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[HibsMax]

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I'm not entirely sure how the waiver wire has been initially set tbh - the only thing I can think is that maybe when the players have been inputed manually I was second on the list and that's why I'm ninth in the pecking order. On the subject of Matthews, I'm more than happy with my stable of running backs (Foster, MJD and Forte are all ranked in the top 6) and was only really hoping to use him as future trade bait for an upgrade at WR or a backup QB - TSSF can have him

OK.

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.

[Sylar]

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Yes, that makes sense. What doesn't quite make sense is the situation that just happened...that being you getting to pick a player ahead of someone else on the wire. Is that just tough sh*t or should we try and rectify the situation i.e., you take back Sidney Rice and let AyrshireHibs get a chance of first refusal...well, after the other ahead of him on the wire?

I'm not sure how that works, it sounds a little manual. Does the website enforce the waiver order? Do people have to register an interest in a player beforehand so that if they do become available, they get first dibs? It's just not clear to me how we would do this without asking each person in turn if they want a player and then, when it's your turn, you can choose to take the player or pass him over.

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

[HibsMax]

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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

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.

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.

[James.]

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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

Appreciate the gesture but as you said it's not your fault. I'd keep him if I was you I'm feeling good about my running backs.

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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.

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.

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.

[HibsMax]

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Appreciate the gesture but as you said it's not your fault. I'd keep him if I was you I'm feeling good about my running backs.



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.

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.

[hibsbollah]

Ive traded out WR Kenny Britt, (injury and likely dui suspension) and brought in QB Russel Wilson.

[Sylar]

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!

[HibsMax]

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Ive traded out WR Kenny Britt, (injury and likely dui suspension) and brought in QB Russel Wilson.

I almost drafted him. Bullet dodged.

[Gatecrasher]

I didnt change the draft order on NFL.com and just input the teams. Sorry guys

[Haymaker]

When do the trades end?

[hibsbollah]

Ive traded out Seahawks TE Kellen Winslow and brought in Zach Miller, same position same team.

[James.]

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When do the trades end?

You should be able to trade as you wish all season.

[Sylar]

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When do the trades end?

How are you enjoying Connecticut my good sir?

[Haymaker]

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How are you enjoying Connecticut my good sir?

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.

[NOLA]

i've traded out LeGarrett Blount brought in Jaquizz Rodgers.

[Gatecrasher]

Remember and have your teams ready for week 1

[HibsMax]

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....

[James.]

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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!

[HibsMax]

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You cant sub players - once their game starts they are locked!

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).

[NOLA]

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 more questions than answers at the mo according to the matchups for week 1 my Whodatters are spanking the Late hits

[Sylar]

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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 more questions than answers at the mo according to the matchups for week 1 my Whodatters are spanking the Late hits

I'm putting no stock in the projections quite yet.

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!

[HibsMax]

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!!

[NOLA]

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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 :)

[HibsMax]

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Loving the devil may care attitude mate :)

All I know about fantasy football is trash talking. And I'm kicking ass already! ;)

[Sylar]

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!

[HibsMax]

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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 :
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.

[Sylar]

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re: the waiver wire - how does that even work? Is is something we are supposed to setup? I understand the concept, I think :
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.

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?

[HibsMax]

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I think that the allocation of waiver or free agent is entirely dependent on the perceived value of the player.

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.


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.

[James.]

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I think that the allocation of waiver or free agent is entirely dependent on the perceived value of the player.

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?

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.

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This is the bit I don't get.


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.

The league gets to vote on any trade. If it looks iffy then it can be vetoed

[Sylar]

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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.

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