wannabee Strategy Thread (1 Viewer)

[supermark_28]

This isn't really a "trade" related ? but what is your opinion/outlook for LJ? Is it time to move him? And if so,who for?

 

[Black Sunshine]

I'm sitting in a keeper league with LT, LJ, and Maroney. Also have Harrison at WR and not much else. We start either 2 RBs and 3 WR/TEs or 1RB and 4WR/TEs. I've let it be known I may want to move Maroney for a stud WR. I may potentially have an offer for Anquan Boldin. Is this a good deal? Remember - we keep up to 3. LT and LJ will be kept and before this trade a toss up between Harrison and Maroney depending on his performance. The move should help me this year get more points into my starting lineup, but leave me thin at RB. Of course i'm already razor thin at WR (my next two best are probably Heap and Crumpler.) Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

 

[puddy]

Alrighty fellas,

It's your football lovin southern belle back for my great advice.

6pts TD

1pt REC

1pt 20YDS

QB - Start 1

Warner @ SEA

C-Pep v BUF

RB - Start 2

R Brown v BUF

F Gore v STL

R Bush @ GB

B Jacobs @ PHI

WR - Start 3

R Wayne v HOU

I Bruce @ SF

TJ Housh v CLE

J Cotchery v NE

M Clayton @ ATL

1 DEFENSE

Bengals v Browns

Giants @ Eagles

I have only 1 TE- Ben Watson, so I'm set and Nate Kaeding to kick for me.

I want to drop Michael Clayton b/c Simms looks horrible and I want a better option for my bye week coverage. Which of the 2 guys below do you think has the best upside.

Reggie Williams (JAX) or Mark Clayton (BALT)

THANKS AGAIN

 

[wannabee]

This isn't really a "trade" related ? but what is your opinion/outlook for LJ? Is it time to move him? And if so,who for?

I think LJ could still be a top tier RB. But, with so much negativity towards LJ, the Trent Green injury, and Herm, it would be difficult to get "full" value. If I was open to trading LJ, I would wait for a game with multiple TDs. He still had big time yards this past week.I think "fair" value for a top 3 RB (LJ, LT, SA) is a top 10 RB and top 10 WR. But, after a monster game, that price could go up ... as it relates to which top 10 RB/WR you could get.

 

[wannabee]

I'm sitting in a keeper league with LT, LJ, and Maroney. Also have Harrison at WR and not much else. We start either 2 RBs and 3 WR/TEs or 1RB and 4WR/TEs. I've let it be known I may want to move Maroney for a stud WR. I may potentially have an offer for Anquan Boldin. Is this a good deal? Remember - we keep up to 3. LT and LJ will be kept and before this trade a toss up between Harrison and Maroney depending on his performance. The move should help me this year get more points into my starting lineup, but leave me thin at RB. Of course i'm already razor thin at WR (my next two best are probably Heap and Crumpler.) Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

I think, without knowing the scoring, you do need to upgrade your WRs. But, I probably need to ask if you would keep Maroney over Harrison at end of year. I ask this because some people like tot keep as many RBs as possible. In the end, you have to do that deal. I hate to lose out on a potential stud RB (Maroney), but you need WRs before the season gets away from you.

 

[wannabee]

Alrighty fellas,

It's your football lovin southern belle back for my great advice.

6pts TD

1pt REC

1pt 20YDS

QB - Start 1

Warner @ SEA

C-Pep v BUF

RB - Start 2

R Brown v BUF

F Gore v STL

R Bush @ GB

B Jacobs @ PHI

WR - Start 3

R Wayne v HOU

I Bruce @ SF

TJ Housh v CLE if he is playing

J Cotchery v NE

M Clayton @ ATL if Housh is out

1 DEFENSE

Bengals v Browns

Giants @ Eagles

I have only 1 TE- Ben Watson, so I'm set and Nate Kaeding to kick for me.

I want to drop Michael Clayton b/c Simms looks horrible and I want a better option for my bye week coverage. Which of the 2 guys below do you think has the best upside.

Reggie Williams (JAX) or Mark Clayton (BALT)

THANKS AGAIN

On your question, I think Simms will rebound. Last week was against a difficult Raven defense. I would give Simms/Galloway/Clayton one more week. Of the two options, I like Mark Clayton.

 

[Drinkin Buddy]

Hey Wannabe,

Std performance/12team/no ppr/keep 3/start 1QB,2RB,2WR,1TE,1K.

My roster:

Vick/Plummer

Tiki/Droughns/Caddy/L.White/Morencey

CJ/Fitz/Branch/Jurevicus

Heap/Smith

Reed/Hanson

Do I make the following trade:

Branch

5th rounder

1st rounder

for

R.Smith

3rd rounder

1st rounder (this first rounder should be much higer than mine)

My thought is that I get the steady old reliable Smith as a bye week fill in and injury replacement. I think Branch is being overvalued and has very little keeper value in a keep 3 (about 10 WRs are kept in any given year). Do you go with the steady reliable Smith or the upside of Branch if you have 2 stud WRs?

 

[wannabee]

Hey Wannabe,Std performance/12team/no ppr/keep 3/start 1QB,2RB,2WR,1TE,1K.My roster:Vick/PlummerTiki/Droughns/Caddy/L.White/MorenceyCJ/Fitz/Branch/JurevicusHeap/SmithReed/HansonDo I make the following trade:Branch5th rounder1st rounderforR.Smith3rd rounder1st rounder (this first rounder should be much higer than mine)My thought is that I get the steady old reliable Smith as a bye week fill in and injury replacement. I think Branch is being overvalued and has very little keeper value in a keep 3 (about 10 WRs are kept in any given year). Do you go with the steady reliable Smith or the upside of Branch if you have 2 stud WRs?

I think this is a GREAT trade for you. I agree with you on Branch and think we are the only two. I think Branch's upside is very limited. Seattle has DJax and Engram who are both solid and already plugged in. Burleson is growing in the system. Now Branch. Whose targets is he going to steal from? The only caveat is if you are banking on a DJax injury. But, in the end, Branch, by no means, will be "keepable" in a keep 3 league and that 3rd rounder is MUCH more valuable than the 5th.I think this will be RSmith's last productive year. Also, I think many are over-reacting to this past year. Plummer and crew will be fine, imo.

 

[stubby]

Standard scoring, no points for receptions.

Kevin Jones or Tatum Bell?

Another league, I'm trying to decide who to start as my flex player. We get 12pts for TD's over 40yds, and 9 points for TD's b/t 20 and 40 yds.

Chris Chambers or Tatum Bell?

I'm leaning towards Chambers, even though traditionally you want to start a RB over a WR (i'm already starting LJ, Thomas Jones, Holt and Wayne).

 

[wannabee]

Standard scoring, no points for receptions.Kevin Jones or Tatum Bell?Another league, I'm trying to decide who to start as my flex player. We get 12pts for TD's over 40yds, and 9 points for TD's b/t 20 and 40 yds.Chris Chambers or Tatum Bell?I'm leaning towards Chambers, even though traditionally you want to start a RB over a WR (i'm already starting LJ, Thomas Jones, Holt and Wayne).

I would go with Tatum over KJones.I would probably sit Thom Jones for both Tatum and Chambers. The Detroit defense that held Alexander in check might play well against the Bears. While Denver gets KC and Miami gets Buffalo.And, even though I said to play Tatum in both, I am not a Tatum fan in general. But, he gets a good matchup and might bush a long one. That dude is fast.

 

[hammerd]

wannabee,

My league starts 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 1 FLEX (RB/WR/TE).

I have Bulger, Pennington, Ronnie Brown, Westy, T. Bell, B Watson, TJHoush, D Driver, T Glenn, D. Mason.

1 PT / 10 yards, 6 points per TD, 1 point for EVERY reception.

What would you think the strongest starting lineup is in week 2?

I'm leaning towards Bulger, Westy & Brown, DDriver & D Mason, and T Bell for flex.

Thanks.

 

[wannabee]

wannabee,My league starts 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 1 FLEX (RB/WR/TE).I have Bulger, Pennington, Ronnie Brown, Westy, T. Bell, B Watson, TJHoush, D Driver, T Glenn, D. Mason.1 PT / 10 yards, 6 points per TD, 1 point for EVERY reception.What would you think the strongest starting lineup is in week 2?I'm leaning towards Bulger, Westy & Brown, DDriver & D Mason, and T Bell for flex.Thanks.

that is the lineup I would choose. I would give Glenn and Housh another week.

 

[supermark_28]

Wannabee,need some trade help from you. We start 2 qb/3rb/3wr/te/k and def. It's 8 team keeper league and I'm currently starting Peyton/Vick/SA/LJ/Jamal/Holt/Glenn and Kennison/Moose/Troupe. I'm a little concerned about the Titans passing game and have been offered KJ or Droughns and either Ben Watson or Crumpler for Jamal and Troupe. Now this is a salary cap league so the deal looks a little lopsided based on salaries. Watson is $7 compared to Crumpler $21. We get 1 pt per TE reception and wasn't sure if this is a good deal for me? I dont have much qb depth (BradJ is my 3rd qb) but i've been offered Heap for BJ. I guess my ? is,would you take KJ over droughns? Would you do either of these deals? Any help would be appreciated.

I would easily do the deal of KJ/Watson (as long as KJ's contract is favorable) for JLewis/Troupe. Would this be favorable or detrimental for contract issues? I think you have a very good team.

we have a $300 cap from year to year. we keep 2 vets and a rookie from year to year so it wouldnt affect me long term. my salary is currently at $299 so any deal will give me somebreathing room. i had crumpler last year and he was consistent but w/ no branch i wonder ifwatson is the better option. thanks for looking and your input.

I agree with Watson and think it is a great deal for you if you can secure KJones and Watson

WB,he's countered w/ KJ and Watson for Jamal and lendale. Now,this is a keeper league wherewe keep 2 vet's and I will keep an "06 rookie headed into '07, Rookies on my current roster:JHarrison,Michael Robinson,Clements,Scheffler... Is it too much?

 

[wannabee]

I see KJ and Lewis as really pretty equal in value, even though I like Lewis a little more, personally. Since White is the only Keeper that is affected, I think this comes down to whether you want to trade Watson for White. In an 8 teamer, I think I would (if it was my team) stay put and hit the waiver wire for a TE. I like Lewis "that" much more than KJones. I think my issue stems from my lack of faith in the Lion offense.

 

[supermark_28]

I see KJ and Lewis as really pretty equal in value, even though I like Lewis a little more, personally. Since White is the only Keeper that is affected, I think this comes down to whether you want to trade Watson for White. In an 8 teamer, I think I would (if it was my team) stay put and hit the waiver wire for a TE. I like Lewis "that" much more than KJones. I think my issue stems from my lack of faith in the Lion offense.

best available te's are dallas clark and jermain wiggins.for some reason in this 8 team league TE's get horded big time.thanks for reading.. i'm like you,i've had KJ before and been severely disappointed.

 

[wannabee]

I see KJ and Lewis as really pretty equal in value, even though I like Lewis a little more, personally. Since White is the only Keeper that is affected, I think this comes down to whether you want to trade Watson for White. In an 8 teamer, I think I would (if it was my team) stay put and hit the waiver wire for a TE. I like Lewis "that" much more than KJones. I think my issue stems from my lack of faith in the Lion offense.

best available te's are dallas clark and jermain wiggins.for some reason in this 8 team league TE's get horded big time.thanks for reading.. i'm like you,i've had KJ before and been severely disappointed.

I think I would pick up Wiggins if PPR or Clark if not. I see both coming close to Watson. Also, is Jerramy Stevens on the waiver? If so, keep an eye on when he is coming back.

 

[supermark_28]

it's ppr,i've had wiggins in past years and he is real consistent.

thanks for looking... again..

 

[wannabee]

it's ppr,i've had wiggins in past years and he is real consistent.thanks for looking... again..

one last thing ... I suspect the price for KJ will go down after this week against the Bears. Lewis has a much better matchup and this same trade should cost you less than White this time next week.BTW, I am starting Wiggins in a PPR league due to the Stevens injury and Wiggins was a decent starter this past week in PPR

 

[Leo2228]

Pick two

Gore vs STL

Steven Jackson @ SF

W Parker @ JAX

Scoring

RuTD - Rushing TD 6 points

Plus 1 point for a RuTD of 20 to 39 Yds

Plus 2 points for a RuTD of 40 to 99 Yds

RuYd - Rushing Yards 0+ RuYds = 1 point for every 20 RuYds

Plus a 3 point bonus @ 100+ RuYd

Plus a 3 point bonus @ 200+

Pick one ( to go with Tiki)

E James @ Sea

Gore vs STL

T Bell vs KC

Scoring

Rushing Yards (20 yards per point)

Rushing Touchdowns (6)

 

[wannabee]

Pick twoGore vs STLSteven Jackson @ SFW Parker @ JAXScoringRuTD - Rushing TD 6 pointsPlus 1 point for a RuTD of 20 to 39 YdsPlus 2 points for a RuTD of 40 to 99 YdsRuYd - Rushing Yards 0+ RuYds = 1 point for every 20 RuYdsPlus a 3 point bonus @ 100+ RuYdPlus a 3 point bonus @ 200+ Pick one ( to go with Tiki)E James @ SeaGore vs STLT Bell vs KCScoringRushing Yards (20 yards per point)Rushing Touchdowns (6)

many are better at the wdis questions that I am, but I would go with:SJax and Parker in the first one Gore in the second

 

[Packers4ever]

I have a trade on the table for McNabb, Coles & S. Parker for McGahee, Wayne, & Brunell

His Team

QB Chad Pennington, Donovan McNabb

RB Greg Jones, T. Bell, Michael Bennett, Ron Dayne, DeAngelo Williams, LaurenceMaroney Brian Calhoun

WR Keenan McCardell, Laveranues Coles, Kevin Curtis, Darrell Jackson, Samie Parker

TE Ben Troupe, Marcedes Lewis

PK Jay Feely

Def Broncos

My Team

QB's A. Brooks, Jon Kitna, Mark Brunell, Kerry Collins

RB's Willis McGahee, Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Cedric Cobbs, Wuli Lundy

WR's Reggie Wayne, Roy Williams, Larry Fitzgerarld, Joey Galloway, J. Walker

WR's Kellen Winslow, Vernon Davis

K Akers

DEF Cincinnati

Starting lineup is 1 QB, 1 RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 1K, 1 Def and 3 flex(RB, WR or TE)

14 team dynasty league

I know I need a QB but am I giving up too much to get one.

I e-mailed him back and replaced Wayne with either Williams or Walker and Calhoun instead of Parker.

Is there another trade that you might like for trying to get McNabb and by the way he came to me with wanting to trade McNabb to me.

 

[wannabee]

I have a trade on the table for McNabb, Coles & S. Parker for McGahee, Wayne, & BrunellHis TeamQB Chad Pennington, Donovan McNabb RB Greg Jones, T. Bell, Michael Bennett, Ron Dayne, DeAngelo Williams, LaurenceMaroney Brian CalhounWR Keenan McCardell, Laveranues Coles, Kevin Curtis, Darrell Jackson, Samie Parker TE Ben Troupe, Marcedes Lewis PK Jay Feely Def BroncosMy TeamQB's A. Brooks, Jon Kitna, Mark Brunell, Kerry CollinsRB's Willis McGahee, Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Cedric Cobbs, Wuli LundyWR's Reggie Wayne, Roy Williams, Larry Fitzgerarld, Joey Galloway, J. WalkerWR's Kellen Winslow, Vernon DavisK AkersDEF CincinnatiStarting lineup is 1 QB, 1 RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 1K, 1 Def and 3 flex(RB, WR or TE)14 team dynasty leagueI know I need a QB but am I giving up too much to get one.I e-mailed him back and replaced Wayne with either Williams or Walker and Calhoun instead of Parker.Is there another trade that you might like for trying to get McNabb and by the way he came to me with wanting to trade McNabb to me.

I understand your hesitancy at QB. But, I think your team is definitely STACKED other than QB and I would not sacrifice all of the depth at Rb and WR.I would probably look to another owner and offer a package of Lundy, Galloway and one of your QBs for a Delhomme, Bulger, or maybe Culpepper. But, I would strive to keep your core group of studs.

 

[Packers4ever]

I have a trade on the table for McNabb, Coles & S. Parker for McGahee, Wayne, & BrunellHis TeamQB Chad Pennington, Donovan McNabb RB Greg Jones, T. Bell, Michael Bennett, Ron Dayne, DeAngelo Williams, LaurenceMaroney Brian CalhounWR Keenan McCardell, Laveranues Coles, Kevin Curtis, Darrell Jackson, Samie Parker TE Ben Troupe, Marcedes Lewis PK Jay Feely Def BroncosMy TeamQB's A. Brooks, Jon Kitna, Mark BrunellRB's Willis McGahee, Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Cedric Cobbs, Wuli LundyWR's Reggie Wayne, Roy Williams, Larry Fitzgerarld, Joey Galloway, J. WalkerWR's Kellen Winslow, Vernon DavisK AkersDEF CincinnatiStarting lineup is 1 QB, 1 RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 1K, 1 Def and 3 flex(RB, WR or TE)14 team dynasty leagueI know I need a QB but am I giving up too much to get one.I e-mailed him back and replaced Wayne with either Williams or Walker and Calhoun instead of Parker.Is there another trade that you might like for trying to get McNabb and by the way he came to me with wanting to trade McNabb to me.

I understand your hesitancy at QB. But, I think your team is definitely STACKED other than QB and I would not sacrifice all of the depth at Rb and WR.I would probably look to another owner and offer a package of Lundy, Galloway and one of your QBs for a Delhomme, Bulger, or maybe Culpepper. But, I would strive to keep your core group of studs.

That is part of my problem the team I started with has both Hasslebeck and Delhomme I offered him Portis or McGahee for either one but he countered my with Hasselbeck & JJ for Jackson & Walker and I told him to get out of town. I just received another e-mail from the other team for another offer. C.Portis D.McNabbR.Williams L.Coles/D.Bennett(you pick)M.Brunell S.Parker/E.Parker/M.Booker(you pick) I have been thinking like you just stick it out with my QB's and see what happens but I do not have a 1st round pick so my QB's are going to be like this for a few years.What do you think of Brodie Croyle for the long term would you pick him up and drop any of my players for him.ThanksPS what do you think of Leftwick because one of the teams have him as a back should I try to trade for him I am guessing that he would upgrade my QB's.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

WBee,

Dynasty....

I get

LaMont Jordan

Darrell Jackson

I give

Westbrook

Arnaz Battle

thanks.

 

[wannabee]

I have a trade on the table for McNabb, Coles & S. Parker for McGahee, Wayne, & BrunellHis TeamQB Chad Pennington, Donovan McNabb RB Greg Jones, T. Bell, Michael Bennett, Ron Dayne, DeAngelo Williams, LaurenceMaroney Brian CalhounWR Keenan McCardell, Laveranues Coles, Kevin Curtis, Darrell Jackson, Samie Parker TE Ben Troupe, Marcedes Lewis PK Jay Feely Def BroncosMy TeamQB's A. Brooks, Jon Kitna, Mark BrunellRB's Willis McGahee, Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Cedric Cobbs, Wuli LundyWR's Reggie Wayne, Roy Williams, Larry Fitzgerarld, Joey Galloway, J. WalkerWR's Kellen Winslow, Vernon DavisK AkersDEF CincinnatiStarting lineup is 1 QB, 1 RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 1K, 1 Def and 3 flex(RB, WR or TE)14 team dynasty leagueI know I need a QB but am I giving up too much to get one.I e-mailed him back and replaced Wayne with either Williams or Walker and Calhoun instead of Parker.Is there another trade that you might like for trying to get McNabb and by the way he came to me with wanting to trade McNabb to me.

I understand your hesitancy at QB. But, I think your team is definitely STACKED other than QB and I would not sacrifice all of the depth at Rb and WR.I would probably look to another owner and offer a package of Lundy, Galloway and one of your QBs for a Delhomme, Bulger, or maybe Culpepper. But, I would strive to keep your core group of studs.

That is part of my problem the team I started with has both Hasslebeck and Delhomme I offered him Portis or McGahee for either one but he countered my with Hasselbeck & JJ for Jackson & Walker and I told him to get out of town. I just received another e-mail from the other team for another offer. C.Portis D.McNabbR.Williams L.Coles/D.Bennett(you pick)M.Brunell S.Parker/E.Parker/M.Booker(you pick) I have been thinking like you just stick it out with my QB's and see what happens but I do not have a 1st round pick so my QB's are going to be like this for a few years.What do you think of Brodie Croyle for the long term would you pick him up and drop any of my players for him.ThanksPS what do you think of Leftwick because one of the teams have him as a back should I try to trade for him I am guessing that he would upgrade my QB's.

I would probably look for Favre or McNair cheap. I have found Leftwich and Frye, both young qb prospects, to be cheap to acquire. I felt I needed a vet QB and acquired McNair for Sinorice Moss. I felt this was cheap QB insuance.I think Favre might come VERY cheap since most assume this is his last year. This is why I would go cheap. In a league of this size, you can win with McNair, Favre, Frye, or Leftwich considering the RBs and WRs you already have.

 

[wannabee]

WBee,Dynasty....I getLaMont JordanDarrell JacksonI giveWestbrookArnaz Battlethanks.

I love the deal for you acquiring two "buy low" players. But, I think each will need a couple weeks to produce, especially LJordan with Bal this week and bye next.

 

[hallesdad]

Hey Wannabee-Hawkeyeskin and I are buddies and he recommended I hit you up for this one:

Pick2 or 3

Dillon

Maroney

MBell

Pick 3 or 4 (3 if you'd start all 3 RBs)

Fitz-no brainer

Engram

Braylon

Reggie Brown

Hines

Jenkins

Lee Evans

thanks man!

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Thanks for the help wannabee -

here's a link

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=269108

peace-

 

[wannabee]

Hey Wannabee-Hawkeyeskin and I are buddies and he recommended I hit you up for this oneick2 or 3DillonMaroneyMBellPick 3 or 4 (3 if you'd start all 3 RBs)Fitz-no brainerEngramBraylonReggie BrownHinesJenkinsLee Evansthanks man!

The WRs are much easier to pick that the RBs, imo. You should always start Fitz and Ward. Even though I am a fan, I think the Branch trade will make Engram a guy you will not start unless extreme situation. I would pass on RegBrown at this point, too. Same goes for Jenkins. So, imo, it comes down to pick one of Evans or Edwards. I like Evans better this week. Cincy really help the KC offense in check last week and I expect the same against Cincy.So, I would go with all three RBs, and Fitz, Ward, and Evans. I think all three RBs are better plays than Edwards.I love Hawkeye .... ask him what he thought of the game Monday nite

 

[hallesdad]

thanks wannabee-yeah he was thrilled with Monday night

 

[WhoDat]

Ok, I need someone else's perspective.

PPR, yardage at 1/10, bonus for distance scoring

L. Evans v. Stallworth

The Dolphins secondary looked very bad during the opener. Likewise, Evans was eliminated from the Bills offense by the Pats. I do not think the Dolphins have the player personnel at DB and S to clamp down on Evans. Evans is still the primary target and this game just has a 35-38 type look and feel to it.

Stallworth...the guy had a MASSIVE game against a bad football team. The Giants are going to stop the run. Westbrook is already dinged. McNabb has targets in Westbrook, Brown and LJ Smith. My fear is that the Giants decide to take Stallworth away from McNabb and force him to live with Brown and Smith. Westbrook is going to get his junk underneath coverage regardless. The game will be tight.

Finally, I have both Winslow and LJ Smith. I plan on playing Jr. and sitting Smith. I do not want to have 2 Eagles going this week. Last week it made sense. This week...not so much.

Winslow is in.

Evans is in.

Do you see something else that would make you sit Evans and replace him with Stallworth?

 

[pretender]

Need of some advice. 16 team dynasty league. I have Portis, Bush and McGahee - looking to trade Portis for a decent 3rd RB and WR help and DL help. Start 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE 3 DL. PPR, 1 pt per 10yds rushing/receiving. Tackles 1 AT, .5, sacks 3, int 4, FR 2, PD1

My WR are Drew Carter, L Coles, R Ferguson, V Jackson, B Lloyd, B Marshall, B Smith

TE - D Clark, Scheffler, Mili

DL R Meier, K Williams, K Carter, T Cole, T LaBoy, A Schobel, B Thomas

I had offered to another owner who has Ronnie Brown, FWP and L Maroney - I give Portis, B Lloyd, I Mili (he doesn't have a TE) and a 4th round rookie/vet pick next year for FWP and M Jones and DL Shaun Rogers.

He said he didn't want to trade Jones or Boldin or Gabriel but if I put together a deal without them he would be interested.

I thought Portis and Lloyd and Mili for FWP, Welker and Rogers. Portis > FWP, Lloyd < Welker - don't need Mili and Rogers I feel is going to be a great DL for me. What do you think. Not enough for Portis? Too much? Am I risking too much on a rookie WR who had 1 great week? Jerry Porter and Devery Henderson are his other WR's and the rest of his DL's are no better than mine except for Shaun Rogers who should do really well in his defensive scheme.

I would still have a good backfield with Bush, McGahee and FWP and hopefully would improve my WR core with Welter and have an upgrade to my DL's. He would have an awesome backfields with Brown and Maroney and Portis which is why he wants to trade - but not enough to cough up a top WR.

There aren't many people who trade in this league and looking at rosters of other teams that are willing to trade - not much out there to work with.

Thanks for the advice. I am in the process of rebuilding an orphan team!

 

[wannabee]

Ok, I need someone else's perspective.PPR, yardage at 1/10, bonus for distance scoringL. Evans v. StallworthThe Dolphins secondary looked very bad during the opener. Likewise, Evans was eliminated from the Bills offense by the Pats. I do not think the Dolphins have the player personnel at DB and S to clamp down on Evans. Evans is still the primary target and this game just has a 35-38 type look and feel to it. Stallworth...the guy had a MASSIVE game against a bad football team. The Giants are going to stop the run. Westbrook is already dinged. McNabb has targets in Westbrook, Brown and LJ Smith. My fear is that the Giants decide to take Stallworth away from McNabb and force him to live with Brown and Smith. Westbrook is going to get his junk underneath coverage regardless. The game will be tight.Finally, I have both Winslow and LJ Smith. I plan on playing Jr. and sitting Smith. I do not want to have 2 Eagles going this week. Last week it made sense. This week...not so much.Winslow is in.Evans is in.Do you see something else that would make you sit Evans and replace him with Stallworth?

I think the Pitt run game is what "exposed" the Dolphin secondary so bad. I, like you, live in an area where we had to watch the Philly/Hou game. But, the stats that I look at are targts. Stallwort, even in the balanced offense, had 9 targets and I expect that number to remain high. Evans, on the other hand, only had 5 targets. How on earth can Buffalo only get Evans 5 targets? I think you have to stay with Stallworth untill Evans shows you something. They have similar upside each week and Stallworth seems safer at this point, imo.Evans' big games, if I am looking at this right, will come when they can establish Willis and the run game, like the Steelers did last week. Evans did not have a target until 5 minutes left in first half, and not ONE target in 4th quarter. There are few that are higher on Evans' dynasty chances than I am, but the Bills need to figure some stuff out first. Stallworth had a target in each quearter with 4 in 2nd quarter and 2 in 4th quarter.Smith vs Winslow - I like the way the Browns were looking to get Winslow the ball. He had 9 targets. Of those, 4 were on 1st and 10, 2 were on 2nd and 10, 1 on 2nd and 8, and he caught his TD on a 3rd and 1. The one impressive thing about Smith is that he caught all 6 of his targets. But, with Jurevicius out, I would look for Winslow to be targetted more on 3rd down and red zone.

 

[wannabee]

Need of some advice. 16 team dynasty league. I have Portis, Bush and McGahee - looking to trade Portis for a decent 3rd RB and WR help and DL help. Start 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE 3 DL. PPR, 1 pt per 10yds rushing/receiving. Tackles 1 AT, .5, sacks 3, int 4, FR 2, PD1My WR are Drew Carter, L Coles, R Ferguson, V Jackson, B Lloyd, B Marshall, B SmithTE - D Clark, Scheffler, Mili DL R Meier, K Williams, K Carter, T Cole, T LaBoy, A Schobel, B ThomasI had offered to another owner who has Ronnie Brown, FWP and L Maroney - I give Portis, B Lloyd, I Mili (he doesn't have a TE) and a 4th round rookie/vet pick next year for FWP and M Jones and DL Shaun Rogers.He said he didn't want to trade Jones or Boldin or Gabriel but if I put together a deal without them he would be interested.I thought Portis and Lloyd and Mili for FWP, Welker and Rogers. Portis > FWP, Lloyd < Welker - don't need Mili and Rogers I feel is going to be a great DL for me. What do you think. Not enough for Portis? Too much? Am I risking too much on a rookie WR who had 1 great week? Jerry Porter and Devery Henderson are his other WR's and the rest of his DL's are no better than mine except for Shaun Rogers who should do really well in his defensive scheme. I would still have a good backfield with Bush, McGahee and FWP and hopefully would improve my WR core with Welter and have an upgrade to my DL's. He would have an awesome backfields with Brown and Maroney and Portis which is why he wants to trade - but not enough to cough up a top WR.There aren't many people who trade in this league and looking at rosters of other teams that are willing to trade - not much out there to work with. Thanks for the advice. I am in the process of rebuilding an orphan team!

A few thingsortis will be worth a ton more than Parker here in a few weeks when he is completely healthy. I think those that view it otherwise are doing so after only one game. This is the same Portis that many picked as a top 3 fantasy player for dynasty. Parker is a solid top 15 player, but there is a big difference there. Welker, from my home town, is a one week wonder. I do not think he helps you one bit unless you get KR yardage. I am not a fan of LLoyd either, but he is a better fantasy WR than Welker. I would try to sit tight on Portis, but I would look to acquire Jerry Porter now while everyone is so down on him. This is dynasty and his value will rise from the ashes. I do like your young WRs. They do have potential.

 

[pretender]

Need of some advice. 16 team dynasty league. I have Portis, Bush and McGahee - looking to trade Portis for a decent 3rd RB and WR help and DL help. Start 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE 3 DL. PPR, 1 pt per 10yds rushing/receiving. Tackles 1 AT, .5, sacks 3, int 4, FR 2, PD1My WR are Drew Carter, L Coles, R Ferguson, V Jackson, B Lloyd, B Marshall, B SmithTE - D Clark, Scheffler, Mili DL R Meier, K Williams, K Carter, T Cole, T LaBoy, A Schobel, B ThomasI had offered to another owner who has Ronnie Brown, FWP and L Maroney - I give Portis, B Lloyd, I Mili (he doesn't have a TE) and a 4th round rookie/vet pick next year for FWP and M Jones and DL Shaun Rogers.He said he didn't want to trade Jones or Boldin or Gabriel but if I put together a deal without them he would be interested.I thought Portis and Lloyd and Mili for FWP, Welker and Rogers. Portis > FWP, Lloyd < Welker - don't need Mili and Rogers I feel is going to be a great DL for me. What do you think. Not enough for Portis? Too much? Am I risking too much on a rookie WR who had 1 great week? Jerry Porter and Devery Henderson are his other WR's and the rest of his DL's are no better than mine except for Shaun Rogers who should do really well in his defensive scheme. I would still have a good backfield with Bush, McGahee and FWP and hopefully would improve my WR core with Welter and have an upgrade to my DL's. He would have an awesome backfields with Brown and Maroney and Portis which is why he wants to trade - but not enough to cough up a top WR.There aren't many people who trade in this league and looking at rosters of other teams that are willing to trade - not much out there to work with. Thanks for the advice. I am in the process of rebuilding an orphan team!

A few thingsortis will be worth a ton more than Parker here in a few weeks when he is completely healthy. I think those that view it otherwise are doing so after only one game. This is the same Portis that many picked as a top 3 fantasy player for dynasty. Parker is a solid top 15 player, but there is a big difference there. Welker, from my home town, is a one week wonder. I do not think he helps you one bit unless you get KR yardage. I am not a fan of LLoyd either, but he is a better fantasy WR than Welker. I would try to sit tight on Portis, but I would look to acquire Jerry Porter now while everyone is so down on him. This is dynasty and his value will rise from the ashes. I do like your young WRs. They do have potential.

Thanks Wannabee for your take. I will see what he might want for Porter and hang on to Portis.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

Wbee,

DYNASTY OFFER.... standard scoring no ppr.

I get

Wali Lundy

Doug Gabriel

I give

Jerome Harrison

Vincent Jackson

( I have Gado as my #4 RB)

thanks.

 

[Packers4ever]

I have a trade on the table for McNabb, Coles & S. Parker for McGahee, Wayne, & BrunellHis TeamQB Chad Pennington, Donovan McNabb RB Greg Jones, T. Bell, Michael Bennett, Ron Dayne, DeAngelo Williams, LaurenceMaroney Brian CalhounWR Keenan McCardell, Laveranues Coles, Kevin Curtis, Darrell Jackson, Samie Parker TE Ben Troupe, Marcedes Lewis PK Jay Feely Def BroncosMy TeamQB's A. Brooks, Jon Kitna, Mark BrunellRB's Willis McGahee, Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Cedric Cobbs, Wuli LundyWR's Reggie Wayne, Roy Williams, Larry Fitzgerarld, Joey Galloway, J. WalkerWR's Kellen Winslow, Vernon DavisK AkersDEF CincinnatiStarting lineup is 1 QB, 1 RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 1K, 1 Def and 3 flex(RB, WR or TE)14 team dynasty leagueI know I need a QB but am I giving up too much to get one.I e-mailed him back and replaced Wayne with either Williams or Walker and Calhoun instead of Parker.Is there another trade that you might like for trying to get McNabb and by the way he came to me with wanting to trade McNabb to me.

I understand your hesitancy at QB. But, I think your team is definitely STACKED other than QB and I would not sacrifice all of the depth at Rb and WR.I would probably look to another owner and offer a package of Lundy, Galloway and one of your QBs for a Delhomme, Bulger, or maybe Culpepper. But, I would strive to keep your core group of studs.

That is part of my problem the team I started with has both Hasslebeck and Delhomme I offered him Portis or McGahee for either one but he countered my with Hasselbeck & JJ for Jackson & Walker and I told him to get out of town. I just received another e-mail from the other team for another offer. C.Portis D.McNabbR.Williams L.Coles/D.Bennett(you pick)M.Brunell S.Parker/E.Parker/M.Booker(you pick) I have been thinking like you just stick it out with my QB's and see what happens but I do not have a 1st round pick so my QB's are going to be like this for a few years.What do you think of Brodie Croyle for the long term would you pick him up and drop any of my players for him.ThanksPS what do you think of Leftwick because one of the teams have him as a back should I try to trade for him I am guessing that he would upgrade my QB's.

I would probably look for Favre or McNair cheap. I have found Leftwich and Frye, both young qb prospects, to be cheap to acquire. I felt I needed a vet QB and acquired McNair for Sinorice Moss. I felt this was cheap QB insuance.I think Favre might come VERY cheap since most assume this is his last year. This is why I would go cheap. In a league of this size, you can win with McNair, Favre, Frye, or Leftwich considering the RBs and WRs you already have.

He just traded for T. Bell would you consider the trade more even if I got T. Bell instead of S. Parker. I really do not like to have Denver RB's but I think he is the best they have and he is now starting.I have tried to send out offers to both the Favre & McNair owners with no response.

 

[wannabee]

Wbee,DYNASTY OFFER.... standard scoring no ppr.I getWali LundyDoug GabrielI giveJerome HarrisonVincent Jackson( I have Gado as my #4 RB)I do not like it unless you are relying on Lundy to play some for you. I think Gado overtakes Lundy or there is RBBC in Houston. In addition, I am not a fan of Gabriel in dynasty.I do like Harrison and VJax for dynasty. I know some will look at Lundy/Gabriel as the better side looking through 2006 glasses, but I like the other side in dynasty ... with the caveat that you will not need these players. If this is the case, Harrison and VJax have more value.thanks.

 

[wannabee]

I have a trade on the table for McNabb, Coles & S. Parker for McGahee, Wayne, & BrunellHis TeamQB Chad Pennington, Donovan McNabb RB Greg Jones, T. Bell, Michael Bennett, Ron Dayne, DeAngelo Williams, LaurenceMaroney Brian CalhounWR Keenan McCardell, Laveranues Coles, Kevin Curtis, Darrell Jackson, Samie Parker TE Ben Troupe, Marcedes Lewis PK Jay Feely Def BroncosMy TeamQB's A. Brooks, Jon Kitna, Mark BrunellRB's Willis McGahee, Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Cedric Cobbs, Wuli LundyWR's Reggie Wayne, Roy Williams, Larry Fitzgerarld, Joey Galloway, J. WalkerWR's Kellen Winslow, Vernon DavisK AkersDEF CincinnatiStarting lineup is 1 QB, 1 RB, 1WR, 1 TE, 1K, 1 Def and 3 flex(RB, WR or TE)14 team dynasty leagueI know I need a QB but am I giving up too much to get one.I e-mailed him back and replaced Wayne with either Williams or Walker and Calhoun instead of Parker.Is there another trade that you might like for trying to get McNabb and by the way he came to me with wanting to trade McNabb to me.

I understand your hesitancy at QB. But, I think your team is definitely STACKED other than QB and I would not sacrifice all of the depth at Rb and WR.I would probably look to another owner and offer a package of Lundy, Galloway and one of your QBs for a Delhomme, Bulger, or maybe Culpepper. But, I would strive to keep your core group of studs.

That is part of my problem the team I started with has both Hasslebeck and Delhomme I offered him Portis or McGahee for either one but he countered my with Hasselbeck & JJ for Jackson & Walker and I told him to get out of town. I just received another e-mail from the other team for another offer. C.Portis D.McNabbR.Williams L.Coles/D.Bennett(you pick)M.Brunell S.Parker/E.Parker/M.Booker(you pick) I have been thinking like you just stick it out with my QB's and see what happens but I do not have a 1st round pick so my QB's are going to be like this for a few years.What do you think of Brodie Croyle for the long term would you pick him up and drop any of my players for him.ThanksPS what do you think of Leftwick because one of the teams have him as a back should I try to trade for him I am guessing that he would upgrade my QB's.

I would probably look for Favre or McNair cheap. I have found Leftwich and Frye, both young qb prospects, to be cheap to acquire. I felt I needed a vet QB and acquired McNair for Sinorice Moss. I felt this was cheap QB insuance.I think Favre might come VERY cheap since most assume this is his last year. This is why I would go cheap. In a league of this size, you can win with McNair, Favre, Frye, or Leftwich considering the RBs and WRs you already have.

He just traded for T. Bell would you consider the trade more even if I got T. Bell instead of S. Parker. I really do not like to have Denver RB's but I think he is the best they have and he is now starting.I have tried to send out offers to both the Favre & McNair owners with no response.

I would consider the deal with the exchange of SParker for TBell. This would give you the RB depth I think you need back in the deal. This makes the non-QB part of the deal Portis and Roy Williams for Tatum and Coles. I think this is a fair deal. You are upgrading at QB, and only taking a small downgrade at RB and close to a wash (imo) at wr. But, without this exchange, I would not even consider the deal. Like I said before, your team is stacked at RB and WR, and I would not jeopardize it in the long run unless the deal was a strong one.

 

[puddy]

I am worried and now pondering if I should drop one of my 2 QB's to pick up Grossman?

Yes, I can't believe that I am speaking about a Bears QB..but anyway.

I sat Warner expecting low numbers up against the Seattle D, his point I expected.

Culpepper surprised me against the Buffalo rookie defense.

I am now seriously thinking about dropping him for Grossmanbefore somebody else grabs him up.

I also have Ronnie Brown, it scares me to think about starting CPep and him on my team.

What do you guys think?

Lastly, I have to drop somebody to grab a kicker to cover San Diego's bye week.

I am going to drop 1 of my 2 defenses. There are other good matchups to grab later in the season when I need to cover a bye week.

I have started the Bengals the past 2 weeks and they have performed well. I also have the Giants, they have had tough matchups and few points for my team.

The Bengals are at Pittsburgh next week (TOUGH) and the Giants are at Seattle (TOUGH). Both away games...I still give the edge to the Bengals.

What do you guys think? Will the Giants step up?

THANKS AGAIN!!!

 

[wannabee]

I am worried and now pondering if I should drop one of my 2 QB's to pick up Grossman?Yes, I can't believe that I am speaking about a Bears QB..but anyway.I sat Warner expecting low numbers up against the Seattle D, his point I expected.Culpepper surprised me against the Buffalo rookie defense.I am now seriously thinking about dropping him for Grossmanbefore somebody else grabs him up.I also have Ronnie Brown, it scares me to think about starting CPep and him on my team.What do you guys think?Lastly, I have to drop somebody to grab a kicker to cover San Diego's bye week.I am going to drop 1 of my 2 defenses. There are other good matchups to grab later in the season when I need to cover a bye week.I have started the Bengals the past 2 weeks and they have performed well. I also have the Giants, they have had tough matchups and few points for my team.The Bengals are at Pittsburgh next week (TOUGH) and the Giants are at Seattle (TOUGH). Both away games...I still give the edge to the Bengals.What do you guys think? Will the Giants step up?THANKS AGAIN!!!I think I look at the Bears' offense differently than most people do. In those games, the opponents set out to stop the run, thus opening up the pass. Plus, as fall/winter start coming, the Bears will be a run team. So, for this week - atleast - I would go with Warner. If you look up the stats, you will see the Bears' RBs with a very low yards per carry average. The committment to stop the run is what left these teams vulnerable against the pass, especially the play-action at the goal line. I would stay with Warner and Culpepper for another week.On the defenses, I would drop the Giants. I watched that game and was not impressed at all. I think there are several waiver defenses in each league that are atleast equal to them.

 

[Casper05]

What the heck should us R. Moss owners be looking to do right now?

My QBs are solid (Hasselbeck, Roeth, A. Smith, A. Brooks)

RBs are deep (LT, J. Lewis, Dillon, A. Green)

WRs are okay (Harrison, Moss, Williamson, Cotchery, Branch)

If I'm looing to trade, what should I be expecting in return?

 

[wannabee]

What the heck should us R. Moss owners be looking to do right now? My QBs are solid (Hasselbeck, Roeth, A. Smith, A. Brooks)RBs are deep (LT, J. Lewis, Dillon, A. Green)WRs are okay (Harrison, Moss, Williamson, Cotchery, Branch)If I'm looing to trade, what should I be expecting in return?

To be honest, I think you have to hold onto Moss at this point. No one will give you much. The time to trade him is after a decent game. He has a bye week this coming week anyway. The one thing you do want is Walter at QB, imo. This should help Moss quite a bit.

 

[Reagan]

Wannabee....trade question to get your perspective on.....

I like my team at this point....more so now than I did prior to the first game (Gore, Bryant, LT), but my QB is very weak with 12 total points through 2 weeks (though I'm 2-0). Another owner has McNabb and Eli and I'm trying to put a workable deal on the table that doesn't weaken my team too much.

My team:

QB: McNair, Trent Green

RB: LT, Gore, Maroney, Deangelo, Thomas Jones

WR: Chad J., Fitz, Antonio Bryant, Donald Driver, Matt Jones

TE: Witten

His team:

QB: McNabb, Eli, VY

RB: W. Dunn, Rudi Johnson, Chester Taylor, Vernand Morency

WR: Reggie Wayne, S. Moss, Drew Bennett, Lee Evans, Reggie Brown

TE: Heath Miller

I love my WR situation and with Gore (4th round), my RBs are producing. Maroney and Deangelo are getting hot now. I've had Antonio Bryant on my bench, unfortunately, starting Fitz, CJ and Driver in his place.

Other team doesn't need a lot at the moment, but his WRs are not super stout. Last week, I thought Antonio Bryant and Deangelo in exchange for Eli. Now, I think that might be too rich. He stated, in passing, that it would take a top WR or RB to move Eli, but either Eli or McNabb will languish on the bench unless inury or by week happen.

Would McNair/Antonio Bryant for Eli and Reggie Brown be to much to ask? Sort of selling Bryant hot.

Other ideas?

format: 10 team, PPR, re-draft, standard scoring (6pt TD), start: 1 Q, 2 RB, 2 WR, Flex, TE, K, DST

 

[wannabee]

Wannabee....trade question to get your perspective on.....I like my team at this point....more so now than I did prior to the first game (Gore, Bryant, LT), but my QB is very weak with 12 total points through 2 weeks (though I'm 2-0). Another owner has McNabb and Eli and I'm trying to put a workable deal on the table that doesn't weaken my team too much.My team:QB: McNair, Trent GreenRB: LT, Gore, Maroney, Deangelo, Thomas JonesWR: Chad J., Fitz, Antonio Bryant, Donald Driver, Matt JonesTE: WittenHis team:QB: McNabb, Eli, VYRB: W. Dunn, Rudi Johnson, Chester Taylor, Vernand MorencyWR: Reggie Wayne, S. Moss, Drew Bennett, Lee Evans, Reggie BrownTE: Heath MillerI love my WR situation and with Gore (4th round), my RBs are producing. Maroney and Deangelo are getting hot now. I've had Antonio Bryant on my bench, unfortunately, starting Fitz, CJ and Driver in his place.Other team doesn't need a lot at the moment, but his WRs are not super stout. Last week, I thought Antonio Bryant and Deangelo in exchange for Eli. Now, I think that might be too rich. He stated, in passing, that it would take a top WR or RB to move Eli, but either Eli or McNabb will languish on the bench unless inury or by week happen. Would McNair/Antonio Bryant for Eli and Reggie Brown be to much to ask? Sort of selling Bryant hot.Other ideas?format: 10 team, PPR, re-draft, standard scoring (6pt TD), start: 1 Q, 2 RB, 2 WR, Flex, TE, K, DST

I think I would go with Driver plus McNair for McNabb plus anyone he wants to throw in. Many really like Driver (including me), but Favre probably will not throw enough TDs to make the difference between he and Bryant much.If the other owner balked, I would ask for: McNair/Bryant/Tom Jones for Eli/Morency/Reg Brown. If not, try McNair/Brynat/MattJones for Eli and two throw ins. I would look at throwing him quantity for quality if possible.You have a great team aside from QB.

 

[Reagan]

Wannabee....trade question to get your perspective on.....I like my team at this point....more so now than I did prior to the first game (Gore, Bryant, LT), but my QB is very weak with 12 total points through 2 weeks (though I'm 2-0). Another owner has McNabb and Eli and I'm trying to put a workable deal on the table that doesn't weaken my team too much.My team:QB: McNair, Trent GreenRB: LT, Gore, Maroney, Deangelo, Thomas JonesWR: Chad J., Fitz, Antonio Bryant, Donald Driver, Matt JonesTE: WittenHis team:QB: McNabb, Eli, VYRB: W. Dunn, Rudi Johnson, Chester Taylor, Vernand MorencyWR: Reggie Wayne, S. Moss, Drew Bennett, Lee Evans, Reggie BrownTE: Heath MillerI love my WR situation and with Gore (4th round), my RBs are producing. Maroney and Deangelo are getting hot now. I've had Antonio Bryant on my bench, unfortunately, starting Fitz, CJ and Driver in his place.Other team doesn't need a lot at the moment, but his WRs are not super stout. Last week, I thought Antonio Bryant and Deangelo in exchange for Eli. Now, I think that might be too rich. He stated, in passing, that it would take a top WR or RB to move Eli, but either Eli or McNabb will languish on the bench unless inury or by week happen. Would McNair/Antonio Bryant for Eli and Reggie Brown be to much to ask? Sort of selling Bryant hot.Other ideas?format: 10 team, PPR, re-draft, standard scoring (6pt TD), start: 1 Q, 2 RB, 2 WR, Flex, TE, K, DST

I think I would go with Driver plus McNair for McNabb plus anyone he wants to throw in. Many really like Driver (including me), but Favre probably will not throw enough TDs to make the difference between he and Bryant much.If the other owner balked, I would ask for: McNair/Bryant/Tom Jones for Eli/Morency/Reg Brown. If not, try McNair/Brynat/MattJones for Eli and two throw ins. I would look at throwing him quantity for quality if possible.You have a great team aside from QB.

Thanks...I'll take a shot at it. On my team..thanks. We went PPR for the first time this year and I went with the sluff RB strategy that I had seen you discuss. Went LT/CJ/Fitz/Gore/Driver...then got Deangelo and Maroney at 7/8. Gore has been a pleasant surprise and things are working so far, but I held off on QB until 9 or 10 and got Trent Green, then McNair in 12 or so. We'll see what happens. If I can get Eli and keep my LT/Gore and CJ/Fitz combo in order, then I'll be hard to beat.

 

[Notch78]

The carolina running game is very interesting. What advice do you have for owners of Foster. Should they trade him now hold tight or what?

And on the flip side what should Deangelo Williams owners do right now? Try to get Foster try to trade williams or hold tight?

 

[wannabee]

Wannabee....trade question to get your perspective on.....I like my team at this point....more so now than I did prior to the first game (Gore, Bryant, LT), but my QB is very weak with 12 total points through 2 weeks (though I'm 2-0). Another owner has McNabb and Eli and I'm trying to put a workable deal on the table that doesn't weaken my team too much.My team:QB: McNair, Trent GreenRB: LT, Gore, Maroney, Deangelo, Thomas JonesWR: Chad J., Fitz, Antonio Bryant, Donald Driver, Matt JonesTE: WittenHis team:QB: McNabb, Eli, VYRB: W. Dunn, Rudi Johnson, Chester Taylor, Vernand MorencyWR: Reggie Wayne, S. Moss, Drew Bennett, Lee Evans, Reggie BrownTE: Heath MillerI love my WR situation and with Gore (4th round), my RBs are producing. Maroney and Deangelo are getting hot now. I've had Antonio Bryant on my bench, unfortunately, starting Fitz, CJ and Driver in his place.Other team doesn't need a lot at the moment, but his WRs are not super stout. Last week, I thought Antonio Bryant and Deangelo in exchange for Eli. Now, I think that might be too rich. He stated, in passing, that it would take a top WR or RB to move Eli, but either Eli or McNabb will languish on the bench unless inury or by week happen. Would McNair/Antonio Bryant for Eli and Reggie Brown be to much to ask? Sort of selling Bryant hot.Other ideas?format: 10 team, PPR, re-draft, standard scoring (6pt TD), start: 1 Q, 2 RB, 2 WR, Flex, TE, K, DST

I think I would go with Driver plus McNair for McNabb plus anyone he wants to throw in. Many really like Driver (including me), but Favre probably will not throw enough TDs to make the difference between he and Bryant much.If the other owner balked, I would ask for: McNair/Bryant/Tom Jones for Eli/Morency/Reg Brown. If not, try McNair/Brynat/MattJones for Eli and two throw ins. I would look at throwing him quantity for quality if possible.You have a great team aside from QB.

Thanks...I'll take a shot at it. On my team..thanks. We went PPR for the first time this year and I went with the sluff RB strategy that I had seen you discuss. Went LT/CJ/Fitz/Gore/Driver...then got Deangelo and Maroney at 7/8. Gore has been a pleasant surprise and things are working so far, but I held off on QB until 9 or 10 and got Trent Green, then McNair in 12 or so. We'll see what happens. If I can get Eli and keep my LT/Gore and CJ/Fitz combo in order, then I'll be hard to beat.

i agree. I am glad I could help and it is working out. My point in those sluff rb posts is that rbs in the 4th-6th could produce the same or more than the Kevin Jones' (or Julius) of the world that are left in the late 2nd, early 3rd round.

 

[wannabee]

The carolina running game is very interesting. What advice do you have for owners of Foster. Should they trade him now hold tight or what?And on the flip side what should Deangelo Williams owners do right now? Try to get Foster try to trade williams or hold tight?

Assuming redraft:I would trade Foster this week, especially after he was announced as game 3 starter. Count me as one who was never a believer in Foster. So, I would trade while he has value, and before another injury.I would hold Williams until he takes over for Foster, cnnot be to long. Then I would trade him after his first huge game. The reason for trading out of the Panther RB situation:The Panthers, for some reason do not produce fantasy RBs like you might expect. I suspect that when Steve Smith comes back, a lot of the big plays will go to WRs, and away from the RBs.

 

[Reagan]

Wannabee....trade question to get your perspective on.....I like my team at this point....more so now than I did prior to the first game (Gore, Bryant, LT), but my QB is very weak with 12 total points through 2 weeks (though I'm 2-0). Another owner has McNabb and Eli and I'm trying to put a workable deal on the table that doesn't weaken my team too much.My team:QB: McNair, Trent GreenRB: LT, Gore, Maroney, Deangelo, Thomas JonesWR: Chad J., Fitz, Antonio Bryant, Donald Driver, Matt JonesTE: WittenHis team:QB: McNabb, Eli, VYRB: W. Dunn, Rudi Johnson, Chester Taylor, Vernand MorencyWR: Reggie Wayne, S. Moss, Drew Bennett, Lee Evans, Reggie BrownTE: Heath MillerI love my WR situation and with Gore (4th round), my RBs are producing. Maroney and Deangelo are getting hot now. I've had Antonio Bryant on my bench, unfortunately, starting Fitz, CJ and Driver in his place.Other team doesn't need a lot at the moment, but his WRs are not super stout. Last week, I thought Antonio Bryant and Deangelo in exchange for Eli. Now, I think that might be too rich. He stated, in passing, that it would take a top WR or RB to move Eli, but either Eli or McNabb will languish on the bench unless inury or by week happen. Would McNair/Antonio Bryant for Eli and Reggie Brown be to much to ask? Sort of selling Bryant hot.Other ideas?format: 10 team, PPR, re-draft, standard scoring (6pt TD), start: 1 Q, 2 RB, 2 WR, Flex, TE, K, DST

I think I would go with Driver plus McNair for McNabb plus anyone he wants to throw in. Many really like Driver (including me), but Favre probably will not throw enough TDs to make the difference between he and Bryant much.If the other owner balked, I would ask for: McNair/Bryant/Tom Jones for Eli/Morency/Reg Brown. If not, try McNair/Brynat/MattJones for Eli and two throw ins. I would look at throwing him quantity for quality if possible.You have a great team aside from QB.

Thanks...I'll take a shot at it. On my team..thanks. We went PPR for the first time this year and I went with the sluff RB strategy that I had seen you discuss. Went LT/CJ/Fitz/Gore/Driver...then got Deangelo and Maroney at 7/8. Gore has been a pleasant surprise and things are working so far, but I held off on QB until 9 or 10 and got Trent Green, then McNair in 12 or so. We'll see what happens. If I can get Eli and keep my LT/Gore and CJ/Fitz combo in order, then I'll be hard to beat.

i agree. I am glad I could help and it is working out. My point in those sluff rb posts is that rbs in the 4th-6th could produce the same or more than the Kevin Jones' (or Julius) of the world that are left in the late 2nd, early 3rd round.

On the sluff RB....it almost worked to a T for me...but I just missed on Corey Dillon/Maroney combo. Ended up with the "upside" ends of the Foster/Williams and Dillon/Maroney combo. Tried making a trade before the season for Dillon or Foster, but they weren't biting. With Gore going off, I'm OK for now.