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Tough decisions for who to drop, I have the 1.1, 1.8, 2.1 and 2.4 picks and while I’m trying to trade some of the picks, will probably have to drop at least 3 if not 4 guys. I have a tough time deciding who to drop, right now I’m thinking to drop:
Kolb, Bush, Moss, Tate/Hernandez, any thoughts?
10 Team PPR, 6 point QB TD pass, Starts 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 2RB/WR/TE, 1K, 1D/ST
QB: Matt Ryan, Josh Freeman, Kevin Kolb
RB: Maurice Jones-Drew, Jamaal Charles, Jonathan Stewart, Jahvid Best, DeAngelo Williams, Tashard Choice, Reggie Bush
WR: Michael Crabtree, Marques Colston, Steve Smith(NYG), Pierre Garçon, Malcom Floyd, Randy Moss, Davone Bess, Jacoby Ford, Danario Alexander, Golden Tate
TE: Jermichael Finley, Jimmy Graham, Aaron Hernandez
K: Janikowski
D/ST: Lions
Kevin Kolb
Reggie Bush
Pierre Garçon, Malcom Floyd, Randy Moss, Davone Bess, Jacoby Ford, Danario Alexander, Golden Tate
are all dropable if needed.
Thanks
First off, is this a PPR league or a league that rewards return yardage?
The obvious oicks are Danario Alexander, Malcolm Floyd, Randy Moss right at this second….
But preferrably you trade one of those tight ends, in a package with a reciever and possibly Kevin Kolb for an upgrade or a pick upgrade…because even Floyd may be too good to drop (he looked very athletic and compliments VJax well), and with only one TE starting and RBs being much mroe valuable than WR or TE there is no need for three TE, and your three look to be Elite, see if you can move Hernandez, who may only have WR eligibility after next year
PPR, no return yards, I am trying to make trades, but my league doesn’t make a lot of them, thanks for the advice
Personally, look at expanding your rosters, your league isn’t deep enough if you have to drop that kind of talent. You don’t want teams to be able to build quality depth from the waiver wire.
No chance of packaging picks for a stud by chance to a team in need of rebuilding? That’d be my first goal. I’m a believer in having 3 QBs, 2 starters and a fringe development starter.
I’d drop your last 3 WRs
i’d trade some of those RB’s for a WR pronto if I were you
10 team dynasty league
My rb’s are…. C.J., Stewart, Benson, P. Thomas, Torain, Hardesty, T. Jones, Tate, Choice
Besides C.J. and Stewart who do you like as keepers?
In order:
Benson – RUN FIRST OFFENSE
P.Thomas
Choice — The first two are close, both timeshares in good offenses next year….
Hardesty – could be a great change of pace back to Hillis
T. Jones – That last year could be this year, showing digns of aging finally
Tate – Could be bruising compliment to Foster
Torain – Redskins know he’s not the answer at tailback
Choice, Torain, Thomas, Benson, Hardesty, Jones and Tate in that order.
Torain is someone I’d try to move because his injury history is terrible but when he’s healthy he looks great. Do you have a Redskin fan that you can trade him to?
Need 4 keepers from this ppr league:
QB- Ryan, Big Ben
RB- McCoy, McFadden, Moreno,Mathews,Jennings
WR- Austin, Britt, Bryant, Crabtree, White
TE- Witten
Start 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE and then have 3 WR/RB flex spots.
I’m pretty sure I won’t keep a QB or Witten. Jennings and White are obvious drops. But I’m having a hard time narrowing the remaining 8 players down to my 4 keepers.
if that is Blair White I keep McCoy, McFadden, Austin, Britt
change that Bryant for Austin
McCoy, McFadden, Mathews, Austin
McCoy, DMc, Bryant and Britt for me. I want to select Austin over Bryant but I don’t like the drop off this year and Bryant looks like he’s going to be fine.
What about going with McCoy, DMc, Austin and Bryant? Britt is ultra-talented, but with Vince Young supposedly gone from TEN and Collins a FA, the Titans’ QB situation is in major flux.
Britt is also very young with a lot of years ahead of him. I don’t care for having two WRs on the same team. I’d choose between Austin and Bryant. Slight edge to Bryant.
McCoy, DMC, Austin, Britt
Dez was way too erratic to keep over Austin who will be perfectly fine when Romo is back at the helm.
Hey,
12 team Dynasty standard league. Some bubble players on my roster…
1. Do you see Doucet and Stephen Williams being worthy stashes with Arizona’s uncertain QB/offensive future?
2. How about St Luis WR Gibson’s and Amendola’s long-term value?
3. Rate Matt Flynn (GB) vs Brian Hoyer (NE) as QB stashes?
Thanx.
Short term, Matt Flynn over Brian Hoyer due to the fact that he very well could be traded to a team with an opportunity to start. Long term is tough to call. If the Pats see Hoyer as the heir apparent to Brady, I’d have to go with Hoyer. If I had to choose between either one, I’d go with Flynn.
I still like Doucet and he gets one more year on my roster, but I need to see something next year.
On question #2. Gibson’s a long shot and only good if you have very deep rosters. Amendola is poor man’s Welker but he has given some quality starts. I’d roster him.
Flynn is one of those QBs that is near the top in the pool of non starting QBs. That pool is pretty weak right now and Flynn has helped himself. Hoyer has a chance but Brady still has too many years ahead of him. You can roster him in a very deep league.
I play in a 12 team, standard scoring dynasty league that starts 2 QBs. I could in theory keep everyone but was wondering who you might cut, or trade for an upgrade elsewhere? Thanks!
Quarterback
Henne, Chad QB MIA
Rodgers, Aaron QB GB
Skelton, John QB ARI
Webb, Joe QB MIN
Running Back
Best, Jahvid RB DET
Brown, Donald RB IND
Charles, Jamaal RB KC
Starks, James RB GB
Stewart, Jonathan RB CAR
Tate, Ben RB HOU
Receiver
Burleson, Nate WR DET
Crabtree, Michael WR SF
Garcon, Pierre WR IND
Knox, Johnny WR CHI
Nicks, Hakeem WR NYG
Sims-Walker, Mike WR JAC
Thomas, Demaryius WR DEN
Tight End
Daniels, Owen TE HOU
Finley, Jermichael TE GB
Moeaki, Tony TE KC
Kicker
Hartley, Garrett K NO
Nugent, Mike K CIN
I have never been a fan of Henne, I think he’s about done myself.
Burleson is not someone you want to have starting unless you absolutely have to, keep an eye open for an upgrade. He has some sneaky games though. You’re RBs are a bit thin but you have some upside with Brown, Best and Starks. Tate is going to be hard pressed to see the field at any point in the next few years. You have to hope he’s MIchael Turner and gets to play for his next contract.
You need one more every-week WR starter. I’d see about packaging one of your young RBs and a WR for a WR2.
Looking at your roster, you need a RB3, WR2 and a QB2. Your WRs are passable if Crabtree develops. I think he’s going to under-perform though.
Thoughts on how things are looking for Kolb? Think he’s likely to get traded to a team where he’ll make at least a decent QB2?
What are your thoughts on the ‘Starks as a poor man’s Adrian Peterson’ comments from “someone in GB”?
This league is a 12 team, ppr. Start QB, 1RB, 2WR, 2flex, TE. We can keep up to 13 guys, but each player we keep is a draft pick. I won last year and this year. Take a look and let me know what you think and if I am correct in who I am keeping (*=keeper). I don’t like keeping two TE, however it worked to my advantage this year.
Oompa Loompas
Fitzpatrick, Ryan BUF QB
*Romo, Tony DAL QB
*Charles, Jamaal KCC RB
*Green-Ellis, BenJarvus NEP RB
*Greene, Shonn NYJ RB
*Johnson, Chris TEN RB
*Jones-Drew, Maurice JAC RB
Lynch, Marshawn SEA RB
*McFadden, Darren OAK RB
*Stewart, Jonathan CAR RB
*Austin, Miles DAL WR
*Jackson, Vincent SDC WR
*Johnson, Andre HOU WR
Johnson, Steve BUF WR
Nelson, Jordy GBP WR
Walter, Kevin HOU WR
*Witten, Jason DAL TE
Kaeding, Nate SDC PK
Pierre-Paul, Jason NYG DE
Johnson, Derrick KCC LB
Jones, Dhani CIN LB
Lenon, Paris ARI LB
Elam, Abram CLE S
Injured Reserve
*Finley, Jermichael GBP TE
Do you have to declare BEFORE the draft? BGE is the only questionable keeper and NE could very easily draft a RB … in fact I’m sure they will. BGE won’t get many starts for you in that format and with PPR, Steve Johnson could be kept … but if you like BGE, that’s fine. I’d probably keep Johnson over him.
I would like to keep Stevie, but I like BGE a lot if they don’t draft another RB. I don’t like the patriots system if they draft a good RB. They have been giving BGE the ball even with the return of Taylor.
I do not have to pick my keepers until July so I can definitely wait. I really need to trade some RBs…hard to let go of guys though.
Next year I will look to upgrade at QB and WR. A guy in our league has Vick and Rodgers–almost traded him Mcfadden for Vick but couldnt pull the trigger. What do you think about that trade? Romo is darn good though. I should probably looks to trade up for Ryan Mathews or yuounger guys. I really wish I would have kept Arian Foster…I kept Forsett over him…whoops…it was an alright move at the time with Ben Tate coming in.
Vick has lit it up for sure but as long as you have a decent QB, not sure about trading away DMc. I understand what you mean about Foster, I wasn’t a huge believer at the end of last year and I traded him away before the season.
I am in a 12 team PPR 8 player keeper league. We start: QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE/WR, K, D.
I own:
Matt Ryan
Carson Palmer
Ahmad Bradshaw
Brandon Jacobs
Joseph Addai
Legarrette Blount
Jonathan Stewart
Chris Ivory
VJax
Santonio Holmes
Sidney Rice
Marques Colston
Mike Williams (TB)
Austin Collie
Jason Witten
Who would you keep?
I’m thinking:
Ryan, Bradshaw, Blount, Stewart, VJax, Rice, Colston, Williams
Is Holmes worth keeping over Rice or VJax? Is Addai worth keeping over one of the RB or Ryan? What to do?
Nope, I think you nailed it. Ryan is ranked at about 8 for QBs depending on your system so, you might scan the QBs available just to see if you can get away with maybe keeping Holmes too and getting a QB first thing.
in 12 team PPR league w/ full IDP roster.
- is Hasselbeck droppable?
- will Starks get a shot at Green Bay lead back role?
- is LaFell a keeper?
thanks, you guys are great.
Hasselbeck: I wouldn’t drop him unless you have 2 good starters and your 3rd dev. QB, but Hasselbeck is very close to being droppable.
Starks: Yes, I’m high on him. He’ll have a shot to start sooner rather than later. Doesn’t mean that he’ll be a stud, but with most young RBs, your best hope is for them to have a chance to start a few games.
LaFell: Yes, he’s a keeper. I don’t see him as a great prospect, but he has upside and you never know what he could become. Hang onto him.
Should I trade Greg Jennings and Shonne Greene for Andre Johnson and Johnny Knox? Or Would you trade rather recieve AJ & Owen Daniels for Jennings and Clark?
I’m not high on Daniels myself, too inconsistent and injury prone. Clark is 31 but should have another 3-4 years in him.
It really depends on how deep you are at RB. I’m not a Greene fan, but he’s going to get a chance to be the NYJ version of Mendenhall in PIT. Greene’s hands are terrible though. If you’re deep enough at RB, I’d do that trade myself.
10-team keeper league, standard-scoring.
We keep 3 players, and lose the round we drafted that player in. We can keep a guy for 3 years, but every year, the pick lost moves up a round.
So far, I know I’m going to keep Mendenhall in the 6th round. But I need two more out of the following guys:
Bradshaw (5th round)
Bowe (4th)
Mike Williams Tampa Bay (15th)
Ivory (19th)
Boy, I’d be tempted to take Mike Williams and Dwayne Bowe from that group. Ivory is a close third, but it’s too early to tell what his role will be next season.
If two, I’d go Bradshaw and Williams, by far the best values. Moeaki’s emergence, with a healthy McCluster and Charles getting more passes equals Bowe slipping a little from amazing 2011
12 team Dynasty PPR, standard scoring, starting lineups QB, 2RB, 3WR TE K D or QB, 3RB, 2WR, TE K D
Been offered this:
I give: Roethlisberger and Marshall
I get: A Rogers and pick 1.12
Deep Squads so I’ll just give the main players:
Big Ben, Cutler, T Jackson
Forte, Best, Grant, Starks, BJE
Megatron, Marshall, Smith (NY), Bess, Gaffney, E Sanders, Jones (Hou)
Gresham
I’m tempted by this deal, as although the difference in terms of points per game between Rogers and Big Ben, is not huge (3.7ppg) over a season all things being equal that adds up and as a Dynasty I would have locked up the no.1 QB around. Giving up Marshall hurts my WR depth, but Bess is a PPR machine as is Smith if he returns from injury, and I might pick up a decentish WR with 1.12.
What do you think? Stick with what I’ve got or go for the deal?
I wouldn’t go for that. You’re selling too low on Marshall. I’d try to move Bess and Ben instead of Marshall and Ben.
Should I trade Shonne Greene for Tim Tebow?
My RBs are AP, SJax, JStew, Woodhead, Goodson.
My QBs are Flacco, Freeman, and Big Ben.
No. Greene still has a bright future and Tebow is still an unknown, regardless of a good finish. There’s too much turmoil in Denver to project his future.
No way …. you’re fine at QB.
Are you guys still as high on Jonathan Stewart as you once were? What do you figure his ADP to be in redraft leagues?
mercy is for the weak..the weak deserve no mercy
Boy, that’s a tough one. He ran well over the past month, showing again that he could be a bellcow for a team.
The problem with Stewart is that he’ll now endure a coaching change, a new offense, and still have a developing quarterback who allows defenses to focus on him.
I still love his potential and would take him in the first two rounds of a 12-team initial league.
I’m still as high on him but I would have liked to see more out of him. Ken Kelly here is higher on him than I am but I like how he finished and he should have a chance at good totals next year.
Should I trade Shonne Greene for Johnny Knox and Jordy Nelson?
My Rb’s are: AP, JStew, SJax, Woodhead, Goodson.
My WR’s are: Marshall, Jennings, Floyd, Mark Clayton, Gibson, and D. Thomas.
I wouldn’t/ Knox and Nelson don’t rate in your WR corp. Chances are they don’t get into your weekly lineup.
i’d love some deep keeper advice: Beanie Wells, Chris Ivory, James Starks. Who do you like next season and beyond?
1a) Starks
1b) Ivory
3) Wells
It doesn’t appear to me that the Saints really believe in Ivory and I think he may be largely a situational back. Starks is high risk and high reward but I love his upside in GB.
I haven’t liked Wells from day one and thought he would break the backs of those that own him. So far, that’s been a dead on assessment and I don’t see anything changing it.
PPR IDP 2QB 2WR 2RB 1TE 1QB,WR,RB, 2LB, 2DB, 1DL 1DP
QB: Brady, Rivers, Vick, Fitzpatrick
RB: Charles, Mendenhall, DeAngelo, Michael Bush, Choice, Tolbert
WR: AJ, White, Britt, Colston, T.O., Manningham, Danario
TE: Gonzalez, Cook, Carlson
LB: Mayo, Timmons, Posluszny, Ryans, Hayes
DB: Polamalu, Terrell Thomas, Marshall
DL: Allen
Rookie Picks: 1.03, 1.05, 1.07, 2.10
With my current roster and rookie picks what should I be looking for the most? Thinking of going after Finley using my rookie picks and possibly moving Vick for a younger QB. What do you think?
Yep, that’s exactly what I was thinking. Move Vick for a TE+. Use those picks wherever you can to pick up young known talent. 1.03 might be okay this year as it will be the first pick after Ingram and AJ Green … but I’d move it in a second for good productive talent.
Hey guys, standard no PPR scoring. Can start a lineup of 10, with 1 QB, 1 Team DEF (we toss those back every offseason), 1 Kicker and then any combination of 3RB’s 3 Wr’s, 1 TE, 2 RB’s 3 WR’s 2 TE’s, etc…
QB Romo, Schaub, Flacco
RB Torain, Steven Jackson, Arian Foster, DeAngelo Williams, Felix Jones, Tashard Choice, James Davis, Javid Best, and Anthony Dixon
WR Andre Johnson, Chad Ocho, Boldin, Crabtree, Johnny Knox, McCluster, Armstrong, Brandon Gibson, Emmanuel Sanders
TE Zach Miller (Oak), Kevin Boss, Jarred Cook
K Mason Crosby
1st 2011 pick isn’t until 2.4
I know it’s a lot to look at, but I need help getting 2 off these players off my roster.
If releasing my choices seem to be in the J Davis, B Gibson, TE Boss vs Cook area….so I guess which 2 would you want the least of this group.
If trading would you try to move one of my QB’s? And if so, which one-and what could I reasonably expect in return?
You guys do a great job, so if you have any other thoughts on what I should be doing with this roster…let me know..
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I’d let Davis and Gibson go with no lost sleep at all. Slam dunk. Some are high on Gibson but I just don’t see him evolving into a spot starter for you.
I like your RBs well enough and wouldn’t touch them. You could use another productive starting WR and perhaps a more capable TE. Miller at TE is potential top 7 material if he can steer clear of injuries and gets a bit of QB consistency.
WR is your main goal. You can trade one of your QBs certainly but I am a fan of having 2 solid starters and younger developing starter (Bradford, Sanchez, Stafford, Tebow, etc.). In a non-ppr league it’s all about TDs and yardage obviously so don’t target “off” WRs … target #1 receivers or young productive ones.
Flacco doesn’t look like a superstar QB but is solid. Romo and Schaub are ranked higher and I’d look to move one of them in the right deal. First target a WR rich team that needs QB help.
Such WRs I’d be targeting are:
Mike Williams (TB)
Miles Austin (his value has dropped of late)
Dwayne Bowe – Use his recent inconsistency to lower value
Greg Jennings
You may even be able to package a QB with Boss to get a better WR. The only receiver in the draft that I’d target is AJ Green at this point.
Hope that helps
Yeah I’m in a bit of a tough spot targeting the 4 you mentioned. The owner of Dwayne Bowe has Brady as his QB-and little in his WR corps, and the owner of Austin is the same save replace Brady for Brees.
The owner of Mike Williams is in full youth/rebuild mode and has made it public he’s not for sale….which realy sucks b/c I passed Mike for Dexter McCluster in last year’s rookie draft. (in part b/c our league rewards return yards). I’ll have to live with that I guess.
Thanks guys!!
I believe that Greg Jennings will take a hit in production when Finley is back in the Green Bay line up, should I be looking for the best deal to move Jennings? If so I have a couple of deals on the table; Deal #1 Jennings and S. Greene for Andre Johnson, Tony Moeaki, and the condition that if Greene finishes in the top 18 RB next season, then I would receive a 1st rd pick as well. Deal #2 Greg Jennings for Mike Wallace and a 2nd round pick. Thoughts?
He MAY take a hit but it doesn’t always work like that. Because of Finley’s ability to stretch the field via the seam routes, while Jennings catches could drop, I think the quality of his catches (more TDs) could actually result. It also depends on whether James Jones is starting or Driver in 2011.
That said, if you could get AJ and Moeaki for Jennings and Greene, I’d do it. I’m not a Greene fan as he’s too one dimensional and AJ is perhaps the #1 WR currently.
I don’t like the Jennings for Wallace trade. Too similar and Jennings is the better receiver in my mind. 2nd round picks just don’t have that much value in reality. It’s a roll of the dice. I don’t like trading a position for the same position in most cases.
What are the values of CJ Spiller and Ryan Matthews going into next year? Jacoby Ford too?
I wasn’t high on Spiller and I’m still not. It’s not just him, it’s also the offensive scheme and the O-line in BUF. I think he’s a bust going forward but he could also be a good buy low candidate if you can get him on the cheap. Anything can happen with backs like that.
I like Ryan Mathews but his injury issues are concerning. He showed what he’s capable of doing and getting through that first rookie year is tough. If he can stay healthy, I think he can be an every down productive back. If not, he’s going to have a career similar to Donald Brown in IND. I’d still draft him highly, but as a RB2 (with risk) at this point.
Got a trade offer question for the board here. This one has me intrigued. Taking my team into consideration, curious which side you like?
QB – Rodgers, Cassel
RB – C. Wells, R. Matthews, J. Addai, L. Tomlinson
WR – Jennings, Harvin, Britt, Tampa M. Williams, Dem. Thomas, Julio Jones (developmental slot), P. Burress
TE – Cooley, Gonzalez, F. Davis
Draft Pick 1.4
Start 1-3 RB, 2-4 WR, 1-2 TE (6 total). PPR
Been offered his Knowshon for my Mike Williams (or Britt) straight up. I like my collection of WR’s, but I’m not overly excited about my RB’s, seems this would definitely give me a nice young stable at RB, with maybe enough left at WR to survive. I’m torn, would love a second opinion. Would also be interested in who’d you’d rather give up (if anyone), Britt or MW. Thanks guys!
You’ll need to find someone higher on Moreno than myself. I’ve been completely underwhelmed by KnoMo and he can’t stay healthy. Britt and Williams are young and could be productive for you for the next 10 years …. that’s hard to trade away. It is true that you need some RB help but I’d like to see you get someone more durable than Moreno has been.
If it were me? A) I would do the trade and B) I’d have to get rid of Britt.
Mike Williams South is the #1 option in an emergency TB passing game. Britt is in a very questionable position in TEN. I wouldn’t count on any WR for production if they are catching balls from Kerry Collins next year.
I’d trade Britt straight up for Moreno any day of the week. If you find yourself needing a WR, you could always throw one of your RB’s on the block.
I’ve been offered a trade in my Dynasty league that I need some advice on. It’s a standard scoring league with a 30 player roster per team.
I was offered Maurice Jones-Drew for Ryan Mathews, Mike Tolbert, and a 2011 1st round draft pick. I have the 3rd and the 7th pick in the first round of 2011.
My RB’s are:
Mathews
Tolbert
Moreno
Hightower
Kevin Smith
T. Choice
Shonn Greene
Joe McKnight
Justin Forsett
Anthony Dixon
My WR’s are:
Fitz
Marshall
Britt
Maclin
K. Walter
Taylor Price
B. White
Eric Decker
Golden Tate
Chaz Schilens
Harry Douglas
Lee Evans
I’m in need of a RB1 but I’m afraid that I am giving up a lot with Mathews and the potential that he and Tolbert have. I probably won’t get a RB1 out of this year’s draft with the weak 2011 RB class unless I have the opportunity to trade up to number 1 overall in the draft…which the guy with MJD does have…any suggestions?
There’s a reason why many are starting to sell on MJD … looks like the hits are starting to add up and he sure is fighting the injury bug. I don’t think it’s an unfair offer but MJD fell out of the top 10 this year. He’ll be 26 in March and I just don’t know that you have to give up that much for 3-4 years of slow decline from MJD. I’d hang onto Mathews and the pick myself.
What MJD does do for you is give you an immediate RB1 though that you don’t have to think about week over week. Ryan Mathews is far from a sure thing. I still don’t do that trade.
Thanks for the help!
Any ideas for a offer back to him?
I just don’t know that you really need MJD. But the risk is that Mathews and Tolbert continue to split too evenly. Your draft pick is a good one to dangle and maybe you can offer him Shonn Greene and the #3. I’d start by offering Greene and the #7 and go from there. At #3, you’re likely hoping for a RB anyway and this is not the year for that.
The problem with offering any of your receivers is that you’re exactly 4 deep and you get too thin if you offer up Greene and a receiver or a receiver and #7. #3 could turn into AJ Green if you knew he was falling. Tough to make a trade involving the picks before the draft.
12 team; Dynasty league: I traded Flacco, Clark, Jacoby Ford, and a 2nd rd pick for Vick, James Starks, and a 3rd rd pick. How did I do in this trade in your opinion?
I have Freeman, Big Ben at QB, Finley, Jared Cook, and Tony Moeaki at TE, and AJ, Marshall, Floyd, Ward, Thomas at WR. Thoughts?
At first blush, I didn’t care for it, but in looking at your roster following the trade variables, I think it works for you. Starks is still a bit risky and hasn’t proven anything yet other than he has some ability. But his value is rising and Ryan Grant isn’t sure to be back. You’re WRs are solid enough so I like the trade for you.
What are your thoughts about the future prospects of the following players:
J. Simpson, James Starks, Clay Harbor, Mike Hart, Donald Brown.
In this order I like:
Starks – Looks good, will be better with another off season
BRown – Disappointing thus far, this next year is key
Simpson – Blooming on schedule with nice upside
Hart – Can’t stay healthy but I like the way he runs. Good kid
Harbor – Hard to be too excited
12 team Dynasty PPR League with added emphasis for TE. Playoffs through Superbowl. Need to start 1-QB, Def, Pk and a combination of 5 other players (WR,RB,TE).
I know I’m weak at WR and since this is only my second year in a dynasty league I’m not confident with determining trade value.
QB – Matt Flynn, Schaub, Troy Smith
RB – J. Charles, C. Johnson, P. Thomas, R. Mathews, B. Scott
WR – Benn, Colston, Jacoby Ford, Gaffney, Jacoby Jones, J. Jones, D. McCluster, Mike Thomas
TE – Finley, Dreesen, Hoomanawanui, Dave Thomas
PK – Cundiff, Janikowski,
Def – Bears, Falcons, Rams
Who would you pick from this team in a trade for a WR1 or WR2 and a pick?? Who would you have no problem dropping from this team???
You’re weak at QB too.
Troy Smith is droppable. I like Flynn well enough in very deep leagues but he’s not going anywhere in 2011. He’s a FA in 2012.
You’re loaded at RB and will need to leverage them to add WR depth. Colston is WR1, Benn has some young upside and Ford is a wildcard who might have some value in trade (I doubt it). I’d look to keep Charles and CJ and look to trade Thomas if you can get value for him. I hate to say it, but Thomas probably isn’t going to bring enough trade value at this point and you may have to trade Mathews for a WR1, but don’t settle for any WR. For someone like Mathews, you need to land a top 10 …perhaps a player like Jennings, Nicks or DeSean Jackson. Don’t get suckered by Brandon Lloyd, older names like Reggie Wayne or players that are too risky. Go for at least young productive talent that have no less than two years of significant production.
Don’t worry about getting a pick unless it’s a throw in. THis year might be deep enough at WR to get a good WR in the 7-12 range.
Oh … Mike Thomas has value too. Don’t work overtime trying to land a WR. If you can’t get a stud for Mathews (and you may not), just hold onto your backs and wait for a WR to come to you. You have great backs for a 12 team league.
Is it draft time yet…ugh!
Yes. Draft research time … as close as I can get for you.
12 team PPR Dynasty league
Who is the more valuable dynasty commodity going forward James Starks or E. Sanders? I have Stark but I’m debating trading him to the owner of Grant for Sanders, thoughts? You guys are great by the way, I really appreciate the off-season help! I really need a WR3 with upside to develop to a WR2 in a few seasons.
Boy that’s tough one, but I’d take the RB with a chance to have a featured job at some point over a WR with a ceiling of being the 2nd best on his team. I just rarely take too many second options as pillars to build around.
What type of value should I be trading away for a guy like Jahvid Best?
Well, I just moved him in one of my leagues, so I’m happy to answer that one.
I’d be looking at a top 30 keeper for sure. Best was injured, but he has elite talent.
I moved him with a future #1, Gresham, and Josh Johnson for Roddy White and Knowshon Moreno.
So, what do you think of this?
Greene and 2011 1st round 3rd pick (or 2012 1st round) for Jahvid Best
I’m feeling like that is lopsided and that the person getting Greene and a 1st rounder would be getting the better deal. Am I off?
I really need help on this one!
I’ve been offered Jahvid Best for Greene and 2011 1.7 pick. What do you think of the offer?
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I’d probably do that myself. BUT, Detroit is where RBs go to die and Best’s constant injury status is less than impressive. But he’s very dynamic and I’d rather have him than Greene by a long shot, and the 1.7 this year doesn’t project that well in my book.
What would you think of Gore and B. Scott for S. Greene and J. McKnight?
I’d like to be on the side getting Gore and Scott…
What kind of value does Gore have? He’s getting older and doesn’t have a lot of tread on the tires…
I’m not the biggest Gore fan for the long term. Every year I don’t expect him to finish the year in pads. He’s great when he’s on the field but he scares me the older he gets. I think he’s still a top 10 back when healthy, but this may be the year to sell on him if you aren’t going to be in contention.
If he gets an upgrade at QB, he could be even better. But Gore is one of those backs that the wheels will come off of very quickly when it happens, whether he’s 27 or 30. He’s 28 prior to the 2011 season kick-off.
What do you think of this deal?
Josh Freeman and LeGarrett Blount for Drew Brees and Tim Hightower
Very different things to each team involved. Hightower is a mystery and I doubt he’ll ever be anything more than a high end RB3, but he has had his games. Blount is young and produced far better than I expected. I also think Freeman is a nice young prospect but not exceptional. Brees is obviously still top 5 status. If the team that is sending Brees/Hightower is rebuilding and the team sedning Freeman/Blount is somewhat established, I like the deal just fine … but if the team getting Brees isn’t in the hunt currently, I’m not sure why that trade would be done.
Very different things to each team involved. Hightower is a mystery and I doubt he’ll ever be anything more than a high end RB3, but he has had his games. Blount is young and produced far better than I expected. I also think Freeman is a nice young prospect but not exceptional. Brees is obviously still top 5 status. If the team that is sending Brees/Hightower is rebuilding and the team sedning Freeman/Blount is somewhat established, I like the deal just fine … but if the team getting Brees isn’t in the hunt currently, I’m not sure why that trade would be done.
12 team PPR Dynasty. Start 1QB/2-4RB/2-4WR/1-3TE/1PK/1DST
My TEam:
QB: Brady/Eli/Ben R.
RB: CJ2K/Stewart/DeAngelo W./R.Brown/Ringer/Hilliard
WR: Wayne/Crabtree/MSW/Clayton/R. Moss/Royal/Hartline/Cruz/Burress
TE: Finley/Winslow/Shaincoe
PK: Hartley
DST: Cowboys
2011 picks: 2.6/3.9
I have one offer made to me of my Eli/R.Brown for his M.Williams (sea) and Ivory. I know I need help at WR but not sure I’m gertting enough in this offer. I have offered the VJax/Rice owner Eli/MSW (or Ben/MSW) for either one.
Where do you see my needs and how would you go about making the necessarey offers? Who should I move or what combos should I pout together? Anyone in particular you would target?
Thanks.
I agree with what you are saying, mostly. You need a future WR1 and I don’t believe that Crabtree or MSW is it. I don’t believe Mike Williams is it either although he is a nice WR2 currently. I think you’re looking to move the correct components. Eli doesn’t have that QB1, ever-week-starter ability right now and I don’t think he’s dynamic enough to really ever have it. He’s very capable week in and week out, but just not elite. He’s the 3rd best QB on your team so moving him along with Brown or even MSW as a package (perhaps all three) to land a true WR1 or future WR1 would be a good thing.
I do like the Mike Williams/Ivory deal if you can’t dig anything else up as I believe both are rising players. Remember that there’s nothing stopping you from turning around and moving them again and I think Ivory may see his stock really rise before kickoff of the 2011 season.
Make sure you can get a good development QB3 though because I still like having 3 on my roster at a miniumum.
Your VJax/Rice offer is fine too but a bit risky, similar to Mike Williams. I also like Britt as he has just enough question marks so that his value isn’t stratospheric at the moment. Nicks is probably untouchable. Take a look at our rankings and target a receiver in that 8-15 area.
Need 10 keepers for my dynasty from this list. We start 1 QB, 5 flex rb/wr, 1 TE, 3 DP. Thanks for the help!
QB – Vick, Big Ben, Stafford, Bradfor
RB – Gore, Charles, Deangelo, R. Brown, J. Best, R. Matthews
WR – Harvin, TO, Garcon
TE – Gonzo
DP – P. Willis, J. Beason, Poz
The top DP’s score like a #3 wr.
Vick
Ben
Gore
Charles
Best
Mathews
DeAngelo
Harvin
Garcon
Willis
I don’t think you can afford to keep 3 qbs…
Hey Love the site, visit it daily, also I can not get enough fantasy football so hoping there is no lockout next season – may be the end of me. Anywho I am in a super deep dynasty league, 14 teams, IDP, PPR league. I will apologize for the length of my lineup a head of time.
I have 2 questions
1.) Who/What whould I target with the #1 overall? I know I have many needs but which is the most pressing?
2.) I have a trade offer for the 4,5, and 15th overall pick for CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson – would love to hear some advice.
QB – Big Ben, McNabb, Skeleton, Josh Johnson(picked up after reading an article from this site)
RB – Fred Jackson, Felix Jones, Mike Goodson, CJ Spiller, Tashard Choice, Toby Gerhart
WR – Santana Moss, Garcon, M Floyd, M Manningham, Mike Thomas, Chad Johnson, Lee Evans, Emmanuel Sanders, D. Alexander
TE – Zach Miller(Oak), J Gresham, J Cook
DL – Calais Campbell
LB – Derrick Johnson, David Hawthorne, Justin Durant, R McClain, D Washington, Navorro Bowman, Daryl Sharpton, Donald Butler
DB – TJ Ward, Pat Chung
I am thinking RB if the #1 I like Ingram if he lands in a good spot or thinking I will take AJ Green and just add a RB through the waivers as the season goes on. My thoughts on the Spiller trade I would be able to add some guys like Julio Jones and Mikel LeShoure…is it worth it?
Thanks much
I think you have to go Ingram. WRs at any point are a risk. Green looks great but I wouldn’t take him unless I was desperate. You need WR help but there’s nothing like a good RB. That said, make sure he goes to a good starting situation.
I’d take that trade in a heart beat, not losing sleep and on any given Sunday or any other day of the week ending in “day”.
Yes, yes and yes
Hey guys – I am in a 4 keeper dynasty league (.5PPR, 12 teams) and have the following players: Peyton, MJD, Ray Rice, Steven Jackson, Peyton Hillis, Lynch, Mike Williams (TB), Vernon Davis, Ryan Torain. I see my potential keepers as Peyton, MJD, Rice and Hillis, but I am on the fence about Steven Jackson. I tried moving both Hillis and Steven Jackson in a package deal for a top 6 RB/WR, but have not had any luck. I don’t trust either of them long term… Would you suggest just keeping Hillis (over Steven Jackson) and being content with that? I feel like it would be a waste to throw back Sjax into the draft pool… Thoughts/ideas? Thanks!!!!
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Maybe you want to package up MJD before his bone on bone knee problem turns him into the Torry Holt…
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I’d keep Jackson. I know there are many Hillis lovers out there but I’m sorry, I’d rather have have Jackson. Hillis was a stud in 2010 and could be in 2011 but I don’t trust him. Jackson is proven but an injury risk. Either way, I’d take Jackson straight up in trade every day of the week.
Was just curious if you, or any of the other readers, had planned on writing any articles on about super sleepers or waiver wire guys that could have a potenial breakout year in 2011. The article on Josh Johnson and Bulger was great, but I am looking for some RBs and WRs to stash before our waiver wire closes just before the Superbowl.
Thanks again
I think there are quite a few articles on the site recently that are good sleeper articles, have you looked at them. Ken Kelly has profiled quite a few that you should be looking at. Are you looking for more obscure picks?
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Can you rate my team on a scale of 10 to 1
16 team league
passing TD-6
return yards are 1 point for 40 yards (was 30 last year)
Starters: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3WR, 1 TE, 1 WRT, 1 K, 1 DEF
QB: Carson Palmer, Colt McCoy
RB: Rashard Mendenhall, Ahmad Bradshaw, Brandon Jacobs, Javarris James
WR: Mike Wallace, Johny Knox, Emmanuel Sanders, Brad Smith, Nate Burleson, Joshua Cribbs, Eric Decker
TE: Zach Miller, Kevin Boss
K: Graham Gano
DEF: Philadelphia DEF
Draft Picks:
Pick 5
Pick 19
Pick 27
i think you will walk the plank next season
I rate it a 6.5
Firstly, welcome to the site. Glad to have you. Well, in a 16 team league .. rosters tend to get a bit thin. Mendy and Bradshaw are good anchors at RB in a 16 team league. Not wild about the WRs and that is where you need help … along with QB. Unfortunately, I’m not seeing trade bait that you can use for adding quality QBs or WRs. Wallace is an up and comer … as is Sanders, but there on the same team. Move one of them, probably Sanders. I’d look at the first QB off the board or a WR like Julio JOnes at #5. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest) … I’d go with a 5.
Need some trade help!
10 Team, dynasty league with 30 roster spots, no PPR.
QB P Manning, Big Ben, Matt Flynn
RB CJ, Mendy, James Starks, Bernard Scott, M Goodson
WR Wayne, S Johnson, S Moss, R Moss, J Jones, M Williams (SEA), M Thomas, A Armstrong, D Woodhead
TE Finley, Daniels, Heap
I have 2 offers on the table currently: I give Wayne and 2011 4.5 for Harvin and 2012 1st RD pick OR I give Wayne for S Holmes and 2011 1.9.
Thanks for the help!!!
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I think I’d sit tight and not do any of those trades unles the 1st rounder was sure to be relatively high. Harvin is damaged goods and I’m must not comfortable with him … and I have him in one of my main leagues. Holmes is too risk and has a major knucklehead quotient on his head. 1.09 is a roll of the dice. Sit tight, I like your team.
Thanks for the advice.
I have one more trade related question:
I give CJ2K for Hillis/Garcon/2011 1.2
-or-
CJ2K for Mathews/2011 1.3 and 1 of Britt/Maclin/Marshall/Fitz
thanks again!
I wouldn’t do the first one at all. I’m not ultra high on Hillis going forward, Garcon is too inconsistent and 1.2 is either Ingram or Green and unless it’s Ingram, there’s just too much risk.
The second deal, if it’s a PPR league, isn’t horrible. Mathews is young and I think he has a better year in 2011. The 1.3 is a gamble for sure but does have some value. The real kicker is the WR addition. I’d target, in order, Fitz, Fitzgerald, Larry, LFitz, Britt, Marshall, Maclin. You get the picture.
Sorry for the double post folks, I just really need advice: 12 team ppr dynasty.
Kyle orton
Matt stafford
Jason campbell
Cj spiller
Matt forte
Frank gore
Anthony Dixon
Marshawn lynch
Ryan train
Ben Tate
Greg Jennings
Miles Austin
Jacoby ford
BMW
Crabtree
Welker
Vernon Davis
Rob gronkowski
Germaine Gresham.
Here is my question. Im in a 12 team dynasty with the 5th overall pick. Should I package gore, welker and Gresham to push into a top 5 rb trade or is that too much… Or maybe not enough? I feel like my team is deep enough to survive it. I’d target a wr in the draft (there are a ton in this one), and I’d still have austin, jennings, and crabtree as my top 3 wrs. With gronk and Davis I’d still be strong at TE, heck would it be more advised to move gronk instead? Please give me some opinions. Thank you so much…
I’m not seeing a double post from you. Either way, happy to help.
If you could land CJ2k, Peterson or maybe Rice, I’d consider it but in your situation, I lean on just sitting on your hands. I’m not as high on Gore as others so trading him away doesn’t concern me THAT much, but giving up Gore, Welker and Gresham is a lot of production for a single player.
I don’t recommend trading up for a WR either, especially in this draft. There are some good receivers this year, but outside of Green I see a lot of risk. A couple of big names decided to return for their senior years which dried up some of the intrigue for me. Even still, you will have enough talent to choose from at your #5 to add some quality development to your roster.
That all said, if you could land CJ or Peterson, it’s a deal that I’d probably do. After those two, I start losing sleep.
32 team dynasty league, do I trade mathews for dez bryant straight up? I also have the number one pick in the draft, which more than likely will be used on a qb. They are like gold in this league.
Kolb, Kevin PHI QB
Brown, Aaron DET RB
Choice, Tashard DAL RB
Karim, Deji JAC RB
Mathews, Ryan SDC RB
McKnight, Joe NYJ RB
Williams, DeAngelo CAR
Gibson, Brandon STL WR
Gilyard, Mardy STL WR
Price, Taylor NEP WR
Sims-Walker, Mike JAC
Dickson, Ed BAL TE
Pitta, Dennis BAL TE
Swenson, Brett IND PK
Dunlap, Carlos CIN DE
Griffen, Everson MIN DE
Morgan, Derrick TEN DE
Belcher, Jovan KCC LB
Dillard, Phillip NYG LB
Gooden, Tavares BAL LB
Kindle, Sergio BAL LB
Worilds, Jason PIT LB
Cox, Perrish DEN CB
Lewis, Myron TBB CB
Jenkins, Malcolm NOS S
Mays, Taylor SFO S
Yikes, you need help across the board don’t you? I may agree that you have to use a pick on a starting QB unless you can get one in trade or perhaps Kolb lands someplace like AZ.
Here’s what I’m leaning towards for you, but this is more my style – you need to do what you feel is best because you know your fellow coaches, etc.
Mathews and Deangelo actually give you a nice 1-2 punch of established veteran and youth. I wouldn’t be quick to move that or break it up … as having two starting RBs in a 32 team league could be very nice. Mathews is sharing time but I think he’ll be fine in the long run and Williams should get a better starting gig this year (MIA?).
I think you’ll be fine with Kolb eventually too, but that doesn’t fix your needs for THIS year unless you get some help. But drafting a rookie QB, especially in this upcoming draft, even more especially with 1.01 is a big risk.
I’d consider keeping Mathews, using your 1.01 on AJ Green, who has the look of a great WR (certainly as much talent as Bryant in my mind but with greater dynamic) and scratching a clawing for any starting QB you can get. Certainly, one other team has a fringe starting QB available I would think.
That would ultimately give you Williams, Mathews and AJ Green along with Gibson/MSW which makes for decent youth. You’ll need a second good WR but you have some potential with Gibson. I like Dickson as well after Heap is gone.
I just wouldn’t be so quick to immediately target the first QB off the board. This QB class reminds me of the Alex Smith class.
Who is better to have in a 12 team PPR league. You start a QB, 2RB, 2WR and a WR/RB Flex, 1TE, 1K, 1D/ST.
Mike Williams (Tampa Bay)
Dez Bryant
Mike Wallace
Brandon Marshall
I only get to choose one? Can I have 3 choices?
I’d really like to say Mike Williams because I really like the way he looks, but we have Bryant just slight higher than Williams on our rankings and I’ll stick with that. I’m excited to see what Bryant can do in his 2nd year.
I am in a league where we keep 25 offensive players. I am in desparate need of a Wr1 or Wr2 (I have vjax, knox, randy, and a bunch of sleepers). I have all of the rbs for Jax, Panters (Minus DWill), Wash, and GB (including Grant). I also am willing to move the 1.3 in this years draft. What is your advice and who should I target? Visiting sponsers now.
If it’s not a PPR league, I don’t know that I’d jump through hoops to get things done before you see how the draft pans out. Maybe Green will be there at 1.03? If not, I’d first see who you could get for the 1.03 alone. If not, I’d consider moving your GB RB tandem for a top WR. Take a look at our WR rankings and target a youthful WR in the top 8 or so, the higher the better.
If you can find a WR rich team in your league, it’s likely that you can get more for less, especially if he needs RBs. I don’t like the WAS RB situation so they’d be the first to go, but they won’t be as highly valued as Grant/Starks. I wouldn’t move the others for a WR.
Fitz is coming off a mildly disappointing year, you might try to see what you could get him for. Britt could be a nice purchase right now and you want to do so talking about his injury and knucklehead risk to get the value down.
Start by really feeling out your fellow coaches to see who is available and then choose from there. Keep us in the loop.
Just found this site, and I must this is some good insight. Wanted to get your take on a few trades I am currently in the process of completing
1) Peyton Manning/Reggie Wayne/Anthony Fasano for Jay Cutler/Roddy White/Vernon Davis
2) Jahvid Best / 1.4 for Lesean McCoy / 2.12
3) Pierre Garcon for Legarette Blount
Dynasty League: 12-Team PPR 1QB,1-2RB,3-4WR,1TE,1DEF
QB-Manning/Henne/Garrard
RB-Best/P.Thomas/D.Sproles/C.Williams
WR-Floyd/Wayne/Garcon/Evans/Driver/Bennett/Hartline/Manningham
TE-Fasano/Schiancoe
K-Crosby
DEF-Giants
After reading your sell article, I think I am getting the best value for Peyton and Reggie before they start to decline, but I could be wrong
Please let me know what you think, thank you inadvance for your thoughts
1) If you’re trying to get younger, I’m okay with it. Trading away Manning and Wayne though is tough. I think Wayne is still a WR1, but teetering. Manning should be fine for another few years. Cutler is an enigma, but I like White and V.D. enough to probably do that trade to get younger. White > Wayne. VD is much > Fasano. Manning is > Cutler, but not enough to not do it.
2) I’d do that trade, especially this year. I’m not high on 1.4 unless AJ Green falls, which he won’t. Best is just the latest back in DET to fail although I like his dynamic. DET is where RBs go to die. McCoy is a RB1.
3) Yep, in a heartbeat.
I am in a 10 team PPR dynasty with 22 man rosters and 3 taxi spots being added this year. 4 pt pass td and 1 pt per 40 return yards and otherwise traditional scoring.Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 flex (WR/RB/TE) 1 K, 1 Def
My Roster:
QB: A Rodgers, J Freeman
RB: MJD, DMC, Moreno, Lynch, P Thomas, R Jennings, B Tate
WR: Roddy, Nicks, Megatron, Colsten, Benn, M Thomas
TE: Z Miller, A Hernandez, B Watson
K: Hartley
D: Green Bay
I also have the 1.1 this year and 2 1st rounders in 2011 to play with. What would you do in the offseason if you had my squad and how does it rate?
Would you look to take Ingram or Green or try to move the pick as the draft nears?
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Firstly, increase your roster sizes to at least 30, even if it means inc. the taxi spots (so 27+3). You don’t use IDP so 27 is the low end in my opinion.
I wouldn’t do a thing. You have a championship contender for a few years. You MAY be a bit risky in the RB area but you’ll add Ingram to shore that up and give you some young development depth. DMC, Moreno, Lynch and Thomas are all question marks, but you have enough of them to field a very nice team. Don’t get too cute with your lineup, you’re young and solid across the board.
Looking into possibly trading Chris Johnson and Chad Henne for Jahvid Best, Kenny Britt and Matt Stafford. On the surface it may seem crazy, but I like Best’s potential (he had over 50 receptions despite the nagging turf toe last year). Britt could be a stud for the next 10 years and Stafford is one of the upcoming stud QB’s.
Currently I have Brady, Henne, Skelton. Foster, McCoy, Benson, Scott, Starks. Calvin, VJax, Bennett, Floyd, BTate, DAlexander, Finley, MLewis, Moeaki. 12 team dynasty, ppr.
Thoughts???
I would take any of those players straight up for CJ2K…
Plus you have CJ2K and Foster and Shady…..don’t mess with a good thing!
Trade Benson or Starks for a WR upgrade..
I couldn’t do it. If you’re really high on Best, I could understand and I ALWAYS suggest following YOUR gut since it is your team. I don’t share your enthusiasm for Best. I like Britt but he’s still a question mark until he performs for an entire season. Stafford will remain “what could be” until he “is”. Stafford’s shoulder issues are troubling and while I like his leadership, that alone doesn’t make him a stud.
I’m no Henne supporter but I just can’t trade away CJ for three “maybes”. It’s not horrible though if you are really sure about Best.
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Standard Dynasty PPR, 10 team
From what I gather, you guys aren’t really high on Malcolm Floyd. How come? Are you so sure that VJax goes back to SD or is it something else (age)?
Also, I’ve been salivating over Demaryius Thomas because of his height and speed and I need youth at WR, should I go after him on the cheap or go after a more established young WR like Bryant, Wallace or Williams (TB) and if so, what are they worth?
My lineup:
QB – Romo, Cassel, Tebow
RB – McCoy, Hillis, Moreno, Deangelo, Starks, Ivory
WR – Nicks, Roddy, VJax, Crabtree, Floyd, Danario
TE – Gates, Gresham, Keller
Thanks for all you do guys!
Thanks for the help Dave and we’re glad you’re loving the site. It’s a labor of love and a time sink, but we’re committed to it until our fingers fall off or our families have had enough – both are relatively close.
I’m getting higher on Floyd, I saw some things I really like late last year. I wouldn’t move him because I don’t think you will get in return what his potential is. If VJax returns, I think his numbers could actually rise. Need to see some production first. I’m going to be redoing the WR rankings soon and he’ll rise a bit.
Well, always get established or proven talent over unproven if the cost is right. Too many coaches go after unproven talent for the “what could be”, sacrificing the “what is”. It’s always fun to have a favorite rookie or young player to get behind, but you can’t be blinded by size/speed. I’m as bad as any when it comes to loving draft picks but you have to be objective.
I like Thomas’s size and speed as well but he significantly underperformed expectations for me last year. We have him in our Experts league too and I wouldn’t trade him myself because we’d get too little in return. That also makes him a good buy low candidate as long as the owner isn’t as high on him as you. I’d take any of those other WRs over Thomas, with the exception of maybe Wallace. Even then, Wallace is producing now. I just have a hard time being a fan of Wallace.
With your WRs, you don’t need to do too much and you have plenty of youth. So, if you can get him on the cheap, go for it but you don’t need to.
Just seeing your guys thoughts on Joe Webb for next season. Should I go for him or a QB like Flynn? Thanks.
Webb is an intriguing project but it really seems that MIN wants to go in a new direction. Just like Skelton in AZ, while they have talent, the likelihood is that a team can’t enter the season with them at QB. Webb is likely at least 2 years away from being a starter unless MIN can’t find a veteran QB or are willing to start a high profile rookie. Flynn is interesting and I think he’s a safer long term choice, but Webb has the better near-term opportunity. If Flynn gets traded to S.F., I’d take Flynn at every turn. Flynn is going to make money at some point as a BU QB that is awaiting his starting job to emerge. The NFL right now doesn’t have a lot of good QBs in the wings and right now, and names like Hanie and Flynn are starting to heat up.
comments on my 12 team .5 ppr dynasty team 1 qb 2 rb 2 wr 1 rb/wr 1 wr/te 1 te 1 def 1 k 2 DP
qb flacco freeman stafford
rb greene LT stewart torain choice starks m lynch
wr andre nicks b marshall s rice s johnson l moore j shipley
te j graham a hern shiancoe
dp greenway j anderson
def sd
k crosby
i like the teams potential, but feel i need upgrade at rb1
comments thanks
If Stewart becomes a RB1, you’re fine … otherwise you have a stable of RB2s. That is not necessarily a bad thing becuause Greene and Torain should still see significant carries. Choice, Starks and Lynch all have nice upside from 2010 totals. If you’re able to land a RB1 for a combo of players and/or picks, I’d do it, but I wouldn’t blow up your nice WR stable. Perhaps Dangle S. Johnson or Rice along with Torain, Starks or Lynch to see what you could get to upgrade your RBs. Better yet, leverage any draft pick you have to help make a trade. Otherwise, you’aren’t bad off if you just sit on your hands. Perhaps one of those secondary RBs will rise.
Do you think that it is more likely that a team will trade for Flynn because he could be cheaper than a Kolb? Flynn will be a free agent after next season, so this would be the time to deal him if the Packers were ever going to. Aaron Rodgers isn’t going anywhere anytime soon so does that increase the likelyhood that Flynn gets dealt this offseason? Do you think enough teams believe in him to make a trade for him? Thanks
No, I think they’ll keep Flynn unless they get a deal that blows their skirt up. Flynn performed well in back up duty and Rodgers having concussion issues is an issue that has to be dealt with by having a good bu QB. They won’t be able to hang onto Flynn and his name, along with Caleb Hanie, are on the rise as bu QBs that will get a shot to start.
GB has no other good bu and they can’t really move Flynn for that reason. Anything could happen, but I’m betting against it.
So, yes, I believe there will be enough interest to make Flynn a worthwhile name to own, but you’ll have to be patient and allow him to eat up a roster spot for a year or two.
Great column idea guys, I really appreciate the help:
12 team league, .5ppr Start 2QB-2RB-1RB/WR-3WR-1TE-1K
22 man roster, must cut to 17. My squad:
QB – M.Schaub,K.Kolb,A.Smith,J.Campbell,J.Kitna,J.Skelton,J.Webb
RB – R.Rice,J.Stewart,S.Greene,B.Wells,T.Hightower,J.Starks,M.Goodson
WR – D.Jackson,H.Nicks,M.Colston,K.Britt,D.Bryant,P.Garcon,M.Crabtree
TE – B.Celek
Draft picks – 1.1, 2.5, 3.9, 4.12, 5.12
Thanks!
A.Smith,J.Kitna,J.Skelton,J.Webb, M.Goodson are cutable.
I’d cut:
QB: Smith, Webb, Kitna, Skelton
RB: Goodson
Same as Chad. Goodson is a tough cut but you can always draft him back if your league allows that. It’s only a .5 PPR so you COULD drop Garcon instead but I’d probably just go with Goodson.
1/2 PPR, 1 pt per 20 rush/Rec, 6 pts TD, 22 roster spots dynasty question: Rank these players in order of who you like most moving forward:
Rashad Mendenhall, Jonathan Stewart, Hakeem Nicks, Mike Wallace.
Mendenhall, Stewart (depends on DWill), Nicks, Wallace
Nicks
Mendy
Stewart
Wallace
Nicks is going to be in play for a long time. Mendy is somewhat one dimensional but with guaranteed touches. Stewart is up and down and in a timeshare (which will remain).
If this is your team, what are you trying to accomplish this offseason?
I have 1.2 & 1.7 and then 1 pick every rd except rd 3.
Keep 14 players, 1/2 Ppr, IDP
QB
Schaub
Stafford
RB
Foster
Lynch
P. Thomas
M. Bush
WR
Fitz
Marshall
Harvin
Smith (car)
TE
Pettigrew
J. Graham
LB
Beason
You need another QB and a true RB2. Stafford hasn’t shown the ability to stay healthy. 1.2 probably equates to AJ Green. If you can get even a starting development QB, that will be enough to support your QB situation. If Ingram falls to you at 1.2, you’re set. If not, I’d be looking to add Green and trading away Marshall, Harvin or Green for an established younger RB.
If this is your team, what are you trying to accomplish this offseason?
You have 1.2 & 1.7 and then 1 pick every rd except 0 in rd 3, and 3 in rd 5.
14 teams, keep 14 players, 1/2 PPR, IDP. Start QB, RB, WR, WR, FLEX WR/RB, TE, K, 2 LB, 3 CB/S
QB
Schaub
Stafford
RB
Foster
Lynch
P. Thomas
M. Bush
WR
Fitz
Marshall
Harvin
Smith (car)
.
TE
Pettigrew
J. Graham
LB
Beason
CB/S
E. Berry
Help a brother out.
I’m in a twelve team ppr dynasty league. I have Adrian Peterson and someone is offering me MJD, Kenny britt, and the 1.09 overall for him. Should I take it?
NO
So I turned the guy down and he is now offering me mjd, britt, and the 1.06. Still a no go? And can you explain your view on it a bit, just so I can see how I should be looking at this. It just seems to me that while I can expect slightly less output from mjd, the addition of britt and the pick compensate.
Thank you so much!!
That’s not a bad offer, either one. I normally don’t like multiple player deals for a single player, but it depends on which side I’m on.
I’m not a fan of the upcoming draft for fantasy impact. 1.06 and 1.09 are throws of the dice even moreso than most years. So this really comes down to mostly a deal of MJD/Britt for Peterson.
In the end, unless you really need a potential very good young WR, I turn down that deal. MJD has shown some weakness recently and the bloom may be off. If you’re desperate for WR help, then it’s not a bad way to improve.
I’m in a PPr and my wideouts are:
miles austin
sydney rice
wes welker
michael crabtree
jacoby ford
BMW
think I need britt? He has the making of a beast it seems.
Thanks for all the help jeff.
You’re not hurting in WR but Britt does offer a very nice upside young WR. But he’s risky and that’s the problem. He’s shown a high knucklehead quotient and battled hamstring issues this year. I’m word more about his head than his butt but I don’t really get concerned until a player is still making bad choices after their 25th bday.
AP is just a lot to get rid of for a declining MJD and a question mark receiver. It could be that they both are great and the deal would have been great for you, but I don’t like trading studs for question marks.
12 team PPR standard scoring. Start 1/2-4/2-4/1-3
My team:
Brady/Ben R.
CJ2K/Stewart/DeAngelo/Ivory/Ringer/Hilliard
Wayne/Crabtree/M.Williams (S)/MSW/R.Moss/Burress/Crayton/Hartline
Finley/Winslow/Shaincoe
Picks: 2.6/3.9
His Team:
Schaub/Flacco
Moreno/Turner/F.Jackson/Forsett/F.Jones
Nicks/Colston/S.Smith (C)/Ward/Gaffney/Amendola/Gibson/Hagan
Clark/Celek/Daniels/Dreessen
picks: 2.2/2.4/2.9
His offer to me: Moreno/Nicks/2.4 for my CJ2K/Crabtree/2.6
I had put CJ2K on the trade block looking for a top WR and a RB in the 6-12 range. He’s offered that but the “extra” stuff of the picks and Crabs has me thinking. I do feel my WR need some upgrading but am I messing up my RB core too much? What are your thoughts on this offer? Would you do it? If so would you do it as is or make a counter? Thanks.
I’d have a hard time to accept that for CJ alone.
2nds are crap shoots.
Don’t know if DWill will follow his coach up to Denver.
Love Nicks though but your giving up a top 3 RB plus PPR.
I’d pass b/c he doesn’t have enough IMO for CJ.
I’m not a fan of Moreno at all so that sours the taste of that trade. I like what I see in Nicks and I’m not a fan of Crabtree either yet, but he does have potential. The potential of CJ1.5k is too much for me to accept that deal. He doesn’t have a RB that I’d do that for.
Considering the numbers that Rex Grossman put up over the last 3 games of the season, why is he not getting talked about more? The Shannahan offense obviously has huge upside and will produce a 4,000 yard passer. If Grossman is the starter entering next season(serving as a bridge for whichever QB they decide to draft) and as long as they win, he could be the Kyle Orton of the 2011 season. I know I am in the minority here, but he has shown that he can be explosive in this offense. What are your thoughts on Grossman entering next season?
Because he’s Rex Grossman. Far too inconsistent and injury prone to be anything more than a longshot … until proven otherwise.
I don’t like to speak in absolutes when I talk about fantasy, things like “will” and “must”. I don’t see WAS as a 4k passing yard offense. Grossman may be an intriguing add but I don’t think he’s a long term starter.
Amazingly didnt win the championship with this lineup
QB: Vick, Flacco, Bradford
RB: Foster, C. Johnson, Charles, Stewart, Mathews, Torain
WR: Nicks, Maclin, C. Johnson, D. Bryant, Fitzgerald, Ford
TE: V. Davis
K: M. Bryant
D: SD
In our dynasty/keeper league we have to drop some of these.
Basically it comes down to me keeping
Vick and Bradford, Charles, CJ2K, Stewart, Foster, Nicks, Fitz, Megatron, V. Davis
and then I have to choose 2 of:
Flacco, Maclin, D. Bryant and R. Matthews
(dropping Jacoby Ford and Torain without blinking)
I was thinking of keeping Dez and Maclin, due to having 4 stud RBs ahead of Matthews, and Id likely not ever start Flacco with Vick there..and Bradford is a good fill in on bye week anyway.
Or trying to trade 2 of them for a pick..etc..
Your thoughts?
Sometimes bad luck happens. That’s a championship caliber lineup for a long time.
If it’s PPR, I’d agree with you. If it’s not, I’d still drop Maclin and keep Mathews.
I’m also higher on Flacco than I am Bradford but if you really want youth, I can see keeping Bradford. His upside I think is higher than Flacco but Flacco’s situation is much better in my mind.
12 Team PPR
20 Roster Spots
Start: QB-1, RB-2, WR-3, Flex(RB/WR/TE)-2, TE-1, PK-1, Def-1
Scoring: passing yard-.05, passing td-4, rushing yard-.1, rushing td-6, receiving yard-.1, receiving td-6, receptions(RB/WR/TE)-1
2 questions:
1. I need to get my roster to 15 before the rookie/free agent draft. What 5 players would you drop?
2. I’ve been offered Greg Jennings for DeAngelo Williams, do you take this offer?
Roster:
QB: River, Orton
RB: Jamal Charles, Peyton Hillis, DeAngelo Williams, Thomas Jones, Tim Hightower, Keiland Williams, Ben Tate
WR: Andre Johnson, Steven Johnson, Mario Manningham, Devon Bess, Chad Ochocinco, Nate Washington, Derek Hagan
TE: Kellen Winslow, Brandon Pettigrew
PK: Dan Carpenter
Def: Buccaneers
1. Bucs D, Carpenter, Hagan, Washington, Thomas Jones
Thomas Jones is a tough drop and he could still score well in 2011 but he doesn’t have much left and the Chiefs really need to get Charles more touches.
2. For that deal, it’s not a bad offer at all. You could drop Tate instead of Jones and take the deal. I like Jennings as a longer term productive player than Dwill but Dwill will be playing elsewhere in 2011. If you have a higher draft pick that you could replace Dwill (or via trade), that would make it easier.
I am new to the site, hopefully I am posting correctly.
I am in a “Keep 4″ league, non-ppr. My keepers are:
Aaron Rodgers
Adrian Peterson
Ray Rice
Calvin Johnson
I just packaged some guys for the first pick in the 5th round (our first round). My question is, would you rather draft Jonathan Stewart and put him in my FLEX spot, or take DeSean Jackson as a WR2?
Thanks!
Welcome, make sure you sign up for the forums! Non-PPR, give me Stewart. Jackson catches TDs which makes him a better than many WRs in non PPR but I’d take a young RB almost every day over Jackson. Now, DJax along with those other guys sure look good for a top 5 but I’d still take Stewart. No one would flog you though if you opted to keep Djax for the best balance.
You guys are awesome and my new favorite website for dynasty. I need to cut 4 players from the following:
Rbs: Deji Karim (i have mjd)
Terrell Sutton (i have jstewart)
Kieland Williams (Torian)
Wrs: Nate Washington
E. Royal
D. Avery
Danario A.
D. Gettis
Andre Roberts
TE: H. Miller (3rd te)
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I’m a little confused here. If you’re needing to cut from all those listed, I’d cut:
Karim, Sutton, Roberts and Alexander. Alexander has a few supporters and he has looked good but his knees are ridiculously bad and I don’t think he’ll hold up. Gettis is a big rangy WR that has a chance to be good.
If I’m misreading the question or the players, let me know.
12 team Dynasty league, PPR, 1.5 PPR for TE’s
Please give me your thoughts about my team. Through Free Agency and trades, I have spend a lot of time trying put this team in the Championship race, did I succeed? How would you go about improving this team?
QB- Vick, Big Ben, Freeman
RB- AP, SJax, JStew, Gerhart, M. Goodson, D, Brown, Hart
WR- AJ, Marshall, Floyd, Simpson, Clayton, Jacoby Jones, D. Thomas, Sanders, Benn
TE- Finley, Moeaki, Cook
K- Buehlar, Tynes
DEF- KC, SF, TEN
Looks like you have 3 solid QB’s and probably only need 2 of them. I would shop either Vick or Big Ben and hold onto Freeman as your number 2. I’d be looking for WR help back. Love AJ & Marshall as your WR1 & WR2, but after that it’s a question mark.
I’d also get rid of at least 1 Defense (unless you have to hold 3 or have abnormal scoring) and pick up someone with upside at RB or WR. You’re solid everywhere else, although I’d look to nab another young RB to replace SJax in a year or so.
Howdy Steve!
I’d like to see one more WR and perhaps and a very young RB with upside just for developement. I like having 3 QBs, at least two solid starters and a good development QB. You actually have 3 viable starters so you could move one of them for a WR if there’s a development QB to pick up. But I wouldn’t look for a WR at the risk of only having two QBs.
If Thomas comes around, you’re good.
Looks like a championship contender to me as long as injuries don’t knock out WR/QB depth.
Thanks for the input fellas. I fully agree with your assessment, however I have some misgivings about trading away my QB depth. Vick is the type of player that can give a me a edge over most opponents, but he is a injury risk. I feel as though I need to keep all these QB’s or at least try and trade Big Ben for a lesser QB, and WR3. From your assessments I take it you don’t believe either Floyd or Simpson are WR3, Thoughts?
I hear ya. Like I said, I really like having 3 QBs in a dynasty league – in fact, I think it’s a must. I actually like to have 4 if the rosters are big enough. Two solid starters, a developmental starter and a young bu with a lot of upside (Flynn, Hanie, etc.)
Not a big fan of Simpson, however he started to show late last year and could continue that. I do like Floyd and think his numbers could actually rise if Vjax returns. Either way, I think he’s a decent WR3. I like Floyd about twice as much as Simpson.
quick ?
i have vernon davis, would you trade him straight up for Jonathan stewart? If it makes any difference, its a ppr league, and both players would be signed for two more years. I have Owen Daniels, who i dont fully trust, but was great down the stretch, and who i suspect may be adequate for next season. Thanks for your thoughts
Boy, I’d wait to see what happens with DeAngelo first, but if you can’t, I’d make the case to move Davis for Stewart. TEs just aren’t consistent difference makers unless you play in a 1.5 TE PPR.
I wouldn’t trust Daniels either. But like Ken said, I don’t think you can do anything too quickly here until you know where DWill goes or if he goes anywhere. VD is going to be good to have for a long time.
10 team dynasty PPR Auction League
I have a decision to make between Ryan Mathews, Adrian Peterson, & Desean Jackson. If I keep Peterson at $107 out of a $250 salary cap I won’t be able to get any rookies. If I drop Peterson, I would have $63 to go to the draft and get AJ Green & Leshoure. My question is do I drop Peterson to get two top end Rookies, in my opinion or do I keep Peterson.
Keep Peterson. There’s just no way you can lose him, regardless of the high price tag, especially for two unknowns.
1 Peterson is worth 3+ rookies. Keep him!
I am in a dynasty league that is TD only with bonuses for long TD plays, and gives double points for “out of position” TD’s (like QB’s running one in, or RB’s catching one). I have finished in 2nd or 3rd for four years in a row now, and need to get over the hump. I have picks 1.4 and 1.8 this year. My key players are below:
QB
Rodgers
Roethlisberger
Kolb
RB
ADP
Mendenhall
Forte
Green-Ellis
Lynch
WR
A. Johnson
Jennings
R. Moss
T. Owens
M. Sims-Walker
L. Moore
Breaston
Royal
TE
Olsen
Witten
PK
J. Brown
Crosby
DST
Jets
Chiefs
Packers
Practice Squad
Henne
G. Tate
Brohm
M. Flynn
Schilens
Antonio Brown
My feeling is that I need to add one more elite WR, but WR’s just are not high scorers. I seem to always fall victim to the team that got the “hot” guy…this year it was Foster. Plus injuries to Rodgers and Peterson at the end did not help. So what I am trying to decide is whether I just sit tight and keep my QB and RB depth as is, or make a move for a young WR. And if I do make a move, who should I pursue?
Thanks,
Cory
I actually think you need to sit tight. That’s a different league, for sure. It doesn’t necessarily reward the best team as much as others do.
That being said, you have explosive players who should (and have based on your finishes) perform well.
holy crap\/???? you have rodgers, ap, mendy, forte, aj, jennings, moss, owens? what the hell does anyone else even have to offer you???? you’ve got one of the best starting cores you could possibly have. sit tight is right. see what happens with moss and owens? they just might be your missing pieces this year? your as deep as ever at each position. don’t fix what ai’nt broke MAN.
rumor has it moss could end up back in newengland, and owens says he goes one more year as a mercenary? look at what he did last year in cincy. i heard sandiego for one year deal? wow!!!!!!!
Tell me where to improve? Give me your thoughts. 12 team ppr league start 1/2-4/2-4/1-4/1/1 Who would you move to make these improvements?
My team:
QB: Brady/Ben R.
RB: CJ2K/Stewart/DeAngeloW./Ivory/Ringer/Hilliard
WR: Wayne/Crabtree/Crayton/M.Williams(S)/MSW/R.Moss/Burress/Hartline/Royal/Cruz/Ajirotutu
TE: Finley/Winslow/Shaincoe
PK: Hartley
DST: Cowboys
picks: 2.6/3.9
First thing I’d do is try to parlay Roethlisberger and either Moss, or M Williams for an upgrade at WR.
If that doesn’t work, I’d wait out the Williams situation and see what happens. If he signs in Miami, he’d be a prime candidate to move with Ben for a positional upgrade and lesser backup QB as well.
You don’t have any one position overloaded and are fairly well balanced. You’re just missing maybe one elite player to get you where you want to be.
Would you do this trade:
I give CJ2K/Wayne/Shaincoe/2.6
I get Moreno/Nicks/Clark/2.2
NO…..johnson is a top 3 rb, wayne is aging, but peyton throws to him, not eli…..take johnson and moreno out of the deal, and i’d pull the trigger. DON’T TRADE JOHNSON. he will have a comeback season this year. see if he’d trade the deal without the backs. he knows he’s getting a steal on johnson because of a low year. johnson is what he wants, don’t give it to him.
I need some trade help. I currently have the 1.5 and 1.3 pick for this year’s rookie/fa draft. I have been offered the 1.7 and 1.10 for the 1.3.
10 team dynasty league. Non-ppr.
Thanks much!
Pass
Not in this draft. 1.3 is the last pick I would want in the upcoming draft. At least you’ll have a shot at the 2nd RB off the board. If you really want to roll the dice, you could also selected Julio Jones, but being a non-ppr league, you have to go RB in all likelihood.
That’s an easy pass to take.
pass……he’s offering quantity, for quallity…..this draft you got to get the quallity.
Got a guy in my ten team 40 man roster league coming after AP and he’s starting to get my attention.
He’s offering AJohnson, SGreene and AHernandez plus his 2011 second round pick for APeterson.
My other RBs of note are McFadden, DWill, Starks and RBrown. Deangelo was such a dissapointment, but what about 2011?
My best WR is Boldin, with Collie, Knox, Moss, SSmith(CAR),
and Amendola, so I need some help here.
My core TEs are MLewis and Gonzalez.
Whatta think?
Thanks
Casey
Firstly, DWill should have a much better 2011 season if he can stay healthy. Little chance he’s in CAR next year an MIA would be a very nice fit for him.
Call me crazy, but I wouldn’t do that deal, but I’d still be tempted. Johnson is a true stud and the #1 WR. He is getting just a bit older now. I’m not a Green fan even though I think his workload goes up next year. He’ll never be a 3rd down back unless it’s short yardage, he has terrible hands.
Hernandez is okay but Lewis is your TE1 and it’s hard to say if Hernandez or Gronkowski with the TE1 in NE as is. The 2011 2nd rounder is just extra weight.
To get AP from me, he’d need to come with a lot less question marks. You do need WR help but I think you can get that without giving up AP
Love the deal but you don’t need Hernandez or a 2nd round pick so the trade is AJ and Greene for ADP….still need some more pieces to the puzzle…what’s his roster look like?
He’s got some nice recievers in addition to Andre- MWallace, MAustin, KBritt, VJackson, PGarcon, Ajirotutu, so he’s loaded up.
I agree, Hernandez and the draft pick mean nothing to me, I may counter with a 2 WR trade plus Greene, but then I still give up the foundation of my team in AP. I’m in a PPR league with a flex player, so I can start 3 RBs. AP and McFadden are a nice combo, and if Deangelo gets going look out.
If I could get 2 quality WRs plus Greene???
Andre, Greene and KBritt/VJackson
see if he bites…Good Luck!
Trade 1.2, 1.7, & michael bush for Ray Rice? Id get rice.
My starting team would be
Schaub
Foster
R. Rice
Fitz
Marshall
Pettigrew/Graham
Thoughts?
Yeah, I’d do that without a lot of thought
I have some options/choices with some trades that are offered to me…I play in a 16 team dynasty, IDP, PPR League, third year in the league – took second and third last few years but can’t get over the hump – so I am looking to shake things up
My Current Team:
QB – Big Ben, McNabb
RB – Turner, Snelling, Felix Jones, Tashard Choice, Fred Jackson, CJ Spiller, Mike Goodson, Toby Gerhartt, Micheal Bush
WR – Santana Moss, Pierre Garcon, Malcom Floyd, Mario Manningham, Mike Thomas, Chad 85, Lee Evans, Emmanuel Sanders, Andre Roberts
TE – Zach Miller, Jermaine Gresham, Jared Cook
K and DL – None (cut them all before roster cut down date)
LB – Derrick Johnson, Demaco Ryans, Clint Sessions, Karlos Dansby, David Hawthorne, Rolando McClain, Daryl Washington, Navorro Bowman
DB – TJ Ward, Pat Chung
Option #1
I give: Micheal Turner, Rolando McClain, Zach Miller(Oakland)
I get: Jonathon Stewart, Kenny Britt, Randy Moss
Option #2
I give: Turner, Snelling, McClain
I get: Dez Bryant, Brandon Jackson, Larod Stephens-Howling
Option #3
I give: CJ Spiller, Fred Jackson and Chad 85
I get: 2011 picks #4, #9, and #24
Are any of these a blockbuster for me or should I sit tight and see what happens with the CBA, draft and FA….
Firstly, finishing 2nd and 3rd in a 16 team league is VERY good. No reason to shake things up. There’s enough variability year over year that you could easily take first next year, you just never know. Don’t overreact.
Looking at the team, even with it being a 16 team league, I’m surprised your starters are performing that well to get you into 2nd and 3rd.
Option #1: Absolutely but the other coach will need to be off his rocker to accept it.
Option #2: I’d do that one too.
Option #3: That’s about equal, but slight weighted to the team receiving the players. Picks are okay but I’m not high on picks north of #3 in this draft, and really #1 and #2 are the only ones that really interest me. #4 is probably Julio Jones or the RB3 off the board unless someone is hurting for QB. #9 is probably the 2nd QB off the board or WR. Spiller may provide enough of an upside gamble not to do that trade. Chad probably still has 2-3 more years, Jackson is about done but Spiller may get another chance to show. I probably wouldn’t do that deal.
Option #1 would be great but I don’t know why the other coach would pull the trigger on that.
Option #4
I give: Mike Thomas, Daryl Washington
I get: Joseph Addai and Donald Brown
I’d do that one too.
Joseph Addai and Donald Brown
4
me
What is your assessment on Mike Thomas? Can he be a WR2/3 in a PPR league?
I think he’s a WR3 that you can’t be happy about. I don’t see him as a future WR2 myself, but I know some that are relatively high on him. To me, his ceiling is a solid WR3 and I think he may be able to get there by the end of 2011. That JAX offense is just very inconsistent, especially in the receiver play.
Okay I know I am a major thorn in your side but I thought I would ask for some advice one more time before I pull the trigger on one of these offers…I guess I want to know which one to do
These are three offers that are currently offered to me
Offer 1
I give: Mike Turner, Jason Snelling, David Hawthorne, Karlos Dansby
I get: Jeremy Maclin, Ronnie Brown, Curtis Lofton, Geno Hayes
Offer 2
I give: Turner, Rolando McClain, Zach Miller and a second in 2012
I get: Jon Stewart, Kenny Britt, Jerome Simpson and a 1st in 2012
Offer 3
I give: Turner, Snelling and R McClain
I get: Dez Bryant, Kevin Kolb and Larod Stephens Howlings
Personally I like the second one because I get a young RB, a beast in the making in Britt and a wild card in Simpson, plus I get to keep Snelling who will be there when Turner goes down…Your thoughts please…Thanks
I love this one…
Offer 2
I give: Turner, Rolando McClain, Zach Miller and a second in 2012
I get: Jon Stewart, Kenny Britt, Jerome Simpson and a 1st in 2012
Offer 2 any day of the week, and those days not of the week too!!
Rick James Bitches’ would like to welcome Jon Stewart, Kenny Britt, Jerome Simpson and a future first round player in 2012 to their team….next step adding a pair of Indy running backs for Daryl Washington and Mike Thomas….
Thanks for the advice!
Nice deal, congrats!
LOVE THE NAME!!!!!!! LOL TO DAVE CHAPPELLE
10 Team Dynasty league, NON PPR.
I give Reggie Wayne/Mike Goodson
I get Mike Williams(TB)/2012 1st round Pick(Should be top 5)
Good deal?
I’d probably do that deal
think of me as the godfather……..DOIT
I’d probably do that deal.
I feel the need to move on from Reggie Wayne this offseason. Which WR should I target to package him and a late 1st round pick for? Mike Wallace maybe?? This is an 8 keeper 2 start QB 12 team league, usually about 20-25 WR’s are kept.
Thanks, love the site.
I’d go as high as possible. I’m updating our WR rankings today so I’d start at the top and see what you can get as you move down the list. I hear what you’re saying about Wayne, this may be the time. But if you’re competing for a championship, just make sure that you’re getting something in return that helps.
I’m starting to warm up on Wallace but it may be just a bit early yet to sell the farm for him.
IT’S TOUGH TO THINK ABOUT TRADING WAYNE, BUT, AND I SAY BIG BUT, WALLACE AND A FIRST ROUNDER THAT COULD NET YOU AJ, JULIO, OR INGRAM????? I’D DO THAT.
Got an offer that I would like to run by you guys.
I get : MJD, Deji Karim, 2nd pick
I give: Big Ben, Donald Brown, 3rd pick, conditional 2012 (2nd rd) pick based on MJD reaching 1500 total yds.
The owner in question is in dire straights at QB and needs Big Ben, I don’t need MJD because I have AP, JStew, SJax, but could always use depth. I have concerns about MJD’s knee, but I think I can get at least 2 seasons out of him, right? Thoughts?
That 3rd pick is the third round I take it … not 1.03. As long as you are deep enough at QB, I like that deal. The bloom is quickly coming off the Donald Brown rose. One year left to show something.
DO IT, you can always trade mjd for maybe a first rounder, or build back your qb depth and wr depth with a trade? he’s great bait now.
Hey Guys 12 Team PPR QB, RB 4WR TE or QB, 2RB 3WR TE
Been offered the following trade:
I give: Cutler, Starks the 1.1
I get Flacco and Bowe
My team:
Cutler, Sanchez
J Stew, Goodson, BJE, Torain, Starks, Dixon
Nikcs, V Jax, Harvin, Jones (GB), Benn, Smith (Car), Decker
V Davis, Z Miller (Oak)
I’m not sure on this one. On the one hand Flacco gives a small upgrade to my QB’s and Bowe is a top 8WR albeit one on not a great team. I was planning on taking AJ Green in the rookie draft and according to an article on this website a few weeks back he may be the best WR out of college since Megatron.
On the other, you guys wrote an interesting piece that only basically 33% of rookie WR’s live up to their hype and become studs, so taking AJ Green would be high risk, high reward.
Most in the forums would do the deal, I just feel uncomfortable giving up Starks as well as the 1.1…. Am I overthinking. Is this a deal to leap on??
I wouldn’t do that deal myself. Flacco needs to take a step to become a better QB and I’m not sure that he can take that step. I like him well enough though and I have him myself. Cutler is fine. So I see this a bit like Starks and the 1.1 for Bowe. I have Bowe as well in the same league that I have Flacco on and he is just a bit inconsistent to be a true WR1. He’s dominant sometimes but I feel like he’s a ticking time bomb, and I can’t really put my finger on it. Starks is going to get a chance to start at some point and AJ Green looks good. It’s risky to keep Starks and Green but those two are two intriguing players to have.
Thumbs down on the trade for me.
no no no…..don’t do the deal. cutlers #s are better then flaco……..your then giving the potential #1 back off a champion team and perhaps the next megatron? for bowe? don’t do it. flaco and bowe are both good players, but the potential thats presents it’self with starks and green has no ceiling at this point?
I love your site and have made it my main dynasty source. Thanks for all the effort put into the site.
I am in a 14 team dyansty with 20 man rosters. I have a few deep sleeper RBs, but need to make room for the draft. What do you think of these guys’ situations?
Leon Washington-showed lots of talent as a jet prior to injury and performed well on STs last year, but did not really contribute on offense. Do you think the Seahawks re-sign him? Do you think he gets more offensive snaps with another year of rehab? Will other teams pursue him to be an offensive weapon?
Stephens-Howling-When he gets the ball he is exciting. Does AZ re-sign Hightower? If not does Larod become the change of pace/3rd down back for Wells?
Jerome Harrison-When he has been given the opportunity, he has done well. Will the Eagles re-sign him as a back-up or does he go to a team were he can be a featured back?
Thanks.
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Gotta petition that league to up the roster sizes. If it’s not an IDP leauge, I’d like to see no less than 22-23 rosters.
I think Leon Washington’s ship has sailed. He’s good for maybe the last the spot on your roster but with 20 roster spots, I think he’s probably a waiver wire player. Even if he’s signed elsewhere, I’d let him go.
Stephens-Howling has always intrigued me but I don’t see how the Cards let Hightower go. But I’d hang on to Howling. It’s impossible to really to say what he’ll be or what he’ll become. He’s not likely to be anything more than a RB3 in an emergency situation but it’s just a guess.
I had Harrison for a LONG time. He always reminded me of Wesbtrook and I liked him coming out of WA State Univ. I never really understood why he didn’t get more opportunities except that his pass blocking left a lot to be desired. Like Washington, his ship has sailed as well. I think the Iggles will resign him.
I’d ranking them:
Stephens-Howling
Harrison
Washington
Thanks for the reply, we have been discussing increasing roster to 22 for next year. I have been growing tired of rostering Harrison with nothing to show for it. It will be interesting to see how free agency plays out this year with so many questions with the CBA. Thanks again.
Okay Gentleman,
12 team PPR
I have made a few changes to my team during the off-season. Is this team now a league favorite to win the championship.
Vick
Freeman
Big Ben
CJ2K
AP
JStew
Goodson
Gerhart
Ringer
Marshall
Lloyd
Maclin
Simpson
Clayton
M. Thomas
Jacoby Ford
D. Thomas
Sanders
Finley
Cook
i’m not for sure cause i’d have to see your compo, but i’d be damn pressed to bet against you! love your qbs 2 vets and a good young upandcoming. rbs are #1 and #2 with a good 3rd option and having the backup for each is unique? wr is good but does have some ? maybe it’ll fly but i think it could use 1 more #1 option to be a champion. another top te would’nt hurt either with finely’s injury history. ben or vick could land you that #1 wr in a trade or package up a couple of wrs and land a big fish? try to get jimmy graham or brandon petigrew before they take off this next year? thats what i would do, but thats just me?
Great team. Solid at QB, great at RB, and “Ok” at WR. If you can’t start all three RBs (Johnson / Stewart / ADP), I’d be tempted to fish around for an elite WR using Stewart as the bait.
If not, I’d even consider selling Lloyd and Maclin together if there’s a team who is sold on Lloyd and has one elite WR and virtually nothing else in the same position.
Regardless, you have the making of a champion in a 12-team league.
i’m glad to see i’m on the same page as the boys? did i call that right or what?
Hey fellas,
Just stumbled upon this site, and I must say, I’m very impressed by quality and depth of the articles. Kudos to the team.
I am in a 12 team PPR (QB +6 TD, +1 Pt Per Rec). Although I’m the league champ, I want to stay ahead of the curve, so to speak. I have solid starters at each position (except QB), but some may feel that my team getting old. I am torn right now between selling some of my older RBs while they have value to get young prospects, or just sticking with the current core and trying to win now and rebuild later. We have 2 round rookie drafts each summer, and this year I only have a #2 round (16th). BTW – my bench stinks and I may need to work on depth.
Starting postiions:
QB, RB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, RB/WR, TE
Playas:
Eli Manning
Kevin Kolb
Jamaal Charles
Steven Jackson
Michael Turner
Joseph Addai
Ryan Grant
Joe McKnight
Javon Ringer
Derrick Ward
Brian Westbrook
Roddy White
Greg Jennings
Kenny Britt
Randy Moss
Donnie Avery
Marcus Easley
David Nelson
Michael Jenkins
Antonio Gates
Jared Cook
Benjamin Watson
Some free agents that I am interested in:
Early Doucet, Dorin Dickerson, Carlton Mitchell, Brandon LaFell, Taylor Price
So guys, should I break it up or give it another go round? If the choice is to break it up, who should I look at trading?
Thanks!!
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You need a 2nd QB. If Kolb goes someplace like AZ, then you may be bailed out nicely. It’s tough to win without a good QB in a 6+ TD QB league (I play in one).
You’re getting up there in age with your RB, but I like your core. I’d be looking to maybe move Grant to the owner of Starks, perhaps you could get another QB out of the deal.
I still like Doucet myself but LaFell has a chance to be okay too. I wouldn’t move your WRs … they’re a good group and could keep you in a lot of games. Your season rests on how good Eli can be. If he can be top 10, I think you’ve got a great shot.
With a 3/3+1 starting roster requirement, that’s tough to do with a 12 team league so I’d protect what you have. I think you could move either Grant, Turner or Addai (in that order) to add either a young RB or productive QB. Being it’s a 12 team league, there are probably teams that are very shallow at RB. Target a team that has two top 8 QBs.
You’re only spot to move is RB in my opinion.
Hope that helps
Jeff,
I’ll be sure to sign up for the forums. This is really a great site!
Are you saying that you like Addai’s future better than Turner? I do have an owner who’s hurting at RB who has both Brees and Vick.
Thanks
Only from an age perspective. But Turner is nearing the end of the road. Addai is a couple of years younger but pulls up lame more often. Turner has clearly entered that “sell now or else” value stage where if you don’t have a clear championship contender in your team, he’s only going to retire off of it without getting any compensation.
I think Turner will have a slight better season this year just due to the lack of competition in the backfield in ATL.
I am in a dynasty league where we keep 22 players. As of now Felix Jones is my flex player and fill in RB behind J. Charles, and D. McFadden. Someone offered me Pierre Garcon for Felix Jones. We start 3 WR and a Flex. My WR now are C. Johnson, G Jennings, and D. Ammendola. In a 1/2 point PPR league, who would you rather have? Is P. Garcon an everyday player this year? I am looking to win now.
i’m no expert but producing rbs are alot harder to come by then wrs. with you keeping 22 players, i’m assuming rbs are scarce, so trading felix for garcon maybe a risk i would’nt take? see what you can get for freeagent wrs first. with barber potentially leaving dallas, felix could be set for a huge year? with collie, clark, wayne, white, tamme, etc…and the way peyton moves it around, garcon may not be as big as felix in the dallas offense? it’s always easier to find a wr! thats what i would do.
No, I wouldn’t do that, not even in a PPR league. I expect Garcon’s role to slowly diminish and I still believe they need to move Collie to end and perhaps move Garcon inside to the slot … more to protect Collie. Garcon isn’t a slot receiver.
can’t resist this……any realtion to george sanderson? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha………come on you gotta have a sence of humor here?
My League is a Keeper 1 pt PPR, 6pt TD, IDP Big Play League.
Our keepers are based on a salary cap from year to year. 2nd year players are Free to keep for 2 seasons.
Format is 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE and a lot of IDP’s (DE being most valuable)
My current keepers are:
QB: Bradford (Free)
RB: M.Forte, S.Jackson, L. Blount (Free) J. Starks (Free)
WR: R.White, G.Jennings, L.Fitzgerald, M. Williams TB(Free)
TE: J. Graham (Free)
Notable IDP
DE: J. Tuck (#1 DE)
The trade I have on the table is:
J. Tuck and M. Williams for D. Brees.
Do you do that deal? Or do you roll with Bradford and pick up a QB like Freeman or Ryan and run a QBBC, while holding onto the #1 DE?
An Elite QB is great to have and you have plenty of WR depth to cover. It gives you significant starting advantage over most teams you will go up against. Your RBs are good enough to carry the load. Defensive players vary so much from year to year that you should be able to replace Tuck with some luck and homework.
Do the deal.
If you do a QBBC, it means you don’t have an every week starter, which means you don’t have a true stud. That’s a safe deal to do.
Who is a better long term prospect Micheal Crabtree or Jerome Simpson?
crabtree. sanfran has a 1st invested in him. he is going to be the cog of the wr core. and a new staff with harbaugh will do him well. simpson is interesting, but palmer’s status is in the air.
I’ll take Crabtree every day of the week.
Two questions on the table:
Please rank these RB combos as how they will finsh fantasy wise in the hopeful 2010 – 2011 season:
Joesph Addai and Donald Brown
Fred Jackson and CJ Spiller
Felix Jones and Tashard Choice
Jonathan Stewart and Mike Goodson
Also have Micheal Bush, Toby Gerhart and Jason Snelling
Have a team offering me Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower for CJ Spiller and Toby Gerhart(he has AP)…Thoughts? Or do I keep CJ and roll the dice that the new turf in Buffalo is what the explosive man from Clemson needs?
stewart/goodson are the best with stewart the highest ranked. but to me felix and choice are the most intriguing. felix is the starter on an explosive offense, choice is #2, with barber potentially gone? addai/brown=health/ability? fred/cj=pierre/bush with no o-line? thats how i rank em…..not sure about the deal? are you gaining anything in wells that you lose in spiller other then wells or hightower is a starter on a down team? i’d keep cj. if your going to deal, you need to try for a good #1 rb with a package of your #2s…. stewart and felix are your best, but are both #2s.
1) Stewart/Goodson – Stewart has a real opportunity this year and Goodson has a great chance to get meaningful touches. This tandem should be the best bet this year.
2) Addai/Brown – Very close to Jones and Choice but the running game is more settled in IND. Addai isn’t the picture of dependability and Brown has yet to really show that he can be either, but both have a lot of upside.
3) Jones/Choice – I really expected a lot more out of these two last year. It’s time to Jones to step up and this may be his last year to do it, at least in fantasy. Choice has skills and I liked him coming out of college. Doesn’t do anything great, but is an overall good back. I think he deserves more touches than he’s getting.
4) Spiller/Jackson – Jackson is on the wrong end of 30 now. Spiller has a chance but I’ve never been that fond of him as an every-down back. And BUF is like DET as far as RBs go … just not a good place to be.
I’m not a fan of Wells but I do like Hightower as a more dynamic threat. That said, CJ is more of an unknown as Wells just seems destined to fade away slowly. Gerhart is a nice RB to have just in case Peterson goes down. So, I wouldn’t do that trade.
New development in this trade… the owner now has offered me J. Maclin and Curtis Lofton for Spiller and Jackson…what are your thoughts on this deal
As long as I needed another WR, I’d probably take that deal. If you’re really high on Spiller though, it’s tough to do.
I need advice on who to keep and who to drop. I am in a dynasty ppr l0 man league.
4pts QB td pass, starts 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1 flex either rb or wr or a te, 1k and 1def. We can keep everyone if we want to, with no picks. I did win last year but it was with luck.
Please tell me who you think I should drop and what you think of my players!!!
QB’s Drew Brees, David Garrard, Chad Henne
RB’s Peyton Hillis, C.J.Spiller, Joseph Addai, LeGarrette Blount,Ryan Torrain, Willis MaGhee, Anthony Dixon, Jonathan Dwyer
WR’s Jeremy Maclin, Mike Wallace, Brandon LeFell, Mike Williams (SEA) TE or WR Vernon Davis, Damian Williams and Brad Smith
K Jay Feeley, Garrett Hartley
Def Lions, Eagles
I sure need some advise in this years draft. I have the last pick and I want to be competive again, if possible.
Thanks so Much!!!!
Firstly, there is luck involved every year you win .. or lose. Luck is still a big part of the game but it helps to start with a great roster which increases the chance of luck happening.
I think the big question is what do you get if you drop a player? Picks back?
Either way, I would immediately drop the kickers if you get picks back .. or even if you don’t. Add stretch or FAs instead of kickers and pick the Ks back up just before kick off of 2011. Other than than, Brad Smith is probably droppable but he increased his value this past year. McGahee MAY be droppable but it would be nice to see if he lands with a team that can offer meaningfull touches.
Dwyer is a possibility but he’s young and I wouldn’t drop him. I’d give him 2-4 years myself. He’s still only 21 if memory serves.
Drop those kickers though and pick up FA reaches.
Great site!
I am in a 12 team Dynasty/Salary ($100 cap)/PPR hybrid (we can keep as many players as we want, but their cost increases every year).
Off-season trading just started in this league and I was offered the following trade that I am considering:
(I am giving) Maclin ($4) and Braylon ($2)
FOR
(I am getting) Marshall ($10), S. Smith (NYG-$3), Choice ($3), Steelers DST ($2)
To help with the analysis, here is my current line-up:(Start QB, RB, WR, WR, RB/WR, TE, K, DST)
QB-Brady ($25)
RB-Best ($11), Felix Jones ($10), Wells ($7), Fred Jax ($4), Reggie Bush ($6)
WR-Bowe ($10), Maclin ($4), A. Benn ($6), Brandon Tate ($2), A. Armstrong ($2)
TE-Z. Miller (OAK-$4), G. Olsen ($2)
I’d have to cut someone, probably Bush or Benn to make the cap work. I like Maclin a lot (especially in PPR), but Marshall is an intriguing talent. Any help you can give will be much appreciated!
I like that deal for you. Braylon is an enigma and you just never know about him. Maclin is on the rise but he’s still just a WR. Marshall has more upside than Maclin in my opinion but I like that Steelers D and Choice is an intriguing 2011 play.
Thumbs up from me.
For drop … FJax may be the cut but it is risky. If you want to get rid of Benn’s Cap figure … okay.
I agree with your analysis. Maclin is great, but I could see this last season’s performance being around what you can expect from him. Whereas, Marshall has tons of upside and could easily be a top 10 WR!
I’m psyched to get Choice too, because I have Felix. Now, hopefully Barber gets moved and I have the Boys’ primary back!
Thanks for the advice. The deal is done and I feel good about it.
I will be making your site one of my primary sources now.
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12 team, non-ppr, standard dynasty league. Looking for an upgrade at RB. I have the 1.7 and 2.1 picks in the draft.
Any advice on who I should package in order to try to get a solid RB 1 or 2?
My Current Team:
QB – Big Ben, Romo
RB – Bradshaw, Stewart, Lynch, R. Brown, Ivory, Forsett
WR – Jennings, Maclin, Welker, Knox, S. Smith (South)
TE – Gates, Miller (Oak), Graham
K-SeaBass
DST-Giants
Try first by packaging your first two picks to see what you can get. If that doesn’t get it done, start using both picks plus either Lynch, Brown, Ivory to get a deal done. If you could land a low end RB1 or very high RB2 by giving up a couple of picks and a RB3, it’s a good thing.
Target first those teams that have too many backs.
Which QB do you think will have the biggest impact NEXT year?
Matt Flynn
Matt Hasselbeck
Colt McCoy
Rex Grossman
Brett Favre (what if he comes back to play for Arizona? is it possible?)
Thanks for the help
Colt McCoy
I agree with Chad … McCoy, but I’m not definitely not sold on him yet. CLE must upgrade their WR corp.
i am in a dynasty league .5 ppr and idp, 12 man league and 40 man rosters, was my first year in league and made a big splash in trades with a monster trade mid season
traded d brees, roy williams and felix jones and got j freeman, r mathews, b tate, j skelton,a 1st, 2nd and 3rd rd pick, picks turned out to be 1.1, 2.11 and 5.11
a couple of weeks later i traded a gates for z miller a 1st and 3rd rd pick those picks turned up to be 1.11 and 3.11
yes both trades are to the same person, many tean owners were mad at us, he ended up getting 2nd place and i finished with the 5th pick
just wondering what you guys think of trades,my team was mediocore at best, and i decided rebuilding would be better starting now, rather then later, and i think i got alot and lost a little, i only traded gates because i drafted graham last year in 4th rd and also have m lewis, whom i am trying to trade at the moment
Welcome to dynasty and congrats on a great trade! I like your trades and your strategy, it was a very prudent move once you decided you needed to rebuild. Many can’t get to that point but it can really pay off … and be a lot of fun.
Now you can take Ingram or Green and also perhaps gent Julio Jones at #5.
Now just work your plan
i was hoping to get green #1 and then leshore, williams or jones at #5,i have stewart and r mathews as my rbs right now and am hoping that new england doesnt take a rb cause i got green-ellis, i also have forsett ans c taylor but will trade or cut taylor and have a young wr core, with d thomas who i will probablyir this season, a been, b tate, m williams (sea), e bennet, jacoby jones and h ward, will try to package ward and jones in a trade, i also have z miller (oak), m lewis and j graham as my te so i will try and get rid of lewis, i am going to have to get another qb cause the only two i got on my roster is freeman and skelton, my de are b graham, pierre-paul, avirl and ray edwards so i am good there and my s and cb are among the top in my league but lb group is old, so i will try and get some in this draft
Sounds like you have a plan and I usually won’t work too hard to talk those with a plan out of it. I try to get coaches to trust their instincts and work their own plans if they’ve put time into them.
Keep working it!
I can get Hakeem Nicks for DeSean Jackson and spare parts. I see DLF, generally speaking, is high on HN and low on DJ, however I see them much closer in the rankings.
What are your thoughts?
I wouldn’t say “low” on Djax … just lower than Nicks. Nicks looks to be a great player for the next 10 years. DJax is a bit of an injury risk and feast or famine player.
I’t take Nicks in that deal
Please tell me what you think… We start 1qb,2rb,2wr,1te,1def. It’s a ppr league with .5 ppr for RB’s and 1 ppr for everyone else. .1 pt/yd for RB,WR,TE and .04pt/yd for QB’s. All tds are worth 6 points.
QB Tony Romo
QB Josh Johnson
RB Mendenhall
RB J-Stew
RB R. Grant
RB J. Starks
RB F. Jackson
RB T. Choice
WR H. Nicks
WR Dez Bryant
WR V-Jax
WR Kenny Britt
WR James Jones
TE Jermichael Finley
TE Jared Cook
Def Green Bay
I am concerned that I lack a stud at RB and have a lot of injury risk.
What do you think? Should I move one of my receivers for a back-up QB? RB? Or should I just sit tight?
It wouldn’t hurt, but in a 1 PPR league, your receivers carry some extra value and I think you are too concerned about your RB depth. Mendy is a decent RB1 and Stew, Grant/Starks and Jackson can hold down the fort. Stewart I think is going to be strong in 2011.
I lean towards sitting tight but if you can get a top notch back for VJax or or Britt, it wouldn’t be horrible.
10 team ppr
I have deangelo, Moreno, hillis. It looks like dwill might stay in carolina. John fox is talking about a tandem for Moreno and hills will have hardesty back. I’m concerned about the outlook regarding these players and was thinking about moving one of them for lagarrette Blount. What are your thoughts on their outlook and on that trade possibility? Thanks
get blount, check and see where hillis is playing for first. (cleveland) d will is gone…..
What are you talking about? Are you saying that Hillis will leave the browns? Because that’s ridiculous. Maybe you mean the new coach pat shurmur. Either way, Pat said at the combine on Friday that hillis would be in tandem with hardesty. This is what I’m talking about. Also, are you aware that Carolina placed a restricted free agent tender on dwill. Assuming it sticks after a new cba, he’ll probably stay in Carolina.
At least backup what you say or…
Second opinion from someone else, please.
I think DWill is gone, don’t see him back with CAR .. they won’t be able to pay him. I’m not a big Moreno fan and he definitely needs a complementary back. I also believe Hillis is a sell high. I want to see another year of Blount before I’m on board and big backs like that don’t have a long shelf life in many cases. That said, I’d probably sit tight with what you have unless you’re in love with Blount. If I was going to move one for Blount, I’d go with Hillis and see what else you can get in return as Hillis is ranked higher.
I got an offer I am stupid not to have already accepted it, but I have a huge man crush on CJ Spiller and think he is the second coming of CJ2K, both super fast, similar builds, etc…
The deal is:
I give: CJ Spiller, Fred Jackson, Andre Roberts and the 15th overall pick
I get: Jeremy Maclin, Curtis Lofton(LB ATL), Ben Tate and the 37th overall pick
I really could care less about the pick, it is a crap shoot in a all rookie draft at that point anyway.
My other current RBs are J – Stew and Mike Goodson, Felix Jones and T Choice, Addai and Brown, and some odds and ends Micheal Bush, Jason Snelling, Gerhartt
My current WRs are Kenny Britt, Pierre Garcon, Mario Manningham, Micheal Floyd, Santana Moss, Lee Evans, Jerome Simpson, Emmanuel Sanders and Andre Roberts
Am I stupid for not taking the deal yet?
Do I have some sleepers at WR where I don’t need Maclin? Manningham is looking better and better with Steve Smith north having trouble getting back into shape and being a free agent, Garcon is streaky but plays in the best offense for a WR to be in, Emmanuel Sanders will be great in Pitt, Simpson has a good chance to be a bye week filler in Cincy and floyd and evans could land on a high school team and be better than their current situations…
Wow, my head hurts….Thanks for the help
You and I don’t share the same optimism for Spiller. I didn’t like him before and I don’t even more now. But he has to perform better than he did last year.
I still do that deal in all likelihood.
I need some trade help. I am in a 10 team dynasty league and was just offered Andre Johnson for Mike Williams (TB) 2011 #3 overall or 2012 1st round pick (should be top 5). Do i take the deal?
Standard scoring non ppr.
What does the rest of your offensive weapons look like?
That’s a lot of value for a single player that is going to be 30. If you think AJ is going to put you in the championship game, you can do it, but I have a hard time giving up that much for a single player. #3 this year isn’t terrible and will likely be Leshoure or Julio Jones. Being that it is non-PPR, WRs are reduced in value as well. I’d probably sit tight.
Williams looks like a nice WR as well.
Need to pick 2 keepers. 14 team PPR league. Will be drafting 9th. Any number in brackets indicates the pick I would lose if I kept the player.
QB – Vick
RB – Bradshaw (5), Blount, Deangelo Williams (1)
WR – Bryant (6), Colston (2)
TE – Vernon Davis (3), Antonio Gates (3)
Personally I would keep Vick and Blount, great value with these guys plus you dont lose any draft picks because of them. Only other guy I would consider is Bryant but you can redraft him if you would like I guess…IDK thats my two cents
Definitely keep Vick. I would also likely keep Blount. He’s a bit of a wild card but should be a TD machine and not losing a pick for him is big. Being that you pick 9th in a 14 team league, you need RBs. Chances are, many ahead of you will keep their RBs and you should have a good first choice. I considered Bryant as well for the (6) but RBs are just too golden in a 14 team league. If you can get two good RBs and Vick, you have a great start and then can round out WRs.
play 12 team full dynasty have an idp question
scoring favors linebackers but can be any def position
start 2 dp’s I roster now Chad Greenway , james Anderson
available free agents are
aj hawk
demond bishop
demeaco ryans
brian cushing
cameron wake
rolondo mcclain
devon mcourty
charles woodson
pick top 3 from my roster and available players
thanks great site
or if you can rank them
I would keep McClain, Ryans and Cushing. If Ryans has a setback with his achilles, swap him out for Bishop.
My fault, I read the question too fast….I’d rank them like this:
Greenway, McClain, Ryans, Cushing, Anderson, Bishop–and wouldn’t even waste time with the rest.
I’d go with:
Greenway
Cushing
Ryans
McClain
After that … doesn’t really matter. Bishop looks to be on the way out.
They just signed Bishop to an extension at the end of last year. He is making starters money now–I think Barnett is the one on the way out.
Yes, my bad … for some reason I was thinking Barnett.
i am a farely good elvaluater of talent and spend quite a bit of time on watching tape and looking at the messurables of the incoming draft prospects, last year i missed on my 2 1st rd picks, so far (d. thomas and a. been) i got the 1st pick the 5th pick and the 11th, i am sending a trade to another player for the 3.1, 3.2, 3.9 and 3.10 for my 1.11, 7.5 and 8.5, what u guys think
Yep, I like that … and would probably do that one myself.
just an update the trade was accepted and most of the other teams in my league think that im getting the best of my trades i have made, it is just under a year in the league, but love the advice and feedback on here, thank
Great!
Being offered a tremendous trade but am unsure. 16 team dynasty/keeper (10 of 16 roster spots kept). roster is QB: Schaub, Freeman, RB: McCoy, McFadden, Bush,M, Harrison WR: Calvin Johnson, Maclin, Garcon, McCluster, Hester TE: Moiaki, Hernandez
The league is TD heavy with little points given for yardage. Like my Roster and think it is tight with the two handcuffs, but I am being offered Jamal Charles and the fourth overall for Calvin Johnson. Not sure if I want Charles since I can only play two RB’s and don’t want to lose the point production at WR, however with the fourth pick could likely draft Julio Jones. I have no idea what to do
i wouldnt do it, johnson is monney for the next 8-12 yrs, and u ak=lready got 2 good rbs
appreciate the response and am leaning towards the same conclusion. I love the site and think it is a great resource. does anyone else have a take as well? any DL staff? the more imput the better.
Sorry … somehow I missed this one.
Honestly, while that deal is intriguing to some degree, Calvin is perhaps the #1 WR (at least on some boards) and he’s a stud now. Charles is somewhat studly himself but I like your RBs now as is. The #4 pick is a nice value as a throw in but anything but a sure thing and it could easily bust.
Hang tight. With that roster in a 16 team league, you’re looking really good.
Again, I apologize for the lack of response … I completely missed this one.
Jeff, really appreciate the advice to confirm what I was already thinking, but it is sometimes hard to step outside of yourself to see what may be beneficial. Now he has said he would be willing to entertain just about any proposal I would make, within reason. His lineup is:
QB: Brees, Daniels RB: Charles, Choice, Hillis, Ivory, Mendenhall WR: Alexander, Evans, Massaquai, Royal Wayne TE: Witten
He also has the 1-4, 1-11 and 1-15 draft picks. Based on MY roster listed above coupled with his roster and available 1 round picks, do you see a combination of something that would make it worthwhile to give up Johnson? This guy REALLY wants Megatron bad.
I think you just need to sit tight. I like your RBs and your WRs. Your QB should be fine and you have a good youth in Freeman. TEs are serviceable and young.
I think you need to sit on your hands and make small moves when/as you can.
1/2 PPR 12 team dynasty.
Which side of this trade would you rather be on:
Mendenhall and Mike Sims Walker
vs
Steven Jackson and Dez Bryant?
I have Mendenhall and I am trying to decide if I should just hold tight with him or if this is too good of value to pass up.
Thanks
Depending on the rest of your team, I would have to say no. It seems tougher to find RB who are the bell cow. Jackson is over used and has fewer seasons that Mendy does. Unless you are in a contending team to win the championship!
I’m not THAT high on Mendy but he’s a good, young 2 down back at the very least. That said, I’d take that deal as long as you had at least some RB depth. Bryant should be good for another 10 years at least and Jackson is eroding but could still be productive for another couple of years.
I am torn on the trade right now…I have Mendy and that was offered to me. To make a long story short, we can start different formations but can only switch once during the season so your starting formation is very important.
Right now I am using the formation: 1 QB, 3 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE but I could also switch to 2 RB, 2 WR formation if I can balance my team out a little more.
Here is my roster (Starters in Parenthesis):
(Rodgers) Vick
(AP)
(Mendy)
(JStew) Best, Lynch, FJax, M Bush, Choice, Barber, B Scott, Goodson, Gerhart
(Britt) MSW, R Moss, D Alexander
(Witten)
As you can see I am far from set at my wr position but I also dont feel as comfortable going from Mendy to SJack while I think Dez is still another year away from being a legit #1.
I am also engaged in some trade talk for a Vick 4 Roddy deal, just hammering out the backside players involved right now but not a sure thing yet (his first offer was Roddy/Big Ben 4 Vick/Britt which I am not a huge fan of- I dont want to trade Britt)…qb’s are horded in this league as they are worth 6 per td so I dont want to give Vick up without finding a viable back up. Also starting to see what I can potentially turn SJack into for another wr to see if I can get some more balance.
Thanks for your input
I would stay put with your current set up. If you can get by with one WR I would keep your nice stable of RBs. If DWill gets cut loose you have a 3 potenial top 10 RBs and in a league that you can run your set up I would stay put, you also have 2 of the best Qbs in the league as far as scoring goes. If you trade one of them away you always make someone else a little stronger.
Great team – I’m super jealous!
(I love Britt too, Beast in the making)
vick and britt for white and big ben isn’t a good trade for u, if u can swing one of your other wr i would really consider it, mabe msw, that you benifit you more but that is up to you, but i wouldn’t be involving britt in that trade at all
Interesting format. I like the move to trade Vick if you can get a top 12 QB in return + perhaps a WR to help. I also suggest sticking with your RB format because you’ve got the backs to make it work. I’m guessing it’s a PPR league, but even still, I’d stick with your RBs.
10 team, non PPR standard scoring dynasty league. 30 roster spots
my roster:
Peyton, Big Ben
Mendy, Moreno, Goodson, Woodhead, Starks
Britt, AJ, Stevie Johnson, S Moss, R Moss, M Thomas, J Nelson, E Sanders, Mike Williams (SEA), Early Doucet, L Murphy, Antonio Brown
Finley, O Daniels
I have 1.3, 1.5 and 3.5 picks in the rookie draft this year.
the following deal is on the table: I give 1.5, Antonio Brown and Jordy Nelson. I get 1.4 and Roy Williams.
My thinking is that Julio Jones and Mikel LeShoure are clear cut #3 and #4 picks. If I pick one at #3 the other wont be there at #5.
Thoughts?
I don’t like that trade. It’s a non PPR and you don’t have to reach for a WR in a non PPR league. You’ll take the top two players on the board at 3 and 5 and be happy. Could very well be Leshoure and Ryan Williams or maybe Jones slips if a team is needy at RB. Even still, don’t reach for the WRs if you don’t have to in your format.
my roster, i would like some takes on strengths and weaknesses in it, league runs formation 1 qb, 1-2 rb, 2-3 wr, 1-2 te and a kicker, 7 starters, def u can run a 3-4 which most do, 4-3, or a 3-3-5, we get .5 for rec eveything else pretty normal
i also have picks 1.1 and 1.5 and am thinking of taking a.j. green with 1.1 and would like some advice on the 1.1 picks, this will be my 2nd draft in my dynasty league and from what i hear rb usually go 1st, but would like to know what you guys think, from what i get from others is that i have set up my team preatty good to suceed and i don’t want to mess up this draft
my roster, 40 man, 6 taxi squad once league starts(rookies or 2nd yr guys only) and 2 i.r spot( plan on d thomas already)
qb-Freeman,Josh TB, Hall,Max ARI, Skelton,John ARI
rb-Forsett,Justin SEA, Green-Ellis,BenJarvus NE, Mathews,Ryan SDC Stewart,Jonathan CAR, Taylor, Chester CHI
wr-Ajirotutu,Seyi SD, Benn,Arrelious TB, Bennett,Earl CHI,Jones,Jacoby HOU, Tate,Brandon NE, Thomas,Demaryius DEN, Ward,Hines PIT, Williams,Mike SEA
te-Graham,Jimmy NO, Lewis,Marcedes JAC, Miller,Zach OAK
k-Gostkowski,Stephen NE
dt-Knighton,Terrance JAC
de-Avril,Cliff DET, Edwards,Ray MIN, Graham,Brandon PHI, Pierre-Paul,Jason NYG
lb-Briggs, Lance CHI, Henderson,E.J. MIN, Lee,Sean DAL, McIntosh,Roger WAS, McRath,Gerald TEN, Spencer,Anthony DAL, Williams,DJ DEN LB
cb-Davis,Vontae, Griffin, Cedric MIN, Smith,Alphonso DET, Talib, Aqib TB
s-Byrd,Jairus BUF, Godfrey, Charles CAR, Goldson, Dashon SF, Griffin,Michael TEN
side note- i joined this league last year, but it started in 2002, and i have already dramatically change my roster, you can read previous posts to see some of my trades
In your case, I would probably recommend going with Green. I think you could use a good WR as well as another RB, but your RBs could get you by whereas you need to have an additional every week starter at WR. The only issue is that WRs are a bust heavy group in rookie drafts.
The main thing here is to stay true to your rebuilding roster. I don’t think you have a championship team this year so don’t get caught trying to both win now and build for the future.
You may be able to move one of those TEs now to for a little extra something as you have three good ones. I’d move Miller if you could.
So at 1.1 you can take Green and then come back and take the best RB available at 1.5, likely to be Ryan Williams.
really miller is like 24 and raiders top recieving option,i was thinking about shopping lewis but with the release of msw, i think he will get around 130 targets and no way i get rid of graham until brees retires, i did run alot of 2 te, last year and would probably do it this year too, expecially since graham and lewis are big redzone targets and miller will get rec and yrds, jeff what is your take on my lb core, i think it is mediocore and getting ols but plan to get at least 3 rookie lb’s in the 3rd rd this year, think everyone will be on miller, but don’t think he has value unless he gets 10+ sacks, i like g lewis mich st, studivant nc, carter nc, wilson ill, shepard lsu, and moch nv, i doubt ayers will amke it to the 3rd but think i would pass on him anyway, but i should get 3 of them in the 3rd, will base picks on where they land, my picks 1.1, 1.5, 2.5 ,2.11, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 5.1, 5.5, 6.5, i want to grab a couple of qbs also, if the cards take one i might target him alittle earlier, but i should be able to nab mallet and locker in the 3rd, and right now i have green as my #1 pick, but depends on where he lands, if j jones lands in stl i don’t think i can pass on that, and thanks for ur responds, love to hear someone elses opinion that isn’t in my league
jeff just read ur inside the numbers- draft history on rb and wr and man that was some good info, base on your recomendation of a.j green with 1.1, i take that as i am pretty desperate for a #1 wr, i offered some one in my league 1.1 for garcon and m thomas but was turned down, my league it is like pulling teeth to get a descent wr or rb, i am very high on s greene and am willing to trade mmy 1.5 pick for him also, thoughts
It can be VERY tough to predict WRs that will be successful in the NFL from a given draft slot and they just don’t pan out. But every so often there are receivers that are close to “can’t miss” based on their blend of size, speed, production, build, etc. etc. Calvin Johnson was a receiver I really wanted coming out, so was Larry Fitzgerald … and Sidney Rice. I liked Dez Bryant’s skill set but not his attitude or maturity. I was on the fence about Crabtree. I think Green has what it takes. Even Jones looks great but chances are one will bust … but you never know.
Take Green and hope for the best. Buy his jersey and make it fun. If he becomes elite, you’ll have him for 13 years or so.
Jeff, I am in a 12 team Dynasty league. We can keep 10 players. The scoring system is TD only (6 pts for a regular TD and 3 pts for a TD pass). Which ten would you keep? and who would you package to trade for a top 5 QB.
Flacco, Joe BAL
Orton, Kyle DEN QB
Best, Jahvid DET RB
Foster, Arian HOU RB
Hillis, Peyton CLE RB
McCoy, LeSean PHI RB
Rice, Ray BAL RB
Starks, James GBP RB
Boldin, Anquan BAL WR
Jackson, Vincent SDC WR
Johnson, Andre HOU WR
Jones, James GBP WR
Maclin, Jeremy PHI WR
Wallace, Mike PIT WR
Thanks in advance
Well your starting lineup essentially is:
QB Flacco
RB Foster
RB Rice
RB McCoy
WR Johnson
WR Wallace
WR Maclin
Bench Hillis
Bench Best
Bench Starks
Bench Jackson
Bench Boldin
Bench Jones
World is your oyster. I’d looke to trade a combination of one of the RBs and one WR for a top 5 QB if you can get it or even toss in Orton along with the QB so the selling team still has a QB. Best or Hillis should have good value and I’m not THAT high on either.
If you need to offer Flacco and Best or Hillis for a Rodgers, Rivers or Brady … that may not be a bad thing. As it is though, you may not need a QB. Flacco isn’t elite but the rest of your lineup sure is. Chances are that you’re only losing about 4 ppg average between Flacco and the 5th QB. You probably have a championship team as is, especially considering the value of RBs … and you’re stacked.
I didn’t even answer your keeper question:
Keep
Flacco
Rice
Foster
McCoy
Johnson
Wallace
Maclin
Best
Hillis
Jackson
12 team h2h .5 ppr 1 qb 2 rb 2 wr 1 rb/wr 1 wr/te 1 te 1 def 1 k
25 keeper full dynasty
roster
qb flacco freeman stafford
rb stewart greene LT m lynch r torrain j starks t choice d brown
wr aj nicks b marshall s rice s johnson j shipley l moore
graham shiancoe a hern
greenway anderson
i will have the 1.06 pick in a 3 round rookie draft– 2 questions
who do expect to be avail with the 1.06
if its a rb (1.06)– which rb would you drop from roster above ( can only roster 8 rbs total)
thanks
I expect the top 5 picks will be:
1. Ingram or Green
2. Green or Ingram
3. Julio Jones
4. Mikel Leshoure
5. Ryan Williams
To me, these 5 are pretty locked in. The only thing that will threaten this will be if one of the teams in the top 5 needs a QB.
If I had to drop a RB, I’d drop L.T. While it’s true he could have another good year in him, it’s not likely in my mind and even if he does, he’s about done.
You’d be looking at probably Hunter or Vereen at the 1.06. A couple others could sneak up that high should they go to good situations
ya from what i have looked at I would love ryan williams at 1.06– then its between kendall hunter,demarco murray or vereen–all depends on landing spots too
thanks
In a 14 team, 4 player keeper league. My keepers so far are:
Jamaal Charles
Darren McFadden
Greg Jennings
Miles Austin
A new owner came into the league and they have Dwayne Bowe, but in one of their other leagues they have, and love, Miles Austin. They offered me Bowe straight up for Austin. I think Austin could be in line for a nice bounce back season with Tony Romo back, but Dez scares me a little. I think Bowe has that X factor that he could be HUGE for years, but can I trust Matt Cassel? I am literally 100% torn on what to do. Thoughts?
Bowe is ranked at #7 on our list and Austin at #13. Bowe is a little inconsistent, but so is Austin. You can make that trade and still sleep! I’d do it without a lot of thought.
Well I made the deal…for a lot of the reasons said here. I think Bowe is a special talent and is really starting to get in sync with that offense and Cassel. Also a friend reminded me that Haley was the guy who took Fitz to the next level when he was offensive coordinator for the Cards…that kinda sold me! haha
Well, I think Fitz would make any OC look good and I’m not that high on Haley as a WR-producer myself. But I do like that deal you made.
I make that deal in a heartbeat.Bowe has something special;size,speed,athletic ability. Austin had a great year where Romo had no one else to throw to at the wr position but Roy. Unless Bryant has a season ending injury that will never happen again. He will still catch balls and be productive, but he will never be a league leader. He might not even be team leader. Fortune favors the bold.
DO IT….AND I’M A COWBOY FAN……DEZ IS THE NEXT MOSS…..AND AUSTIN AIN’T CARTER
ROY WILL BE BETTER THEN PEOPLE THINK AND IT WILL BE AT AUSTINS EXPENSE
Tebow, Tim DEN QB (P) – 0
Vick, Michael PHI QB – 0
Charles, Jamaal KCC RB – 0
Hillis, Peyton CLE RB (P) – 0
Wells, Chris ARI RB – 0
Jackson, Vincent SDC WR – 0
Johnson, Steve BUF WR – 0
Lloyd, Brandon DEN WR – 0
Smith, Steve CAR WR (P) – 0
Finley, Jermichael GBP TE – 0
Dansby, Karlos MIA LB – 0
Posluszny, Paul BUF LB – 0
Branch, Tyvon OAK S – 0
Ward, T.J. CLE S
This is my team heading into the 2011 season. It is a 14 team PPR league with IDPs. (I won the league). Im thinkin of trading Vjax n Beanie for Jones-Drew. I dont have a pick until 2.14 any advice?
It is a dynasty league 14 keepers at the end of each year
I would consider trading Beanie, Llyod and Steve Smith South for MJD rather than trading away V-Jack, maybe you can get an earlier pick as a kicker for the extra wide out. You are taking Wells who is way under producing on a crappy team with many issues, Llyod who is a one year wonder and Smith who is old and like Wells as far as team with talent. If you can swing something like that your line up, in a 14 team league, would be tough. Vick, MJD, Charles, Stevie and V-Jack would be a tough match up in a much smaller league….lets just hope there is a season to worry about!
I’d be fine with that trade if you can pull it off. VJax is a bit of a risk but I think he’ll be okay. I’ve never been high on Beanie Wells so I don’t lose sleep when it comes to trading him away. If you can land a MJD type player in that trade, do it.
I also think Lloyd is a great sell high player … I”d move him ahead of Vjax in fact.
Top 5 rb who is only 25 for rb that likely won’t rank in top 20 and a wr(talented obviously) who hates his team and probably wont be there in 2012. I would make this deal.
I’m looking to see if I am on the right track with this trade offer.
I am offering bolden, bess and mcnabb for cassel and garcon.
A little back info. Both qb’s are our obvious bavkups with the starters being brees and rodgers. My potential trade partner is very thin in skill position players and I have extra players that I will need to trim from my roster if I don’t make a few 2 for 3 type trades. Also, the scoring is not ppr.
Fair enough. Not that intriguing but a slight upgrade for you in a non PPR league.
Looking for some help in inheriting a pretty weak offensive team: 16 team, idp, ppr with 4 rd rookie draft.
qb: freeman, kolb, grossman, vy, bulger (thx!)
rb: foster, addai, r williams, forsett, tate
wr: marshall, bess, mason, henderson, robiskie, evans
te: gonzalez, r gronkowski
k: hartley
lb: j anderson, wake, goff, benard
dt: gilberry, knighton, d williams (ari), atkins, d edwards
de: long, avril, jackson, hardy
s: abram, d stewart, wilson, coleman, babineaux
cb: arrington, cox, carr, patterson, a smith
come to think of it, it’s pretty weak on defense, too! i draft 3rd spot in each round, in a league that is quite reluctant to trade players, let alone picks. i’ve had the team two months, have 3 trades, and rank in the top 2 teams in terms of number of trades. argh.
questions for you:
1) draft strategy to me seems to pick leshoure at 1.3 (hopefully), pick up a mid-level wr at 2.3 and look for what beyond that?
2) i am also thinking of moving freeman for draft picks this year and next or players, though the teams needing qb are also pretty shallow offensively, which would leave me trading for picks most likely. i’m thinking a first rounder this year and a 3rd rounder in 2012. does that seem like a fair offer in trade?
1) Good strategy. BPA (Best Player Avail.) after that. You don’t need QB though unless you can trade Kolb for a WR or RB.
2) You need to keep Freeman. Trade Kolb once he’s been moved or if you can generate interest ahead of his trade. You’re too thin to trade for picks which bust too often.
Thanks, DLF_Jeff! Great site!
Why would you trade away your second best dynasty player? If it were me, I would try to get something for Gonzales or Addai. With the dearth of talent on your team, when the Rams take Julio, I’d take him over LeShoure who in a best case scenario is getting some of the carries in NE.
Thanks for the input, Repkllrs!
I have a contending team and I am considering trading Micheal Vick for Phillip Rivers. I would get some extra throw-in’s but basically it’s a straight up trade. My back up QB’s are Orton and Freeman. Should I pull the trigger on this trade? I love Vick, but I concern with the reckless style in which he plays.
I’d go for another throw-in of value on top of Vick. Many will have Vick higher than Rivers near term and that is enough to capitalize on. Just because you have Rivers doesn’t mean you have to trade Vick away for less than you can get.
rivers is a fine qb but vick is the hottest in the league right now, see if you can get rivers and a good 2nd player for him?
I agree…I hate Vick and love Rivers but you should be able to get something more out of a team for Vick
The player that the owner is offering is Rob Gronkowski. Is that enough to move Vick?
That’s not enough in my opinion. But this is your team and if you think it’s a move you need to make, follow your gut. I’d be seeking another defined starter
What are you thoughts about trading away B. Lloyd for Gradkowski, Jacoby Jones, and Sea Bass? My receivers are Rice, Maclin, Clayton, Marshall, and Massaquai. My TE’s are Finley, and Cook. Thoughts?
I wouldn’t do it. As much as I think Lloyd is being over valued, you rarely win when you trade away 3:1. Lloyd, regardless of our/my beliefs posted huge numbers last year and there’s nothing saying he couldn’t do it again. Hold onto him, at least as it relates to that trade.
Keeper league (keep 8 players, there are 8 teams, and we play 2 QBs, 2/3 RBs, 2/3 WRs), here’s my roster:
Brady, Freeman, Tebow
J. Charles, J. Stewart, R. Mathews
R. White, G. Jennings
I’ve got 3 of the first 12 picks in the draft (1.3, 1.5, and 2.4). Available players (+upcoming drafted players): D-Will, Moreno, S Greene, M Tolbert, R Grant, D Clark, K Britt, M Colston, Pack Def, Jets Def, Ravens Def, K. Orton, McNabb, Garrard, McCoy, Hasselbeck, etc….who do you hope to take with those 3?
Thanks.
I’m assuming that’s a rookie and FA draft? I’m a bit shocked that Tebow was one of your 8. Your light at RB in all likelihood so I’d be looking at RBs first. DWill could be interesting in the right situation and Moreno scares me. Green is going to have a chance to put up nice numbers but I’m not that high on him. Grant may not be back with the Pack but I think he will be. Still, that looks to be a time share.
If this is a PPR league, Britt will be very intriguing. AJ Green could intrigue me as well but that’s probably too early.
Again, if it’s a PPR league, then good young WRs are great to have. I’d look at Britt at 1.3 and then switch to the BPA of RBs, either DWill, Moreno or Green. Moreno and DWill will score well in PPR leagues and Green won’t. If it’s heavy TD, Green may be your selection if you can get him at 1.5.
Hey guys, great site!
I’m in a 12 team, PPR dynasty league, and I’m looking for advice on possible trade scenarios to help improve my team. Roster size is 25 guys. My team is:
QB: Romo, McNabb, Campbell, Skelton
RB: MJD, Rice, McFadden, Starks, B. Scott, S. Greene, Forsett
WR: Colston, Welker, Burleson, Bess, E. Sanders, Carlton Mitchell, D. Alexander, Demaryius Thomas
TE: Gresham, Pettigrew, H. Miller
Also, I have the #2 overall pick in our rookie/FA draft and know that I need to improve my WR’s. Is it worth taking AJ Green or Julio Jones, or do I go after Ingram or Leshore to get one of the only top RB prospects?
Thanks in advance!
Glad you like the site. Love your RBs. If Ingram falls to you, you could easily shop the pick for a young proven WR or move one of your other RBs for a WR … or simply take Green or Jones. If you could get a Bowe, Dez Bryant or one of the top 10 WRs from our rankings … that may be a great way to go. Otherwise, go ahead and draft the best WR still on the board between Green and Jones and hope that they’re all they’re said to be.
Pretty good looking team. You’ll want to start looking at a QB2 of value too.
Thanks for the input. I won the league our first year, but got pretty hosed by Romo getting hurt and lack of TD production out of pretty much everyone last year. The guy with the first pick really needs help at both WR and RB, so its hard to know which way he’s going.
For QB2, I was debating over trying to trade for one, or just target a rookie this year if anyone worth while is available in round 2, where I have 2 picks. I already keep myself up at night thinking about next year, haha.
I was offered Blount for Matthews straight up. I’m in a keeper league non-ppr, TD heavy scoring, and was wondering if this a deal or not to do?
Forgot my other Rb’s are Rice and Stewart. Have Rivers and Freeman as QB’s and VJax, Willimas (TB), Simpson, Bryant as WR’s and Graham and Gresham as TE’s. Thanks for the help. and Great site!!!
blount won’t share time, but not much in the passing game? mathews could be more of a complete back in a pass happy offense. based on your scoring system could be a good trade? i’d try to package another player and get an upgrade at another position also
I couldn’t make that deal just yet. I may be off my rocker but I want to see Blount make it a full year and see what his role is. I’d stick with Mathews.
16-team, 6 keeper PPR league. 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 1 FLEX, 1 TE. My main concern is relating to my RBs and WRs. Here are my options.
1. Jay Cutler (unfortunately. aggressively looking to upgrade via trade.)
2. Adrian Peterson (locked in)
3. DeAngelo Williams/Darren McFadden (bigger fan of Williams, but his situation is a lot less stable. both are injury risks, though McFadden is a lot younger).
4. Larry Fitzgerald (locked in, pretty much)
5. Kenny Britt/Percy Harvin (leaning towards Britt. both have dismal QB situations.)
6. Jermichael Finley (locked in)
The ones with slashes are what I need some help with. In these cases, the ones I don’t keep I shop. What should I expect to gain in return for them?
1. Peterson
2. Fitzgerald
3. DMc
4. Finley
5. Britt
6. ??? – Cutler
Williams vs. Harvin vs. Cutler. Harvin is likely off the list in my mind. Just too inconsistent and I worry about his injury history. I’d like to say Williams but there are a lot of questions as to where he will land and he is aging. In a 16 team league, you need a good QB. Cutler is passable and I would either upgrade him or just keep him and pray … unless you can get an upgrade. Can you package Cutler and Harvin for a top 10 QB?
I’ve been trying to get a deal done. I currently have an offer out which gets me Philip Rivers and a 3rd rounder in exchange for Cutler, Harvin, and Crabtree. We’ll see how that goes.
cutler is not bad. they are going to wing it. rb is a easy one. mcfadden all the way. younger and will be the center piece. wr go with britt. the right qb and he has the size and talent to be a top 7-8 wr in the league. you have a good team. damn good
Hey all, i’m currently in a 2011 Real not mock fantasy draft.
It is a dynasty league with 16 teams, I have back to back picks as I was the last pick of 1st round in a snake format. It’s a 22 man roster starting 1qb, 2rb, 2wr, 1te, 1wr/rb/te flex, 1k and 1 d.
scoring is 4pt for passing td, 6 pts for run/catch td. ppr and te get 1.5ppr. normal yardage pts as well.
My roster is as follows
qb schaub, josh johnson
rb R.Matthews, A.Bradshaw, T. Choice
wr A.Johnson, M.Floyd, Mike Thomas, Damien Williams
te Witten, Moeaki
d steelers
rookie draft picks 1.08 and 2.04
these are the best available in my opinion:
Wr- Louis Murphy, Gettis, Gafney, Doucet, D.Butler, Obumanu, Heyward-Bey, M.Gilyard, B.Hartline & Armanti Edwards
Qb- Mark Bulger, Clausen, Hasselbeck, V.Young, Whitehurst, Skelton & B.Hoyer
Te- Evan Moore, Martellus Bennett, Dressen
Rb- Jonathan Dwyer, Marion Barber, Mike hart, T Sutton, R.Williams, Huggins, J.Harrison & I.Redman
rook draft pick 2.08
D- Eagles D, Giants, Chargers & Cowboys
Could you give me some sort of idea for who you think I should select with me next 2 picks out of the above available? Rankings based on available FA’s would be cool as well. Love this site!!!!!!
Thank you
Glad you love the site … make us your home and be sure to sign up on the forum.
Boy, things are a bit thin in the draft aren’t they? My biggest concern for you is QB. You’re relatively strong at TE, D and passable, if not strong, at WR. RB is okay as long as Mathews can steer clear of the injury bug. I’d like to see Choice get more opportunities this year which I think will happen.
The problem is that I don’t see a QB that you can hang your hat on as a true QB2 on your team. Josh Johnson has a chance to go somewhere and start, but I don’t think it’s likely. Skelton and Clausen are young and starting as of now but both could be on the bench by opening day.
In your case, you’ve got a good team as long as Schaub stays healthy. I’d have to go BPA (Best Player Avail.) with my first pick and gamble with one of the young QBs on the next pick. Given your team, this is the order that I like some of those players in:
1. Gettis – I think he has nice upside from here
2. Skelton – If AZ passes on a QB at #5, Skelton gets more time
3. Murphy – We like Murphy. If you don’t get Gettis take him
4. Clausen – If you don’t get Skelton. Pray.
5. Barber – Still young. Best days may be out of DAL
6. Doucet – This is his year. Can he steer clear of injury?
7. Bennett – A 3rd TE that eventually performs is trade bait
8. Dwyer – Young RB that may need 2 years, but has talent.
Your rookie picks are good for this draft and will likely produce a decent QB prospect at #8. If you want, pass on the QB in your FA draft and just wait to get the best QB avail. at #8 in your rookie draft. You should end up with Mallett, Locker, Kaepernick or Ponder. The best starting situation is what I’d be looking at from that group. If Newton or Gabbert fall to 8, you’re golden.
Thanks for the help! Barber was gone pick b4 me but I selected Skelton & Gettis =) I am looking at going after Dwyer and another good D with my next back to back picks.
What do you think of M Hart, Sutton or Ricky Williams?
Sutton has intrigued me for a long time and I like him best of the three. Hart is a tough runner but can’t stay healthy. Williams may have one more good year left. I’d rank them just like that: Sutton, Hart, Williams. Or if you don’t care about long term, take Williams to see if he can be productive in this last year of his.
I also did a quick article on Skelton this AM
I am torn on two potential trades and need to bounce this off you guys to keep my sanity. Outside of the trade advice, I would absolutely love an overall team evaluation. Its taken 4 years to build my team where its at and i tend to always look at trades and improving when i might just be better off staying put with my current roster. Our league is 22 rosters, 12 teams, 1/2 ppr, qb’s are worth 6 points and are hoarded. To make a long story short, we can start different formations but can only switch once during the season so your starting formation is very important. Right now I am using the formation: 1 QB, 3 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE but I could also switch to 2 RB, 2 WR formation if I can balance my team out a little more. Starters are in parenthesis:
Qb: (Ryan), Eli, Sanchez
Rb: (CJ), (Shady), (Blount), Starks, Addai/Donald, Pierre, Hardesty, Dixon, Ringer
Wr: (Jennings), Vjack
Te: (Gates), Graham, Keller
Trade 1: I give up Eli, Addai, Pierre Thomas for Freeman, Dez Bryant (could move to 2 rb, 2 wr formation)
Trade 2: I give up Eli, Vjack,
Trade 2: I give up Eli (or Freeman if trade #1 works out), Vjack and Graham for Vick, Lynch (or Michael Bush), Denario Alexander.
IMO, I would do trade 1 but not trade 2 and do 2rb/2wr
I’d do trade 1 without a lot of thought. Eli is marginal but stable, PT has ability but how many balls to go around in N.O. and he’s injury prone and Addai is productive but slowing down.
And to start the season I’d stay on the 3/1 format to see if Starks is getting meaningful touches. When you start having bye week issues switch it to a 2/2 format and then play BPA the remainder of the season. Jennings, Vjack and Bryant would be a nice trio once bye week issues hit with your RBs
Thanks Jeff. I just heard from the owner on trade # 1 and it’s a no go… So that leaves trade #2 – I give up Eli, Vjack, and Graham for Vick, Lynch (or Michael Bush), and Denario Alexander. Would love to hear your thoughts on trading the farm for Mike Vick… do you like it for my team?
Ps, I think I visit your sponsor links more than you guys do
You probably do visit our sponsors more than us … they’ll catch on if we’re visiting them.
On the trade, that’s an awful lot of value for an upgrade at QB and loss of a good WR. Lynch is not proven in Seattle yet and I’d like to see at least 6-8 games of good production before trading for him. Graham I think is going to be a top 8 TE this year, maybe higher. Alexander is a huge risk and his knees are worse than mine.
I don’t really like it but Vick is a top 4 QB in all likelihood while Ryan is probably in the top 8. It’s an upgrade but not enough for me to do that deal.
I run a 12 team h2h 25 keeper league .5 ppr
this year hopefully I will do a 3 round rookie/free-agent draft (offline)
what options do I have to run this offline –league is through ESPN they dont do rookie drafts
not everyone will be able to be in the same location for it– any advise thanks love the site
We do ours via email. When picks are involved, it’s nice to give coaches time to work trades, do research, etc. etc. No reason to put coaches on the clock for a rookie/FA draft in my mind.
I’m in multiple leagues and every one has an off-line sort of draft, whether driven via a draft room or simply email run by the commish.
Take the pressure off yourself and do a nice relaxed email draft for the rookies and FA’s and have some fun with it.
Jeff,
Could you elaborate on how youd run in online?
With the draft, especially for dynasty leaguers, there really is no better time during the year. All coaches are excited, trading picks, researching players and having a great time. There’s no reason to really put coaches on a clock via a live draft room. All that will do is get the draft over and done with very quick and reduce research, trades and discussion.
Simply have an email list of the coaches. The commish kicks off the draft with a reply to all with introductory remarks and then puts the 1.01 coach on the clock and also shows the next one or two picks to come, as well as the previous picks that have been made.
1.01 Hyenas – Mark Ingram, RB
1.02 Storks – A.J. Green, WR
1.03 M.O.D – On the Clock
1.04 Fury – On Deck
1.05 Green Monsters – In the Hole
Something like that. In our league, the commish does a little write-up on each player selected and perhaps some history of the particular pick over the years … it just keeps it fun.
You can either have your players submit the picks to the commish and he does the replies to all or if you trust all of your coaches, have them simply keep to the same format and reply to all. If you’re just starting out or it’s new … just have them submit picks to you and you send out the email to all coaches.
If you want to have a soft 48 hour draft clock or 24 hours, you can … but you’ll find that you won’t need it in most cases. We don’t use a clock in our drafts. We’ve had some rookie/fa drafts that have gone 9 rounds, but that’s rare. In our case, the draft is over when 10 teams have PASSED in a row.
Anthony,
Another great option is using a program like Skype or TinyChat so that everyone is in the “same room” as each other or even on video chat. It also allows private messages through the site so that you can talk about trades with other owners without anyone else seeing it.
We used TinyChat for our rookie draft last year for 3 guys that were unable to be there in person and it seemed to work well. It has a whiteboard function where you can add the picks on the board so everyone can see who is taken even if they aren’t listening to the audio.
Thanks Jeff, I will look into whether the league is interested.
sorry i meant via e-mail
I need rb depth. Maurice Morris, James Davis? or rookie pick 3.4
and I dont own any other loins/skins rb’s
Both Morris and Davis are scraping the bottom of the barrel. Morris might get some play this year if the Lions don’t draft another back, which they will. 3.4 won’t get you anything but a hope and a prayer at the RB position. I’d start looking at some of the backs like Sutton, Tate, etc. Or you may have to up and trade for one.
12 Team keeper league; non-PPR. Scoring as follows QB: 1 pt for every 20 yds passing RB/WR/TE 1 pt for every 10 yds Touchdowns (QB/RB/WR/TE): 0-9 yds: 6 pts 10-39 yds: 9 pts 40+ yds: 12 pts. Field Goals: 0-39 yds: 3 pts 40-49 yds: 5 pts 50-59 yds: 10 pts 60+ yds: 12 pts Return Yards: 2 points for 40, and then 1 point for every 10 thereafter
Starting lineup is: 1 QB, any combination of 5 RB’s, WR’s, TE’s (with a maximum of 3 RB’s), 1 K
I have the 1.3 draft pick (non-serpentine style draft, I have 3rd spot in each round)
Who do you recommend I keep? Do you recommend packaging anyone and trying to trade to get stronger? If so who and in what areas?
I can keep 1 QB
QB : M. Cassel, J. Cutler, M. Ryan
I can keep any combination of 5 RB’s, WR’s, and TE’s (with a maximum of 3 RB’s)
RB: Mendenhall, P. Thomas, C. Wells, F. Jackson
WR: A. Benn, M. Clayton, Dez Bryant, M. Floyd, S. Johnson, S. Rice, S. Smith NYG, Mike Thomas, M. Williams SEA
TE: J Gresham, J. Tamme
I can keep 1 K
K: R. Succop, N. Kaeding
Keep:
QB: Ryan
RB: Mendy, Wells (but Wells is risky)
WR: Bryant, Floyd and Johnson
Ryan, Mendy and Bryant you’re keeping regardless in my mind. P. Thomas, Wells and Jackson are trade bait along with Rice, Thomas and the others. I’d like to keep Rice but just too many question marks abound. Definitely see if you can package, say, Rice and Wells for a stud RB. In a non PPR league, you need good RBs. Trade what you have to land a good one. Even if you have to take a chance on Ryan Mathews. Target high upside backs like Jonathan Stewart or even the aging Michael Turner if need be.
Should I trade Gronkowski for NYJ Def? I have KC Def, SF Def,and TEN Def.
My TE’s are Cook, and Finley. I am leaning toward not making this trade, so if you guys can nudge me in one direction or another.
No, no and no. In all but the rarest cases, don’t trade players for defenses. You’re trying too hard when you do that. In fact, for purposes of this question, let’s just make it easy for you and say…
NEVER!!!
That help?
Why don’t you tell me how you really feel! LOL! Just kidding! Thanks for talking me off the ledge I appreciete it!
remember finely was hurt last year. but if you deal look to improve your depth at rb or wr with a trade
In a 10 team dynasty non-ppr
Offered Vernon Davis to the 1.04 owner (do you see this as fair) he has cooley but has a very good team that is ready to win now (Rodgers, AP, Mendy, Moreno, BMarsh, SSmith (North) and I am rebuilding and I also have Jimmy Grahm and possibly could pick up Gronkowski in our FA & Rookie draft where I have several second round picks. I have the 1.03 already and would like to come away with 2 of the top 5 players in draft?
Thanks
I’d have offered Graham and kept Davis. So many recieving options on NO, and Davis is almost only game in SF town.
Davis is definitely the better player right now but my team is not going to compete for another year or two so I would rather go with the young TE and pick up the rookie pick and land one of the top 5 players in draft. I feel there is a big drop off after the 5th pick.
I like graham’s upside and plus he had 4 TD in the last 3 games. So he will continue to develop and maybe be 800-900 yd TE with Shockey gone and 8-10 TD’s. Plus if I can pick up Gronkowski in the second round of the rookie draft I could be set with a couple good young TE for a while.
make the deal. vernon davis for any first rounder would be a good deal.
16 team dynasty league. 6 pts for every TD including passing. 1 pt for every 50 yards rushing or receiving. 1 pt for 200 yards passing and additional pt for every 100 after 200. Start 1 QB, 1 K, 1 RB, 1 WR, and 3 RB/WR/TE
QB-Brady, Kolb
K-Folk
RB-Peterson, Hillis, DeAngelo
WR-Calvin J, S.Johnson, Manningham, S.Smith (Carolina)
TE-Olsen, J.Cook
I have the 6th pick in the upcoming rookie draft. Owners usually value draft picks much higher than established veterans. I am projecting that I’ll be picking between Newton, Julio Jones, and possible Leshoure. Should I deal the pick or pick a young rookie to develop? Thinking I could get someone to give me someone like Garcon or Gronkowski. Opinions?
At 1.06, there is a better than average chance that pick will be a bust in fantasy. If you can get established talent or a recent rookie that is now seeing the field with better days ahead, I’ll almost always suggest taking that deal … especially if your league has a habit of overvaluing picks.
Looking at your team, you’re set up pretty well. Another receiving option would be first on the list and that’s a perfect pick to move for an upside WR. Not wild about Garcon or Gronk however. I’d start going down our list of rankings and find a team that is a bit overloaded with good WR talent.
An owner offered me Torain and 1.11 for 1.6. Should I take that?
We also don’t do waiver pick-ups during the league, so Benjarvus Green-Ellis and Brandon Lloyd will be available in the draft. I thinking top 5 will go something like….Gabbert, A.J. Green, Ingram, Green-Ellis, Julio Jones.
I could also get 1.10 and 1.16 for 1.6
find a new league…..the whole thing does’nt sound right
Keeper League
Yes I know I am loaded..taken years of trades and picks and such
Anyway…first the lineup
QB: Vick, Flacco, Bradford
RB: C. Johnson, A. Foster, J. Stewart, J. Charles, R. Mathews, R. Torain
WR: H. Nicks, D. Bryant, L. Fitzgerald, Ca. Johnson, J. Ford, J. Maclin
TE: V. Davis
I am dropping Torain and Ford for sure. I have 2 more to go. I was thinking Mathews and Maclin..
Mathews could seriously be terrific one day, but with Foster, Stewart, Charles and CJ2k, he will not likely crack the lineup. and if I traded him..well its the same dilemma…who else to drop..because I am loaded everywhere (and I finished in 2nd surprising after an undefeated season!
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Maclin is someone I DO NOT want to drop, but again, with Megatron, Fitz, Nicks and Dez Bryant, he will hardly ever get playtime.
My only other choices are Bradford and Flacco, but Flacco is a solid backup in case of Vick injury, and Bradford is my star in 2 years…
Thoughts?
I think you have to at least try to do a 3-for-1 or a couple of 2-for-1 trades rather than outright dropping those players. Try trading Flacco, Matthews and Maclin for Aaron Rodgers or something like that. Or you could try trading them for high draft picks, that way you might be able to scoop them back up. Without knowing how many teams are in this league and/or the quality of their drops, you could also try trading Torain and Ford to improve draft position, as they may have keeper value to a weaker team. With the looks of your team, it looks as if your league can’t have any more than eight teams. I’d be happy with that roster in a two teamer. Good work. I’d hate to play you in a game of Monopoly.
its 10 team actually.
Like I said..spent years trading, stockpiling picks..for example..Gore/Wayne/Witten for Charles/V.Davis/Megatron
I trade RBs a year early..rather than a year too late…
I would love to do 2-1 or 3-1..who knows if I can swing it!
Thanks for the help though
I’d be looking at trading for future picks that would allow you to have flexibility going forward.
I like having 3 QBs myself as you never know what could happen and a QB problem mid-season can end it. That said, Bradford and Flacco are much the same as QBs go. But they are also gold if they perform. Bradford may never be an upper echelon QB but he looks the part. I’m on the fence as to whether Flacco can really take that next step. If you were to drop one, I’d drop Bradford.
But I think you’re on the right track with Mathews and Maclin. They are the last two out of the equation.
I meant “next two out of the equation”
There is no way I would be talking drops at this stage of the game, as even your initial two drops (Torain, Ford) certainly have value in this format. It all depends if you want to put your heel on the throat of your competition, or start to play nice for the greater good of your league. You have obviously made all the right moves and your leaguemates have grown leery of your golden touch, so keep it up to prove that they aren’t worthy. Make ‘em tap out.
I had a question a while back on this topic, but I’d like to pose a new one today. I am new to dynasty league play and inheriting a team needing work. My question involves the value of A Foster against WRs. I’d like to turn 2 WR for him if possible. I traded for him recently and would hate to turn around and flip him for others, but my pick at 1.3 leads me to think I can snag one of Ingram or Leshoure (or Williams for that matter) more than I can pick up Green or Jones. Is a trade for Britt and Sid Rice too much of a reach? should I offer my 3.3 pick (16 teams) also and is that even enough?
Thanks!
I should also say its a 1ppr league.
Britt and Rice for Foster isn’t a reach at all … for the other coach. If it was being offered for Foster, I’d say it was a reach. Foster is arguably the #1 RB in fantasy right now and he’s an every week starter.
Picking up any other back than Ingram is a significant risk. Ingram even isn’t a sure thing although he’s clearly the class of the RBs this year. I’m not as high on him as I’ve been on other top rookie RBs.
If you feel you have to, go ahead and trade Foster for two WRs, but make sure they are WRs without a lot of risk. Rice is up in the air right now and Britt has had a hard time staying on the field. Maybe you could get a top 10 WR and a RB in the 9-15 range as a combination.
If, however, you have NO chance of winning any time soon, it does make some sense to move Foster now. Just make sure to get young proven talent in return.
don’t trade foster for those 2 wrs. mistake…..big mistake
What pick is Gates worth in a rookie draft? Would you give up 1.6 for him?
Gates is getting older but if you are in the hunt for a championship, you bet I’d give up 1.6 for him, especially in this draft.
I’ve been offered Michael Crabtree, 2011 2.4, and 2012 1st for LeGarrette Blount. My other RB’s are Chris Johnson, R. Mathews, J. Best. My WR’s are Fitz, Brandon Marshall, and Maclin. What do you think? I have concerns about Blount bc of his inability of pass catching and I’m concerned that TBB will bring in someone to be in a timeshare. Am I way off? Should I do it?
Also, I thought I’d add that this is non-PPR scoring…10 team league…is this good value for Blount or should I look elsewhere? Thanks.
Well, the 2.4 is a crap shoot at best. You have probably a 25% chance at getting a productive player. It’s a nice throw in though. To me the deal comes down to Crabtree and an unknown first for Blount.
In non PPR, Crabtree was ranked somewhere in the neighborhood of 39th. He’s rising for sure but I don’t know where his ceiling really is.
In the end, Blount’s value is soaring now and I think you can do better than Crabtree and an unknown first rounder for him.
I’m not a huge Blount fan and share many of the same concerns you do, but a lot of fantasy coaches really like him.
Pass on that deal is my suggestion.
12 team PPR standard scoring start 1QB/2RB/2WR/1TE/1flex (WR or TE) took this team over last year and it needs some serious work. Where would you start? What would be your first few moves?
Team:
QB: Palmer/Hasselbeck/ASmith
RB: SJax/FJax/Bradshaw/RBrown/Snelling
WR: Jennings/RMoss/Gaffney/Evans/SSmith (NYG);Morgan
TE: Clark/Boss/Watson
Picks: 1.02/2.03/3.03/4.03/5.03/6.03
Time to do a full rebuild if you can bring yourself to do it. That means doing whatever you can to move aging talent that won’t help you by the time you get your team competitive.
Players that will have value to competitive teams this year are Sjax, Fjax (to a lesser degree) and maybe Moss if he goes to a good situation. Even then, Moss probably won’t bring much.
Your 1.02 will be key and likely you’re taking Ingram or Green there. I think you need to pass on QB. Too much up in the air this year and you’ll have a good chance at one with your 2.03.
I’d keep Jennings and probably Gaffney and Smith because they won’t bring enough value to trade away in most circumstances.
You’re going to need to do a really good job on your free agent wire this season. Keep an eye peeled for youth and on contract situations that could elevate a backup to a #1 or #2 role. Snelling is a player I’d keep for that reason. Bradshaw is young enough as well.
In trade, target young proven players on teams that have too many in a particular position. If you can move SJax for a Britt, Maclin or Harvin … that gives you productive youth instead of having to draft and pray.
Your QB spot is an issue but I think you have enough to weather the storm this year. SJax and Clark are your biggest pieces that will bring value.
for what it’s worth that first pick was a typo, it should read 1.03
I think I’d try for some 2 for 1 deals like Crabtree and Simpson or Bryant and Benn. Lesser talent but upside for the future. Jennings is obviously your best asset, which is why I would definitely try and get 2 for him. Luck.
Let us know here what you accomplish!
16 team league. I have Folk as my kicker and scared that he will make it through the season. What draft pick would be fair to deal for Gostkowski?
I wouldn’t deal ANY draft pick for a kicker. Nor do I advise most coaches to even carry one through the off-season. I’d much rather have a position player take up that roster spot through training camp and preseason than a kicker.
Just not enough scoring differential to worry about them.
I agree with Jeff and would say that 95% of the time, that’s a good hard and fast rule to live by. However, just be careful in a 16 team league if there is no cap on the number of kickers each team can roster. If every team is rostering 2 and you drop 1 or 2 of them, you may be looking at a season without a player at that position.
Otherwise, I would never make a deal trying to upgrade my kicker position. There’s just not enough difference between the best and the worst on average to matter.
What’s the latest run in with the law mean for Kenny Britt and where do you see his value in the up coming season? I have him, love his upside but considering making some trade offers to rid myself of the headaches.
Problem is that his value will be too affected by his most recent knuckle-head incident. I have him in many of my leagues as well and we have him in our DLF Expert league … but the knuckle-head factor is quite high with him.
I usually don’t worry about it until a player is 25+ as that is when they start to “get it”. He talks a good game, and even plays one … but his personal life is scary.
On this issue, I’d just wait it out unless you get a great offer for him. This really could be his season and hopefully he only gets a 1-2 game suspension or less.
I don’t know if you guys are still answering these, but I have a deep roster question.. Peerman or parmele?
Absolutely Robert … I just need to refresh the post to move it up a bit. I’ve had both as deep sleepers for a while. For what it is worth, I think Parmele has the best skill set and this could be the year that he has a minor breakthrough. I’ve always wanted to see him start for a 3-4 game stretch because I think he has good NFL potential.
Peerman can be dynamic but I just don’t think he’s going to get the opportunity.
Would you take Peerman/Parmele over Dwyer?
No … I love the long term prospects of Dwyer. I may be holding onto false hopes but he’s very young and shouldn’t have lasted as long as he did on draft day. I’ll take that risk myself over the other two.
yeah, I felt the same way about Dywer, but last season was very discouraging.
Well, I think more than anything it just showed that NFL teams were largely right about allowing him to slip, even though it was a real shock to most of us outside. I remember Dwyer was THE back for 2010. I wasn’t as high on him as most but acknowledged that he had talent and ability, just didn’t see that real dynamic that I look for.
Either way, his slide before the draft was extremely surprising and it left me wondering just what REALLY was going on. He’s very young still and I’ve watched a lot of tape on him and I still think he has a future but it’s possible he never gets his chance in the next 2-3 years and just disappears.
12 Team PPR
20 Roster Spots
Start: QB-1, RB-2, WR-3, Flex(RB/WR/TE)-2, TE-1, PK-1, Def-1
Scoring: passing yard-.05, passing td-4, rushing yard-.1, rushing td-6, receiving yard-.1, receiving td-6, receptions(RB/WR/TE)-1
My Roster:
QB: River, Orton
RB: Jamal Charles, Peyton Hillis, DeAngelo Williams, Thomas Jones, Tim Hightower, Keiland Williams, Ben Tate
WR: Andre Johnson, Steven Johnson, Mario Manningham, Devon Bess, Chad Ochocinco, Nate Washington, Derek Hagan
TE: Kellen Winslow, Brandon Pettigrew
Scenario: I’m interested in getting younger and developing some depth. What do you think of me proposing the below trades?
1. Trade with Team 1: Andre Johnson and Kellen Winslow for 1) Frank Gore and Garrard or 2)Moreno and Garcon? Team 1 consists of QB: Brady, Sanchez, Gerrard RB: Foster, Gore, Moreno WR: Jason Avant, Donald Driver, Jabar Gaffney, Pierre Garcon, Jeremy Maclin, Sims-Walker TE: Olson, Shiancoe
2. Trade with Team 2: Charles and Manningham for 1)Bowe and Jimmy Graham or 2)Vincent Jackson and Flacco. Team 2 consists of QB: Brees and Flacco RB: Ronnie Brown, Mike Goodson, MJD, Bernard Scott, Kevin Smith WR: Bowe, Cribbs, Ford, DeSean Jackson, Vincent Jackson, Johnny Knox, Roscoe Parrish TE: Daniel Owens, Jimmy Graham, Marcedes Lewis
Sorry for the late response. Got a little tied up with our upcoming Dynasty Guide.
1) I don’t like Moreno or Garcon. Moreno is a time share candidate and I think Garcon is a fringe starter personally. Without Manning in IND, Garcon is a WR3 tops (at least in my mind). I also wouldn’t be trading for Gore now … he’s more a of a sell going forward. Just not seeing anything I like with “1″.
2) I can’t get on board with moving Charles and Manningham either. I like Bowe but he’s inconsistent and Graham is unproven. I think Graham is going to be good but I traded him away myself because I’m deep at TE. I don’t get wanting to get younger and then talking about trading away Charles and Manningham.
Honestly speaking, for a 12 team league I like your roster. You are relatively young already and have good depth. I’d just ride it and not try too hard here to mess with it.
If you really want to mix things up, trade Hillis for a high pick + a player. Hillis is going to time share and he’s a sell high for us here at DLF.
I would certainly disregard any trade involving Charles and Manningham, as both these players are 24 and just coming into their prime. As far as a trade with team 1, the 1) gets you 2 players who have shorter shelf lives than what you are trading away. I am not a Garcon fan, but of all the options that you listed, this would be the most appealing. Of course if you could get Maclin instead of Garcon I’d like it better. Luck
WR/TE Flex Question………Mostly scoring league only with 1 point for every 50 yards receiving.
Greg Olsen or Robert Meachem?
Let me add something else to it….
Olsen or Meachem or 18th pick?
Tough choice as I usually don’t suggest crossing positions for comparison, it’s usually about what your depth looks like. If you’re talking about Olsen as a TE1 or Meachem, I’d go with Olsen. It really depends on what your depth chart looks like at each position.
In most situations though Meachem as a young WR in a good offense will have more upside and carry greater value. You really want a good TE1 and Olsen is rising a bit.
As far as the 18th pick goes, I’d take either of those players for my 18th pick. The second round in fantasy drafts hit at about 20%, so not great odds. Take a productive player if you can get one for the 18th pick
14 team, 4 player keeper league advice needed…
I currently have:
Charles
McFadden
Jennings
Bowe
as my keepers.
Someone offered me Ray Rice, Hakeem Nicks and their 1st round pick for Charles, Jennings and my 2nd round pick.
Thoughts? I am 100% torn on this!
I’m at 100% too on this trade. 100% FOR it.
Rice > Charles
Nicks >= Jennings
1st Rd. > 2nd Rd.
Tebow, Tim DEN QB –
Vick, Michael PHI QB –
Charles, Jamaal KCC RB –
Hillis, Peyton CLE RB –
Wells, Chris ARI RB –
Jackson, Vincent SDC WR –
Johnson, Steve BUF WR –
Lloyd, Brandon DEN WR –
Smith, Steve CAR WR –
Finley, Jermichael GBP TE –
Dansby, Karlos MIA LB –
Posluszny, Paul BUF LB –
Branch, Tyvon OAK S –
Ward, T.J. CLE S
I was recently offered a 1.08 and 2.13 for beanie wells. should i take it? 14 team league ppr
I’m not a Wells fan. But this is a shallow draft and I don’t see you adding a great RB prospect at 1.08. 1.08 is clearly a QB or WR pick and that isn’t what you need if you lose Wells. Unless you want to bolster your QB group, I think you pass on that trade. You’d likely have your choice at QB 1.07 or 1.08. But you have Vick and Tebow. You need a 3rd, but you can probably get one elsewhere.
Hi guys,
I have to drop either Danario Alexander or David Gettis. Danario has Josh McDaniels but also has competition and knee issues. Gettis now has Cam Newton and somebody has to catch the ball in CAR. but he is not regarded as a top wr. Who do you think has more upside and who is droppable? I’m leaning towards keeping Danario but I wanted to run it by you guys and see what you thought. Thanks
I drop Alexander. He has a higher ceiling than does Gettis but Alexander’s knees are terrible. Gettis is arguably now the WR1 in Carolina and you usually have to go with the ability consistently score. Now, if you’re set at WR and this is a last roster spot situation, and you really like Alexander, hold onto him for the higher upside. For me though, I keep Gettis.
I made a side deal: I got Ray Rice for Darren McFadden.
So my 4 keepers are Rice, Charles, Jennings, Bowe.
Does having Charles and Bowe concern anyone? Is there a WR equal to Bowe that is worth trading for so I don’t have two chiefs in my lineup?
Not as long as you build your team for the bad bye week. Some actually like to have a lot of their bye week players on bye the same week because you get it over with in one week.
Take a look at our Dynasty Rankings and find a player on either side of Bowe … or higher and target them if you want to move him. But I wouldn’t be overly concerned. At least he’s good.
Tebow, Tim DEN QB – 6
Vick, Michael PHI QB – 7
Charles, Jamaal KCC RB – 6
Hillis, Peyton CLE RB – 5
Wells, Chris ARI RB – 6
Williams, Ryan ARI RB – 6
Johnson, Steve BUF WR – 7
Lloyd, Brandon DEN WR – 6
Smith, Steve CAR WR – 9
Finley, Jermichael GBP TE (P) – 8
Dansby, Karlos MIA LB – 5
Posluszny, Paul BUF LB – 7
Branch, Tyvon OAK S – 8
Ward, T.J. CLE S
I recently traded VJax for a 1.5 and a 2nd n 3rd pick in next years draft. I traded up for Ryan Williams n i didnt have a pick until 2.14 this year. (I won the championship Last year) How did I make out on this deal? Also, who should i target with my next pick it is a rookie/FA redraft and we recently added a DL starting position for the upcoming season. Im also thinking of dealing hillis for a wideout.
Week 6 bye is gonna hurt alot
Total Starters: 12
Number of Starting QBs: 1
Number of Starting RBs: 1-2
Number of Starting WRs: 2-3
Number of Starting TEs: 1
Number of Starting PKs: 1
Number of Starting DT+DEs: 1-3
Number of Starting LBs: 1-3
Number of Starting CB+Ss: 1-3
can start a max of 5 defensive players per week
Giving up Vjax for that is a bit thin in my opinion … unless Williams turns out to be a great player. VJax is a known commodity and when he’s playing well, a very good receiver. You won’t know the outcome of that for a couple of years … but it sounds like you are happy with the trade and that is all that matters. I would have liked to have seen you get something else, but it isn’t horrible.
Yes … week 6 will hurt but many fantasy coaches would prefer it that way. In fact, I’m one that would rather have most of my guys out one particular week rather than spread out over 6 weeks or so.
I wouldn’t deal Hillis with your RB depth. You need him.
I am trying to gague the possible values of reggie bush after the saints drafted ingram. I have been offered a trade that I would receive bush and a 2nd rd pick next year that will most likley be later in the round, and I would be giving up this years first rd pick (1:15).
My league is a 16 team non ppr league, and my team is pretty solid all the way around. My original plan for the pick was going to be a qb to hopefully develop in a few years because I have drew brees.
So I guess the main question is if bush is better than what I will be able to pick in the 15 spot this year and a pick in the mid to late 20′s next year
Really depends on your depth at RB. If Bush is a luxury, I wouldn’t do it. There’s enough QB depth to get a decent one at 15 this year. I just got Dalton at #15. Bush could rise again but all signs point to a slow and painful slide into oblivion
Really depends on your depth at RB. If Bush is a luxury, I wouldn’t do it. There’s enough QB depth to get a decent one at 15 this year. I just got Dalton at #15. Bush could rise again but all signs point to a slow and painful slide into oblivion
Well I am deep at rb, but just with a bunch of questionmarks. I have mcfadden and michael bush, addai, piere thomas and chris ivory along with marion barber. So besides mcfadden I don’t have any real clear-cut starters, and mcfadden is injury prone.
My hope with reggie is that he or barber would get cut and one wouuld land in a spot where he could be productive
Draft and Trade Questions for:
10 Team Dynasty PPR (start: 1 QB 2 RB 3 WR 1 W/R/T 1 TE)
QB: Matt Ryan, Kyle Orton
RB: Adrian Peterson, Lesean McCoy, Peyton Hillis, Benjarvus Green-Ellis, Donald Brown, Montario Hardesty, Ben Tate, Toby Gerhart
WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Reggie Wayne, Mike Wallace, Johnny Knox, Jordan Shipley, Louis Murphy
TE: Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, Kellen Winslow, Owen Daniels
Obviously, I have more TE’s then needed, but haven’t gotten any interest in winslow or daniels. Also, I am looking to upgrade at WR and probably grab another QB in the rookie draft.
In the upcoming rookie draft I have picks 1.7, 2.6, 2.7, 3.7.
1. I am considering offering my 7th overall pick and Green-Ellis for the 2nd overall. I’ve mentioned it to the owner, and he is considering it, but I wanted to see what others thought.
2. The best available QB’s in the league are Alex Smith and Jason Campbell, and w/ Tebow possibly replacing Orton, I need to look to the draft for a QB. What QB’s should I target in the rookie draft and when?
Any other thoughts or ideas to make my team better are appreciated. Thanks a lot!
1. I’d do that in a heartbeat.
2. Take a look at my rookie rankings that were posted earlier this week. That is my most recent opinion of the QBs. It’s a good year to need a QB with a mid round pick
I think your team looks pretty solid, don’t work too hard to change it. Small moves is the order of the day.
You’re on the right track looking for a QB. You might want to package and look for a known commodity rather than risk the draft though.
Running back handcuff Conundrum
16 team league 16 man roster, with 10 keepers. Only four RB roster spots, with the exception of rookie futurions. I currently have McFadden and Michael Bush, and McCoy and Jerome Harrison. Will hopefully be able to draft Dion Lewis or Taiwan Jones with the 2-4 pick. (traded my first round last year). With any luck maybe be able to pick up both. Don’t know if I want to keep Bush and Harrison or try to go young now and draft and keep the two rookies; if the two starters go down. Would have to sacrifice other positions if I were to keep both rookies as futurions. What advice would you give if your strategy is to handcuff the rb’s and play the Eagles and Raiders running games respectively?
I’m not wild about handcuff situations in many cases unless I’m sure the handcuff has great potential. I like handcuffs like Javon Ringer, Jason Snelling, Mike Goodson … but I’m not that high on Taiwan Jones Lewis .. that’s a bit high for them. But if you like playing handcuffs, that’s fine … everyone has their own.
I’ll usually only handcuff my own RB1 if at all, but sometimes I like to have handcuffs to other stud backs like AP, Ray Rice, etc. if I can.
For McFadden, Bush is going to get the Lion’s share of carries. Taiwan has some injury issues.
i have made a move to get me the 1.1 and 1.2, i traded r mathews and 1.5 for s greene and 1.2, i love me some greene and wasnt high on mathews, you can look futher up to see my team, was thinking of grabbing ingram or jones and green, 1.1 and 1.2, but my best wr is m williams(sea), what are ur thoughts on ingram and jones because i am for sure taking green, in my mind ingram ended up in a nice spot, everyone says that it is a crowded backfield but ingram will be the man if not this yr then next and they wont be able to stack the box on him and the saints have a good line, jones on the other hand landed in a nice spot too, he will have to compete with whitte for rec but still like where he is at, what do u think ryan to jones or ingram and the saints off
It’s only a crowded backfield right now .. Ingram should be the future but I can’t say he’s a workhorse back. Still with 1.1 and 1.2, take the two best players on the board which are Green and Ingram, I’d do the same. Jones did land in a good situation but he’s still third on my list.
I’m trying to gague what I should offer for brandon marshall in a non-ppr, 16-team league. Because I will need to trim a few players off of my roster to reach our predraft max I would like to bundle a few players together to get 1.
My first thought was to offer bolden and ben watson for marshall because the team that has marshall really doesn’t have anyone for the te spot, and I am loaded with witten, clark, and owen daniels.
My concerns with marshall are the possible suspension (which I could cover the first 4 weeks if need be), the qb, and if his head will be right. I don’t want to be giving up on bolden just because of his disapointing year last year, but he is 30.
Marshall is a complete unknown in my mind. Even without suspension, the Dolphins are already unhappy with their “star” and for good reason. I wouldn’t give up a lot for him myself as I don’t want to take on risk that I don’t have to, especially expensive risk that undependable. Boldin and Watson is acceptable if you have the depth at WR. Marshall is certainly talented when his head is right, but just exactly when are both of those true at the same time.
It’s risky, but taking a risk for little starting value is a good risk reward play. As long as you aren’t counting on Boldin, you can make that trade.
Would you trade a 2012 2nd rd pick and Sanders, E WR PIT for Miller, Zack TE OAK? My TE’s are Finley, and Cook. I have good WR’s depth in Britt, Rice, Maclin, Marshall, Jones, J.
No I wouldn’t. I like both Finley and Cook and Sanders is a young up and coming WR in a good offense. Don’t get too cute with the roster. Hopefully Sanders continues to improve and you can trade him for more. At this point, you could argue that Sanders is a rookie pick in the 10-12 pick now this year.
My WRs are Nicks, Wallace, Britt and Mike “The X” Williams (SEA)…someone offered me pick 1.3 for Wallace in our rookie draft. This is a very RB-centric league and Ingram and Daniel Thomas will go 1,2. I really like Green but is he worth giving up Mike Wallace straight up for? I know this site has Green ranked ahead of Wallace but my team is ready to compete this year and I don’t know how I feel about starting a rookie WR with Nicks (especially if Britt gets suspended). All thoughts welcome!
Nice receivers. Boy … that’s a tough one. I’m glad that you see that we do have Green ahead of Wallace, but as you say, that is without taking into consideration individual situation, competition level within your league, etc. etc.
Know thyself.
I say that because I’m not as high on Wallace as I am others. If it’s me, with those receivers, I probably do the trade. I like Green a lot and believe he COULD be an elite prospect. The problem is that Wallace right now is a relatively high pick as you see. In most cases, you have to go with proven production over rookie … especially if you want to win THIS year. I believe most would tell you to pass on that trade and that is likely the most logical solution, but I really like Green and think that Wallace is maxed out in his value.
Why don’t you put it to a vote on the DLF forum and see what you get?
how do I do that? haha
Sign up on the forum. And then in the forum that you want to post it in, simply start a new post and mark “Poll” … it should be fairly obvious. If not, give me a shout and I’ll help you out.
Love the site and got great advice from you regarding a trade a couple of months ago.
I have a trade offer now for my year-round, hybrid league (12 team, PPR, salary cap, keep as many players as you want, but the salary increases 13% every year. $100 cap. QB, RB, WR, WR, RB/WR, TE, K, DST). I am including salary because that plays a factor:
I would give up LeSean McCoy ($7), Dion Lewis ($1), and Jared Cook ($1)
I would get MJD ($17), Jerome Simpson ($1), and Vince Young ($1)
The rest of my team is:
QB’s
Brady
Colin Kaepernick
RB’s
Fred Jackson
C.J. Spiller
Ryan Williams
Beanie Wells
Felix Jones
Tashard Choice
Demarco Murray
WR’s
Marshall
Braylon Edwards
Robert Meachem
Arrellious Benn
Anthony Armstrong
Jason Hill
TE
Celek
DST
Cowboys
Seems like a slam-dunk, but I am concerned about MJD’s injury. Should I be? Do I click “accept”?
Also, I am signing up for the forum. Just awaiting confirmation from you guys!
I want to say I like it, but I can’t. I really like McCoy’s value for this next year, especially in a PPR format. MJD’s injury does concern me. Simplson COULD be a nice player and is certainly an upgrade but not enough to get me to give up McCoy for the added injury risk of MJD. It’s not a horrible trade but being that McCoy’s salary is still very low, you could have him for a long time. Gotta stay with the production and youth without the risk.
I also really like Cook as a sleeper this year.
I was wondering if you guys would feel comfortable with my wideouts? For some reason I just don’t, maybe cause 2 out of 3 starters are knuckleheads.
10 team non-ppr standard scoring(1qb,2rbs,2wrs,2rb/wrs,1te,1k,1D) 19 man roster, with 10 taxi
QBS- VICK, KOLB
RBs- McCOY, BLOUNT, BEST, CHOICE
WRs- MEGATRON, BOWE, MARSHALL, S. MOSS, BENN, B. TATE, D. THOMAS
TEs- FINLEY, WINSLOW, DANIELS
K- SCOBEE
DST- JETS, CHARGERS
2011 picks- 1.02, 1.05, 2.09, 3.02
Marshall is definitely a Knucklehead factor and while you have a high talent grade in those three, I wouldn’t feel comfortable either. Would be nice to have one more productive, non knucklehead, starter to round out your roster and remove some risk. I think Bowe will be okay. I don’t think you have to bend over backwards to add one though … especially with having 1.02 and 1.05.
Green or Jones will be your pick in all likelihood unless you’re really high on Ingram and he falls to #2.
I received a offer to get Matt Forte and Miller for CJ2K, the only way I do this
Trade if Forte is a top 5 RB. Is he? Your thoughts on this trade?
There is NO way I do that trade. Forte’ has talent and he’s okay … but he’s nowhere close to what CJ can offer.
I just joined a League, took over for someone else that dropped out. It is a 16 team team Dynasty Roster
Roster size MAX: 30
Roster size MIN: 15
Starters Offense: 8 (QB, RBx2, WRx2, TE, K, Flex (RB/WR)
Starters Defense: 7 (DLx2, LBx2, DBx2, Flex (DB/LB/DL)
Team Defense: 1 (To be selected from one of your real team defenses)
Bench: 14 players of your choosing (offense or defense)
(A 2 round rookie draft once a year)
IR Slots: 3
I took over the Baltimore/Denver team.
we already had our 2 round Rookie Draft and our Free agency draft is soon. Anyone that you dont have on your keeper list/roster is up for FA.I start with the 1.2 pick and then it flips for round 2.
However please remember that each keeper that you kept represents a draft pick. Example is if SEA/STL choose to keep 7 players then his free agent pick will be in RD 8. We will have 28 rounds of free agency. Rookie draft picks dont count toward roster size or keeper slots.
Advice on my roster would be awesome, i know i need to slim it up, and im in need of RB’s
Starters Offense
QB – Joe Flaco
RB – Ray Rice
RB – Knowshon Moreno
WR – Brandon LLoyd
WR – Anquan Boldin
TE – Todd Heap
FLEX (RB/WR) – Derrick Mason
K – Billy Cundiff
Starters Defense:
DL – Terrell Suggs
DL – Haloti Ngata
LB – Ray Lewis
LB – DJ Williams
DB – Ed Reed
DB – Dawan Landry
Flex (DB/LB/DL) – Perrish Cox
Team Defense – Baltimore
B – Eric Decker
B – Demaryius Thomas
B – Ed Dickson
B – Eddie Royal
B – Tim Tebow
B – Kyle Orton
Rookie Picks
Nick Fairley
Greg Little
SCORING (OFFENSE)
Quarterbacks
25 Passing Yards: 1 Point
Passing Touchdowns: 6 Points
Interceptions: – 2 Points
Sacked : – 0.5 Point
300+ Passing Yards: 5 Points
Running Backs / Wide Receivers / Tight Ends
Receptions: 1 Point
10 Rushing or Receiving Yards: 1 Point
Rushing or Receiving Touchdowns: 6 Points
100+ Rushing or Receiving Yards: 5 Points
Other For All Offense
25 Kick and Punt Return Yards: 1 Point
Kick and Punt Return Touchdowns: 6 Points
2-Point Conversions: 2 Points
Fumbles Lost: – 2 Points
Fumble: – 1 Point
SCORING (DEFENSE)
Team Defense
plus
IDP Defense
Tackle Solo: 1 Point
Tackle Assist: 0.5
Sacks: 2 Point
Interceptions: 3 Points
Fumbles Recovered: 3 Points
Fumbles Forced: 2 Points
Pass Defended: 1 Point
Safety: 2 Points
Defensive Touchdown: 6 Points
Blocked Kick: 4 Points
A little confusing but I think I get it. Not sure what the question really is though since it appears you only have access to DEN/BAL players. As such though, your team looks pretty good on offense. Defensively you may have some trouble but it’s not like you’re going to be able to do much about that. The players you’ll want to consider are likely the rookies Torrey Smith and Von Miller. Denver will likely be adding a RB at some point after the CBA is resolved so keep your eye on that.
I’d be looking at a 2nd RB over Moreno but you won’t likely find that in your system. You may just have to hope for Moreno to be the guy. Boldin may be okay this year and I do expect a better year from him.
So, priority #1 is RB2 and priority #2 is WR2. But in the event that you can’t really land those, watch the rookies in BAL and the 2nd year WRs in DEN which you already have on your roster.
Oh I was wondering who I should cut from my list where I have a weakness. Smaller roster allows for earlier and more draft picks. The draft will have every player that isn’t on someone’s keeper list.
Ok … same thoughts apply although I doubt you’ll get much better than Moreno and Boldin on the open market. You may be able to make a splash with some younger WRs though like a Jerome Simpson, James Jones, etc.
Keep an eye out for LBs like Jamar Chaney, Demeco Ryans (coming off injury), etc.
How much better is Zack Miller TE OAK than Chris Cooley TE WAS? I was offered Miller for Cooley and Sanders. E or Simpson. Would you make this trade?
Oops, must noticed I responded but not to your thread …
I think Cooley is the better TE and if I had to choose between them, I’d take Cooley. Part of that though is that the Raiders leave a bit to be desired in the passing game. Miller is 3 years younger though so it’s close. So I wouldn’t do that deal.
I think Cooley is the better TE and if I had to choose between them, I’d take Cooley. Part of that though is that the Raiders leave a bit to be desired in the passing game. Miller is 3 years younger though so it’s close. So I wouldn’t do that deal.
12 team ppr dynasty. 24 man rosters. All TD’s 6 pts. start a total of 10 players from 1QB/2-4RB/2-4WR/1-3TE/1PK/1DST.
My Roster:
QB: Brady/Ben R./Locker
RB: Stewart/D.Williams/Moreno/BJGE/Ivory/Hilliard/Rodgers
WR: Nicks/Crabtree/Clayton/M.Williams(Sea)/Royal/Morgan/Breaston/
Ajrotutu/Burress
TE: Gates/Finley/Shaincoe
PK: Hartley
DST: Cowboys
made a few moves already but this is where I am right now. Just really getting anxious as is everybody where some of these players might end up, like D. Williams. I picked up Gates for Daniels and some future draft picks as I figured he and Finley are as good as starting one of them as a TE and one as a WR2 or WR3. I just feel there is something missing from this team. What moves would you make to improve this team? Give me your evaluation of the team and some areas to improve and what you might do to achieve those results. Thanks. This is a GREAT site.
Thanks for the note on the site.
You’re a little shy on future RB. Stewart is solid Moreno is a borderline RB2 and Williams could hold down your RB2 with RB1 ability in the right situation. Being that the CBA rules may allow Carolina to treat Williams as a RFA, he could actually stick in CAR which would not be a great situation. THey’d be smart to move him this year if he wants it. Otherwise he’s a UFA next year and they get nothing.
I also think you could use a clear-cut WR2 as Crabtree and Williams are WR3 material. I just have never been a Crabtree fan in the NFL and my gut is screaming that this guy just won’t mature and produce. Being this is a PPR league, a solid WR2 is likely your most important need here although you’re correct about Gates and Finley providing opportunity there.
You’re fine everywhere else. Problem is, you may not have enough to move to land those things without giving up needed depth. May just want to sit tight and see what Crabtree does for you this year but it’s risky
sorry to bug you guys but I wasn’t getting much help on the forums.
So I’ve been offered a trade in my dynasty league and it goes like this:I give AJ Green & Miles Austin for Matt Ryan, Mike Wallace and 2012 1st. Its a non ppr standards scoring we start 1 QB,2 RB, 2WR,2 WR/RB/TE, 1 TE,1 DST.20 man roster and 10 man taxi
my team
vick
kolb
L McCoy
Blount
Best
McKnight
Choice
Megatron
Bowe
Austin
Benn
Nelson
Amendola
Brandon Tate
Finley
Daniels
Hartley
Jets
Chargers
Taxi AJ Green, Leshoure, Vereen, Murray, Powell
his team
Kaepernick
Tony Romo
Mark Sanchez
Matt Ryan
Matt Forte
Rashad Jennings
Maurice Jones-Drew
Danny Woodhead
Steven Jackson
Austin Collie
Mike Wallace
James Jones
Pierre Garcon
Percy Harvin
Alexander
Vernon Davis
Marcedes Lewis
Mason Crosby
Baltimore D
Lions D
taxi:Ryan Willians, T Jones
so what do you guys think of the trade? I would hate to give up on green but I feel I need something behind vick. Plus vick can only help me for the next 2 years IMO and my team is pretty good and young so Ryan would fit real nice
Yep … I’d do that deal. Green is still unproven and Austin is a bit of a question mark. You’re getting a top 7 or so QB on the rise, a rising WR that still is flying a bit under the radar and a future first rounder … good enough for me.
Yes, I’d do that as well. You will need a solid second QB and Ryan is young QB with terrific upside. Wallace is solid WR and a 1st to boot. Go for it!
It would help to know how many teams are in the league, although I do like the trade for you. I say that because both your teams are strong and probably dominate a larger league. I do like your team more than his, and the trade looks good for you both now and in the future. The 1st round pick looks like it could be a late one in a larger league, but the pick would just be icing on the cake for me. You could use it on a veteran in season to put you over the top if injuries strike or just to fortify your starting lineup if need be. BTW, nice draft this year and nice team overall. It’s definitely a fair trade and one I would accept if I were you. As of now you are getting the best two proven players with a 1st to boot.
Thanks guys I did accept the trade happily and its a 10 team league, so at least it will be 9 pick overall cause I’m winning it all this year
The above post was in response to your post,Tosnsprx (I forgot to hit reply).
I am in a dynasty league from past 4 years and we have roster of 40 players each including defensive players and dst. we have 2qb,3rb,3wr,1flex wr/rb/te and 2 te league. over the past 4 years i have accumulated players like ap, foster, blount, turner and bge as rb’s. i am preety week at qb as i only have payton manning, fitzpatrik, gabbert, mcnabb and henne; At wr i have austin, garcon, ochocinoc, randy moss, mike thomas, mike williams(seahawks), baldwin. I was thinking about offering trade to owner of other team who has good qb’s but is short in rbs. trade i purposed is blount, gabbert, henne, and mike thomas for schaub, donald brown, carter and robert meacham or floyd. what you think about this? he has rothelisberger, freeman as his other qbs and charles, bradshaw as his rb’s. I won the league tho last year
coz of foster, bge, ap and blount and just acquired turner this year.
I don’t think your QBs are as weak as you think they are. Manning is certainly good for another couple of years and is as dependable as they come. Fitzpatrick is a top 20 QB and if he can maintain top 15 status this year, has a chance to stick for a couple of years. Henne and Gabbert are developmental and have a shot at being okay. Starting two good QBs though is an issue and Schaub would certainly be an upgrade. I’m not a huge Blount fan and with your other RBs, that would make sense to move him if you can. If you can get Schaub and only give up Blount and Thomas, considering your depth, it’s a good move. I’d move Turner over Blount if you can get the same value, but that isn’t likely.
by the way its 9 team league. i also have clark, heap, rudolph as tight ends. slaton, ben tate, ridley, as other rbs. easley, tandon doss extra wrs.
I am in a 12 team non-ppr Dynasty league and was offered Michael Crabtree form CJ Spiller. While I could use the help at WR this year, I would rather go with the player who has better long-term value. Crabtree is signed through 2013 while Spiller is signed a year longer, through 2014. Which player do you think would be a better long-term keeper?
I lean towards Crabtree but I’m not a fan. Problem is, I’m not a fan of Spiller either. The clock is ticking on both and RBs have a shorter NFL lifetime. Since you already have Spiller and a gut feeling about him, go with it and keep him.
12 Team, PPR League with standard scoring, 6pts/TD, 1pt/PPR
I took over a rebuilding team and am trying to build a foundation to best utilize my 2012 draft, where I have three first round picks, all projected to be in the first half of the draft.
Trade just made…
I get Moreno, Spiller, MClayton (Moreno and Spiller my targeted players)
I gave up Greene, Hankerson, Armstrong, 2012 2nd round pick.
Did I give away too much, for what I’m trying to build? My team is now:
QB: Schaub, Ponder, Kaepernick
RB: Spiller, Moreno, FJax, RGrant, BJax, Torain
WR: Dez, Britt, Manningham, JamesJones, Murphy, MClayton
TE: Pettigrew, Gresham,
You didn’t give up too much as long as Moreno actually pans out this year. I’m a skeptic but I also have him in one of my leagues. And you need RB talent. You’re getting there but keep your eye open for that true RB1 that you can feel good about for a few years.
This is my team in a PPR, 16-team IDP-heavy dynasty league:
QB- Romo
RB- MJD, Greene, Bush, Hightower
WR- Austin, Manningham, Garcon, Armstrong
TE- Graham, Keller
DT- J. Smith
DE- Pierre-Paul, Abraham, Dumervil
LB- Willis, Timmons, Vilma, Morrison, Hali
DB- T. Thomas, Chung, Collins, Fletcher
K- Cundiff
I’d like to trade for a legitimate WR1… which of these three do you think I should go after and who might I offer for them?
VJax
M Williams TB
Wayne
Thanks
btw, that’s Michael Bush, not Reggie.
I’d rank those:
Williams
VJax
Wayne
I like Wayne but he’s getting too old to really target unless you’re going to win it this year or next. Williams is still a risk because he’s so young, but he’s clearly the cream of that crop and I do like him much more than the other two going forward.
VJax is an enigma this year. I don’t think your WRs are as bad as you think. I’m more concerned about your RBs.
12-Team Dynasty with basic scoring + PPR
Start QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, TE
QB: Matt Ryan, Tim Tebow, Jason Campbell, Charlie Whitehurst
RB: Joseph Addai, Felix Jones, Tashard Choice, Darren Sproles
WR: Brandon Marshall, Roy Williams, Jordy Nelson, Mike Sims-Walker, Louis Murphy, Devin Aromashodu, Brian Robiskie
TE: Zach Miller, Brandon Pettigrew
Notable draft picks: 1.02, 1.03, 2.03
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Received a couple of trade offers tonight for Matt Ryan. I took this team over after it was abandoned last season. As you can see…. A LOT of work to do. I’m thinking that I’m getting pretty good value in each of these deals. Just wanted to get a second opinion. I’m leaning towards the Smith and 2012 1st deal. Both his and my 1st round picks have a great chance to be in the top 1-5 next year. Having four rookie picks that high can get my team on the fast track to being able to realistically contending.
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Trade Offer #1
Give: Matt Ryan
Get: Steve Johnson + Cutler/Sanchez (my choice)
Trade Offer #2
Give: Matt Ryan
Get: Steve Smith (CAR) + Cutler/Sanchez (my choice) + 2012 1st
I like trade #2 for you as well, as next year’s draft class is expected to be a strong one. You also could flip Steve Smith to a contending team in-season for a late 1st if he finds himself in the right situation (SD?). Contending teams will overpay a bit for an aging veteran in-season if they feel it will put them over the top. I would probably take Cutler by a hair over Sanchez, even though I am higher on Sanchez than most. Cutler is the wise choice, although my gut tells me Sanchez. I still think he has a bright future and will take the next step in his third year.
Jeff – what are your views about Carolina panthers third rb tyrell sutton and tb bucs rb kregg lumpkins? Do you see them as sleepers for this year? Tyrell will probably have stewart and Goodson ahead of him assuming d will goes in free agency and lumpkins has Blount and whoever tb brings in to replace caddy or if they bring back caddy. How about Allen Bradford also? Do you see him as potential injury filler for Blount?
On to wrs – out of rams wrs who would u rate ahead salas or pettis?
I heard alot of good things about tandon doss, do you think he will contribute as rookie?
I m in a very deep dynasty league and follow your site very closely, so any insight about above mentioned players will be of great help.
Sorry … somehow missed your message.
Sutton is currently the 4th RB in Carolina, at least until DWill is moved (as you said). It’s about 50/50 from what I hear as to whether Williams will be resigned. For the record, I think he’ll go elsewhere for the opportunity for a ring over money … but he should get both elsewhere. I do like Sutton but he’s going to be hard pressed to make an impact. He’s a stash on a very deep roster only.
Not high on either Lumpkin or Bradford. A chance? Yes. But not enough to really roster either unless you have empty spots and deep rosters.
Pettis over Salas but both have a chance for production. They are also similar in style, but I like Pettis by a bit.
I think Doss is a real sleeper and I’ve seen him go completely undrafted. In BAL, he’s got a chance to produce early on, or at least develop. I’d take him over both Salas and Pettis.
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hahaha… not a probvlem jeff..yes this is my second home after my own dynasty league site…i thoroughly enjoy the articles posted by you guys and been following this site on daily basis from past 2 years.
I have similar opinion about doss as well, as he was hand picked by joe flacco himself in fourth round (from what i have heard), but its always that sleeper rb that i am always looking for and after last year’s emergence of foster and hilis it seems like everyone is looting on the rbs that are 2nd, 3rd or 4th on the teams depth chart in hoping for someone to breakout this year as well.
Had a trade offer and wondering if I should capitalize on Roddy White’s value right now.
Dynasty League standard scoring with PPR. We start QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, TE, Flex, K, DEF
My basic roster:
QB Roethlisberger, Campbell
RB SJax, Mendenhall, Stewart, Ryan Williams, Donald Brown
WR Roddy White, Wayne, Britt, Crabtree, Meachem
TE Gates, Finley
I obviously have a competitive team so dealing White would cut into that. Team interested willing to deal Ryan Mathews and TB Mike Williams.
Appreciate any thoughts.
Both Mathews and Williams for White? If so, yes … I’d do that. I really like Williams in the TB offense and White isn’t likely to reproduce his numbers from 2010. Mathews’ value is down but we expect him to bounce back in 2011.
Yes, I’d move him for both. Williams straight up for White is interesting, but I wouldn’t do that if my team is in competition like yours is.
What WR do you think Mikel Leshoure is worth in a trade, straight up?
0.5 PPR league
That’s hard to say … and too wide open of a question. I like the way he runs, but hate his situation. Detroit hasn’t had a meaningful RB since James Stewart. It’s been a decade.
Don’t give too much
so finally taking ur advice, i moved turner instead of blount. here is the trade i did:
I gave up: Turner, Henne and 2013 1st round pick
I got : Schaub, Meachem and Brandon Jacobs.
The guy i did trade with has bradshaw as well. So we did a condition that if bradshaw signs else where other than giants as free agent and jacobs becomes starter for giants, he will get my 2012 second rounder and i get his 2012 third round pick.
if bradshaw signs back with giants he gets nothing extra.
so what you think of the trade? who got better of the deal?
My original offer was:
Blount, Mike Thomas, Henne and Gabbert for
Schaub, Donald Brown, Delone Carter and Meachem.
I think you got the better of the deal. Turner probably only has this year left. Henne is a throw in and the 2013 may not have impact for 5 years, if ever.
No question.
10 Team PPR
1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR/TE, 1 K, 1DST
QBs – Aaron Rodgers, Carson Palmer
RBs – Ronnie Brown, Felix Jones, Danny Woodhead, Donald Brown, Shonn Green, Anthony Dixon
WRs – Donald Driver, Roddy White, Vincent Jackson, Santonio Holmes, Sidney Rice, Jordan Shipley
TEs – Dallas Clark, Jason Witten
K – Nate Kaeding
DST – SD Chargers
2011 picks worth mentioning – 1.4, 1.5, 2.2
I started rebuilding last year. I’m strong at WR, but still need a lot of work at RB. I’m not sure if I should draft an RB or try to trade for a true # 1 RB. What do you think?
Oops … did you see my note below. I responded in the wrong area.
I’d trade for a true RB1. Your WRs could be a very nice core group in a PPR league. Your QB can be bolstered via your 2.2 pick. MOve your two early picks for a good back to a team in need that has extra backs.
Trade offer
I give up either Matt Ryan or Schaub for 2011 1.03 pick (I have pick 1.06), players and picks. These are my only two QBs and I’m a little lite on WRs. IF I want this deal, both are top 12 QBs, I would also ask for Andre Johnson and 2012 2nd or 3rd round pick since the other owner has only a late 2011 3rd rnd. pick. The owner also has P. Garcon, S. Holmes. Am I asking too much or too little? I’m set at RB with
C. Johnson,
J. Charles
R. Mathew,
B. Scott
P. Thomas.
My WRs are
Benn,
Colston,
J. Ford,
Gaffney,
J. Jones GB,
Jacoby Jones,
M. Thomas,
D. McCluster
What is P. Thomas worth for a draft pick??
Are you sure one of the top WRs will make it down to you at 1.03. If so, you could trade Schaub but it’s a bit risky. Julio could drop but Schaub for Julio is not a trade I’d make in most circumstances, until I know that Jones is going to be a producer.
I’d be more inclined to trade for a known commodity but I do like both Green and Jones. If you could get Johnson, that’s an easy trade. I think you’re thinking correctly here.
Hi guys, trade question for you. Our league is 22 rosters, 12 teams, 1/2 ppr, qb’s are worth 6 points and are hoarded. To make a long story short, we can start different formations but can only switch once during the season so your starting formation is very important. Right now I am using the formation: 1 QB, 3 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE. Starters are in parenthesis:
Qb: (Ryan), Eli
Rb: (CJ), (Shady), (Blount), Addai, Donald, Starks, Pierre, Hardesty, Dixon, Ringer
Wr: (Jennings), Vjack, Mike Thomas
Te: (Gates), Graham, Keller
Trade idea is I would give up Vjack, Graham, Eli, Addai and Donald for Vick, Lynch, Michael Bush, Bernard Scott and MSW? Do you like it for my team?
Sorry Mac … somehow I missed this question.
Interesting trade possibility. Personally, though, I don’t think you’re getting enough of an upgrade. Let’s face it, Bush, Scott and MSW are all throw-ins and it’s like that Addai/Donald are as well.
I see this largely as Vick for VJax, Graham and Eli. Lynch is okay but a question mark and he doesn’t add that much to your starting lineup. That’s just too much depth to give up for a risky QB like Vick. If Vick plays all 16 games then it may be good … but you’re giving up a lot of depth. Ryan I think is a great start for you week in, week out.
It’s not horrible if you want to roll the dice as Eli isn’t going to play much for you, I just hate giving up a lot of depth for essentially one player.
Hey guys, great site, I have a trade question for you (Standard Scoring + .5PPR, starting 2 RB, 3WR and 1 Flex):
I’ve been offered Larry Fitzgerald for Kendall Hunter, Marshawn Lynch, Pierre Garcon and my 2012 first rounder. My roster looks like this:
RB: Run DMC, Mendenhall, Michael Bush, Taiwan Jones, Mark Ingram, Felix Jones, DeMarco Murray, Kendall Hunter, Marshawn Lynch, Donald Brown
WR: Mike williams (x2), Kenny Britt, Michael Crabtree, Pierre Garcon, Dwayne Bowe, Dez Bryant, Mario Manningham
I don’t mean to waste your time, as in a vacuum I believe this is a no-brainer for me to accept. However, Fitzgerald’s cap number in my league is triple that of what I am giving up. Should I pull the trigger anyway and worry later?
It’s not a waste of our time Tom … it’s why we’re here.
That’s a lot of possible production for one player, but when the player is Fitzgerald, sure makes it easy to accept, all things being equal. The triple cap number could be an issue so you’re wise to at least review that to see what your cap looks like at the end of the season just to make sure that you aren’t handcuffing yourself later.
You can only have so many great players and you’re team is pretty well stacked with talent. I’m guessing that you’ll be competing for the championship easily.
The big question is “Does Fitz add that much to your WR lineup as is”. You’re starting Williams (TB)Bowe and Bryant in all likelihood, with Britt being a good play if he’s not in jail in the future. There’s a little variability in those receivers week to week. So looking at that, Fitz slides in to make for a solid starting (3) EVERY week of Williams, Bryant and Fitz with Britt and Bowe for flex, bye week fill ins or depth.
I think you do this deal as long as your cap can handle it. As you said, this looks pretty “slam dunk”
I play in a 12 team, standard scoring dynasty league that starts 2 QBs. I posted previously but have made some transactions and have a different question.
My roster is:
Henne, Chad QB MIA
Kolb, Kevin QB ARI
Rodgers, Aaron QB GB
Skelton, John QB ARI
Charles, Jamaal RB KC
Goodson, Mike RB CAR
Starks, James RB GB
Stewart, Jonathan RB CAR
Tate, Ben RB HOU
Best, Jahvid RB DET
Crabtree, Michael WR SF
Knox, Johnny WR CHI
Nicks, Hakeem WR NYG
Sims-Walker, Mike WR STL
Williams, Mike WR TB
Daniels, Owen TE HOU
Finley, Jermichael TE GB
Moeaki, Tony TE KC
Hartley, Garrett K NO
I traded my first rounder for Mike Williams, and a first and second next year so all the obvious big names will likely be gone but what position(s) do you think I should be targeting in our rookie draft? I have a few ideas from the Guide 3.0, which is awesome and a killer value, but was wondering what everyone thinks?
Thanks!
In a rookie draft, you’ll probably take the best player available. I’d shy away from quarterback in most leagues, because that’s your strength. In this one, you may not be able to since you start two.
Depending on where you draft, I’d say QB first, then RB, then WR, but really, best player available fits your team.
Thanks a lot!
Can’t wait for the draft and season!
I’m new to this site, and like what I see!
I am looking to solidify at WR. I’m thinking to trade Dwayne Bowe(while his value is still tied to his last year), but his estimated value is all over the map.
I’m looking for some suggestions on his dynasty worth, and possibly trade targets. Thanks in advance. Any other suggestions, advice, or comments is much appreciated.
12-Team League.Standard Scoring Format:QB,2RB,2WR,1RB/WR,1TE,K,D/ST
My Team
QB: Drew Brees Matt Ryan
RB:Arian Foster, Jamaal Charles, Leean McCoy, Frank Gore, Ryan Torain, Shane Vereen, Bilal Powell
WR:Reggie Wayne, Dwayne Bowe, Jacoby Ford, James Jones, T.O., Mark Clayton, Danario Alexander, Leonard Hankerson
TE:Vernon Davis
K:Dan Carpenter
D/ST:San Diego Chargers
If you really want to trade Bowe and are a non-believe, you can probably target players like Dez Bryant, Greg Jennings, Mike Wallace or Mike Williams (TB).
If I were you, I’d actually look more at moving Wayne while his value is still high.
Thank you both for the feedback, and since you both said basically the same thing I’ll ask you both my follow up. Yea, I was thinking that I should trade him too while his value is still high.
Im trying to figure out his trade value though. I’m thinking that he has 1 to 2 years of high level production left. He is a WR1 in a pass first offense with some question marks at WR2&3, and a HOFer passing him the ball, but he is 32.
What do you guys think of his value immediate/long term, and a potential WR trade value?
That’s a tough question to answer as his value is all over the board. Ultimately, the only thing that matters is the value that a prospective owner puts in him. You’re likely going to need to find a coach that feels he’s in a ‘win now’ situation. Anyone rebuilding or without a good chance to win now won’t want to invest in Wayne and give you what you need.
You’re just going to have to start kicking tires and see what comes up. His value is higher than what is being perceived largely right now in my mind, but it’s coach to coach as to what it is in trade.
I agree Ken here. With your WRs, I don’t think you should look to move Bowe. You need Bowe to show up again and be a notable WR1 and he’s in a good situation to do just that. Wayne can be moved to a contender but his value is dropping quickly.
12 Team keeper league; non-PPR. All teams keep 1QB, and any combination of 5 RB/WR/TE (however we can only keep a max of 3 RB’s) and 1 K. There is no draft pick penalty associated with keepers and no min/max number of years you can keep a player. Start 1 QB, any combination of 5 (maximum of 3 RB’s and TE is not required), 1 K
Scoring as follows QB: 1 pt for every 20 yds passing RB/WR/TE 1 pt for every 10 yds. Touchdowns (QB/RB/WR/TE): 0-9 yds: 6 pts, 10-39 yds: 9 pts, 40+ yds: 12 pts. Field Goals: 0-39 yds: 3 pts 40-49 yds: 5 pts 50-59 yds: 10 pts 60+ yds: 12 pts Return Yards: 2 points for 40, and then 1 point for every 10 thereafter
We do not have a separate rookie draft, but the top rookies usually go first in our draft. I draft at 1.3
My Keepers are:
Matt Ryan
Rashard Mendenhall, Beanie Wells
Dez Bryant, Steve Johnson, Sidney Rice
Nate Kaeding
1.1 will be Mark Ingram. 1.2 not sure who the pick will be but these are the player that should be available to me at 1.3
Shonn Greene
Kenny Britt
Antonio Gates
Jermichael Finley
Anquan Boldin
Jason Witten
Vernon Davis
Julio Jones or AJ Green
Your thoughts, opinions, are greatly appreciated
I’d probably go with Shonn Greene there. Non PPR and Greene is going to get a lot of touches. Enough TEs available that one could fall to you in the following round. As a second possibility, perhaps Jones or Green … but being non-ppr, just have to look RB in most cases and Wells just hasn’t shown much as of yet. This is his year to make or break.
What is your gut telling you? If you want to have a great receiving core, you can go with one of the rookie WRs and not many would pitch a fit about it, but you need to look at your non-ppr format first in my opinion. RBs just have too much value to not overweight them.
First off thanks for your reply, I do appreciate the help. I see this as a big put up or shut up year for Greene as well. What concerns me is with Greene and Wells’s injury history I could end up with 2 of my top RB’s on IR at the same time. I was torn between Greene and whoever falls b’twn Jones and Green. Also the guy in my league who holds 1.1 is offering it up for trade. He wants starting RB or stud WR and either 1st or 2nd round pick. What would you offer in trade? (pick would be Ingram). I was thinking offer Beanie and 2nd and see if he bites. How much do you think Ingram is going to be worth in a keeper league. If I hold on to my 1st then I could take Ingram and Jones/Green and set up for the future. Any thoughts
His roster:
Schaub
D. Williams, J. Stewart, CJ Spiller
Ocho, Lance Moore
I like the Wells and a 2nd for that first. I’d move Wells if you can land that first and take Ingram. I’m not the biggest Ingram fan but I’d trade on Wells as I don’t trust him. But it’s never certain that any 1.1 RB will be great. The last few years haven’t been great in the draft when it comes to first pick RBs.
And I’d stay away from most of his RBs at this time.
Always appreciate your advice. You are both knowledgeable and prompt with your responses. I’ll give the a trade a shot and see what happens.