Just drafted....Thoughts?

[cappy76]

I just drafted this team in the 1st year of a keeper league would love to hear some insite and thoughts from the community here. Thanks

QBs
Joe Flacco
RG3
Josh Freeman

RBs
Matt Forte
Ahmad Bradshaw
Ryan Mathews
Donald Brown
Steve Slaton
Delone Carter

WRs
Calvin Johnson
Julio Jones
Eric Decker
Jeremy Maclin
Sidney Rice
Randall Cobb

TE
Jason Witten

D
Bengals

K
Garrett Hartley

Edit*

I guess I should include some of the league settings its a 10 team keeper league where at the end of the season we keep 2 players both have to be from a different position. Start 1 QB, 2RBs, 2WR, 1Flex, 1TE 1D and 1k
PPR league

[tgraveline]

You need better QB, D first and foremost and followed by WRs. I'd say this is a middle of the order team.

[cappy76]

Why better WR? I can only start 3 and have 4 guys that probably will fight for time in my lineup. As for the D I probably am just going to play the matchup game and pick up whoever is on the wire that week.

[tgraveline]

Okay, that's better then. I wasn't sure how many you started, but if that's the case you're fine there.

[cappy76]

Okay, that's better then. I wasn't sure how many you started, but if that's the case you're fine there.

Yea I updated it probably as you were replying to show the line ups I can only start 2 really with the option of another for my flex spot.

[tgraveline]

Yeah, I just worry about your QBs the most. Flacco is so hit and miss. RG3 is really unproven and I have no idea how he's going to pan out this year. Freeman hasn't done anything really.

[3rtpaper]

For a keeper team I love your team, you have outstanding young WR's (which you don't need many WR's in your league) and good RB's (i don't know how Mathews ADP keeps dropping because he will miss what 1 week? he is a great value pick). I don't like Forte/Brashaw going forward though... but for htis year they should be fine. Your QB situation isn't terrible.. there is a lot and "wait and see" with it.. will Flacco actually be permited to throw more? How good will RG3 be? if either of them hit you're going to be in good shape.

[Pengwin7]

I love this team as a keeper too.
It hinges around Forte/Bradshaw/R.Mathews.

If those three guys all play at the top of their games, you are looking at a top 3 finish this year.
However, I'm skeptical on all three of those guys and think you'll finish more around 5-6.

Next year, RGIII may be developped or perhaps Flacco's WRs take the next step.
Either way, in a 10-team league you are in good shape because it makes the QB pool relatively deep. Some of the older elite QBs are going to be on the downside of their careers within a few years. Rebuilding teams are going to move those QBs and you may very easily be able to get one at a decent cost for a playoff run (if your team is in the running).

In a keeper, I'd prefer to have a good youthful group of WR/RB.
You have that and I think you are in great shape for this league, especially for 2-3 years from now.

Overall, I'd give you a B+ for this draft.

[cappy76]

Well thats all good to hear boys thanks for the imput if I could have only gotten so lucky in my other draft a few hours after this one....It didn't at all go my way at least not IMO.

QB
Peyton Manning
Carson Palmer

RB
Marshawn Lynch
Doug Martin
Kevin Smith
Isaac Redman
Ryan Williams
Jacquizz Rodgers

WR
Calvin Johnson
AJ Green
Jeremy Maclin
Dwayne Bowe
Darrius Heyward-Bey
Laurent Robinson

TE
Owen Daniels

D
Falcons

K
Alex Henery

Oh well you win some and lose some.

[TheWhale]

The first team you drafted is amazing. Forte will be a top 5 back this year (ppr), matthews (when healthy) will put up top 10 ppg numbers. Calvin, nothing needs to be said. Julio Jones, has a legit shot at being a top 5 wr this year.

Your Qb situation is fine, as I assume a platoon approach will be taken. Just play the best matchup each week. One of the 3 may even emerge as a reliable option by years end. Unless you have one of the top 5 guys, the others arent worth keeping over a rb and wr (like pengwin mentioned)

I like this team.

[Bomm Bastic]

Sorry, I am not as in love with it as the others. You need a serious QB upgrade. In a ten team league and Flacco is your starter? Not to be rude, but you need a big upgrade there. WRs are solid so look to deal from that deck to upgrade at QB

RBs are good but thin. An injury will kill you. No need to panic but keep an eye on the WW for depth player.

Witten I love. He is solid, consistent, reliable #1. But may not play the first game or two. So work the waiver there as well.

It's a decent team, with room for improvement. Work the trades and waiver.

EDIT: Honestly, i don't think your second team is any better or worse then your first. Manning is better than Flacco, but you take a step back at RB. WR is just as good. I am sensing a pattern....