1st Year/Mid-Season Checkup.

[Puchicas]

My lineup is below. We are in the first year of our dynasty league. This is also my first year of FF, ever, although I have followed football my whole life. I am 5-2 and in a 3-way tie for first.

Seeing my lineup below, what kinds of moves would you try to make, if any? Do you think I am okay at WR3 or that I need to try to do something there? Obviously, I have no strong RB1 at this point in the season, though I had been happy with Best until the concussion stuff. I have taking the long view on Chris Johnson. Is that what you would do?

Also, am I wrong in coveting the Stewart/D. Williams combo for the future? I got those guys both off waivers at different points with separate owners already bailing on them. I am predicting that Stewart will be traded and end up a starter elsewhere, because of the contract Carolina gave Williams.

Vague questions, but the like the subject says, I guess I'm just looking for some feedback from more experienced owners now that my first season is off-the-ground and things are taking shape.

[Weeping_Souls]

I would look to trade Hernandez/Finley and Williams for Graham and an RB2 from that team. Hopefully they are high on Williams

[andrewfroboy]

Wow, Stewart was on waivers in a dynasty league? That owner has to be crazy

[BLH]

Seeing my lineup below, what kinds of moves would you try to make, if any?
I agree on moving a TE+ something for an RB2. You need help/depth there.

Do you think I am okay at WR3 or that I need to try to do something there?
You have no "stud" WR here, although Green could get there as he is currently top 10 in my league(s). Short answer is yes. Upgrade ar WR1, 2, or 3 if possible.

I have taking the long view on Chris Johnson. Is that what you would do?
This is what I would do.

Also, am I wrong in coveting the Stewart/D. Williams combo for the future? I
Coveting it yes. Be more realistic about what you are seeing from this offense. Cam is going to steal the show (i.e touches) from them both.

I am predicting that Stewart will be traded and end up a starter elsewhere, because of the contract Carolina gave Williams.
Don't count on it.

I think you have a skilled and young team with some good risk/reward (i.e. Vick). You will need to upgrade somewhere (RB or WR) to get over the hump though.

[Puchicas]

BLH,

Is Mike Wallace not considered a stud receiver to go along with Green?

[Pullo Vision]

Wow, Stewart was on waivers in a dynasty league? That owner has to be crazy

Short rosters and new league, which might have other new owners unfamiliar with the dynasty format.

Williams' production this year has been spotty and he has only one good game. Given this league's setup (10 teams, short rosters), Williams is droppable in my eyes.

In fact, I'd be unhappy with all the RBs you have outside of Johnson. If you can get someone to overpay for Murray, I'd consider it. I'd have bailed on Best a while ago.

Also, not a fan of your WR3 spot. Perhaps a Murray/Harvin package could net you either a strong RB2 or a great WR.

Another thing- what's the QB scoring setup? I'm in one league where passing TDs are 4, but rushing TDs 6. Affects the value of QBs like Rodgers. Performance bonuses for QB rushing could also affect their value.

[Misfit74]

It's a nice team. Investigate the landscape of your league's owners and see what might make sense for you. Moving a TE is a good enough idea, I agree.

I'd keep the guys in bold and let anyone else be fair game in trade for the right price.

QB Vick, Roethlisberger (sell either or both!)
RB C. Johnson, Best, J. Stewart, D. Williams, D. Murray
WR Wallace, AJ Green, Harvin, S. Rice, Manningham
TE Finley, A. Hernandez
D Ravens
K Kasay

So move TEs, QB(s), RBs, and/or WRs to upgrade at RB1/RB2 would be my first move, in all likelihood - depending on your league.

[sunnyd23]

Vick is the chip to make the most on. I would also consider Finley or Hernandez to upgrade elsewhere. Otherwise, I'd sit tight. You have one of the most consistent WR's in Wallace, a future stud in A.J. CJ2K is in a down year. You won't get what you deserve. Best is also a player to look to move. He has so many issues with his head. If you could move him and Hernandez for a solid RB2 then you would be in great shape. Don't forget to grab picks from the bottom-5 in your league. They can be great assets.