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Thinking About Thinking's Jakob Sanderson joins again as the guys draft in the FFPC Main Event from the 1.06 pick!
I forgot to upload this audio, but on August 21 I did some Underdog drafting then had some player debates with Jakob Sanderson.
Talking through the early rounds of 65 new slow drafts, including an impassioned defense of Stefon Diggs, and then near the end why the Browns are maybe a team to target.
Jumping in three live drafts with two awesome analysts, a $100 Underdog Big Eliminator contest with Spike Week's Erik Beimfohr, and a $500 Big Dog and also a BBM with Thinking About Thinking's Jakob Sanderson.
Ben talks through why he's getting excited about the Seahawks' offense, spins the wheel twice and lands on the Jets and Cardinals, and closes the show by drafting an Underdog team with guest Andrew Mackens using the new Stealing Signals Underdog rankings.
Ben fires off a ton of best ball slow draft picks as he continues his 100 drafts. He talks through Zamir White, Davante Adams, and Brock Bowers as he spins the wheel and lands on the Raiders.
Ben's 100 slow drafts enter prime Zero RB territory as he talks through the RBs he's prioritizing to build out his teams. The New York Giants are the wheel spin of the day, and Ben talks through some optimism.
After a morning golf tournament, Ben has to get caught up on all his best ball drafts that are on the clock, but he's not exactly sober. Pat Kerrane joins to help him out.
Talking about Stefon Diggs as he falls into the later third round, then later discussing Ravens expectations including Mark Andrews unique profile in the new Todd Monken offense from 2023. Also plenty of best ball picks as we discuss early-round correlation and structure.
On his first day back from vacation, Ben made a run for the border to enter 100 new Underdog slow drafts across five contest types. He breaks down the new entries and make dozens of picks. He also spins the wheel and gets the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading to a long discussion of why he's out on George Pickens at a fourth-round price tag.
RotoViz and Legendary Upside's Conor O'Driscoll drops by to draft an FFPC BBT draft, and the guys land on three early TEs. Hear them talk through this unique two-flex, TE Premium format, and how they structured things with all that TE draft capital.
Stealing Signals welcomes its first guest as author of the elite newsletter Thinking About Thinking, Jakob Sanderson, drops by to draft a live Underdog BBM team. The first hour of the show features Ben discussing the Packers and Dolphins, among other topics, while the big discussion between Ben and Jakob centers on Anthony Richardson's range of outcomes, and how to play the second-year quarterback.
Getting caught up on all Ben's slow drafts after vacation, plus talking through the market's excitement for the Green Bay Packers, and how to play their passing game.
Talking through the latest discussion around overlays in the best ball environment, including whether they can reach GTO status and remove the human element. Also, a discussion around the Houston Texans, C.J. Stroud's ultimate upside, and which WRs will win out in the crowded room. Plus, slow picks on Underdog as always!
Digging into how to think about the range of outcomes for rookies, using TPRR as a benchmark and Brian Thomas, Jr. as a starting point. Later, a deep dive into the Dallas Cowboys and the various possible options to earn volume in a potentially lucrative fantasy situation. And of course, slow draft picks across multiple different Underdog draft formats.
Taking some listener questions, including how much stacking can be too much in the early rounds. We also discuss the Minnesota Vikings outlook for 2024, including how concerned to be about Justin Jefferson with a potential rookie QB starter. Also making slow draft picks across multiple different Underdog draft formats.
Making slow draft picks across different Underdog draft formats, and talking strategy for Superflex, Eliminator, and Marathon. After landing on the Rams, we also discuss Sean McVay's uniquely favorable tendencies for fantasy football, including what it means for how to play Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, and even Demarcus Robinson, who might be one of the better late-round WR options in specific builds.
Talking through how to approach different Underdog formats, including Superflex, the Marathon and Sprint, and the Eliminator. Also, a look at my current player exposures from all my completed drafts, featuring the guys I'm heaviest on, and a few the chat noticed I haven't drafted as much as they'd expect. We also break down the Washington Commanders' outlook for 2024 after spinning the wheel.
Making slow draft picks across different Underdog draft formats, plus talking through the intersection of floor and ceiling in fantasy football, and what we're doing when we seek late-season upside. Also, we talk through the Jacksonville Jaguars after spinning the wheel, particularly how Brian Thomas and Gabe Davis fit into the passing game, and what to expect from Travis Etienne.
Checking in on how a dozen-plus slow drafts are coming along in the late rounds. We also land on the New Orleans Saints after spinning the wheel, and talk through how Kendre Miller is a fantastic late-round RB option right now, and Chris Olave is a strong early second-round pick. To sign up for my newsletter, visit www.bengretch.substack.com
Thinking about optimal late-round structures for slow draft builds as they enter the final few rounds, including talk about stacks and Week 17 correlation. Also, we land on the Indianapolis Colts after spinning the wheel, and discuss their informative 2023 season and what it means for 2024 expectations. To sign up for my newsletter, visit www.bengretch.substack.com
Underdog slow draft picks, talking through builds as they come together in the middle rounds, and figuring out stacks and how to address the QB position. We also talk through expectations for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024, including where the volume might go in a thin depth chart for proven skill position production. To sign up for my newsletter, visit www.bengretch.substack.com
Rapid fire slow drafting, hitting 20+ leagues in just under an hour before Ship Chasing, including a discussion of Sean Payton's RB history, the value in Denver, and why Javonte Williams is a smash pick in 2024, starting around the 15:00 minute mark. To sign up for my newsletter, visit www.bengretch.substack.com
How to play a group of elite TEs that is perhaps stronger in 2024 than ever before. Plus, Underdog slow draft picks for more than a dozen drafts, and focusing in on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after they win the inaugural wheel spin! To sign up for my newsletter, visit www.bengretch.substack.com
Making picks in over a dozen Underdog slow drafts, talking about best ball structure and strategy, and discussing plans for the Stealing Signals channel. To sign up for my newsletter, visit www.bengretch.substack.com