pig devilz Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 This week in one league (see sig), I play the undeafeted 1st place dude. I'm sitting alone in 2nd place. The guys team is STACKED!....take a look, no wonder he's 9-0 QB- Brees WR- Calvin Johnson WR- Fitzgerald RB1- ADP RB2- Chris Johnson TE- Witten K- Ackers D- Miami Bench Forte, J. Stewart, Ray Rice, Selv. Young, Sammy Morris, Bowe He dropped Dal D and Suisham for this week Bye's He did not pick up a TE to replace Witten, on Bye this week. He played Witten last week too even though he was injured and still crushed his opponent (.500 team) by 50 points.... Question is, is this gutsy or dumb? Of course he's not going to drop Witten, but do you see anybody on his bench to drop and pick up a serviceable TE for 1 week? (He actually just picked up Ray Rice instead of making a move for a TE) Maybe his arrogance is pissing me off, makes me wanna kick his butt even more! Or maybe better yet, just beat him by about 6 points (avg for available TE's) So whataya think?...Is this something you would do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 blitz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I know I'll get some heat for this, but I would have dropped Stew for a replacement TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'd have dropped Sammy Morris in a heartbeat for a serviceable TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Never field an empty bench spot when you can clearly put someone in there. Yes, there is definitely one or more players on your bench that you could drop for a TE. What TEs do you have available? the question is concerning my opponents team, not mine. AND this is not an Advice thread for WDIS...... it just makes me that the guy would leave an empty roster spot when he plays me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 it just makes me that the guy would leave an empty roster spot when he plays me..... Looking at your team, I can see why he's not too concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Looking at your team, I can see why he's not too concerned. fair enough....but i am in 2nd...just seems like a dumb move, no matter who the opponent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'd drop Selvin Young for a TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 It depends on the playoff set up and prize set up. If the guy could care less if he loses this week, why drop a player? Granted he may not need some of the guys on his bench, but why let somebody else have them. If he's going to be the 1 or 2 seed in the playoffs even if he loses this week w/o a TE, what does it matter. I have done the same thing, especially in dynasty leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 It depends on a couple of things. If I'm in his shoes, my main concern is not the effect on my team that losing one of those RBs would have. My concern would be allowing another team to pick one of those RBs up for the stretch run. You'd snap up any of those RBs if you had the chance, given your roster. The caliber of the TEs on the ww is a consideration. So if there is nothing but shlock on the ww, the prudent thing for him to this week might be to stand pat and take a zero at the TE position. This doesn't take into account other issues concerning Witten, like his ribs and Romo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I have played a position in a BYE week so I will not give up a good bench player. In my local TEs get very little points so why drop a good backup for a potential point or two. It also depends on my position, if I can afford a L I will do it. If I am in must win mode, obviously not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 the guy is definetly on top of his game, and has grabbed players to keep them away from others...i have no problem with that. ww TE...Carlson, Scaife, probly the top 2 I would strongly consider dropping Morris for a TE this week instead of an empty spot.... @Chaos....who knows if he'l be the #1 or2 seed, we have 6 games to play before we get there... and hey, my team ain't that bad! (is it?) 7-2 second place....not to shabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 You will probably beat him this week anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 That's one hell of a team, and even though one can figure out pretty much how his draft went, and it is rational and reasonable that he could draft up a team like that, it looks like at least one player - Witten, I'm guessing - was allowed to drop way too far. In any case, given his RBs, I'd be looking to trade someone like Stewart or Rice for a good TE to fill in during Witten's absence. There's no reason for him not to have some depth at that position given all other factors. In any case, he can do what he wants, and if he wants to risk starting a 0 at TE for a couple of weeks, that's his privledge. If he pisses you off by kicking ass while taking his goose egg, so much the better for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm doing the exact same thing this week. I'm 9-1 and have Cooley on a bye and am not dropping any of my players to pick up some scrub TE. Would you drop any of these guys? QB - McNabb, Campbell RB - AP/Chester, LT/Sproles, MJD, Rice, Torain WR - Wayne, R Moss, Colston, Royal, Moore, Reggie Brown TE - Cooley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm doing the exact same thing this week. I'm 9-1 and have Cooley on a bye and am not dropping any of my players to pick up some scrub TE. Would you drop any of these guys? QB - McNabb, Campbell RB - AP/Chester, LT/Sproles, MJD, Rice, Torain WR - Wayne, R Moss, Colston, Royal, Moore, Reggie Brown TE - Cooley \ Why is dropping a player your only option? Are you in a no-trade league? Trade off Moore or Brown if it nets you a top TE. What good are they doing you sitting on the end of your bench every week while you take a 0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 \Why is dropping a player your only option? Are you in a no-trade league? Trade off Moore or Brown if it nets you a top TE. What good are they doing you sitting on the end of your bench every week while you take a 0? Define "top TE". I don't think anyone who has a top te is going to trade it away for Moore or Brown for 1 week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Define "top TE". I don't think anyone who has a top te is going to trade it away for Moore or Brown for 1 week. How about for someone like Scaife or Fasano? They don't have the name recognition that a Gonzales or Gates does, but they bring credible scoring most weeks to a lineup, and enhance a top team's strength for a player who otherwise wouldn't start except under the most extreme catastrophic circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Butkus Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Maybe he went on vacation for the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 How about for someone like Scaife or Fasano? They don't have the name recognition that a Gonzales or Gates does, but they bring credible scoring most weeks to a lineup, and enhance a top team's strength for a player who otherwise wouldn't start except under the most extreme catastrophic circumstances. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand your logic but there just aren't any options since the guys that do have a decent TE either don't have a backup themselves or their backup is on a bye or someone like Moore or Brown doesn't help them in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 It depends on a couple of things. If I'm in his shoes, my main concern is not the effect on my team that losing one of those RBs would have. My concern would be allowing another team to pick one of those RBs up for the stretch run. You'd snap up any of those RBs if you had the chance, given your roster. The caliber of the TEs on the ww is a consideration. So if there is nothing but shlock on the ww, the prudent thing for him to this week might be to stand pat and take a zero at the TE position. This doesn't take into account other issues concerning Witten, like his ribs and Romo. I have played a position in a BYE week so I will not give up a good bench player. In my local TEs get very little points so why drop a good backup for a potential point or two. It also depends on my position, if I can afford a L I will do it. If I am in must win mode, obviously not. For starters, I agree with both of these posts fully. If 1) the likelihood of a waiver replacement getting me anything is slim, 2) I don't have anyone I want to drop, and 3) I can afford the loss, there's no way I'm bothering to field a complete team. This was sort of addressed in Grits' thread but I don't see any reason why I owe to anyone to manage my team in any manner other than how it best suits me. Hell, even if waivers are pricey and I don't want to worsen my pot odds. That said, considering Witten's health (and Romos for that matter) I think I'd rather waive Morris and grab Scaife just because I might need him for more than just this week. However, that's just because it makes sense to me. My rationale has nothing to do with what is ethically right or anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 update..... he's either lurking around here or saw the wisdom in not leaving a slot empty he dropped Rice and picked up Scaife. I would've dropped Morris, but yada yada..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Is this guy's name Henry Muto by chance??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Is this guy's name Henry Muto by chance??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I guess I can drop Torain now and pick up a TE in place of Cooley for this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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