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Allocation Draft Questions

By Blastert2
2/16/2021 9:54 pm
Hey,

I just came back to the game and started a league for a group of friends. We are about to have an allocation draft and had some questions, if you guys could answer them, that'd be super helpful.

How are contracts distributed in the draft? Is an 11 EXP guy getting a 5 year contract if hes drafted in the first round?

Are there any tips for building a team from an allocation draft? We have looked at a lot of the beginner guides and primers, but any extra tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By WarEagle
2/16/2021 10:47 pm
Contracts are based solely on draft position.

I wouldn't waste a pick on an old player.

DO NOT let the AI make a pick for you.

Set your player weights so you are not using the default AI weights. They are worthless.

I'm sure others will have much more advice.

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By Blastert2
2/16/2021 11:09 pm
How about kickers? From what I see there are only so many good kickers.

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By raidergreg69
2/16/2021 11:10 pm
QBs often go early

Keep your draft queue stocked with players

First day draftees have 3 year contracts, everyone else 2

Pay attention to a player's physical weight, often they have DE that are LB weight among other mismatches. Sometimes it's better to switch their position.

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By WarEagle
2/16/2021 11:11 pm
I normally take a kicker between rounds 20-25, but I've seen great ones go a little higher.

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By raidergreg69
2/17/2021 2:32 am
Usually after day 2, I make a list of kickers I like, punters too especially if I need one to kick hold. Basically the list is any kicker I would be comfortable with, and once that list starts getting whittled down, I start planning on when to pick one for me.

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By setherick - League Admin
2/17/2021 5:46 pm
I never take a kicker in the draft. I sign 1-2 high vol kickers as UDFAs, and hope.

Basically, you get 46 picks to form your core roster. Take players you don't want to fight in FA for.

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By Blastert2
2/17/2021 5:48 pm
That's an interesting take, have you ever gotten unlucky and just got stuck with a really bad kicker?

Thanks btw for all your guides

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By setherick - League Admin
2/17/2021 6:19 pm
Blastert2 wrote:
That's an interesting take, have you ever gotten unlucky and just got stuck with a really bad kicker?

Thanks btw for all your guides


I have had both bust. But there is usually a UDFA vet that is manageable for a year.

My philosophy is that a kicker is not going to make or break your team in year 1.
Last edited at 2/17/2021 6:20 pm

Re: Allocation Draft Questions

By Blastert2
2/17/2021 6:20 pm
That makes sense, thank you