Dies to Removal

I may be weird, but I generally rely on my initial gut feeling.

When I draw my opening hand for any Red Deck on the play , I ask myself one question : is it explosive enough? Typically it will have 1-2 lands, a one drop and a two drop and maybe a burn spell. If it looks like I have 2-3 turns worth of options, it's good. Ultimately, I just want to come out of the gates with some pressure and establish a clock.

On the draw, I prefer to see more removal and land but depending on the MU, I'll stick with my "on the play" requirements - mucho explosivo!