NFFC Magazine Auction League

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:47 am

Glenn, in the last two drafts I've taken Tony Gonzalez as my second "pass catcher". I know that makes my WRs look weaker and it should since I've gambled that he will put up WR2 numbers. It's a risky move but I think the young QB will rely on him a lot this year.

We'll see how it plays out. But thanks for coming through for me. I said last night in the chat that you'd be the first to critique my wideouts and you were.

I knew you wouldn't let me down.

[ December 29, 2009, 09:29 AM: Message edited by: Tom Kessenich ]

Don · Post by **Don** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:32 am

Team Thompson

QB Matt Cassel 8
QB Jake Delhomme 3
QB Jason Campbell 1

RB Ryan Grant 27
RB Kevin Smith 27
RB Ahmad Bradshaw 8
RB Sammy Morris 2
RB T.J. Duckett 2
RB Maurice Morris 1

WR Anquan Boldin 35
WR Terrell Owens 26
WR Braylon Edwards 22
WR Torry Holt 9
WR Kevin Curtis 4
WR Plaxico Burress 2

TE Kellen Winslow 15
TE Dustin Keller 4

D/ST Vikings D/ST 3

K Nick Folk 1

The site was very good, can't wait to use it again.

pizzatyme · Post by **pizzatyme** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:48 am

Originally posted by Team Thompson:
Team Thompson

QB Matt Cassel 8
QB Jake Delhomme 3
QB Jason Campbell 1

RB Ryan Grant 27
RB Kevin Smith 27
RB Ahmad Bradshaw 8
RB Sammy Morris 2
RB T.J. Duckett 2
RB Maurice Morris 1

WR Anquan Boldin 35
WR Terrell Owens 26
WR Braylon Edwards 22
WR Torry Holt 9
WR Kevin Curtis 4
WR Plaxico Burress 2

TE Kellen Winslow 15
TE Dustin Keller 4

D/ST Vikings D/ST 3

K Nick Folk 1

The site was very good, can't wait to use it again. Don, very nice collection of WRs. IMO you need a miracle at QB and some help at RB to make a push. Good luck.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:13 am

Some general comments:

1. WRs were the target. Most of us were going after the top WRs and were prepared to pay to get them. I think that's a trend we're going to see in all drafts/auctions this year. This year really has become the year of the receiver in fantasy leagues.

2. Because of No. 1, RBs went cheaper than ever before. When you're getting proven, talented RBs for $40 or less you know the prices are pretty good for this position. Will this trend hold in auctions? I think it might.

3. QBs went pretty much as expected. Brady over Brees was a surprise but generally the top QBs went for what was expected and then the lower-tier guys went in the $5-$8 range. This may be the one position you can really lock in on before an auction in terms of estimating how much you want to spend.

4. Nobody would let me get a kicker for $1. OK, this is a personal thing. I brought up three kickers for $1 and somebody bid $2 every time. C'mon guys, they're kickers.

pizzatyme · Post by **pizzatyme** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:39 am

Slaton went for more than I expected.

I was happy getting Romo $20, Forte $48, and Fitz $43. My mistake was nabbing Cutler for $14. He's a nice backup, but others in the same tier went for less.

We'll see...

Don · Post by **Don** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:49 am

Russ,

I agree the QB's are a little weak, but have you seen KC Defense, they are horrible and Delhomme should be ok as long as he's healthy.
I tried for a top QB, but the prices were too high for me.

Jim Wiseheart · Post by **Jim Wiseheart** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:49 am

Don, I think your team is very strong. Jack Haan's and Tom's also look good. Good job. I agree the ESPN site was good (other than the few quirks previously mentioned). The biggest surprise to me was quarterbacks 9-11 going for $17-$20 range. I didn't expect that, so like you, I had settle for a lower tier starter. A lot of big spending early led to some very, very nice RB bargains late. Good draft everyone.

[ June 26, 2009, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: FF Addict ]

pizzatyme · Post by **pizzatyme** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:55 am

Originally posted by Team Thompson:
Russ,

I agree the QB's are a little weak, but have you seen KC Defense, they are horrible and Delhomme should be ok as long as he's healthy.
I tried for a top QB, but the prices were too high for me. Don, no doubt KC will have to throw, just not sure how effective they'll be overall. Like I said, if you get the QB support, you're in the hunt.

BillyWaz · Post by **BillyWaz** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:42 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Here are the Top 14 QBs from last night's auction:

1. Tom Brady $34
2. Drew Brees $30
3. Peyton Manning $27
4. Aaron Rodgers $26
5. Kurt Warner $26
6. Philip Rivers $23
7. Donovan McNabb $22
8. Tony Romo $20
9. Matt Schaub $20
10. Carson Palmer $20
11. Matt Ryan $17
12. Jay Cutler $14
13. Matt Cassel $8
14. Matt Hasselbeck $8 It seemed like the QB's went for MUCH more than they have in the past. Normally you see 4 or 5 go for $20 or more, this draft there were 10!

I'll be curious to see if this sticks.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:00 pm

I really missed being a part of this draft, this year. Especially since I lost last year's superbowl by around 4 poins or less.

But my prediction was right about Brady...I said $31...He went for $34...Surprising to see him as the most expensive QB when there are 2 other QB's that have much less risk when it comes to health. Just my opinion.