2013 Pre-Draft Fantasy Football Chat 3

1:50

John Halpin:

Are you ready for some football ... chatting? See you at 2pm ET.

Thursday August 8, 2013 1:50 John Halpin

2:02

John Halpin:

Thanks for stopping by, folks. I'll be answering football questions for the next hour. If you have baseball questions, hit me on Twitter (@jhalpin37) or Facebook (facebook.com/halpinsports). Thanks.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:02 John Halpin

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[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

well, well, well looks like I found another way to waste an hour at work, sweet! Hi John.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:04 jason in COS

2:04

John Halpin:

Hi, Jason!

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:04 John Halpin

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[Comment From RBs King HawaiianRBs King Hawaiian: ]

I was offered Demaryius Thomas and the #18 pick for Jimmy Graham and Russell Wilson. I pick 10th every round. We start 3 WRs and I also kept Dez and AJ Green. Do I do the deal, or just stay put? Probably fine either way but wouldn't mind the extra pick for some more RBs.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:04 RBs King Hawaiian

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John Halpin:

It depends on a lot of things - a big one is how many QBs (and others) are kept. But I think I'd stay put.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:05 John Halpin

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[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

one baseball question, is there a chat today?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:08 jason in COS

2:08

John Halpin:

Nope. But you know where to find me if you have questions, right?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:08 John Halpin

2:09

[Comment From ButtfumbleButtfumble: ]

What are your thoughts on Ivory with the Jets ... that offense needs somebody to move the ball, right?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:09 Buttfumble

2:10

John Halpin:

I like Ivory - have him at RB20. Look at how many carries Shonn Greene had in 2012, and remember that Ivory is better. However, he seems injury prone, so there's risk.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:10 John Halpin

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[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

of course! #2 pick 12 team non-ppr. Foster, Lynch, Martin?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:10 jason in COS

2:10

John Halpin:

Martin.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:10 John Halpin

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

In an auction format, am I crazy for not wanting to take anyone for more than $40 on a $200 budget

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:10 Guest

2:11

John Halpin:

I don't think so, but it depends on the room.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:11 John Halpin

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[Comment From ButtfumbleButtfumble: ]

What are you learning in mock drafts now that you didn't know in late June / early July

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:11 Buttfumble

2:12

John Halpin:

That if your RB2 isn't in hand by the middle of Round 4, you might be in trouble. They're really going fast.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:12 John Halpin

2:13

[Comment From ButtfumbleButtfumble: ]

Tavon Austin as a WR3? Buy or sell?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:13 Buttfumble

2:13

John Halpin:

I have him at WR38, so he's just about there. Very close, leaning sell in standard leagues.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:13 John Halpin

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[Comment From ButtfumbleButtfumble: ]

What surprised you the most with the Top 200 composite rankings update?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:14 Buttfumble

2:16

John Halpin:

I had to pick this guy's name one more time. Surprised at the wide range of Jimmy Graham rankings. I'm the most bullish, but we're all over the place.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:16 John Halpin

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[Comment From PdenPden: ]

What are your top 5 Kickers? Why?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:16 Pden

2:17

John Halpin:

Gostkowski, Bryant, Prater, Dawson, Walsh. Mainly based on opportunities their teams had last season (if teams didn't change much).

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:17 John Halpin

2:18

[Comment From The GuggsThe Guggs: ]

How has the Eagles WR situation affected where DeSean Jackson will go? I don't see Jason Avant having much to offer and Cooper may not get as many looks...

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:18 The Guggs

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John Halpin:

I bumped him up a little to WR33, but it's so hard to predict that one until we see the offense in a game. They'll probably run a lot, they have some new tight ends ...

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:18 John Halpin

2:18

[Comment From DerekDerek: ]

I'm having a hard time buying into Miles Austin this year ... is that warranted?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:18 Derek

2:20

John Halpin:

To what extent? He had 943 yards and six TDs last season. Not a stud anymore, but a WR3.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:20 John Halpin

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[Comment From WyattWyatt: ]

Jamaal Charles around the goal line ... thoughts?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:20 Wyatt

2:21

John Halpin:

Fellow not-so-big back LeSean McCoy scored 17 times for the Eagles (under Andy Reid) in 2011. Not worried about JC.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:21 John Halpin

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[Comment From KevinKevin: ]

How much stock do you put in the final few preseason games - draft is in early September

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:21 Kevin

2:22

John Halpin:

Not bad for mid-pack, late-game and rookie players. The usage will tell us more than the stats.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:22 John Halpin

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[Comment From SteveSteve: ]

Vicent Brown - buy or sell as WR3

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:22 Steve

2:22

John Halpin:

Sell. We have nothing to base that on.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:22 John Halpin

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[Comment From Jake in MinsterJake in Minster: ]

I have the 7th pick in an 8 team league with 15 rounds. Where should I draft a Defense? Top 3 picks for D?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:22 Jake in Minster

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John Halpin:

Never - too unpredictable. SF was the hot defense last year at this time, and they finished 15th in fantasy points.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:23 John Halpin

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[Comment From RossORossO: ]

Ryan Tannehill was going to be my backup, should i consider a different QB since his pre-season debut was a little shaky?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:23 RossO

2:25

John Halpin:

Eh - there are other QB2s that I liked better. He's my QB21, behind Freeman, Rivers, Schaub, Dalton.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:25 John Halpin

2:25

[Comment From Your EditorYour Editor: ]

Do you have a podcast that talks about fantasy football?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:25 Your Editor

2:26

John Halpin:

YES! Search "Fantasy 15" or "FOX Team Report" (that's Ryan Fowler's) on iTunes. Or, go here: http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/football/story/team-podcasts-fantasy-football-nfl-previews-advice-analysis

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:26 John Halpin

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[Comment From Bob & BobBob & Bob: ]

What would you say... you do here?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:26 Bob & Bob

2:27

John Halpin:

I apparently have a meeting with the Bobs that I didn't know about. I hope I get promoted.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:27 John Halpin

2:27

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Do you look for Muhammod Sanu to continue where he left off last year before he got hurt as a dependable number 2?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:27 Guest

2:28

John Halpin:

I didn't see enough to make me want to draft him. And as a fellow Rutgers alum, that makes me sad. I hope he proves me wrong.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:28 John Halpin

2:28

[Comment From AnonymousAnonymous: ]

What do you think about Kenny Britt this season as a later round pick?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:28 Anonymous

2:28

John Halpin:

Speaking of Rutgers guys ... I'm in at WR36. Upside, if he stays healthy and un-incarcerated.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:28 John Halpin

2:28

[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

Looking over the Fox Mock Draft 2.0 and I pick in the same slot as Saraf. In Round 2 he went D Thomas, but RB's are the hot commodity. What RB is the last in line for you before jumping to a WR1 or QB pick in the first few rounds?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:28 jason in COS

2:30

John Halpin:

Lynch/Charles before considering Megatron at 8, then Rice/Morris before Graham at 11. However, I would not take Megatron AND Graham.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:30 John Halpin

2:31

John Halpin:

After my last mock, when I experimented by taking Aaron Rodgers at pick 21, there is NO WAY I'm taking a QB that early.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:31 John Halpin

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[Comment From KGKG: ]

With many teams going to a two running back system which teams besides Min Bal and Dal can I expect my RB1 to get most of the carries?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:32 KG

2:34

John Halpin:

You mean more than, say, Foster over Tate in HOU? Browns, Jags, Seahawks, 'Skins, Bucs, Bears, Titans, maybe even Pats.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:34 John Halpin

2:34

[Comment From EricEric: ]

Are you liking Alshon Jeffrey in the Bears' new system?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:34 Eric

2:34

John Halpin:

I liked him last year before the injury. WR45.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:34 John Halpin

2:34

[Comment From AlstottAlstott: ]

What about Peyton Hillis in Tampa - vulture?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:34 Alstott

2:35

John Halpin:

Hard to say, but I can't see drafting him at this point.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:35 John Halpin

2:35

[Comment From Fred bobFred bob: ]

Ray rice is available in my .5 ppr keeper league. alfred morris and what round pick for him?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:35 Fred bob

2:37

John Halpin:

Did he ever outscore Morris in that format last season? I'm skeptical - don't do it.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:37 John Halpin

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[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

So grabbing D Thomas or J Jones over the oft injured McFadden, Gore, D Murray types would be okay in RD 2?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:37 jason in COS

2:37

John Halpin:

Yes, if you grab the second back in Round 3.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:37 John Halpin

2:39

[Comment From Fred bobFred bob: ]

What about b marshall and a pick for ray rice

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:39 Fred bob

2:39

John Halpin:

Not a lot of difference between those guys on my board. Unless the RB draft pool is gone due to keepers, keep the pick.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:39 John Halpin

2:41

[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

What RD to start looking for a TE? Assuming J Graham is gone really early of course.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:41 jason in COS

2:42

John Halpin:

I would do it in Rounds 5/6, and risk losing the top 3 or 4 guys.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:42 John Halpin

2:42

[Comment From KGKG: ]

If you have a middle round first round pick do you go RB, RB, QB?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:42 KG

2:43

John Halpin:

I don't pick the QB. I'll be content as the guy to pick one of the last few QBs in Round 6 or 7. Kaep, Wilson, RGIII, Romo ... fine with me.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:43 John Halpin

2:43

[Comment From RonRon: ]

Looks like I will get J Charles as my first pick in an 8 team league. Should I go with another RB on my second or a WR? Then when for QB? Thanks.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:43 Ron

2:44

John Halpin:

I assume there are keepers involved. So many variables - maybe wait longer, since the guys I mentioned in the previous answer will be available and have top-6 upside.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:44 John Halpin

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[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

Follow up QB question, last QB you're comfortable with as starter?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:44 jason in COS

2:45

John Halpin:

I have Romo at 12, and I'm comfortable with that. If someone picks a 2nd QB before I get my first, and I end up with Eli or Big Ben, I'm disappointed but still OK. I probably draft a good backup (like Cutler) if that happens.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:45 John Halpin

2:46

[Comment From Mike in the 303Mike in the 303: ]

Any suggestions for draft strategy for a league with an autodraft based on customizable player rankings? Rank RB's higher over WR's/QB's?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:46 Mike in the 303

2:47

John Halpin:

Yes. The QBs and top WRs will go, and you could get 3 solid RBs if you want them. Warning: Someone was on autopick in a mock I had yesterday, and blew up my QB-waiting strategy by getting Peyton & Cam.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:47 John Halpin

2:47

[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

Cutler as a backup? Sad news for us Bear fans...sigh

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:47 jason in COS

2:48

John Halpin:

There's some upside with the new coach.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:48 John Halpin

2:48

[Comment From RickyRicky: ]

Should I be concerned about drafting A. Foster with the #2 pick? It sounds like he is going to miss all of the preseason. Who else should I consider @ 2?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:48 Ricky

2:49

John Halpin:

Not "worried," but I have him fifth behind Peterson, Martin, McCoy and Spiller. I wonder if Tate's return to health will encourage them to pull back on Foster just a little.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:49 John Halpin

2:49

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

Value of James Jones? Esp with Jordy already injured again...

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:49 Chris

2:50

John Halpin:

WR32. Good, but can't see all those TDs again with his target level. That was fluky.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:50 John Halpin

2:52

[Comment From BobBob: ]

Steven Jackson 1,050 yards with 10 rushing touchdowns? Agree / disagree?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:52 Bob

2:52

John Halpin:

10 TDs might be a little high, but that sounds OK.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:52 John Halpin

2:53

[Comment From EricEric: ]

Do you think Chris Johnson rushes for 1,500 yards and 10 touchdowns this year

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:53 Eric

2:53

John Halpin:

No.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:53 John Halpin

2:53

[Comment From DennisDennis: ]

Davone Bess in PPR leagues an interesting option?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:53 Dennis

2:53

John Halpin:

Verrrrrryyyyy deep, maybe.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:53 John Halpin

2:53

[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

CJ-non-2K early 3rd or stay away? And what about the rookie M Ball before McFadden?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:53 jason in COS

2:54

John Halpin:

CJ2K in early 3rd definitely worth it. McFadden before Ball for me. Still some uncertainty with Ball.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:54 John Halpin

2:54

[Comment From DennisDennis: ]

Martellus Bennett in Trestman's system? Could he crack Top 12 fantasy tight ends?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:54 Dennis

2:54

John Halpin:

Could he? Yes, and I have him at TE13.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:54 John Halpin

2:54

[Comment From EugeneEugene: ]

Is Chip Kelly's offense going to experience some growing pains in year one?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:54 Eugene

2:55

John Halpin:

Let's see a game or two first. Depends on his QB - looks like Vick for now. Not much on the receiving front, but McCoy is still REALLY good.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:55 John Halpin

2:55

[Comment From GraysonGrayson: ]

Keep Megatron or CJ Spiller??

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:55 Grayson

2:55

John Halpin:

Spiller.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:55 John Halpin

2:55

[Comment From LeoLeo: ]

Chances of M. Ball working into the starting job sometime this season? Thinking of drafting him as a backup with 'hopes'

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:55 Leo

2:56

John Halpin:

You won't get him as a backup. He'll probably be gone by the end of Round 5 if you draft soon. I like his chances, but he's still on the hype train.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:56 John Halpin

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[Comment From jason in COSjason in COS: ]

Speaking of Vick, backup material?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:56 jason in COS

2:56

John Halpin:

Yes, if you're prepared to grab someone else when he gets hurt.

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:56 John Halpin

2:56

[Comment From keenankeenan: ]

With payton back will sproles be double digit points in ppr leagues each week? and do you think jimmy will return to 2011 jimmy?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:56 keenan

2:57

John Halpin:

Yes on Graham, and Sproles is a PPR stud. Gotta be a top-20 pick, right?

Thursday August 8, 2013 2:57 John Halpin

3:00

[Comment From RickyRicky: ]

Forte or S. Jackson? (Standard)

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:00 Ricky

3:00

John Halpin:

Forte

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:00 John Halpin

3:00

[Comment From BenBen: ]

Best food in NYC?

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:00 Ben

3:01

John Halpin:

Ha! I haven't lived there since 2004. Can't go wrong with Peter Luger. There was a place on UES called Erminia that my wife and I loved, but that's a favorite more than "the best." No idea if it's still there.

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:01 John Halpin

3:02

John Halpin:

Not including the REALLY nice places. Went to a lot of them while there, but don't know their status. Eleven Madison Park was tremendous 10 years ago - is it still?

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:02 John Halpin

3:02

[Comment From RickyRicky: ]

Is V. Davis worth taking in 3rd or 4th round?

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:02 Ricky

3:02

John Halpin:

Nah.

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:02 John Halpin

3:02

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Does Ivory have a chance this year in NY

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:02 Guest

3:02

John Halpin:

Yes - hope he stays healthy.

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:02 John Halpin

3:02

[Comment From BenBen: ]

Who is the fantasy football player you miss the most from the past?

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:02 Ben

3:03

John Halpin:

Jerry Rice - monster.

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:03 John Halpin

3:03

John Halpin:

Thanks for all the questions, folks. If you have more for me, hit me on Facebook (facebook.com/halpinsports) or Twitter (@jhalpin37). Otherwise, sign up NOW for a league at http://www.foxsports.com/fantasy/football. Look for another fantasy chat here soon!

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:03 John Halpin

3:04

John Halpin:

Erminia is still there - take your wife of girlfriend. She'll love the atmosphere and the food.

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:04 John Halpin

3:04

John Halpin:

http://erminiarestaurant.com

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:04 John Halpin

3:04

John Halpin:

See ya!

Thursday August 8, 2013 3:04 John Halpin