We can choose draft spots before the draft, just wondering what you all think is the ideal spot to draft from this year? I have the 6th choice of picking my spot, so I'm assuming top three will be gone, and bottom two, but who knows for sure. I personally would like to have top three so I can get LJ, LT, or Alex, but what spot is most ideal this year in your opinion?
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What is the best spot to draft from? 12 teams (1 Viewer)
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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
If 1-3 are gone, I LOVE #4 to grab Portis.
If #4 is gone, I'll take #5, then #9 - in that order.
I am trying to avoid the absolute middle of the draft (6-8) this year. After #9, I'd take 10, then 11, then 8, then 12, then 7 or 6
If #4 is gone, I'll take #5, then #9 - in that order.
I am trying to avoid the absolute middle of the draft (6-8) this year. After #9, I'd take 10, then 11, then 8, then 12, then 7 or 6
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
3,
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11,
12,
9,
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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
why 4 so low?????? That requires exoplanation, IMO.What advantage does 8/7/6/5 give you over 4?
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MLBrandow
Guest
1, 4, middle of round, turn, 2-3.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
can you explain why 2/3 is worse than middle or the turn?
Well it looks like 1-5 out of 12 spots are gone, so I can choose 6-12. I have no idea what really would be best, argh! I'm thinking either 6 or 9. Lineups consist of the norm, except no TE. I'm thinking at 9, I will have choice of one of these RB's and a better RB in the 2nd, or a stud WR.
Tiki Barber
Rudi Johnson
Steven Jackson
LaMont Jordan
Clinton Portis
Ronnie Brown
Julius Jones
Edgerrin James
Tiki Barber
Rudi Johnson
Steven Jackson
LaMont Jordan
Clinton Portis
Ronnie Brown
Julius Jones
Edgerrin James
Musesboy
Footballguy
I would choose the 1st pick. The main reason is that I get my choice of stud RB and three of the top 25 players. If I do choose to trade down two or three spots, I can get even better value later and still get one of the top four RBs (I am high on Portis this year).
By the 4.12/5.1 turn, it is more likely that a few player's will drop later than their projected value. Most owners will still know which of the top 25 players are worth drafting and so mistakes or differences of opinion are less pronounced than later in the draft.
By the 4.12/5.1 turn, it is more likely that a few player's will drop later than their projected value. Most owners will still know which of the top 25 players are worth drafting and so mistakes or differences of opinion are less pronounced than later in the draft.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Musesboy
Footballguy
Nine would be fine. It really depends on your strategy and scoring. If your rules give RBs the usual level of importance, take a look at the last RB you would want to own as your RB2 and project where you think he will fall.I don't like picking 11 or 12 because the positional runs can catch you out with so many picks between rounds. It forces you to keep trading up or down if that is allowed.
einstein2u
Footballguy
I like nine....get a guy like rudi/ronnie, team up with TO/Fitz/CJ...and than get other top 15 back....good start.
Klecko HOF
Footballguy
I've had my best drafts, selceting from the end (last four spots, 9-12).
Last year, I had Portis at #9, and was able to get Deuce McAlister with my next pick in Round two(16). Granted, Deuce missed major time last season, but I think you get the idea as to the type of talent that is available.
Drafting from any of the last four spots allows you to get a good, solid back, while teaming him up with another solid back, or wideout. If Peyton Manning falls to any of those slots, you can be sure to have a solid back available, still.
Johnson
Alexander
Tomlinson
James
Barber
Portis
These backs should be long gone by the time the #9 pick selects.
Manning
Moss
C Williams
These players could also be off the table. There is still plenty of value, with Dunn, Willie Parker, R Johnson, Jackson, Jordan, Jones(K/J), Westbrook, etc still on the board.
Last year, I had Portis at #9, and was able to get Deuce McAlister with my next pick in Round two(16). Granted, Deuce missed major time last season, but I think you get the idea as to the type of talent that is available.
Drafting from any of the last four spots allows you to get a good, solid back, while teaming him up with another solid back, or wideout. If Peyton Manning falls to any of those slots, you can be sure to have a solid back available, still.
Johnson
Alexander
Tomlinson
James
Barber
Portis
These backs should be long gone by the time the #9 pick selects.
Manning
Moss
C Williams
These players could also be off the table. There is still plenty of value, with Dunn, Willie Parker, R Johnson, Jackson, Jordan, Jones(K/J), Westbrook, etc still on the board.
Spartans346
Footballguy
To me the 12th position is where it is at if you are in an IDP league. Getting players back to back is huge. Especially if there is a rookie draft after your main draft and thus you should automatically get the first pick overall.
So think about it.....
With the pick you will get two quality RB with the 12 and 13th and then with the rookie pick you get Reggie Bush. It doesn't get much sweeter than that.
So think about it.....
With the pick you will get two quality RB with the 12 and 13th and then with the rookie pick you get Reggie Bush. It doesn't get much sweeter than that.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
kaso
Footballguy
There are some other comments in this thread:
Other Thread
In our league we have a draft for our draft pick spot... I had the 6th pick, and took spot 9. 1 through 5 went before me.
My reasoning is that with the guys that are a head of me, I know that I will get a good RB at 9. One that I would likely have drafted at 6 anyways, or at the very least been considering. And on the way back in the 2nd I should be able to get one of the top WRs or another good RB.
Other Thread
In our league we have a draft for our draft pick spot... I had the 6th pick, and took spot 9. 1 through 5 went before me.
My reasoning is that with the guys that are a head of me, I know that I will get a good RB at 9. One that I would likely have drafted at 6 anyways, or at the very least been considering. And on the way back in the 2nd I should be able to get one of the top WRs or another good RB.
CD Dragon
Footballguy
i think i was the 5th to pick my spot in Hammerhead. i chose the 11 becasue i think that is where the bottom of the 3rd tier RBs will end, you usually have the option of rudi, ronnie, caddy, lamont, or edge there (3rd tier) i was happy to have one as my starter. i didnt like the talent at the 2.2 (not a big fan of picking WRs early 2nd and the RBs are a reach there) so i traded down to the 2.8 to a guy that wanted peyton with a passion. i was planning on grabbing jamal lewis above his draft ADP but he went at the 2.7. i took kevin jones instead but in the trade gained an extra 3rd rounder. this is what i ended up with in Hammerhead.
Player YTD Pts Bye Drafted
Green, Trent KCC QB - 3 9.11
McNabb, Donovan PHI QB - 9 5.05
Davenport, Najeh GBP RB - 6 18.02
Duckett, T.J. ATL RB - 5 12.02
Johnson, Rudi CIN RB - 5 1.11
Jones, Julius DAL RB - 3 3.11
Jones, Kevin DET RB - 8 2.08
White, LenDale TEN RB ® - 7 8.02
Bruce, Isaac STL WR - 7 10.02
Burleson, Nate SEA WR - 5 7.11
Chambers, Chris MIA WR - 8 3.05
Lloyd, Brandon WAS WR - 8 13.11
McCareins, Justin NYJ WR - 9 16.02
Toomer, Amani NYG WR - 4 14.02
Clark, Dallas IND TE - 6 11.11
Heap, Todd BAL TE - 7 5.11
Wilkins, Jeff STL PK - 7 17.11
Redskins, Washington WAS Def - 8 15.11
18 Total Players
obviously i have a hard time passing on RB value, i always seem to have a weak WR corp, but WRs seem to always be had later in the draft
Player YTD Pts Bye Drafted
Green, Trent KCC QB - 3 9.11
McNabb, Donovan PHI QB - 9 5.05
Davenport, Najeh GBP RB - 6 18.02
Duckett, T.J. ATL RB - 5 12.02
Johnson, Rudi CIN RB - 5 1.11
Jones, Julius DAL RB - 3 3.11
Jones, Kevin DET RB - 8 2.08
White, LenDale TEN RB ® - 7 8.02
Bruce, Isaac STL WR - 7 10.02
Burleson, Nate SEA WR - 5 7.11
Chambers, Chris MIA WR - 8 3.05
Lloyd, Brandon WAS WR - 8 13.11
McCareins, Justin NYJ WR - 9 16.02
Toomer, Amani NYG WR - 4 14.02
Clark, Dallas IND TE - 6 11.11
Heap, Todd BAL TE - 7 5.11
Wilkins, Jeff STL PK - 7 17.11
Redskins, Washington WAS Def - 8 15.11
18 Total Players
obviously i have a hard time passing on RB value, i always seem to have a weak WR corp, but WRs seem to always be had later in the draft
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
I'd swap 10 and 11
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
Your WR's stink but that's not necessarily a result of draft position.
renesauz
IBL Representative
I think it depends on the league. In the hometown league with few sharks, I prefer a later draft spot because some talent always slips farther then it should and I can get a better feel for the runs. Often I end up with players in the 2nd and 4th rounds who should have gone a full round earlier,but would almost certainly not gotten to me with an early pick.
With more experianced players and sharks, I'd rather be in the 3-4 area where I can still get a great RB and have my second pick before the other 2 or 3 guys who got virtually equal players.
With more experianced players and sharks, I'd rather be in the 3-4 area where I can still get a great RB and have my second pick before the other 2 or 3 guys who got virtually equal players.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
I think this is a terrific discussion topic each year!
I happen to think it depends on:
A) Scoring, PPR, etc.
B) Guppy, Guppy/Shark Mix, or all Sharks
C) How many RB's you consider the top tier
It seems obvious to me that the guys who put #4 at the top, value Portis in the top tier.
I will give my answer with the following assumptions...Shark League, PPR, and QB/2RB/2WR/TE offensive lineup.
3 Value and better player coming back around
2
1
4 I like Portis here.
5 Just in case Tiki goes @4
9 Still getting one of my tier-2 RB's and better position coming back around
12 Best available RB and Gates here
11
10
8
7
6 Worst position IMHO this season. Miss out on top 5 RB and have to decide amongst tier-2 RBs.
I happen to think it depends on:
A) Scoring, PPR, etc.
B) Guppy, Guppy/Shark Mix, or all Sharks
C) How many RB's you consider the top tier
It seems obvious to me that the guys who put #4 at the top, value Portis in the top tier.
I will give my answer with the following assumptions...Shark League, PPR, and QB/2RB/2WR/TE offensive lineup.
3 Value and better player coming back around
2
1
4 I like Portis here.
5 Just in case Tiki goes @4
9 Still getting one of my tier-2 RB's and better position coming back around
12 Best available RB and Gates here
11
10
8
7
6 Worst position IMHO this season. Miss out on top 5 RB and have to decide amongst tier-2 RBs.
phrozen
Footballguy
I hope it is not a PPR league
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
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mojorizin
Guest
Doesnt seem to matter how I run these things this year, #1 and #2 seem to have quite an advantage. Not that it means anything as projections go straight to hell as soon as the first kickoff.
skycriesmary
Climbing up the Walls
This deserves another bump, with the shift with Portis....
bbuster
Footballguy
I've finished one draft from the 8 spot in a 12 team redraft and started with S. Jax, L. Fitz, K. Jones, Droughns 
I have another going on right now from the 10 spot(12 team redraft) and I'm actually kind of liking it.
1.10 R. Johnson
2.3 T. Holt
3.10 Droughns
4.3 D. Driver
I have another couple coming up with the 1 and 2 spots, so it will be interesting to see what happens...I can't remember the last time I got one of the top 3 spots.
Personally though, I can't wait for my auction!
I have another going on right now from the 10 spot(12 team redraft) and I'm actually kind of liking it.
1.10 R. Johnson
2.3 T. Holt
3.10 Droughns
4.3 D. Driver
I have another couple coming up with the 1 and 2 spots, so it will be interesting to see what happens...I can't remember the last time I got one of the top 3 spots.
Personally though, I can't wait for my auction!
You left off the 11 and 12 spots.
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