DanielNegreanu 141 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Drafts are boring so I only do auctions. We got 200 to fill a 15 man roster. Here is my team along with what I spent on each player:QB Peyton Manning, IND (42)RB Marshawn Lynch, BUF. (49)RB Ryan Grant, GB. (45)WR Andre Johnson, HOU. (34)WR WR Isaac Bruce, SF. (1)TE Antonio Gates, SD (15)WR/RB RB Kevin Faulk, NEK Josh Scobee, JAX. (1)DEF: ARIZONA CARDINALSRES WR Kevin Curtis, PHI.RES WR Anthony Gonzalez, IND. (1)RES WR Matt Jones, JAX.RES TE Bo Scafe, TE.RES WR Kevin Walter, HOU.RES BUFFALO BILLS I didn't want manning or Johnson but got Johnson at a bargain price and Manning fell into my lap. Original plan was to have a guy like Cutler at QB and go weaker at WR, while adding a third top RB like Portis. I'm happy with the result. If injuries don't get me I could be ok. I also didn't want Gates and wanted Cooley instead, but got stuck with Gates.RELEASEDWR Ronald Curry, OAK.WR James Hardy, BUF.ADDEDDEF Indianapolis ColtsWR Muhsin Muhammed, CAR.10 Team league, two divisions of five. Here are the teams in my division:Brandon Cantu's TeamQB Drew Brees, NO.RB Joseph Addai, IND.RB Clinton Portis, WAS.WR Dwayne Bowe, KC.WR Plaxico Burress, NYG.FLEX RB Rudi Johnson, CIN. TE Todd Heap, BAL.K Rob Bironas, TEN. DEF CHICAGO BEARSRES QB Marc Bulgar, STL.RES RB Deuce McAlister, NO.RES WR Deion Branch, SEA.RES WR Chris Henry, CIN.RES WR Bryant Johnson, SF.RES WR Derek Mason, BAL.Mike McNell's Team:QB Tony Romo, DAL.RB Ronnie Brown, MIA.RB Adrian Peterson, MIN.WR Chad Johnson, CIN.WR Steve Smith, CAR.FLEX WR Wes Welker, NE.TE Owen Daniels, HOU.K Josh Brown, SEA.DEF Green Bay PackersRES QB David Garrard, JAX.RES RB Ladell Betts, WAS.RES RB Justin Fargas, OAK.RES RB Brandon Jacson, GB.RES RB Chris Johnson, TEN.RES WR Donald Driver, GB.Mike Postle's Team:QB Jay Cutler, DEN.RB Steven Jackson, STL.RB Willie Parker, PIT.WR Anquin Boldin, ARI.WR Roy Williamson, DET.FLEX RB Selvin Young, DEN.TE Vernon Davis, SF.K Nick Folk, DAL.DEF SAN DIEGORES QB Carson Palmer, CIN.RES RB Darren McFadden, OAK.RES RB Kevin Smith, DET.RES RB DeAngelo Williams, CAR.RES WR Brandon Marshall, DEN.RES WR Robert Meachem, NO.Scott Keikwon's Team:QB Philip Rivers, SD.RB Frank Gore, SF.RB Brian Westbrook, PHI.WR Jericho Cotchery, NYJ.WR Torry Holt, STL.FLEX WR Roddy White, ATL.TE Kellen Winslow, CLEV.K Shayne Graham, CIN.DEF PITTSBURGHRES QB Jon Kitna, DET.RES QB Eli Manning, NYG.RES RB Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG.RES RB Rashard Mendenhall, PIT.RES RB Chester Taylor, MIN.RES WR Greg Jennings, GB. Top two teams in the division advance to the playoffs. The other division boasts:Gavin SmithErick LindgrenPhil HellmuthPeter FeldmanDean Hamrick Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsmack 0 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 damn I can't wait til my draft! Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 10 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 You way overpaid for Lynch. Manning seems like good value. Actually scratch that...this is hard to know with out seeing what others went for.Any way you can post how much others went for in this auction? Link to post Share on other sites
Waffles2003 1 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 once again u drafted RBs that dont catch the ball, u have no depth either...at least lynch is a workhorse and shouldnt miss many games. Ted Ginn is still a very marginal receiver, u need to get some veterans WRs off the waiver and dump ur 3rd tier bench WRsGL Drafts are boring so I only do auctions. We got 200 to fill a 15 man roster. Here is my team along with what I spent on each player:QB Peyton Manning, IND (42)RB Marshawn Lynch, BUF. (49)RB Ryan Grant, GB. (45)WR Andre Johnson, HOU. (34)WR Tedd Ginn, MIA. (4)TE Antonio Gates, SD (15)WR/RB FLEX Anthony Gonzalez, IND. (1)K Josh Scobee, JAX. (1)DEF: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (1)RES WR James Hardy, BUF. (3)RES WR Isaac Bruce, SF. (1)RES WR Ronald Curry, OAK. (1)RES WR Sidney Rice, MIN. (1)RES RB Ray Rice, BAL. (1)RES RB Chris Perry, CIN. (1) I didn't want manning or Johnson but got Johnson at a bargain price and Manning fell into my lap. Original plan was to have a guy like Cutler at QB and go weaker at WR, while adding a third top RB like Portis. I'm happy with the result. If injuries don't get me I could be ok. I also didn't want Gates and wanted Cooley instead, but got stuck with Gates. Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Wides aren't that important in this league and I usually pick up WR's when necessary on the waiver wire when match ups are good. Lynch actually was projected by ESPN to be worth 52 and most other backs went for much more. For example, LT 78, Peterson 73, Westbrook 71, Gore 61, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 40 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 without knowing how many teams there are (12?), what the scoring system is, and what the other teams look like, it's hard to say how well you did but I'll have to respectfully say, I don't like the look of your team. But, I've never done an auction draft so there's that caveat.you do have a fairly solid three of Gates, Manning, and Johnson. I don't like your RBs at all though. I'm not saying your team is terrible, but doesn't look anything like a winner to me. You'll probably be in a fight for a playoff spot but that might be a stretch. Link to post Share on other sites
tskillz187 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I actually like both of your RBs a lot. If I get Lynch and Grant in first and 2nd round I won't be upset, I won't be ecstatic, but it's not bad.Sidney Rice and Ronald Curry > Ted Ginn IMO.Edit: How does it work anyways? Are there still draft positions? I assume there are a few guys people would be willing to pay 1 for but since someone already bid 1 they weren't willing to bid 2. So I'm assuming it is still snake order of saying a player and then a $ amount willing to spend? Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 10 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm lucky in my keeper I get to keep Petersen and Gore. And build from there. Link to post Share on other sites
Oziumrules 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Drafts are boring so I only do auctions. We got 200 to fill a 15 man roster. Here is my team along with what I spent on each player:QB Peyton Manning, IND (42)RB Marshawn Lynch, BUF. (49)RB Ryan Grant, GB. (45)WR Andre Johnson, HOU. (34)WR Tedd Ginn, MIA. (4)TE Antonio Gates, SD (15)WR/RB FLEX Anthony Gonzalez, IND. (1)K Josh Scobee, JAX. (1)DEF: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (1)RES WR James Hardy, BUF. (3)RES WR Isaac Bruce, SF. (1)RES WR Ronald Curry, OAK. (1)RES WR Sidney Rice, MIN. (1)RES RB Ray Rice, BAL. (1)RES RB Chris Perry, CIN. (1) I didn't want manning or Johnson but got Johnson at a bargain price and Manning fell into my lap. Original plan was to have a guy like Cutler at QB and go weaker at WR, while adding a third top RB like Portis. I'm happy with the result. If injuries don't get me I could be ok. I also didn't want Gates and wanted Cooley instead, but got stuck with Gates.QB Peyton Manning, IND (42) SOLIDRB Marshawn Lynch, BUF. (49) SOLIDRB Ryan Grant, GB. (45) SOLID...ESPECIALLY WITH RODGERSWR Andre Johnson, HOU. (34) SOLID WR...NEEDS TO STAY HEALTHYWR Tedd Ginn, MIA. (4) SLEEPER PICKTE Antonio Gates, SD (15) SCARY...SCARY W/ THE TOE INJURYWR/RB FLEX Anthony Gonzalez, IND. (1) SLEEPER...NICE PICK-UPK Josh Scobee, JAX. (1)DEF: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (1) WEAK DRES WR James Hardy, BUF. (3) RES WR Isaac Bruce, SF. (1)RES WR Ronald Curry, OAK. (1)RES WR Sidney Rice, MIN. (1) HOPEFULLY HE CAN GET A REAL QB TO THROW TO HIM ONE DAYRES RB Ray Rice, BAL. (1)RES RB Chris Perry, CIN. (1)OVERALL A GOOD AUCTION DANIEL....... Link to post Share on other sites
r0llin_game 2 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 ive got such a man crush on james hardy...other than that i actually like the team, esp if its a 12 team league Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 40 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I said Cantu. I think NO and WAS are better this year than last. His flex is his weak spot but better than Daniel's by far. Harrison won't miss most of the season again so Gonzalez probably won't do much. A bargain at $1 though.Postle's team is pretty good too and it's probably a toss up between this team and Cantu for first. Roy Williams (not Williamson) just needs to stay healthy and he's got two number one wideouts. McFadden could be the difference for this team. But, Parker and Young are why I put him second. Link to post Share on other sites
TRB05 1 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I said Cantu. I think NO and WAS are better this year than last. His flex is his weak spot but better than Daniel's by far. Harrison won't miss most of the season again so Gonzalez probably won't do much. A bargain at $1 though.Postle's team is pretty good too and it's probably a toss up between this team and Cantu for first. Roy Williams (not Williamson) just needs to stay healthy and he's got two number one wideouts. McFadden could be the difference for this team. But, Parker and Young are why I put him second.I voted Cantu as well, based on starters, but I don't like his depth much. If he can get through the season with few injuries I like his chances. I like Postle's depth a lot more, and would put him #1a based on that. Link to post Share on other sites
Oziumrules 0 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Cantu has the best team...then Daniel. Link to post Share on other sites
Waffles2003 1 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Mike McneilMike PostleScott Keikwonthen its a wash between u and cantubetter luck next year Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Mike McneilMike PostleScott Keikwonthen its a wash between u and cantubetter luck next year Wow, when did you become the guy who thinks he knows everything about fantasy football? Especially when you don't even know the scoring system lol! TD's are big, 100 yard rushing games are big... catches are less big. I'll bet you even that I finish money that my team finishes 3rd or better. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,238 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 So wait, you asked for opinions on who has the best team, without giving the scoring criteria or anything, Waffles gives an opinion, then you dog him for it? Ok, so you didn't really want the opinion, just validation. Good.Please don't ban me. I was just pointing out the funny. Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 It was just the "better luck next year" comment. That was a bit much now I want to fight him, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsmack 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 It was just the "better luck next year" comment. That was a bit much now I want to fight him, lol.What would piss you off more1) Someone says better luck next year before your fantasy football season even begins...or 2) Someone says better luck next year before a poker tournament begins.#1 imo. Link to post Share on other sites
Waffles2003 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Wow, when did you become the guy who thinks he knows everything about fantasy football? Especially when you don't even know the scoring system lol! TD's are big, 100 yard rushing games are big... catches are less big. I'll bet you even that I finish money that my team finishes 3rd or better.You ask for my opinion and I gave it to you. You can't handle the truth so u start trashing me, i get it. Right now, you have the 4th or 5th best team in your division, knowing that the top 2 in each division advance, I dont see how u could advance no matter what the scoring system is. Ryan Grant wont have the season he had last season without Favre, Packers wont win as many games and will abandon the run in lot of games compare to last season when they had the lead and would run the ball to kill the clock. That scenario may apply to Lynch as well. Tedd Ginn has no good QB to throw him the ball so i think he will struggle a bit, he is not a starting WR in a 10 league format imo.Gates is doubtful to start the season on time. Your Flex is a second year WRyour bench is weakAndre Johnson and Payton Manning will be great but they cant carry your team.I think you will give up on your team after week 4-5 just like you gave up on your baseball team in 2007. The only Fantasy sport i wouldn't want to compete against you is Hockey but I would take you on any other Fantasy sports with a decent scoring system. You are welcome to sign up to fanball leagues and compete against me in football, basketball, hockey, nascar, football. I didnt mean to trash you by saying better luck next year but it is clear to me that u wont make the playoff with your current team. You Probably need to make 3-4 waiver moves and maybe 1 big trade to be competitive and make the playoffs. Good Luck...hope my account is still active after you read this... Link to post Share on other sites
Waffles2003 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 What would piss you off more1) Someone says better luck next year before your fantasy football season even begins...or 2) Someone says better luck next year before a poker tournament begins.#1 imo.not when u see the teams and its not even close...you cant bluff people at fantasy football Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 You ask for my opinion and I gave it to you. You can't handle the truth so u start trashing me, i get it. Right now, you have the 4th or 5th best team in your division, knowing that the top 2 in each division advance, I dont see how u could advance no matter what the scoring system is. Ryan Grant wont have the season he had last season without Favre, Packers wont win as many games and will abandon the run in lot of games compare to last season when they had the lead and would run the ball to kill the clock. That scenario may apply to Lynch as well. Tedd Ginn has no good QB to throw him the ball so i think he will struggle a bit, he is not a starting WR in a 10 league format imo.Gates is doubtful to start the season on time. Your Flex is a second year WRyour bench is weakAndre Johnson and Payton Manning will be great but they cant carry your team.I think you will give up on your team after week 4-5 just like you gave up on your baseball team in 2007. The only Fantasy sport i wouldn't want to compete against you is Hockey but I would take you on any other Fantasy sports with a decent scoring system. You are welcome to sign up to fanball leagues and compete against me in football, basketball, hockey, nascar, football. I didnt mean to trash you by saying better luck next year but it is clear to me that u wont make the playoff with your current team. You Probably need to make 3-4 waiver moves and maybe 1 big trade to be competitive and make the playoffs. Good Luck...hope my account is still active after you read this... Ginn isn't really my starter at WR. I plan on starting different WR's almost every week totally based on match ups. Match ups at WR are often way more important than the players skill level, hence I wasn't really worried about being deep at WR. Gates WILL be ready for game 1, there you are just plain wrong. As for my FLEX, again that is a player that will rotate, but Gonzalez is primed to have an excellent season in a great offense. As for my bench, I have two backs that are slated to start week 1. Chris Perry is slated to start for Cinncy and Ray Rice will start at least until McGahee is healthy. Both have upside, and since my starters aren't hurt (yet) that's exactly what I want on my bench. Also, in terms of bad teams you can't have it both ways. Miami will trail, which means they will likely pass MORE increasing his value. I disagree on Grant. Grant will be relied on heavily as is usually the case with rookie QB's. Also, this rookie QB is inheriting a pretty good team and he isn't guaranteed to be a huge drop off from Brett Favre. Lynch and Ginn are in a great division. NE is trouble, but the Bills, Dolphins, and Jets play each other twice. Thats a plus for me when using Lynch and Ginn. That's 4 full games against weak teams not in including games against weaker teams from other divisions. As I said before, I'll bet that my team finishes third or better. As for your Cantu prediction to finish dead last, most people that voted actually picked his team to win the division. Link to post Share on other sites
Waffles2003 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Ginn isn't really my starter at WR. I plan on starting different WR's almost every week totally based on match ups. Match ups at WR are often way more important than the players skill level, hence I wasn't really worried about being deep at WR. Gates WILL be ready for game 1, there you are just plain wrong. As for my FLEX, again that is a player that will rotate, but Gonzalez is primed to have an excellent season in a great offense. As for my bench, I have two backs that are slated to start week 1. Chris Perry is slated to start for Cinncy and Ray Rice will start at least until McGahee is healthy. Both have upside, and since my starters aren't hurt (yet) that's exactly what I want on my bench. Also, in terms of bad teams you can't have it both ways. Miami will trail, which means they will likely pass MORE increasing his value. I disagree on Grant. Grant will be relied on heavily as is usually the case with rookie QB's. Also, this rookie QB is inheriting a pretty good team and he isn't guaranteed to be a huge drop off from Brett Favre. Lynch and Ginn are in a great division. NE is trouble, but the Bills, Dolphins, and Jets play each other twice. Thats a plus for me when using Lynch and Ginn. That's 4 full games against weak teams not in including games against weaker teams from other divisions. As I said before, I'll bet that my team finishes third or better. As for your Cantu prediction to finish dead last, most people that voted actually picked his team to win the division.I am not sure why people are voting for cantu to have the best team:Top 6 players for each team:Cantu - weak benchQB Drew Brees, NO.RB Joseph Addai, IND.RB Clinton Portis, WAS.WR Dwayne Bowe, KC.WR Plaxico Burress, NYG.FLEX RB Rudi Johnson, CINMike McNell's Team:QB Tony Romo, DAL.RB Ronnie Brown, MIA.RB Adrian Peterson, MIN.WR Chad Johnson, CIN.WR Steve Smith, CAR.FLEX WR Wes Welker, NEMike Postle's Team:QB Jay Cutler, DEN.RB Steven Jackson, STL.RB Willie Parker, PIT.WR Anquin Boldin, ARI.WR Roy Williamson, DET.FLEX RB Selvin Young, DENawesome bench: RES QB Carson Palmer, CIN.RES RB Darren McFadden, OAK.RES RB Kevin Smith, DET.RES RB DeAngelo Williams, CAR.RES WR Brandon Marshall, DEN.Scott Keikwon's Team:QB Philip Rivers, SD.RB Frank Gore, SF.RB Brian Westbrook, PHI.WR Jericho Cotchery, NYJ.WR Torry Holt, STL.TE Kellen Winslow, CLEV.Nego - QB Peyton Manning, IND (42)RB Marshawn Lynch, BUF. (49)RB Ryan Grant, GB. (45)WR Andre Johnson, HOU. (34)TE Antonio Gates, SD (15)RES WR Isaac Bruce, SF. (1)Both Mikes have the best teams by far, Scott is easily 3rd, Cantu 4th and u finish last. You have the worst 2 RB of all 5 teams, andre johnson is ur only quality receiver (gates will be good too). You will hope for injuries so your bench players get quality time.As far as the bet is concerned, you can pm me and we can talk about it but i dont have hundreds to gamble so it probably wont be motivating enough for u. I would need to get more info on the league though, such as scoring system and such. Good luck and no hard feelings i hope Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,741 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Looking them over, I would say you (DN) have as good a shot as anyone. I dont see any of those teams dominating.I like Anthony Gonz. and Ray Rice to have solid years. Link to post Share on other sites
r0llin_game 2 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wow, when did you become the guy who thinks he knows everything about fantasy football? Especially when you don't even know the scoring system lol! TD's are big, 100 yard rushing games are big... catches are less big. I'll bet you even that I finish money that my team finishes 3rd or better.HU4R0LLZ imo Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 ive got such a man crush on james hardy...me too. I don't know why but I think this guy is going to be good in the next couple years. Link to post Share on other sites
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