squirrelmastr21 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 in a standard scoring league I have the second overall pick in the draft and I'm seriously considering drafting Rob Gronkowski. Is this too high to draft? Am I crazy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Paul Charchian - is that you???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Paul Charchian - is that you???? I think Charch's love affair for Gronk exceeds my own for Stew. If that is all possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSampson Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 #2 is way too high! Leaving you with both a WR and RB scarcity and chasing. It's the 4th rd / 5th rd especially where you'll feel the hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Does your league allow pick trading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Well he just went # 1 to my shock in a very competitive BOTH league I play in granted TE gets a lot more value for receptions than others and then low and behold Julio went second to just drive bell and AP down the ladder... And AP went at 5 to the owner who has won the last 3 years... F@ck me... You just never know year to year what will happen but never saw that coming. Edited August 25, 2015 by Sunday Couch Potatoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelmastr21 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Does your league allow pick trading? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yes that is crazy IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) He went 3rd in our huddle message board draft. If you want him and that's the draft slot you're locked in to, that's where you have to take him. wait, standard scoring? wait on another TE Edited August 25, 2015 by loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AX2RUN Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 You should not even be thinking about a TE at #2. RB or Antonio Brown are really the only players to take there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Standard scoring you have to go RB. PPR I'd be okay with Gronk at 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well he just went # 1 to my shock in a very competitive BOTH league I play in granted TE gets a lot more value for receptions than others and then low and behold Julio went second to just drive bell and AP down the ladder... And AP went at 5 to the owner who has won the last 3 years... F@ck me... You just never know year to year what will happen but never saw that coming. I was a bit surprised by that as it's not exactly double points that TEs get for receptions (the get 1 PPR, WRs get 0.75 and RB gets 0.5), and was also a bit surprised with Jones at #2.. it allowed me to get Charles at 6. Of course, if you are confident enough in your projections and feel that either is the guy to go for, then you make the move there as neither makes it out of the 1st. Of course, this league only requires 1 RB (has 2 flex spots), so one can make up for not going RB in the 1st (or even the 1st and 2nd) if they hit on two good players there and still get a serviceable RB in the 3rd (as we are in the 3rd currently, I don't want to say any names) In the Huddle message board league, I was the one to take Gronk at #3. I did that because it is a best ball league, so I believe I can afford to pass on the higher rated RBs and WRs there as my best ones will automatically start each week, so I loaded up on more RBs and WRs in the 3rd-10th round, but I don't have to guess at which one to start each week. In a typical league where I'm picking a lineup each week, I'm not so sure I'm able to pull the trigger on Gronk there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelmastr21 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Actually it is 1/2 point PPR. I have Gronk ranked #4 on my board behind AP, Charles, Brown. But am considering going for the "No RB theory" and am considering Gronk. If I don't get him maybe I will get Graham at pick #25. My strategy is to get a TE, QB, and 3 WR in the first 5 rounds. After that I will draft 6 to 8 RBs. I will draft no backup QB or backup TE so I want a stud at each position. Edited August 25, 2015 by squirrelmastr21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSampson Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 call me old school but that's the worse idea yet. You won't have 6-8 guys worth picking. You're trying to exploit others by using a rare tier 1 TE, but being exploited yourself. DUCY? Gronk is not the #2 overall player. Period. Especially with a backup QB for 4 weeks, and a guy who throws his body around like he's in the WWE. Scarcity is in the running back position, exposure is leaving that unaddressed. Take AP. He's just as "sure thing" as Gronk. It goes so much mmore meta than that too. Push/pull. Dictate the draft. These leaves you so weak, in some of leagues others will adapt and exploit this draft flaw to the fullest. Draft 3TEs, draft 3 WR sleepers, just don't draft Gronk 2nd overall. My gawd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelmastr21 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) I'm going to draft 8 mid-round running backs. I will then turn over my RB position every week on the waiver wire. I will hit 2 starting caliber RBs eventually. At the #2 spot I'm deciding between Antonio Brown or Gronk. Too much risk of AP or Charles getting hurt, I'll get my RBs at the end of the draft. Edited August 25, 2015 by squirrelmastr21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.b.dave Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) I'm going to draft 8 mid-round running backs. I will then turn over my RB position every week on the waiver wire. I will hit 2 starting caliber RBs eventually. At the #2 spot I'm deciding between Antonio Brown or Gronk. Too much risk of AP or Charles getting hurt, I'll get my RBs at the end of the draft. Charles and AP have both basically had 1 bad injury and been completely healthy otherwise. Neither have missed more than 2 games in a season outside those injuries (not counting last year for AP of course). I wouldn't even consider taking gronk till at least 6 (after the big 4 RBs and Brown are off the board). While you might hit on some mid round RBs, you might find yourself elliminated from playoff contention by the time you do with that strategy. But as others have said, if you really really want gronk, take him. He's certainly a prime talent. Edited August 25, 2015 by b.b.dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Seems like you already have your mind made up on drafting Gronk at 1.02, so why ask for opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 That strategy is just squirrelly. Trying to find a nut with that strat and you are basically hoping for injuries. Dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I'm going to draft 8 mid-round running backs. I will then turn over my RB position every week on the waiver wire. I will hit 2 starting caliber RBs eventually. You should manage your team as you see fit - all I'll say is that you have to be quite good to make this work and it's usually a flop. I know Henry Muto has had success with a late RB strategy (per his mega-winning teams) but it's not a given, at all, that you will hit on 2 RBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelmastr21 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Actually now that I'm thinking more about it I think I will take Antonio Brown at #2 then a second WR or Rodgers with round 2 and Jimmy Graham at #25 (round 3). I'm not dead set on anything, just seeing what everyone thinks of the zero RB theory. I've never done it before but I think it will work in my league as I can work the waiver wire. And RB injuries happen every year, it's a guarantee. Edited August 25, 2015 by squirrelmastr21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard1233 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I had the 5th pick and took gronk over lynch, brown, thomas, dez, the list goes on and on. I am extremely happy with my draft. Everyone else can fight to find decent TEs all year while baring injury I have that problem only during week 4 gronk bye week. I would take Gronk #1 overall had I picked #1. People call me crazy but I am defending champion for a reason, I know what im doing and I'm gonna play my game. I think gronk anywhere u can get him is a great idea. Take a bunch of rbs in the middle rds to make it up. Hit on one or 2 and ur good. Depth at wr is so good thing year u shouldn't have a problem with wrs. I took gronk, julio jones, ty hilton, jordan Matthews as my first 4 and then went after a flurry of young rbs with upside. Also took foster as insurance that I may be looking for a rb difference maker later in the year and he may be that guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaDynasty Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Depth at wr is so good thing year u shouldn't have a problem with wrs. I took gronk, julio jones, ty hilton, jordan Matthews as my first 4 I agree depth at wr is solid, that's why you SHOULDNT use 3 of your first 4 picks on the deepest position.. Confused with your post to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyrott Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I agree depth at wr is solid, that's why you SHOULDNT use 3 of your first 4 picks on the deepest position.. Confused with your post to say the least. That is an understatement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelmastr21 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Since WR is so deep don't you want to get 3 before anyone else to lock up the best WR possible for your flex spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTomWeTrust Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 You're wrong gronk won't be as Good As graham This year and trust me I took gronk early Last year 3rd round and people laughed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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