Wildman's Wednesday Sessions

[Wildman 0]

Thanks Wildman. I appreciate your help.

Anytime...

[Queso Viejo 0]

Hey Wildman, I just read your long shot candidate article and would you pick up Rashaun Woods over Doug Gabriel? Woods is also available and I'm thinking of picking up Gabriel and just put Woods on my watchlist and see if he does anything to warrant a pickup.

[Wildman 0]

I'd stick with Gabriel as the safer play. He's talented and plays behind two guys well-known for being injury prone lately. Your stated strategy makes the most sense to me. Gabriel to me is depth with potential. Woods to me is still a long-shot. Slight difference, but important.

[WKTSWAY 0]

Hey Wildman, I have another one:

 

This one will be long, so bear with me.

 

Standard socring + 1pt/reception. We are in the middle of our rookie/FA draft and I got some trade offers from another team. He wants Droughns from me. Here are our rosters:

 

Him:

 

Brady, Tom NEP QB

Dilfer, Trent SFO QB

Frye, Charlie CLE QB

Orton, Kyle CHI QB

Fason, Ciatrick MIN RB

Green, William CLE RB

James, Edgerrin ARI RB

Norwood, Jerious ATL RB - 1.10 pick

Staley, Duce PIT RB

Suggs, Lee CLE RB

Westbrook, Brian PHI RB

Bradford, Corey DET WR

Branch, Deion NEP WR

Gaffney, Jabar PHI WR

Gardner, Rod GBP WR

Hall, Dante KCC WR

Harrison, Marvin IND WR

Johnson, Keyshawn CAR WR

Moss, Sinorice NYG WR - 1.11 pick

Toomer, Amani NYG WR

Clark, Dallas IND TE

Nugent, Mike NYJ PK

Stover, Matt BAL PK

He also has the 2.01 and 2.10 draft picks.

 

WKTSWAY - Scott McLaren Player YTD Pts Bye Drafted

Green, Trent KCC QB

Harrington, Joey MIA QB

Palmer, Carson CIN QB

Davenport, Najeh GBP RB

Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

Griffin, Quentin KCC RB

Johnson, Rudi CIN RB

McGahee, Willis BUF RB

Wells, Jonathan HOU RB

Burleson, Nate SEA WR

Caldwell, Reche NEP WR

Colbert, Keary CAR WR

Hackett, D.J. SEA WR

Henderson, Devery NOS WR

McCareins, Justin NYJ WR

McDonald, Shaun STL WR

Pinkston, Todd PHI WR

Porter, Jerry OAK WR

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

McMichael, Randy MIA TE

Troupe, Ben TEN TE

Feely, Jay NYG PK

Kaeding, Nate SDC PK

I also have the 2.11 and 3.11 picks.

 

Here is how our rookie draft has gone so far as well so you know who will be left if I get one of his draft picks:

1.01 1 Bush, Reggie NOS RB Sun

1.02 2 Maroney, Laurence NEP RB

1.03 3 Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB

1.04 4 Addai, Joseph IND RB

1.05 5 White, LenDale TEN RB

1.06 6 Davis, Vernon SFO TE

1.07 7 Leinart, Matt ARI QB

1.08 8 Cutler, Jay DEN QB

1.09 9 Young, Vince TEN QB

1.10 10 Norwood, Jerious ATL RB

1.11 11 Moss, Sinorice NYG WR

1.12 12 Drew, Maurice JAC RB

 

Here are the trade offers he sent to me:

 

#1

Pennsylvania Pigs will give

Green, William CLE RB

Suggs, Lee CLE RB

Year 2006 Draft Pick 2.10

 

To WKTSWAY for

Johnson, Rudi CIN RB

 

#2

Pennsylvania Pigs will give

Bradford, Corey DET WR

Clark, Dallas IND TE

Year 2006 Draft Pick 2.01

Year 2006 Draft Pick 2.10

 

To WKTSWAY for

Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

McMichael, Randy MIA TE

 

#3

Pennsylvania Pigs will give

Fason, Ciatrick MIN RB

Staley, Duce PIT RB

Bradford, Corey DET WR

Year 2006 Draft Pick 2.10

 

To WKTSWAY for

Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

McMichael, Randy MIA TE

 

#4

Pennsylvania Pigs will give

Year 2006 Draft Pick 2.01

Year 2006 Draft Pick 2.10

 

To WKTSWAY for

Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

 

Out of the 4, I like #4 the best, but I do not know if it would even be worth it. Bacially it would be Droughns for Chad Jackson (2.01) and the 2.10 pick (Maybe that's a little high of a price?). Which I would then try and trade 2.10 and 2.11 to get up to 2.04 or something.

 

Are any of these trades worth it? Would you do any of them? Would you counter anything?

 

Thanks a lot for the help... sorry it was a little long.

[Parja 0]

I'm having some trouble deciding on one of my two keepers in a 12-team condtional keeper league.

 

This is the first keeper year of the league, so all players are kept for a pick one round earlier than they were drafted last year (or an 8th round pick, whichever comes first). This way, no 1st round picks last year can be kept.

 

Trading of picks and players before and during the draft is allowed, but only after keepers have been announced. Therefore, no "something for nothing" trades.

 

I also have the first choice of draft position and the draft is a standard serpentine.

 

Scoring

all TD = 6

rush/rec yds = 1/10

pass yds = 1/25

int = -2

fumb lost = -2

no PPR

 

Start

QB 1

RB 1

WR 2

RB/WR 1

TE 1

K 1

DEF 1

 

So here's the guys on my roster worth that might be worth keeping...

Pos Name	   Keep Rd
RB  L Johnson  7	   (obviously one of my keepers)
RB  S Jackson  2
RB  W Parker   8

WR  Chambers   6

 

Here's the players I see as the likely keepers in the rest of the league...

Pos Name	   Keep Rd
RB  L Jordan   1
RB  Portis	 1
RB  Rudi	   1
RB  Caddy	  5
RB  Dunn	   5
RB  Foster	 5
RB  R Brown	6
RB  Benson	 7
RB  T Jones	7
RB  Droughns   8

WR  C Johnson  2
WR  S Smith	3
WR  Boldin	 4
WR  Branch	 5
WR  Fitz	   7
WR  Housh	  8
WR  Mason	  8
WR  S Moss	 8

QB  Bledsoe	8
QB  Eli		8
QB  Hasselbeck 8
QB  Palmer	 8

 

Therefore, I'm thinking I'll take either #1 overall and take SA or take #2 overall and take whoever is left over of SA and LT.

 

So basically, I see it coming down to two choices. Assuming I take #1 overall...

1. I keep Chambers and rest easy that I got a decent WR1 for 6.12 (and if he blows up this year, he'll be a 4th round keeper next year). I then spend 2.12 and 3.01 on a WR like Ward or D Jackson and probably grab Gates with the other pick.

Conclusion: Set at RB1, RB2, WR1, WR2, and TE for 1.01, 2.12, 3.01, 6.12, and 7.01.

 

2. I keep Jackson and make a trade for a mid-late 1st round pick (2a, 2b, 2c). So let's say I trade him for 1.08...

 

2a. I spend 1.08 on P Manning and then take the best WR available at 3.01 (Ward, D Jackson, etc.).

Conclusion: Set at QB, RB1, RB2, WR1 for 1.01, 2.12, 3.01, 7.01.

 

2b. I spend 1.08 on Holt and take the best WR available at 3.01.

Conclusion: Set at RB1, RB2, WR1, WR2 for 1.01, 2.12, 3.01, 7.01.

 

2c. I spend 1.08 on Holt and take Gates at 3.01.

Conclusion: Set at RB1, RB2, WR1, TE for 1.01, 2.12, 3.01, 7.01.

 

Hmm, after laying it all out, I think I've solved the mystery myself. Keeping Chambers seems to be the obvious way to go. I lose out slightly on WR1 quality (Chambers instead of a guy like C Johnson or Holt), WR2 is essentially the same, and I get Gates out of the deal. Plus, I can keep Chambers for a 4th round pick next year.

 

So does that make sense? Any other scenarios I should be considering?

 

Thanks a bunch!

[Wildman 0]

Hey Wildman, I have another one:

 

This one will be long, so bear with me.

 

Standard socring + 1pt/reception. We are in the middle of our rookie/FA draft and I got some trade offers from another team. He wants Droughns from me. Here are our rosters:

 

#4

Pennsylvania Pigs will give

Year 2006 Draft Pick 2.01

Year 2006 Draft Pick 2.10

 

To WKTSWAY for

Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

 

Out of the 4, I like #4 the best, but I do not know if it would even be worth it. Bacially it would be Droughns for Chad Jackson (2.01) and the 2.10 pick (Maybe that's a little high of a price?). Which I would then try and trade 2.10 and 2.11 to get up to 2.04 or something.

 

Are any of these trades worth it? Would you do any of them? Would you counter anything?

 

Thanks a lot for the help... sorry it was a little long.

 

I would not do any of these deals. You lose in just about every deal. You either give up an RB you can't replace for depth behind the other RB you have. Or you give up a solid TE that you can't replace. I know you'd like something better at WR, but there are no promising backs or WRs left that merit you risking so much to get another two picks.

 

I'd wait and let a WR like Derek Hagan, Mike Hass, or Greg Jennings fall to you. Good luck!

 

I'm having some trouble deciding on one of my two keepers in a 12-team condtional keeper league.

 

This is the first keeper year of the league, so all players are kept for a pick one round earlier than they were drafted last year (or an 8th round pick, whichever comes first). This way, no 1st round picks last year can be kept.

 

Trading of picks and players before and during the draft is allowed, but only after keepers have been announced. Therefore, no "something for nothing" trades.

 

I also have the first choice of draft position and the draft is a standard serpentine.

 

Scoring

all TD = 6

rush/rec yds = 1/10

pass yds = 1/25

int = -2

fumb lost = -2

no PPR

 

Start

QB 1

RB 1

WR 2

RB/WR 1

TE 1

K 1

DEF 1

 

So here's the guys on my roster worth that might be worth keeping...

Pos Name	   Keep Rd
RB  L Johnson  7	   (obviously one of my keepers)
RB  S Jackson  2
RB  W Parker   8

WR  Chambers   6

 

Here's the players I see as the likely keepers in the rest of the league...

Pos Name	   Keep Rd
RB  L Jordan   1
RB  Portis	 1
RB  Rudi	   1
RB  Caddy	  5
RB  Dunn	   5
RB  Foster	 5
RB  R Brown	6
RB  Benson	 7
RB  T Jones	7
RB  Droughns   8

WR  C Johnson  2
WR  S Smith	3
WR  Boldin	 4
WR  Branch	 5
WR  Fitz	   7
WR  Housh	  8
WR  Mason	  8
WR  S Moss	 8

QB  Bledsoe	8
QB  Eli		8
QB  Hasselbeck 8
QB  Palmer	 8

 

Therefore, I'm thinking I'll take either #1 overall and take SA or take #2 overall and take whoever is left over of SA and LT. Thinking outloud as I make my way through this one. So far this sounds like a good strategy. Two dominant runners in a league were runners still are king (no ppr)

 

So basically, I see it coming down to two choices. Assuming I take #1 overall...

1. I keep Chambers and rest easy that I got a decent WR1 for 6.12 (and if he blows up this year, he'll be a 4th round keeper next year). I then spend 2.12 and 3.01 on a WR like Ward or D Jackson and probably grab Gates with the other pick.Very solid strategy here. I like your thinking

Conclusion: Set at RB1, RB2, WR1, WR2, and TE for 1.01, 2.12, 3.01, 6.12, and 7.01.

 

2. I keep Jackson and make a trade for a mid-late 1st round pick (2a, 2b, 2c). So let's say I trade him for 1.08...

 

2a. I spend 1.08 on P Manning and then take the best WR available at 3.01 (Ward, D Jackson, etc.).

Conclusion: Set at QB, RB1, RB2, WR1 for 1.01, 2.12, 3.01, 7.01.

 

2b. I spend 1.08 on Holt and take the best WR available at 3.01.

Conclusion: Set at RB1, RB2, WR1, WR2 for 1.01, 2.12, 3.01, 7.01.

 

2c. I spend 1.08 on Holt and take Gates at 3.01.

Conclusion: Set at RB1, RB2, WR1, TE for 1.01, 2.12, 3.01, 7.01.

 

Hmm, after laying it all out, I think I've solved the mystery myself. Keeping Chambers seems to be the obvious way to go. I lose out slightly on WR1 quality (Chambers instead of a guy like C Johnson or Holt), WR2 is essentially the same, and I get Gates out of the deal. Plus, I can keep Chambers for a 4th round pick next year.

 

So does that make sense? Any other scenarios I should be considering? [/b]I don't think so. As I mentioned RBs are still the more dominant position in this scoring system. Go with your first thought. Glad I could have a thread for you to think it out on your own

 

Thanks a bunch!

[WKTSWAY 0]

One more trade offer...

 

Standard Scoring Dynasty league and 1pt/reception. Here are our teams:

 

Me:

 

Green, Trent KCC QB

Harrington, Joey MIA QB

Palmer, Carson CIN QB

Davenport, Najeh GBP RB

Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

Griffin, Quentin KCC RB

Johnson, Rudi CIN RB

McGahee, Willis BUF RB

Wells, Jonathan HOU RB

Burleson, Nate SEA WR

Caldwell, Reche NEP WR

Colbert, Keary CAR WR

Hackett, D.J. SEA WR

Hass, Mike NOS WR

Henderson, Devery NOS WR

McCareins, Justin NYJ WR

McDonald, Shaun STL WR

Pinkston, Todd PHI WR

Porter, Jerry OAK WR

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

McMichael, Randy MIA TE

Troupe, Ben TEN TE

Feely, Jay NYG PK

Kaeding, Nate SDC PK

 

Him:

 

Boller, Kyle BAL QB

Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB

Rivers, Philip SDC QB

Wright, Anthony CIN QB

Addai, Joseph IND RB

Chatman, Jesse NOS R

Henry, Travis TEN RB

Jacobs, Brandon NYG RB

Maroney, Laurence NEP RB

McAllister, Deuce NOS RB

Peterson, Adrian CHI RB

Boldin, Anquan ARI WR

Booker, Marty MIA WR

Bradley, Mark CHI WR

Coles, Laveranues NYJ WR

Parker, Samie KCC WR

Smith, Steve CAR WR

Williams, Mike DET WR

Williamson, Troy MIN WR

Davis, Vernon SFO TE

Smith, Alex TBB TE

Smith, L.J. PHI TE

Elam, Jason DEN PK

Peterson, Todd ATL PK

 

He offered me Wright and Boldin for Harrington and McGahee. Now, I know I need help at WR, but is this the best way to go about adressing it? McGahee is the only player I did not have plans for eventually trading away in this league. Harrington is obviously a better QB than Wright, I may counter the offer taking those 2 off.

 

What do you think about this trade? Am I screwing myself too much at RB just to help my WR's?

[Wildman 0]

Let's investigate a bit. I'm writing an article on Consistency for PPR leagues. Here's some results from last year:

 

McGahee and Johnson were both in the top 25 of backs in Crank Score for this league type. McGahee was actually a lot better in 2004 (closer to the top 15). Both were really playing like #2 RBs in a 2 RB starting lineup. Droughns was even further down the list. None averaged more than 15.61 pts/g (Johnson had this high average).

 

Meanwhile..Boldin averaged 20.62 fpts per game in ppr leagues. If these averages were to roughly stay the same, then it's just simple math:

 

Boldin 20.62

McGahee 12.53

 

Difference in fpts per game: 8.09 in your favor

 

McGahee as starter 12.53

Droughns as starter 13.19

 

Difference in fpts per game: .66 in your favor

 

Total fpts difference: 8.75 in your favor. Looks pretty good to me.

 

How about Crank Score difference? McGahee was more consistent than Droughns...

 

McGahee 33.18

Droughns 30.39

Difference is in the owner's favor that got McGahee, but the amount is marginal

 

McGahee 33.18

Boldin 105.91

 

Difference? Make the trade don't worry about the QB too much but if you can get him to do Boldin for McGahee straight up, fine. Still as is that's a good deal for you if your league scores 1 pt per reception, 1 pt per 10 yards receiving and 6 for all rushing/rec tds...

 

Now what if McGahee returns to 2004 form? Well he averaged 15.31 pts per game with a 45 crank score...hmm...not much to think about, take Boldin.

 

This makes your RBs a little weak, but the only way you play all three is if there is an injury (unless it's a 3 RB start league, then this entire response might have been a waste of time). This does give you the luxury to trade some WRs for young RB prospects...but you need to shop around pretty soon before the RBs take off.

 

In fact I'd try to throw in Burleson or Porter for Maroney or Addai. I'd even consider offering Wayne, but you'll need more than a rookie RB of Addai and Maroney's caliber to get a fair deal. Sounds bold, but unless you start 3-4 WRs, you have enough to get by this year in exchange for a chance at these RBs.

 

Your team really needs to upgrade at RB in PPR leagues. You need a potential top 10 RB and you have Rbs that are excellent when fed the ball, but dont get a lot of receptions.

 

Hope that helps.

[WKTSWAY 0]

Let's investigate a bit. I'm writing an article on Consistency for PPR leagues. Here's some results from last year:

 

McGahee and Johnson were both in the top 25 of backs in Crank Score for this league type. McGahee was actually a lot better in 2004 (closer to the top 15). Both were really playing like #2 RBs in a 2 RB starting lineup. Droughns was even further down the list. None averaged more than 15.61 pts/g (Johnson had this high average).

 

Meanwhile..Boldin averaged 20.62 fpts per game in ppr leagues. If these averages were to roughly stay the same, then it's just simple math:

 

Boldin 20.62

McGahee 12.53

 

Difference in fpts per game: 8.09 in your favor

 

McGahee as starter 12.53

Droughns as starter 13.19

 

Difference in fpts per game: .66 in your favor

 

Total fpts difference: 8.75 in your favor. Looks pretty good to me.

 

How about Crank Score difference? McGahee was more consistent than Droughns...

 

McGahee 33.18

Droughns 30.39

Difference is in the owner's favor that got McGahee, but the amount is marginal

 

McGahee 33.18

Boldin 105.91

 

Difference? Make the trade don't worry about the QB too much but if you can get him to do Boldin for McGahee straight up, fine. Still as is that's a good deal for you if your league scores 1 pt per reception, 1 pt per 10 yards receiving and 6 for all rushing/rec tds...

 

Now what if McGahee returns to 2004 form? Well he averaged 15.31 pts per game with a 45 crank score...hmm...not much to think about, take Boldin.

 

This makes your RBs a little weak, but the only way you play all three is if there is an injury (unless it's a 3 RB start league, then this entire response might have been a waste of time). This does give you the luxury to trade some WRs for young RB prospects...but you need to shop around pretty soon before the RBs take off.

 

In fact I'd try to throw in Burleson or Porter for Maroney or Addai. I'd even consider offering Wayne, but you'll need more than a rookie RB of Addai and Maroney's caliber to get a fair deal. Sounds bold, but unless you start 3-4 WRs, you have enough to get by this year in exchange for a chance at these RBs.

 

Your team really needs to upgrade at RB in PPR leagues. You need a potential top 10 RB and you have Rbs that are excellent when fed the ball, but dont get a lot of receptions.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Thanks. We start 2 RB's and 2 WR's. There is also one flex that's RB/WR/TE. Would you still do the trade if that's the case? Then I would just be starting 2 RB's and 3 WR's instead of 3 RB's and 2 WR's.

 

Thanks again for the help.

[Wildman 0]

Thanks. We start 2 RB's and 2 WR's. There is also one flex that's RB/WR/TE. Would you still do the trade if that's the case? Then I would just be starting 2 RB's and 3 WR's instead of 3 RB's and 2 WR's.

 

Thanks again for the help.

 

Probably not, you're pretty bare at RB.

[Belushi 9]

Here's one I've been wracking my brain on.

 

10 team dynasty league. Standard scoring (no PPR). 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, IDP. Hard-cap enforced during season.

 

I've got LT and Gates signed for this year, after which they are FA's. I'll be able to "franchise" one of them and keep them for another year, so I'm thinking of trading one away this year for someone signed to a longer-term deal. Also, both of them are significantly more expensive than other players at their position, and it's eating up my cap space.

 

I think I need to upgrade at WR, and there won't be many decent WR's left in the FA draft, and I won't have much money to spend on them.

 

Looking at a few different deals. They also save me some cash for this year.

 

LT for Jordan and Boldin

LT for Rudi, Perry, and Branch

LT for Portis and Evans

 

or

 

Gates for Wayne and H. Miller

Gates for Boldin (might be able to get Cooley too).

 

So do I move LT or Gates? I'm leaning towards Gates right now. Or I can stand pat with the WR's I have and hope to get lucky in the draft. However, there are a few stacked teams that will be difficult to beat without an upgrade at WR.

[Wildman 0]

Here's one I've been wracking my brain on.

 

10 team dynasty league. Standard scoring (no PPR). 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, IDP. Hard-cap enforced during season.

 

I've got LT and Gates signed for this year, after which they are FA's. I'll be able to "franchise" one of them and keep them for another year, so I'm thinking of trading one away this year for someone signed to a longer-term deal. Also, both of them are significantly more expensive than other players at their position, and it's eating up my cap space.

 

I think I need to upgrade at WR, and there won't be many decent WR's left in the FA draft, and I won't have much money to spend on them.

 

Looking at a few different deals. They also save me some cash for this year.

 

LT for Jordan and Boldin My first inclination is to jump on this in a heartbeat and don't look back

LT for Rudi, Perry, and BranchYuck

LT for Portis and EvansCould turn out to be great, but not a slam dunk

 

or

 

Gates for Wayne and H. MillerYou're getting two good, but not great players for one great player...ehh..

Gates for Boldin (might be able to get Cooley too).This could be a great deal if you got Cooley, a fair deal if you do it straight up

 

So do I move LT or Gates? I'm leaning towards Gates right now. Or I can stand pat with the WR's I have and hope to get lucky in the draft. However, there are a few stacked teams that will be difficult to beat without an upgrade at WR. Belushi, I would imagine you'd agree it's easier to part with an elite TE than an elite RB so the Gates/Boldin deal is the most appealing. But that Jordan/Boldin deal is very good, if you believe Jordan will only improve this year. I believe will because a healthy Moss/Porter with Brooks under center will stretch the field even more because defenses won't be able to dare Brooks with the blitz like they could with the immobile Kerry Collins. Personally, I'd take the risk and give up LT for Jordan and Boldin...that's a steal to me. But the more risk-adverse call is the Gates for Boldin...good luck!

[Belushi 9]

Thanks Wildman. It would be tough to part with LT. But he has broken down late in the season for the last couple of years. While he'll finish top 3, maybe that fact will make it easier to trade him. I just don't want to be "that guy" that traded away LT!

[Shockey fan 0]

Performance scoring - dynasty league.

 

I am considering trading Dom Davis for 4th and 5th pick overall in rookie draft, as well as getting Gore. Would you do that deal?

 

These picks would probably land me DeAngelo and Lendale White OR I can deal them both for second pick and get Addai or Maroney.

 

1. Would you deal both picks to move up?

2. Would you look at Maroney or Addai?

 

 

Dom's health scares me. My other choice of a back to deal would be Julius - I am torn between DOm's health and Julius' health and Barber stealing carries!

 

 

 

Thanks!

[2GQ 0]

My league scoring (a 12 team keeper league, each team can keep up to 3 players and there are 20 rounds in our draft):

 

Scoring for Offensive Categories

FG - Field Goals 30 points

Plus 10 points for a FG of 30 to 39 Yds

Plus 20 points for a FG of 40 to 49 Yds

Plus 40 points for a FG of 50+ Yds

 

FL - Fumble Lost, Including ST plays -45 points

IKRTD - Individual Kick Return TD 60 points

IKRYd - Individual Kick Return Yards 1+ IKRYd = 1 point for every 1 IKRYd

 

IPRTD - Individual Punt Return TD 60 points

IPRYd - Individual Punt Return Yards 1+ IPRYd = 2 points for every 1 IPRYd

 

MFG - Missed Field Goal Plus -30 points for a MFG of 1 to 29 Yds

Plus -15 points for a MFG of 30 to 39 Yds

 

MXP - Missed Extra Point -10 points

Pa2P - Passing Two-point Conversion 10 points

PaInt - Passing Interception -20 points

PaTD - Passing TD 30 points

PaYd - Passing Yards 1+ PaYd = 1 point for every 1 PaYd

 

Re2P - Receiving Two-point Conversion 20 points

ReTD - Receiving TD 60 points

ReYd - Receiving Yards 1+ ReYd = 2 points for every 1 ReYd

 

Recpt - Reception 2 points

Ru2P - Rushing Two-point Conversion 20 points

RuTD - Rushing TD 60 points

RuYd - Rushing Yards 1+ RuYd = 2 points for every 1 RuYd

 

XP - Extra Points 10 points

 

Each team must keep a player and the draft is in a snake format. So if I kept one player (which is mandatory), I would get to pick in the first round and second round. If I kept 3 players, I would not get to choose until the 3rd round. The whole league starts drafting in the 3rd round, but those drafting in the 1st or 2nd round depends on how many keepers they select.

 

I will keep Lamont Jordan and Ronnie Brown, but I also have Chad Johnson and Carson Palmer. Obviously, many top tier players will be kept. I have the 2nd pick in the draft.

 

My question(s):

--Should I keep Chad Johnson as my 3rd keeper and hope to get Carson Plamer in the draft?

--Should I attempt to package Palmer and CJ for a solid RB that folks may part with (Westbrook, Droughns, Julius Jones, Chester Taylor) and invest my first picks in the draft to WRs?

--Should I look to trade CJ and maybe my #2 pick for a RB and a lower pick in the first round (#8-12)

[Wildman 0]

Performance scoring - dynasty league.

 

I am considering trading Dom Davis for 4th and 5th pick overall in rookie draft, as well as getting Gore. Would you do that deal?

 

These picks would probably land me DeAngelo and Lendale White OR I can deal them both for second pick and get Addai or Maroney.

 

1. Would you deal both picks to move up?

2. Would you look at Maroney or Addai?

Dom's health scares me. My other choice of a back to deal would be Julius - I am torn between DOm's health and Julius' health and Barber stealing carries!

Thanks!

 

Shockey fan,

 

If you can get Gore plus one of those picks in the first round, I'd do it. I'd be happy with DeAngelo for the long haul, so I think that's a good deal. Lendale White could be very good, too. Either way, I'd dump Davis--I think Gore will be a viable starter this year.

 

My league scoring (a 12 team keeper league, each team can keep up to 3 players and there are 20 rounds in our draft):

 

Scoring for Offensive Categories

FG - Field Goals 30 points

Plus 10 points for a FG of 30 to 39 Yds

Plus 20 points for a FG of 40 to 49 Yds

Plus 40 points for a FG of 50+ Yds

 

FL - Fumble Lost, Including ST plays -45 points

IKRTD - Individual Kick Return TD 60 points

IKRYd - Individual Kick Return Yards 1+ IKRYd = 1 point for every 1 IKRYd

 

IPRTD - Individual Punt Return TD 60 points

IPRYd - Individual Punt Return Yards 1+ IPRYd = 2 points for every 1 IPRYd

 

MFG - Missed Field Goal Plus -30 points for a MFG of 1 to 29 Yds

Plus -15 points for a MFG of 30 to 39 Yds

 

MXP - Missed Extra Point -10 points

Pa2P - Passing Two-point Conversion 10 points

PaInt - Passing Interception -20 points

PaTD - Passing TD 30 points

PaYd - Passing Yards 1+ PaYd = 1 point for every 1 PaYd

 

Re2P - Receiving Two-point Conversion 20 points

ReTD - Receiving TD 60 points

ReYd - Receiving Yards 1+ ReYd = 2 points for every 1 ReYd

 

Recpt - Reception 2 points

Ru2P - Rushing Two-point Conversion 20 points

RuTD - Rushing TD 60 points

RuYd - Rushing Yards 1+ RuYd = 2 points for every 1 RuYd

 

XP - Extra Points 10 points

 

Each team must keep a player and the draft is in a snake format. So if I kept one player (which is mandatory), I would get to pick in the first round and second round. If I kept 3 players, I would not get to choose until the 3rd round. The whole league starts drafting in the 3rd round, but those drafting in the 1st or 2nd round depends on how many keepers they select.

 

I will keep Lamont Jordan and Ronnie Brown, but I also have Chad Johnson and Carson Palmer. Obviously, many top tier players will be kept. I have the 2nd pick in the draft.

 

My question(s):

--Should I keep Chad Johnson as my 3rd keeper and hope to get Carson Plamer in the draft?I think so. 2 points per reception makes CJ a valuable commodity. If Westbrook is available that's cool, but I doubt it in a 2 point per reception league. I'd wouldn't want those other RBs compared to Brown and Jordan. You should get a decent QB in the draft because the points are so heavily weighted towards RBs and WRs that I'm sure people drop QBs pretty quickly.

--Should I attempt to package Palmer and CJ for a solid RB that folks may part with (Westbrook, Droughns, Julius Jones, Chester Taylor) and invest my first picks in the draft to WRs?

--Should I look to trade CJ and maybe my #2 pick for a RB and a lower pick in the first round (#8-12)

 

 

Option one is your best bet, IMO. Those three keepers should put your team in a decent starting position.

[Super Cubs 154]

TD/bonus for 100 yard game

 

Dom or Dillon

 

I know both have health issues but I want to win now

[Wildman 0]

TD/bonus for 100 yard game

 

Dom or Dillon

 

I know both have health issues but I want to win now

 

I'd take Dillon because Dillon has shown he's a decent goal line back now that he's in NE. Maroney gives an inconsistent effort in goal line situations, so at worst Dillon gets the TDs. Dom is more of a combined yardage guy and that knee issue really troubles me. If he's still not running yet and experience swelling, that's bad news.

[ruthless 0]

10 team keeper league with 2 new owners, each team can keep one player, but must give up their 1st round pick. Spoken for so far are LJ, LT, SA, Portis, Rudi Johnson, Cadillac and Tiki. 1 QB/2 RB/2 WR/1 TE/DST/K start. Standard scoring + bonuses for 100 yd games for RB/WR and 300 yd games for QB.

 

I'm keeping Tiki, so I've already got a top 5 back locked down. Question is, 2nd round do I go for another back like Dillon/Westbrook, or aim for a stud WR? If Dillon hangs around until the 4th round, I'd love to go Keeper/WR/QB/Dillon.

[2GQ 0]

Here is the current roster for all teams in my league. Scoring seems to favor RB and WR...so I was wondering who you think will be kept amongst all teams as a way to start to prepare for my draft? Teams must start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, I TE, 1 DST, 1 K, 1 WR/RB

 

All teams can keep up to 3 players or if they do not keep 3, they start the draft in a snake order format before players that keep the maximum amount. All teams draft when each team has 3 players. I pick #2, #23, #26, etc. once all teams start drafting.

 

I am team #12.

 

TEAM 1

J Sorgi

P Manning

C Taylor

J Lewis

N Goings

T Henry

S Jackson

D Mason

G Lewis

A Randle El

T Glenn

E Parker

I Bruce

E Wilford

T Gonzalez

M Pollard

N Kaeding

S Graham

D Bengals

D Eagles

 

TEAM 2

B Leftwich

J Martin

M Bulger

C Dillon

D Foster

C Portis

L Betts

P Pass

S Smith

R Moss

M Harrison

D Bennett

C Rogers

J Smith

B Troupe

B Franks

S Janikowski

J Wilkins

D Jaguars

D Cowboys

 

TEAM 3

M Brunell

T Green

T.J. Duckett

S Alexander

L Suggs

K Jones

M Morris

S Bryson

R Droughns

M Clayton

A Chatman

D Hall

T Holt

D' Stallworth

E Moulds

J Shockey

H Miller

R Longwell

D Rams

D Colts

 

TEAM 4

S McNair

D McNabb

T Dilfer

L Johnson

R Johnson

B.J. Sams

W Dunn

M Moore

C Chambers

W Welker

M Booker

P Burress

T Dwight

J Putzier

C Cooley

E Kinney

M Bryant

R Lindell

D Jets

D Buccaneers

 

TEAM 5

C Simms

K Collins

E James

T Thompson

D Rhodes

A Pearman

J Jones

T Fisher

F Taylor

J Jurevicius

D Jackson

E Drummond

P Crayton

H Ward

B Lloyd

D Jolley

R McMichael

A Vinatieri

D Dolphins

D Titans

 

TEAM 6

D Bledsoe

M Vick

B Westbrook

M Anderson

J.J. Arrington

L Gordon

T Barber

T Bell

R Swinton

J Gage

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

R Parrish

D Givens

K Johnson

A Crumpler

B Scaife

J Nedney

J Brown

D Vikings

D Ravens

 

TEAM 7

M McMahon

K Warner

B Roethlisberger

P Holmes

S Davis

A Peterson

M Barber

S Gado

G Jones

H Evans

C Perry

J Horn

M Jenkins

R Brown

D Branch

S Moss

M Muhammad

A Gates

J Reed

D Broncos

 

TEAM 8

M Hasselbeck

J Delhomme

V Morency

D Sproles

M Turner

C Houston

L Tomlinson

J Wells

D Davis

J Mathis

A Boldin

J McCareins

K Curtis

R Williams

L Evans

B Watson

N Rackers

T Peterson

D Panthers

 

TEAM 9

E Manning

A Brooks

M Faulk

M Bennett

W McGahee

W Parker

C Williams

A Toomer

D Driver

J Porter

L Fitzgerald

K McCardell

A Lelie

N Burleson

D Clark

M Stover

J Kasay

D Bears

 

TEAM 10

T Brady

D Brees

T Jones

M Shipp

F Gore

M Pittman

M Alstott

K Barlow

C Benson

T Owens

R Wayne

J Galloway

C Roby

R White

C Horn

J Stevens

L.J. Smith

J Elam

D Falcons

D Lions

 

TEAM 11

B Favre

C Martin

J Bettis

R Williams

M Hicks

C Brown

D McAllister

D Staley

E Kennison

B Engram

B Edwards

R Ferguson

M Jones

A-Zahir Hakim

B Finneran

K Robinson

T Heap

M Vanderjagt

J Feely

D Giants

 

TEAM 12

J Plummer

C Palmer

C Morton

L Jordan

R Brown

Z Crockett

A Stecker

A Smith

R Smith

L Coles

A Bryant

C Johnson

A Johnson

S Heiden

J Witten

L Tynes

J Scobee

D Steelers

D Patriots

D Cardinals

[Wildman 0]

10 team keeper league with 2 new owners, each team can keep one player, but must give up their 1st round pick. Spoken for so far are LJ, LT, SA, Portis, Rudi Johnson, Cadillac and Tiki. 1 QB/2 RB/2 WR/1 TE/DST/K start. Standard scoring + bonuses for 100 yd games for RB/WR and 300 yd games for QB.

 

I'm keeping Tiki, so I've already got a top 5 back locked down. Question is, 2nd round do I go for another back like Dillon/Westbrook, or aim for a stud WR? If Dillon hangs around until the 4th round, I'd love to go Keeper/WR/QB/Dillon.

 

If you can get Westbrook I'd do it, but if you can land a guy like Holt, Fitzgerald, or Boldin, it's a worthwhile chance to wait for Dillon or take one of the rookies like Bush or Addai.

 

 

 

Here is the current roster for all teams in my league. Scoring seems to favor RB and WR...so I was wondering who you think will be kept amongst all teams as a way to start to prepare for my draft? Teams must start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, I TE, 1 DST, 1 K, 1 WR/RB

 

All teams can keep up to 3 players or if they do not keep 3, they start the draft in a snake order format before players that keep the maximum amount. All teams draft when each team has 3 players. I pick #2, #23, #26, etc. once all teams start drafting.

 

I am team #12. Without knowing the exact system (is it ppr?) I'll do my best. I'll mark my thoughts on whom I think each team will keep with a "K"

 

TEAM 1

J Sorgi

P ManningK

C Taylor

J Lewis

N Goings

T Henry

S JacksonK

D Mason

G Lewis

A Randle El

T Glenn

E Parker

I Bruce

E Wilford

T GonzalezK

M Pollard

N Kaeding

S Graham

D Bengals

D Eagles

 

TEAM 2

B Leftwich

J Martin

M Bulger

C Dillon

D Foster

C PortisK

L Betts

P Pass

S SmithK

R MossK

M HarrisonK

D Bennett

C Rogers

J Smith

B Troupe

B Franks

S Janikowski

J Wilkins

D Jaguars

D Cowboys

 

TEAM 3

M Brunell

T Green

T.J. Duckett

S AlexanderK

L Suggs

K JonesK

M Morris

S Bryson

R Droughns

M Clayton

A Chatman

D Hall

T HoltK

D' Stallworth

E Moulds

J Shockey

H Miller

R Longwell

D Rams

D Colts

 

TEAM 4

S McNair

D McNabb

T Dilfer

L JohnsonK

R JohnsonK

B.J. Sams

W Dunn

M Moore

C ChambersK

W Welker

M Booker

P Burress

T Dwight

J Putzier

C Cooley

E Kinney

M Bryant

R Lindell

D Jets

D Buccaneers

 

TEAM 5

C Simms

K Collins

E JamesK

T Thompson

D Rhodes

A Pearman

J Jones

T Fisher

F Taylor

J Jurevicius

D JacksonK

E Drummond

P Crayton

H WardK

B Lloyd

D Jolley

R McMichael

A Vinatieri

D Dolphins

D Titans

 

TEAM 6

D Bledsoe

M Vick

B WestbrookK

M Anderson

J.J. Arrington

L Gordon

T BarberK

T Bell

R Swinton

J Gage

T.J. HoushmandzadehK

R Parrish

D Givens

K Johnson

A Crumpler

B Scaife

J Nedney

J Brown

D Vikings

D Ravens

 

TEAM 7

M McMahon

K Warner

B Roethlisberger

P Holmes

S Davis

A Peterson

M Barber

S Gado

G Jones

H Evans

C Perry

J HornK

M Jenkins

R Brown

D Branch

S Moss[/b]K

M Muhammad

A GatesK

J Reed

D Broncos

 

TEAM 8

M Hasselbeck

J Delhomme

V Morency

D Sproles

M Turner

C Houston

L TomlinsonK

J Wells

D DavisK Maybe R Williams...

J Mathis

A BoldinK

J McCareins

K Curtis

R Williams

L Evans

B Watson

N Rackers

T Peterson

D Panthers

 

TEAM 9

E Manning

A Brooks

M Faulk

M Bennett

W McGahee

W ParkerK Maybe Driver over Parker, doubt it though...

C WilliamsK

A Toomer

D Driver

J Porter

L FitzgeraldK

K McCardell

A Lelie

N Burleson

D Clark

M Stover

J Kasay

D Bears

 

TEAM 10

T Brady

D Brees

T Jones

M Shipp

F Gore

M Pittman

M Alstott

K Barlow

C BensonK

T OwensK

R WayneK

J Galloway

C Roby

R White

C Horn

J Stevens

L.J. Smith

J Elam

D Falcons

D Lions

 

TEAM 11

B Favre

C MartinK Tough call with him and Brown and McAllister

J Bettis

R Williams

M Hicks

C Brown

D McAllister

D Staley

E KennisonK

B Engram

B Edwards

R Ferguson

M JonesK

A-Zahir Hakim

B Finneran

K Robinson

T Heap

M Vanderjagt

J Feely

D Giants

 

TEAM 12

J Plummer

C Palmer

C Morton

L JordanK

R BrownK

Z Crockett

A Stecker

A Smith

R Smith

L Coles

A Bryant

C JohnsonK

A Johnson

S Heiden

J Witten

L Tynes

J Scobee

D Steelers

D Patriots

D Cardinals

 

 

Pretty easy choices for your team

[2GQ 0]

My league starts 10 players a week (QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, WR/RB, TE. DST, K). Scoring is as follows:

 

Scoring for Offensive Categories

FG - Field Goals 30 points

Plus 10 points for a FG of 30 to 39 Yds

Plus 20 points for a FG of 40 to 49 Yds

Plus 40 points for a FG of 50+ Yds

 

FL - Fumble Lost, Including ST plays -45 points

IKRTD - Individual Kick Return TD 60 points

IKRYd - Individual Kick Return Yards 1+ IKRYd = 1 point for every 1 IKRYd

 

IPRTD - Individual Punt Return TD 60 points

IPRYd - Individual Punt Return Yards 1+ IPRYd = 2 points for every 1 IPRYd

 

MFG - Missed Field Goal Plus -30 points for a MFG of 1 to 29 Yds

Plus -15 points for a MFG of 30 to 39 Yds

 

MXP - Missed Extra Point -10 points

Pa2P - Passing Two-point Conversion 10 points

PaInt - Passing Interception -20 points

PaTD - Passing TD 30 points

PaYd - Passing Yards 1+ PaYd = 1 point for every 1 PaYd

 

Re2P - Receiving Two-point Conversion 20 points

ReTD - Receiving TD 60 points

ReYd - Receiving Yards 1+ ReYd = 2 points for every 1 ReYd

 

Recpt - Reception 2 points

Ru2P - Rushing Two-point Conversion 20 points

RuTD - Rushing TD 60 points

RuYd - Rushing Yards 1+ RuYd = 2 points for every 1 RuYd

 

XP - Extra Points 10 points

 

Would you trade Ronnie Brown or Lamont Jordan and Chad Johnson for LT2? I think a solid WR1 (R. Moss, Harrison, Horn) will be available with my first pick. This would leave me with LT2, Brown or Jordan (probably Jordan), and a solid WR1 as opposed to Brown, Jordan and Chad Johnson in a keeper league.

 

My concern with Chad is Palmer's health. My concern with LT2 is his wear and tear in relation to Brown or Jordan in a keeper league. However, I have finished 8th in a 12 team league the past 2 years (my first experience with fantasy FB) and want to make the playoffs (top 6 teams).

[Wildman 0]

I'd keep what you have. Johnson's going to get his regardless of Palmer, but all indications are the Cincy QB will be ready...

[Son of Squirrel 0]

I am in a 12 team dynasty, 17 roster, qb/2 rb/2 wr/te/k/def.

my roster: QB: brady, green, leftwich, simms

 

RB: jordan, jlewis, gjones, maroney, dwilliams

 

WR: fitzgerald, harrison, wilford, kcurtis, sam parker,

 

TE: troupe, hilton

 

I have other players not really worth mentioning. We just had or rook/FA draft. picked up leftwich and simms as FA.

 

First question on the RB position. Some reason I am leery of jordan's situation in OAK. Yes he did well in his first season as a starter. But how much better can he be given his surrounding cast. Off line is not good. I hated the fact they got Brooks to be the QB. There is hardly a def to speak off. If he goes down, his backup is terrible. Then my fate rests in lewis as my #1.

 

I have been thinking of trading jordan in a package for portis. Other than the ? at QB, he is in a great situation. Al Saunders at OC, good off line, and good def, very capable backup in Betts.

 

Should I be trying to make this trade or am I overanalyzing Jordan's situation?

 

 

Here is the other owner's roster:

qb: bulger, mcnair

rb: portis, dillon, ftaylor, barlow

wr: rsmith, burress, jurevious, s.holmes

te: gates

 

 

Second question: Do I try to trade harrison while he still has great value? He is getting up in age. His recent injuries seem like a sign of things to come.

 

THanks

[Wildman 0]

I am in a 12 team dynasty, 17 roster, qb/2 rb/2 wr/te/k/def.

my roster: QB: brady, green, leftwich, simms

 

RB: jordan, jlewis, gjones, maroney, dwilliams

 

WR: fitzgerald, harrison, wilford, kcurtis, sam parker,

 

TE: troupe, hilton

 

I have other players not really worth mentioning. We just had or rook/FA draft. picked up leftwich and simms as FA.

 

First question on the RB position. Some reason I am leery of jordan's situation in OAK. Yes he did well in his first season as a starter. But how much better can he be given his surrounding cast. Off line is not good. I hated the fact they got Brooks to be the QB. There is hardly a def to speak off. If he goes down, his backup is terrible. Then my fate rests in lewis as my #1.

 

I have been thinking of trading jordan in a package for portis. Other than the ? at QB, he is in a great situation. Al Saunders at OC, good off line, and good def, very capable backup in Betts.

 

Should I be trying to make this trade or am I overanalyzing Jordan's situation?

Here is the other owner's roster:

qb: bulger, mcnair

rb: portis, dillon, ftaylor, barlow

wr: rsmith, burress, jurevious, s.holmes

te: gates

Second question: Do I try to trade harrison while he still has great value? He is getting up in age. His recent injuries seem like a sign of things to come.

 

THanks

 

I'm a Jordan fan, so it's hard for me not to believe you're overanalyzing the situation. I want you to think about these points. If you still want Portis (who I like as much if not better than Jordan), then I'd go for the deal. I just thinking you are going to have to give up too much:

 

1. Jordan's o-line was worse last year. This year Art Shell, Irv Eatman, and Jackie Slater are working to improve that o-line. If these guys can't get it done, something is really wrong. They moved Gallery back to his original LT position, which is just common sense. Gallery and Grove are good, young players that should improve tremendously.

 

2. The o-line was playing in front of Kerry Collins. I know that you don't like Brooks, but the former Saint has ALWAYS been a statistically more effective QB than Collins. He's always been more mobile, too. Collins was the mistake of the Raiders acquisition process in recent years because he's so immobile that he doesn't complement that line's pass blocking skills. Teams could dare him to throw deep because they knew they'd sack him. Collins has always held onto the ball too long and can't buy time. This is why Culpepper had success with Moss. defenses knew C-Pep was a threat to run. Brooks is the same way. He's not as good as C-Pep, but he should put up his usual very good-but not great, Saints type of numbers (a little better probably).

 

3. I really like Portis situation for the reasons you mentioned, but what will you have to give up to get him? Another starting WR? You don't have that luxury. Fitz and Harrison should be one of the better tandems in your league. YOu don't want to blow that up...you're thinking too long term with a team that is capable of contending this year. If you can give up a promising starter like Parker or Wilford, then do it. But if you have to give up your main starters, don't bother.

 

4. Oakland's defense should be better just from the fact that the Raiders will have a better offense that doesn't have as many three and out situations. A healthy Moss, a mobile Brooks, and an improved o-line should make the running game more effective. If Jordan can have the kind of season he had with last year's disaster, why would you think he'll be worse this year? If you are in a PPR league, Jordan was the 3rd best back in my Crank Score analysis for head to head leagues. If this isn't a PPR league, he was still a top 5-7 back. I'd rather trade J Lewis than Portis, and I think Lewis could have a surprisingly good year. I'd stick with your team.

 

Good luck with your decision.

[Son of Squirrel 0]

Thanks Wildman. With my lack of starting RB depth, I will attempt to make the trade. I cannot have Jordan go down and have to rely on Fargas or Crockett. I will try not to give up too much. In addition to Jordan, is giving GJones or Maroney giving up too much? If I give Maroney, I should probably ask for more.

 

Thanks again!

[Wildman 0]

Thanks Wildman. With my lack of starting RB depth, I will attempt to make the trade. I cannot have Jordan go down and have to rely on Fargas or Crockett. I will try not to give up too much. In addition to Jordan, is giving GJones or Maroney giving up too much? If I give Maroney, I should probably ask for more.

 

Thanks again!

 

I'd hold onto Maroney and Williams, and try dealing away Jones and one of those receivers--maybe one of those QBs come to think of it...

 

Maroney and Williams are among two of my favorite rookie runners--especially with their respective situations. It won't be long before one of them is the starter--latest next year. Very likely both will be solid #2 RBs in 2-RB lineups by the end of 2007--this is why I wouldn't get too fixated on getting Portis at the cost of your starters or very promising players (top of the line rookie RBs)

[kristv 0]

Hey, Wildman, thanks in advance for the advice. I posted this in another thread, but would like your input on the situation. My league is set up so that each team has to keep 1 player from their previous year's roster on this year's team. Obviously, RB's are at a premium, so most guys hang on to their best RB from the past season (except maybe the Peyton Manning owner). My dilemma is this: I basically have Edge and Jordan to choose between for my keeper. I'm not too high on either one of them this season, but I have to keep my best player and it comes down to these two. Which one should I go with? I'm torn, for different reasons about both of them.

[2GQ 0]

Just offered Tiki Barber for Ronnie Brown. My league is 12-team keeper league and all can keep up to 3 players.

 

Scoring:

 

FG - Field Goals 30 points

Plus 10 points for a FG of 30 to 39 Yds

Plus 20 points for a FG of 40 to 49 Yds

Plus 40 points for a FG of 50+ Yds

 

FL - Fumble Lost, Including ST plays -45 points

IKRTD - Individual Kick Return TD 60 points

IKRYd - Individual Kick Return Yards 1+ IKRYd = 1 point for every 1 IKRYd

 

IPRTD - Individual Punt Return TD 60 points

IPRYd - Individual Punt Return Yards 1+ IPRYd = 2 points for every 1 IPRYd

 

MFG - Missed Field Goal Plus -30 points for a MFG of 1 to 29 Yds

Plus -15 points for a MFG of 30 to 39 Yds

 

MXP - Missed Extra Point -10 points

Pa2P - Passing Two-point Conversion 10 points

PaInt - Passing Interception -20 points

PaTD - Passing TD 30 points

PaYd - Passing Yards 1+ PaYd = 1 point for every 1 PaYd

 

Re2P - Receiving Two-point Conversion 20 points

ReTD - Receiving TD 60 points

ReYd - Receiving Yards 1+ ReYd = 2 points for every 1 ReYd

 

Recpt - Reception 2 points

Ru2P - Rushing Two-point Conversion 20 points

RuTD - Rushing TD 60 points

RuYd - Rushing Yards 1+ RuYd = 2 points for every 1 RuYd

 

XP - Extra Points 10 points

 

Thoughts?

[Wildman 0]

I'd much rather have Tiki Barber. I know it's a keeper league, but I think you're taking a very long term approach. This is a fallacy of many dynasty/keeper league owners. Making transactions with an eye towards the long term is okay, but don't get too enamored with building a team that you hope will be great every year for years to come because the problem can be taking too many players that are unproven while giving up players that seem to get it done every year. Barber should be nearly as good this year as he was last. I look at this straight up trade as a trade down for you. If you offer Barber he should still command more than just a 2nd year back with great potential in return.

[Wildman 0]

Hey, Wildman, thanks in advance for the advice. I posted this in another thread, but would like your input on the situation. My league is set up so that each team has to keep 1 player from their previous year's roster on this year's team. Obviously, RB's are at a premium, so most guys hang on to their best RB from the past season (except maybe the Peyton Manning owner). My dilemma is this: I basically have Edge and Jordan to choose between for my keeper. I'm not too high on either one of them this season, but I have to keep my best player and it comes down to these two. Which one should I go with? I'm torn, for different reasons about both of them.

 

 

Kristv...that's a tough one--I have these two ranked at pretty much the same place, plus I'm a huge fan of James' game.

 

The argument for and against James: He's one of the most consistent stud backs in the game. He can catch, he doesn't come off the field on 3rd down, and he should help the Cardinals become a much better redzone offense--i.e. a lot of redzone carries and scores this year. But like the Colts, the Cardinals have a lot of skill talent that could be the beneficiaries of tds from James in the backfield. Still, I think James is good for 10-12 scores on the ground this year. I just have difficulty believing he'll be used too often as a receiver because Warner needs protection and that o-line isn't known to be very good. I think it's going to be hard to see the Cardinals offense operate as effectively as the Colts. They'll improve for sure, but how much is something I'm guarded about when it comes to James. Still, I think James is one of the best inside runners in football. He's extremely patient, gets very low to the ground, and finishes runs for that extra yard or two better than anyone. I think that will be why he's still going to be highly productive with a mediocre line.

 

The argument for and against Jordan: The Oakland offense stunk last year and Jordan was still very good. Aaron Brooks may make dumb decisions from time to time, but he is a big improvement to Kerry Collins because of his mobility. He'll subtlely command and buy more time in the pocket which means bigger plays downfield. Teams weren't afraid to blitz Collins last year even with Moss. They knew Collins took too much time to throw the ball and he wasn't elusive enough in the pocket to buy the necessary time. This especially became the case once Moss got hurt. Then there's the Art Shell factor. I think the Raiders stumbled into hiring a good coach. I like that Shell used some common sense and put Gallery back at LT. He also hired some very good former linemen to coach his unit. I know that good players don't always make good coaches, but Shell was a very good coach. The problem was the folks that would interview Shell probably were turned off by the fact he's a little more taciturn and doesn't present as a slick of a package for the media that ownership/management would prefer. Jordan should continue to get a lot of looks as a receiver and he didn't lose many carries at the goal line either.

 

I feel kind of guilty recommending Jordan over James, but that's how I'm ranking it right now. Really tough call for you. I couldn't criticize you for either choice. I like Jordan's breakaway speed more than what James brings to the table after that ACL surgery. I think if Oakland's line improves and the QB/WR factor meets expectations this year, Jordan will get a greater share of big plays.

[kristv 0]

Kristv...that's a tough one--I have these two ranked at pretty much the same place, plus I'm a huge fan of James' game.

 

The argument for and against James: He's one of the most consistent stud backs in the game. He can catch, he doesn't come off the field on 3rd down, and he should help the Cardinals become a much better redzone offense--i.e. a lot of redzone carries and scores this year. But like the Colts, the Cardinals have a lot of skill talent that could be the beneficiaries of tds from James in the backfield. Still, I think James is good for 10-12 scores on the ground this year. I just have difficulty believing he'll be used too often as a receiver because Warner needs protection and that o-line isn't known to be very good. I think it's going to be hard to see the Cardinals offense operate as effectively as the Colts. They'll improve for sure, but how much is something I'm guarded about when it comes to James. Still, I think James is one of the best inside runners in football. He's extremely patient, gets very low to the ground, and finishes runs for that extra yard or two better than anyone. I think that will be why he's still going to be highly productive with a mediocre line.

 

The argument for and against Jordan: The Oakland offense stunk last year and Jordan was still very good. Aaron Brooks may make dumb decisions from time to time, but he is a big improvement to Kerry Collins because of his mobility. He'll subtlely command and buy more time in the pocket which means bigger plays downfield. Teams weren't afraid to blitz Collins last year even with Moss. They knew Collins took too much time to throw the ball and he wasn't elusive enough in the pocket to buy the necessary time. This especially became the case once Moss got hurt. Then there's the Art Shell factor. I think the Raiders stumbled into hiring a good coach. I like that Shell used some common sense and put Gallery back at LT. He also hired some very good former linemen to coach his unit. I know that good players don't always make good coaches, but Shell was a very good coach. The problem was the folks that would interview Shell probably were turned off by the fact he's a little more taciturn and doesn't present as a slick of a package for the media that ownership/management would prefer. Jordan should continue to get a lot of looks as a receiver and he didn't lose many carries at the goal line either.

 

I feel kind of guilty recommending Jordan over James, but that's how I'm ranking it right now. Really tough call for you. I couldn't criticize you for either choice. I like Jordan's breakaway speed more than what James brings to the table after that ACL surgery. I think if Oakland's line improves and the QB/WR factor meets expectations this year, Jordan will get a greater share of big plays.

 

Thanks, Wildman. As always, a thorough, fair assessment. I'll probably go with Jordan, but like you say, I feel guilty dumping James. He's been my keeper the past two seasons. I suppose there must come a changing of the guard, so to speak. Youth and upside over experienced veteran. I think I like the sound of that....

[2GQ 0]

I'd much rather have Tiki Barber. I know it's a keeper league, but I think you're taking a very long term approach. This is a fallacy of many dynasty/keeper league owners. Making transactions with an eye towards the long term is okay, but don't get too enamored with building a team that you hope will be great every year for years to come because the problem can be taking too many players that are unproven while giving up players that seem to get it done every year. Barber should be nearly as good this year as he was last. I look at this straight up trade as a trade down for you. If you offer Barber he should still command more than just a 2nd year back with great potential in return.

 

Poor wording, Wildman. I have been offered Tiki Barber for Ronnie Brown. Currently, the major players on the team wanting to trade Tiki looks like this:

 

D Bledsoe

M Vick

B Westbrook

T Barber

T Bell

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

K Johnson

A Crumpler

D Ravens

 

Major players on my team:

 

C Palmer

L Jordan

R Brown

C Johnson

A Johnson

J Witten

L Tynes

D Steelers

 

Each team can keep three players and I have the 2nd overall pick.

 

I was also considering proposing a trade to get LT. I wanted to offer Ronnie Brown and my 2nd pick for LT and the #9 pick because the team that has LT picks 9th overall. Does this offer have no chance? I feel if it was accepted, I'd have Jordan, LT, and Chad Johnson and could hopefully get an adequate RB or WR1 with the 9 pick and snake around 6 picks later and get the RB or WR1.

[Wildman 0]

Poor wording, Wildman. I have been offered Tiki Barber for Ronnie Brown. Currently, the major players on the team wanting to trade Tiki looks like this:

 

D Bledsoe

M Vick

B Westbrook

T Barber

T Bell

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

K Johnson

A Crumpler

D Ravens

 

Major players on my team:

 

C Palmer

L Jordan

R Brown

C Johnson

A Johnson

J Witten

L Tynes

D Steelers

 

Each team can keep three players and I have the 2nd overall pick.

 

I was also considering proposing a trade to get LT. I wanted to offer Ronnie Brown and my 2nd pick for LT and the #9 pick because the team that has LT picks 9th overall. Does this offer have no chance? I feel if it was accepted, I'd have Jordan, LT, and Chad Johnson and could hopefully get an adequate RB or WR1 with the 9 pick and snake around 6 picks later and get the RB or WR1.

 

I see...and I guess you know that answer.

As for the LT trade, nothing ever hurts to ask, right? You can't win if you don't play and your attempt sounds like a good strategy.

[Ron_Mexico 0]

WM,

 

I am loaded at both WR and RB,

Branch is my #4 WR, should I

deal Deion Branch

for Moats & 2.05 rookie selection ?

 

I also have Westbrook as my #3 RB.

 

no PPR.

 

thanks.

[Wildman 0]

WM,

 

I am loaded at both WR and RB,

Branch is my #4 WR, should I

deal Deion Branch

for Moats & 2.05 rookie selection ?

 

I also have Westbrook as my #3 RB.

 

no PPR.

 

thanks.

 

If you only start 2 WRs, absolutely. If you start 3 WRs, probably. If you start 4 WRs--who is avaialble on the waiver wire?

[Son of Squirrel 0]

Hey Wildman:

 

Thanks again for the help in the Jordan/Portis dilemma. I made an offer of Jordan,Leftwich, and Wilford for Portis and Jurevicious. He wasnt interested.

 

Anyway, what are your thoughts on Michael Clayton and Jerious Norwood? I don't see Clayton's first season as a fluke. Last season was, due to injuries. He is in line to take over when Galloway is done. I read your thoughts on Norwood. I agree. I wanted to draft these guys in our recent rookie/FA draft but they were snagged early in the second round by the same team.

 

I have an excess of QBs (Brady,Green, Leftwich, and Simms), and the team, that has these players, has Vick, Ramsey, Losman, and Holcomb.

 

Is it worth dealing one of those Qbs and maybe a receiver for Clayton and Norwood?

 

My roster:

Brady

Green

Leftwich

Simms

Jordan

Lewis

GJones

Maroney

DWilliams

Cobbs

Fitzgerald

Harrison

Wilford

Sami Parker

KCurtis

 

His roster:

Vick

Ramsey

Losman

Holcomb

RBrown

CTaylor

Benson

MAnderson

MMoore

Norwood

MDrew

RMoss

AJohnson

RegBrown

MWilliams

MJenkins

Clayton

 

Thanks again.

[ExtremeFajita 0]

Hi there: Absolutely love the rookie portfolio!!! Here is my dilemma:

 

Keeper league rules:

You can keep 3 players (no one drafted in rounds 1-3) and must give up the pick for the round 2 rounds before he was picked (have to give up this year's 6th rounder to keep someone drafted last year in the 8th round). If you keep them the next year the draft pick you give up is two rounds higher since he was drafted higher. Here's who I'm considering and what I have to give up to keep them (they all have 3 years eligibility as keepers):

 

10 teams in this league - passing TDs are 4pts (high performance scoring - no ppr)

start 1QB/1RB/2WR/1flexWR-RB/1TE/K/D

I'll be drafting 6th for the free agent/rookie draft.

 

Carson Palmer (give up 6th round pick)

Eli Manning (give up 16th round pick)

Ronnie Brown (give up 4th round pick)

Chester Taylor (give up 11th round pick)

Willie Parker (give up 12th round pick)

 

-Ronnie Brown is a no-brainer

-Eli is much greater value, but I'm having a hard time throwing Carson back in the player pool...please tell me not to think twice about it.

-So right now I'm thinking Eli, Ronnie and Willie, but giving up taking Chester Taylor for an 11th round pick is tough.

-The only advantage I see to taking Willie, Chester and Eli is that I can keep them for three years and still be getting a bargain on them unless their careers go downhill.

Your take on this would me much appreciated.

[Wildman 0]

Hey Wildman:

 

Thanks again for the help in the Jordan/Portis dilemma. I made an offer of Jordan,Leftwich, and Wilford for Portis and Jurevicious. He wasnt interested.

 

Anyway, what are your thoughts on Michael Clayton and Jerious Norwood? I don't see Clayton's first season as a fluke. Last season was, due to injuries. He is in line to take over when Galloway is done. I read your thoughts on Norwood. I agree. I wanted to draft these guys in our recent rookie/FA draft but they were snagged early in the second round by the same team.

 

I have an excess of QBs (Brady,Green, Leftwich, and Simms), and the team, that has these players, has Vick, Ramsey, Losman, and Holcomb.

 

Is it worth dealing one of those Qbs and maybe a receiver for Clayton and Norwood?

 

My roster:

Brady

Green

Leftwich

Simms

Jordan

Lewis

GJones

Maroney

DWilliams

Cobbs

Fitzgerald

Harrison

Wilford

Sami Parker

KCurtis

 

His roster:

Vick

Ramsey

Losman

Holcomb

RBrown

CTaylor

Benson

MAnderson

MMoore

Norwood

MDrew

RMoss

AJohnson

RegBrown

MWilliams

MJenkins

Clayton

 

Thanks again.

 

I like Clayton, but I think he might get some solid competition for time when it comes to (don't laugh) David Boston. The problem with trading for Clayton might be that whole perception of value dilemma: you are going to see him as a buy low candidate (which most will) but your fellow owner will likely see Clayton for what he did as a rookie and value him higher than his sophomore season. This means you'll have to be willing to pay more for him than what he was worth last year. A starting caliber QB and a promising, but not superstar quality, starting WR will be a worthwhile offer for Clayton. But I think if you ask for Norwood they might expect two reliable starters for a former rookie of the year and a guy people are getting enamroed with...

 

Always start low with your offer and don't get too caught up in the hype. Much of what I hype in the articles is meant for people to get with buy low offers, the draft, or free agency. You have two good rookie RBs already, so don't try too hard for Norwood. If you can deal a QB and WR like Wilford, Parker, or Curtis--you can try for Norwood and Clayton, but I think they'll balk. I'd try to keep Curtis but I think Wilford or Parker could be good players to deal...

 

Hi there: Absolutely love the rookie portfolio!!! Here is my dilemma:

 

 

 

Keeper league rules:

You can keep 3 players (no one drafted in rounds 1-3) and must give up the pick for the round 2 rounds before he was picked (have to give up this year's 6th rounder to keep someone drafted last year in the 8th round). If you keep them the next year the draft pick you give up is two rounds higher since he was drafted higher. Here's who I'm considering and what I have to give up to keep them (they all have 3 years eligibility as keepers):

 

10 teams in this league - passing TDs are 4pts (high performance scoring - no ppr)

start 1QB/1RB/2WR/1flexWR-RB/1TE/K/D

I'll be drafting 6th for the free agent/rookie draft.

 

Carson Palmer (give up 6th round pick)

Eli Manning (give up 16th round pick)

Ronnie Brown (give up 4th round pick)

Chester Taylor (give up 11th round pick)

Willie Parker (give up 12th round pick)

 

-Ronnie Brown is a no-brainer

-Eli is much greater value, but I'm having a hard time throwing Carson back in the player pool...please tell me not to think twice about it.

-So right now I'm thinking Eli, Ronnie and Willie, but giving up taking Chester Taylor for an 11th round pick is tough.

-The only advantage I see to taking Willie, Chester and Eli is that I can keep them for three years and still be getting a bargain on them unless their careers go downhill.

Your take on this would me much appreciated.

[/b]That's awesome about the rookie portfolio. If you have some time, I'd love for you to write Mike@fftoday.com and tell him your thoughts about it.

 

As for your question: I'd keep Palmer. I think he's a better QB, has better skill players, and his knee injury though bad, shouldn't kill his value. If you get to keep Palmer for 3 years, I'd rather have him than Eli. Just look at the Giants--after Barber and Shockey--I'm not so impressed with Burress or the other receivers. Barber is really getting up there, too. He'll be the centerpiece this year, but I think Palmer has a team ready to enter its prime.

 

I'd go with Brown, Palmer, and Taylor. Parker to me seems like a runner that a team doesn't count on after 2nd down. Taylor on the other hand is more a longshot due to his lack of proven productivity, but he should have a good chance to be the man in Minnesota.

[brotherbock 349]

Hi Wildman. Got what may be an easy question for you, but I'd like to hear some other input on it.

 

I'm in a 10 team keeper league. Keep 5 players per year, no more than two at any position. Draft to a 20 player roster. Starting positions are: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 WR/RB, 1 K, 1 DEF, 1 LB/DL, 1 DB.

 

Scoring: TD=6 for all positions (passing too), fairly standard yardage scoring (1/50 passing, 1/20 rushing or receiving), .5/reception for all, .1/carry for all. QBs score +.3 per completion, -.3 per incompletion.

 

I'm set with my two keeper RBs, and no need to upgrade them at all. I'm keeping Eli Manning, and letting Culpepper go back into the draft--I'm pretty sold on that idea, but if you've got a reason to go the other route, I'm listening.

 

My question comes with my WRs. I don't have a TE worth keeping in this format (had McMichael and Troupe last year), so it's WRs for my other two spots.

 

Here's what I have at WR:

Boldin

Houshmanzadeh

Andre Johnson

Randy Moss

Troy Williamson

 

I'll tell you right off the bat that I've penciled in Randy Moss, and 'penned' in Anquan Boldin (pen is more permanent

 

My first question is whether you think a better combo of WRs would suit me better. Moss is the one I'm shaky on. Two down years in a row, getting older. Recently, though, with Jerry Porter getting pissy (I love Art Shell..."Who the f--- do you think you are?" Hehheh), I figure Moss's value might be up.

 

 

My second question is more freeform. We're also allowed to trade draft picks, and any player from our final week's roster from last year, before the draft. In other words, before the draft I can trade away a player I'm *not* keeping from my roster last year, in return for a draft pick, or upgrade at a keeper slot. Follow?

 

Okay, so here's what I have left on my roster after my keepers (other than the WRs above):

Randy McMichael

Cadillac Williams

Ben Troupe

Warrick Dunn

Ryan Fitzpatrick (I know, I know, just being thorough)

Mark Brunell

Daunte Culpepper

Priest Holmes (again, probably little value anymore)

 

 

What tempts me is this: I could probably combine Moss and Caddy into a deal for a WR upgrade from Moss. I think I could get Marvin Harrison, for instance. However, it gets more interesting. I have the 4th pick in the 1st round of the draft, and conceivably *could* get Caddy back if I don't trade him away. Right now, it looks like the only talent that'll be in the draft that's in the same league as Caddy is Julius Jones, Addai, Dom Davis, Willie Parker...just goes down from there.

 

Do you think a possible regaining of Caddy in the draft, to fill in that WR/RB flex spot, is better than upgrading Moss to Harrison? What if I could possibly get Steve Smith for the same deal? Any other WRs who would be worth making that deal for (considering I'd be giving one of my opponents Moss and Caddy...).

 

I know, an odd question. But that's what I'm puzzling over. I'm not losing sleep over this...my RBs and Boldin should easily keep me at least in the running this year.

 

Any thoughts you can give are appreciated.