wannabee Strategy Thread (3 Viewers)

[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 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.I was offered a 1.03 and 2.11 for S. Jackson. His 1st offer was R. Bush, 2.09 & 2.10 for S. Jackson.Bush is his only RB and only has Romo and Fitz that I would be interested in. He has been trying to trade for S. Jackson for about a month now. I know what I think of the trade and would like to know what you think of it since everytime I reject his trade he does not understand why I will not accept any of the trades. I might just offer him S.Jackson, D. McNabb, 2.03 & 2.08 for Romo, Fitz and 1.03 to see what is does.

To be honest, it would take a lot more than either for me to move Steven Jackson. His offers are what you would get for Larry Johnson and there is a huge difference in the two for me. You might some RB rankings on another site LMAO) and show him where the differences are. No one I know of would have those offers as close. To put it this way, this offseason, I traded for SJax. I gave: 1.02 (McFadden), 1.03 (Mendenhall), Gaffney, Curry, Pierre Thomas, and Chris Henry - rb. I think I paid a ton, but it was worth it to get a top back. I have a very good team and needed a top back. You have very good RBs, so you could afford the offer you made, but even that is not bad for him ... even though he will think it is.Good luck with this one .....

He was insulted with the offer pretty much said we were done talking about a trade for SJ and I could put up with the headach of watching him not play this year.Draft question for this league it is a Rookie/FA draft. I have picks 2.03, 2.08, 3.08 & 4.08. Would you take Favre at my 2.03 if he is there over players like Donnie Avery, DeSean Jackson, Earl Bennett, Jordy Nelson, Eddie Royal since my backup QB's are not that great if I take Favre at 2.03 I can get one of these WR at 2.08.Also should I pick Antonio Pittman with my 3rd or 4th round pick just in case SJ is not back by the start of the season.Thanks for all the help this offseason.

do not let the other owner sweat you. Jackson will play, just a matter of when. When he comes back, it will be best time to move him. I think I would take DeSean Jackson or Josh Morgan at 2.03. Then at 2.08, I would look at Favre, Morgan, or Royal. Definitely consider Pittman in 3rd, but I would want Hightower if he is there over Pittman. I would not worry about QB too much. Can you trade for Kolb on the cheap or is he available? I do not have high hopes for Favre this season. I think he finishes midpack.

Kolb is a FA someone dropped him during the off season and I made the mistake of not picking him up because I was thinking Croyle would be my backup and future QB but now I am not so sure about that. Hightower will not even be there when I pick in the 2nd round this draft startes out heavy with RB's. I would guess that the 1st 10 picks will be RB's with a possiblity that Matt Ryan falls to me at my 2.03 pick.

I like Ryan. ALso, I would look to pick up Kolb. He seems forgotten now, but that offense produces points.

I got Jackson would you pick Chris Peery with my other 2nd round pick or just go with Royal or Morgan.

I think I would take a chance on either a QB or Rookie WR considering the injury history of Perry. Yes, Perry looks good but that guy has trouble staying healthy. If you take him, I would look to trade ASAP.

I ended up with Royal in the 2nd, Perry in the 3rd & Kolb in the 4th.

very nice

Would you trade a 2009 2nd or 3rd round pick for Reggie Brown, WR PHI or he also said he is looking for a QB but the only QB's I have are backups Garcia or Croyle. I would end up cutting Stokley or I could trade Croyle and a 3rd or 4th for him.What do you think would be a good trade for Brown or do I just stay will what I have. He also told me he would move these WR's Deon Branch, Mark Clayton, Chad Jackson or Darrel Jackson out of all of these Brown is the only that I really like.Just received this offer N. Burleson and W. Franklin for C. Perry. This one I might take or do you think I should hold Perry to see what he does in the first couple of games.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Keep Perry and see how cheaply you can get Brown. With Curtis sidelined, Brown could be huge. I would offer a 3rd and a 4th and see what happens.

 

[Beef Ravioli]

With Marshall's suspension, I am a little thin at WR. I have Schockey as my TE and LJ Smith as a backup. Should I consider dropping LJ or another player and picking up another WR off the waiver wire. I will list my team and then the available WR's. Thanks in advance for the input!

QB - Schaub / Cutler - Start 1

RB - SJax / R Grant / M Turner / J Norwood / K Smith / T Hightower - Start 2

WR - B Marshall / Calvin Johnson / J Galloway / R Brown - Start 2

TE - Schockey / LJ Smith - Start 1

WR available: Courtney Taylor - Sea / A Bryant - TBB / J Gaffney - NE / D Hester - Ch (no return points) / Robert Meachem - NO (I like him and considered drafting him, but chose for Hightower instead)

Let me know what you think.

 

[Packers4ever]

Keep Perry and see how cheaply you can get Brown. With Curtis sidelined, Brown could be huge. I would offer a 3rd and a 4th and see what happens.

So would you trade Perry for a 2009 2nd and N. Burleson. I have got three trade offers for Perry so I am thinking maybe I should just keep him or do I trade him since I can get something for him.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

With Marshall's suspension, I am a little thin at WR. I have Schockey as my TE and LJ Smith as a backup. Should I consider dropping LJ or another player and picking up another WR off the waiver wire. I will list my team and then the available WR's. Thanks in advance for the input!

QB - Schaub / Cutler - Start 1

RB - SJax / R Grant / M Turner / J Norwood / K Smith / T Hightower - Start 2

WR - B Marshall / Calvin Johnson / J Galloway / R Brown - Start 2

TE - Schockey / LJ Smith - Start 1

WR available: Courtney Taylor - Sea / A Bryant - TBB / J Gaffney - NE / D Hester - Ch (no return points) / Robert Meachem - NO (I like him and considered drafting him, but chose for Hightower instead)

Let me know what you think.

You are fine at WR since Curtis' injury makes Reg Brown startable early in season.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Keep Perry and see how cheaply you can get Brown. With Curtis sidelined, Brown could be huge. I would offer a 3rd and a 4th and see what happens.

So would you trade Perry for a 2009 2nd and N. Burleson. I have got three trade offers for Perry so I am thinking maybe I should just keep him or do I trade him since I can get something for him.

I would hold Perry for at least a week. If the Bengals trade or cut Rudi, Perry's value soars. The only thing to think about is his injury history. As with most things, timing is everything. But, to be sure, Perry is seeing his value soar.

 

[Reagan]

Jeff, we have moved to a keeper league this season after doing redrafts w/o keepers for years. I have Adrian Peterson as my keeper (we're keeping 1 this year) and he's my 4th round pick (pick 31). I have the 10th pick in our 10-team league, so I'll have picks 10,11, 30, 31 (Peterson), etc. PPR league with standard scoring.Looking at the ADPs, rankings, and other keepers in our league, it would appear that about the best RBs that will be available at #10 will be MJD, or maybe McGahee. These WRs will be kept: Moss, Wayne, Colston......possibly leaving TO/Fitz/Braylon/Housh there for me at 10. Only TO is a a risk to be taken by 10. Other keepers "ahead" of this ADP: Brady, Lynch, MB3.I was strongly considering going WR/WR at that spot and taking a RB at #30. The MJD/McGahee tier of RB doesn't excite me as much as having two premier WRs, considering that I have my stud RB in AP. RBs that could be there for me at #30 would be FWP, Jacobs, McFadden (early for him)....and I'd also probably go RB at #50 with someone like a Selvin Young or Jonathan Stewart. If Bush is there at 10, then I have to go Bush/Fitz, in my opinion.Your thoughts? WR/WR at 10/11....or take best RB available, then WR (11) and take best WR available at #30. There Thanks.

I like MJD and think the little guy is way underrated. He should be a top 10-12 RB once again. To be honest, TO (and maybe Braylon) are the only ones of that group I would consider at the turn. The group of 3rd round WRs will be very close to Fitz, etc but the dropoff at RB is much bigger. I would like to have the MJD/TO (or BE) combo at the corner, then a WR like Plax or Holt or even Welker in 3rd. The thing about it that I see is that the dropoff from MJD to Parker or Jacobs is larger than the drop from Fitz to Plax. I do like Jacobs more than most and he would be a good 3rd round pick. But, the MJD is in a better situation.

Jeff, thanks for the comments. So would you consider MJD to be the bottom of that tier if I'm drafting at 10/11, given the keepers I mentioned? Would you go RB/WR if MJD was gone and I was left with a McGahee or Graham? Unless Bush or MJD present themselves for me, the others just below them, and I would rank McGahee in that group (injury) are questionable for #11 pick. A touch confused on your thoughts on Fitz. He seems to be widely regarded to be about the 4th WR after Moss, Wayne, TO, and you had him rated 6th I believe, with Braylon at 9th. You had Andre Johnson at 4th, most recently. Wonder if I should consider him, but hit injury history concern me. I do track what you were saying however about the dropoff from say MJD to FWP, as opposed to Fitz to a Welker (not as much of a drop). THat concern is partially why I inquired. With us being PPR and me having ADP in the fold, I thought maybe I could roll the dice with two of the premier WRs early.

all depends on scoring ... for the wrs. The fbg rankings are non-ppr. I do expect braylon to take a small step back from last year. no way he gets 16 tds again. But he is a safe choice. I think you draw a line in the sand at MJD/Bush (if you like him) and take WRs if they are gone. If there is a run on RBs, stud WRs should be there and vice versa. Fitz scares me some because of Leinart. He racked up points with Warner. I do like Andre Johnson but understand why he scares you. Also, with both he and ADP, you might be too risky.

Jeff, we had our draft Sunday and here is what I ended up with. Any particular thoughts on my weaknesses? It played out a little like I had expected and TO was gone, but MJD was there. We're a PPR league. Here's my team:1.10 Fitz2.1 Braylon3.10 Michael Turner (I feel my worst pick...chose between Edge, DMac, Maroney, but Housh was still there and BPA)4.1 Adrian Peterson (keeper)5.10 THomas Jones6.1 Roethlisberger (in retrospect he could have been had at pick #70 as there was a lull in QB, missed on Winslow here)7.10 Roddy White8.1 Chester Taylor (felt necessary to back up ADP)9.10 Reggie Brown10.1 Chris Johnson (keeper potential)11.10 Jay Cutler (felt good here)12.1 Patriots Def13.10 Owen Daniels (David Dodds suggestion...waited here by design)14.1 Jerrious Norwood (value play very late)15.10 Neil RackersIn lineup form:QB: Roethisberger, Cutler RB: ADP, Michael Turner, Thomas Jones, Chester Taylor, Norwood, Chris JohnsonWR: Fitz, Braylon, Roddy White, Reggie BrownTE: Owen DanielsK: RackersDef: PatriotsI went BPA based on my top 50 grouping. Bush and Jacobs almost fell to me at #30, but the went in consecutive picks before me. I like my team overall, but left MJD on the table there. In retrospect (hindsight is 20/20), I woudl have been better off taking WR/MJD at 10/11, as Houshmanzedeh fell to #30....I passed even thought he was BPA, b/c I was afraid of going WR/WR/WR, then AP at 31. I need Turner to perform and feel good about Jones. I could have had Roethlisberger at #70 and taken Winslow at #50. Your thoughts?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, we have moved to a keeper league this season after doing redrafts w/o keepers for years. I have Adrian Peterson as my keeper (we're keeping 1 this year) and he's my 4th round pick (pick 31). I have the 10th pick in our 10-team league, so I'll have picks 10,11, 30, 31 (Peterson), etc. PPR league with standard scoring.Looking at the ADPs, rankings, and other keepers in our league, it would appear that about the best RBs that will be available at #10 will be MJD, or maybe McGahee. These WRs will be kept: Moss, Wayne, Colston......possibly leaving TO/Fitz/Braylon/Housh there for me at 10. Only TO is a a risk to be taken by 10. Other keepers "ahead" of this ADP: Brady, Lynch, MB3.I was strongly considering going WR/WR at that spot and taking a RB at #30. The MJD/McGahee tier of RB doesn't excite me as much as having two premier WRs, considering that I have my stud RB in AP. RBs that could be there for me at #30 would be FWP, Jacobs, McFadden (early for him)....and I'd also probably go RB at #50 with someone like a Selvin Young or Jonathan Stewart. If Bush is there at 10, then I have to go Bush/Fitz, in my opinion.Your thoughts? WR/WR at 10/11....or take best RB available, then WR (11) and take best WR available at #30. There Thanks.

I like MJD and think the little guy is way underrated. He should be a top 10-12 RB once again. To be honest, TO (and maybe Braylon) are the only ones of that group I would consider at the turn. The group of 3rd round WRs will be very close to Fitz, etc but the dropoff at RB is much bigger. I would like to have the MJD/TO (or BE) combo at the corner, then a WR like Plax or Holt or even Welker in 3rd. The thing about it that I see is that the dropoff from MJD to Parker or Jacobs is larger than the drop from Fitz to Plax. I do like Jacobs more than most and he would be a good 3rd round pick. But, the MJD is in a better situation.

Jeff, thanks for the comments. So would you consider MJD to be the bottom of that tier if I'm drafting at 10/11, given the keepers I mentioned? Would you go RB/WR if MJD was gone and I was left with a McGahee or Graham? Unless Bush or MJD present themselves for me, the others just below them, and I would rank McGahee in that group (injury) are questionable for #11 pick. A touch confused on your thoughts on Fitz. He seems to be widely regarded to be about the 4th WR after Moss, Wayne, TO, and you had him rated 6th I believe, with Braylon at 9th. You had Andre Johnson at 4th, most recently. Wonder if I should consider him, but hit injury history concern me. I do track what you were saying however about the dropoff from say MJD to FWP, as opposed to Fitz to a Welker (not as much of a drop). THat concern is partially why I inquired. With us being PPR and me having ADP in the fold, I thought maybe I could roll the dice with two of the premier WRs early.

all depends on scoring ... for the wrs. The fbg rankings are non-ppr. I do expect braylon to take a small step back from last year. no way he gets 16 tds again. But he is a safe choice. I think you draw a line in the sand at MJD/Bush (if you like him) and take WRs if they are gone. If there is a run on RBs, stud WRs should be there and vice versa. Fitz scares me some because of Leinart. He racked up points with Warner. I do like Andre Johnson but understand why he scares you. Also, with both he and ADP, you might be too risky.

Jeff, we had our draft Sunday and here is what I ended up with. Any particular thoughts on my weaknesses? It played out a little like I had expected and TO was gone, but MJD was there. We're a PPR league. Here's my team:1.10 Fitz2.1 Braylon3.10 Michael Turner (I feel my worst pick...chose between Edge, DMac, Maroney, but Housh was still there and BPA)4.1 Adrian Peterson (keeper)5.10 THomas Jones6.1 Roethlisberger (in retrospect he could have been had at pick #70 as there was a lull in QB, missed on Winslow here)7.10 Roddy White8.1 Chester Taylor (felt necessary to back up ADP)9.10 Reggie Brown10.1 Chris Johnson (keeper potential)11.10 Jay Cutler (felt good here)12.1 Patriots Def13.10 Owen Daniels (David Dodds suggestion...waited here by design)14.1 Jerrious Norwood (value play very late)15.10 Neil RackersIn lineup form:QB: Roethisberger, Cutler RB: ADP, Michael Turner, Thomas Jones, Chester Taylor, Norwood, Chris JohnsonWR: Fitz, Braylon, Roddy White, Reggie BrownTE: Owen DanielsK: RackersDef: PatriotsI went BPA based on my top 50 grouping. Bush and Jacobs almost fell to me at #30, but the went in consecutive picks before me. I like my team overall, but left MJD on the table there. In retrospect (hindsight is 20/20), I woudl have been better off taking WR/MJD at 10/11, as Houshmanzedeh fell to #30....I passed even thought he was BPA, b/c I was afraid of going WR/WR/WR, then AP at 31. I need Turner to perform and feel good about Jones. I could have had Roethlisberger at #70 and taken Winslow at #50. Your thoughts?

I like your team, especially the WRs and TEs. Your QBs are strong. Only thing to sweat is RB2 but you should be fine between one of the Falcons or Chris Johnson. Daniels was a steal. Very strong team. I think you should be happy with the results.

 

[Packers4ever]

Keep Perry and see how cheaply you can get Brown. With Curtis sidelined, Brown could be huge. I would offer a 3rd and a 4th and see what happens.

He wants to keep Brown but countered me with Chad Jackson, WR NE for my 2009 4th round pick. I don't know if I want to do this but in a 14 team league with every team keeping 18 players by the 4th round players are pretty thin. What do you think Jackson will be like in a couple years if I did this I would probably cut B. Stokley.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Keep Perry and see how cheaply you can get Brown. With Curtis sidelined, Brown could be huge. I would offer a 3rd and a 4th and see what happens.

He wants to keep Brown but countered me with Chad Jackson, WR NE for my 2009 4th round pick. I don't know if I want to do this but in a 14 team league with every team keeping 18 players by the 4th round players are pretty thin. What do you think Jackson will be like in a couple years if I did this I would probably cut B. Stokley.

So, basically it is Stokely and a 4th for Jackson. While I think Jackson has a lot of talent, I would hold off. He cannot come close to beating out Gaffney as it stands now.

 

[valhallan]

Hey Jeff, dynasty question here. 12-team league (PPR, 4pt pass TDs) and we start 1-2 QBs and 1-2 RBs each week. If you start only 1 QB or 1 RB, then you start a 4th WR or 2nd TE. Basically, most people try to start 2 QB and 2 RB each week, but there's flexibility. My current QB and RBs are:

T.Edwards

M.Moore

C.Palmer

D.Stanton

K.Warner

R.Bush

A.Hall

R.Mendenhall

A.Peterson (Min)

C.Taylor (Min)

P.Thomas

L.Washington

I've been concerned about my QBs and have a deal on the table to give Mendenhall for Cutler. I like Palmer, but he's been regressing and that team looks like it's going to implode. I like Edwards, but he's yet to prove himself as a fantasy commodity. And I like Warner, but how many years are left? Cutler seems on the verge of becoming a perennial top 10 guy.

As for the RBs, I'm not sold on Mendenhall becoming a stud back, however it might be best to keep him around in case Bush never "gets" it.

Should I stick with my group and just keep hunting for a breakout QB? Or should I move a question mark at RB to solidify my QB corps?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff, dynasty question here. 12-team league (PPR, 4pt pass TDs) and we start 1-2 QBs and 1-2 RBs each week. If you start only 1 QB or 1 RB, then you start a 4th WR or 2nd TE. Basically, most people try to start 2 QB and 2 RB each week, but there's flexibility. My current QB and RBs are:T.EdwardsM.MooreC.PalmerD.StantonK.WarnerR.BushA.HallR.MendenhallA.Peterson (Min)C.Taylor (Min)P.ThomasL.WashingtonI've been concerned about my QBs and have a deal on the table to give Mendenhall for Cutler. I like Palmer, but he's been regressing and that team looks like it's going to implode. I like Edwards, but he's yet to prove himself as a fantasy commodity. And I like Warner, but how many years are left? Cutler seems on the verge of becoming a perennial top 10 guy.As for the RBs, I'm not sold on Mendenhall becoming a stud back, however it might be best to keep him around in case Bush never "gets" it. Should I stick with my group and just keep hunting for a breakout QB? Or should I move a question mark at RB to solidify my QB corps?

I think your team would be fine moving Mendenhall for Cutler, but I think you are short-changing yourself a little on value. Mendenhall has looked ok, despite the fumbles. I think I would want a RB prospect or pick added tin order to give up on the Pitt rookie. I do think Cutler is a buy at this stage, he is still young and has no running game to speak of. I like the deal, but would just a little more.

 

[Packers4ever]

This is a 9 player keeper league. My pick is 1.02. Starters are 1 QB, 2RB's, 3 WR's & 1 TE. Standard scoring with no PPR and QB's only get 4 pts/TD. 10 teams

My players

QB's J. Cutler,

RB's F. Gore, W. McGahee, M. Turner

WR's A. Boldin, G. Jennings, S. Smith(Car), J. Cotchery

TE's Winslow

With the 1.02 pick I am looking at picking Stewart but Chris Perry is still out there do I pick him instead of Stewart.

So the Question is would you pick J. Stewart or Chris Perry?

 

[oscarz]

Hi Jeff

Hoping to get some advice regarding starting QB and RB for week #1.

For QB should I start Romo at Clevland or Warner at San Fran?

Also at RB should I start Grant vs Minn. or Thomas at Miami?

Thanks

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

This is a 9 player keeper league. My pick is 1.02. Starters are 1 QB, 2RB's, 3 WR's & 1 TE. Standard scoring with no PPR and QB's only get 4 pts/TD. 10 teamsMy players QB's J. Cutler, RB's F. Gore, W. McGahee, M. TurnerWR's A. Boldin, G. Jennings, S. Smith(Car), J. Cotchery TE's WinslowWith the 1.02 pick I am looking at picking Stewart but Chris Perry is still out there do I pick him instead of Stewart.So the Question is would you pick J. Stewart or Chris Perry?

Stewart easily in my mind. Perry has a tough time staying healthy. Stewart could be HUGE.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffHoping to get some advice regarding starting QB and RB for week #1.For QB should I start Romo at Clevland or Warner at San Fran?Also at RB should I start Grant vs Minn. or Thomas at Miami?Thanks

Hey Oscar,The season is upon us. What a great time of year. I think the RB question is easier. It is just me, but I try to avoid any RB playing Minny unless a true stud, and Grant has been injured most of preseason. At QB, I think I would go with Romo. Cleve has a weak defense backfield. Yes, Warner could do well, but I would start the stud. Jeff

 

[oscarz]

Hi JeffHoping to get some advice regarding starting QB and RB for week #1.For QB should I start Romo at Clevland or Warner at San Fran?Also at RB should I start Grant vs Minn. or Thomas at Miami?Thanks

Hey Oscar,The season is upon us. What a great time of year. I think the RB question is easier. It is just me, but I try to avoid any RB playing Minny unless a true stud, and Grant has been injured most of preseason. At QB, I think I would go with Romo. Cleve has a weak defense backfield. Yes, Warner could do well, but I would start the stud. Jeff

Thanks Jeff. So I take it you would go with Thomas (NYJ) at Miami even though Grant is at home although playing a tough def. in Minny? Also what do you think of Thomas as a RB3? Throughout the year would you mainly stick with my RB1 and RB2 (Lynch/Grant) in games? Thanks,

 

[bighead2000]

Hey Jeff,

Hope your doing well. My first question this year, and as always thanks ahead for the help.

10 team Redraft League. Scoring Pretty Standard 4pt pass td's, 6pt Ru/Rec. td 1qb,2rb,2wr,1rb/wr flex,1te,1k,1def.

Garrard, Schaub

Westbrook,Jones-Drew,Jacobs,Turner,Perry

Cal. Johnson,Cotchery,Chambers,REg. Brown,Hackett,Curry

Winslow

Vinaterri

Buffalo

My question is of course with a flex I figure to start three rb's most weeks, but I had someone offer me Wayne or R. Moss for one of my starting running backs. What do you think about my Wr's?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffHoping to get some advice regarding starting QB and RB for week #1.For QB should I start Romo at Clevland or Warner at San Fran?Also at RB should I start Grant vs Minn. or Thomas at Miami?Thanks

Hey Oscar,The season is upon us. What a great time of year. I think the RB question is easier. It is just me, but I try to avoid any RB playing Minny unless a true stud, and Grant has been injured most of preseason. At QB, I think I would go with Romo. Cleve has a weak defense backfield. Yes, Warner could do well, but I would start the stud. Jeff

Thanks Jeff. So I take it you would go with Thomas (NYJ) at Miami even though Grant is at home although playing a tough def. in Minny? Also what do you think of Thomas as a RB3? Throughout the year would you mainly stick with my RB1 and RB2 (Lynch/Grant) in games? Thanks,

My issue with Grant lies in his hammy injury as much as anything else. You have another RB with a decent matchup, so not worth risking it. I do think TJones will be a decent RB3 all year and offer good insurance and bye filler.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff, Hope your doing well. My first question this year, and as always thanks ahead for the help.10 team Redraft League. Scoring Pretty Standard 4pt pass td's, 6pt Ru/Rec. td 1qb,2rb,2wr,1rb/wr flex,1te,1k,1def.Garrard, SchaubWestbrook,Jones-Drew,Jacobs,Turner,PerryCal. Johnson,Cotchery,Chambers,REg. Brown,Hackett,CurryWinslowVinaterriBuffaloMy question is of course with a flex I figure to start three rb's most weeks, but I had someone offer me Wayne or R. Moss for one of my starting running backs. What do you think about my Wr's?

I like your WRs, but would jump at the chance to get Moss for Jacobs or Turner. I would not do the deal for Wayne, but it is a great deal if you can get Moss. You have good RB depth and it would be a huge upgrade.

 

[gsnuts]

Hey Jeff. Thanks in advance. 12 team redraft. 1pt. 10 rush / rec yds., 1 pt. @ 200 passing & a pt. every 10 yds. after. All TD's are 6pts.

16 roster spots, start 1 qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, te, k, d.

My roster

Schaub, Campbell

Turner, McFadden, R Williams, M Morris, C Taylor

R Moss, Wayne, Burleson, K Walter, Hester, J Morgan

A Davis

Vikings

Scoebe

Week 1- Schaub @ Pitt or Campbell @ Giants? Turner v Lions, McFadden @ Denver or R Williams v Jets?

Also like to get your thoughts on my squad?

Thanks again.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff. Thanks in advance. 12 team redraft. 1pt. 10 rush / rec yds., 1 pt. @ 200 passing & a pt. every 10 yds. after. All TD's are 6pts.16 roster spots, start 1 qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, te, k, d.My rosterSchaub, CampbellTurner, McFadden, R Williams, M Morris, C TaylorR Moss, Wayne, Burleson, K Walter, Hester, J MorganA DavisVikingsScoebeWeek 1- Schaub @ Pitt or Campbell @ Giants? Turner v Lions, McFadden @ Denver or R Williams v Jets?Also like to get your thoughts on my squad?Thanks again.

I like your team. I think you will need a break at rb, but have a lot of potential. Love your WRs. I would start Schaub. I do not trust Campbell yet. I love Turner this week. McFadden vs Ricky is a close one. I think I would go with Ricky, but it is close.

 

[oscarz]

Hi Jeff

Can you please help me out with a couple of questions.

First what 3 WR would you start out of the following 6 on my team in week #1:

1. Bowe (KC) at NE

2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff

3. Driver (GB) vs Minny

4. Walter (HOU) at Pitt

5. Patten (NO) vs TB

6. McCareins (Ten) vs Jac.

Second out of the above 6 WR's would you drop any of them for any of the following 12 WR's that are available on waver:

1. Laurent Robinson (Atl)

2. Demetrius Williams (Bal)

3. Nate Washington (Pit)

4. Andre Davis (Hou)

5. Dennis Northcutt (Jac)

6. Bobby Wade (Minn)

7. Mike Furrey (Det)

8. Devard Darling (KC)

9. Derek Hagan (Mia)

10. Donnie Avery (Stl)

11. Hank Baskett (Phi)

12. Courtney Taylor (Seat)

Thanks ....

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffCan you please help me out with a couple of questions.First what 3 WR would you start out of the following 6 on my team in week #1:1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs Minny4. Walter (HOU) at Pitt5. Patten (NO) vs TB6. McCareins (Ten) vs Jac.Second out of the above 6 WR's would you drop any of them for any of the following 12 WR's that are available on waver:1. Laurent Robinson (Atl)2. Demetrius Williams (Bal)3. Nate Washington (Pit)4. Andre Davis (Hou)5. Dennis Northcutt (Jac)6. Bobby Wade (Minn)7. Mike Furrey (Det)8. Devard Darling (KC)9. Derek Hagan (Mia)10. Donnie Avery (Stl)11. Hank Baskett (Phi)12. Courtney Taylor (Seat)Thanks ....

drop mccareins for c taylor ... demetrius and robinson are intriguing but both are wr3 for their teams with rookie qbs. not good situation. 1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs MinnyI think I would go with these three. The only other one to consider would be Walter for Bowe give Croyle under center. But, I expect the Chiefs to be down early and throwing often. If benching bowe, Walter would be the choice.

 

[sterjs]

Hello Jeff,

I would appreciate advice/thoughts on my team in an 8-Keeper League:

10-Team, 8-Keeper League (No restrictions on keepers)

0.5 PPR, 5.5 Points/Pass TD, -3 Points/Int, 9 Offensive Starters including Superflex

Here is my roster:

QB Peyton Manning

OP Jay Cutler

RB DeAngelo Williams

RB Maurice Jones-Drew

RB/WR Roddy White

WR Reggie Wayne

WR Marques Colston

WR/TE Roy Williams

TE Todd Heap

Bench RB Ronnie Brown

Bench WR Bernard Berrian

Bench WR Bryant Johnson

Bench TE Alge Crumpler

Bench RB Chris Perry

Bench QB David Garrard

Bench RB Maurice Morris

IR RB Ryan Torain

My blueprint was to build a team around QBs and WRs. Scoring in the league is favorable to QBs and WRs and those positions have more longevity and stability. Every other owner in the league scrambled for RBs, so I think I landed some nice value through my contrarian strategy. I also built nice depth in rounds where other owners were taking IDP starters(which I have omitted).

I have already made one major acquisition which I am happy with:

Laurence Maroney, Edgerrin James, Philip Rivers, 4th Round Pick in 2009 for Maurice Jones-Drew, David Garrard

Jones-Drew was a player I coveted and I managed to acquire him for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, I am left with a platoon of questionable players at my RB2 slot.

Some acquisitions I'm considering:

1. Dwayne Bowe: Owner offered a straight swap of Bowe for Roddy White. I face his team in week one and White has a great matchup, so I won't decide on this until next week. This might be a no-brainer, but I think White is likely to outproduce Bowe in 2008.

2. Reggie Bush: I will likely have to give up a lot for him, but the owner has him on the block and might not be high on him for whatever reason(he took him at the end of the 4th where he was a slam dunk value pick). This move potentially limits the upside contribution of my young RB trio DeAng. Williams/Chris Perry/Ronnie Brown.

3. Kenny Watson: He was a late pick and can probably be had fairly cheaply. This locks up the Cincinnati backfield. If Marvin Lewis is true to his press statements, Cincy will be leaning more towards a feature back setup than an RBBC and I think either RB will be a decent #2 RB based on their receiving output. This move blocks my flexibility to make waiver wire pickups (we are limited to 5 RBs between the starting lineup and the bench).

4. Chris Johnson: He was an early 9th round pick and the owner wants DeAngelo Williams + My 2009 1st Round Pick. I would take this in a dynasty league, but I am reluctant in an 8-keeper league. How likely is it that he ends up as one of my 8 keepers to start next season? At what price is this deal a slam dunk?

5. Chad Johnson: His owner seems spooked by the shoulder injury (benched for week one). Now might be the time to buy low with a Roddy White for Chad Johnson deal. Chad Johnson carries a lot of risk, though.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hello Jeff,

I would appreciate advice/thoughts on my team in an 8-Keeper League:

10-Team, 8-Keeper League (No restrictions on keepers)

0.5 PPR, 5.5 Points/Pass TD, -3 Points/Int, 9 Offensive Starters including Superflex

Here is my roster:

QB Peyton Manning

OP Jay Cutler

RB DeAngelo Williams

RB Maurice Jones-Drew

RB/WR Roddy White

WR Reggie Wayne

WR Marques Colston

WR/TE Roy Williams

TE Todd Heap

Bench RB Ronnie Brown

Bench WR Bernard Berrian

Bench WR Bryant Johnson

Bench TE Alge Crumpler

Bench RB Chris Perry

Bench QB David Garrard

Bench RB Maurice Morris

IR RB Ryan Torain

My blueprint was to build a team around QBs and WRs. Scoring in the league is favorable to QBs and WRs and those positions have more longevity and stability. Every other owner in the league scrambled for RBs, so I think I landed some nice value through my contrarian strategy. I also built nice depth in rounds where other owners were taking IDP starters(which I have omitted).

I have already made one major acquisition which I am happy with:

Laurence Maroney, Edgerrin James, Philip Rivers, 4th Round Pick in 2009 for Maurice Jones-Drew, David Garrard

Jones-Drew was a player I coveted and I managed to acquire him for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, I am left with a platoon of questionable players at my RB2 slot.

Some acquisitions I'm considering:

1. Dwayne Bowe: Owner offered a straight swap of Bowe for Roddy White. I face his team in week one and White has a great matchup, so I won't decide on this until next week. This might be a no-brainer, but I think White is likely to outproduce Bowe in 2008.

2. Reggie Bush: I will likely have to give up a lot for him, but the owner has him on the block and might not be high on him for whatever reason(he took him at the end of the 4th where he was a slam dunk value pick). This move potentially limits the upside contribution of my young RB trio DeAng. Williams/Chris Perry/Ronnie Brown.

3. Kenny Watson: He was a late pick and can probably be had fairly cheaply. This locks up the Cincinnati backfield. If Marvin Lewis is true to his press statements, Cincy will be leaning more towards a feature back setup than an RBBC and I think either RB will be a decent #2 RB based on their receiving output. This move blocks my flexibility to make waiver wire pickups (we are limited to 5 RBs between the starting lineup and the bench).

4. Chris Johnson: He was an early 9th round pick and the owner wants DeAngelo Williams + My 2009 1st Round Pick. I would take this in a dynasty league, but I am reluctant in an 8-keeper league. How likely is it that he ends up as one of my 8 keepers to start next season? At what price is this deal a slam dunk?

5. Chad Johnson: His owner seems spooked by the shoulder injury (benched for week one). Now might be the time to buy low with a Roddy White for Chad Johnson deal. Chad Johnson carries a lot of risk, though.

Thanks in advance.

First of all, I like your team. You have good QBs and great starting WRs (and MJD). I would make sure to keep a close eye on the waiver wire to upgrade the bottom part of the roster ... just for depth.

1. Dwayne Bowe: Owner offered a straight swap of Bowe for Roddy White. I face his team in week one and White has a great matchup, so I won't decide on this until next week. This might be a no-brainer, but I think White is likely to outproduce Bowe in 2008. I was looking at some things last night and came to the harsh realization that many times rookie QBs underperform. It might be the case with Ryan (before he improves greatly in 2009). The two WRs are close, but I give the slight edge to Bowe ... but very close.

2. Reggie Bush: I will likely have to give up a lot for him, but the owner has him on the block and might not be high on him for whatever reason(he took him at the end of the 4th where he was a slam dunk value pick). This move potentially limits the upside contribution of my young RB trio DeAng. Williams/Chris Perry/Ronnie Brown. I like Bush, but it would all depend on what you have to give.



3. Kenny Watson: He was a late pick and can probably be had fairly cheaply. This locks up the Cincinnati backfield. If Marvin Lewis is true to his press statements, Cincy will be leaning more towards a feature back setup than an RBBC and I think either RB will be a decent #2 RB based on their receiving output. This move blocks my flexibility to make waiver wire pickups (we are limited to 5 RBs between the starting lineup and the bench). I would offer Morris as part of the deal to get Watson. Since Morris is worth mroe than Watson, maybe you can upgrade BJohnson or Berrian in a 2 for 2 deal.

4. Chris Johnson: He was an early 9th round pick and the owner wants DeAngelo Williams + My 2009 1st Round Pick. I would take this in a dynasty league, but I am reluctant in an 8-keeper league. How likely is it that he ends up as one of my 8 keepers to start next season? At what price is this deal a slam dunk? Way too expensive. He is a great player, but not worth that price.



5. Chad Johnson: His owner seems spooked by the shoulder injury (benched for week one). Now might be the time to buy low with a Roddy White for Chad Johnson deal. Chad Johnson carries a lot of risk, though. I like this deal more than the Bowe one. Few times can you get a great WR this cheaply. You can keep him for next year which minimizes any injury concern.

 

[oscarz]

Hi JeffCan you please help me out with a couple of questions.First what 3 WR would you start out of the following 6 on my team in week #1:1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs Minny4. Walter (HOU) at Pitt5. Patten (NO) vs TB6. McCareins (Ten) vs Jac.Second out of the above 6 WR's would you drop any of them for any of the following 12 WR's that are available on waver:1. Laurent Robinson (Atl)2. Demetrius Williams (Bal)3. Nate Washington (Pit)4. Andre Davis (Hou)5. Dennis Northcutt (Jac)6. Bobby Wade (Minn)7. Mike Furrey (Det)8. Devard Darling (KC)9. Derek Hagan (Mia)10. Donnie Avery (Stl)11. Hank Baskett (Phi)12. Courtney Taylor (Seat)Thanks ....

drop mccareins for c taylor ... demetrius and robinson are intriguing but both are wr3 for their teams with rookie qbs. not good situation. 1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs MinnyI think I would go with these three. The only other one to consider would be Walter for Bowe give Croyle under center. But, I expect the Chiefs to be down early and throwing often. If benching bowe, Walter would be the choice.

Thanks for the reply Jeff. What do you think about Hagan (Mia)? I agree with your Taylor pick but my only concern is that he will then be on the same bye week as Burleson and I already have 2 guys with the same bye week. Would you wait till after week 1 to drop McCairns seeing we are only allowed 12 drops in this league or would you act now.Thanks again...

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffCan you please help me out with a couple of questions.First what 3 WR would you start out of the following 6 on my team in week #1:1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs Minny4. Walter (HOU) at Pitt5. Patten (NO) vs TB6. McCareins (Ten) vs Jac.Second out of the above 6 WR's would you drop any of them for any of the following 12 WR's that are available on waver:1. Laurent Robinson (Atl)2. Demetrius Williams (Bal)3. Nate Washington (Pit)4. Andre Davis (Hou)5. Dennis Northcutt (Jac)6. Bobby Wade (Minn)7. Mike Furrey (Det)8. Devard Darling (KC)9. Derek Hagan (Mia)10. Donnie Avery (Stl)11. Hank Baskett (Phi)12. Courtney Taylor (Seat)Thanks ....

drop mccareins for c taylor ... demetrius and robinson are intriguing but both are wr3 for their teams with rookie qbs. not good situation. 1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs MinnyI think I would go with these three. The only other one to consider would be Walter for Bowe give Croyle under center. But, I expect the Chiefs to be down early and throwing often. If benching bowe, Walter would be the choice.

Thanks for the reply Jeff. What do you think about Hagan (Mia)? I agree with your Taylor pick but my only concern is that he will then be on the same bye week as Burleson and I already have 2 guys with the same bye week. Would you wait till after week 1 to drop McCairns seeing we are only allowed 12 drops in this league or would you act now.Thanks again...

Since you are only allowed 12 drops for the season, might as well wait. Upgrading McCareins to Taylor will not matter to your lineup until week 5. Might as well wait for a player that could start for you. I like Walter over Taylor. Plus, Branch will be back by then. Not a fan of Hagan and the 'Fin passing game. My issue is that I really do not see a scenario where you can start Hagan (or even Ginn) with confidence in a given week.

 

[oscarz]

Hi JeffCan you please help me out with a couple of questions.First what 3 WR would you start out of the following 6 on my team in week #1:1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs Minny4. Walter (HOU) at Pitt5. Patten (NO) vs TB6. McCareins (Ten) vs Jac.Second out of the above 6 WR's would you drop any of them for any of the following 12 WR's that are available on waver:1. Laurent Robinson (Atl)2. Demetrius Williams (Bal)3. Nate Washington (Pit)4. Andre Davis (Hou)5. Dennis Northcutt (Jac)6. Bobby Wade (Minn)7. Mike Furrey (Det)8. Devard Darling (KC)9. Derek Hagan (Mia)10. Donnie Avery (Stl)11. Hank Baskett (Phi)12. Courtney Taylor (Seat)Thanks ....

drop mccareins for c taylor ... demetrius and robinson are intriguing but both are wr3 for their teams with rookie qbs. not good situation. 1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs MinnyI think I would go with these three. The only other one to consider would be Walter for Bowe give Croyle under center. But, I expect the Chiefs to be down early and throwing often. If benching bowe, Walter would be the choice.

Thanks for the reply Jeff. What do you think about Hagan (Mia)? I agree with your Taylor pick but my only concern is that he will then be on the same bye week as Burleson and I already have 2 guys with the same bye week. Would you wait till after week 1 to drop McCairns seeing we are only allowed 12 drops in this league or would you act now.Thanks again...

Since you are only allowed 12 drops for the season, might as well wait. Upgrading McCareins to Taylor will not matter to your lineup until week 5. Might as well wait for a player that could start for you. I like Walter over Taylor. Plus, Branch will be back by then. Not a fan of Hagan and the 'Fin passing game. My issue is that I really do not see a scenario where you can start Hagan (or even Ginn) with confidence in a given week.

Thanks Jeff for your helpful insight. I just had a trade emailed to me. What do you think?? J.T. O'Sullivan QB and Muhsin Muhammand WR for my backup QB Warner and WR McCareins. Seeing my WR's above is it worth making the trade or standing put and eventually seeing what other Wr's I can pick up off the waiver wire if needed. What do you think??

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffCan you please help me out with a couple of questions.First what 3 WR would you start out of the following 6 on my team in week #1:1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs Minny4. Walter (HOU) at Pitt5. Patten (NO) vs TB6. McCareins (Ten) vs Jac.Second out of the above 6 WR's would you drop any of them for any of the following 12 WR's that are available on waver:1. Laurent Robinson (Atl)2. Demetrius Williams (Bal)3. Nate Washington (Pit)4. Andre Davis (Hou)5. Dennis Northcutt (Jac)6. Bobby Wade (Minn)7. Mike Furrey (Det)8. Devard Darling (KC)9. Derek Hagan (Mia)10. Donnie Avery (Stl)11. Hank Baskett (Phi)12. Courtney Taylor (Seat)Thanks ....

drop mccareins for c taylor ... demetrius and robinson are intriguing but both are wr3 for their teams with rookie qbs. not good situation. 1. Bowe (KC) at NE2. Burleson (Sea) at Buff3. Driver (GB) vs MinnyI think I would go with these three. The only other one to consider would be Walter for Bowe give Croyle under center. But, I expect the Chiefs to be down early and throwing often. If benching bowe, Walter would be the choice.

Thanks for the reply Jeff. What do you think about Hagan (Mia)? I agree with your Taylor pick but my only concern is that he will then be on the same bye week as Burleson and I already have 2 guys with the same bye week. Would you wait till after week 1 to drop McCairns seeing we are only allowed 12 drops in this league or would you act now.Thanks again...

Since you are only allowed 12 drops for the season, might as well wait. Upgrading McCareins to Taylor will not matter to your lineup until week 5. Might as well wait for a player that could start for you. I like Walter over Taylor. Plus, Branch will be back by then. Not a fan of Hagan and the 'Fin passing game. My issue is that I really do not see a scenario where you can start Hagan (or even Ginn) with confidence in a given week.

Thanks Jeff for your helpful insight. I just had a trade emailed to me. What do you think?? J.T. O'Sullivan QB and Muhsin Muhammand WR for my backup QB Warner and WR McCareins. Seeing my WR's above is it worth making the trade or standing put and eventually seeing what other Wr's I can pick up off the waiver wire if needed. What do you think??

I would pass. Warner was the tenth ranked QB last yr and did not start all of the games. I would want a much better wr than Muhsin to do that deal.

 

[sterjs]

First of all, I like your team. You have good QBs and great starting WRs (and MJD). I would make sure to keep a close eye on the waiver wire to upgrade the bottom part of the roster ... just for depth.

Thanks, I think my starting lineup is in the running for the championship and I have the best depth and keepers in the league.

3. Kenny Watson: He was a late pick and can probably be had fairly cheaply. This locks up the Cincinnati backfield. If Marvin Lewis is true to his press statements, Cincy will be leaning more towards a feature back setup than an RBBC and I think either RB will be a decent #2 RB based on their receiving output. This move blocks my flexibility to make waiver wire pickups (we are limited to 5 RBs between the starting lineup and the bench). I would offer Morris as part of the deal to get Watson. Since Morris is worth mroe than Watson, maybe you can upgrade BJohnson or Berrian in a 2 for 2 deal.

His 3-6 receivers are:Kevin Walter, Justin Gage, Sidney Rice, Jerry Porter

The only deal that seems reasonable that could upgrade Bryant Johnson or Berrian would be:

Maurice Morris+Bryant Johnson for Kenny Watson+Sidney Rice

I'm not entirely convinced that Rice is an upgrade over Johnson. I certainly project Johnson for better numbers this season and young receivers are notoriously hard to pin down.

As I was typing this, LenDale White was placed on waivers (I know his owner is really down on him, but I was surprised at this). I am dropping Maurice Morris for him, but my waiver priority is 8th so I don't know if I'll get him unless everyone is asleep at the switch.

5. Chad Johnson: His owner seems spooked by the shoulder injury (benched for week one). Now might be the time to buy low with a Roddy White for Chad Johnson deal. Chad Johnson carries a lot of risk, though. I like this deal more than the Bowe one. Few times can you get a great WR this cheaply. You can keep him for next year which minimizes any injury concern.

He accepted Roddy White for Chad Johnson straight up. I think I got a steal (albeit a risky one). Reggie Wayne-Marques Colston-Chad Johnson-Roy Williams is a pretty absurd receiving corps.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

First of all, I like your team. You have good QBs and great starting WRs (and MJD). I would make sure to keep a close eye on the waiver wire to upgrade the bottom part of the roster ... just for depth.

Thanks, I think my starting lineup is in the running for the championship and I have the best depth and keepers in the league.

3. Kenny Watson: He was a late pick and can probably be had fairly cheaply. This locks up the Cincinnati backfield. If Marvin Lewis is true to his press statements, Cincy will be leaning more towards a feature back setup than an RBBC and I think either RB will be a decent #2 RB based on their receiving output. This move blocks my flexibility to make waiver wire pickups (we are limited to 5 RBs between the starting lineup and the bench). I would offer Morris as part of the deal to get Watson. Since Morris is worth mroe than Watson, maybe you can upgrade BJohnson or Berrian in a 2 for 2 deal.

His 3-6 receivers are:Kevin Walter, Justin Gage, Sidney Rice, Jerry Porter

The only deal that seems reasonable that could upgrade Bryant Johnson or Berrian would be:

Maurice Morris+Bryant Johnson for Kenny Watson+Sidney Rice

I'm not entirely convinced that Rice is an upgrade over Johnson. I certainly project Johnson for better numbers this season and young receivers are notoriously hard to pin down.

As I was typing this, LenDale White was placed on waivers (I know his owner is really down on him, but I was surprised at this). I am dropping Maurice Morris for him, but my waiver priority is 8th so I don't know if I'll get him unless everyone is asleep at the switch.

5. Chad Johnson: His owner seems spooked by the shoulder injury (benched for week one). Now might be the time to buy low with a Roddy White for Chad Johnson deal. Chad Johnson carries a lot of risk, though. I like this deal more than the Bowe one. Few times can you get a great WR this cheaply. You can keep him for next year which minimizes any injury concern.

He accepted Roddy White for Chad Johnson straight up. I think I got a steal (albeit a risky one). Reggie Wayne-Marques Colston-Chad Johnson-Roy Williams is a pretty absurd receiving corps.

Thanks for the help.

Congrats on the trade. This is just a matter of preference, but I like Sidney Rice's upside much more than Bryant Johnson, especially since the chances are good that you will not start either all season. I am someone that is much higher on Rice's longterm prospects than Berrian. Also, with Berrian's injury history (including the toe malady now), Rice would be the only WR in Minny. Plus, I do not think you could depend on MoMo all season, but Watson would definitely be startable if Perry went down. He was last year. Seattle has four or five backs they will use this year making it a big mess most weeks.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

First of all, I like your team. You have good QBs and great starting WRs (and MJD). I would make sure to keep a close eye on the waiver wire to upgrade the bottom part of the roster ... just for depth.

Thanks, I think my starting lineup is in the running for the championship and I have the best depth and keepers in the league.

3. Kenny Watson: He was a late pick and can probably be had fairly cheaply. This locks up the Cincinnati backfield. If Marvin Lewis is true to his press statements, Cincy will be leaning more towards a feature back setup than an RBBC and I think either RB will be a decent #2 RB based on their receiving output. This move blocks my flexibility to make waiver wire pickups (we are limited to 5 RBs between the starting lineup and the bench). I would offer Morris as part of the deal to get Watson. Since Morris is worth mroe than Watson, maybe you can upgrade BJohnson or Berrian in a 2 for 2 deal.

His 3-6 receivers are:Kevin Walter, Justin Gage, Sidney Rice, Jerry Porter

The only deal that seems reasonable that could upgrade Bryant Johnson or Berrian would be:

Maurice Morris+Bryant Johnson for Kenny Watson+Sidney Rice

I'm not entirely convinced that Rice is an upgrade over Johnson. I certainly project Johnson for better numbers this season and young receivers are notoriously hard to pin down.

As I was typing this, LenDale White was placed on waivers (I know his owner is really down on him, but I was surprised at this). I am dropping Maurice Morris for him, but my waiver priority is 8th so I don't know if I'll get him unless everyone is asleep at the switch.

5. Chad Johnson: His owner seems spooked by the shoulder injury (benched for week one). Now might be the time to buy low with a Roddy White for Chad Johnson deal. Chad Johnson carries a lot of risk, though. I like this deal more than the Bowe one. Few times can you get a great WR this cheaply. You can keep him for next year which minimizes any injury concern.

He accepted Roddy White for Chad Johnson straight up. I think I got a steal (albeit a risky one). Reggie Wayne-Marques Colston-Chad Johnson-Roy Williams is a pretty absurd receiving corps.

Thanks for the help.

Congrats on the trade. This is just a matter of preference, but I like Sidney Rice's upside much more than Bryant Johnson, especially since the chances are good that you will not start either all season. I am someone that is much higher on Rice's longterm prospects than Berrian. Also, with Berrian's injury history (including the toe malady now), Rice would be the only WR in Minny. Plus, I do not think you could depend on MoMo all season, but Watson would definitely be startable if Perry went down. He was last year. Seattle has four or five backs they will use this year making it a big mess most weeks.

I did notice that MoMo is starting this week, so you might use that as leverage to upgrade another position in addition to WR. Or, you can hang onto him for a week in hopes of MoMo playing well and then ask for even more.

 

[sterjs]

This is just a matter of preference, but I like Sidney Rice's upside much more than Bryant Johnson, especially since the chances are good that you will not start either all season. I am someone that is much higher on Rice's longterm prospects than Berrian. Also, with Berrian's injury history (including the toe malady now), Rice would be the only WR in Minny. Plus, I do not think you could depend on MoMo all season, but Watson would definitely be startable if Perry went down. He was last year. Seattle has four or five backs they will use this year making it a big mess most weeks.

Good post. You're right about Bryant Johnson being unlikely to start for me this year (and if he does I might be in pretty bad shape anyway). Even if Rice puts up lesser numbers than Bryant Johnson, he might have good trade value at the end of the season even if he is unlikely to make my keepers, whereas Bryant Johnson would have to break out huge to make it as anyone's keeper.

 

[oscarz]

Hi Jeff

Thursdays game is our trade deadline and once the game starts no trades are allowed during the year only waiver pick-ups. I know I am a bit thin in my WR's. Our league is a 14 team 2 keeper the rest redraft. Our scoring is Td=6 and 1 pt for every 10 yds runn/pass.

A guy just emailed our league looking for QB help and would like to deal for a back up QB since he has Brady and is scared of his latest injury news.

Here is his team: QB: Brady, Smith, Hill

RB: Westbrook, Jacobs, Jones (Dal), Fargas

WR: Rodney White, Welker, Mason, Ted Ginn, Royal, Bryant

TE: Cooley Smith

Here is my team: QB: Romo, Bulger, Warner

RB: Lynch, Grant, Jones (NYJ), Jackson

WR: Bowe, Burleson, Driver, Walter, Patten, McCareins

TE: Daniels, Fasano

What are a couple of trade offers I should send him to sure up my WR's that you think he may bite on. This guy won our league last year. Thanks

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffThursdays game is our trade deadline and once the game starts no trades are allowed during the year only waiver pick-ups. I know I am a bit thin in my WR's. Our league is a 14 team 2 keeper the rest redraft. Our scoring is Td=6 and 1 pt for every 10 yds runn/pass.A guy just emailed our league looking for QB help and would like to deal for a back up QB since he has Brady and is scared of his latest injury news.Here is his team: QB: Brady, Smith, Hill RB: Westbrook, Jacobs, Jones (Dal), Fargas WR: Rodney White, Welker, Mason, Ted Ginn, Royal, Bryant TE: Cooley SmithHere is my team: QB: Romo, Bulger, Warner RB: Lynch, Grant, Jones (NYJ), Jackson WR: Bowe, Burleson, Driver, Walter, Patten, McCareins TE: Daniels, Fasano What are a couple of trade offers I should send him to sure up my WR's that you think he may bite on. This guy won our league last year. Thanks

I would offer bulger and ask for a smith and swap mccareins for welker or mason if you can. With the good wrs on the waiver wire, I would only do this deal if you can get a solid wr back. No need going after ginn, etc when you have good options on the waiver wire

 

[oscarz]

Hi JeffThursdays game is our trade deadline and once the game starts no trades are allowed during the year only waiver pick-ups. I know I am a bit thin in my WR's. Our league is a 14 team 2 keeper the rest redraft. Our scoring is Td=6 and 1 pt for every 10 yds runn/pass.A guy just emailed our league looking for QB help and would like to deal for a back up QB since he has Brady and is scared of his latest injury news.Here is his team: QB: Brady, Smith, Hill RB: Westbrook, Jacobs, Jones (Dal), Fargas WR: Rodney White, Welker, Mason, Ted Ginn, Royal, Bryant TE: Cooley SmithHere is my team: QB: Romo, Bulger, Warner RB: Lynch, Grant, Jones (NYJ), Jackson WR: Bowe, Burleson, Driver, Walter, Patten, McCareins TE: Daniels, Fasano What are a couple of trade offers I should send him to sure up my WR's that you think he may bite on. This guy won our league last year. Thanks

I would offer bulger and ask for a smith and swap mccareins for welker or mason if you can. With the good wrs on the waiver wire, I would only do this deal if you can get a solid wr back. No need going after ginn, etc when you have good options on the waiver wire

Thanks Jeff for the quick reply. Would you 1st attempt to trade for WR White by using Warner as bait (and taking smith and giving Walter, Patten or McCareins) or do you think that is a waste of time as he would not go for it?In your trade suggestion of offering Bulger and McCareins for Smith and either Welker or Mason which Wr would you try to get first Welker or Mason? Thanks again...

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffThursdays game is our trade deadline and once the game starts no trades are allowed during the year only waiver pick-ups. I know I am a bit thin in my WR's. Our league is a 14 team 2 keeper the rest redraft. Our scoring is Td=6 and 1 pt for every 10 yds runn/pass.A guy just emailed our league looking for QB help and would like to deal for a back up QB since he has Brady and is scared of his latest injury news.Here is his team: QB: Brady, Smith, Hill RB: Westbrook, Jacobs, Jones (Dal), Fargas WR: Rodney White, Welker, Mason, Ted Ginn, Royal, Bryant TE: Cooley SmithHere is my team: QB: Romo, Bulger, Warner RB: Lynch, Grant, Jones (NYJ), Jackson WR: Bowe, Burleson, Driver, Walter, Patten, McCareins TE: Daniels, Fasano What are a couple of trade offers I should send him to sure up my WR's that you think he may bite on. This guy won our league last year. Thanks

I would offer bulger and ask for a smith and swap mccareins for welker or mason if you can. With the good wrs on the waiver wire, I would only do this deal if you can get a solid wr back. No need going after ginn, etc when you have good options on the waiver wire

Thanks Jeff for the quick reply. Would you 1st attempt to trade for WR White by using Warner as bait (and taking smith and giving Walter, Patten or McCareins) or do you think that is a waste of time as he would not go for it?In your trade suggestion of offering Bulger and McCareins for Smith and either Welker or Mason which Wr would you try to get first Welker or Mason? Thanks again...

You can try for White ... but I did not think the other owner would go for it. I prefer Welker to Mason just on the QB situation. The Ravens look to be in trouble with a rookie QB starting. I say that because very few have enjoyed strong fantasy seasons.

 

[tally]

Hi Jeff,

Couple of questions for a couple of teams here.

Team 1:

RB2 Jacobs (vs. WSH) or Graham (@ NO) or even Mendenhall (vs. HOU)

I like Graham's matchup but he hasn't looked great in the preseason and no idea how long Gruden will ride his horse.

Team 2:

WR2 Wayne (vs. CHI) or Galloway (@ NO)

Again, I love Galloway's matchup and have no idea how the Manning to Wayne express will do in week 1, but I can't imagine sitting Wayne for Galloway.

Your thoughts?

 

[hammerd]

I play in a 10 team, PPR and yardage league, 6 pts. per TD. We start 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 TE, 1 Flex RB/WR/TE, etc.

My current roster:

Roethlisberger, Hasselbeck

Westbrook, Parker, McGahee, M Morris, J Norwood

Holt, Harrison, Coles, S Smith, Re Williams

Heap, H Miller

I'm wondering your thoughts on a starting roster for week #1.

Thanks

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,Couple of questions for a couple of teams here.Team 1:RB2 Jacobs (vs. WSH) or Graham (@ NO) or even Mendenhall (vs. HOU)I like Graham's matchup but he hasn't looked great in the preseason and no idea how long Gruden will ride his horse.Team 2:WR2 Wayne (vs. CHI) or Galloway (@ NO)Again, I love Galloway's matchup and have no idea how the Manning to Wayne express will do in week 1, but I can't imagine sitting Wayne for Galloway.Your thoughts?

I love Jacobs tonight and think the Giants will get ahead and pound Jacobs. Also, I like Wayne. Galloway is not totally healthy this week so start the healthy stud.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I play in a 10 team, PPR and yardage league, 6 pts. per TD. We start 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 TE, 1 Flex RB/WR/TE, etc.My current roster:Roethlisberger, HasselbeckWestbrook, Parker, McGahee, M Morris, J NorwoodHolt, Harrison, Coles, S Smith, Re WilliamsHeap, H MillerI'm wondering your thoughts on a starting roster for week #1.Thanks

Ben easily .... Hass has limited weaponsWesty/Parker easy choices at RBHolt/Harrison easily at WRFlex is fairly tough for me. Most weeks, I would say Willis, but his health (or lack therof) scares me so I am staying away. MoMo vs Coles. In a PPR, I would start Coles if he is healthy (Which I think he is). The Jets will throw for 200 yds and Colles/Cotch are the only options, imo. Miller. I will want to see how much the rookie targets Heap before starting him.

 

[hammerd]

I play in a 10 team, PPR and yardage league, 6 pts. per TD. We start 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 TE, 1 Flex RB/WR/TE, etc.My current roster:Roethlisberger, HasselbeckWestbrook, Parker, McGahee, M Morris, J NorwoodHolt, Harrison, Coles, S Smith, Re WilliamsHeap, H MillerI'm wondering your thoughts on a starting roster for week #1.Thanks

Ben easily .... Hass has limited weaponsWesty/Parker easy choices at RBHolt/Harrison easily at WRFlex is fairly tough for me. Most weeks, I would say Willis, but his health (or lack therof) scares me so I am staying away. MoMo vs Coles. In a PPR, I would start Coles if he is healthy (Which I think he is). The Jets will throw for 200 yds and Colles/Cotch are the only options, imo. Miller. I will want to see how much the rookie targets Heap before starting him.

Thanks. I was leaning exactly the way you suggested.

 

[puddy]

Ok.....just made it back from my latest evacuation/vacation....unpacked and ready for some football....praying that IKE won't send us packing yet again!

I need to pick up a flex RB/WR

Here are my guys and here are the ones sitting on the wire-----PPR LEAGUE

LT

Barber

Reggie Bush

Reggie Wayne

S Holmes

Crayton

Burleson

D Hester

WW

RB

Jamal Lewis

Willie Parker

Kevin Smith

Selvin Young

Mendenhall

Chester Taylor

Ricky Williams

WR

Kevin Walter

Gaffney

Sidney Rice



THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Ok.....just made it back from my latest evacuation/vacation....unpacked and ready for some football....praying that IKE won't send us packing yet again!

I need to pick up a flex RB/WR

Here are my guys and here are the ones sitting on the wire-----PPR LEAGUE

LT

Barber

Reggie Bush

Reggie Wayne

S Holmes

Crayton

Burleson

D Hester

WW

RB

Jamal Lewis

Willie Parker

Kevin Smith

Selvin Young

Mendenhall

Chester Taylor

Ricky Williams

WR

Kevin Walter

Gaffney

Sidney Rice



THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP!

Drop Hester for Parker or Lewis, prob Parker since he is healthy and Lewis is not. If need a WR, Walter is not bad, but I like the RBs better.

 

[rascal]

10 team league that starts 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR/TE, 2 flex, K, D. Traditional scoring (but includes punt/kick returns).My team:QB: Eli and FavreRB: MBIII, Portis, Forte, Mendehall, L Betts, A HallWR: TJ Houshmanzadeh, Burress, Cotchery, Calvin Johnson, GallowayK: VinatieriD: Pats DThe first thing that shows up is both of my QB's play in Giants stadium which can be difficult come November/December.I'm thinking of dropping Mendenhall for Maurice Morris once waivers open up. WR's are pretty slim.

I would keep Mendenhall vs Morris for now. Hard to tell how Sea will end up. You have a strong team. I would not sweat the QBs for now. I think you will do well.

What about Brandon Jackson.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

10 team league that starts 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR/TE, 2 flex, K, D. Traditional scoring (but includes punt/kick returns).My team:QB: Eli and FavreRB: MBIII, Portis, Forte, Mendehall, L Betts, A HallWR: TJ Houshmanzadeh, Burress, Cotchery, Calvin Johnson, GallowayK: VinatieriD: Pats DThe first thing that shows up is both of my QB's play in Giants stadium which can be difficult come November/December.I'm thinking of dropping Mendenhall for Maurice Morris once waivers open up. WR's are pretty slim.

I would keep Mendenhall vs Morris for now. Hard to tell how Sea will end up. You have a strong team. I would not sweat the QBs for now. I think you will do well.

What about Brandon Jackson.

Still keep Mendenhall. His upside is much higher

 

[giantstep50]

12 team league

running backs and wr get points for everything catches runs passes and 6 for td's we start traditional scoring

1 qb

2 rb

2 wr

1 te

1 k

1 d

team

big ben*

favre

earnest graham

run dmc*

selvin young*

TJ housh*

andre Johnson*

jerrico cothcery

heath miller*

keller

pitt*

issue is at rb do i go for a monday night rb run dmc in his 1st game in front of the black and silver crazies against selvyn running against the porous line (but do they play better all pumped on MNF) 0r go with ernie graham and his running ability vs the porous saint D

tb

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

12 team leaguerunning backs and wr get points for everything catches runs passes and 6 for td%s we start traditional scoring1 qb2 rb2 wr1 te1 k 1 dteam big ben* favreearnest graham run dmc*selvin young*TJ housh*andre Johnson* jerrico cothceryheath miller*kellerpitt*issue is at rb do i go for a monday night rb run dmc in his 1st game in front of the black and silver crazies against selvyn running against the porous line (but do they play better all pumped on MNF) 0r go with ernie graham and his running ability vs the porous saint Dtb

Welcome to Footballguys.You have a good team with some strong players. I do think that picking two RBs each week will be tough. With that said, I think I would start Selvin because he is the primary ball carrier no matter what. McFadden vs Graham is tough for me. I would not argue with anyone either way on these two. But, I think I would play Graham until I see how the Raiders break the carries.

 

[giantstep50]

is gotkowski out this week