How did everyone go with their rookies in the draft?
I think I need to review my method in the draft. My #41 pick was better than my highest #9 pick 
Hi mate.
Really? Just looking at salary, Siegle (Pick 9) seems better than Education (Pick 41) although I can't see skill distribution. Love the Pink Floyd reference with Education btw! Awesome. +1 just for that.
As for drafting method...
I should have gone with the one I had been advised of previously by someone who regularly drafts MVPs and HOFers. Mind you, I still managed to score a $12k 19yo Allstar. He will turn out great with many seasons of training ahead of him.
The 'Method' which I should have followed preceisely is simple enough:
-You need 80+ points (If your spending max each week (6 points) then that is enough (14 x 6 = 84 points)
-You spend the first 50 on the 5 demos (eg Gather& Shoot, Extra Pass etc) = 50 points. After doing this you can see the TSP of
every player.
-You then spend the 2 x 10 (20 points) on the Scouting Combine and Group Demonstration.
-At this point you will start to see more clearly who is and isn't worth scouting and interviewing (that hasn't already been scouted).
-This leaves you with 14 points to scout & interview those who fit what you want or who are likely 5/5 players.
-Personally, I am tweaking this method now. I am going to do a season of 3-4 points per week, followed by a seaosn of 6 points per week. I will then have 100 points to spend and absolutely ensure I see every single player worth seeing.
Now, before peeps get on here and state the obvious: 'That's too much money and isn't justified," I would disagree. This will always depend on your finances and/or what you need for your team. If you seriously want at least 2 x 5/5 18 yo rookies, then the above method will give you the ultimate chance of finding them.
This is also beneficial for a team like mine which is Home Grown and needs great 19 year olds initially, then 5/5 18 year olds.
For example, I had choices this draft gone to secure a couple 5/5 18 year olds who turned out to be MVPs, but I instead opted for lower potential, high-salary 19 year olds to boost my young HG team (young as in my 2nd season as being HG now). I have got bang for my buck. Why? I needed to win some games as the finanical hit for tanking was great last season.
So, yeah, it all depend on your situation.
Anyway, my 2 cents worth.
Good luck this seaosn and in the next draft, Elnoth.
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