What is your weakest area in fantasy football? (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

How many times do we accidentally post something in the Asst. Coach Forum instead of the Shark Pool, lol? Well, that's what I did.

Mine is picking the right starters and keeping track of league mate tendencies. I'm a very good trader, drafter, and I evaluate talent very well, but I do slip up with my starting lineup frequently. I guess I don't pay enough attention to past performance with regards to situations. In my dynasty leagues I have a tendency to play my best players each week, with the occasional sleeper starter (i.e. James Jones, lol). As far as league mate tendencies go, I always feel that my decisions will trump whatever my league mates do, so I don't pay attention to that, and maybe I should.

Some weaknesses of my opponents include trade aholics who can trade until they have a good team , then turn around and trade themselves into an also-ran team. Others include those that don't pay enough attention to the waiver wire and current situations to improve their team, and those that can't get over their team long enough to propose a trade to improve their team. They are stuck on the "I drafted a great team, so why am I not winning?". Others include the owners who are so afraid of being taken to the cleaners they would rather lose than take a chance on a trade.

So, what are your weaknesses, and what are your league's weaknesses in general?

Edited to include my 7 step program, lol.

Keep with the 7 step program.

1) Draft well

2) Trade well

3) Work the WW well

4) Make the right lineup choices

5) Understand your league mate tendencies

6) Have patience

7) Know when to cut your losses

 

[LGOA]

I don't like to trade. Porbably to a fault. I like to keep depth on my team in lieu of trading for studs with no bench. Probably not the best thing to do, but like you mentioned, I usually get to attached to the guys i get in a draft.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

No question at all about mine...leaving struggling players in my lineup too long, hoping they will snap out of it. I think part is because I don't want to take them out and have them go off that week.

 

[Gr00vus]

I still have a weakness for young players with raw skills (yeah, bring on the jokes). I've tried to work out of it, but I still get fascinated by guys who look like they could become big time because of their talent, but usually don't because they don't have the smarts, character, work ethic or whatever. Lawrence Phillips was a prime example of this. Also rookie receivers usually they just didn't do much, sometimes you get a Marvin Harrison, most of the time you get a Herman Moore. But then again I did draft Fred Taylor and Robert Edwards their rookie year, LaDainian his rookie year, Fitz and Boldin their rookie years, other guys I can't think of right now, Peterson and Calvin Johnson this year (fingers crossed) - sometimes it works out. So each time I try to get out, they pull me back in again. I know I should draft Isaac Bruce - I just can't get excited about it, and go for the flashy new guy.

Also I'm still too focused on running backs early. I did better at this this year, only went RB/RB in one league, and unfortunately so far that second RB was Jones-Drew. But my other 3 leagues in which I didn't do that are going o.k., so there's hope for me yet.

 

[LHUCKS]

Not taking into account idiot coaches...see Del Rio.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

I don't move fast enough, either to pick up a free agent or to actively seek out a trade. I remember the year Davis and Gary went out injured for Denver (I had them both, also had Staley with the Eagles that year - good times), I hesitated to get Mike Anderson because it wasn't completely clear that he would be the guy (at least that's the way I remember it). And in other years, I've waited a week or two or three too long on guys, burying myself with the thought process, "Well, I drafted this guy because of these circumstances; he should pan out if I'm patient." Patience is good on occasion, but other times I have to cut my losses and make moves. We'll see if I learn from my mistakes this year.

 

[EBF]

In the past I've placed a little too much emphasis on youth and upside when building my dynasty teams. It also took me a while to understand the importance of league setup. The lineup/scoring setup of your league should have a huge impact on your draft strategy. Some people don't account for that (i.e. they reach for marginal RBs over superstar WRs in PPR or they reach for QBs in leagues where QB scoring is homogenized).

 

[Sopranos]

Im just too good

I feel i never do wrong...

I am never satisfied is my weakness

 

[LGOA]

I don't move fast enough, either to pick up a free agent or to actively seek out a trade. I remember the year Davis and Gary went out injured for Denver (I had them both, also had Staley with the Eagles that year - good times), I hesitated to get Mike Anderson because it wasn't completely clear that he would be the guy (at least that's the way I remember it). And in other years, I've waited a week or two or three too long on guys, burying myself with the thought process, "Well, I drafted this guy because of these circumstances; he should pan out if I'm patient." Patience is good on occasion, but other times I have to cut my losses and make moves. We'll see if I learn from my mistakes this year.

True, WHEN to cut the losses is very difficult. You wait too long, and bye bye to ANY trade value

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

By far, it's all aspects surrounding trading.

For instance, I hate receiving lowball offers from other owners and never look at it as a "starting point", only as an insult, so I usually don't bother counter-offering because I'm ticked off. Conversely, I don't lowball other owners in first offers - I offer what I perceive to be relatively fair deals upfront, which paints me in a corner when I get a counter-offer.

It really puts a lot of pressure to draft well and work the wire correctly if you can't trade your way out of trouble.

 

[JohnnyU]

Im just too good I feel i never do wrong... I am never satisfied is my weakness

Obviously you don't play in strong leagues

 

[mizeners]

Setting my lineup. I never seem to get it right. I always overthink it, going back and forth throughout the week. I almost always have a solid team (barring injury), then I can't decide which of those great players to start. I feel like I should just set up a dart board with their names on it. I'm sometimes known to have the most points, but not the wins to show for it. Thanks FBG for helping draft great teams and then stress out all season on which player to start!

 

[moderated]

Drafting, trading, and setting the right lineups during the season are my big weaknesses.

I do hit nicely on FA pickups but it doesn't usually matter since i play the wrong guys anyway.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

My biggest strength is probably drafting. Biggest weakness has gotta be starting the right guys. Then again, most people don't nail their optimal lineup week in and week out, right?

Secondly I would say letting waiver wire gems pass by because I don't want to drop someone on my team that I think has big potential (which generally doesn't seem to pan out)

Last year I had a problem with trading players that I thought were sell highs who actually continued to perform at high levels, but that was the first time I ever had that problem.

 

[Sopranos]

Im just too good I feel i never do wrong... I am never satisfied is my weakness

Obviously you don't play in strong leagues

Oh i do..I didnt say i always when BUT when i dont its the players fault,not mine. I will win at all costs..Whatever it takes. Doesnt always work but cheating or unfair play is NEVER involved.. Other than that look out

 

[JohnnyU]

Im just too good I feel i never do wrong... I am never satisfied is my weakness

Obviously you don't play in strong leagues

Oh i do..I didnt say i always when BUT when i dont its the players fault,not mine. I will win at all costs..Whatever it takes. Doesnt always work but cheating or unfair play is NEVER involved.. Other than that look out

OK,

 

[Sopranos]

Drafting, trading, and setting the right lineups during the season are my big weaknesses.I do hit nicely on FA pickups but it doesn't usually matter since i play the wrong guys anyway.

You have to pick the right guys sometimes right?

 

[King of the Wolfies]

I like to trade. trading is half the fun. I used to lowball the initial offer but realized this year that people just don't respond to those, as if that was the real offer. This year I've been putting up the firm offer first and been trading like crazy. Sometimes they refuse the offer but most have countered so I know who they like and dont like. Those that dont respond wont be part of future trading sessions.

All this is because my ability to draft totaly sucks.

 

[Rounders]

Picking my starters, for sure.

I always seem to draft a deep bench, and it causes me many problems when it comes to setting my lineups. For example I was able to draft the following RBs this year: R.Johnson, T.Henry, L.Jordan, D.McAllister, M.Barber, & C.Brown. We can start 3 each week and I have started Johnson/Henry/McAllister for the first 2 weeks. I have missed out on many points and as a result I'm 0-2.

 

[JohnnyU]

I like to trade. trading is half the fun. I used to lowball the initial offer but realized this year that people just don't respond to those, as if that was the real offer. This year I've been putting up the firm offer first and been trading like crazy. Sometimes they refuse the offer but most have countered so I know who they like and dont like. Those that dont respond wont be part of future trading sessions.

All this is because my ability to draft totaly sucks.

Sounds like you have been prescribing to the JohnnyU method of trading?

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

My willingness to participate in trades is limited by demanding that I "win" the trade.

I suspect this is common (I know it is common in my leagues) and falsely constraints the value of trading.

There is always economic friction as a result of redrafts (roster imbalances) that could and should be traded out over time....

 

[moderated]

Drafting, trading, and setting the right lineups during the season are my big weaknesses.I do hit nicely on FA pickups but it doesn't usually matter since i play the wrong guys anyway.

You have to pick the right guys sometimes right? :(

Yes, but then i end up trading them for some guy who under performs.My goal this year was to do a complete overhaul on my FF thinking, but i ended up making all the same mistakes again anyways. I have given up.

 

[LordHusker]

I would say that my biggest weakness is my RB2 position in my 14-team league, which is either Ladell Betts, Brandon Jackson or Tatum Bell, with nothing on the waiver wire to provide any hope.

:(

 

[Dt's Mules]

i still haven't learned that sometimes the best trades are the ones you Don't make...i traded away a (performing above his head) Gore last year early on for an up and coming stud Brown in my contract league...still smarting from that one.

i'm traditionally terrible at picking my lineup...i lead my league in "potential" points almost every year, though i've never won the scoring title.

also echoing on a poster above, i tend to start off with fair offers while trading, instead of trying to lowball at first. i've seen other owners lowball offers get accepted and have to wonder if i could have gotten over on some other owners.

 

[Sleeper 43]

By far, it's all aspects surrounding trading.

For instance, I hate receiving lowball offers from other owners and never look at it as a "starting point", only as an insult, so I usually don't bother counter-offering because I'm ticked off. Conversely, I don't lowball other owners in first offers - I offer what I perceive to be relatively fair deals upfront, which paints me in a corner when I get a counter-offer.

It really puts a lot of pressure to draft well and work the wire correctly if you can't trade your way out of trouble.

I'm with you on this but I stick to my guns and explain that I'm not a haggler and usually owners get adjusted to it and start sending you reasonable offers the first time around.

I'm also guilty of giving up a stud im down own for my value vs fair market. Most of the time it works out for me in the longterm but initially I could have gotten more in retrospect.

 

[moderated]

i still haven't learned that sometimes the best trades are the ones you Don't make...i traded away a (performing above his head) Gore last year early on for an up and coming stud Brown in my contract league...still smarting from that one.i'm traditionally terrible at picking my lineup...i lead my league in "potential" points almost every year, though i've never won the scoring title.also echoing on a poster above, i tend to start off with fair offers while trading, instead of trying to lowball at first. i've seen other owners lowball offers get accepted and have to wonder if i could have gotten over on some other owners.

Regarding the trading thing. I think people want to feel in control. When you start off with a really solid offer even if they like it a lot they want to counter so they feel like they were in control of the trade. It's hard for me to open with a less then stellar offer, but i've found that is the only way to finesse a deal with some owners who have the "i want to be in control" issues.

 

[stevegamer]

Dynasty Weaknesses - identifying WR's and making round 1 picks. These go hand in hand. Charles Rogers over Andre Johnson. Mark Clayton. Vernon Davis. This year I went IDP in very late round 1 for Pozlusny, and it's the best I've felt since taking Kevin Jones. The team I inherited was bereft of WR's, and the only semi-solid guys I've had erform for any length of time (excludes Drew Bennett) have come through deals, and aren't exactly studs, but have been solid #2/3 fantasy WR's I use as my #1/2.

General weaknesses - trading. Either the league is whining I got too good a deal, or the offer is so crappy I'm not interested. Rarely do deals where both teams get help seem to be perceived as win-win.

Strengths - finding solid IDP players (all leagues) & drafting well in redraft. I normally have a top 2-3 defense, and that works wonders for covering bare spots in a lineup. I do pretty well in redraft drafts, but this year may be my undoing, took a risk going RB-RB.

 

[Sweet Love]

This year, my weakness is the winning part.

 

[JohnnyU]

By far, it's all aspects surrounding trading. For instance, I hate receiving lowball offers from other owners and never look at it as a "starting point", only as an insult, so I usually don't bother counter-offering because I'm ticked off. Conversely, I don't lowball other owners in first offers - I offer what I perceive to be relatively fair deals upfront, which paints me in a corner when I get a counter-offer.It really puts a lot of pressure to draft well and work the wire correctly if you can't trade your way out of trouble.

Wow its scary how accurate this is to me.I'm also guilty of giving up a stud im down own for my value vs fair market........ I'm working on it.

You slimply need to say, hi, my name is sleeper 43 and I have a problem giving up studs I'm down on for fair market value". We will say, "Hi Sleeper 43, you're not alone". Keep with the 7 step program.1) Draft well2) Trade well3) Work the WW well4) Make the right lineup choices5) Understand your league mate tendencies6) Have patience7) Know when to cut your losses

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

I would say that my biggest weakness is my RB2 position in my 14-team league, which is either Ladell Betts, Brandon Jackson or Tatum Bell, with nothing on the waiver wire to provide any hope.

Package and trade Betts to the Portis owner, if you can, but even if you can't, if the wire is bare you've got to work a trade.

 

[Dt's Mules]

i still haven't learned that sometimes the best trades are the ones you Don't make...i traded away a (performing above his head) Gore last year early on for an up and coming stud Brown in my contract league...still smarting from that one.i'm traditionally terrible at picking my lineup...i lead my league in "potential" points almost every year, though i've never won the scoring title.also echoing on a poster above, i tend to start off with fair offers while trading, instead of trying to lowball at first. i've seen other owners lowball offers get accepted and have to wonder if i could have gotten over on some other owners.

Regarding the trading thing. I think people want to feel in control. When you start off with a really solid offer even if they like it a lot they want to counter so they feel like they were in control of the trade. It's hard for me to open with a less then stellar offer, but i've found that is the only way to finesse a deal with some owners who have the "i want to be in control" issues.

i'm going to have to start trying this....i ALWAYS get a counter as the owner falsely assumes that that isn't my BEST offer...it has caused trade offers to deteriorate as a result...i'm thinking the way to do it in the future is to come up with the fair offer, then subtract 15-20% to leave open counter offers

 

[MOAT]

i'm traditionally terrible at picking my lineup...i lead my league in "potential" points almost every year, though i've never won the scoring title.

I hear you. I'm thinking of changing my team name to Bench Points since I wind up overthinking matchups and getting burned with points on the bench.When if comes to trading I get stuck in the "I must win" line of thought.I constantly complain that I have the worst coach ever!

 

[top dog]

My weakness is winning the championship in my main league... Since 2003 I have the highest lifetime REGULAR SEARSON record.. 43-15. 2 out of 5 highest scores on record.. I've played in 7 playoff games since 2003, winning 4, but losing in both superbowls I made it to...

The rest of the league is starting to refer to me as either "The Bridesmade" or "The Buffalo Bills'...

 

[Dt's Mules]

My weakness is winning the championship in my main league... Since 2003 I have the highest lifetime REGULAR SEARSON record.. 43-15. 2 out of 5 highest scores on record.. I've played in 7 playoff games since 2003, winning 4, but losing in both superbowls I made it to...The rest of the league is starting to refer to me as either "The Bridesmade" or "The Buffalo Bills'...

lol, in one league that i've been in about 10 years, my playoff record is 1-6

 

[videoguy505]

I have a couple, but they're weird. They're not exactly "weaknesses" or things I do wrong, but they do end up costing me at times:

1) I don't make many trades, probably because I rely on the values given here too much. For example, one of my leaguemates is shopping around Tom Brady. I made a 1-on-1 trade offer, giving up an RB within 70 "trade points" of Brady's value as a starting point . The offer was rejected, the owner wanted me to throw in TJ Houshmandzadeh and the Bears DST because of the "QBs score a lot so they're worth a lot" mentality. "Why take an RB that scores 16 points for a QB that scores 26?" Anyway, I end up rejecting a lot of offers because I'm not going to give up what I know is value. And that makes it even less likely I get any offers at all afterward.

2) I draft too well. I know, it sounds strange. I end up with a lot of talent and value, at least on paper, but then I can't move them (see above) and I can't cut them for the "flash in the pan" that ends up becoming a superstar. For example, two teams in my league burned draft picks on Priest Holmes and Michael Vick. Also, a lot of guys in the WR100 range end up getting rostered for a week here and there because the owner thinks they might hit. Anyway, my competition ends up with guys that they can cut easily and plenty of roster space. Meanwhile, I only have 6 bench slots and I can't drop anyone, because having 6 guys in the current top 36 makes it crazy to just cut them loose. But, in years past, guys have been able to grab off waivers the Anquan Boldins and Marques Colstons and, since it's a keeper league, have basically gotten them for free. When they had 1 big week, someone in the league jumped on them, but I can't afford to drop workhorse guys in the WR30 range (think Issac Bruce) for someone who might disappear or might be a superstar.

 

[-OZ-]

No question at all about mine...leaving struggling players in my lineup too long, hoping they will snap out of it. I think part is because I don't want to take them out and have them go off that week.

I might have this weakness now, but it's better than the past, when I'd give up on players too easily. In previous years, I was able to pick up Tom Brady, Larry Johnson, Antonio Gates, Willie Parker, and Wes Welker off waivers, only to drop them before they got big. I have a decent eye for talent, but I gave up on them too easily.

 

[Mole]

East Coast Bias

 

[North]

Not taking into account idiot coaches...see Del Rio.

See Linehan.

 

[JohnnyU]

I have a couple, but they're weird. They're not exactly "weaknesses" or things I do wrong, but they do end up costing me at times:

1) I don't make many trades, probably because I rely on the values given here too much. For example, one of my leaguemates is shopping around Tom Brady. I made a 1-on-1 trade offer, giving up an RB within 70 "trade points" of Brady's value as a starting point . The offer was rejected, the owner wanted me to throw in TJ Houshmandzadeh and the Bears DST because of the "QBs score a lot so they're worth a lot" mentality. "Why take an RB that scores 16 points for a QB that scores 26?" Anyway, I end up rejecting a lot of offers because I'm not going to give up what I know is value. And that makes it even less likely I get any offers at all afterward.

2) I draft too well. I know, it sounds strange. I end up with a lot of talent and value, at least on paper, but then I can't move them (see above) and I can't cut them for the "flash in the pan" that ends up becoming a superstar. For example, two teams in my league burned draft picks on Priest Holmes and Michael Vick. Also, a lot of guys in the WR100 range end up getting rostered for a week here and there because the owner thinks they might hit. Anyway, my competition ends up with guys that they can cut easily and plenty of roster space. Meanwhile, I only have 6 bench slots and I can't drop anyone, because having 6 guys in the current top 36 makes it crazy to just cut them loose. But, in years past, guys have been able to grab off waivers the Anquan Boldins and Marques Colstons and, since it's a keeper league, have basically gotten them for free. When they had 1 big week, someone in the league jumped on them, but I can't afford to drop workhorse guys in the WR30 range (think Issac Bruce) for someone who might disappear or might be a superstar.

 

[relic]

It should be an 8 step program with #1 being Prepare Well. This is easily my biggest weakness. I feel good about evaluating matchups to get the most from my line up, and I draft the players I want. Problem is that I want the wrong players. I've read several posts on here fom guys who said they really turned the corner and became much better once they started doing their own projections before drafting. I use the FBG projections because I feel they must know a lot more about it than me but still end up drafting the wrong guys.

 

[Gamma1210]

My weakness is not knowing when to cut losses. Just because I spend a 1st round rookie pick on someone doesn't mean I need that in the trade back when they have done nothing. In the end they get dropped and I get nothing in return. My IDP moves are making up for it. Thanks Dr. Jene!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

two biggest weaknesses are picking WDIS and having patience with youth on the bench. I seem to always pick the wrong player to start. On the patience, there have been many times that I identified the right player on waivers but then cut him two weeks later .... one week before said player goes completely off.

 

[radballs]

Absolutely love drafting. Not a big fan of in season management. My other huge problem is I'm an addict and am in too many leagues. So, I can get lazy in certain leagues when there's a lot less at stake. I generally prioritize depending on the prize pool. My WCOFF leagues get much more attention than anything else I'm doing because there's much more money and/or prestige at stake.

 

[Marc Levin]

How many times do we accidentally post something in the Asst. Coach Forum instead of the Shark Pool, lol? Well, that's what I did.Mine is picking the right starters and keeping track of league mate tendencies. I'm a very good trader, drafter, and I evaluate talent very well, but I do slip up with my starting lineup frequently. I guess I don't pay enough attention to past performance with regards to situations. In my dynasty leagues I have a tendency to play my best players each week, with the occasional sleeper starter (i.e. James Jones, lol). As far as league mate tendencies go, I always feel that my decisions will trump whatever my league mates do, so I don't pay attention to that, and maybe I should.Some weaknesses of my opponents include trade aholics who can trade until they have a good team , then turn around and trade themselves into an also-ran team. Others include those that don't pay enough attention to the waiver wire and current situations to improve their team, and those that can't get over their team long enough to propose a trade to improve their team. They are stuck on the "I drafted a great team, so why am I not winning?". Others include the owners who are so afraid of being taken to the cleaners they would rather lose than take a chance on a trade. So, what are your weaknesses, and what are your league's weaknesses in general?Edited to include my 7 step program, lol.Keep with the 7 step program.1) Draft well2) Trade well3) Work the WW well4) Make the right lineup choices5) Understand your league mate tendencies6) Have patience7) Know when to cut your losses

8) Follow every bit of NFL news you can. Can't do 1, 3, 4 or 7 until you do #8.

 

[JohnnyU]

How many times do we accidentally post something in the Asst. Coach Forum instead of the Shark Pool, lol? Well, that's what I did.Mine is picking the right starters and keeping track of league mate tendencies. I'm a very good trader, drafter, and I evaluate talent very well, but I do slip up with my starting lineup frequently. I guess I don't pay enough attention to past performance with regards to situations. In my dynasty leagues I have a tendency to play my best players each week, with the occasional sleeper starter (i.e. James Jones, lol). As far as league mate tendencies go, I always feel that my decisions will trump whatever my league mates do, so I don't pay attention to that, and maybe I should.Some weaknesses of my opponents include trade aholics who can trade until they have a good team , then turn around and trade themselves into an also-ran team. Others include those that don't pay enough attention to the waiver wire and current situations to improve their team, and those that can't get over their team long enough to propose a trade to improve their team. They are stuck on the "I drafted a great team, so why am I not winning?". Others include the owners who are so afraid of being taken to the cleaners they would rather lose than take a chance on a trade. So, what are your weaknesses, and what are your league's weaknesses in general?Edited to include my 7 step program, lol.Keep with the 7 step program.1) Draft well2) Trade well3) Work the WW well4) Make the right lineup choices5) Understand your league mate tendencies6) Have patience7) Know when to cut your losses

8) Follow every bit of NFL news you can. Can't do 1, 3, 4 or 7 until you do #8.

Sure, knock yourself out However, in today's world of FF, I tend to believe #8 is a given, especially for sharks. Thus the reason why it's not in the top 7

 

[Marc Levin]

How many times do we accidentally post something in the Asst. Coach Forum instead of the Shark Pool, lol? Well, that's what I did.Mine is picking the right starters and keeping track of league mate tendencies. I'm a very good trader, drafter, and I evaluate talent very well, but I do slip up with my starting lineup frequently. I guess I don't pay enough attention to past performance with regards to situations. In my dynasty leagues I have a tendency to play my best players each week, with the occasional sleeper starter (i.e. James Jones, lol). As far as league mate tendencies go, I always feel that my decisions will trump whatever my league mates do, so I don't pay attention to that, and maybe I should.Some weaknesses of my opponents include trade aholics who can trade until they have a good team , then turn around and trade themselves into an also-ran team. Others include those that don't pay enough attention to the waiver wire and current situations to improve their team, and those that can't get over their team long enough to propose a trade to improve their team. They are stuck on the "I drafted a great team, so why am I not winning?". Others include the owners who are so afraid of being taken to the cleaners they would rather lose than take a chance on a trade. So, what are your weaknesses, and what are your league's weaknesses in general?Edited to include my 7 step program, lol.Keep with the 7 step program.1) Draft well2) Trade well3) Work the WW well4) Make the right lineup choices5) Understand your league mate tendencies6) Have patience7) Know when to cut your losses

8) Follow every bit of NFL news you can. Can't do 1, 3, 4 or 7 until you do #8.

Sure, knock yourself out However, in today's world of FF, I tend to believe #8 is a given, especially for sharks. Thus the reason why it's not in the top 7

Well, everyone should do it, but most of us really don't. I took a huge step back from offseason FF this year and when I tried to catch up between the draft and when I returned to FF in mid-June, it was a real struggle. Life catches up to folks - following every bit of NFL news is not a given anymore. And, IMO, the above skills can be developed w/o insane NFL knowledge.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

think for me the hardest thing is the balance between patience and cutting my losses.

 

[Chaos Commish]

2) I draft too well. I know, it sounds strange. I end up with a lot of talent and value, at least on paper, but then I can't move them (see above) and I can't cut them for the "flash in the pan" that ends up becoming a superstar. For example, two teams in my league burned draft picks on Priest Holmes and Michael Vick. Also, a lot of guys in the WR100 range end up getting rostered for a week here and there because the owner thinks they might hit. Anyway, my competition ends up with guys that they can cut easily and plenty of roster space. Meanwhile, I only have 6 bench slots and I can't drop anyone, because having 6 guys in the current top 36 makes it crazy to just cut them loose. But, in years past, guys have been able to grab off waivers the Anquan Boldins and Marques Colstons and, since it's a keeper league, have basically gotten them for free. When they had 1 big week, someone in the league jumped on them, but I can't afford to drop workhorse guys in the WR30 range (think Issac Bruce) for someone who might disappear or might be a superstar.

This is easy to fix. Draft some bums for a change.

 

[videoguy505]

2) I draft too well. I know, it sounds strange. I end up with a lot of talent and value, at least on paper, but then I can't move them (see above) and I can't cut them for the "flash in the pan" that ends up becoming a superstar. For example, two teams in my league burned draft picks on Priest Holmes and Michael Vick. Also, a lot of guys in the WR100 range end up getting rostered for a week here and there because the owner thinks they might hit. Anyway, my competition ends up with guys that they can cut easily and plenty of roster space. Meanwhile, I only have 6 bench slots and I can't drop anyone, because having 6 guys in the current top 36 makes it crazy to just cut them loose. But, in years past, guys have been able to grab off waivers the Anquan Boldins and Marques Colstons and, since it's a keeper league, have basically gotten them for free. When they had 1 big week, someone in the league jumped on them, but I can't afford to drop workhorse guys in the WR30 range (think Issac Bruce) for someone who might disappear or might be a superstar.

This is easy to fix. Draft some bums for a change.

Yeah, I kind of described it poorly. I guess the problem is, being a keeper league, my roster is full of drafted old vets and, with a 6 man bench and starting 8, there's no room to roster young guys unless they're sure bets. So I'm always built for "right now", but "right now" is only until the next injury. It's like I'm built week-to-week on guys like Galloway and Bruce, where the guy with Anquan Boldin or Marques Colston is set for years.

 

[JohnnyU]

think for me the hardest thing is the balance between patience and cutting my losses.

That's probably the hardest one to get right, especially in dynasty leagues.