ravensdan

The Nfl is closer to eliminating the PAT than the two point conversion 

Been planning to add Winston as solid vet back up in case Jake fisher falters or just a steady back up. 

Devin Smith still one of my favorite players from last year. Like nearly every wr in the class he missed time with injury and will likely miss the start of this year but after that I expect him to end up as a great compliment to Brown long term. 

Ed Reed as DC is quite a leap of faith there. I liked the Mills pick as well. 

The Villains select...

Eric Winston, Tackle

Devin Smith, wide receiver 

Need some picks!

So it looks like the teams that need replaced:

moneyballmagic (sizzle)

TheSmokeyBeard (calvinsmoke)

ravensnick

Drose's torn ligaments (challengeBR)

Does this seem correct to everyone?  If so Ravenspunkxvx can pick from these and we'll need 3 replacements. 

For my matchup Rodgers and Brees can both put up points. Brees has a myriad of receivers here but Rodgers will be able to get the job done with Brown and Fitz as primary targets. Complementary guys added later will be fine. At RB I think there's an advantage for Ajayi and Vereen over Forsett. 

I think the main difference in this contest will be my deep array of pass rushers inside and outside even against a good Oline can get to brees. The main threat to Rodgers would be Ware but he can be schemed around and nutralized with a game plan moving Rodgers. I also believe I have more playmakers in the secondary to effect the game.  His lbs are better at run stopping but that would be secondary in this game. 

I think for a game this year Brady has the advantage over Mariota. Most of the other positions are very evenly matched basically across the board. I think ozzsomes team could put up some points here though. Clowny and Fowler are both unknowns as far as staying on the field for a whole season as well. 

FWIW I would have chosen Wiinston over Brady in this game easily.  I like your team quite a bit.  

53 minutes ago, Mt. Crushmore said:

@BmoreBird22 is up followed by @LosT_in_TranSlatioN and @ravefan52

When I saw the one picture, I was confused for a second, wondering why you were drafting a coach from Ball State. Took a second to see the name.

You know Ball State the nfl coaching factory haha. I was actually considering a more veteran DC but he just had too much time in Cleveland and Pittsburgh yuck. I think Bettcher can work well with Pagano. 

Picks are in. Filled in the offensive and defensive coordinator slots with two young up and coming coaches who will operate an aggressive mentality on both sides of the ball. 

The villains select...

Tom Herman, offensive coordinator 

James Bettcher, Defensive Coordinator 

It's also a huge advantage for your team to have one of the few elite FS in the league.  I also peg Rhodes to have a real breakout year at corner this year. 

I basically concur with the crush assessment on this one. I thought about Berad for this year but that interior Oline with Ryan is not good and that's harder to overcome than a tackle weakness. 

I felt like this one is a two horse race for both honors. Veileds pass rush is better now so I went with them for this year. Truths could be right there with guys like bosa and Lawrence. His team is also hurt this year with suspension. 

This one is very tough. I think dizzle would be tops but only half a team. I went with mania for now with the best pass rush as there isn't any stand out qbs here. And clvina assuming they can add some pass rush for the future. 

8 hours ago, Archeearl92 said:

Thanks a lot guys, I know that my team will stand and fall with Jimmy G, so till we know more about him its hard to tell where my team will go. I clearly built for the future and around the trenches.

Concur with a lot of the team Evals here. This division could go any direction but call me a believer in jimmy G. I drafted him last year and I'm happy we get to see him in game action. I voted archs team for both. 

I went the same route but it was really splitting hairs.  All four teams were similarly matched. Dubs is always taking guys I like. Haha. 

2 hours ago, ludy51 said:

I think Haley fits Bridgwater really well. He upset Ben when he came in trying to turn him into a pocket passer which is much more Teddy's speed.

Yes I think I agree with that. Timing passing game. Worked perfectly with Warner. 

4 hours ago, Mt. Crushmore said:

Each team has clear cut strengths and weaknesses here.

@Ozzsome has Mariota and a strong OL and DL, which should be enough in a division that probably isn't going to score too much. My vote to win the division now.  

@52520Andrew's team depends on the development of Goff, but Donald and Poe should wreck people until then. My vote for 3 years from now.

I'm a big believer in building a strong OL and @usmccharles and @Tru11, you both have QBs with injury histories and with weak OLs, that doesn't bode well. Usmcc has a top defense. Tru has play lots of playmakers for Romo, but will he have time to throw it? Also a strong secondary with Thomas and Sherman.

I went the same way. I wanted to take tru11 for this year but with the pass rushing of Andrew and oz that Oline is too big of a liability. If Goff is the real deal Andrews team could be dominant in a couple years. 

44 minutes ago, Mt. Crushmore said:

I can get behind allblack for the future, but not for this year. Wentz just wouldn't be ready.

I agree there. Wentz needs time. Although this type of set up worked for a young Flacco and Big Ben as well. 

I'm really happy with the way this team has come together. I tried to go best player and not reach for position holes this year and I think the results were positive. Brown and Fitz I would argue are the best recurring duo Rodgers has had. The pass rush is very deep inside and out. 

I really like Allblacks team as well. I think the match up is very good and will continue as wentz develops. 

I like crushs team a lot and I have it as #2 in both categories. Harfords team is lead by John harbaugh who has been bellichicks only real nemesis. Alex smith has shown the ability at times to do more than he does with kc right now so I think he can raise his level of play. Elliot behind a good looking Oline should carry the team. 

Personally not a fan of norv turner. I think his antiquated offense is holding the Vikings back and I'm happy he didn't wind up in Baltimore 

6 hours ago, balfan23 said:

2016 was not a consideration when they made the pick. We can't evaluate this move for 2 or 3 years. 

No doubt, it was a very high risk pick. 

This is true. Now pick out one injury red shirt that's worked out....