2nd-year FF player needs advice

[abishagenaden]

Just had a 10-team draft (I had 1st pick, which I wasn't entirely happy about initially) with a group of my co-workers (details below), and I have a couple of questions for those who might have the answers. [Plus, I have another draft for my last league in 1.5 weeks so I'd appreciate any advice in terms of what I did right/wrong in this draft. For instance, did I draft my DEF (Baltimore) too early? Or, did I make too many speculative picks, like Ricky Williams, Troy Williamson, and Larry Johnson?] It was an interesting draft, to say the least, and you can easily see who the USC and Philly homers are. I think my RBs are strong, my WRs are average, but I clearly have a weakness at QB. Did I wait too long to take a QB? I don't feel to comfortable just with Griese, Warner, and Bledsoe, especially when we have to start 2 each week. I assume Green, Collins, Bulger, and even Palmer would be upgrades over them? Can you see any trade offers I would be able to make for them?

 

I know this is a long-ass post, but I do appreciate any advice anyone has to offer. And if you guys want my opinion on any of your own issues, I'll be happy to do my best! Thanks!

 

Roster Positions: 2xQB, 2xWR, 2xRB, 2xWR/RB, 1xTE, 1xK, 1xDEF, 6xBench

 

Scoring:

Passing Yards (50 yards per point)

Passing Touchdowns (6)

Interceptions (-2)

Sacks (-0.5)

Rushing Yards (20 yards per point)

Rushing Touchdowns (6)

Receptions (0.5)

Reception Yards (20 yards per point)

Reception Touchdowns (6)

Return Yards (20 yards per point)

Return Touchdowns (6)

2-Point Conversions (2)

Fumbles Lost (-2)

Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)

Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)

Field Goals 20-29 Yards (4)

Field Goals 30-39 Yards (4.5)

Field Goals 40-49 Yards (5)

Field Goals 50+ Yards (6)

Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards (-2.5)

Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards (-2)

Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards (-1.5)

Field Goals Missed 40-49 Yards (-1)

Field Goals Missed 50+ Yards (-0.5)

Point After Attempt Made (1)

Point After Attempt Missed (-2)

Sack (1)

Interception (2)

Fumble Recovery (2)

Touchdown (6)

Safety (2)

Block Kick (2)

Points Allowed 0 points (10)

Points Allowed 1-6 points (7)

Points Allowed 7-13 points (4)

Points Allowed 14-20 points (1)

Points Allowed 21-27 points (0)

Points Allowed 28-34 points (-1)

Points Allowed 35+ points (-4)

 

Draft results:

My team (Team 1)

1. (1) L. Tomlinson

2. (20) K. Jones

3. (21) J. Jones

4. (40) R. Wayne

5. (41) N. Burleson

6. (60) Ro. Williams

7. (61) Baltimore

8. (80) B. Griese

9. (81) C. Williams

10. (100) J. Wiggins

11. (101) K. Warner

12. (120) L. Johnson

13. (121) D. Bledsoe

14. (140) R. Williams

15. (141) T. Williamson

16. (160) M. Pollard

17. (161) N. Rackers

 

Team 2

1. (2) P. Manning

2. (19) R. Johnson

3. (22) T. Holt

4. (39) D. Brees

5. (42) J. Shockey

6. (59) F. Taylor

7. (62) D. Bennett

8. (79) Tampa Bay

9. (82) D. Mason

10. (99) R. Longwell

11. (102) L. Suggs

12. (119) S. Moss

13. (122) J. Harrington

14. (139) T. Jones

15. (142) P. Price

16. (159) K. Winslow

17. (162) B. Williams

 

Team 3

1. (3) S. Alexander

2. (18) C. Portis

3. (23) T. Owens

4. (38) T. Brady

5. (43) J. Witten

6. (58) Mi. Clayton

7. (63) C. Palmer

8. (78) L. Coles

9. (83) New England

10. (98) C. Benson

11. (103) B. Stokley

12. (118) M. Williams

13. (123) New York

14. (138) N. Kaeding

15. (143) E. Manning

16. (158) C. Cooley

17. (163) C. Buckhalter

 

Team 4

1. (4) P. Holmes

2. (17) M. Harrison

3. (24) C. Martin

4. (37) L. Jordan

5. (44) A. Johnson

6. (57) K. Collins

7. (64) A. Brooks

8. (77) R. McMichael

9. (84) M. Stover

10. (97) New York

11. (104) E. Moulds

12. (117) D. Branch

13. (124) T. Duckett

14. (137) G. Frerotte

15. (144) D. Graham

16. (157) O. Kimrin

17. (164) Buffalo

 

Team 5

1. (5) D. McNabb

2. (16) M. Vick

3. (25) B. Westbrook

4. (36) D. Akers

5. (45) Philadelphia

6. (56) L. Smith

7. (65) C. Chambers

8. (76) D. Driver

9. (85) M. Bennett

10. (96) S. Smith

11. (105) Washington

12. (116) E. Kennison

13. (125) P. Burress

14. (136) Al. Smith

15. (145) M. Pittman

16. (156) J. Kleinsasser

17. (165) B. Cundiff

 

Team 6

1. (6) D. Culpepper

2. (15) A. Green

3. (26) S. Jackson

4. (35) J. Horn

5. (46) M. Hasselbeck

6. (55) W. Dunn

7. (66) L. Fitzgerald

8. (75) T. Heap

9. (86) J. Arrington

10. (95) Pittsburgh

11. (106) J. Porter

12. (115) D. Carr

13. (126) M. Robinson

14. (135) S. Janikowski

15. (146) B. Franks

16. (155) C. Rogers

17. (166) J. Pathon

 

Team 7

1. (7) E. James

2. (14) T. Barber

3. (27) T. Green

4. (34) J. Walker

5. (47) H. Ward

6. (54) D. Staley

7. (67) J. Delhomme

8. (74) A. Crumpler

9. (87) J. Elam

10. (94) Cincinnati

11. (107) R. Brown

12. (114) J. Bettis

13. (127) T. Houshmandzadeh

14. (134) J. Losman

15. (147) Da. Clark

16. (154) P. Dawson

17. (167) Tennessee

 

Team 8

1. (8) R. Moss

2. (13) D. McAllister

3. (28) T. Bell

4. (33) A. Gates

5. (48) C. Brown

6. (53) A. Boldin

7. (68) J. Plummer

8. (73) B. Leftwich

9. (88) A. Vinatieri

10. (93) Indianapolis

11. (108) Ji. Smith

12. (113) L. Evans

13. (128) M. Faulk

14. (133) K. Boller

15. (148) J. Putzier

16. (153) M. Nugent

17. (168) Seattle

 

Team 9

1. (9) W. McGahee

2. (12) C. Dillon

3. (29) C. Johnson

4. (32) T. Gonzalez

5. (49) D. Jackson

6. (52) D. Foster

7. (69) S. McNair

8. (72) C. Pennington

9. (89) S. Graham

10. (92) Carolina

11. (109) A. Lelie

12. (112) R. Droughns

13. (129) Ke. Johnson

14. (132) P. Ramsey

15. (149) L. Tynes

16. (152) H. Miller

17. (169) Kansas City

 

Team 10

1. (10) J. Lewis

2. (11) D. Davis

3. (30) M. Bulger

4. (31) B. Favre

5. (50) I. Bruce

6. (51) M. Muhammad

7. (70) K. Barlow

8. (71) Ro. Smith

9. (90) B. Roethlisberger

10. (91) Atlanta

11. (110) M. Vanderjagt

12. (111) E. Johnson

13. (130) D. Givens

14. (131) T. Henry

15. (150) K. Colbert

16. (151) M. Shipp

17. (170) R. Grossman

 

Edited August 8, 2005 by abishagenaden

[abishagenaden]

*Monday morning bump*

 

Anyone?

[Fenokee]

The fact that QB TD's are worth 6 pts AND you need to start 2 QB's each week, yeah, you waited too long to grab a QB. 11 QB's were drafted after the first 6 rounds. You'd have been better served to take a QB in Rd 7 versus your DEF.

 

Did you keep track of what your opponents were drafting? If you had, you would have seen the QB run coming between your 7-8 picks (7 QB's were taken during this time).

 

You've got alot of depth. Taking Larry Johnson was not a bad move, especially in Rd 12. Holmes hasnt finished 2 of the last 4 seasons. If his age and past injury history catches up with him, you've got a diamond to trade or start. Ricky.....i dont know. He was a stud, but won't be back until week 6. With the RB's you have, you didnt really need him.

 

It seems like you paid a little bit of attention to the bye weeks, but your DEF is off in week 3, and you didnt draft a DEF to fill in during that week, which means you're gonna have to drop someone. Early byes for DEF, K, TE get one for a filler, then drop it and go waiver wire for a position player. Something to keep in mind.

 

Drafting a DEF in Rd 7 is early. But this year, to secure the BAL "D" you have to go earlier than alot of folks prefer. That type of decision is up to you. Personally, I would have waited at least 2 more rounds, if not more.

 

As far as trades go, I didnt spend alot of time looking at each team. Some appear to be short handed in RB department. That's where I would start. But be firm on the trades. QB's in this type of league set-up are valuable, but so are RB's. Don't sell the farm for a mediocre talent.

 

Good Luck

Edited August 8, 2005 by Fenokee

[abishagenaden]

The fact that QB TD's are worth 6 pts AND you need to start 2 QB's each week, yeah, you waited too long to grab a QB. 11 QB's were drafted after the first 6 rounds. You'd have been better served to take a QB in Rd 7 versus your DEF.

 

Did you keep track of what your opponents were drafting? If you had, you would have seen the QB run coming between your 7-8 picks (7 QB's were taken during this time).

 

You've got alot of depth. Taking Larry Johnson was not a bad move, especially in Rd 12. Holmes hasnt finished 2 of the last 4 seasons. If his age and past injury history catches up with him, you've got a diamond to trade or start. Ricky.....i dont know. He was a stud, but won't be back until week 6. With the RB's you have, you didnt really need him.

 

It seems like you paid a little bit of attention to the bye weeks, but your DEF is off in week 3, and you didnt draft a DEF to fill in during that week, which means you're gonna have to drop someone. Early byes for DEF, K, TE get one for a filler, then drop it and go waiver wire for a position player. Something to keep in mind.

 

Drafting a DEF in Rd 7 is early. But this year, to secure the BAL "D" you have to go earlier than alot of folks prefer. That type of decision is up to you. Personally, I would have waited at least 2 more rounds, if not more.

 

As far as trades go, I didnt spend alot of time looking at each team. Some appear to be short handed in RB department. That's where I would start. But be firm on the trades. QB's in this type of league set-up are valuable, but so are RB's. Don't sell the farm for a mediocre talent.

 

Good Luck

 

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I think what you said is spot on. I should have at least drafted a QB instead of the Bal DEF with my 7th pick.

 

As for the DEF/K bye-weeks, I usually pick up a team/player according to the matchups. Last year, I think I had a different kicker every week. Might have to drop Ricky to pick up a DEF for week 3.

 

Thanks Fenokee!

[Grits and Shins]

Wow ... you can start 4 RBs? :shock:

 

You are going to be hurting at QB. I would have looked for a QB over Baltimore and maybe even over Williams.

[abishagenaden]

Wow ... you can start 4 RBs? :shock:

 

You are going to be hurting at QB.  I would have looked for a QB over Baltimore and maybe even over Williams.

 

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Darned start-2-QBs leagues!

 

Oh well, lesson learnt (I hope).

Edited August 8, 2005 by abishagenaden

[lynch]

I think what you said is spot on. I should have at least drafted a QB instead of the Bal DEF with my 7th pick.

 

As for the DEF/K bye-weeks, I usually pick up a team/player according to the matchups. Last year, I think I had a different kicker every week. Might have to drop Ricky to pick up a DEF for week 3.

 

Thanks Fenokee!

 

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With your Def, unfourtunatly that is where the Balt Def has been going. If you were set on them you had to take them there. I would have waited a couple of rounds and grabbed ATL or Carolina.

 

You waited a bit long for a QB, you could have had a real solid QB in the 7th. At TE, I would look for Dallas Clark, he will get all the TE looks in Indy, look at his and Pollard's #'s from last year and give most all of them to Clark.

 

I agree that grabbing Ricky as a 7th RB was a bit much. It will be great if he is named the starter when he comes back. With Larry Johnson, see about trading him and maybe Bledsoe to Team 4 and getting Collins or Brooks. Preferably Collins. So he can Handcuff Holmes.

Edited August 8, 2005 by lynch

[abishagenaden]

With your Def, unfourtunatly that is where the Balt Def has been going.  If you were set on them you had to take them there.  I would have waited a couple of rounds and grabbed ATL or Carolina.

 

You waited a bit long for a QB, you could have had a real solid QB in the 7th.  At TE, I would look for Dallas Clark, he will get all the TE looks in Indy, look at his and Pollard's #'s from last year and give most all of them to Clark.

 

I agree that grabbing Ricky as a 7th RB was a bit much.  It will be great if he is named the starter when he comes back.  With Larry Johnson, see about trading him and maybe Bledsoe to Team 4 and getting Collins or Brooks.  Preferably Collins.  So he can Handcuff Holmes.

 

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The Collins trade idea sounds like a good one. Brooks scares me, so I won't even touch him with a cattle prod.

 

Also, maybe I can work a trade with Team 7 for both Trent Green and Clark.

 

Thanks, lynch.

Edited August 8, 2005 by abishagenaden