MikesVikes Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I've noticed quite a shelf full of Football magazines at the local Barnes & Noble already this year. Looks like many of the Publishers are going to spit out more than one of these this year. Obviously the demand is there, whether you like to use these mags or not. Just wait until those dudes come to your drafts with the May version of the rankings this year. If you print it, they will come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I think last year one guy in one of my leagues must have had a magazine from 1995 - he ended up with both Emmit Smith and Jerry Rice on his team. I was waiting for him to pick Warren Moon and Barry Sanders too, but I guess he thought those guys he was already taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I can't believe anyone buys these things. Only a newb would bring a mag to a draft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I think last year one guy in one of my leagues must have had a magazine from 1995 - he ended up with both Emmit Smith and Jerry Rice on his team. I was waiting for him to pick Warren Moon and Barry Sanders too, but I guess he thought those guys he was already taken. 831423[/snapback] Thurman Thomas all the way baby. The ONLY real choice for 1.1. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I buy them for the cheerleader pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 I wasn't really criticizing the people that buy FF magazines. It was just an observation that the magazine editors are ejecting more information out onto the shelves sooner this year. None of these early editions mention anything about bringing their mag to any FF draft. It appears that they are only filling a demand of people wanting to read more information and not less. It looks like many of these magazine editors are going to print many more than one edition this year. If people will buy these things, than who is to blame the people that print it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Miscreant Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I can't believe anyone buys these things. Only a newb would bring a mag to a draft! 831432[/snapback] Buying a mag and bringing it to your draft are two very different things. I buy one or two because they come out in May/June and as is evidenced by the ghosttown that is the Huddle forum this time of year, May/June is not a good time to get info. Truth is I'm ready to start and have been for a few weeks now so I'm going to find FF info where ever I can get it. If a mag fills that need, so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 (edited) I wasn't really criticizing the people that buy FF magazines. It was just an observation that the magazine editors are ejecting more information out onto the shelves sooner this year. If people will buy these things, than who is to blame the people that print it? 832203[/snapback] Can't argue with that. That's capitalism at its finest! It's just that a magazine takes so long to make that it is almost obsolete by the time it hits the shelf. The weeklies are a good resourse, but again I prefer the internet information that changes with the latest developments. Really serious FF owners will tend to shun magazines (although I might buy one this year just for bedtime reading ; it beats reading medical journals! ) Edited June 5, 2005 by Chargerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladder Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hey I always buy a couple of Mags...have to have something to read in the can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I have to agree, and an idiot newb would bring a mag to a draft, but I see nothing wrong with buying them. Sometimes I think the tools that bring them to a draft were contributing editors! But, they can have some good info, especially for OC and DC changes, and how those coaches might affect some teams, along with some interesting strategy articles. They have some trend studies that are neat. But, at a draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I always look through them at the store and buy the one with the best mock draft I can find. Then I take that to the draft and cross off players as the draft goes on. I compare it with my own cheat sheets to make sure I don't miss anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Talker Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I've played FF for nine years, and I bring a fantasy mag to practically every draft/auction I attend--not to use the intel, but for the player lists. But hey, if someone thinks I'm a "newb" just because of something I bring to the draft, I'll do it every time. I'd much rather they underestimate my knowledge and experience than vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I think last year one guy in one of my leagues must have had a magazine from 1995 - he ended up with both Emmit Smith and Jerry Rice on his team. I was waiting for him to pick Warren Moon and Barry Sanders too, but I guess he thought those guys he was already taken. 831423[/snapback] That's the funniest shyt I've read in awhile! Thanks for the laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 (edited) I buy one magazine. I use it for draft preparation and compare cheetsheets. Some magazines update their cheatsheets on the internet thoughout the summer and training camp. It doesn't hurt to have enough information, it always hurts not having enough. Edit: I don't bring them to a draft, I make my own cheetsheets and am usually always prepared for a draft. Edited June 7, 2005 by Outshined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopanuts Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Not if this was already said, as it is every year when this topic comes up, but these mags are great for one thing... ...great reading for the bowl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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