Positions for 7 Bench Slots

[dinomosin]

My 1st Draft ever is a 2:00 and there are seven bench spots. What positions are best to put in these slots?
Do you put a Defense and a Kicker and TE or leave 1 or more out?

Also I did a mock auction and had money left over. Is it just wasted?

[Pats4four]

With 7 bench spots I'd go QB, 3 RBs and 3WRs. I wouldn't use a bench spot for a kicker or defense ever because they're so unpredictable and you can always find good options on the wire. I may use a spot on a TE, it really depends who you've got starting for you, if you've got an iffy option then I would probably draft a 2nd TE and sacrifice a WR.

Dunno about the auction question, never done one before but remember don't spend all your money just for the sake of it, spend it wisely.

[Big Game JLo]

I agree with Pats4Four. Using one spot for a QB is a good idea in case your first goes down with an injury, is on a bye week, in a slump or due to matchups (depending on how good your #1 is versus your #2).

The remaining bench spots should be used on mostly RB's & WR's because that's where most of the fantasy points come out of. Most of these picks are usually for the "potential" type players. Guys that could breakout or become the #1 on their team's depth chart.

Alternatively, leaving one slot open is also sometimes a good idea (depending on what's left in free agency). Using that open slot to fill in bye week needs, hot players, etc.

[flotsamnjetsam]

My 1st Draft ever is a 2:00 and there are seven bench spots. What positions are best to put in these slots?
Do you put a Defense and a Kicker and TE or leave 1 or more out?

Also I did a mock auction and had money left over. Is it just wasted?

Welcome to the Cafe!


It's too late for your 1st question, and the above advice was very good. Regarding the auction question...yes & no. In a way it's wasted because you might've been able to get a better player or players by spending all your money. There's also no advantage or gain by keeping the $$. But if you get the players you wanted and have some $$ left over, no harm done IMO. We did a mock auction here and I overspent for ADP and a few other guys. I ended up with $8 left & 8 spots to fill. So I got to the point where I had to wait until the end and just fill out my team with $1 players (minimum bid). I hope that helps a little.