Help with FFL?

chappy · 08-23-2007, 12:42 PM

Hello Everyone I am faced with the horror of picking last this year.

anyone have any advice on picks or sleepers I can pick up late?

**Scorp** · 08-23-2007, 01:39 PM

Welcome to the club, the last two years straight I have had the priveledge of picking last. It isn't much fun, I managed to come in 3rd last year though. Good luck.

allen_kcCard · 08-23-2007, 01:41 PM

Show up late and make them tell you everyone that was picked before you got there. Make your two picks and tell em you will see them in 45 minutes as you walk to the door.

ChiefsFan4Life · 08-23-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chappy

Hello Everyone I am faced with the horror of picking last this year.

anyone have any advice on picks or sleepers I can pick up late?

Picking last doesn't always mean you are destined to fail. I picked last in a 12 team keeper league last year and managed to be in the championship game.

chappy · 08-23-2007, 01:53 PM

thanks guys for the support. I guess its only fair I picked first last year. first isn't all its cracked up to be either though I would prefer to be around the 3-6 range.

ct · 08-23-2007, 02:16 PM

Picking last means you get to pick 1st in the next round. Personally, I'd rather have #12 and 13 over #1 and 24.

**The Franchise** · 08-23-2007, 02:36 PM

Picking last isn't always that bad. You could always get a high 2nd tier RB and a great WR or QB. You could end up with Willis McGahee and Peyton Manning on your team.

Just a recommendation......don't f'ng take forever to make your picks. Last year the douche who had the last pick took his full alotted time back to back. It's not fun when draft day takes 8-9 hours.

Sam Hall · 08-23-2007, 02:58 PM

Go for the three headed monster with your first three picks: elite RB, elite WR and elite QB. For example, you're probably going to get Steve Smith if want him.

chappy · 08-23-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

Go for the three headed monster with your first three picks: elite RB, elite WR and elite QB. For example, you're probably going to get Steve Smith if want him.

Would you consider Manning and Bush if they are there?

**Nzoner** · 08-23-2007, 03:47 PM

Personally in the 14 years I've been in one 12 team league I've won the championship 3 times,once from the 10th slot and twice from the 12th.

I'm at 12 again this year and really looking forward to it.

As for advice the best I can give is to know your league's scoring inside and out and don't be afraid to take a couple of risks early on.I've said it a thousand times those fantasy sites are okay for seeing what they think but if you know anything about football you're no different than the guys running those sites so sometimes you just go with your gut.

Mile High Mania · 08-23-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

Personally in the 14 years I've been in one 12 team league I've won the championship 3 times,once from the 10th slot and twice from the 12th.

I'm at 12 again this year and really looking forward to it.

As for advice the best I can give is to know your league's scoring inside and out and don't be afraid to take a couple of risks early on.I've said it a thousand times those fantasy sites are okay for seeing what they think but if you know anything about football you're no different than the guys running those sites so sometimes you just go with your gut.

Hey! I resemble that remark... but, you're dead on accurate. If you are new, need help on trades, etc ... then the sites are great. I think our forums are what really helps the membership the most. Although, I think our content is pretty good too.

A lot of it is gut feeling though, in the end... it's ultimately your call.

Sam Hall · 08-23-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chappy

Would you consider Manning and Bush if they are there?

I don't like drafting Manning that early. I'd look for Bulger, Palmer, Brees or Brady when your next picks come around. If none of them are available, I'd have no problem with drafting Tony Romo in the fifth round. I like him this year.

I'm not sure about Bush because Deuce is still there. I'm not sure which guy will put up better stats because they're going to share. I'd skip Bush and think about Deuce in the third or fourth round.

If I have the 12th pick in round one and my draft snacks, I'm picking Steve Smith and McGahee. You never know, maybe Maroney or Rudi Johnson will slide to the 12th pick. I'd take care of my starting backs and receivers in the first four rounds. Some good QBs will be available in the middle rounds.

Valiant · 08-23-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFan4Life

Picking last doesn't always mean you are destined to fail. I picked last in a 12 team keeper league last year and managed to be in the championship game.

Yeah I have picked second to last and last the past two years and have come away with one championship and losing in the championship..

It depends on your scoring set up on who you should pick with your 12 and 13 picks..

chappy · 08-23-2007, 05:15 PM

My league is:
QB,WR,RB,WR/RB,WR/RB,TE,K,DEF

Valiant · 08-23-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

Picking last isn't always that bad. You could always get a high 2nd tier RB and a great WR or QB. You could end up with Willis McGahee and Peyton Manning on your team.

Just a recommendation......don't f'ng take forever to make your picks. Last year the douche who had the last pick took his full alotted time back to back. It's not fun when draft day takes 8-9 hours.

How much time do you give??? We have 2mins for the first 3 rounds and 5 mins after that and are usually done in 3-4hours.. That is a 12 team league, most teams have done some homework and know who they want...

08-23-2007, 12:42 PM
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08-23-2007, 01:39 PM	#2
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08-23-2007, 01:53 PM	#5
chappy Mey Luv Yu Yong Time!!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $10004900	thanks guys for the support. I guess its only fair I picked first last year. first isn't all its cracked up to be either though I would prefer to be around the 3-6 range. __________________
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Nzoner a haw haw haw Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MIZZOU Casino cash: $26365802	Personally in the 14 years I've been in one 12 team league I've won the championship 3 times,once from the 10th slot and twice from the 12th. I'm at 12 again this year and really looking forward to it. As for advice the best I can give is to know your league's scoring inside and out and don't be afraid to take a couple of risks early on.I've said it a thousand times those fantasy sites are okay for seeing what they think but if you know anything about football you're no different than the guys running those sites so sometimes you just go with your gut. __________________ *Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.*
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08-23-2007, 05:15 PM	#14
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