Fantasy Dynasty League 2009 - Discussion

[fuey]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Hmmm, what the **** are we going to do??

How to be fair to everyone??

I think we should give Rhyno his pick, Jem's pick gets moved to the end of the round (hopefully he logs in between now and then, if not then autopicked) and use that as a template for future missed picks.

OR

as with the current situation, Jem isn't as disadvantaged as say, Mizza or myself, as he only drops 2 picks. Should it be say, a 3-pick or a 5-pick drop to make it fair for everyone??

Does anyone have any issues with that?? I think it punishes without completely disadvantaging the player missing the pick. I'll give it 2-3 hours for people to discuss, but that's the way I'm leaning.

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Either way, 12 hour limit for picks start in the second round. If that deadline happens to be in the early hours of the morning, the deadline will be extended to 10am.

 

[manureid]

Re: Alpha Dynasty - Discussion

rope-a-dope manureid?

Nah, he was on my list of possibles.....

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

don't let the door hit you on the way out.

yep it's really hard to log on 1 time a day for 5 mins tops.

oh the time pressures you are under must be intense.

If the bludgers lose there teams and the whiners piss off to their holes in the ground then everything will be sweet.

And you dont have a league to play in. Good thinking, another brilliant well thought out strategy. Notice ive made my picks *******?

Who gives a flying **** about who you want to leave/stay anyway?

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Larks, not a bad analysis on my team, i think every thing you say is fair.

Notice i drafted Crabtree as far as the WRs go.

 

[arakaan]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

And you dont have a league to play in. Good thinking, another brilliant well thought out strategy. Notice ive made my picks *******?

Who gives a flying **** about who you want to leave/stay anyway?

actually getting rid of the bludgers(already happening and immediately replaced ) an the whiners(eg that's just you whining from day 1) easy replacements made and ready to go and we'd have a great league.

so if you want to whine all the time and dont care less just piss off. you won't be missed by anyone.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

actually getting rid of the bludgers(already happening and immediately replaced ) an the whiners(eg that's just you whining from day 1) easy replacements made and ready to go and we'd have a great league.

so if you want to whine all the time and dont care less just piss off. you won't be missed by anyone.

And again, who gives a shit what you'll miss or not?

Honestly, do you think anyone cares if you're impressed or not? If i dont like a direction, ill say so. Who gives a **** whether you dont like the 'whinging'?

 

[manureid]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

I know I am not in this league, but on the 2 pages i have read, it is either a shocker and should be shut down, or it should have the best grudge matches and be great to watch!! Cannot decide..... (awaits flaming).

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Honestly, we should just play the ****ing game instead of making rule changes for the sake of it.

Its a fantasy league, not a united nations security council meeting.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

I know I am not in this league, but on the 2 pages i have read, it is either a shocker and should be shut down, or it should have the best grudge matches and be great to watch!! Cannot decide..... (awaits flaming).

Ive been taken out the sig.

Shattered.

 

[manureid]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Ive been taken out the sig.

Shattered.

Hehe, that was a great sig as well.....the old tighty whities!!!

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

BTW, is there a trading block function in these leagues?

If so, i havent been able to find it... any help?

 

[fuey]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Honestly, we should just play the ****ing game instead of making rule changes for the sake of it.

Its a fantasy league, not a united nations security council meeting.

That's all well and good, but we need to have a draft so we can play the games.

Should I assume you'll just give whatever I say your "vote" then?

I'm happy to be inclusive of everyone, but if everyone says, "fuey, do what you have to do" I'm happy to do that also.

I'm just trying to get feedback from everyone, positive or negative.

So if STO and arakaan can stop their bitching for 5 minutes to give me their opinions, that'd be appreciated ...

 

[Dagless]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

BTW, is there a trading block function in these leagues?

If so, i havent been able to find it... any help?

There is, but its locked for the draft... If you go to my team, its along the same line as 'Team Settings'

 

[fuey]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

BTW, is there a trading block function in these leagues?

If so, i havent been able to find it... any help?

Yes, there is...


I just can't seem to find it at the moment. I assume cos the teams are locked.

 

[manureid]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

BTW, is there a trading block function in these leagues?

If so, i havent been able to find it... any help?

I was trying to find that the other day....

 

[arakaan]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

That's all well and good, but we need to have a draft so we can play the games.

Should I assume you'll just give whatever I say your "vote" then?

I'm happy to be inclusive of everyone, but if everyone says, "fuey, do what you have to do" I'm happy to do that also.

I'm just trying to get feedback from everyone, positive or negative.

So if STO and arakaan can stop their bitching for 5 minutes to give me their opinions, that'd be appreciated ...

7 days to pm your list to Fuey(must be at least 60 players ie. length of last 5 rounds)

then draft autopicked from that.

whiners immediately ****ed off. bludgers immediately ****ed off.

simple

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

That's all well and good, but we need to have a draft so we can play the games.

Should I assume you'll just give whatever I say your "vote" then?

I'm happy to be inclusive of everyone, but if everyone says, "fuey, do what you have to do" I'm happy to do that also.

I'm just trying to get feedback from everyone, positive or negative.

So if STO and arakaan can stop their bitching for 5 minutes to give me their opinions, that'd be appreciated ...

Fuey, you've got my support in whatever you have to do to get the draft done.

Id appreciate it if we kept the extreme measures like kicking people out to a bare minimum, but apart from that, go for gold.

 

[wce_all_da_way]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Like it all matters in the end anyway, all you're fighting for is 2nd spot with me in the league.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

BTW, rather than an autopick, which might actually reward them with a good pick, id rather the draft continuing, with the absent making their pick when they return, from the scraps.

 

[larkis]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Might try for a change of mood

Pre-draft team rankings
If there was no draft, could you win Beta?
A Fill in for new and potential managers.

Team Russell
This team has one huge weakness for the upcoming season, WR. Bryant looks more likely to have an off season in the Tampa Bay offence with no one having a clue of which bust will be throwing the ball. Ginn is someone that can explode into a fantasy stud but mediocre quarterbacks continue to dampen his path. Hines Ward is a great player but could be seeing less 100 yard games and more time playing second to Santino Holmes. Reggie Williams, Reggie Brown, David Patten and Justin Gage just make the WR corps look even worse and I would not be surprised to see this team draft quite a few WRs. TE is average with Miller, Celek and Lee but could excel with the right decisions every week.

Unfair not to point out the depth at QB (Rivers, Ryan, Manning) which could be terrific trade bait. Gore and Tomlinson both on the same team look fantastic and with Ray Rice to back them up, there is even more trade bait. The defence is disappointing, with only a few stars here and there. I wouldn't be surprised to see huge moves to bring in a high scorer or two either.

Recommended Trade: Rivers for a second tier WR + a defensive star or two.
Bryant and Buckhalter for a fourth tier WR and a starting RB.
Team Rank: B (Looks like it can be a balancing act for the season just to have a team, but it'll be a good team).

Fuey's Haze

This offence looks fantastic, the QB depth is deep and all worthy of starting. Similar with the running back depth as well, just makes me cream myself looking at it. However only four WRs, I can see some moves to bring in a back up to Driver and Owens. Having Driver and Owens as your starting WR's isn't bad when you consider it's your biggest weakness. Lewis, Barber, Williams, Brown and Norewood all look like a great team going into next season and could all be top ten RB's by season end (COULD BE).

However, when you isolate the defence from the offense, you just cringe looking at the lack of talent. It is mostly filled with could be, going to be, or has beens. Brown and Ogunleye look good in the D-Line and there are a few individual players I love but as a unit, you'll be glad defence isn't worth much.

Possible Trades: Lewis for a combination of WRs and Defensive Players.
Orton for a third/ fourth tier WR.
Ranking: A- (Sadly has a few insignificant holes that prevent a perfect mark)

Juddy's JackHammers

I looked at this team and immediately went ouch. However saying that, there is a lot of potential in this team and with the right moves, I can see it contending playoffs (Ok, and a bit of luck during minicamp).

The QB situation is quite interesting, Bulger is playing the worst football of his career but could hopefully bounce back. Leinhart and Henne could easily be the starters by the end of the season as well depending how the players in front of them do (Warner and Pennington both has a history of struggling at times).

The RB situation is filled with unfortunate mistakes, Lynch, M. Bush, Rhodes, Taylor and Mendenhall won't be able to provide this team with consistent scores. Lynch the only guaranteed starter is out for a few weeks, so a RB or two will need to be traded in.

With WR's, they look solid. Marshall, Edwards, Breaston, Bruce, Toomer (FA though?), Washington and Randel El would in most cases be a solid addition to any other team. The definite strong point of the team, this teams season could go down to how the WR depth is used.

The defence looks solid, a good mix of current defensive stars and future defensive stars, a real asset to the team. The TE situation is good with Daniels and Winslow being able to swap around each week as well.

Possible Trades: Marshall for a starting RB and a starting QB.
Winslow for a back up TE and a fifth/ sixth tier RB/ QB.
Ranking: C- (Only got half an offence)

Cleveland Steamers

My first impression of the team is that is looks like a real dynasty. Solid spread of talent with one or two stars, potential stars and match day decisions. At QB, perhaps an average core of Culpepper, Romo and Pennington. It's a good balance but within a season, all three could easily seen as backups. There is no insurance for the future. Both Pennington and Culpepper are playing for their careers and Romo is an absolute tool (who said I couldn't be subjective, but hard to find people that disagree).

The RB core looks solid, a lot of starters that can easily be backups and vice versa. However there should always be at least two or three starters each week so it's a good situation. The same with four great WR's as well but there aren't any backup if everything goes downhill.

TE looks healthy with both Olsen and Keller both in line for a possible breakout season. The defence is a concern with a lack of decent depth. However all the starters look really good and could dominate any given Sunday.

Possible Team Trades: Welker for a combination of LB, QB and WR.
Pennington for a backup QB and a WR.
Team Ranking: B (Too many concerns with possible injuries and changes with real life depth charts).

WILL FILL IN THE REST LATER, will change ranks later

Galatic Gobsmackers

One word to describe this team, clutter. It is filled from top to bottom with players of all types and is in dire need of a spring cleaning. I can see a few trades being targeted at this team and this team NEEDS to trade or do some bloody good FA editions. Only thing now is to pick a time for the spring cleaning.

At QB, there is McNabb, Garcia and Favre. One week and all three could be injured or benched and with no young backup, it is a very dangerous place to be. However on their day, all three are viable QB options.

RB look even worse, with every NE RB, T. Jones, M. Morris and McFadden, I would not be surprised to see a few trades here. Only question is who to trade and when. Personally I would gamble with the NE RBs, trade one, cut one and keep one and hopefully McFadden plays.

At WR, just woah, Holt, Smith, Crayton and Housh. Past that and there are no viable choices at all. All four of them will be heavily relied on, so hopefully they perform, but this team will need a backup.

Defence looks alright, going to need a few changes obviously but I wouldn't say it is up to par with what is needed. At TE, Heap, Shiancoe, Smith and Martin are no guarantee to perfrom. It might be worth while bringing in another viable option and cutting one.

Possible Trades: Maroeny and Garcia for a backup RB and a starting QB (Possibly a backup WR as well).
Steve Smith for a starting RB and backup WR
Team Ranking: C- (Just too cluttered, doubt it will win a playoff game if given the oppertunity)

Arakan's Assassins

This team has no real weakness, to be honest I had to make up possible weaknesses just to critique. (Looking deeper and there are some weaknesses, but fact is, I love the team).

Major area of concern is the QB situation with Hill, Cassell and Delhomme. There is no top tier guaranteed QB, Hill is speculative and Cassell/ Delhomme lived off their weapons last season. Both are speculative on whether they can perform. Hill, he could lose the starting job all together. McCown, not even going to bother talking about him.

RB looks great, MJD and Jacobs both look likely for a huge season. Graham, Charles and McCain however arn't great backups but a lot can happen in minicamp and one of them may look like a viable option - eventually.

With WR, all that can be done is improve it slightly. The fact is, it is close to as good as it should ever be. With Moss, A. Johnson, Coles and Moore with a satisfactory lot of backups, it feels like a dynasty team (perhaps a little too good).

In the defense, the LBers are great, the DBers are great, the DL is a joke. Mind you, with Osi on the bench, it could look entirely different next season. Gonzo and Gates as the TE, this team could possibly have too much talent.

Possible Trades: Gonzo + Cassell for top tier QB.
Graham and Moore for starting RB and backup WR.
Rating: A

ANd that brings my review to the halfway mark. Teams left are Aussie Vikings, Crowmans Crusaders, Spangher's Spankers, GeeCats O7, Team Goedy and Mile High Jem. (Hopefully all done by tomorrow morning)

 

[larkis]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

BTW, rather than an autopick, which might actually reward them with a good pick, id rather the draft continuing, with the absent making their pick when they return, from the scraps.

Then what occurs if that owner drops the team, someone else takes over and is disadvantaged due to the draft.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Then what occurs if that owner drops the team, someone else takes over and is disadvantaged due to the draft.

Realistically, by this stage, we're screwed if we're looking to replace people. You need a complete list of owners before the draft begins. Might be difficult for a new owner, but they can atleast make their decision completely informed of the circumstances theyre in. If a replacement happens soon, they wouldnt be all that heavily disadvantaged.

I dont think thats likely to happen with Jem btw.

 

[larkis]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

Humorously, even though this is the NFL's most quietest period, loads of new faces are seen everyday. I am sure we can (possibly struggle but can) get a replacement for someone for a season.

Now with the auto picking, this had been argued to death. It is fairer to the other managers that are active to skip the persons pick, but to keep an even playing field (the purpose of the draft), an auto pick at least allows a suitable player in that draft position.

 

[Rhyno]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

i was happy to take Maclin, he was just the lesser of the 2 options i had in mind. but in the long run probably the better option , can't we just restore what was already done and get back on with the draft.

 

[GeeCats07]

Re: Beta Dynasty - Discussion

The thing is there are only 1 or maybe 2 people who aren't on here enough so it's not really that bad. I have always been a fan of the autopick because it does just move the draft along, but I can see what Southern is saying about people being rewarded despite not being here. But it was autopick for the draft last year so lets just keep it the same.
What happened to those other picks that had already been made?