Which one to keep?

Deacon

Bacon=greatest of all!
In one of my leagues I have come down to 1 keeper slot left with 2 quality choices to pick from.

Pretty much standard Yahoo scoring with the exceptions of deductions for sacks (-1) and points given for return yds.

It comes down to Donovan McNabb who was the 7th highest scoring QB in this league last year

-or-

Steve Slaton who was the 9th highest scoring RB in this league last year.


It is a 14 team league so having the right keeper is very important as there will be little chance of making up for a mistake through the waiver or even the draft. This is the primary reason why I am leaning towards McNabb. There are far fewer quality QBs on the board than RBs and there is a much greater chance of picking up a quality rookie RB like Moreno than there is a quality QB.

Which would you choose?
 

Dallas Iowa

Cowboy fan
I would take Slaton, I just think McNabb, while he is a good Q.B., has never really been super stud fantasy guy, so I think you could get the same caliber of Q.B. later on where Slaton I think is just going to be a stud in that high powered offense in Houston.
 

bodey24

Staff member
I agree. I would keep Slaton. I also believe it will be easier to get a QB the caliber of McNabb then it would be to get a good running-back in a good offense like Slaton.
 

Rehgn3

New Member
What slot do you use to keep them?

If you dont have to use a slot, I'd go with Slaton. I think there are a view comparable QBs in McNabb's tier available compared to that of slaton. Also, Intitial Average Draft Position markers suggest that Slaton will be going in the late 1st round to mid 2nd round.....that is a lot of value, you may still be able to pick up McNabb in the draft if you reach for him if you want, cant say the same for Slaton.

I will also say though, I don't think Slaton will have the same season he had last year, due to last year Houston having problems with a healthy RB and Ahman Green...I think they will rely upon Slaton less, but he would still be well worth your keeper pick IMO.
 

Remote Controller

Well-Known Member
There is a reason you are leaning to keeping the QB. You know your league. I would stick with my gut here. he was the #7 QB last year, and he is poised to be a top 5 Qb this year. Keep McNabb and go for Moreno.
 

cctekguy

Staff member
You know your league.

This was a no-brainer for me until I read (and thought about) RC's post.

Though the best answer in a majority of leagues would be Slaton, if your 14 team league hoards QB's you could end up looking at a dismal pool of 5 or 6 starters.

In my league, Slaton would be the obvious choice. In your league......You know better than anyone.
 

Deacon

Bacon=greatest of all!
There is a reason you are leaning to keeping the QB. You know your league. I would stick with my gut here. he was the #7 QB last year, and he is poised to be a top 5 Qb this year. Keep McNabb and go for Moreno.

Yeah this is my main concern. 14 team league and they do hoard QBs. If I don't take McNabb I am afraid the best QB that will be available will probably be someone like Delhomme. Might get lucky and Palmer will still be around but that is a crapshoot also.

You have helped me think this thing through. Slaton is the better choice normally but in this league if I don't have a solid QB I will be toast. I have been able to pick up a top notch RB late every year. Last year it was Slaton, the year before it was Thomas Jones, the year before it was MJD.

Hopefully I will have the same success with picking a RB late this year also.
 

Miller

Who Dey
Administrator
I don't think it's close, and I'm not a big Slaton fan......but you HAVE to keep Slaton. The difference between mcNabb and a QB you can draft is likely just a little more then personal preference. Slaton if nothing else, carries very good trade value right now.
 

bodey24

Staff member
I don't think it's close, and I'm not a big Slaton fan......but you HAVE to keep Slaton. The difference between mcNabb and a QB you can draft is likely just a little more then personal preference. Slaton if nothing else, carries very good trade value right now.
I agree with Miller. If you keep Slaton you can trade him for a good QB. I would take Slaton without hesitation. Those people hoarding the QB's are probably the same teams who are going to be thin at RB.
 

WesDawg

'Burghapologist
If it's standard Yahoo! scoring, that means 6 pts per TD across the board, and nailing down your QB is paramount.
You can win a deep league like that with several middle tier RB options and play matchups, but it's a severe uphill battle with a mediocre QB.
 

Remote Controller

Well-Known Member
If it's standard Yahoo! scoring, that means 6 pts per TD across the board, and nailing down your QB is paramount.
You can win a deep league like that with several middle tier RB options and play matchups, but it's a severe uphill battle with a mediocre QB.
Deacon, Wes and I are much, much smarter than Miller! ;)
 

Coachnorm

Moderator
It is a tough call which makes this a great post/thread. Both sides have merit.

With the 6 point TD QBs score a lot of points.

With keeper leageus you also have owners collecting players they actually like, unlike redrafts in which too many owners allow themselves to get players they don't like based on ADP and perceived values as the draft unfolds. This could make trading Slaton for a QB harder as the owners are more attached to these QBs than the typical owner.

One thing to concider overall is balance in the draft. (where the hell have I heard that before?) If you start out the draft in a big QB hole it could skew your whole draft. Go in with no QB and you have to get some quick. And you would have to get several just to get a shot at good production. You will be reaching seveal times for QB talent. Either to keep them and use who ever turns out the best or to trade off with Slaton to get a top QB. (No one will trade a top QB without an acceptable replacement included in the deal).

I'm just saying it's hard to have a balanced draft (where have I heard that before?) and go for the best players and the opportunities that the draft presents (The draft is alive, feel it's flow, you must!) if you start with an imbalance in your keepers.
 
Id keep McNabb. If the pickings are slimer at QB than at RB its a easy choice. I also expect McNabb to have a big year in 2009. His offensive line may be the best in the game and he has loads of talent around him at every position.
 

Sgt John

Sith Lord of T&A
Moreno concerns me because he is making all his thunder against a bad Denver Defense. Im assuming by the time a couple preseason games are under foot your draft will be over.

McNabb will be headed for a good year. He is also an injury risk. One of the Eagles lineman put it very well on NFL Radio a few days ago when he stated just because it looks good on paper doesnt mean we are going to win the SuperBowl.

Slaton looks pretty good, did well with a patchwork line, and appears to have no one behind him who is going to step up and take the goalline runs away from him. Id go for Slaton.
 
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