The Early Bird Chokes on the Worm

While it is one thing to do a mock-draft here and there to see where some players might be falling, it is a whole different ball game when you start analyzing players 2-3 months in advance. Yes you can gain extensive knowledge on their stats and even who put new 24s on their new Bentley but there is a point where it is too much. You say you can't fall in love with a player and you should be able to adjust according to off-season moves but this becomes increasingly difficult the earlier you begin your research. I am not talking about simply reading a few articles here and there, rather diving so deep into the material you don't know which end is up.

My argument here really is starting your research too early is more of a waste of time and energy and everyone knows the first impression is everything. When you like someone in your early research chances are you will feel pretty similar come draft day no matter how hard to try to stay impartial...unless there is a flag football mishap - see Steve Smith...

As far as my draft strategy goes its pretty simple...don't overanalyze players, look out for anamolies and go with your instinct. I only need about a week of solid research to know who I think is in for a big season and who could come up a dud that year. Results speak for themselves and the light coming off my polished trophies from the past few years is talkin pretty loud right now.