Do you draft players from other AFC East Teams?

headslap · 08-30-2008, 01:23 PM

Just finished my draft, and I got laughed at because I dont (WONT), draft any players from the AFC East, besides Dolphins.

My Team:

Brees
J.Jones (Sea)
D. Mcfadden
T.Owens
A.Boldin
S.Holmes
K.Boss
D.Carpenter (K) Go Phins!
DAL -DST

Res.
T.Ginn

R.Williams

R.Mendenhall
D.Foster (Phi)

I picked 7th. I think I did DAMN well, AND, I dont have any AFC players besides Fins. Is this silly? This is a $60/12 person league. Winner takes $500.

WISfinfan13 · 08-30-2008, 02:48 PM

I hate picking guys from within the fins division. But this year I picked Randy Moss with my first pick and Thomas Jones with my 4th pick. Kinda sux but not much I can do. They were best players availble. I also picked Ricky Williams in the 9th round. Which I thought was great value.

But normally my rule is no Dolphins. Best rule is pick with your head not with your heart.

#1dolphinsfan · 08-30-2008, 02:55 PM

i dont like your two starting RBs if i was you i would have Ricky and Darren Starting

JCPHIN_PHAN · 08-30-2008, 03:10 PM

Nice WR's. i do have Dustin Keller as my starting TE, i think he is a sleeper for sure. I also have ricky as my 3rd Running back.

WISfinfan13 · 08-30-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headslap

Just finished my draft, and I got laughed at because I dont (WONT), draft any players from the AFC East, besides Dolphins.

My Team:

Brees
J.Jones (Sea)
D. Mcfadden
T.Owens
A.Boldin
S.Holmes
K.Boss
D.Carpenter (K) Go Phins!
DAL -DST

Res.
T.Ginn

R.Williams

R.Mendenhall
D.Foster (Phi)

I picked 7th. I think I did DAMN well, AND, I dont have any AFC players besides Fins. Is this silly? This is a $60/12 person league. Winner takes $500.

Who did you pick in the first round, TO?? Or Brees, if QBs get 6 pts per TD?? Whats your scoring system??

Anyways id be willing to bet you have the best recieving core in your league. And I think Drew Brees is gunna have an awesome year. Wouldnt be suprised if he ends the year as the best QB in fantasy football. With the best WRs and possibly the best QB, those 4 guys could carry your team all season!! Nice Job.

J Jones is going to be very soild this season. Even though I dont think he'll score very many TDs I expect him to be a top 20 back, possibly top 15 if he can find the endzone 7-9 times. But with that being said your lacking at RB. McFadden is not the starting RB for the Raiders (Fargas). But as the season goes on I expect McFadden to get more touches. Week 1, I would definately start Ricky Williams. He should be very good the first half of the season, but I expect Ronnie to get more touches as he gets more comfortable with his knee.

JDOE · 08-30-2008, 03:46 PM

I don't care what team they are on if they are the best player available and fit nicely on your team. I don't actively target our division, but I won't ignore it either. You draft to win your league, not a popularity contest. And to pretend there are no good players on our hated rivals would be a big mistake if you pass on quality guys just because they have the misfortune of playing on a team you don't like.
I consider it more important to look at their weekly matchups against opposing defenses/ strength of schedule. And unfortunately, Tom Brady and company have a cakewalk schedule this year compared to many teams. I'll probably lose a few weeks just because while I have Manning playing the Bears, Brady will be dismantling the Chiefs.

so bottom line is if the guy is good and has many favorable matchups, then he should be heavily considered while drafting even if he is on a team you hate.

Shoot, I've got Brett Farve just because he fell to me in the 10th round. How can you turn that down?

Phinja · 09-01-2008, 10:57 AM

I'll look at AFCE players because there the ones I know the best. It's easier to find late value with those guys.

SwimminInIndy · 09-02-2008, 11:07 AM

In short, yes, I don't hesitate to draft AFC East players. Dolphins, or whoever. I have Tom Brady, Laverneus Coles, Marshaawn Lynch, and Wes Welker. I try to wait a little for the Dolphin players, because I have drafted them too high in the past, and nobody else knows about them...except for my wife, who this year scooped up Ronnie and Ricky. She proceeded to cheer wildly after getting them. I was proud of her, and even though I have no Dolphins this year, she is obviously my next choice.

I guess the money comes from the same place anyways.

NYinBostonFin · 09-02-2008, 01:03 PM

I grabbed M. Lynch early in the 2nd rd of my last draft. I had to pull the trigger.

Its best to keep your heart out of fantasy.

SwampDawg · 09-02-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDOE

I don't care what team they are on if they are the best player available and fit nicely on your team. I don't actively target our division, but I won't ignore it either. You draft to win your league, not a popularity contest. And to pretend there are no good players on our hated rivals would be a big mistake if you pass on quality guys just because they have the misfortune of playing on a team you don't like.
I consider it more important to look at their weekly matchups against opposing defenses/ strength of schedule. And unfortunately, Tom Brady and company have a cakewalk schedule this year compared to many teams. I'll probably lose a few weeks just because while I have Manning playing the Bears, Brady will be dismantling the Chiefs.

so bottom line is if the guy is good and has many favorable matchups, then he should be heavily considered while drafting even if he is on a team you hate.

Shoot, I've got Brett Farve just because he fell to me in the 10th round. How can you turn that down?

Great post and well put, you play to win your league. If you aren't then you shouldn't be playing.

08-30-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
WISfinfan13 26 year drought Over... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 21 Posts: 1,486 Credits: 3,886 Thanks: 198 Thanked 126 Times in 83 Posts	I hate picking guys from within the fins division. But this year I picked Randy Moss with my first pick and Thomas Jones with my 4th pick. Kinda sux but not much I can do. They were best players availble. I also picked Ricky Williams in the 9th round. Which I thought was great value. But normally my rule is no Dolphins. Best rule is pick with your head not with your heart. __________________ Do you Believe in Miracles?? Now I do!!!

08-30-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
#1dolphinsfan Perennial All-Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,661 Credits: 8,886 Thanks: 769 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	i dont like your two starting RBs if i was you i would have Ricky and Darren Starting __________________

08-30-2008, 03:46 PM	#6
JDOE Don't make me laugh! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Age: 33 Posts: 160 Credits: 126,804 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	I don't care what team they are on if they are the best player available and fit nicely on your team. I don't actively target our division, but I won't ignore it either. You draft to win your league, not a popularity contest. And to pretend there are no good players on our hated rivals would be a big mistake if you pass on quality guys just because they have the misfortune of playing on a team you don't like. I consider it more important to look at their weekly matchups against opposing defenses/ strength of schedule. And unfortunately, Tom Brady and company have a cakewalk schedule this year compared to many teams. I'll probably lose a few weeks just because while I have Manning playing the Bears, Brady will be dismantling the Chiefs. so bottom line is if the guy is good and has many favorable matchups, then he should be heavily considered while drafting even if he is on a team you hate. Shoot, I've got Brett Farve just because he fell to me in the 10th round. How can you turn that down? __________________ Call me "Mr. Optimism", but I'm going on record and saying the Fins go 9-7 in 2008! This team is already a lot better than many people realize.

09-01-2008, 10:57 AM	#7
Phinja You Can't See Me... Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 744 Credits: 3,933 Thanks: 37 Thanked 82 Times in 56 Posts	I'll look at AFCE players because there the ones I know the best. It's easier to find late value with those guys. __________________ *Death, with finesse*

09-02-2008, 11:07 AM	#8
SwimminInIndy Starter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 25 Posts: 503 Credits: 1,408 Thanks: 29 Thanked 45 Times in 30 Posts	In short, yes, I don't hesitate to draft AFC East players. Dolphins, or whoever. I have Tom Brady, Laverneus Coles, Marshaawn Lynch, and Wes Welker. I try to wait a little for the Dolphin players, because I have drafted them too high in the past, and nobody else knows about them...except for my wife, who this year scooped up Ronnie and Ricky. She proceeded to cheer wildly after getting them. I was proud of her, and even though I have no Dolphins this year, she is obviously my next choice. I guess the money comes from the same place anyways. __________________ Biggest Dolphin Fan In Indianapolis. The Lion.

08-30-2008, 03:10 PM	#4
JCPHIN_PHAN We need you now more than ever Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maine Age: 23 Posts: 138 Credits: 1,137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Nice WR's. i do have Dustin Keller as my starting TE, i think he is a sleeper for sure. I also have ricky as my 3rd Running back.

09-02-2008, 01:03 PM	#9
NYinBostonFin Playoffs Please!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 1,872 Credits: 1,964 Thanks: 105 Thanked 89 Times in 52 Posts	I grabbed M. Lynch early in the 2nd rd of my last draft. I had to pull the trigger. Its best to keep your heart out of fantasy.

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