Draft Strategy, Non-PPR

[karmarooster 0]

So i just did a mock draft to prepare for a 12 team league that has the following requirements:

 

2 RB, 2 WR, Flex (RB/WR/TE). That means that TE is optional. I intend on starting 3 RBs and 2 WR. Also, QBs get 4 points/TD, and 25 yards/point.

 

As such i have put a strong emphasis on positions in the following order of importance:

RB, WR, QB (no TE).

 

Comments on this strategy? I saw lots of QBs go early... i guess bc its non-PPR some people value QBs over WR. still tho you have to start at least 2 WRs and only 1 QB... this is what determines my strategy.

 

From the 4 Spot, picks by round:

1. Addai, RB1
   
2. Jamal Lewis, RB2
   
3. LenDale, RB3
   
4. Calvin Johnson, WR1
   
5. Marvin Harrison, WR2
   
6. DeAngelo, RB4
   
7. Hasselbeck, QB
   
8. Chris Perry, RB5
   
9. Ray Rice, RB6
   
10. Bernard Berrian, WR3
    
11. Rivers, QB2
    

The Hasselbeck pick was actually an error. I would've taken a RB or WR there. players available: Chambers, Driver, Mendenhall, Ricky Williams, Felix Jones. Likely pick: Ricky Williams.

 

One issue with the team is that Harrison and Williams are both bye week 4, and Berrian is my only decent backup... i also have Randel-El and Arnaz Battle.

 

I am pretty happy with Addai, Jamal, and White (at least, i was until the browns game tonight). Calvin and Marvin could both realistically be top 15 WRs as well. depends alot on Marvin's knees... I'm happy with depth at RB but not so much for WR. however could always trade a RB or QB for a WR.

 

The only QBs that i would want are Brady, Romo, or Brees. The only way i would target them tho is if was pick 12 or could get one of them in the 2nd or 3rd. After these elites, plus Manning, everyone else looks the same to me. ie QBs 5-12. obviously QB5 will be better than QB12, but who that is going to be i'm not sure. i am pretty sure Brady, Romo, Brees, and Manning WILL all be in the top 5.

 

I was amazed to see all these TEs drafted: Witten, winslow, gates, gonzo, clark, cooley, shockey. Why? The only one draftable in my mind is witten. Gates would be if he were still the healthy-toed, TD catching machine of 2-4 years ago.

 

So how is the team, based on the scoring format?

 

QBs - Hasselbeck, Rivers

RBs - Addai, Jamal, Lendale, DeAngelo, Ray Rice, Chris Perry

WRs - Calvin johnson, marvin harrison, berrian, randel-el, battle

 

 

 

 

Will post the entire mock for those interested.

[karmarooster 0]

http://www.mockdraftcentral.com/draft.jsp?...17&view=all

[karmarooster 0]

pat me on the back or rip it apart. i just want some feedback.

[BuschWack 59]

To early to take Lendale in the 3rd at the 4 spot. I would have taken a stud wr there and waited to see if Lendale dropped to the 4th. wr lineup looks shaky....risky...

 

Your top 5 picks all have a higher degree of injury risk. Addai pulled himself out of games too often around the goalline last year for my taste and dissapeared when I needed him in the end.

 

Final draft analysis:

[karmarooster 0]

To early to take Lendale in the 3rd at the 4 spot. I would have taken a stud wr there and waited to see if Lendale dropped to the 4th. wr lineup looks shaky....risky...

 

Your top 5 picks all have a higher degree of injury risk. Addai pulled himself out of games too often around the goalline last year for my taste and dissapeared when I needed him in the end.

 

Final draft analysis:

 

thanks for the feedback. a few comments:

 

As a previous Addai owner, i am familiar with his 'injury' history... he doesnt miss many games, but often comes out during a game and is 'questionable' all week. a bit of a headache, but what else am i gonna do? in the 4 spot the backs available: Barber, Sjax, Portis. Could've taken Brady, but i'm not a first round QB guy considering its 4 points and 25 yards/point passing. Best alternative?

 

options instead of Jamal in round 2: Willis at RB, Colston and Andre Johnson at WR. I went for the RB because it non-PPR, but i can see the case for taking one of the 2 WRs. could've taken a QB, Brees or Romo.

 

in round 3, the WR quality was much lower: Chad Johnson, Torry Holt, Steve Smith. Options besides LenDale: Turner, Graham, Bush, Maroney. I'm very unfamiliar with PPR and reached here a bit on Lendale, who likely would've lasted until the 4th. Problem was, all the QBs i would be interested in were gone (Romo and Brees) and the WR crop wasn't steller. i went with LenDale over Turner, although it was very close.

 

In retrospect, i think it would've been nice to take Addai in round 1, WR AJ or Colston or QB Romo or Brees in round 2, and then fill in at RB in rounds 3 and 4.

[BiPolarBear 483]

I would have looked past Jamal Lewis for something else. Romo or Brees instead of Jamal anyday.

[cbfalcon 825]

I just had a draft and from the 4th spot got:

 

1. Addai

2. Fitzgerald

3, Hoosh

4. Lendale

5. Steve Smith

6. Kevin Smith

7. J. Stewart

8. Hasselbeck

 

 

I like that better than yours. I like Fitz, Hoosh, and Steve Smith more than Jamal, Megatron, and Harrison.

[karmarooster 0]

I just had a draft and from the 4th spot got:

 

1. Addai

2. Fitzgerald

3, Hoosh

4. Lendale

5. Steve Smith

6. Kevin Smith

7. J. Stewart

8. Hasselbeck

I like that better than yours. I like Fitz, Hoosh, and Steve Smith more than Jamal, Megatron, and Harrison.

 

i disagree a bit... see i like Fitz OR TJ housh, but not both. We're talking Non-PPR, and furthermore, 2 RB + 2 WR + flex is conducive to starting 3 RBs, IMO.

 

you were able to get lendale in the 4th while i took him in the 3rd. clearly you got better value. was this a 12 team league?

 

as for your RB depth, behind Addai you've got Lendale, Kevin Smith, and Jon stewart.

I had Addai, Jamal, Lendale, DeAngelo, along with long shots Chris Perry and Ray Rice.

 

I do see the logic though that it is wise to grab 1 top WR in the first 3 rounds.

 

While i got more Depth at RB, u clearly have more depth at WR with the ability to start a WR in the flex if smith turns out to be a monster after suspension.

 

It is certainly possible, tho, that Calvin Johnson and Marvin Harrison outperform any of your WRs... Fitz, Housh, and Smith. unlikely i would say but possible!

 

why all the hate for Jamal? it seems to be consistent in this thread... i agree he did look crappy on MNF, but its preseason. these are the facts: Jamal is 28. he runs behind a solid to very good offensive line. the offense as a whole is good. and he is the lone RB, with not even a hint of RBBC.

[Quickolas1 80]

QBs - Hasselbeck, Rivers

RBs - Addai, Jamal, Lendale, DeAngelo, Ray Rice, Chris Perry

WRs - Calvin johnson, marvin harrison, berrian, randel-el, battle

Will post the entire mock for those interested.

 

i think you are WAY behind several teams, for example:

 

qb - d.brees

rb - l.tomlinson, r.johnson/j.jones

wr - m.colston, s.holmes

 

or

 

qb - b.favre

rb - e.graham, t.jones, r.williams

wr - r.moss, b.edwards

[djrockstar 0]

Wait. Are we seriously rating a MOCK DRAFT?

[karmarooster 0]

Wait. Are we seriously rating a MOCK DRAFT?

 

well if i waited until an actual draft, that would really suck. thanks to some posts who actually responded with useful information, i have learned something. no thanks to you.

[cbfalcon 825]

i disagree a bit... see i like Fitz OR TJ housh, but not both. We're talking Non-PPR, and furthermore, 2 RB + 2 WR + flex is conducive to starting 3 RBs, IMO.

 

you were able to get lendale in the 4th while i took him in the 3rd. clearly you got better value. was this a 12 team league?

 

as for your RB depth, behind Addai you've got Lendale, Kevin Smith, and Jon stewart.

I had Addai, Jamal, Lendale, DeAngelo, along with long shots Chris Perry and Ray Rice.

 

I do see the logic though that it is wise to grab 1 top WR in the first 3 rounds.

 

While i got more Depth at RB, u clearly have more depth at WR with the ability to start a WR in the flex if smith turns out to be a monster after suspension.

 

It is certainly possible, tho, that Calvin Johnson and Marvin Harrison outperform any of your WRs... Fitz, Housh, and Smith. unlikely i would say but possible!

 

why all the hate for Jamal? it seems to be consistent in this thread... i agree he did look crappy on MNF, but its preseason. these are the facts: Jamal is 28. he runs behind a solid to very good offensive line. the offense as a whole is good. and he is the lone RB, with not even a hint of RBBC.

 

Well, we start 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 WR/TE......so the 3rd WR is a starter for me.

 

I'm down on Jamal. I like Lendale more than him personally. I know Jamal is only 28, but it's a hard 28. He's not a shifty guy that avoids punishment like the other RBs that have stayed strong at age 29 or 30.

 

Megatron has a high ceiling. I like him. But I think Fitzgerald's is almost as high and he's floor isn't as low. We'll see.