Orphan Advice - New to Dynasty

[LakeCharles]

I just inherited a team and have never played dynasty before. I'm not 100% sure what I'm doing, but the team seems okay. It's very young anyway.

League: 12 Team 0.5 PPR
Rules: QB/2RB/3WR/1TE/1FLEX(WR,RB,TE)/1DST/1K
My team:
QB: Mariota, Ryan
WR: Evans, Cooper, DThomas, JMatt, Doctson, MLee, TGabriel
RB: Ajayi, Dixon, Abdullah, Rawls, DLewis, Powell, McKinnon
TE: Ebron, Henry, JThomas, LGreen
DST: Arizona
Picks: 1.06,1.07,2.07,2.08,4.07,5.07

I need to cut 6 players to get down to 15. I was assuming I'd cut Arizona D, JThomas, LGreen, TGabriel, McKinnon and DLewis. As for the rookie/FA draft, I'm guessing I'll just take BPA based on some rankings.

Can I compete this year? Do I need to sell any of these players? Thanks.

[Kramer]

I think you should definitely be able to compete. I really like your team and am shocked that someone would give that team up with so much young players. The players you plan on cutting seem fine to me. I would try to package up some of your draft picks and try to move into the top 4 if possible and grab one of the RBs (preferably Mixon or Fournette if you can get him). The team has a solid core and should be a contender for years to come. Feel free to ask us follow up questions on trades and whatnot. Best of luck!

[AndrewS]

Team looks good and i agree with your cutdown picks (though you could make a case for letting Gabriel go instead of McKinnon or Lewis). Here's my thoughts:
1. be wary of people trying to get Evans, Cooper and Ajayi from you. Typically i see some lowball offers to a new owner or the old 5 quarters for a dollar strategy (i'll give you these 3 players that have minimal worth for your stud WR). Stay away from offers like that! A good rule of thumb is to try to obtain the best piece in each deal. This is especially true for a team that can compete right away. It's a bit different for teams that are rebuilding.
2. try to use your draft picks this year to move up in the draft to a top-3 position. I'd probably start with the 1.07 and 2.07 for the 1.03 or even the 1.07 and JMatt for the 1.03. For me i'd even be willing to give up the 1.06 and 1.07 to get into the top-3. If your team can get LF or Mixon then it can definitely compete.
3. use the forum for advice and suggestions...but also be sure to contribute. I recently started playing dynasty and love the forum on here. There's great insight and discussion.
Good luck!

[dblj1199]

Your roster isn't that bad and you should be able to compete. It's a fine line with players of when to keep them or trade them before they are too old, lose value etc. You have a great roster and are stocked at wr, quality young te's, and great depth at qb. Your only issue is at rb. If Ajayi takes the next step that is huge. If Abdullah or Dixon can become quality players then you are set. I'd either simply take best player available in the draft or package the 1.6, 1.7 and move up to grab a rb, you should be able to get to 1.3.
Also being the new guy be prepared for lots or shitty offers from owners trying to take advantage of you. This site is always a great sounding board to help out as well. Good luck.

[Dizzle]

I agree with all the above.
ESPECIALLY try not to let guys take advantage of you being new and not quite knowing what you're doing. If you get any offers you should present them on the forum. You'll get so much advice you'll feel like a pro.
Best of luck! Great looking team to take over.

[Dyno_7]

Pretty darn good orphan! Lol!

Agree with the above. Don't let anyone try to low ball you for a player. If you're a DLF member, use the trade finder tool to help you determine market value for players. Also mentioned, run trade proposals by the forum, you'll get great feedback.

If you can move up to at least 1.04, that will give you a good shot at either Mixon or Cook. Fournette and Davis will likely go 1 & 2.

If you can't move up, don't panic. Take the bpa and try to work out a deal for a RB after the draft. Teams always walk away from the draft with a perceived doubt at a position. You could work out a deal. The 1.06 & 1.07 should put you in range for Njoku, Howard, M. Williams etc. You could corner the top 2 TE's in the draft and use them to deal for a RB. Chances are someone is salivating to get one of those guys for the future.

Good luck! You got a good team.

[Goddard]

Team looks good. I'd try to trade Ryan because you don't need two stud QBs in a 1QB league. I also agree with packaging the 1.06 and 1.07 and getting into the top 3 to draft Mixon, or even 4 or 5 if that doesn't work to get Cook.

[timmybhoy]

Welcome to the forum LakeCharles. You're starting with a pretty good team set up to be in the mix for a few years.

You're cuts are spot on to me so you obviously have a clue to what you're doing. Gauging trade values is one of the hardest things to know when you're just starting out so use all the tools available to you, especially this forum.

I agree with others in trying to move up in to the top 3/4. 1.07 and 2.07 probably won't be enough but I'd start there.

Good Luck