Zap 0 Posted August 9, 2006 For the slow portion of the draft we may as well have threads here for commentary. This may also serve as a tool for expediting any issues with the draft room in case some are slow to resolve. Round 1 1.1--Larry Johnson, RB, KC--Zap 1.2--Shaun Alexander, RB, Sea--Doyle 1.3--LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, SD--Tex 1.4--Clinton Portis, RB, Was--ExFajita 1.5--Tiki Barber, RB, NYG--Scooter 1.6--Steven Jackson, RB, SL--BoneYard 1.7--Rudi Johnson, RB, Cin--Waveman 1.8--Ronnie Brown, RB, Mia--DocJ 1.9--Carnell Williams, RB, TB--RLLD 1.10--LaMont Jordan, RB, Oak--PIK 1.11--Chad Johnson, WR, Cin--Pretender 1.12--Edgerrin James, RB, Ari--Diesel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 I'm having trouble with the draftroom. I have no player listings and cannot see who's been picked. I had to search for LJ in order to draft him. I never saw his name, but the message atop the draftroom immediately reported Portis going 4th. So, obviously the next two picks were predrafted, but I do not know who has who. Help. eta to clarify. I saw LJ's name when I used the search function. I never saw him or anyone else assigned to teams. Would appreciate an update on picks 2 and 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Nevermind. AOL tech support is amazingly fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexanForever 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Alright! We got this thing rolling. Picking at 3, it's a no brainer that I'll get 1 of the top 3, but was glad to see LT slip to me at 3. I would have taken him at 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExtremeFajita 0 Posted August 13, 2006 1st time I've owned Portis. Let the Al Saunders era begin in D.C.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Sorry - I'd predrafted but when I set it to auto it didn't take. 1.05 is off the board. And for what it's worth I'm as happy with Tiki as I would have been with Portis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Alright! We got this thing rolling. Picking at 3, it's a no brainer that I'll get 1 of the top 3, but was glad to see LT slip to me at 3. I would have taken him at 1. I was very happy to get the first pick when I got it because I was so sold on LJ. Then Roaf retires and that bugged me. Then I started letting Saunders departure, Richardson's departure and a bunch of other stuff started giving me second thoughts. In the end I had to stick with him, but I am not nearly as confident he's the correct choice tonight as I was a couple weeks back. Pretty standard through the first five and I like SJax right there, BYD. Haven't heard from waveman for awhile. Sending email. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Alright! We got this thing rolling. Picking at 3, it's a no brainer that I'll get 1 of the top 3, but was glad to see LT slip to me at 3. I would have taken him at 1. last 2 years I've prayed for 1st overall so I could take Tomlinson...now you get him at three. Lady Lcuk is a real biznotch. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoneYArdDog 0 Posted August 13, 2006 I was very happy to get the first pick when I got it because I was so sold on LJ. Then Roaf retires and that bugged me. Then I started letting Saunders departure, Richardson's departure and a bunch of other stuff started giving me second thoughts. In the end I had to stick with him, but I am not nearly as confident he's the correct choice tonight as I was a couple weeks back. Pretty standard through the first five and I like SJax right there, BYD. Haven't heard from waveman for awhile. Sending email. Never had S Jax on any of my teams, so this will add a little more interest in a new player for me... I think ya'll peeked at my draft list because that is exactly how I had them listed, was hoping Tiki would fall to me... Just think, based on history 3 of those first 6 running backs will not even finish in the top 10 this year... Actually 3 of the first 5 becase we all kow that S JAX will be top 3... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted August 13, 2006 1st time I've owned Portis. Let the Al Saunders era begin in D.C.! I took him in the Jerry Porter Was a Dumb Pick league here. I love his upside, but in a PPR league, Portis is a risk...the upside is there for 40+ receptions, but you never know... Never had S Jax on any of my teams, so this will add a little more interest in a new player for me... I think ya'll peeked at my draft list because that is exactly how I had them listed, was hoping Tiki would fall to me... I was wondering if SJax was your man, or if I'd sniped you. ooooh. Keeps getting more interesting. I am definately not a fan of the Rudi Johnson pick in a PPR format at 1.07 In WCOFF I pick 10th and I'm leaning towards Rudi at 1.10 - And I'm even sketched out about him there. I'm thinking 1500/12, but only like 9 receptions for 12 yds. Solid, steady production, but right now I think there's higher upside on the board. And the draft got a lot more interesting for those at 1.08=> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 ooooh. Keeps getting more interesting. I am definately not a fan of the Rudi Johnson pick in a PPR format at 1.07 Well, luckily for waveman this isn't ppr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Well, luckily for waveman this isn't ppr. huh? Wow - I thought it was. doh. Ah, who am I kidding...I'd still have taken Tiki. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoneYArdDog 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Well, luckily for waveman this isn't ppr. Yeah he had me looking at the scoring rules again... We got off to a good start tonight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contender/Pretender 0 Posted August 13, 2006 come on guys - leave the poor little blind girl someone to pick. You're reaching on some of these players, should have fallen to me. Still Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted August 13, 2006 come on guys - leave the poor little blind girl someone to pick. You're reaching on some of these players, should have fallen to me. Still There are 2 players on the board that should be no brainers at 10 & 11....actually, IMO they shoulda been no brainers at 6 & 7 or 7 & 8 or 8 & 9. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoneYArdDog 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Yeah he had me looking at the scoring rules again... We got off to a good start tonight... And we came to a screetching halt today... Sounds like someone needs a wakeup call... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted August 13, 2006 And we came to a screetching halt today... Sounds like someone needs a wakeup call... yeah, weak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 There are 2 players on the board that should be no brainers at 10 & 11....actually, IMO they shoulda been no brainers at 6 & 7 or 7 & 8 or 8 & 9. lol 3 of the 4 chosen before those 2 will outperform one of those 2 and 2 of them will outperform both. Methinks you still be in ppr mode, but it's probably best not to discuss our projections of players before they are picked!! Also (BYD), let's stay patient. Complaining is contagious and a carrier of frustrationitis. We're off to a very early start this year. Frustrationitis is a draft disease we don't need. Iirc, you love slooooow drafting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoneYArdDog 0 Posted August 13, 2006 3 of the 4 chosen before those 2 will outperform one of those 2 and 2 of them will outperform both. Methinks you still be in ppr mode, but it's probably best not to discuss our projections of players before they are picked!! Also (BYD), let's stay patient. Complaining is contagious and a carrier of frustrationitis. We're off to a very early start this year. Frustrationitis is a draft disease we don't need. Iirc, you love slooooow drafting. Okay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Okay Thanks, and fwiw, I am searching frantically for PIK's cell #. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 Also, I know PIK works weekends, and he checked in at AOL this morning before the last two picks were made. He's been awol about 8 hours, so he'll probably be getting home and online soon enough. I wonder if he too set the queue but not the correct preference? I anticipate a flurry of picks tonight, pending Diesel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 PIK Picks!! Lamont Jordan. I was wondering which of Scooter's highly ranked and unpicked RBs would go first. Pretender picks!! Chad Johnson... I told you she was an IDP expert. Diesel has email. I think we'd roll for several picks if he shows early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel07 0 Posted August 13, 2006 I was contiplating taking Terrell Owens with one of my picks. I couldnt justfiy taking him though. Hes cancer to any owner it seems. I would have probably taking CJ, but Pretender already took him. 1.12- Edge- Dont really know what to expect. He has heart & motivation...no question about it. OL seems to be their weakest link though. We'll see how he does 2.01 Reggie Bush- Yea, im swinging for the fence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap 0 Posted August 13, 2006 come on guys - leave the poor little blind girl someone to pick. You're reaching on some of these players, should have fallen to me. Still So was the poor little blind girl bluffing and planning a stud wr opening all along, or did the backs chosen set you on this path? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contender/Pretender 0 Posted August 13, 2006 I was hoping one of the other RB's would have fallen to me, when they didn't - I saw more value in going WR at that point. TO is a cancer and didn't want him - no PPR - Fitz was tempting but I rank CJ higher. Going back to back WR is a gamble but....I am a gambler. Time to kick off the WR run Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
