jeanpierre

Keepers leagues are great fun as the teams tend to reflect a certain identity.

In the JoeSam Keepers League, team managers assemble teams that reflect a full squad sans offensive lineman (until they figure a way to stat pancakes and look out blocks).

Some teams have second tier QB, RB, & WR - but have outstanding IDP; this creates more parity in the league - give Hagan alot of credit for founding the league this way...

My team is ironically named the "Bruisers" - other than Cedric Benson, and when I went homer with Mark Ingram pick (handcuff is Pierre Thomas who outdid Ingram despite Ingram's opportunities) - my best core players are passing players.

Have Aaron Rodgers with Andre and Calvin Johnson at receiver; counting OchoCinco at my flex - I've got a bunch of Johnsons! I even had Chris Johnson who I traded with Colston to get Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush (the league awarded special teams play and Reggie was a Top 20 guy at that time).

But I chose to pick my poison and geaux with the trade for Calvin Johnson because his was the greater value in longevity and potential.

I figured running backs are hot for three-four years and if I could land one at least one of those years I'd be all set...

I prefer the keeper system because at least there is a little more continuity and trades, picks, and roster moves require more thought.

Curious if anyone in our league or other keeper leagues have any different take...

It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...