Fatman Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Just wondering how people compile their own rankings for players when going into a draft. I've used the same method for the past few years and, although simple (and I'm sure widely used), I've found effective. I average the rankings of 4-6 reliable sources (Huddle, Sporting News, etc.) to give an average score for each player, then sort by score. Provides a nice, simple aggregation of a variety of opinions. I then move players up and down a bit for personal preference and tier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 rhino does that for me and i hope he does it agian this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Like most here... the last few years I have let Rhino take care of all that stuff for me. He'll be along soon enough with this years version I am thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 my strategy is to take A Green if he's there in the 2nd round... he plays well every other year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I usu print one out that I find most agreeable, then move due to personal preference. Most moves involve sleepers/risks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 my strategy is to take A Green if he's there in the 2nd round... he plays well every other year... 895659[/snapback] I hope this is right.. I just got him in the beginning of the third round in one of my leagues (10 teamer) What I do is use Rhino's sheet and then adjust as neccessary.. though it looks like I will have one most of my drafts before that comes out, so I primarily look at the huddle rankings and a couple other sources, adjust for personal preference/intuition and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Just wondering how people compile their own rankings for players when going into a draft. I've used the same method for the past few years and, although simple (and I'm sure widely used), I've found effective. I average the rankings of 4-6 reliable sources (Huddle, Sporting News, etc.) to give an average score for each player, then sort by score. Provides a nice, simple aggregation of a variety of opinions. I then move players up and down a bit for personal preference and tier. 895646[/snapback] That is what I do I'll also do a modified on with points or ease of schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 My system also mirrors Fatmans, I also keep track of the players drafted in my local(I'm commish), and compile those as a source as well. I like to look a some rookies during the PS to sort through the hype and actual potential possible for the upcoming year. I also like to take into effect the schedule of the players I'm interested in as well, as a stud RB may be nice to have, but his performance could be affected by playing some tough D's several weeks in a row or in a tight cluster of games-same for QB's and WR's.....ah the joy's of preparing for the war room. I'd still take a stud player, but might choose a back-up for other reasons than a bye week if it looks like they will come up against a D that will result in a low scoring game etc. Peace PD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 He'll be along soon enough with this years version I am thinking. 895658[/snapback] If not, I'll be back to drawing the names out of the hat or drafting alphabetically . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 (edited) software...put in my league(s) scoring system, draft order and what I want my final roster ratio to be (3QBs, 5RBs, etc). Add my own wrinkles and use the laptop on draft day. Just started doing this last year after having printed cheatsheets for years. Really like it. Naturally I can deviate at any time if I want during the draft. I like that it keeps up with other teams roster makeup as we go so I can predict what positions they will NOT take in the next round. Works really well if you are near the turn in a serpentine draft order. Second benefit was that we ran the last 8 rounds of our draft last year using my software when a storm knocked out the power during the draft. I am putting in all the picks anyway... Edited July 26, 2005 by cmoore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 drafting alphabetically . 895742[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamomo Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 software...895743[/snapback] What software do you use? My league gives 6 points for passing TD and allows 2RB/2WR OR 1RB/3WR to start. Also gives nice bonus points for long TDs. Haven't found anything that allows me to enter this info to prepare rankings. Any advice? Recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 What software do you use? My league gives 6 points for passing TD and allows 2RB/2WR OR 1RB/3WR to start. Also gives nice bonus points for long TDs. Haven't found anything that allows me to enter this info to prepare rankings. Any advice? Recommendations? 895760[/snapback] http://www.fftoolbox.com/2004/overall.cfm?league_ID=31990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 If not, I'll be back to drawing the names out of the hat or drafting alphabetically . 895742[/snapback] Or darts. I use darts alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Or darts. I use darts alot! 895777[/snapback] I'm inconsistent...a slip of the fingers can be the difference between P Manning and E Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamomo Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 thanks skylive. goodstuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I list all the positions and rank them and then make sure to list all the bye weeks next to them. I wouldn't waste my time except i can't find anywhere out there where they list the bye weeks in a list format for all the players at every position. that's key for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 What software do you use? My league gives 6 points for passing TD and allows 2RB/2WR OR 1RB/3WR to start. Also gives nice bonus points for long TDs. Haven't found anything that allows me to enter this info to prepare rankings. Any advice? Recommendations? 895760[/snapback] There are a lot of them, one even promoted by the Huddle. I am using Draft Predictor link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 There are a lot of them, one even promoted by the Huddle. I am using Draft Predictor link 896170[/snapback] I keep the huddle one handy for late round picks as I usually know who I want...but I just cross names off as I go and go by my own rankings...without having to make a new list... I pretty much know how I want to draft ahead of time anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramhock Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I keep it simple. I print the Huddle cheatsheet, and make notes on it moving some up, some down. I decide which players I really like and see what other tier players match up with them on bye weeks. I try not to overthink, since I am usually not in any condition to, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wings Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I ususally use theHuddle rankings and the tweak it based on personal preference. Then I print out one of the mock drafts so that I'm not too far out of whack as to when I'm taking a guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzkek Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Not to sound like too much of an idiot, but what are the Rhino rankings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Not to sound like too much of an idiot, but what are the Rhino rankings? 897205[/snapback] Each year, rhino compiles rankings from several sites, then puts them into a spreadsheet in which you can put in your league scoring rules, and it will give out the top-ranked players in order for your scoring rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Each year, rhino compiles rankings from several sites, then puts them into a spreadsheet in which you can put in your league scoring rules, and it will give out the top-ranked players in order for your scoring rules. 897423[/snapback] Rhino rules. I love Rhino. But, if Rhino doesn't give up his spreadsheets this year, I guess I'd try to recreate what he does. I subscribe to a few FF websites (of course, The Huddle is the best), so I'd just compile a consensus draft sheet...adjust it according to my own judement, needs and preferences...and go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Jack Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 http://www.fftoolbox.com/2004/overall.cfm?league_ID=31990 895774[/snapback] I kinda like the "draft dominator" at www.footballguys.com -- but I'm a know nothing newbie...so take it at face value... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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