pick players on teams most likely to win a divisional game and get a 2nd game. Obviously, you also want to draft players who will be in higher scoring games/situations, and who will produce.

My first question...

Each of the 4 playoff teams drafts 2 QBs (and plays both), so all 8 of the QBs left standing will be drafted. The 8 QBs are likely to be...

3 studs (Rodgers, Brees and Brady)

2 decent choices: Ben...injury concerns, less chance for 2nd game;

Eli or Ryan (but not both, one will be gone)...likely one and done but high scoring game;

3 "lesser options" Flacco, ASmith, and Yates/Dalton (but not both).

I will get Rodgers in the first round, and expect Eli/Ryan to go with the fourth pick. I have the seventh overall pick. If I can get Ben (or Eli/Ryan) in the second round, does that represent enough of an advantage over the "lesser" choices to grab my 2nd QB in round 2, or should I load up at other positions and take whichever QB falls to me at the end of the draft? If I wait, should I try to get Flacco or Smith in the middle rounds to avoid getting stuck with Yates or Dalton?

My second question...

I'd like to load up on as many Packers, Saints and Patriots as possible. In regards to Ryan Grant and James Stark, would you target one over the other? Would you avoid both?

Appreciate the help. Thanks for helping me get to the playoffs in both of my leagues...

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff,Drafting next week for 2 week scoring (divisional and championship weeks) after the field has been reduced to 8 NFL teams. This eliminates the advantage of wild card teams getting an extra game. The #1 strategy is to pick players on teams most likely to win a divisional game and get a 2nd game. Obviously, you also want to draft players who will be in higher scoring games/situations, and who will produce. My first question...Each of the 4 playoff teams drafts 2 QBs (and plays both), so all 8 of the QBs left standing will be drafted. The 8 QBs are likely to be...3 studs (Rodgers, Brees and Brady)2 decent choices: Ben...injury concerns, less chance for 2nd game; Eli or Ryan (but not both, one will be gone)...likely one and done but high scoring game;3 "lesser options" Flacco, ASmith, and Yates/Dalton (but not both).I will get Rodgers in the first round, and expect Eli/Ryan to go with the fourth pick. I have the seventh overall pick. If I can get Ben (or Eli/Ryan) in the second round, does that represent enough of an advantage over the "lesser" choices to grab my 2nd QB in round 2, or should I load up at other positions and take whichever QB falls to me at the end of the draft? If I wait, should I try to get Flacco or Smith in the middle rounds to avoid getting stuck with Yates or Dalton?My second question...I'd like to load up on as many Packers, Saints and Patriots as possible. In regards to Ryan Grant and James Stark, would you target one over the other? Would you avoid both?Appreciate the help. Thanks for helping me get to the playoffs in both of my leagues...

I would go with the stud QBs, preferably Rodgers since he has better opponents. Don't like the lesser guys since if SF, PIT, or BAL do well, you have little fantasy points.I like the NO RBs, no GB RBs, Ray Rice, and might take Jacobs or Kuhn late.Good luck.

 

[Packers4ever]

12 team dynasty league, Standard scoring no PPR, 1 QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 TE

My team

QB's- M. Vick, T. Romo, C. Henne

RB's- A. Foster, M. Forte, J. Best, M. Barber, D. Sproles, J. McKnight, D. McCluster, R. Williams

WR's- R. Wayne, B. Edwards, V. Jackson, N. Washington, M. Thomas, P. Burress, D. Williams, A. Benn, E. Bennett

Te's- J. Witten, L. Kendricks

K- J. Hanson

DEF- San Diego, Baltimore, Dallas

Just been offered D. Thomas and 2.07 for J. Best would you do this trade will Thomas be able to take over for Bush at sometime next year and was Bushes injury free season just a one time thing.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

12 team dynasty league, Standard scoring no PPR, 1 QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 TEMy teamQB's- M. Vick, T. Romo, C. Henne RB's- A. Foster, M. Forte, J. Best, M. Barber, D. Sproles, J. McKnight, D. McCluster, R. Williams WR's- R. Wayne, B. Edwards, V. Jackson, N. Washington, M. Thomas, P. Burress, D. Williams, A. Benn, E. Bennett Te's- J. Witten, L. Kendricks K- J. Hanson DEF- San Diego, Baltimore, DallasJust been offered D. Thomas and 2.07 for J. Best would you do this trade will Thomas be able to take over for Bush at sometime next year and was Bushes injury free season just a one time thing.

That is a bad offer since when-healthy, best's supports love him. Thomas did not look strong

 

[Packers4ever]

Have another for you 14 team dynasty league, no PPR, start 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE and 3 flex (RB, WR or TE)

My Team

QB's M. Ryan, M. Hasselbeck

RB's C. Johnson, S. Jackson, M. Jones-Drew, C. Clay

Wr's- R. Wayne, M. Austin, S. Moss, E. Decker, J. Nelson, J. Jones, D. Williams, P. Burress

TE's- J. Witten, A. Hernandez

K- M. Crobsy

DEF- San Diego, Dallas

Would you trade Chris Johnson for V. Cruz, S. Holmes, 1.14 & 2.01. I am thinking no and if you think the same way is their a how high of a draft pick would you need to trade CJ.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Have another for you 14 team dynasty league, no PPR, start 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE and 3 flex (RB, WR or TE)My TeamQB's M. Ryan, M. Hasselbeck RB's C. Johnson, S. Jackson, M. Jones-Drew, C. Clay Wr's- R. Wayne, M. Austin, S. Moss, E. Decker, J. Nelson, J. Jones, D. Williams, P. Burress TE's- J. Witten, A. Hernandez K- M. Crobsy DEF- San Diego, Dallas Would you trade Chris Johnson for V. Cruz, S. Holmes, 1.14 & 2.01. I am thinking no and if you think the same way is their a how high of a draft pick would you need to trade CJ.

No reason to trade a great RB for two good WRs and a couple of lower picks in a non-PPR

 

[Gandalf]

Hi Jeff,

Much like the Indianapolis colts, I must make a decision on Andrew Luck. I have Tom Brady and my team is below. It is a 12 team 0.5 PPR salary cap league.

Do I keep or trade luck who I can sign very cheaply for a decade? Would it make sense to target Blackmon who also could be signed cheaply for a decade. Assuming Brady has 3 years left should I trade Luck for blackmon since the salaries are the same? Or should I target a proven wr/rb even though they would be more expensive than Blackmon?

QB: Brady, Luck, Mallet (start 1)

RB: McFadden, Richardson, Ingram (start 2)

WR: Welker, Marshall, Julio Jones (start 3)

There also is 1 flex of rb/wr to start.

Thank you!

-g

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,Much like the Indianapolis colts, I must make a decision on Andrew Luck. I have Tom Brady and my team is below. It is a 12 team 0.5 PPR salary cap league.Do I keep or trade luck who I can sign very cheaply for a decade? Would it make sense to target Blackmon who also could be signed cheaply for a decade. Assuming Brady has 3 years left should I trade Luck for blackmon since the salaries are the same? Or should I target a proven wr/rb even though they would be more expensive than Blackmon?QB: Brady, Luck, Mallet (start 1)RB: McFadden, Richardson, Ingram (start 2)WR: Welker, Marshall, Julio Jones (start 3)There also is 1 flex of rb/wr to start.Thank you! -g

I love Blackmon and would exchange he for Luck just because RB/WR are worth more than QBs in most leagues ... plus you already have Brady

 

[krsone21]

Hi Jeff,

This is for a Non-ppr dynasty league with standard scoring.

I was offered this trade:

I would receive:

Jordy Nelson WR GB

Rookie Pick 2.10

Rookie Pick 6.12

I would give:

Matt Forte RB CHI

I don't think it's enough for Forte myself, but maybe I'm overvaluating him?

I was thinking of countering with:

I would receive:

Jordy Nelson WR GB

Rookie Pick 1.09

I would give:

Darren Mcfadden RB OAK

I'm concerned about McFadden's injury history so I'm wondering if it's time to trade him while I can. I would rather hold onto Forte because he seems to get injured less then McFadden. Who would you rather keep Forte or McFadden? Also if I do trade McFadden is Jordy Nelson and the 1.09 asking for too much because of his injury history?

I would still have Ray Rice, Matt Forte, Steven Jackson, & Michael Bush as my running backs plus pick 1.04 where I could conceivably pick up another RB if one looks good at that spot. We can start up too 3 RB's if we wish.

For WR's we can start up too 4: and I currently have, Andre Johnson, Hakeem Nicks, Mike Wallace, Demaryius Thomas, Vincent Brown

Current RB's and WR's:

Ray Rice

Matt Forte

Darren McFadden

Steven Jackson

Michael Bush

Andre Johnson

Hakeem Nicks

Mike Wallace

Demaryius Thoms

Vincent Brown

Rookie Pick 1.04

After Trade RB's and WR's:

Ray Rice

Matt Forte

Steven Jackson

Michael Bush

Andre Johnson

Hakeem Nicks

Mike Wallace

Jordy Nelson

Demaryius Thomas

Vincent Brown

Rookie Pick 1.04

Rookie Pick 1.09

Which looks better? I would like to make another run at the championship again this year.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,

This is for a Non-ppr dynasty league with standard scoring.

I was offered this trade:

I would receive:

Jordy Nelson WR GB

Rookie Pick 2.10

Rookie Pick 6.12

I would give:

Matt Forte RB CHI

I don't think it's enough for Forte myself, but maybe I'm overvaluating him?

I was thinking of countering with:

I would receive:

Jordy Nelson WR GB

Rookie Pick 1.09

I would give:

Darren Mcfadden RB OAK

I'm concerned about McFadden's injury history so I'm wondering if it's time to trade him while I can. I would rather hold onto Forte because he seems to get injured less then McFadden. Who would you rather keep Forte or McFadden? Also if I do trade McFadden is Jordy Nelson and the 1.09 asking for too much because of his injury history?

I would still have Ray Rice, Matt Forte, Steven Jackson, & Michael Bush as my running backs plus pick 1.04 where I could conceivably pick up another RB if one looks good at that spot. We can start up too 3 RB's if we wish.

For WR's we can start up too 4: and I currently have, Andre Johnson, Hakeem Nicks, Mike Wallace, Demaryius Thomas, Vincent Brown

Current RB's and WR's:

Ray Rice

Matt Forte

Darren McFadden

Steven Jackson

Michael Bush

Andre Johnson

Hakeem Nicks

Mike Wallace

Demaryius Thoms

Vincent Brown

Rookie Pick 1.04

After Trade RB's and WR's:

Ray Rice

Matt Forte

Steven Jackson

Michael Bush

Andre Johnson

Hakeem Nicks

Mike Wallace

Jordy Nelson

Demaryius Thomas

Vincent Brown

Rookie Pick 1.04

Rookie Pick 1.09

Which looks better? I would like to make another run at the championship again this year.

I like your team a lot. You have some very good players. I do not like the deals for you. While I like Jordy, the RBs are worth more in non-PPR.

 

[Gottabesweet]

basic team advice... what direction or upgrades

Ok, I've been real lucky to assemble this team in a 12 team Dynasty going into our 8th year.

we have 53 man rosters (all O)

PPR, 6per td, 1 per 25 passing, 1 per 10/rush/rec

We start 2rbs, 3wr and a flex...

I have pick 1.1

Roster:

Rivers/Stafford/Gaberett/deph

Mccoy, Chris Johnson, Ray Rice, CJ Spiller, Jonathan Stewart, then nothing really else

Wr's I'm stacked:

Andre Johnson. Greg Jennings, Fitzgerald, Harvin, AJ Green, Desean Jackson, Dez Bryant, Julio Jones, Benn

TE - FINLEY and Winslow (weak spot)

so my question is do I draft Richardson? even though I feel Blackmon will be huge in the NFL?

What about trying to package 1.1 and a WR for Gronk, and Matthews (RB)

or just draft Richardson or Luck...

I actually didnt win the title... I've won it 3 times in 7 years.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

basic team advice... what direction or upgradesOk, I've been real lucky to assemble this team in a 12 team Dynasty going into our 8th year.we have 53 man rosters (all O)PPR, 6per td, 1 per 25 passing, 1 per 10/rush/recWe start 2rbs, 3wr and a flex...I have pick 1.1Roster:Rivers/Stafford/Gaberett/dephMccoy, Chris Johnson, Ray Rice, CJ Spiller, Jonathan Stewart, then nothing really elseWr's I'm stacked:Andre Johnson. Greg Jennings, Fitzgerald, Harvin, AJ Green, Desean Jackson, Dez Bryant, Julio Jones, Benn TE - FINLEY and Winslow (weak spot)so my question is do I draft Richardson? even though I feel Blackmon will be huge in the NFL?What about trying to package 1.1 and a WR for Gronk, and Matthews (RB) or just draft Richardson or Luck...I actually didnt win the title... I've won it 3 times in 7 years.

Great team. The pick will only go up in value over the next couple of months. I think I would try to buy Gates or Witten cheaper .... unless the WR you are giving is Harvin or DeSean. I agree with upgrading your starters, just thinking how to maximize. You might be able to get Witten or Gates for DeSean and Winslow or similar. Another option is Finley plus a little for Hernandez, Graham, or Hernandez

 

[bighead2000]

Hey Jeff,

THis is a ppr redraft question with the exception being we will keep one next year.

We are able to play te position at te and a flex meaning you could play two te's.

Would that give players like Graham and Gronk more value compared to like some Top Wr choices for next year.

or Maybe the question is how high would you pick either of these guys. I think they are the best in their position going into next year.

Thoughts??

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff,THis is a ppr redraft question with the exception being we will keep one next year.We are able to play te position at te and a flex meaning you could play two te's.Would that give players like Graham and Gronk more value compared to like some Top Wr choices for next year.or Maybe the question is how high would you pick either of these guys. I think they are the best in their position going into next year.Thoughts??

I would not weigh them any more but would still hold graham as a top 20 player and the two patriot tight ends in the top 25-30. They are such a weapon compared to others at the position.

 

[ex-ghost]

Dynasty, non-ppr, 20 players, 12 teams, qb/rb/rb/wr/wr/te/k/d standard scoring

My team:

Qb: Rodgers, Roth, Flynn

Rb: Rice, Bradshaw, D Williams, K Smith, Lynch, McGahee

Wr: Fitz, Holmes, Britt, V Jax, D Jax, Cobb

Te: Finley, Gates, Cook

Offer on the table:

I receive Foster and the 2.05

I give up 1.1 and Lynch

I feel like it is a decent offer, but I am having trouble making the 2-1 trade, especially since I would probably be choosing Richardson with the 1.1.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Dynasty, non-ppr, 20 players, 12 teams, qb/rb/rb/wr/wr/te/k/d standard scoringMy team:Qb: Rodgers, Roth, FlynnRb: Rice, Bradshaw, D Williams, K Smith, Lynch, McGaheeWr: Fitz, Holmes, Britt, V Jax, D Jax, CobbTe: Finley, Gates, CookOffer on the table:I receive Foster and the 2.05I give up 1.1 and LynchI feel like it is a decent offer, but I am having trouble making the 2-1 trade, especially since I would probably be choosing Richardson with the 1.1.

while it would be nice to get Foster, the other owner is asking for too much. The 1.01 for Foster is what I would look to pay.

 

[Gandalf]

I have a salary cap dynasty question for you. It is who would you sign and for how many years? We start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR and 1 Flex.

He salary cap is a sliding scale. Total cap is $170. I'm thinking of signing he following players.

QB Tom Brady $18 for one year and plan to sign for 3-4 years at $23 to $25 annually.

RB Lesean McCoy $26 for one year and plan to sign for 5 years at $39 annually. Trent Richardson to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.

WR Julio Jones at $2. I can sign him for 10 years at $15 annually. And Justin Blackmon signed to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.

This gives me a lot to spend in the auction every year.

Thoughts?

G

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I have a salary cap dynasty question for you. It is who would you sign and for how many years? We start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR and 1 Flex.He salary cap is a sliding scale. Total cap is $170. I'm thinking of signing he following players.QB Tom Brady $18 for one year and plan to sign for 3-4 years at $23 to $25 annually. RB Lesean McCoy $26 for one year and plan to sign for 5 years at $39 annually. Trent Richardson to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.WR Julio Jones at $2. I can sign him for 10 years at $15 annually. And Justin Blackmon signed to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.This gives me a lot to spend in the auction every year.Thoughts?G

Hey, I think I would definitely sign Julio, Blackmon and Richardson for max time. I would sign McCoy for the five years. On Brady, I would only sign him for 2-3 more years given his age. I love your young team. You are in great shape

 

[Gandalf]

I have a salary cap dynasty question for you. It is who would you sign and for how many years? We start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR and 1 Flex.He salary cap is a sliding scale. Total cap is $170. I'm thinking of signing he following players.QB Tom Brady $18 for one year and plan to sign for 3-4 years at $23 to $25 annually. RB Lesean McCoy $26 for one year and plan to sign for 5 years at $39 annually. Trent Richardson to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.WR Julio Jones at $2. I can sign him for 10 years at $15 annually. And Justin Blackmon signed to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.This gives me a lot to spend in the auction every year.Thoughts?G

Hey, I think I would definitely sign Julio, Blackmon and Richardson for max time. I would sign McCoy for the five years. On Brady, I would only sign him for 2-3 more years given his age. I love your young team. You are in great shape

Thank you!!

 

[Warrior]

.5 PPR Auction Keeper league

I need to pick 4 of the following to keep. $200 budget. These are the prices that it would cost me to keep each for the next season:

Matt Flynn $8

Tim Tebow $8

Tony Romo $20

Darren McFadden $18

Michael Bush $8

Dwayne Bowe $20

Beanie Wells $11

AJ Green $15

Santonio Holmes $11

Thanks!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

.5 PPR Auction Keeper league

I need to pick 4 of the following to keep. $200 budget. These are the prices that it would cost me to keep each for the next season:

Matt Flynn $8

Tim Tebow $8

Tony Romo $20

Darren McFadden $18

Michael Bush $8

Dwayne Bowe $20

Beanie Wells $11

AJ Green $15

Santonio Holmes $11

Thanks!

Let's start with the easy ones. I think I would keep Green, Romo, and two of Bowe, McFadden, and Mike Bush. Depending on when you have to decide, things may look much differently after free agency ... but DMac and Bush could both be RB1s ...

 

[I was in the pool]

6-player keeper league, no restrictions on who to keep other than 2 or less at any one position. Start 1,1,2,1,2 flex (rb/wr/te). Possible keepers:

Eli

Big Ben

Rice

McFadden

Calvin

Nicks

Dez

Graham

Hernandez

Calvin, Nicks, Rice, McFadden, Graham are pretty locked in. Keep Eli or Hernandez? Everyone keeps QBs, so whoever I don't keep plus the rookie QBs would be options in the draft.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

6-player keeper league, no restrictions on who to keep other than 2 or less at any one position. Start 1,1,2,1,2 flex (rb/wr/te). Possible keepers:EliBig BenRiceMcFaddenCalvinNicksDezGrahamHernandezCalvin, Nicks, Rice, McFadden, Graham are pretty locked in. Keep Eli or Hernandez? Everyone keeps QBs, so whoever I don't keep plus the rookie QBs would be options in the draft.

I am a HUGE Hernandez fan, but think you have to go with Eli. If a lot of QBs are kept, you are best to keep one.

 

[I was in the pool]

Thanks, Jeff.

That's where I was leaning as well. One note I forgot to include is we have 2 taxi spots (can keep them there as long as you want, but when you activate them for a season, they fall under the same keeper restrictions). My 2 taxi players in 2011 were A.J. Green and Harvin. I like to maximize those spots for the future, but could activate either one as my flex players in 2012, which would be an upgrade over Hernandez there IMO.

 

[Cripster]

Jeff, would you trade Jermichael Finley for Antonio Gates and the 3.1 rookie pick. Its a 12 team, dynasty non-ppr league.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, would you trade Jermichael Finley for Antonio Gates and the 3.1 rookie pick. Its a 12 team, dynasty non-ppr league.

no way .. even though Finley has underachieved, Gates is aging quickly and oft-injured

 

[Matt's Eagles]

Championship team...what should i do to repeat?

Dynasty PPR 12 teams start 1qb, 2-3rbs, 3 wrs, 1 te, 1k, 1d/st

QB

Rodgers, Flynn, Fitzpatrick

RB

Marshawn Lynch, Deangelo Williams, Reggie Bush, Michael Turner, Mikel Leshoure, Evan Royster, Ryan Grant

WR

Steve Smith (car), Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz, Antonio Brown, Jeremy Maclin, Devonne Bess, Doug Baldwin, Danario Alexander, Eddie Royal, Andre Roberts, Jordan Norwood,

TE Gronk, celek, Housler

K Alex Henry, Kasay

D/ST Detroit, Saints\

picks 1.12, 2.2, 2.4, 2.9

I have been trying to get a top 5 or pick 1.1

1.1 wants nicks/bush and pick 1.12 too steep for me.

could also move

leshoure, cruz

for

Sjax and Denarius Moore

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Championship team...what should i do to repeat?Dynasty PPR 12 teams start 1qb, 2-3rbs, 3 wrs, 1 te, 1k, 1d/stQBRodgers, Flynn, FitzpatrickRBMarshawn Lynch, Deangelo Williams, Reggie Bush, Michael Turner, Mikel Leshoure, Evan Royster, Ryan GrantWRSteve Smith (car), Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz, Antonio Brown, Jeremy Maclin, Devonne Bess, Doug Baldwin, Danario Alexander, Eddie Royal, Andre Roberts, Jordan Norwood, TE Gronk, celek, HouslerK Alex Henry, KasayD/ST Detroit, Saints\picks 1.12, 2.2, 2.4, 2.9I have been trying to get a top 5 or pick 1.11.1 wants nicks/bush and pick 1.12 too steep for me.could also moveleshoure, cruz forSjax and Denarius Moore

do not like either deal for you at all. Might look at Turner and 1.12 for 1.2 .... The offer similar deal for the 1.05 and ask for a prospect throw in back. You have a great team so I would not do too much. You are in a great spot to repeat.

 

[Warrior]

.5 PPR Auction Keeper league

I need to pick 4 of the following to keep. $200 budget. These are the prices that it would cost me to keep each for the next season:

Matt Flynn $8

Tim Tebow $8

Tony Romo $20

Darren McFadden $18

Michael Bush $8

Dwayne Bowe $20

Beanie Wells $11

AJ Green $15

Santonio Holmes $11

Thanks!

Let's start with the easy ones. I think I would keep Green, Romo, and two of Bowe, McFadden, and Mike Bush. Depending on when you have to decide, things may look much differently after free agency ... but DMac and Bush could both be RB1s ...

Interesting...I wasn't even really considering Romo over Tebow/Flynn because of the salaries. Thanks for the alternate perspective, always good to have those

 

[Gandalf]

I have a salary cap dynasty question for you. It is who would you sign and for how many years? We start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR and 1 Flex.He salary cap is a sliding scale. Total cap is $170. I'm thinking of signing he following players.QB Tom Brady $18 for one year and plan to sign for 3-4 years at $23 to $25 annually. RB Lesean McCoy $26 for one year and plan to sign for 5 years at $39 annually. Trent Richardson to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.WR Julio Jones at $2. I can sign him for 10 years at $15 annually. And Justin Blackmon signed to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.This gives me a lot to spend in the auction every year.Thoughts?G

Hey, I think I would definitely sign Julio, Blackmon and Richardson for max time. I would sign McCoy for the five years. On Brady, I would only sign him for 2-3 more years given his age. I love your young team. You are in great shape

Three more follow ups. 1. Would it be better to trade McCoy for Calvin Johnson $21 (could be signed for 5 year at $32 vs McCoy for 5 years would cost $39)? I guess I'm wondering for my team would you prefer McCoy or Calvin given similar salaries and length they could be signed? 2. Alternatively, I could look to trade McCoy for AJ Green $15 for 10 years and mendenhall $29 for 5 years3. Given my team above should I try to trade Brady $23 for 3 years for Andrew Luck $15 for 10 years. Cam newton also is $15 for 10 but don't think that owner would trade straight up. The Luck owner might. If I get Luck though I would not be able to keep freshman stud Sammy Watkins. I am leaning towards not doing this because long term Brady plus Watkins is probably better than Luck alone.All dollar figures would be paid annually for the life of the contract.Thanks!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I have a salary cap dynasty question for you. It is who would you sign and for how many years? We start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR and 1 Flex.He salary cap is a sliding scale. Total cap is $170. I'm thinking of signing he following players.QB Tom Brady $18 for one year and plan to sign for 3-4 years at $23 to $25 annually. RB Lesean McCoy $26 for one year and plan to sign for 5 years at $39 annually. Trent Richardson to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.WR Julio Jones at $2. I can sign him for 10 years at $15 annually. And Justin Blackmon signed to a 10 year deal at $15 annually.This gives me a lot to spend in the auction every year.Thoughts?G

Hey, I think I would definitely sign Julio, Blackmon and Richardson for max time. I would sign McCoy for the five years. On Brady, I would only sign him for 2-3 more years given his age. I love your young team. You are in great shape

Three more follow ups. 1. Would it be better to trade McCoy for Calvin Johnson $21 (could be signed for 5 year at $32 vs McCoy for 5 years would cost $39)? I guess I'm wondering for my team would you prefer McCoy or Calvin given similar salaries and length they could be signed? 2. Alternatively, I could look to trade McCoy for AJ Green $15 for 10 years and mendenhall $29 for 5 years3. Given my team above should I try to trade Brady $23 for 3 years for Andrew Luck $15 for 10 years. Cam newton also is $15 for 10 but don't think that owner would trade straight up. The Luck owner might. If I get Luck though I would not be able to keep freshman stud Sammy Watkins. I am leaning towards not doing this because long term Brady plus Watkins is probably better than Luck alone.All dollar figures would be paid annually for the life of the contract.Thanks!

Like getting Green better than Calvin just because he is so young. I would then look to move Mendy for a different RB once healthy. At QB, definitely try to get Cam Newton but not Luck.

 

[Gandalf]

What if I can't trade mendenhall? Would that still be a good deal?

Basically my team could look like...

QB Brady, Mallett

RB Mendy, Richardson

WR AJ Green, Julio Jones, Justin Blackmon and Sammy Watkins (this guy is the real deal)

Vs

QB Brady, Mallett

RB McCoy, Richardson

WR Jones, Blackmon and Watkins

Team one looks better, right?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

What if I can't trade mendenhall? Would that still be a good deal?Basically my team could look like...QB Brady, MallettRB Mendy, RichardsonWR AJ Green, Julio Jones, Justin Blackmon and Sammy Watkins (this guy is the real deal)VsQB Brady, MallettRB McCoy, RichardsonWR Jones, Blackmon and Watkins Team one looks better, right?

agree, it looks better ... but, often times we underestimate the impact of having a stud rb for steady points. still a good deal, tho

 

[Gandalf]

What if I can't trade mendenhall? Would that still be a good deal?Basically my team could look like...QB Brady, MallettRB Mendy, RichardsonWR AJ Green, Julio Jones, Justin Blackmon and Sammy Watkins (this guy is the real deal)VsQB Brady, MallettRB McCoy, RichardsonWR Jones, Blackmon and Watkins Team one looks better, right?

agree, it looks better ... but, often times we underestimate the impact of having a stud rb for steady points. still a good deal, tho

Well I made the deal. Can't believe I have green and jones (and Blackmon) for 10 years at $15. With a total cap of $170, that is peanuts! I will have $50-70 in auction cap room to pursue RBs. I will load up on the best available RBs, which lowers the risk of signing RBs who tend to get hurt long-term. I will also have to find a replacement for Brady if mallet doesn't take over.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

What if I can't trade mendenhall? Would that still be a good deal?Basically my team could look like...QB Brady, MallettRB Mendy, RichardsonWR AJ Green, Julio Jones, Justin Blackmon and Sammy Watkins (this guy is the real deal)VsQB Brady, MallettRB McCoy, RichardsonWR Jones, Blackmon and Watkins Team one looks better, right?

agree, it looks better ... but, often times we underestimate the impact of having a stud rb for steady points. still a good deal, tho

Well I made the deal. Can't believe I have green and jones (and Blackmon) for 10 years at $15. With a total cap of $170, that is peanuts! I will have $50-70 in auction cap room to pursue RBs. I will load up on the best available RBs, which lowers the risk of signing RBs who tend to get hurt long-term. I will also have to find a replacement for Brady if mallet doesn't take over.

congrats

 

[toppshelff]

Hi Jeff,

In a 14 team, 4 keeper, PPR league, no limit to how long you can keep guys. We start 2 RB, 2 WR and 2 flex.

Roster includes:

QB: Cam

RB: MJD, Jamaal, Lynch, JStew

WR: Calvin, Dez, SSmith

I'm overstocked and looking to make a deal. Getting offers for Cam (Andre Johnson, AJ Green, etc.) that are pretty interesting in a PPR.

I don't usually like QBs as keepers, but I kinda like the idea of keeping Cam, Calvin and Dez for years. MJD would round them out nicely.

Still, Cam and MJD seem really tradeable right now. Calvin, Dez and AJGreen (or Andre) would look great in a PPR where you can start up to 4 WR.

What should I be looking for? Am I nuts to consider trading Cam?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,In a 14 team, 4 keeper, PPR league, no limit to how long you can keep guys. We start 2 RB, 2 WR and 2 flex.Roster includes:QB: CamRB: MJD, Jamaal, Lynch, JStewWR: Calvin, Dez, SSmithI'm overstocked and looking to make a deal. Getting offers for Cam (Andre Johnson, AJ Green, etc.) that are pretty interesting in a PPR.I don't usually like QBs as keepers, but I kinda like the idea of keeping Cam, Calvin and Dez for years. MJD would round them out nicely.Still, Cam and MJD seem really tradeable right now. Calvin, Dez and AJGreen (or Andre) would look great in a PPR where you can start up to 4 WR.What should I be looking for? Am I nuts to consider trading Cam?

The way I see it, you have five great keepers and four spots. So, even if you trade one, you are in the same spot. I would keep Cam, Charles, Calvin and either MJD or Dez - leaning MJD. Even if you can trade him, who do you target? I might see if the Ray Rice, McCoy, or Foster owners would do a 2-for-1 deal

 

[krsone21]

This is for a dynasty Non-ppr league. Standard scoring.

Of these two WR's who do you like more for now and the future:

1. Pierre Garcon WR IND

2. Sidney Rice WR SEA

I might have a chance to get one of those WR's for Jacquizz Rodgers RB ATL. Would it be a good deal to trade Rodgers for one of the WR's straight up. Will I have to give more or should I get more. I'm not sure how people are valuing Rodgers at the moment.

I'm fairly deep at RB and do need some WR help on my team so getting a WR would help my team alot.

Thank you Jeff.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

This is for a dynasty Non-ppr league. Standard scoring.Of these two WR's who do you like more for now and the future:1. Pierre Garcon WR IND2. Sidney Rice WR SEAI might have a chance to get one of those WR's for Jacquizz Rodgers RB ATL. Would it be a good deal to trade Rodgers for one of the WR's straight up. Will I have to give more or should I get more. I'm not sure how people are valuing Rodgers at the moment.I'm fairly deep at RB and do need some WR help on my team so getting a WR would help my team alot.Thank you Jeff.

I would do it for Rice, not Garcon. Rice is still very YOUNG while Garcon is a free agent and has a lot of risk.