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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:37 am Post subject: 2017 Fantasy Football Discussion |
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Didn't see one so I thought I'd get one started. I know there's an NFL thread, but, wanted to create a place for people to discuss draft strategy, trades, FA pickups, sit/start, and of course, share your bad beat stories!
Who will be this year's Melvin Gordon or Jordan Howard?
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vanexelent Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:21 am Post subject: Re: 2017 FANTASY FOOTBALL DISCUSSION |
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ringfinger wrote: |
Who will be this year's Melvin Gordon or Jordan Howard? |
Davin Cook? |
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Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:51 am Post subject: |
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I drafted Jordan Howard last year, but am not sure who will be a sleeper this year. I haven't been too involved, after a big job interview tomorrow I plan on diving in. There are only about 2 weeks until our draft. I was big on Watkins last season but was killed by the injuries, I think he will be a good pickup this year. I like looking at coaching changes and trying to predict how they will influence a team's offense or defense. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Krispy Kreme Franchise Player
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After you flunk that interview, look up who his quarterback is. Goff. I've seen plenty of WRs have a low ceiling because of who their QB is.
Don't trust Goff. _________________ Dominating every day. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | I drafted Jordan Howard last year, but am not sure who will be a sleeper this year. I haven't been too involved, after a big job interview tomorrow I plan on diving in. There are only about 2 weeks until our draft. I was big on Watkins last season but was killed by the injuries, I think he will be a good pickup this year. I like looking at coaching changes and trying to predict how they will influence a team's offense or defense. |
On the right team, Watkins would be a stud. Rams arent it though.
Give that man a real QB and man, he'd be absurd. |
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PLATNUM Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a Rams fan... and I have learned my lesson not to even think about drafting a Rams player on my team. Just too damn unreliable. Even the Defense/ ST is a nightmare.
I think there will be SOME improvement now that Byron--- I mean, Jeff Fisher is gone.. but, I don't have much faith in the O-Line, Goff or even Gurley.
I haven't done much research this year yet... I have a few drafts coming up... but I am looking forward to sharing my triumphs and heartbreaks with you guys again this season. _________________ "Dread it, run from it... destiny arrives all the same." |
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:41 am Post subject: |
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you guys think Todd Gurley will have a better season?
and how early would you draft ezekiel elliott? |
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Playing in a 14 man league this season, we do the draft offline and in person, we use the conference center at my office after work and do it on the projector. Nerdy, but a lot of fun, get pizza and snacks and spend the entire time cussing each other out laughing when there's bad picks.
We do a draft lottery before the season starts, landed the 6th overall pick so Zeke's suspension has hurt my first round picks, if you consider David Johnson, Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, Julio Jones & Odell Beckham as the now clear cut top 5, there's a drop off to who is next. Hoping to get one of those guys, but if not, who should I go with next? _________________ Lakers, Chargers, Dodgers, Arsenal FC.
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vanexelent Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Moses wrote: | Playing in a 14 man league this season, we do the draft offline and in person, we use the conference center at my office after work and do it on the projector. Nerdy, but a lot of fun, get pizza and snacks and spend the entire time cussing each other out laughing when there's bad picks.
We do a draft lottery before the season starts, landed the 6th overall pick so Zeke's suspension has hurt my first round picks, if you consider David Johnson, Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, Julio Jones & Odell Beckham as the now clear cut top 5, there's a drop off to who is next. Hoping to get one of those guys, but if not, who should I go with next? |
Either McCoy or Mike Evans, if none of those fall to you. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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vanexelent wrote: | Moses wrote: | Playing in a 14 man league this season, we do the draft offline and in person, we use the conference center at my office after work and do it on the projector. Nerdy, but a lot of fun, get pizza and snacks and spend the entire time cussing each other out laughing when there's bad picks.
We do a draft lottery before the season starts, landed the 6th overall pick so Zeke's suspension has hurt my first round picks, if you consider David Johnson, Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, Julio Jones & Odell Beckham as the now clear cut top 5, there's a drop off to who is next. Hoping to get one of those guys, but if not, who should I go with next? |
Either McCoy or Mike Evans, if none of those fall to you. |
I'd rather have McCoy than Beckham personally. |
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | vanexelent wrote: | Moses wrote: | Playing in a 14 man league this season, we do the draft offline and in person, we use the conference center at my office after work and do it on the projector. Nerdy, but a lot of fun, get pizza and snacks and spend the entire time cussing each other out laughing when there's bad picks.
We do a draft lottery before the season starts, landed the 6th overall pick so Zeke's suspension has hurt my first round picks, if you consider David Johnson, Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, Julio Jones & Odell Beckham as the now clear cut top 5, there's a drop off to who is next. Hoping to get one of those guys, but if not, who should I go with next? |
Either McCoy or Mike Evans, if none of those fall to you. |
I'd rather have McCoy than Beckham personally. |
Why? Regardless, in no draft will ODell fall below 5. |
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vanexelent wrote: | ringfinger wrote: | vanexelent wrote: | Moses wrote: | Playing in a 14 man league this season, we do the draft offline and in person, we use the conference center at my office after work and do it on the projector. Nerdy, but a lot of fun, get pizza and snacks and spend the entire time cussing each other out laughing when there's bad picks.
We do a draft lottery before the season starts, landed the 6th overall pick so Zeke's suspension has hurt my first round picks, if you consider David Johnson, Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, Julio Jones & Odell Beckham as the now clear cut top 5, there's a drop off to who is next. Hoping to get one of those guys, but if not, who should I go with next? |
Either McCoy or Mike Evans, if none of those fall to you. |
I'd rather have McCoy than Beckham personally. |
Why? Regardless, in no draft will ODell fall below 5. |
He'll be their bellcow and with Watkins and Woods gone, I expect them to run even more.
Beckham is awesome, but has competition now in marshall and Shephard. Plus, the depth at receiver is real. Not many backs that'll get you the volume that McCoy gets.
We're splitting hairs here of course, but at #4, i'm taking McCoy if Bell/DJ/Brown are gone. |
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:00 am Post subject: |
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McCoy is 29..you guys think he'll be able to keep it up and stay healthy enough to warrant a top 7 pick? |
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:14 am Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | vanexelent wrote: | Moses wrote: | Playing in a 14 man league this season, we do the draft offline and in person, we use the conference center at my office after work and do it on the projector. Nerdy, but a lot of fun, get pizza and snacks and spend the entire time cussing each other out laughing when there's bad picks.
We do a draft lottery before the season starts, landed the 6th overall pick so Zeke's suspension has hurt my first round picks, if you consider David Johnson, Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, Julio Jones & Odell Beckham as the now clear cut top 5, there's a drop off to who is next. Hoping to get one of those guys, but if not, who should I go with next? |
Either McCoy or Mike Evans, if none of those fall to you. |
I'd rather have McCoy than Beckham personally. |
Agree. I was excited to get Beckham last year but the return of Cruz had a negative impact on his numbers. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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First draft of the new season tomorrow. Just received word I have the 11th pick, 12 teams total.
Argh. That means multiple options to chose from. Mocks have anyone from AJ Green to Jordan Howard, Devonta, jordy, ajayi, demarco, all available.
Im avoiding Ajayi. Who would you guys like with those options at 11?
I'm thinking Jordan Howard and Michael Thomas on the way back. |
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:04 am Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | First draft of the new season tomorrow. Just received word I have the 11th pick, 12 teams total.
Argh. That means multiple options to chose from. Mocks have anyone from AJ Green to Jordan Howard, Devonta, jordy, ajayi, demarco, all available.
Im avoiding Ajayi. Who would you guys like with those options at 11?
I'm thinking Jordan Howard and Michael Thomas on the way back. |
I'd go Freedman over Howard, then take either Jordy or AJ or Thomas. But if Howard is there, after taking Devonta, go RB, RB. You can still grab a bunch of good WR in rounds 3-5. |
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Alright, here's my draft. 11th pick, 12 teams, standard scoring. Did not expect Melvin Gordon to fall to me but he did.
Pretty happy with my draft -- loads of upside on the bench to audition for a flex spot. Round selected in parantheses. Thoughts?
QB: Big Ben (10)
RB: Melvin Gordon (1)
RB: Bilal Powell (5)
WR: Michael Thomas (2)
WR: Demaryius Thomas (4)
TE: Travis Kelce (3)
FLEX: Jarvis Landry (6)
K: Cairo Santos (14)
DST: Los Angeles Rams (13)
BN: Paul Perkins (7)
BN: Pierre Garcon (8)
BN: Kareem Hunt (9)
BN: Jamaal Williams (11)
BN: Robby Anderson (12) |
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:43 am Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | Alright, here's my draft. 11th pick, 12 teams, standard scoring. Did not expect Melvin Gordon to fall to me but he did.
Pretty happy with my draft -- loads of upside on the bench to audition for a flex spot. Round selected in parantheses. Thoughts?
QB: Big Ben (10)
RB: Melvin Gordon (1)
RB: Bilal Powell (5)
WR: Michael Thomas (2)
WR: Demaryius Thomas (4)
TE: Travis Kelce (3)
FLEX: Jarvis Landry (6)
K: Cairo Santos (14)
DST: Los Angeles Rams (13)
BN: Paul Perkins (7)
BN: Pierre Garcon (8)
BN: Kareem Hunt (9)
BN: Jamaal Williams (11)
BN: Robby Anderson (12) |
Lucky to get D. Thomas in 4th. When did Zeke go? |
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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vanexelent wrote: | ringfinger wrote: | Alright, here's my draft. 11th pick, 12 teams, standard scoring. Did not expect Melvin Gordon to fall to me but he did.
Pretty happy with my draft -- loads of upside on the bench to audition for a flex spot. Round selected in parantheses. Thoughts?
QB: Big Ben (10)
RB: Melvin Gordon (1)
RB: Bilal Powell (5)
WR: Michael Thomas (2)
WR: Demaryius Thomas (4)
TE: Travis Kelce (3)
FLEX: Jarvis Landry (6)
K: Cairo Santos (14)
DST: Los Angeles Rams (13)
BN: Paul Perkins (7)
BN: Pierre Garcon (8)
BN: Kareem Hunt (9)
BN: Jamaal Williams (11)
BN: Robby Anderson (12) |
Lucky to get D. Thomas in 4th. When did Zeke go? |
Well, I had the 11th so D Thomas was taken with the 2nd pick of the 4th round.
Zeke went early IMO. First pick of the 3rd round. Guy didnt wanna do it, but he knew he wouldn't get him with the last pick of the 4th. The dude has David Johnson witj the first pick. Can only hope this guy starts out like 1-5 or 0-6. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:25 am Post subject: Re: 2017 FANTASY FOOTBALL DISCUSSION |
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naha wrote: | vanexelent wrote: | ringfinger wrote: |
Who will be this year's Melvin Gordon or Jordan Howard? |
Davin Cook? |
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I doubt it. Mainly, because I don't see MIN being good enough offensively to get Cook those kind of numbers. Plus, I believe they have the leagues worst offensive line.
I think some other candidates are:
Kareem Hunt
Jamaal Williams
Ameer Abdullah |
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Oh crap. Who drafted Odell Beckham Jr? Hopefully he is ok but I read he fell to the ground walking back to the locker room. |
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Had my only LIVE draft of the season yesterday. 10 man league, PPR. I picked 6th. League is made up of 2 good friends of mine and their buddies... Some guys in the league are notorious for a few bonehead/questionable picks. I won't divulge my entire roster yet (LG draft coming up soon) but here is the breakdown on the first 2 rounds. (I think I got pretty lucky)
1. L. Bell - Doug Baldwin
2. D. Johnson - T. Gurley
3. L. McCoy - Michael Thomas
4. Julio Jones - T. Brady
5. Aaron Rodgers - Dez Bryant
6. Antonio Brown - Melvin Gordon
7. O. Beckham - Mike Evans
8. J. Ajayi - D. Freeman
9. Jordy Nelson - AJ Green
10. Marshawn Lynch - Matt Ryan
So, 3 QBs taken in the first 2 rounds. Rodgers, Ajayi and Marshawn taken in the first. Brown fell to me at #6 and I was able to grab Gordon (who I thought might go in the 1st round)
The guy that has Lynch and Ryan also picked Edelman in the 5th round! He was drunk and we kept saying to everyone NOT to pick him up (injured players stay on the board) but he did it anyway. LOL _________________ "Dread it, run from it... destiny arrives all the same." |
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I like Kareem Hunt a lot with Ware likely out for the year. Got Hunt in the 8th round of a draft today. Big steal imo |
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