In a PPR league Mendenhall doesn't make a ton of sense (to me) because he doesn't catch the ball much.
I took him 4th overall in my non-ppr league. I passed on Chris Johnson for him. I'm not down on him, but was surprised to see him go before other backs, like Forte, who will catch a ton of passes.
In a PPR league Mendenhall doesn't make a ton of sense (to me) because he doesn't catch the ball much.I took him 4th overall in my non-ppr league. I passed on Chris Johnson for him. I'm not down on him, but was surprised to see him go before other backs, like Forte, who will catch a ton of passes.
FWIW I have Mendenhall ranked #7 on my draft board. I like the Steelers this year for nothing more than playing the porous NFC West.
You could make the same argument about Steven Jackson (#8 on my board) as well, though.
My problem is that to me its just a good time. Personally I am not so into football where i am really all that aware of who would be better in a PPR league or not. I play because its fun to watch games i wouldn't normally be interested because i care about some player that i normally wouldn't. I don't mind losing, its still fun for me. On the off chance i make a good pick its usually accidentally. Its not like i have my own draft list or anything. *shrug*
I imagine i am not the only one who plays this way.
Chris Johnson signs contract, will report to camp w/ 10 days to 1st regular season game.
Vindication! (this was entirely expected, though)
My problem is that to me its just a good time. Personally I am not so into football where i am really all that aware of who would be better in a PPR league or not. I play because its fun to watch games i wouldn't normally be interested because i care about some player that i normally wouldn't. I don't mind losing, its still fun for me. On the off chance i make a good pick its usually accidentally. Its not like i have my own draft list or anything. *shrug*
I imagine i am not the only one who plays this way.
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Andre Johnson and MJD are injuries waiting to happen.
In the 3 years Mendenhall has been in the league, MJD has missed 2 games, Johnson 3, and Mendenhall 12.
Gumbie wrote:Andre Johnson and MJD are injuries waiting to happen.
In the 3 years Mendenhall has been in the league, MJD has missed 2 games, Johnson 3, and Mendenhall 12.
There you go, clouding everything up with numbers and facts again.
My problem is that to me its just a good time. Personally I am not so into football where i am really all that aware of who would be better in a PPR league or not. I play because its fun to watch games i wouldn't normally be interested because i care about some player that i normally wouldn't. I don't mind losing, its still fun for me. On the off chance i make a good pick its usually accidentally. Its not like i have my own draft list or anything. *shrug*
I imagine i am not the only one who plays this way.
Part of the fun is needling people and saying, "why did you do that?"
Everyone can use a good needling every now and again
Gumbie wrote:Andre Johnson and MJD are injuries waiting to happen.
In the 3 years Mendenhall has been in the league, MJD has missed 2 games, Johnson 3, and Mendenhall 12.
There is a difference between one season ending shoulder injury in 2008 and continuous nagging injuries that MJD has.
Rat boy, Landshrk, Kush, and bill_bonney had the worst drafts
I am going to file this away for future use.
Chris Johnson signs contract, will report to camp w/ 10 days to 1st regular season game.
Vindication! (this was entirely expected, though)
I am banking on the Titans losing CJ2K for the year early on. I laugh when players hold out, miss most of the preseason, and their bodies aren't in playing shape, and get hurt for the year (See, Jamal Anderson-RB, Atlanta, Week 2 vs Cowboys, 2001 season). And if that happens, my "bad draft" becomes a very good draft with Javon Ringer.
Jolly Bill wrote:Rat boy, Landshrk, Kush, and bill_bonney had the worst drafts
I am going to file this away for future use.
Jolly Bill wrote:Chris Johnson signs contract, will report to camp w/ 10 days to 1st regular season game.
Vindication! (this was entirely expected, though)
I am banking on the Titans losing CJ2K for the year early on. I laugh when players hold out, miss most of the preseason, and their bodies aren't in playing shape, and get hurt for the year (See, Jamal Anderson-RB, Atlanta, Week 2 vs Cowboys, 2001 season). And if that happens, my "bad draft" becomes a very good draft with Javon Ringer.
As long as you file this away, too
But there's not a lot of difference between the two. I don't see any teams that won't be competitive, just teams that will need a little more waiver wire help than others.
I have a large number of rookie/young players on my team. Something like 5 or 6? Hey, odds are I get someone productive out of that group. Arian Foster frowns on you betting people get injured. /scolding
Why was I ranked so high Bill? I felt my draft was average for the group.
There is a difference between one season ending shoulder injury in 2008 and continuous nagging injuries that MJD has.
Continuous nagging injuries? Some filthy Titan fan revisionist history there. He had a nagging injury last year.
And yet, with the nagging injury and 2 missed games, he still outgained a healthy Mendenhall by 201 yards of total offense.
Why was I ranked so high Bill? I felt my draft was average for the group.
I had you about even with everyone else for starters, but you've got better depth than most.
I guess it really shouldn't surprise me with the shortened preseason/no offseason, but the bench is where I'm seeing everyone having trouble. So when I see decent players on the bench, players that don't have a lot of question marks even if they aren't solid starters, it makes a team stand out.
boogle wrote:Why was I ranked so high Bill? I felt my draft was average for the group.
I had you about even with everyone else for starters, but you've got better depth than most.
I guess it really shouldn't surprise me with the shortened preseason/no offseason, but the bench is where I'm seeing everyone having trouble. So when I see decent players on the bench, players that don't have a lot of question marks even if they aren't solid starters, it makes a team stand out.
Flattery will get you everywhere.
Very excited (and intimidated) for this weeks draft!
Very excited (and intimidated) for this weeks draft!
I recommend a dart board or shuffle board for picking.
I was at Tilted Kilt Thursday and there was a group there doing an old school draft with board, etc. While I recall (back when I was a drinker) that is a fun thing to do there are a couple of positives about online drafting. 1)No noise to compete with. Seriously, we could barely talk to the people at our table with all the noise, I have no idea how they were doing it! 2)Can play with non locals. A friend has a draft where he has to do it over the phone because he has moved and that league does an in-person draft.
I was at Tilted Kilt
I've heard good things...
I was at Tilted Kilt
Is Tilted Kilt a chain? I've only seen one in Houston before, and your location shows Columbus, OH.
Tilted Kilt >> hooters
I just want to be sure... There will still be the ability to pick up players on waivers after Thursday within the week, correct? Mostly for Kicker/Defense reasons.
I just want to be sure... There will still be the ability to pick up players on waivers after Thursday within the week, correct? Mostly for Kicker/Defense reasons.
Yes. It is actually not possible for us to turn this off, without disabling waivers entirely.
Thanks! I remembered the discussion in the keeper thread, but not the result.
Reminder...
Grumpicus wrote:GWJFFL3 will draft on Wednesday, September 7 at 9pm Central.
Have a gameplan for this draft, Grumps?
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