fantasy football: a league of our own

[crevers]

Originally posted by Shadrach:
  We Are Both Carls â?? While I wouldnâ??t be crazy about hitching my wagon to Jon Kitna, I really liked this draft and this overall team. All 4 starting WRâ??s are strong and have great upside, but there isnâ??t much depth at that spot after that. Picking up Betts late in the draft will likely be a steal since thereâ??s no chance Portis stays healthy all season. Overall Grade: B+

I'm not crazy about Kitna, either, as I remember him bumbling through two 8-8 Bengals seasons before Carson Palmer got to play.  There was a crazy run on QB's early (5 in the first 2 rounds!), and you could argue every QB other than Peyton was taken a round "too soon" until Round 7.  By that point, Kitna, Leinart, and Romo were all close to value.  With a Martz offense and 6.02 Ã? 10^23 first-round-pick WR's, Kitna looked good.  As for Betts, I'm just happy he was still there after the turnaround since I mis-clicked on Dwayne Bowe (thanks, Outdoor Miners!).
 
 

Rock N Roll Outlaws (me) â?? I know this is my team and I will be a little bias, but honestly I think I drafted extremely well and managed to get a little lucky. I have talent, depth and potential at every position. I have two 1000+ yard RBâ??s on the bench and a couple WRâ??s due for big seasons. My only real concern is at the QB position, but I think I have a couple guys that I can switch in and out according to the match ups or who may just blossom into stars. Overall Grade: Iâ??ll leave that up to you.

I'll call it a B++ on the technicality that no draft with Plaxico Burress can get an A, but I think it's a better draft than my B+.  With Santonio Holmes on the bench, you're insured against Plaxiglass damage.  Your depth at RB might be an issue, as I'm not sure how much Ahman Green has left (esp with the Texans O-line), and both Morency and Taylor have competition.  Leinart and/or Losman should have a breakout year, but there are still serviceable QB's on the wire if need be.  San Diego's D gets to play Oakland twice, and selecting a kicker (Kasay) late was a good, disciplined pick.
 
 

SalParadise â?? Unlike The White Stripes, this is the all-geriatric team.

And with that, my Week 1 opponent renamed to The All-Geriatric Team.  Nothing gets me fired up like...beating up old people...

[Shadrach]

Originally posted by 6949:
  Shadrach-
 I think we should have a little sidebet since you put me on the D List. If my team beats your team then you have to wear my pink mcnabb jersey to a 930 show.
 

Well I guess that all depends on your size or the size of the jersey. I'm 6' 200lbs. As long as you think it will fit, I'm down with a little side bet action (not that I think I will lose). What are you willing to offer should you lose?
 
 Once we've established the stakes we can discuss the details of the bet.

[Shadrach]

BTW, how do we get the $10 to the commish?

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by Shadrach:
  BTW, how do we get the $10 to the commish?

i sent out an e-mail in the wee hours of 8/29, subject: "Y! Sports: Welcome to League930" to your league-registered e-mail address.  PM me if you (or anyone else) would like me to re-send it, not a prob.

[6949]

Originally posted by miss pretentious:
  Oh no. You have a pink McNabb jersey? *shakes head*
 
 I have strong feelings about women wearing sports apparel that is pink or pastel just because 'it's much cuter.' I hate that shit.
 The Eagles aren't pink! The Orioles aren't either. Or the Yankees, etc etc. WEAR THE RIGHT COLORS. Everytime that shit I want to drag the girl down the bleachers by the incorrectly colored shirt and beat her with her own shoe.
 /rant

A portion went to breast cancer research.

[mrpee]

Outdoor Miners â?? Barring some freak injury LT will carry this team. With the exception a couple injury prone WRâ??s this team has a nice starting line-up and good depth at RB. The only real issue I have with this team is Chris Henry who will take up valuable space on the bench while he serves his 8 game suspension. Overall Grade: A-  

WHAT 8 GAME SUSPENSION?!?!?
 
 ...thought he could be a difference maker in the 2nd half, o' course his absence is going to affect Ocho Cinco somewhat. I've just gotta hope Norval doesn't totally screw up the Chargers. Then again, his head coaching record is so outstanding, why worry    
 
 Outstanding analysis, though, Shad. Trenchant.

[6949]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by miss pretentious:
  I have strong feelings about women wearing sports apparel that is pink or pastel just because 'it's much cuter.' I hate that shit.
 The Eagles aren't pink! The Orioles aren't either. Or the Yankees, etc etc. WEAR THE RIGHT COLORS. Everytime that shit I want to drag the girl down the bleachers by the incorrectly colored shirt and beat her with her own shoe.
 /rant

If you're hot, you can wear whatever you want as long as it shows your curves.
 
 Stop being such a hard ass.  Unless of course that a cat fight between 6949 and Miss P is ensuing - then I'm all for it and it must be videotaped. [/b]

I'm sure the only thing that you would see on the videotape is me running for my life.

[6949]

Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
 

Knock yourself out.  Just be prepared for him to never call again and three weeks later there's a burning sensation when you urinate.
 
 Brian
 
 [/b]

Brian-
 I'll just tell him to doublebag it.    <img src="http://www.condomdepot.com/images/100.jpg" alt=" - " />
 
 Oh and love the pic of him by the pool (right click, set as background).

[6949]

Originally posted by Shadrach:
   

Originally posted by 6949:
  Shadrach-
 I think we should have a little sidebet since you put me on the D List. If my team beats your team then you have to wear my pink mcnabb jersey to a 930 show.
 

Well I guess that all depends on your size or the size of the jersey. I'm 6' 200lbs. As long as you think it will fit, I'm down with a little side bet action (not that I think I will lose). What are you willing to offer should you lose?
 
 Once we've established the stakes we can discuss the details of the bet. [/b]

We'll make it fit.  
 
 And as far as my end of the bet I thought you would think of something since I'm not sure what you would find funny/entertaining. I'm afraid to open it up to suggestions from the board.

[HoyaSaxa03]

dammit.  pissed off that i missed this.

[SalParadise]

hey, We Are Both Losing to All-Geris... the good thing about this thursday night colts NFL opener is that i'll clinch the win tonight... and you can spend your sunday doing stuff other than watching football.
 
 let the games begin..

[killsaly]

Originally posted by Shadrach:
 
 Killsaly â?? Anyone whoâ??s ever played fantasy football knows that RBâ??s carry your team. Itâ??s simple math since they get the most touches and their TDâ??s are worth 6 points. Drafting Brees in the first round over Manning and then taking Wayne as the first overall WR in the second round were strategic errors and will haunt this team all season. Neither player is even the best at his respective position. Itâ??s pure luck that this team managed to get any starting RBâ??s at all. Portis is an injury away from Betts being the starter and Cadillac had a dreadful 2006. Overall Grade: D-
 QUOTE]Im glad you took the time to analyze all of the teams preseason.  I dont agree with your score though.  i think i drafted at least a C team.  I had running backs on my draft list, LT and Larry Johnson and Shaun Alexander, but didnt get them due to draft order.
 I wasnt sure if you were implying that I didnt know what i was doing, or hadnt ever played before.  I set my draft order, this is what i got.

[Shadrach]

Originally posted by killsaly:
 

Originally posted by Shadrach:
 
 Killsaly â?? Anyone whoâ??s ever played fantasy football knows that RBâ??s carry your team. Itâ??s simple math since they get the most touches and their TDâ??s are worth 6 points. Drafting Brees in the first round over Manning and then taking Wayne as the first overall WR in the second round were strategic errors and will haunt this team all season. Neither player is even the best at his respective position. Itâ??s pure luck that this team managed to get any starting RBâ??s at all. Portis is an injury away from Betts being the starter and Cadillac had a dreadful 2006. Overall Grade: D-
 QUOTE]Im glad you took the time to analyze all of the teams preseason.  I dont agree with your score though.  i think i drafted at least a C team.  I had running backs on my draft list, LT and Larry Johnson and Shaun Alexander, but didnt get them due to draft order.
 I wasnt sure if you were implying that I didnt know what i was doing, or hadnt ever played before.  I set my draft order, this is what i got. [/b]

I wasn't implying that you didn't know what you were doing. Fantasy Football isn't an exact science, there's plenty of research you can do to get ready, but gut instinct is a huge part of your decision making. Looks like your decision to take Wayne was a great one, but Brees crapping the bed has to sting a bit. Portis looked decent enough against Miami. We know he can perform when he is healthy, but my issue with him is can he stay healthy?   Also the loss of Janson will hurt that Skins running game, but you couldn't have forseen that happening. As for Cadillac, I don't really know what to say about him. I have him in another league and was really hoping for a bounce back season, but it didn't start well for him.

[Shadrach]

Any thoughts on this first week?
 
 Here's what I learned:
 
 WIL Week 1 (Monday morning edition)
 
 First of all there are still two more games to be played tonight with plenty of potential studs that could change fantasy outcomes. That being saidâ?¦
 
 â?¢ How smart is it to sit your star player all preseason? Look at the combined rushing of Tomlinson, S. Jackson and LJ (hold out). Sure Tomlinson managed to score some points, but he rushed for a meager 25 yards. Jackson had 58 yds rushing (with 2 fumbles) and LJ had 43 yds rushing (on only 10 carries).
 
 â?¢ Upon further examination this might be the year of the WR
 
 â?¢ If you have a WR going up against Denver you may want to consider benching him (example: Lee Evans)
 
 â?¢ If you have a RB, other than Tomlinson, going against Chicago you may want to consider benching him
 
 â?¢ What is the over/under on number of games before Brady Quinn becomes the starter in Cleveland?
 
 â?¢ Mario Williams, the defensive end Houston drafted in front of Reggie Bush, has 1 more TD than Bush (0) this season
 
 â?¢ It sucks when you have the second most points in the league and the team you face has the most. The White Stripes have 120 points (current high score) to the pink robots 115 points (currently second) but after tonight the pink robots will most likely have more points than The White Stripes with Fitzgerald and Clayon still left to play.
 
 â?¢ Okay maybe this is bragging just a bit, but trash talking is half the fun. Have you seen my score? 102 points and I still have 4 players going tonight: M. Leinart, A. Boldin, R. Johnson and W. McGahee. Going oveer 150 points is a real posibility.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Shadrach:
 
 â?¢ Upon further examination this might be the year of the WR

It never is, but after week one, everyone thinks that.  There will be a gap between the studs and the second runs (the guys that have 70 catches, 700 yards and 7 TDs) but that gap will be a lot smaller than the gap between the 5-6 running back studs and the second group of running backs.
 
 

Originally posted by Shadrach:
  â?¢ What is the over/under on number of games before Brady Quinn becomes the starter in Cleveland?

I really thought they would wait until week 8 after the bye and their first cream puff D (St. Louis) but I don't think they can do that now.  Of course, if you throw him in their against Oakland, Baltimore, New England or Miami you may kill his confidence early.  The schedule is really working against them at this point.