BFTB Fantasy Football Draft Breakdown, Part Three
by Steve Adler on Sep 6, 2011 2:01 PM PDT
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PrintThe BFTB staff fantasy football draft breakdown is now in it's third phase. I'm going to take a look at the rosters and give my two cents over the course of these posts. This is the third installment in the series, covering all teams drafts. This post will cover teams that selected 9-12.
I encourage you to jump in the comments and give your fantasy analysis. To give you some perspective, it is a 16 team league with soft PPR scoring and an aggressive defensive scoring format.
Vaginal Hubris - jodes0405
1. (9) Philip Rivers (SD - QB)
2. (24) Frank Gore (SF - RB)
3. (41) Mike Williams (TB - WR)
4. (56) Dallas Clark (Ind - TE)
5. (73) Sidney Rice (Sea - WR)
6. (88) Joseph Addai (Ind - RB)
7. (105) Mike Sims-Walker (StL - WR)
8. (120) Baltimore (Bal - DEF)
9. (137) Rashad Jennings (Jac - RB)
10. (152) Colt McCoy (Cle - QB)
11. (169) Garrett Hartley (NO - K)
12. (184) Ryan Williams (Ari - RB)
13. (201) Danario Alexander (StL - WR)
14. (216) Benjamin Watson (Cle - TE)
15. (233) Donald Brown (Ind - RB)
16. (248) Harry Douglas (Atl - WR)
Team Name - Clever
Strengths: Rivers, Gore, and Clark should be able to provide consistent scoring on a weekly basis.
Weaknesses: WR's. Asking Williams to repeat his breakout rookie campaign won't be easy. Rice goes to Seattle, a team without a capable QB. Team has question marks at HB2 with Addai, WR2, WR3 and the flex. The injuries to Williams and Jennings have really hurt the depth this team had.
Upside: Mike Williams, if he is able to put up TDs like he did in 2010 and start adding more yardage he could be a top five WR. I also like the MSW pick, he is a great red zone target, something the Rams didn't have last season.
D'oh moment: Selecting Ryan Williams (out for the season), unfortunately for Jodes, Rashad Jennings is also out for the season.
Overall Rating: **
Second Girl Fan Club - Richard Wade
1. (10) LeSean McCoy (Phi - RB)
2. (23) Peyton Hillis (Cle - RB)
3. (42) Marques Colston (NO - WR)
4. (55) Stevie Johnson (Buf - WR)
5. (74) Daniel Thomas (Mia - RB)
6. (87) Steve Smith (Car - WR)
7. (106) Darren Sproles (NO - RB)
8. (119) Jacoby Ford (Oak - WR)
9. (138) Sam Bradford (StL - QB)
10. (151) Chris Cooley (Was - TE)
11. (170) Billy Cundiff (Bal - K)
12. (183) Emmanuel Sanders (Pit - WR)
13. (202) LaRod Stephens-Howling (Ari - RB)
14. (215) Heath Miller (Pit - TE)
15. (234) Tarvaris Jackson (Sea - QB)
16. (247) Andy Dalton (Cin - QB)
Team Name - Confused, yet again
Strengths: Running backs are great. If McCoy and Hillis are able to repeat their performances in 2010 this team is on stable footing.
Weaknesses: This team would be amazing if it was 2010. Breakout players tend to fall off the second season. The WR depth will raise some eye brows, it has a lot of upside, but lacks substance at this point.
Upside: Sam Bradford. Although I wouldn't feel comfortable with him as my starting QB, it's a deep draft and this kid is going to be really good, very soon.
D'oh moment: Darren Sproles, 7th round for a 3rd down back screams homer pick. Very solid draft overall
Overall rating: ***1/2
Todmaniacs - justdave
1. (11) Chris Johnson (Ten - RB)
2. (22) Vincent Jackson (SD - WR)
3. (43) Matt Schaub (Hou - QB)
4. (54) Wes Welker (NE - WR)
5. (75) Tim Hightower (Was - RB)
6. (86) Marcedes Lewis (Jac - TE)
7. (107) Danny Woodhead (NE - RB)
8. (118) New England (NE - DEF)
9. (139) Robert Meachem (NO - WR)
10. (150) Kyle Orton (Den - QB)
11. (171) Delone Carter (Ind - RB)
12. (182) Steve Smith (Phi - WR)
13. (203) Alex Henery (Phi - K)
14. (214) Derrick Mason (NYJ - WR)
15. (235) Jordan Todman (SD - RB)
16. (246) Kevin Walter (Hou - WR)
Team Name - Meh
Strengths: Blend of stable performers and upside is great! CJ2k, Action Jackson, combined with Schaub and Welker.
Weaknesses: The HB2 spot is about all I can say. Hightower is a sexy pick right now, and most people feel that Woodhead was a flash in the pan last season.
Upside: Tons! If CJ2K stays healthy, he will win games on his own. VJ, Meachem, and Lewis all have tons of upside.
D'oh moment: Patriots D in the 8th. Defenses started coming off the board in the 7th and the Pats were the third defense selected. I'm reaching a bit here, but this is a solid team.
Overall rating: ****
A$$ and TDs - Kierstin
1. (12) Michael Turner (Atl - RB)
2. (21) Shonn Greene (NYJ - RB)
3. (44) Joe Flacco (Bal - QB)
4. (53) Brandon Marshall (Mia - WR)
5. (76) Beanie Wells (Ari - RB)
6. (85) Julio Jones (Atl - WR)
7. (108) Michael Crabtree (SF - WR)
8. (117) James Starks (GB - RB)
9. (140) Dallas (Dal - DEF)
10. (149) Todd Heap (Ari - TE)
11. (172) Donovan McNabb (Min - QB)
12. (181) Mohamed Massaquoi (Cle - WR)
13. (204) Stevan Ridley (NE - RB)
14. (213) Early Doucet (Ari - WR)
15. (236) Dexter McCluster (KC - WR,RB)
16. (245) Jay Feely (Ari - K)
Team Name: Some kinda nice
Strengths: Running backs going away. Turner and Green with Wells at the flex, add Starks and his 8-12 carries a game. Solid.
Weaknesses: After Marshall the WR group is shaky. Plenty of upside, but shaky.
Upside: Joe Flacco. Is this the year he breaks out? Greene, Jones, and Crabtree also provide plenty of reason for optimism.
D'oh moment: Todd Heap in the 10th and no backup? This story doesn't have a happy ending.
Overall rating: ***1/2
That's going to do it for the third installment of the BFTB draft breakdown. If you missed "The Fantasy Daddy Show" on XTRA Sports 1360 last week, you can listen to the podcasts here. For fantasy projections and cheat sheets you can check out FantasyDaddy.com
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explaining my NE Def pick
(cause i picked em in a few leagues)
I fully expect this team to put up a ton of points (again). Meaning their opponents will have to throw a lot in order to catch up (again). This opens the door for a bunch of picks and defensive scores as teams reach to catch up (again). Look at their #s last year. They scored a ton of fantasy points. And I think they got a lil better on defense.
Thanks for the love on my draft though, I liked it.
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG
Destroying your facts with opinions
Nice draft!
Especially in a 16 team league
No need to defend the pick
Your draft was great, I just had to find something for that spot.
Steve Adler
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Agreed
I also picked up NE in a couple of drafts for much the same reasons justdave did, plus the 6 games they will play in their division against teams that are not expected to exactly light up the scoreboard. Same reason the Bolts D is a pretty good play this year — despite the brutal schedule.
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
by SDNativeinTX on Sep 7, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Every team will have a glaring weakness.
16 team league? I’ve never been in a team with more than 10.
However, 16 seems like the highest you can go before it’s 4 good players and a crapshoot squad. Justdave does, however, have the best team so far, I think…
Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
by Superduperboltman on Sep 6, 2011 3:08 PM PDT reply actions
12 is the ideal number for any fantasy league.
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Yea that sounds about right from what I've seen.
Unfortunately from rounds 11-16 I was on autopick because I had to run out for a while and got stuck with some players I’ve never even heard of… and 2 kickers.
Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
by Superduperboltman on Sep 7, 2011 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions
auto pick screwed over one of my friends
4 qb’s and 2 k’s
justdave wins the preseason draft award in this group
every pick through the 10th round seems like a starter. i like orton to put up good numbers as a QB2, really wish i was able to get hightower in my draft (just missed him), and i agree about NE Def crushing it this year in fantasyland.
gracias kind sir
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG
Destroying your facts with opinions
my draft looks A LOT like yours justdave
drafted 10th out of 12.
i’m starting schaub, welker, hightower and have orton as qb2. i missed cj2k and opted for mcfadden instead.
i’d also have to compliment you with your picks sir.
As a general comment/question
This year on defense I am going with picking up the best FA available (based on the matchup). For example, for this week I am going with Houston Def against the Peytonless Colts. Next week I might go with Denver Def against Cinncinati, depending on the strength of their pass rush this week. Do you guys switch up your D a lot, or stick with a powerhouse like Balt all season long?
given the fact that I wasn't invited to this wonderful fantasy group
I feel required to show you my results from bolts from the blue 4
(16 person draft as well)
NCCHARGER
1. (3) Arian Foster (Hou – RB)
2. (26) Frank Gore (SF – RB)
3. (31) Steven Jackson (StL – RB)
4. (54) Anquan Boldin (Bal – WR)
5. (59) Santana Moss (Was – WR)
6. (82) Steve Smith (Car – WR)
7. (87) Kevin Kolb (Ari – QB)
8. (110) Chris Cooley (Was – TE)
9. (115) Daniel Thomas (Mia – RB)
10. (138) Michael Crabtree (SF – WR)
11. (143) Kendall Hunter (SF – RB)
12. (166) Donald Driver (GB – WR)
13. (171) Devin Hester (Chi – WR)
14. (194) Dallas (Dal – DEF)
15. (199) Alex Henery (Phi – K)
16. (222) Patrick Crayton
Fyi- I switched out Dallas def. with Cleveland def. against cincy this week
Also if our settings were the same in the leagues QB’s are not nearly as important as WR and Rb’s … I think my draft speaks for itself.
Well done sir.
Steve Adler
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Co-Host of HBR on XTRA Sports 1360
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smart pick waiting for a QB and loading up on skill pos.
this year is so deep at QB if you don’t get an elite dude you are just as well off waiting til 6-7 for one.
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG
Destroying your facts with opinions
Says the guy that drafted Schaub.
Steve Adler
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yeah i've always had a soft spot for Texans players..
they tend to produce offensively year in and year out.
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG
Destroying your facts with opinions
I got Schaub in the same league
Uh.
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
"I'm so psyched, I'm gonna smoke a doobie and poop on my hot dog." --Dex
by StrangeBroP25 on Sep 7, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
It's worth pointing out
That out of the 4 leagues I did for BFTB with basically the same rules, that one had the most… um… interesting… reaches? aggressive moves? something like that. Oh, it was also a 14 team league because two people dropped and never got replaced. I ended up with:
1. (13) Rashard Mendenhall (Pit – RB)
2. (16) Maurice Jones-Drew (Jac – RB)
3. (41) Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG – RB)
4. (44) Brandon Lloyd (Den – WR)
5. (69) Percy Harvin (Min – WR)
6. (72) Ben Roethlisberger (Pit – QB)
7. (97) A.J. Green (Cin – WR)
8. (100) Tony Gonzalez (Atl – TE)
9. (125) Chicago (Chi – DEF)
10. (128) Roy Williams (Chi – WR)
11. (153) Cam Newton (Car – QB)
12. (156) Thomas Jones (KC – RB)
13. (181) Andre Roberts (Ari – WR)
14. (184) Tashard Choice (Dal – RB)
15. (209) Heath Miller (Pit – TE)
16. (212) Billy Cundiff (Bal – K)
"Beating the Red Sox feels SO GOOD.! SO GOOD! SO GOOD!" -jbox
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
With the 13th pick.
"Beating the Red Sox feels SO GOOD.! SO GOOD! SO GOOD!" -jbox
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
Re: Sproles
There are points for Return yards and .25 PPR.
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
return yards?
Sweet. that means my roster move was excellent then…
Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
by Superduperboltman on Sep 7, 2011 6:00 AM PDT up reply actions
1 pt for every 50 return yards.
Not sure how easy those are going to be to come by with the kickoff changes. It will take some outstanding performances in the punt return game to get something in that area. 6 pts for TDs, but it’s not like Sproles ever gets those on special teams.
"Beating the Red Sox feels SO GOOD.! SO GOOD! SO GOOD!" -jbox
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
I've got jacoby jones and he's
a WR and returner. 2 points could be the difference between a win and a loss.
Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
by Superduperboltman on Sep 7, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just thinking
Two points will be hard to come by. You could go a whole game without picking up a yard in kick returns (depending on the opposing kicker and the weather or the type of stadium) and getting more than 50 yards in punt returns is not easy.
"Beating the Red Sox feels SO GOOD.! SO GOOD! SO GOOD!" -jbox
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
SPROLES!!!
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
by Richard Wade on Sep 8, 2011 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
great, i can't wait to see how my draft turns out
prepare for massive fail
Nick Bloomfield: EDSBS Hero
You wouldn't be confused if you'd seen her.
Team Name – Confused, yet again
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
Does this have to do with the Vegas trip?
And the video I’ve seen on John’s phone? If so, seems like a good fan club.
"Beating the Red Sox feels SO GOOD.! SO GOOD! SO GOOD!" -jbox
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
It does.
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
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