Right now I am part of a dynasty draft in a 12 person league. Each draft pick is 12 hours long (due to people being in different time zones and such). So far it is going really well. Trades are being made via draft picks and players and with the 12 hours per pick the pressure of choosing someone within the 90 seconds allotted doesn't exist. It is a relaxing and more strategic draft which I am finding to be far more enjoyable than a typical fantasy draft.
I think what separates this draft from others is strategy. Being a dynasty league means that you maintain the same players from year to year with a rookie draft being held before each season. This means that retirement is a major factor in choosing a player which has already led to big time fantasy players falling; Tom Brady and Peyton Manning specifically come to mind. The dynasty league also makes the draft feel like a fantasy draft in Madden (which was one of my favorite parts of the game) but better because the trades are more fluid/exciting and you are playing against other humans and not a CPU. It's really more like an actual NFL draft combined with fantasy football, you choose the team that will be great for years to come.
We are currently in the 5th round after several days of drafting and I will post my team's results once it is finished (in a week or so).
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Seahawks leapfrog 49ers
This week at NFL.com it was determined by the fans that the Seahawks are NFL's #1 team, leapfrogging the 49ers. As a niners fan I can honestly say that I am glad. Not to gloat about a pre-season rankings system that has no validity, but to sort of sit back and breathe a sigh of relief. Why? Because now the pressure is off of the 49ers. Instead of being the target everyone is after the attention is now drawn to a new foe, releasing the pre-season hype and expectations of the 49ers winning the Super Bowl. Don't get me wrong, the expectations are still there, but by being #2 instead of #1 a little bit of the pressure is of and in a way they are now underdogs. The niners will carry this underdog mentality into the season like they have the last two years and prove that they are the top dog. Either way, whoever is ranked #1 or #2, we all expect this divisional rivalry to be the top games of the year and maybe the most anticipated of all season.
It doesn't matter who is #1 before the season, it matters who's #1 after the season.
It doesn't matter who is #1 before the season, it matters who's #1 after the season.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Fantasy Football!
So none of my annual leagues have begun drafting yet but that's okay, I can still talk about it. Now for the first time ever I will be joining a 12 person league. Not only that, but it's a dynasty league which means you keep the players you draft for successive years. This makes the draft process much more challenging as older players may not want to be drafted even if they are good. The idea is to draft well for the future!
I will also be attending my 2nd live draft ever in Oregon with my older brother and the league I grew up with. This league was my introduction to fantasy football some 8 years ago so a lot of trash talking shall be spoketh (mainly how the 49ers are better than the Seahawks since it's Seahawks territory where my brother lives).
The last couple of years I have gone a wee bit crazy by having multiple fantasy leagues, 10 and 8 the last 2 years respectively. This year I think I will tone it down a bit. Given the complexity of the 12 person league and the potential injuries ensued from the live draft, I will be a part of no more than 5 leagues. Nobody really cares but I think it's important for me to say and my girlfriend to hold me accountable for. Anyway, if you have any fantasy football advice or just want to chat send me a message on blogger. Grazie!
-SK
I will also be attending my 2nd live draft ever in Oregon with my older brother and the league I grew up with. This league was my introduction to fantasy football some 8 years ago so a lot of trash talking shall be spoketh (mainly how the 49ers are better than the Seahawks since it's Seahawks territory where my brother lives).
The last couple of years I have gone a wee bit crazy by having multiple fantasy leagues, 10 and 8 the last 2 years respectively. This year I think I will tone it down a bit. Given the complexity of the 12 person league and the potential injuries ensued from the live draft, I will be a part of no more than 5 leagues. Nobody really cares but I think it's important for me to say and my girlfriend to hold me accountable for. Anyway, if you have any fantasy football advice or just want to chat send me a message on blogger. Grazie!
-SK
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Early Season Jibber Jabber
So OTAs have begun and the preseason is still a ways away, but it's nice to discuss a little bit of football even with the null period that we're in. Basically, the excitement for next season to start is hindered by the lack of anything important going on. With that being said, teams are usually ranked pre- and post-season but I think it's important to also rank the divisions. I haven't looked into a lot of people's division rankings, but I did catch Gregg Rosenthal's from NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000168304/article/division-power-rankings-nfc-west-rises-to-the-top)
1. NFC West
2. NFC North
3. AFC North
4. NFC South
5. NFC East
6. AFC South
7. AFC East
8. AFC West
For the most part I agree with his assessment. The NFC West is becoming the old AFC North with obvious comparisons on the defensive side of the ball (Steelers Vs. Ravens and 49ers Vs. Seahawks and a close 3rd adversary in the Bengals and Rams). The one main difference between the old AFC North and new NFC West is that the NFC West seems to have more firepower on offense which tends to make games all the more exciting. Mix tough defenses with young athletic quarterbacks, a mean ground game, and two head coaches whose rivalry goes back to college and you have yourself the top two teams in the NFL, and the NFL's best division.
I agree with the NFC North being #2 with three possible playoff teams. I think the NFC South might edge out the AFC North but it is a tough call. Who knows where the Saints will be with Sean Payton back and the Bucs have acquired seemingly every top notch free agent out there along with a young QB and RB. The AFC North isn't what it used to be and the Ravens have lost several key players while the Steelers have not performed well offensively in a couple of years. But there is the Bengals with their emergent defensive.
As far as the other divisions go I think the NFC East should be switched with the AFC South. I say this simply based on playoff caliber teams (AFC South = 2, the NFC East = 1). Although the NFC East is very competitive down the stretch, the last couple of years have barely produced a .500 playoff team. I know I know, the Seahawks made it a few years ago with a 7-9 record, don't remind me =(.
It's also tough for me to say the AFC East isn't last on this list. Sure they have the Patriots, but that's it. The Dolphins may have a good season which would warrant a #7 rating. But I believe that the Chiefs, with their 6 pro bowlers, will be a better team then the Dolphins. I pretty much just nulled out the bottom two teams for each division and the Broncos and Patriots are basically the same (arguably).
So my top divisions are:
1. NFC West
2. NFC North
3. NFC South
4. AFC North
5. AFC South
6. NFC East
7. AFC West
8. AFC East
1. NFC West
2. NFC North
3. AFC North
4. NFC South
5. NFC East
6. AFC South
7. AFC East
8. AFC West
For the most part I agree with his assessment. The NFC West is becoming the old AFC North with obvious comparisons on the defensive side of the ball (Steelers Vs. Ravens and 49ers Vs. Seahawks and a close 3rd adversary in the Bengals and Rams). The one main difference between the old AFC North and new NFC West is that the NFC West seems to have more firepower on offense which tends to make games all the more exciting. Mix tough defenses with young athletic quarterbacks, a mean ground game, and two head coaches whose rivalry goes back to college and you have yourself the top two teams in the NFL, and the NFL's best division.
I agree with the NFC North being #2 with three possible playoff teams. I think the NFC South might edge out the AFC North but it is a tough call. Who knows where the Saints will be with Sean Payton back and the Bucs have acquired seemingly every top notch free agent out there along with a young QB and RB. The AFC North isn't what it used to be and the Ravens have lost several key players while the Steelers have not performed well offensively in a couple of years. But there is the Bengals with their emergent defensive.
As far as the other divisions go I think the NFC East should be switched with the AFC South. I say this simply based on playoff caliber teams (AFC South = 2, the NFC East = 1). Although the NFC East is very competitive down the stretch, the last couple of years have barely produced a .500 playoff team. I know I know, the Seahawks made it a few years ago with a 7-9 record, don't remind me =(.
It's also tough for me to say the AFC East isn't last on this list. Sure they have the Patriots, but that's it. The Dolphins may have a good season which would warrant a #7 rating. But I believe that the Chiefs, with their 6 pro bowlers, will be a better team then the Dolphins. I pretty much just nulled out the bottom two teams for each division and the Broncos and Patriots are basically the same (arguably).
So my top divisions are:
1. NFC West
2. NFC North
3. NFC South
4. AFC North
5. AFC South
6. NFC East
7. AFC West
8. AFC East
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