wannabee Strategy Thread (2 Viewers)

[Instinctive]

Me again, back to bounce ideas off of ya man.

14 teams, 0.5 pr-----8th pick

I've been mocking, and here's a team I come up with fairly often:

Drew Brees

Roddy White --- Do I take Fitz if he falls? I really like Roddy

Sidney Rice/Michael Crabtree....maybe I take a RB here?

Antonio Gates (Dwayne Bowe if he's gone)

Pierre Garcon (Bowe if available, V Davis if I didn't get Gates)

Bradshaw

M Bush

Maroney

Foster

B Scott

So I go with an awesome receiving corps and the top QB, and then I shotgun the RB position. Does it look better with a 3rd round RB though? I can't decide.

The way I see it right now is, RB is the easies position to find a guy at later, and in the season. So why not build a dominant QB/WR/TE lineup and then just shotgun RBs the rest of the draft?

On another note, Brees or Rodgers this year, given the choice? I hav been a Brees guy, but Rodgers sounds really nice too. Even Manning, although I shy away from week 15 sitouts ugh

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Me again, back to bounce ideas off of ya man.14 teams, 0.5 pr-----8th pickI've been mocking, and here's a team I come up with fairly oftenrew BreesRoddy White --- Do I take Fitz if he falls? I really like RoddySidney Rice/Michael Crabtree....maybe I take a RB here?Antonio Gates (Dwayne Bowe if he's gone)Pierre Garcon (Bowe if available, V Davis if I didn't get Gates)BradshawM BushMaroneyFosterB ScottSo I go with an awesome receiving corps and the top QB, and then I shotgun the RB position. Does it look better with a 3rd round RB though? I can't decide.The way I see it right now is, RB is the easies position to find a guy at later, and in the season. So why not build a dominant QB/WR/TE lineup and then just shotgun RBs the rest of the draft?On another note, Brees or Rodgers this year, given the choice? I hav been a Brees guy, but Rodgers sounds really nice too. Even Manning, although I shy away from week 15 sitouts ugh

a couple of things for me. Brees over Rodgers .. just gut. In the 3rd, I would go RB and no way I take Bowe before the 5th or 6th. I like Garcon more. Get a RB1 in 3rd, then shotgun approach. Love MBush, Bradshaw, and MB3. MB3 seems to slip a long way of late.

 

[Imagine]

Team so far is P Manning, Chris Johnson, Ryan Grant, Addai, Harrison, Leon Washington, Marshawn Lynch, Hines Ward, TO, Santana Moss, Lee Evans, Carlson, ManninghamStart 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1Flex (RB/WR/TE), Def, PK. 12 teams, 20 round draft. QB 4 pts for TD, .05 per yard. RB/WR/TE 1 pt PPR, 1pt/10yds, 6 pt TDs. DST 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 for 0 pts up to 20 pts, then zeroes, no negative pts. Also DST 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 for <100yds up to 300 yds, no negative pts. 2pts for turnovers, 1 for sack, 6 for TD.At 12.12, will take my 5th WR-looking at Massaquoi, Burleson, Manningham, Devin ThomasAt 13.01, will probably wait on a backup QB to Peyton for another round (only 17 QBs gone), so that leaves 6th RB, 6th WR, 2nd TE, or 1st Def. When will defenses go off the board in PPR? Is taking the 5th to 8th Def off the board a decent plan, maybe at next turn? Only NYJ have been taken so far.So at 13.01, maybe either another WR from those 4, my backup TE (Shockey, Heap, Sciafe, Scheffler), or RB (Faulk, Ward, Gerhart, LJ, or a sleeper like B Leonard, L Hamilton, J Ringer, B Scott, or Marshawn Lynch).

At this point in the draft, only choose player with upside. Also, too early for a backup QB/TE, K or Def, imo.I would only look at Massaquoi, Burleson, Manningham, Lynch, or BScott. If there are waivers, I would only roster one backup QB, a guy like Orton, Henne, or Matt Moore. Even Campbell or Garrard. The thinking is that if Peyton goes down, you are in trouble regardless. Same goes for TE. Not much to choose from here so just choose Heap or Boss later. I would take a kicker before defense, maybe next time around. On defenses, I see matchups as the key esp with all of the ones coming out of nowhere most years.

This is amazing. First time in a draft longer than 16 rounds, and I have 7 picks left! If I spend 4 on a PK, QB2, TE2, & Defense, that still leaves 3 more picks! I assume the same philosophy applies…find RBs and WRs with upside? End up with about 7 RBs and 7 WRs? Cool!

 

[crazylegs1]

Bold part below is restated from an earlier question to you on p.122 (you can see our subsequent posts back and forth on this page) Couldn't get all our responses back in forth included as the system said it was too many quotes. When I tried to delete some of the quotes it said "the number of opening and closing quote tags does not match" and it wouldn't post, anyway

Hi Jeff,

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

Here is my question. From looking at this I am thinking of going early on QB, and early on TE. I feel I have a good chance of getting good return on my investment as I feel that the top QB's and TE's tend to be fairly consistent ie: Brees, Manning, Rogers should give me and edge as will guys like Clark, Witten, Gates and have a very good chance of finishing top 5-10 with upside of being #1 at their position. There is a sharp drop at these positions as well in this scoring system. RB has a sharp drop as well, but I see the position as more volatile (I will draft a RB in the first rd. if I get one of the 1st 5 draft slots) not to say I will neglect it. I feel I can wait more on the WR's due to the slower drop (again I will try to get a top WR if possible, but feel I can get even a #2 later in the draft and definitely a #3. Do you agree with this strategy, or might you load up on RB's/WR's and try a QB by committee (ie: E. Manning/Palmer for example). I know TE is supposed to be deep this year, but in this scoring system I still feel it is important to take one early. What are your thoughts on my strategy? Thanks for any help.

Here is the problem I am having drafting late in my 10 team .5 ppr draft. I looked and according to this league's scoring system and my league mates drafting tendencies, as many as 6 QB's could be gone by the end of the 2nd rd. (Rodgers, P. Manning, Brees, Romo, Brady, Schaub). If I don't take a QB in the second Romo or others may not make it back to me. I tried a couple mock drafts from the 9 spot and got these two teams:

QB: Brees, Roethlisberger

RB: Matthews, Wells, R. Williams, A. Bradshaw, M. Bush

WR: R. Moss, C. Ocho, M. Wallace, W. Welker,

TE: Witten

K: N. Folk

DEF: Ravens, Eagles

QB: Romo, Garrard

RB: R. Mendenhall, C. Wells, R. Williams, A. Bradshaw, M. Bush

WR: R. Moss, C. Ocho, H. Ward, J. Knox

TE: Finley

K: M. Crosby

Def: Ravens, Eagles

The "rate my team" application strongly preferred the Romo/Mendenhall team which was Rd. 1 Moss, Rd. 2 Mendenhall (who I now would be willing to take in the 2nd if I could get a decent QB in the 3rd) Rd. 3 Romo. I am stuck as to what to do if I draw a late draft spot as I fear if I go Wr/RB I will lose out on an elite QB, but if I go WR/QB, then I am left with weak RB's. Any ideas? I guess I could try to trade someone for a mid round pick 5,6 which is a great spot for value picking. Other ideas? Waiting on QB and or TE results in a even less desirable team, so I don't see this as an option in this scoring system.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Team so far is P Manning, Chris Johnson, Ryan Grant, Addai, Harrison, Leon Washington, Marshawn Lynch, Hines Ward, TO, Santana Moss, Lee Evans, Carlson, ManninghamStart 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1Flex (RB/WR/TE), Def, PK. 12 teams, 20 round draft. QB 4 pts for TD, .05 per yard. RB/WR/TE 1 pt PPR, 1pt/10yds, 6 pt TDs. DST 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 for 0 pts up to 20 pts, then zeroes, no negative pts. Also DST 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 for <100yds up to 300 yds, no negative pts. 2pts for turnovers, 1 for sack, 6 for TD.At 12.12, will take my 5th WR-looking at Massaquoi, Burleson, Manningham, Devin ThomasAt 13.01, will probably wait on a backup QB to Peyton for another round (only 17 QBs gone), so that leaves 6th RB, 6th WR, 2nd TE, or 1st Def. When will defenses go off the board in PPR? Is taking the 5th to 8th Def off the board a decent plan, maybe at next turn? Only NYJ have been taken so far.So at 13.01, maybe either another WR from those 4, my backup TE (Shockey, Heap, Sciafe, Scheffler), or RB (Faulk, Ward, Gerhart, LJ, or a sleeper like B Leonard, L Hamilton, J Ringer, B Scott, or Marshawn Lynch).

At this point in the draft, only choose player with upside. Also, too early for a backup QB/TE, K or Def, imo.I would only look at Massaquoi, Burleson, Manningham, Lynch, or BScott. If there are waivers, I would only roster one backup QB, a guy like Orton, Henne, or Matt Moore. Even Campbell or Garrard. The thinking is that if Peyton goes down, you are in trouble regardless. Same goes for TE. Not much to choose from here so just choose Heap or Boss later. I would take a kicker before defense, maybe next time around. On defenses, I see matchups as the key esp with all of the ones coming out of nowhere most years.

This is amazing. First time in a draft longer than 16 rounds, and I have 7 picks left! If I spend 4 on a PK, QB2, TE2, & Defense, that still leaves 3 more picks! I assume the same philosophy applies…find RBs and WRs with upside? End up with about 7 RBs and 7 WRs? Cool!

look for upcoming positional talent dropoffs coming for the QB2/TE2/K/Def. For the other three, if these are not players you are relying upon, why not swing for the fences? If you miss, then drop and pick up another upside player. You like your team ok?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Bold part below is restated from an earlier question to you on p.122 (you can see our subsequent posts back and forth on this page) Couldn't get all our responses back in forth included as the system said it was too many quotes. When I tried to delete some of the quotes it said "the number of opening and closing quote tags does not match" and it wouldn't post, anyway

Hi Jeff,

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

Here is my question. From looking at this I am thinking of going early on QB, and early on TE. I feel I have a good chance of getting good return on my investment as I feel that the top QB's and TE's tend to be fairly consistent ie: Brees, Manning, Rogers should give me and edge as will guys like Clark, Witten, Gates and have a very good chance of finishing top 5-10 with upside of being #1 at their position. There is a sharp drop at these positions as well in this scoring system. RB has a sharp drop as well, but I see the position as more volatile (I will draft a RB in the first rd. if I get one of the 1st 5 draft slots) not to say I will neglect it. I feel I can wait more on the WR's due to the slower drop (again I will try to get a top WR if possible, but feel I can get even a #2 later in the draft and definitely a #3. Do you agree with this strategy, or might you load up on RB's/WR's and try a QB by committee (ie: E. Manning/Palmer for example). I know TE is supposed to be deep this year, but in this scoring system I still feel it is important to take one early. What are your thoughts on my strategy? Thanks for any help.

Here is the problem I am having drafting late in my 10 team .5 ppr draft. I looked and according to this league's scoring system and my league mates drafting tendencies, as many as 6 QB's could be gone by the end of the 2nd rd. (Rodgers, P. Manning, Brees, Romo, Brady, Schaub). If I don't take a QB in the second Romo or others may not make it back to me. I tried a couple mock drafts from the 9 spot and got these two teams:

QB: Brees, Roethlisberger

RB: Matthews, Wells, R. Williams, A. Bradshaw, M. Bush

WR: R. Moss, C. Ocho, M. Wallace, W. Welker,

TE: Witten

K: N. Folk

DEF: Ravens, Eagles

QB: Romo, Garrard

RB: R. Mendenhall, C. Wells, R. Williams, A. Bradshaw, M. Bush

WR: R. Moss, C. Ocho, H. Ward, J. Knox

TE: Finley

K: M. Crosby

Def: Ravens, Eagles

The "rate my team" application strongly preferred the Romo/Mendenhall team which was Rd. 1 Moss, Rd. 2 Mendenhall (who I now would be willing to take in the 2nd if I could get a decent QB in the 3rd) Rd. 3 Romo. I am stuck as to what to do if I draw a late draft spot as I fear if I go Wr/RB I will lose out on an elite QB, but if I go WR/QB, then I am left with weak RB's. Any ideas? I guess I could try to trade someone for a mid round pick 5,6 which is a great spot for value picking. Other ideas? Waiting on QB and or TE results in a even less desirable team, so I don't see this as an option in this scoring system.

I am evolving as the preseason progresses. To me (now), after Turner goes off the board, I dont want any of the other backs in the 1st. I just do not know if Mendy, SJax, DWill, etc are THAT much better than those RBs available in the 3/4 rounds. So, in a 10 teamer, you need studs and I do not think those are studs.

Maybe consider taking a QB in round one or two with WR the other ... assuming Turner is gone. The 3rd round RBs are very nice this year.

 

[Instinctive]

a couple of things for me. Brees over Rodgers .. just gut. In the 3rd, I would go RB and no way I take Bowe before the 5th or 6th. I like Garcon more. Get a RB1 in 3rd, then shotgun approach. Love MBush, Bradshaw, and MB3. MB3 seems to slip a long way of late.

Nice to know somebody else feels Brees over Rodgers, I couldn't give a reason either. MB3 seems to go right before my pick in round 5 EVERY TIME. It's infuriating.Which RB would you take? The only guy I see that could be it is McCoy, who I don't really like. I could take Charles in the 2nd (he should be there) because I have a great feeling about him, and then go WR. But I hate not having one of the tip top wideouts. I suppose if I went Charles, I could decide between Crabtree and Steve Smith (I prefer Carolina) or Sidney Rice.I don't see a lot of great RBs in round 3.I may have to take Bowe. Another gut call. Something about KC this year.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

a couple of things for me. Brees over Rodgers .. just gut. In the 3rd, I would go RB and no way I take Bowe before the 5th or 6th. I like Garcon more. Get a RB1 in 3rd, then shotgun approach. Love MBush, Bradshaw, and MB3. MB3 seems to slip a long way of late.

Nice to know somebody else feels Brees over Rodgers, I couldn't give a reason either. MB3 seems to go right before my pick in round 5 EVERY TIME. It's infuriating.Which RB would you take? The only guy I see that could be it is McCoy, who I don't really like. I could take Charles in the 2nd (he should be there) because I have a great feeling about him, and then go WR. But I hate not having one of the tip top wideouts. I suppose if I went Charles, I could decide between Crabtree and Steve Smith (I prefer Carolina) or Sidney Rice.I don't see a lot of great RBs in round 3.I may have to take Bowe. Another gut call. Something about KC this year.

One of the 3rd round RBs will drop to you ... one of Moreno, Grant, Benson (being an OU fan), Charles, Greene Wells, etc. I see the dropoff at WR much steeper than RB from early round 2 until late round 3

 

[crazylegs1]

Bold part below is restated from an earlier question to you on p.122 (you can see our subsequent posts back and forth on this page) Couldn't get all our responses back in forth included as the system said it was too many quotes. When I tried to delete some of the quotes it said "the number of opening and closing quote tags does not match" and it wouldn't post, anyway

Hi Jeff,

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

Here is my question. From looking at this I am thinking of going early on QB, and early on TE. I feel I have a good chance of getting good return on my investment as I feel that the top QB's and TE's tend to be fairly consistent ie: Brees, Manning, Rogers should give me and edge as will guys like Clark, Witten, Gates and have a very good chance of finishing top 5-10 with upside of being #1 at their position. There is a sharp drop at these positions as well in this scoring system. RB has a sharp drop as well, but I see the position as more volatile (I will draft a RB in the first rd. if I get one of the 1st 5 draft slots) not to say I will neglect it. I feel I can wait more on the WR's due to the slower drop (again I will try to get a top WR if possible, but feel I can get even a #2 later in the draft and definitely a #3. Do you agree with this strategy, or might you load up on RB's/WR's and try a QB by committee (ie: E. Manning/Palmer for example). I know TE is supposed to be deep this year, but in this scoring system I still feel it is important to take one early. What are your thoughts on my strategy? Thanks for any help.

Here is the problem I am having drafting late in my 10 team .5 ppr draft. I looked and according to this league's scoring system and my league mates drafting tendencies, as many as 6 QB's could be gone by the end of the 2nd rd. (Rodgers, P. Manning, Brees, Romo, Brady, Schaub). If I don't take a QB in the second Romo or others may not make it back to me. I tried a couple mock drafts from the 9 spot and got these two teams:

QB: Brees, Roethlisberger

RB: Matthews, Wells, R. Williams, A. Bradshaw, M. Bush

WR: R. Moss, C. Ocho, M. Wallace, W. Welker,

TE: Witten

K: N. Folk

DEF: Ravens, Eagles

QB: Romo, Garrard

RB: R. Mendenhall, C. Wells, R. Williams, A. Bradshaw, M. Bush

WR: R. Moss, C. Ocho, H. Ward, J. Knox

TE: Finley

K: M. Crosby

Def: Ravens, Eagles

The "rate my team" application strongly preferred the Romo/Mendenhall team which was Rd. 1 Moss, Rd. 2 Mendenhall (who I now would be willing to take in the 2nd if I could get a decent QB in the 3rd) Rd. 3 Romo. I am stuck as to what to do if I draw a late draft spot as I fear if I go Wr/RB I will lose out on an elite QB, but if I go WR/QB, then I am left with weak RB's. Any ideas? I guess I could try to trade someone for a mid round pick 5,6 which is a great spot for value picking. Other ideas? Waiting on QB and or TE results in a even less desirable team, so I don't see this as an option in this scoring system.

I am evolving as the preseason progresses. To me (now), after Turner goes off the board, I dont want any of the other backs in the 1st. I just do not know if Mendy, SJax, DWill, etc are THAT much better than those RBs available in the 3/4 rounds. So, in a 10 teamer, you need studs and I do not think those are studs.

Maybe consider taking a QB in round one or two with WR the other ... assuming Turner is gone. The 3rd round RBs are very nice this year.

Who are the other Rb's going in the 3rd. I got Matthews and Wells in the late 3rd/early 4th in my mock. I keep seeing Charles go in the second, or I would take him in a second in the third. I know Grant is going in the 3rd. I really prefer all these guys as #2 backs, but I get your point. Hopefully I don't pull a late draft spot, but if I do I want to be prepared. I will need to hit on some upside Rb's late if I adopt this strategy. I like Bradshaw, A. Foster, J. Harrison M. Bush as some late upside picks.

 

[Imagine]

look for upcoming positional talent dropoffs coming for the QB2/TE2/K/Def. For the other three, if these are not players you are relying upon, why not swing for the fences? If you miss, then drop and pick up another upside player. You like your team ok?

Jeff, I like this team a lot, and love the philosophical tidbits you've passed my way about the why's and when's! I really feel like I've taken a big step up the learning curve!

I'm still pretty new at this, but I've never had a top QB before, so wanted to try that, especially after struggling last year with Garrard and Hasselbeck. I know an early pick on a QB isn't generally recommended, but I had to try it once with basically my 3rd round pick.

I also feel like I have lots of guys that may or may not come up big, players like Addai, Jerome Harrison, Hines Ward, and TO for example, and if a few of them play well, this could be a really fun year!

I’m not exactly sure how to determine "positional talent drop-offs coming for the QB2/TE2/K/Def". Using DD? At this stage, it seems like we're on the flat part of the curve, so there is little separation between players now. Is there another tool I should be checking out?

And a question about PKs. In the previous post, you said "I would take a kicker before defense, maybe next time around". Most folks seem to say "use your last pick on your PK". Any words of wisdom about this idea? Consistency of scoring compared to Defenses? Consistency compared to the "long shots" you'd otherwise be taking with these picks in the 14th and 15th rounds?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

On the positional dropoffs, I am usually referring to seeing the "last good player at the position before a big group at a lower tier". So, in the later rounds look to see where a player is last of a tier.

As to kicker, my feeling is that there are only 20ish that are decent and have certain jobs. Also, you can play matchups at defense if you do not get a good one.

 

[oscarz]

Hi Jeff

14 player PPR league. Scoring is 6 pts per TD passing, rushing and receiving. 1 point for every 10 yards passing, receiving and running and .5 pts per reception for WR's and RB's. We keep 2 players from last years roster.

We start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE. We also have the same amount of bench players in each position.

My 2 keepers are: QB:Schaub and RB:Grant

I draft 6th this year in a snake draft.

With the following available RB's and WR's possibly at my turn how would you order them?

RB's possibly available: Mendenhall, Stewart, Williams, Mathews, Thomas (NO), McCoy, Addai, Best, Moreno

WR's possibly available: Wayne, Austin, Rice, Jackson, Jennings, Smith(NYG), Colston, Boldon, Ochocinco, Welker

Thanks

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff14 player PPR league. Scoring is 6 pts per TD passing, rushing and receiving. 1 point for every 10 yards passing, receiving and running and .5 pts per reception for WR's and RB's. We keep 2 players from last years roster.We start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE. We also have the same amount of bench players in each position.My 2 keepers are: QB:Schaub and RB:GrantI draft 6th this year in a snake draft. With the following available RB's and WR's possibly at my turn how would you order them? RB's possibly available: , Thomas (NO), McCoy, Addai, Best, MorenoWR's possibly available: Wayne, Austin, Rice, Jackson, Jennings, Smith(NYG), Colston, Boldon, Ochocinco, WelkerThanks

MendenhallDWilliamsStewartMathewsMorenoAustinWayneDJackson

 

[deadstick]

Hey Jeff, I just made 2 major trades in a Zealots league and am wondering your opinion. I know I didn't make out like gangbusters (but obviously felt it was good enough to make the deal). Wondering your honest opinion:

My Team (before the trade)

QB: P Manning, J Cutler, T Edwards, B Leftwich, B Gradkowski, T Thigpen

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

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

TE: V Shiancoe, J Shockey, G Graham ®, E Moore, D Epps ®

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

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

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

My concern on this team was RB - I've got some depth with Barber, Forte, Jacobs and Williams - but those are all RB2-3 guys and this is likely Williams last year. I also don't have any great prospects for the future here. I also like Jay Cutler and believe Peyton still has 2-3 good years left but felt like this was my last chance to get decent value for him so long-term.

Trade #1

Traded WR DeSean Jackson, TE Visanthe Shiancoe and DE Trent Cole for RB Knowshon Moreno, RB Chester Taylor, TE Zach Miller, TE Ben Watson and a 2011 3rd round pick

This trade helps me out long-term at TE (but maybe hurts a bit this year if Favre comes back) and gives me a little TE depth in Watson (I already have Moore in the event that he breaks out), gives me a possible RB1 of the future (or a bust) to which I already "hopefully" possess his handcuff in Buckhalter (unless his injury proves to be very substatial - which looks very possible I admit), gives me a handcuff to Forte in Taylor, and provides a mid-late pick (this will likely be pick 3.10-3.12, he has a very good team). It obviously really hurts at WR - although I think DeSean Jackson will have a tough time maintaining those long TDs that he's gotten recently with a small amount of receptions and there is a QB question in Kolb, however I still think he's a top-10 dynasty WR (just not top-5). Losing Cole hurts as well - I have good depth at DL, and still have 2 very good legitimate starters, but Cole is a stud.

Trade #2

Traded QB Peyton Manning for WR Brandon Marshall and QB Alex Smith

I think Marshall is a top-5 dynasty WR, although probably not top-5 in 2010 (but still very good). Alex Smith gives me some much needed depth at QB2 behind Cutler

Current Roster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[Instinctive]

If Stewart was one of the RBs that fell to the 3rd round, would you take him over Moreno and Wells?

I feel like Wells is a big bust this year with a team that passes more very year and just got worse on defense...and Moreno is hurt already, may have a slow start. Stewart is a decent play even with DWill, and has top 3 written on him if DWill goes down

ETA: I also kind of feel like Manning over Brees. He's easily the most consistent QB, and his schedule looks a lot nicer for him. NO has a really easy run schedule and the NFC West isn't exactly gonna force a lot of shootouts, you know? I doubt the AFC North does either.

Whereas HOU twice will be shootouts for Peyton, NE, the NFC East, and the AFC West...

I may not have a choice as QBs go a bit early sometimes, but if I'm up at 8 and Brees is gone, I think I want manning over Rodgers. If nobody is gone yet, I may even want Manning over Brees. What do you think?

 

[Cabby]

12 team H2H Keeper Auction League

3 round rookie draft each year(salary depends on round rookie is taken)

5 player rookie taxi

$200 salary

Start

1 QB, 2 RB, 4 WR/TE, 1 K, 1 Def

I am keeping Chris Johnson at $10(rookie Keeper 3 years on contract)

Keeping Rodgers at $4(2 years left on contract)

Keeping Calvin Johnson at $20( 2 years on contract)

With Favre not sure if he is going to play deciding between R. Moss at $40(2 years on contract) or Sidney Rice at $3(3 years on contract)

Should I keep Rice and see if I can get Moss back for a similar price(rice isn't hurting me with the cap any)

Thanks

 

[SelenaCat]

I'm in a 12-player keep-5 auction league. Salaries escalate after the second year based on years held and previous year's performance. Total salary is $260 for an 18-player roster. We start 1 QB, 1 flex (any offensive player, typically a 2nd QB), 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 PK, 1 DST. Standard scoring, 4 PaTD, no big-game bonuses, and 1 point per receiving first down (averages to about 1/3 per reception for RB, 1/2 for TE's, and 2/3 for WR's, based on historical data).

I have quite a few potential keepers this year:

QB: Stafford ($30), Leftwich ($1)

RB: Turner ($51), Moreno ($45), Mendenhall ($17), McCoy ($25), Sproles ($17), Choice ($4)

WR: Crabtree ($4), N. Washtington (TEN, $1)

TE: V. Davis ($1)

Prior to Moreno's injury, I'd intended to keep Turner ($51), Moreno ($45), Mendenhall ($17), Crabtree ($4) and Davis ($1) . Do you still agree with those keepers, barring further bad news about Moreno? Or would you go with McCoy ($25) for the lower salary?

I'd also like some advice on potential trades. Some of the possibilities are:

1) AP ($64). I'd like to get him for Turner ($51) and McCoy ($25) alone, but I might have to throw in Davis as well. Is this worthwhile? Turner to AP is about a 4 FFP/game upgrade based upon current FBG projections, which still offsets the loss of Davis by a good 2 points. Is it still worthwhile if he insists on Crabtree as a third player? We only use 2 WR's, but the guy has a ton of talent. Or do I counter with Turner, Moreno and Crabtree if he insists on three?

2) MJD ($60). I could probably get this owner to swap MJD for Mendenhall ($17) + Sproles ($17). Opinions are pretty varied on Mendenhall, but this is a HUGE swing in salary (I'm not planning on keeping Sproles). Current FBG projections have MJD about 3.5 FFP/game higher than Mendenhall, assuming he's a top-10 RB and not an RB2 this year. The only other player he has to help make a better trade for me is Favre ($16).

3) Romo ($54). There will be several top-end QB's in the auction this year, but I think he's slightly underpriced (I'm expecting Manning/Brady to be mid $60's) and he's a player I'd like to have. I'm not sure exactly what he's willing to trade, but he has D. Williams ($38), and J. Stewart ($36) as well, making trades easier. If he'd accept it, would trading Mendenhall ($17) + Davis ($1) for Romo ($54) + D. Williams ($38) be worthwhile? Again, a huge salary swing, but I already know I have to pay a premium for a stud QB since this is essentially a 2 QB league, and there're less question marks about DWill than Mendenhall.

Our auction isn't until the end of the month, but I'd love any advice on which keepers I should go with and any trades I should try to pursue.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff, I just made 2 major trades in a Zealots league and am wondering your opinion. I know I didn't make out like gangbusters (but obviously felt it was good enough to make the deal). Wondering your honest opinion:

My Team (before the trade)

QB: P Manning, J Cutler, T Edwards, B Leftwich, B Gradkowski, T Thigpen

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

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

TE: V Shiancoe, J Shockey, G Graham ®, E Moore, D Epps ®

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

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

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

My concern on this team was RB - I've got some depth with Barber, Forte, Jacobs and Williams - but those are all RB2-3 guys and this is likely Williams last year. I also don't have any great prospects for the future here. I also like Jay Cutler and believe Peyton still has 2-3 good years left but felt like this was my last chance to get decent value for him so long-term.

Trade #1

Traded WR DeSean Jackson, TE Visanthe Shiancoe and DE Trent Cole for RB Knowshon Moreno, RB Chester Taylor, TE Zach Miller, TE Ben Watson and a 2011 3rd round pick

This trade helps me out long-term at TE (but maybe hurts a bit this year if Favre comes back) and gives me a little TE depth in Watson (I already have Moore in the event that he breaks out), gives me a possible RB1 of the future (or a bust) to which I already "hopefully" possess his handcuff in Buckhalter (unless his injury proves to be very substatial - which looks very possible I admit), gives me a handcuff to Forte in Taylor, and provides a mid-late pick (this will likely be pick 3.10-3.12, he has a very good team). It obviously really hurts at WR - although I think DeSean Jackson will have a tough time maintaining those long TDs that he's gotten recently with a small amount of receptions and there is a QB question in Kolb, however I still think he's a top-10 dynasty WR (just not top-5). Losing Cole hurts as well - I have good depth at DL, and still have 2 very good legitimate starters, but Cole is a stud.

Trade #2

Traded QB Peyton Manning for WR Brandon Marshall and QB Alex Smith

I think Marshall is a top-5 dynasty WR, although probably not top-5 in 2010 (but still very good). Alex Smith gives me some much needed depth at QB2 behind Cutler

Current Roster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

If Stewart was one of the RBs that fell to the 3rd round, would you take him over Moreno and Wells?I feel like Wells is a big bust this year with a team that passes more very year and just got worse on defense...and Moreno is hurt already, may have a slow start. Stewart is a decent play even with DWill, and has top 3 written on him if DWill goes downETA: I also kind of feel like Manning over Brees. He's easily the most consistent QB, and his schedule looks a lot nicer for him. NO has a really easy run schedule and the NFC West isn't exactly gonna force a lot of shootouts, you know? I doubt the AFC North does either. Whereas HOU twice will be shootouts for Peyton, NE, the NFC East, and the AFC West...I may not have a choice as QBs go a bit early sometimes, but if I'm up at 8 and Brees is gone, I think I want manning over Rodgers. If nobody is gone yet, I may even want Manning over Brees. What do you think?

I love Stewart's situation, same with Wells, but the situation scares me on both. I might go conservative with Moreno. As for QB, Manning gives you a Top 5 finish. I think I prefer Brees, but it is close. The third round is a tough one. In a draft I am in now, Manning lasted to the 3rd so I was saved of the decision and took Benson after the turn. He and Grant and Charles are decent options if they fall very far.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

12 team H2H Keeper Auction League3 round rookie draft each year(salary depends on round rookie is taken)5 player rookie taxi$200 salaryStart 1 QB, 2 RB, 4 WR/TE, 1 K, 1 DefI am keeping Chris Johnson at $10(rookie Keeper 3 years on contract)Keeping Rodgers at $4(2 years left on contract)Keeping Calvin Johnson at $20( 2 years on contract)With Favre not sure if he is going to play deciding between R. Moss at $40(2 years on contract) or Sidney Rice at $3(3 years on contract)Should I keep Rice and see if I can get Moss back for a similar price(rice isn't hurting me with the cap any)Thanks

I would go with Rice even if this year is a washout. Yous till get him cheap for the future. You should be able to get Moss or comparable for similar price $40

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I'm in a 12-player keep-5 auction league. Salaries escalate after the second year based on years held and previous year's performance. Total salary is $260 for an 18-player roster. We start 1 QB, 1 flex (any offensive player, typically a 2nd QB), 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 PK, 1 DST. Standard scoring, 4 PaTD, no big-game bonuses, and 1 point per receiving first down (averages to about 1/3 per reception for RB, 1/2 for TE's, and 2/3 for WR's, based on historical data).

I have quite a few potential keepers this year:

QB: Stafford ($30), Leftwich ($1)

RB: Turner ($51), Moreno ($45), Mendenhall ($17), McCoy ($25), Sproles ($17), Choice ($4)

WR: Crabtree ($4), N. Washtington (TEN, $1)

TE: V. Davis ($1)

Prior to Moreno's injury, I'd intended to keep Turner ($51), Moreno ($45), Mendenhall ($17), Crabtree ($4) and Davis ($1) . Do you still agree with those keepers, barring further bad news about Moreno? Or would you go with McCoy ($25) for the lower salary?

I'd also like some advice on potential trades. Some of the possibilities are:

1) AP ($64). I'd like to get him for Turner ($51) and McCoy ($25) alone, but I might have to throw in Davis as well. Is this worthwhile? Turner to AP is about a 4 FFP/game upgrade based upon current FBG projections, which still offsets the loss of Davis by a good 2 points. Is it still worthwhile if he insists on Crabtree as a third player? We only use 2 WR's, but the guy has a ton of talent. Or do I counter with Turner, Moreno and Crabtree if he insists on three? I would not do this. Davis for a buck is a steal. I would offer Stafford as the 3rd player. Keep Crabs/Davis

2) MJD ($60). I could probably get this owner to swap MJD for Mendenhall ($17) + Sproles ($17). Opinions are pretty varied on Mendenhall, but this is a HUGE swing in salary (I'm not planning on keeping Sproles). Current FBG projections have MJD about 3.5 FFP/game higher than Mendenhall, assuming he's a top-10 RB and not an RB2 this year. The only other player he has to help make a better trade for me is Favre ($16). I would do this in a heartbeat. You are getting proven production. Just do not give any keeper other than Mendy

3) Romo ($54). There will be several top-end QB's in the auction this year, but I think he's slightly underpriced (I'm expecting Manning/Brady to be mid $60's) and he's a player I'd like to have. I'm not sure exactly what he's willing to trade, but he has D. Williams ($38), and J. Stewart ($36) as well, making trades easier. If he'd accept it, would trading Mendenhall ($17) + Davis ($1) for Romo ($54) + D. Williams ($38) be worthwhile? Again, a huge salary swing, but I already know I have to pay a premium for a stud QB since this is essentially a 2 QB league, and there're less question marks about DWill than Mendenhall. I love Romo, but am afraid of the CAR rbs at those prices. Keep Stafford at half the price.

Our auction isn't until the end of the month, but I'd love any advice on which keepers I should go with and any trades I should try to pursue.

definitely on the keepers. I am not a McCoy fan. I think the other option, instead of Moreno, might be Stafford. Not saying definite, but something to think about in a league you can start 2 QBs.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I am heading to bed. Let me know if I missed anything ...

 

[SelenaCat]

Jeff, thanks for the reply!

1) AP ($64). I would not do this. Davis for a buck is a steal. I would offer Stafford as the 3rd player. Keep Crabs/Davis

2) MJD ($60). I would do this in a heartbeat. You are getting proven production. Just do not give any keeper other than Mendy

I could potentially make both of these trades. Would you? Is there one you'd prefer over the other? If I do both, I'd probably look to trade Moreno for a QB or WR and go for a cheaper RB in the draft.

I think the other option, instead of Moreno, might be Stafford. Not saying definite, but something to think about in a league you can start 2 QBs.

I paid a premium for Stafford last year, which made him the 12th most expensive QB due to keepers. I think there's a good chance I could get him back for less in the auction, especially since we'll have a lot of top-end QB's available in the auction (Manning x 2, Brady, Rivers, McNabb, and Cutler are all likely to be let go this year due to escalating salaries). As for QB's, what would you recommend my strategy be for the auction? Should I aim to grab a stud, probably in the $60 range to pair with someone inexpensive? Or should I go for two or three QB2's in the $20-30 range?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, thanks for the reply!

1) AP ($64). I would not do this. Davis for a buck is a steal. I would offer Stafford as the 3rd player. Keep Crabs/Davis

2) MJD ($60). I would do this in a heartbeat. You are getting proven production. Just do not give any keeper other than Mendy

I could potentially make both of these trades. Would you? Is there one you'd prefer over the other? If I do both, I'd probably look to trade Moreno for a QB or WR and go for a cheaper RB in the draft.

I think the other option, instead of Moreno, might be Stafford. Not saying definite, but something to think about in a league you can start 2 QBs.

I paid a premium for Stafford last year, which made him the 12th most expensive QB due to keepers. I think there's a good chance I could get him back for less in the auction, especially since we'll have a lot of top-end QB's available in the auction (Manning x 2, Brady, Rivers, McNabb, and Cutler are all likely to be let go this year due to escalating salaries). As for QB's, what would you recommend my strategy be for the auction? Should I aim to grab a stud, probably in the $60 range to pair with someone inexpensive? Or should I go for two or three QB2's in the $20-30 range?

After the top QBs, the rest produce about the same so I would say a stud paired with Campbell, Garrard, etc. I would do the MJD trade but the only way on the other is Turner, McCoy, and Stafford. I would keep VDavis and Crabtree

 

[Unwrittenlaw]

With this roster in a 16 team PPR dynasty league, do I trade my 2011 1st rd pick for Jamaal Charles? Good deal? What if I countered with Jamaal Charles and his 2nd or 3rd rd pick for my 1st rd rookie pick?

I'd like to unload some of my WR's also for a deal for Jamaal Charles

The other owner also wants young RB's/WR's, but is putting Charles on the block.

Brohm, Brian BUF QB - 6

Rivers, Philip SDC QB - 10

Young, Vince TEN QB - 9

Buckhalter, Correll DEN RB (P) - 9

Dixon, Anthony SFO RB ® - 9

Gerhart, Toby MIN RB ® - 4

Green-Ellis, BenJarvus NEP RB - 5

Hilliard, Lex MIA RB - 5

Johnson, Jeremiah HOU RB - 7

McFadden, Darren OAK RB (P) - 10

Peterson, Adrian MIN RB (P) - 4

Rankin, Louis SEA RB - 5

Smith, Kevin DET RB (P) - 7

Sutton, Tyrell CAR RB - 6

Aromashodu, Devin CHI WR - 8

Collie, Austin IND WR - 7

Driver, Donald GBP WR (P) - 10

Evans, Lee BUF WR - 6

Holmes, Santonio NYJ WR (O) - 7

Marshall, Brandon MIA WR - 5

Mitchell, Marko MIN WR - 4

Nelson, Jordy GBP WR - 10

Tate, Golden SEA WR ® - 5

Williams, Mike TBB WR ® - 4

Clark, Dallas IND TE - 7

Daniels, Owen HOU TE (Q) - 7

Pitta, Dennis BAL TE ® - 8

Sperry, Kory MIA TE - 5

Thomas, Dave NOS TE - 10

Miller, Roy TBB DT - 4

Muir, Daniel IND DT - 7

Rogers, Shaun CLE DT (Q) - 8

Abiamiri, Victor PHI DE (O) - 8

Geathers, Robert CIN DE - 6

Hood, Evander PIT DE - 5

Smith, Robaire CLE DE - 8

Umenyiora, Osi NYG DE - 8

Williams, Corey DET DE - 7

Boley, Michael NYG LB - 8

Dansby, Karlos MIA LB - 5

Durant, Justin JAC LB - 9

Goff, Jonathan NYG LB - 8

Hawthorne, David SEA LB - 5

Hayes, Geno TBB LB (P) - 4

Bailey, Champ DEN CB - 9

Gay, William PIT CB - 5

Hayden, Kelvin IND CB - 7

Jenkins, Mike DAL CB - 4

Atogwe, Oshiomogho STL S - 9

Bullitt, Melvin IND S - 7

Burnett, Morgan GBP S ® - 10

Butler, James STL S (P) - 9

Griffin, Michael TEN S (P) - 9

Hope, Chris TEN S - 9

Moore, William ATL S (P) - 8

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Charles is worth more than the 1.01 so I think it is a good deal for you

With this roster in a 16 team PPR dynasty league, do I trade my 2011 1st rd pick for Jamaal Charles? Good deal? What if I countered with Jamaal Charles and his 2nd or 3rd rd pick for my 1st rd rookie pick?I'd like to unload some of my WR's also for a deal for Jamaal CharlesThe other owner also wants young RB's/WR's, but is putting Charles on the block.Brohm, Brian BUF QB - 6Rivers, Philip SDC QB - 10Young, Vince TEN QB - 9Buckhalter, Correll DEN RB (P) - 9Dixon, Anthony SFO RB ® - 9Gerhart, Toby MIN RB ® - 4Green-Ellis, BenJarvus NEP RB - 5Hilliard, Lex MIA RB - 5Johnson, Jeremiah HOU RB - 7McFadden, Darren OAK RB (P) - 10Peterson, Adrian MIN RB (P) - 4Rankin, Louis SEA RB - 5Smith, Kevin DET RB (P) - 7Sutton, Tyrell CAR RB - 6Aromashodu, Devin CHI WR - 8Collie, Austin IND WR - 7Driver, Donald GBP WR (P) - 10Evans, Lee BUF WR - 6Holmes, Santonio NYJ WR (O) - 7Marshall, Brandon MIA WR - 5Mitchell, Marko MIN WR - 4Nelson, Jordy GBP WR - 10Tate, Golden SEA WR ® - 5Williams, Mike TBB WR ® - 4Clark, Dallas IND TE - 7Daniels, Owen HOU TE (Q) - 7Pitta, Dennis BAL TE ® - 8Sperry, Kory MIA TE - 5Thomas, Dave NOS TE - 10Miller, Roy TBB DT - 4Muir, Daniel IND DT - 7Rogers, Shaun CLE DT (Q) - 8Abiamiri, Victor PHI DE (O) - 8Geathers, Robert CIN DE - 6Hood, Evander PIT DE - 5Smith, Robaire CLE DE - 8Umenyiora, Osi NYG DE - 8Williams, Corey DET DE - 7Boley, Michael NYG LB - 8Dansby, Karlos MIA LB - 5Durant, Justin JAC LB - 9Goff, Jonathan NYG LB - 8Hawthorne, David SEA LB - 5Hayes, Geno TBB LB (P) - 4Bailey, Champ DEN CB - 9Gay, William PIT CB - 5Hayden, Kelvin IND CB - 7Jenkins, Mike DAL CB - 4Atogwe, Oshiomogho STL S - 9Bullitt, Melvin IND S - 7Burnett, Morgan GBP S ® - 10Butler, James STL S (P) - 9Griffin, Michael TEN S (P) - 9Hope, Chris TEN S - 9Moore, William ATL S (P) - 8

 

[SelenaCat]

Jeff, thanks for the reply!

1) AP ($64). I would not do this. Davis for a buck is a steal. I would offer Stafford as the 3rd player. Keep Crabs/Davis

2) MJD ($60). I would do this in a heartbeat. You are getting proven production. Just do not give any keeper other than Mendy

I could potentially make both of these trades. Would you? Is there one you'd prefer over the other? If I do both, I'd probably look to trade Moreno for a QB or WR and go for a cheaper RB in the draft.

I think the other option, instead of Moreno, might be Stafford. Not saying definite, but something to think about in a league you can start 2 QBs.

I paid a premium for Stafford last year, which made him the 12th most expensive QB due to keepers. I think there's a good chance I could get him back for less in the auction, especially since we'll have a lot of top-end QB's available in the auction (Manning x 2, Brady, Rivers, McNabb, and Cutler are all likely to be let go this year due to escalating salaries). As for QB's, what would you recommend my strategy be for the auction? Should I aim to grab a stud, probably in the $60 range to pair with someone inexpensive? Or should I go for two or three QB2's in the $20-30 range?

After the top QBs, the rest produce about the same so I would say a stud paired with Campbell, Garrard, etc. I would do the MJD trade but the only way on the other is Turner, McCoy, and Stafford. I would keep VDavis and Crabtree

The AP ($64) owner countered with Moreno ($45), McCoy ($25) and Crabtree ($4). I assume you wouldn't do this? Would you make the trade if he tossed in Devin Hester ($6) as well?Alternately, if I can counter with Moreno, McCoy and Leftwich ($1), would you make this trade? It means I'm "stuck" with Turner, who'd be hard to keep if I manage to make the MJD trade, although I suppose it'd eliminate the need for a QB2 since I could start a RB instead. Or would you suggest I just sit tight and plan on keeping Turner, Mendenhall and Moreno/McCoy (or Turner, MJD, Moreno/McCoy/Favre if the second trade goes through) and spending a little extra on a stud QB?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, thanks for the reply!

1) AP ($64). I would not do this. Davis for a buck is a steal. I would offer Stafford as the 3rd player. Keep Crabs/Davis

2) MJD ($60). I would do this in a heartbeat. You are getting proven production. Just do not give any keeper other than Mendy

I could potentially make both of these trades. Would you? Is there one you'd prefer over the other? If I do both, I'd probably look to trade Moreno for a QB or WR and go for a cheaper RB in the draft.

I think the other option, instead of Moreno, might be Stafford. Not saying definite, but something to think about in a league you can start 2 QBs.

I paid a premium for Stafford last year, which made him the 12th most expensive QB due to keepers. I think there's a good chance I could get him back for less in the auction, especially since we'll have a lot of top-end QB's available in the auction (Manning x 2, Brady, Rivers, McNabb, and Cutler are all likely to be let go this year due to escalating salaries). As for QB's, what would you recommend my strategy be for the auction? Should I aim to grab a stud, probably in the $60 range to pair with someone inexpensive? Or should I go for two or three QB2's in the $20-30 range?

After the top QBs, the rest produce about the same so I would say a stud paired with Campbell, Garrard, etc. I would do the MJD trade but the only way on the other is Turner, McCoy, and Stafford. I would keep VDavis and Crabtree

The AP ($64) owner countered with Moreno ($45), McCoy ($25) and Crabtree ($4). I assume you wouldn't do this? Would you make the trade if he tossed in Devin Hester ($6) as well?Alternately, if I can counter with Moreno, McCoy and Leftwich ($1), would you make this trade? It means I'm "stuck" with Turner, who'd be hard to keep if I manage to make the MJD trade, although I suppose it'd eliminate the need for a QB2 since I could start a RB instead. Or would you suggest I just sit tight and plan on keeping Turner, Mendenhall and Moreno/McCoy (or Turner, MJD, Moreno/McCoy/Favre if the second trade goes through) and spending a little extra on a stud QB?

I do not like it at all if you cannot keep Turner (or it handicaps your others). ADP is not worth mortgaging so much

 

[OAvirus]

I have joined a new redraft league this year that is a little unconventional in terms of drafting. I'm struggling a little bit coming up with a strategy to attack this draft. It's 12 team PPR start 1QB/2RB/2WR/1TE/1K/1DST/1FLEX(QB/RB/WR/TE). The draft is an initial auction until each team has 6 players with a budget of $20 per team. Then snake draft by random drawing to fill 18 roster spots.

My initial thoughts are to go heavy for 2 players; 1 would have to be a top 4 QB (based on the ability to flex the QB) and the other a top 6 RB or top 3-5 WR. I would then hope to grab value at QB/RB/WR at the end of the auction.

Any thoughts on an alternate plan of attack?

 

[SelenaCat]

I do not like it at all if you cannot keep Turner (or it handicaps your others). ADP is not worth mortgaging so much

Thanks again for your input (handholding?)! I think the possibilities for a trades are fading fast, but I hope you don't mind one last opinion?Would you consider any of these possible counters a good trade for me? The MJD owner got cold feet, so that's less of a worry now, and the AP owner seems uninterested in Mendenhall.All trades would probably include giving him Leftwich ($1) as well.1) Moreno ($45) + McCoy ($25). Leaves me with AP ($64), Turner ($51) and Mendenhall ($17), plus Crabtree and V. Davis2) Moreno ($45) + Crabtree ($4). Would probably try to move McCoy for a WR or QB, otherwise I'd likely go with 4 RB keepers, which isn't ideal.3) Turner ($51) + Crabtree ($4). Same thing with McCoy.3) McCoy ($25) + Crabtree ($4). I doubt I'd be able to move Moreno for nearly as much value as McCoy.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I have joined a new redraft league this year that is a little unconventional in terms of drafting. I'm struggling a little bit coming up with a strategy to attack this draft. It's 12 team PPR start 1QB/2RB/2WR/1TE/1K/1DST/1FLEX(QB/RB/WR/TE). The draft is an initial auction until each team has 6 players with a budget of $20 per team. Then snake draft by random drawing to fill 18 roster spots.My initial thoughts are to go heavy for 2 players; 1 would have to be a top 4 QB (based on the ability to flex the QB) and the other a top 6 RB or top 3-5 WR. I would then hope to grab value at QB/RB/WR at the end of the auction. Any thoughts on an alternate plan of attack?

I would invest in a QB or two, and a RB. I think you can find WRs in the draft, but the star RB/QB is what your rules reward

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I do not like it at all if you cannot keep Turner (or it handicaps your others). ADP is not worth mortgaging so much

Thanks again for your input (handholding?)! I think the possibilities for a trades are fading fast, but I hope you don't mind one last opinion?Would you consider any of these possible counters a good trade for me? The MJD owner got cold feet, so that's less of a worry now, and the AP owner seems uninterested in Mendenhall.All trades would probably include giving him Leftwich ($1) as well.1) Moreno ($45) + McCoy ($25). Leaves me with AP ($64), Turner ($51) and Mendenhall ($17), plus Crabtree and V. Davis2) Moreno ($45) + Crabtree ($4). Would probably try to move McCoy for a WR or QB, otherwise I'd likely go with 4 RB keepers, which isn't ideal.3) Turner ($51) + Crabtree ($4). Same thing with McCoy.3) McCoy ($25) + Crabtree ($4). I doubt I'd be able to move Moreno for nearly as much value as McCoy.

#1 is the one I like most, but it thrusts you into trying to win in near term. You would have three top RBs, a decent WR, and a top TE

 

[Packers4ever]

12 teams 4 player keeper league standard scoring with PPR RB .5pts/Rec, WR 1pt/Rec, TE 1.5pts/Rec, start 1 QB, 2 Rb's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)

Have to give up draft pick 2 rounds before that player was drafted last year.

My possible keepers.

QB Big Ben (5th this is what I give up)

RB's Ricky Williams (15), W. McGahee (7)

WR's Roddy White(1st), E. Royal (9th)

I am picking at the 6 spot in the draft so I am thinking of only keeping Ricky Willliams and E. Royal.

I have 2 questions.

Which players would you keep?

One team has the following players he is looking to trade.

WR Harvin - Rd 5 pick I would have to give up if I trade for him

WR Maclin - Rd 9 pick

WR Britt - Rd 15 pick

Second question is would there be any of these players you would be willing to trade for and what picks should I give up for them?

 

[oconsirl]

Hey Jeff, need some of your expert advice as im torn on my keeper option this year.

Scoring: standard PPR, 1 pt/comp, 6 pt all tds

Start: QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, TE, K, DEF

Keep 2 players in round drafted last year (limit of 2 years per player)

10 team league (i draft 8th/3rd alternating rounds)

probable players being kept this year (Rodgers, Chris Johnson, BMarsh, ADP, Romo, Austin, Mendenhall, Boldin, Fitz, Benson, jCharles, MJD, Brady, Peyton, Brees, Andre Johnson. . .)\

My keeper options I'm currently considering are: Frank Gore(1st rd), Randy Moss (3rd rd), Ray Rice (9th rd), Jets D (14th rd)

Rice is a lock in the 9th

really deciding between Gore or Moss and my though process is as follows:

---keep Gore and have essentially no decision every week at RB, its PPR so it would make sense, also draft a WR in the 2nd and 3rd to load up there, possibly QB but id rather wait (Flacco, Kolb, Ryan type), Gore's injury problems concern me a little but Coffee's sudden retirement should free up more carries for him and he is one of few RBs left that are the primary back (NOTE: I am a Niner fan and dont want that to cloud my judgement)

---keep Moss and have a stud #1 at RB/WR and see what falls to me in the 1st and 2nd, take best available RB/WR and walk away with potentially two top guys at each position. . . concern here is that RBs drop significantly and I draft 8th so a lot could go quickly (SJax, DeAngelo, Turner, Greene, Matthews, Grant, Addai)

WHAT DO I DO?!??

PS: im told whoever i let go will get drafted #3 the latest

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

12 teams 4 player keeper league standard scoring with PPR RB .5pts/Rec, WR 1pt/Rec, TE 1.5pts/Rec, start 1 QB, 2 Rb's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)Have to give up draft pick 2 rounds before that player was drafted last year.My possible keepers.QB Big Ben (5th this is what I give up)RB's Ricky Williams (15), W. McGahee (7)WR's Roddy White(1st), E. Royal (9th)I am picking at the 6 spot in the draft so I am thinking of only keeping Ricky Willliams and E. Royal.I have 2 questions.Which players would you keep?One team has the following players he is looking to trade.WR Harvin - Rd 5 pick I would have to give up if I trade for himWR Maclin - Rd 9 pickWR Britt - Rd 15 pickSecond question is would there be any of these players you would be willing to trade for and what picks should I give up for them?

I might see if you can trade him an 8th and a player (does not matter since you will not keep) for Maclin. That is a steal. Ricky vs Royal is close for me. Easy to make a case for either side. Harvin for a 5th is a good move, too, if you think he will be past the migraines. Healthy, Harvin and Maclin make a great, and cheap, duo for the future.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff, need some of your expert advice as im torn on my keeper option this year.Scoring: standard PPR, 1 pt/comp, 6 pt all tdsStart: QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, TE, K, DEFKeep 2 players in round drafted last year (limit of 2 years per player)10 team league (i draft 8th/3rd alternating rounds)probable players being kept this year (Rodgers, Chris Johnson, BMarsh, ADP, Romo, Austin, Mendenhall, Boldin, Fitz, Benson, jCharles, MJD, Brady, Peyton, Brees, Andre Johnson. . .)\My keeper options I'm currently considering are: Frank Gore(1st rd), Randy Moss (3rd rd), Ray Rice (9th rd), Jets D (14th rd)Rice is a lock in the 9threally deciding between Gore or Moss and my though process is as follows:---keep Gore and have essentially no decision every week at RB, its PPR so it would make sense, also draft a WR in the 2nd and 3rd to load up there, possibly QB but id rather wait (Flacco, Kolb, Ryan type), Gore's injury problems concern me a little but Coffee's sudden retirement should free up more carries for him and he is one of few RBs left that are the primary back (NOTE: I am a Niner fan and dont want that to cloud my judgement)---keep Moss and have a stud #1 at RB/WR and see what falls to me in the 1st and 2nd, take best available RB/WR and walk away with potentially two top guys at each position. . . concern here is that RBs drop significantly and I draft 8th so a lot could go quickly (SJax, DeAngelo, Turner, Greene, Matthews, Grant, Addai) WHAT DO I DO?!??PS: im told whoever i let go will get drafted #3 the latest

I would keep Gore. Each has the same (imo) injury risk and both have similar injury history. My thinking is that there are plenty of PPR WRs who are much closer to AJ than RBs to Gore. At QB, I would look to have a Kolb/Ben combo or something like that. Not really a Ryan/Flacco believer. And Ben is a GREAT qb2

 

[Packers4ever]

12 teams 4 player keeper league standard scoring with PPR RB .5pts/Rec, WR 1pt/Rec, TE 1.5pts/Rec, start 1 QB, 2 Rb's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)Have to give up draft pick 2 rounds before that player was drafted last year.My possible keepers.QB Big Ben (5th this is what I give up)RB's Ricky Williams (15), W. McGahee (7)WR's Roddy White(1st), E. Royal (9th)I am picking at the 6 spot in the draft so I am thinking of only keeping Ricky Willliams and E. Royal.I have 2 questions.Which players would you keep?One team has the following players he is looking to trade.WR Harvin - Rd 5 pick I would have to give up if I trade for himWR Maclin - Rd 9 pickWR Britt - Rd 15 pickSecond question is would there be any of these players you would be willing to trade for and what picks should I give up for them?

I might see if you can trade him an 8th and a player (does not matter since you will not keep) for Maclin. That is a steal. Ricky vs Royal is close for me. Easy to make a case for either side. Harvin for a 5th is a good move, too, if you think he will be past the migraines. Healthy, Harvin and Maclin make a great, and cheap, duo for the future.

He already has his 4 keepers so he is looking for picks not players for any of his players that he is willing to trade so if I make a trade with this team I would be giving up whatever pick I trade to the trade plus the pick that is above for that player.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

12 teams 4 player keeper league standard scoring with PPR RB .5pts/Rec, WR 1pt/Rec, TE 1.5pts/Rec, start 1 QB, 2 Rb's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)Have to give up draft pick 2 rounds before that player was drafted last year.My possible keepers.QB Big Ben (5th this is what I give up)RB's Ricky Williams (15), W. McGahee (7)WR's Roddy White(1st), E. Royal (9th)I am picking at the 6 spot in the draft so I am thinking of only keeping Ricky Willliams and E. Royal.I have 2 questions.Which players would you keep?One team has the following players he is looking to trade.WR Harvin - Rd 5 pick I would have to give up if I trade for himWR Maclin - Rd 9 pickWR Britt - Rd 15 pickSecond question is would there be any of these players you would be willing to trade for and what picks should I give up for them?

I might see if you can trade him an 8th and a player (does not matter since you will not keep) for Maclin. That is a steal. Ricky vs Royal is close for me. Easy to make a case for either side. Harvin for a 5th is a good move, too, if you think he will be past the migraines. Healthy, Harvin and Maclin make a great, and cheap, duo for the future.

He already has his 4 keepers so he is looking for picks not players for any of his players that he is willing to trade so if I make a trade with this team I would be giving up whatever pick I trade to the trade plus the pick that is above for that player.

Since it costs you two picks, I would offer a pick lower (worse) than the one it costs you to keep

 

[Cripster]

Jeff, I have everyone an their brother asking me for Dez Bryant. Without going into details, this team of mine stinks . I need big time help at rb and wr. I might trade him for Sidney rice and L. McCoy. Do you think the 2 for 1 has merit given the need. My rb are Moreno and Donald Brown. My current wr are Brandon Marshall, Devin Hester, Chambers ,Mccluster and jabber gaffney. Zealots scoring.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, I have everyone an their brother asking me for Dez Bryant. Without going into details, this team of mine stinks . I need big time help at rb and wr. I might trade him for Sidney rice and L. McCoy. Do you think the 2 for 1 has merit given the need. My rb are Moreno and Donald Brown. My current wr are Brandon Marshall, Devin Hester, Chambers ,Mccluster and jabber gaffney. Zealots scoring.

I dont like McCoy. I would hold Dez in Zealots unless you get a top RB in return. He could be special. Your team will not be great either way ... so hold the stud. Yes, I know most would jump at McCoy/Rice, but I do not like McCoy and Rice is hurt and could go way down the ranks if Rice does not come back.

 

[Instinctive]

Alright Jeff, here's how my draft went at the 8-hole of 14 teams. 1/10 rush, 1/15 rec, 0.5 ppr, 0.5 comp, -0.25 inc, 6 all TDs

1/2/2/1/1 WRRB flex/1/1

1. Andre Johnson

2. Randy Moss

3. Roddy White

4. Jermichael Finley

5. Kevin Kolb

6. Ahmad Bradshaw

7. C.J. Spiller

8. Donald Brown

9. Mike Williams (TB)

10. Kareem Huggins

11. Chad Henne

12. Bernard Scott

13. BJGE

14. San Francisco

15. Arizona

16. David Buehler

So...both Bush players went before my 6th rounder, which killed me inside, especially Michael, who I had planned to take in the 6th after Bradshaw in the 6th. QBs and RBs went like crazy the first 3 rounds...4 were gone before my 2nd rounder, and then 3 more went before my 3rd...so I waited on QB until only 3 of us were left and I couldn't pass up Kolb. Which cost me at RB. Foster and Portis went before the 5th round. Gates went right ahead of me in the 4th and I was set on him or Finley right there...plus I started a TE run that ALMOST netted me M Bush.

I was amazed to get my top 3 WRs...I'll have WR#2 going against people's WR2 each week, and WR#3 going against flex guys.

BJGE is starting in NE thus far, something I found out when i was looking into Maroney. NE has seemed determined to not let Maroney start, and with the rest of those guys on the AARP list, I thought he was worth a shot. Spiller was going to get significant touches even before the other guys got hurt, so he's a nice pick too.

Brown is a need pick. I felt like I would get Tomlinson the next round (he got sniped right before me) and I wouldn't be able to get Brown.

I'm also excited to get Mike Williams, I think he's one of the rare rookie wideouts that has a large impact due to talent and the fact that there really isn't another WR on that team to take away from his looks.

SFO and ARZ give me STL 4 times, which I like a lot. Any waiver wire RBs that should be there you think I ought to grab?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Alright Jeff, here's how my draft went at the 8-hole of 14 teams. 1/10 rush, 1/15 rec, 0.5 ppr, 0.5 comp, -0.25 inc, 6 all TDs1/2/2/1/1 WRRB flex/1/11. Andre Johnson2. Randy Moss3. Roddy White4. Jermichael Finley5. Kevin Kolb6. Ahmad Bradshaw7. C.J. Spiller8. Donald Brown9. Mike Williams (TB)10. Kareem Huggins11. Chad Henne12. Bernard Scott13. BJGE14. San Francisco15. Arizona16. David BuehlerSo...both Bush players went before my 6th rounder, which killed me inside, especially Michael, who I had planned to take in the 6th after Bradshaw in the 6th. QBs and RBs went like crazy the first 3 rounds...4 were gone before my 2nd rounder, and then 3 more went before my 3rd...so I waited on QB until only 3 of us were left and I couldn't pass up Kolb. Which cost me at RB. Foster and Portis went before the 5th round. Gates went right ahead of me in the 4th and I was set on him or Finley right there...plus I started a TE run that ALMOST netted me M Bush.I was amazed to get my top 3 WRs...I'll have WR#2 going against people's WR2 each week, and WR#3 going against flex guys.BJGE is starting in NE thus far, something I found out when i was looking into Maroney. NE has seemed determined to not let Maroney start, and with the rest of those guys on the AARP list, I thought he was worth a shot. Spiller was going to get significant touches even before the other guys got hurt, so he's a nice pick too.Brown is a need pick. I felt like I would get Tomlinson the next round (he got sniped right before me) and I wouldn't be able to get Brown.I'm also excited to get Mike Williams, I think he's one of the rare rookie wideouts that has a large impact due to talent and the fact that there really isn't another WR on that team to take away from his looks.SFO and ARZ give me STL 4 times, which I like a lot. Any waiver wire RBs that should be there you think I ought to grab?

You are strong everywhere but RB. I think Bradshaw and Spiller will be good most weeks. Some lesser RBs who may or may not be rostered:Leon WashingtonWestbrookKevin SmithBuckhalterSnellingReally deepatrick CobbsLadell BettsOgbannaya (Sp?)You did well. Congrats on a great draft. You also may consider trying to roster the RB3 in NYG, whomever it is

 

[Kree]

Sorry to bother you again Jeff but it's getting to that time of the year and I think I need to make a last gasp effort to upgrade my QB 2 or 1 even. I've made a tonne of offers for QBs, a lot revolving around the younguns and trading Palmer + talent for one etc etc but no one is budging.

A recap of my current team post 6 round draft and trades as well as scoring.

PPR - 6 points all TDs - Return yards included - IDP

Starting requirements

QB-RB-RB-WR-WR-Flex-TE-Superflex-Superflex-K-LB-LB-DL-DL-DB-DB-Defensive flex

Roster

QB - Palmer/Quinn

RB - Rice/Mendenhall/Stewart/Felix/Barber/McGahee/Charles Scott/McFadden (Likely trade)

WR - DJax/White/Jennings/MSW/Nicks/Garcon/James Jones/Tate

TE - Witten/Cook/Miller (Jax)/Lewis

K - Crosby

LB - Posluszny/Levy/Bradley/Boley/Timmons

DL - Williams/Kiwanuka/Morgan/Harvey

DB - Marshall/Chung/TJackson/Phillips

So weekly I have good name players at least in most starting positions, with plenty of WR/RB depth

I am thinking from talks with various members of the league that my only chance to get another QB is through a Herschel Walker-esque trade, ie Garcon/2011 1st/2nd/3rd, 2012 1st/2nd type dealio for a Henne. I know I can't trust Palmer, and I am a lot higher on Henne than most, but considering the general depth in my team, and majority of my squad being made up of very young players, is it worth taking the plunge? I'm virtually ready for a title push, it is just that single position that I need to solidify, so its either get a good ready QB NOW, or simply consolidate my positions with future probable late draft picks, which won't actually push my team any closer to a title unless I happen upon Locker who breaks out in his first year. Once FA oepns I am porbably going to try and nab some useless depth at QB such as Orlovsky and Grossman, but that won't do much for me.

So it's pretty much a question of whether you would trade deep into the future for a 2nd QB (Take the position that you think Henne is a top 12ish QB in the future like me) or whether I just hold tight?

Thank, Kree.

 

[Packers4ever]

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

My team

QB- McNabb, J. Campbell

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

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

TE-J. Witten

Rookie picks 1.07, 2.11 & 4.06.

One team is looking to trade Chris Johnson and has said he would take Benson or S. Jackson, Bowe and 1.07 for Chris Johnson if he does not get a better offer. So what do you think of this offer.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Sorry to bother you again Jeff but it's getting to that time of the year and I think I need to make a last gasp effort to upgrade my QB 2 or 1 even. I've made a tonne of offers for QBs, a lot revolving around the younguns and trading Palmer + talent for one etc etc but no one is budging.A recap of my current team post 6 round draft and trades as well as scoring.PPR - 6 points all TDs - Return yards included - IDPStarting requirementsQB-RB-RB-WR-WR-Flex-TE-Superflex-Superflex-K-LB-LB-DL-DL-DB-DB-Defensive flexRosterQB - Palmer/QuinnRB - Rice/Mendenhall/Stewart/Felix/Barber/McGahee/Charles Scott/McFadden (Likely trade)WR - DJax/White/Jennings/MSW/Nicks/Garcon/James Jones/TateTE - Witten/Cook/Miller (Jax)/LewisK - CrosbyLB - Posluszny/Levy/Bradley/Boley/TimmonsDL - Williams/Kiwanuka/Morgan/HarveyDB - Marshall/Chung/TJackson/PhillipsSo weekly I have good name players at least in most starting positions, with plenty of WR/RB depthI am thinking from talks with various members of the league that my only chance to get another QB is through a Herschel Walker-esque trade, ie Garcon/2011 1st/2nd/3rd, 2012 1st/2nd type dealio for a Henne. I know I can't trust Palmer, and I am a lot higher on Henne than most, but considering the general depth in my team, and majority of my squad being made up of very young players, is it worth taking the plunge? I'm virtually ready for a title push, it is just that single position that I need to solidify, so its either get a good ready QB NOW, or simply consolidate my positions with future probable late draft picks, which won't actually push my team any closer to a title unless I happen upon Locker who breaks out in his first year. Once FA oepns I am porbably going to try and nab some useless depth at QB such as Orlovsky and Grossman, but that won't do much for me.So it's pretty much a question of whether you would trade deep into the future for a 2nd QB (Take the position that you think Henne is a top 12ish QB in the future like me) or whether I just hold tight?Thank, Kree.

I would hold tight and try to roster some high upside backups. There will be 2-4 starters go down to injury this year. Two names to consider are Flynn/Kitna just because of upside. But, Whitehurst, a Buff QB, or Seneca Wallace might make a cheap starter off waiver wire

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

14 team dynasty league, standard scoring 1QB, 1RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 3 FLEXMy teamQB- McNabb, J. CampbellRB- S. Jackson, C. Benson, C. Portis, L. Johnson, J. NorwoodWR-R. Wayne, M. Austin, D. Bowe, H.Nicks, S, Moss, E. RoyalTE-J. WittenRookie picks 1.07, 2.11 & 4.06.One team is looking to trade Chris Johnson and has said he would take Benson or S. Jackson, Bowe and 1.07 for Chris Johnson if he does not get a better offer. So what do you think of this offer.

I love it for you but would try to get Ringer too. While Johnson is a risk with so many carries last yr, Benson/SJax, Bowe, pick are far from a sure thing. I would roll the dice on a stud

 

[Packers4ever]

14 team dynasty league, standard scoring 1QB, 1RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 3 FLEXMy teamQB- McNabb, J. CampbellRB- S. Jackson, C. Benson, C. Portis, L. Johnson, J. NorwoodWR-R. Wayne, M. Austin, D. Bowe, H.Nicks, S, Moss, E. RoyalTE-J. WittenRookie picks 1.07, 2.11 & 4.06.One team is looking to trade Chris Johnson and has said he would take Benson or S. Jackson, Bowe and 1.07 for Chris Johnson if he does not get a better offer. So what do you think of this offer.

I love it for you but would try to get Ringer too. While Johnson is a risk with so many carries last yr, Benson/SJax, Bowe, pick are far from a sure thing. I would roll the dice on a stud

So would you want to keep Benson or SJax since he now has both trades up for me to decide on.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

14 team dynasty league, standard scoring 1QB, 1RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 3 FLEXMy teamQB- McNabb, J. CampbellRB- S. Jackson, C. Benson, C. Portis, L. Johnson, J. NorwoodWR-R. Wayne, M. Austin, D. Bowe, H.Nicks, S, Moss, E. RoyalTE-J. WittenRookie picks 1.07, 2.11 & 4.06.One team is looking to trade Chris Johnson and has said he would take Benson or S. Jackson, Bowe and 1.07 for Chris Johnson if he does not get a better offer. So what do you think of this offer.

I love it for you but would try to get Ringer too. While Johnson is a risk with so many carries last yr, Benson/SJax, Bowe, pick are far from a sure thing. I would roll the dice on a stud

So would you want to keep Benson or SJax since he now has both trades up for me to decide on.

I think those two are very close, but SJax is prob worth more.

 

[Packers4ever]

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

My team

QB- McNabb, J. Campbell

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

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

TE-J. Witten

Picks 2.11, 4.02, 4.06, 4.12

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

 

[SelenaCat]

Jeff,

I've made a couple of trades and am trying to decide on my fifth keeper or whether to just keep four.

12-team keep-5 auction league. Standard scoring, 4 PaTD, bonus for long TD's, 1 Receiving 1st Down. Starting roster is 2 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 DST. $260 total salary for 18 roster slots.

Right now I intend to keep: AP ($64), Turner ($51), Mendenhall ($17), and Vernon Davis ($1).

I'm conflicted as to whether I should keep a fifth player. The possibilities are:

QB: Rivers ($61), Stafford ($30), Leftwich ($1)

RB: Sproles ($17), Leon Washington ($8), Tashard Choice ($4)

Average QB1 price last year was $57, and average QB2 price was $21. The following QB's are likely to be available in this year's auction: Manning, Brady, Cutler, Kolb, Roethlisberger, Palmer and McNabb, along with most of the QB15+ players.