I could really use some feedback and advice from the fine men and women of The Fort. I'm in a 12 team PPR/Keeper league (original team format with 10 starters, 6 bench slots, 1 IR slot). Our auction draft is quickly approaching (8/28), and our keeper selection deadline is first thing that morning. Each player's auction draft budget is $200.00 (in season waiver wire budget = $120.00, if that matters in this context).
I won our 14 team league last year with the following/final roster (and corresponding keeper price tags for this year):
Starters
Our league will be a bit less watered down this year with 12 teams (instead of 14). There are a few players that go crazy with overbidding, but most have quite a bit of experience and are more cautious during the draft.
My predicament (as I see it) is who to keep between James White, Davante Adams, and Devonta Freeman. Here is my case for each (any feedback, objections, ideas, etc. would be very much welcomed and appreciated):
I've had James White targeted as my keeper selection for a while now, but I'd love to hear from others on why they think this may or may not be the ideal move. TIA!
I won our 14 team league last year with the following/final roster (and corresponding keeper price tags for this year):
Starters
- QB - Matt Ryan ($1)
- RB - Zeke Elliott ($80 - I know... ridiculously overspent, but we have some overly aggressive/possibly clueless folks in this league that always seem to set the auction pace early on)
- RB - Joe Mixon ($37 - acquired in trade)
- WR - Davante Adams ($44)
- WR - Alshon Jeffery ($9 - acquired in trade)
- WR - Robby Anderson ($6 - waiver wire pickup)
- TE - Chris Herndon ($3 - waiver wire pickup - not a keeper option at this time)
- RB - Chris Thompson ($16)
- RB/Flex - James White ($3)
- WR - Taylor Gabriel ($0)
- WR - Robert Foster ($3 - waiver wire pickup)
- WR - Chris Hogan ($0 - waiver wire pickup)
- TE - Blake Jarwin ($0 - waiver wire pickup)
- RB - Devonta Freeman ($5 - waiver wire pickup/moved to IR)
- RB/Flex - Kalen Ballage ($0 - waiver wire pickup)
Our league will be a bit less watered down this year with 12 teams (instead of 14). There are a few players that go crazy with overbidding, but most have quite a bit of experience and are more cautious during the draft.
My predicament (as I see it) is who to keep between James White, Davante Adams, and Devonta Freeman. Here is my case for each (any feedback, objections, ideas, etc. would be very much welcomed and appreciated):
- James White ($3) - almost guaranteed to be Brady's go to in checkdown situations. Sony Michel poses little to no threat as far as taking touches away in the passing game. Gronk is gone. The ROI from last year is obviously a huge selling point. Plus, he's healthy (knock on wood)
- Davante Adams ($44) - He's a freak. Rodgers has said they're looking for ways to get him the ball as much as possible, as he's constantly wide open. If this were a two keeper league, I wouldn't be writing this post write now since I'd already have my two keepers. ;-) His higher price brings his overall appeal down to earth very quickly, but I can't help but think of the insane numbers he'll likely put up this year.
- Devonta Freeman ($5) - With Coleman gone, he's the man in ATL (with Ito Smith in line to compete/take some touches). His health is a concern, but at this price tag and considering his role in the offense, I had to include him in this list.
I've had James White targeted as my keeper selection for a while now, but I'd love to hear from others on why they think this may or may not be the ideal move. TIA!
