Sunday, August 26, 2012

Draft A Walkthrough

Thought I'd walk through the process of a draft.  To preface the full story.  This is a PPR league with 12 teams 18 roster spots TE is required with 1 flex position.  Pass TDs are 6 pts .05 points per 1 pass yard.  I've been in a league with these guys for more than 10 years.  So we all know each other well. We know who to tell the draft time is 2 hours early so he'll show up on time and who to not worry about.  No one has dropped out, and I was the last addition. I've got the 9th pick. Draft is set for a break-neck 60 seconds per pick. Let's Go!

So the first round starts and the big 3 come off the board with the top 3 picks as expected.  Then Rodgers then Chris Johnson.  All of these picks somewhat expected.  Couple more RBs and Brady off the board. It's my pick.  I see a mistake has been made and I must take advantage.  Take Calvin Johnson who was 5th on my board.  The only WR I'd take in round 1 fell to me.

Here's a recap of round 1.
Round 1
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweFoster, Arian RB HOU 0.0/0.0
2JakespearesRice, Ray RB BAL 12 min 37 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez LegzMcCoy, LeSean RB PHI 35 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon TribesmanRodgers, Aaron QB GB 4 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido PimpsJohnson, Chris RB TEN 26 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusMcFadden, Darren RB OAK 19 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CurseBrady, Tom QB NE 5 sec0.0/0.0
8MC SquaredForte, Matt RB CHI 18 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersJohnson, Calvin WR DET 18 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsBrees, Drew QB NO 9 sec0.0/0.0
11GuppyGraham, Jimmy TE NO 36 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxWelker, Wes WR NE 55 sec0.0/0.0

Round 2 reverse of the first only 3 more picks and it's my turn.  Off the board come Fitzgerald, Gronk, and Fred Jackson.  My thought process here is single minded.  I need to get a RB while they're here for the taking. On the high end of my draft board I've got Peterson, MJD, and Trent Richardson.  I think the Vikings are rushing Peterson back.  I think he's a high injury risk this year.  MJD is not in camp with the Jags yet.  I take a big risk with upside rookie Trent Richardson.  Very nervous about this pick. Especially after he's recently been through a couple of knee surgeries. The rest of round 2.
Round 2
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxFitzgerald, Larry WR ARI 57 sec0.0/0.0
2GuppyGronkowski, Rob TE NE 6 sec0.0/0.0
3GimpsJackson, Fred RB BUF 10 sec0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersRichardson, Trent RB CLE 55 sec0.0/0.0
5MC SquaredJackson, Steven RB STL 6 sec0.0/0.0
6Madden CurseWhite, Roddy WR ATL 9 sec0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusJones, Julio WR ATL 28 sec0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsJohnson, Andre WR HOU 59 sec0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanMurray, DeMarco RB DAL 28 sec0.0/0.0
10Crazeez LegzStafford, Matthew QB DET 16 sec0.0/0.0
11JakespearesSproles, Darren RB NO 52 sec0.0/0.0
12Shock & AweMathews, Ryan RB SD 30 sec0.0/0.0


On the way back around 5 more RB off the board.  Still highest RBs on my board are MJD and Peterson.  A take a look at a couple other positions. Think about Cam Newton for a couple minutes.  Look at WRs.  AJ Green had a breakout rookie year last season. So I pull the trigger on a young player with some upside. Round 3

Round 3
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweMarshall, Brandon WR CHI 39 sec0.0/0.0
2JakespearesCharles, Jamaal RB KC 38 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez Legz*Lynch, Marshawn RB SEA 1 min 1 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon TribesmanMartin, Doug RB TB 34 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido PimpsCruz, Victor WR NYG 21 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusJennings, Greg WR GB 52 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CurseGore, Frank RB SF 6 sec0.0/0.0
8MC SquaredTurner, Michael RB ATL 8 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersGreen, A.J. WR CIN 31 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsBush, Reggie RB MIA 5 sec0.0/0.0
11GuppyNewton, Cam QB CAR 12 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxJones-Drew, Maurice RB JAC 46 sec0.0/0.0

I watch Reggie Bush, MJD, and Peterson come off the board.  I lay in wait for Bradshaw, but he's taken with the 2nd pick in the 4th round.  I still need another RB and they are almost used up. I make a desperate grab at the last RB that I think get's a lion's share of workload for his team.  BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Round 4 results.
Round 4
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxPeterson, Adrian RB MIN 59 sec0.0/0.0
2Guppy*Bradshaw, Ahmad RB NYG 1 min 1 sec0.0/0.0
3GimpsHarvin, Percy WR MIN 4 sec0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersGreen-Ellis, BenJarvus RB CIN 33 sec0.0/0.0
5MC SquaredDavis, Vernon TE SF 11 sec0.0/0.0
6Madden Curse*Bryant, Dez WR DAL 1 min 1 sec0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusRyan, Matt QB ATL 24 sec0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsBrown, Donald RB IND 41 sec0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanHernandez, Aaron TE NE 32 sec0.0/0.0
10Crazeez LegzGates, Antonio TE SD 8 sec0.0/0.0
11Jakespeares*Witten, Jason TE DAL 1 min 1 sec0.0/0.0
12Shock & AweNicks, Hakeem WR NYG 28 sec0.0/0.0

A small part of my plan going in was to take Matt Ryan with my 5th pick.  He's been moving up boards, but I just wanted to note he was taken earlier than where I had him pinned to be picked.  Eli is off the board along with a couple other QBs before my pick, but with Ryan off the board I was willing to wait some more for a QB.  Also from the list you'll notice TEs are starting to come off the board quite a bit now too.  I think TE is deep and I've got a couple in mind.  I see a nice grab for a decent PPR flex and I pull the trigger despite his age.  Steve Smith WR Carolina.

Round 5
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweVick, Michael QB PHI 27 sec0.0/0.0
2JakespearesNelson, Jordy WR GB 1 min 17 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez LegzColston, Marques WR NO 29 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon TribesmanBrown, Antonio WR PIT 14 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido PimpsManning, Eli QB NYG 1 min 1 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusBenson, Cedric RB GB 2 min 45 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CurseGreene, Shonn RB NYJ 7 sec0.0/0.0
8MC SquaredRivers, Philip QB SD 6 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersSmith, Steve WR CAR 37 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsRidley, Stevan RB NE 13 sec0.0/0.0
11GuppySmith, Kevin RB DET 35 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxManning, Peyton QB DEN 54 sec0.0/0.0

McGahee, Hillis, and Demaryius Thomas fly off the board and it's my turn again.  Looking at RB again and all I see is David Wilson and Chris Wells.  One if not both should be available with my 7th round pick.  Look at WR and I'm Eric Decker has caught my eye, but I've got 3 WRs for at most 3 spots.  Look at QBs because quite a few came off the board last round.  I see a little gift wrapped up for me in the form of Tony Romo.  ADP wise I got him just past his lower end of 63 (my pick was 64).

Round 6
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxMcGahee, Willis RB DEN 57 sec0.0/0.0
2GuppyHillis, Peyton RB KC 12 sec0.0/0.0
3GimpsThomas, Demaryius WR DEN 5 sec0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersRomo, Tony QB DAL 26 sec0.0/0.0
5MC SquaredMaclin, Jeremy WR PHI 8 sec0.0/0.0
6Madden CurseLloyd, Brandon WR NE 7 sec0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusAustin, Miles WR DAL 44 sec0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsWayne, Reggie WR IND 37 sec0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanJohnson, Steve WR BUF 47 sec0.0/0.0
10Crazeez LegzSmith, Torrey WR BAL 11 sec0.0/0.0
11JakespearesBowe, Dwayne WR KC 0 sec0.0/0.0
12Shock & AweDecker, Eric WR DEN 42 sec0.0/0.0

Just about everyone is about WR now.  So my thought on Wilson and Wells looks about right.  Then midway up Round 7 Wilson is taken.  I'm a bit nervous, but Wells gets to me and I make the pick.

Round 7
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweWallace, Mike WR PIT 47 sec0.0/0.0
2JakespearesJackson, DeSean WR PHI 33 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez LegzRoethlisberger, Ben QB PIT 51 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon TribesmanGarcon, Pierre WR WAS 18 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido Pimps*Finley, Jermichael TE GB 1 min 1 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusWilson, David RB NYG 37 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CurseJackson, Vincent WR TB 5 sec0.0/0.0
8MC SquaredWashington, Nate WR TEN 6 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersWells, Beanie RB ARI 54 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsBoldin, Anquan WR BAL 4 sec0.0/0.0
11Guppy*49ers DST SF0 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxGonzalez, Tony TE ATL 55 sec0.0/0.0

Next player I'm thinking about going back to RB because it's a weak point.  Thinking Quizz Rodgers or Ryan Williams.  Hoping for Williams because I've got Wells.  Gimps is a big Cards fan and should have seen this coming Williams taken right before my pick.  Take Rodgers instead.  Waiting/Hoping my late round TE Fred Davis is there for my next pick.  ADP says he should be gone... Did I wait too long?

Round 8
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxMeachem, Robert WR SD 45 sec0.0/0.0
2Guppy*Akers, David K SF0 sec0.0/0.0
3GimpsWilliams, Ryan RB ARI 34 sec0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersRodgers, Jacquizz RB ATL 26 sec0.0/0.0
5MC Squared*Eagles DST PHI1 sec0.0/0.0
6Madden CurseCelek, Brent TE PHI 2 min 14 sec0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusJennings, Rashad RB JAC 48 sec0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsBush, Michael RB CHI 28 sec0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanGriffin III, Robert QB WAS 56 sec0.0/0.0
10Crazeez LegzPettigrew, Brandon TE DET 13 sec0.0/0.0
11JakespearesHeyward-Bey, Darrius WR OAK 39 sec0.0/0.0
12Shock & AweTate, Ben RB HOU 29 sec0.0/0.0
Round 9
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweRedman, Isaac RB PIT 53 sec0.0/0.0
2JakespearesCutler, Jay QB CHI 14 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez LegzSpiller, C.J. RB BUF 21 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon TribesmanMoss, Randy WR SF 32 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido PimpsThomas, Pierre RB NO 43 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusBritt, Kenny WR TEN 38 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CurseMendenhall, Rashard RB PIT 3 sec0.0/0.0
8MC Squared*Gostkowski, Stephen K NE0 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersDavis, Fred TE WAS 37 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsKeller, Dustin TE NYJ7 sec0.0/0.0
11Guppy*Young, Titus WR DET 0 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxStewart, Jonathan RB CAR 57 sec0.0/0.0


I get the pick!  Great! Schaub, Little, and Blackmon off the board and it's my turn.  Starting to look for some late round gems, and I see Sidney Rice waiting for me.

Round 10
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxSchaub, Matt QB HOU 51 sec0.0/0.0
2Guppy*Little, Greg WR CLE 0 sec0.0/0.0
3GimpsBlackmon, Justin WR JAC 6 sec0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersRice, Sidney WR SEA 44 sec0.0/0.0
5MC Squared*Gresham, Jermaine TE CIN 0 sec0.0/0.0
6Madden CurseWilliams, DeAngelo RB CAR 55 sec0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusOlsen, Greg TE CAR 47 sec0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsTamme, Jacob TE DEN14 sec0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanIngram, Mark RB NO 14 sec0.0/0.0
10Crazeez LegzAmendola, Danny WR STL 26 sec0.0/0.0
11Jakespeares*Flacco, Joe QB BAL 1 min 1 sec0.0/0.0
12Shock & AweHelu, Roy RB WAS 37 sec0.0/0.0

I've got a couple of backups targeted for my QB and TE.  so I've slotted my next 2 picks for them.  Unless I see a real value grab here I'll get them before others take flyers on them.

Round 11
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweRoyster, Evan RB WAS 7 sec0.0/0.0
2Jakespeares*Crabtree, Michael WR SF 0 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez LegzMoore, Lance WR NO 22 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon Tribesman*Jones, Felix RB DAL 60 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido PimpsLuck, Andrew QB IND 47 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusGerhart, Toby RB MIN 27 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CurseDaniels, Owen TE HOU 5 min 14 sec0.0/0.0
8MC Squared*Leshoure, Mikel RB DET 0 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersFleener, Coby TE IND 13 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsMoss, Santana WR WAS5 sec0.0/0.0
11Guppy*Vereen, Shane RB NE 0 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxTurbin, Robert RB SEA 55 sec0.0/0.0
Round 12
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxGiants DST NYG55 sec0.0/0.0
2Guppy*Hillman, Ronnie RB DEN 0 sec0.0/0.0
3GimpsWinslow, Kellen TE SEA3 sec0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersFlynn, Matt QB SEA 50 sec0.0/0.0
5MC Squared*Cook, Jared TE TEN0 sec0.0/0.0
6Madden CurseFreeman, Josh QB TB 34 sec0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusPalmer, Carson QB OAK 13 sec0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsBess, Davone WR MIA 29 sec0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanRavens DST BAL40 sec0.0/0.0
10Crazeez LegzLewis, Dion RB PHI 30 sec0.0/0.0
11Jakespeares*Holmes, Santonio WR NYJ 0 sec0.0/0.0
12Shock & AweRudolph, Kyle TE MIN 13 sec0.0/0.0

I see Blount go right before my pick here in the 13th really good value.  I've got my eye on a possible breakout WR Michael Floyd.

Round 13
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweHightower, Tim RB WAS 37 sec0.0/0.0
2Jakespeares*Clark, Dallas TE TB0 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez LegzBears DST CHI27 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon TribesmanMcCluster, Dexter RB KC 21 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido PimpsLions DST DET30 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusGoodson, Mike RB OAK 29 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CursePackers DST GB7 sec0.0/0.0
8MC Squared*Blount, LeGarrette RB TB 0 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersFloyd, Michael WR ARI 44 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsCardinals DST ARI7 sec0.0/0.0
11Guppy*Miller, Heath TE PIT 0 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxLaFell, Brandon WR CAR 54 sec0.0/0.0

Thinking of ways to shore up the RB and WR position with my next three picks.  In PPR WR is important and if you can get a late round 3rd down back in your pocket it all looks better for you.  So Mike Wallace just came into Steelers camp today and I found a solution for both problems.  Target locked and loaded on the following players... Jonathan Dwyer, Emmanual Sanders, and Chris Rainey.  Dwyer and Rainey because Dwyer looks like a big play waiting to happen.  Rainey because he's the 3rd down guy.  Sanders because the probability of Wallace getting injured and missing time is high making Sanders very valuable.  Here is how it panned out.

Round 14
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxManningham, Mario WR SF 32 sec0.0/0.0
2Guppy*Crosby, Mason K GB0 sec0.0/0.0
3GimpsFloyd, Malcom WR SD21 sec0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersDwyer, Jonathan RB PIT 16 sec0.0/0.0
5MC Squared*Janikowski, Sebastian K OAK0 sec0.0/0.0
6Madden CursePead, Isaiah RB STL 11 sec0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusTexans DST HOU51 sec0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsCobb, Randall WR GB 31 sec0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanMoore, Denarius WR OAK 36 sec0.0/0.0
10Crazeez LegzHartley, Garrett K NO47 sec0.0/0.0
11Jakespeares*Owens, Terrell WR SEA 0 sec0.0/0.0
12Shock & AweMorris, Alfred RB WAS 9 sec0.0/0.0
Round 15
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweBrown, Ronnie RB SD 4 sec0.0/0.0
2Jakespeares*Burleson, Nate WR DET0 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez LegzBranch, Deion WR NE 3 min 28 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon TribesmanPrater, Matt K DEN9 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido PimpsThomas, Daniel RB MIA 6 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusWright, Kendall WR TEN 45 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CurseJames, LaMichael RB SF 14 sec0.0/0.0
8MC Squared*Lewis, Marcedes TE JAC0 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersSanders, Emmanuel WR PIT33 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsTannehill, Ryan QB MIA 6 sec0.0/0.0
11Guppy*Starks, James RB GB 0 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxBennett, Martellus TE NYG11 sec0.0/0.0
Round 16
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxBradford, Sam QB STL 3 sec0.0/0.0
2Guppy*Scott, Bernard RB CIN 0 sec0.0/0.0
3GimpsJets DST NYJ15 sec0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersRainey, Chris RB PIT 3 sec0.0/0.0
5MC Squared*Locker, Jake QB TEN 1 sec0.0/0.0
6Madden CurseHanson, Jason K DET16 sec0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusHenery, Alex K PHI33 sec0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsJeffery, Alshon WR CHI 3 sec0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanChandler, Scott TE BUF21 sec0.0/0.0
10Crazeez Legz*Dickson, Ed TE BAL 0 sec0.0/0.0
11Jakespeares*Cowboys DST DAL0 sec0.0/0.0
12Shock & AweBroncos DST DEN38 sec0.0/0.0

Got them all.  Last two pick are up. Need to get Defense and Kicker and we are done. Somehow a staunch Steelers D falls to me in round 17. So I jump on it, and Kaeding in 18 for my kicker.  I take them and we're out.  Here are the last couple of rounds of the draft.
Round 17
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Shock & AweBryant, Matt K ATL49 sec0.0/0.0
2Jakespeares*Bailey, Dan K DAL0 sec0.0/0.0
3Crazeez Legz*Patriots DST NE0 sec0.0/0.0
4Pashtoon TribesmanSeahawks DST SEA10 sec0.0/0.0
5Guido PimpsTynes, Lawrence K NYG7 sec0.0/0.0
6DJ Decimus MeridiusPierce, Bernard RB BAL 54 sec0.0/0.0
7Madden CurseGreen, Alex RB GB 47 sec0.0/0.0
8MC Squared*Falcons DST ATL0 sec0.0/0.0
9PerkolatersSteelers DST PIT8 sec0.0/0.0
10GimpsRackers, Neil K WAS7 sec0.0/0.0
11Guppy*Best, Jahvid RB DET 0 sec0.0/0.0
12Noonan's Irish BoxBironas, Rob K TEN26 sec0.0/0.0
Round 18
PickTeamPlayerElapsed TimePts
1Noonan's Irish BoxWare, D.J. RB NYG 14 sec (13 min 6 sec)0.0/0.0
2Guppy*Smith, Alex QB SF 0 sec (2 min 42 sec)0.0/0.0
3GimpsRoberts, Andre WR ARI 4 sec (2 min 45 sec)0.0/0.0
4PerkolatersKaeding, Nate K SD26 sec (9 min 14 sec)0.0/0.0
5MC Squared*Housler, Rob TE ARI 0 sec (1 min 5 sec)0.0/0.0
6Madden CurseGordon, Josh WR CLE 44 sec (12 min 59 sec)0.0/0.0
7DJ Decimus MeridiusKendricks, Lance TE STL 17 sec (12 min 51 sec)0.0/0.0
8Guido PimpsFitzpatrick, Ryan QB BUF 1 min 1 sec (10 min 5 sec)0.0/0.0
9Pashtoon TribesmanJacobs, Brandon RB SF 5 sec (8 min 1 sec)0.0/0.0
10Crazeez LegzDalton, Andy QB CIN 59 sec (11 min 4 sec)0.0/0.0
11Jakespeares*Bullock, Randy K HOU0 sec (18 min 52 sec)0.0/0.0
12Shock & AwePonder, Christian QB MIN 25 sec (8 min 34 sec)0.0/0.0



All in all I think I did well.  Comment on who you think had the best draft.
Thanks!