IDP keeper draft help

derringer007 · 06-22-2009, 05:40 PM

I'm in my 1st IDP h2h keeper league (free ESPN) and i have no clue which def. players are most valuable to draft ?? Is ILB more valuable than OLB, is a Safety more valuable than a CB. etc..........
I'm guessing that its better wait to the later rounds to start drafting idp-players.

The league is first year, 16 teams, 18 player roster, 4-IDP starters, 2-IR, keep 5-players for the following season.

Thanks Outlaws.

Cooley Cadets · 06-22-2009, 06:17 PM

IDP is a nice variation. When and who to draft depends on your league set up but I have found that it is best to focus on your offensive starters before shifting to the D unless there is an exceptional defensive player you want to make sure you do not miss.

Here is a link to help you get some ideas of comparative values over the past few years.

Fantasy Football league Management from MyFantasyLeague.com

Hope that helps and good luck.

WesDawg · 06-22-2009, 06:38 PM

An ILB who is a tackling machine is usually more valuable than an OLB who is a pass-rush specialist. Think Patrick Willis (SF) over Joey Porter (MIA).
Same train of thought when choosing DB's. Safeties are typically more valuable than CB's who "might" get you a handful of INT's. Think Adrian Wilson over Champ Bailey.

I usually like to get a DL who will fill my sack void and focus on the aforementioned other positions solely for tackles. Pay attention to a team's scheme also. DL's in a 4-3 usually get more sack opp's than those in a 3-4.

My dream setup would be something like Jared Allen at DE, Willis at LB, and Wilson at DB, then fill in your last IDP spot with a guy at either position who might get a well-rounded combo of stats. My boy Polomalu comes to mind because although he won't dominate any of those categories, he's good for a handful of sacks, maybe a few INT's, and a good tackle total, to boot.

ExperiencedRookie · 06-22-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WesDawg

My dream setup would be something like Jared Allen at DE, Willis at LB, and Wilson at DB, then fill in your last IDP spot with a guy at either position who might get a well-rounded combo of stats. My boy Polomalu comes to mind because although he won't dominate any of those categories, he's good for a handful of sacks, maybe a few INT's, and a good tackle total, to boot.

He's also a guy who can get to the endzone if he gets the ball in his hands. Those are the sweetest IDP points.

bobbeaux · 06-23-2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WesDawg

An ILB who is a tackling machine is usually more valuable than an OLB who is a pass-rush specialist. Think Patrick Willis (SF) over Joey Porter (MIA).
Same train of thought when choosing DB's. Safeties are typically more valuable than CB's who "might" get you a handful of INT's. Think Adrian Wilson over Champ Bailey.

I usually like to get a DL who will fill my sack void and focus on the aforementioned other positions solely for tackles. Pay attention to a team's scheme also. DL's in a 4-3 usually get more sack opp's than those in a 3-4.

My dream setup would be something like Jared Allen at DE, Willis at LB, and Wilson at DB, then fill in your last IDP spot with a guy at either position who might get a well-rounded combo of stats. My boy Polomalu comes to mind because although he won't dominate any of those categories, he's good for a handful of sacks, maybe a few INT's, and a good tackle total, to boot.

it depends on your league's settings, but sometimes (yahoo for instance) you can use lb's as dl . . . but yeah, the mlb's continually dominate the top of the rankings and/or stats . . .

06-22-2009, 05:40 PM	Top #1
derringer007 "Its An Outrage" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fremont Calif Posts: 3,185	IDP keeper draft help I'm in my 1st IDP h2h keeper league (free ESPN) and i have no clue which def. players are most valuable to draft ?? Is ILB more valuable than OLB, is a Safety more valuable than a CB. etc.......... I'm guessing that its better wait to the later rounds to start drafting idp-players. The league is first year, 16 teams, 18 player roster, 4-IDP starters, 2-IR, keep 5-players for the following season. Thanks Outlaws.

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06-22-2009, 06:17 PM	Top #2
Cooley Cadets Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,850	IDP is a nice variation. When and who to draft depends on your league set up but I have found that it is best to focus on your offensive starters before shifting to the D unless there is an exceptional defensive player you want to make sure you do not miss. Here is a link to help you get some ideas of comparative values over the past few years. Fantasy Football league Management from MyFantasyLeague.com Hope that helps and good luck.

06-22-2009, 06:38 PM	Top #3
WesDawg 'Burghapologist Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Rock AFB, AR Posts: 3,416	An ILB who is a tackling machine is usually more valuable than an OLB who is a pass-rush specialist. Think Patrick Willis (SF) over Joey Porter (MIA). Same train of thought when choosing DB's. Safeties are typically more valuable than CB's who "might" get you a handful of INT's. Think Adrian Wilson over Champ Bailey. I usually like to get a DL who will fill my sack void and focus on the aforementioned other positions solely for tackles. Pay attention to a team's scheme also. DL's in a 4-3 usually get more sack opp's than those in a 3-4. My dream setup would be something like Jared Allen at DE, Willis at LB, and Wilson at DB, then fill in your last IDP spot with a guy at either position who might get a well-rounded combo of stats. My boy Polomalu comes to mind because although he won't dominate any of those categories, he's good for a handful of sacks, maybe a few INT's, and a good tackle total, to boot.