Me_2006 14 Posted June 22, 2008 Alright, so some buddies wanted to get a league started just to pass the time until real FF started, so we have a 6-team league Yahoo draft tonight at 6. It's just for bragging rights and to have something to do, but obviously I'd still love to win it and talk smack every week. I know that "anything less than 12 teams is for girls" and "only idiots draft before August" and whatever, you guys can find a new thread. Just thought this might spark an entirely different discussion, as the strategy is obviously going to have to change. The question is: how much? Starting requirements: 1 QB 2 RB 3 WR 1 TE 1 K 1 D Everything standard (4 pts per pass TD, 6 for every other form) and 1/2 PPR. Otherwise, totally vanilla as we were just looking to get one going. Interested to hear different strategies and thoughts. Do you load up RBs early? Do you wait since there will be quality backs in later rounds? How bout a QB? Take Brady/Manning early and have that advantage or are you better served with another RB/WR? How early to you grab a TE? Gates? KWII? Witten? Do you wait and just grab a guy in the last few rounds? Do you take more or less risks with injury prone/unsure status guys for the big payoff? Or does it potentially hurt you more because everyone will be fairly strong in a league this small? Anyway, I know basically everyone here has their RB/RB or RB/WR/WR or RB/QB/WR or whatever strategy. But let's hear what you've got on a league half the size. Discuss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 988 Posted June 22, 2008 It's impossible to say who or what position to grab before the draft as every pick could create a different strategy. I'd say try to get dominant players at every position (obvious right) - what I'm saying is to gain separation from others in a 6 team league you'll need to grab players that put up huge points and players that can separate from others. Players to target: Adrian Peterson, Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson, Steven Jackson Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Tony Romo, Carson Palmer Jason Witten, Antonio Gates, Kellen Winslow, Tony Gonzalez I'd make sure to get one of the top 5 QBs, and one of the top 4 TEs. Getting Randy Moss and/or Tom Brady or Peyton Manning could be huge. Hopefully you get a top 2 pick so you can get LT or AD. I'd try to get 3 top 15 WRs too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Me_2006 14 Posted June 22, 2008 It's impossible to say who or what position to grab before the draft as every pick could create a different strategy. I'd say try to get dominant players at every position (obvious right) - what I'm saying is to gain separation from others in a 6 team league you'll need to grab players that put up huge points and players that can separate from others. Players to target: Adrian Peterson, Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson, Steven Jackson Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Tony Romo, Carson Palmer Jason Witten, Antonio Gates, Kellen Winslow, Tony Gonzalez I'd make sure to get one of the top 5 QBs, and one of the top 4 TEs. Getting Randy Moss and/or Tom Brady or Peyton Manning could be huge. Hopefully you get a top 2 pick so you can get LT or AD. I'd try to get 3 top 15 WRs too. That was sort of my idea, with regards to trying to grab one of those top tier guys at each position and fill out depth later, but it's tempting to just be the last guy to take a QB and grab Big Ben, Brees, or whoever it is that isn't gone yet while loading up on WRs. Would you gamble more than usual? Guys like Marvin, Frank Gore, etc that could totally flop or could be huge. Is it better to get a sure thing every time or take alot of risks knowing there's plenty on the WW? also, not really looking for advice for me. Mostly just a different discussion than I've ever seen on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripenny 0 Posted June 22, 2008 It's impossible to say who or what position to grab before the draft as every pick could create a different strategy. I'd say try to get dominant players at every position (obvious right) - what I'm saying is to gain separation from others in a 6 team league you'll need to grab players that put up huge points and players that can separate from others. Players to target: Adrian Peterson, Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson, Steven Jackson Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Tony Romo, Carson Palmer Jason Witten, Antonio Gates, Kellen Winslow, Tony Gonzalez I'd make sure to get one of the top 5 QBs, and one of the top 4 TEs. Getting Randy Moss and/or Tom Brady or Peyton Manning could be huge. Hopefully you get a top 2 pick so you can get LT or AD. I'd try to get 3 top 15 WRs too. This is a beautiful reply. I might print it out, frame it, and kneel to it daily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted June 22, 2008 My strategy would be take all risk/reward guys. Only draft the guys that you believe have the highest ceiling, regardless of the chance that they have of actually hitting the ceiling. To win the league you need a team full of studs, so that means skipping over alot of guys that provide guaranteed production. Avoid guys like Edge, E Graham, Lendale, T Jones, H Ward, L Coles, TJ Housh, Hassleback, and instead take guys like R. Bush, S Young, CJ1, CJ2, Donovan McNabb, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chronic Husker 85 Posted June 22, 2008 I'd say go LT, Brady, or Manning in that style draft if you can. Someone will prolly grab Gates early (take him first if you see the value around round 5 or 6, I guess). If you don't get Gates, I have Gonzo, Witten, Winslow, and Dallas Clark all pretty close.....wait on TE if you don't get Gates. Try to get the best starters with every pick. I wouldn't take RB with my first three picks in this draft. I'd fill all my QB RB WR starters before going for backups....depth will be easy to get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratbastard1 0 Posted June 22, 2008 It's impossible to say who or what position to grab before the draft as every pick could create a different strategy. I'd say try to get dominant players at every position (obvious right) - what I'm saying is to gain separation from others in a 6 team league you'll need to grab players that put up huge points and players that can separate from others. Players to target: Adrian Peterson, Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson, Steven Jackson Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Tony Romo, Carson Palmer Jason Witten, Antonio Gates, Kellen Winslow, Tony Gonzalez I'd make sure to get one of the top 5 QBs, and one of the top 4 TEs. Getting Randy Moss and/or Tom Brady or Peyton Manning could be huge. Hopefully you get a top 2 pick so you can get LT or AD. I'd try to get 3 top 15 WRs too. Yep, good stuff and I almost agree with everything but I wouldn't value the TE so much. Remember quality TEs, AND quality WRs will be available all season. A Stud QB will be very valuable. Getting 1 stud RB will also be important. Getting a stud WR wont as all you have to do is outplay the other team's 3 WRs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Me_2006 14 Posted June 23, 2008 Update: Here's how the draft went. Warpigs 1. (1) Adrian Peterson 2. (12) Peyton Manning 3. (13) Reggie Wayne 4. (24) Clinton Portis 5. (25) Wes Welker 6. (36) Dallas Clark 7. (37) Calvin Johnson 8. (48) Chicago 9. (49) New York 10. (60) Donovan McNabb 11. (61) Devin Hester 12. (72) LenDale White 13. (73) Donald Driver 14. (84) Vernon Davis 15. (85) Stephen Gostkowski 16. (96) Bobby Engram 17. (97) Deuce McAllister 18. (108) David Akers Columbia Cowboys 1. (2) LaDainian Tomlinson 2. (11) Marshawn Lynch 3. (14) Terrell Owens 4. (23) T.J. Houshmandzadeh 5. (26) Tony Romo 6. (35) Roy Williams 7. (38) Tony Gonzalez 8. (47) Laurence Maroney 9. (50) Darren McFadden 10. (59) Greg Jennings 11. (62) Jeremy Shockey 12. (71) Matt Hasselbeck 13. (74) Dallas 14. (83) Adam Vinatieri 15. (86) Joey Galloway 16. (95) Javon Walker 17. (98) Pittsburgh 18. (107) Jon Kitna A-Town Argonauts 1. (3) Steven Jackson 2. (10) Frank Gore 3. (15) Andre Johnson 4. (22) Marques Colston 5. (27) Brandon Marshall 6. (34) Kellen Winslow 7. (39) Carson Palmer 8. (46) Ryan Grant 9. (51) Ronnie Brown 10. (58) Marvin Harrison 11. (63) Reggie Bush 12. (70) Lee Evans 13. (75) Anthony Gonzalez 14. (82) Jay Cutler 15. (87) Jonathan Stewart 16. (94) Green Bay 17. (99) Neil Rackers 18. (106) Bernard Berrian Kalamazoo Tigers 1. (4) Tom Brady 2. (9) Maurice Jones-Drew 3. (16) Chad Johnson 4. (21) Plaxico Burress 5. (28) Santonio Holmes 6. (33) Jason Witten 7. (40) Ben Roethlisberger 8. (45) New England 9. (52) Willie Parker 10. (57) Rob Bironas 11. (64) Hines Ward 12. (69) Indianapolis 13. (76) Brandon Jacobs 14. (81) Santana Moss 15. (88) Nate Kaeding 16. (93) Benjamin Watson 17. (100) Fred Taylor 18. (105) Patrick Crayton The Donkey Punchers 1. (5) Brian Westbrook 2. (8) Marion Barber 3. (17) Braylon Edwards 4. (20) Steve Smith 5. (29) Torry Holt 6. (32) Antonio Gates 7. (41) Derek Anderson 8. (44) San Diego 9. (53) Nick Folk 10. (56) Willis McGahee 11. (65) Michael Turner 12. (68) Dwayne Bowe 13. (77) Chris Chambers 14. (80) Kevin Curtis 15. (89) David Garrard 16. (92) Heath Miller 17. (101) Jacksonville 18. (104) Phil Dawson Pacman's Crew 1. (6) Randy Moss 2. (7) Joseph Addai 3. (18) Larry Johnson 4. (19) Larry Fitzgerald 5. (30) Drew Brees 6. (31) Anquan Boldin 7. (42) Chris Cooley 8. (43) Minnesota 9. (54) Shayne Graham 10. (55) Jamal Lewis 11. (66) Earnest Graham 12. (67) Roddy White 13. (78) Laveranues Coles 14. (79) Marc Bulger 15. (90) Jerricho Cotchery 16. (91) Todd Heap 17. (102) Baltimore 18. (103) Josh Scobee Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_risen_demon 0 Posted June 23, 2008 I like Columbus Cowboys, Adam's Crew and the Donkey Punchers, in that order. Which team is yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Me_2006 14 Posted June 23, 2008 I like Columbus Cowboys, Adam's Crew and the Donkey Punchers, in that order. Which team is yours? Won't say just yet. Like to get some other opinions and don't want them swayed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sms 0 Posted June 23, 2008 Won't say just yet. Like to get some other opinions and don't want them swayed. The Donkey Punchers are the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Me_2006 14 Posted June 23, 2008 Again, 1/2 PPR if that matters any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratbastard1 0 Posted June 25, 2008 Pacman's Crew Dominates: QB Brees RB1 Addai RB2 LJ WR1 Moss WR2 Fitz WR3 Boldin TE1 Cooley K Graham D Minn Bench is awesome: QB: Bulger RB: Lewis, Graham WR: White, Coles, Cotchery TE: Todd Heap D: Baltimore K: Scobee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted June 25, 2008 I admit I only glanced at the teams but the Cowboys stuck out to me. Lots of receptions in that crew. LT2. Romo. I'm high on Lynch. Hate some of the later picks for him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
49ers_suck 0 Posted June 26, 2008 The Donkey Punchers 1. (5) Brian Westbrook 2. (8) Marion Barber 3. (17) Braylon Edwards 4. (20) Steve Smith 5. (29) Torry Holt 6. (32) Antonio Gates 7. (41) Derek Anderson 8. (44) San Diego 9. (53) Nick Folk 10. (56) Willis McGahee 11. (65) Michael Turner 12. (68) Dwayne Bowe 13. (77) Chris Chambers 14. (80) Kevin Curtis 15. (89) David Garrard 16. (92) Heath Miller 17. (101) Jacksonville 18. (104) Phil Dawson i like this team but a kicker in the 9th? and 2 kickers drafted? come on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
49ers_suck 0 Posted June 26, 2008 A-Town Argonauts 1. (3) Steven Jackson 2. (10) Frank Gore 3. (15) Andre Johnson 4. (22) Marques Colston 5. (27) Brandon Marshall 6. (34) Kellen Winslow 7. (39) Carson Palmer 8. (46) Ryan Grant 9. (51) Ronnie Brown 10. (58) Marvin Harrison 11. (63) Reggie Bush 12. (70) Lee Evans 13. (75) Anthony Gonzalez 14. (82) Jay Cutler 15. (87) Jonathan Stewart 16. (94) Green Bay 17. (99) Neil Rackers 18. (106) Bernard Berrian i like this team a lot. killer depth at WR and RB. and at least he waited to take a D and kicker. grant in the 8th, when other teams were taking D's and kickers! sweet. bush in the 11th in a PPR! wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratbastard1 0 Posted June 29, 2008 Which one are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
