Rate my team~! just drafted

[jmp782]

Hey all, just drafted for this year for one of my leauges. This league drafted much earlier than I am used too or would have wanted too. Anyway, 10 team league. Positions are obviously not set yet since it's early, but any contructive advice would be much appreciated.

QB Matt Schaub HOU
RB Michael Turner ATL
RB Steve Slaton HOU
WR Brandon Marshall DEN
WR Chad Ocho Cinco CIN
WR Chris Chambers SD
TE Chris Cooley WAS
OP Kevin Smith DET
K Nick Folk DAL
TDSP Minnesota Vikings MIN

Bench Trent Edwards BUF
Bench Percy Harvin MIN
Bench Eli Manning NYG
Bench Willis McGahee BAL
Bench Steve Smith NYG
Bench T.J. Duckett SEA
Bench Visanthe Shiancoe MIN
Bench Nate Washington TEN
Bench Michael Bush OAK
Bench Indianapolis Colts IND

 

[Sgt John]

<acronym title="quarterback">QB</acronym> Matt Schaub HOU, Eli Manning NYG, Trent Edwards BUF

Pretty solid here. You have great depth, possible trade potential, and a variety that allows you to play the best matchups each week.<acronym title="Running Back">

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<acronym title="Running Back">
RB</acronym> Michael Turner ATL, Willis McGahee BAL, OP Kevin Smith DET,
<acronym title="Running Back">RB</acronym> Steve Slaton HOU, Michael Bush OAK, TJ Duckett SEA

Pretty good pairing of Turner and Slaton. After that it drops off signifigantly. Bush and Duckett MAY swipe some goalline work, but neither will be consistent enough to give you the ability to play them. McGahee is close to being out of a job. Im assiming the OP is Kevin Smith, RB, DET. That is a nice 3rd RB. Be prepared to try and move a lesser back and one of your QBs later for help.

<acronym title="Wide Receiver">WR</acronym> Brandon Marshall DEN, Nate Washington TEN,
<acronym title="Wide Receiver">WR</acronym> Chad Ocho Cinco CIN, Steve Smith NYG,
<acronym title="Wide Receiver">WR</acronym> Chris Chambers SD, Percy Harvin MIN

IF they play to potential you have a great 1-2 punch with Marshall and COC, but there are plenty of question marks on both. Washington, Chambers, and Smith should provide a useable starter at the 3 spot each week. Harvin is a great pick up and might be worthy of starting before long.

<acronym title="tight end">TE</acronym> Chris Cooley WAS, Visanthe Shiancoe MIN,

Cooley is a solid TE. Shiancoe will do as the backup

K Nick Folk DAL

Good kicker.

TDSP Minnesota Vikings MIN, Indianapolis Colts IND,

Pretty good startingD with Minny, and the Colts will be good bye week fodder.


Overall, a team I see winning 7 games and making the post season. Depth is a bit of a concern, at WR and RB, but overall you should see the playoffs.

 

[joefan71]

Hey jmp782, could you add your draft order?

 

[cctekguy]

Hey jmp782, could you add your draft order?

...and your scoring system.

If your league favors QBs (like mine does) then I'd say you are weak but deep at QB. You have three #2s. Could be nice if you play the match-ups well.

If you are PPR then your seemingly strong RB crew takes a bit of a hit.

WRs are notable but scary. Lots of talent but hard to figure this year.

 

[Cooley Cadets]

Matt Schaub HOU, Trent Edwards BUF, Eli Manning NYG

You are fine starting Schaub but I think people will be pleasantly surprised by Edwards. I think the mouthy one will be relatively well behaved for a season allowing Evans to be a solid #2. Hopefully Nelson will develop quickly and add another option into the mix. If not Eli should do well even with a new duo eventually lining up at the WR spots.

Michael Turner ATL, Steve Slaton HOU, Kevin Smith DET, Willis McGahee BAL, Michael Bush OAK, T.J. Duckett SEA,

No one doubts Turner as a valid #1 and many might be high enough on Slaton to make him their #1. Smith is a great insurance policy/bye filler ... and McGahee provides solid support. It may be a season to early but I like M. Bush's potential enough to bump him ahead of Duckett who I am hoping you do not need to take the field for you.

Brandon Marshall DEN, Chad Ocho Cinco CIN, Chris Chambers SD, Percy Harvin MIN, Steve Smith NYG, Nate Washington TEN

I'm still wondering if Marshall will end up missing time - strikes me as a potential time bomb in that respect. Not questioning his talent, just don't trust him. On the whole have been hearing positives on Chad this offseason and although I think he will rebound I do not expect him to return to his earlier form. Chambers is past his prime but is still nice enough to take heat off of V. Jackson and perform well enough to warrant being your #3. Harvin is a nice pick in a dynasty but suspect he will be utilized but won't have consistent production this year. Smith is likely one of the new starters in NY and hopefully will do sufficiently well to fill in nicely for you. Washington should likewise see the field alot but if the Titan's running game is as effective as I expect I am not sure if he will get enough opportunities to make him help you much.

Chris Cooley WAS, Visanthe Shiancoe MIN

Cooley should continue to produce and Shiancoe may have another career year if/when Favre signs.

Nick Folk DAL

Hard to get excited about a K but you could do a lot worse

Minnesota Vikings MIN, Indianapolis Colts IND

Minny, especially if it avoids the pending suspensions should be solid again this season. I suspect there may prove to be better options out there by week 9 to become the bye week filler.


Pretty solid buy you need some luck to make real noise come playoff time. Hopefully by that time one or two of your youngsters at WR will have developed consistency and pay off in a big way.

 

[joefan71]

QB Matt Schaub HOU (10), Eli Manning NYG (10), Trent Edwards BUF (9)

Good overall, hopefully Schaub stays healthy behind an improved o-line, Edwards is a potential sleeper this year, NYG may need to make a move to get Manning help at WR if no one steps up.

Texans and Giants both have a bye in week 10 when Buffalo plays the Titans on the road.

RB - Michael Turner ATL, Willis McGahee BAL, OP Kevin Smith DET, Steve Slaton HOU, Michael Bush OAK, TJ Duckett SEA

Turner, Slaton, and Smith are solid in my book. Of the other 3 Bush probably has the best upside this season.

WR - Brandon Marshall DEN, Nate Washington TEN, Chad Ocho Cinco CIN, Steve Smith NYG, Chris Chambers SD, Percy Harvin MIN

Don't like your wide receivers at all. The last 2 years I have drafted a WR for my first pick and won both years with a top 3 WR. Marshall may still be in the doghouse and 85 could have a good year if Palmer stays healthy. Smith is a 3rd year receiver who might break out this season. Titans pass even less than the Steelers did but Washington won't have much competition in Tennessee. Chambers hasn't played up to his potential since 2005 but could be a serviceable WR3. Harvin is high risk/ high reward as a rookie. Look to trade for a WR1 early.

TE - Chris Cooley WAS, Visanthe Shiancoe MIN

Two strong TEs. Cooley should bounce back with TDs this year and whoever plays QB for the Vikes will need Shiancoe to continue to improve this year. We would be happy with another 7 TDs from him this year.

K Nick Folk DAL

I don't care, I play matchups all year long.

TDSP - Minnesota Vikings MIN, Indianapolis Colts IND

Solid TDSP picks but I don't like the Colts at home vs. an improved Houston team for the Vikings bye. They won the game at home against the Texans last year 33-27 but their DST only got me 6 pts.

My biggest concern is at WR. Use the crap out of the waiver wire and try to make some trades early. Watch your byes.

 

[comegetDATnguyen]

I love Schaub. Has the weapons and ability to put up great numbers. Just need to pray that he stays healthy. But with his supporting cast, he's set up very nicely to put up big numbers.

Slaton/Turner/Smith combo is solid.

WR area has some question marks. I would downgrade Marshall a little since Cutler is gone and who knows what you'll get from Ocho Cinco. But him and Palmer are motivated so could be a nice surprise.

Good team and good luck