Well CBS Sports has decided to change the draft format for fantasy football. We always have done automated draft. Well they have changed how the automated draft works. You use to have to setup rankings by rounds. Now you just setup rankings and that is how it drafts.
So the WCW did a vote and decided on changing the format this year from automated draft to live draft.
I personally am not a big fan of the change. I would have liked to give the new automated draft format a chance. One of my favorite parts of the fantasy season is draft preparation. With live draft I really do not need to spend any time on preparing as I will know what I want to pick each time my turn comes up. The strategy has decreased in my opinion. But I was out voted so I guess I will like it or leave it.
WCW MAJOR Draft Changes...
Tips for Draft Prep
I came across a cool article on Tips for a Successful Fantasy Draft Prep. The writer went into how this time of year is the dreaded "waiting period" and how its the best time to start your homework for the next season. He made this statement in the article that I agree with completely, "Although a good draft does not guarantee you Fantasy Football Supremacy, a bad one will wreck your season. " So read the tips below and start doing your homework for the 2009 Fantasy Football season.
Below is a list of the 5 Tips he had for Draft prep...
1. Project players fantasy points - He goes into making sure you understand how your league scores points and setting up your "guesses" for how a player's stats may be for that year. Then convert that to fantasy points. And voila!, you have your list of players, now you need to rank them.
2. Get current on NFL off season moves - This one is self explanatory. You need to know where some people are now to see how that will affect their stats versus the previous year.
3. Review and Learn the NFL Schedules - This is important when setting your player rankings, b/c you can end up with one of those dreaded half of your starters have the same bye week situations. The bye weeks are also important for the playoff weeks as well!
4. Note Defensive Matchups in Playoff Weeks - This is important for making sure you have the best possible matchup for the playoff weeks. Who wouldn't love Petterson versus Detriot?
5. Participate in Mock Drafts - I personally do not see the advantage to mock drafts. I know there is some people who love them, but I do not get it. The writer suggests getting other people in your league to participate in a mock draft...but who is going to give away their "real" draft plan during a mock? The writer believes it is important b/c you get to see what people believe player values are and readjust your round strategies.
I hope these tips were helpful or at least provided a checklist for things to do prior to draft.
Now get out there and do your homework!
link to article: http://www.footballdocs.com/draft_preparation.html
League is Open!
The league officially opened last night. Login to your cbssports.com account and join us. I know many were anticipating the opening of the league so they can get started on developing their draft strategies. I know I am. I hope to get some guest visitors to the blog, to discuss draft strategies and etc., more to come on this..
**Note: Charlie Brown picture has nothing to do with the league, I just though it was cute!**
WCW & NFL Rumor Mill
I recently was checking out the WCW site (link on the right side of the blog) and came across a newer feature called "Rumor Mill". I think this awesome. I love reading up on the gossip. They even mentioned some NFL network TV sightings of our own WCW owner's! Keep any eye out of the website as it is always updating with new content!
***This is NOT a paid advertisement by the WCW.***
Top 99 Player Rankings...
- Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts
- Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
- Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona Cardinals
- Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings
- DeMarcus Ware, DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys
- Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
- Jared Allen, DE, Minnesota Vikings
- Julius Peppers, DE, Carolina Panthers
- Ed Reed, S, Baltimore Ravens
- James Harrison, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, Oakland Raiders
- Andre Johnson, WR, Houston Texans
- Albert Haynesworth, DT, Washington Redskins
- Troy Polamalu, S, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Philip Rivers, QB, San Diego Chargers
- Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants
- Steve Smith, WR, Carolina Panthers
- Shawne Merriman, LB, San Diego Chargers
- Jon Beason, LB, Carolina Panthers
He said he asked the following questions to come up with this list.
- Which player would I rather have on my team?
- Which player would make the most impact on my team?
- Which player will be the best in 2009, specifically?
So who would you pick for your top 20?
link to full article: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9665338/NFL's-top-99-player-rankings-for-'09
Peyton- Mr. Cool and Calm?
We all know how openly, unhappy Peyton has been recently in Colt's land about the coaching situation. If I was a Colts fan I would be concerned. It must really be a mess for Peyton to start being openly annoyed about it. Well it looks like the owner of the Colt's has worked out a deal to get the coaches that left as consultants by the start of training camps. So maybe Peyton will get back to Mr. Cool, Calm, and Collected. You can see more about it at the link below....
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810bd601&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true
What do you think the record will be for Colts this year?
Do you think all will be well in Colt land or that it will continue to be mess?
