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[Cuse9 129]

Draft coming up this weekend. We are keeping 2 players and I have the 1st pick in my draft. I have to decide between these players to keep: Westy, Rudi, Maroney and Travis Henry. Im leaning towards Westy and Rudi. And the way it looks I will have these players available with the 1st pick: FWP, Maroney, Henry, Ocho Cinco, Steve Smith, Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne. Im wondering if I should take a stud WR with my first pick then hope a player like A Peterson, Ahman Green or even Caddy be there in the 2nd round or take a RB then pick up the best available WR with my 2nd and 3rd pick. Thanks

 

Couple of questions first:

 

How many years can you keep a player?

How many RB's do you start (including if you have a flex spot)?

[Cuse9 129]

This is a cross-post with this: http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.p...howtopic=280607

 

In this league you are required to keep 2 players, and for whoever you keep from last year, you give up this year's draft pick for the round that player was drafted in

 

This year I will have the 8th pick in the odd number rounds and 3rd pick in even number rounds (standard snake-style draft)

 

1.8 RB, Larry Johnson

3.8 WR, Marvin Harrison --> probably not going to keep him

7.8 WR, TJ Housh

9.8 QB, Marc Bulger

Thanks so much!

 

Keep LJ. Even with all his concerns you don't let a player of his caliber go.

 

With everyone keeping two....

Marvin will prolly go 1st or 2nd rd

TJ will prolly go in round 4-5 rd

 

I say keep Bulger for the fact that you can take a rb with your second pick. Then with rounds 3 thru 8 you can grab your other starters and not have to worry about a qb. Bulger is an easy top five qb this year so he's definitly a good one for that value.

 

With you picking 8th I would think you would be able to grab Edgerrin James, APeterson, Lynch, McGahee.....there should be plenty of quality rbs with your first pick. Then with your pick 2.3 there will definitly be a great wr Fitz, Evans, Driver, Colston, Walker...someone like them.

 

Good luck.

[Cuse9 129]

Brees, Drew QB NO

McAllister, Deuce RB NO

Tomlinson, LaDainian RB SD

Branch, Deion WR SEA

Moss, Randy WR NE

Owens, Terrell WR DAL

Cooley, Chris TE WAS

Stover, Matt K BAL @C

Jaguars, DST DST JAC

Grossman, Rex QB CHI

Henry, Chris RB TEN

Jackson, Brandon RB GB

Jordan, LaMont RB OAK

Williamson, Troy WR MIN

 

How does this team look?

 

Brees and Grossman are two good qb's to have. As bad as Rex was last year, he did have some brilliant games! If he can be more consitstant he could be a very good qb.

 

LT isn't too shabby. Deuce is good #2. I haven't heard much good about Henry. The only way I would want him is if I had Brown or White. Jackson season may rely on his first game. There will be no Morency, so it's his game to shine in. Jordan is still a Raider and I think Rhodes will cut into half his carries when he comes back.

 

Solid trio of starting wr's. Williamson sucks. No better way to say it. Unless he worked his azz off in the offseason, he will soon be working a 9-5 job. Sidney Rice and Bobby Wade will carry the load in Minny.

 

TE, K, D are all pretty good. Especially Jacksonville....look at their schedule during fantasy playoffs....Golden!!

 

Good team. I don't like the running backs after Deuce and LT, but they definitly have the potential to put up good numbers.

 

Good luck.

[wbethea 0]

Draft coming up this weekend. We are keeping 2 players and I have the 1st pick in my draft. I have to decide between these players to keep: Westy, Rudi, Maroney and Travis Henry. Im leaning towards Westy and Rudi. And the way it looks I will have these players available with the 1st pick: FWP, Maroney, Henry, Ocho Cinco, Steve Smith, Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne. Im wondering if I should take a stud WR with my first pick then hope a player like A Peterson, Ahman Green or even Caddy be there in the 2nd round or take a RB then pick up the best available WR with my 2nd and 3rd pick. Thanks

 

 

 

Couple of questions first:

 

How many years can you keep a player?

How many RB's do you start (including if you have a flex spot)?

 

We are keeping players for 3 years. And we are able to start 3 RB's.

[Cuse9 129]

Draft coming up this weekend. We are keeping 2 players and I have the 1st pick in my draft. I have to decide between these players to keep: Westy, Rudi, Maroney and Travis Henry. Im leaning towards Westy and Rudi. And the way it looks I will have these players available with the 1st pick: FWP, Maroney, Henry, Ocho Cinco, Steve Smith, Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne. Im wondering if I should take a stud WR with my first pick then hope a player like A Peterson, Ahman Green or even Caddy be there in the 2nd round or take a RB then pick up the best available WR with my 2nd and 3rd pick. Thanks

We are keeping players for 3 years. And we are able to start 3 RB's.

 

If you can keep and start three RB's then do it. You have three very good RB's to choose from.

 

I'd keep Rudi and Maroney for sure. Maroney's upside is huge. Remember with Dillon as the feature back two years ago he ran for 1600 yds and 14 TD's. I think Maroney is just as good of a runner as Dillon and Maroney has better receiving skills.

 

Then it comes down to your first pick. Travis Henry vs Brian Westbrook. Both have great potential for this year. I would take Westbrook due to the fact that he'll have the ball more. Henry will prolly get more carries, but Westy will end up with more total yards due to receptions. Even if Henry rushes for 2000 yds this year I still think Westy will outproduce him. TD's should be about even. I really don't trust Henry playing all year. Don't forget, Henry has missed alot of games in his career due to injury, suspension, inactive list....not a guy I trust!

 

You have to take guys that are guaranteed to touch the ball 20+ times a game over a wr. It's a nice thought to have Smith, CJ or a few others at WR, but I think you'll get a couple of nice wr's with your 2-3 rd picks. Oh, Peterson, noway does he make it to your second round pick.

 

Keep Rudi, Westy and Maroney.

 

Good luck.

[elsken4 0]

1 player keeper league had limited options b/c of injuries last year so I went with Westbrook. 1

 

12 Team League

 

QB/RB/RB/WR/WR/WR/TE/K/D

 

Defenses and Kickers started going fast and furious in Rds 9/10 so I had to go earlier than I had wanted there, but 8 teams forgot about Jax, so I was happy all-in-all.

 

1. (8) Brian Westbrook RB *

2. (20) Marvin Harrison WR *

3. (29) Antonio Gates TE *

4. (44) Marion Barber III RB*

5. (53) Hines Ward WR *

6. (68) Matt Hasselbeck QB*

7. (77) Jerricho Cotchery WR *

8. (92) Bernard Berrian WR

9. (101) Jacksonville DEF *

10. (116) David Akers K *

11. (125) Ladell Betts RB

12. (140) Randy McMichael TE

13. (149) Troy Williamson WR

14. (164) Jeff Garcia QB

15. (173) Chris Henry (TN) RB

[ramblin'wreck 0]

LJ Smith (PHI)

Bo Scaife (TEN)

Eric Johnson (NO)

Owen Daniels (HOU)

 

Who would you rather have as your starting TE?

 

Thanks in advance..

[Cuse9 129]

Matt Hasselbeck

Jeff Garcia

 

Brian Westbrook RB *

Marion Barber III RB*

Ladell Betts RB

Chris Henry

 

Marvin Harrison WR *

Hines Ward WR *

Jerricho Cotchery WR *

Bernard Berrian WR

Troy Williamson WR

 

Antonio Gates TE *

Randy McMichael TE

 

Jacksonville DEF *

 

David Akers K *

 

First of all when kickers start going....let them go! Don't think you have to get a good kicker or they'll all be gone. Two yaers ago Rackers was the star of stars.....you prolly could have gotten Rackers in round 18 that year!

 

I have a feeling I know how your draft went. You knew you needed a running back, but each time your pick rolled around you couldn't pass up the wr talent that was still there and you took a wr instead of a rb. Your RB's aren't real solid. Westy is a star, great keeper. Barber and Betts will split carries. Barber is the better half os his tandem and Betts will get a fair share of carries, but it would have been much better to get a solid #1 back. WR's are very good, TE is perfect. Jaxonville is a great D.....look at their schedule during weeks 14-16...Beatiful!! QB's are good enough.

 

Your team looks fine I just wish you had a better #2 back. You've got a great #1 and then you have two #3's and Henry hasn't looked good at all this year. You're team doesn't look stellar, but it don't look bad by no means. If everyone performs up to expectations I'd expect you to go 8-6/9-5.

 

Good job....Good luck!!

[Cuse9 129]

LJ Smith (PHI)

Bo Scaife (TEN)

Eric Johnson (NO)

Owen Daniels (HOU)

 

Who would you rather have as your starting TE?

 

Thanks in advance..

 

I would check the health of LJ. If he's good to go it's a no brainer!! Next I like the potential of Owen Daniels. Other than that watch David Martin with Miami. I think he is in for a breakout year. Phins have always used their TE's, Grenn always used Gonzo and they have Cam Cameron who had Gates. Add those three things up.....Breakout year for David Martin!!!

[Ray_T 740]

This is easy! Kevin Curtis in a landslide. McNabb loves to chuck the ball and has had good success with guys who I can't even remember. This year he has a great 1-2 punch in Brown and Curtis. I look for Curtis to flourish being out of the shadow of Holt and Bruce. Curtis has all the tools to be a great wr. His only negative is that he's white....lol!

 

Curry is a great sleeper, too bad nobody can throw the ball in Oakland.

Henderson could come up big, but I think Copper and possibly Meacham will cut into his catches/time.

Davis & Jarrett. Great potential, but not this year.

Ginn....he's a return specialist and has to learn the ropes. Booker and Chambers will be the wr's.

Rice. I love this guy, but we need to see what Minny will do this year. Williamson, Wade and the other have had their chance and done nothing. The #1 spot is his to take!

Furrey was so good last year....unfortunatly not good enough to keep Calvin off the field.

 

Good luck.

yeah, I agree.

 

The more relevant question would be what kind of league is this guy in?

 

Curtis should have been selected by someone. hes not a guy I would normally expect to slide to be selected as a waiver wire pickup.

 

Pick him up before someone else does.

[Cuse9 129]

yeah, I agree.

 

The more relevant question would be what kind of league is this guy in?

 

Curtis should have been selected by someone. hes not a guy I would normally expect to slide to be selected as a waiver wire pickup.

 

Pick him up before someone else does.

 

LOL....you never know why certain guys don't get selected, but this one definitly fell through the cracks somehow?? He's a decent #2 this year and a solid #3, so yeah he should have been picked. Luckily though he wasn't and this guy can definitly use him!

[Ryedog 0]

Can you let me know what you think of my team? I drafted 2nd in a 10 man leauge. Thanks!

 

Starters

QB- Donovan McNabb (5)

RB-Steven Jackson (1)

RB-Travis Henry (2)

WR-Reggie Wayne (3)

WR-Andre Johnson (4)

TE- Vernon Davis (7)

DEF- New England (9)

K- Gostowski (14)

 

Bench

QB- Jay Cutler (11)

RB-Marion Barber (6)

RB-Ladell Betts (10)

RB-DeShaun Foster (13)

WR-Vincent Jackson (8)

WR-Kevin Curtis (12)

WR-Mike Furrey (15)

[Frank the Tank 0]

Ok it never hurts to here someone elses opininion. I'm entering my dynasty draft with the players listed below. Our draft consists of rookies, players on ww from last year, and 5 players that each owner must drop before the draft (we keep 10 players and draft to 15). I have made a bunch of moves over the last 2 weeks to pick up Winslow, Benson, and Holmes and I have only had to give up a 1st and 2nd round draft pick (the talent pool is very slim this year in the draft and I wasn't picking till the 7th spot) and L.Evans in the process. However it has left me with only 3rd, 4th, and 5th round picks.

 

What strategy would you use in the draft... I know I need to get a back-up QB, a 4th WR, back-up TE, a kicker, and something else. I had to drop A.Smith before the draft but I am really hoping he's still around come the 3rd round (remember it's a dynasty leaugue... he's had huge improvements and I see SF as being a very good team in the near future.

 

My 10 players entering the draft are:

 

QB: Rivers

RB: Westbrook, Jacobs, Benson, TJones, Turner

WR: SSmith, Holt, Holmes

TE: Winslow

K: ---

[Cuse9 129]

Can you let me know what you think of my team? I drafted 2nd in a 10 man leauge. Thanks!

 

Starters

QB- Donovan McNabb (5)

RB-Steven Jackson (1)

RB-Travis Henry (2)

WR-Reggie Wayne (3)

WR-Andre Johnson (4)

TE- Vernon Davis (7)

DEF- New England (9)

K- Gostowski (14)

 

Bench

QB- Jay Cutler (11)

RB-Marion Barber (6)

RB-Ladell Betts (10)

RB-DeShaun Foster (13)

WR-Vincent Jackson (8)

WR-Kevin Curtis (12)

WR-Mike Furrey (15)

 

What's not to like? Excellent players at every position. The only thing I would've liked to have seen would be Mike Bell handcuffed to Henry. Other than that it looks great. I highly doubt anyone in your league has a better team.

 

Good job!!

[mobb_deep 920]

3 player keeper league. Can keep player for any amount of time. Must keep 3 and they cost your first 3 picks regardless of draft.

 

My 3 keepers are SA, Holt, and Jacobs

 

I have the 3rd pick and these are the top 4 backs...

 

Ced Benson

TJones

M Lynch

AD Peterson

 

How would you rank them (taking into consideration winning now and future ofcourse)?

 

Thanks Cuse!

[elsken4 0]

First of all when kickers start going....let them go! Don't think you have to get a good kicker or they'll all be gone. Two yaers ago Rackers was the star of stars.....you prolly could have gotten Rackers in round 18 that year!

 

I have a feeling I know how your draft went. You knew you needed a running back, but each time your pick rolled around you couldn't pass up the wr talent that was still there and you took a wr instead of a rb. Your RB's aren't real solid. Westy is a star, great keeper. Barber and Betts will split carries. Barber is the better half os his tandem and Betts will get a fair share of carries, but it would have been much better to get a solid #1 back. WR's are very good, TE is perfect. Jaxonville is a great D.....look at their schedule during weeks 14-16...Beatiful!! QB's are good enough.

 

Your team looks fine I just wish you had a better #2 back. You've got a great #1 and then you have two #3's and Henry hasn't looked good at all this year. You're team doesn't look stellar, but it don't look bad by no means. If everyone performs up to expectations I'd expect you to go 8-6/9-5.

 

Good job....Good luck!!

 

What about sending MBIII and Ward for Deuce and Santana Moss? I realized Deuce is going to split with Bush, but I still see at least one more good year out of him. More solid than MBIII?

[Cuse9 129]

Ok it never hurts to here someone elses opininion. I'm entering my dynasty draft with the players listed below. Our draft consists of rookies, players on ww from last year, and 5 players that each owner must drop before the draft (we keep 10 players and draft to 15). I have made a bunch of moves over the last 2 weeks to pick up Winslow, Benson, and Holmes and I have only had to give up a 1st and 2nd round draft pick (the talent pool is very slim this year in the draft and I wasn't picking till the 7th spot) and L.Evans in the process. However it has left me with only 3rd, 4th, and 5th round picks.

 

What strategy would you use in the draft... I know I need to get a back-up QB, a 4th WR, back-up TE, a kicker, and something else. I had to drop A.Smith before the draft but I am really hoping he's still around come the 3rd round (remember it's a dynasty leaugue... he's had huge improvements and I see SF as being a very good team in the near future.

 

My 10 players entering the draft are:

 

QB: Rivers

RB: Westbrook, Jacobs, Benson, TJones, Turner

WR: SSmith, Holt, Holmes

TE: Winslow

K: ---

 

"another opinion" I agree. I highly doubt I know anymore than most anybody on the board, but I'm pretty good at throwing out some numbers and situations that will help people think about the situation a little better or show them something they were unaware of.

 

Good job getting Winslow and Holmes. Both have a very good chance to have career years this year. Well, Holmes is only in his second year, but the new offense fits his skills very well!!

 

As for your pick. I'll assume it's a 12 team league. Well, that's 120 players gone. 150 will be gone by time you pick. Alex Smith should be gone. In a dynasty league potential studs always go quickly. With what Smith has going on around him, he should be snapped up in the first two rounds.

 

Since you're pretty well balanced I wouldn't target one specific position. Obviously you need some wr depth, but if a good qb falls to your pick, then snatch him up. Being that it's a dynasty league and you pretty much already have a starting line up I would go after young talent over veterans. Take guys like Sidney Rice, Dwayne Bowe, Tedd Ginn over Booker, Boston, Moulds.

 

You've definitly got a good core to start with. Your rb depth will allow to stay competitive in the league for a long time. It will also allow you the opportunity to dictate trades and get some great deals.

 

Good job and good luck!!

[Cuse9 129]

What about sending MBIII and Ward for Deuce and Santana Moss? I realized Deuce is going to split with Bush, but I still see at least one more good year out of him. More solid than MBIII?

 

Noway!!

 

Ward is in an offense that has vowed to air it out this year. They'll still be a power running team, but Ward should benefit from alot of passing in Pitt.

 

Barber and Deuce are in the same situation. The diff is Deuce is only a year or two away from being done. MB# is only a year or two away from being the feature back and a top five pick in the league!! Salary cap decisions will force the Cowboys to make a choice.

 

I don't think there is that much of a difference between MB and Deuce this year. The potential for Barber is a lil more IMO. I think Ward blows Santana out of the water. The offense in Wasington coupled with Campbell don't spell out a good year for Santana.

 

Keep what you have in Barber and Ward. I definitly think you're better off that way.

 

If you can make a pick for a rb.....a guy who don't split carries would be the choice. Somebody cheap like Jamal Lewis, Ahman Green....

[joro69 0]

i'm in a 12team league pick #5 draft sunday

 

the guy with the #1 pick has asked for offers. I really dont like the 12 team league since im used to doing 10.. what should i offer? I was thinking my 1st and 5th for his 1st and 7th, I have won the championship 3xbedfoer on my 2RB in the 1st and 2nd round theory but this is 12 teams and the 2rb is so weak at pick #20.

 

or if he didnt wnt a 1st rounder why i dont know... my 2nd and 3rd for his 1st and 5th? what do u think? any suggestions?

[Cuse9 129]

3 player keeper league. Can keep player for any amount of time. Must keep 3 and they cost your first 3 picks regardless of draft.

 

My 3 keepers are SA, Holt, and Jacobs

 

I have the 3rd pick and these are the top 4 backs...

 

Ced Benson

TJones

M Lynch

AD Peterson

 

How would you rank them (taking into consideration winning now and future ofcourse)?

 

Thanks Cuse!

 

I've read alot of your posts, so I know you know your stuff pretty well, so I'll try and do some justice here!

 

I would go with Adrian Peterson.

 

I'm not a believer in Benson. He seems to get nicked up easy and doen't have the special factor that make rbs studs. I think he may be good, but never elite.

 

TJones is very good. Great all around ability. His problem is his age. You would only have him for 2-3 years and he's done.

 

Lynch is very good and easily compares to Peterson, but Peterson wins for this reason....

 

Adrian Peterson has the special something that we look for in #1 fantasy backs. He can catch, cut back, speed, vision......all the intangibles we want in our stud running backs he has. Minnesota has a history of having great OLines, which only adds to his value. This year he'll have a raw qb and a group of unknow wr's. If they come together as a unit they could form a very nice ariel attack. If they don't, Minnesota willl find a better qb next year.

 

The point is Peterson is good.....potentially great! The upside with this kid is phenomenal. Lynch looks like he'll be good, but Peterson looks like a "can't miss"!!

 

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Marshawn Lynch

3. Cedric Benson

4. Thomas Jones (because of age)

 

Good luck.

[Cuse9 129]

i'm in a 12team league pick #5 draft sunday

 

the guy with the #1 pick has asked for offers. I really dont like the 12 team league since im used to doing 10.. what should i offer? I was thinking my 1st and 5th for his 1st and 7th, I have won the championship 3xbedfoer on my 2RB in the 1st and 2nd round theory but this is 12 teams and the 2rb is so weak at pick #20.

 

or if he didnt wnt a 1st rounder why i dont know... my 2nd and 3rd for his 1st and 5th? what do u think? any suggestions?

 

12 team leagues will offer close to the same value/depth of rbs as ten team leagues. This year there looks to be about 41 running backs that will have signifigant fantasy value this year....potentially!

 

You're trade offer of swapping firsts and then a 5th rd for a 7th rd. I would offer it, but I doubt he would accept it. If I was the owner I wouldn't give up LT for that deal.

 

I'm not big on trading up in drafts. You have the 7th pick. You'll get a damn good rb with that pick. Let's assume LT, SJax, Gore, Addai, LJ and Alexander go with the first six. You'll have Maroney, Rudi, Parker, Bush, Henry....some very good backs. Couple that with your second pick of McGahee, Peterson, Lynch, James, RBrown, TJones...?? you'll have a pretty good tandem.

 

Throw in Larry Fitzgerald with your third rounder.....Darrell Jackson with your fourth....then fifth you could get another wr, rb, or take your qb. It's a pretty good deal.

 

My point is I wouldn't worry about trading up to get LT too much. He's by far the best pick in the draft, but not at the expense of hindering other starter spots on your team. Losing a fifth rounder....you could deal with, but anything higher than that I don't like.

[ir0nchef 0]

Cuse,

 

#1 Pick 14 TEAM PPR

What do you think? Anything I should fix? Thanks

QB

3WR

2RB

TE

K

DST

Round Pick Player Position

1 -1 LaDainian Tomlinson RB

2 -28 Cedric Benson RB

3 -29 Reggie Wayne WR

4 -56 Reggie Brown WR

5 -57 Brandon Jacobs RB

6 -84 Jon Kitna QB

7 -85 Mark Clayton WR

8 -112 D.J. Hackett WR

9 -113 Kevin Curtis WR

10 -140 Alex Smith QB

11 -141 Jerry Porter WR

12 -168 Bo Scaife TE

13 -169 Minnesota DEF

14 -196 Matt Stover K

 

I was offered Kevin Jones for Porter.

I can also drop someone (probably Porter) for:

Michael Turner

Brian Leonard

Adrian Peterson

Chris Brown

Kevin Faulk

Culpepper

Patrick Crayton

[Cuse9 129]

Cuse,

 

#1 Pick 14 TEAM PPR

What do you think? Anything I should fix? Thanks

QB

3WR

2RB

TE

K

DST

Round Pick Player Position

1 -1 LaDainian Tomlinson RB

2 -28 Cedric Benson RB

3 -29 Reggie Wayne WR

4 -56 Reggie Brown WR

5 -57 Brandon Jacobs RB

6 -84 Jon Kitna QB

7 -85 Mark Clayton WR

8 -112 D.J. Hackett WR

9 -113 Kevin Curtis WR

10 -140 Alex Smith QB

11 -141 Jerry Porter WR

12 -168 Bo Scaife TE

13 -169 Minnesota DEF

14 -196 Matt Stover K

 

I was offered Kevin Jones for Porter.

I can also drop someone (probably Porter) for:

Michael Turner

Brian Leonard

Adrian Peterson

Chris Brown

Kevin Faulk

Culpepper

Patrick Crayton

 

Your starting line up is identical to my league. Clayton as a third wr I like alot. Curtis was a great pick in round nine!!

 

I'd take Jones for Porter. I don't think Porter will be worth much. Even if he does okay, you've got good enough depth that it won't hurt you to take a chance with Jones. Jones can win the job and post great numbers.

 

Of your list Chris Brown is a guy I would take a chance on. He's the starter right now and if he can stay healthy he could put up nice numbers. It's never bad to have "too many" starting rbs. Especially in a fourteen team league. The trade value is enormous!!

 

Nice looking team. Good balance. I'm not sold on Minn D, but they're okay.

[ramblin'wreck 0]

Brandon Jones (TEN)

Matt Jones (JAC)

Derrick Mason (BAL)

 

Please help me choose a #4 WR who will only fill in when my starters have a bye. PPR league.

 

Thanks in advance..

[Cuse9 129]

Brandon Jones (TEN)

Matt Jones (JAC)

Derrick Mason (BAL)

 

Please help me choose a #4 WR who will only fill in when my starters have a bye. PPR league.

 

Thanks in advance..

 

Derrick Mason....out! Mason had a great run in fantasy ball and this year it truely comes to an end.

 

I'd take Jones for sure!!

 

Okay, just kidding.

 

Matt Jones has the talent, but he also has a whole mess of other wr's trying to fill two spots. I would pass on Jones and the entire situation in Jacksonville.

 

Brandon Jones is without a doubt a starter in Tenn. He'll be the number one eventually. He only has Roby and Moulds to compete with. Brandon is an incredible athlete which I really think will come in handy with VY running all over. Once Young and Jones get on the same page I think Jones will be a #2 in terms of fantasy. I'm not convinced it will be this year....but I wouldn't be surprized.

 

Not only is Brandon Jones the best pick....he's also the safest.

[Frank the Tank 0]

"another opinion" I agree. I highly doubt I know anymore than most anybody on the board, but I'm pretty good at throwing out some numbers and situations that will help people think about the situation a little better or show them something they were unaware of.

 

Good job getting Winslow and Holmes. Both have a very good chance to have career years this year. Well, Holmes is only in his second year, but the new offense fits his skills very well!!

 

As for your pick. I'll assume it's a 12 team league. Well, that's 120 players gone. 150 will be gone by time you pick. Alex Smith should be gone. In a dynasty league potential studs always go quickly. With what Smith has going on around him, he should be snapped up in the first two rounds.

 

Since you're pretty well balanced I wouldn't target one specific position. Obviously you need some wr depth, but if a good qb falls to your pick, then snatch him up. Being that it's a dynasty league and you pretty much already have a starting line up I would go after young talent over veterans. Take guys like Sidney Rice, Dwayne Bowe, Tedd Ginn over Booker, Boston, Moulds.

 

You've definitly got a good core to start with. Your rb depth will allow to stay competitive in the league for a long time. It will also allow you the opportunity to dictate trades and get some great deals.

 

Good job and good luck!!

 

 

Thanks buddy... it's only a 10 player league so there will only be 100 + 21 (I have the 22nd pick) players gone, so hopefully A.Smith will still be on the board (I don't think the other owners are that big on him so I hope he's still there).

 

One more question... I have been offered TJ Who's your Momma for S. Holmes. I'm set at WR for this year with Smith and Holt, but I think that Holmes may be the better option in a dynasty league. To me it's a close call. I'm thinking TJ is destined to top out at 1,100 - 1,200 yds with 6-8 TD's, and never exceed these #'s. I'm thinking Holmes has the ability or potential to top these. What's your take?

[Need2Know 0]

 

whats happenin help master

would like your opinion on my team

12 team league

1/2 point per reception

6 points for all TDs

10 yards per point rushing (includes QBs)

20 yards per point reception

players get return yardage 30 yards per point and get any td points

2 point bonus for 100 yard Receiving in a game

 

roster:

QBs

Vince Young

Matt Hasslebeck

 

RBs

Reggie Bush

Brandon Jacobs

Caddilac Williams

Adrain peterson(CHI)

Mike Bell

 

WR

Chad Johnson

Donald Driver

DJ Hackett

Brandon Jones

Troy williamson

 

Te

Winslow

 

K

Reed

 

D

PHILI

 

I have gotten scores of 6-8 (out of ten) from most folks. Obviously, I need Jacobs or Williams to play well for my team to be consistent. But I thinkI did ok out of the tenth draft spot.

What are you thoughts?

[Cuse9 129]

Thanks buddy... it's only a 10 player league so there will only be 100 + 21 (I have the 22nd pick) players gone, so hopefully A.Smith will still be on the board (I don't think the other owners are that big on him so I hope he's still there).

 

One more question... I have been offered TJ Who's your Momma for S. Holmes. I'm set at WR for this year with Smith and Holt, but I think that Holmes may be the better option in a dynasty league. To me it's a close call. I'm thinking TJ is destined to top out at 1,100 - 1,200 yds with 6-8 TD's, and never exceed these #'s. I'm thinking Holmes has the ability or potential to top these. What's your take?

 

I really like Santonio Holmes.

 

With that dump him immediatly for TJ!!! I agree that Santonio has a bright future, but TJ is a friggin stud! Last year he had two 10 catch games, two 9 catch games. He is more consistant than CJ. We think Santonio may be a good, but we know TJ is. I think TJ will be a top wr for the five years. He's 29, but with CJ, Rudi (Irons/Perry) and Palmer, he has all the surroundings to be great for a at least 5 more years. There is no question that he can put up 1300+ yards. He's gotten better and better every year.

 

Go get him now!!

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Oh please help masterm help me.

 

Should i trade Calvin Johnson for Marshawn-lynch and get rb help???

[Cuse9 129]

roster:

QBs

Vince Young......very good upside. I don't know if he can throw enough to be a top qb. Let me rephras that....I don't know if he'll have the wr's to throw to....at least this year.

Matt Hasslebeck....very solid....I'd start him to begin the season until you see what VY is gonna do this year.

 

RBs

Reggie Bush...awesome back! His potential is bigger than anyone in the league.

Brandon Jacobs...I don't think he'll put up Tiki yardage, but he'll be over 1000 and get all the TD's.

Caddilac Williams...believe it or not I think his season relies on David Boston now! Garcia is a good qb, Galloway can hold his own. If Boston becomes what he was 30 years ago, then the lanes will open for Caddy to run wild.

Adrain peterson(CHI)...just taking up space. I'd rather have someone else. What else it out there?

Mike Bell...hang onto him. I don't think Henry will last the entire season.

 

WR

Chad Johnson...he sucked last year, I don't care what his numbers said at the end of the year. He has to be more consistant. TJ blew him away when it came to consistancy. Chad has everything you want. I don't expect him to perform like last year (5 or his 7 TD's in two games)

Donald Driver...great gamer! The guy plays through pain, he'll do everything he's needed which equates to good fantasy points for us!

DJ Hackett...he's struggling behind Burleson right now. Watch the next pre-season game and see who gets more passes. Hackett is definitly the better fantasy option, but I don't like the way it's going right now.

Brandon Jones...the better he does...the better VY does!

Troy williamson...as bad as Robert Ferguson is...he's better than Williamson! Unless it really was Williamson's vision?! I don't expect alot out of Troy this year, I'd find a better option.

 

Te

Winslow...solid, I love Kellen, the Soldier that he is!

 

K

Reed...all kickers suck.

 

D

PHILI...solid D.

 

I'll give you an "I" for incompete. You have too many unproven commodities. VY needs his skill players to step or he's in big trouble. Last year he had Henry...not this year. Jacobs first year as starter, Caddy needs to bounce back. CJ has to be more consistant, Hackett needs to hold down the job, Driver has to stay healthy.

 

Do you see why I give you an "I". If everyone performs like they should/could you have a good team that will make the playoffs. It's not a stellar team, but it's a good team for sure.

 

I'd drop Williamson and Peterson and see what you can find on waivers.

[Cuse9 129]

Oh please help masterm help me.

 

Should i trade Calvin Johnson for Marshawn-lynch and get rb help???

 

Oooooh!

 

That's a tough one. Potentially the best wr in the game for the next ten years or a rb that could be a top five back for the next seven/eight years?!

 

I'd rather have CJ2. I think they both have bright futures, but CJ looks so good that I really think he'll be the star of stars during his career. There is nothing bad you can say about him other than he's a Lion!

 

My only concern is how much Furrey is going to take from Calvin this year? Lynch has a monster schedule, so I don't expect him to have a killer rookie year. The difference is Lynch will be a star.....Calvin will be THE star. I don't care if he has Roy beside him or not.

 

Keep Calvin!

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cuse

 

Thanks for the response.....

so, who do you suggest @ WR or RB I look for instead for dropping peterson and Williamson?

Peterson, I kinda like though; Benson seems fragile to me and I think Peterson will have a role regardless.

 

But Williamson I see your point.

 

What about Sammy Morris? NE's Maroney seems fragile; Morris could be good.....

 

possible WR stovall, Burelson, jacoby jones, james jones

 

anyone else you can thinkI should look for RB or WR on the waivers?

thanks!

 

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Cuse, yesterday you responded to my post and you said the only thing you would have liked to see is that I got Mike Bell on my team to handcuff Henry. Well, no lie, read below!

 

Currently my team looks like this:

 

QB- McNabb, Cutler

RB- S.Jax, T.Henry, M.Barber, L.Betts, D.Foster

WR- R.Wayne, A.Johnson, V.Jackson, K.Curtis, M.Furrey

TE- V.Davis

 

My question is, I was just offered this trade: The Portis owner also owns Mike Bell. And I of course Own T.Henry and Ladell Betts. He wants to trade me Mike Bell for Betts.

 

This is pretty obvious because it covers both of us in case our stud goes down, but would he be making out more by getting Betts? Another words, would it be more beneficial to me to take my chances that Henry does not get hurt and hold on to Betts in case Portis gets hurt?

 

I just feel like I am getting screwed if I give him Betts for Mike Bell.

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Okay, I've got all day to kill. If you're stuck with a decision on who to keep or draft or whatever. I'll give my insightful opinions. I have a good idea on just about every player there is so ask away and I'll try to help.

 

I do this simply because alot of help board questions don't get answered or if they do it's not for a couple days. So, I am here to help you win your league....just mail me 10% of your winnings

 

I need your help with my 4th pick. LT, S Jax, And Shaun are gone. Which back should I go for next Larry Johnson or Frank Gore.

[Cuse9 129]

cuse

 

Thanks for the response.....

so, who do you suggest @ WR or RB I look for instead for dropping peterson and Williamson?

Peterson, I kinda like though; Benson seems fragile to me and I think Peterson will have a role regardless.

 

But Williamson I see your point.

 

What about Sammy Morris? NE's Maroney seems fragile; Morris could be good.....

 

possible WR stovall, Burelson, jacoby jones, james jones

 

anyone else you can thinkI should look for RB or WR on the waivers?

thanks!

 

 

Jacoby Jones is looking very good! He'll most likely be the number two and move Walters to the #3. I'd definitly take him over Williamson.

 

Peterson and Morris are about a wash. I think if Maroney goes down it will be some sort of committee to replace him. Morris would be the chain mover and goal line guy and Faulk would be the change of pace and third down back. So I'd rather have Peterson. Guys I like that may be there:

 

Brian Leonard, Steven Jackson's back up. If Jackson goes down.....Leonard can play, I think he'd put up big numbers!

Dominic Rhodes (if he didn't get drafted) once he comes back from his suspension I look for him to get alot of receptions and be a good fill in guy.

Anthony Thomas and Michael Pittman are both in good situations to play alot. With Pittman moving to FB that just gives him that many more opportunities for touches.

[Cuse9 129]

Cuse, yesterday you responded to my post and you said the only thing you would have liked to see is that I got Mike Bell on my team to handcuff Henry. Well, no lie, read below!

 

Currently my team looks like this:

 

QB- McNabb, Cutler

RB- S.Jax, T.Henry, M.Barber, L.Betts, D.Foster

WR- R.Wayne, A.Johnson, V.Jackson, K.Curtis, M.Furrey

TE- V.Davis

 

My question is, I was just offered this trade: The Portis owner also owns Mike Bell. And I of course Own T.Henry and Ladell Betts. He wants to trade me Mike Bell for Betts.

 

This is pretty obvious because it covers both of us in case our stud goes down, but would he be making out more by getting Betts? Another words, would it be more beneficial to me to take my chances that Henry does not get hurt and hold on to Betts in case Portis gets hurt?

 

I just feel like I am getting screwed if I give him Betts for Mike Bell.

 

While I definitly think you should handcuff Bell and Henry this trade isnt' good for you. Most likely you drafted Betts before the Portis owner drafted Bell and the Portis owner intentionally drafted Bell knowing he wanted to trade you for Betts.

 

I would play it like you don't need Bell. He knows he needs Betts. With Portis already gimpy he would be nuts not to try and handcuff them. I would try and get him to up his offer. If you throw in Furrey and he upgrades that wr position for you.

 

I would definitly want Bell with Henry, but your back up rb's are good. They are all better than Bell at this point. If he is going to get Betts, he has to give you more. I would try for the Betts/Furry for Bell/a better wr than Furry.....or you could even give up Curtis or Andre as long as you get a better guy for them. Don't give up Jackson though, with Turner there he may be the biggest surprize of the year!!

[Cuse9 129]

I need your help with my 4th pick. LT, S Jax, And Shaun are gone. Which back should I go for next Larry Johnson or Frank Gore.

 

Joseph Addai!

 

LJ lost more OLinemen, 400+ carries, he held out, new QB, no wr's. Teams are going to send 9 guys to stop him. He's in for a loooooong year.

 

Frank Gore is a phenomenal talent. I definitly think he can reproduce what he did last year. However, with Davis at 100%, Battle catches everything, Darrell Jackson, Lelie...all those guys will definitly make plays and give Gore more opportunities, but at the same time they will take TD's away. Not too mention the hand incodent. It doesn't seem like a big deal, but none the less.

 

Joseph Addai. NO competition at all! He will be in on every down...third downs, goal line carries. Addai catches the ball well, fast, power....he has all the makings of the next big thing. There is no reason to think he won't run for 1400+ yds, 50 rec, 600 rec yds and 15 TD's. The Colts will score alot and he'll be the feature back that's reaping all the rewards!! Edgerrin James was a #1 pick in his hayday and there is no reason to think Addai can't do the same!

 

Weigh the pros and cons: Addai vs Gore vs LJ.....Addai has no cons!

 

So that's my vote for the #4 pick.....Joseph Addai

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Alright so here is the problem, I am in the 4th round of the draft and here is my current roster:

 

Willie Parker

Peyton

Gates

 

This is drafting from the 9th position. While i like the players i feel like from here out i am going to be mediocre.

 

Obviously I need to go either WR or RB with my next pick. The players still available worth a pick are:

 

RB's

 

Edge

Cedric

Thomas Jones

 

WR's

 

Roy

TJ

Anquan

 

What should I do? My mind is battling over the dilemma!

[Ryedog 0]

While I definitly think you should handcuff Bell and Henry this trade isnt' good for you. Most likely you drafted Betts before the Portis owner drafted Bell and the Portis owner intentionally drafted Bell knowing he wanted to trade you for Betts.

 

I would play it like you don't need Bell. He knows he needs Betts. With Portis already gimpy he would be nuts not to try and handcuff them. I would try and get him to up his offer. If you throw in Furrey and he upgrades that wr position for you.

 

I would definitly want Bell with Henry, but your back up rb's are good. They are all better than Bell at this point. If he is going to get Betts, he has to give you more. I would try for the Betts/Furry for Bell/a better wr than Furry.....or you could even give up Curtis or Andre as long as you get a better guy for them. Don't give up Jackson though, with Turner there he may be the biggest surprize of the year!!

 

Help me out man. Here is the full roster of the guy who wants to give me Bell for Betts. What do you think I should try to get from him?

 

 

Pos Player

QB Drew Brees

QB Rex Grossman

RB LaDainian Tomlinson

RB Mike Bell

RB Clinton Portis

RB Michael Turner

WR Terrell Owens

WR Darrell Jackson

WR Jerricho Cotchery

WR Santana Moss

WR Donte Stallworth

WR Ted Ginn Jr.®

TE Jeremy Shockey

PK Adam Vinatieri

TM Eagles

[Cuse9 129]

Help me out man. Here is the full roster of the guy who wants to give me Bell for Betts. What do you think I should try to get from him?

Pos Player

QB Drew Brees

QB Rex Grossman

RB LaDainian Tomlinson

RB Mike Bell

RB Clinton Portis

RB Michael Turner

WR Terrell Owens

WR Darrell Jackson

WR Jerricho Cotchery

WR Santana Moss

WR Donte Stallworth

WR Ted Ginn Jr.®

TE Jeremy Shockey

PK Adam Vinatieri

TM Eagles

 

I'd try for Cotchery and Bell for Betts and Furry....or Curtis, but try and sell Furry **The NFC's leading receiver last year**. Noway does Furry reproduce that with Calvin in town, but he don't need to know that. I don't think Cotchery is #1 fantasy material,but he's a good #2 or #3 and definitly an upgrade over Furry or Curtis.

 

That way he gets Betts which he desperatley needs! You have the safety net of Bell. You still have SJax, Barber and Foster so you're looking good.

 

You know the owner?! Only you would know what you can get. I would try for Jackson if you think you could pull it off. Even if you know he won't go for it....say Jackson and "settle" on Cotchery.

 

That's my thoughts!