The Myth Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I was tempted in the last draft I was in. I know it would be a gamble but would make nice trade bait for a guy that went QB, WR within his first few picks. Just wondering if anyone has done it before and how it worked out. I don't think anyone would expect it and it would ruin a couple drafts a little bit for the bad guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZDoesit Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Are you pulling our legs? You can't be serious with that question....but in case you are... NO.....that's a really bad idea...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynch Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 This only works if people are willing to trade later, and they don't get any RB's in the draft. If they have much better talent at other spots and you have the lower level WR and QB then they might not trade with you to spite you and leave your team stacked at one spot. My brother tried this two years ago, and none of us traded with him all season so he had 5 good RB's on his team(he had traded draft picks to move up). He couldn't play them and had no talent elsewhere. We made due with the other RB's and the better talent at the other spots and he missed the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmack29 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I was tempted in the last draft I was in. I know it would be a gamble but would make nice trade bait for a guy that went QB, WR within his first few picks. Just wondering if anyone has done it before and how it worked out. I don't think anyone would expect it and it would ruin a couple drafts a little bit for the bad guys. 884905[/snapback] I have personally taken RB in rds 1,2 and 4. This was due to almost everyone else taking 2 RB's in the first 3 rds and me wanting a quality backup. I placed second that year because I traded my rd 4 RB Ron Dayne (try not to laugh too much) to upgrade my QB to Donovan McNabb. In my leagues there has only been 1 draft where someone took 4 RB straight - 2 proven RB's and then 2 rookie RB's. It worked out because one of the rookie RB's was Ladanian Tomlinson - so he traded Eddie George to get a top WR. In that type of scenario I think it could work for you. It will depend on where others take RB's. It is a tough call in some leagues. Is it better to take the 12th best running back over the #2 QB or #1 and #2 WR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Weasel Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 All smart owners would circle over you like a vulture after the draft. Next thing you know, you are giving up your RB2 for their WR3. It's risky, but if you are in a league of novices, they would give you a quality WR for your RB4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Miscreant Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 There is enough chance involved with FF as it is. It's one thing to take the chance that the players I draft will work out but to count on the chance that another owner might trade with me is not something I'm willing to add to the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 No. 884917[/snapback] Likewise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 There is enough chance involved with FF as it is. It's one thing to take the chance that the players I draft will work out but to count on the chance that another owner might trade with me is not something I'm willing to add to the equation. 885256[/snapback] There is yer answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major-tom Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I have personally taken RB in rds 1,2 and 4. This was due to almost everyone else taking 2 RB's in the first 3 rds and me wanting a quality backup. I placed second that year because I traded my rd 4 RB Ron Dayne (try not to laugh too much) to upgrade my QB to Donovan McNabb. 884954[/snapback] Not sure which is worse...you drafting Dayne or the fool that took him off your hands in any combination of trade that included you getting McNabb. Was he a Wisconsin homer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 The only reason to do that is if you had 4 picks in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime9287 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I could kinda see it if your league is like mine and you can start 3 RBs and 1 WR, and there is a bunch of mediocre WRs where none stick out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I could kinda see it if your league is like mine and you can start 3 RBs and 1 WR, and there is a bunch of mediocre WRs where none stick out. 886528[/snapback] Yep, that's what I was gonna say. My league has a WR/TE/RB flex spot in addition to two RB slots. In that case, you certainly might draft 3 RBs first, then if come round 4, you're looking at a nice RB prospect who dropped to you (like say JJ Arington), you might grab him for bye weeks or trade bait. More than likely though, I'd grab a top QB or TE in the 4th. WRs are so sketchy this year, I wouldn't worry about passing on one for the "best available player." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haskel Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Myth Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Looking at the WR crop this year, and seeing the rise of the TE spot, I don't think it's so crazy anymore to reach for someone like Gates or Gonzo. After the top 5-8 WRs are scooped up, you have a real mess this year. If you find yourself with a choice between someone like Mason or Gates.... ...sh*t grab Gates, watch people start to scramble for 2nd tier TE's, then grab someone like Fitz and/or Burelson later on. 887439[/snapback] Thanks guys...for those of you that did not treat me like a moron. Just curious. I wouldn't do it...never have...just was tempted...wanted to see how you guys would think about that. As for you guys that thought you should point to me as a moron...Sorry that is what it takes for you to get it up. Just asking a question sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I just looked at my lists and I have done it two years in a row now. My league is a dynasty where the draft gets jumbled based on who keeps who, but basically I got like 4 picks of the first 9 the last two years, and stocked RBs to try and build a dynasty core. That was working out great until I traded them all for Peyton and Edgerrin. Now I'm on top of the world baby!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbluefan Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Yep, only if you take Dayne as 1 of the 4......Next question ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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