2020 Fantasy Football Thread - Page 9 - Fantasy Sports -- Two Plus Two Poker Forums

I did my first ever mock (from #6) and ended up Michael Thomas/Hopkins (which is never my plan until it happened). In the 3rd round it's basically that grouping of RB's. Found myself pretty confused by the choice. Missed Chubb by one pick and then everything went sideways.

As for TE

Anyone notice once you miss Kelce, Kittle, Andrews, Ertz, Waller, that you can totally wait?

I see absolutely no merit in Engram, Gronk, Hooper, Henry, Higbee at their ADP's when Gisecki and Fant are many MANY rounds lower. Crazy?

Quote

08-16-2020 , 02:12 PM

#202

5 south

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,665

Quote:

Originally Posted by rafiki

I used to try and think this way and then my drafts go so different from the mocks that I've found it doesn't matter. In my leagues by the time Singletary comes along I'll be so running back desperate I'll be drafting him 7-8 spots early.

Do many of your leagues really follow the ADP trends from the big sites?

Of course not but I'm leaving rounds 1 and 2 with at least one RB I really like and if everyone starts going crazy on RB I'm not going to panic and reach for a RB almost a round early. That should mean that some better WR's than I though would be there probably dropped so I'll be strong in WR in that league and do the annual waiver wire scramble and just let the chips fall where they may.
Bad strategy? I guess it's easier to hit on a WR late than a RB...

Quote

08-16-2020 , 02:20 PM

#203

5 south

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,665

Quote:

Originally Posted by rafiki

Yeah, bench dependent I'm planning on drafting two late TE's hoping to hit on one.

Quote

08-16-2020 , 02:50 PM

#204

that_pope

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 33,226

I'm down for a best ball league as I've never done one and I'm already up to 3 teams this year and never done more than that and am a bit scared about adding a 4th.

Quote

08-16-2020 , 03:12 PM

#205

Brad22

old hand

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,963

Quote:

Originally Posted by rafiki

Yeah, its nice to have the stud receivers, but your RB2 that you get at your 4th pick will probably come with alot of variance. Instead of Hopkins, maybe take your fav RB in that area. Can't fault you for taking M. Thomas at 6.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rafiki

Anyone notice once you miss Kelce, Kittle, Andrews, Ertz, Waller, that you can totally wait?

I like Engram at his ADP as a fine pick. I think after him is where I wait.

Quote

08-16-2020 , 04:35 PM

#206

5 south

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,665

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad22

I kinda like him - Chip on his shoulder to show how good he is I guess? He's priced in at his floor right now, I like the upside there.

ADP - 68 / ~$9

Good points. Going to have to reevaluate.

Quote

08-16-2020 , 04:47 PM

#207

rafiki

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 40,012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad22

I like Engram at his ADP as a fine pick. I think after him is where I wait.

Engram is always fun for his 4 NFL games per year

I'm hard on him but he always makes me right.

I dunno if I can pass on Hopkins at #18 too much guys in PPR. He's gonna win you a lot of weeks by himself.

Quote

08-16-2020 , 04:52 PM

#208

waterwolves

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11,557

Ceasars palace rushing title odds

Derek Henry 3-1
Zeke 6-1
Chubb 8-1
Barkley 11-1
Jacobs 12-1
McCaffrey 13-1
Singletary 16-1

Missing somebody........

Quote

08-16-2020 , 05:04 PM

#209

tarheels2222

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10,832

Fournette?

Quote

08-16-2020 , 05:08 PM

#210

waterwolves

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11,557

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarheels2222

Fournette?

Yep.....quietly in a contract year. Minshew needs to be good enough to get teams to defend them differently. Open up that box a little.

Quote

08-16-2020 , 05:23 PM

#211

tarheels2222

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10,832

How do we feel about Jay Gruden?

Quote

08-16-2020 , 05:30 PM

#212

waterwolves

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11,557

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarheels2222

How do we feel about Jay Gruden?

Kirk Cousins put some big years up with him.

Quote

08-16-2020 , 05:36 PM

#213

Gaddy

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4,379

What do you guys think of 14th rookie pick for Gordon?

Quote

08-16-2020 , 05:47 PM

#214

that_pope

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 33,226

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterwolves

Ceasars palace rushing title odds

Derek Henry 3-1
Zeke 6-1
Chubb 8-1
Barkley 11-1
Jacobs 12-1
McCaffrey 13-1
Singletary 16-1

Missing somebody........

Get in on Jacobs

Quote

08-16-2020 , 06:35 PM

#215

waterwolves

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11,557

Yeah that's not a bad bet. He's solid.

Quote

08-16-2020 , 06:41 PM

#216

Precept24

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8,605

If we do a slow-draft best ball, count me in. As we get into September, I don't think my availability will be so good.

I'm a teacher and there's a ton of uncertainty. I could have all the time in the world, no time, or anywhere in-between.

Quote

08-17-2020 , 08:27 AM

#217

rockstar1

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 390

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterwolves

Yep.....quietly in a contract year. Minshew needs to be good enough to get teams to defend them differently. Open up that box a little.

I loved fournette coming out of school. Last couple of years though he looks like he has lost some of the speed/quickness he had coming out of LSU? He also seems unmotivated? I know he’s had a tough situation w qb/oline/stacked boxes but something seems off. Maybe that’s priced in here in third round vs first or second round backs though

Quote

08-17-2020 , 09:08 AM

#218

rockstar1

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 390

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarheels2222

That’s fair. Becomes Brady’s new Edelman with more speed and talent?

Obviously meant godwin would have better year than evans (not brady). But yes, think Brady can still nail the tight window throws that would seem to fall in godwin wheelhouse

Quote

08-17-2020 , 09:23 AM

#219

rockstar1

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 390

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad22

Not touching DJ anywhere.

I like Carson > Le'Veon > Fournette, but all ultra close, could take any of the 3.

Carson>Bell>Fournette>DJ for me

Quote

08-17-2020 , 09:46 AM

#220

rickroll

oddly catty

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,490

is that other league full yet? if not i'll join

Quote

08-17-2020 , 10:12 AM

#221

Dizzyqtp

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 7,382

League:
1. Tar Heels
2. Dizzy
3. 5 south
4. Wolves
5. Chuckles
6. Rockstar
7. That_Pope
8. Precept24 (if slow draft + best ball)
9. rickroll
10.

9/10 - we can probably start another thread to discuss how exactly we want to run this? Any taker for the last spot?

Quote

08-17-2020 , 10:57 AM

#222

Precept24

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8,605

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzyqtp

League:
1. Tar Heels
2. Dizzy
3. 5 south
4. Wolves
5. Chuckles
6. Rockstar
7. That_Pope
8. Precept24 (if slow draft)
9. rickroll
10.

9/10 - we can probably start another thread to discuss how exactly we want to run this? Any taker for the last spot?

I'm down for any kind of slow draft. You talked me into it. I'd prefer not to pay rake at leaguesafe, but it's not a dealbreaker.

Quote

08-17-2020 , 11:09 AM

#223

rockstar1

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 390

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzyqtp

Whatever we do, i second the notion that it shouldnt stifle conversation in this thread. I strongly prefer a strong/informative thread to adding and making a few dollars from a new league

Quote

08-17-2020 , 11:14 AM

#224

Dizzyqtp

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 7,382

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockstar1

Whatever we do, i second the notion that it shouldnt stifle conversation in this thread. I strongly prefer a strong/informative thread to adding and making a few dollars from a new league