MBBRL B-League(Barbarians at the Gate)

[HaroldSeattle]

I think i love my team.

It looks pretty good Joe.

 

[averagejoe]

It looks pretty good Joe.

ESPN doesnt like my team.
But they never do.

 

[bksballer89]

I came into this draft with no strategy for the late rounds lol

 

[Barilko]

Espn made my 1st 2 picks even though i was logged in 5 minutes before it started

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Let's see some of these teams

 

[HaroldSeattle]

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Actual draft:

 

[Barilko]

ESPN doesnt like my team.
But they never do.

They better like my team as they chose the 1st 2 on it

 

[bksballer89]

My team is solid but i was just winging it in rounds 9-14 lol. Like what i did in rounds 1-8 though

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I like my team but I got to confess that I was late to the draft. I got caught up with family things and lost track of time and when it occurred to me I had a draft to attend, 3 picks were already auto picked for me. Luckily early auto picks usually are fine although not exactly what the owner ( me in this case) would of done. I got auto picked 2 WRs and 1 RB in the first 3 rounds. I would of drafted 2 RBs and 1 WR, Instead of AJ Brown I would of taken one of the RBs that went in the same round, but I got only myself to blame and it was....OK.
So after arriving to the draft I knew I had to draft RBs ASAP and like I feared all the RBs that were solid RB2 went off the board before my pick arrived. So I went with Darrel Henderson as at least I know he's the starting RB for the Rams and should get plenty of work despite the Rams trading for Michel and I followed that up with Gaskins to at least have 3 RBs that I felt alright starting. This league being full of RB whores you need to draft RBs early or end up with junk at RB.
By round 6 I was going with BPA at RB/WR and that was Diontae Johnson, a player I'm fond of and he should be a fine WR3 to go with Metcalf and Brown and give me a solid WR corp and I was still worried about RB so I took a gamble on Melvin Gordon. I figured as RB4 it wasn't that expensive of a gamble and I wanted the insurance of another RB to turn to if things went bad with my starters.
Round 8 was a tough one to decide. Ronald Jones, Singletary and Shenault were players I considered taking, but decided to go with Antonio Brown because I felt he had the highest ceiling of the group and was worth the gamble at this point. Round 9 went back to gathering RBs and decided to pass on Singletary for a favorite of mine Rhomondre Stevenson. He's a bit of a stash player as I feel he'll shine in the second half of the season and I shouldn't need him in the first part of the season and hopefully I can hold onto him when injuries and byes hit.
Round 10 I took a TE finally and it was slim pickings but I think Higbee can be good as a lot of TEs that were drafted earlier and I'm fine with him as my TE. Round 11 I was looking at what was left at RB and I went with Conners over David Johnson, Carter, Hubbard. IDK if there was a good choice among them TBH but the Cards don't seem to have a whole lot at RB besides Edmonds and Conners so I got that going for me. After that I needed a D,a kicker and a QB ( I really waited on that position LOL), so in round 12 I took the Colts, round 13 I took Matt Ryan, might of taken Justin Tucker if he had not gone ahead of my pick. Finished it off with Bass as my kicker.

All in all I like the roster, coming late to the draft did change how my roster was shaped but I sort of like the looks of my roster as I it looks solid to me. Obviously I focused on RBs and WRs early and often and left TE,QB, D, and kicker for the end. Kind of a old school way of drafting.

 

[averagejoe]

Told myself I wasn't gonna do a write-up and here we are...

@Yellow Fuzzies
Since we picked from the same spot, thought you might be interested too.

1 (4) Alvin Kamara - would have been happy with any of the big 4. Only concern is there is no Brees blowing through the Big Easy.
2 (21) Hopkins - Other owners were complaining about shoddy ESPN connections. Hopkins is still a target/yardage monster.
3 (28) McLaurin - I really like that he has the Harvard mad bomber throwing to him in D.C.
4 (45) Gus Edwards - What? There is a starting RB in round 4 available who plays for a run-first team, in a league with RB hoarders? I'll take this gift.
5 (52) Edmonds - There seemed to be quagmire of players in this range I didn't care for. I didn't want to reach for anyone. I think that's what gets me into trouble in past seasons. In this range, he was a safe option with some nice upside. And this is way too long of a write-up for Edmonds.
6 (69) Dak Prescott - Hard to believe, but no other QB averages more rush/passing yards per game (389.8). With 5 other QB drafted before him, the timing couldn't have been better to pull the trigger.
7 (76) JuJu SS - Dionte and Claypool seemed to outplay him, right? Still had more receptions than both. And JuJu tied for most team receiving TD. Love the value.
8 (93) Zack Moss - was so happy with my team to this point I decided to take a chance on an oft-injured player. Especially one that plays for a good offense.
9 (100) Fant - needed a TE. Hate TE. Only 6 TE were targeted more than Fant. And only 3 TE had more yards than him. Considering that 10 TE were drafted ahead of him, he was worth the shot.
10 (117) Pittman - Starting WR. Maybe Wentz can channel his inner Rivers and make me proud to own him?
11 (124) Beasley - my bench was thinning out and I was leaning RB here. But c'mon. Only 21 WR had more yards than Beasley (967) and this guy is still on the board in the 11th round?!
12 (141) Winston - I might be in a world of hurt if Dak goes down and I actually need Jameis.
13 (148) Patriots DST - meh.
14 (165) Zuerlein - Greg the leg. He may be my first cut casualty if I run into any bye week problems. But hey, it's a kicker. He understands.

 

[jwolt92]

Not sure who drafted from the 11 spot in KOTF but I'll do a quick write up of mine.

1-11: Zeke: Best value available there
2-14: Antonio Gibson: A guy I've drafted as much as I could this year. Hopefully he breaks out
3-35: Keenan Allen: Don't love it but if he's healthy he's got a great QB to throw him the ball
4-38: Miles Sanders: Another one I don't love but a 3rd RB was needed and it wouldn't have come back around again
5-59: Mark Andrews: In that "second tier" of TEs imo
6-62: Robby Anderson: Someone has to get targets besides CMC
7-83: Brandin Cooks: ... someone has to get some yards... right?
8-86: Ja'Marr Chase: My WRs are weak. I started stock piling in hopes that someone breaks out
9-107: Michael Thomas: If he gets healthy, could be huge value at my weakest position
10-110: Matt Stafford: Has the weapons, should put up some huge numbers
11-131: JD McKissic: I'm not generally a handcuff guy, but he was one of the BPAs at RB
12-134: Baker: Best QB left at that point if Stafford doesn't break out like I hope
13-155: Matt Gay: stacked QB and kicker
14-158: Dolphins D: no comments

 

[Chef99]

Can't access ESPN, for my part.

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Told myself I wasn't gonna do a write-up and here we are...

@Yellow Fuzzies
Since we picked from the same spot, thought you might be interested too.

1 (4) Alvin Kamara - would have been happy with any of the big 4. Only concern is there is no Brees blowing through the Big Easy.
2 (21) Hopkins - Other owners were complaining about shoddy ESPN connections. Hopkins is still a target/yardage monster.
3 (28) McLaurin - I really like that he has the Harvard mad bomber throwing to him in D.C.
4 (45) Gus Edwards - What? There is a starting RB in round 4 available who plays for a run-first team, in a league with RB hoarders? I'll take this gift.
5 (52) Edmonds - There seemed to be quagmire of players in this range I didn't care for. I didn't want to reach for anyone. I think that's what gets me into trouble in past seasons. In this range, he was a safe option with some nice upside. And this is way too long of a write-up for Edmonds.
6 (69) Dak Prescott - Hard to believe, but no other QB averages more rush/passing yards per game (389.8). With 5 other QB drafted before him, the timing couldn't have been better to pull the trigger.
7 (76) JuJu SS - Dionte and Claypool seemed to outplay him, right? Still had more receptions than both. And JuJu tied for most team receiving TD. Love the value.
8 (93) Zack Moss - was so happy with my team to this point I decided to take a chance on an oft-injured player. Especially one that plays for a good offense.
9 (100) Fant - needed a TE. Hate TE. Only 6 TE were targeted more than Fant. And only 3 TE had more yards than him. Considering that 10 TE were drafted ahead of him, he was worth the shot.
10 (117) Pittman - Starting WR. Maybe Wentz can channel his inner Rivers and make me proud to own him?
11 (124) Beasley - my bench was thinning out and I was leaning RB here. But c'mon. Only 21 WR had more yards than Beasley (967) and this guy is still on the board in the 11th round?!
12 (141) Winston - I might be in a world of hurt if Dak goes down and I actually need Jameis.
13 (148) Patriots DST - meh.
14 (165) Zuerlein - Greg the leg. He may be my first cut casualty if I run into any bye week problems. But hey, it's a kicker. He understands.

when you see Avg Joe also took Beasley in the 11th round

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Can't access ESPN, for my part.

Strange because you were able to draft. I looked and you look good to go as far as I can tell. Maybe try a different browser?

 

[Chef99]

Strange because you were able to draft. I looked and you look good to go as far as I can tell. Maybe try a different browser?

I get to the Barbarians page, but it just keep spinning and spinning. I'll try another browser.

 

[obxyankeefan]

I get to the Barbarians page, but it just keep spinning and spinning. I'll try another browser.

That is what was going on with me during the draft. I tried to get on through my kindle and it said the draft didn't work on their browser. I tried to get on with my phone and they said I had to download something for it to work on their browser. I tried my son's computer since it was in the living room and it just spun and spun. So I ended up going to my basement office and got on my computer. I was pissed at time and kinda paniced and forgot my whole draft plan.

BTW Elliott would not have been there at 11 if I made the first round.

 

[Yellow Fuzzies]

@averagejoe
OK Joe- you did one so I'll do one:

1 (4) Alvin Kamara- Same first pick as Joe. Best available IMO.
2 (21) DK Metcalf- Really like Metcalf this year. took him two picks in front of Hopkins who was a consideration.
3 (28) Josh Jacobs- Not crazy about this pick but these guys are so RB hungry took one here.
4 (45) Chris Godwin- Good value at this stage as long as Brady holds up.
5 (52) Mark Andrews- Lamar loves his tight end. Lots of catches for this guy this year.
6 (69) Melvin Gordon- Even with the rookie in Denver' Gordon is still the starter. Was looking for a RB here.
7 (76) Russell Wilson- Was thrilled that Wilson was still there in the 7th.
8 (93) Marvin Jones Jr.- Not a sexy pick but he seems to get close to 1K yards every year. Nice 3rd receiver off the bench.
9 (100) Steeler DST- Top defense this year IMO.
10 (117) Jarvis Landry- Still catching lots of balls out of the slot.
11 (124) Nyheim Hines- Needed another bench RB and he got the nod.
12 (141) Baker Mayfield- Don't mind Baker as my backup QB at all.
13 (148) Y Koo- kicker
14 (165) Cole Kmet- Think this guy does well this year but may not put him in my lineup much.

Overall happy with my team but not thrilled.

 

[averagejoe]

10 (117) Jarvis Landry- Still catching lots of balls out of the slot.

Given ODB's injury history, he's almost like drafting a WR1.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Given ODB's injury history, he's almost like drafting a WR1.

He’s Baker’s WR1. When he needs a first he goes to Jarvis and they have great chemistry. Barring a drastic change, he is their WR1. The lack of TD’s is the only thing bringing down that ceiling