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This is not a "rate my team" thread. The answer is always I, for incomplete, unless your team is really freaking good, or a lost cause (which is rare.) This is for other stuff.

If you are posting a roster, please break it down by position and by starters/bench, with a basic (BASIC) breakdown of scoring (i.e. "mostly touchdowns," "yardage counts a lot," "rushing TDs count for a lot more than passing TDS," "all that really matters is the guy's haircut.")

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10 team league. 15 roster spots. Starting roster: QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, TE, K, D.

All TD's 6 pts. 20/y 1 pt bonus

I have pick 8.

I'm positive Culpepper will go before it gets to me, which is good. I figure at 8 & 13 I will have a choice between: Portis, D. Davis, Lewis, McCallister, Dillon, K. Jones, J. Jones. R. Johnson, Barber.

Which 2 RB's would you recommend I take at 8 and then who are my better options at 13?

Besides Manning or Culpepper is there a QB that would be worth a 3rd or 4th in this league? Who?

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With the 8th pick I would go for Duece, Dillon or Lewis while siding with Duece. That being said I think you have a chance to get a top caliber 2nd RB like Davis, J. Jones or Portis with the 2nd round pick. If Rudi slips to the second round grab him up and hold onto him for dear life.

I wouldnt suggest targeting the 3rd or 4th best QB options seeing that it is only a 10 team league and the drop off from McNabb and Culpepper is pretty drastic. I would look to the 5th or 6th round for a 3rd tier QB and stock up on solid WR's. Look to Matt Hasselbeck for a rebound year.

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Why is everyone so high on Rudi? I agree he's good value in the second, but...

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I value him high because I think the Bengals offense can be pretty potent this year. A healthy Warrick, TJ. Housazmedawa (sp?) and Chad Johnson will open up some nice running lanes for him. Also I dont see any sort of competition for carriers allowing him to get 25-30 carriers that you would love to have out of a 2nd RB.

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Why is everyone so high on Rudi? I agree he's good value in the second, but...

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1450 yards
12 TDs
only 4 fumbles in 360+ attempts

Improved team that will play from ahead a lot so he should be getting some nice downhill yards in Q3/Q4.

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What do you people think of bettis now that staley is out?

I'd lump him with CMart, L. Jordan, maybe slightly behind Westbrook

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ok, I have a dynasty roster, ten teams.

scoring is:
Completions (.1)
Passing Yards (25 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-4)
Rushing Attempts (.1)
Rushing Yards (10 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Receptions (.5)
Reception Yards (10 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles (-3)
Fumbles Lost (-1)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Sack (2)
Interception (3)
Fumble Recovery (3)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (3)
Block Kick (3)
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns (6)
Points Allowed 0 points (14)
Points Allowed 1-6 points (9)
Points Allowed 7-13 points (6)
Points Allowed 14-20 points (3)
Points Allowed 21-27 points (0)
Points Allowed 28-34 points (-3)
Points Allowed 35+ points (-6)

we start QB, 2WR, RB, WR/RB, TE, K, D. 12 bench spots

my current team is

QB - Brady, Carr
RB - Holmes, K Jones, L Jordan, Ricky Williams, LJohnson, C Taylor, Blaylock, Clarett
WR - Holt, Wayne, Driver, T Williamson, Greg Lewis (shaddup, U of I bias)
TE - Heap, Wiggins
K - Vinateri
D - Buffalo

the question is what RBs to deal and where to upgrade. I could use better QB/WR production or an elite TE, but I'm not sure how much I'll have to pay for that.

FWIW I had just deal J porter for Larry Johnson to insure that I have the KC RB position locked up.

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I figure at 8 & 13 I will have a choice between: Portis, D. Davis, Lewis, McCallister, Dillon, K. Jones, J. Jones. R. Johnson, Barber. Which 2 RB's would you recommend I take at 8 and then who are my better options at 13?

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At 8 & 13 (where I had 1 draft), I was able to get Deuce & Green. If Deuce is gone by the 8th pick, someone screwed up and there's someone that's a "must take" with the 8th pick... someone like Culpepper or Edge. I know Green might not be "rated" as high as some of those other guys, but I think places like ESPN really dropped the ball this year on ratings. They don't give any credit to people who were hurt last year. Last year Green was hampered by injury and in 5 games he had less than 11 carries. If he's healthy, he's one of the top fantasy RB's out there. People forget so quickly what he did 2 years ago. I think he's an absolute STEAL if you can get him as late as I did in my draft.

Another guy ESPN dropped the ball on is Stephen Davis. I can't even remember his rank but he's VERY low. Yet another guy people forget about what he did 2 years ago because he was injured last year. He will be the work horse this year and is absolute highway robbery to pickup as a 3rd RB in a later round (I think I got him 13th round).

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Besides Manning or Culpepper is there a QB that would be worth a 3rd or 4th in this league? Who?

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McNabb is the clear #3 guy as far as QB's go. After that, it gets cloudy. I personally went with Collins but I have good backups in Hasselbeck & Warner that I can plug in if/when I need them. Collins loves to throw the deep ball and has one of the best in the game. With Moss & Porter and a horrible defense, he should be out there gunning it. Be aware though that he's going to throw a lot of picks.

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the question is what RBs to deal and where to upgrade.

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I think Lamont is going to have a really good year, barring injury, so I'd look to use K Jones to upgrade. I think Jones will be good too, but he's prob ranked in most guy's mind highger than Lamont. You could also just see who the other guy likes better. Really, one or the other, doesn't matter much IMO.

I thin you paid a lot for LJ.

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What do you people think of bettis now that staley is out?

I'd lump him with CMart, L. Jordan, maybe slightly behind Westbrook

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Stay away from Bettis... there's a reason he's never been a "great" fantasy player up until last year.

On a Steelers note though, I'd pick up Ward if you can get him at a decent pick. 3 years ago, Ward was #3 to Harrison and TO. 2 years ago, Ward was #2 to Harrison. Last year Ward fell off in Ben's first year (Ben favored Plax) but now that Plax is gone, Ward's going to get the load again. Also with the money the Steelers are gonna throw at him, expect him to become and even more focal point of the offense... and even some deep routes.

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I concur... but what's done is done so let's look forward for him.

I personally would try to move Jones. Since he's "rated" so high, a lot of people see that and think they have to have him for a good team. Truth be told, I'm not expecting too much from Jones. With the WR's they have, they're not giving it to Jones 20+ times a game, especially once Garcia starts and works that west coast offense.

FYI, how much more "elite" do you think you're gonna get at TE than Heap? Only problem with him is he's still nursing that injury from last year and now B-more has Mason to throw to.

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No, they're not going to give him the ball 30 times. *but* Mariucci runs this hybrid WC Offense built on running. I think he'll be mighty productive.

As for Heap, I agree. He could be stellar, and your team is pretty damned solid. The injuries are a concern but there aren't that many TE's worth packaging a K Jones for. Pople who thinkg Witten or Clark is a Jones better than Heap are nuts.

I'd package Jones and x WR. If X = Holt, I'd expect Moss or Owens *and* a b/u with upside. If x = someone else, I'd expect an Andre Johnson or Javon Walker type guy. Really, packaging a Kevin Jones should net you a lot.

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10 team league. 15 roster spots. Starting roster: QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, TE, K, D.

All TD's 6 pts. 20/y 1 pt bonus

I have pick 8.

I'm positive Culpepper will go before it gets to me, which is good. I figure at 8 & 13 I will have a choice between: Portis, D. Davis, Lewis, McCallister, Dillon, K. Jones, J. Jones. R. Johnson, Barber.

Which 2 RB's would you recommend I take at 8 and then who are my better options at 13?

Besides Manning or Culpepper is there a QB that would be worth a 3rd or 4th in this league? Who?

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I've been focusing on younger guys this year -- both Joneses, Davis, and Rudi. But you're not going to go wrong with any of the guys you listed. Really, don't fret it. The only caveat: If you take Lewis, take Chester Taylor with your last pick. In general, I'm anti-handcuff, but this meets me tripartide test for taking handcuff players:

1) Replacing the starter with anyone else is difficult at best; and
2) The starter is a high injury (or other) risk; and
3) The backup will put up fantasy-starter worthy stats if he gets to start.

Therefore, you take the handcuffs to Priest and Jamal, and maybe Ahman and CMart.

As for your QB question, the list goes like this:
1) Peyton
2) Everyone else.

I've stated why before and I'm not really keen on going into it again, but the short version is that Daunte lost his best receiver and was markedly worse without him last year, and with an improved defense, will less often be in quick-strike offense mode. While I think he will still be a top QB, he's not far enough removed from the guy at 12 or 15 to be worth a high pick. The same goes for everyone else, too -- you're better off starting Jake Plummer (a 9th round pick) than Kerry Collins (3rd), because you can get a stud WR with that third pick.

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No, they're not going to give him the ball 30 times. *but* Mariucci runs this hybrid WC Offense built on running. I think he'll be mighty productive.

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While I do think he'll be productive, I don't expect him to have the type of season everyone is expecting for as high as he's ranked.

While it was a Mooch offense last year, it really wasn't THE Mooch offense. Rodgers gone for the year, Roy out early and Harrington blowing chunks, Mooch was only left with handing it off to Jones.

Mooch likes that speed back that he can run outside the tackles with and spread him out wide. Is Jones that guy? Maybe... but he has yet to prove he can do it like Hearst did for Mooch.

I want to see Jones in the REAL Mooch offense this year before I go throwing him a high pick when there's so many other proven RB's out there.

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What do you people think of bettis now that staley is out?

I'd lump him with CMart, L. Jordan, maybe slightly behind Westbrook

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I had him with CMart before the injury to Staley, but that may have been because I'm downgrading CMart greatly (he carried the ball a ton last year).

That said, while I like Bettis, I'm not to keen on naming him my starter. And I think most people agree with me. Therefore, Bettis -- especially in a 10 or 12 team league -- will be around in most leagues as late as 5th or 6th round. By all means, take him there. He's a great backup, you get two uses out of a bye-week replacement, and will have excellent trade value.

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I'm downgrading CMart greatly

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I hate you.

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I want to see Jones in the REAL Mooch offense this year before I go throwing him a high pick when there's so many other proven RB's out there.

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Of course, but, sometimes you just have to gamble. (I think M Willams/M Pollard insures Mooch passing options in case of yet another C Rogers injury, which will in turn provide Jones with some running room. Might just be me...)

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I want to see Jones in the REAL Mooch offense this year before I go throwing him a high pick when there's so many other proven RB's out there.

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Of course, but, sometimes you just have to gamble. (I think M Willams/M Pollard insures Mooch passing options in case of yet another C Rogers injury, which will in turn provide Jones with some running room. Might just be me...)

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By all means gamble if you think it's the correct thing to do. I'm not saying it's bad, I'm just saying Jones right now is holding a very high value. One I don't think he has proven he deserves yet and therefore I would try to move him for some good proven talent (which because of Jones' high value, this seems to be easy to do).

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I want to see Jones in the REAL Mooch offense this year before I go throwing him a high pick when there's so many other proven RB's out there.

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Of course, but, sometimes you just have to gamble. (I think M Willams/M Pollard insures Mooch passing options in case of yet another C Rogers injury, which will in turn provide Jones with some running room. Might just be me...)

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By all means gamble if you think it's the correct thing to do. I'm not saying it's bad, I'm just saying Jones right now is holding a very high value. One I don't think he has proven he deserves yet and therefore I would try to move him for some good proven talent (which because of Jones' high value, this seems to be easy to do).

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do keep in ming this is dynasty, so I keep him forever. In that same vein this team is capable of winning so I want to ensure that I have a stud offense. I just didn't see myself starting porter very much., driver is a capable #3. I think wayne's value is higher, and driver wasn't getitng the deal done. Ideally ricky gets some value and I can deal him.

I'm thinking lamont may even be my bait a couple weeks in if he starts well. I'm not averse to trading KJ for a huge guy, but who qualifies as huge?

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ok, I have a dynasty roster, ten teams.

scoring is:

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we start QB, 2WR, RB, WR/RB, TE, K, D. 12 bench spots

my current team is

QB - Brady, Carr
RB - Holmes, K Jones, L Jordan, Ricky Williams, LJohnson, C Taylor, Blaylock, Clarett
WR - Holt, Wayne, Driver, T Williamson, Greg Lewis (shaddup, U of I bias)
TE - Heap, Wiggins
K - Vinateri
D - Buffalo

the question is what RBs to deal and where to upgrade. I could use better QB/WR production or an elite TE, but I'm not sure how much I'll have to pay for that.

FWIW I had just deal J porter for Larry Johnson to insure that I have the KC RB position locked up.

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How many players do you protect? It's hard to give any advice without that info, but assuming it is a about equal to your starters, I'd protect both KC RBs and KJones. If it's significantly more, add Jordan. If it is a LOT more, add Taylor and Ricky.

Dealing Ricky would be my primary goal. You are not going to improve much at QB, RB, your top 2 WR positions, or een your flex RB/WR spot. But you could really use a better third WR. (I'm big on Porter this year, assuming he recovers from his recent malady, but in your case, LJ was a neccessity -- nice trade.) Go young: Lee Evans, Larry Fitzgerald, Roy Williams, etc. If you can pick up Charles Rogers cheap, do that. Also, you want a young RB for the day the Priest stops, especially in case of Vermeil/LJ explosion.

Heap is a good TE and it's not worth breaking the bank to improve on. There are only two guys who are significantly better than he, and even that's a question. (Note that I'd draft Witten higher than Heap, but once you have Heap, trading him plus another player for Witten is silly.)

Greg Lewis should be traded ASAP. His value is as high as it will ever get. This is not a joke.

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No one answered this question in the last thread. How does being in a league where you start 2 QB's skew player rankings? Other than that scoring is pretty much standard

10 teams
6 pts for any TD passing running receiving
10yds/ point for running/receiving
25 yds/point passing
-2 for a turnover

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ESPN 10-man league. TDs and yardage emphasized equally. This is a keeper league where we can keep 3 players drafted in rounds 4+ for the following year. Top keepers from last year include McGahee, Kevin and Julius Jones. Who should I look to draft in the later rounds that will really help my team for the following year as well? Ronnie Brown, Cadillac Williams? Any second years as sleepers?

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we keep everyone fwiw.

I dunno, I do have a guy that would be open to dealing gonzo without me giving up heap, it involves lamont in the trade and given that he's unproven I'm trying to hammer out something.

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Why is everyone so high on Rudi? I agree he's good value in the second, but...

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Couldnt' agree more...show me.

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No one answered this question in the last thread. How does being in a league where you start 2 QB's skew player rankings? Other than that scoring is pretty much standard

10 teams
6 pts for any TD passing running receiving
10yds/ point for running/receiving
25 yds/point passing
-2 for a turnover

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In a 10 team league, not a whole lot, because there are about 20 starting quality QBs. However, you now want to draft a 2nd QB (because many teams will draft a third), and when you draft QBs, take guys without questions in the health category or who could lose their starting job.

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we keep everyone fwiw.

I dunno, I do have a guy that would be open to dealing gonzo without me giving up heap, it involves lamont in the trade and given that he's unproven I'm trying to hammer out something.

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That's a very dynasty league. Cool.

Gonzo isn't young and your 3rd RB spot is good with LaMont there. I'd probably refrain.

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ESPN 10-man league. TDs and yardage emphasized equally. This is a keeper league where we can keep 3 players drafted in rounds 4+ for the following year. Top keepers from last year include McGahee, Kevin and Julius Jones. Who should I look to draft in the later rounds that will really help my team for the following year as well? Ronnie Brown, Cadillac Williams? Any second years as sleepers?

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Cadillac and Arrington are most likely to get snaps, with Brown a close #3. But Larry Johnson is probably the best guy to get with an eye toward keeping -- by '06, he should be the primary guy in KC.

I'm not set on my WR sleeper list for the year yet. My dynasty league draft is the end of the month, and I usually decide by then. (I nailed Nate Burleson last year, though.)

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I hear decent things about Frank Gore from SF...thoughts?

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Im just in a standard yahoo league.

Im looking to trade a RB for an elite WR. Im not to sure of who to go after though and who trade.

heres my team.

QB-M.Hasselbeck
RB-C.Portis
RB-D.McAllister
RB-R.Johnson
RB-C.Benson
WR-A.Johnson
WR-J.Porter
WR-A.Lelie
WR-P.Burress
WR-Re.Williams
WR-B.Edwards
TE-J.Witten
TE-D.Jolley
K-J.Hall
DEF-NYJ


the weakest team had RB's of R.Williams L.Jordan and C.Williams His WR's Moss, Holt, Fitzgerald and Marcus Robinson. He also has Kerry Collins as his QB.

Should I try to package a deal with a RB. Say Duece(or Portis) and Edwards for Holt and Collins.

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Here's a question you'll have to go deep for.

16 team dynasty league. 25 man rosters. We drafted 3 or 4 seasons ago. You keep ALL your players each year, so the rookie draft is key.

Somehow I managed to luckbox my way to the championship, yet still entered this season with no QB on my roster who is projected to be a serviceable starter (Josh McCown was my starter last year. Yes, my situation was that dire).

So, I had to make a move since I have the last draft pick in the rookie draft, and Smith and Rodgers have already been taken. I swapped LaMont Jordan and Chad Hutcheson for Byron Leftwich and Jerome Pathon. Edge and Dillon are my two starters.

Anyway, I need to take a chance on a QB in the rookie/FA draft. What are your thoughts on Jason Campbell and Charlie Frye? Jay Fielder is also available in the draft.

Or should I consider Jacobs of NYG or Shelton of Carolina, and hope Campbell or Frye slips to me in the 2nd?

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Anyway, I need to take a chance on a QB in the rookie/FA draft. What are your thoughts on Jason Campbell and Charlie Frye? Jay Fielder is also available in the draft.

Or should I consider Jacobs of NYG or Shelton of Carolina, and hope Campbell or Frye slips to me in the 2nd?

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My league is similar, at least when the draft is concerned.

I cannot imagine that any of those four will be around at 32. Just isn't happening. I'd also be honestly surprised if Campbell lasted that long, but I don't know your league otherwise. Even then, I can't recommend a Gibbs QB on a team that likes to run WR talent out of town and haphazardly pick QBs.

My top choice would be Frerrote if he's around. Forget Fiedler -- the Jets are not going to start him unless Pennington is really hurt, and he'll lose that job once Chad comes back.

Frye would be my #3 choice. He is likely to get a look before the year is out and may get that audition right when Braylon Edwards starts to get it. That could help him immensely.

My #2 choice is Kyle Orton. There's virtually no reason for the Bears to not let him get snaps, given that they're going to suck all year anyway. He has a legit #1 WR, a good TE, two good RBs, and a few good secondary WRs. Why not?

Second round, if you want to get a QB then and take Jacobs/Shelton #1, there may be a few possibilities, but I'd have to see who are free agents. A quick list of possibles include Matt Schaub, Andrew Walters, and K Holcomb.

I'd grab Bradlee Van Pelt and/or Stefan LeFors in a later round.

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My #2 choice is Kyle Orton. There's virtually no reason for the Bears to not let him get snaps, given that they're going to suck all year anyway. He has a legit #1 WR, a good TE, two good RBs, and a few good secondary WRs. Why not?


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I have to go cry now.

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Let's talk trades:



Here is my team:
Brees - QB
Brooks - QB

Holmes - RB
McAllister - RB
Foster - RB
Bennett - RB
Duckett - RB

Walker - WR
A. Johnson - WR
Lelie - WR
Coles - WR
Evans - WR

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His team:
Favre - QB
Pennington - QB

R. Johnson - RB
J. Lewis
E. James
Benson

Kennison - WR
Ro. Smith
Muhammed
Williamson

Heap - TE
Pollard


He really really wants Walker. And I think I could exploit it, and get some real value out of it.

Walker/duckett won't get me lewis/james, but I'm sure he'd give me R. Johnson or E. James in the right package.

Would any of this be beneficial for me? Should I try to press hard for one of those backs for my #1 WR?

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Anyway, I need to take a chance on a QB in the rookie/FA draft. What are your thoughts on Jason Campbell and Charlie Frye? Jay Fielder is also available in the draft.

Or should I consider Jacobs of NYG or Shelton of Carolina, and hope Campbell or Frye slips to me in the 2nd?

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My league is similar, at least when the draft is concerned.

I cannot imagine that any of those four will be around at 32. Just isn't happening. I'd also be honestly surprised if Campbell lasted that long, but I don't know your league otherwise. Even then, I can't recommend a Gibbs QB on a team that likes to run WR talent out of town and haphazardly pick QBs.

My top choice would be Frerrote if he's around. Forget Fiedler -- the Jets are not going to start him unless Pennington is really hurt, and he'll lose that job once Chad comes back.

Frye would be my #3 choice. He is likely to get a look before the year is out and may get that audition right when Braylon Edwards starts to get it. That could help him immensely.

My #2 choice is Kyle Orton. There's virtually no reason for the Bears to not let him get snaps, given that they're going to suck all year anyway. He has a legit #1 WR, a good TE, two good RBs, and a few good secondary WRs. Why not?

Second round, if you want to get a QB then and take Jacobs/Shelton #1, there may be a few possibilities, but I'd have to see who are free agents. A quick list of possibles include Matt Schaub, Andrew Walters, and K Holcomb.

I'd grab Bradlee Van Pelt and/or Stefan LeFors in a later round.

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I forgot about Orton. I may just take him anyway then.

Frerotte is available. I actually already have Holcombe on my roster.

What are your thoughts on Jacobs vs. Shelton? Does it matter? Shelton seems much more likely to get PT this year.

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What are your thoughts on Jacobs vs. Shelton? Does it matter?

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My thoughts:
Both are going to get carries, mostly at the goal line. Neither are going to be primary ball-carriers absent injury, and even then, maybe not. Shelton is more likely to watch his #1 go down, but Jacobs is more likely to become the #1 if his does. Frank Gore is a better bet, but I'd be shocked if he fell to 16.

Does it matter who is better?
No.

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Yeah, Gore was taken already.

I'll probably decide between either of those guys, or perhaps Heath Miller.

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He really really wants Walker. And I think I could exploit it, and get some real value out of it.

Walker/duckett won't get me lewis/james, but I'm sure he'd give me R. Johnson or E. James in the right package.

Would any of this be beneficial for me? Should I try to press hard for one of those backs for my #1 WR?

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His WRs suck. Wow.

Before we try and figure out a deal, note that your only target here is the Edge. Lewis and Rudi are on the same level as Deuce, and it's not worth adding another player of that caliber (who you can't start) for a WR like Walker (who you'd start without fail). Normally, I'd not make this deal anyway, because having a great backup RB is a bit silly, but when Priest Holmes is your #1 and you don't have Larry Johnson, it's a good idea.

You got very lucky. Pennington's week 8 matchup is @BUF while Brooks is vATL. Much better matchup for Brooks. Why week 8? That's GB's bye week.

I'd point this out and then offer him Walker, Brooks, and Duckett or Bennett (doesn't matter as you'd almost never start either) for the Edge and some trinket, maybe even Penny. (My trinket would be Rod Smith, as a boom or bust player and as Lelie insurance.) You can also afford to offer him Walker and Foster for Edge. In any event, if this a 3 WR league, and you pick up Edge w/o moving Holmes or McAllister, you're going to want to move another RB for a high risk, high reward WR.

All in all, though, I'm not sure that you are best off making this deal. After Walker and AJohnson, your WRs are all young and enigmatic, and there's no clear #2 fantasy WR on that list.

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Yeah, Gore was taken already.

I'll probably decide between either of those guys, or perhaps Heath Miller.

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Who is your starting/backup TE? And who else out there is available? (I can't imagine there are many.)

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I'll probably decide between either of those guys, or perhaps Heath Miller.

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Who is your starting/backup TE? And who else out there is available? (I can't imagine there are many.)

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Here's a synopsis of my starters and playable backups at each position (besides QB):

RB - James, Dillon. Thomas Jones, Verron Hayes, Dominic Rhodes.

WR - Holt, Andre Johnson, Marty Booker. Morton, Watts, Caldwell

TE - A. Gates. Schoebel, Winslow (grr).