What position do you want to draft in? (1 Viewer)

[tombonneau]

So our league (14-team) you choose what spot you want to draft in. I had the #2 choice. The first guy took #1. I actually had to give it a lot of thought before ultimately choosing #4. I figured after ADP, I rank the cluster of Turner, Deangelo and MJD fairly similar (in that order), but think there is a drop off after that (not a Forte believer).

And I didn't see the value at the end of the first / top of the second as I have in years past.

In fact, I thought there was better value in the end of second / top of third.

So what are the thoughts in the pool? Assuming #1 is the best overall (which some might not) where else would you choose to pick and why?

 

[netnalp]

We get to choose where we pick like we do in my 14 team, 2 keeper league. I'm keeping S.Jax for my Round 1 pick and Roddy White for my Round 10 pick. I'll be takling pick 14 to get an early 2nd rounder. I used to go RB heavy but this year I'm leaning towards getting 3 stud WR's and play only 1rb.

If it wasn't a keeper I'd probably go around 8th or 9th to get LT or Ronnie Brown.

 

[Christo]

I like to draft on the ends so I can pair my picks.

 

[massraider]

I've done some mocks, WCOFF-format, and top 3, to me, is the obvious answer. MJD, ADP, and Forte, plus can still get a good RB and top WR at the 2-3 turn.

 

[Pickle Rody]

In 12 team, I prefer the 6-8 slots. In 14 team, I prefer the 7-9 slots. In 16 team, I prefer the 8-10 slots.

 

[Buzzbait]

Well you don't indicate your scoring but generically speaking if I were in your shoes I'd prefer #3. #1 is already off the board and I think it's real close between MLD and Turner. I'd take MJD if I had the option but whichever fell to me at #3 I'd be happy. I think after ADP, MJD and Turner it drops off. I am not a believer that Forte is a given to set the world on fire. In a PPR league I think he might be #4 be even then I'm not 100% sold. I think after #3 you get into a cluster of Forte (IF you're PPR otherwise he drops furthur), LT, Jacobs (again...you didn't mention your scoring and while Jacobs will lack touches he will be a TD beast) and maybe SJax. If I could avoid that log jam so much the better.

Go for #3 (unless you think there is a clear winner between MJD & Turner) and take one of the sure things.

 

[puckalicious]

This year in a non-PPR 12 teamer I'd take either the 1, 9, or 12. This is based on targetting ADP at 1, Gore at 9, and top 2 WR's available at the turn. Or maybe Portis/WR at the turn.

I don't really see any RBs after ADP and up to Gore being clearly better among that group. Too many questions for many RBs right now, but maybe things will become more clear by draft time in August.

 

[NFL-ons]

In a 12 teamer, I'm liking the 9 spot too. I am seeing one of Moss/AJ/Fitz there and then Gore/Slaton around the bend then at the end of the third Colston/Bowe/Grant/Ksmith/Pthomas and probably another of those in the 4th maybe Moreno or DMAC. Then trying to nab two of Schaub/Palmer/Garrard later.

 

[puckalicious]

In a 12 teamer, I'm liking the 9 spot too. I am seeing one of Moss/AJ/Fitz there and then Gore/Slaton around the bend then at the end of the third Colston/Bowe/Grant/Ksmith/Pthomas and probably another of those in the 4th maybe Moreno or DMAC. Then trying to nab two of Schaub/Palmer/Garrard later.

I don't know what your scoring is like, but in my standard scoring (FBG) money league no way Gore & Slaton are available in the 2nd round.

 

[Buzzbait]

In a 12 teamer, I'm liking the 9 spot too. I am seeing one of Moss/AJ/Fitz there and then Gore/Slaton around the bend then at the end of the third Colston/Bowe/Grant/Ksmith/Pthomas and probably another of those in the 4th maybe Moreno or DMAC. Then trying to nab two of Schaub/Palmer/Garrard later.

Agree with the previous poster. No way Gore/Slayton is available coming back in the 2nd for the #9 pick in ANY scoring system (in fact I don't think they slide to the 2nd period). Also "Schaub/Palmer/Garrard"? Of those 3 only one is a starting fantasy QB (Palmer). The other two are top notch backups.

 

[Pickle Rody]

Come on really, the 9 or 10 spot isn't bad at all. I just finished a draft from the 10 slot in a 12 teamer. My first 5 picks were: Slaton, Portis, Edwards, Welker and Warner.

 

[puckalicious]

In a 12 teamer, I'm liking the 9 spot too. I am seeing one of Moss/AJ/Fitz there and then Gore/Slaton around the bend then at the end of the third Colston/Bowe/Grant/Ksmith/Pthomas and probably another of those in the 4th maybe Moreno or DMAC. Then trying to nab two of Schaub/Palmer/Garrard later.

Agree with the previous poster. No way Gore/Slayton is available coming back in the 2nd for the #9 pick in ANY scoring system (in fact I don't think they slide to the 2nd period). Also "Schaub/Palmer/Garrard"? Of those 3 only one is a starting fantasy QB (Palmer). The other two are top notch backups.

I disagree, I think targeting these guys is money in the bank. I'd take Schaub before Palmer though. Waiting on QB last year got me Rodgers and the championship, instead of taking a QB in rounds 3-5 I was grabbing guys like Turner, Roddy, and Marshall.

 

[Day Drinker]

I've done some mocks, WCOFF-format, and top 3, to me, is the obvious answer. MJD, ADP, and Forte, plus can still get a good RB and top WR at the 2-3 turn.

I agree with this mass, but I am kinda liking RB/WR/WR from the early spots with the top tier WR dropping off in the mid late third, and I feel there is plenty of RB potential in the late 4th early 5th. If I don't get one of those spots, give me anything else. The back end is great this year, but the middle picks always allow you to snag value that inevitably falls to those picks every round.

 

[Buzzbait]

In a 12 teamer, I'm liking the 9 spot too. I am seeing one of Moss/AJ/Fitz there and then Gore/Slaton around the bend then at the end of the third Colston/Bowe/Grant/Ksmith/Pthomas and probably another of those in the 4th maybe Moreno or DMAC. Then trying to nab two of Schaub/Palmer/Garrard later.

Agree with the previous poster. No way Gore/Slayton is available coming back in the 2nd for the #9 pick in ANY scoring system (in fact I don't think they slide to the 2nd period). Also "Schaub/Palmer/Garrard"? Of those 3 only one is a starting fantasy QB (Palmer). The other two are top notch backups.

I disagree, I think targeting these guys is money in the bank. I'd take Schaub before Palmer though. Waiting on QB last year got me Rodgers and the championship, instead of taking a QB in rounds 3-5 I was grabbing guys like Turner, Roddy, and Marshall.

I didn't say waiting on a QB was a bad idea. I do it all the time. I said that Schaub and Garrand aren't QB1 material. Take em in round 1 or round 16...they are still QB2. No way IMO that Schaub outperforms Palmer this year.

 

[Christo]

Come on really, the 9 or 10 spot isn't bad at all. I just finished a draft from the 10 slot in a 12 teamer. My first 5 picks were: Slaton, Portis, Edwards, Welker and Warner.

It think it's silly to discuss draft strategy in terms of what players are available. We all know the concensus/expert rankings and ADPs aren't going to be worth a hill of beans at the end of the season given all of the variables.

 

[BaBastage]

I like to draft on the ends so I can pair my picks.

Ditto here. A few years ago I compared our league's original draft picks' points scored over the entire season (taking the starting rosters and summing up the points for all the players.)If every team kept their original players the entire season, I found that draft position really didn't have much of an effect on talent drafted.Therefore, I like to be able to pair my picks to make sure I fill holes at the appropriate time.Note, this wasn't a methodical study, just a quick look-sie.

 

[go jints]

In a PPR league I like #3 because I think there is MJD, AP, Forte then everyone else.

In a non PPR league, I like #9. At that spot you would be guaranteed one of AP, NJD, Forte, Sjax, Turner, Slaton, Gore, C. Johnson, LT, or DWill. Plus you could get an elite WR or maybe Jacobs, Portis, or Barber on the way back.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

In 12 team, I prefer the 6-8 slots. In 14 team, I prefer the 7-9 slots. In 16 team, I prefer the 8-10 slots.

I think that's where the value is in round 1, and where you'll continually catch value throughout the draft.

 

[Stingdiddy]

In 12 team, I prefer the 6-8 slots. In 14 team, I prefer the 7-9 slots. In 16 team, I prefer the 8-10 slots.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

I like to draft on the ends so I can pair my picks.

No matter what the year. You can sort of dictate the pace.

 

[tombonneau]

In a PPR league I like #3 because I think there is MJD, AP, Forte then everyone else.In a non PPR league, I like #9. At that spot you would be guaranteed one of AP, NJD, Forte, Sjax, Turner, Slaton, Gore, C. Johnson, LT, or DWill. Plus you could get an elite WR or maybe Jacobs, Portis, or Barber on the way back.

Did Forte catch a lot of passes last year? Damn, I was woefully unprepared to be choosing my draft slot. (.5ppr league)

 

[massraider]

In a PPR league I like #3 because I think there is MJD, AP, Forte then everyone else.In a non PPR league, I like #9. At that spot you would be guaranteed one of AP, NJD, Forte, Sjax, Turner, Slaton, Gore, C. Johnson, LT, or DWill. Plus you could get an elite WR or maybe Jacobs, Portis, or Barber on the way back.

Did Forte catch a lot of passes last year? Damn, I was woefully unprepared to be choosing my draft slot. (.5ppr league)

63 catches on 77 targets as a rookie. The kid is the real deal. Add in Orlando pace and Jay Cutler. I love the kid this year.

 

[Pickle Rody]

Come on really, the 9 or 10 spot isn't bad at all. I just finished a draft from the 10 slot in a 12 teamer. My first 5 picks were: Slaton, Portis, Edwards, Welker and Warner.

It think it's silly to discuss draft strategy in terms of what players are available. We all know the concensus/expert rankings and ADPs aren't going to be worth a hill of beans at the end of the season given all of the variables.

Not really what I was getting at.....I was responding to Buzzbait and puckalicious in those terms......emphasizing that good players could be had from the 10 slot in a 12 team league as I had just done it. The picks were made in No Mercy, which is promoted as an "experts" league. I was able to land pretty good value from that slot and it isn't even one of my preferred slots in a 12 teamer.I agree, for the most part Christo, that expert rankings and ADP are thrown out the window at the END of the year.

 

[puckalicious]

Come on really, the 9 or 10 spot isn't bad at all. I just finished a draft from the 10 slot in a 12 teamer. My first 5 picks were: Slaton, Portis, Edwards, Welker and Warner.

It think it's silly to discuss draft strategy in terms of what players are available. We all know the concensus/expert rankings and ADPs aren't going to be worth a hill of beans at the end of the season given all of the variables.

Not really what I was getting at.....I was responding to Buzzbait and puckalicious in those terms......emphasizing that good players could be had from the 10 slot in a 12 team league as I had just done it. The picks were made in No Mercy, which is promoted as an "experts" league. I was able to land pretty good value from that slot and it isn't even one of my preferred slots in a 12 teamer.I agree, for the most part Christo, that expert rankings and ADP are thrown out the window at the END of the year your draft.

IMO at least

 

[Christo]

Come on really, the 9 or 10 spot isn't bad at all. I just finished a draft from the 10 slot in a 12 teamer. My first 5 picks were: Slaton, Portis, Edwards, Welker and Warner.

It think it's silly to discuss draft strategy in terms of what players are available. We all know the concensus/expert rankings and ADPs aren't going to be worth a hill of beans at the end of the season given all of the variables.

Not really what I was getting at.....I was responding to Buzzbait and puckalicious in those terms......emphasizing that good players could be had from the 10 slot in a 12 team league as I had just done it.

I understand. I just didn't want to quote everyone.