Caveman_Nick Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Yes, but you are completely out of sinc with the rest of the world. And that sucks! 909036[/snapback] I don't feel out of sync. I have all the apps I need, except for Draft Lab...and I can run it in an emulator if I really felt like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 sorry guys, wife's at work, had to get the kids some dinner, plus forgot about this for a few minutes (hour). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Speaking of being out of SYNC... where the he|| is jay? Was supposed to be home an hour ago... perhaps he got a flat and Michigan's Triple-A isn't as good as Puddy said. Edit: Oh, there he is. 909068[/snapback] Ironically I work right across from AAA Mich headquarters. Can't complain, my rate actually went down $300 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Nogohawk is up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 looks like we lost nogohawk, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 looks like we lost nogohawk, though. 909078[/snapback] it is dinner time. and I don't see thebigred making it back before tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 True...but if we could make it back to his picks we'd be doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispirons Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 True. But everyone in my local leagues always grab rb's early. How do you combat those rb ho's in your local leagues? 909013[/snapback] actually, that is a great question. maybe dmd can enlighten us on any theories he has. i guess what i've done is join them and hope for better results. if you can't beat them, join them. i do think where you draft shapes what you can do to some extent. perhaps going with the wr's in the second and third rounds and then following up with some darkhorse rb picks could work. i wouldn't be happy going into the season having warrick dunn and michael bennett as my number 1 and 2 rbs. plus personally, i am more comfortable taking chances on wr's in those mid rounds. you still get the likes of rod smith, issac bruce, driver....etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 If #10 is open I will take it. theprofessor1@comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Here is the mock homepage at MFL This will be a 16 team mock using standard performance scoring (no reception points). Rosters: 2 QB, 5 RB, 5 WR, 2 TE, 2 PK, 2 DEF Starting: QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, PK and DEF This is a great test of your skills and after this, a 12 team draft will seem to be stuffed with studs by comparison. I will step in to keep it moving or obviously it could take a long time so please use preselects. If you want a team, please post your email address and team name in this thread along with the spot you want. Thanks and take a chance here to see what a team with no real depth is all about! 1 TheBigRed 2 loaf 3 wizards 4 rez 5 bookerb 6 brady's bunch 7 swampnuts 8 Stargazer 9 chiefjay 10 11 demonknight 12 darin3 13 18 inches 14 nogohawk 15 Spain 16 kennyg 907447[/snapback] I will take #10 - theprofessor1@comcast.net / Team Name= Naked Bootleggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 we're already drafting. thanks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I will take #10 - theprofessor1@comcast.net / Team Name= Naked Bootleggers 909129[/snapback] #10 fell to me...DMD just didn't update the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 actually, that is a great question. maybe dmd can enlighten us on any theories he has. i guess what i've done is join them and hope for better results. if you can't beat them, join them. i do think where you draft shapes what you can do to some extent. perhaps going with the wr's in the second and third rounds and then following up with some darkhorse rb picks could work. i wouldn't be happy going into the season having warrick dunn and michael bennett as my number 1 and 2 rbs. plus personally, i am more comfortable taking chances on wr's in those mid rounds. you still get the likes of rod smith, issac bruce, driver....etc. 909117[/snapback] I think that in a 16 team draft the best way to go is to focus on upside. My rankings tend to shuffle around a little with that in mind, and they always shuffle depending on the number of teams in a league. Sure, I took Corey Doillon over a few other backs, but that was only because I had him ranked 4 positions higher than he fell to me at (basic rankings...not enough time to really adjust based on the somewhat unorthodox scoring). Upside was why I went for S Jax and Roy Williams. Most people think in 12 team format. It's like doing math in base 10. It's just what's accepted as the norm. Strategy has to adapt around the competitive factors like this. You really need to search for and take difference makers in bigger leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Strategy has to adapt around the competitive factors like this. You really need to search for and take difference makers in bigger leagues. 909150[/snapback] Meaning, be willing to reach? The talent pool is spread thin so putting the gem on your team is worth whatever it takes? In other words, lead into tempation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Meaning, be willing to reach? The talent pool is spread thin so putting the gem on your team is worth whatever it takes? In other words, lead into tempation? 909165[/snapback] Um, no. I rank my players in leagues based on the competitive factors in the league. If I have Steven Jackson ranked higher than Lamont Jordan, Curtis Martin, Chris Brown, and Daunte Culpepper, it isn't a reach to take him before those players. We aren't talking about taking Larry Fitzgerald with the 33rd pick here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Um, no. I rank my players in leagues based on the competitive factors in the league. If I have Steven Jackson ranked higher than Lamont Jordan, Curtis Martin, Chris Brown, and Daunte Culpepper, it isn't a reach to take him before those players. We aren't talking about taking Larry Fitzgerald with the 33rd pick here. 909187[/snapback] So you're reaching before the draft so you can justify it as a timely pick. Got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Who is this JJ Arrington that was taken so early? Haven't begun my research yet, but I do follow sportscenter every day. Did I miss this guy, Rookie I presume? Is Shipp that far back on the depth chart now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Who is this JJ Arrington that was taken so early? Haven't begun my research yet, but I do follow sportscenter every day. Did I miss this guy, Rookie I presume? Is Shipp that far back on the depth chart now? 909264[/snapback] Rookie out of Cal. Rushed for 2000 yards last year for the Cal Bears. Already penciled in as the starter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mroban Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I would love to get in if its still available. mroban2002@yahoo.com Here is the mock homepage at MFL This will be a 16 team mock using standard performance scoring (no reception points). Rosters: 2 QB, 5 RB, 5 WR, 2 TE, 2 PK, 2 DEF Starting: QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, PK and DEF This is a great test of your skills and after this, a 12 team draft will seem to be stuffed with studs by comparison. I will step in to keep it moving or obviously it could take a long time so please use preselects. If you want a team, please post your email address and team name in this thread along with the spot you want. Thanks and take a chance here to see what a team with no real depth is all about! 1 purple84 2 loaf 3 wizards 4 rez 5 bookerb 6 brady's bunch 7 swampnuts 8 Stargazer 9 chiefjay 10 caveman nick 11 demonknight 12 darin3 13 18 inches 14 nogohawk 15 Spain 16 kennyg 907447[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Nogohawk is still on the clock after several hours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 This reminds me of my local drafts where it gets around to some donkey that doesnt pay attention. Every round he has to be told that its his pick and he has no idea who has been taken or who he is going to take. People like that make the draft go twice as long as it should... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 So you're reaching before the draft so you can justify it as a timely pick. Got it. 909256[/snapback] Did you even look at the draft? The example I gave had no basis in this draft, because most of the players I named went before Jackson. I am merely making a point regarding how to attack a 16 team draft. Sorry to offend your 'Huddle Rankings Drone' sensibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Are we done for the evening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Are we done for the evening? 909404[/snapback] Dunno what happened to NoGo. He was around for most of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I'm good to go for another 4 hours or so, but it's looking grim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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