Comments on: Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Cutting Out the Middle Men from Best Player Available http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/ We play with it until it sticks that way. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:55:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-1191 Jacob Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:04:02 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-1191 You mean in the Hair Model Mock Draft (<a href="http://bit.ly/4aWCn7%29?" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/4aWCn7)?</a><br><br>It is scary to think how disappointing that team would have been if it was a real draft. I've actually been lucky in several leagues to not get the guys I wanted (Forte especially), but that's just the way things go in fantasy fooball. It's hard to see these busts coming.<br><br>The one advantage I would have had with that team is the depth at quarterback. I would have had to trade one (Schaub, Warner, or Big Ben) to fortify my RB corps. But Thomas Jones and Joseph Addai wouldn't have been terrible options behind Forte and Slaton. You mean in the Hair Model Mock Draft (http://bit.ly/4aWCn7)?

It is scary to think how disappointing that team would have been if it was a real draft. I've actually been lucky in several leagues to not get the guys I wanted (Forte especially), but that's just the way things go in fantasy fooball. It's hard to see these busts coming.

The one advantage I would have had with that team is the depth at quarterback. I would have had to trade one (Schaub, Warner, or Big Ben) to fortify my RB corps. But Thomas Jones and Joseph Addai wouldn't have been terrible options behind Forte and Slaton.

]]> By: jbender1019 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-1190 jbender1019 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:50:50 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-1190 Hi. I just read this for the first time, trying to think ahead for next year's draft. It's kind of funny how much you liked your first two picks (Forte and Slaton) given what a disaster they've been. Good thing for you this was, in fact, just a mock draft. Better luck next year.<br><br>-jb Hi. I just read this for the first time, trying to think ahead for next year's draft. It's kind of funny how much you liked your first two picks (Forte and Slaton) given what a disaster they've been. Good thing for you this was, in fact, just a mock draft. Better luck next year.

-jb

]]> By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-1086 Jacob Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:04:02 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-1086 You mean in the Hair Model Mock Draft (<a href="http://bit.ly/4aWCn7%29?" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/4aWCn7)?</a><br><br>It is scary to think how disappointing that team would have been if it was a real draft. I've actually been lucky in several leagues to not get the guys I wanted (Forte especially), but that's just the way things go in fantasy fooball. It's hard to see these busts coming.<br><br>The one advantage I would have had with that team is the depth at quarterback. I would have had to trade one (Schaub, Warner, or Big Ben) to fortify my RB corps. But Thomas Jones and Joseph Addai wouldn't have been terrible options behind Forte and Slaton. You mean in the Hair Model Mock Draft (http://bit.ly/4aWCn7)?

It is scary to think how disappointing that team would have been if it was a real draft. I've actually been lucky in several leagues to not get the guys I wanted (Forte especially), but that's just the way things go in fantasy fooball. It's hard to see these busts coming.

The one advantage I would have had with that team is the depth at quarterback. I would have had to trade one (Schaub, Warner, or Big Ben) to fortify my RB corps. But Thomas Jones and Joseph Addai wouldn't have been terrible options behind Forte and Slaton.

]]> By: jbender1019 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 jbender1019 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:50:50 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-1084 Hi. I just read this for the first time, trying to think ahead for next year's draft. It's kind of funny how much you liked your first two picks (Forte and Slaton) given what a disaster they've been. Good thing for you this was, in fact, just a mock draft. Better luck next year.<br><br>-jb Hi. I just read this for the first time, trying to think ahead for next year's draft. It's kind of funny how much you liked your first two picks (Forte and Slaton) given what a disaster they've been. Good thing for you this was, in fact, just a mock draft. Better luck next year.

-jb

]]> By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-887 Jacob Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:11:22 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-887 For a first-timer, that's a good draft, but I think you're lacking in the depth department. Assuming you're starting 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 LB, and 1 CB, you'll be able to start Brees every week except his bye, where Delhomme is an iffy start against the Redskins. Jacobs and Thomas Jones are solid guys, but if Jacobs is injured or Jones has a bad matchup, I don't think you can depend on Fred Taylor or Chester Taylor to start for you in more than spot duty.<br><br>While your wide receiver corps doesn't stand out, White, Berrian and Cotchery should be okay this season, and Moore is a nice sleeper to keep around. I like your tight ends in Cooley and Boss. They are both dependable guys.<br><br>Your IDPs look good to me. I think you've got some heavily-involved players, but you could probably get some more expert insight from some of the other more IDP-experienced out there like Gary at <a href="http://www.kilroyzkrystalball.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.kilroyzkrystalball.com/</a>.<br><br>Overall, I think you did a good job, but now is the time to look at some of the free agents who were not drafted and put together some trade offers. For example, you could unload Taylor to the A.P. owner for a steady low-end wide receiver and pair Fred Taylor with Breaston or Lance Moore or Kevin Boss for another starting running back who would be more trustworthy in case Jacobs or Jones misses time.<br><br>Hope that helps. With a few moves, you've got a contender this season. For some more analysis, you could also try dropping your team into the <a href="http://Footballguys.com" rel="nofollow">Footballguys.com</a> Rate My Team form: <a href="http://bit.ly/prYLj" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/prYLj</a> For a first-timer, that's a good draft, but I think you're lacking in the depth department. Assuming you're starting 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 LB, and 1 CB, you'll be able to start Brees every week except his bye, where Delhomme is an iffy start against the Redskins. Jacobs and Thomas Jones are solid guys, but if Jacobs is injured or Jones has a bad matchup, I don't think you can depend on Fred Taylor or Chester Taylor to start for you in more than spot duty.

While your wide receiver corps doesn't stand out, White, Berrian and Cotchery should be okay this season, and Moore is a nice sleeper to keep around. I like your tight ends in Cooley and Boss. They are both dependable guys.

Your IDPs look good to me. I think you've got some heavily-involved players, but you could probably get some more expert insight from some of the other more IDP-experienced out there like Gary at http://www.kilroyzkrystalball.com/.

Overall, I think you did a good job, but now is the time to look at some of the free agents who were not drafted and put together some trade offers. For example, you could unload Taylor to the A.P. owner for a steady low-end wide receiver and pair Fred Taylor with Breaston or Lance Moore or Kevin Boss for another starting running back who would be more trustworthy in case Jacobs or Jones misses time.

Hope that helps. With a few moves, you've got a contender this season. For some more analysis, you could also try dropping your team into the Footballguys.com Rate My Team form: http://bit.ly/prYLj

]]> By: Eric Flett http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-882 Eric Flett Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:05:10 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-882 Hey Jacob, <br>First time player here and looks like i'm late in the game with knowledge. If you have a minute hopefully you could give me some advice. These are my players<br>Q - Brees, Delhomme<br>RB - Brandon Jacobs,Thomas Jones,Fred Taylor, Chestor Taylor.<br>WR - Bernard Berrian, Roddy White,Jerricho Cotchery,Lance Moore,Steve Breaston,<br>TE - Chris Cooley, Kevin Boss<br>S - Brandon Meriweather <br>LB - D.J. Williams<br>CB - Charles Tillman<br><br>This is my first time out of the gate and hoped you might have some advice as to my starting line-up. Your time is greatly appreciated. I wish I had gotten involved years before. What fun!<br>Eric Hey Jacob,
First time player here and looks like i'm late in the game with knowledge. If you have a minute hopefully you could give me some advice. These are my players
Q – Brees, Delhomme
RB – Brandon Jacobs,Thomas Jones,Fred Taylor, Chestor Taylor.
WR – Bernard Berrian, Roddy White,Jerricho Cotchery,Lance Moore,Steve Breaston,
TE – Chris Cooley, Kevin Boss
S – Brandon Meriweather
LB – D.J. Williams
CB – Charles Tillman

This is my first time out of the gate and hoped you might have some advice as to my starting line-up. Your time is greatly appreciated. I wish I had gotten involved years before. What fun!
Eric

]]> By: Foolish Thoughts: Foolish Fantasy Football Draft Kit | Fantasy Football Fools http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-841 Foolish Thoughts: Foolish Fantasy Football Draft Kit | Fantasy Football Fools Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:51:16 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-841 [...] if you don’t know how to get the best value in your draft after that first round, I presented my new fantasy football draft strategy for this season, deemed the “cut out the middle men draft strategy,” as an alternative [...] [...] if you don’t know how to get the best value in your draft after that first round, I presented my new fantasy football draft strategy for this season, deemed the “cut out the middle men draft strategy,” as an alternative [...]

]]> By: First Round Fantasy Football Draft Strategy for 2009 | Fantasy Football Fools http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-823 First Round Fantasy Football Draft Strategy for 2009 | Fantasy Football Fools Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:10:02 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-823 [...] So go crazy, got it? Now you just have to choose a draft strategy for the rest of your draft. [...] [...] So go crazy, got it? Now you just have to choose a draft strategy for the rest of your draft. [...]

]]> By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-853 Jacob Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:40:46 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-853 Glad you liked it, and good luck with your draft. As long as you don't take a kicker until the last round, you'll probably do just fine. Glad you liked it, and good luck with your draft. As long as you don't take a kicker until the last round, you'll probably do just fine.

]]> By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/tips-strategy/fantasy-football-draft-strategies-cutting-out-the-middle-men-from-best-player-available/comment-page-1/#comment-815 Jacob Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:40:46 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=2234#comment-815 Glad you liked it, and good luck with your draft. As long as you don't take a kicker until the last round, you'll probably do just fine. Glad you liked it, and good luck with your draft. As long as you don't take a kicker until the last round, you'll probably do just fine.

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