When to Draft a Fantasy Football QB?

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Summer is coming to an end, which means the beginning of the NFL and Fantasy Football. One of the most crucial aspects of compiling a strong lineup week in and week out is properly valuing the quarterback position. When it comes to standard or PPR 12 man leagues, drafting your quarterback in the right round is what can make or break your season. While it may be nice to have one of the big three quarterbacks in your lineup (Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees), these players simply are not worth their output in their given rounds. The latter rounds of your fantasy draft are where you get the best value on the quarterback position. Here’s the breakdown.

When to Draft a Fantasy Football QB?

- Last year, the league average in points per game scored (PPG) was 15.93. Using the same PPG value, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady each averaged roughly 18.5 PPG, while Drew Brees average a mere 16.41 PPG. Drew Brees basically average PPG performance does not justify taking him at his average draft position (ADP) of 37.7, which is an early 4th round pick. Aaron Rodgers had an ADP of 19.8, a late 2nd round pick and Tom Brady typically taken in the early 3rd round with an ADP of 27.4. While these quarterbacks are more than elite on the field, their fantasy performance does not garner the use of a high round pick, but could better be used adding depth to your wide receiver or running back groups.

- In the case of the 3rd and 4th round picks, begin exploring the idea of drafting a top-tier fantasy tight end like Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, or even Zach Ertz.

- The ideal place to draft a quarterback is in the late rounds of your fantasy draft. Instead of trying to take a flier on an oft-injured wide receiver or running back in attempts to find a steal and continue to add depth to your roster, it’s time to start looking for your quarterback. Three of the best four fantasy quarterbacks of last year were drafted in the 12th and 14th rounds. Rookie Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans had an ADP of 161.1, which is a mid-14th round pick. Prior to his season-ending injury, he was averaging an eye-popping 24.12 PPG. For those of you paying attention, that’s nearly 6 points more per game than what Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers averaged, and he could have been drafted over 10 rounds later. Carson Wentz had an ADP of 132.7, an early 12th round pick and also prior to his season-ending injury was averaging 21.67 PPG.
- Then finally, we have Alex Smith, who had an ADP of 160.7, a mid-14th round pick, and averaged 19.68 PPG. Alex Smith started all but one game last year, which may have made him the most valuable fantasy quarterback in the 2017 draft. The other elite fantasy quarterback was Russell Wilson, who’s ADP was 63.5, an early 5th round pick who averaged 21.74 PPG. This output is, in fact, elite and a valuable pick in the 5th round.
- While having the consistency of Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady in your lineup seems ideal, they simply are not worth their pick value. If you are getting anxious about rounds continuing to pass without having a starting quarterback in your lineup, wait till the 5th round and take Russell Wilson. However, if you are trying to build a truly dominant team, be patient and wait till the later rounds to draft your quarterback. You receive far greater value on a late round quarterback compared to an early round quarterback, giving you the chance to add depth to skill positions while the rest of your league wastes their high round picks on household names.

For more information on all things Fantasy Football, check out this ESPN guide.

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5 Things You’ll Need For a Good Beach Day

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Summer is here! Did you hit the beach yet? This year, we already registered some hot HOT temperatures, but thankfully there’s always the beach to cool off at!

To prepare you for a summer filled with successful beach day trips in the Tri-State area, we put together a list of things you’ll need for a good Beach Day. Cheers!

5 Things You’ll Need for a Good Beach Day

Sunscreen. If you live in Delaware or are coming from the Philadelphia area, stop by the farmer’s market in New Castle, Delaware before you hit the beach. Not everybody knows that besides food, you can find there a beauty shop with heavily discounted products. It’s never good to skip a sunscreen on a beach day, so make sure to grab one for your family and friends!
Cold Beverages. Why spending more money on alcohol when you can save it for something else? Visit Tri-State Liquors in Claymont, Delaware (333 Naamans Rd) before you head down to the beach. We are Delaware’s largest beverage superstore! See this month’s specials here. If you’re looking for fun summer cocktail recipes, check out this post.
Cooler. OK, so you stocked up on your favorite beverages, but what’s a good beach day without a cold drink in your hand? Save yourself trips to the store and bring ice (and cups) with you!
Snacks. Don’t waste your time in lines to get food at the boardwalk, bring your favorite munchies with you! It’s not only convenient to always have some snacks on hand, but also very friendly for your wallet!
Wagon. Invest in a friendly, light carrier so you don’t have to make multiple trips to the car to bring all your belongings to the beach!

There are many ways to have a fun beach day, but if you make sure to bring these 5 things, we guarantee you a good time! Once again, Tri-State Liquors is always there to help you with all your beverage needs. We are conveniently located off I95, just over the Delaware/Pennsylvania line. Better yet, our low prices and tax-free shopping will make you smile!

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Impress Your Wedding Guests By Serving These Summer Cocktails

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It’s wedding season!

If you’re currently in a planning mode and wonder what to do about the beverages to impress your wedding guests, think no more! At Tri-State Liquors, we combined a list of refreshing summer cocktails that will surely wow your summer wedding party!

Delicious Summer Cocktails For Your Wedding Guests

1. Coconut Margarita

3 ounces lite coconut milk (from the can)
3 ounces tequila blanco
1 1/2 ounces triple sec
8 ounces coconut water
Fresh lime wedge, to serve

In a shaker, combine the coconut milk, tequila blanco, triple sec and coconut water. Shake until combined. Pour into cocktail glasses with ice. Serve with a lime wedge.

source: With Salt And Wit

2. Sparkling Summer Peach

2 ounces Seagram’s Peach Vodka
1 ounce pineapple juice
1 ounce lime juice
Sparkling wine (to top)

Add all ingredients except sparkling wine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake hard to chill and combine ingredients. Strain into your glass. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish & enjoy!

source: Beautiful Booze

3. Strawberry Basil Mule

8 Strawberries
Half a Lime
Basil Sprig
1.5oz Premium Vodka
3.5oz Ginger Beer Mini in Lemon & Lime

Muddle fresh strawberries (roughly 6), 2 lime wedges and basil in a copper mule mug. Top with Ice, Vodka and Ginger Beer. Garnish with Strawberry and Lime wedge and basil leaves.

source: Brooklyn Crafted

4. Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea

2 ounces bourbon
2 ounces peach preserves
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
Dash of Aperol
Sweet tea, to top
Sprig of thyme, to garnish
Lemon round, to garnish

Mix the bourbon, peach preserves, Aperol, and lemon juice over ice and shake. Top with a generous amount of sweet tea and garnish with fresh thyme and a lemon round.

source: Host The Toast

5. Champagne Cobbler

1/2 oz. simple syrup
Orange twist
Lemon twist
Champagne

Add simple syrup, express oils from lemon/orange twist into a pint glass, drop twists into glass, add crushed ice to about ½ inch below the rim of the glass and fill with Prosecco. Swizzle. Add a small layer of crushed ice to make a bed for the Peychauds. Add 5 to 7 dashes of Peychauds and swizzle to create a layered effect. Finish by topping with crushed ice, mint sprig, and berries.

source: Brides

For more cocktail ideas, visit our recipe section!

Tri-State Liquors has all your wedding beverage needs covered. We stock 20,000 cases of imported and domestic beers, huge selection of ice cold kegs, soda, wine, wine coolers, liquor and more! Choose from thousands of beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES TAX!

Tips for Planning Successful Family Celebrations

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Tis’ the season for graduation parties, First Communions, bar mitzvahs, weddings and more! If planning those parties often leaves you with a headache, we’re here to help! Want to know our tips for planning successful and stress-free family celebrations this spring and summer? Keep reading!

It’s safe to say that party planning ahead of time will allow you to have everything in tact and ready to go before the big day arrives. Without further ado, here are our 6 tips for planning unforgettable family celebrations this year.

Tips for Planning Successful Family Celebrations

Draft your budget to have a better idea of what area you can spend more money on.
Determine your guest list to know how many people you’ll need to accommodate/ feed.
Choose a Party Location to know whether you need to rent an event space or prepare your own house for the guests.
Plan your Party Food/ Drinks. Once you have a list of confirmed guests, it’s time to figure out how to feed them all! You know a great party simply doesn’t exist without beverages, right? Check out our Party Planner Drink Calculator to help you with all your drink estimates!
Choose a Party Theme. Are you hosting a religious gathering like a First Communion? Is it a graduation party? The purpose of your event will dictate what party theme you should go with. Whether you choose it to be formal or casual, it’s important to put it out there so the guests know what to expect, including a dress code and gifts.
Include Party Games. Last but certainly not least, the party activities! No event should end without them. Why? Because party games mean bonding time! If you live in the Tri-State area, make sure to check out Party Pros East Coast. They offer insanely fun rental games and accommodations!

No matter what type of family celebrations are ahead of you, always remember to plan ahead. Our last piece of advice? Stock up on your beverages! Tri-State Liquors has all your needs covered with a wide selection of wine, beer, liquor and mixers. All at very affordable prices (see this month’s SPECIALS). We are conveniently located in beautiful TAX-FREE Delaware with easy access from I-95.

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For the Love of Beer and Baseball

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Is there anything more American than baseball and beer? We don’t think so! With stadium names such as Miller Park, Coors Field and Anheuser-Busch, it clear that beer has big presence in baseball. Sipping an ice cold beer and watching a baseball game on a hot summer day has long been one of America’s favorite past-times…

“I think it’s just that atmosphere of a baseball game and having a beer—and maybe a hot dog or brat or hamburger or something of that nature, or peanuts—and just sitting there and sipping on a good beer is always a delight. It seems like the fans always enjoy that, and I do too. But what really intrigues me at that time and at that moment with all the other things that go on in the world, bad, indifferent, good, whatever, at that moment you’re letting your inhibitions down and watching America’s pastime. You’re just relaxed, you can let that stuff go. You prefer a win to a loss, but there’s something about that that’s very intriguing and nice, I believe.” – Beer Bob Gillis

And the joy doesn’t stop there. Thanks to the craft beer craze, fans are no longer forced to spent top dollar for subpar beers. Many stadiums have upped their micro-brew and local brewery offerings, making watching the game much more pleasurable.

Philadelphia – Home of the Perfect Pub Crawl

The city of Philadelphia has been a beer city since the turn of the American Revolution and was known as the greatest brewing city of the Western Hemisphere up until Prohibition in 1920s. Today, Citizens Bank Park, home to the Phanatic’s fans, offers a wide variety of local craft and micro-brews.

Since the craft beer explosion that began in the late 1980s, Philadelphia has regained its reputation as one of the premier beer cities in the nation and around the world. ‘GQ’ dubbed Philadelphia as the Home of the Perfect Pub Crawl.

So there you have it, plenty of incentive to make your microbrew experience a Philadelphia one. If you have a favorite Philadelphia craft beer, please share your thoughts on our Facebook page.

Let’s face it, beer and weekends go together too. 🙂

Tri-State Liquors has a full line of ice cold Kegs in stock. We got all your beverage needs covered and we are conveniently located in beautiful TAX-FREE Delaware with easy access from I-95.

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Spring Forward With These Green Cocktail Recipes

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When we think of spring, we imagine everything go bright, fresh and green. Even the cocktails!

Since March is all about celebrating and welcoming the change of seasons, we thought it would be a good idea to share some easy to make and yummy green cocktail recipes! These ideas are perfect for those who want to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a bang but don’t want to just drink green beer. Cheers!

Green Cocktail Recipes for Spring

1. Green Apple Ginger Martini

4 oz/120ml ginger infused vodka (recipe below)
4 oz/120ml fresh green apple lime juice (recipe below)
1 Tablespoon/15ml maple or honey simple syrup (made by mixing equal parts of maple syrup or honey with filtered water until fully dissolved)
Crushed ice

Add the apple and lime juice, the vodka and the maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously until the shaker turns frosty. Strain into the chilled glasses. Garnish with the reserved apple slices if desired.

source: Gourmande in the Kitchen

2. Minty Pear Mojito

2 cup peeled and chopped pears
3/4 cup fresh mint leaves (about 5-7 mint leaves per drink)
3-4 tablespoons agave nectar (You can also use simple syrup instead (equal parts sugar and water, heated on the stovetop)
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
5 ounces good quality white rum or vodka
6 cups club soda

Place the chopped pears, mint leaves, agave nectar, and lime juice in the bottom of your pitcher (you can also make this in individual glasses. This recipe is for four glasses, so just quarter the recipe for one glass) and muddle the ingredients to combine the flavors.Pour in liquor and club soda and stir slowly to combine. Pour over ice and serve! Top with more fresh mint or lime wedges.

source: the Minty Cookie

4. Green Margarita

3. Green Margarita
3 oz. tequila
3 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. agave nectar
1 tbsp. triple sec
1 handful ice

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and puree until smooth.

source: The Kitchy Kitchen

5. Jim Beam Orleans

2 parts Angostura bitters
2 parts Jim Beam Rye Whiskey
0.5 parts simple syrup
Absinthe
Lemon twist

Give chilled glass an absinthe rinse and set aside. Stir other ingredients in a mixing glass, strain into the chilled glass and garnish. Squeeze lemon twist over the drink to release its essences but do not drop twist into glass. Serve neat.

source: Jim Beam

Tri-State Liquors has all your beverage needs covered. We stock 20,000 cases of imported and domestic beers, huge selection of ice cold kegs, soda, wine, wine coolers, liquor and more! Choose from thousands of beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES TAX!