What are the golden rules of fantasy football?

Question

I heard about them and I was just wondering if they were real and what they were.

Answer 1

I've never heard of the golden rules, but I can throw you a few conclusions that I've found over the years:

1. If using the standard scoring system, having 2 productive RBs is critical.

2. The #1 Waiver-Wire slot is gold so don't relinquish this spot unless you absolutely have to.  Some stud RB will go down during the season and you want to be the guy with the clear shot to grab his backup.  

3. Never join a public league if you can form a league yourself.  There is nothing like good competition among friends and players in public league routinely quit  during the season.

4. If you run your own league, collect entry fees and give away money to the league champion and playoff teams, it will encourage league participation and make your league more interesting.

5. Always create a league constitution with your basic rules outlined.  This will help to solve disputes during the season which will no-doubt arise.  Continue to build your constitution as the season progresses.

6. Always schedule your championship game on either Week 15 or Week 16.  Week 17 is too risky because many good players sit this game out and you don't want to ruin your championship game because of this, so think ahead.

7.  Establish a trade-deadline well before the playoff begin to be sure no shady trades are made late in the season.

8.  Never draft a kicker or defense if you don't have to.  Load up on RBs and WRs during the draft and drop your 2 weakest players when you must pick up a kicker and defense on game day.  This strategy will help you avoid losing key players to injury during the preseason because you'll have other viable players available instead of worthless kickers and defenses taking up roster spots.

9.  Always schedule a live draft if you can.  It builds league camaraderie and encourages people to stick around year after year.

10. In preparation for your fantasy draft, be sure to create a detailed fantasy football cheat sheet to reference as you build your roster.  Knowledge is power and the fantasy draft is where champions are born in the world of fantasy football.