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Usefulness of NFL mock drafts
Posted on 7/7/14 at 11:27 am
Posted on 7/7/14 at 11:27 am
Finally got an offer to a fantasy league I've been wanting into for the past 3 years as someone just got kicked out. It's a 12-team standard scoring league. Just did a mock draft last night for shits and gigs to see who I could get. This may have been like the 2nd or 3rd time i've ever done this. How useful are these? Just to see when players are going on average? I realize this may be a dumb question.
FWIW, here's what I ended up with...
FWIW, here's what I ended up with...
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Posted on 7/7/14 at 11:30 am to dualed
they're very good at figuring out where people plan to take certain players.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 11:32 am to Byron Bojangles III
Now if only I could figure out where my opponents want to take players and not just "people" 
Posted on 7/7/14 at 11:35 am to dualed
well that's the key
this year i plan on doing RB/WR/RB/WR/QB/TE if the draft falls the way i think it will. if WR's start flying off the board a good RB will fall and i'll do RB/RB/WR/WR/QB/TE
this year i plan on doing RB/WR/RB/WR/QB/TE if the draft falls the way i think it will. if WR's start flying off the board a good RB will fall and i'll do RB/RB/WR/WR/QB/TE
Posted on 7/7/14 at 11:53 am to dualed
If you need mock drafts, you don't know what you're doing. IMO.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 11:54 am to Gtothemoney
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If you need mock drafts, you don't know what you're doing. IMO.
making the finals in 2 leagues and winning a 3rd disagrees with that
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:07 pm to Byron Bojangles III
So, the mock draft got you there?
I was 13-1 and got knocked out in the 1st round without a mock. Would a mock have won my another trophy?
Seriously, mocks are good for beginners. If you've played long enough you know players and where they should get drafted. If you want legit advice, follow this board leading up to the draft. There are a few heavy hitter posters that are just as good as any fantasy football guru out there.
I was 13-1 and got knocked out in the 1st round without a mock. Would a mock have won my another trophy?
Seriously, mocks are good for beginners. If you've played long enough you know players and where they should get drafted. If you want legit advice, follow this board leading up to the draft. There are a few heavy hitter posters that are just as good as any fantasy football guru out there.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:10 pm to Gtothemoney
quote:was it the #1 reason? no. did it help me determine where most players were going to be picked and form a strategy around that? absolutely.
So, the mock draft got you there?
quote:
There are a few heavy hitter posters that are just as good as any fantasy football guru out there.
they actually helped with a few big trades i pulled off.
This post was edited on 7/7/14 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:24 pm to Byron Bojangles III
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this year i plan on doing RB/WR/RB/WR/QB/TE
beginner's strategy right here, glty
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:29 pm to Byron Bojangles III
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making the finals in 2 leagues and winning a 3rd disagrees with that
bro the number of 1st place trophies I've won exceeds the number of mock drafts I've done.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:30 pm to Boomshockalocka
quote:the point i'm making is they aren't useless. keep up
bro the number of 1st place trophies I've won exceeds the number of mock drafts I've done.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:31 pm to Boomshockalocka
quote:the pelicans have more titles than you
bro the number of 1st place trophies I've won exceeds the number of mock drafts I've done.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:34 pm to Fearthehat0307
keep up bro I'm the top fantasy footballer I've had the opportunity to come into contact with.
Game Year Rank Team League Commissioner Private League
Football 2013 1 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round VIII No Yes
Football 2013 1 of 12 *** Weekend Warriors No Yes
Football 2013 8 of 10 *** ultimate 2013 No Yes
Football 2012 10 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round VII No Yes
Football 2012 2 of 10 *** ultimate 2012 No Yes
Football 2011 1 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round VI Yes Yes
Football 2010 3 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round IV Yes Yes
Football 2009 2 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round V Yes Yes
Football 2009 1 of 14 *** League of Eternal Damnation! No Yes
Football 2008 1 of 12 ***Fiya from the Biya Round IV Yes Yes
Football 2007 1 of 10 *** Fiya from da Bayou Rd. 3 Yes Yes
this is just yahoo, believe it or not I have also played in 5 espn leagues and never placed lower than 2nd in any of them. they don't keep track of prior seasons anywhere close to as well as yahoo does.
Game Year Rank Team League Commissioner Private League
Football 2013 1 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round VIII No Yes
Football 2013 1 of 12 *** Weekend Warriors No Yes
Football 2013 8 of 10 *** ultimate 2013 No Yes
Football 2012 10 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round VII No Yes
Football 2012 2 of 10 *** ultimate 2012 No Yes
Football 2011 1 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round VI Yes Yes
Football 2010 3 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round IV Yes Yes
Football 2009 2 of 12 *** Fiya from da Biya Round V Yes Yes
Football 2009 1 of 14 *** League of Eternal Damnation! No Yes
Football 2008 1 of 12 ***Fiya from the Biya Round IV Yes Yes
Football 2007 1 of 10 *** Fiya from da Bayou Rd. 3 Yes Yes
this is just yahoo, believe it or not I have also played in 5 espn leagues and never placed lower than 2nd in any of them. they don't keep track of prior seasons anywhere close to as well as yahoo does.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:42 pm to Boomshockalocka
bragging is not becoming. besides you could have made that up.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:46 pm to Gtothemoney
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Posted by Gtothemoney If you need mock drafts, you don't know what you're doing. IMO.
To me, this just tells me more about the people you play with more than your expertise of fantasy football.
In my league you have to do your research because 11 other guys who know wtf they are doing are bringing it. Mock drafts help build draft strategy.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:49 pm to Byron Bojangles III
Sorry bro, just not a fan of mock drafts and those who put too much stock in them. If you think I made the # we can bet on it. and we can meet somewhere and I can log into my account right in front of you.
and we can meet somewhere and I can log into my account right in front of you.Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:51 pm to dualed
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How useful are these? Just to see when players are going on average?
They can be useful just to test your draft rankings. I use them to test my draft strategy. So, for instance, if I've decided this is a good year for RB, RB, QB, WR, then I'll test it and when I get crap for a #1 WR, then I'll adjust my strategy.
I read the thread and saw chest-thumping about who is a better fantasy owner, blah, blah, blah. IMO, practice cannot hurt. I may help or do nothing, but it will not hurt, and there is no shame in participating in a mock draft whether you've won multiple championships or not.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:52 pm to Fight4LSU
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Mock drafts help build draft strategy
meh not so much. the best strategy is to have no strategy, imo. Take the BPA.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:54 pm to wrlakers
exactly. i tested taking a QB round 2. didn't work out so well.
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