remote controller 133 Posted July 15, 2015 Dan just made one of my favorite picks of the last 2 rounds or so, with Charles Johnson. Savvy selection, one I almost made instead of VJax earlier this round. Old habits die hard and new ones take risk but offer much better rewards. nice pick Dan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted July 15, 2015 I texted mulls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb 71 Posted July 15, 2015 Maclin was the last WR I had in that tier, so changed direction to grab one of the last starting RBs in Blount. Yes, he has the suspension and probably won't catch more than 10 passes but he makes up for it in a safe double-digit TD total. My only concern for the Blount selection (besides playing for New England) are the words from the old Brewer & Shipley song: " One toke over the line sweet Jesus One toke over the line" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 133 Posted July 15, 2015 My only concern for the Blount selection (besides playing for New England) are the words from the old Brewer & Shipley song: " One toke over the line sweet Jesus One toke over the line" ...and the fact that Bill loves to toy with his backs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted July 15, 2015 Old man Larry. Was PPR WR 16 in the 6 starts Palmer had last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted July 15, 2015 Jennings. Looks like a big committee with Vereen capping. That said he still looks like the lead dog and hopefully holds the reigns early in season to help account for Bell's absense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted July 15, 2015 I think Brees is being discounted a little too much. He still had a good year overall. Just fine for bball format. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted July 15, 2015 The run on QBs is in full force. With the top WRs and RBs gone I just can't let a QB go that I need with this run on them started. Love the combo of Brown and Ben. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JScott 20 Posted July 15, 2015 7.08 RB Doug Martin, TBB - I'm buying the training camp reports of Martin getting back to form, and running like he did as a rookie. I don't think he'll repeat those numbers but believe he's the clear cut RB1 on Tampa. I think 1150 yds and 7-8 TDs. Due to the overall TBB play he'll have is bad games but he'll have more good games, perfect for BB format at my RB4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted July 15, 2015 7.08 RB Doug Martin, TBB - I'm buying the training camp reports of Martin getting back to form, and running like he did as a rookie. I don't think he'll repeat those numbers but believe he's the clear cut RB1 on Tampa. I think 1150 yds and 7-8 TDs. Due to the overall TBB play he'll have is bad games but he'll have more good games, perfect for BB format at my RB4. Why has he looked so mediocre, but now all of a sudden he is back to rookie form? Back to rookie form is a lot of ok output with 2 huge games against horrible defense. Dont get me wrong, i am ok with where you took him. One of the best upside backs left, but i just dont really get how now all of a sudden he is going to be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted July 15, 2015 The run on QBs is in full force. With the top WRs and RBs gone I just can't let a QB go that I need with this run on them started. Love the combo of Brown and Ben. Saw it coming, always be at the lead of a run 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 133 Posted July 15, 2015 ....and when you are out front, take the right guy, which would have been Big Ben! lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 133 Posted July 15, 2015 ....or Manning over Ryan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted July 15, 2015 I got the QB I wanted so I'm very happy. Sounds so weird saying that since I can't stand the man but he's a good fantasy football player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 212 Posted July 15, 2015 SURPRISE-E-E-E It came down to Russell and Manning at 6.4 and, much to my surprise, the latter was still there with my next pick. Quite frankly, I've never seen Manning go this low in any draft and this is the right selection to make whether or not I already had two QBs on my roster in part because it doesn't allow any of three teams behind me - all of whom do not have a QB yet - to take advantage of a player that should have been off the board at least a round ago. The difference in value that exists between Manning and everybody else on the board is very wide and the same RB/WR choices that led me in Wilson's direction in the last round is what I'm looking at now as well. Doug Martin would have been a strong consideration here, but I still think Manning would have been the pick. It's not a selection I wanted to make or planned on making, but it makes even more sense to do it in a BB format. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 133 Posted July 15, 2015 Let's get Dez signed Jerry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb 71 Posted July 15, 2015 SURPRISE-E-E-E It came down to Russell and Manning at 6.4 and, much to my surprise, the latter was still there with my next pick. Quite frankly, I've never seen Manning go this low in any draft and this is the right selection to make whether or not I already had two QBs on my roster in part because it doesn't allow any of three teams behind me - all of whom do not have a QB yet - to take advantage of a player that should have been off the board at least a round ago. The difference in value that exists between Manning and everybody else on the board is very wide and the same RB/WR choices that led me in Wilson's direction in the last round is what I'm looking at now as well. Doug Martin would have been a strong consideration here, but I still think Manning would have been the pick. Great Great Great pick here Guru!! I would have done the same thing you did. Best value of the draft so far IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb 71 Posted July 15, 2015 Need a Round 8 Selection thread Mods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb 71 Posted July 15, 2015 ......and a Comment thread for Rounds 8-11 while you are at it Jeff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicdolas 17 Posted July 15, 2015 There was a glimmer of hope that manning would slide one more pick but noooooooo you had to take him!!! Thanks guru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JScott 20 Posted July 15, 2015 Why has he looked so mediocre, but now all of a sudden he is back to rookie form? Back to rookie form is a lot of ok output with 2 huge games against horrible defense. Dont get me wrong, i am ok with where you took him. One of the best upside backs left, but i just dont really get how now all of a sudden he is going to be good. He's in a contract year, came into camp in shape and has lost ~10 lbs. Those are small signs of a motivated player to me. Also, the new OC likes him too. And TB as a whole has been bad the last few seasons. His rookie year they okay at 7-9. Tough to get a RB going when you're always playing from behind and relying on sub-par QBs to bring you back. And I think Winston brings some life to TB. I think there will be more room to run since he can get VJax and Evans the ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted July 15, 2015 Dez going to sign a new contract! My dynasty team with Dez is very grateful. I now have a decent shot at being a playoff contender in that league. Would have been a little concerned if he didnt sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted July 15, 2015 Great pick of Manning. Some sour grapes here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 212 Posted July 15, 2015 There was a glimmer of hope that manning would slide one more pick but noooooooo you had to take him!!! Thanks guru Remember that Stephen Covey book title "How to Win Friends and Influence People". I'm more interested in the latter than the former here You snagged Abdullah when I thought he had a chance to make it back around to me, although I'm not sure RB3 robbery equals QB1 robbery. Maybe I should have taken Abdullah at 5.9, hoped for Robinson at 6.4 and let Manning fall into my lap at 7.9? Easy to say that now, but I didn't think there was any chance Manning was going to make it back around to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicdolas 17 Posted July 15, 2015 That would be he Dale Carnegie book just to get this conversation correct.. Either way was one of the best values this whole draft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 212 Posted July 15, 2015 That would be he Dale Carnegie book just to get this conversation correct.. Either way was one of the best values this whole draft Was it Carnegie? I was so sure that it was Covey that I didn't bother to look...LOL We can agree on Manning's value in this draft, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites