Fantasy Football Discussion 2009

[QUOTE="themyrmidon"]

Well, even though I got no interest I went ahead and created an auction-style FF draft at ESPN.com. I'm not sure how you are supposed to join, as it is a private league but there is no password.

If anyone has a clue how you're supposed to get in, PM me as I have obviously never set up a league with ESPN before.

Currently the league is set to 14 members, but I can add more slots and thin lineups if there is more interest. Draft is set for August 30th, 3:00 PM EST, but can be changed on request.

If you go hunting for it on ESPN.com, the league name is GS NFL U Auction.

geaux321

I joined, never done an auction league before so it'll be interesting.

If you are a serious fantasy player feel free to join my league on ESPN the league name is BGFL again only serious players who want to play against the best!!!Bread1369

If you are a serious fantasy player feel free to join my league on ESPN the league name is BGFL again only serious players who want to play against the best!!!Bread1369

Only one spot left in the Union League, so answer your invite if I sent you one.

And I accepted the invite to the auction league.

Penguins of Fury, nice.

Only 3 spots occupied out of a slated 14, expandable to 20. Pools plenty big enough and the water's great guys, come on in!

Anyone else having trouble getting into those mock drafts on Yahoo? The loading screen keeps getting stuck for me, so I never get to pick my 1st and sometimes 2nd round picks. CommanderShiro

[QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]Anyone else having trouble getting into those mock drafts on Yahoo? The loading screen keeps getting stuck for me, so I never get to pick my 1st and sometimes 2nd round picks. Bobbles

[QUOTE="Bobbles"][QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]Anyone else having trouble getting into those mock drafts on Yahoo? The loading screen keeps getting stuck for me, so I never get to pick my 1st and sometimes 2nd round picks. CommanderShiro

Ok i'm in dnangelaphil@gmail.com.

Just where is the um league thingy. lol

Ok i'm in dnangelaphil@gmail.com.

Just where is the um league thingy. lol

dnangelaphil

wally, I made a league with 9 of my friends copying the same exact settings that our Union's league is using. When the draft occured, DL did not mean Linebackers. So I don't know if you mean to have DL to be the same as the last two years, but this year it doesn't mean the same thing. People in my league ended up drafting Linebackers instead of good DTs/DEs that can actually be used in the DL slot. I can't change the settings now either. :|CommanderShiro

That is how it has been. I haven't settled on roster positions that look good this year, but I will make that decision by draft day.

BTW, Flo took the last spot in the league. Congrats.

[QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]wally, I made a league with 9 of my friends copying the same exact settings that our Union's league is using. When the draft occured, DL did not mean Linebackers. So I don't know if you mean to have DL to be the same as the last two years, but this year it doesn't mean the same thing. People in my league ended up drafting Linebackers instead of good DTs/DEs that can actually be used in the DL slot. I can't change the settings now either. :|wallymartin

That is how it has been. I haven't settled on roster positions that look good this year, but I will make that decision by draft day.

BTW, Flo took the last spot in the league. Congrats.

[QUOTE="wallymartin"]

[QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]wally, I made a league with 9 of my friends copying the same exact settings that our Union's league is using. When the draft occured, DL did not mean Linebackers. So I don't know if you mean to have DL to be the same as the last two years, but this year it doesn't mean the same thing. People in my league ended up drafting Linebackers instead of good DTs/DEs that can actually be used in the DL slot. I can't change the settings now either. :|CommanderShiro

That is how it has been. I haven't settled on roster positions that look good this year, but I will make that decision by draft day.

BTW, Flo took the last spot in the league. Congrats.

Yeah you are right.

[QUOTE="CommanderShiro"][QUOTE="wallymartin"]

[QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]wally, I made a league with 9 of my friends copying the same exact settings that our Union's league is using. When the draft occured, DL did not mean Linebackers. So I don't know if you mean to have DL to be the same as the last two years, but this year it doesn't mean the same thing. People in my league ended up drafting Linebackers instead of good DTs/DEs that can actually be used in the DL slot. I can't change the settings now either. :|Espurs117

That is how it has been. I haven't settled on roster positions that look good this year, but I will make that decision by draft day.

BTW, Flo took the last spot in the league. Congrats.

Yeah you are right.

Oh okay, I misunderstood. Good to know. I'm messing with the settings right now, trying to find something I'm happy with. Check it in 30 minutes and tell me if you have any issues with the settings. Specifically, look at how many points positions are scoring. I switched the W/T to W/R/T and increased points for receptions, I want to know if you would be just as likely to use a WR there as a RB.

Okay guys, I have devised a draft order so you may trade picks if you want. Trading picks is not an automatic process, so if you come to an agreement with somebody, let me know and I can change it for you.

In assigning the order, I used a random number generator. Lower number gets the higher seed. Depending on the 2008 standings, certain individuals were slightly more or slightly less likely to get a higher number. My own range was 1-55, HT's was 1-44. All new players had a 1-50 range. Shiro generated a 1, and so got the first pick.

For trades, keep in mind that the order snakes. The last pick of an odd numbered round will be the first pick of an even-numbered round.

Does yahoo actually allow you to trade individual picks, but not change position for the whole draft?thetombradyhate

I can manually go in and switch certain things around. For example, I can go into just the 6th round and switch picks 7 and 15, all of the other rounds would work like normal.

[QUOTE="thetombradyhate"]Does yahoo actually allow you to trade individual picks, but not change position for the whole draft?wallymartin

I can manually go in and switch certain things around. For example, I can go into just the 6th round and switch picks 7 and 15, all of the other rounds would work like normal.

I'm not really sure if I want that 1st pick of the draft. CommanderShiro

15th? You better change the draft time.geaux321

I don't really like noon either.  I do not want to wake up that early.

[QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]I'm not really sure if I want that 1st pick of the draft. themyrmidon

[QUOTE="themyrmidon"][QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]I'm not really sure if I want that 1st pick of the draft. CommanderShiro

If you guys go through with it, I would suggest switching picks in 2, 4, 6 and maybe 8 as the compensation.

Okay guys, I have devised a draft order so you may trade picks if you want. Trading picks is not an automatic process, so if you come to an agreement with somebody, let me know and I can change it for you.

In assigning the order, I used a random number generator. Lower number gets the higher seed. Depending on the 2008 standings, certain individuals were slightly more or slightly less likely to get a higher number. My own range was 1-55, HT's was 1-44. All new players had a 1-50 range. Shiro generated a 1, and so got the first pick.

For trades, keep in mind that the order snakes. The last pick of an odd numbered round will be the first pick of an even-numbered round.

wallymartin

What pick do I got? And where do you find the draft order?

I'll be offline until Monday night (probably).  I like the direction wally's going, so maybe something along those lines?

And wally, is that Dat in your sig? 

I'll be offline until Monday night (probably).  I like the direction wally's going, so maybe something along those lines?

And wally, is that Dat in your sig? 

themyrmidon

I would definitely be interested in moving up in the 2nd round. Sfgiantsfan and Geaux: what would you want for it?wallymartin

I think I'll just stick with last, I don't really want to make pick trades.

I'll be offline until Monday night (probably). I like the direction wally's going, so maybe something along those lines?

And wally, is that Dat in your sig?

themyrmidon

Dat indeed. Dude would still be kicking ass back there if he hadn't gotten injured.

I would definitely be interested in moving up in the 2nd round. Sfgiantsfan and Geaux: what would you want for it?wallymartin

I think I'm gonna pass.  Are we going to change the time to later in the day?

[QUOTE="wallymartin"]I would definitely be interested in moving up in the 2nd round. Sfgiantsfan and Geaux: what would you want for it?geaux321

I think I'm gonna pass. Are we going to change the time to later in the day?

At this point it seems likely, though I'm not ready to make a definitive call. Most of the people who answered prefer later.

[QUOTE="geaux321"]

[QUOTE="wallymartin"]I would definitely be interested in moving up in the 2nd round. Sfgiantsfan and Geaux: what would you want for it?wallymartin

I think I'm gonna pass. Are we going to change the time to later in the day?

At this point it seems likely, though I'm not ready to make a definitive call. Most of the people who answered prefer later.

I must be blind because I don't see the draft order anywhere.  Where is it located?

[QUOTE="wallymartin"][QUOTE="geaux321"]

[QUOTE="wallymartin"]I would definitely be interested in moving up in the 2nd round. Sfgiantsfan and Geaux: what would you want for it?HumanTorch101

I think I'm gonna pass. Are we going to change the time to later in the day?

At this point it seems likely, though I'm not ready to make a definitive call. Most of the people who answered prefer later.

I must be blind because I don't see the draft order anywhere.  Where is it located?

[QUOTE="HumanTorch101"][QUOTE="wallymartin"][QUOTE="geaux321"]

[QUOTE="wallymartin"]I would definitely be interested in moving up in the 2nd round. Sfgiantsfan and Geaux: what would you want for it?CommanderShiro

I think I'm gonna pass. Are we going to change the time to later in the day?

At this point it seems likely, though I'm not ready to make a definitive call. Most of the people who answered prefer later.

I must be blind because I don't see the draft order anywhere.  Where is it located?

Thanks Shiro.

Okay, DLateral and I have swapped 1st round picks. wallymartin

 Yeah this deal works great for me, the only person i really have any interest in (beyond the top 3) will definitely still be there.

ANYONE WANTING TO DO ANOTHER FANTASY DRAFT PM ME YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESSES TODAY SO I CAN INVITE YOU TO OUR AUCTION LEAGUE!  NEED AT LEAST 5 MORE PEOPLE.

So, Commander, any interest in swapping 1st's, 2nd's, 4th's, and 6th's?themyrmidon

I just had a live draft, what do you think of my team.

QB - Peyton Manning
RB - Brandon Jacobs
RB - Larry Johnson
WR - Terrell Owens
WR - Lee Evans
TE - Antonio Gates
W/T - Donald Driver
K - Sebastian Janikowski
DEF - Miami
BN - Eli Manning
BN - Cedric Benso
BN - Dominik Hixon
BN - Mushin Muhammad
BN - Laurence Maroney

*Note: 12 team league

I like mine better  :D

I thought Maroney was a great late-round pick, Driver as your #3 is solid, and if Jacobs is healthy, you'll be in good shape.