2012 Fantasy Football Thread

[sevenarms]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

Picking up Cedric Benson off of free agents, good or bad idea?

Benson will be steady but nothing spectacular. Low end RB2/ high-end RB3.

[sevenarms]

Originally Posted by itcrossedtheline

Need some help please. In a keeper league with no draft penalties for who you keep. Need to keep 2 of the following

Foster, DeMarco Murray, Lynch, A. johnson, Roddy White

I am keeping foster for sure...not sure who the other should be...i'm leaning towards demarco or lynch with all the depth at the WR position

Keep Demarco. Lynch got his contract and is a complete nutjob.

[Pagal4321]

So I'm in a keeper pool that is very heavily reliant on QBs, we have 2 QBs, 2 RB, 3 WR, etc. All TDs are 6 points and there are no points per receptions. We are allowed to keep ANY three players.

My team, quite frankly sucks. Schaub, Kolb, Locker, Skelton, Cassel, Fred Jackson, Beanie Wells, Mike Tolbert, Shonn Green, Roddy White, Greg Jennings, Jeremy Maclin, Rob Gronkowski. Yes, my team was RAVAGED by injuries last year, I was in contention for the playoffs then all the injuries hit and I ended up last.

So I know I am keeping Schaub (he's my best option at QB) and Gronkowski (he led my team in points last year, can't justify letting him go). Now I don't feel any other players on my team are worth keeping….Locker looks to be the starter but can be had later in the draft, Fred Jackson is coming off an injury and will be splitting time with CJ Spiller, just too much of a wild card for me.

I do hold the first overall pick and I will be drafting my choice of QB, so I know that isn't my biggest area of need. So I've started some trade discussion with other managers and I'm looking at trading for either Jay Cutler, Matt Forte or Jamal Chaarles. I'm thinking all three will have a similar cost of a low round draft pick (because they aren't being kept by their managers). Who should I look at?!

[Sylvanfan]

A two QB league changes everything in my opinion as QB's become more valuable than RB's. If keeping players doesn't force you to forfeit a pick, than I'd likely go with Jay Cutler as my first choice. I think Peyton Hillis is going to be a decent RB 2 option this year. He's familiar with Chiefs OC Brian Dabol, and I think the Chiefs will somewhat limit Charles with this being his first year back...it wouldn't surprise me to see Hillis put up more fantasy points this year. Forte I think is going to see less touches as the Bears do have a legitimate receiving option in Marshall.

[sevenarms]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

So I'm in a keeper pool that is very heavily reliant on QBs, we have 2 QBs, 2 RB, 3 WR, etc. All TDs are 6 points and there are no points per receptions. We are allowed to keep ANY three players.

My team, quite frankly sucks. Schaub, Kolb, Locker, Skelton, Cassel, Fred Jackson, Beanie Wells, Mike Tolbert, Shonn Green, Roddy White, Greg Jennings, Jeremy Maclin, Rob Gronkowski. Yes, my team was RAVAGED by injuries last year, I was in contention for the playoffs then all the injuries hit and I ended up last.

So I know I am keeping Schaub (he's my best option at QB) and Gronkowski (he led my team in points last year, can't justify letting him go). Now I don't feel any other players on my team are worth keeping….Locker looks to be the starter but can be had later in the draft, Fred Jackson is coming off an injury and will be splitting time with CJ Spiller, just too much of a wild card for me.

I do hold the first overall pick and I will be drafting my choice of QB, so I know that isn't my biggest area of need. So I've started some trade discussion with other managers and I'm looking at trading for either Jay Cutler, Matt Forte or Jamal Chaarles. I'm thinking all three will have a similar cost of a low round draft pick (because they aren't being kept by their managers). Who should I look at?!

I think you have to keep either Jennings/Maclin out of that bunch. Maclin was ravaged by illness berfore and at the start of the season and I think he's going to have a big year. As much as I like Maclin, you have to keep Jennings. The #1WR on the top passing offence. Solid play.

As for the trade scenario, I think I'd rather keep Jennings. You can address your need for QB with the best available at #1 and fill out the rest of your team through the draft. None of those players are a significant enough improvement (if any) on your 3 keepers to warrant a trade.

[Otsy]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

So I'm in a keeper pool that is very heavily reliant on QBs, we have 2 QBs, 2 RB, 3 WR, etc. All TDs are 6 points and there are no points per receptions. We are allowed to keep ANY three players.

My team, quite frankly sucks. Schaub, Kolb, Locker, Skelton, Cassel, Fred Jackson, Beanie Wells, Mike Tolbert, Shonn Green, Roddy White, Greg Jennings, Jeremy Maclin, Rob Gronkowski. Yes, my team was RAVAGED by injuries last year, I was in contention for the playoffs then all the injuries hit and I ended up last.

So I know I am keeping Schaub (he's my best option at QB) and Gronkowski (he led my team in points last year, can't justify letting him go). Now I don't feel any other players on my team are worth keeping….Locker looks to be the starter but can be had later in the draft, Fred Jackson is coming off an injury and will be splitting time with CJ Spiller, just too much of a wild card for me.

I do hold the first overall pick and I will be drafting my choice of QB, so I know that isn't my biggest area of need. So I've started some trade discussion with other managers and I'm looking at trading for either Jay Cutler, Matt Forte or Jamal Chaarles. I'm thinking all three will have a similar cost of a low round draft pick (because they aren't being kept by their managers). Who should I look at?!

Jennings and White will both be top 15 if not top 10 receivers. Even White with Julio Jones taking more targets this year will still be a 90-100 catch guy. He's still the go to possession guy. I'd keep Schaub, Jennings, White and Gronks.

[Otsy]

6 days till my first of 3 drafts. I'm so stoked to get this fantasy season underway.

[Paladium]

So are there leagues looking for players?

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

So how does my roster look?

QB: Matt Ryan
RB: Frank Gore
RB: Ahmad Bradshaw
WR: Julio Jones
WR: Victor Cruz
WR: Titus Young
TE: Jarmichael Finley
K: Matt Bryant
DST: Patriots

Reserves:

Big Ben, QB
Kevin Smith, RB
Michael Crabtree, WR
Austin Collie, WR
Dustin Keller, TE

[sevenarms]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

So how does my roster look?

QB: Matt Ryan
RB: Frank Gore
RB: Ahmad Bradshaw
WR: Julio Jones
WR: Victor Cruz
WR: Titus Young
TE: Jarmichael Finley
K: Matt Bryant
DST: Patriots

Reserves:

Big Ben, QB
Kevin Smith, RB
Michael Crabtree, WR
Austin Collie, WR
Dustin Keller, TE

RB's are a little shakey but strong everywhere else. Maybe time to drop Collie and pick up another RB.

[DropIt]

QB: Vick, Freeman
RB: McCoy, Forte, McGahee, P.Thomas
WR: Fitzgerald, Nicks, Maclin, M.Williams (TB), Quick
TE: Pettigrew, Olsen
K: Carpenter
DST: NYG

Joined a public league for the draft as opposed to just doing a mock.

[Jiggy_12]

My keepers lock today, looking for last minute advice. I can choose 3:

I can keep Antonio Brown for a 15th, Lynch for a 14th, Aaron Hernandez for a 13th, and Ahmad Bradshaw for a 7th. I could keep Rodgers but since I am first overall I am just going to draft him with the first pick.

I am leaning towards brown, lynch, and Hernandez. My only hesitation is Lynch's DUI could lead to a suspension but I have heard no new developments about that at all. Anyone have any suggestions?

[wpgflamesfan]

Just did our annual 10-team, 2-qb league draft last night. I decided to go 5 QB's to avoid not end up like the guys who have Brees/Ponder/Webb, Cassel/Rothlisberger/Flynn, or E.Manning/Rivers/Hasselbeck as their only QB. Hopefully I can pawn one of my guys off for an RB early in the year. Any thoughts on the roster?

QB - M.Vick
QB - P. Manning
RB - T.Richardson
RB - A.Bradshaw
WR - M.Wallace
WR - V. Jackson
Flex - D. Jackson
TE - J.Cook
DEF - Chicago
K - M.Bryant

Bench - J.Flacco
Bench - C.Palmer
Bench - R.Fitzpatrick
Bench - D.Brown
Bench - B. Green-Ellis
Bench - J. Maclin
Bench - T. Smith
Bench - T. Young

[sevenarms]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

My keepers lock today, looking for last minute advice. I can choose 3:

I can keep Antonio Brown for a 15th, Lynch for a 14th, Aaron Hernandez for a 13th, and Ahmad Bradshaw for a 7th. I could keep Rodgers but since I am first overall I am just going to draft him with the first pick.

I am leaning towards brown, lynch, and Hernandez. My only hesitation is Lynch's DUI could lead to a suspension but I have heard no new developments about that at all. Anyone have any suggestions?

I'm unfamiliar with keeper leagues. So if you keep Antonio brown you lose your 15th round pick? Also, how many teams are in your league?

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by sevenarms

I'm unfamiliar with keeper leagues. So if you keep Antonio brown you lose your 15th round pick? Also, how many teams are in your league?

12 team league 15 rounds total. Yeah the draft spot we lose is based off where the player was drafted in the previous year or if claimed off waivers we just lose our last pick, 2nd last pick etc. last season I grabbed Lynch, Brown, and Hernandez all off waivers so they are tremendous value to keep. Bradshaw at 7th is great value too.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by wpgflamesfan

Just did our annual 10-team, 2-qb league draft last night. I decided to go 5 QB's to avoid not end up like the guys who have Brees/Ponder/Webb, Cassel/Rothlisberger/Flynn, or E.Manning/Rivers/Hasselbeck as their only QB. Hopefully I can pawn one of my guys off for an RB early in the year. Any thoughts on the roster?

QB - M.Vick
QB - P. Manning
RB - T.Richardson
RB - A.Bradshaw
WR - M.Wallace
WR - V. Jackson
Flex - D. Jackson
TE - J.Cook
DEF - Chicago
K - M.Bryant

Bench - J.Flacco
Bench - C.Palmer
Bench - R.Fitzpatrick
Bench - D.Brown
Bench - B. Green-Ellis
Bench - J. Maclin
Bench - T. Smith
Bench - T. Young

Except that your bench QB's of Palmer, Fitzpatrick, Flacco really don't offer a whole lot in terms of an upgrade for the other guys. Someone might bite on Flacco...the other two only if they show something early...at which point you make any deal you can.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

My keepers lock today, looking for last minute advice. I can choose 3:

I can keep Antonio Brown for a 15th, Lynch for a 14th, Aaron Hernandez for a 13th, and Ahmad Bradshaw for a 7th. I could keep Rodgers but since I am first overall I am just going to draft him with the first pick.

I am leaning towards brown, lynch, and Hernandez. My only hesitation is Lynch's DUI could lead to a suspension but I have heard no new developments about that at all. Anyone have any suggestions?

For a 14th round pick...I think you risk the Lynch suspension and keep him. Agreed about letting Rogers go and taking him back with your top pick...essentially lets you have 4 keepers.

[sevenarms]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

12 team league 15 rounds total. Yeah the draft spot we lose is based off where the player was drafted in the previous year or if claimed off waivers we just lose our last pick, 2nd last pick etc. last season I grabbed Lynch, Brown, and Hernandez all off waivers so they are tremendous value to keep. Bradshaw at 7th is great value too.

Huge, I like it all then!

[howard_the_duck]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

My keepers lock today, looking for last minute advice. I can choose 3:

I can keep Antonio Brown for a 15th, Lynch for a 14th, Aaron Hernandez for a 13th, and Ahmad Bradshaw for a 7th. I could keep Rodgers but since I am first overall I am just going to draft him with the first pick.

I am leaning towards brown, lynch, and Hernandez. My only hesitation is Lynch's DUI could lead to a suspension but I have heard no new developments about that at all. Anyone have any suggestions?

Where did you draft Rodgers last year? If you were able to keep him AND draft number 1 overall you'd be better off keeping him

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

Where did you draft Rodgers last year? If you were able to keep him AND draft number 1 overall you'd be better off keeping him

Drafted him 1st round last year so I'd lose that pick anyways