Draft Strategy

No QB until the 5th round at the earliest.

If I pick in the first 4 spots I look hard at RB. Otherwise I go WR. The first 5 picks should be 3 WRs and 2 RBs unless I see too much value in the QB position to pass up. RB is a crapshoot but if you have 3 stud WRs you will be in great shape.

Jay Ajayi should be a good running back this year. David Johnson is a stud but something tells me he doesnt produce the TDs he had last year.

Melvin Gordon should be another RB that could be had later and produce great. That Offensive line was in shambles last year. If they stay healthy the Chargers will win the division.

Waiting later on QB has always served me well. I love seeing Brady, Rodgers, Brees, and Luck go early, especially if all are taken in rd 1. It means Im getting great talent that those 4 players cant touch.

I would glady take Rivers/Romo this year. I think Big Ben will go too early based on last year.

Even Tannehill is a decent start this year. Keep an eye on D.Parker for a 2nd or 3rd WR. He could be a top 10 this year.

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The best strategy is no strategy

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This. Every time.

Adapt to the draft, take what the draft gives you.

+1 all I research is the upcoming rookies, each team's offensive line, which division they're in, a couple mocks to see how crazy people are/be prepared to draft someone else, and... That's it. No draft board or anything. Oh, and I usually take QB after the 11th or so. Kickers 2nd to last or last round. Defense vice verse with kickers.

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I have a list of players I wont draft based on certain things like the defense, the oline or the player themselves.

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Doing research isn't a draft strategy. A draft strategy is saying I'm going to go RB/WR/RB no matter what.

drafted Reed in round 10...your point

WW is gold for season success but he was asking about the draft. WW fishing is definitely needed to excel.

I actually disagree with the majority here. I think you need to have a plan going in, especially when you know your draft slot a bit in advance. I've seen way too many guys not be prepared for a scenario that unfolds and shite down their leg because of it.

This doesn't mean you can't be flexible if a player unexpectedly drops or guys you liked went earlier than anticipated, of course.

I think the two biggest things I would stress are

1. Have your own rankings, and stick to them. I feel strongly that better and more rational decisions are made outside the high stress environment that is a fantasy football draft

2. Know your league. Some guys love reaching for QBs, some will always go RB first, etc. Any information advantage you have helps you make better decisions and win more often.

Why didn't you just trade one of your Wr's for a RB?

I did eventually. Our league isn't very trade happy come to find out though. It's an act of congress trying to get one to pass with majority vote every year, lol. Ended up trading Green for Charcandrick West when he had just taken over that starting role.

AGREED!!

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Doing research isn't a draft strategy. A draft strategy is saying I'm going to go RB/WR/RB no matter what.

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You still need research to do that. The player you would take at No. 1 or No. 10 is probably not the player I would take.

My strategy with PPR was usually WR/WR/RB-WR? It always depends if the player I want is there or not. I put notes on every draftable player in the top 200. Some I dont want and some I rank alot higher than a cheat sheet. I dont give a shite if the consensus says David Johnson is the No.1 back. If I think Eddie Lacy will be the number 1 back, thats who I pick knowing I cant get him in rd 2.

Most players get a cheat sheet that is outdated because all those stats are based off last year. I look at the team first and then the player. The number 1 back last year probably wont make the top 5 this year.

Research is alot better than nothing but you have to have a ton of luck on yourside.