Yahoo Fantasy Football League

[XxSizzleXx]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='07 June 2010 - 02:10 PM' timestamp='1275941421' post='418955']
It's an open position where you can play a RB, WR or TE. In our league, you won't be able to play a QB in it though.
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RB, WR, or TE you say ehh, I like it as it could change draft day up a bit and make things a little more interesting.

[cursona pirate]

I signed up. I am the purple warp's!
dang it i can not make the live draft.
do i put it on auto pick or?

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='cursona pirate' date='07 June 2010 - 06:40 PM' timestamp='1275950402' post='419034']
I signed up. I am the purple warp's!
dang it i can not make the live draft.
do i put it on auto pick or?
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I just set up a random draft time. We can discuss a more convenient draft time when everyone has signed up.

[JO_75]

Quick Question, I am in a league that drafts tonight. It's a 10 team league and the draft starts at 7PM, I am drafting # 2 Overall, so obviously the easy choice is take whoever the # 1 draft pick don't take between CJ and AP, but I want to take Ray Rice. Should I pass on either CJ or AP for Ray or just take whichever RB falls to me between CJ and AP.

[XxSizzleXx]

I couldn't pass on AP or CJ if I was sitting at number 2. Also I joined your league as well ATD.

[JO_75]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' date='07 June 2010 - 07:02 PM' timestamp='1275951732' post='419050']
I couldn't pass on AP or CJ if I was sitting at number 2. Also I joined your league as well ATD.
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Shockingly, the dude who drafted # 1 took Drew Brees # 1 Overall. Which left me on a decision between AP & CJ. I wanted to take CJ but took AP because of the current contract dispute and holdout by CJ and the Titans. I was also able to get DeAngelo Williams in the 2nd round and Calvin Johnson in the 3rd. I just got done Round 5 and I got Joe Flacco in round 5. I'm amazed by the fact I was able to get Williams in round 2, I'll give you my full roster after the draft is done. This is a real draft, not a Mock just to let you guys know.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='JO_75' date='07 June 2010 - 07:15 PM' timestamp='1275952519' post='419061']
[b]Shockingly, the dude who drafted # 1 took Drew Brees # 1 Overall.[/b] Which left me on a decision between AP & CJ. I wanted to take CJ but took AP because of the current contract dispute and holdout by CJ and the Titans. I was also able to get DeAngelo Williams in the 2nd round and Calvin Johnson in the 3rd. I just got done Round 5 and I got Joe Flacco in round 5. I'm amazed by the fact I was able to get Williams in round 2, I'll give you my full roster after the draft is done. This is a real draft, not a Mock just to let you guys know.
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[JO_75]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='07 June 2010 - 07:44 PM' timestamp='1275954241' post='419076']

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Oh I know I was shocked! I was like come on dude, your making it hard on me lol. Ultimately I picked AP because of CJ's contract dispute. I had a very good draft, now this was a 10 team draft but people were picking crazy which left me stacked at RB. I may trade Williams to upgrade my receiving position and with only 2 RB slots for use on Game Day and me not too happy with my recieving core, I may try to upgrade my receiver, and I think Jonathon Stewart will get more carries than Williams this year. Not too bad of a draft though.

1. Adrian Peterson
2. DeAngelo Williams
3. Calvin Johnson
4. Marques Colston
5. Joe Flacco
6. Brent Celek
7. Baltimore Defense
8. Garrett Hartley(I know too early for a Kicker but all well)
9. Pierre Thomas
10. Hines Ward
11. Antonio Bryant
12. Marion Barber
13. Kenny Britt
14. David Garrard
15. Marcedes Lewis

[XxSizzleXx]

Deangelo was a beast for me all last year, I took him with the last pick in the 1st round(12th), I wouldn't trade him as I think you are fine with your receivers. I would be extremely happy to have AP and Williams in my backfield.

[RayRiceFan27]

[quote name='JO_75' date='07 June 2010 - 07:02 PM' timestamp='1275955342' post='419091']
Oh I know I was shocked! I was like come on dude, your making it hard on me lol. Ultimately I picked AP because of CJ's contract dispute. I had a very good draft, now this was a 10 team draft but people were picking crazy which left me stacked at RB. I may trade Williams to upgrade my receiving position and with only 2 RB slots for use on Game Day and me not too happy with my recieving core, I may try to upgrade my receiver, and I think Jonathon Stewart will get more carries than Williams this year. Not too bad of a draft though.

1. Adrian Peterson
2. DeAngelo Williams
[b]3. Calvin Johnson
4. Marques Colston[/b]
5. Joe Flacco
6. Brent Celek
7. Baltimore Defense
8. Garrett Hartley(I know too early for a Kicker but all well)
9. Pierre Thomas
[b]10. Hines Ward
11. Antonio Bryant[/b]
12. Marion Barber
13. Kenny Britt
14. David Garrard
15. Marcedes Lewis
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How could you not be happy, it looks solid to me. I had megatron last season and he put up solid numbers. Marques colston is on a pass happy team, Antonio bryant is sure to get alot of looks this season. I wouldnt be too upset.

[DocMartin]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='04 June 2010 - 04:55 PM' timestamp='1275684914' post='417940']
Why not? I know where my true allegiances lie. If a Steeler can help me win my league, so be it.



You're in...

Here are the members so far:

Ed_Reed20
Alexir
cursona pirate
AwakenTheDemon
FlaccoFlicker
JO_75
WinnipegRaven
RayRiceFan27
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I would like to join this too, do you still have spot open?

[XxSizzleXx]

Here is how you find the league on Yahoo FF

League ID: 31483
Password: thecocoabean

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='DocMartin' date='08 June 2010 - 01:03 AM' timestamp='1275973397' post='419248']
I would like to join this too, do you still have spot open?
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Yep.

Here's the league info:

League ID: 31483
Password: thecocoabean

Thanks Sizzle.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Looking over the scoring for the league, you aren't doing bonuses for milestones in passing and rushing yardage?

[WinnipegRaven]

OK, registered, was looking up the league by the name, not ID#

[Clutch Ravens]

Just did a public league, 10 team draft and my god was it easy. Picking 2nd;

1 - Adrian Peterson

2 - Ryan Matthews

3 - Roddy White

4 - Philip Rivers

5 - Mike Sims-Walker

6 - Donald Driver

7 - Jason Witten

8 - Robert Meachem

9 - Beanie Wells

10 - Jeremy Maclin

11 - Fred Jackson

12 - Ben Roethlisberger

13 - Zach Miller

14 - Lawrence Tynes

15 - Miami

Driver was a last resort after my list of 3 receivers disappeared in the 3 picks before mine.

[JO_75]

[quote name='RayRiceFan27' date='07 June 2010 - 10:26 PM' timestamp='1275963973' post='419196']
How could you not be happy, it looks solid to me. I had megatron last season and he put up solid numbers. Marques colston is on a pass happy team, Antonio bryant is sure to get alot of looks this season. I wouldnt be too upset.
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Oh I know, plus I have Kenny Britt to use every once in a while. Plus I think DeAngelo Williams may lose carries to Stewart which would drop his playing time. I may try to upgrade my Tight End Position instead because I'm not sure about Brent Celek. I may try for a trade for a TE or pick up a Free Agent TE like Jermaine Gresham or John Carlson. I'm also sure someone may try to trade for a running back since I'm stacked with having AP, Williams, Pierre Thomas and Marion Barber.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 June 2010 - 05:35 AM' timestamp='1275989723' post='419298']
Looking over the scoring for the league, you aren't doing bonuses for milestones in passing and rushing yardage?
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It's nothing I've ever done before. Do you recommend it?

[AwakenTheDemon]

Personally, I like getting a bonus for your quarterback or runningback hitting so many yards or so. However, it's hardly something I look for in a FF league. I was the opposite of you though, I've never had a league without bonuses.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 June 2010 - 11:51 AM' timestamp='1276012265' post='419392']
Personally, I like getting a bonus for your quarterback or runningback hitting so many yards or so. However, it's hardly something I look for in a FF league. I was the opposite of you though, I've never had a league without bonuses.
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Alright. How much was the bonus in your leagues?

Also, to answer your question in th league, I haven't figured out how to change the flex spot to W/R/T but QBs can't be used in that spot.

[Alexir]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='08 June 2010 - 12:12 PM' timestamp='1276013528' post='419406']
Alright. How much was the bonus in your leagues?

Also, to answer your question in th league, I haven't figured out how to change the flex spot to W/R/T but QBs can't be used in that spot.
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What are the options Yahoo is giving you? Cuz I wouldnt mind just a W/R or a W/T

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Alexir' date='08 June 2010 - 12:24 PM' timestamp='1276014277' post='419420']
What are the options Yahoo is giving you? Cuz I wouldnt mind just a W/R or a W/T
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I skimmed over the option quickly. You can change it to either a W/R, W/T or W/R/T. I've decided to go with the last one since it's a true flex spot.

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='08 June 2010 - 11:12 AM' timestamp='1276013528' post='419406']
Alright. How much was the bonus in your leagues?

Also, to answer your question in th league, I haven't figured out how to change the flex spot to W/R/T but QBs can't be used in that spot.
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I can't remember off the top of my head what the average bonus was for in my previous leagues. I had some that gave 5 at 200 yards, 10 at 300 yards, and 15 at 350 (or 400). Right now, I'm torn between going that right or keeping it at 5 points for each milestone.

Like:
[u]Passing[/u]
200 Yards - 5 Points
300 Yards - 5 or 10 Points
400 Yards - 5 or 15 Points

[u]Rushing[/u]
100 Yards - 5 Points
150 Yards - 5 or 10 Points
200 Yards - 5 or 15 Points

[u]Receiving[/u]
100 Yards - 5 Points
150 Yards - 5 or 10 Points
200 Yards - 5 or 15 Points

My only worry about going 5, 10, 15 is making it unbalanced. Like, a quarterback who throws for 300 yards will walk away with at least 22 points, even if he doesn't throw for a touchdown (which is unlikely, so you're looking at at least 28, if not 34 points).

[Alexir]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 June 2010 - 12:46 PM' timestamp='1276015605' post='419439']
I can't remember off the top of my head what the average bonus was for in my previous leagues. I had some that gave 5 at 200 yards, 10 at 300 yards, and 15 at 350 (or 400). Right now, I'm torn between going that right or keeping it at 5 points for each milestone.

Like:
[u]Passing[/u]
200 Yards - 0 Points
300 Yards - 5 Points
400 Yards - 10 Points

[u]Rushing[/u]
100 Yards - 5 Points
150 Yards - 8 Points
200 Yards - 12 Points

[u]Receiving[/u]
100 Yards - 5 Points
150 Yards - 8 Points
200 Yards - 12 Points

My only worry about going 5, 10, 15 is making it unbalanced.
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Thats how I can envision it. 200 yards for a QB isn't much.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 June 2010 - 12:46 PM' timestamp='1276015605' post='419439']
I can't remember off the top of my head what the average bonus was for in my previous leagues. I had some that gave 5 at 200 yards, 10 at 300 yards, and 15 at 350 (or 400). Right now, I'm torn between going that right or keeping it at 5 points for each milestone.

Like:
[u]Passing[/u]
200 Yards - 5 Points
300 Yards - 5 or 10 Points
400 Yards - 5 or 15 Points

[u]Rushing[/u]
100 Yards - 5 Points
150 Yards - 5 or 10 Points
200 Yards - 5 or 15 Points

[u]Receiving[/u]
100 Yards - 5 Points
150 Yards - 5 or 10 Points
200 Yards - 5 or 15 Points

My only worry about going 5, 10, 15 is making it unbalanced.
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I completely misinterpreted and thought the milestones were based on the season. I think I'll just go with 1, 2 and 3 points so scores don't get ridiculous.

[XxSizzleXx]

Easiest thing to do IMO would be to use the NFL.com scoring system, theres is really good.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' date='08 June 2010 - 04:22 PM' timestamp='1276028576' post='419570']
Easiest thing to do IMO would be to use the NFL.com scoring system, theres is really good.
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Never played fantasy football on NFL.com. I think ours is pretty good right now.

[XxSizzleXx]

I think the problem with using 1,2, or 3 points would be decreasing the value of points per TD thus making yards more important than TD's. The problem I see with going 5,10,15 points would be the big amount of point differential, 1 yard could be the difference of 5 points.

Here's the NFL scoring system so you can take a look

Offense (default) Points
Stat Yds/per
Passing Yards 25 yds 1 Pts
Passing Touchdowns 4 Pts
Interceptions Thrown -2 Pts
Rushing Yards 10 yds 1 Pts
Receiving Yards 10 yds 1 Pts
Rush./Recv. Touchdowns 6 Pts

Defense (default) Points
Stat Yds/per
Sacks 1 Pts
Interceptions 2 Pts
Fumbles Recovered 2 Pts
Safeties 2 Pts
Touchdowns 6 Pts

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' date='09 June 2010 - 03:06 PM' timestamp='1276114015' post='420092']
[b]I think the problem with using 1,2, or 3 points would be decreasing the value of points per TD thus making yards more important than TD's.[/b] The problem I see with going 5,10,15 points would be the big amount of point differential, 1 yard could be the difference of 5 points.
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Uh... it doesn't affect points by TDs at all. What we're talking about is when, say, a quarterback throws 300 yards, they get an additional say, 5 points. 25 yards still equal 1 point, nothing else really changes.

Every league I've been in that gives 5, 10, and 15 bonus points has been competitive and hasn't had a differential that truly effects anything. Quarterbacks ended up with an average of 30-50 points per game. Which is either alot or average, depending on how your previous leagues operated.

[DocMartin]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='08 June 2010 - 11:48 AM' timestamp='1276012097' post='419389']
It's nothing I've ever done before. Do you recommend it?
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I'm in, I registered today and my team is practicing ...lol
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