I know it's early, but many of you have asked to run our lottery in reverse pick order in conjunction with the actual NFL Lottery. I've sent the info to Guru so he can set it up if he has the time.
At some point this summer/fall we need to look and see if there are any tweaks we need to make to our first year of IDPs. There have been some suggestions, but instead of things dragging on like they did last summer, let's wait until closer to the season to discuss those.
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skinneej Leader
ID: 040625911 Mon, Aug 11, 2008, 10:02
Sorry for not getting back sooner. I've been on the road for business most of the last few months, but this trip was for fun! I was travelling since Wed to catch the 2 Skinnee J's reunion Tour in DC, Raleigh, NC and Norfolk, VA. Didn't make it to NYC this time, but I will be there next month for the last regular season series at Yankee Stadium.
138
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Aug 11, 2008, 17:26
Thanks for the email, sj. It's good to know that everything is fine. He said he would have voted yes.
Now some bad news. JTSERB, was just informed of a change in his job. He now is on call 24/7 and is having to ditch some fantasy leagues to compensate. Since he hasn't really started here yet and this one takes quite a bit of time and he's trying to rebuild, he' decided that it might be best to replace him here. So, I am going to go through that now and hope to have a new manager in place asap.
139
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Aug 11, 2008, 18:12
My gmail is down...sorry if I don't get back to anyone promptly. I tried to send a group email long ago to G20 leagues but don' think it went through.
140
Frick Donor
ID: 3410101718 Mon, Aug 11, 2008, 22:01
It did go through, I got it 4 times. Do you want a response to all 4 e-mails? ;)
141
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Aug 11, 2008, 22:30
Yeah, I'm taking some ribbing from several of you. GMail said it did not go through, but I got 4 emails myself too. It went through a LONG time after I tried to send it though.
I'll try and get the keeper thread up asap since they are due in a week.
142
Slizz
ID: 21733916 Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 10:22
Hi Ref - I have a guy who recently joined my team @ work who is really into fantasy football. Would anyone have an objection of nominating him for SW's old squad?
143
gshade
ID: 43725129 Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 10:53
Hey guys, jay (slizz)has informed me about a possible opening in the league. He has been pumping up this FF format for the past week or so and has me really interested. I am a huge redskins fan and penn state grad, and when i play madden or NCAA it is always dynasty mode. I understand I may not be starting with the best team in the league, but that's no big deal---i really enjoy those kinds of challenges and will certainly uphold the integrety of the league.
144
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 11:07
I'm still talking to interested parties. There will definitely be a qualified person to take this team. I'm always amazed of the people outside our league who pay attention.
Really stressing to these potential replacements how much research and time this could take--esp. while in rebuilding mode. Thing is that Slizz was in rebuilding mode last year and just barely missed out on the playoffs. Another move (or non-move) or two and he'd have been there. The cupboard isn't bare for the Chiefs--just lacks depth.
Ideally, we will have a replacement named today.
145
Slizz
ID: 21733916 Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 11:24
I can assure you that he would be an asset to the league. My experiences with him leave me with the impression that he is a very knowledgeable fan and experienced Fantasy Footballer who would embrace the challenge and active posting that this league warrants.
After going over his keepers, he definitely has 4 studs (Russell/AGonz/Willis/Bulluck) for this type of league, 2 guys who could be really good (Jerry Porter & LaMont), and the chargers defnese...
Throw in Derrick Mason, you've got 8 viable keepers on that squad where it is a solid draft away from a playoff spot. Also, if i'm correct...he has #1 waiver priority as well.
Either way, keep us posted Ref!
146
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 11:29
Slizz, I've never even talked to your boy yet. Ordinarily, I prob wouldn't even consider him, but after how great of find you've been--I'll be happy to speak to him, but as I said in my email to you--he needs to contact me asap via email.
147
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 14:51
Great find Slizz. I think we have it narrowed down to 2 now. We just want to be sure we have an active manager who has the time, knowledge and energy yo get this team "fixed." I mean the team did win 7 games last year so it's not like it was run into the ground. Some bad breaks-esp at RB hurt.
148
Perm Dude
ID: 19751117 Tue, Aug 12, 2008, 15:43
Tell your friend to start posting on RotoGuru, slizz. He needs to build up some board cred!
Make sure you list the keepers and the guys you're going to drop. If you're not sure, that's fine you can change them. But, it's better not to list them yet then to list too many names.
151
skinneej Leader
ID: 040625911 Wed, Aug 13, 2008, 15:31
Looking to package a few players for draft picks or combination of picks/players:
Champ Bailey Zach Thomas James Farrior KGB TJ Duckett Reggie Williams (JAX)
152
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Wed, Aug 13, 2008, 17:11
After many discussions, we've decided to give Shade the Chiefs team. We are lucky to have a very qualified guy who can jump in--in a moments notice--if needed.
So Congratulations Shade!
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Slizz
ID: 21733916 Thu, Aug 14, 2008, 08:43
Congratulations and good luck.
154
Great One
ID: 497221412 Thu, Aug 14, 2008, 13:28
G-Shady has already chimed in more than 75% of the G24 league has this offseason. Everybody else keeps hitting the snooze button on their 2008 NFL season alarm clock or something.
Thats ok, cause while they are sleeping... GO is taking over! :)
155
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Thu, Aug 14, 2008, 15:38
Yeah, it's been a slow pre-season in terms of discussion. Never been this slow before.
156
THK
ID: 157231417 Thu, Aug 14, 2008, 18:24
Will trade picks or package players to upgrade Steve Smith and/or Chris Chambers if anyone is interested...
157
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Thu, Aug 14, 2008, 18:59
TB: Thanks for positng your keepers and dropped players. One year we went to just listing Keepers only and the league protested saying it really helped them with trading ideas and drafting possibilities.
158
Great One
ID: 207431418 Thu, Aug 14, 2008, 19:48
Those not listing dropped players really are saying they don't have an interest in improving their team or are just too lazy to do it... cause seriously, if you just take 5 seconds to write them there, somebody might offer you a mid round draft pick for your leftovers and you just got something for nothing.
I want to explore putting up the #2 overall pick up for sale. I plan to do the trade AFTER keepers are declared and the draft starts, but can begin discussions in advance... so if you want your pick of all these good young rookie RB's, offer me an under 25 keeper level RB/WR paired with a lower pick.
i.e. if I were making this offer to myself... I would offer up somebody like Santonio Holmes plus say a 2nd-3rd rounder to jump up into the #2 spot. I will be in Boston over the weekend and mostly out of touch from tomorrow afternoon through Monday morning, but throw some offers out there for me to review prior to draft day.
160
Promize
ID: 8857295 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 07:21
1- It is obvious I haven't made my final decision on my keepers. Hence the two players.
2- It is just as easy to go to CBS webpage and see my roster as it is to list who I think I might be dropping right now. I also have who is up for trade in the "On the Block" section.
To much un-necessary drama before the season has even started gents. :) Let us have fun!
Closer to monday I'll fix my post. I just made a new move to Atlanta, so wanted to atleast have something on paper so to speak.
161
Great One
ID: 497221412 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 08:51
1 - Yes, at least you put something down to cover yourself while you figure it out, and thats a smart move. But its just funny that 3 people post their keepers without who they plan to drop - after the commish specifically asks everybody to list those players. I can imagine how annoyed that must make Ref, so I am just trying to support that thought so he doesn't always look like the bad guy.
2 - Unfortunately there are several of us who can't get on the CBS website for large parts of our day which makes browsing the website a bit difficult. Also, we have no idea who your extras our based on staring at your team on the CBS site. We'd be guessing on the fringe guys cause its not locked in. If you state your intentions here (even if they are tentative) they only benefit you by giving other teams that are trying to fill out their 9 keepers, ideas of who they can offer up a pick for.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 10:43
1. Many of us haven't figured out their keeps--hence why more haven't posted. But, if you want to have something down on paper to cover yourself, post nine. This is the official thread. Having 10 listed is invalid. You can always change it by Monday.
2. What GO said.
Personally I could care less if you have dropped players listed, but many other managers do. Also, I am the one getting the messages from managers complaining about it.
Also, I want to comment that if you have a suggestion or proposal, please post in in the thread. I will rarely post it for you. I understand the sensitive nature of things at times, but please put your own name behind ideas/suggestions, etc.
164
Slizz
ID: 21733916 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 10:54
Good idea GO, here is what I am looking at right now:
Definite Keepers QB - Tarvaris Jackson RB - LenWhale White WR - Andre Johnson WR - Jerricho Cotchery TE - Greg Olsen DST- Jacksonville Jaguars LB - A.J. Hawk
Tenative Keepers (I will keep 2 of the below-mentioned guys) **OPEN TO TRADE IDEAS!!!** QB - Kyle Orton QB - Kellen Clemens (do i hold for Favre's 1 and done?) WR - Deion Branch WR - Marty Booker K - Rob Bironas DL - Mario Williams LB - Will Witherspoon
Non-Keepers RB - Mike Bell RB - Brian Leonard WR - Maurice Stovall DL - Adewale Ogunleye (could make a case, but I have super mario!)
165
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 13:28
Also remember that the Keeper thread is kept for historical documentation. (To remember keepers and who dropped players). I know that when I see players in the draft, I sometimes go back to see who dropped them. So I guess for that reason, having dropped players listed is also good for me as well. CBS doesn't document players who get dropped when the keepers run.
166
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 14:14
CBS has defaulted your e-reports and notifciations to OFF. Be sure you go in and turn those on in your personal options and set them to what ones you want to see. I've gotten several notificatins--including trading block, trades made, etc. because I turned mine on.
167
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 15:34
Had some inquiries/offers for a few of my players who are on the cusp--including Barnett, Crosby and Graham. Depending on which cheat sheet you look at, Crosby and Graham are rated #3/4 respectively. Barnett is also a top tier LB. I'd still liek to keep at least two of them but don't think it's possible. So I need to upgrade an existing player in a multi-player deal or perhaps get draft picks out of them. I have a couple other players who may interest a few of you who can be had for cheaper--but these are the top 3 thus far.
168
blackjackis21
ID: 417571518 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 20:18
Keepers Tony Romo Reggie Wayne Jamal Lewis Chester Taylor Josh Brown Bears D Jared Allen
I can keep 2 of (i.e. will take picks for) Ernie Sims Kevin Kolb Kolby Smith DJ Hackett
Trash Bin: Bo Scaife Reggie Nelson Bart Scott Kyle Boller Cecil Sapp Andre Davis Terry Glenn S. Janikowski
169
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 22:42
Schedule has been input into CBS. Please check them as I haven't yet. It's easy to make mistakes with the CBS dropdowns and trying to keep the rows matched-up. Here is the schedule I used for input.
This is a template that Doug created last year and all we have to do is input the regulear season standings for each division and it creates the schedule with these rules:
1. Play every team in your division twice… once during a bye-week, once during a non-bye-week 2. Play every team in the other division in your conference once 3. Play every team in the other conference once… except that 1 seeds don't play 6 seeds (based on previous season finish)… same for 2/5 and 3/4… a VERY MINOR strength of schedule adjustment for a 26-game schedule 4. 2 conference games to kick off the season week 1, and closing out the regular season weeks 12 and 13 5. 1 conference game and 1 non-conference game per week for weeks 2-11 6. If you play an opponent who was 1st in their division the prior season, your other opponent that week should generally be 4th-6th… with a few exceptions
172
Slizz
ID: 21733916 Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 08:36
Keepers as of 8/18 @ 8:30am EST QB - Tarvaris Jackson RB - LenWhale White WR - Andre Johnson WR - Jerricho Cotchery WR - Deion Branch TE - Greg Olsen DST- Jacksonville Jaguars LB - A.J. Hawk LB - Will Witherspoon
Could be Keepers QB - Kyle Orton QB - Kellen Clemens RB - Brian Leonard (could play if steven jackson continues to hold out!) WR - Marty Booker K - Rob Bironas DL - Mario Williams
Non-Keepers RB - Mike Bell WR - Maurice Stovall DL - Adewale Ogunleye (could make a case, but I have super mario!)
I am still entertaining offers for Deion Branch & Will Witherspoon...
173
gshade
ID: 43725129 Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 09:22
Chiefs keepers:
QB- jamarcus russell RB- Lamont Jordan RB- dominic rhodes WR- Anthony Gonzalez WR- Derrick Mason K- Robbie Gould Def- Chargers LB- Keith Bulluck LB- Patrick Willis
174
deepsnapper Leader
ID: 017103420 Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 13:28
Shade's chiefs send J Russell & picks 1.10 and 3.01 to MyBoyJack's Bengals for J Campbell & picks 1.18 and 2.18
179
gshade
ID: 357551320 Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 21:01
lol, You beat me to it. confirmed.
180
ccrider
ID: 477321720 Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 21:18
trade with slizz confirmed: orton & 11.15 for green & 4.05.
181
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 21:19
176 and 177 approved.
Still several not marked keepers on cbs site. A few not marked in our thread and a few not posting drops.
182
Toral
ID: 575542418 Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 21:21
Hmmm...mbj has some secret plan here, but damn if I can figure it out.
183
gshade
ID: 357551320 Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 21:41
if you need to get in touch with me please email me at gps5000@psu.edu or greg.shade11@gmail.com
my yahoo account is not active for some reason
185
gshade
ID: 43725129 Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 08:48
Ref, just a heads up on the new draft table...
the chiefs will have pick 1.18 and the bengals will have 3.01.
I also believe that 3.18 belongs to the bengals
187
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 14:06
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
1
GO's Jets
Shade's Chiefs
mbj's Bengals
Ref's Colts
Shade's Chiefs
Shade's Chiefs
2
GO's Jets
Yokel's Jaguars
Yokel's Jaguars
Yokel's Jaguars
Yokel's Jaguars
Yokel's Jaguars
3
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
4
Toral's Saints
PD's Browns
PD's Browns
PD's Browns
PD's Browns
PD's Browns
5
Yokel's Jaguars
CCR's Bears
CCR's Bears
Slizz's Bills
CCR's Bears
CCR's Bears
6
CCR's Bears
GO's Jets
Toral's Saints
Toral's Saints
GO's Jets
Toral's Saints
7
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
8
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
9
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
10
mbj's Bengals
PD's Browns
Doug's Raiders
GO's Jets
GO's Jets
GO's Jets
11
sj's Packers
SJ's Packers
SJ's Packers
SJ's Packers
SJ's Packers
SJ's Packers
12
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
13
Twarpy's Giants
Twarpy's Giants
Twarpy's Giants
Twarpy's Giants
Cards' 49ers
bj21's Rams
14
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
15
Slizz's Bills
Slizz's Bills
Slizz's Bills
Slizz's Bills
Slizz's Bills
Slizz's Bills
16
DS' Eagles
ds' Eagles
ds' Eagles
Doug's Raiders
ds' Eagles
ds' Eagles
17
Cards' 49ers
Twarpy's Giants
Cards' 49ers
Cards' 49ers
Cards' 49ers
Cards' 49ers
18
Shade's Chiefs
Shade's Chiefs
mbj's Bengals
mbj's Bengals
mbj's Bengals
mbj's Bengals
19
DS' Eagles
Doug's Raiders
Doug's Raiders
Doug's Raiders
Doug's Raiders
GO's Jets
20
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
21
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
22
Slizz's Bills
CT's Cardinals
CT's Cardinals
CT's Cardinals
CT's Cardinals
CT's Cardinals
23
Ref's Colts
Shade's Chiefs
Slizz's Bills
Ref's Colts
Ref's Colts
Ref's Colts
24
Twarpy's Giants
bj21's Rams
bj21's Rams
bj21's Rams
bj21's Rams
bj21's Rams
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
1
Shade's Chiefs
Shade's Chiefs
Shade's Chiefs
Shade's Chiefs
Shade's Chiefs
2
Yokel's Jaguars
Yokel's Jaguars
Yokel's Jaguars
Yokel's Jaguars
Yokel's Jaguars
3
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
AF's Falcons
4
PD's Browns
PD's Browns
PD's Browns
PD's Browns
PD's Browns
5
CCR's Bears
CCR's Bears
CCR's Bears
CCR's Bears
CCR's Bears
6
Toral's Saints
Toral's Saints
Toral's Saints
Toral's Saints
Toral's Saints
7
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
Promize's Seahawks
8
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
mjd's Chargers
9
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
bmd's Texans
10
Toral's Saints
Toral's Saints
GO's Jets
GO's Jets
GO's Jets
11
SJ's Packers
SJ's Packers
SJ's Packers
SJ's Packers
SJ's Packers
12
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
Coyotes' Broncos
13
Twarpy's Giants
Twarpy's Giants
Twarpy's Giants
Twarpy's Giants
Twarpy's Giants
14
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
Pete's Cowboys
15
Slizz's Bills
Ref's Colts
Slizz's Bills
Slizz's Bills
CCR's Bears
16
ds' Eagles
ds' Eagles
ds' Eagles
ds' Eagles
ds' Eagles
17
Cards' 49ers
Cards' 49ers
Cards' 49ers
Cards' 49ers
Cards' 49ers
18
mbj's Bengals
mbj's Bengals
mbj's Bengals
mbj's Bengals
mbj's Bengals
19
Doug's Raiders
Doug's Raiders
Doug's Raiders
Doug's Raiders
Doug's Raiders
20
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
thk's Vikings
21
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
TB's Ravens
22
CT's Cardinals
CT's Cardinals
CT's Cardinals
CT's Cardinals
CT's Cardinals
23
Ref's Colts
Ref's Colts
Ref's Colts
Ref's Colts
Ref's Colts
24
bj21's Rams
bj21's Rams
bj21's Rams
bj21's Rams
bj21's Rams
Picks Altered Due to Draft Lottery
Pick Traded
Pick Traded Twice
188
StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 16:23
I posted the payment info on the league message board. You should get that message via email if you have the site configured that way. If not, then you can get the relevant information from the message board post itself.
189
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 17:12
I know some are getting anxious. Have just a few more things to do.
Cards and I are trying to decide on the cumulative clock (post 277). Added rounds. Only had one time out last year and no one else was even close. WIth four more rounds and roughly the same schedule--we're going to have to boogie--but have to blaance that with enough wiggle room so we can minimize skipped picks. I forgot all about this until just now.
Here is last year's draft for historical perspective. Could be much different this year with all the IDPs, but if it can help you decide...there you go.
As Cards and I have both mentioned, please go to options on CBS and turn on notifications of your choosing.
The draft will start as soon as we get the threads up. GO already has a heads up that it could be before 6:00 and he is ready.
Remember that the draft and discusion during the draft will be in the Football Leagues Forum under separate threads.
190
Slackjawed Yokel Leader
ID: 052347519 Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 18:01
I someone available to take a queue? I pick 5th and have to head to back to school night here for a couple of hours.
Please move our discussion to the Draft Discussion thread.
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