I've been in an 8 team league before. Everybody has a strong roster. It's all about starting the right people each week.
Yep. Waivers are easier though more competitive (and you need to pay attention all season) and its easier to play a position, even like QB, week to week with waiver selections.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.