I was getting ready for my own fantasy draft tonight, thinking about all the tools and information I wanted or needed. Now, I know there are many theories and methods for getting ready, but figured sharing my own thoughts on the subject might be interesting to someone... anyone. So, here are a few things that I am getting ready for my draft.
League Scoring Rules
If you don't know your rules well ahead of your draft and as you are researching your target players, sleepers, etc, then you are behind the eight ball. Know your league scoring rules and how that might impact positions and players in relation to each other. Passing TD scoring for instance will change how you rank a QB in comparison to a RB. Points per receipt also have an impact. A RB who can catch out of the backfield has increased value. I always have a copy or the league scoring rules, or at least know them.
Mock Drafts
There are many places to participate in mock drafts. Cbs Sportsline, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, etc. Find a draft that looks similar to yours and give it a try. It gives you a feel for how your draft might go. And if you know your draft position already, that helps, try to get your spot.
Cheat SheetYou can get a cheat sheet from all over the net, magazines or create one for yourself. Just a hard copy is all I need. I will highlight my studs, guys I wouldn't mind getting (tier 2 for me) and sleepers or players of interest. That way, I can adjust my strategy at draft time, knowing the players I like.
ADP [Average Draft Position]I also will print out a fairly long list of ADP for each position and composit. I use this in conjunction with my cheat sheet. For instance, if I am targeting Ryan Grant, the cheat sheet is a sort of ranking and tehe ADP sheet will give me an idea of roughly what round he is going in, or what pick.
Rule to live by
Be flexible. Even if you want Calvin Johnson, inevitably someone will snap him up one pick before you were going to. So, settle for Randy Moss or Greg Jennings.
Cardinal Rule
Have fun. If you are in it for the money, then you are going to have to way more serious than I am.
League Scoring Rules
If you don't know your rules well ahead of your draft and as you are researching your target players, sleepers, etc, then you are behind the eight ball. Know your league scoring rules and how that might impact positions and players in relation to each other. Passing TD scoring for instance will change how you rank a QB in comparison to a RB. Points per receipt also have an impact. A RB who can catch out of the backfield has increased value. I always have a copy or the league scoring rules, or at least know them.
Mock Drafts
There are many places to participate in mock drafts. Cbs Sportsline, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, etc. Find a draft that looks similar to yours and give it a try. It gives you a feel for how your draft might go. And if you know your draft position already, that helps, try to get your spot.
Cheat SheetYou can get a cheat sheet from all over the net, magazines or create one for yourself. Just a hard copy is all I need. I will highlight my studs, guys I wouldn't mind getting (tier 2 for me) and sleepers or players of interest. That way, I can adjust my strategy at draft time, knowing the players I like.
ADP [Average Draft Position]I also will print out a fairly long list of ADP for each position and composit. I use this in conjunction with my cheat sheet. For instance, if I am targeting Ryan Grant, the cheat sheet is a sort of ranking and tehe ADP sheet will give me an idea of roughly what round he is going in, or what pick.
Rule to live by
Be flexible. Even if you want Calvin Johnson, inevitably someone will snap him up one pick before you were going to. So, settle for Randy Moss or Greg Jennings.
Cardinal Rule
Have fun. If you are in it for the money, then you are going to have to way more serious than I am.
Today's Hottie: Martika Ibarra
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