How's my fantasy Football team?

Question

I would love suggestions and ratings please. If possible, try to give suggestions and ratings for both teams:

TEAM ONE
QB D. McNabb
WR L. Fitzgerald
WR S. Smith
WR D. Branch
RB R. Droughns
RB C. Taylor
TE T. Heap
BN M. Vick
BN L. Coles
BN B. Troupe
BN B. Edwards
BN S. Gado
K N. Kaeding
DEF Carolina


TEAM TWO
QB A. Brooks
WR C. Johnson
WR Sa. Moss
WR D. Driver
RB E. James
RB T. Bell
TE C. Cooley
BN D. Culpepper
BN Ma. Jones
BN K. Curtis
BN M. Lewis
BN D. Foster
K N. Kaeding
DEF Carolina

Answer 1

My ratings:

First team

QB: Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick

McNabb is coming off injuries so it is unclear on how he will perform to start the season and through it. McNabb has also lost his favorite receiving target with the departure of Terrell Owens, so the #1 job will likely go to Reggie Brown. That doesn't bode well for McNabb when he has inconsistent and unreliable receiving targets. Don't expect a great year from McNabb. Vick, on the other hand, could have a huge year. Everyone is predicting him to have bigger and better years, but it hasn't happened yet. You'd better hope he does.

Grade: B-

WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Smith, Deion Branch, Lavernaues Coles and Braylon Edwards

This is one of the strongest WR corps that I have seen in a long time. All of your WR's are the #1's for their respective teams. With the addition of Edgerrin James, Fitzgerald will have a bigger year. With the addition of Keyshawn Johnson, Smith will put up the same or better numbers. Branch will explode this season considering that he is Tom Brady's favorite target and only target with the departure of Givens to the Titans. Your bench is very deep, too. Coles will but up okay but unspectacular numbers considering the quarterback situation in New York. Edwards could have a pretty big year if Dilfer can get him the ball. Overall, this corps is outstanding.

Grade: A+

RB:Rueben Droughns, Chester Taylor and Samkon Gado

Wow, this is one really ugly RB trio. Droughns is solid at getting the yardage, but he just doesn't score (He only scored 2 touchdowns last year). Chester Taylor is going to have to fight for the top running back position in Minnesota considering that the Vikings also have Mewelde Moore and Onterrio Smith. Gado isn't even the starter for the Packers yet; Ahman Green still has the starting job. You'd better hope your WR's dig you out of this mess.

Grade: C- / D+

TE: Todd Heap and Ben Troupe

Heap is da man; he's so solid with horrible quarterbacks that it is scary to think about what he will do with Steve McNair. Troupe is a good backup.

Grade: A-

Kicker: Nate Kaeding

Kaeding is an okay kicker, but not a great one. Are there any other kickers available like a Jeff Reed.

Grade: B

Defense: Carolina Panthers

Carolina has one of the best defenses in the league. Great secondary, awesome pass rush..... Great choice, man...

Grade: A

Overall Grade: C+. Wide receivers don't carry fantasy teams. Running backs and Quarterbacks do.

Suggestions...
1. Get a #1 running back. If you don't your team will sink like a stone.
2. Are there any Billy Voleks available? Your quarterback situation is unstable to say the least.

Second Team - I won't give you every single position analysis, so I'll highlight the most important positions.

QB situation: Still unstable with Culpepper and Brooks. Any other more consistent quarterbacks available.

Grade: C+

RB situaiton: Better. Bell and James are an upgrade over Taylor and Droughns. Better job, but you could probably do better.

Grade: C+

WR situation: A

TE situation: A

Special Teams: A-

Hope that helps.

Good luck next time.

Answer 2

Team One needs more depth at the Running Back position. From what I hear, Fantasy League winners always have a good Running Back corp. I'm a Vikings fan but Chester Taylor is a sleeper, and plus...haven't had any consistent RB in a while. Like the RB depth in the second team better. Culpepper as a backup isn't that bad either.

Answer 3

First off, your WR corps is very good on both teams, that's a plus. Your QB situation is pretty good on the 1st team. The RB's could use some work though, look to trade Branch or Coles for a better RB. 8.5/10

Second team-again, good WRs, better RB's this time. Make Culpepper your starter over Brooks, he's clearly the better QB. Carolina is a good D and they should do you well. 9/10

Answer 4

both teams are in rough shape in the RB department (team 2 is ok really). You have some great WR (I really like your WR on team one) - but the problem is that RB simply get in the endzone more often.

On team one, you took WR with your first 2 picks - granted you must have been picking last, but you can't do that. You could be in some trouble.

Team 1 - Steve Smith is your best bargaining chips; see if you can package them for a legit #1 back.


Team 2 is more well rounded and should perform better, as lon as Glass-Eyed, fantasy hater Mike Shanahan gives Bell the ball. I like team 2. See if Deangelo Williams is available (FA or trade) to protect Foster (same for Dayne/Bell as well).

I'm not sold on Santana this year, dangle him as trade bait and see what's available.

Answer 5

QB - Drew Brees RB - Adrian Peterson RB - Stephen Jackson WR - Larry Fitzgerald TE - Tony Gonzalez Defense - New York Giants Bench participant - Andre Johnson Bench participant - Tom Brady

Answer 6

Sorry but on Yahoo it's all about the RB spot and u really don't have any standouts since James is in Arizonia he won't do as good but alot of people don't realize this and you might be able to trade him for LJ or Tomlinson which might help u out alot especially since there diffision's run d is terrible

Answer 7

Good pick up with Cooley - he's a terrific outlet down in Redskin land. Not sure about Driver and Branch though on your starting lineup.

Answer 8

neither of ur teams are looking very good- i wouldnt have wasted my picks taking either mcnabb or aaron brooks- why do u got daunte on ur bench for ur second team- youve got some pretty good receivers but ur rbs arent too great- dont think ull win with either of those teams

Answer 9

First of all I can tell you will finish of the middle of the pack for two reasons! You have crappy running backs! everyone knows that running backs are the key to winning! and you only have one back thats a for sure starter that wont share carries!

Answer 10

you need better rb's on both teams. i would trade some of your receivers for rb's.