The RAGE Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I have been running a league for abut 6 years. I am adding a flex player this year. Line up would consist of 1 qb 2 rbs 2 wrs 1 te 1k and a flex. We use standard yardage scoring system. I heard that the flex player should be a receiver or running back. Is it ok to allow to be a quarterback also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Not the norm. I've never been in a league that had a QB allowed in the flex. All my leagues have been RB/WR, WR/TE, or RB/WR/TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 The flex can also be a TE, but not a QB. The QB position is different from those other positions in availability anc typical scoring that he should not be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 While I have seen some leagues that do allow the QB to be used as a flex, it is definitely not the norm. Also, as the way typical leagues score, QBs as a whole score a lot more than any other position, so to suddenly throw them into the mix in the flex means they would have a sudden major upswing in value (basically, it would be foolish to not have a QB in the flex). Usually the flex spot would be an additional RB/WR/TE. If you want to help balance the value of RBs and WRs, might I suggest making the minimum number of starting WRs 3 rather than 2... and also introduce the flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The RAGE Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 come on guys I need more input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 come on guys I need more input What is it about NO that you aren't getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 come on guys I need more input More or different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 The flex can also be a TE, but not a QB. The QB position is different from those other positions in availability anc typical scoring that he should not be included. More input. Add one to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 come on guys I need more input Well, you could ask your SO to order something from the back of one of your magazines..... NTTAWWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 The flex can also be a TE, but not a QB. The QB position is different from those other positions in availability anc typical scoring that he should not be included. I can absolutely vouch for this. It took me awhile to realize that starting 2 QB's (1 as the flex) is absolutely the way to go. Some people in this league still haven't figured it out, but it almost seems unfair for those that have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49erAddict-08 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 This is probably just me, but I have never liked playing in leagues that allow the possibility to start 3 RBs. RBs are already overvalued in fantasy, why make them even more valuable by giving the option to start 3? MML uses a format that I like best....QB, RB, 3WRs, TE, DEF, Flex (RB,WR,TE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 What is it about NO that you aren't getting? We tried 2 QB's in 1996. I won that season with Brunell and Steve Young. We stopped after only one season as it really did not feel like football. Teams play w/o a TE in some sets, 4 WR's, even 3 RB's...nut not q/2 QB's, Randle El and Brad Smith aside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KordellStewartSucks4Life Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashHank Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I like the idea of adding 2 QBs, to me playing a FF game is competing within the rules. You've just added a big twist that the league needs to figure out how to take advantage of - re-evaluate their rankings, etc..... Sounds like fun, wish it was my league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 The flex can also be a TE, but not a QB. The QB position is different from those other positions in availability anc typical scoring that he should not be included. What is it about NO that you aren't getting? This sums it up quite well. Think of a typical team 1 QB, 1 PK, 1 DT, but the other positions can have multiples of 2-3 or 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Allowing teams to flex to 2 QBs is Elton John, Nathan Lane, and figure skating all rolled up in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Allowing teams to flex to 2 QBs is Elton John, Nathan Lane, and figure skating all rolled up in one. My very first padded post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flemingd Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 It would work quite well in an 8 man league - maybe even 10 man. 12+ though I wouldn't recommend it. In an 8 man there's very little premium on getting a top QB since there are so many vialbe starters available. Allowing two QB's really makes them something to think about instead of just throwing whatever you have into your lineup. Even better if you keep your rosters small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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