Mock Draft (Fantasy Football)

[jerry rice]

I know it's early... But check it out:

http://fantasysource.sportingnews.com/nfl/experts/george-winkler/20060517.html?freeEquiv=1

Has anyone seen any other "Expert" mock drafts out there?

[jerry rice]

All RBs in round one!?

Usually in my draft there's atleast a QB or WR that makes it to the first round. Things can change and will change, but this year things look a little different.

Players like Manning chosen in the top 5 last year.. might and probably will slip to the second... I guess it depends on the scoring format of your league.

Manning looks like the best QB on the board again this year... and with the loss of Edge.. it might even help Mannings stats more IMHO...

I usually go RB RB in rounds 1 and 2... sometimes I go RB in the first 3 rounds...

I like this mock though... it has some good analysis of the picks...

[Fez]

Reggie Bush, round 2... :falldownlaugh: I pity the guy who takes that risk.

[Ace Matherton]

Bush Bell and Gonzo were over priced IMO.

[majesstik1]

I didn't read if they had scoring rules there, but Peyton in round two...please sign me up for this league. Obviously, this is a RB heavy scoring league. And, they have LJ #1...did I miss Priest Holmes retirement? I'll take SA over LJ until then.

[TerrellOwns]

RBs are big in fantasy football, usually score the most points.

[majesstik1]

RBs are big in fantasy football, usually score the most points.

In basic leagues, yes. In the leagues I run, we've modified scoring each year to even out all positions, as much as possible.

[ftn49]

I didn't read if they had scoring rules there, but Peyton in round two...please sign me up for this league. Obviously, this is a RB heavy scoring league. And, they have LJ #1...did I miss Priest Holmes retirement? I'll take SA over LJ until then.

Herm Edwards already annointed LJ as the starter, plus I heard Priest isn't medically cleared to play football as of yet, and I don't know if they believe he will be able to.

[majesstik1]

Herm Edwards already annointed LJ as the starter, plus I heard Priest isn't medically cleared to play football as of yet, and I don't know if they believe he will be able to.

Until LJ doesn't have a Priest to share carries with, SA is the FF top dog.

[Ace Matherton]

In basic leagues, yes. In the leagues I run, we've modified scoring each year to even out all positions, as much as possible.
:francis: :francis: :francis: :francis: makes the league so much more fun and competitive!

[jerry rice]

Until LJ doesn't have a Priest to share carries with, SA is the FF top dog.

Both backs are 1 and 2. I'd personally go with LJ. I'd make sure to handcuff him to the Priest in a later round (5 or so) though, just in case.

IF Holmes comes back, I expect him to play a similar role as Marshall Faulk did to Steven Jackson last year.

Even before Priest got hurt last year, LJ was puttin up some decent numbers. Now the main spot is LJ's to lose and I think he's gonna take it to another level this year.

Last year, LJ carried my whole team to the title! The man is sick!

But both backs are good, they're #1 and 2 in book as of now (With LT closely behind). But I'd much rather be rootin for Larry J rather than Alexander every sunday.

I'm hoping SEA implodes this year.

[jerry rice]

In basic leagues, yes. In the leagues I run, we've modified scoring each year to even out all positions, as much as possible.

Wuttup Maj!

We modify our scoring every year too, trying to tweak it to perfection.

Here's what we went with last year:

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Every 25 Passing yards= 1 point
Each Interception= (-2) points
Each Passing TD = 5 points

Every 10 Rushing yards= 1 point
Each Rushing TD= 6 points

Every 10 Receiving yard= 1 point
Each Receiving TD= 6 points

Fumble= (-1)
Fumble Lost= (-1)

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Is your scoring format similar?

We were thinking of doing points per reception this year. Maybe 0.5 per reception?

If we did that some of the RBs like LT or Tiki could shoot up the rankings...

[jerry rice]

Reggie Bush, round 2... :falldownlaugh: I pity the guy who takes that risk.

Yeah that's early.. especially with backs like McGahee, Willie Parker, Julius Jones and even Westbrook.

I know Bush is the best prospect since Barry or whatever.. but Rookie RBs can be hit or miss... I expect him to be great, but maybe not this first year... especially sharing the load with Duece. I hope I'm wrong if I end up picking him!!

I just remember being real high on JJ Arrington last year because of all the hype and his potential in that explosive AZ offense... Luckily I wasn't in position to draft him... JJ was taken in the 3rd round of our draft last year.

But Bush could be even better than the Caddilac in his rookie season (before the injury). If that's the case he could be more than worth it, if drafted in the 3rd or earlier.

In a keeper league he's definitely worth a 2nd rounder. In an annual re-draft league I'd go the safe route and not draft him until later... I'd rather pick up a proven starter.. someone I could plug in and not have to worry about that spot all season.

[jerry rice]

I didn't read if they had scoring rules there, but Peyton in round two...please sign me up for this league. Obviously, this is a RB heavy scoring league. And, they have LJ #1...did I miss Priest Holmes retirement? I'll take SA over LJ until then.

It depends on the scoring rules...

The thing is Peyton is the best QB this year. Some of the other top QBs like Palmer, McNabb, and Culpepper are coming off injury.

I expect Manning to go (at the latest) in late round 2.

But with that said, I would hate to be the guy who picked Manning that early. The next QB probably won't come off the board until round 4 or so. So you'll probably have a nice selection of QBs in the 5th or 6th as well.
Also, if you are the one who starts the run on Qbs, the better it is for you...

[49ertime]

Wuttup Maj!

We modify our scoring every year too, trying to tweak it to perfection.

Here's what we went with last year:

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Every 25 Passing yards= 1 point
Each Interception= (-2) points
Each Passing TD = 5 points

Every 10 Rushing yards= 1 point
Each Rushing TD= 6 points

Every 10 Receiving yard= 1 point
Each Receiving TD= 6 points

Fumble= (-1)
Fumble Lost= (-1)

-----------------------------------

Is your scoring format similar?

We were thinking of doing points per reception this year. Maybe 0.5 per reception?

If we did that some of the RBs like LT or Tiki could shoot up the rankings...

I have played in standard leagues and modified leagues, and by far the most fun are the modified leagues. The standard leagues it is all about the RB's. You take them above all else period. In the modified leagues where things are a bit more equal then top WR's can come off the board in even the first round. I played a league w/ heavy scoring for catches. Gave ppl 1 pt for every catch. This really helped to up the receviers points to be in line w/ RB's. As you can imagine steve smith in that league had a MONSTER year. But then again so did shawn alexander. And yes if you give pts per receptions that could move ppl like tiki and westbrook up the ladder. You play defense? i love the individual defenders as well... really adds somethign to the league.

[majesstik1]

Is your scoring format similar?

This was our scoring for last year in both my leagues...we discuss any changes on the 4th of July, since that's the only other time (besides Superbowl Sunday) there is a large group from the league together:

League Scoring Rules
Quarterback Scoring
Passing TD 0-49 yards - 4
50+ yards - 5
Rushing TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Receiving TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Kick/Punt Return TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Passing 2 pt 1
Rushing 2 pt 2
Receiving 2 pt 2
Passing Yardage 1 point every 50 yards
Pass Completion Bonus 25+ completions » 1 point + 1 point every 5 completions after 25
Rushing Yards 1 point every 25 yards
Receiving Yards 1 point every 25 yards
Interceptions -1 point each
Lost Fumbles -1 point each

Running Back Scoring
Passing TD 0-49 yards - 4
50+ yards - 5
Rushing TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Receiving TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Kick/Punt Return TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Passing 2 pt 1
Rushing 2 pt 2
Receiving 2 pt 2
Passing Yardage 1 point every 25 yards
Rushing Yards 1 point every 25 yards
Rush Attempt Bonus 25+ attempts » 1 point + 1 point every 5 attempts after 25
Receiving Yards 1 point every 25 yards
Receptions 1 point every 5 reception(s)
Interceptions -1 point each
Lost Fumbles -1 point each

Wide Receiver Scoring
Passing TD 0-49 yards - 4
50+ yards - 5
Rushing TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Receiving TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Kick/Punt Return TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Passing 2 pt 1
Rushing 2 pt 2
Receiving 2 pt 2
Passing Yardage 1 point every 25 yards
Pass Completions 1 point every 5 completion(s)
Rushing Yards 1 point every 25 yards
Rush Attempts 1 point every 5 attempt(s)
Receiving Yards 1 point every 25 yards
Reception Bonus 10+ receptions » 1 point + 1 point every 5 receptions after 10
Interceptions -1 point each
Lost Fumbles -1 point each

Tight End Scoring
Passing TD 0-49 yards - 4
50+ yards - 5
Rushing TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Receiving TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Kick/Punt Return TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Passing 2 pt 1
Rushing 2 pt 2
Receiving 2 pt 2
Passing Yardage 1 point every 20 yards
Pass Completions 1 point every 5 completion(s)
Rushing Yards 1 point every 20 yards
Rush Attempts 1 point every 5 attempt(s)
Receiving Yards 1 point every 20 yards
Receptions 1 point every 5 reception(s)
Interceptions -1 point each
Lost Fumbles -1 point each

Kicker Scoring
Made Field Goals 0-49 yards - 3
50-54 yards - 4
55-59 yards - 5
60+ yards - 6
Made PAT 1
Passing TD 0-49 yards - 4
50+ yards - 5
Rushing TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Receiving TD 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Passing 2 pt. 1
Rushing 2 pt. 2
Receiving 2 pt. 2

Defensive Team Scoring
Defensive TDs 0-49 yards - 6
50+ yards - 7
Special Teams TDs 0-79 yards - 6
80+ yards - 7
Safeties 2
Interceptions 1 point each
Fumble Recoveries 1 point each
Sacks 1 point each
Blocked FG 3
Defensive Points Allowed 0-0 points - 10 points
1-3 points - 6 points
4-6 points - 3 points
7-10 points - 1 point
Defensive Yardage Allowed 0-149 yards - 5

jerry rice, what was your screen name at hosttown?

[jerry rice]

This was our scoring for last year in both my leagues...we discuss any changes on the 4th of July, since that's the only other time (besides Superbowl Sunday) there is a large group from the league together:



jerry rice, what was your screen name at hosttown?

Wuttup!

I was a long time lurker at that board. Just read never really posted.

I kinda like this subforum Video games and Fantasy Football!!! That's right up my alley!

[jerry rice]

[QUOTE=majesstik1]This was our scoring for last year in both my leagues...we discuss any changes on the 4th of July, since that's the only other time (besides Superbowl Sunday) there is a large group from the league together:



Nice scoring... We used to use 4 points for TDs... What site do you use... We've been using yahoo for the past 3 years... I don't think they allow different points for scoring from longer distances... That's pretty cool tho...

How much do you guys throw down on it $$$ wise?

I my main league every year we up the ante... We're at $350 per team with 12 teams... It makes it interesting...

I'm the commish of 3 different leagues every year... Live drafts.. This year I was thinking of doing something different with one of them. I read an article last year about the pros of having 2 starting QBs each week. After looking at it... it should be done only if you have 10 teams or less in a league... This year I'm gonna try it and see how it works out... I think it will work out good. There are enough starting QBs in the NFL (32) plus their back ups to for every team to have an ample amount of QBs on their roster. So instead of having a QB on the bench everyone will get to add to their points each week. It should make it more fun and more competitive. The only thing is that it changes the draft big time. So people have to come in even more prepared.

RE: Individual defensive players
I seen another poster mention this. Every year we bring this up in atleast one league. We always decided against it. We just use Defensive Teams.
We tried it one year, just for fun in a free league, just to see how it works. Most people didn't like it.

Here are some of the reasons:
It takes extra research every week.
Some people spend enough time researching offensive players.
Almost everyone in my league has a fulltime job so time is limited.
It could give an advantage to those owners who have the extra time.

Each week owners look at the matchups for each player on their squad. They look at who their playing and submit a line-up accordingly. Some couldn't imagine doing this for the defensive players too.

Defensive stats are a little more unpredictable than offensive stats. Tackles are predictable and sacks maybe... But passes defended.. forced fumbles and Ints can skew the numbers according to some of the owners in my league.

Some owners feel that by using defensive players it will be more of a crap shoot each week.

Fantasy football is mostly luck anyway. But you gotta have some skills when you draft and pick your line-up each week. Some think that by using defensive players it could even add more luck to some of the "unskilled" owners.

[Ace Matherton]

[QUOTE=majesstik1]This was our scoring for last year in both my leagues...we discuss any changes on the 4th of July, since that's the only other time (besides Superbowl Sunday) there is a large group from the league together:



Nice scoring... We used to use 4 points for TDs... What site do you use... We've been using yahoo for the past 3 years... I don't think they allow different points for scoring from longer distances... That's pretty cool tho...

How much do you guys throw down on it $$$ wise?

I my main league every year we up the ante... We're at $350 per team with 12 teams... It makes it interesting...

I'm the commish of 3 different leagues every year... Live drafts.. This year I was thinking of doing something different with one of them. I read an article last year about the pros of having 2 starting QBs each week. After looking at it... it should be done only if you have 10 teams or less in a league... This year I'm gonna try it and see how it works out... I think it will work out good. There are enough starting QBs in the NFL (32) plus their back ups to for every team to have an ample amount of QBs on their roster. So instead of having a QB on the bench everyone will get to add to their points each week. It should make it more fun and more competitive. The only thing is that it changes the draft big time. So people have to come in even more prepared.

RE: Individual defensive players
I seen another poster mention this. Every year we bring this up in atleast one league. We always decided against it. We just use Defensive Teams.
We tried it one year, just for fun in a free league, just to see how it works. Most people didn't like it.

Here are some of the reasons:
It takes extra research every week.
Some people spend enough time researching offensive players.
Almost everyone in my league has a fulltime job so time is limited.
It could give an advantage to those owners who have the extra time.

Each week owners look at the matchups for each player on their squad. They look at who their playing and submit a line-up accordingly. Some couldn't imagine doing this for the defensive players too.

Defensive stats are a little more unpredictable than offensive stats. Tackles are predictable and sacks maybe... But passes defended.. forced fumbles and Ints can skew the numbers according to some of the owners in my league.

Some owners feel that by using defensive players it will be more of a crap shoot each week.

Fantasy football is mostly luck anyway. But you gotta have some skills when you draft and pick your line-up each week. Some think that by using defensive players it could even add more luck to some of the "unskilled" owners.
350 a team? My lord I'd kill to get into a league with that kind of money, I can only convince my 8 year ownersleague of 50 and most think thats too much!:boxing:
I can vouch for IDP leagues, if your an enthusiest its the only way to go but all your concerns/objections are common it takes more time. It adds a major complexity to the draft though, and you can really distance yourself with a couple of nice late round sleepers on the defensive side.

[majesstik1]

What site do you use...


www.myfantasyfootball.com I found this site 4-5 years ago, and found it had the most flexible scoring rules at the time, and have stuck with them. They charge me $50 per league, I beleive their cost has gone up since then, but returning leagues get their original price for life. I like the simplicity of their format, it's very user friendly.


How much do you guys throw down on it $$$ wise?


In my oldest league, it's up to $65 per team (10 teams). I want to make it higher, but no one is down. My other league is $100 per team (10 teams). Plus, both leagues we charge $5 per drop/add.

We have weekly high score prizes, division winner prizes (and a 1st round playoff bye), Superbowl loser gets their money back (including transaction fees), and the Superbowl winner takes the rest. In the second league, SB winner usually receives around $700, the first it's like $500-$600.