CarryTheRock Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I seem to buy them every year. The material is outdated by the time the draft rolls around...the ESPN that is out is outdated already with Free Agency. There is so much updated info on the net that it really isn't logical. They are easier to carry to the bathroom than my computer. I will likely still buy one but I'm not looking at as many as usual. You guys still get them? If so, which is your favorite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Are you talking fantasy draft or NFL draft? For the NFL draft, I get the PFW Guide (runs about $20) - very comprehensive and a nice reference when droppin' some knowledge onto a newbie or BigScore1's head. For fantasy mags, I usually drop about $6 apiece on the PFW and TSN mags; TSN has a FAR more comprehensive listing, and PFW features week-by-week stats; both go back 3 yrs with season stats for players. IMO they are useful tools - nice, portable, and thorough, if a little outdated. Mix it in with the info here - because, after all, keeping up to date is YOUR responsibility - and you should have a nice base from which to tweak/overhaul cheatsheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 ...and as you said, a mag travels much easier with you into the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 ...I'm not looking at as many as usual. 1379346[/snapback] Why would you look at even one of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Why would you look at even one of them? 1379370[/snapback] Because despite the outdated mock drafts they still have the info on the prospects. Chavez, I was talking about the NFL Draft mags. I do get in the same boat with the fantasy mags though. I get more from sites online but sometimes it is justgood to have something in hand. (enter bad joke here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 You do know that talk of fantasy football magazines will cause DMD to label you as a heretic and burn you at the steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 You do know that talk of fantasy football magazines will cause DMD to label you as a heretic and burn you at the stake. 1379435[/snapback] Good info here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Because despite the outdated mock drafts they still have the info on the prospects.Chavez, I was talking about the NFL Draft mags. I do get in the same boat with the fantasy mags though. I get more from sites online but sometimes it is justgood to have something in hand. (enter bad joke here) 1379432[/snapback] The scouting reports on players don't change, though team situations do. Besides, as far as that goes, it's all rumours and speculation - you could run a real-time mock with you picking right before each team does so and still probably miss half the picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 You do know that talk of fantasy football magazines will cause DMD to label you as a heretic and burn you at the steak. 1379435[/snapback] I didn't bring them up so the torch can be put out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I find I buy them just because I'm nuts about Fantasy football and love to get my hands on any info that I can. However, I usually regret it because come draft time I don't use any to draft. Another reason I buy them is because when I go on vacation I don't have interenet access so mags are better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 You do know that talk of fantasy football magazines will cause DMD to label you as a heretic and burn you at the steak. 1379435[/snapback] The flipin dictatorship I post in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFlash Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 A waste of money unless you find an updated MAG prior to your draft. "The Huddle" all the way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 You do know that talk of fantasy football magazines will cause DMD to label you as a heretic and burn you at the steak. 1379435[/snapback] Well there is one that is okay to discuss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Smurf Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Seems the wife needs to tighten the leash on your WalMart adventures.... Agree with the good vacation read......darn...college hockey needs to run longer.... Very rarely changes my spread sheets.....bring on the draft????......what will Denver ever do without TO???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Well there is one that is okay to discuss... 1379603[/snapback] Sorry guys, I was talking about the NFL Draft mags. You would be happy to know that the one linked above is the ONLY fantasy draft mag that we carry where I work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Well there is one that is okay to discuss... 1379603[/snapback] nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Almost any sports magazine is 'old news' by the time it's printed. Why read a draft mag printed in March or Feb that predicts New Orleans to take Leinert when they now have a QB? Info changes too fast to rely on something that old. It's like reading a summer 2004 article about how Kerry is going to swoop to victory! If you need something to read, print off a website and take it to the terlet with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 A waste of money unless you find an updated MAG prior to your draft. "The Huddle" all the way!!! 1379574[/snapback] It's a matter of coordination of biological function and temporary entertainment ... an outdated magazine is easier to browse in the bathroom ... I haven't mastered surfing on the laptop while depositing in the comode -- while I'm pretty handy flipping pages mid deposit ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 You do know that talk of fantasy football magazines will cause DMD to label you as a heretic and burn you at the steak. 1379435[/snapback] I'd rather be burned at the steak than burned at the stake. At least I could get in one last meal. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I buy ONE every year and keep it around so I can laugh at how wrong the "experts" that write for it were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I usually pick up the one about predictaed NFL finish-PO picks-SB etc., and that's to quell the jones. I usually don't pick up the ones pertaining to FF primarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I get a NFL draft mag every year. I like to see how the players grade out plus my kids enjoy it more than I do. I like to get my kids into reading whenever I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Row Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Pffft...NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I'd rather be burned at the steak than burned at the stake. At least I could get in one last meal. Sorry, I couldn't resist. 1380855[/snapback] Hmmm. Steak. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I've found that it fits into my schedule better to read a magazine than follow every college football player around with a stop watch, dumb bells, and tape measure. How else am I going to know if my team had a good draft? Wait and see if they make their pick on time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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