Anyone want to set up a mock draft for tonight?

8/20/2012 7:50:38 PM

I'm in, as long as no one in my league participates

8/20/2012 8:17:15 PM

^lots

Thatgoodlock, what app/website did you use to get that.

Also, what sites/apps do you guys use to do research/projections?

8/21/2012 10:31:45 AM

i use fantasyfootballcalculator.com, but it's not free

8/21/2012 12:44:45 PM

Just finished a money league draft picking #2 overall (12 team snake, 0.5 PPR, passing TDs 4 pts):

QB: Philip Rivers
RB: Arian Foster
RB: Trent Richardson
WR: Roddy White
WR: Dez Bryant
TE: Greg Olsen
W/R/T: Steve Johnson
K: (didn't draft one since still have a couple of weeks to see if any injuries occur)
DEF: Bills

Bench RBs: Doug Martin, Cedric Benson, Kevin Smith, LeGarrette Blount (handcuff)
Bench WRs: Mike Williams (TB), Denarius Moore, Randall Cobb
Bench QB: Jake Locker

I'm pretty satisfied with that outcome. Loved that Foster slipped to me in the first round, though I would have been satisfied with Rice. Kind of wish I got another TE, but I feel like Olsen will be pretty solid this year. Got Kevin Smith in the 13th round, I think that is pretty solid for a starting RB (at least for the first few weeks). Kind of reached for Williams in the 9th, but I feel like he will be much better this year as he should see more single coverage.

8/23/2012 12:05:38 AM

nice... little weak at WR with Bryant's injury, loaded at RB assuming Richardson is healthy and Martin starts...

if someone values Smith a lot you could bundle Smith and a bench WR for a better WR

8/23/2012 12:11:29 AM

Need advice on a possible trade.

I have been offered NYG D for BUF D and B Wells for I Redman. I already have Ryan Williams on my roster. I'm leaning towards doing it because I like NYG defensive line a lot.

8/23/2012 11:01:20 AM

I really like the Bills D a lot, especially since they have to play the Dolphins & Jets twice. They also play the Browns, Chiefs, Cardinals, Colts, Jaguars, Rams (and Titans, Seahawks, & Texans if you aren't convinced of their potential this year). As far as Wells for Redman, I would probably do it, depending on who your other RBs are. A handcuff for a rookie isn't a bad decision (I got Blout when I drafted Doug Martin), and Redman I believe is kind of hurt. Couple that with Dwyer looking good & Mendenhall actually practicing, I wouldn't want to take my chances on Redman.

8/23/2012 11:26:36 AM

playing for the first time ever....lets see how bad i mess up

8/23/2012 11:41:05 AM

Just finished a money league draft picking #11 overall (12 team snake, PPR, passing TDs 6 pts):

QB: Ben Rothlisberger
RB: Maurice Jones-Drew
RB: Marshawn Lynch
WR:Roddy White
WR:Mike Wallace
TE: Antonio Gates
K: Nate Kaeding
DEF: Bengals

Bench RBs: Stevan Ridley
Bench WRs: Malcolm Floyd, Torrey Smith
Bench QB: Josh Freeman, Brandon Weedon

8/23/2012 11:51:28 AM

Quote :

"passing TDs 6 pts"

Quote :

"QB: Ben Rothlisberger"

That's where you lost

8/23/2012 11:53:38 AM

I probably would've taken an extra RB instead of a third QB

8/23/2012 11:54:23 AM

Had my money draft on Sunday

11th pick out of 12 snake

QB: Drew Brees
RB: Stephen Jackson, Jonathan Stewart
WR: Julio Jones, Miles Austin
TE: Gronk
Flex: Torrey Smith
D: Bills
K: The Golden Boot

Bench
QB: Andy Dalton
RB: Daniel Thomas, Donald Brown
WR: Nate Washington, Greg Little
TE: Jacob Tamme
D: Falcons

8/23/2012 12:01:17 PM

Auction draft tonight, no idea what to spend on who. Just going to wing it.

8/23/2012 12:02:51 PM

got a draft tonight...i'm targeting either Cincy or Buffalo D in the 2nd to last round

8/23/2012 2:00:32 PM

Jesus god people, stop drafing 3rd QBs and backup TEs and Defenses. Especially the defenses.

What, are you worried you won't be able to pick up the Falcons D on waivers?

8/23/2012 4:49:14 PM

why, backup starting TEs are better than a lot of #3 and #4 WRs

8/23/2012 6:54:21 PM

The goal this year is to get 3-4 quality receivers because its so deep.

Then you want as many RB's as possible because there are like 60 guys who could be good or bad. You want as many as possible so you have a greater chance of getting a good one.

If you use a shallow bench you probably don't even want a backup QB. Let alone a backup TE or D.

In most leagues I don't even draft a kicker, the roster spot is too valuable right now to waste.

8/23/2012 7:13:23 PM

its pretty dumb to waste the 10 points a week you'd get from picking a kicker in the last round just to have a 6th wideout on your bench every week

8/23/2012 7:17:59 PM

I'm not going into week 1 without a kicker.

Just dumb to waste a spot on one right now when you could have an extra RB.

I have James Starks on a team i drafted last weekend. I can cut him comfortably now after his injury for a kicker because i have 7 RB on that team.

If no one gets hurt I'll try to make a 2 for 1 deal on a team.

What if Rashad Jennings becomes the starter in Jax because MJD gets traded and you picked Mason Crosby over him?

8/23/2012 7:20:55 PM

who would draft MJD this year without handcuffing Jennings?

8/23/2012 7:24:38 PM

ESPN League

QB Michael Vick, Phi QB
RB Ray Rice, Bal RB
RB Trent Richardson, Cle RB
WR Victor Cruz, NYG WR
WR Miles Austin, Dal WR
TE Jason Witten, Dal TE
FLEX Reggie Bush, Mia RB
D/ST Eagles D/ST
K Garrett Hartley, NO K

Bench Torrey Smith, Bal WR
Bench Josh Freeman, TB QB
Bench Brent Celek, Phi TE
Bench Sidney Rice, Sea WR
Bench Felix Jones, Dal RB
Bench Giants D/ST
Bench Greg Little, Cle WR

Yahoo League

Tom Brady (NE - QB)
DeMarco Murray (Dal - RB)
Willis McGahee (Den - RB)
Wes Welker (NE - WR)
Hakeem Nicks (NYG - WR)
Jordy Nelson (GB - WR)
Jason Witten (Dal - TE)
Dez Bryant (Dal - WR)
Houston (Hou - DEF)
Stephen Gostkowski (NE - K)

BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Cin - RB)
Tony Romo (Dal - QB)
Laurent Robinson (Jac - WR)
Nate Burleson (Det - WR)
Brent Celek (Phi - TE)
Seattle (Sea - DEF)

Thoughts?

8/23/2012 7:40:43 PM

Also @TheGoodLock

What website do you use that generated the chart like that?

8/23/2012 7:51:57 PM

if anyone has insider and could post this article, those of us new to auction drafts this year would MUCH appreciate it
http://insider.espn.go.com/fantasy/blog/_/name/karabell_eric_football/id/8296527/there-many-different-ways-construct-your-roster-auction-drafts

8/23/2012 8:30:48 PM

^^ its at the top of the page, fantasy football calculator



[Edited on August 23, 2012 at 9:06 PM. Reason : updated for injury to austin collie and ppr]

8/23/2012 9:02:23 PM

Just found out I got the 6th pick (out of 12) in my $$$ league draft Saturday night. It is 6 pts for pass TD's, and I know for a fact Brady, Brees, and Rodgers will go in the top 5. In fact I wouldn't be surprised to see Stafford or Newton go in the Top 5 as well. I just know the people who are in the Top 5 picks, and they will go QB in my opinion.

So my question is, at 6 do I go:

1)With whichever of the Big 3 running backs are left? (and hope I can get either Romo, Vick, Manning (either) or Rivers on the turn or in round 3.

2) Reach for either Stafford or Newton at 6?

3) Take Calvin Johnson at 6?

thoughts?

[Edited on August 24, 2012 at 5:37 AM. Reason : .]

8/24/2012 5:36:01 AM

One of the big 3 running backs, no question.

8/24/2012 7:39:44 AM

Even with 6 point TDs, I think you take Arian Foster as the 6th pick and laugh all the way to the bank.

8/24/2012 9:45:41 AM

I had a draft last night that I wasn't able to participate in, but I was actually fairly happy with my Autodraft Results. I think it's the first time that I've felt an Autodraft team was actually worth something.


QB Philip Rivers
RB Chris Johnson
RB Darren McFadden
WR Larry Fitzgerald
WR Victor Cruz
TE Brandon Pettigrew
FLEX C.J. Spiller, Buf RB
D/ST Lions D/ST D/ST
K Sebastian Janikowski

Bench Tony Romo, Dal QB
Bench Ben Tate, Hou RB
Bench Nate Washington, Ten WR
Bench Brent Celek, Phi TE
Bench LaMichael James, SF RB
Bench Russell Wilson, Sea QB
Bench T.J. Graham, Buf WR

I added RW and Graham after the draft of course as hopefuls.

8/24/2012 9:54:51 AM

Quote :

" One of the big 3 running backs, no question."

Definitely agree. If you could snag Foster or Rice with the 6th pick that'd be great for you.

8/24/2012 10:14:09 AM

Quote :

"where the hell is Panthro"

8/24/2012 10:28:37 AM

Quote :

"if anyone has insider and could post this article, those of us new to auction drafts this year would MUCH appreciate it"

Quote :

"The best part about participating in a fantasy football auction is that anything goes, and you're never a victim of unfortunate, random draft order or someone else choosing a player you really want the pick before you. Don't get me wrong, drafts are awesome as well, but for anyone that has had that year in which they seemed to pick last in all their drafts can attest, it stinks never getting a shot at Aaron Rodgers, Arian Foster or Calvin Johnson. In an auction league you can, in theory, get all three of those fellows on the same squad, though it doesn't come recommended. Certainly you can get two of them, though, which doesn't happen in a draft league without a trade. The point is, there are more options in an auction format for you to build your team your way, and our goal in this blog entry is to strategize a few different options to build teams. Let's assume a standard ESPN lineup and $200 budget, and point out three types of teams below, explaining the virtues and potential drawbacks. We'll use ESPN's published auction values as a guide, so whether you think a player is worth $10 more or $10 less isn't a factor. We have to start somewhere, but for any of us that have been in an auction are aware, with some players you do pay more, with others you might pay less, and often timing is everything. In the end, there are myriad ways to construct the final product. My advice is to go in with a plan but be willing to adjust it on the fly, numerous times if needed, and spend all your money. Oh, and have fun. Team 1: Stars and scrubs The problem with an all-or-nothing team is what happens when one of the guys you'd call an "all" player gives you nothing. It happens way too often, like with the unfortunate Jamaal Charles injury last season, and that's why it's dangerous practice to load up on stars yet leave yourself with so little depth that you're not even properly prepared for bye weeks. Then again, who wouldn't want to secure multiple players that would, in general, be viewed as safe first-round draft picks? There's inherent advantage there because owning the potential best at two positions can carry a team. This team to the right has that, at least on paper, but it also lacks a usable bench devoid of much upside, and a few starters come with question marks. For example, last season Michael Vick and Chris Johnson certainly could have played the role of "all" players, clear first-rounders to many that didn't work out so well. Ultimately, this team, which is just an example of a stars-and-scrubs entry, can win if the big-time talents stay healthy and productive. As we know, often things don't work out quite that well. How do you fix this team should Foster go down? There was no bench allotment to afford Ben Tate. What if DeSean Jackson doesn't feel much like trying? What can you possibly trade since the bench is all dollar guys? The answer is, your season becomes a problem. Overall thoughts: The team looks shiny and pretty with its stars, but there's risk without proper balance. Team 2: Better balance This team has some depth to it, but doesn't possess players who would warrant consideration in the first round of a draft, and, except for the tight end, the second round, either. Rather, there are quite a few players who would end up in rounds 3 through 7, which is safe and obviously, balanced. If and when there are injuries the bench is built in such a way that there are clear fill-ins ready for action, and there is a clear handcuff aboard in case one of the running backs goes down. It's tough to get a handcuff running back with the stars-and-scrubs focus. Of course, that starting lineup seems to trump this one, as will others in the league. Because this team wasn't forced into dollar purchases at the end, it was able to bid on more and better players, and acquire a sleeper here or there as opposed to settling for rookies or past-prime veterans. Also, because of the inconsistent nature of players from year to year to start with, this team has a better shot of having someone emerge from the bench to become an immediate star. There are definitely positives to choosing a team in which one, perhaps, sets an imaginary dollar cap on individuals to avoid temptation. Overall thoughts: An overall upgrade on Team 1, and seemingly a contender, but it can be improved upon. Team 3: Stars and balance I've participated in many auctions and can admit to evolving into a more patient fantasy owner that likes this version of a team more than the others. I used to just grab numerous top stars and assume I could find the dollar guys I like. Problem was, everyone else knew the dollar guys I liked! Sure, it's a blast to secure several top players, but it comes with risk. It's also nice to have a bench, since we all know it will be needed. Ending up with a team in this group might be the toughest to execute, but it's preferred. You've got your first-rounder, if you want to compare it to a draft, and there are a few upside choices represented in the starting lineup and the bench. There was money available for a handcuff and a sleeper or two, and unlike Team 1, the flex spot doesn't have to be the same guy each week. Unlike Team 2, there's more star power here. In a way this is a team that someone might actually draft, as the players fit neatly into that format. The nice part is, if you're sitting in the third round and really wanted Trent Richardson in a draft he might go with the pick before yours, but here you can get him by topping bids. The best auction policy is really to treat it somewhat like a draft in terms of the final product of players. It's not top-heavy or mid-round-heavy. It's balanced across the rounds. Overall thoughts: The best team."

Here are the 3 teams:
Team 1
QB: Aaron Rodgers, Packers ($55)
RB: Arian Foster, Texans ($60)
RB: Michael Turner, Falcons ($22)
WR: Wes Welker, Patriots ($37)
WR: DeSean Jackson, Eagles ($6)
Flex: RB Stevan Ridley, Patriots ($9)
TE: Jason Witten, Cowboys ($2)
D/ST: Pittsburgh Steelers ($1)
K: Rob Bironas, Titans ($1)
Bench: QB Carson Palmer, Raiders ($1)
Bench: RB James Starks, Packers ($1)
Bench: RB Bernard Scott, Bengals ($1)
Bench: RB Jacquizz Rodgers, Falcons ($1)
Bench: WR Justin Blackmon, Jaguars ($1)
Bench: WR Mike Williams, Buccaneers ($1)
Bench: WR Nate Burleson, Lions ($1)

Team 2
QB: Tony Romo, Cowboys ($16)
RB: Fred Jackson, Bills ($25)
RB: Frank Gore, 49ers ($22)
WR: Steve Smith, Panthers ($20)
WR: Marques Colston, Saints ($16)
Flex: RB Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants ($17)
TE: Jimmy Graham, Saints ($36)
D/ST: San Francisco 49ers ($2)
K: Mason Crosby, Packers ($1)
Bench: QB Philip Rivers, Chargers ($7)
Bench: RB Reggie Bush, Dolphins ($12)
Bench: RB C.J. Spiller, Bills ($5)
Bench: WR Percy Harvin, Vikings ($10)
Bench: WR Robert Meachem, Chargers ($5)
Bench: WR Santonio Holmes, Jets ($4)
Bench: TE Fred Davis, Redskins ($2)

Team 3
QB: Eli Manning, Giants ($30)
RB: Matt Forte, Bears ($39)
RB: Trent Richardson, Browns ($23)
WR: Calvin Johnson, Lions ($51)
WR: Dez Bryant, Cowboys ($19)
Flex: RB Jonathan Stewart, Panthers ($10)
TE: Tony Gonzalez, Falcons ($3)
D/ST: Philadelphia Eagles ($1)
K: David Akers, 49ers ($1)
Bench: RB DeAngelo Williams, Panthers ($6)
Bench: RB Donald Brown, Colts ($3)
Bench: RB Daniel Thomas, Dolphins ($2)
Bench: WR Antonio Brown, Steelers ($7)
Bench: WR Sidney Rice, Seahawks ($2)
Bench: QB Jay Cutler, Bears ($2)
Bench: TE Jared Cook, Titans ($1)

8/24/2012 12:17:20 PM

Ive got the #1 pick in a 10-team PPR league (snake draft) with 6 pts per passing TD. Take Aaron Rodgers or Ray Rice? Im leaning Rodgers because he will have way more pts than Rice on a consistant basis but RB1 is very very thin.

Note: Im not sold on Arian Foster repeating the success of last season and think Rice will have the best year of the RBs.

[Edited on August 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM. Reason : a]

8/24/2012 2:50:39 PM

people say nowadays that since its such a pass-friendly league that you have to spend an early pick on a Rodgers or Brees or Brady since they get so many points

I say the opposite...guys like Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andy Dalton can throw for 3,500 yards nowadays...stud running backs are more rare...unless Rodgers slips to the end of the 2nd round or something, I'm pretty much always gonna go RB/WR, RB/RB or WR/WR with my first two picks

i think guys like Brees and Brady were a lot more valuable when there were only a handful of elite QBs...now there are 15 QBs that could approeach 4,000 yards and 30 TDs

8/24/2012 3:18:51 PM

Mendenhall or R Jennings as a last bench spot pick?

8/24/2012 3:23:55 PM

Mendenhall, he SHOULD be back in a month as the starter.

8/24/2012 3:26:49 PM

Jennings. Mendenhall I think is totally washed up.

Jennings is good and could become starter if mjd gets traded. Also training camp holdouts always get hurt

8/24/2012 3:40:30 PM

Yeh, I was on the fence on both of them & then I saw Ryan Williams was still there & went with him instead

8/24/2012 3:50:29 PM

Thanks for the responses to my earlier question. Now to follow up, who do you take at pick #6 (6 pts per pass TD) between Brees or one of the big 3 rbs?

8/25/2012 5:50:16 AM

You still draft one of the big 3. If none of those are there, then you might consider Brees

8/25/2012 8:09:32 AM

Just drafted one of my 2 money leagues: Picked 8th in a 10 team snake:

My QBs suck but I think I'll be pretty good. Any thoughts?

Qb: Romo
RB: Fred Jackson
RB: Ahmad Bradshaw
WR: AJ Green
WR: Larry Fitzgerald
TE: Rob Gronkowski
Flex: Stevie Johnson
D/st: Buffalo
K: Dan Bailey

Bench:
Cedric Benson
Mark Ingram
Stevan Ridley
Mario Manningham
Andy Dalton
Denarius Moore
Fred Davis

8/25/2012 10:24:45 AM

If someone has a better QB either as a starter or on the bench, or us a Cowboys fan, maybe package Romo with Gronk? Hell, you could easily go after one of the top 3 QBs with that package. Fred Davis is starter worthy, and I'm not totally sold on Gronk reaching the numbers he did last year. Other than that, I think your WRs are great & RBs are solid.

8/25/2012 12:21:07 PM

Our league is doing a beer pong tourney for draft order. Cool idea. The winner gets to select their draft spot. So the question is... what draft spot do you like.

8 team standard scoring 2RB/3WR/2Flex

[Edited on August 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM. Reason : V]

8/25/2012 1:14:11 PM

Depends on the league size & scoring

8/25/2012 1:24:52 PM

Finally had my 12 team $$$ league draft tonight. Did ok I guess:

QB Philip Rivers (round 5)
RB Lesean McCoy (round 1)
RB Fred Jackson (round 2)
WR AJ Green (round 3)
WR Steve Smith (round 4)
WR Vincent Jackson (round 6)
TE Jared Cook (round 13)
D/ST Texans (round 12)
K Matt Prater (round 14)

Bch Benjarvus Green-Elllis (round 7)
Bch Cedric Benson (round 8)
Bch Malcolm Floyd (round 9)
Bch Andrew Luck (round 10)
Bch Denarious Moore (round 11)

Hate my WR depth, but it is ok I guess.

8/25/2012 10:47:00 PM

QB
Eli Manning
Andrew Luck

RB
Arian Foster
Frank Gore
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Cedric Benson

WR
Jordy Nelson
Dwayne Bowe
Robert Meachem
Reggie Wayne
Justin Blackmon
Santana Moss

TE
Gronk
Kellen Winslow

Lions Defense

Neil Rackers Kicker

8/25/2012 11:33:17 PM

Had a really odd draft today. Not my typical team at all...

Will be running a two TE set with Gronk and Hernandez. Took chance on Richardson to go along with Rice.

8/26/2012 12:33:47 AM

Got 6th Pick out of 10, snake format, in my Yahoo Fantasy League, this is my first year so hopefully I dont end up in last place...

QB
Tom Brady
Russell Wilson

RB
Marshawn Lynch
Mike Tuner
Beanie Wells
Willis McGahee

WR
Greg Jennings
Wes Welker
Torrey Smith
Brandon Lafell
Pierre Garcon

TE
Aaron Hernandez
Brent Celek

Houston Defense

John Kasey Kicker

[Edited on August 26, 2012 at 2:04 PM. Reason : ']

8/26/2012 2:03:55 PM

My receivers are Malcom Floyd and Randall Cobb. I have to trade a RB -- proposing MJD for Miles Austin and Antonio Brown

8/26/2012 2:52:06 PM

What do you guys think about Reggie Wayne this year? Obviously he's not what he used to be. I took him in the 9th round of a 10 team league last night.

8/26/2012 2:59:21 PM