Do You Draft 49ers?
by James Brady on Jul 28, 2010 11:00 AM PDT
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This post is going to be short and sweet, so make the jump and let's talk about about drafting 49ers in fantasy football. I'm eager to hear some of your thoughts on the matter.
So, I'm still pretty new to fantasy football. I just started my first league last year. But almost immediately, I took on an oath that I've always stuck to in the realm of sports betting: never bet on your team, your player, your fighter, your favorite. If the 49ers had a line that anybody would be absolutely crazy not to take, well you could call me crazy - I won't ever do it. When one of my fighters in MMA has a good line and I just know his matchup is favorable, I won't bite.
I can't be sure, but I have to figure my judgement is clouded. I'm sure the Saints are going to be the favorites in week two on Monday Night Football this coming season, and I'm sure a few 49ers fans and other betters will bite. I just can't. I won't let myself. How does this relate to fantasy football?
Well it's pretty obvious. I don't draft 49ers. It's just something I don't do. I'll pay attention to some projections and ratings, and if I'm sitting in the middle of the late rounds and somebody too good to pass up like Vernon Davis fell through (read as: everyone else in my draft suffered massive connection failures), I guess I would - but I've yet to have my convictions tested extensively. In my three leagues last year I was in a position to take Frank Gore, Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree all at points that seemed like they'd be ideal places to take them.
In fact, two of the three of those players were taken directly after my pick. As I recall, that person didn't do too well in their matchups, though I don't think it was because of the 49ers players. It's just something I don't do. I'll let you guys know if my convictions are ever tested, however. Do you draft 49ers players? I have to figure it would be the opposite for some people - I imagine some of you eat it up and can try pretty hard to get players like Davis, Gore, Smith and the 49ers defense. What's your shtick?
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I draft 49ers low. I have had the experience that my favorite teams (in all the fantasy sports I do) just don’t live up to my expectations.
So I probably won’t draft a certain 49er as high as the fantasy rankings tell me. In fact, I probably would have 49ers as a second thought. Maybe ASmith will be my backup QB or JMorgan as my third or fourth option at WR. Other than that, not really into drafting 49ers unless it’s the best option.
Giving you all the 49ers info you need at the San Francisco 49ers Examiner
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And I just gave away part of my drafting strategy… our unofficial NN league’s gonna love this!!!!
Giving you all the 49ers info you need at the San Francisco 49ers Examiner
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FOOL!
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by James Brady on Jul 28, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
or am I bluffing? Maybe I’ll draft all the 49ers!!!
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Excellent!
One more inside piece of information I needed from a division rival!! Although you would be smart not too. All the 49ers are going to get taken higher than they are worth. its what happens when you get a league filled with nothing but niner fans. Its smart to avoid them in that league
by SuspendingBJ on Jul 28, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, the one exception for me was I picked up Morgan way low just in case.
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by James Brady on Jul 28, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
If option #3 gets the most votes, you guys have no soul.
I’m jus’ sayin’.
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Crabtree this year & I draft V. Davis every year...
waiting for him to break out…and he finally did in a BIG way last season. I was always able to pick him up in the late rounds though…This year he didn’t last past the 6th round in my leagues…but I was able to get him on one of my teams.
+1
I’ve always drafted Davis late and last year it finally paid off! I had Crabtree too, solid points.
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
by return2greatness on Jul 28, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I got Crabs in the last round last year.
Doubt I’ll be so lucky this time since he’s not holding out
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jul 28, 2010 3:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
49ers Defense
Is all I’ll ever draft as far as 49ers go. I was going to take Coffee last year in the final round, boy am I glad I didn’t…
-Brett Gleason
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by Brett the 49er on Jul 28, 2010 11:32 AM PDT reply actions
I don't play Fantasy Football
But just for fun I did join a free league this year. I drafted Gore, V. Davis, Crabtree, A. Smith, Joe Nedney, J. Morgan, 49ers D, and Ted Ginn Jr. I hope they at least get me to the playoffs… I just want to see how they do against other peoples teams. I bet I piss a bunch of people off.
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by Brett the 49er on Jul 28, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh I understand that.
Just saying, they won’t do well compared to fantasy studs. With the exception of Davis.
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by Brett the 49er on Jul 28, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t write off Gore. Iupati is going to be his best friend.
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by James Brady on Jul 28, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Very true
I didn’t realize he said he drafted Gore too. I could see Smith having a decent fantasy year what with the help he’s gonna have next year. Still not top teir QB success though.
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by Brett the 49er on Jul 28, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
4200 yards 39 TDs 9 Ints
Fantasy league most improved player award. Gore 1450 yards rushing 10 TDs rushing 4 receiving.
VD 1250 yards 13 TDs
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jul 28, 2010 3:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I also was hoping the "D" would
Help a little and am wondering if Tedd Ginn might actually be a surprise. I know his hands are questionable but you never know. I also wasn’t sure if kick return/ punt return yards count. I’ve never played the FF before.
Depends on the league
some it’s only reception yards, some it’s total yardage, in which case return yards do count
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Oh I understand that.
Just saying, they won’t do well compared to fantasy studs. With the exception of Davis.
-Brett Gleason
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by Brett the 49er on Jul 28, 2010 11:58 AM PDT reply actions
I don't discount or bump up 49ers in my draft until late
I feel I know the team better than other teams, so when I’m taking fliers on players I’ll snag a 9er.
Ted Ginn for instance I might take for my 5th wr just because I think he’ll become our primary slot guy as it stands currently.
Last Year I got VD as a 2nd TE in round 13. Worked out really well :) Took Coffee in round 15 thinking Gore will be out a game or 2 each season wasn’t worth it.
Dont do it
unless its davis or the d/st or gore
Um, how am i supposed to sign this thing? It's a computer?!
Honestly I’m not sure, if you’re interested, let me know here (which you just did) and Fooch will get to it if there’s still a spot open.
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by James Brady on Jul 28, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I build my teams on 49ers
I remember my first draft in 2000 I snagged T.O., Jeff Garcia and Charlie Garner all under the radar, grabbed ‘em super cheap, then they blew up. Last year I snagged V.D. in the 14th round because I had a feeling he was going to tear it up. I use my 49er obsession to pick the gems before anyone else knows it’s coming.
by mr. instigator on Jul 28, 2010 12:25 PM PDT reply actions
Where's the poll option for "When they're worth drafting, yes."?
I usually play in at least one league where a defensive player is on roster, and I always look for Patrick Willis and his guaranteed 150+ tackles there. Vernon Davis will be one of the first 3 TE’s off of any player’s board, Gore would be a decent 2nd rounder, and Crabtree should be worth consideration in the mid-rounds.
I probably wouldn’t consider anyone else, but I’d definitely be okay with drafting those guys. As a Fantasy manager, you have to try to be reasonable. Admittedly, though, I’ve made Drew Brees my first, second or third pick in each draft of the last 4 years due to fandom.
"It came down like a punt, Coach!" - Josh Morgan
That would be yes. The poll isn’t “Do you draft them all the time?” basically, whether or not you’re against drafting them.
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If you have a league with a designated offensive player of any position
It’s best to go QB and Alex Smith will fill that slot on my roster just like Farve did last season. Monster production from a mid-round pick.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jul 28, 2010 3:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
BTW: We need a flea flicker league this year but I dont know how to start one of though.. Are we gonna toss soem together like last year
Founder of team Omté Caspeen
We’ll see what happens once we get that official league up.
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BPA
I will take them if they are a need/BPA.
Example I will would draft Gore if available in the first round with the 9th pick or lower.
by usafmattmansf49er80 on Jul 28, 2010 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
The Tatlented Mr. Roto loves the 49ers... and I do too.
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
by return2greatness on Jul 28, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
Vernon was the difference for me last year.
I had him the year before under Martz because of his pass happy O, little did I know that Davis would be the glorified blocker.
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I'm playing FFB for the first time ever this year.
I’ll need all the help I can get.
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Each of the last few years
I’ve played two leagues- one w/ my friends (fellow 9er homers) and one w/ strangers (from wherever). Last year I snatched up VD in both leagues and was able to get him in a lower round in the stranger league. I think that playing in both demographics gives a good measure of where the players actually are, in addition to where they rank amongst us homers.
This year- I’d take a couple of 9ers- starting w/ VD- but you have to remember you dont want all the same guys on the same bye weeks.
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Depends On Drafting Position
If I am drafting around sixth, then I will take Frank Gore. It all depends on my drafting position, if I will take a 49er. I had Vernon late last year, he will go pretty early this year. I will also look at Crabtree in the middle rounds. The defense is also worth a look to.
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