Rate My Fantasy Football Draft/Auction

[TLK]

My first auction ever ($200 cap):

Pa TD= 5 pts
Rec/Ru TD= 6 pts.

WR/TE PPR= 1 pt.
RB PPR= .5 pt.

Everything else is standard.

Wave of Mutilation
QB Matt Ryan 20

RB LeSean McCoy 51
RB Matt Forte 34

WR Vincent Jackson 15
WR Torrey Smith 11
WR Titus Young 8

TE Vernon Davis 12

FLEX Doug Martin 20

D/ST 49ers D/ST 5

K Randy Bullock 1

BE Malcom Floyd 10
BE Lance Moore 4
BE Josh Freeman 3
BE Tim Hightower 1
BE Emmanuel Sanders 2
BE Dion Lewis 1
BE Ed Dickson 1
BE Rashard Mendenhall 1
Total: 200
Remaining: 0

It didn't turn out exactly as planned but I think it went well enough. I was trying to drive the price up on Forte but got stuck with him at $34. Obviously weak at WR but enough options to patchwork the position. All-in-all happy with the way it turned out.

[stevew]

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This has you with the #4,8, 38, 52, 62, 69, 76 and 81 players. Not bad

[Vince, Pt. II]

I've never done an auction. Niners D at $5 seems like a steal, though.

[Danny]

D is easily the most overrated position in fantasy football in most leagues. I would likely not pay more than $1. That said, overall I like your team. I love your 3 RB especially ewith the .5 PPR. Ryan is solid and may have a breakout year. Davis is above average. Your WR are weak, but you have five guys who are ok, you will just need to pick the right guys each week.

[Danny]

Also, keep an active eye early on for a breakout receiver from the waiver wire.

[Karlifornia]

This team, as it stands, will not make the playoffs. You need to to make a trade. LeSean McCoy is the only stand alone player that can net you anything of consequence. Package McCoy, Davis, and Ryan for something better.

[Danny]

No offense, but I dont think karl has any idea what he is talking about here.

[Julio Riddols]

Last time I had a fantasy team with 3 starting RBs on it, I almost went undefeated. The bonus of the league being PPR and you having at least 2 of the best PPR RB's out there makes this team very close to a juggernaut in my opinion. Matt Ryan is going to have a breakout year this year with all the weapons at his disposal. I would try and upgrade the WR corps at some point though if you get the chance.

[cadmus2166]

I think it's a solid, but not spectacular team. I fear if McCoy gets hurt for any significant time, you might be in trouble. I do really like the value for Young and Freeman.

[TLK]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I loved the auction format. Going to try to go with the Ryan/Freeman combo in all my leagues.

[stevew]

Sanders could actually provide a decent amount of production. He figures to get a bunch of playing time, even if Wallace shows up.

[Lathum]

So my sisters soon to be step son, who I have never met, offered me Demarco Murray and Chicagos defense for Ray Rice and Green Bays defense. I really want to write back a snarky reply with the rejection,but don't want to start a family feud.

The other thing is I don't know if he really doesn't know much about football or if he is trying to fleece me.

[TLK]

So my sisters soon to be step son, who I have never met, offered me Demarco Murray and Chicagos defense for Ray Rice and Green Bays defense. I really want to write back a snarky reply with the rejection,but don't want to start a family feud.

The other thing is I don't know if he really doesn't know much about football or if he is trying to fleece me.

I'm not sure why....but Demarco Murray has been flying up draft boards the last week. I don't get it. I pulled up a customized draft list for my father's draft yesterday and Murray was at RB5. Still a horrible deal though.

[sooner333]

10 team league, No PPR. Mostly standard with some bonus for huge performances and long TD's.

QB - Rivers
RB - Rice
RB - McFadden
WR - Fitzgerald
WR - Dez Bryant
TE - V. Davis
Flex - E. Decker
D - OAK
K - Janikowski

BE - S. Ridley
BE - Griffin III
BE - Benson
BE - Garcon
BE - Gresham
BE - Goodson (OAK)
BE - Amendola

[cadmus2166]

10 team league, No PPR. Mostly standard with some bonus for huge performances and long TD's.

QB - Rivers
RB - Rice
RB - McFadden
WR - Fitzgerald
WR - Dez Bryant
TE - V. Davis
Flex - E. Decker
D - OAK
K - Janikowski

BE - S. Ridley
BE - Griffin III
BE - Benson
BE - Garcon
BE - Gresham
BE - Goodson (OAK)
BE - Amendola

I like this team, at least some upside at every position.

[sterlingice]

I'm a bit concerned about RB on that team. If Rice and McFadden stay healthy, great! Otherwise, you have a pair of RBs who might or might not start on offenses who don't use the RB much. Unfortunately this season, there's a lot of that out there. Also, with the benches so deep, it's hard to find much on the WW at this point, I suspect.

I like Rivers to bounce back but he's been crap so far in the preseason and Griffin could be good or... he could just be another rookie QB in which case you have some danger there. But in a one QB league, you should be able to get help on the WW. Davis is a solid TE- not great not bad.

Otherwise, I like the WR mix and the starting RBs are phenomenal- how you managed both and Fitzgerald in a draft is beyond me. Keeper league?

SI

[sooner333]

I'm a bit concerned about RB on that team. If Rice and McFadden stay healthy, great! Otherwise, you have a pair of RBs who might or might not start on offenses who don't use the RB much. Unfortunately this season, there's a lot of that out there. Also, with the benches so deep, it's hard to find much on the WW at this point, I suspect.

I like Rivers to bounce back but he's been crap so far in the preseason and Griffin could be good or... he could just be another rookie QB in which case you have some danger there. But in a one QB league, you should be able to get help on the WW. Davis is a solid TE- not great not bad.

Otherwise, I like the WR mix and the starting RBs are phenomenal- how you managed both and Fitzgerald in a draft is beyond me. Keeper league?

SI

Not a keeper league. I got Rice at 4 after two teams ahead of me took Rodgers and Brady (maybe they didn't see the part where it's a 4 pt. TD league?). The good QB's were gone after I shored up RB and WR so I waited for Rivers--he was bad last year and ended up benching him for Tebow in a league, but I think he'll do enough (and Fitzpatrick, Flacco, A. Smith, Cassel, Skelton, etc. are available. Not a lot of depth, but some will be cut I'm sure for weekly kicker replacements as well).

I agree with the RB depth...I probably ended up taking Vernon Davis too early in Round 5 (after Rice, McFadden, Fitzgerald, and Bryant) and could have taken a RB for FLEX (like Richardson, McGahee, or Green-Ellis, who were available). But, I decided to shore up TE with a guy who will probably get some good looks, especially with an upgraded WR corps in SF. Available running backs are not good--Bernard Scott, Shane Vereen, Mike Tolbert, James Starks. I'll probably cut Amendola at the first sign of a starting RB getting hurt and try to get the backup for depth. Hopefully it's not my guy.

I'm not sure how the hell Fitzgerald was left. It's not exactly an experts league as far as managers go, but still. Calvin was taken at 8, Andre Johnson at 16. Then White, Jennings, Wallace, and Lloyd were taken ahead of Fitzgerald. Maybe because it's not a PPR league, but still.

[sterlingice]

I like Amendola as a possible flex play and you'll probably just have to see how the first couple of weeks play out with Benson and Ridley to see if they have any value.

Also, I think the backup RB situation in Oakland shifted so you'll need a new handcuff but you could also use that roster spot for a different RB. That or Gresham's.

SI

[sooner333]

I like Amendola as a possible flex play and you'll probably just have to see how the first couple of weeks play out with Benson and Ridley to see if they have any value.

Also, I think the backup RB situation in Oakland shifted so you'll need a new handcuff but you could also use that roster spot for a different RB. That or Gresham's.

SI

Yeah, I guess Taiwan Jones could be the backup now. I know Goodson had the fumbles this preseason. And yeah, probably not much value for a backup TE.

[Ragone]

Keep 2 league (in round you drafted them) .5ppr 4 points per passing td, .1 per yard rushing/receiving... .04 per passing yard.. (we went to decimal scoring due to horrible lack of tie breakers on espn's site scoring)


Qb
Matt Ryan(6th round)
Andrew Luck(15th round)

Rb
Matt Forte(1st)
Marshawn Lynch(2nd)
Stevan Ridley(7th)
Micheal BUsh(9th)
Donald Brown(10th)
Ryan Williams(15th)
Robert Turbin(17th)

Wr
Julio Jones(3rd)
Hakeem Nicks(4th)
Percy Harvin(5th)
Miles Austin(8th!)
Titus Young(11th)

Te
Fred Davis(12th)
Jared Cook(13th)

Kicker
Matt Bryant(18th)

Dst
Bears(14th)

[Passacaglia]

My turn! I missed my draft, and this team was drafted for me (12 teams, not PPR, I drafted 9th):


Mathews Ryan RB
McFadden Darren RB
Nicks Hakeem WR
Cruz Victor WR
Vick Michael QB
Stewart Jonathan RB
Pettigrew Brandon TE
Britt Kenny WR
Roethlisberger Ben QB
Best Jahvid RB
Packers Green Bay Def
Akers David PK
Little Greg WR
Celek Brent TE
Henery Alex PK

[stevew]

We picked the order today at lunch.

Pick 1. A team nobody owns(yet)
Pick 2. My friend who was pulling names
Pick 3 me
PIck 4 The other guy who was with us


At this point we argued about how we needed to redo this. But logically who would make that order up? Seems crazy you would lie

PIck 5. The league commish

(Oh Jesus)

[Lathum]

My turn! I missed my draft, and this team was drafted for me (12 teams, not PPR, I drafted 9th):


Mathews Ryan RB
McFadden Darren RB
Nicks Hakeem WR
Cruz Victor WR
Vick Michael QB
Stewart Jonathan RB
Pettigrew Brandon TE
Britt Kenny WR
Roethlisberger Ben QB
Best Jahvid RB
Packers Green Bay Def
Akers David PK
Little Greg WR
Celek Brent TE
Henery Alex PK

Most of your team will be on the IR at midseason, if they aren't already

[albionmoonlight]

So my sisters soon to be step son, who I have never met, offered me Demarco Murray and Chicagos defense for Ray Rice and Green Bays defense. I really want to write back a snarky reply with the rejection,but don't want to start a family feud.

The other thing is I don't know if he really doesn't know much about football or if he is trying to fleece me.

He might not know much about fantasy football. If someone does not really get fantasy, the difference between Chicago's defense and Green Bay's defense might actually seem like something of value.

[General Mike]

12 team league, no PPR

12. Larry Fitzgerald
13. Eli Manning
36. Michael Turner
37. Ryan Matthews
60. Shonn Greene
61. Jeremy Maclin
84. 49ers D/ST
85. Ben Roethlisberger
108. Michael Bush
109. Denarious Moore
132. Toby Gerhart
133. Michael Crabtree
156. Nate Kaeding
157. Fred Davis

[Julio Riddols]

12 team league, no PPR

12. Larry Fitzgerald - Decent pick, but I wonder if Julio Jones or Jordy Nelson was available here.
13. Eli Manning - Manning is good, but I'd have been willing to bet he would have been there at 36.
36. Michael Turner - Jury is out on him, IMO. Might lose his job this year as the season wears on.
37. Ryan Matthews - If he can stay healthy after his return, he could be ok value here.
60. Shonn Greene - This guy is kryptonite to me.
61. Jeremy Maclin - Maclin should have a decent year, might be about right on the value here.
84. 49ers D/ST - Not a big believer in selecting defense early, but the 9ers are a solid bet to be very good again.
85. Ben Roethlisberger - Good value. They will be throwing a lot.
108. Michael Bush - Not sure how many touches he will get, but will be a decent fill in on bye weeks probably.
109. Denarious Moore - Don't know what to think of Raiders passing game, but if he is involved as a 1 or 2, he should produce well enough to be a nice get here.
132. Toby Gerhart - One of the best handcuffs in the game.
133. Michael Crabtree - Still having a hard time buying this guys desire, but maybe he finally breaks out this year.
156. Nate Kaeding - He kicks.
157. Fred Davis - Nice steal at the end of the draft. Might be a top 5 TE..

[General Mike]

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Can't see how Eli would have been available at 36. With 4 QBs gone already, I wanted to get a sure thing. Would have been able to get a Vick, Rivers, Peyton type in the 4th, but wasn;t sure how things would play out after last year when schmucks like Romo and Schaub went in the first 20 picks.

[Julio Riddols]

I'm guessing this is a 6 points for TD passes league then. :)

[Sublime 2]

12 team WORK league, standard scoring.

QB Rodgers
RB J. Charles
RB A. Peterson
WR B. Marshall
WR V. Jackson
TE J. Finley
Flex T. Smith (WR)

Df Arizona
K -

BN Deangelo Willuams (RB)
BN Ryan Williams (RB)
BN T. Gerhart (RB)
BN D. Wilson (RB)
BN J. Freeman (QB)
BN M. Williams (WR)
BN D. Heyward-Bey (WR)


Drop somebody for a kicker before week one.

[General Mike]

I'm guessing this is a 6 points for TD passes league then. :)

No, but it was previously a league where you could play a QB as a flex (not last year or this year tho)

[Vince, Pt. II]

So with the following keepers:

QB Peyton Manning
RB Fred Jackson
RB
WR Roddy White
WR
TE Vernon Davis
K
D 49ers
Bench QB Andy Dalton

I get to my first round pick in the draft, and Michael Vick is on the board. Am I stupid for taking him? Top RBs available were Hillis, Stewart, DeAngelo Williams and top WRs available were Decker, Maclin and Vincent Jackson.

Felt like he was too much value to pass up there.

[ShaneTheMaster]

Doesnt look that great to me, TBH.

[Julio Riddols]

So with the following keepers:

QB Peyton Manning
RB Fred Jackson
RB
WR Roddy White
WR
TE Vernon Davis
K
D 49ers
Bench QB Andy Dalton

I get to my first round pick in the draft, and Michael Vick is on the board. Am I stupid for taking him? Top RBs available were Hillis, Stewart, DeAngelo Williams and top WRs available were Decker, Maclin and Vincent Jackson.

Felt like he was too much value to pass up there.

I think Decker or VJax would have been better value, but if you want to catch lightning in a bottle then sell to the highest bidder, maybe Vick will start hot this year.

[albionmoonlight]

QB Drew Brees 44
RB Chris Johnson 43
RB Darren Sproles 20
WR Brandon Lloyd 16
WR Brandon Marshall 24
TE Jared Cook 2
FLEX Toby Gerhart 4
D/ST Bills D/ST 1
K Garrett Hartley 2
BE Michael Vick 30
BE Taiwan Jones 2
BE Lance Moore 2
BE Daniel Thomas 4
BE Tim Tebow 1
BE Pierre Thomas 2
BE Sidney Rice 1

My first auction. The Tebow thing was a mistake. Big hope with this team is for Vick to play lights out for two weeks so that I can flip him for value.

Not totally happy with it b/c it depends a bit more than normal on injury luck, both on the upside and the downside. But I also didn't come out of it like some years where I even wonder why I bothered playing.

[Lathum]

I think you over payed for Johnson and you certainly don't need Vick and Brees. I would have spent that money on a better RB or big name WR, unless it is a ppr league in which case Sproles was a steal

[albionmoonlight]

I think you over payed for Johnson and you certainly don't need Vick and Brees. I would have spent that money on a better RB or big name WR, unless it is a ppr league in which case Sproles was a steal

Agreed on Johnson. That was me being unwilling to let go.

The Vick thing is a total trade-value play if he can manage to stay healthy.

[stevew]

I like Tebow for $1. I think the Jets offense is probably intentionally nerfed for preseason and they'll be okay.

[albionmoonlight]

Problem with Tebow is that he's a QB. I can easily see him putting up some points as a wildcat/QB/HB/goal-line-back. But I can't see him putting up the 30+ points per game that the QB spot requires in 2012 fantasy.

If we were allowed to play him at Flex, then I think that he would have more value.

[Comey]

I had the 2nd pick in a keeper league. I kept only Mike Wallace (4th)...let go of Drew Brees to see if I could upgrade at RB. Here's what I ended up with:

QB:
Michael Vick (5th)
Jay Cutler (10th)

RB:
Chris Johnson (1st)
Trent Richardson (3rd)
Peyton Hillis (8th)
Kendall Hunter (12th)
Rashard Mendenhall (14th)
Felix Jones (16th)

WR:
Roddy White (2nd)
Mike Wallace (4th)
Malcolm Floyd (7th)
Denarius Moore (9th)

TE:
Jermichael Finley (6th)
Jermaine Greshmam (15th)

K: Alex Henery (13th)
D: Houston (11th)

I need to add another wideout (as we start three), but I really didn't like what was out there. I think Mendenhall could be a steal in the 14th...but we'll see.

[Julio Riddols]

Chris Johnson can potentially kill a fantasy team. One of those guys that will win you a game or cost you a game week to week.

[Comey]

Yeah...but there were a lot of running backs gone already. My hands were tied.

[NorvTurnerOverdrive]

how many teams? looks pretty good to me.

[dubb93]

12 Team League. Mostly standard scoring except 6pts per TD, bonus for big performances and long TDs, and 3 WRs start so no RB in the flex. Rosters aren't standard, and the comp I drafted is what you have to keep at all times(2K, 2D, etc.)

QB Peyton Manning
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
RB Fred Jackson
RB Ray Rice
RB C.J. Spiller
RB Isaiah Pead
WR Steve Smith
WR Wes Welker
WR Nate Washington
WR Pierre Garcon
WR Davone Bess
TE Tony Gonzalez
TE Brent Celek
K David Akers
K Justin Tucker
DEF Detroit Lions
DEF New Orleans Saints

It's a fairly big money league. The only one I'm playing this year!

[albionmoonlight]

12 Team League. Mostly standard scoring except 6pts per TD, bonus for big performances and long TDs, and 3 WRs start so no RB in the flex. Rosters aren't standard, and the comp I drafted is what you have to keep at all times(2K, 2D, etc.)

QB Peyton Manning
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
RB Fred Jackson
RB Ray Rice
RB C.J. Spiller
RB Isaiah Pead
WR Steve Smith
WR Wes Welker
WR Nate Washington
WR Pierre Garcon
WR Davone Bess
TE Tony Gonzalez
TE Brent Celek
K David Akers
K Justin Tucker
DEF Detroit Lions
DEF New Orleans Saints

It's a fairly big money league. The only one I'm playing this year!

I like the Manning/Fitzpatrick combo at QB. If you are not going to get one of the big 3, you may as well take a chance. Manning is a good risk, and Fitz is a quality backup.

[stevew]

Picked 3 No PPR, 12 team, Flex is WR or TE or RB. Largely standard scoring.

RB Arian Foster
RB Adrian Peterson
TE Rob Gronkowski
TE Antonio Gates
WR Mike Wallace
WR Pierre Garcon
RB Ben Tate
QB Andrew Luck
QB RG3
WR Danny Amendola
WR Mike Wallace Tampa
WR Randy Moss
RB Kendall Hunter
QB Tim Tebow
K Gostkowski
DEF Bills

QB got pounded so quickly that I was wagering that maybe Luck or RG3 would be good. Tebow, WWJD. I like getting Wallace in the 5th a lot. My TE combo should be great. Garcon is probably going to be pretty good, as the Skins throw a lot.

14 QBs were off the board when I picked Luck.

[stevew]

And TBH, Fantasy isn't really as fun anymore when largely everyone is using a cheat sheet from a similar place. People understand the game a ton better than they used to. Nobody is an Andre anymore.

[stevew]

this site is pretty cool

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[rowech]

My draft is today and I have the number one pick in 12 team league. I will select Foster at the first pick and then my dilemma I think will be my 2nd and 3rd picks. All TDs are worth six so I'm wondering if I should reach for a QB at the 24 and 25 picks or sacrifice and wait until 48 and 49.

My thinking is that I'll wait unless Stafford is there at 24/25...

[CleBrownsfan]

My draft is today and I have the number one pick in 12 team league. I will select Foster at the first pick and then my dilemma I think will be my 2nd and 3rd picks. All TDs are worth six so I'm wondering if I should reach for a QB at the 24 and 25 picks or sacrifice and wait until 48 and 49.

My thinking is that I'll wait unless Stafford is there at 24/25...

If it was anything like my draft the top 4 QB's went by the time I picked - I also had the number 1 pick in a 12 team league. I went with Wes Welker (PPR) and MJD with the 24/25th pick.

My QB's are Vick (4th rnd) and P. Manning (6th rnd).

[Qwikshot]

Yahoo Keeper League, Year One

Next year I get to keep three but only one player from the 1st 3 rounds.
I had the 8th overall pick in a 10 team league.
Points are standard Yahoo fare (save Throwing TDs are 6 points).

1st round- Chris Johnson

I liked this. I've had CJ for years but I figure after the debacle of last year he would be revitalized, having a somewhat mobile QB and a slightly improved receiver corp should stretch the field and make him effective. Plus, he's the goal line back.

2nd round- Cam Newton

On the back swing, I felt it was crucial to get him. The thought being is that if, /if/ CJ is washed up, that it would be a better option to get a worthwhile young piece to keep into next season. Cam may not do great things this season, he may even regress (his complimentary pieces are still poor, and I have no idea what Carolina plans to do with Stewart, Williams AND Tolbert. This is more of an insurance pick for next season. Though if regression is so bad, I may risk putting him back in the draft pool and repick him, I think he's going to be a big piece for fantasy for several years.

3rd round - Julio Jones

I debated on grabbing another running back, but nothing I saw stood out over getting Jones as a receiver. I figured he'd be gone before the swing back. The premier TEs Gronk and Graham were gone already. I had a target for the 4th pick because it was so crucial to get another decent keeper guy (I think after the fourth round, you grab upside in a keeper). Jones should do well. I don't know if he's a true 1 WR, but I figure Atlanta will air it out.

4th round - Ryan Matthews

It was strange because I know Matthews is labeled injury prone and he may not play until week three (at best). Still I can easily keep this guy for next season. He has no competition in San Diego. Even if he doesn't meet expectations this season, I can ensure myself at least two backs for next season (at least one starting back if I keep Cam).

5th round - Darren Sproles

My main philosophy is you can never have enough running backs. Darren is a super flex. I don't expect the TD receptions but I figure at the flex he'll supply more points than most and he can fill the running back slot should one of the top two horses gets dinged up.

6th round - Peyton Hillis

There were a lot of choices, and while I should've sought out a #2 receiver, I still decided I could float a few rounds and load up on some backs with upside. Hillis may be a super flex as well, but with the goal line options. He could be trade filler for a receiver at some point. Dez Bryant kept falling but there was always a piece I wanted more.

7th round - Antonio Gates

Really didn't think he'd fall this far. Yes he's injury prone but he's integral to the San Diego offense and all the other big names were gone (Gronk, Graham, Hernandez, Pettigrew, Davis, Witten (who went in the 4th), Finley, hell even Fred Davis). Too much upside to ignore.

8th round - Robert Griffin

I know what you are thinking...WHY? Well, he may not be Cam Newton 2.0 but if he performs highly, I could move him for draft picks (he's keeper eligible at the eighth spot) or just keep him outright for next season (I always like the QB-RB-RB format for next season, you can't keep more than 2 players in the same position). Phil Rivers.Plus I noted two owners who had yet to draft QBs yet (one told me aside that he had been targeting RG3)...still he managed to draft Matt Ryan, the other Phil Rivers. I still think RG3 has better upside than any of the other QBs.

9th round - David Wilson

Another running back, but one who is earmarked more playing time and chances for playing time. Again if Bradshaw is hurt, he gets playing time. By next season he could be starting if not sooner.

10th round - Justin Blackmon

The receiver run had come and gone, and I was now out in the cold. Still, Blackmon is going to have extreme upside and garbage time, lots of garbage time.

11th round - Ryan Williams

The last running back with upside, and if the Cardinals are that bad, he'll get plenty of time to run .

12th round - Denarius Moore

Surprisingly still around, is he a WR2? Probably not but he has upside and I needed some receivers.

13th round - Mike Williams TB

Another receiver, Mike who disappeared last season but on a bad team with a struggling QB. The hope is for a rebound season. I think it was tremendous value.

14th round - Randall Cobb

Lot of preseason fantasy chatter and hey he's on a pass happy team that is one of the best offenses in the league, how could I not take a flier.

15th round and 16th round - Eagles and Alex Henery (Eagles kicker).

I was shocked that some owners grabbed defenses in the 11/12th round. Is grabbing SanFran that early worth it? I think it was guys who just didn't bother planning after the 10th round.

Anyhow, that's my team.

[Julio Riddols]

Yahoo Keeper League, Year One

Next year I get to keep three but only one player from the 1st 3 rounds.
I had the 8th overall pick in a 10 team league.
Points are standard Yahoo fare (save Throwing TDs are 6 points).

1st round- Chris Johnson

I liked this. I've had CJ for years but I figure after the debacle of last year he would be revitalized, having a somewhat mobile QB and a slightly improved receiver corp should stretch the field and make him effective. Plus, he's the goal line back.

2nd round- Cam Newton

On the back swing, I felt it was crucial to get him. The thought being is that if, /if/ CJ is washed up, that it would be a better option to get a worthwhile young piece to keep into next season. Cam may not do great things this season, he may even regress (his complimentary pieces are still poor, and I have no idea what Carolina plans to do with Stewart, Williams AND Tolbert. This is more of an insurance pick for next season. Though if regression is so bad, I may risk putting him back in the draft pool and repick him, I think he's going to be a big piece for fantasy for several years.

3rd round - Julio Jones

I debated on grabbing another running back, but nothing I saw stood out over getting Jones as a receiver. I figured he'd be gone before the swing back. The premier TEs Gronk and Graham were gone already. I had a target for the 4th pick because it was so crucial to get another decent keeper guy (I think after the fourth round, you grab upside in a keeper). Jones should do well. I don't know if he's a true 1 WR, but I figure Atlanta will air it out.

4th round - Ryan Matthews

It was strange because I know Matthews is labeled injury prone and he may not play until week three (at best). Still I can easily keep this guy for next season. He has no competition in San Diego. Even if he doesn't meet expectations this season, I can ensure myself at least two backs for next season (at least one starting back if I keep Cam).

5th round - Darren Sproles

My main philosophy is you can never have enough running backs. Darren is a super flex. I don't expect the TD receptions but I figure at the flex he'll supply more points than most and he can fill the running back slot should one of the top two horses gets dinged up.

6th round - Peyton Hillis

There were a lot of choices, and while I should've sought out a #2 receiver, I still decided I could float a few rounds and load up on some backs with upside. Hillis may be a super flex as well, but with the goal line options. He could be trade filler for a receiver at some point. Dez Bryant kept falling but there was always a piece I wanted more.

7th round - Antonio Gates

Really didn't think he'd fall this far. Yes he's injury prone but he's integral to the San Diego offense and all the other big names were gone (Gronk, Graham, Hernandez, Pettigrew, Davis, Witten (who went in the 4th), Finley, hell even Fred Davis). Too much upside to ignore.

8th round - Robert Griffin

I know what you are thinking...WHY? Well, he may not be Cam Newton 2.0 but if he performs highly, I could move him for draft picks (he's keeper eligible at the eighth spot) or just keep him outright for next season (I always like the QB-RB-RB format for next season, you can't keep more than 2 players in the same position). Phil Rivers.Plus I noted two owners who had yet to draft QBs yet (one told me aside that he had been targeting RG3)...still he managed to draft Matt Ryan, the other Phil Rivers. I still think RG3 has better upside than any of the other QBs.

9th round - David Wilson

Another running back, but one who is earmarked more playing time and chances for playing time. Again if Bradshaw is hurt, he gets playing time. By next season he could be starting if not sooner.

10th round - Justin Blackmon

The receiver run had come and gone, and I was now out in the cold. Still, Blackmon is going to have extreme upside and garbage time, lots of garbage time.

11th round - Ryan Williams

The last running back with upside, and if the Cardinals are that bad, he'll get plenty of time to run .

12th round - Denarius Moore

Surprisingly still around, is he a WR2? Probably not but he has upside and I needed some receivers.

13th round - Mike Williams TB

Another receiver, Mike who disappeared last season but on a bad team with a struggling QB. The hope is for a rebound season. I think it was tremendous value.

14th round - Randall Cobb

Lot of preseason fantasy chatter and hey he's on a pass happy team that is one of the best offenses in the league, how could I not take a flier.

15th round and 16th round - Eagles and Alex Henery (Eagles kicker).

I was shocked that some owners grabbed defenses in the 11/12th round. Is grabbing SanFran that early worth it? I think it was guys who just didn't bother planning after the 10th round.

Anyhow, that's my team.

I like this team a lot IF Ryan Mathews stays healthy after his return. I'm a noted Chris Johnson hater, but I feel like your WR corps and overall depth are good. Julio Jones might be the best receiver in the game this year the way he looked in preseason. Dude was just flat out overpowering everyone. The Falcons offense should finally take off this year with his help. Cobb might get some nice minutes if James Jones is traded. If it is a PPR league, Sproles is a nice get. I'm not a big believer in Antonio Gates with his injury history, but again, if he stays healthy there really isn't much else for Rivers to choose from in Sandy Eggo.

[rowech]

Here's my team. I'm mildly optimistic if I can get a couple of my backups to pan out...picked first...TEs count as WRs, start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 D, 1 K

1. Arian Foster
2. Julio Jones
3. Andre Johnson
4. Ahmad Bradshaw
5. This was the pick I feared the whole draft...Romo, Rivers, Cutler, Eli, or Peyton? I went with Peyton...

6. Jermichael Finley (not thrilled with this pick)
7. Amazingly, Eli fell all the way here. I picked him despite having some other needs perhaps. Figured I couldn't pass him up.

8. Ben Tate
9. Robert Meacham

10. Jacquizz Rogers
11. Alshon Jeffery

12. Brandon LaFell
13. Giants D

14. Nate Kaeding
15. Falcons D

16. Rian Lindell
17. Ronnie Hillman (17th round can be any position but you must fill 2 QB, 2 D, 2 K, 4 RB, and 6 WR in the rounds prior)

I like my starting lineup (I think) minus my 3rd WR. Hope one of those guys pans out. Worried a bit about Bradshaw but I kinda like the team...

[Lathum]

16 team league, non ppr I had the 12th pick. Not thrilled with my team but the fact that it is a 16 team league probably makes it seem worse

QB Cam Newton, Car QB
RB Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG RB
RB Isaac Redman, Pit RB
WR Roddy White, Atl WR
WR Steve Johnson, Buf WR
TE Jacob Tamme, Den TE
FLEX Donald Brown, Ind RB
D/ST Giants D/ST D/ST
K Stephen Gostkowski, NE K
Bench Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buf QB
Bench Alfred Morris, Wsh RB
Bench Braylon Edwards, Sea WR
Bench Cowboys D/ST D/ST
Bench Heath Miller, Pit TE
Bench Santana Moss, Wsh WR

[britrock88]

My first go-round in several years... this is a 10-team league, standard scoring.

WHISTLER MOTHERS (0-0)
SLOT PLAYER, TEAM POS ACQ
QB Tom Brady, NE QB Draft
RB Trent Richardson, Cle RB Q Draft
RB Isaac Redman, Pit RB P Draft
WR Dwayne Bowe, KC WR Draft
WR Marques Colston, NO WR Q Draft
TE Jimmy Graham, NO TE Draft
FLEX Jeremy Maclin, Phi WR Draft
D/ST Texans D/ST D/ST Draft
K Dan Bailey, Dal K Draft
Bench Ryan Mathews, SD RB D Draft
Bench Kevin Smith, Det RB Q Draft
Bench Robert Griffin III, Wsh QB Draft
Bench Seahawks D/ST D/ST Draft
Bench Titus Young, Det WR Draft
Bench David Wilson, NYG RB Draft
Bench Brent Celek, Phi TE Draft

[Passacaglia]

My turn! I missed my draft, and this team was drafted for me (12 teams, not PPR, I drafted 9th):


Mathews Ryan RB
McFadden Darren RB
Nicks Hakeem WR
Cruz Victor WR
Vick Michael QB
Stewart Jonathan RB
Pettigrew Brandon TE
Britt Kenny WR
Roethlisberger Ben QB
Best Jahvid RB
Packers Green Bay Def
Akers David PK
Little Greg WR
Celek Brent TE
Henery Alex PK

Most of your team will be on the IR at midseason, if they aren't already

Pretty much. It's not a good sign when it's Week 1 and you're starting two Browns.