Fantasy Football Draft Nuggets

Posted On Tuesday, September 01, 2009 by JakeTrain |

Had the draft for my long standing redraft league. A 14-team with .5 PPR, 4 pt pass TDs and -2 INTs. Went fairly well, but three things stood out. Read More



I'm not a big fan of "roster posts" since you really have to be in the draft to get a feel for how things went down. Also, every league is different so the results are not cookie-cutter. After digesting the draft, however, there are a few fantasy nuggets I feel are worth sharing.

Holes

When you enter a 14+ team league you are going to have a hole unless your rosters are extremely thin. Get it in your head right off the bat so you are depressed by round 8. that is about the time you realize you are weak at one position or another. The best thing you can do at that point is continue to make the strength of your team better. this will create a roster more suitable for trade opportunities. Just as every tam should have a hole, most teams will have an area of surplus. get active and keep the lines of communication open following the draft. Then follow up those emails with trade talk.

Runs

I drafted 9 of 14 and was relieved to know only 10 and 15 picks would span my draft choices. I wasn't burned by a run, but the guys drafting at the top saw seven QBs taken before their second pick. Nothing they, or you, will be able to do about it. just be prepared if it happens.

Injuries
The Texans game was going on in the background. Matt Schaub injured? Of course he will be hurt this season...wait...you mean he was just injured? Like right now? This kind of thing can happen so if games are being played while you are drafting I strongly suggest trying to monitor the game while you draft.

Happy Drafting!


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