Category Archives: Dynasty

More 2012 rookie rankings and a 2012 start-up dynasty draft

If you want more rookie ranking that include an IDP spin (my top 60 rookies) or you want some 2012 dynasty draft strategy (draft ended second week in May) , please read my blog at fantasyalarm.com:
http://www.fantasyalarm.com/weekly-nfl-rookie-draft-dynasty-report/
  I write two new articles at least every week.  Follow me on twitter and ask questions of an eight year dynasty owner at @AndrewMiley.

Inside the Mind of a (so called) Dynasty Expert

It’s been a while since I posted anything here, so to get over some writer’s block – I figured I’d share some of my thoughts about some drafts I am right in the middle of.

Oh, and I’ve probably said it before, but I hate the term ‘expert’. I don’t ever refer myself as one (well except for this post title), and it’s a phrase used way to often in my opinion. If you guys only knew the small differences between you and myself. I am not any smarter than anyone else, but I do invest a lot of time researching and studying – so maybe that’s where I can get an edge.

Anyways, I digress. I did want to post about some of the rookie and start up drafts I am involved in now. I have had one rookie draft wrap up already, another is ongoing, and I am right in the thick of a startup draft:

(So that you can follow along, all my team names are extremely original: Bryan Fontaine) Continue reading →

Initial 2012 Rookie Dynasty Rankings

Andrew Luck

Andrew Luck (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The 2012 NFL Draft has come and gone, but the fantasy season looms on the horizon.  My personal philosophy is TALENT over situation.  I generally utilize my pre-draft rankings based on college tape in combination with how high a player was drafted to create initial dynasty rankings.  That being said, some situations are tempting and have to be accounted for.

Quarterbacks:

1.  Andrew Luck QB/IND

Too talented and the Colts seem to have a developmental plan with weapons Continue reading →

Dynasty ADP Drafts 1-4 Wrapping Up

Dynasty ADP Drafts 1-4 are wrapping up soon. There was overwhelming interest in the dynasty mock drafts, and more will be started prior to the NFL Draft.

If you have sent in a request to join from the contact form, I need to review new candidates before sending any invites.

Thank you again to MyFantasyLeague.com for hosting!

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PFF Fantasy – 2012 Dynasty ADP Drafts

Are you looking to improve your initial dynasty drafting acumen?

We are looking for new and experienced dynasty fantasy football owners to participate in a series of slow mock drafts this offseason. The purpose of these drafts is to establish dynasty league average draft position (ADP) data. Continue reading →

IDP Dynasty Mock Draft Analysis

Green Bay Packers starting quarterback Aaron R...

Green Bay Packers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs off Lambeau Field into the tunnel amid a standing ovation. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I know what you are saying, “Another dynasty mock?  You’re crazy. We haven’t even had the NFL Draft!”  Since many dynasty football players, including myself, have the “sickness” all year-long, the guys here at DLF wanted to host it as a reference league for the pre-draft dynasty layout of the land.  This time before the NFL Draft is especially fun as outside of Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, we have no idea where every rookie or the remaining free agents, for that matter, will end up.

The draft has fantastic representation from all the following: bleacherreport.com (Gary Davenport); draftsharks.com (Matt Schauf); footballguys.com (Sigmund Bloom and Jene Bramel); profootballfocus.com (Jeff Ratcliffe and Ross Miles); dynastyleaguefootball.com (Steve Wyremski); The IDP Guru (@OlingerIDPGuru);  myself and a host of others from twitter.

You can check out the entire draft here:
http://www30.myfantasyleague.com/2012/home/74461#0
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ROUND ONE

1.01 Ray Rice, RB BAL

1.02 LeSean McCoy, RB PHI

1.03 Arian Foster, RB HOU

1.04 Calvin Johnson, WR DET

1.05 Aaron Rodgers, QB GB

1.06 Larry Fitzgerald, WR ARI

1.07 Rob Gronkowski, TE NE

1.08 Jimmy Graham, TE NO

1.09 Maurice Jones-Drew, RB JAX

1.10 Matt Forte, RB CHI

1.11 Chris Johnson, RB TEN

1.12 Cam Newton, QB CAR

The top five remains the same with some combination of Arian Foster, Ray Rice, LeSean McCoy, Calvin Johnson, and Aaron Rodgers.  The tight ends in the form of Rob Gronkowski (1.07) and Jimmy Graham (1.08) went a bit too high for my taste.  In leagues with premium tight end scoring (1.5 points per reception), I could understand the higher choice of those talented guys.

The best first round value was Cam Newton who I have seen go as high as 1.06.  Yes, he is a second year player, but he ranked fourth overall in total points in this format last year.  Even if he gets less goal line work, Cam should easily exceed his 1.12 draft spot.

To read about the next 9 rounds click here
http://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2012/idp-dynasty-mock-draft-analysis

PFF Fantasy: Dynasty Slants – Breakout Candidates: QB Jake Locker

The period between free agency and the NFL Draft is my favorite time of year as a dynasty owner. There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the upcoming season. Dynasty owners thrive on the uncertainty by crunching statistics and reading over team reports to find the next breakout players.

Around this time each year, I target a few players in my dynasty leagues that have breakout potential. Some of it is based on gut feelings, but mostly from watching game footage and finding players that have excelled in a limited role. Over the next few weeks, I will cover players I have targeted for my own teams. Last time I covered tight end Kyle Rudolph. Next up on my list of breakout candidates is Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker.

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PFF Fantasy: Dynasty Slants – Breakout Candidates: TE Kyle Rudolph

The period before free agency and the NFL Draft is my favorite time of year as a dynasty owner. There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the upcoming season. Dynasty owners thrive on the uncertainty by crunching statistics and reading over team reports to find the next breakout players.

Around this time each year, I target a few players in my dynasty leagues that have breakout potential. Some of it is based on gut feel, but mostly from watching game footage and finding players that have excelled in a limited role. Over the next few weeks, I will cover players I have targeted for my own teams. Leading off my list of breakout candidates is Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph.

 

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