Way Way Too Early 2022 Draft Thread

[stoneghost28]

Can i just draft Jaxon Smith-Njigba this year and be ahead of the curve?

Bruh someone start that 2023 thread...
That WR class has
Boutte
Smith-Njigba
Marvin Mims
Addison

All very very good prospects on top of the insane RB class.

Somewhat bummed out that two of my productive struggle teams I drafted in '20 and '21 bottomed out this year instead of in '22 so I can nab top draft capital. I'm trying to console myself w/the idea that it should be easier to move a 1.01 than say, a random middle of the road '22 1st to grab '23 booty. Hope I'm right but I'm also nervous about when to trade, leaning on the traditional trade right before the draft when picks are max value, but landing spot could torpedo rb's in this draft in terms of consensus value.

My big concern is that while I really like 3 or 4 WR's, I only like, not love, any of the RB's and RB's should generally be the first guys peeled off the board unless you're really worried on bust factor.

Regardless, w/the teams I have the 1.01, I'll be working very, very hard on trading down and/or out entirely. Especially since one of the teams was an experimental start up where I took Akers, Etienne, and Dobbins in the 11th, and 8th and 8th round (Jacobs too), so I'm already, theoretically well built at RB anyway.

I definitely agree w/the sentiment that the 1QB rookie draft looks like about 6-7 tier 1 prospects deep, and then while WR holds up, RB collapses for me other than maybe Charbonnet (former 5 star recruit who changed schools), w/2 QB, I'm super nervous, because while I loved the '20-'21 QB prospects, I loathe the '22 class. Howell seems reasonably solid, basically what Mac Jones looked like a year ago, just a touch better, Willis is your wild card mega dual threat, and I kinda like Corrall, but am I taking any of them over the RB's and WR's I like? Normally it would be a no brainer, I go QB, period, but this year? I just don't see it, other than Willis, in terms of upside, but Willis carries massive bust risk.

I think w/my 2QB leagues where I have very high picks (I've got two 1.01's, and two 1.04's), I'm very inclined to either trade down, or if Im weak at QB, trade for Fields, or Lance or Lawrence, also definitely considering trading out entirely for '23 picks (already started that last year, so I have multiple leagues with multiple '23 1sts).

[Patsfan86]

Pretty sure im at the sweet spot in this draft, i have the 1.06 and 1.07 and 1.12. I like these picks since this is one of those classes where so far there isnt a true 1.01, its also a WR class so with those picks i should be able to take a WR instead of reaching on a RB. Ill be pretty excited if i wind up with London at 1.06 then have my choice of Williams, Bell, etc at 1.07

[thebadferret]

Pretty sure im at the sweet spot in this draft, i have the 1.06 and 1.07 and 1.12. I like these picks since this is one of those classes where so far there isnt a true 1.01, its also a WR class so with those picks i should be able to take a WR instead of reaching on a RB. Ill be pretty excited if i wind up with London at 1.06 then have my choice of Williams, Bell, etc at 1.07

Similar situation. I have 4, 7 and 11. Pretty excited.

[YouMightDieTryin]

Sitting on 3, 5, and 7. Not thrilled, but not mad about it. I'll look to trade back to '23 if possible, but with my league it won't be easy. If not I'll happily grab Burks, London, and Bell.

[KJD5154]

My team got hit with injuries and when I made trades, those teams seemed to get hit by COVID issues so my draft looks pretty nice.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9

Excited for this thread. Will probably check it daily. My big debate will be taking the top QB in first 3 or hoping the 1.4 owner passes (probably won't) and I get him at 1.5

[Patsfan86]

My team got hit with injuries and when I made trades, those teams seemed to get hit by COVID issues so my draft looks pretty nice.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9

Excited for this thread. Will probably check it daily. My big debate will be taking the top QB in first 3 or hoping the 1.4 owner passes (probably won't) and I get him at 1.5

Nice, i like the 22 Wrs but with all those firsts id 100 percent look to try to swap one of them for some 23 picks. Thats a ton of picks and ou can afford to do it

[YouMightDieTryin]

My team got hit with injuries and when I made trades, those teams seemed to get hit by COVID issues so my draft looks pretty nice.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9

Excited for this thread. Will probably check it daily. My big debate will be taking the top QB in first 3 or hoping the 1.4 owner passes (probably won't) and I get him at 1.5

Nice, i like the 22 Wrs but with all those firsts id 100 percent look to try to swap one of them for some 23 picks. Thats a ton of picks and ou can afford to do it

The difficult part is picking which pick(s) to trade away. Trading away a 1.1/1.2 might be easiest if you're not in need of a RB, but the hard part is knowing you probably won't receive a top 3 pick in return. The value might still be there, but it's hard to initially swallow.

[Patsfan86]

My team got hit with injuries and when I made trades, those teams seemed to get hit by COVID issues so my draft looks pretty nice.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9

Excited for this thread. Will probably check it daily. My big debate will be taking the top QB in first 3 or hoping the 1.4 owner passes (probably won't) and I get him at 1.5

Nice, i like the 22 Wrs but with all those firsts id 100 percent look to try to swap one of them for some 23 picks. Thats a ton of picks and ou can afford to do it

The difficult part is picking which pick(s) to trade away. Trading away a 1.1/1.2 might be easiest if you're not in need of a RB, but the hard part is knowing you probably won't receive a top 3 pick in return. The value might still be there, but it's hard to initially swallow.

Id try to trade the 1.7 or 1.9 in this class for any 23 first. Im a fan of the top 6 in the 2022 class after that not so much. Im a big fan of the top 9 in 2023, also who knows perhaps the 2023 pick traded for becomes 2023 1.01

[YouMightDieTryin]

Nice, i like the 22 Wrs but with all those firsts id 100 percent look to try to swap one of them for some 23 picks. Thats a ton of picks and ou can afford to do it

The difficult part is picking which pick(s) to trade away. Trading away a 1.1/1.2 might be easiest if you're not in need of a RB, but the hard part is knowing you probably won't receive a top 3 pick in return. The value might still be there, but it's hard to initially swallow.

Id try to trade the 1.7 or 1.9 in this class for any 23 first. Im a fan of the top 6 in the 2022 class after that not so much. Im a big fan of the top 9 in 2023, also who knows perhaps the 2023 pick traded for becomes 2023 1.01

That'd ideally the perfect scenario, but as we all know when other owners see you holding those picks they don't just take those deals. They'll push for the earlier and earlier picks while trying to maintain their own best interests. So you're more likely to trade the 1.3/1.5 for the random firsts which is why i purposed the initial conundrum. You have to be careful as you'll jeopardize who you're likely to get in this draft for a random chance at a '23 prospect. Still an easy choice long term imo.

[KJD5154]

I have tried to start moving 1.9. Not moving any other players unless I get a crazy offer.

So far I've only gotten a 2023 1st and 2nd for 1.9 (team made playoffs and is 1.7 this year) or Devin Singletary / 1.9 for Elijah Mitchell.

I feel like I can do better but I'm also impatient and the league knows it.

I had an offer of giving 1.7 and 1.9 to get 2.6, Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, and Keshawn Vahugn or Jaret Patterson but that got revoked.

[BabyChark23]

I have tried to start moving 1.9. Not moving any other players unless I get a crazy offer.

So far I've only gotten a 2023 1st and 2nd for 1.9 (team made playoffs and is 1.7 this year) or Devin Singletary / 1.9 for Elijah Mitchell.

I feel like I can do better but I'm also impatient and the league knows it.

I had an offer of giving 1.7 and 1.9 to get 2.6, Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, and Keshawn Vahugn or Jaret Patterson but that got revoked.

That’s a pretty nit-picky league to revoke that. It’s clearly in your favor, but I don’t think it’s anywhere close to a “revoke worthy” issue.

I like the 1.9 for the 23 1st and 2nd deal. Seems like a solid return.

[Jigga94]

I have tried to start moving 1.9. Not moving any other players unless I get a crazy offer.

So far I've only gotten a 2023 1st and 2nd for 1.9 (team made playoffs and is 1.7 this year) or Devin Singletary / 1.9 for Elijah Mitchell.

I feel like I can do better but I'm also impatient and the league knows it.

I had an offer of giving 1.7 and 1.9 to get 2.6, Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, and Keshawn Vahugn or Jaret Patterson but that got revoked.

That’s a pretty nit-picky league to revoke that. It’s clearly in your favor, but I don’t think it’s anywhere close to a “revoke worthy” issue.

I like the 1.9 for the 23 1st and 2nd deal. Seems like a solid return.

I don't think they meant Veto, just that the original owner who offered it cancelled the trade.

I also agree that the 23 1st and 2nd would be something I'd accept

[YouMightDieTryin]

I'm taking that 1.9 for 23 1st + 2nd and running with it. Especially if they're a 1.7 you could easily pony that one. I wish I could nab deals like this. I usually get the my 1st for a late 2nd + trash piece deals.

[KJD5154]

Yeah the owner revoked it. My leagues don't do vetoes.

[Shcritters]

I'm taking that 1.9 for 23 1st + 2nd and running with it. Especially if they're a 1.7 you could easily pony that one. I wish I could nab deals like this. I usually get the my 1st for a late 2nd + trash piece deals.

Piling on. I've got 1.08 and 1.11, and if I could get a 2023 1st/2nd for either of them it is a slam accept (especially with all the early picks you have).