YoungBob Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I realize it's still only late May, but I always start getting a little excited about fantasy football this time of year. It's usually around now, or a little later, that we start seeing the first magazines and draft guides of the season. Has anyone seen any of them yet? If so, which one(s)? Just curious. Thanks, YB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 what are these "magazines" of which you speak??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Not yet to my knowledge. I've seen them as early as 1st or 2nd week of June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Why in the world would you want a magazine with content over several months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Why in the world would you want a magazine with content over several months old 1480563[/snapback] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) Why in the world would you want a magazine with content over several months old 1480563[/snapback] I agree but you get such a bad itch. You can't help but get one of your old favorites just to pass the time until the online stuff is finalized and it's draft time. Edited May 22, 2006 by irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 what are these "magazines" of which you speak??? 1480559[/snapback] Print is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Why in the world would you want a magazine with content over several months old 1480563[/snapback] Because I need something to read on the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Because I need something to read on the can. 1480605[/snapback] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Because I need something to read on the can. 1480605[/snapback] You don't have a big screen and computer hook up in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Because I need something to read on the can. 1480605[/snapback] Im glad someone else posted this before me. FF mags are good for one thing...poop material. Just use the pages to wipe afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBob Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 I agree the content of a magazine printed today will be nothing but old by draft day, but I just enjoy reading them and getting a little ahead of some others in my league. Having said that, I did hear the first of two Fantasy Sports football magazines (by Krause Publications) were being mailed out to subscibers today. Maybe by the end of the week we'll have our first bathroom reading material. YB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flemingd Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I love TSN's College and Pro Football versions. Not the Fantasy version so much, but those others for sure. You won't get dick that can help you prepare for the draft, since rankings are 98% perceptional and based on much more recent (and out-of-date from magazine perspectives) events, but I find good insight into macro things like attitude, character, long-term potential, coaching attitudes/philosophies/views, overall unit strength of key areas like O-line and defense, etc. They come out July 4 weekend every year so are "more up to date" than most as well. Come rankings time, though, they stay in the can where they belong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I agree the content of a magazine printed today will be nothing but old by draft day, 1480873[/snapback] Correction: Nothing by old the day you purchase it, extremely out of date by draft day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I have to agree, good bathroom material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I usually don't buy the fantasy mags, but I will get Athlon or Lindy's NFL preview mags. There is a lot of in depth info there that you would otherwise have to look at every local NFL site to find. When you're in a few dynasty leagues every little bit of info helps. If nothing else it's good bathroom material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 ESPN the Mag's annual fantasy football issue comes out June 20 or thereabouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I always encourage my leaguemates in my local leagues to buy as many magazines as possible so they can have alot of up to date info and analysis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I agree with rajn: I usually don't buy the fantasy mags, but I will get Athlon or Lindy's NFL preview mags. There is a lot of in depth info there that you would otherwise have to look at every local NFL site to find. When you're in a few dynasty leagues every little bit of info helps. If nothing else it's good bathroom material. 1481168[/snapback] I also enjoy the FFI and just keep in mind the age of the informatio nwhen I'm reading. Plus they usually have a cheerleader photo session, FFI will allow you to get a free update on their website if you buy the mag so I use it right before all my drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roller Coasters Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I always encourage my leaguemates in my local leagues to buy as many magazines as possible so they can have alot of up to date info and analysis... 1481186[/snapback] Are those nipples I see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) I agree the content of a magazine printed today will be nothing but old by draft day, but I just enjoy reading them and getting a little ahead of some others in my league. Having said that, I did hear the first of two Fantasy Sports football magazines (by Krause Publications) were being mailed out to subscibers today. Maybe by the end of the week we'll have our first bathroom reading material. YB 1480873[/snapback] if you are reading info that is old by the time you get it how does that put you ahead of others 1 thing mags are good for is that if you know your league mates use them then by all means get what they use and you will know what they are doing.... i remember a local draft i had about 5 yrs ago and i went with huddle info and i blacked out with marker all the huddle stuff so they didnt know what i was using but i had 2 mags and i knew what they were doing Edited May 22, 2006 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBob Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 if you are reading info that is old by the time you get it how does that put you ahead of others? The learning curve has to start somewhere and I choose to start mine in June as opposed to August. I enjoy studying the position battles, teams and beginning my draft sheets early. I feel it prepares me better and I don't have to cram just before the draft...like so many. YB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hey Bob- I think all these dudes are p@ ssed off because you're not spending the 7 or 8 bucks on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 if you are reading info that is old by the time you get it how does that put you ahead of others?The learning curve has to start somewhere and I choose to start mine in June as opposed to August. I enjoy studying the position battles, teams and beginning my draft sheets early. I feel it prepares me better and I don't have to cram just before the draft...like so many. YB 1481748[/snapback] but you are using info that is from Feb-May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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