2019 Official Dynasty League Draft

I looked at the top 4 rounds alone just now. In ALL other drafts exactly 10 defenders went in the first 4 rounds.
This year we had 7. But it was also the 1st time we had 2 defenders go in the 2nd round. Each year we've actually been getting the first couple defenders earlier and earlier.
In 2016 it was 3(7) and 3(9)
In 2017 it was 3(1) and 3(6)
In 2018 it was 2(11) and 3(2)
In 2019 it was 2(6) and 2(11) (although as mentioned before, holy shit it drops off like crazy after those 2 and often).

 

I'm not sure it will necessarily be like that in the other drafts. We'll see. I think it also has to do with the lack of LBs and pass-rushers. I think we'll see some of these 3-5 round defenders go a bit earlier in the other drafts but then cause a bigger gap from the 5th on.

 

Good research, LAOJoe.

Interesting how this draft played out in comparison to previous ones.

For me, one of the factors for looking all offensive skill players from the onset, was the fact that they are so important as prolific scorers and a bit thinned as far as the defensive skilled players go. I had a half-way decent defense and found myself overlooking defensive players in the draft because of need on offense and decent depth was available on defense to start with. I just felt like more points were still available by addressing my offensive positions first.

After the first few rounds, things started to thin out in the WR position and RB's were becoming a gamble... I thought it better to go with the sure things.

I still have issues with the BPA mentality, especially when I had gaping holes in my roster to fill. Many times I will skip over the BPA to specifically address a glaring need. Maybe that's wrong of me as the BPA could be potential trade fodder also. I need to find a balance, because I could have had the BPA several times, but chose something different instead.

That's what kind of makes these drafts unique and very interesting as there are always different strategies to choose from. Just need to limit my propensity towards the wrong approach.

 

As time wears on, and teams learn to research results better, many teams just get tired of playing waiver-wire defensive starters. So they “reach” a bit more year to year for one of their top two at whatever position.
Defensive picks are in some ways the riskiest picks. As real life teams game plan to avoid star players, a lot of them actually score below average-average. But we all keep trying to get a top 10 scorer at defensive spots.

 

One of the factors in my decision to go after Devin in the middle of the second round was Keuchly's long term availability.

The other was being extremely high on both the player and the situation.

 

If I didn’t have an abundance of LBs, I would have been looking at either one in the 2nd. They are both guys who should be top-10 heading into 2020 and have long term success

 

Ya I would have had both on my radar as well and maybe tried to make a move if I needed one (likely if I was able to trade down in 1st since my picks were limited) but I as well didn't need to go after one as I have a solid top 3. But I did get a LB later for depth in Pratt.

 

I would have loved to take one for depth, but I’m already 3 deep on my bench.

 

In all honesty, this was the first year I had to eliminate a position on my draft board and bump other guys up due to need or lack of need.

 

I didn't eliminate any positions but TE and DB were pushed to the bottom of the board and I was only gonna make a move for one late if someone fell. Josh Oliver got the nod over a safety for a trade up. If I didn't trade up for him I probably take Adderly at 9.2 since I'm sure Oliver is gone by then.

 

Sorry for the disappernce but my awake time has been spent busy at work and tearing out a pool deck at home (recently purchased house and insurance wants the pool gone in 30 days). When not doing those two things Iwas out cold fromt he two. By that point my list and notes were exhausted I should have just told Tim stick anyone there or skip me (which is what happened eventually anyways). Again sorry for holding everyone up

 

Well go on and make your pick.

 

Been there with similar stuff totally pain in the ass

 

I used a clock online waiting for 6:00 on the nose before signing my D and then signed the first 4 guys within about 5 seconds. It seems the first 3 were signed early by FF's clock.

 

Is there a better system? Maybe in years when someone has no room for a FA they can post on the FF discussion board and seeing that post is a cue to sign guys? This few seconds ahead/behind thing has come up a few times over the years on the forums at least.

 

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I cannot access FF and I’m having trouble getting on the forums. We’ve been getting pounded by weather since around 5. I plan on making my cuts as soon as I can get logged on. If anyone is having issues I will be unable to do anything until I can get connected.

 

Well I have what I think is an easy solution. We’re signing on FleaFlicker. So I’d say FleaFlickers clock is the boss. I had my first signing queued and as soon as I saw a 4 I hit go.

Funny enough, and future tip to all...the site forces you to sign a SPT defense first (if you don’t have one). I suppose it doesn’t matter. You can either spend your 10th Rounder in the draft on a SPT and take your top choice first in FA, or just take said top choice in the 10th and deal with the fact you’re taking a SPT first in FA

 

Also just has to be said, Joe went to the Patriots school of game clock management

 

I mean I know FF clock is boss but it's not like they have a clock running to show us their time. And yes, I was considering drafting a D with my last pick to make FA signing quicker for that reason.

 

You know, I didn’t really think about it until just now, but it’s not like I was using a FF clock either. I was logged into FF, on my phone, trusting the time I saw. But that time is provided by my wireless carrier, not FleaFlicker. Maybe there is no magic answer for this