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Don's avatar

First, thanks so much for your insights. I actually won my league last year based on your LB recommendations via direct messaging. We just completed our draft and I ended up with Ro Smith, Nick Bolton, T. Bernard, and Ernest Jones. I have room on my bench for 1 more LB. Currently, Tyrel Dodson, Quay Walker, Eric Kendrick and Blake Cashman are on the wire. How would you rank the 4 in terms of priority? Should I replace any of the LBs I drafted with any of the 4 that's on the wire. I appreciate the advice.

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Mike Woellert's avatar

Thanks Don!! As far as your LBs, I'm assuming a redraft league. I wouldn't replace any of the guys on your roster. You've got a solid foursome. I like Dodson's tackle upside in Seattle, but if these guys are on the wire, you can probably stream your LB5.

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Don's avatar

Thank you!! You are the man!!! I will be following and listening all season!!!

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Aug 30Edited

Hi Mike, I picked up Dodson but holding E Jones. The trade hurt my draft strategy. Josey Jewell and Cashman and Trent Simpson are still sitting on the wire. I can either continue to hold E Jones or pick up Jewell or Cashman or Simpson. Any thoughts?

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Mike Woellert's avatar

I'm assuming this is a shallow league since those guys are available. I think I'd drop EJ for Jewell and just see how the first few weeks shake out. Jewell at least has a three-down role in Carolina.

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Don's avatar

Thanks Mike!!

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Don's avatar

Hi Mike, since Ernest Jones was traded to TN do you still see him as a LB1? Murray is in TN. Should I consider LB like Cashman, Kendricks, or Dodson over Jones now that he has been traded.

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Mike Woellert's avatar

I'm not sure how it's going to play out. I'm still assuming Murray remains the LB1/dot. On your wire, it looks like you have some decent options. I'm assuming redraft, here's how I'd rank the 3:

Dodson/EK (kinda 1a/1b). EK has familiarity with Zimmer.

Cashman

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Don's avatar

Thanks Mike. You like Dodson upside over Q Walker?

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Mike Woellert's avatar

I do, but if you have a feeling on Walker, get your guy.

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Sean Doc's avatar

Great write-up Mike.. You have been easily the most valuable twitter follow in the IDP space for me over the last few seasons!!. Three steps ahead of my league-mates in the waiver wire. (I salute you sir)

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Mike Woellert's avatar

Awesome!! I appreciate that Sean and thank you for following me.

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