BuffOrange grades your team thread

[BuffOrange]

12 team league

 

start 1 qb,2rb,3wr/te, 1 flex (rb,wr,te),1 d, 1 K

 

#6 pick and in order as I picked them

 

Michael Turner

Chris Johnson

Phil Rivers

Marshawn Lynch

Brandon Marshall (5th rd)

Braylon Edwards

Chris Wells

Matt Hasselback

Greg Olson

Earnest Graham

Justin Gage

Torry Holt

Tenn Defense

Jason Elam

Jeremy Maclin

 

didn't want Marshall but he was still there in the 5th rnd. I stocked up on RB's at the cost of WR's....

 

What do you think?

 

Love Turner at 6 and what the hell was Chris Johnson doing there in rd 2??

 

Same settings, draft spot, and QB's as me. I didn't get so lucky in the 1st two rounds. Some people are low on Chris Johnson because the Titans aren't going to be ahead in the 4th Qtr every game as last yr, but I don't buy that logic. They're just going to be in more tight 17-17 games as opposed to being up 24-10 which was usually Lendale time anyway. Plus he put up points against the likes of Baltimore, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh last year so he doesn't get all his #'s against lousy D's.

 

Not really a big fan of Rivers/Lynch at 3 and 4. Lynch I think has a high floor and a low ceiling, which may be a decent fit given your top 2 RB's. I have no problem with gambling on Marshall there. Him and Edwards are a risky duo though. Probably still better than my team because of your top RB's.

 

B+

[The Tomcat]

Same settings, draft spot, and QB's as me. I didn't get so lucky in the 1st two rounds. Some people are low on Chris Johnson because the Titans aren't going to be ahead in the 4th Qtr every game as last yr, but I don't buy that logic. They're just going to be in more tight 17-17 games as opposed to being up 24-10 which was usually Lendale time anyway. Plus he put up points against the likes of Baltimore, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh last year so he doesn't get all his #'s against lousy D's.

 

Not really a big fan of Rivers/Lynch at 3 and 4. Lynch I think has a high floor and a low ceiling, which may be a decent fit given your top 2 RB's. I have no problem with gambling on Marshall there. Him and Edwards are a risky duo though. Probably still better than my team because of your top RB's.

 

B+

 

I'm hopin' that Chris Wells and Marshawn are good plays after the first 1/4 of the season.

[PushthePile]

Give it to me straight Bufforange or anyone else. I'm in a half a point per reception leaugue, with standard scoring.

Qb RB RB WR WR Flex TE DEF Kicker

Tom Brady

David Garrard

 

Michael Turner

Pierre Thiomas

Felix Jones

Lesean McCoy

Jerious Norwood

Michael Bush

 

Greg Jennings

Eddie Royal

Domenick Hixon

Nate Washington

Troy Williamson

 

Antonio Gates

 

Giants Defense

 

Nick Folk

 

 

I'm also in another draft monday night and would love a few strategy ideas. I'm drafting from the 9 spot in a 12 team PPR league. I'm honestly thinking about going WR with both of my first picks. I would love to land a combo of two guys like C. Johnson, A. Johnson, Moss, or Fitzgerald. Coming back in the third I'd be hoping for Kevin Smith, Ronnie Brown, or Addai. In the fourth I would take best player available regardless of position.

[BuffOrange]

Give it to me straight Bufforange. I'm in a half a point per reception leaugue, with standard scoring.

Qb RB RB WR WR Flex TE DEF Kicker

Tom Brady

David Garrard

 

Michael Turner

Pierre Thiomas

Felix Jones

Lesean McCoy

Jerious Norwood

Michael Bush

 

Greg Jennings

Eddie Royal

Domenick Hixon

Nate Washington

Troy Williamson

 

Antonio Gates

 

Giants Defense

 

Nick Folk

 

This looks solid assuming it's 12 teams. Royal I think is a WR3 but probably a good enough #2 in a .5ppr. Maybe I am missing something on Hixon - I'm just avoiding Giants WR's except for Boss or Steve Smith very late. Not sure who you would favor as the flex to start the season...1 more reliable veteran/starter maybe in place of Felix in the 7th round would be nice for this team, but whatever, it's pretty much impossible to not have weaknesses in a 12team league full of non-idiots.

 

B

[BuffOrange]

Not liking these daily JStew updates out of Carolina at all. Kinda want to hang myself for taking him over Rice.

[JimBob2232]

QB: Palmer, Garard, Sanchez (The weak part of the team)

RB: AP, Portis, Larry Johnson, Reggie Bush

WR: Steve Smith (car), A. Gonzalez, B. Edwards, Deshawn Jackson, Josh Morgan

TE: Witten

PK: Keading

DT: Minnesota

 

Non-PPR Redraft. standard scoring. 10 team league. Start 2RB, 3WR. No flex.

 

Thanks!

[BuffOrange]

QB: Palmer, Garard, Sanchez (The weak part of the team)

RB: AP, Portis, Larry Johnson, Reggie Bush

WR: Steve Smith (car), A. Gonzalez, B. Edwards, Deshawn Jackson, Josh Morgan

TE: Witten

PK: Keading

DT: Minnesota

 

Non-PPR Redraft. standard scoring. 10 team league. Start 2RB, 3WR. No flex.

 

Thanks!

 

Yah QB's are below average for 10 teams, but you should be able to get by with Palmer/Garrard. Cut Sanchez for a RB.

Portis and LJ are what they are I guess. Hopefully 1 of them has something left (esp. Portis who I have and has an easier schedule)...

I like that WR depth a lot, but would like to see a better #2 as I have Gonzalez and Jackson ranked close together. I'm assuming you took LJ and Witten at the 4/5 turn. Witten I like there...would've strongly considered QB or WR with other pick instead of LJ depending on who was available.

 

C

[Chilly]

QB: Palmer, Garard, Sanchez (The weak part of the team)

RB: AP, Portis, Larry Johnson, Reggie Bush

WR: Steve Smith (car), A. Gonzalez, B. Edwards, Deshawn Jackson, Josh Morgan

TE: Witten

PK: Keading

DT: Minnesota

 

Non-PPR Redraft. standard scoring. 10 team league. Start 2RB, 3WR. No flex.

 

Thanks!

 

I definitely like it. I go into my drafts targeting a QB like Cutler/Palmer (risk,reward QBs with good value) and always try to pair them with Garrard in the 9th or 10th round. Even if Palmer falters, you still have a solid QB in Garrard who was QB 10-12 last year without any sort of WRs or OL to speak of. Jacksonville's offense and Garrard's situation should definitely be improved, and I look for him to finish around #8 this year. Pairing him with a guy like Palmer who, when healthy, is a top QB I think is a wonderful strategy. You have adequate starting performance to fall back on should Palmer not have a great year.

 

This strategy also lets you build up your RBs and WRs. I think the AP/Portis combo is tremendous (Portis is the last of the better RBs imo), and Larry Johnson is a solid backup for when Portis is hurt.

 

I love the Steve Smith pick, think Braylon will be your #2, and its going to be close between DeSean and Anthony for your #3. Great depth at this position as well, I love Josh Morgan this year.

 

Witten is, of course, the #1 TE and Minnesota is going to be a top defense.

 

All in all, I'd say an extremely successful draft. I disagree with BuffOrange's rating, I'd give you an A-.

[JimBob2232]

Yah QB's are below average for 10 teams, but you should be able to get by with Palmer/Garrard. Cut Sanchez for a RB.

Portis and LJ are what they are I guess. Hopefully 1 of them has something left (esp. Portis who I have and has an easier schedule)...

I like that WR depth a lot, but would like to see a better #2 as I have Gonzalez and Jackson ranked close together. I'm assuming you took LJ and Witten at the 4/5 turn. Witten I like there...would've strongly considered QB or WR with other pick instead of LJ depending on who was available.

 

C

 

I actually took Witten/Edwards at the 4/5 turn. Ocho Cinco was available, but with the boom/bust of Steve Smith and Portis I wanted to go a safer route with Edwards. LJ lasted to the 6/7 turn along with Reggie Bush. Gonzalez and Jackson were both available at the 8/9 turn.

 

I took sanchez figuring I would know early on in the season whether he is worth holding onto or not. And he could turn out better than Palmer/Garrard. Not much available on the RB front right now. Earnest Graham, Sproles, Fred Jackson...

 

...thanks for the input.

[The Jokeman]

PPR League with 12 teams, I had pick 8. Start 1 QB 2 RB 2 WR 1 TE 1 FLEX (RB/WR/TE) 1 K 1 DEF

 

Below is how my draft went:

 

Steve Slanton

LaDanian Tomlinson

Dwayne Bowe

TJ Houshmandzadeh

Brandon Marshall

Kurt Warner

Darren Sproles

Derrick Mason

Jamal Lewis

Green Bay Packers

Rashard Mendenhall

Jeremy Shockey

Matt Cassell

Vernon Davis

Correll Buckhalter

Greg Camarillo

James Davis

John Kasay

[BuffOrange]

PPR League with 12 teams, I had pick 8. Start 1 QB 2 RB 2 WR 1 TE 1 FLEX (RB/WR/TE) 1 K 1 DEF

 

Below is how my draft went:

 

Steve Slanton

LaDanian Tomlinson

Dwayne Bowe

TJ Houshmandzadeh

Brandon Marshall

Kurt Warner

Darren Sproles

Derrick Mason

Jamal Lewis

Green Bay Packers

Rashard Mendenhall

Jeremy Shockey

Matt Cassell

Vernon Davis

Correll Buckhalter

Greg Camarillo

James Davis

John Kasay

 

LT2 was available at #17 and the Packers were the best defense availabe in round 10. There must be some huge dolts in this league - you should have an above average team and I think you do.

 

LT2 probably one of the few guys worth handcuffing and the 7th wasn't much of a reach to do it. I never seem to own any of your WR's but Housh and even Mason should be $ in ppr. Don't trust Warner this year...I guess Cassel is an ok backup for 12 teams. I'm almost certain you could've done better at TE with Zach Miller or somebody.

 

B+

[Justice]

Ten team league

 

QB

 

Schaub

Favre

 

RB

 

Peterson

Gore

McFadden

D. Brown

Benson

 

WR

 

A. Johnson

C. Ochocinco

B. Berrian

A. Bryant

S. Breaston

 

TE

 

Witten

Scheffler

 

D

 

Blitzburgh

 

K

 

Carney

 

What do you think???

[BuffOrange]

Ten team league

 

QB

 

Schaub

Favre

 

RB

 

Peterson

Gore

McFadden

D. Brown

Benson

 

WR

 

A. Johnson

C. Ochocinco

B. Berrian

A. Bryant

S. Breaston

 

TE

 

Witten

Scheffler

 

D

 

Blitzburgh

 

K

 

Carney

 

What do you think???

 

I think thats another short bus league. When do Gore and AJohnson ever drop that far? Plus there's good depth at rb/wr and Witten...ridiculous.

A-

[Chilly]

I think thats another short bus league. When do Gore and AJohnson ever drop that far? Plus there's good depth at rb/wr and Witten...ridiculous.

A-

 

lol seriously

[The Jokeman]

LT2 was available at #17 and the Packers were the best defense availabe in round 10. There must be some huge dolts in this league - you should have an above average team and I think you do.

 

LT2 probably one of the few guys worth handcuffing and the 7th wasn't much of a reach to do it. I never seem to own any of your WR's but Housh and even Mason should be $ in ppr. Don't trust Warner this year...I guess Cassel is an ok backup for 12 teams. I'm almost certain you could've done better at TE with Zach Miller or somebody.

 

B+

Oakland's Zach Miller was gone, I admit I was late in getting my TE and why got stuck with Shockey.

 

K

 

Carney

 

What do you think???

Carney might not last the season in New Orleans so you might have to work on that other then that not a bad team.

[The Tomcat]

12 team pick 4

 

QB Rodgers, Pennington (17th rd pick)

RB Forte, Morano,Wells, Grahm, McGahee

WR R White, S Moss, D Mason, J Gage, D Branch, Dev Henderson

TE Dallas Clark, B Scafice

D Giants

K Kneading

[BuffOrange]

12 team pick 4

 

QB Rodgers, Pennington (17th rd pick)

RB Forte, Morano,Wells, Grahm, McGahee

WR R White, S Moss, D Mason, J Gage, D Branch, Dev Henderson

TE Dallas Clark, B Scafice

D Giants

K Kneading

 

If you're really high on Rodgers as a lot of people are then ok. I like him too but my personal preference would be a WR2 like Boldin or Colston (if available) and a QB like McNabb/Romo/Schaub instead. I don't see much upside at WR. Moreno/Wells should be an ok RB2 platoon. I'm starting to kick myself for letting the Wells-haters talk me out of him after the other night.

 

C+ if you start 3 WRs. B-/B if 2.

[BuffOrange]

I actually took Witten/Edwards at the 4/5 turn. Ocho Cinco was available, but with the boom/bust of Steve Smith and Portis I wanted to go a safer route with Edwards. LJ lasted to the 6/7 turn along with Reggie Bush. Gonzalez and Jackson were both available at the 8/9 turn.

 

I took sanchez figuring I would know early on in the season whether he is worth holding onto or not. And he could turn out better than Palmer/Garrard. Not much available on the RB front right now. Earnest Graham, Sproles, Fred Jackson...

 

...thanks for the input.

 

Yah I think I like 85 more than Braylan this year. I dont even think 85 is more risky.

Gonzo/Jackson are sick value at 8/9.

There's almost zero chance Sanchez will be better than Palmer/Garrard baring injury.

I still think Steve Smith is that good. Until Delhomme's arm falls off Im not taking Jennings/White ahead of him.

Bluefire may be right that I sold this team short.

[BuffOrange]

Oakland's Zach Miller was gone, I admit I was late in getting my TE and why got stuck with Shockey.

 

Like I said earlier, nothing wrong with getting your TE late if you don't get a top guy. Just assumed there were better guys available but then again this might be the 1st year in forever where Shockey isn't going way too high.

[FutureBillsGM]

Point per reception league on top of standard other scoring. Only 8 teams in the league and had the 5th pick (in order below). Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 FLEX, TE, K, DEF.

 

Maurice Jones-Drew

Andre Johnson

Wes Welker

Ryan Grant

Aaron Rodgers

Jason Witten

Pittsburgh D

DeSean Jackson

Jerricho Crotchery

Tony Romo

Kevin Smith

Felix Jones

Kevin Walter

Rashard Mendenhall

Mason Crosby