Fullback Fro
yesno
TE's and QB's moving up up up.
I think the biggest reason is the fact that you're staring at many teams where you have no idea who will be starting next year.so the questions are Why and WHY?Frankly I am not sure I understand the early rush on QB.....as Twilight has referenced the quarterbacks on winning WSL teams last year were ......well below what you would expect....BUT the best ball format means you want some guys who will give you points but lots of combos will work......so personally I think they are overdrafted so far
True but I would think that would have more of an effect on the QB2 rush not QB1 (although I admit that the known pool shrinks all the way through the position). I agree with Perry though about em going a bit too early.I think the biggest reason is the fact that you're staring at many teams where you have no idea who will be starting next year.so the questions are Why and WHY?Frankly I am not sure I understand the early rush on QB.....as Twilight has referenced the quarterbacks on winning WSL teams last year were ......well below what you would expect....BUT the best ball format means you want some guys who will give you points but lots of combos will work......so personally I think they are overdrafted so far
QBs are going way too early, fine with me...I'll stack my squad with WRs RBs and a top TE.
TE run makes sense, but I wont say why.
3rd/4th tier????Celek was TE#4 last yearThings that stand out to me so far (not judging, just saying they stand out):
3rd/4th tier TEs in the 4th round - I was tempted to follow suit, but the value was better elsewhere IMO.
I don't see how Celek fits the conversation. He was drafted in the 3rd.I'm not drafting based on last year. My TE tiers for 2010 are:3rd/4th tier????Celek was TE#4 last yearThings that stand out to me so far (not judging, just saying they stand out):
3rd/4th tier TEs in the 4th round - I was tempted to follow suit, but the value was better elsewhere IMO.
Winslow was TE#7
Miller was TE#11
It's funny because the list I sent to Duke for 4.13 was only McNabb, thinking there was no way you'd take a 2nd QB this early. Not necessarily a bad option though, and one I had actually thought about as well.Well I was the guy to take 2 QBs first. I'm sure I'll catch heck about it. I only wanted to go two deep at the position. Didn't want to play Favre/Warner roulette or be forced to handcuff early. I'm banking on a WR in the 6th/7th plus another in the 12th-14th being > a WR in the 5th. Didn't see any huge values elsewhere. Cutler was especially useful to me as securing a decent RB and QB on the same team is good in survivor format.
I wanted to take Brown but Fro sniped him from me. If you guys hadn't reached on the other QBs I wouldn't have had to reach on Ryan.So really it's your fault.And Bass' team is screwed now by the way, you can't take two QBs early unless you really kill it in the middle rounds.Lots of posts in here proclaiming that QBS shouldn't be going so early, but then some of those same folks turn around and take one themselves. I really enjoy drafting with y'all.
Looked up last years last night, and the QB run was mid-to-end Rd 4. Early ones were Brees mid 2 and Manning mid3, but then 9 came off in the 4th. So they were earlier this yr for the lead edge, but most had a starter by end 4/start 5 both yrs.We're actually right on the same pace for QBs now as for last year. Palmer was QB13 last year as well, went 5.06.
Agreed here - looked at QBs about a round earlier than I would normally from a tiering basis (if McNabb had not been there at 4.13, I likely would have skipped QB through this point).And I don't have time to look it up right now, but I'm pretty sure Fro won the first year of the WSLs by going QB at 2.16/3.01. Early QB is the most legit here in the WSLs of all the survivor leagues, IMO, due to the big uncertainties at the position. Even by the PDSLs, there are much better guesses at what direction teams are going than there are now.
That's true. I recall drafting Trent Green and Michael Vick at the turn. Getting Larry Johnson on the next swing back was what put my over the edge.We're actually right on the same pace for QBs now as for last year. Palmer was QB13 last year as well, went 5.06.
And I don't have time to look it up right now, but I'm pretty sure Fro won the first year of the WSLs by going QB at 2.16/3.01. Early QB is the most legit here in the WSLs of all the survivor leagues, IMO, due to the big uncertainties at the position. Even by the PDSLs, there are much better guesses at what direction teams are going than there are now.
Was hoping for "it's a 5 star lock of the century that Bass' team is screwed"I wanted to take Brown but Fro sniped him from me. If you guys hadn't reached on the other QBs I wouldn't have had to reach on Ryan.So really it's your fault.And Bass' team is screwed now by the way, you can't take two QBs early unless you really kill it in the middle rounds.Lots of posts in here proclaiming that QBS shouldn't be going so early, but then some of those same folks turn around and take one themselves. I really enjoy drafting with y'all.
we'll see how your squad rounds out...sport:XWas hoping for "it's a 5 star lock of the century that Bass' team is screwed"I wanted to take Brown but Fro sniped him from me. If you guys hadn't reached on the other QBs I wouldn't have had to reach on Ryan.So really it's your fault.And Bass' team is screwed now by the way, you can't take two QBs early unless you really kill it in the middle rounds.Lots of posts in here proclaiming that QBS shouldn't be going so early, but then some of those same folks turn around and take one themselves. I really enjoy drafting with y'all.
DeAngelo went at 3.6 in WSL3.QB - Matt Schaub,RB - DeAngelo Williams, Marion Barber III,WR - Hines Ward, Braylon EdwardsTE - Jason Witten,Liking my start. MB3 in the 5th round of a 16 teamer? I know the dude has issues but hoepfully he can stay healthy, can Felix? My WR are less than sexy but Hines is very consistent and I think a camp and pre-season of Braylon-Sanchez will be good.
criminal. Or did I overpay? Geez I know everyone remember that Stewart had 200 yards in his last game but both back will get touches and Fox will leave DeAngelo as the defacto "starter"DeAngelo went at 3.6 in WSL3.QB - Matt Schaub,RB - DeAngelo Williams, Marion Barber III,WR - Hines Ward, Braylon EdwardsTE - Jason Witten,Liking my start. MB3 in the 5th round of a 16 teamer? I know the dude has issues but hoepfully he can stay healthy, can Felix? My WR are less than sexy but Hines is very consistent and I think a camp and pre-season of Braylon-Sanchez will be good.
thats insane i was debating on he or charles at 1.12DeAngelo went at 3.6 in WSL3.QB - Matt Schaub,RB - DeAngelo Williams, Marion Barber III,WR - Hines Ward, Braylon EdwardsTE - Jason Witten,Liking my start. MB3 in the 5th round of a 16 teamer? I know the dude has issues but hoepfully he can stay healthy, can Felix? My WR are less than sexy but Hines is very consistent and I think a camp and pre-season of Braylon-Sanchez will be good.
I'm banking on gaining back ground (such as Miller) when others are taking Flacco, Orton, Young, and Gerand as their QB1 in the 6th round. I'd be comfortable flying solo with Manning, Brees, or Brady...but not some of these guys going this round.Royal will bounce back, especially with Marshall gone. He could easily be on par with guys like Rice (less Favre) and Boldin (less Warner).I think we just saw one if not two of the SOD picks in the sixth round with BnB getting Heath Miller and Quackman snagging Owen Daniels......either or both are solid bets for top ten TE and Daniels was headed for top five this year prior to his injury.That said, I doubt even Miller in the sixth can save a draft with two quarterbacks AND Eddie Royaldisappointment among the first five picks
QB1 RB1 and TE1 all have the same bye weekQB: Matt RyanRB: Michael TurnerRB: Thomas JonesWR: Vincent JacksonWR: Wes WelkerTE: Tony GonzalezMeh, okay start...I have the ability to be flexible in the middle rounds which should give me a bit of an advantage coming up.
correctQB1 RB1 and TE1 all have the same bye weekQB: Matt RyanRB: Michael TurnerRB: Thomas JonesWR: Vincent JacksonWR: Wes WelkerTE: Tony GonzalezMeh, okay start...I have the ability to be flexible in the middle rounds which should give me a bit of an advantage coming up.
Good luck with that.correctQB1 RB1 and TE1 all have the same bye weekQB: Matt RyanRB: Michael TurnerRB: Thomas JonesWR: Vincent JacksonWR: Wes WelkerTE: Tony GonzalezMeh, okay start...I have the ability to be flexible in the middle rounds which should give me a bit of an advantage coming up.
OMG... This team will be hard pressed to survive Atlanta's bye week. Will Welker even play next year?He will likely not be ready to play by the start of next season, though it is possible, according to some doctors. Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, who has experience tearing ligaments in his knee, estimated that Welker will miss 11 months, which would mean he could play in four regular-season games next season.QB: Matt Ryan
RB: Michael Turner
RB: Thomas Jones
RB: Brandon Jacobs
WR: Vincent Jackson
WR: Wes Welker
TE: Tony Gonzalez
I don't need Welker for the start of the season...last I saw he could be ready for week one...six month recovery. A calculated risk.OMG... This team will be hard pressed to survive Atlanta's bye week. Will Welker even play next year?He will likely not be ready to play by the start of next season, though it is possible, according to some doctors. Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, who has experience tearing ligaments in his knee, estimated that Welker will miss 11 months, which would mean he could play in four regular-season games next season.QB: Matt Ryan
RB: Michael Turner
RB: Thomas Jones
RB: Brandon Jacobs
WR: Vincent Jackson
WR: Wes Welker
TE: Tony Gonzalez
Why gamble with such a strategy? You could be over before you've started!
The first line of his sig is all you need to know.I don't need Welker for the start of the season...last I saw he could be ready for week one...six month recovery. A calculated risk.OMG... This team will be hard pressed to survive Atlanta's bye week. Will Welker even play next year?He will likely not be ready to play by the start of next season, though it is possible, according to some doctors. Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, who has experience tearing ligaments in his knee, estimated that Welker will miss 11 months, which would mean he could play in four regular-season games next season.QB: Matt Ryan
RB: Michael Turner
RB: Thomas Jones
RB: Brandon Jacobs
WR: Vincent Jackson
WR: Wes Welker
TE: Tony Gonzalez
Why gamble with such a strategy? You could be over before you've started!
No, the Welker strategy is only part of the problem. Thinking that the bye weeks won't be an issue is just CROSSING your FINGERS that the bye weeks don't interfere. You've already made it terribly difficult to survive Atlanta's bye week because the simple fact remains, you have no idea if your other players will share that same bye. Bye week management has always been a big part of WSLs. I'm still waiting for an answer why you'd risk your entire draft like that?Bring it on pansies...still plenty of draft to go...don't be mad because you missed out on value plays like Welker and Jacobs.
I agree with TL here. WSLs are mostly about levels of risk management; having 3 of your top 6 guys off one week guaranteed (and strong potential for 4) seems to be a pretty big chance to take. Do have to admire the cajones though - it's a go big or go home strategy, just wouldn't do it myself.IMO Welker was about 2 rounds too early - even if he gets back to start the year, he's likely not full steam (see Brady, and that was a full year).No, the Welker strategy is only part of the problem. Thinking that the bye weeks won't be an issue is just CROSSING your FINGERS that the bye weeks don't interfere. You've already made it terribly difficult to survive Atlanta's bye week because the simple fact remains, you have no idea if your other players will share that same bye. Bye week management has always been a big part of WSLs. I'm still waiting for an answer why you'd risk your entire draft like that?Bring it on pansies...still plenty of draft to go...don't be mad because you missed out on value plays like Welker and Jacobs.
I don't think bye weeks are as risky as you think they are...let's take a look at it after the draft is over.No, the Welker strategy is only part of the problem. Thinking that the bye weeks won't be an issue is just CROSSING your FINGERS that the bye weeks don't interfere. You've already made it terribly difficult to survive Atlanta's bye week because the simple fact remains, you have no idea if your other players will share that same bye. Bye week management has always been a big part of WSLs. I'm still waiting for an answer why you'd risk your entire draft like that?Bring it on pansies...still plenty of draft to go...don't be mad because you missed out on value plays like Welker and Jacobs.
As you can see Fro - that DIDN'T work.....if you want to take over the duties, be my guest.....if someone with mod powers wants to color them all, fine.......Hey Hook,Why are the older rounds not color coded? If you hit the quote button on the original colored thread post then copy and paste the text there it should be really easy to fix that. Just a suggestion. Thanks for maintaining the draft threads. I like to see the colors to see the positional runs.
Quote this post and copy from:1.01 Steel Dillo - Chris Johnson - RB1 - TennFullback Fro said:1.01 Steel Dillo - Chris Johnson - RB1 - Tenn1.02 Norsemen - Adrian Petersn - RB2 - MinnyAs you can see Fro - that DIDN'T work.....if you want to take over the duties, be my guest.....if someone with mod powers wants to color them all, fine.......Hey Hook,
Why are the older rounds not color coded? If you hit the quote button on the original colored thread post then copy and paste the text there it should be really easy to fix that. Just a suggestion. Thanks for maintaining the draft threads.
I like to see the colors to see the positional runs.
1.03 Duke1948 - Maurice Jones-Drew - RB3 - Jax
1.04 Duckboy - Ray Rice - RB4 - Balt
1.05 BassnBrew - Frank Gore - RB5 - SF
1.06 Radballs Steven Jackson - RB6 - Stl
1.07 ACP - Andre Johnson - WR1 - Hou
1.08 Fullback Fro - Rashard Mendenhal - RB7 - Pitt
1.09 LHUCKS - Michael Turner - RB8- Alt
1.10 Twilight - Larry Fitzgerald - WR2 - Hou
1.11 Rudy - Dallas Clark - TE1 - Indy
1.12 Fiddles - Jamaal Charles - RB9 - KC
1.13 Capt Hook - Reggie Wayne - WR3 - Indy
1.14 Rzrback77 - Antonio Gates - TE2 - San Diego "Not so SUPER" Chargers
1.15 BSS - DeAngelo Williams - RB10 - Car
1.16 Pimpin - Randy Moss - WR4 - NE
2.01 Pimpin - Miles Austin - WR5 - Dallas
2.02 BSS - Jason Witten - TE3 - Dallas
2.03 Rzr77 - Roddy White- WR6 - Atl
2.04 Capt Hook - Ryan Grant - RB11 - GB
2.05 Fiddles - Drew Brees - QB1 - NO
2.06 Rudy - Aaron Rodgers - QB2 - GB
2.07 Twilight - DeSean Jackson - WR7 - Philly
2.08 LHUCKS - Vincent Jackson - WR8 -SD
2.09 Fullback Fro - Peyton Manning - QB3 - Indy
2.10 ACP - Tom Brady - QB4 - NE
2.11 Radballs - Brandon Marshall - WR9 - Den
2.12 BassnBrew - Philip Rivers - QB5 - SD
2.13 Duckboy - Calvin Johnson - WR10 - Det
2.14 Duke1948 - Marques Colston - WR11 - NO
2.15 Norsemen - Vernon Davis - TE4 - SF
2.16 Steel Dillo - Sidney Rice - WR12 - Minn
3.01 Steel Dillo - Steve Smith - WR13 - Car
3.02 Norsemen - Steve Smith - WR14 - NYG
3.03 Duke1948 - John Stewart - RB12 - Car
3.04 Duckboy Greg Jennings - WR15 - GB
3.05 BassnBrew - Matt Forte - RB13 - Chi
3.06 Radballs Chad OchoCinco - WR16 - Cincy
3.07 ACP - Cedric Benson - RB14 - Cincy
3.08 Fullback Fro -Jermichael Finley - TE5
3.09 LHUCKS - Tony Gonzalez - TE6 - Atl
3.10 Twilight -Pierre Thomas - RB16 - NO
3.11 Rudy - Knowshon Moreno - RB17 - Den
3.12 Fiddles - Brent Celek - TE7 - Philly
3.13 Capt Hook - Santonio Holmes - WR16 - Pitt
3.14 Rzrback77 - Anquan Boldin - WR17 - Arz
3.15 BSS - Matt Schaub - QB6 - Hou
3.16 Pimpin - Tony Romo - QB7 - Dallas
4.01 Pimpin - Joseph Addai - RB18 - Indy
4.02 BSS - Hines Ward - WR18 - Pitt
4.03 Rzr77 - Big Ben Roethlisberger - QB8 - Pitt
4.04 Capt Hook - Kellen Winslow JR - TE8 - TB
4.05 Fiddles -Freddy Jackson - RB19 - Buff
4.06 Rudy - Dwayne Bowe - WR19 - KC
4.07 Twilight - Mike Sims-Walker- WR20 - Jax
4.08 LHUCKS - Wes Welker - WR21 - NE
4.09 Fullback Fro
4.10 ACP
4.11 Radballs
4.12 BassnBrew
4.13 Duckboy
4.14 Duke1948
4.15 Norsemen
4.16 Steel Dillo