Week 2 IDP Coaches Corner (1 Viewer)

[Jene Bramel]

In response to the ever-growing number of folks playing in IDP leagues and the lack of response advice requests get in the Assistant Coach Forum, we're opening a separate IDP advice thread here.

Questions seeking advice about starting lineup decisions, waiver pickups, and trades should go in this thread.

You'll get better responses if you include your league's scoring system and other pertinent information -- roster size, starter requirements, redraft/dynasty/keeper league, etc. You'll get more responses and we'll have better discussion if you "show your work" -- who you think you should start or pickup and why. Word of caution: IDP vets like to see that the newbies are willing to do their homework and apply what they've learned. You'll get more detailed responses from multiple sources if you aren't looking to be "spoon-fed" a decision. Many of those kinds of questions can be answered by Norton's weekly cheatsheets and rankings. This thread should be more give and take.

Finally, advice about many general IDP topics can be found in the pinned FAQ thread. If you don't find what you need there, post a new topic in the Forum.

 

[consumedspy]

Organization is a beautiful thing

I have a waiver question . I need some DB help, who would be a the best out of this bunch? (1 point per solo, .5 for an assist, 2 points for a sack/int)

Mike Brown

Harper

S. Williams

T. Holt

D. Landry

Thanks

 

[JayMan]

First of all, let me say: Excellent idea Jene (and CC) to have added this thread...

Here is my situation.

I play in a particular IDP [DYNASTY] where players gets points only for Sacks (6) and Ints (8).

We start 3DL/1DB or 2DL/2DB... and LBs are treated as DLs

On my team are

DL: Ogunleye / Grant / JSmith

DB: Robinson

It is a salcap league and I have room under the cap to add another IDP.

As you can imagine with this setup - usual stud LBs (ala Bulluck / Fletcher / Vilma) offer little value... and this is where the gurus are needed to help a newbie like me...

Available are:

Alex Brown

Mike Peterson

Julian Peterson

Rosevelt Colvin

Michael Huff

Donte Whitner

Adam Archuleta

Since Ints are hard to predict - at least, more difficult than Sacks in my opinion... I would like to know if any of these guys jumps at you... for me to pick him up...

I like Brown's value as a constant pass rush threat - but the fact that he plays opposite Ogunleye doesn't help me much (especially with the bye week)...

Mike Peterson is all over the fields / blitzes ocasionally (as we saw in week1) - he offers a good 6sacks/2Ints potential... but, maybe another guy in the list will be able to get more Sacks?

Julian Peterson is a terrific rusher when healthy - I'm wondering about his durability...

Colvin is the odd man it seems... could be come back to his double digit sack numbers? Or, was week1 a fluke where the Pats exploited a weakness in the Bills pass blocking?

Huff has tremendous talent - but I don't think many passes will be aired out against the Raiders this year...

Whitner is intriguing since he was not starting last week but still found a way to be the SS most of the game - is he ballhawking enough to grab more than 4 balls this year?

Archuleta is added to the list - he seems like a DB that usually gets a few Sacks here and there (which he might be doing with the 'Skins nowadays) when he's healthy...

Any thoughts / comments / questions (if you might think another LB/DB might be available and offer good value in that league)... are welcomed...

Thanks again Jene anc CC

 

[Jene Bramel]

Organization is a beautiful thing I have a waiver question . I need some DB help, who would be a the best out of this bunch? (1 point per solo, .5 for an assist, 2 points for a sack/int)Mike BrownHarperS. WilliamsT. HoltD. LandryThanks

Eliminate Holt and Landry. The other three are all better options.Brown -- proven stud, injury issuesHarper -- unproven, likely to be inconsistent at times, high ceilingWilliams -- should be a stud at least until Morgan returns, maybe longer, injury proneI'd take Brown in a redraft, but can't fault the other two. Harper in dynasty situations; may have the upside of Brown without the injury history.

 

[Jene Bramel]

First of all, let me say: Excellent idea Jene (and CC) to have added this thread...

Here is my situation.

I play in a particular IDP [DYNASTY] where players gets points only for Sacks (6) and Ints (8).

We start 3DL/1DB or 2DL/2DB... and LBs are treated as DLs

On my team are

DL: Ogunleye / Grant / JSmith

DB: Robinson

It is a salcap league and I have room under the cap to add another IDP.

As you can imagine with this setup - usual stud LBs (ala Bulluck / Fletcher / Vilma) offer little value... and this is where the gurus are needed to help a newbie like me...

Available are:

Alex Brown

Mike Peterson

Julian Peterson

Rosevelt Colvin

Michael Huff

Donte Whitner

Adam Archuleta

Since Ints are hard to predict - at least, more difficult than Sacks in my opinion... I would like to know if any of these guys jumps at you... for me to pick him up...

I like Brown's value as a constant pass rush threat - but the fact that he plays opposite Ogunleye doesn't help me much (especially with the bye week)...

Mike Peterson is all over the fields / blitzes ocasionally (as we saw in week1) - he offers a good 6sacks/2Ints potential... but, maybe another guy in the list will be able to get more Sacks?

Julian Peterson is a terrific rusher when healthy - I'm wondering about his durability...

Colvin is the odd man it seems... could be come back to his double digit sack numbers? Or, was week1 a fluke where the Pats exploited a weakness in the Bills pass blocking?

Huff has tremendous talent - but I don't think many passes will be aired out against the Raiders this year...

Whitner is intriguing since he was not starting last week but still found a way to be the SS most of the game - is he ballhawking enough to grab more than 4 balls this year?

Archuleta is added to the list - he seems like a DB that usually gets a few Sacks here and there (which he might be doing with the 'Skins nowadays) when he's healthy...

Any thoughts / comments / questions (if you might think another LB/DB might be available and offer good value in that league)... are welcomed...

Thanks again Jene anc CC

I don't trust Alex Brown -- dinged often and never seems to finish plays. It'd be one of the Petersons for me. Mike may be a little more attractive than Julian in durability terms. Julian has the higher upside. You may be able to cycle Colvin in a couple of weeks from now if he looks like he's having a renaissance season.

 

[Tick]

Organization is a beautiful thing I have a waiver question . I need some DB help, who would be a the best out of this bunch? (1 point per solo, .5 for an assist, 2 points for a sack/int)Mike BrownHarperS. WilliamsT. HoltD. LandryThanks

I think you have them in the right order.

 

[Tick]

Available are:Alex BrownMike PetersonJulian PetersonRosevelt ColvinMichael HuffDonte WhitnerAdam Archuleta

JPeterson and Colvin look good to me here.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Organization is a beautiful thing I have a waiver question . I need some DB help, who would be a the best out of this bunch? (1 point per solo, .5 for an assist, 2 points for a sack/int)Mike BrownHarperS. WilliamsT. HoltD. LandryThanks

Eliminate Holt and Landry. The other three are all better options.Brown -- proven stud, injury issuesHarper -- unproven, likely to be inconsistent at times, high ceilingWilliams -- should be a stud at least until Morgan returns, maybe longer, injury proneI'd take Brown in a redraft, but can't fault the other two. Harper in dynasty situations; may have the upside of Brown without the injury history.

I'll second that assessment, but I think there are two very tough decisions. I wasn't impressed with Harper's first start. I can see him being benched soon. He certainly could improve being so green though. Brown and Williams seem like the two best options, and considering Brown's history, I'd have to go with him.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I play in a particular IDP [DYNASTY] where players gets points only for Sacks (6) and Ints (8).

We start 3DL/1DB or 2DL/2DB... and LBs are treated as DLs

On my team are

DL: Ogunleye / Grant / JSmith

DB: Robinson

Available are:

Alex Brown

Mike Peterson

Julian Peterson

Rosevelt Colvin

Michael Huff

Donte Whitner

Adam Archuleta

Sacks seem like the predictable stat. I have a feeling there's someone you missed on the wire who may make the most sense. Shaun Philips maybe? Joey Porter? Pretty hard to not go with MPeterson, but sacks and picks aren't his specialties.

 

[go corn]

I am looking at picking up a FA WR, and need to drop a LB, where I'm heaviest.

I am in a dynasty league, so I'm enamored with Ruud. I'd love to see him assume the middle from SQ. However, I also recognize that 2007 may be his year, and I, like everyone here, wants to win NOW!

Drop Ruud or is there someone else you see on my roster below you'd let go first?

Gracias and

 

[Chaos Commish]

Available are:Alex BrownMike PetersonJulian PetersonRosevelt ColvinMichael HuffDonte WhitnerAdam Archuleta

JPeterson and Colvin look good to me here.

I agree those two seem the most certain to get sacks, but I also don't feel like the numbers will be anything to get excited about or better than MPeterson for that matter. Here's one I would consider if he's available. Shaun Rogers, DT, Lions. I think he's going to have a freak season for an interior lineman. I also think he makes James Hall a good call in this set up.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I am looking at picking up a FA WR, and need to drop a LB, where I'm heaviest.I am in a dynasty league, so I'm enamored with Ruud. I'd love to see him assume the middle from SQ. However, I also recognize that 2007 may be his year, and I, like everyone here, wants to win NOW!Drop Ruud or is there someone else you see on my roster below you'd let go first?Gracias and

Your receivers look pretty stout to me, but if you'd rather have depth there than at LB, this being a dynasty, and me being a fan of or very curious about the youngsters abaord your roster, I'd let Vrabel or DSmith go. If you have time to shop five of those LBs, that may be the best way to go. Maybe someone loves one of them a little more than they should.

 

[Keg]

I am looking at picking up a FA WR, and need to drop a LB, where I'm heaviest.I am in a dynasty league, so I'm enamored with Ruud. I'd love to see him assume the middle from SQ. However, I also recognize that 2007 may be his year, and I, like everyone here, wants to win NOW!Drop Ruud or is there someone else you see on my roster below you'd let go first?Gracias and

I would cut Vrabel loose if you really want to keep Ruud(which I to would want to do)

 

[Keg]

I am looking at picking up a FA WR, and need to drop a LB, where I'm heaviest.I am in a dynasty league, so I'm enamored with Ruud. I'd love to see him assume the middle from SQ. However, I also recognize that 2007 may be his year, and I, like everyone here, wants to win NOW!Drop Ruud or is there someone else you see on my roster below you'd let go first?Gracias and

Your receivers look pretty stout to me, but if you'd rather have depth there than at LB, this being a dynasty, and me being a fan of or very curious about the youngsters abaord your roster, I'd let Vrabel or DSmith go. If you have time to shop five of those LBs, that may be the best way to go. Maybe someone loves one of them a little more than they should.

for me I would be hard pressed to drop daryl over vrabel in a dynasty league...daryl hasnt lived up to his full potential yet but its there or so I think it is

 

[Andrew74]

Let's post this in the right thread:

This is my first season as a FBG subscriber and I am in two leagues that start 4 IDP (any position). Scoring is pretty standard, 1pt/tackle, 0.5pt/assist, 3 for others (sack, INT, etc). My rosters are:

League 1: Tatupu, Ray Lewis, Farrior, D. Ryans, Mitchell, Crowell

League 2: Tatupu, A. Davis, Witherspoon, D. Ryans, Adrian Wilson

Hayes is available in both leagues. Mitchell is available in League 2. Ernie Simms in league 1. I feel pretty much overwhelmed as all these guys are touted. Who should I have on my rosters? Any ideas?

 

[Chaos Commish]

Let's post this in the right thread:I feel pretty much overwhelmed as all these guys are touted. Who should I have on my rosters? Any ideas?

This is going to happen when you start five or less IDPs. Is this a ten teamer, 12 teamer? Is it a redraft, keeper, dynasty? If it's a redraft, and without seeing the rest of your team, I'd probably carry only five IDPs, cover my bye weeks, and keep a close eye on the studs in free agency. Sometimes in a league like this you may want to drop a hellofa player in order to add his equal with a better matchup or schedule. There is little reason to stockpile them, and you probably serve yourself well by adding some juice at RB or WR and let this talent sit there unrostered.

 

[Andrew74]

Let's post this in the right thread:I feel pretty much overwhelmed as all these guys are touted. Who should I have on my rosters? Any ideas?

This is going to happen when you start five or less IDPs. Is this a ten teamer, 12 teamer? Is it a redraft, keeper, dynasty? If it's a redraft, and without seeing the rest of your team, I'd probably carry only five IDPs, cover my bye weeks, and keep a close eye on the studs in free agency. Sometimes in a league like this you may want to drop a hellofa player in order to add his equal with a better matchup or schedule. There is little reason to stockpile them, and you probably serve yourself well by adding some juice at RB or WR and let this talent sit there unrostered.

Both are 12 teamers and they would be redrafts. I try to keep only 5-6 to cover bye weeks.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Let's post this in the right thread:I feel pretty much overwhelmed as all these guys are touted. Who should I have on my rosters? Any ideas?

This is going to happen when you start five or less IDPs. Is this a ten teamer, 12 teamer? Is it a redraft, keeper, dynasty? If it's a redraft, and without seeing the rest of your team, I'd probably carry only five IDPs, cover my bye weeks, and keep a close eye on the studs in free agency. Sometimes in a league like this you may want to drop a hellofa player in order to add his equal with a better matchup or schedule. There is little reason to stockpile them, and you probably serve yourself well by adding some juice at RB or WR and let this talent sit there unrostered.

Both are 12 teamers and they would be redrafts. I try to keep only 5-6 to cover bye weeks.

As an example, I am in a 14 team keeper that starts 5 IDPs. I am currently carrying 5 IDPs. When bye weeks happen, I am confident I can find a talented replacement. From time to time over certain stretches I will carry a 6th IDP in this league. In your start 4 leagues I might only carry 4 if I thought carrying an extra QB, WR, RB was promising (sleeper, a handcuff, etc). There is a good defense in free agency and it will be there all year. So, rather than adding someone from your original question, I think you should consider dropping Crowell and strengthening the offense. I like the 5 you have in league 2 better than the available players. You'll get a mixture of opinion on Sims and Mitchell. I think I'd stick with the MLB.

 

[WhoDat]

I am looking at picking up a FA WR, and need to drop a LB, where I'm heaviest.

I am in a dynasty league, so I'm enamored with Ruud. I'd love to see him assume the middle from SQ. However, I also recognize that 2007 may be his year, and I, like everyone here, wants to win NOW!

Drop Ruud or is there someone else you see on my roster below you'd let go first?

Gracias and

Urlacher, A Davis, L Marshall, EJ Henderson, Vrabel, D Smith (Jax), T Davis (CAR), B James, RuudOk, I am guessing you are a Husker fan. Sometimes there is nothing wrong with drafting and keeping your guy. Ruud is probably your guy. Then, hold him. Wait and see what happens. I own him in a couple leagues and like the rest of the IDP world have been waiting for him to develop and play.

He did not look good last Sunday....at all. He is still a year in away in terms of development. The kid is very smart...HIGH football acumen...but he is limited due to his lack of speed. I thought he would overcome that by his natural instincts but the longer I watch him the more I am convinced he is going to be a good not great NFL pro. There is nothing wrong with that but it does not really help us in FF land. However, hold onto him. He might be a late bloomer and, considering where you probably had to draft him, it is FAR too early to give up.

Before you drop someone I would suggest you try and trade someone. Make an attempt to move Vrabel or T. Davis. Yes, their value is not great but instead of just cutting someone to pick up a WR try and get something...anything...for them.

Late round picks in IDP rookie drafts are still highly valuable. If you know what you are looking for or at, then you can grab some great talent on the defensive side of the football. The next option would be to package your later round pair and move up a round. For example, attempt to move T. Davis for a 3rd or 4th rounder. Now, you have a pair of 3rd or 4th rounders next spring. With a little work you could turn either of those into a 2nd or 3rd rounder.

Shop first. Trade for a future pick and open a roster spot. Then, grab a WR. If nobody is interested, then you are going to have to take a look at Davis, Vrabel, Smith or Henderson. Hold onto Ruud. You'll regret dumping the Husker.

 

[JayMan]

Available are:

Alex Brown

Mike Peterson

Julian Peterson

Rosevelt Colvin

Michael Huff

Donte Whitner

Adam Archuleta

JPeterson and Colvin look good to me here.

I agree those two seem the most certain to get sacks, but I also don't feel like the numbers will be anything to get excited about or better than MPeterson for that matter. Here's one I would consider if he's available. Shaun Rogers, DT, Lions. I think he's going to have a freak season for an interior lineman. I also think he makes James Hall a good call in this set up.

Interesting take... Shaun Phillips and Shaun Rogers were 2 players I looked at... and that are on the WW... Hall is unavailable...Looking at FBG IDP Projections... the "best" DL/LBs available - according to the Sacks (6) and Ints (8) only stats are:

(helping with Sacks only):

Clark Haggans;

Travis LaBoy;

Rosevelt Colvin;

Chike Okeafor;

Philip Daniels;

Montae Reagor;

Kalimba Edwards;

Lance Johnstone;

Shaun Phillips;

(helping with a combo of (lesser) Sacks and Ints):

Keith Bullck;

Mike Peterson;

Lofa Tatupu;

Marcus Washington.

Anyone on that list jumping at you?...

TIA!

 

[detfan782004]

Prior to week one I really liked my IDP in 12 Team Keeper League. We start 2 DL, 2 LB, 2 DB each week.

We can only roster 4 players max at each IDP position and only roster 23 total players counting offense.

Scoring

Tackle=1

Sack=2

Assist=.5

FF=1

FR=2

Int=4

PD=.5

TD=6

DL

Abraham - Out

Suggs- Faces Oakland so I am liking that matchup

Wimbley- I drafted him planning on having a few weeks with Abraham and Suggs carrying the DL. He is listed as DL on this site we use though he plays LB so I figured it may benefit me due to more tackles but now with Abraham out I am nervous about Wimbley.

Should I drop Wimbley for some of the following week 1 top scorers available?

B. Young- N.O

S. Rogers - Det

Geathers- Cin

Kelsey- Buf

Thomas- NYJ--another LB still listed DE in our league.

LB

Vilma

D. Ryans

A. Pierce

T. Davis- I originally drafted him because he was still listed as a safety and I was planning on using him there due to more tackles as a LB.

With Morgan out does his value rise or are the following guys better options?

D. Jackson- Clev

T. Howard- Oak

DB

Rhodes

R. Williams

S. Taylor

My thought here is that S. Taylor is always supposed to do great things but hasnt and I have the following guys who are tempting. Thoughts?

K. Simpson- Buf (now starting with Vincent out for year)

Whitner- Buf

Atogwe- Stl

S. Jones- Clev

Bullocks- NO

Harper- NO

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Start 2 DL, 3 LB, 3 DB

Scoring:

Safety: 4 pts

Interceptions: 3 pts

Fumble Recovery: 2 pts

Forced Fumble: 2 pts

Sack: 3 pt (1/2 sack = 1.5 pt)

Tackles: 1 pt

Assists: .5 pt

Blocked Punt/FG: 3 pts

Blocked Punt/FG for yards: .1 pt

Blocked Extra Point: 1 pt

Passes Defended: 1 pt

Kick Return Yard: .025 pt

Punt Return Yard: .05 pt

Interception or Fumble Return Yard: .1 pt

DL

Rod Coleman

KGB

James Hall

Okeafor

I'm starting Hall. The 2nd DL is giving me problems. I'm leaning towards Coleman as I think TB is going to try to run all day. I can't get a handle on KGB (my first year having him). I looked back on him & his good games didn't seem to come against one kind of opponent.

LB

James Anderson

Nick Barnett

Keith Bullock

Dansby

Thomas Davis

Fletcher

E.J. Henderson

Bart Scott

Adalius Thomas

Bulluock & Fletcher are every-week plays for me. I'm waffling on #3. I'm really, really high on Scott who's up against the Raiders. But Barnett had a good week last week (of course, Chicago ran 100,000 plays) & has the Saints this week. My dark-horse this week is EJ against Carolina. I'm thinking he'll see more plays than the other two, thus giving him more opps to make plays.

DB

Smoot

Boulware

Glen Earl

Deon Grant

Kiel

Ed Reed

Dwight Smith

A Wilson

My knee-jerk is to start Boulware, Kiel, & Wilson. Wilson seems a no-brainer & Boulware's close. My dark-horse here is Grant. He played well against Dallas & I think he may have another good game against smash-mouth Pittsburgh. I'd play Reed for the big play potential against Oakland, but he's banged up & I don't know how much time he'll get, if any. Kiel's playing against Tennessee & I really don't know how to handicap him in that game.

TIA

 

[Noahs Troopers]

Safety: 4 pts

Interceptions: 3 pts

Fumble Recovery: 2 pts

Forced Fumble: 2 pts

Sack: 3 pt (1/2 sack = 1.5 pt)

Tackles: 1 pt

Assists: .5 pt

Blocked Punt/FG: 3 pts

Blocked Punt/FG for yards: .1 pt

Blocked Extra Point: 1 pt

Passes Defended: 1 pt

Kick Return Yard: .025 pt

Punt Return Yard: .05 pt

Interception or Fumble Return Yard: .1 pt

Not sure who to start at LB/DB this week, I need to start 3 at each position, I've bolded what I'm currently planning on going with, I think it's paramount I make the right decisions this week as the team I'm playing against probaly has the best defense in our league. I removed the "projects" to make it easier to read. Thanks.

Briggs, Lance CHI LB 12.00 7 FA

Bruschi, Tedy NEP LB (Q) - 6 FA

Crowell, Angelo BUF LB 6.50 8 FA

Johnson, Landon CIN LB 8.00 5 FA

June, Cato IND LB 4.50 6 FA

McCoy, Matt PHI LB 10.50 9 FA

Spikes, Takeo BUF LB (Q) 6.00 8 FA

Hall, Deangelo ATL CB 4.00 5 FA

Henry, Anthony DAL CB 10.00 3 FA

Harper, Roman NOS S ® 8.00 7 FA

Rhodes, Kerry NYJ S (P) 9.50 9 FA

Sanders, Bob IND S (Q) 7.50 6 FA

Sharper, Darren MIN S 6.00 6 FA

Williams, Shaun CAR S 9.00 9 FA

Anyone know what's up with Sanders by the way, he's questionable, I hadn't heard a word about what's wrong with him.

 

[KiddLattimer]

I'm in a dynasty league that starts 1DL, 1LB, 1DB. Currently I have Bob Sanders and Charles Tillman as my DBs and I saw Antrelle Rolle on the waiver wire. Should I drop Sanders or Tillman for him? I've been hearing great things about him, and also that teams will be looking his way a lot giving him an opportunity for points.

Any thoughts?

Scoring:

Tackle: 1pt, Asst Tackle: .5pt

Interceptions: 3pts

Sack: 3pts

Safety: 2pts

Punt/Kick Return yds 1pt/35yds

All TDs: 6pts

 

[Chaos Commish]

I'm in a dynasty league that starts 1DL, 1LB, 1DB. Currently I have Bob Sanders and Charles Tillman as my DBs and I saw Antrelle Rolle on the waiver wire. Should I drop Sanders or Tillman for him? I've been hearing great things about him, and also that teams will be looking his way a lot giving him an opportunity for points.

What have you been hearing? Why will teams be looking his way? He's pretty inexperienced, but I wouldn't expect teams to attack him anymore than Macklin. Rolle has posted good numbers in his minimal starts. I can't recommmend dropping either Tillman or Sanders for him though.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Briggs, Lance CHI LB 12.00 7 FA

Bruschi, Tedy NEP LB (Q) - 6 FA

Crowell, Angelo BUF LB 6.50 8 FA

Johnson, Landon CIN LB 8.00 5 FA

June, Cato IND LB 4.50 6 FA

McCoy, Matt PHI LB 10.50 9 FA

Spikes, Takeo BUF LB (Q) 6.00 8 FA

Hall, Deangelo ATL CB 4.00 5 FA

Henry, Anthony DAL CB 10.00 3 FA

Harper, Roman NOS S ® 8.00 7 FA

Rhodes, Kerry NYJ S (P) 9.50 9 FA

Sanders, Bob IND S (Q) 7.50 6 FA

Sharper, Darren MIN S 6.00 6 FA

Williams, Shaun CAR S 9.00 9 FA

Anyone know what's up with Sanders by the way, he's questionable, I hadn't heard a word about what's wrong with him.

Who knows, but I would start June ahead of Crowell and Williams before Harper. Sanders has a thigh bruise that's made it difficult for him to practice, but he is expected to be ready by game day. He should practice today.

 

[Noahs Troopers]

Briggs, Lance CHI LB 12.00 7 FA

Bruschi, Tedy NEP LB (Q) - 6 FA

Crowell, Angelo BUF LB 6.50 8 FA

Johnson, Landon CIN LB 8.00 5 FA

June, Cato IND LB 4.50 6 FA

McCoy, Matt PHI LB 10.50 9 FA

Spikes, Takeo BUF LB (Q) 6.00 8 FA

Hall, Deangelo ATL CB 4.00 5 FA

Henry, Anthony DAL CB 10.00 3 FA

Harper, Roman NOS S ® 8.00 7 FA

Rhodes, Kerry NYJ S (P) 9.50 9 FA

Sanders, Bob IND S (Q) 7.50 6 FA

Sharper, Darren MIN S 6.00 6 FA

Williams, Shaun CAR S 9.00 9 FA

Anyone know what's up with Sanders by the way, he's questionable, I hadn't heard a word about what's wrong with him.

I would start June ahead of Crowell and Williams before Harper.

Those were the two main tossups that I had and am not sure about.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Start 2 DL, 3 LB, 3 DB

Scoring:

Safety: 4 pts

Interceptions: 3 pts

Fumble Recovery: 2 pts

Forced Fumble: 2 pts

Sack: 3 pt (1/2 sack = 1.5 pt)

Tackles: 1 pt

Assists: .5 pt

Blocked Punt/FG: 3 pts

Blocked Punt/FG for yards: .1 pt

Blocked Extra Point: 1 pt

Passes Defended: 1 pt

Kick Return Yard: .025 pt

Punt Return Yard: .05 pt

Interception or Fumble Return Yard: .1 pt

DL

Rod Coleman

KGB

James Hall

Okeafor

I'm starting Hall. The 2nd DL is giving me problems. I'm leaning towards Coleman as I think TB is going to try to run all day. I can't get a handle on KGB (my first year having him). I looked back on him & his good games didn't seem to come against one kind of opponent.

LB

James Anderson

Nick Barnett

Keith Bullock

Dansby

Thomas Davis

Fletcher

E.J. Henderson

Bart Scott

Adalius Thomas

Bulluock & Fletcher are every-week plays for me. I'm waffling on #3. I'm really, really high on Scott who's up against the Raiders. But Barnett had a good week last week (of course, Chicago ran 100,000 plays) & has the Saints this week. My dark-horse this week is EJ against Carolina. I'm thinking he'll see more plays than the other two, thus giving him more opps to make plays.

DB

Smoot

Boulware

Glen Earl

Deon Grant

Kiel

Ed Reed

Dwight Smith

A Wilson

My knee-jerk is to start Boulware, Kiel, & Wilson. Wilson seems a no-brainer & Boulware's close. My dark-horse here is Grant. He played well against Dallas & I think he may have another good game against smash-mouth Pittsburgh. I'd play Reed for the big play potential against Oakland, but he's banged up & I don't know how much time he'll get, if any. Kiel's playing against Tennessee & I really don't know how to handicap him in that game.

TIA

Hall/Coleman; Bulluck/Fletcher/Barnett; Wilson/Reed/??I like seeing Smoot laying in the weeds there. He looked exactly like I thought he would. I just don't know if this is the week to whip him out. I agree about Grant. He looked great against Dallas. Reed has a thigh injury that doesn't sound serious. You have to play him against the Raiders if he's healthy. Kiel and the Titans is hard to read. So is Boulware and the Cards. Earl should get a heavy dose of LT/Turner and maybe some Gates. I'm not comfortable picking your third DB. Sorry. Smoooooooot.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Shaun Phillips;Anyone on that list jumping at you?...

Maurile thinks Philips could lead the Chargers in sacks. I think it's possible too. You have a ton of options, but "I" would give Philips a shot in that scoring system.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I like seeing Smoot laying in the weeds there. He looked exactly like I thought he would. I just don't know if this is the week to whip him out. I agree about Grant. He looked great against Dallas. Reed has a thigh injury that doesn't sound serious. You have to play him against the Raiders if he's healthy. Kiel and the Titans is hard to read. So is Boulware and the Cards. Earl should get a heavy dose of LT/Turner and maybe some Gates. I'm not comfortable picking your third DB. Sorry. Smoooooooot.

Actually, I picked him up based on your recommendation from a couple of weeks ago. I had an open roster spot & there wasn't much else out there.So you'd sit Boulware in place of Reed, huh? I need to think on that a bit. That brings up a question, though, that I think I'll start a thread on because it applies to everyone. Thanks for the thoughts. I'll take others

 

[brakeyawself]

Hey. Im trying to upgrade my DB's and Offense in a dynasty league.

here is the scoring. QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, W/R, K, D, D, DB, DB, DL, DL, DL, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN

Stat Categories: Completions (1)

Passing Yards (20 yards per point)

Passing Touchdowns (10)

Interceptions (-3)

Rushing Attempts (1)

Rushing Yards (4 yards per point)

Rushing Touchdowns (10)

Receptions (1)

Reception Yards (4 yards per point)

Reception Touchdowns (10)

Return Touchdowns (20)

2-Point Conversions (3)

Fumbles Lost (-3)

Offensive Fumble Return TD (20)

Field Goals 0-19 Yards (5)

Field Goals 20-29 Yards (6)

Field Goals 30-39 Yards (8)

Field Goals 40-49 Yards (12)

Field Goals 50+ Yards (15)

Point After Attempt Made (2)

Tackle Solo (3)

Tackle Assist (1)

Sack (10)

Interception (15)

Fumble Force (15)

Fumble Recovery (10)

Touchdown (20)

Safety (20)

Pass Defended (2)

Block Kick (20)

My IDP's are

Urlacher

Umenyiora

Gibril Wilson

Lance Briggs

DeMeco Ryans

Roman Harper

Matt McCoy

Daryl Smith

Channing Crowder

Mike Brown

Ok. So Im trying to use Briggs to upgrade my DB's. I was wondering if that's worth doing or instead I should just follow the waiver wire and try to find a good sleeper corner and keep what I have. There are guys like Marlin Jackson, Jason Allen, Barret Ruud, Saun Williams, T. Holt, Daniel Manning, T. Tillman, J Phillips, Eugene Wilson, Carlos Rogers, Kelly Jennings, Landry, Page, Pollard, Brodney Pool, NY Jets Smith on the WW.

With that said. The first question is should I drop Mike Brown for any of those guys right off the bat?

The second question is should I trade Briggs to upgrade any of those? Or should I trade Briggs for an offensive upgrade and a guy like Bart Scott, Terrell Suggs, Chris Gamble, in the process clearing a spot and then picking one of those guys from the WW.

Is Suggs worth much in a league where LB and DL count for the same position?

I could also try clearing another spot and just adding one of those guys on the WW.

Also, im getting a lot of offers for Crowder. Aside from Daryl Smith who Im trying to move, who would be the better guy to trade away, McCoy, Crowder, or Briggs?

Well, thanks in advance!

 

[StuntRock]

Even with a wonky lineup, Suggs is still worthwhile if sacks are worth 3 times as much as tackles, imo. I like Briggs and McCoy both better than Crowder, so I'd probably move him if you have a lot of interest.

My own quandry is waiver centered. This is my D:

James, Erasmus MIN DE

Kampman, Aaron GBP DE

Kearse, Jevon PHI DE

Rucker, Mike CAR DE

Suggs, Terrell BAL DE

Bruschi, Tedy NEP LB

Crowell, Angelo BUF LB

Edwards, Donnie SDC LB

Haggans, Clark PIT LB

Harris, Napoleon MIN LB

Sims, Ernie DET LB

Smith, Derek M SFO LB

Clements, Nate BUF CB

Boulware, Michael SEA S

Dawkins, Brian PHI S

Harper, Roman NOS S

Wilson, Gibril NYG S

Big names that are available (based on past studs and week 1 high scorers)

Matt McCoy - LB Phi

Mike Brown - S Chi

Kevin Mathis - S Atl

Sean Jones - S Cle

A bunch of CBs like Walt Harris...

Chris Kelsay

Our league gives 2 points per pass defensed, 5 for INT, 5 for forced fumbles, 4 for sack, 4 for safety, 1 for tackle, 1 for assist.

Mike Brown was dropped on waivers by one team for Bart Scott, and I'm tempted to pick him up even with the injury. I'm most intrigued, out of this group, by McCoy, Kelsay, Mike Brown, and Mathis, but I don't know much about Kelsay or Mathis and don't want to kneejerk. There are also two caveats:

1) I can only make 2 wavier pickups in 1 week

2) I'm at the roster limit, so I have to drop a player if I pick up any of those players.

Suggestions?

 

[JayMan]

Shaun Phillips;

Anyone on that list jumping at you?...

Maurile thinks Philips could lead the Chargers in sacks. I think it's possible too. You have a ton of options, but "I" would give Philips a shot in that scoring system.

Thanks CC again - very insighful information We are talking about the Chargers that have Merriman on their roster, right?... leading them in Sacks is a big (not to say bold) statement, I would say...

Very interesting - is this based on the fact that he's an every down player this year (even more so with Foley out for the year) as opposed to being a pass rush special in '05?... I'm just asking because, IIRC, it didn't help much KGB in the past (for his Sacks total I mean) when he became an every down player - fatigue might be an issue / even though it would seem that a guy gets more chances by playing every down...

4 sacks as a rookie... 7.5 in his sophomore year... very intriguing!

Thanks!

 

[mtffl2]

2 weeks ago, i never would have thought about benching urlacher for demeco.... but this kid is a stud!

i know that the texans are going to be on defense the whole game.... so i'm really tempted to start him over urlacher.

we start 2 LB's and i'm definitly going with ray lewis for one of them...

our scoring is fairly basic:

tackle = 2

assist = 1

sack = 4

int = 4

force fumble = 2

fumble recovery = 2

no PD points....

so jene... should i pull the trigger and bench urlacher this week? confused1.gif

 

[On The Rocks]

Who to play...who to play...who to play?

Gerald Hayes @ Seahawks

or

Kawika Mitchell @ Broncos

My other LB's are DeMeco Ryans and Lofa Tatupu.

I have already decided to play Ryans and sit Tatupu.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Who to play...who to play...who to play?Gerald Hayes @ Seahawksor Kawika Mitchell @ BroncosMy other LB's are DeMeco Ryans and Lofa Tatupu.I have already decided to play Ryans and sit Tatupu.

I would go with Mitchell - Hayes had a few big plays last week, but also missed some tackles.

 

[On The Rocks]

Who to play...who to play...who to play?Gerald Hayes @ Seahawksor Kawika Mitchell @ BroncosMy other LB's are DeMeco Ryans and Lofa Tatupu.I have already decided to play Ryans and sit Tatupu.

I would go with Mitchell - Hayes had a few big plays last week, but also missed some tackles.

no disagreement with keeping Tatupu on the bench against the Cards? I am comfortable with it but i don't usually make the best decisions.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Who to play...who to play...who to play?Gerald Hayes @ Seahawksor Kawika Mitchell @ BroncosMy other LB's are DeMeco Ryans and Lofa Tatupu.I have already decided to play Ryans and sit Tatupu.

I would go with Mitchell - Hayes had a few big plays last week, but also missed some tackles.

no disagreement with keeping Tatupu on the bench against the Cards? I am comfortable with it but i don't usually make the best decisions.

well, theoretically, Seattle is going to control the game and force the Cards back to their 05 game plan - Tatupu did not have the greatest games against them last year (1-2, 5-3) so I can see the reasoning for benching him. Witherspoon had 9 solos last week vs. Denver, which bodes well for Mitchell this week.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Suggestions?

Your DBs rock. I'd be having the same thoughts with Brown and McCoy available.Brown > HarperMcCoy > Your least favorite LB. Who might that be?

 

[brakeyawself]

Suggestions?

Your DBs rock. I'd be having the same thoughts with Brown and McCoy available.Brown > HarperMcCoy > Your least favorite LB. Who might that be?

I disagree with Brown > Harper. I think its actually Harper > Brown. As the season goes on I think this will be seen. And I dont think Brown, even if healthy (Which seems to be rare for him), will be the solo SS in Chi. They have a decent amount of quality Safteys that I believe will see time to spell Brown (probably to keep him healthy.) I might actually be considering Bethea > Brown at this point too. Brown will have a couple of good games, but IMO that's all you will get out of him followed by more missed or shared games.I do agree about the McCoy part though.

 

[Chaos Commish]

2 weeks ago, i never would have thought about benching urlacher for demeco.... but this kid is a stud!i know that the texans are going to be on defense the whole game.... so i'm really tempted to start him over urlacher.we start 2 LB's and i'm definitly going with ray lewis for one of them...our scoring is fairly basic:tackle = 2assist = 1sack = 4int = 4force fumble = 2fumble recovery = 2no PD points....so jene... should i pull the trigger and bench urlacher this week? confused1.gif

Come on Jene! Interesting stat. Halfway through the 4th quarter last weekend, Houston had run more offensive plays than the Eagles. A 16 play drive by Philly ran out the clock, the quarter, and the game. Until that drive Houston had won the time of possession battle. Houston did get soundly beaten though. Here's the yardage given on all of Ryans' plays:-2, 8, 9, 10, 23, 10, 5, 15, 2, 1, 11, 0, 2... That looks like an old Jay Foreman line, doesn't it? Impressive from a fantasy standpoint, but not so great from a football standpoint. Still there's plenty of similarities in Indy and Philly offenses. Ryans could be in for a very similar day. BUT, I can think of more reasons to bench Lewis than I can Urlacher, but if I own both, I play both, and keep an eye on the rookie. Nice problem to have.

 

[McGarnicle]

I've got a crucial matchup this week and need to pick up an impact player. I have a flex spot open so it can be any IDP.

My starters so far:

DL: Jason Taylor

LB: Brooking, B. Simmons, Z. Thomas

DB: B. Sanders, Boulware

I have Mike Peterson on IR, I was planning to activate him but the news out of practice yesterday makes me nervous. Hoping one of these free agents could be a decent sub.

Free Agents I'm looking at:

Bart Scott

Gerald Hayes

D'Quell Jackson

Ayodele

Adam Seward

Justin Smith

Jared Allen

Leonard Little

Josh Bullocks

Terrence Holt

Who would you recommend picking up? Or should I trust that Peterson will be ready for the big Monday night game? Thanks for any advice.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I disagree with Brown > Harper. I think its actually Harper > Brown. As the season goes on I think this will be seen.

It could happen, but I'll happily disagree. I see almost the opposite happening. I pimped Harper probably harder than anyone in the run up to the draft. Where most thought the Saints reached, I thought they were brilliant. But he is so raw in coverage and so young physically, I can see him being benched as easily as I can see him developing. If NO's LBs looked like the garbage I thought they were, then I would bump Harper some, but in truth, Fujita and Shanle played at a high level, and Harper despite the SS title played a lot of deep coverage. Mike Brown went to the Pro Bowl last year, and had a mediocre season. He's had some fantastic fantasy seasons and he has always been a guy who can post a silly monster game that changes fantasy outcomes. I love that in my DBs. It goes back to the consistency vs. explosiveness debate. Brown appears to be healthy, but that is the key to taking Harper over him. There is no other compelling reason. So, look at this guy's DBs. Clements, Dawkins, Gibril, Boulware... he is solid without Harper or Brown. I would rather add a potential monster with an injury concern than a developing rookie. .02

 

[Chaos Commish]

Who would you recommend picking up? Or should I trust that Peterson will be ready for the big Monday night game? Thanks for any advice.

Scoring system?

 

[sackman]

I'll post this again here since I just found out about this thread...

Pierce, A. Davis, Briggs, Brackett, Farrior, A. Thomas

I'm thinking maybe Bracket since I expect Indy to get a lead and then expect Houston to throw more. I am thinking that A. Thomas may get a sack or 2 vs. Oakland.

Here's my settings...

Tackle Solo (2)

Tackle Assist (1)

Sack (5)

Interception (3)

Fumble Force (2)

Fumble Recovery (1)

Touchdown (6)

Safety (2)

Pass Defended (1)

Block Kick (2)

 

[McGarnicle]

Who would you recommend picking up? Or should I trust that Peterson will be ready for the big Monday night game? Thanks for any advice.

Scoring system?

1 pt tackle/PD, 2 pt sack/FF, 3 pt INT/FR, zero pt assists.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Who would you recommend picking up? Or should I trust that Peterson will be ready for the big Monday night game? Thanks for any advice.

Scoring system?

1 pt tackle/PD, 2 pt sack/FF, 3 pt INT/FR, zero pt assists.

That isn't a scoring system for digging up an impact player. I would trust Peterson. He played last week. I haven't read that it worsened (but I guess I could have missed that). It sounds like precautionary resting to me. If he doesn't play, I like Hayes from your list. Little could be awesome against SF, but you don't get much for sacks.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I'll post this again here since I just found out about this thread...Pierce, A. Davis, Briggs, Brackett, Farrior, A. ThomasI'm thinking maybe Bracket since I expect Indy to get a lead and then expect Houston to throw more. I am thinking that A. Thomas may get a sack or 2 vs. Oakland.Here's my settings...Tackle Solo (2)Tackle Assist (1)Sack (5)Interception (3)Fumble Force (2)Fumble Recovery (1)Touchdown (6)Safety (2)Pass Defended (1)Block Kick (2)

Is the question between starting Brackett or Thomas? The other three LBs are starting for sure?

 

[mtffl2]

BUT, I can think of more reasons to bench Lewis than I can Urlacher, but if I own both, I play both, and keep an eye on the rookie. Nice problem to have.

that's true.... oakland will be 3 and out, over and over and over again all day long. sometimes it's bad to have too many studs. i know who ever i leave on my bench will score the most.....

 

[McGarnicle]

Who would you recommend picking up? Or should I trust that Peterson will be ready for the big Monday night game? Thanks for any advice.

Scoring system?

1 pt tackle/PD, 2 pt sack/FF, 3 pt INT/FR, zero pt assists.

That isn't a scoring system for digging up an impact player. I would trust Peterson. He played last week. I haven't read that it worsened (but I guess I could have missed that). It sounds like precautionary resting to me. If he doesn't play, I like Hayes from your list. Little could be awesome against SF, but you don't get much for sacks.

Thanks, I saw Peterson left practice yesterday with ice on his knee and the outlook was less than optimistic. Just saw the following from KFFL though:ESPN.com reports Jacksonville Jaguars LB Mike Peterson (knee) returned to practice Friday, Sept. 15, and he is expected to play in Week 2.

So he gets the start! Thanks again...