wannabee Strategy Thread (1 Viewer)

[Gandalf]

I agree with Dom, I do not like the deal. You are giving up the better players plus the picks are diluted with the college players already on rosters. But, as a Pats fan, I would still be worried about Maroney having company in the backfield. I read today where, if Dillon is cut, the Pats are expected to draft a RB to complement Maroney.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice.I think I could score Antonio Gates for White and my 1.05 pick. Does that upgrade my roster enough, assuming that I can't get a RB upgrade? Of course right now I have no TE, but I'd be looking at 2nd tier ones in my restocking draft. Probably no one good. I think this could make sense for my team as I'd get the best TE in the game. Basically implied in this question is a general strategy question: how important do you feel the TE position is in a non-PPR league?

 

[wannabee]

I agree with Dom, I do not like the deal. You are giving up the better players plus the picks are diluted with the college players already on rosters. But, as a Pats fan, I would still be worried about Maroney having company in the backfield. I read today where, if Dillon is cut, the Pats are expected to draft a RB to complement Maroney.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice.I think I could score Antonio Gates for White and my 1.05 pick. Does that upgrade my roster enough, assuming that I can't get a RB upgrade? Of course right now I have no TE, but I'd be looking at 2nd tier ones in my restocking draft. Probably no one good. I think this could make sense for my team as I'd get the best TE in the game. Basically implied in this question is a general strategy question: how important do you feel the TE position is in a non-PPR league?

In a basica 12 team league, non-PPR, I do not think the TE matters a ton unless you either have Gates or TE12. Gates gives you roughly a 2-4 extra points per game. If you think you are a contender, you have to do the deal. But, an average starting TE like Witten is good enough if you have a strong team. For the most part, I try to concentrate on building depth and strength at RB and WR and skimping on QB and TE. But, if you think your team is close, Gates might be worth it to give you a couple extra points per game.

 

[wannabee]

Hey Wannabee,You have helped me in the past and I'm looking for your opinion again.I'm in a Perf. PPR Contract Keeper League where you keep 8 players contracts are as follows. 20 player roster limit.(1) 10 yrs, (2) 4 yrs , (2) 3 yrs, and (3) 2yrs. *Second Year*of League contracts are to be given out in July Rookies get a free year and do not count against a contract. You can transfer contracts around 1 time a year prior to the season (July) does cost 15.00 FA BID DOLLARS **(I'm good on FA BID Dollars)We do not have to use all contracts as well you can store and give during the period of contract designation of any given season. If you trade a contract player that contract renews( rule just passed last night). I was the only one to vote against that as a side note.We also have 2 IR slots with no restriction how long we keep them there, but they have to be on the NFL IR before we can place them there. I have QB B. Leftwich and Greg Jones on IR right now.We have 2 DPS (Develop Player Squad) I have S.Holmes on there now and they can stay there for first 3 years of career and can be activated for playoffs and then returned to DPS if desired. We must declare by July after that they are locked and could not be activated till after week 13 of current season.2 Round Rookie Draft. I own the 1.1 and 2.12 (drafted for future last season had #12 pick of intial draft)6 Round Vet draft. I own 1.1/1.2/3.1/4.12/5.1 just traded 2.12 of Vet Draft for T.Heap.My roster as of right now.Qb's Hass,Kitna,LosmanRb's Bush,Maroney,Benson,Caddy,Pittman,C.HoustonWr's Wayne,D.Branch,M.Furey,M.Stovall,Demtrius WilliamsTE T.Heap **(just traded my 2.12 of my Veteran draft pick for last week) MY Question is I'm thinking of offering 1.1 to the team that just traded for the 1.2 a couple of weeks ago and is WR strong Boldin,Roy Williams,Djax,M.Clayton(Ravens), B.Johnson(just picked up) and has average to above average Rb's,but seems little concerned with his Rb's a little since he traded up to the 1.2 which he got a great deal on. I was thinking of offering 1.1 and Branch for 1.2 and Roy Willams...Your opinion and general thoughts on direction would be appreciated. There are a couple of other teams to consider ,but my drop would be most likely steep from the 1.6 to 1.12 in a package deal....1.4 owner maybe as well. Your feelings on the overall trade offer and options.Thanks again and sorry so long.

Let's look at one thing at a time:a. I think you can get more for 1.01 and AD. That is just my opinion. I like Roy and 1.02. But, the 1.02 is worth a ton, imo. I also think Branch, with the recent news that Seattle is shopping DJax has to help Branch some. I can see where this deal is a good deal for you as is, but think you could get a little more from the deal.b. Your RBs look good and strong and are still very young. It is WRs you need, imo.c. Good trade on Heap.d. Ideas for trades without knowing cap implications:Try to trade Caddy for Roy Williams and keep Peterson. I might be alone, but I am down on Caddy, esp in PPR leagues. Try to move the 1.01 and Furrey for DJax and 1.02. For some reason, DJax is undervalued every year.For you WRs, you might consider trading for a couple aging veteran WRs, only if VERY cheap which they usually are. I am talking about Bruce, Booker, Muhammed, Galloway, Glenn, etc. I have found in my leagues that people really discount these WRs. They overvalue the young WRs, even though I really like Demetrius.Hope this helps.

 

[wannabee]

Hey Wannabee,You have helped me in the past and I'm looking for your opinion again.I'm in a Perf. PPR Contract Keeper League where you keep 8 players contracts are as follows. 20 player roster limit.(1) 10 yrs, (2) 4 yrs , (2) 3 yrs, and (3) 2yrs. *Second Year*of League contracts are to be given out in July Rookies get a free year and do not count against a contract. You can transfer contracts around 1 time a year prior to the season (July) does cost 15.00 FA BID DOLLARS **(I'm good on FA BID Dollars)We do not have to use all contracts as well you can store and give during the period of contract designation of any given season. If you trade a contract player that contract renews( rule just passed last night). I was the only one to vote against that as a side note.We also have 2 IR slots with no restriction how long we keep them there, but they have to be on the NFL IR before we can place them there. I have QB B. Leftwich and Greg Jones on IR right now.We have 2 DPS (Develop Player Squad) I have S.Holmes on there now and they can stay there for first 3 years of career and can be activated for playoffs and then returned to DPS if desired. We must declare by July after that they are locked and could not be activated till after week 13 of current season.2 Round Rookie Draft. I own the 1.1 and 2.12 (drafted for future last season had #12 pick of intial draft)6 Round Vet draft. I own 1.1/1.2/3.1/4.12/5.1 just traded 2.12 of Vet Draft for T.Heap.My roster as of right now.Qb's Hass,Kitna,LosmanRb's Bush,Maroney,Benson,Caddy,Pittman,C.HoustonWr's Wayne,D.Branch,M.Furey,M.Stovall,Demtrius WilliamsTE T.Heap **(just traded my 2.12 of my Veteran draft pick for last week) MY Question is I'm thinking of offering 1.1 to the team that just traded for the 1.2 a couple of weeks ago and is WR strong Boldin,Roy Williams,Djax,M.Clayton(Ravens), B.Johnson(just picked up) and has average to above average Rb's,but seems little concerned with his Rb's a little since he traded up to the 1.2 which he got a great deal on. I was thinking of offering 1.1 and Branch for 1.2 and Roy Willams...Your opinion and general thoughts on direction would be appreciated. There are a couple of other teams to consider ,but my drop would be most likely steep from the 1.6 to 1.12 in a package deal....1.4 owner maybe as well. Your feelings on the overall trade offer and options.Thanks again and sorry so long.

Let's look at one thing at a time:a. I think you can get more for 1.01 and AD. That is just my opinion. I like Roy and 1.02. But, the 1.02 is worth a ton, imo. I also think Branch, with the recent news that Seattle is shopping DJax has to help Branch some. I can see where this deal is a good deal for you as is, but think you could get a little more from the deal.b. Your RBs look good and strong and are still very young. It is WRs you need, imo.c. Good trade on Heap.d. Ideas for trades without knowing cap implications:Try to trade Caddy for Roy Williams and keep Peterson. I might be alone, but I am down on Caddy, esp in PPR leagues. Try to move the 1.01 and Furrey for DJax and 1.02. For some reason, DJax is undervalued every year.For you WRs, you might consider trading for a couple aging veteran WRs, only if VERY cheap which they usually are. I am talking about Bruce, Booker, Muhammed, Galloway, Glenn, etc. I have found in my leagues that people really discount these WRs. They overvalue the young WRs, even though I really like Demetrius.Hope this helps.

What do you think about TO's value??? He had 3 more receptions than Roy and about 19 more points in my league....TO 271 to Roy 252...I can only hold this WR for 2 years. I'm of course more interested in this season.Thanks.

TO should be a top 5 WR each year, imo. But, the problem is, imo, his value assumes no risk when looking to trade for him. Let me take this a step further. Most times, TO would cost the same as Roy. Yes, Roy has risk from injury, but I would think most would agree that TO's risk (for a myriad of reasons) is much greater. I do like the fact that Garrett will be the OC in Dallas. I think the offense will take more chances in 2007, as well as pound MB3 a ton. I think Julius take a back seat this year.

 

[wannabee]

Finding Value Before Everyone Else

There is something that happens every year in my leagues, especially at this time of year. I think this is the same from most leagues. Your fellow owners see that player x is available on the waiver wire and has talent but they wait and wait. So, you think this same player has talent, too, and may thrive if given the opportunity. And, so you take a chance on him and pick him up to see what will happen with his situation. Does this sound familiar? Then, the situation changes for the better and you get offered a junk offer. This seems to happen to me all of the time. I take a lot of chances on waiver wire players who I like and can envision a couple of things happening to help the player’s situation and making the player viable for my team. But, the other owners want to give you junk offers because “you just picked this player up a couple of weeks ago and he is just a waiver wire player”.

With this being the week that many prominent players are cut by their NFL teams, this (and last) week is the ideal time to pick up players that have potential, depending on need and your roster space availability.

But, this week might be a little late to pick up Daniel Graham, Adrian Peterson (Chi), or even Anthony Thomas. Why? This past week, we learned that: Graham was not going to be franchise tagged, Thomas Jones might be traded, and Willis McGahee might be traded. Each of these three players now becomes decent situations for your team. Other players who increased their value this week were DJ Hackett with the Darrell Jackson trade rumors and Musa Smith with the rumors of Jamal Lewis being cut because they cannot work out a contract.

What are some of the opportunities that may arise this coming week off of the waiver wire:

Quinn Gray – Leftwich’s backup and is a RFA. We learned this week that Leftwich is the starter and that either Gray or Garrard will probably be gone. With Leftwich’s injury history and the talent Gray showed in the last game of the year, I would think Gray is a decent waiver option if you have the space.

Sage Rosenfels – There is talk in Houston that Carr will be gone and Sage will do battle with a veteran (probably Plummer) for the starting job.

Andrew Walter – Brooks was cut and the Raiders will probably draft or sign a QB. I realize Walter was horrid, but he does have a chance to start.

Marcel Shipp – Soon to be an UFA and is rumored to go to Detroit to help out until Kevin Jones is back from injury.

Here are some cheap trade opportunities I see:

Jake Plummer – For same reason as Sage above.

Jerry Porter – this could be a huge move, depending on what the Raiders do with Moss

Patrick Crayton – TO and Glenn are each 33, or older and the Cowboys have no other viable WRs.

Derek Hagan – Welker and Booker are to test free agency. This could allow Hagan to get more opportunity if one or both is gone.

There are several others that fit this bill. I will try to add more when I have time. Also, be sensitive where the opposite of this is true. I read where Tatum bell is being shopped. No way his value in Houston (for example) is anywhere near what it is/was in Denver. Plus, wherever he lands, the RBs will take a drop in value.

 

[wannabee]

Hey Wannabee,You have helped me in the past and I'm looking for your opinion again.I'm in a Perf. PPR Contract Keeper League where you keep 8 players contracts are as follows. 20 player roster limit.(1) 10 yrs, (2) 4 yrs , (2) 3 yrs, and (3) 2yrs. *Second Year*of League contracts are to be given out in July Rookies get a free year and do not count against a contract. You can transfer contracts around 1 time a year prior to the season (July) does cost 15.00 FA BID DOLLARS **(I'm good on FA BID Dollars)We do not have to use all contracts as well you can store and give during the period of contract designation of any given season. If you trade a contract player that contract renews( rule just passed last night). I was the only one to vote against that as a side note.We also have 2 IR slots with no restriction how long we keep them there, but they have to be on the NFL IR before we can place them there. I have QB B. Leftwich and Greg Jones on IR right now.We have 2 DPS (Develop Player Squad) I have S.Holmes on there now and they can stay there for first 3 years of career and can be activated for playoffs and then returned to DPS if desired. We must declare by July after that they are locked and could not be activated till after week 13 of current season.2 Round Rookie Draft. I own the 1.1 and 2.12 (drafted for future last season had #12 pick of intial draft)6 Round Vet draft. I own 1.1/1.2/3.1/4.12/5.1 just traded 2.12 of Vet Draft for T.Heap.My roster as of right now.Qb's Hass,Kitna,LosmanRb's Bush,Maroney,Benson,Caddy,Pittman,C.HoustonWr's Wayne,D.Branch,M.Furey,M.Stovall,Demtrius WilliamsTE T.Heap **(just traded my 2.12 of my Veteran draft pick for last week) MY Question is I'm thinking of offering 1.1 to the team that just traded for the 1.2 a couple of weeks ago and is WR strong Boldin,Roy Williams,Djax,M.Clayton(Ravens), B.Johnson(just picked up) and has average to above average Rb's,but seems little concerned with his Rb's a little since he traded up to the 1.2 which he got a great deal on. I was thinking of offering 1.1 and Branch for 1.2 and Roy Willams...Your opinion and general thoughts on direction would be appreciated. There are a couple of other teams to consider ,but my drop would be most likely steep from the 1.6 to 1.12 in a package deal....1.4 owner maybe as well. Your feelings on the overall trade offer and options.Thanks again and sorry so long.

Let's look at one thing at a time:a. I think you can get more for 1.01 and AD. That is just my opinion. I like Roy and 1.02. But, the 1.02 is worth a ton, imo. I also think Branch, with the recent news that Seattle is shopping DJax has to help Branch some. I can see where this deal is a good deal for you as is, but think you could get a little more from the deal.b. Your RBs look good and strong and are still very young. It is WRs you need, imo.c. Good trade on Heap.d. Ideas for trades without knowing cap implications:Try to trade Caddy for Roy Williams and keep Peterson. I might be alone, but I am down on Caddy, esp in PPR leagues. Try to move the 1.01 and Furrey for DJax and 1.02. For some reason, DJax is undervalued every year.For you WRs, you might consider trading for a couple aging veteran WRs, only if VERY cheap which they usually are. I am talking about Bruce, Booker, Muhammed, Galloway, Glenn, etc. I have found in my leagues that people really discount these WRs. They overvalue the young WRs, even though I really like Demetrius.Hope this helps.

What do you think about TO's value??? He had 3 more receptions than Roy and about 19 more points in my league....TO 271 to Roy 252...I can only hold this WR for 2 years. I'm of course more interested in this season.Thanks.

TO should be a top 5 WR each year, imo. But, the problem is, imo, his value assumes no risk when looking to trade for him. Let me take this a step further. Most times, TO would cost the same as Roy. Yes, Roy has risk from injury, but I would think most would agree that TO's risk (for a myriad of reasons) is much greater. I do like the fact that Garrett will be the OC in Dallas. I think the offense will take more chances in 2007, as well as pound MB3 a ton. I think Julius take a back seat this year.

I just wanted to update. I traded Caddy for Holt. I was only going to give Caddy a 2 yr contract anyway so now I add Holt to the squad for a 2 yr contract.Thanks again.

great deal. congrats.

 

[Packers4ever]

I would trade V.Davis and (Clinton Portis or Willis Mcgahee)

For both of his First round picks(#10 & #11) plus Bryant Johnson.

This is a 14 team league.

My Team

QB Donovan McNabb, PHI

QB Jeff Garcia, PHI

RB Steven Jackson, STL

RB Willis McGahee, BUF

RB Clinton Portis, WAS

RB Wali Lundy®, HOU

WR Javon Walker, DEN

WR Drew Bennett, TEN

WR Joey Galloway, TB

WR Reggie Wayne, IND

TE Kellen Winslow, CLE

TE Vernon Davis®, SF

PK David Akers, PHI

Def Colts, Team Defense, IND

Def Titans, Team Defense

His Team

QB Matt Schaub, ATL

QB Michael Vick, ATL

RB Brandon Jacobs, NYG

RB Correll Buckhalter, PHI

RB DeAngelo Williams®, CAR

RB Laurence Maroney®, NE

WR Brandon Jones, TEN

WR Bryant Johnson, ARI

WR Devery Henderson, NO

WR Chad Johnson, CIN

WR Roy Williams, DET

WR Anquan Boldin, ARI

TE Chris Cooley, WAS

PK Jay Feely, NYG

Def Broncos, Team Defense

I do not have a 1st round draft pick I traded it for Walker last year.

Now the Winslow had knee surgery again I don't know if I should trade Davis or not.

Is this a good trade for me I like getting the 2 1st rounders but don't think that is enough for either Portis or McGahee I don't think I will find players at those two spot to replace either RB that I would trade.

 

[wannabee]

I would trade V.Davis and (Clinton Portis or Willis Mcgahee) For both of his First round picks(#10 & #11) plus Bryant Johnson.This is a 14 team league. My TeamQB Donovan McNabb, PHI QB Jeff Garcia, PHI RB Steven Jackson, STL RB Willis McGahee, BUF RB Clinton Portis, WAS RB Wali Lundy®, HOU WR Javon Walker, DEN WR Drew Bennett, TEN WR Joey Galloway, TB WR Reggie Wayne, IND TE Kellen Winslow, CLE TE Vernon Davis®, SF PK David Akers, PHI Def Colts, Team Defense, IND Def Titans, Team Defense His TeamQB Matt Schaub, ATL QB Michael Vick, ATL RB Brandon Jacobs, NYG RB Correll Buckhalter, PHI RB DeAngelo Williams®, CAR RB Laurence Maroney®, NE WR Brandon Jones, TEN WR Bryant Johnson, ARI WR Devery Henderson, NO WR Chad Johnson, CIN WR Roy Williams, DET WR Anquan Boldin, ARI TE Chris Cooley, WAS PK Jay Feely, NYG Def Broncos, Team Defense I do not have a 1st round draft pick I traded it for Walker last year.Now the Winslow had knee surgery again I don't know if I should trade Davis or not.Is this a good trade for me I like getting the 2 1st rounders but don't think that is enough for either Portis or McGahee I don't think I will find players at those two spot to replace either RB that I would trade.

If I am reading this right, no way would I move a good RB and a good TE for two late first rounders. I just think you would be taking on way too much risk for the potential reward. I do not think I would take the 1.04 and 1.05 for one of the RBs much less those two late firsts.

 

[pretender]

First off - am I certifiable for wanting to trade P Manning in a dynasty for Vince Young? If not totally certifiable. What would be a reasonable offer - Manning for Young and what sort of rookie draft picks. Is it unreasonable to ask for a late 1st rounder? Manning is an incredible scoring machine but really seemed to fall off the last few weeks of the season - so so in the playoffs. I have a feeling Indy is going to try and run more. I could be certifiable but...

My backup is Chad Pennington and his backup.

Standard offensive scoring - all TD's 6 pts 1 pt per 25 yds passing, and 1 pt per 10 rushing. I am a playoff caliber team. I have worked on improving my RB,WR and defense.

Thoughts Wannabee

TIA

 

[wannabee]

First off - am I certifiable for wanting to trade P Manning in a dynasty for Vince Young? If not totally certifiable. What would be a reasonable offer - Manning for Young and what sort of rookie draft picks. Is it unreasonable to ask for a late 1st rounder? Manning is an incredible scoring machine but really seemed to fall off the last few weeks of the season - so so in the playoffs. I have a feeling Indy is going to try and run more. I could be certifiable but...My backup is Chad Pennington and his backup. Standard offensive scoring - all TD's 6 pts 1 pt per 25 yds passing, and 1 pt per 10 rushing. I am a playoff caliber team. I have worked on improving my RB,WR and defense. Thoughts WannabeeTIA

You are taking quite a gamble trading Peyton for VYoung. I do not think askign for a late first is unreasonable at all. With the 6 point pass TD, Peyton should be worth quite a bit. If you like VY that much, then I do not think anyone could fault you, but I would want atleast the 1st for the risk.

 

[pretender]

First off - am I certifiable for wanting to trade P Manning in a dynasty for Vince Young? If not totally certifiable. What would be a reasonable offer - Manning for Young and what sort of rookie draft picks. Is it unreasonable to ask for a late 1st rounder? Manning is an incredible scoring machine but really seemed to fall off the last few weeks of the season - so so in the playoffs. I have a feeling Indy is going to try and run more. I could be certifiable but...My backup is Chad Pennington and his backup. Standard offensive scoring - all TD's 6 pts 1 pt per 25 yds passing, and 1 pt per 10 rushing. I am a playoff caliber team. I have worked on improving my RB,WR and defense. Thoughts WannabeeTIA

You are taking quite a gamble trading Peyton for VYoung. I do not think askign for a late first is unreasonable at all. With the 6 point pass TD, Peyton should be worth quite a bit. If you like VY that much, then I do not think anyone could fault you, but I would want atleast the 1st for the risk.

Thanks - I had emailed the initial thought. Turns out the guy hates Manning and won't have him on any of his teams. I doubt I have what it would take otherwise for VY. - I'm sure he'll want more than I want to pay.Maybe I'm wrong about Manning and be happy I have him. LOL.

 

[Chunky Soup]

Hey --

My league is 12 team, 25 man roster, PPR, Dynasty. I'm trying to upgrade at TE. Right now I only have Ben Watson and I'm looking to acquire someone like J. Shockey.

The team with Shockey wants picks and/or WRs for compensation. Who is fair to pair up with Watson to send for Shockey? I have 4/5 rnd picks and here are my WRs (we start 2 or 3 WR):

Branch, Deion SEA WR

Bryant, Antonio FA WR

Burress, Plaxico NYG WR

Clayton, Mark BAL WR

Jackson, Darrell SEA WR

Jackson, Vincent SDC WR

Johnson, Bryant ARI WR

Williamson, Troy MIN WR

What are your thoughts? Is giving a WR too much to upgrade from Watson to Shockey?

(these are his WRs)

Baskett, Hank PHI WR

Booker, Marty MIA WR

Burleson, Nate SEA WR

Carter, Drew CAR WR

Hagan, Derek MIA WR

Johnson, Keyshawn CAR WR

Washington, Nate PIT WR

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

 

[wannabee]

Hey -- My league is 12 team, 25 man roster, PPR, Dynasty. I'm trying to upgrade at TE. Right now I only have Ben Watson and I'm looking to acquire someone like J. Shockey.The team with Shockey wants picks and/or WRs for compensation. Who is fair to pair up with Watson to send for Shockey? I have 4/5 rnd picks and here are my WRs (we start 2 or 3 WR):Branch, Deion SEA WRBryant, Antonio FA WRBurress, Plaxico NYG WRClayton, Mark BAL WRJackson, Darrell SEA WRJackson, Vincent SDC WRJohnson, Bryant ARI WRWilliamson, Troy MIN WRWhat are your thoughts? Is giving a WR too much to upgrade from Watson to Shockey?(these are his WRs)Baskett, Hank PHI WRBooker, Marty MIA WRBurleson, Nate SEA WRCarter, Drew CAR WRHagan, Derek MIA WRJohnson, Keyshawn CAR WRWashington, Nate PIT WRWayne, Reggie IND WR

I like both TEs. I think I would offer VJax and Watson for Shockey. If you have to give a better wr (like Branch), I would ask for Hagan or Carter in return.

 

[Packers4ever]

I would trade V.Davis and (Clinton Portis or Willis Mcgahee) For both of his First round picks(#10 & #11) plus Bryant Johnson.This is a 14 team league. My TeamQB Donovan McNabb, PHI QB Jeff Garcia, PHI RB Steven Jackson, STL RB Willis McGahee, BUF RB Clinton Portis, WAS RB Wali Lundy®, HOU WR Javon Walker, DEN WR Drew Bennett, TEN WR Joey Galloway, TB WR Reggie Wayne, IND TE Kellen Winslow, CLE TE Vernon Davis®, SF PK David Akers, PHI Def Colts, Team Defense, IND Def Titans, Team Defense His TeamQB Matt Schaub, ATL QB Michael Vick, ATL RB Brandon Jacobs, NYG RB Correll Buckhalter, PHI RB DeAngelo Williams®, CAR RB Laurence Maroney®, NE WR Brandon Jones, TEN WR Bryant Johnson, ARI WR Devery Henderson, NO WR Chad Johnson, CIN WR Roy Williams, DET WR Anquan Boldin, ARI TE Chris Cooley, WAS PK Jay Feely, NYG Def Broncos, Team Defense I do not have a 1st round draft pick I traded it for Walker last year.Now the Winslow had knee surgery again I don't know if I should trade Davis or not.Is this a good trade for me I like getting the 2 1st rounders but don't think that is enough for either Portis or McGahee I don't think I will find players at those two spot to replace either RB that I would trade.

If I am reading this right, no way would I move a good RB and a good TE for two late first rounders. I just think you would be taking on way too much risk for the potential reward. I do not think I would take the 1.04 and 1.05 for one of the RBs much less those two late firsts.

Now I have counter with Davis for D. Henderson and his 2nd round pick(#15 OAL). Then he counters with replacing the 2nd pick with a third pick and said no way he would give up Henderson and the 2nd for Davis. I was thinking my counter was a fair deal for both of us. What do you think? I think I am just going to hold onto Davis until I can a fair trade for him.

 

[wannabee]

I would trade V.Davis and (Clinton Portis or Willis Mcgahee) For both of his First round picks(#10 & #11) plus Bryant Johnson.This is a 14 team league. My TeamQB Donovan McNabb, PHI QB Jeff Garcia, PHI RB Steven Jackson, STL RB Willis McGahee, BUF RB Clinton Portis, WAS RB Wali Lundy®, HOU WR Javon Walker, DEN WR Drew Bennett, TEN WR Joey Galloway, TB WR Reggie Wayne, IND TE Kellen Winslow, CLE TE Vernon Davis®, SF PK David Akers, PHI Def Colts, Team Defense, IND Def Titans, Team Defense His TeamQB Matt Schaub, ATL QB Michael Vick, ATL RB Brandon Jacobs, NYG RB Correll Buckhalter, PHI RB DeAngelo Williams®, CAR RB Laurence Maroney®, NE WR Brandon Jones, TEN WR Bryant Johnson, ARI WR Devery Henderson, NO WR Chad Johnson, CIN WR Roy Williams, DET WR Anquan Boldin, ARI TE Chris Cooley, WAS PK Jay Feely, NYG Def Broncos, Team Defense I do not have a 1st round draft pick I traded it for Walker last year.Now the Winslow had knee surgery again I don't know if I should trade Davis or not.Is this a good trade for me I like getting the 2 1st rounders but don't think that is enough for either Portis or McGahee I don't think I will find players at those two spot to replace either RB that I would trade.

If I am reading this right, no way would I move a good RB and a good TE for two late first rounders. I just think you would be taking on way too much risk for the potential reward. I do not think I would take the 1.04 and 1.05 for one of the RBs much less those two late firsts.

Now I have counter with Davis for D. Henderson and his 2nd round pick(#15 OAL). Then he counters with replacing the 2nd pick with a third pick and said no way he would give up Henderson and the 2nd for Davis. I was thinking my counter was a fair deal for both of us. What do you think? I think I am just going to hold onto Davis until I can a fair trade for him.

I agree with you on Davis vs henderson, even though I think he could be a sleeper for next year. Let me put it this way, Bloom has Davis as TE4 ahead of all TEs except Gates, Gonzo and Heap.

 

[Gandalf]

Hey Wannabee,

This team wants to trade Marion Barber. I think he believes that his value has peaked. I disagree, but maybe that's an opportunity for me. He's looking to trade up from the 1.7 college draft spot (I have 1.1, 1.3 and 1.5) and get a #1 WR. Remember this is a dynasty keeper league (13 players kept) and there's no PPR. My team is in the sig below. His team is:

QB: Rex Grossman, Alex Smith, Brady Quinn (he's says he's fine at QB)

RB: Reggie Bush, Frank Gore, Marion Barber, JJ Arrington, Najeh Davenport, Michael Bennett

WR: Reggie Brown, Jericho Cotchery, Greg Jennings, Brandon Lloyd, Earnest Wilfork

TE: Dallas Clark

DST: Chargers

I want to make a deal where we could both benefit. This is a dynasty league so there's long term relationships to consider. I want him leaving feeling okay. But of course, I want to feel more okay.



He wants a #1 type WR and to move up in the draft. I don't want to part with Steve Smith, Larry Fitz, Lee Evans or Roy Williams for Barber. Is there a trade here? Maybe I could offer LenDale White and 1.5 for Barber? My rationale is that I'd be upgrading my roster Barber > White (I'm concerned about his work ethic again by him showing up out of shape). Does this make my team better? Is that too much to give?

The following players are already on college rosters and cannot be drafted: AD, Lynch, Quinn. So there's a lot of talent out there: Antonio Pittman, Tony Hunt, Booker, Chris Henry, all the WRs, and JaMarcus Russell. But Barber is still worth more than the RBs, right?

Your advice as always is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[wannabee]

Hey Wannabee,

This team wants to trade Marion Barber. I think he believes that his value has peaked. I disagree, but maybe that's an opportunity for me. He's looking to trade up from the 1.7 college draft spot (I have 1.1, 1.3 and 1.5) and get a #1 WR. Remember this is a dynasty keeper league (13 players kept) and there's no PPR. My team is in the sig below. His team is:

QB: Rex Grossman, Alex Smith, Brady Quinn (he's says he's fine at QB)

RB: Reggie Bush, Frank Gore, Marion Barber, JJ Arrington, Najeh Davenport, Michael Bennett

WR: Reggie Brown, Jericho Cotchery, Greg Jennings, Brandon Lloyd, Earnest Wilfork

TE: Dallas Clark

DST: Chargers

I want to make a deal where we could both benefit. This is a dynasty league so there's long term relationships to consider. I want him leaving feeling okay. But of course, I want to feel more okay.



He wants a #1 type WR and to move up in the draft. I don't want to part with Steve Smith, Larry Fitz, Lee Evans or Roy Williams for Barber. Is there a trade here? Maybe I could offer LenDale White and 1.5 for Barber? My rationale is that I'd be upgrading my roster Barber > White (I'm concerned about his work ethic again by him showing up out of shape). Does this make my team better? Is that too much to give?

The following players are already on college rosters and cannot be drafted: AD, Lynch, Quinn. So there's a lot of talent out there: Antonio Pittman, Tony Hunt, Booker, Chris Henry, all the WRs, and JaMarcus Russell. But Barber is still worth more than the RBs, right?

Your advice as always is appreciated. Thanks.

I think that would be a great move to acquire MBarber. I do not see a ton of upside with White. Also, pick 1.05 will not yield a RB in a great situation with Peterson and Lynch already taken. I do not like Booker in non-PPR leagues. Irons might fall to a sweet situation and maybe either Pittman or Bush. But, no way a RB in a good spot falls to 1.05. That will be either a wr or qb. You are strong at both.

 

[Gandalf]

I think that would be a great move to acquire MBarber. I do not see a ton of upside with White. Also, pick 1.05 will not yield a RB in a great situation with Peterson and Lynch already taken. I do not like Booker in non-PPR leagues. Irons might fall to a sweet situation and maybe either Pittman or Bush. But, no way a RB in a good spot falls to 1.05. That will be either a wr or qb. You are strong at both.

Thanks. I sent the offer of White and the 1.05 for Barber. Also, I forgot that Bush and Irons were both kept so there would be two less RB at the 1.05 spot. And I'm pretty sure that the guy in our leage at 1.02 will take a RB because he really needs one. So a good RB may not even be available with the 1.03 pick.So thinking about the future of the negotiation, this owner might counter my offer by increasing the pick to 1.03, changing the RB or substituting a WR for Barber. I think I'm most deep at WR, especially after I take Calvin Johnson at 1.01 and the other owner needs a WR more than anything else. I'm not parting with Steve Smith or Larry Fitzgerald. I'd prefer not to deal Roy Williams or Lee Evans, but would be willing to include them for the right price (but that might have to include Bush or Gore then).Talking negotiation strategy, I've set my walkaway for the deal involving draft picks at White and the 1.03 pick, but let's see if he bites at the 1.05 first. I'll let you know the owner says to my offer.

 

[wannabee]

I think that would be a great move to acquire MBarber. I do not see a ton of upside with White. Also, pick 1.05 will not yield a RB in a great situation with Peterson and Lynch already taken. I do not like Booker in non-PPR leagues. Irons might fall to a sweet situation and maybe either Pittman or Bush. But, no way a RB in a good spot falls to 1.05. That will be either a wr or qb. You are strong at both.

Thanks. I sent the offer of White and the 1.05 for Barber. Also, I forgot that Bush and Irons were both kept so there would be two less RB at the 1.05 spot. And I'm pretty sure that the guy in our leage at 1.02 will take a RB because he really needs one. So a good RB may not even be available with the 1.03 pick.So thinking about the future of the negotiation, this owner might counter my offer by increasing the pick to 1.03, changing the RB or substituting a WR for Barber. I think I'm most deep at WR, especially after I take Calvin Johnson at 1.01 and the other owner needs a WR more than anything else. I'm not parting with Steve Smith or Larry Fitzgerald. I'd prefer not to deal Roy Williams or Lee Evans, but would be willing to include them for the right price (but that might have to include Bush or Gore then).Talking negotiation strategy, I've set my walkaway for the deal involving draft picks at White and the 1.03 pick, but let's see if he bites at the 1.05 first. I'll let you know the owner says to my offer.

I think that is more than fair for Barber.

 

[Gandalf]

Hi Wannabee,

I wanted to update you on my LenDale White dealings. It turns out the Barber thing fell through as people have been spooked by the rumblings that Michael Turner or Corey Dillon might wind up in Tenn. So I decided to take a different approach and inked a deal that helps me for the long term. I traded LenDale White to an owner with a bad team in a competitive division for his 2nd round pick in 2008.

At first glance it might sound crazy, but here's why I did it. The 2nd round is when we can start drafting college guys so that 2nd round pick works out to a top 3 (and likely the #1 overall) RB in college football. There's a there are a ton of guys still availabe with only Steve Slaton, Chris Well, and DeMarcus Murray kept on other owners rosters. I'm cool with trading LenDale White for a top RB in college because with my team I can wait for the youngster to develop and turn pro.

Since we can only keep 3 college guys heading into next year that will give me Darren McFadden, Jonathan Stewart and top #3 RB.

This should help my team because most of my players are the same age and will get old at the same time. I need to replace the young guys so this is a good way to do it.

Thus ends my saga to trade LenDale White. I'm sure I'll have new questions soon. Our draft is fast approaching as we hold it the day after the NFL draft.

 

[Packers4ever]

6 (2 must be rookies) player keeper league. 10 teams I have the 1.03 draft spot so I will end up with either SA or Manning since we can not keep any player taken in the first 2 rounds.

My team:

QB Alex D. Smith, SF

QB Matt Hasselbeck, SEA

QB Jay Cutler®, DEN (Keeper)

QB Chad Pennington, NYJ

RB Carnell Williams, TB (Keeper)

RB Warrick Dunn, ATL

RB Ahman Green, GB

RB Jerome Harrison®, CLE (Keeper)

RB Travis Henry, DEN (keeper)

WR Chad Johnson, CIN (keeper)

WR Eddie Kennison, KC

WR Javon Walker, DEN (keeper)

His team:

QB Philip Rivers, SD

RB LaMont Jordan, OAK

RB Kevin Jones, DET

RB Wali Lundy®, HOU

RB Joseph Addai®, IND

RB Leon Washington®, NYJ

RB Justin Fargas, OAK

WR Reggie Wayne, IND

WR Deion Branch, SEA

WR Rod Smith, DEN

WR Reche Caldwell, NE

WR Isaac Bruce, STL

WR Greg Jennings®, GB

WR Donte Stallworth, PHI

TE Alge Crumpler, ATL

TE Kellen Winslow, CLE

I have been trying to trade Green or Henry with only this team making me an offer of his 2.06 for Henry but I really do not want to go into next year with my RB's being Cadillac and Green as my starters. If I knew that I could get SA at the 3 spot I might do the trade.

Is this good value for Henry or do you think I can get a late 1st rounder for him?

Would you take AD at the #3 spot since we can keep rookies that are draft in any rounds?

Do you like having the same RB & WR from the same team because I do not that is one reason that I am thinking about making this trade.

 

[wannabee]

6 (2 must be rookies) player keeper league. 10 teams I have the 1.03 draft spot so I will end up with either SA or Manning since we can not keep any player taken in the first 2 rounds.My team:QB Alex D. Smith, SF QB Matt Hasselbeck, SEA QB Jay Cutler®, DEN (Keeper)QB Chad Pennington, NYJ RB Carnell Williams, TB (Keeper)RB Warrick Dunn, ATL RB Ahman Green, GB RB Jerome Harrison®, CLE (Keeper)RB Travis Henry, DEN (keeper)WR Chad Johnson, CIN (keeper)WR Eddie Kennison, KC WR Javon Walker, DEN (keeper)His team:QB Philip Rivers, SD RB LaMont Jordan, OAK RB Kevin Jones, DET RB Wali Lundy®, HOU RB Joseph Addai®, IND RB Leon Washington®, NYJ RB Justin Fargas, OAK WR Reggie Wayne, IND WR Deion Branch, SEA WR Rod Smith, DEN WR Reche Caldwell, NE WR Isaac Bruce, STL WR Greg Jennings®, GB WR Donte Stallworth, PHI TE Alge Crumpler, ATL TE Kellen Winslow, CLE I have been trying to trade Green or Henry with only this team making me an offer of his 2.06 for Henry but I really do not want to go into next year with my RB's being Cadillac and Green as my starters. If I knew that I could get SA at the 3 spot I might do the trade.Is this good value for Henry or do you think I can get a late 1st rounder for him?Would you take AD at the #3 spot since we can keep rookies that are draft in any rounds?Do you like having the same RB & WR from the same team because I do not that is one reason that I am thinking about making this trade.

A few things:Studies have shown that there is no negative correlation between having a Rb and WR from same team versus any other RB/WR combo from different teams. I think henry is worth a 1st rounder. I would try to see if the other owner would take Ahman for that pick and you keep Henry. Here are some thoughts:a. Since you are keeping Cutler, I would not take Manning in the 1st. It is a 10 team league, there should be enough QBs for you. b. Peterson is very dependent on his team. I would not take him at 1.03 if he lands in Cleve, but would if in a great situation if there were not other RBs I liked more.c. I would trade Ahman because he has value as a starting RB. I might also send out feelers to see if anyone is interested in Hasselbeck.Hope this Helps.

 

[Chunky Soup]

I'm getting ready for a league draft with rules I'm not used to. How would you draft with the following roster requirements:

PPR, Dynasty.

1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 FLEX, K, DEF

Meaning, as far as RBs and WRs you can have:

1-3 RBs

2-4 WRs

Being able to have as little as 1 RB and as many as 4 WRs is very interesting for a PPR and this is why I'm struggling to value each pick.

I draft #9. How do you feel is the best way to start my draft as far as position and round? RB/WR/WR? RB/WR/RB? Where do you think the value will be? I think during the draft I will assess each player available to me with a PPR and see what players available represent my team's best pick.

I'm wondering what you think is reasonable, what is not, and what you would do.

Thanksss!

 

[wannabee]

I'm getting ready for a league draft with rules I'm not used to. How would you draft with the following roster requirementsPR, Dynasty. 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 FLEX, K, DEFMeaning, as far as RBs and WRs you can have:1-3 RBs2-4 WRsBeing able to have as little as 1 RB and as many as 4 WRs is very interesting for a PPR and this is why I'm struggling to value each pick.I draft #9. How do you feel is the best way to start my draft as far as position and round? RB/WR/WR? RB/WR/RB? Where do you think the value will be? I think during the draft I will assess each player available to me with a PPR and see what players available represent my team's best pick.I'm wondering what you think is reasonable, what is not, and what you would do.Thanksss!

I will assume it is a 12 teamer. I think from the 1.09 hole, you should look for RB definitely in first round. at 2.04, you take BPA, which should be either Steve Smith or a RB like Maurice Drew or ROnnie Brown.Since the third round will probably yield you a WR like Roy Williams or Andre Johnson, I might look at RB/RB in rounds one and two since you know you will have a good WR1 in round three. In general, I think the picks 5-13 are a crapshoot and I think most are best off trading out of the first round for better picks in 2nd and 3rd rounds. Tis year's draft has little difference between RB5-RB13. So, I owuld trade down and grab value.

 

[Packers4ever]

Just to give you some idea of our scoring system here are my players and their OAL rank by points. There are 23 QB's in the top 30 does this make QB's more or less valuable. The only other players in the top 30 are RB's LT, LJ, SJ, Gore, Westbrook, FWP, Drew-Jones.

Starting lineup 1-QB, 2-RB, 3-WR, 1 Fex(RB,WR,TE)

10teams

Player OAL rank

Hasselbeck, Matt 27

Leinart, Matt 30

Brown, Chris

Brown, Ronnie 73

Jordan, Lamont

Lewis, Jamal 48

Taylor, Chester 47

Westbrook, Brian 23

Boldin, Anquan 83

Jackson, Vincent

Moss, Randy

Moss, Santana 136

Heap, Todd 137

Brown, Josh 101

Vinatieri, Adam 108

Bears, Chicago 46

I am thinking of keeping Leinart, Brown, Westbrook, Taylor, Boldin, S. Moss, & R.Moss was thinking of keeping Hasselbeck instead of R. Moss until he got traded today to NE.

Or do I keep someone like Lewis or Jordan instead of Leinart since there will be so many QB's in the draft that finished in the top 30 OAL ranking. I have the #7 spot in the 1st round and I have the 2.01 & 2.04 in the second round.

I have been trying yo trade either Jordan or Lewis for a 2nd or third round pick.

Who do you think I should keep and why.

 

[Gandalf]

Hi Wannabee,

I own the 1.01, 1.03 and 1.05 picks in my league's upcoming draft, which starts Monday. I'm taking Calvin Johnson at 1.01, but the real question is who is best for my team (in signature, no PPR) at 1.03 and 1.05.

Depth is a strength of my team so I can go in a number of directions. My first pass ranking is below (players not listed are kept on college rosters already or too low to consider with my two picks). Can you help me make sense of who I should take at 1.03 and 1.05? Thanks.

First Group:

Tedd Ginn, Jr. WR MIA: I know Miami overpaid, but he's the fastest college guy I've personally ever seen

Brandon Jackson RB GB: I like him a lot, but he's probably gone as the guy picking 1.02 is a Packer fan

Lorenzo Booker RB MIA: this could work well because I own Ronnie Brown; reminds me of Warrick Dunn

Robert Meacham WR NO: like his talent and team especially without Joe Horn

DeWayne Jarrett WR CAR: Seems like a good spot for him and I have Steve Smith

Steve Smith WR NYG: Good all around WR that could be the surprise of the group; maybe I should move him up?

Second Group:

Dwayne Bowe WR KC: like his talent but not really his team with the QB questions

Sidney Rice WR MIN: Not sold on him, but who else is Minnesota going to throw to?

Chris Henry RB TEN: Couldn't beat out Mike Bell in college, but has a chance against LenDale White

Others:

Greg Olsen TE CHI: I don't have a TE, but could pick one up in our restocking draft

JeMarcus Russell: I like his talent but with Palmer and only 13 keepers I can't keep 2 QBs on my roster

Kenny Irons RB CIN: like his possible role in Cincy longer term, but Rudi is the man in Cincy for now

Brian Leonard RB STL: I own Steven Jackson

Antonio Pittman: won't see much action in New Orleans

 

[wannabee]

Hey Gandalf,

I think rookie drafts should be more about talent than situation for the most part.

Hi Wannabee,

I own the 1.01, 1.03 and 1.05 picks in my league's upcoming draft, which starts Monday. I'm taking Calvin Johnson at 1.01, but the real question is who is best for my team (in signature, no PPR) at 1.03 and 1.05.

Depth is a strength of my team so I can go in a number of directions. My first pass ranking is below (players not listed are kept on college rosters already or too low to consider with my two picks). Can you help me make sense of who I should take at 1.03 and 1.05? Thanks.

First Group:

Tedd Ginn, Jr. WR MIA: I know Miami overpaid, but he's the fastest college guy I've personally ever seen No way. Not a great fantasy WR, imo

Brandon Jackson RB GB: I like him a lot, but he's probably gone as the guy picking 1.02 is a Packer fan Take at 1.03 if there

Lorenzo Booker RB MIA: this could work well because I own Ronnie Brown; reminds me of Warrick Dunn No way in non-PPR leagues ... he is more of a kevin faulk than dunn because dunn will run between tackles, booker will not

Robert Meacham WR NO: like his talent and team especially without Joe Horn I like him and has upside, but has risk of bustDeWayne Jarrett WR CAR: Seems like a good spot for him and I have Steve Smith maybe. I think he is a good possession wr, but not in 2007

Steve Smith WR NYG: Good all around WR that could be the surprise of the group; maybe I should move him up? way too early

Second Group:

Dwayne Bowe WR KC: like his talent but not really his team with the QB questions I think you might consider him at 1.03 as WR2. The KC WRs are BAD. Think of him in the Boldin mold.

Sidney Rice WR MIN: Not sold on him, but who else is Minnesota going to throw to? too early

Chris Henry RB TEN: Couldn't beat out Mike Bell in college, but has a chance against LenDale White I do not know what to think about this guy. I am hesitant.

Others:

Greg Olsen TE CHI: I don't have a TE, but could pick one up in our restocking draft ... I do not like this early

JeMarcus Russell: I like his talent but with Palmer and only 13 keepers I can't keep 2 QBs on my roster I would passKenny Irons RB CIN: like his possible role in Cincy longer term, but Rudi is the man in Cincy for now .. I like him lower down the draft. This is too early.

Brian Leonard RB STL: I own Steven Jackson ... no way. Role player

Antonio Pittman: won't see much action in New Orleans Deuce will leave in 2008. Pittman is Bush's backup next year.

I think 1.03 has to be Jacks, Bowe or Meachem. Then, I would take the one remaining at 1.05. Those are the three best players.

 

[Gandalf]

Thanks for the advice.

The owner with 1.2 picked Chris Henry. I will take Brandon Jackson. Should I be worried about Green Bay drafting DeShaun Wynn in the 7th round? I'm taking him anyway, so maybe I should get back in the draft later this round and pick up Wynn just in case?

This also means that Meacham and Bowe will be available at pick 1.5. Sweet. It's all working as we planned. Which one Bowe or Meacham do you prefer?

 

[wannabee]

Thanks for the advice. The owner with 1.2 picked Chris Henry. I will take Brandon Jackson. Should I be worried about Green Bay drafting DeShaun Wynn in the 7th round? I'm taking him anyway, so maybe I should get back in the draft later this round and pick up Wynn just in case?This also means that Meacham and Bowe will be available at pick 1.5. Sweet. It's all working as we planned. Which one Bowe or Meacham do you prefer?

I would NOT be worried about Wynn. I read today that they may use him as a fullback. As for the WRs, I like Bowe more for PPR leagues and Meachem for non-PPR. Bowe will catch a ton of passes where Meachem is more of a deep threat. I do think Meachem has more upside, but much more risk. I think Hines Ward as upside for Bowe and Stallworth for Meachem (esp both as UTenn guys).

 

[Gandalf]

I was able to grab Meacham with 1.5! I like his combo of size, speed, hands, routes and high powered offense. Hopefully he can beat out Henderson this year but if not, I have the depth to wait for him to develop.

Can we talk roster management for a sec? This year I have the top two picks in our re-stocking draft, giving me a roster of 15, so I'm fine with my number of keepers for this year. The only extra guy I can't keep now is Mike Williams, but now that he's in Oakland maybe I can get something for him.

The potential issue occurs next year when my roster will shrink to 13 again and I also have McFadden and Stewart likely turning pro. Plus I have 2 first round picks in 2008, but those are liquid assets because everyone loves first round picks. Looking at next years roster I see my 13 keepers as:

1. Carson Palmer

2. Steven Jackson

3. Ronnie Brown

4. Lawrence Maroney

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Michael Turner

7. Darren McFadden

8. Jonathan Stewart

9. Steve Smith

10. Larry Fitzgerald

11. Roy Williams

12. Lee Evans

13. Calvin Johnson

This borderline players on my roster--and possible tradebait--heading into this year are Brandon Jackson, Brandon Marshall, Robert Meacham. Though I'm in no rush to do anything because injuries and down years can strike anyone, so it's good to be deep. Plus, I think Jackson, Marshall and Meacham are going to be solid players this year. But I'll have to make a decision during the next year and don't want to wait until the last second as then people will now that I need to make a move, weakening my position.

My thought is to upgrade my roster by doing a 2:1 or even a 3:1 if I can get a stud RB back. That is the only position that I can see making a move. Is this the strategy you would employ? How do you see this situation?

 

[Packers4ever]

Just to give you some idea of our scoring system here are my players and their OAL rank by points. There are 23 QB's in the top 30 does this make QB's more or less valuable. The only other players in the top 30 are RB's LT, LJ, SJ, Gore, Westbrook, FWP, Drew-Jones. Starting lineup 1-QB, 2-RB, 3-WR, 1 Fex(RB,WR,TE)10teamsPlayer OAL rankHasselbeck, Matt 27 Leinart, Matt 30Brown, Chris Brown, Ronnie 73 Jordan, Lamont Lewis, Jamal 48Taylor, Chester 47Westbrook, Brian 23Boldin, Anquan 83Jackson, Vincent Moss, Randy Moss, Santana 136Heap, Todd 137Brown, Josh 101Vinatieri, Adam 108Bears, Chicago 46I am thinking of keeping Leinart, Brown, Westbrook, Taylor, Boldin, S. Moss, & R.Moss was thinking of keeping Hasselbeck instead of R. Moss until he got traded today to NE.Or do I keep someone like Lewis or Jordan instead of Leinart since there will be so many QB's in the draft that finished in the top 30 OAL ranking. I have the #7 spot in the 1st round and I have the 2.01 & 2.04 in the second round.I have been trying yo trade either Jordan or Lewis for a 2nd or third round pick.Who do you think I should keep and why.

Would you keep C. Taylor over J. Lewis or S. Moss now that the Vikings have AD?What do you think Taylor will do this year?

 

[wannabee]

I was able to grab Meacham with 1.5! I like his combo of size, speed, hands, routes and high powered offense. Hopefully he can beat out Henderson this year but if not, I have the depth to wait for him to develop. Can we talk roster management for a sec? This year I have the top two picks in our re-stocking draft, giving me a roster of 15, so I'm fine with my number of keepers for this year. The only extra guy I can't keep now is Mike Williams, but now that he's in Oakland maybe I can get something for him. The potential issue occurs next year when my roster will shrink to 13 again and I also have McFadden and Stewart likely turning pro. Plus I have 2 first round picks in 2008, but those are liquid assets because everyone loves first round picks. Looking at next years roster I see my 13 keepers as:1. Carson Palmer2. Steven Jackson3. Ronnie Brown4. Lawrence Maroney5. Marshawn Lynch6. Michael Turner7. Darren McFadden8. Jonathan Stewart9. Steve Smith10. Larry Fitzgerald11. Roy Williams12. Lee Evans13. Calvin JohnsonThis borderline players on my roster--and possible tradebait--heading into this year are Brandon Jackson, Brandon Marshall, Robert Meacham. Though I'm in no rush to do anything because injuries and down years can strike anyone, so it's good to be deep. Plus, I think Jackson, Marshall and Meacham are going to be solid players this year. But I'll have to make a decision during the next year and don't want to wait until the last second as then people will now that I need to make a move, weakening my position.My thought is to upgrade my roster by doing a 2:1 or even a 3:1 if I can get a stud RB back. That is the only position that I can see making a move. Is this the strategy you would employ? How do you see this situation?

Your team is stacked. You have to be ecstatic. I think I would wait for the draft to calm things a little and then I would look to "sell" BJackson to the Morency owner when Jackson is getting buzz and is a temporary starter. I would look to get quite a bit. For Meachem, I would look to trade him to a re-building team for a 1st plus more.I think rookie RBs are worth more during season or after first season. Rookie Wrs are worth more preseason or after 2nd season. I think you will need to choose which young players and which vets to keep/trade. You will need a good mix. I usually choose vet WRs and young Rbs just because both produce and due career lengths.

 

[wannabee]

Just to give you some idea of our scoring system here are my players and their OAL rank by points. There are 23 QB's in the top 30 does this make QB's more or less valuable. The only other players in the top 30 are RB's LT, LJ, SJ, Gore, Westbrook, FWP, Drew-Jones. Starting lineup 1-QB, 2-RB, 3-WR, 1 Fex(RB,WR,TE)10teamsPlayer OAL rankHasselbeck, Matt 27 Leinart, Matt 30Brown, Chris Brown, Ronnie 73 Jordan, Lamont Lewis, Jamal 48Taylor, Chester 47Westbrook, Brian 23Boldin, Anquan 83Jackson, Vincent Moss, Randy Moss, Santana 136Heap, Todd 137Brown, Josh 101Vinatieri, Adam 108Bears, Chicago 46I am thinking of keeping Leinart, Brown, Westbrook, Taylor, Boldin, S. Moss, & R.Moss was thinking of keeping Hasselbeck instead of R. Moss until he got traded today to NE.Or do I keep someone like Lewis or Jordan instead of Leinart since there will be so many QB's in the draft that finished in the top 30 OAL ranking. I have the #7 spot in the 1st round and I have the 2.01 & 2.04 in the second round.I have been trying yo trade either Jordan or Lewis for a 2nd or third round pick.Who do you think I should keep and why.

No way would I keep Chester over those two, but I would look to trade him to the Peterson owner because of Peterson's injury history.Would you keep C. Taylor over J. Lewis or S. Moss now that the Vikings have AD?What do you think Taylor will do this year?

 

[Gandalf]

Your team is stacked. You have to be ecstatic. I think I would wait for the draft to calm things a little and then I would look to "sell" BJackson to the Morency owner when Jackson is getting buzz and is a temporary starter. I would look to get quite a bit. For Meachem, I would look to trade him to a re-building team for a 1st plus more.I think rookie RBs are worth more during season or after first season. Rookie Wrs are worth more preseason or after 2nd season. I think you will need to choose which young players and which vets to keep/trade. You will need a good mix. I usually choose vet WRs and young Rbs just because both produce and due career lengths.

Thank you, it's taken me a long time to build this team, but a big part of the success over the last year has been following your advice on tough decisions.I like the BJackson move especially since I know the guy who has Morency is a good owner. I could probably work out something fair for him down the road.Basically, I'm gunning for dynasty status in this league. I've never won it but here's to hoping the dynasty begins this season!

 

[Gandalf]

Well, BJackson's time on my team came to an end early. The owner of Antonio Gates put him up for sale so I traded BJax and the worse of two #1's (both likely will be late-first round picks) for Gates.

I don't have a TE and I'm getting the best in the biz. Compare that to my 4th or 5th RB and I thought it made sense to pull the trigger now, even though I think BJax will win the job and be productive in Green Bay.

I also traded a restocking pick for the New England DST. So now my keepers include a TE and a solid D.

My plan is to trade Brandon Marshall and Robert Meacham for a star vet WR whose on a team trying to rebuild--maybe like a Torry Holt or Marvin Harrison someone along those lines.

 

[wannabee]

Well, BJackson's time on my team came to an end early. The owner of Antonio Gates put him up for sale so I traded BJax and the worse of two #1's (both likely will be late-first round picks) for Gates.I don't have a TE and I'm getting the best in the biz. Compare that to my 4th or 5th RB and I thought it made sense to pull the trigger now, even though I think BJax will win the job and be productive in Green Bay.I also traded a restocking pick for the New England DST. So now my keepers include a TE and a solid D.My plan is to trade Brandon Marshall and Robert Meacham for a star vet WR whose on a team trying to rebuild--maybe like a Torry Holt or Marvin Harrison someone along those lines.

You should be ecstatic getting Gates and the Pats Def. I would want Holt over Marvin just for career length. Marvin is coming up on 35 years old while Holt is 31. You have a stout team.

 

[Gandalf]

You should be ecstatic getting Gates and the Pats Def. I would want Holt over Marvin just for career length. Marvin is coming up on 35 years old while Holt is 31. You have a stout team.

Thanks. I definitely am pretty happy--especially about Gates. This owner just emailed me with an interesting possibility (not official offer, just a feeler). He said something along the lines of Ronnie Brown and Steve Smith for Adrian Peterson and Anquan Boldin.I'm a huge AD believer and am getting seduced, but know this probably hurts my team for this year with AD splitting reps and Smith > Boldin, especially in non-PPR. Should I even be considering this? Getting AD would be pretty sweet, but I think I'd be paying too much.EDIT: Okay it's a few hours later and I've come back to earth. I don't think there's anyway to justify this deal for me. It would most likely weaken me in 2 positions in 2007 and I'm trying to win the whole thing this year. I'm turning it down, do you concur?

 

[wannabee]

You should be ecstatic getting Gates and the Pats Def. I would want Holt over Marvin just for career length. Marvin is coming up on 35 years old while Holt is 31. You have a stout team.

Thanks. I definitely am pretty happy--especially about Gates. This owner just emailed me with an interesting possibility (not official offer, just a feeler). He said something along the lines of Ronnie Brown and Steve Smith for Adrian Peterson and Anquan Boldin.I'm a huge AD believer and am getting seduced, but know this probably hurts my team for this year with AD splitting reps and Smith > Boldin, especially in non-PPR. Should I even be considering this? Getting AD would be pretty sweet, but I think I'd be paying too much.EDIT: Okay it's a few hours later and I've come back to earth. I don't think there's anyway to justify this deal for me. It would most likely weaken me in 2 positions in 2007 and I'm trying to win the whole thing this year. I'm turning it down, do you concur?

no way should you consider that deal.

 

[Gandalf]

no way should you consider that deal.

Yeah that's what I thought. Thanks. I think this owner knew I have a weakness for All Day and was trying to exploit it.

 

[pk4239]

Wannabe, great thread and great insights. This is somewhat of an odd question.

I have an off the wall 2nd year 14 team, 9 keeper league, you can keep a player for one year minus their draft round. All of the first rounders from last year go into a specail draft with rookies, but with the caveat if you draft a rookie in what I will call "the zero round" you can keep them for 5 years instead of 1 year.

Standard PPR scoring start 1 QB, 2RBs, 3 WRs, 1 Flex (RB, WR, TE), 1TE, 1K, 1TD. My team is currently,

R. Bush 2nd rounder last year costing me a 1st round pick.

Chad Johnson, the same (I acquired both CJ and the cover)

Driver, costing a 2nd,

D.W. costing a 3rd

4th pick open, probably about the 15th overall not considering the first (now zero) rounders from last year.

Hasselback costing me a 5th.

Glenn costing me a 6th.

No 7th pick.

8th pick (probably worth about the 2.04 in a rookie draft).

Curry, covered with a 10th pick.

Atlanta D covered by the 14th round pick.

V. Jackson covered by the 17th round pick.

So I have the 1.02 pick in the zero round draft thus I am looking at LT, SJ, or LJ, for 1 year or AD or CJ for the next five. Since I am looking at losing Bush and Chad J. at the end of the season I am debating whether I make a pretty good run this season, or draft for the future.

The rules do make it pretty easy to rebuild, if I finish the the top four next season I am pretty set for getting a pretty solid rookie for the next five should I go that route.

The obvious answer would be to take AP or CJ and then move either for someone else once the season starts, but I can't guarantee I will be able to make the trade especially for one of the top three backs.

I appreciate any thoughts.

 

[wannabee]

Wannabe, great thread and great insights. This is somewhat of an odd question.I have an off the wall 2nd year 14 team, 9 keeper league, you can keep a player for one year minus their draft round. All of the first rounders from last year go into a specail draft with rookies, but with the caveat if you draft a rookie in what I will call "the zero round" you can keep them for 5 years instead of 1 year. Standard PPR scoring start 1 QB, 2RBs, 3 WRs, 1 Flex (RB, WR, TE), 1TE, 1K, 1TD. My team is currently,R. Bush 2nd rounder last year costing me a 1st round pick.Chad Johnson, the same (I acquired both CJ and the cover)Driver, costing a 2nd,D.W. costing a 3rd4th pick open, probably about the 15th overall not considering the first (now zero) rounders from last year.Hasselback costing me a 5th.Glenn costing me a 6th.No 7th pick.8th pick (probably worth about the 2.04 in a rookie draft).Curry, covered with a 10th pick.Atlanta D covered by the 14th round pick.V. Jackson covered by the 17th round pick.So I have the 1.02 pick in the zero round draft thus I am looking at LT, SJ, or LJ, for 1 year or AD or CJ for the next five. Since I am looking at losing Bush and Chad J. at the end of the season I am debating whether I make a pretty good run this season, or draft for the future.The rules do make it pretty easy to rebuild, if I finish the the top four next season I am pretty set for getting a pretty solid rookie for the next five should I go that route.The obvious answer would be to take AP or CJ and then move either for someone else once the season starts, but I can't guarantee I will be able to make the trade especially for one of the top three backs.I appreciate any thoughts.

I think I would take AP or CJ. In a startup PPR dynasty league, Peterson went 6th overall and Clavin went 16th. Most love those two. And, I can tell you that the Peterson owner has LJ, too, and fields more action on Peterson than LJ for some reason. I would go the youth route. Those two are great prospects. Landing one will help for 5 years.

 

[PrestonV20]

I have two questions

1. I have to drop one more player. Who should I drop? I was thinking either Chris Brown, Drew Bennett, or Demetrius Williams.

2. I have been offered a trade because I am hurting for a 2nd starting QB. The draft consists of 8 rounds. All the rookies and the rest of the free agent pool after all 12 teams trim their rosters down to 15 will be eligible. So the talent is pretty weak after the first few rounds. I have the 7th pick in each round.

I RECEIVE I GIVE UP

Tavaris Jackson Anquan Boldin

2007 23rd overall pick (round 2 pick11 43rd overall pick (round 4 pick2)

# Type of league: Dynasty

# Starting Roster: 2QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1FLEX(rb,wr,or te), 1K, 1DEF

# Scoring format: 6pts for all tds(pass, rush, rec), 1pt for 10 yard(rush, rec), 1pt for 20yds (passing), -3 (fumbles lost, interceptions) 1pt for all reception

# Number of teams in your league: 12

# Roster size: 23

My team

Marc Bulger

David Carr

Reggie Bush

Duece McAllister

Michael Turner

Kevin Jones

Jerious Norwood

Chris Brown

Chad Johnson

Andre Johnson

Lee Evans

Anquan Boldin

Vincent Jackson

Drew Bennett

Demetrius Williams

Ben Watson

 

[wannabee]

I have two questions

1. I have to drop one more player. Who should I drop? I was thinking either Chris Brown, Drew Bennett, or Demetrius Williams. Drew Bennett and it is not close, imo

2. I have been offered a trade because I am hurting for a 2nd starting QB. The draft consists of 8 rounds. All the rookies and the rest of the free agent pool after all 12 teams trim their rosters down to 15 will be eligible. So the talent is pretty weak after the first few rounds. I have the 7th pick in each round.

I RECEIVE I GIVE UP

Tavaris Jackson Anquan Boldin

2007 23rd overall pick (round 2 pick11 43rd overall pick (round 4 pick2)

# Type of league: Dynasty

# Starting Roster: 2QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1FLEX(rb,wr,or te), 1K, 1DEF

# Scoring format: 6pts for all tds(pass, rush, rec), 1pt for 10 yard(rush, rec), 1pt for 20yds (passing), -3 (fumbles lost, interceptions) 1pt for all reception

# Number of teams in your league: 12

# Roster size: 23

My team

Marc Bulger

David Carr

Reggie Bush

Duece McAllister

Michael Turner

Kevin Jones

Jerious Norwood

Chris Brown

Chad Johnson

Andre Johnson

Lee Evans

Anquan Boldin

Vincent Jackson

Drew Bennett

Demetrius Williams

Ben Watson

I would not do that deal. I think Boldin is worth much more than TJax. I do not like TJax as much as many do because when I look up the Viking Pass numbers from 2006, I think no way can a QB fluorish. You have a great team other than QB2. QBs I would target are Delhomme (since you have Carr and he should be cheap) and Huard (who should be cheap as well). Both of these QBs should easily outproduce TJax for the short term.

 

[PrestonV20]

Thanks for the quick reply... Who would you suggest I target in draft at the 7 spot and the 19th pick?

I am so thin at QB should i target (Quinn, Stanton, Beck?) or go more for value with (Meachum, Bowe, etc) in the first round? The second round is mostly likely a crap-shoot on who will be available.

 

[wannabee]

Thanks for the quick reply... Who would you suggest I target in draft at the 7 spot and the 19th pick?I am so thin at QB should i target (Quinn, Stanton, Beck?) or go more for value with (Meachum, Bowe, etc) in the first round? The second round is mostly likely a crap-shoot on who will be available.

I would look for Quinn. If he is gone, I would look for value at wr. In the 2nd round, you might consider looking at Trent Edwards, QB Bufflalo from Stanford. He is underrated now in drafts. I would look for either he or Kolb. If you get Kolb (Philly), I owuld consider picking up AJ Feeley in case McNabb is not ready for week 1. He is already talking about missing the first preseason game. And, most players are overly optimistic at this juncture anyway. If you can get Quinn, I would look how to trade for Frye on the cheap. I think he holds down the job for the first half or three-quarters of the season.

 

[Packers4ever]

Hey Wannabee,

Another question for you.

Hesselbeck & D. Jackson for my 1.05 and Norwood.

This is a 10 team dynasty league with standard scoring.

Start 1 QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1 TE, 1K, 1D

His team

QB Garcia, Jeff, Harrington, Joey, Hasselbeck, Matt , Plummer, Jake, Smith, Alex

RB Brown, Ronnie, Foster, De'shaun, Griffith, Justin, Holmes, Priest, Taylor, Fred, Williams, DeAngelo

WR Burress, Plaxico, Glenn, Terry, Hackett, D.J., Jackson, Darrell, Porter, Jerry, Walker, Javon

TE Gates, Antonio,

K Vinatieri, Adam

D Denver, Kansas City

My Team

QB D Anderson, C Frye, D McNabb

RB M Barber, M Bell, C. Brown, D McAllister, J Norwood, L White

WR B Edwards , J Galloway, V Jackson, K Johnson, M Muhammad, R Wayne

TE Heap, LJSmith.

K Akers, Rayner

D Miami, Baltimore

I really need a RB and a backup QB not another WR. Should I ask for Taylor instead of Jackson I don't think he will give up Willliams and do not really want Foster but I don't really want Taylor either with his age.

Would countering with the 1.05 for Hasselbeck striaght be a fair deal?

I would take Russell at the 1.05 it he was there or I was thinking of B. Jackson or should I go best WR.

Would you do this trade or what would you counter with??

Thanks

 

[wannabee]

Hey Wannabee,Another question for you.Hesselbeck & D. Jackson for my 1.05 and Norwood.This is a 10 team dynasty league with standard scoring.Start 1 QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1 TE, 1K, 1DHis teamQB Garcia, Jeff, Harrington, Joey, Hasselbeck, Matt , Plummer, Jake, Smith, Alex RB Brown, Ronnie, Foster, De'shaun, Griffith, Justin, Holmes, Priest, Taylor, Fred, Williams, DeAngeloWR Burress, Plaxico, Glenn, Terry, Hackett, D.J., Jackson, Darrell, Porter, Jerry, Walker, Javon TE Gates, Antonio,K Vinatieri, Adam D Denver, Kansas CityMy TeamQB D Anderson, C Frye, D McNabbRB M Barber, M Bell, C. Brown, D McAllister, J Norwood, L WhiteWR B Edwards , J Galloway, V Jackson, K Johnson, M Muhammad, R Wayne TE Heap, LJSmith. K Akers, Rayner D Miami, Baltimore I really need a RB and a backup QB not another WR. Should I ask for Taylor instead of Jackson I don't think he will give up Willliams and do not really want Foster but I don't really want Taylor either with his age.Would countering with the 1.05 for Hasselbeck striaght be a fair deal? I would take Russell at the 1.05 it he was there or I was thinking of B. Jackson or should I go best WR.Would you do this trade or what would you counter with??Thanks

I like the players in this order: BJackson>Hasselbeck>RussellNO WAY would I trade Norwood basically straight up for DJax. I really like Norwood this year and am not a DJax fan in SF. hard for me to see any upside to him there. I would wait to see who is there at 1.05. If Jackson is there, take him. If not, trade it for Hasselbeck or trade down to later in 1st and nab Chris Henry (to go with White) plus more. The pick will be worth a ton.

 

[Gandalf]

Wannabee,

Three questions all in bold.

An owner in the league is after my WRs. He owns Willie Parker and Willis McGahee. As well as Randy Moss. He might go for a 2 for 1 deal. I was thinking of countering his initial offer, which was his first and second round pick in the 2008 draft for a WR. I already have 2 first rounders, we only keep 13 guys and I have McFadden and Stewart coming, so I can't do that.

In general do you prefer Willie Parker or Willis McGahee? Our league is non-PPR and my team is in the sig below in case you forgot. I think it's got to be FWP, correct? Willis seems like a bit of a head case but that could have just been his strong desire to leave Buffalo. I'm a fan of Buffalo so I would have trouble owning him psychologically.

Would you make this move or sit tight? Ronnie Brown and Roy Williams for Willie Parker. I could see this either way with my team because it's a lot to give up, but then again I could replace Roy with Lee Evans but upgrade from Brown to FWP.

I am worried about the Miami offense and have both Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson, but maybe that's not a bad thing. I keep reading about how having two WRs from the same team actually brings consistency to a lineup and if they're both good who cares if they are on the same team. Do you think I need to split these guys up?

Thanks as always,

Gandalf

 

[wannabee]

Wannabee,

Three questions all in bold.

An owner in the league is after my WRs. He owns Willie Parker and Willis McGahee. As well as Randy Moss. He might go for a 2 for 1 deal. I was thinking of countering his initial offer, which was his first and second round pick in the 2008 draft for a WR. I already have 2 first rounders, we only keep 13 guys and I have McFadden and Stewart coming, so I can't do that.

In general do you prefer Willie Parker or Willis McGahee? Our league is non-PPR and my team is in the sig below in case you forgot. I think it's got to be FWP, correct? Willis seems like a bit of a head case but that could have just been his strong desire to leave Buffalo. I'm a fan of Buffalo so I would have trouble owning him psychologically. Parker in a big way. But, i do expect him to a little less productive than last year. He had a ton of carries last year. I expect the Steelers to throw more this year.

Would you make this move or sit tight? Ronnie Brown and Roy Williams for Willie Parker. I could see this either way with my team because it's a lot to give up, but then again I could replace Roy with Lee Evans but upgrade from Brown to FWP. Sit tight. With the Ricky suspension, Brown's value should be very close to Parker. No one else to steal carries from Brown. I think Booker is not a carry the load guy.

I am worried about the Miami offense and have both Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson, but maybe that's not a bad thing. I keep reading about how having two WRs from the same team actually brings consistency to a lineup and if they're both good who cares if they are on the same team. Do you think I need to split these guys up? Sit tight. Both are going VERY high in new dynasty drafts. I mean very high. I would sit tight and only sell if a great offer.

Thanks as always,

Gandalf

 

[Gandalf]

Thanks!