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Originally Posted by AyrshireHibs
I really screwed the pooch because I didn't know what I was doing (tactically) which is why I don't have any great players at any position. I just have to hope that some of the lesser players I have come good and some of the studs don't perform as well as expected.
In the interests of fairness, I'm happy enough to do that. I agree with you both that the first pick should go to those who were further down the draft list and although it's ended up being somewhat amusing, I'm happy to be fair :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by HibsMax
I'm happy to do whatever, I just want to clarify what the approach should be. 49% of me really didn't want to give him up because of his potential....but I don't want him back because I am so weak in that position that I can't afford a passenger (if that's what he turns out to be). Even if he is "ready", how ready will he be? Will other players in the league not know about his injury and potentially target that side when tackling him? So many things I don't totally understand. One thing is for sure, joining this league is going to make me learn more about NFL and take more notice of ALL the games.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Story So Far...
Question about the bench and team selection - do you pick your team for a game and that's it? If a player is injured is there a concept of a substitute or is it tough ****? I would think subs would be tough to manage.
Appreciate the gesture but as you said it's not your fault. I'd keep him if I was you :agree: I'm feeling good about my running backs.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Story So Far...
You should be able to edit your line up right up until your players' game starts. If they are injured during a game you're unfortunately stuck with them for that week's match up.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibsMax
Thanks! So now I need to pay close attention to the run up to games. It shouldn't be that hard, there are a ton of fantasy resources out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by AyrshireHibs
Ive traded out WR Kenny Britt, (injury and likely dui suspension) and brought in QB Russel Wilson.
I've also traded out Randy Moss (who has had a very poor pre-season) and taken Nate Washington (WR) Tennessee, who by contrast is having a great pre-season and is being tipped for a record breaking year!
I almost drafted him. Bullet dodged.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
I didnt change the draft order on NFL.com and just input the teams. Sorry guys :violin:
When do the trades end?
Ive traded out Seahawks TE Kellen Winslow and brought in Zach Miller, same position same team.
You should be able to trade as you wish all season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
How are you enjoying Connecticut my good sir?Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
Loving it mate, I spend most of my time in the sun or drinking beer on the beach. I finish work at 1 on Sundays too. Perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Story So Far...
i've traded out LeGarrett Blount brought in Jaquizz Rodgers.
Remember and have your teams ready for week 1 :thumbsup:
Maybe I asked this before, when do I have to have my team selected? Is it before the first game of the week and then it's locked in? Or can I pick players that will be in tonight's game and then switch them out in time for Sunday? The latter method seems like you would be able to use more than 11 players so I doubt that is the case. Still, better safe than sorry....
You cant sub players - once their game starts they are locked!Quote:
Originally Posted by HibsMax
OK. That makes sense. I can pick players that play for either the Giants or the Cowboys tonight and then they are in the team for the week. However, I can make any other changes to the team before the other games start, I just can't take out any players that have already played (I mean their team has already played since a player could be injured or dropped).Quote:
Originally Posted by AyrshireHibs
1st game tonight! need to decide if Romo will have a better game v the Giants or if i stick with Rivers v the raiders :hmmm: more questions than answers at the mo :greengrin according to the matchups for week 1 my Whodatters are spanking the Late hits :slipper:
I'm putting no stock in the projections quite yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lupo
If all goes according to NFL.com's projected points, I'm winning in week 1, but the NFL isn't an ideal world!
All in all, this is a mugs game!
According to predictions I'll be third last after week one. I stand no chance. Lol. I'm ready to take all you mother ****ers down. I even made some more tweaks today.
Bring it on, bitches!!
Loving the devil may care attitude mate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by HibsMax
All I know about fantasy football is trash talking. And I'm kicking ass already! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lupo
It seems the worries surrounding Rashard Mendenhall are easing significantly and they even reckon he might feature on Sunday, having looked explosive in practices, running with speed and strength.
Ergo, I've taken him on board in place of Isaac Redman as if they two of them are fit, Mendenhall is the obvious starter. Can't believe he was a FA and not on the Waiver wire actually!
Bit of a gamble with BOTH RBs now I guess in Matthews and Mendenhall, but if both get healthy quick and play regularly, it's going to pay off big time!
re: the waiver wire - how does that even work? Is is something we are supposed to setup? I understand the concept, I think :Quote:
Originally Posted by The Story So Far...
1. a player is released on waivers, which last something like 3 days,
2. everyone who is interested in him registers that interest,
3. at the end of the allotted time, the player goes to the team in the worst position.
Still learning about all of this but it's pretty entertaining nonetheless.
I think that the allocation of waiver or free agent is entirely dependent on the perceived value of the player.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibsMax
Each of us has a position on the waiver list (the same order as the draft I think) and so we can all put a claim in on the waivered players and whoever is nearer position 1 (not necessarily the "worst off", which is the argument which arose in light of me stealing Matthews) gets "dibbs" on the player.
I'm not sure if it's dynamic though. For example, I've already successfully obtained a player on waiver request - do I then drop down to the bottom of the order, or is it always the case that the top 5 or 6 players are always most likely to get first shot at such players?
This is the bit I don't get.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Story So Far...
On a different topic.....perhaps a silly question but is there any "honour" in this game? I mean, imagine that there are two players (me and you for example) that have players on our bench that could do a job for each other during a bye week. Let's say you want Peyton Manning and I want one of your players. (1) Is it ethical for us to trade those players for the duration of that single week? and (2) if we made such a trade and then you decided to keep Manning, what would happen then? I get the impression that all deals have to be taken at face value but having never played this game before I really don't know how trades work, in an ethical sense.
You've dropped to the bottom of the waiver wire. From looking at the settings it looks like the waiver will be set each week in reverse order of the standings.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Story So Far...
The league gets to vote on any trade. If it looks iffy then it can be vetoed :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by HibsMax
Only fair and I suspected this might be the case. Shame, as it means there's no way in hell I'll be getting the request I submitted yesterday :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by AyrshireHibs