wannabee Strategy Thread (2 Viewers)

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I think my first offer would be Santana and the 1.05 for the 1.02. Maybe throw in KJ and maybe Caddy. I think there is a huge difference between 1.02 and 1.05.

He is asking for S. Smith and 1.05 for 1.02 and L. Evans. I don't think I will take this since I do not really need RB's.What would you say about something like Roy Williams and 1.05 for 1.02 and Cotch?

I would not give Smith in a deal like that. The other guy is crazy. Since I am not a Roy fan, I would gladly do that deal. Cotch is a guy who will surprise people this year.

 

[Packers4ever]

Another trade question in this league seems like everyone wants my players.7 player keeper league, 10 teams, standard scoring with all TD's 6 points even for QB's & no PPR.Starting lineup 1QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)My keepers. Hasselbeck, R. Brown, J. Addai, J. Lewis, R. Moss, S. Smith, Cotch.I have the 1.02 pick in the 2008 draft plus I will have 2 1st & 2 2nd round picks in 2009.His KeepersT. Romo, M. Barber, LJ, F. Gore, J. Walker, M. Colston, C. Cooley.He offered S. Smith & 1.02 for M. Barber III or do you like any other trade with this team.At first I thought no way but I really don't know after looking at the rankings.

I do not like it for you at all. Your WRs are good and would take a step back. Upgrading starting rb from Brown or Lewis to MB3 is not enough to offset the drop at RW and loss of the pick.

One team wants to trade a 2009 1st & 2008 2.08 & 4.08 for a top 5 pick this year or he said one of his players.Do you think A. Johnson for my 1.02 and Cotch is a even trade.Also, we will be able to keep a rookie next for our 8th keeper would this change your mind about trading the 1.02 pick since I would be able to keep him without cutting any of my other players.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Another trade question in this league seems like everyone wants my players.7 player keeper league, 10 teams, standard scoring with all TD's 6 points even for QB's & no PPR.Starting lineup 1QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)My keepers. Hasselbeck, R. Brown, J. Addai, J. Lewis, R. Moss, S. Smith, Cotch.I have the 1.02 pick in the 2008 draft plus I will have 2 1st & 2 2nd round picks in 2009.His KeepersT. Romo, M. Barber, LJ, F. Gore, J. Walker, M. Colston, C. Cooley.He offered S. Smith & 1.02 for M. Barber III or do you like any other trade with this team.At first I thought no way but I really don't know after looking at the rankings.

I do not like it for you at all. Your WRs are good and would take a step back. Upgrading starting rb from Brown or Lewis to MB3 is not enough to offset the drop at RW and loss of the pick.

One team wants to trade a 2009 1st & 2008 2.08 & 4.08 for a top 5 pick this year or he said one of his players.Do you think A. Johnson for my 1.02 and Cotch is a even trade.Also, we will be able to keep a rookie next for our 8th keeper would this change your mind about trading the 1.02 pick since I would be able to keep him without cutting any of my other players.

I do not think I would do that with the ability to keep for an 8th rounder. The team looking to trade for a top pick would need to kick in a good player for that deal. I like AJ, but that is not a great deal for you.

 

[Packers4ever]

Another trade question in this league seems like everyone wants my players.7 player keeper league, 10 teams, standard scoring with all TD's 6 points even for QB's & no PPR.Starting lineup 1QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)My keepers. Hasselbeck, R. Brown, J. Addai, J. Lewis, R. Moss, S. Smith, Cotch.I have the 1.02 pick in the 2008 draft plus I will have 2 1st & 2 2nd round picks in 2009.His KeepersT. Romo, M. Barber, LJ, F. Gore, J. Walker, M. Colston, C. Cooley.He offered S. Smith & 1.02 for M. Barber III or do you like any other trade with this team.At first I thought no way but I really don't know after looking at the rankings.

I do not like it for you at all. Your WRs are good and would take a step back. Upgrading starting rb from Brown or Lewis to MB3 is not enough to offset the drop at RW and loss of the pick.

One team wants to trade a 2009 1st & 2008 2.08 & 4.08 for a top 5 pick this year or he said one of his players.Do you think A. Johnson for my 1.02 and Cotch is a even trade.Also, we will be able to keep a rookie next for our 8th keeper would this change your mind about trading the 1.02 pick since I would be able to keep him without cutting any of my other players.

I do not think I would do that with the ability to keep for an 8th rounder. The team looking to trade for a top pick would need to kick in a good player for that deal. I like AJ, but that is not a great deal for you.

What do you think about this trade. ADP for J. Lewis, 1.02 and 2009 1st round pick. Is it fair or does the ADP owner lose big time.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Another trade question in this league seems like everyone wants my players.7 player keeper league, 10 teams, standard scoring with all TD's 6 points even for QB's & no PPR.Starting lineup 1QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)My keepers. Hasselbeck, R. Brown, J. Addai, J. Lewis, R. Moss, S. Smith, Cotch.I have the 1.02 pick in the 2008 draft plus I will have 2 1st & 2 2nd round picks in 2009.His KeepersT. Romo, M. Barber, LJ, F. Gore, J. Walker, M. Colston, C. Cooley.He offered S. Smith & 1.02 for M. Barber III or do you like any other trade with this team.At first I thought no way but I really don't know after looking at the rankings.

I do not like it for you at all. Your WRs are good and would take a step back. Upgrading starting rb from Brown or Lewis to MB3 is not enough to offset the drop at RW and loss of the pick.

One team wants to trade a 2009 1st & 2008 2.08 & 4.08 for a top 5 pick this year or he said one of his players.Do you think A. Johnson for my 1.02 and Cotch is a even trade.Also, we will be able to keep a rookie next for our 8th keeper would this change your mind about trading the 1.02 pick since I would be able to keep him without cutting any of my other players.

I do not think I would do that with the ability to keep for an 8th rounder. The team looking to trade for a top pick would need to kick in a good player for that deal. I like AJ, but that is not a great deal for you.

What do you think about this trade. ADP for J. Lewis, 1.02 and 2009 1st round pick. Is it fair or does the ADP owner lose big time.

It is fair and I LOVE it for you. It is difficult to pry Peterson away from his owners.

 

[Packers4ever]

Another trade question in this league seems like everyone wants my players.7 player keeper league, 10 teams, standard scoring with all TD's 6 points even for QB's & no PPR.Starting lineup 1QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)My keepers. Hasselbeck, R. Brown, J. Addai, J. Lewis, R. Moss, S. Smith, Cotch.I have the 1.02 pick in the 2008 draft plus I will have 2 1st & 2 2nd round picks in 2009.His KeepersT. Romo, M. Barber, LJ, F. Gore, J. Walker, M. Colston, C. Cooley.He offered S. Smith & 1.02 for M. Barber III or do you like any other trade with this team.At first I thought no way but I really don't know after looking at the rankings.

I do not like it for you at all. Your WRs are good and would take a step back. Upgrading starting rb from Brown or Lewis to MB3 is not enough to offset the drop at RW and loss of the pick.

One team wants to trade a 2009 1st & 2008 2.08 & 4.08 for a top 5 pick this year or he said one of his players.Do you think A. Johnson for my 1.02 and Cotch is a even trade.Also, we will be able to keep a rookie next for our 8th keeper would this change your mind about trading the 1.02 pick since I would be able to keep him without cutting any of my other players.

I do not think I would do that with the ability to keep for an 8th rounder. The team looking to trade for a top pick would need to kick in a good player for that deal. I like AJ, but that is not a great deal for you.

What do you think about this trade. ADP for J. Lewis, 1.02 and 2009 1st round pick. Is it fair or does the ADP owner lose big time.

It is fair and I LOVE it for you. It is difficult to pry Peterson away from his owners.

No go on the Peterson deal he does not want to trade him.Keepers were due July 1 and someone dropped Brandon Jacobs, would you draft him over any of the rookie RB's that will be there at 1.02. I already know that the #1 pick will be McFadden. I was looking at Stewart with the 1.02 so would you draft Jacobs over Stewart.The only thing is we can keep an 8th player next year if it is a rookie so would that make a difference.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Another trade question in this league seems like everyone wants my players.7 player keeper league, 10 teams, standard scoring with all TD's 6 points even for QB's & no PPR.Starting lineup 1QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 TE, 1 Flex(RB, WR, or TE)My keepers. Hasselbeck, R. Brown, J. Addai, J. Lewis, R. Moss, S. Smith, Cotch.I have the 1.02 pick in the 2008 draft plus I will have 2 1st & 2 2nd round picks in 2009.His KeepersT. Romo, M. Barber, LJ, F. Gore, J. Walker, M. Colston, C. Cooley.He offered S. Smith & 1.02 for M. Barber III or do you like any other trade with this team.At first I thought no way but I really don't know after looking at the rankings.

I do not like it for you at all. Your WRs are good and would take a step back. Upgrading starting rb from Brown or Lewis to MB3 is not enough to offset the drop at RW and loss of the pick.

One team wants to trade a 2009 1st & 2008 2.08 & 4.08 for a top 5 pick this year or he said one of his players.Do you think A. Johnson for my 1.02 and Cotch is a even trade.Also, we will be able to keep a rookie next for our 8th keeper would this change your mind about trading the 1.02 pick since I would be able to keep him without cutting any of my other players.

I do not think I would do that with the ability to keep for an 8th rounder. The team looking to trade for a top pick would need to kick in a good player for that deal. I like AJ, but that is not a great deal for you.

What do you think about this trade. ADP for J. Lewis, 1.02 and 2009 1st round pick. Is it fair or does the ADP owner lose big time.

It is fair and I LOVE it for you. It is difficult to pry Peterson away from his owners.

No go on the Peterson deal he does not want to trade him.Keepers were due July 1 and someone dropped Brandon Jacobs, would you draft him over any of the rookie RB's that will be there at 1.02. I already know that the #1 pick will be McFadden. I was looking at Stewart with the 1.02 so would you draft Jacobs over Stewart.The only thing is we can keep an 8th player next year if it is a rookie so would that make a difference.

I would draft and keep Stewart over Jacobs.

 

[Reagan]

Jeff, we are considering moving from a basic redraft to a keeper league, but none of us have done it before.

What's the best way to start it? Here are a few of our thoughts: keep up to 3 players from prior year, but none taken in rounds 1 or 2 (one guy's idea). Picks cost you 2 rounds higher than selected last year. For example, I took Adrian Peterson in the 5th last year so he would cost me a 3rd this year. If I chose to keep him next year it would cost me a 1 next time. I guess that if we did this then I'd only be able to keep him 2 year. We haven't considered time limits but it makes sense.

Also, we are considering keeping no more than 1 from a given position. Free agent picks (i.e. like Ryan Grant) would cost you a 4th round pick and if you already had a 4th accounted for (from a 6th last year), then the FA would cost a 3rd this year.

Looking at our roster grid, a good number of our 10 owners would love this structure, while a couple ended the year with very little of value on their team. Most have what I'd consider to be very quality keepers. One more question...how to treat new owners in the league...we'll have one.

Recap:

1) best way to move from redraft to 2-3 keeper league

2) what should picks cost

3) how to treat FAs?

4) new owners?

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[oscarz]

Hi Jeff

I am currently in a 14 team keeper pool. You can keep 2 players each year from previous years roster. Each year each team picks 3 QB's (starts1), 4 RB's (starts 2), 6 WR's (starts 3), 2 TE's (starts 1), 2 kickers (starts 1) and one team defence. Points are 6 per TD and 1 per every 10 yds.

I am trying to decide who to keep between RB Lynch, RB Jackobs and QB Romo. I am currently picking 11th in the draft and I need to have my 2 keeper picks in soon.

I have just received the list of 2 keepers that each player plans on keeping. Here is the list of teams with their keepers and the draft order.

Keepers:

1. Boldin (WR) Welker (WR)

2. Johnson (RB) Driver (WR) / Kitna (QB) ..... not 100% sure who he plans on keeping.

3. S. Smith (WR) Colston (WR)

4. Addai (RB) Maroney (RB)

5. Gore (RB) Barber (RB)

6. Johnson (RB) A. Johnson (WR)

7. Jackson (RB) A. Peterson (RB)

8. Bush (RB) T. Jones (RB)

9. Manning (QB) Portis (RB)

10. Tomlinson (RB) Moss (WR)

11. (my picks?)

12. Palmer (QB) Owens (WR)

13. Lewis (RB) Edwards (WR)

14. Brady (NE) Westbrook (RB)

Reviewing this list who do you feel are my best 2 keepers to keep between :

Lynch (RB), Jackobs (RB) and Romo (QB)? And who would you try to target with my first (11th overall) pick?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, we are considering moving from a basic redraft to a keeper league, but none of us have done it before. What's the best way to start it? Here are a few of our thoughts: keep up to 3 players from prior year, but none taken in rounds 1 or 2 (one guy's idea). Picks cost you 2 rounds higher than selected last year. For example, I took Adrian Peterson in the 5th last year so he would cost me a 3rd this year. If I chose to keep him next year it would cost me a 1 next time. I guess that if we did this then I'd only be able to keep him 2 year. We haven't considered time limits but it makes sense.Also, we are considering keeping no more than 1 from a given position. Free agent picks (i.e. like Ryan Grant) would cost you a 4th round pick and if you already had a 4th accounted for (from a 6th last year), then the FA would cost a 3rd this year.Looking at our roster grid, a good number of our 10 owners would love this structure, while a couple ended the year with very little of value on their team. Most have what I'd consider to be very quality keepers. One more question...how to treat new owners in the league...we'll have one.Recap:1) best way to move from redraft to 2-3 keeper league2) what should picks cost3) how to treat FAs?4) new owners?Thanks for your thoughts.

This is a good question. My personal feeling is that to transition from redraft to keeper should start with a new draft just so everyone starts on equal footing. Here are the options as I see them:a. How do you set the keeper rules. Personally, I like the "lose two rounds" one which would mean no players in top 24 taken. The benefit to that is that every team has a chance to win every year. Keepers are only part of the equation. It might make the transition easier for many if they knew that they had a chance even after a bad year. If you do this, I would treat free agents as 10th rounders. In addition I think I would stairstep the number of keepers. Maybe start with three, then graduate up to five. b. When going to keeper leagues, the worst teams get the top picks. This way the ones with the worst keepers "should" get the best picks. c. New owners ... are you referring to league expansion or replacement of owners? If replacement, then it is not a big deal. If league expansion, you can always give the new owner the 1.01, 2.01, etc which would give him a good headstart.Let me know if I missed anything. Also, I am not a fan of limiting keepers per position.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffI am currently in a 14 team keeper pool. You can keep 2 players each year from previous years roster. Each year each team picks 3 QB's (starts1), 4 RB's (starts 2), 6 WR's (starts 3), 2 TE's (starts 1), 2 kickers (starts 1) and one team defence. Points are 6 per TD and 1 per every 10 yds.I am trying to decide who to keep between RB Lynch, RB Jackobs and QB Romo. I am currently picking 11th in the draft and I need to have my 2 keeper picks in soon. I have just received the list of 2 keepers that each player plans on keeping. Here is the list of teams with their keepers and the draft order. Keepers:1. Boldin (WR) Welker (WR)2. Johnson (RB) Driver (WR) / Kitna (QB) ..... not 100% sure who he plans on keeping.3. S. Smith (WR) Colston (WR)4. Addai (RB) Maroney (RB)5. Gore (RB) Barber (RB)6. Johnson (RB) A. Johnson (WR)7. Jackson (RB) A. Peterson (RB)8. Bush (RB) T. Jones (RB)9. Manning (QB) Portis (RB)10. Tomlinson (RB) Moss (WR)11. (my picks?)12. Palmer (QB) Owens (WR)13. Lewis (RB) Edwards (WR)14. Brady (NE) Westbrook (RB)Reviewing this list who do you feel are my best 2 keepers to keep between :Lynch (RB), Jackobs (RB) and Romo (QB)? And who would you try to target with my first (11th overall) pick?Thanks in advance.

I usually am not a fan of keeping QBs in keeper leagues. But, the 14 teams makes Romo worth quite a bit. I would keep he and Lynch. I would consider Drew, McFadden, Willis McGahee, and possibly Wayne. Jacobs could be there for you in 2nd round of draft. RB depth is huge in a 14 team league as you know.

 

[oscarz]

Hi JeffI am currently in a 14 team keeper pool. You can keep 2 players each year from previous years roster. Each year each team picks 3 QB's (starts1), 4 RB's (starts 2), 6 WR's (starts 3), 2 TE's (starts 1), 2 kickers (starts 1) and one team defence. Points are 6 per TD and 1 per every 10 yds.I am trying to decide who to keep between RB Lynch, RB Jackobs and QB Romo. I am currently picking 11th in the draft and I need to have my 2 keeper picks in soon. I have just received the list of 2 keepers that each player plans on keeping. Here is the list of teams with their keepers and the draft order. Keepers:1. Boldin (WR) Welker (WR)2. Johnson (RB) Driver (WR) / Kitna (QB) ..... not 100% sure who he plans on keeping.3. S. Smith (WR) Colston (WR)4. Addai (RB) Maroney (RB)5. Gore (RB) Barber (RB)6. Johnson (RB) A. Johnson (WR)7. Jackson (RB) A. Peterson (RB)8. Bush (RB) T. Jones (RB)9. Manning (QB) Portis (RB)10. Tomlinson (RB) Moss (WR)11. (my picks?)12. Palmer (QB) Owens (WR)13. Lewis (RB) Edwards (WR)14. Brady (NE) Westbrook (RB)Reviewing this list who do you feel are my best 2 keepers to keep between :Lynch (RB), Jackobs (RB) and Romo (QB)? And who would you try to target with my first (11th overall) pick?Thanks in advance.

I usually am not a fan of keeping QBs in keeper leagues. But, the 14 teams makes Romo worth quite a bit. I would keep he and Lynch. I would consider Drew, McFadden, Willis McGahee, and possibly Wayne. Jacobs could be there for you in 2nd round of draft. RB depth is huge in a 14 team league as you know.

 

[oscarz]

Thanks Jeff for your input. If I do keep Romo and Lynch than with my first round pick (11th overall) would you take Drew / McGahee before Jacobs if Jacobs was still available?

If all of these RB's are gone before my first pick any other RB that you would target?

Who would you take between Parker, Brown, James, Turner and Graham?

Any rookie RB's beside McFadden worth taking in the first round (i.e. Forte, Stewart, Mendenhall or Smith)?

Thanks again....

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Thanks Jeff for your input. If I do keep Romo and Lynch than with my first round pick (11th overall) would you take Drew / McGahee before Jacobs if Jacobs was still available? If all of these RB's are gone before my first pick any other RB that you would target?Who would you take between Parker, Brown, James, Turner and Graham? Any rookie RB's beside McFadden worth taking in the first round (i.e. Forte, Stewart, Mendenhall or Smith)?Thanks again....

I would order themrewMcgaheeJacobsBrownMcFaddenGrahamTurnerI doubt all of these go in first. I would look to established players early since you cannot keep them anyway. Rarely do rookies outproduce their ADP.

 

[oscarz]

Thanks Jeff. Just to note that at the end of each year I am able to keep whatever 2 players I want that are on my roster at the end of the season. Thats how I ended up with Lynch. I took him last year as a rookie with my first pick.

Also in this draft we draft down and than back up and so forth. So my pick 2 would be 2.04.

If I decided to keep Lynch and Jacobs do you think Romo could fall to my 1.11 pick? If not would you target a QB with this pick or not.

Also who would you target with my 2.04 pick? Thanks for all your advice. Cheers!!

 

[SouthJersey]

Jeff, its my 1st time deciding players to keep in a keeper league. Looking for some general strategy advice...

Our league has a keep 3 players rule. You give up the draft pick of the round the player your keeping was selected last year...ie if you keep LT, you won't have a 1st round pick in this year's draft...pretty standard i think.

My question is:

What's the better strategy?

Keeping your top guys (rounds 1-2) who you know will go in the same round this year? (LT, Addai, Westbrook, SJax, etc)

Keeping mid round guys (3-5) who will go a few rounds earlier this year (Braylon, Marion Barber, Housh, etc)

Or keeping guys you got in the later rounds (10+) who are gonna go in the early to mid rounds this year who probably represent the most value, but might not be game breakers (Bowe, Garrard, Anderson, Anthony Gonzalez)?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Thanks Jeff. Just to note that at the end of each year I am able to keep whatever 2 players I want that are on my roster at the end of the season. Thats how I ended up with Lynch. I took him last year as a rookie with my first pick.Also in this draft we draft down and than back up and so forth. So my pick 2 would be 2.04. If I decided to keep Lynch and Jacobs do you think Romo could fall to my 1.11 pick? If not would you target a QB with this pick or not.Also who would you target with my 2.04 pick? Thanks for all your advice. Cheers!!

no way Romo makes it to you. I would look at Wayne or Jacobs in the 2nd. If both are gone, I might look the top WR remaining.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, its my 1st time deciding players to keep in a keeper league. Looking for some general strategy advice...Our league has a keep 3 players rule. You give up the draft pick of the round the player your keeping was selected last year...ie if you keep LT, you won't have a 1st round pick in this year's draft...pretty standard i think.My question is:What's the better strategy?Keeping your top guys (rounds 1-2) who you know will go in the same round this year? (LT, Addai, Westbrook, SJax, etc)Keeping mid round guys (3-5) who will go a few rounds earlier this year (Braylon, Marion Barber, Housh, etc)Or keeping guys you got in the later rounds (10+) who are gonna go in the early to mid rounds this year who probably represent the most value, but might not be game breakers (Bowe, Garrard, Anderson, Anthony Gonzalez)?

I think it all depends, but I tend to keep studs. A guy like Bowe might help you some, but keeping a WR like Braylon instead of a 4th helps you more. A few generalities I look at:a. rarely keep a qb unless big league or qb scoringb. never keep a te unless it is an absolute value ... overwhelmingc. for keepers, think of the top how many players in terms of who should be kept. also, it is hard to remember that the picks are immediately overvalued because some good players will be out of the pool.d. in general, i would keep only the top rbs for a 1st round pick. i would only keep a top 4-5 wr for a 2nd. e. i would consider rbs ranked in top 15 (mb3, willis, etc) anywhere after the 2nd. f. to me, i would treat the league like a redraft and i would keep the guys that give me the best chance of winning each year. hope this helps.

 

[Reagan]

Jeff, we are considering moving from a basic redraft to a keeper league, but none of us have done it before. What's the best way to start it? Here are a few of our thoughts: keep up to 3 players from prior year, but none taken in rounds 1 or 2 (one guy's idea). Picks cost you 2 rounds higher than selected last year. For example, I took Adrian Peterson in the 5th last year so he would cost me a 3rd this year. If I chose to keep him next year it would cost me a 1 next time. I guess that if we did this then I'd only be able to keep him 2 year. We haven't considered time limits but it makes sense.Also, we are considering keeping no more than 1 from a given position. Free agent picks (i.e. like Ryan Grant) would cost you a 4th round pick and if you already had a 4th accounted for (from a 6th last year), then the FA would cost a 3rd this year.Looking at our roster grid, a good number of our 10 owners would love this structure, while a couple ended the year with very little of value on their team. Most have what I'd consider to be very quality keepers. One more question...how to treat new owners in the league...we'll have one.Recap:1) best way to move from redraft to 2-3 keeper league2) what should picks cost3) how to treat FAs?4) new owners?Thanks for your thoughts.

This is a good question. My personal feeling is that to transition from redraft to keeper should start with a new draft just so everyone starts on equal footing. Here are the options as I see them:a. How do you set the keeper rules. Personally, I like the "lose two rounds" one which would mean no players in top 24 taken. The benefit to that is that every team has a chance to win every year. Keepers are only part of the equation. It might make the transition easier for many if they knew that they had a chance even after a bad year. If you do this, I would treat free agents as 10th rounders. In addition I think I would stairstep the number of keepers. Maybe start with three, then graduate up to five. b. When going to keeper leagues, the worst teams get the top picks. This way the ones with the worst keepers "should" get the best picks. c. New owners ... are you referring to league expansion or replacement of owners? If replacement, then it is not a big deal. If league expansion, you can always give the new owner the 1.01, 2.01, etc which would give him a good headstart.Let me know if I missed anything. Also, I am not a fan of limiting keepers per position.

Thanks for comments. A follow up, in no order...- I meant a replacement owner. Just give him the old owners team? or let him have 1st pick?- When you said "start with a new draft" do you mean wait until next year to start going with keepers so thta we enter this season with that in mind for next year......or can we just begin this season with keepers based on our team from last year.You answered a lot of my questions. Thanks.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, we are considering moving from a basic redraft to a keeper league, but none of us have done it before. What's the best way to start it? Here are a few of our thoughts: keep up to 3 players from prior year, but none taken in rounds 1 or 2 (one guy's idea). Picks cost you 2 rounds higher than selected last year. For example, I took Adrian Peterson in the 5th last year so he would cost me a 3rd this year. If I chose to keep him next year it would cost me a 1 next time. I guess that if we did this then I'd only be able to keep him 2 year. We haven't considered time limits but it makes sense.Also, we are considering keeping no more than 1 from a given position. Free agent picks (i.e. like Ryan Grant) would cost you a 4th round pick and if you already had a 4th accounted for (from a 6th last year), then the FA would cost a 3rd this year.Looking at our roster grid, a good number of our 10 owners would love this structure, while a couple ended the year with very little of value on their team. Most have what I'd consider to be very quality keepers. One more question...how to treat new owners in the league...we'll have one.Recap:1) best way to move from redraft to 2-3 keeper league2) what should picks cost3) how to treat FAs?4) new owners?Thanks for your thoughts.

This is a good question. My personal feeling is that to transition from redraft to keeper should start with a new draft just so everyone starts on equal footing. Here are the options as I see them:a. How do you set the keeper rules. Personally, I like the "lose two rounds" one which would mean no players in top 24 taken. The benefit to that is that every team has a chance to win every year. Keepers are only part of the equation. It might make the transition easier for many if they knew that they had a chance even after a bad year. If you do this, I would treat free agents as 10th rounders. In addition I think I would stairstep the number of keepers. Maybe start with three, then graduate up to five. b. When going to keeper leagues, the worst teams get the top picks. This way the ones with the worst keepers "should" get the best picks. c. New owners ... are you referring to league expansion or replacement of owners? If replacement, then it is not a big deal. If league expansion, you can always give the new owner the 1.01, 2.01, etc which would give him a good headstart.Let me know if I missed anything. Also, I am not a fan of limiting keepers per position.

Thanks for comments. A follow up, in no order...- I meant a replacement owner. Just give him the old owners team? or let him have 1st pick?- When you said "start with a new draft" do you mean wait until next year to start going with keepers so thta we enter this season with that in mind for next year......or can we just begin this season with keepers based on our team from last year.You answered a lot of my questions. Thanks.

If you are replacing an owner, I would just let them have the choices available from the team they are taking over. They should not need anything special. If it is a horrible team, they will have a good pick. If it has good players to choose from, no one will care. The reason I suggested drafting from scratch is that some might draft a different way than they did last yr assuming it was a redraft. If you knew there was a possibility for keeper, you might carry more upside guys or something like that. If you want to keep the teams from last year, maybe consider just having one keeper. This way, no one is at a disadvantage.

 

[valhallan]

Jeff, I'm curious what you think of a trade I just made.

In a PPR dynasty, I gave Winslow for Bowe and Shockey. We start 8 skill players, with flexible combinations requiring 1-2 QB, 1-2 RB, 2-4 WR, and 1-2 TE. In general, you have to start 3 WR. My WRs and TEs were:

Berrian

Mark Clayton

Ch. Jackson

V. Jackson

Ch. Johnson

M. Kelly

L. Robinson

Royal

Ro. Williams

M. Lewis

Scheffler

Winslow

I was worried about my 3rd WR spot and had been looking for a way to get a young guy with top 15 upside. Scheffler seems to have a shot at top 10 production, so I thought moving Winslow for that potential top 15 WR and a solid TE would be a good move. I think I got that with Bowe and Shockey.

What do you think of the trade as it affects my lineup, and do you think I got enough value for Winslow?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I think you did real well. In startup drafts, Bowe is drafted before Winslow. I am higher on Shockey than most. We can say what we want, but the guy is a talented player. I also think Scheffler will emerge as a top tight end. He and Shockey should be fine. You only need one to stay healthy ... (a big only lately but Winslow is not a pillar of health).

 

[Packers4ever]

14 team dynasty league, standard scoring no PPR, starting lineup 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE, 3 Flex(RB, WR or TE).

My roster

QB's McNabb, Garcia, Croyle

RB's McGahee, S. Jackson, Portis, Irons

WR's Wayne, Bowe, J. Walker, Galloway, Stokley

TE's Winslow, V. Davis

I do not have a 1st round pick this year but have 2.03 & 2.08 picks this year.

Here is the trade that I was just offered S. Jackson & Bowe for Burress and 1.03.

I think I know what I am going to do but would like your opinion.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

14 team dynasty league, standard scoring no PPR, starting lineup 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE, 3 Flex(RB, WR or TE).My rosterQB's McNabb, Garcia, CroyleRB's McGahee, S. Jackson, Portis, IronsWR's Wayne, Bowe, J. Walker, Galloway, StokleyTE's Winslow, V. DavisI do not have a 1st round pick this year but have 2.03 & 2.08 picks this year.Here is the trade that I was just offered S. Jackson & Bowe for Burress and 1.03.I think I know what I am going to do but would like your opinion.

There is no way I take that deal. SJax is worth way more by himself.

 

[Beef Ravioli]

Hey Jeff - Thanks in advance for your help. I have an auction draft question.

These are the guys I am probably going to keep (must keep 2 and a max of 5).

Matt Schaub ($6)

Ryan Grant ($15)

Michael Turner ($6)

Brandon Marshall ($15) I am watching to see how he plays out - suspensions, more trouble, etc.

If I keep these four, that leaves me $158 for our draft.

We start:

1 QB

2 RB

2 WR

1 TE

1 K

1 Def team

Standard scoring with .5 ppr

I have always went heavy with RB's and willing to spend heavy on RB's. So my question is, should I go heavy again and try to get either LT, Sjax, LJ (probably going to cost me $65 - $80 according to last year)?

Or go for a team with more depth and get the best values that I can?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff - Thanks in advance for your help. I have an auction draft question.These are the guys I am probably going to keep (must keep 2 and a max of 5).Matt Schaub ($6)Ryan Grant ($15)Michael Turner ($6)Brandon Marshall ($15) I am watching to see how he plays out - suspensions, more trouble, etc. If I keep these four, that leaves me $158 for our draft. We start: 1 QB 2 RB2 WR1 TE1 K1 Def teamStandard scoring with .5 pprI have always went heavy with RB's and willing to spend heavy on RB's. So my question is, should I go heavy again and try to get either LT, Sjax, LJ (probably going to cost me $65 - $80 according to last year)? Or go for a team with more depth and get the best values that I can?Thanks for the help!

If Marshall is a keeper and things look good for him, I would definitely try to go after SJax or LT. LJ is not in that tier for me. My thinking is that you would only need one starting WR and a TE, and both are reasonably cheap to fill compared to RB. You would then have three strong RBs and around $80 left.

 

[Unwrittenlaw]

12 team dynasty salary cap league

Beck, John MIA QB - 4 $1,035 3

Bulger, Marc STL QB - 5 $2,030 3

Manning, Peyton IND QB - 4 $2,650 3

Rodgers, Aaron GBP QB - 8 $500 1

Barber, Marion DAL RB - 10 $1,610 1

Portis, Clinton WAS RB - 10 $2,300 2

Turner, Michael ATL RB - 7 $1,440 3

Allison, Aundrae MIN WR - 8 $615 1

Bradley, Mark CHI WR - 8 $500 2

Colston, Marques NOS WR - 9 $1,940 3

Edwards, Braylon CLE WR - 5 $1,740 3

Hill, Jason SFO WR - 9 $960 3

Jackson, Chad NEP WR - 4 $500 2

Johnson, Calvin DET WR - 4 $1,450 3

Porter, Jerry JAC WR - 7 $1,070 1

Welker, Wes NEP WR - 4 $1,190 3

King, Jeff CAR TE - 9 $500 1

Scheffler, Tony DEN TE - 8 $1,060 2

Shiancoe, Vishante MIN TE - 8 $590 1

Crosby, Mason GBP PK - 8 $630 2

Burgess, Derrick OAK DE - 5 $1,025 1

Tuck, Justin NYG DE - 4 $500 0

Vanden Bosch, Kyle TEN DE - 6 $920 1

White, Dewayne DET DE - 4 $710 1

Briggs, Lance CHI LB - 8 $1,256 2

Dansby, Karlos ARI LB - 7 $905 2

Durant, Justin JAC LB - 7 $505 1

Hayes, Gerald ARI LB - 7 $500 1

Vilma, Jonathan NOS LB - 9 $1,080 3

Hobbs, Ellis NEP CB - 4 $500 0

Joseph, Johnathan CIN CB - 8 $500 0

Winfield, Antoine MIN CB - 8 $1,165 1

Lewis, Michael SFO S - 9 $830 1

Piscitelli, Sabby TBB S - 10 $740 1

Starting lineups: 2QB/2RB/4WR/2TE/2K/4DL/3LB/4DB

We haven't started the FA/rookie draft yet. I'm looking to make some moves before our draft. Do you suggest me trade any of these players for rookie draft picks? I already traded Deuce McCallister for 3.05. Should I trade my 1.07 pick for a veteran player?

Ideas I'm thinking of:

trading Bulger for a high 1st rd pick and a couple of 2009 picks and then use the rest of my QBs for a 2nd QB rotation.

Thanks in advance

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

12 team dynasty salary cap leagueBeck, John MIA QB - 4 $1,035 3Bulger, Marc STL QB - 5 $2,030 3Manning, Peyton IND QB - 4 $2,650 3Rodgers, Aaron GBP QB - 8 $500 1Barber, Marion DAL RB - 10 $1,610 1Portis, Clinton WAS RB - 10 $2,300 2Turner, Michael ATL RB - 7 $1,440 3Allison, Aundrae MIN WR - 8 $615 1Bradley, Mark CHI WR - 8 $500 2Colston, Marques NOS WR - 9 $1,940 3Edwards, Braylon CLE WR - 5 $1,740 3Hill, Jason SFO WR - 9 $960 3Jackson, Chad NEP WR - 4 $500 2Johnson, Calvin DET WR - 4 $1,450 3Porter, Jerry JAC WR - 7 $1,070 1Welker, Wes NEP WR - 4 $1,190 3King, Jeff CAR TE - 9 $500 1Scheffler, Tony DEN TE - 8 $1,060 2Shiancoe, Vishante MIN TE - 8 $590 1Crosby, Mason GBP PK - 8 $630 2Burgess, Derrick OAK DE - 5 $1,025 1Tuck, Justin NYG DE - 4 $500 0Vanden Bosch, Kyle TEN DE - 6 $920 1White, Dewayne DET DE - 4 $710 1Briggs, Lance CHI LB - 8 $1,256 2Dansby, Karlos ARI LB - 7 $905 2Durant, Justin JAC LB - 7 $505 1Hayes, Gerald ARI LB - 7 $500 1Vilma, Jonathan NOS LB - 9 $1,080 3Hobbs, Ellis NEP CB - 4 $500 0Joseph, Johnathan CIN CB - 8 $500 0Winfield, Antoine MIN CB - 8 $1,165 1Lewis, Michael SFO S - 9 $830 1Piscitelli, Sabby TBB S - 10 $740 1Starting lineups: 2QB/2RB/4WR/2TE/2K/4DL/3LB/4DBWe haven't started the FA/rookie draft yet. I'm looking to make some moves before our draft. Do you suggest me trade any of these players for rookie draft picks? I already traded Deuce McCallister for 3.05. Should I trade my 1.07 pick for a veteran player?Ideas I'm thinking of:trading Bulger for a high 1st rd pick and a couple of 2009 picks and then use the rest of my QBs for a 2nd QB rotation.Thanks in advance

I like your team. I think I would do the Bulger deal only if you can get a high 08 1st and maybe a QB prospect or decent 09 picks. IMO, I would look to draft Brohm to pair with Rodgers. Having the Packer QBs is a great move at a cheap price. I would look to take Brohm or a RB with 1.07, preferably Brohm in a 2QB league. At this point in time, I ave to assume Favre will not start for the Packers in 2008. If you make the Bulger deal, I would use the 08 1st on a RB (especially since it would be a high pick), then target Brohm at 1.07. On other thing I would do is target Matt Moore, Shaun Hill, and Sage Rosenfels later in the draft if available. If Favre is available, maybe consider him as well.

 

[oscarz]

Thanks Jeff. Just to note that at the end of each year I am able to keep whatever 2 players I want that are on my roster at the end of the season. Thats how I ended up with Lynch. I took him last year as a rookie with my first pick.Also in this draft we draft down and than back up and so forth. So my pick 2 would be 2.04. If I decided to keep Lynch and Jacobs do you think Romo could fall to my 1.11 pick? If not would you target a QB with this pick or not.Also who would you target with my 2.04 pick? Thanks for all your advice. Cheers!!

no way Romo makes it to you. I would look at Wayne or Jacobs in the 2nd. If both are gone, I might look the top WR remaining.

So Jeff I have to hand in my selection of 2 keepers by weekends end. Seeing that we get 6 pts for a Td and 1 pt for every 10 yards are you still recommending that I keep Lynch and Romo over Lynch and Jacobs? We are not allowed to trade in this league. If so do you still recommend that I still draft a RB with my 1.11 pick? Also seeing that we draft down and than back up meaning that my next pick after 1.11 is 2.04 who would you focus on with that pick. Thanks again for all your help!!

 

[oscarz]

Just another side note:

I could probably be assured of QB Drew Brees or Big Ben with my 1.11 pick. Knowing this would you still hold onto Romo and Lynch or would you go with Lynch and Jacobs and at 1.11 grab either Brees / Big Ben or a WR?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Just another side note:I could probably be assured of QB Drew Brees or Big Ben with my 1.11 pick. Knowing this would you still hold onto Romo and Lynch or would you go with Lynch and Jacobs and at 1.11 grab either Brees / Big Ben or a WR?

I would still keep Romo. You can replace Jacobs much easier plus he has the better chance at being there for your pick. I would look for stud WR in 2nd if you get a good RB at 1.11. Since it is a bigger league, Romo is worth a ton, imo.

 

[oscarz]

Thanks Jeff

You made up my mind. Romo and Lynch will be my 2 keepers. In terms of rookie RB's which ones would be your top 5 and around what round should I look at possibly grabbing one?

This league that I am in is considering next year switching formats to make QB's TD's worth less (4pts) and 1 pt for every 20yds unlike the way it is now 6 for TD and 1 pt for every 10 yds.

Therefore I may need to secure a good starting RB by the end of the year for next year in case we switch formats and QB's are no longer worth as much.

Thanks again.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Thanks JeffYou made up my mind. Romo and Lynch will be my 2 keepers. In terms of rookie RB's which ones would be your top 5 and around what round should I look at possibly grabbing one? This league that I am in is considering next year switching formats to make QB's TD's worth less (4pts) and 1 pt for every 20yds unlike the way it is now 6 for TD and 1 pt for every 10 yds.Therefore I may need to secure a good starting RB by the end of the year for next year in case we switch formats and QB's are no longer worth as much.Thanks again.

For me, I would only consider McFadden, Stewart and Mendenhall. I would look for McFadden in the 2nd and the other two in the third. Even though that might not get the player, I would not sweat it since you only keep two players. I would avoid Forte and Kevin Smith. Just my personal opinion. I like Felix Jones, Chris Johnson, and Jamaal Charles late in drafts. Felix is the guy that has the most upside but will take a higher pick. Charles is the one guy I think can surprise this year. Torain and Slaton have upside but neither should be more than a couple week fill in. Since you only keep two players, I would draft like it is a redraft until later in the draft. As long as you draft good players, it will not matter about youth. Also, rookies are overrated in redrafts.

 

[oscarz]

Thanks Jeff for all your advice.

I've read about various strategies about drafting teams. Knowing my scoring system and now my 2 keepers (Romo/Lynch) what approach would you take in drafting the rest of my team? We draft 3 QB (start 1), 6 WR (start 3), 4 RB (start 2), 2 TE (start 1), 2 Kickers (start 1) and 1 team defence.

Would you leave kickers and defence right to the end? Would you draft a TE before drafting a 2nd or 3rd WR? Would you draft a RB3 before WR3? Would you draft QB2 before RB3 or TE1? etc.

Just wondering what approach you would take seeing that we have 14 teams and by round #4/5 certain positions become thin and by the end of the draft players are so thin that they are shots in the dark.

I joined the league as an expansion last year when they expanded from 12 to 14 teams. So I had to sit 2 rounds before being allowed to draft my first player at position 3.13. I therefore drafted Lynch at 3.13 and Jacobs at 4.02 and Romo at 5.13. The rest of my team was weak because my WR and other positions were all team #2 / #3 (WR's, TE's, QB's etc.). However through free agent pickups and some lucky stabs in the dark(ie WR D.Bowe) I was able to finish the year in 4th place 20 pts out of 3rd and 60 pts out of 1st. Therefore my draft position this year at 4.11.

Seeing I am still a roookie at this draft thing can you please give me some advice / direction on the best way to field my team within the format of my league.

Thanks again!!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Oscar,

Since you have a good QB, I would load up on RB and WR for the next 4-6 picks. I would also look at these first few picks as though it is a redraft. Since you are limited to 4 RBs, I would make sure to have three by the 6th at least. Much easier to find WRs than RBs in a 14 team league. At TE, I would look at guys like: Scheffler, LJ Smith, Watson, or even Zack Miller as cheap options. For backups, I would look at McMichael or Alge. If you do take a TE in the 7-9th rounds, the guys I like are Daniels and Scheffler.

On defenses and kickers, I would not be the first, but I would try to have a top five of each (since 14 team league).

 

[oscarz]

Thanks again Jeff for all your input.

In terms of RB's, for my 1.11 pick if McGahee, Grant, MJD, Jacobs, Turner and McFadden are gone would you take rookie Stewart or any other rookie RB over Brown, Graham, Parker, James and Jones?

If one of McGahee, Grant, MJD, Jacobs, Turner, McFadden are still available at my 1.11 pick what would your order of pick be?

Just trying to figure out who might be the best RB2 for me to take at my 1.11 pick.

Thanks again.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Thanks again Jeff for all your input. In terms of RB's, for my 1.11 pick if McGahee, Grant, MJD, Jacobs, Turner and McFadden are gone would you take rookie Stewart or any other rookie RB over Brown, Graham, Parker, James and Jones?If one of McGahee, Grant, MJD, Jacobs, Turner, McFadden are still available at my 1.11 pick what would your order of pick be?Just trying to figure out who might be the best RB2 for me to take at my 1.11 pick.Thanks again.

I would order them:MJDMcGaheeGrantMcFaddenJacobsTurnerBrownGrahamParkerIn round two, if there is no WR you like, I would consider James. RBs are difficult to find in big leagues.

 

[oscarz]

Thanks Jeff

So you would draft all the above RB's in that order before looking at rookie Stewart or Mendehal?

At what point would you consider grabing one of the rookies?. Last year I grabbed 2 early (Lynch / Jacobs) and both panned out.

Thanks...

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Thanks JeffSo you would draft all the above RB's in that order before looking at rookie Stewart or Mendehal? At what point would you consider grabing one of the rookies?. Last year I grabbed 2 early (Lynch / Jacobs) and both panned out.Thanks...

I would wait until the third before taking one of those two rookies. I like both but you already have Lynch so you do not need either.

 

[oscarz]

Hi Jeff

Say in the third round both rookie RB's (Stewart/Mendenhal) are still around but so are a couple of the above RB's (ie Brown. Graham, James, Parker). Would you grab a rookie over any of them or over a WR?

Also another possible scenario for me may be that with my 2 keepers (Romo/Lynch) I draft with my 1.11 pick a RB2 and with my 2.04 pick a WR (we draft 6 WR and start 3). Would you with my 3.11 pick draft another WR or a top TE1 (we draft 2 TE but start 1) seeing that the TE1 may outscore my WR2? With 14 teams drafting 6 WR each (84 total) the WR position gets quickly watered down.

Would you ever consider drafting a TE1 over a WR1? Just trying to figure out what my draft strategy / order should be.

Thanks..

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffSay in the third round both rookie RB's (Stewart/Mendenhal) are still around but so are a couple of the above RB's (ie Brown. Graham, James, Parker). Would you grab a rookie over any of them or over a WR?Also another possible scenario for me may be that with my 2 keepers (Romo/Lynch) I draft with my 1.11 pick a RB2 and with my 2.04 pick a WR (we draft 6 WR and start 3). Would you with my 3.11 pick draft another WR or a top TE1 (we draft 2 TE but start 1) seeing that the TE1 may outscore my WR2? With 14 teams drafting 6 WR each (84 total) the WR position gets quickly watered down. Would you ever consider drafting a TE1 over a WR1? Just trying to figure out what my draft strategy / order should be. Thanks..

I would want either four RBs (including Lynch) or three RBs and a WR after three rounds. I would wait on TE and WR2. Given that the league is bigger than most, the RBs will fly off the board. I would go RB-heavy and worry about TE later.

 

[oscarz]

Doing this would you not be worried about obtaining subpar WR's with my 5.11, 6.04, 7.11 and 8.04 picks. They may possibly be teams WR#2 or WR 3's. I know I would have a great QB and 3 good RB's but would not my WR's be weak? Just a sidenote: we can not trade in this league.

At what point would you mix in a TE?

Thanks again...

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Doing this would you not be worried about obtaining subpar WR's with my 5.11, 6.04, 7.11 and 8.04 picks. They may possibly be teams WR#2 or WR 3's. I know I would have a great QB and 3 good RB's but would not my WR's be weak? Just a sidenote: we can not trade in this league.At what point would you mix in a TE? Thanks again...

I would worry about WR much less that RB since you do not get a point per reception. The difference from WR30-50 is pretty small and you can make it with less than sexy WRs. But, RBs will win leagues. If you get one good WR early on, you will be fine hodge-podging the WR2/3 spot all season. I would target Scheffler or Daniels in the 9th or 10th. The one guy that slips in drafts is Gonzalez. I would consider him in the 7th.

 

[Unwrittenlaw]

What rookie pick do you think would be fair for Rodgers? Thinking about trading him. The thing is I have him for 1 more year and then he becomes a FA. I can franchise/transition him but his salary no doubt will his salary increase by $2000 to about $2500-2700 or so. We have a salary cap of $42,000.

We have to start 2 QBs in a 12 team league.

I can probably grab Matt Ryan or Brohm with my 1.07 pick.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

What rookie pick do you think would be fair for Rodgers? Thinking about trading him. The thing is I have him for 1 more year and then he becomes a FA. I can franchise/transition him but his salary no doubt will his salary increase by $2000 to about $2500-2700 or so. We have a salary cap of $42,000.We have to start 2 QBs in a 12 team league.I can probably grab Matt Ryan or Brohm with my 1.07 pick.

With Favre coming back, Brohm's value takes a temporary decline ... just until the situation resolves itself. I would put Rodgers in the 1.05-1.07 area. He has to be worth at least as much as the second QB off the board, whether it is Brohm or Flacco ... and maybe as much as Ryan. Rodgers is the starter in a great situation. Good receivers on a pass-happy team.

 

[oscarz]

Doing this would you not be worried about obtaining subpar WR's with my 5.11, 6.04, 7.11 and 8.04 picks. They may possibly be teams WR#2 or WR 3's. I know I would have a great QB and 3 good RB's but would not my WR's be weak? Just a sidenote: we can not trade in this league.At what point would you mix in a TE? Thanks again...

I would worry about WR much less that RB since you do not get a point per reception. The difference from WR30-50 is pretty small and you can make it with less than sexy WRs. But, RBs will win leagues. If you get one good WR early on, you will be fine hodge-podging the WR2/3 spot all season. I would target Scheffler or Daniels in the 9th or 10th. The one guy that slips in drafts is Gonzalez. I would consider him in the 7th.

Hey JeffIf I draft WR1 with my 2.04 pick any suggestions who to target that might still be available?Seeing that if I go 1.11 RB2, 2.04 WR1, 3.11 RB3 any less than sexy WR's that you would try to target with my 4.04 and 5.11 picks?Would you draft Scheffler or Daniels before an unsexy WR3? At what point would you target a QB2 to cover Romo for his bye week and in case he gets injured seeing that we draft 3 but only start 1?Thnaks......

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Doing this would you not be worried about obtaining subpar WR's with my 5.11, 6.04, 7.11 and 8.04 picks. They may possibly be teams WR#2 or WR 3's. I know I would have a great QB and 3 good RB's but would not my WR's be weak? Just a sidenote: we can not trade in this league.At what point would you mix in a TE? Thanks again...

I would worry about WR much less that RB since you do not get a point per reception. The difference from WR30-50 is pretty small and you can make it with less than sexy WRs. But, RBs will win leagues. If you get one good WR early on, you will be fine hodge-podging the WR2/3 spot all season. I would target Scheffler or Daniels in the 9th or 10th. The one guy that slips in drafts is Gonzalez. I would consider him in the 7th.

Hey JeffIf I draft WR1 with my 2.04 pick any suggestions who to target that might still be available?Seeing that if I go 1.11 RB2, 2.04 WR1, 3.11 RB3 any less than sexy WR's that you would try to target with my 4.04 and 5.11 picks?Would you draft Scheffler or Daniels before an unsexy WR3? At what point would you target a QB2 to cover Romo for his bye week and in case he gets injured seeing that we draft 3 but only start 1?Thnaks......

I would look for Wayne at 2.04. I would look for one RB and one WR at the 4/5 turn. The WR would be Driver, Galloway, Hines Ward, etc. The older WRs are always discounted by other owners.Scheffler and Daniels should be in the window around the 7th or 8th round.

 

[oscarz]

Thanks for the reply Jeff

I know Wayne will not be there for me at my 2.04 pick (and neither will be Fitzgerald) because I figure about 8 top WR's will be gone before my 2.04 pick. Any other WR's that you would target?

Also at what point would you target a QB2 to cover Romo for his bye week and in case he gets injured seeing that we draft 3 but only start 1? Any QB2 names that you like to be my QB2 to compliment Romo?

Thanks...

 

[Packers4ever]

14 team dynasty league, standard scoring no PPR, starting lineup 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE, 3 Flex(RB, WR or TE).

My roster

QB's McNabb, Garcia, Croyle

RB's McGahee, S. Jackson, Portis, Irons

WR's Wayne, Bowe, J. Walker, Galloway, Stokley

TE's Winslow, V. Davis

I do not have a 1st round pick this year but have 2.03 & 2.08 picks this year.

His Team

QB Palmer, T. Edwards

RB LJ, Chris Taylor, Pierre Thomas, Caddy, Michael Bush, Shaun Alexander,

WR Torry Holt, Andre Johnson, Darrell Jackson, Patrick Crayton, Roy Williams, Santana Moss, James Jones,

TE Antonio Gates

This team has Palmer on the trading block what do you think I should offer him or do I just stay with what I have?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Thanks for the reply JeffI know Wayne will not be there for me at my 2.04 pick (and neither will be Fitzgerald) because I figure about 8 top WR's will be gone before my 2.04 pick. Any other WR's that you would target?Also at what point would you target a QB2 to cover Romo for his bye week and in case he gets injured seeing that we draft 3 but only start 1? Any QB2 names that you like to be my QB2 to compliment Romo?Thanks...

If that is the case on the WRs, just take a RB in the 2nd. Just by the math, there should be a good RB or WR there. It is ok to have 3 RBs before taking a WR. You can take WR in the 3rd and 4th if so. On the backup QB, I would void the rookies and consider Delhomme (then Matt Moore late), Schaub (with Sage late), or Garrard.