the "Rate my team" thread (merged)

[dogfish]

i usually don't do this, but what the hell-- lemme know what you think. . .

and feel free to post your teams here if you want 'em rated-- if we keep it all in one thread it keeps the forum cleaner. . . .


this is my team in my ten team keeper league (league of elites):

QB - tony romo
RB - michael turner
RB - steven jackson
Flex - kevin smith
WR - calvin johnson
WR - roy williams
WR - santonio holmes
TE - john carlson
D - redskins
K - nick folk

BN - derrick ward
BN - cedric benson
BN - kyle orton
BN - brett favre
BN - bernard berrian
BN - chris chambers
BN - kevin curtis
BN -carolina panthers


michael turner, steven jackson and calvin johnson were my keepers from last year. . . .

edit: also, i didn't have my third round pick-- traded it last year. . . . that kep me from getting either a stronger third receiver or jason witten. . . .

[underrated29]

i usually don't do this, but what the hell-- lemme know what you think. . .

and feel free to post your teams here if you want 'em rated-- if we keep it all in one thread it keeps the forum cleaner. . . .


this is my team in my ten team keeper league (league of elites):

QB - tony romo
RB - michael turner
RB - steven jackson
Flex - kevin smith
WR - calvin johnson
WR - roy williams
WR - santonio holmes
TE - john carlson
D - redskins
K - nick folk

BN - derrick ward
BN - cedric benson
BN - kyle orton
BN - brett favre
BN - bernard berrian
BN - chris chambers
BN - kevin curtis
BN -carolina panthers


michael turner, steven jackson and calvin johnson were my keepers from last year. . . .


I was going to ask how in the hell you got those 3.

That is a superb team!

Turner,jax, and benson are all Locks for 1200 and 10tds. Smith showed flashes of being a numer 1 or solid #2. RB= A+

megatron we know, roy should be huge. esp. with the romo hookup, holmer and kurtis are good yardage guys and berian could explode with brett. Chambers imo sucks- but he is in a high passing offense and is a great Backup. WR=B+ (imo lots of yard guys but only 2 tds heavy types)

I have carleson and folk too- so obviously i agree there.

I like your team a lot! Nice job.

[nbenallo33]

here is my team i think its a pretty solid team

QB Peyton Manning, Ind
RB LaDainian Tomlinson, SD RB
RB Ray Rice, Bal RB
WR Brandon Marshall, Den WR
WR Justin Gage, Ten WR
WR Kevin Walter, Hou WR
WR/TE Jason Witten, Dal TE
D/ST Bears D/ST,
K Neil Rackers, Ari K

Bench
Joe Flacco, Bal QB
Chester Taylor, Min RB
Marshawn Lynch*, Buf RB
Tim Hightower, Ari RB
Vincent Jackson, SD WR
Greg Jennings, GB WR
Justin Gage, Ten WR

[underrated29]

here is my team i think its a pretty solid team

QB Peyton Manning, Ind
RB LaDainian Tomlinson, SD RB
RB Ray Rice, Bal RB
WR Brandon Marshall, Den WR
WR Justin Gage, Ten WR
WR Kevin Walter, Hou WR
WR/TE Jason Witten, Dal TE
D/ST Bears D/ST,
K Neil Rackers, Ari K

Bench
Joe Flacco, Bal QB
Chester Taylor, Min RB
Marshawn Lynch*, Buf RB
Tim Hightower, Ari RB
Vincent Jackson, SD WR
Greg Jennings, GB WR
Justin Gage, Ten WR

yeah its pretty solid. But wtf are you thinking with benching jennings and vjax and starting gage and marshall/walter.

I like your team aswell. IMO RB depth might be a need. But thats just because i dont trust ray rice and i think beanie wells beats out hightower sooner than later- even though fitz said they willshare the load.

[nbenallo33]

i really didnt set my rosters yet i just copied and pasted that isnt really my starters yet.

[Skinny]

Non-keeper...

McNabb, Donovan QB PHI
Grant, Ryan RB GB
Williams, DeAngelo RB CAR
Johnson, Andre WR HOU
Royal, Eddie WR DEN
Henry, Chris WR CIN
Gonzalez, Tony TE ATL
Rackers, Neil K ARI
Patriots DST

BN Mark sanchez QB NYJ
BN Addai, Joseph RB IND
BN Moreno, Knowshon RB DEN
BN Chambers, Chris WR SD
BN Mason, Derrick WR BAL

[Skinny]

QB - tony romo
RB - michael turner
RB - steven jackson
Flex - kevin smith
WR - calvin johnson
WR - roy williams
WR - santonio holmes
TE - john carlson
D - redskins
K - nick folk

BN - derrick ward
BN - cedric benson
BN - kyle orton
BN - brett favre
BN - bernard berrian
BN - chris chambers
BN - kevin curtis
BN -carolina panthers

A, pretty solid dog.

[MOtorboat]

Non-keeper...

McNabb, Donovan QB PHI
Grant, Ryan RB GB
Williams, DeAngelo RB CAR
Johnson, Andre WR HOU
Royal, Eddie WR DEN
Henry, Chris WR CIN
Gonzalez, Tony TE ATL
Rackers, Neil K ARI
Patriots DST

BN Mark sanchez QB NYJ
BN Addai, Joseph RB IND
BN Moreno, Knowshon RB DEN
BN Chambers, Chris WR SD
BN Mason, Derrick WR BAL

I love your top 2 picks in Johnson and Williams (assuming those were the top two, and Donovan I think will have a good season along with Eddie. I question the Chris Henry pickup a little, though Houshmandzadeh is gone. I think you'll have Chambers starting by Week 2, and I think you'll be in the market for a WR. Might be able to finagle one out of someone with a Sanchez crush.

[Skinny]

QB Peyton Manning, Ind
RB LaDainian Tomlinson, SD RB
RB Ray Rice, Bal RB
WR Brandon Marshall, Den WR
WR Justin Gage, Ten WR
WR Kevin Walter, Hou WR
WR/TE Jason Witten, Dal TE
D/ST Bears D/ST,
K Neil Rackers, Ari K

Bench
Joe Flacco, Bal QB
Chester Taylor, Min RB
Marshawn Lynch*, Buf RB
Tim Hightower, Ari RB
Vincent Jackson, SD WR
Greg Jennings, GB WR
Justin Gage, Ten WRA. Gage needs to step up.

[FanInAZ]

Non-keeper...

McNabb, Donovan QB PHI
Grant, Ryan RB GB
Williams, DeAngelo RB CAR
Johnson, Andre WR HOU
Royal, Eddie WR DEN
Henry, Chris WR CIN
Gonzalez, Tony TE ATL
Rackers, Neil K ARI
Patriots DST

BN Mark sanchez QB NYJ
BN Addai, Joseph RB IND
BN Moreno, Knowshon RB DEN
BN Chambers, Chris WR SD
BN Mason, Derrick WR BAL

:2thumbs: Looks like you got a little Bronco happy :2thumbs:

I'm a little concerned about your QB situation. Yes, McNabb is the "starter" in Philly. However, he has Vick on "backing him up." If he stuggles at all in September, he could get a quick hook.

Sanchez is a rookie which = be afraid, be very afraid. I don't care how good he might be 3 or 4 years from now. Right now he is a rookie and will more then likly play like a rookie.

You have a lot of depth at RB, you might want to make a trade to shore up you QB situation.

[MOtorboat]

:2thumbs: Looks like you got a little Bronco happy :2thumbs:

I'm a little concerned about your QB situation. Yes, McNabb is the "starter" in Philly. However, he has Vick on "backing him up." If he stuggles at all in September, he could get a quick hook.

Sanchez is a rookie which = be afraid, be very afraid. I don't care how good he might be 3 or 4 years from now. Right now he is a rookie and will more then likly play like a rookie.

You have a lot of depth at RB, you might want to make a trade to shore up you QB situation.

Meh, McNabb will have a good year. Sanchez actually looks very competent at quarterback so far, and he can fill in if needed. I don't know how many teams are in the league, but if Vick did replace McNabb, you could always pick Vick up.

[FanInAZ]

here is my team i think its a pretty solid team

QB Peyton Manning, Ind
RB LaDainian Tomlinson, SD RB
RB Ray Rice, Bal RB
WR Brandon Marshall, Den WR
WR Justin Gage, Ten WR
WR Kevin Walter, Hou WR
WR/TE Jason Witten, Dal TE
D/ST Bears D/ST,
K Neil Rackers, Ari K

Bench
Joe Flacco, Bal QB
Chester Taylor, Min RB
Marshawn Lynch*, Buf RB
Tim Hightower, Ari RB
Vincent Jackson, SD WR
Greg Jennings, GB WR
Justin Gage, Ten WR

Out standing!

[FanInAZ]

i usually don't do this, but what the hell-- lemme know what you think. . .

and feel free to post your teams here if you want 'em rated-- if we keep it all in one thread it keeps the forum cleaner. . . .


this is my team in my ten team keeper league (league of elites):

QB - tony romo
RB - michael turner
RB - steven jackson
Flex - kevin smith
WR - calvin johnson
WR - roy williams
WR - santonio holmes
TE - john carlson
D - redskins
K - nick folk

BN - derrick ward
BN - cedric benson
BN - kyle orton
BN - brett favre
BN - bernard berrian
BN - chris chambers
BN - kevin curtis
BN -carolina panthers


michael turner, steven jackson and calvin johnson were my keepers from last year. . . .

edit: also, i didn't have my third round pick-- traded it last year. . . . that kep me from getting either a stronger third receiver or jason witten. . . .

Solid, but I will not drink the Favre kool-aid.

[Skinny]

:2thumbs: Looks like you got a little Bronco happy :2thumbs:

I'm a little concerned about your QB situation. Yes, McNabb is the "starter" in Philly. However, he has Vick on "backing him up." If he stuggles at all in September, he could get a quick hook.

Sanchez is a rookie which = be afraid, be very afraid. I don't care how good he might be 3 or 4 years from now. Right now he is a rookie and will more then likly play like a rookie.

You have a lot of depth at RB, you might want to make a trade to shore up you QB situation.Thanks for the input. There are a few other solid but not spectacular options at QB in FA should Sanchez struggle. Looking at what was available at QB (i got Sanchez in the last round) i felt Sanchez was in a little more 'pass happy' offense than the rest and should put up better numbers be it he plays well.

[Skinny]

I love your top 2 picks in Johnson and Williams (assuming those were the top two, and Donovan I think will have a good season along with Eddie. I question the Chris Henry pickup a little, though Houshmandzadeh is gone. I think you'll have Chambers starting by Week 2, and I think you'll be in the market for a WR. Might be able to finagle one out of someone with a Sanchez crush.Yeah, Williams and Dre' were my first two picks. Henry's been a nice suprise so far during the pre-season, i'm hoping that keeps up. :knockonwood:

He was a little further down my draft board but someone else took my sleeper.

[underrated29]

6pts all tds.

30 yards pt pass
10 yards rush/red
2 rec = 1 pt

brady,hasselbeck
chris johnson,addai,benson,mendenhall
boldin,vincent jax,coles,nate washington,joey galloway
greg olsen
longwell
vikes


I drafted with my dad so there were some picks i would have made that he wouldnt agree with, but overall its pretty solid. What do you think.

[gnomeflinger]

I already know mine has the potential to suck really bad, but oh well. It'll will be fun.

[Reidman]

K. Warner QB
A. Peterson RB (keeper)
F. Gore RB (keeper)
R. Moss WR (keeper)
B. Edwards WR
C. Ochocinco WR
D. Keller TE
B. Westbrook RB
R. Bironas K
Vikings TM

Benched
T. Edwards QB
R. Mendenhall RB
F. Jackson RB
D. Hester WR
S. Smith WR
K. Walter WR
J. Galloway WR
J. Shockey TE

Same league as Dog's keeper league, this is the team I took over...

[underrated29]

K. Warner QB
A. Peterson RB (keeper)
F. Gore RB (keeper)
R. Moss WR (keeper)
B. Edwards WR
C. Ochocinco WR
D. Keller TE
B. Westbrook RB
R. Bironas K
Vikings TM

Benched
T. Edwards QB
R. Mendenhall RB
F. Jackson RB
D. Hester WR
S. Smith WR
K. Walter WR
J. Galloway WR
J. Shockey TE

Same league as Dog's keeper league, this is the team I took over...



Thats a pretty good team to take over reid.

I like it.

[Skinny]

I already know mine has the potential to suck really bad, but oh well. It'll will be fun.You've got a solid QB, a very strong and deep WR group including 2 of the best in the game arguably, 2 pass receiving TEs, a top 10 Defense, and 3 RBs that are starters on their teams. You also have the potential to be really good too.

You may have a concern at RB depth if and when Wells eventually takes the starting position from Hightower, which he is expected to do but you never know, but you've got fire power at WR to make a nice offer for a trade should you have too.

[girler]

Ya, well too bad my oonly team is up against yoose guyses. Soo I'm guessin I'll have too goo ax for advice aboot my team sommeres else. (said in my best "Da Bares" voice :lol:)

[underrated29]

I just finished my $250 buy in expert league...And i Freaking Nailed it! (more like kids, instead of experts i think)

12 team league

4pts pass tds.
1 pt 25 yard pass

6pts all other tds.
1pt 10 rush/rec
5pt rush/rec over 50 yards

This is a HUGE money league- please let me know how i did.

QB- Palmer, Campbell
RB-sjax,grant,wells,JJ,michael bush,hillis
wr-RandyM,ocho,anthony Gonz,driver,earl bennett
Te-shockey,brent celek
D-vikings
K-dallas nick folk

I am banking on Palmer a lot, but i think he will surprise, and someone will open up on waivers.

[underrated29]

NOT cool whoever did that. My team will never get seen nor rated down here in this thread.

I only made the new thread just to get it noticed. After that i was going to take her down...

not cool.:tsk:

[frauschieze]

NOT cool whoever did that. My team will never get seen nor rated down here in this thread.

I only made the new thread just to get it noticed. After that i was going to take her down...

not cool.:tsk:

Sorry U29, but this is exactly what this thread is for - to eliminate everyone making their own threads to FF team evals.

[underrated29]

Sorry U29, but this is exactly what this thread is for - to eliminate everyone making their own threads to FF team evals.



Oh it was you........Thats it. We arent friends anymore.


.......Look at that face. I cant stay mad at you Frau..... Can we be friends again.?

But rooks make a million new threads. Not me, I just want me big money league team to get seen....puh puh puh pleaaaseee......:pout:

[frauschieze]

Oh it was you........Thats it. We arent friends anymore.


.......Look at that face. I cant stay mad at you Frau..... Can we be friends again.?

But rooks make a million new threads. Not me, I just want me big money league team to get seen....puh puh puh pleaaaseee......:pout:

Of course we're friends silly. Just bump the thread until you get what you want. Or PM the peeps whose opinions you want. ;)

[FanInAZ]

I already know mine has the potential to suck really bad, but oh well. It'll will be fun.

I got hit by computer issues litterally at the last minute that kept me from doing my own picks. When I so what the autodrafter gave me,
:tsk:

[FanInAZ]

I just finished my $250 buy in expert league...And i Freaking Nailed it! (more like kids, instead of experts i think)

12 team league

4pts pass tds.
1 pt 25 yard pass

6pts all other tds.
1pt 10 rush/rec
5pt rush/rec over 50 yards

This is a HUGE money league- please let me know how i did.

QB- Palmer, Campbell
RB-sjax,grant,wells,JJ,michael bush,hillis
wr-RandyM,ocho,anthony Gonz,driver,earl bennett
Te-shockey,brent celek
D-vikings
K-dallas nick folk

I am banking on Palmer a lot, but i think he will surprise, and someone will open up on waivers.

Good QBs on bad teams can rake in huge FF point because they are always having to play from behind. Three seasons ago, Kitna was a FF all star with the Lions. :confused: Did I just say Kitna was a good QB :confused:

In any case - if Palmer stays good and the Bengals stay bad, Moss and ocho keep their heads on straght, and Bush lives up to his potentual then you should be tough to beat.

[Ravage!!!]

I normally play in any more than ONE FF team a year (I hate rooting for a player for one league, and against him in another)... this year I got into 4 (lol)

Anyway.. one is just a fun league amongst friends and their families that meet every sunday to watch the games at the sportsbar. Since a few of the kids are there, we decided to make it an auto draft (I hate auto drafts, but since everyone agreed)... Check this team out. I rated my players (and figured most would just let the computer rate theirs)...


QB Jay Cutler

RB Maurice Jones-Drew
RB Marion Barber

WR Andre Johnson
WR Calvin Johnson
WR Chad Ochocinco

TE Greg Olsen

Def Miami

k Kris Brown

BN RB Knowshon Moreno
BN WR Laveranues Coles
BN David Garrard QB
BN Heath Miller TE (already have him on waivers to pick up Felix Jones)
BN Matt Prater (already have him on waivers to pick up Derrick Mason)

[dogfish]

6pts all tds.

30 yards pt pass
10 yards rush/red
2 rec = 1 pt

brady,hasselbeck
chris johnson,addai,benson,mendenhall
boldin,vincent jax,coles,nate washington,joey galloway
greg olsen
longwell
vikes


I drafted with my dad so there were some picks i would have made that he wouldnt agree with, but overall its pretty solid. What do you think.

try to trade mendenhall for donald brown-- everyone who has addai this year should have brown also. . . . i'd thrown in washington or galloway if necessary to get it done. . . . mendenhall's a stiff, he's not going to be good for much even if parker does get hurt and he gets the start. . .



I just finished my $250 buy in expert league...And i Freaking Nailed it! (more like kids, instead of experts i think)

12 team league

4pts pass tds.
1 pt 25 yard pass

6pts all other tds.
1pt 10 rush/rec
5pt rush/rec over 50 yards

This is a HUGE money league- please let me know how i did.

QB- Palmer, Campbell
RB-sjax,grant,wells,JJ,michael bush,hillis
wr-RandyM,ocho,anthony Gonz,driver,earl bennett
Te-shockey,brent celek
D-vikings
K-dallas nick folk

I am banking on Palmer a lot, but i think he will surprise, and someone will open up on waivers.

looks solid-- you can relax now. . . . :lol:

[Dortoh]

I missed my draft LMAO

10 Frank Gore, SF
11 Andre Johnson, Hou
30 Anquan Boldin, Ari
31 Terrell Owens, Buf
50 Derrick Ward, TB
51 Antonio Gates, SD
70 Matt Cassel, KC
71 Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG
90 Anthony Gonzalez, Ind
91 Fred Taylor, NE
110 Kyle Orton, Den
111 Fred Jackson, Buf
130 Dolphins D/ST, Mia
131 Rashard Mendenhall, Pit

[Ravage!!!]

I missed my draft LMAO

10 Frank Gore, SF
11 Andre Johnson, Hou
30 Anquan Boldin, Ari
31 Terrell Owens, Buf
50 Derrick Ward, TB
51 Antonio Gates, SD
70 Matt Cassel, KC
71 Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG
90 Anthony Gonzalez, Ind
91 Fred Taylor, NE
110 Kyle Orton, Den
111 Fred Jackson, Buf
130 Dolphins D/ST, Mia
131 Rashard Mendenhall, Pit


OMG.. dude... you have both Cassel and Orton???? :shocked: :lol:

Just give up now!!:laugh:

[Dortoh]

OMG.. dude... you have both Cassel and Orton???? :shocked: :lol:

Just give up now!!:laugh:


I'm screwed look at my qb's and rb's :laugh:

Have a great group of wr's though

[Skinny]

This is my first time ever playing on ESPN. Their draft setup was alot diffrent from any others i've done before and pretty difficult. They did'nt have the players listed to choose from like CBSSportsline or NFL.com so you had to type in the player or his last name to choose him or see if that player was even available. Is it always that way or do you have options to how you want the draft setup? Anyways, i think i did pretty good considering...

QB Aaron Rodgers, GB
RB Rashard Mendenhall, Pit
RB Jonathan Stewart, Car
RB/WR Dexter McCluster, KC
WR Anquan Boldin, Bal
WR Percy Harvin, Min
TE Visanthe Shiancoe, Min
K Lawrence Tynes, NYG
D/ST Steelers


BENCH
Carson Palmer, Cin QB
Peyton Hillis, Cle RB
Willis McGahee, Bal RB
Jabar Gaffney, Den WR
Mike Wallace, Pit WR
Todd Heap, Bal TE
Panthers D/ST, Car

[Ravage!!!]

I could post my roster for everyone, but I don't want to make all of you jealous with my FF prowess and superiority. Sharkie, alone, might shiver so much that the screen before you may shake.

[Skinny]

I could post my roster for everyone, but I don't want to make all of you jealous with my FF prowess and superiority. Sharkie, alone, might shiver so much that the screen before you may shake.Come on Rav, show us the goods.

[Ravage!!!]

Come on Rav, show us the goods.

I'm not sure you are ready to read the depth that encompasses my roster... nor the knowledge it took to devise such a perfect draft.

[Skinny]

I'm not sure you are ready to read the depth that encompasses my roster... nor the knowledge it took to devise such a perfect draft.lol, tease.

[Jaws]

I could post my roster for everyone, but I don't want to make all of you jealous with my FF prowess and superiority. Sharkie, alone, might shiver so much that the screen before you may shake.

Haha!
Revenge is mine - I'm still seething after having to settle for a 3rd place trophy after being no 1 seed all season!

*quakes and shakes and rattles*

[FanInAZ]

This is my first time ever playing on ESPN. Their draft setup was alot diffrent from any others i've done before and pretty difficult. They did'nt have the players listed to choose from like CBSSportsline or NFL.com so you had to type in the player or his last name to choose him or see if that player was even available. Is it always that way or do you have options to how you want the draft setup? Anyways, i think i did pretty good considering...

QB Aaron Rodgers, GB
RB Rashard Mendenhall, Pit
RB Jonathan Stewart, Car
RB/WR Dexter McCluster, KC
WR Anquan Boldin, Bal
WR Percy Harvin, Min
TE Visanthe Shiancoe, Min
K Lawrence Tynes, NYG
D/ST Steelers


BENCH
Carson Palmer, Cin QB
Peyton Hillis, Cle RB
Willis McGahee, Bal RB
Jabar Gaffney, Den WR
Mike Wallace, Pit WR
Todd Heap, Bal TE
Panthers D/ST, Car

:laugh: I have the same 2 QBs in my 1st FF league :laugh:

I had McGahee last year and he did great, for the 1st month of the season. Then Rice took over as their featured back and he became worthless. I'd start Heap at TE & pray that Gaffney steps up this year. All in all, your solid @ the big three QB, RBs & WRs. You got solid Ds as well.

[Skinny]

:laugh: I have the same 2 QBs in my 1st FF league :laugh:

I had McGahee last year and he did great, for the 1st month of the season. Then Rice took over as their featured back and he became worthless. I'd start Heap at TE & pray that Gaffney steps up this year. All in all, your solid @ the big three QB, RBs & WRs. You got solid Ds as well.I'm real happy with my QB position. I think Palmer is going to have a great year, as well as Rodgers. I picked last out of 12 so i feel pretty fortunate i got who i got.

All in all McGahee is the only one i'm a little ify about due to like you said, the Rice factor. His touches will be limited but i thought if anything he would hopefully be a decent Flex player. It's a 12 team league so with the flex player position there's not alot of options at this point, everyone gobbled up all the RBs.

[Ravage!!!]

Haha!
Revenge is mine - I'm still seething after having to settle for a 3rd place trophy after being no 1 seed all season!

*quakes and shakes and rattles*

Hah.. yeah..... you kicked everyone's butt all year long. Heyyyyyy.. you were the SD chargers of fantasy football last year!!! :lol:

[dogfish]

okay, i don't post a lot of my teams (i draft too many to bother :laugh: ), but i'm pretty happy with this one. . . it's the official forum league, which is ten teams, so there are some other beasts. . . i love the big play potential of this lineup, though. . .

QB - tony romo
RB - chris johnson
RB - arian foster
flex - ahmad bradshaw
WR - randy moss
WR - desean jackson
WR - bernard berrian
TE - brent celek
K - mason crosby
D- minnesota

bench

donovan mcnabb
kyle MFin captain neckbeard orton
brandon jacobs
michael bush
robert meachem
santonio holmes
owen daniels
indianapolis colts

[Tned]

I'm not quite as happy with mine as you are with yours. Here it is anyway. I think this is the weakest of my drafts. Not sure I will start Bryant week 1 and take a wait and see with him, and possibly go with Gaffney or Hester until I see what type of production the rookie will give:

QB - Aaron Rodgers
RB - Matt Forte
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
Flex Ahmad Bradshaw
WR - Greg Jennings
WR - Percy Harvin
WR - Dez Bryant
TT - Antonio Gates
K - Nate Kaeding
Def - 49ers

McNabb
Darren McFadden
Buckhalter
Jabar Gaffney
Vincent Jackson
Devin Hester
Eddie Royal
Tony Scheffler

[dogfish]

that's a good team. . . you might be right that WR depth will be a bit of a scramble, but you have a few guys with potential there. . . i think you'll manage fine with that lineup. . . JMO. . .

[Tned]

Several times I had a WR go right before I was going to pick him, then I went another direction.

Glad we're in different divisions, as I think I would stuggle against your team. Haven't looked at the other teams in our league to see how I'll stack up, but I need some luck at WR.

[dogfish]

Several times I had a WR go right before I was going to pick him, then I went another direction.

Glad we're in different divisions, as I think I would stuggle against your team. Haven't looked at the other teams in our league to see how I'll stack up, but I need some luck at WR.

so when did you guys draft?

[Tned]

Two hours ago.

[Tned]

I was at a disadvantage, I started the draft while still helping destroy the Cutler thread in the "Other NFL Teams" forum. :lol:

[Jaws]

That's a mean team Dog, but Sparkie's still gonna make mince of you in week one and I'm gonna be clearing up the scraps the following week ;)

[Skinny]

I'm not quite as happy with mine as you are with yours. Here it is anyway. I think this is the weakest of my drafts. Not sure I will start Bryant week 1 and take a wait and see with him, and possibly go with Gaffney or Hester until I see what type of production the rookie will give:

QB - Aaron Rodgers
RB - Matt Forte
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
Flex Ahmad Bradshaw
WR - Greg Jennings
WR - Percy Harvin
WR - Dez Bryant
TT - Antonio Gates
K - Nate Kaeding
Def - 49ers

McNabb
Darren McFadden
Buckhalter
Jabar Gaffney
Vincent Jackson
Devin Hester
Eddie Royal
Tony SchefflerSolid team, not bad at all. You've got some big play guys and for the most part very consistant.

I picked Bryant in the BF league. I think he's going to eventually be a strong #2 guy behind Miles and Dallas is going to do everything they can to force feed him the ball. But i'm not going to start him at first being a rookie WR and all. I'll feel him out early on just to see how fast he meshes there. But he has big play potential everytime he touches the ball.

[dogfish]

That's a mean team Dog, but Sparkie's still gonna make mince of you in week one and I'm gonna be clearing up the scraps the following week ;)



:fight:

[Skinny]

okay, i don't post a lot of my teams (i draft too many to bother :laugh: ), but i'm pretty happy with this one. . . it's the official forum league, which is ten teams, so there are some other beasts. . . i love the big play potential of this lineup, though. . .

QB - tony romo
RB - chris johnson
RB - arian foster
flex - ahmad bradshaw
WR - randy moss
WR - desean jackson
WR - bernard berrian
TE - brent celek
K - mason crosby
D- minnesota

bench

donovan mcnabb
kyle MFin captain neckbeard orton
brandon jacobs
michael bush
robert meachem
santonio holmes
owen daniels
indianapolis coltsThat's good pickin' right there. WR group has big play points written all over it. Berrian should boost his numbers significantly this year with Rice out. Arian Foster looks to be a workhorse in Houston, he'll get his touches which is all you can ask for with all the two RB systems teams run these days. Bradshaw is a great flex option. Nice depth (bench).

[dogfish]

That's good pickin' right there. WR group has big play points written all over it. Berrian should boost his numbers significantly this year with Rice out. Arian Foster looks to be a workhorse in Houston, he'll get his touches which is all you can ask for with all the two RB systems teams run these days. Bradshaw is a great flex option. Nice depth (bench).

thanks. . . i like berrian a lot this year, and he's available at a premium in most drafts. . . i was holding my breath for foster and desean jackson to still be on the board for my #4 and #5 (back-to-back, luckily). . . i was really hoping jamal charles would make it back to me, but pretty sure somebody between you, spawn, softskull and mr. B would take him. . .

we'll see what bradshaw can do, but i'm optimistic. . . i like him as a flex or backup RB with some upside. . . not sure how many carries he will get or can handle, but i picked up jacobs just in case. . . i almost took ronnie brown instead of bradshaw, but i was afraid i wouldn't be able to get ricky williams as the handcuff, so went with bradshaw. . .

i was also happy to get brent celek-- i've just missed him like three times. . .

[Skinny]

thanks. . . i like berrian a lot this year, and he's available at a premium in most drafts. . . i was holding my breath for foster and desean jackson to still be on the board for my #4 and #5 (back-to-back, luckily). . . i was really hoping jamal charles would make it back to me, but pretty sure somebody between you, spawn, softskull and mr. B would take him. . .

we'll see what bradshaw can do, but i'm optimistic. . . i like him as a flex or backup RB with some upside. . . not sure how many carries he will get or can handle, but i picked up jacobs just in case. . . i almost took ronnie brown instead of bradshaw, but i was afraid i wouldn't be able to get ricky williams as the handcuff, so went with bradshaw. . .

i was also happy to get brent celek-- i've just missed him like three times. . .I was hoping to get Ricky sticky icky Williams myself but missed out on him. Tough pickings with everyone doing so well.

Celek has been a hot commodity this draft season.

[gnomeflinger]

I decided to hell with it, I'm gonna wipe the floor with you and stick you all in Davy Jones' Locker. :evil:

[SR]

I'm in the "I usually don't do this...but..." group, but here goes anyway. This is my Official BF Fantasy team.

QBs:
Matt Schaub
Jay Cutler
Matt Hasselbeck

RBs:
Stephen Jackson
LeSean McCoy
Ryan Matthews
Cadillac Williams

WRs:
Santana Moss
Wes Welker
Braylon Edwards
Roy Williams
Mike Wallace

TEs:
Vernon Davis
Kellen Winslow
John Carlson

K:
Lawrence Tynes

D:
Bears
Cowboys

This was a live draft that I wasn't able to make. Luckily, I ranked my players and ended up not so bad. There are quite a few question marks on my roster, but it's a high risk/high reward thing especially for guys like Braylon Edwards. I'm pretty happy I was able to draft Ryan Matthews. The dude is gonna be a beast for SD.

[gnomeflinger]

I'm in the "I usually don't do this...but..." group, but here goes anyway. This is my Official BF Fantasy team.

QBs:
Matt Schaub
Jay Cutler
Matt Hasselbeck

RBs:
Stephen Jackson
LeSean McCoy
Ryan Matthews
Cadillac Williams

WRs:
Santana Moss
Wes Welker
Braylon Edwards
Roy Williams
Mike Wallace

TEs:
Vernon Davis
Kellen Winslow
John Carlson

K:
Lawrence Tynes

D:
Bears
Cowboys

This was a live draft that I wasn't able to make. Luckily, I ranked my players and ended up not so bad. There are quite a few question marks on my roster, but it's a high risk/high reward thing especially for guys like Braylon Edwards. I'm pretty happy I was able to draft Ryan Matthews. The dude is gonna be a beast for SD.

Jay was one of the top rated QB's, and I had Wes last year on my team. He did well for me.

[Skinny]

I'm in the "I usually don't do this...but..." group, but here goes anyway. This is my Official BF Fantasy team.

QBs:
Matt Schaub
Jay Cutler
Matt Hasselbeck

RBs:
Stephen Jackson
LeSean McCoy
Ryan Matthews
Cadillac Williams

WRs:
Santana Moss
Wes Welker
Braylon Edwards
Roy Williams
Mike Wallace

TEs:
Vernon Davis
Kellen Winslow
John Carlson

K:
Lawrence Tynes

D:
Bears
Cowboys

This was a live draft that I wasn't able to make. Luckily, I ranked my players and ended up not so bad. There are quite a few question marks on my roster, but it's a high risk/high reward thing especially for guys like Braylon Edwards. I'm pretty happy I was able to draft Ryan Matthews. The dude is gonna be a beast for SD.

You did a hell of a job ranking your players. Solid team.

[SR]

Jay was one of the top rated QB's, and I had Wes last year on my team. He did well for me.

I hope Welker's knee holds up. That's the big if there. If not, hopefully Braylon Edwards comes around this year.

[SR]

You did a hell of a job ranking your players. Solid team.

Thank you, sir. Luck has more to do with it methinks. You can rank players all day long, but you still have no clue what the other people are gonna do draft wise. So I definitely lucked out.

[honz]

okay, i don't post a lot of my teams (i draft too many to bother :laugh: ), but i'm pretty happy with this one. . . it's the official forum league, which is ten teams, so there are some other beasts. . . i love the big play potential of this lineup, though. . .

QB - tony romo
RB - chris johnson
RB - arian foster
flex - ahmad bradshaw
WR - randy moss
WR - desean jackson
WR - bernard berrian
TE - brent celek
K - mason crosby
D- minnesota

bench

donovan mcnabb
kyle MFin captain neckbeard orton
brandon jacobs
michael bush
robert meachem
santonio holmes
owen daniels
indianapolis colts
It appears we will meet in the championship game since we both got the vaunted Neckbeard. I'm looking forward to it. :D

I'm actually not a big fan of your team...I don't like the value of Desean, Berrian, and Jacobs this year. However, Johnson + Moss + Romo should = win, and I've drafted Owen Daniels in a couple leagues this year. Great value if his knee is okay. I should also add that I came in last in this league last year, so it's probably a good thing I don't like your team.

[honz]

I'm in the "I usually don't do this...but..." group, but here goes anyway. This is my Official BF Fantasy team.

QBs:
Matt Schaub
Jay Cutler
Matt Hasselbeck

RBs:
Stephen Jackson
LeSean McCoy
Ryan Matthews
Cadillac Williams

WRs:
Santana Moss
Wes Welker
Braylon Edwards
Roy Williams
Mike Wallace

TEs:
Vernon Davis
Kellen Winslow
John Carlson

K:
Lawrence Tynes

D:
Bears
Cowboys

This was a live draft that I wasn't able to make. Luckily, I ranked my players and ended up not so bad. There are quite a few question marks on my roster, but it's a high risk/high reward thing especially for guys like Braylon Edwards. I'm pretty happy I was able to draft Ryan Matthews. The dude is gonna be a beast for SD.

Pretty solid team, especially for an autodraft. My only qualm would be that I like to be stacked at RB/WR and not spend so many roster spots on QB's, TE's, or D's. Your depth at WR and RB is a little shaky with several boom or bust guys, like you said.

[honz]

I guess I will post my BF team as well...

QB:
Joe Flacco
King Neckbeard

RB:
Frank Gore
Shonn Greene
Beanie Wells
Jonathon Stewart
Jamal Charles
Donald Brown

WR:
Randy Moss
Roddy White
Dwayne Bowe
Hines Ward
Derrick Mason
Mohamed Massaquoi

TE:
Zach Miller
Jermaine Gresham

D + K:
Saints and Janikowski

I may have went a little overboard here at WR and RB, but there kept being great value that I couldn't pass up. I'm hedging my bets on Zach Miller and Joe Flacco performing at a high level every week, which is a little scary, but I should also have some good trade assets if I need to upgrade at TE or QB. This is probably the most stacked I have ever been at RB and I like it.

[SR]

I guess I will post my BF team as well...



RB:
Frank Gore
Shonn Greene
Beanie Wells
Jonathon Stewart
Jamal Charles
Donald Brown

WR:
Randy Moss
Roddy White
Dwayne Bowe
Hines Ward
Derrick Mason
Mohamed Massaquoi


Frank Gore is a sure thing. The rest of them aren't three down backs. Greene pulls a heavy load, but the rest of them share carries....Beanie Wells with Tim Hightower, Stewart with the other dude in Carolina, Charles with Thomas Jones and the dude they drafted, and Donald Brown with Joseph Addai.

Your receivers are solid. Bowe can't seem to come around and now they also have Chambers, etc. Mason has to contend with Boldin. Massaquoi isn't gonna net much this year. But between Moss, White, and Ward, you've got solid WRs.

[FanInAZ]

OmanePrimeTime Leauge

AZ Steamrollers

Starters
Aaron Rodgers (GB - QB)
Joshua Cribbs (Cle - WR)
Eddie Royal (Den - WR)
Davone Bess (Mia - WR)
C.J. Spiller (Buf - RB)
Clinton Portis (Was - RB)
Kellen Winslow (TB - TE)
Robbie Gould (Chi - K)

Cleveland (Cle - DEF) - Only because their week 1 opponent is TB. Nevertheless, I've still got about 1 1/2 days to talk myself out of the insanity of starting them for even 1 game against what should be a bad Offense.

Jon Beason (Car - LB)
Julius Peppers (Chi - DE)
Yeremiah Bell (Mia - S)
Charles Woodson (GB - CB)

Bench
Carson Palmer (Cin - QB)
Tony Romo (Dal - QB)
Donald Brown (Ind - RB)
Jacoby Jones (Hou - WR)

Minnesota (Min - DEF)

D.J. Williams (Den - LB)
Bernard Pollard (Hou - S)

[FanInAZ]

BroncosForums League

Topeka Tornados

Starters
Matt Schaub (Hou - QB)
Joshua Cribbs (Cle - WR)
Greg Jennings (GB - WR)
Maurice Jones-Drew (Jac - RB)
Ryan Mathews (SD - RB)
Brent Celek (Phi - TE)

Stephen Gostkowski (NE - K)

Justin Smith (SF - DE)
Randy Starks (Mia - DE)
Jamal Williams (Den - DT)
Chad Greenway (Min - LB)
Daryl Smith (Jac - LB)
DeMarcus Ware (Dal - LB)
Bradie James (Dal - LB)
Josh Wilson (Bal - CB)
Javier Arenas (KC - CB)
Eric Weddle (SD - S)
Erik Coleman (Atl - S)

Bench
Joe Flacco (Bal - QB)
Mike Sims-Walker (Jac - WR)
Roddy White (Atl - WR)
LeSean McCoy (Phi - RB)
Leon Washington (Sea - RB)
Owen Daniels (Hou - TE)

Mathias Kiwanuka (NYG - DE)
Vince Wilfork (NE - DT)
Jerod Mayo (NE - LB)
Mike Peterson (Atl - LB)
Brian Williams (Atl - CB)
Michael Lewis (SF - S)

[dogfish]

OmanePrimeTime Leauge

AZ Steamrollers

Starters
Aaron Rodgers (GB - QB)
Joshua Cribbs (Cle - WR)
Eddie Royal (Den - WR)
Davone Bess (Mia - WR)
C.J. Spiller (Buf - RB)
Clinton Portis (Was - RB)
Kellen Winslow (TB - TE)
Robbie Gould (Chi - K)

Cleveland (Cle - DEF) - Only because their week 1 opponent is TB. Nevertheless, I've still got about 1 1/2 days to talk myself out of the insanity of starting them for even 1 game against what should be a bad Offense.

Jon Beason (Car - LB)
Julius Peppers (Chi - DE)
Yeremiah Bell (Mia - S)
Charles Woodson (GB - CB)

Bench
Carson Palmer (Cin - QB)
Tony Romo (Dal - QB)
Donald Brown (Ind - RB)
Jacoby Jones (Hou - WR)

Minnesota (Min - DEF)

D.J. Williams (Den - LB)
Bernard Pollard (Hou - S)

why did you draft two starting QBs and no good RBs or WRs?

:confused:


your other team looks good. . .

[FanInAZ]

why did you draft two starting QBs and no good RBs or WRs?

:confused:


your other team looks good. . .

Actually, I missed the draft do to circumstances beyond my control. So this is what the auto drafter did to me. Its a none PPR league. Those "no good" WRs will have their stats enhanced by their KR & PR stats. I don't normally take chances on rookies right out of the gate, but Spiller is going to be Buffalo's featured back due to injuries to his rivals. I'm also hoping Shanny can get Portis perform like he did in Denver.

[dogfish]

ah, the dreaded autodraft-- that explains it. . .


have you tried to trade romo yet?

[BroncoBJ]

I was going to start a thread but then I saw this thread so I figured I'd post my teams



15 Team money League:

QB: Tony Romo
RB: Adrian Peterson
RB: Jahvid Best
RB/WR: Clinton Portis
WR: Greg Jennings
WR: Jabar Gaffney
TE: Dustin Keller
DEF: Ravens
K: David Buehler


Bench: Thomas Jones, Dez Bryant, Golden Tate, Arrelious Benn, Mike Thomas, Jerious Norwood, Matt Moore.


In my opinion from that team, I have a pretty solid starting lineup for it being 15 teams. But my bench is real thin. Bunch of young guys hoping that they have great years. But my bench certainly is a weak point lol.




My 10 team Money league:

QB: Joe Flacco
WR: Andre Johnson
WR: Reggie Wayne
WR: Anquan Boldin
RB: Ronnie Brown
RB: Clinton Portis
TE: Vernon Davis
K: Mason Crosby
DEF: New York Giants


Bench: Thomas Jones, Dez Bryant, Justin Forsett, Michael Bush, Mike Thomas, Kyle Orton.


I like my starting unit and think my bench is okay if they are healthy. Could have a sleeper bench. But I like my team. I drafted RB's later because you have to start 3 WR, and I wanted to get them set first. But I like it.




My 12 team Free League:

QB: Matt Schaub
RB: Chris Johnson
RB: CJ Spiller
WR: Brandon Marshall
WR: Chad OchoCinco
WR: Reggie Wayne
TE: Antonio Gates
K: Ryan Succup
DEF: Green Bay Packers


Bench: Mike Thomas, Brandon Jacobs, Clinton Portis, Chad Henne, and Tim Tebow. :lol: Its a free league so I did that just for fun to have God on my side. :elefant:


But overall I like that team as well.



Tell me what ya'll think of my teams plz :elefant:

[FanInAZ]

ah, the dreaded autodraft-- that explains it. . .


have you tried to trade romo yet?

This draft took place on the Saturday of the HoF game, I immediately posted a notice on my FF league message board that he was available for trade. However, I've gotten no takers. I've tried to figure out packages to offer others, but its hard from me to figure out what would be an equitable trade offer.

[SR]

BroncosForums League

Topeka Tornados

Starters
Joshua Cribbs (Cle - WR)


Bench
Roddy White (Atl - WR)


Starting Cribbs over Roddy White at WR?

[SR]

Actually, I missed the draft do to circumstances beyond my control. So this is what the auto drafter did to me. Its a none PPR league. Those "no good" WRs will have their stats enhanced by their KR & PR stats. I don't normally take chances on rookies right out of the gate, but Spiller is going to be Buffalo's featured back due to injuries to his rivals. I'm also hoping Shanny can get Portis perform like he did in Denver.

Most of the time, the KR and PR don't yield points unless it's a fumble recovery, forced fumble, or TD...and when that's the case the points go toward the team defense, not the individual. But since you don't appear to be playing a team defense league, you can disregard the rest of my post. As far as rookies go, Ryan Matthews is gonna own.

[FanInAZ]

BroncoBJ,

Who's your back up QB in your 15 Team Money League? Gaffney & Portis are risky, but I'm taking a chance on Portis in one of my league and I believe Gaffney could pan out. However, I'd have both of them on short leashes. If Portis doesn't produce for during the 1st couple of weeks, I'll consider grabbing an FA to replace him.

Schaub was my most consistent FF producer last season. That says allot when you consider that I also had Adrian Peterson on that same team. Vernon Davis was great for me as well.

[CrazyHorse]

Does this team have potential or do you think I have too many 1 year wonders with Vick, Hillis, Lloyd, and Lewis? Marshall and Buress production are also questionable. What do you think?

QB Michael Vick, Phi QB Draft
RB Peyton Hillis, Cle RB P Draft
RB Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG RB Draft
WR Greg Jennings, GB WR Draft
WR Brandon Lloyd, Den WR P Draft
WR Brandon Marshall, Mia WR Draft
TE Marcedes Lewis, Jac TE Draft
D/ST Jets D/ST D/ST Draft
K Neil Rackers, Hou K Draft
Bench Ryan Mathews, SD RB Draft
Bench Santana Moss, Wsh WR Draft
Bench Jay Cutler, Chi QB Draft
Bench Plaxico Burress, NYJ WR Draft
Bench Zach Miller, Sea TE Draft
Bench Eagles D/ST D/ST Draft
Bench Adam Vinatieri, Ind K Draft

[chazoe60]

How'd I do?

QB- Phillip Rivers, Joe Flacco
RB- Adrian Peterson, Knowshon Moreno, Mark Ingram, Danny Woodhead, James Starks, Brandon Jacobs
WR- Brandon Lloyd, Greg Jennings, Marques Colston, Early Doucet, Plaxico Burress
TE- Owen Daniels, Julius Thomas (homer pick I know :laugh: )
K- Neil Rackers
DEF- Pittsburgh, NYG

[Softskull]

How'd I do?

QB- Phillip Rivers, Joe Flacco
RB- Adrian Peterson, Knowshon Moreno, Mark Ingram, Danny Woodhead, James Starks, Brandon Jacobs
WR- Brandon Lloyd, Greg Jennings, Marques Colston, Early Doucet, Plaxico Burress
TE- Owen Daniels, Julius Thomas (homer pick I know :laugh: )
K- Neil Rackers
DEF- Pittsburgh, NYG

Second best team in the league. ;)

[chazoe60]

Second best team in the league. ;)

tned's team isn't better than mine, you're crazy.

[FanInAZ]

Does this team have potential or do you think I have too many 1 year wonders with Vick, Hillis, Lloyd, and Lewis? Marshall and Buress production are also questionable. What do you think?

QB Michael Vick, Phi QB Draft
RB Peyton Hillis, Cle RB P Draft
RB Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG RB Draft
WR Greg Jennings, GB WR Draft
WR Brandon Lloyd, Den WR P Draft
WR Brandon Marshall, Mia WR Draft
TE Marcedes Lewis, Jac TE Draft
D/ST Jets D/ST D/ST Draft
K Neil Rackers, Hou K Draft
Bench Ryan Mathews, SD RB Draft
Bench Santana Moss, Wsh WR Draft
Bench Jay Cutler, Chi QB Draft
Bench Plaxico Burress, NYJ WR Draft
Bench Zach Miller, Sea TE Draft
Bench Eagles D/ST D/ST Draft
Bench Adam Vinatieri, Ind K Draft

:confused: 2 Ks :confused: Conventional FF wisdom says that Ks are a dime a dozen so there's no reason to carry 2. With the exception of the elite TEs, most produce just a little more than your average Ks. When my K & TE bye weeks come, I usually dump them that week and get someone else. If they really are that much better than the other Ks & TEs in FA, I have sometimes dumped a garbage bench player that I was considering dumping anyways to free up a spot for that 1 week.

By doing this, it frees up 2 more spots that I can use on another WR & RB. I found that those are the 2 hardest positions for me to maintain solid production from due to injuries and younger players of the future supplanting veterans. You also have to deal with platooning with some RBs & other WRs on your WR's team having better matchups on some weeks that will hurt your WR's numbers. This is why I always carry extra of both. However, I'm sure that a number of other veteran FF managers would disagree with my approach.

Vick is no 1 hit wonder. He could have another great season if his O line can figure out how to block somebody.

Hillis may not produce as much as he did last year, but he should be a solid FF play all year long.

[chazoe60]

My second draft of the day. I don't know how much I like this team
1. Calvin Johnson WR
2. (13) Michael Vick QB
3. (36) Mark Ingram RB
4. (37) Knowshon Moreno RB
5. (60) Ryan Mathews RB
6. (61) Chad Ochocinco WR
7. (84) Julio Jones WR
8. (85) Aaron Hernandez TE
9. (108) Chicago DEF
10. (109) Kyle Orton QB
11. (132) Davone Bess WR
12. (133) Jordy Nelson WR
13. (156) Visanthe Shiancoe TE
14. (157) Ronnie Brown RB
15. (180) Jacquizz Rodgers RB
16. (181) Garrett Hartley K

[CrazyHorse]

:confused: 2 Ks :confused: Conventional FF wisdom says that Ks are a dime a dozen so there's no reason to carry 2. With the exception of the elite TEs, most produce just a little more than your average Ks. When my K & TE bye weeks come, I usually dump them that week and get someone else. If they really are that much better than the other Ks & TEs in FA, I have sometimes dumped a garbage bench player that I was considering dumping anyways to free up a spot for that 1 week.

By doing this, it frees up 2 more spots that I can use on another WR & RB. I found that those are the 2 hardest positions for me to maintain solid production from due to injuries and younger players of the future supplanting veterans. You also have to deal with platooning with some RBs & other WRs on your WR's team having better matchups on some weeks that will hurt your WR's numbers. This is why I always carry extra of both. However, I'm sure that a number of other veteran FF managers would disagree with my approach.

Vick is no 1 hit wonder. He could have another great season if his O line can figure out how to block somebody.

Hillis may not produce as much as he did last year, but he should be a solid FF play all year long.

Thanks for the insight. It's been my first FF in a long time and it shows. I took Vick first round even though conventional wisdom suggests RB since there's apparently a bigger drop off in talent. You're right that I probably don't need two kickers just for the bye. What about 2 DST's? My rationale was being able to pick the whoever had better match ups. Same goes for kicker and tight end too I guess... We'll just have to wait and see how well I fare.

[FanInAZ]

Thanks for the insight. It's been my first FF in a long time and it shows. I took Vick first round even though conventional wisdom suggests RB since there's apparently a bigger drop off in talent. You're right that I probably don't need two kickers just for the bye. What about 2 DST's? My rationale was being able to pick the whoever had better match ups. Same goes for kicker and tight end too I guess... We'll just have to wait and see how well I fare.

Probably half of the FF managers carry 2 DSTs. Last year I had 1 Main DST and a 2nd slot available for a D of the week in case there was a good matchup I wanted to take advantage of. I had Minnesota as my #1 defense to start the season. Cleveland was on my roster for week 1 because their opponent was Tampa Bay who had a poor offense the year before. However, I don't recall if I actually put them in the starting lineup instead of Minnesota.