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Title: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 4, 2009, 12:05 AM
League ID: 50675
Password: berry (for old time sake)
League Name: JediDefender (as in previous seasons)
League URL: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/50675

Note settings please.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on June 4, 2009, 09:42 AM
I can't wait three months. . .thanks for setting it up Brent.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on June 4, 2009, 11:45 AM
Thanks Brent - I'm in.  By the way, I noticed this after registering:

Leagues that complete drafts (live, auto, offline) after 11:59pm PT on Monday, September 1 will start scoring in week 2. However, the commissioner can adjust the league setting "Start League scoring in" to Week 1.

Looks like our draft is 9/2 - do you want to move it up a few days or are you going to just adjust to start in week 1?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 4, 2009, 12:10 PM
I think I'll leave the draft as it is.  Most folks seem to prefer as late as possible to make it as close to the season as we can so that rosters are set, early injuries are well understood etc.  The Wed 8:30 CST is pretty standard for JD drafts too, though a little harsh on the east coast kids. 

I'll adjust the scoring to start in week 1. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 5, 2009, 04:54 PM
In.

Also, how about Playoffs as weeks 14, 15, 16 instead of 15 ---> 17.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on June 5, 2009, 05:05 PM
I'll get myself signed up this weekend - and I'll second the 14,15,16 motion.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on June 5, 2009, 05:45 PM
I'll get myself signed up this weekend - and I'll second the 14,15,16 motion.

I'll throw in my vote for 14-16 as well.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 5, 2009, 06:28 PM
Also, how about Playoffs as weeks 14, 15, 16 instead of 15 ---> 17.
...and I'll second the 14,15,16 motion.
I'll throw in my vote for 14-16 as well.   ;)

Y'all sure don't read very well, do ya?

Note settings please.

Go take a look chilluns.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on June 5, 2009, 09:28 PM
I read well, my mistake was trusting that Dressel had read well.   :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on June 5, 2009, 09:47 PM
I read well, my mistake was trusting that Dressel had read well.   :P

I'm unable to read Canadian.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 5, 2009, 10:55 PM
I read well, my mistake was trusting that Dressel had read well.   :P

I'm unable to read Canadian.

No excuse, it is on the Yahoo.com site under settings.  'Merican.   :-*

I realize none of you really ever pay attention, but I am always watching.  Always.   :-X
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on June 5, 2009, 11:00 PM
I read well, my mistake was trusting that Dressel had read well.   :P

I'm unable to read Canadian.

No excuse, it is on the Yahoo.com site under settings.  'Merican.   :-*

I realize none of you really ever pay attention, but I am always watching.  Always.   :-X

I was unable to read what you wrote above because it's in Canadian, but I will read this later by looking through a bottle of Labatt's as a decoder.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on June 6, 2009, 11:13 AM
Brent, please note that I was the only one who didn't say anything.  Thanks.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on June 6, 2009, 12:32 PM
Private Message From:  Ruiner (June 4, 2009 - 8:23 p.m.)

"Hey Rob, I think we should have the playoffs during weeks 14, 15 and 16.  What do you think?  Should I suggest that to Brent?"
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on June 6, 2009, 04:16 PM
Private Message From:  Ruiner (June 4, 2009 - 8:23 p.m.)

"Hey Rob, I think we should have the playoffs during weeks 14, 15 and 16.  What do you think?  Should I suggest that to Brent?"


Private Message From Ruiner on June 4, 2009 - 8:25 pm:

"JJ, I just sent a PM to Rob about this, but wanted to get your vote as well.  Should we talk to Brent about moving the playoffs to weeks 14-16?  Please post in the thread if you agree."

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 6, 2009, 04:30 PM
 ::)


Guys, it was in the settings from the start.  I'm thrilled you all talked to each other about asking me, but I remembered the conversation from last year and made the change before I even posted the league information in here.  Move on. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 6, 2009, 04:50 PM
Motion on the floor for the impeachment of Commissioner Morgbug if he continues to refuse to move our playoffs to weeks 14 through 16.

Anyone second the motion?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on June 6, 2009, 11:24 PM
Private Message From:  Ruiner (June 4, 2009 - 8:23 p.m.)

"Hey Rob, I think we should have the playoffs during weeks 14, 15 and 16.  What do you think?  Should I suggest that to Brent?"


Private Message From Ruiner on June 4, 2009 - 8:25 pm:

"JJ, I just sent a PM to Rob about this, but wanted to get your vote as well.  Should we talk to Brent about moving the playoffs to weeks 14-16?  Please post in the thread if you agree."



It's against forum rules to post private messages.  Even ones that don't exist.  Thanks.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on June 6, 2009, 11:36 PM
Motion on the floor for the impeachment of Commissioner Morgbug if he continues to refuse to move our playoffs to weeks 14 through 16.

Anyone second the motion?

Seconded!

The people have spoken, and the Ayes have it!

Brent, please make sure this change is reflected in the league settings posthaste!

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on June 6, 2009, 11:41 PM
I'm signed up.  I've invited Marin and her father to sign up as well.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2009, 12:57 AM
Motion on the floor for the impeachment of Commissioner Morgbug if he continues to refuse to move our playoffs to weeks 14 through 16.

Anyone second the motion?

Seconded!

The people have spoken, and the Ayes have it!

Brent, please make sure this change is reflected in the league settings posthaste!



NO.  :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 9, 2009, 10:03 AM
 :D


Hey guys being that the draft is 3 months away, I was wondering if it could be moved to another random day.  I have a family gathering on September 2nd and I know I'm not going to be able to make that night.

Any other day should be fine.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on June 9, 2009, 10:14 AM
I'd be fine drafting a day or two earlier if that works for others.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on June 9, 2009, 12:34 PM
If it has to be moved, earlier than the 2nd is better for me. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 9, 2009, 02:38 PM
You guys better not actually want anything to happen for real, because it never will now.  85 days ought to be enough to adjust your schedule accordingly. 

 :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on June 9, 2009, 03:10 PM
You guys better not actually want anything to happen for real, because it never will now.  85 days ought to be enough to adjust your schedule accordingly. 

 :-*

I would agree in most cases, but it sounds like DR has a family event that can't be avoided.  I guess he can always pre-draft, but that's not as much fun for any of us because we can't give him crap about his lousy picks in real time.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 9, 2009, 03:32 PM
You guys better not actually want anything to happen for real, because it never will now.  85 days ought to be enough to adjust your schedule accordingly.  

 :-*

I kinda thought you would think I was kidding after the BS I gave over the playoff schedule.

But for real now, that's like the 1 day in August/September that I have a family event and I can't move it.

I don't pre-draft.  I'd really appreciate moving the date.

Thanks!

I think Sept 2nd would be the latest we've ever drafted in any event.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on June 9, 2009, 04:10 PM
At some point in the first week of September Marin's dad is having a birthday that she's flying to visit him on, and I'll be driving her back to Michigan for school.  I don't know the exact dates, but if it can be earlier that'd be very helpful.  

Just don't make it too early.  August 19 through 23rd I'll be in Seattle for a wedding.   Any time the week of 08/24 should work for me though. :)

If it can't work, it can't work - but I'm about to embark on the busiest Summer in the history of mankind and I can't change the dates on anything really so a little flexibility would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 9, 2009, 05:59 PM
New draft time:

August 26 (Wednesday) 8:30 P.M.   One week earlier so should have no scoring issues for week 1.

This should meet with the criteria Rob and Matt laid out.  I assume no one else has a conflict.  It's easy to move right now, but will become difficult quite quickly I imagine.  It is three months away still, plan accordingly from this point forward.  Please.

 :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on June 9, 2009, 06:04 PM
Thank you Brent.    :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 9, 2009, 06:30 PM
Cool thanks, that works.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on June 9, 2009, 06:41 PM
Whew, thank the maker.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on June 22, 2009, 05:53 PM
One slot left for football.  If you're joining up, be sure you can make the draft  :-X
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on June 22, 2009, 06:08 PM
BIRCHALL!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on June 23, 2009, 11:42 AM
Whew! I've been so far out of it, I almost missed getting in the league this year.

Thanks for taking charge this year and getting everything set up, Brent. :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on July 6, 2009, 05:26 PM
Good news for the cheap bastards:

Free live scoring in 2009 (http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/blog/roto_arcade/post/Yahoo-Fantasy-Football-09-Free-live-scoring-a?urn=fantasy,174179)


Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on July 6, 2009, 05:48 PM
Good news for the cheap bastards:

Free live scoring in 2009 (http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/blog/roto_arcade/post/Yahoo-Fantasy-Football-09-Free-live-scoring-a?urn=fantasy,174179)




Finally.  Will be nice to not have to wait until Monday to see if I got the 1.34 points I need each week.   :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on July 6, 2009, 06:01 PM
Never understood how you could afford all of those SW toys but not StatTracker. . . :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on July 6, 2009, 11:12 PM
I hope this sticks.  It's not a ton of money, but I spend $40 a year on StatTracker for the four major sports and I'll just as happily keep that $40 for myself.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on July 7, 2009, 01:18 AM
Never understood how you could afford all of those SW toys but not StatTracker. . . :-*

Those Star Wars toys are exactly why I can't afford StatTracker!!!   ;)  If Star Wars toys were free for waiting a day, I'd stop spending money on them too...
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on July 7, 2009, 09:35 AM
Did we ever get a twelfth man signed up?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 7, 2009, 12:26 PM
Did we ever get a twelfth man signed up?

If you can sign in to Yahoo and count to 11, the answer is pretty easy to find.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on July 7, 2009, 01:00 PM
I'm politely pushing the issue.

You should try it sometime.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on July 7, 2009, 01:14 PM
Did we ever get a twelfth man signed up?

If you can sign in to Yahoo and count to 11, the answer is pretty easy to find.

Hahahahaha!  Now that made me laugh out loud.  I love you guys.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JayDouble on July 8, 2009, 03:48 AM
In.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on July 8, 2009, 10:40 PM
And that makes 12.  See you on September 2nd for the draft.  (just kidding, lighten up)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on August 19, 2009, 11:29 PM
One week peoples.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on August 24, 2009, 11:10 PM
Two days dog. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 24, 2009, 11:27 PM
Should I ask you to shift the draft time now or should I wait until tomorrow?  :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 24, 2009, 11:33 PM
When do we find out the draft order?  Is it still just 30 min prior?   :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 24, 2009, 11:49 PM
Yep.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on August 25, 2009, 01:23 AM
Should I ask you to shift the draft time now or should I wait until tomorrow?  :-*

You should kiss my ass.  What you will really do is up to you. :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 25, 2009, 03:53 PM
Okay guys shoot me straight...

Who's going to try to beat me to my 1st round selection of Terrell Owens tomorrow night?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 25, 2009, 03:56 PM
I'm confident that he'll be there for you, even if you pick at 12.  Then you can take Plaxico at 13.  :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on August 25, 2009, 04:07 PM
Romo and TO are going to light it up this year.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 25, 2009, 06:24 PM
Romo and TO are going to light it up this year.

Wow, I hope you were being serious.  I think I've got round 1 pegged pretty well, but it's going to be a mess after that.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on August 25, 2009, 06:37 PM
Is Romo not playing this year?  I know they signed Kitna but I thought Romo's pinkie was fine...
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on August 25, 2009, 07:58 PM
Romo and TO are going to light it up this year.

Wow, I hope you were being serious.  I think I've got round 1 pegged pretty well, but it's going to be a mess after that.

Oh I think you'll be surprised at how round one actually goes...
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 25, 2009, 11:03 PM
Romo and TO are going to light it up this year.

Wow, I hope you were being serious.  I think I've got round 1 pegged pretty well, but it's going to be a mess after that.

Oh I think you'll be surprised at how round one actually goes...

We shall see.  If its surprising, then that means people aren't drafting as well I would have thought, which means I'll have an even better team than expected.   :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on August 25, 2009, 11:15 PM
NO lack of arrogance, I'll give you that.  Mock drafts on Yahoo are all over the place. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 26, 2009, 12:09 AM
NO lack of arrogance, I'll give you that.  Mock drafts on Yahoo are all over the place. 

Ha!  I was just thinking more along the lines of last year's draft.  First round was more or less right were I expected guys to go, although Brady was a few picks earlier than I would have guessed.  Second round is where teams started to fall apart (Maroney, McGahee, B. Edwards for example were all 2nd rounders).

By the way, I had a nice laugh looking back at Ruiner's top 3 selections at the #2 position: Brady, Maroney, and T. Holt.  Ouch.  ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on August 26, 2009, 09:36 AM
Tell me about it.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 26, 2009, 09:24 PM
So after all the joking about moving the draft time...  Over the weekend Marin volunteered to pick friends up at the airport not realizing that their flight lands ten minutes after our draft starts.  I told her she was on her own.  I offered to pay for a cab so she could stay and draft her team, I told her to tell them there is a Cubs game tonight and we didn't want to move our car (which is true)... but she insisted on being a good friend and going.

She'll be auto-drafting.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on August 26, 2009, 09:49 PM
Well, she did the right thing.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 26, 2009, 09:55 PM
I'd have told them to stay at the airport until my draft is over.

I don't miss fantasy drafts.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 26, 2009, 10:00 PM
Same here... the first one I missed was this year's baseball, and I'm second from last.  What a disaster.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 26, 2009, 10:11 PM
Anyone able to get into the draft room?  I've tried on 2 computers now with no luck.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 26, 2009, 10:13 PM
Anyone able to get into the draft room?  I've tried on 2 computers now with no luck.

Me, Rob and Ryan are all in there now with some hot Obama talk.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 26, 2009, 10:15 PM
Ryan says try closing the window and going in again!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 26, 2009, 10:18 PM
Ryan says try closing the window and going in again!

Not working...
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on August 26, 2009, 10:21 PM
Did you run the system test?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 26, 2009, 10:27 PM
Did you run the system test?

Yah

And I was just in there and now I got booted.  WTF.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 27, 2009, 12:10 AM
Nice draft all!  Not too happy about the early defense or my kicker, but I like the way the rest of the team worked out.  I'm a little worried about my receivers after Wayne, but I landed one of my top 2 wants at RB, QB, and TE, so I'm pretty happy with the starting lineup (so far).
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on August 27, 2009, 12:15 AM
I'm worried about my team in general, but then I am every year.  TO will be a monster :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on August 27, 2009, 12:38 AM
I'm really happy with my team...but then again, we all remember what I had last year.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 27, 2009, 12:46 AM
I love my team.  I'm a little worried about depth, but I love the first 5 picks.  I had an eye on several TE's who were all taken right before I picked, so I went boom or bust with Shockey.  That's my biggest concern so far.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 28, 2009, 12:02 AM
Off to a great start...  >:(

Roy Williams Breaks Collarbone, Likely Out 6-8 Weeks (http://www.4for4.com/draft_board/fantasy_football_analysis.php?id=2353)

EDIT:  Story updated... conflicting sources one saying x-rays are negative, the other saying it's definitely broken.  Go figure.

Maybe no break...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/27/incomplete-diagnosis-for-roy-williams/

Still though... eff.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on August 28, 2009, 02:40 AM
I love my team.  I'm a little worried about depth, but I love the first 5 picks.  I had an eye on several TE's who were all taken right before I picked, so I went boom or bust with Shockey.  That's my biggest concern so far.

I take it Shockey is no longer your biggest concern?    :-X
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 28, 2009, 03:22 AM
I love my team.  I'm a little worried about depth, but I love the first 5 picks.  I had an eye on several TE's who were all taken right before I picked, so I went boom or bust with Shockey.  That's my biggest concern so far.

I take it Shockey is no longer your biggest concern?    :-X

Why would a tight end who is hurt every game and hasn't been good for 5 years concern his owner?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 28, 2009, 03:27 AM
I'm still concerned about Shockey.  I'm slightly less concerned about Williams than I was two hours ago:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/082809dnsporoybreakout.121fbcc69.html

Quote
The initial fears were that Williams suffered a more serious injury after colliding with cornerback Orlando Scandrick. But Williams confirmed via text message that X-rays were negative.

Depending on how bruised up he is I could still see him missing games... and it doesn't help losing practice time with Romo. 

For the record, I think Shockey finally learns to stay healthy for one year.   :-X
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 28, 2009, 11:20 AM


For the record, I think Shockey finally learns to stay healthy for one year.   :-X

We put a man on the moon, I suppose anything is possible.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 28, 2009, 11:50 AM
I know it's a reach... I was looking for Jason Witten or Tony Gonzalez in the 5th but both were drafted a few picks before, so I went Roy Williams...
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 28, 2009, 02:13 PM
I know it's a reach... I was looking for Jason Witten or Tony Gonzalez in the 5th but both were drafted a few picks before, so I went Roy Williams...

I accidentally drafted Roy Williams over Calvin Johnson last year and now I've sworn off Roy Williams for life.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 28, 2009, 05:00 PM
Yeah with the trade and the Lions sucking Williams was a tough one last year.  My hope was that he'd step in and be TO now that TO's gone elsewhere and if he even comes close he's great value in the 5th.  It might yet happen, but a nasty injury early in the year worries me. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 28, 2009, 05:13 PM
Yeah with the trade and the Lions sucking Williams was a tough one last year.  My hope was that he'd step in and be TO now that TO's gone elsewhere and if he even comes close he's great value in the 5th.  It might yet happen, but a nasty injury early in the year worries me. 

It seems like the Cowboys did absolutely nothing with Roy Williams once they got him last year.  I couldn't believe it.  Until I see otherwise, I'm going to assume that Patrick Crayton and Miles Austin will be used as much as Roy Williams.  Not to mention Jason Witten is in the mix.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on August 28, 2009, 07:31 PM
I have to think that the whole point of getting Williams here was that they knew they were moving on without TO.  Why they used him so little is beyond me.  This year he's low risk / high reward when you figure he's the #1 WR (theoretically) on a Cowboys team that should be strong offensively.  Luckily the report now is that it's just a bruise, and he might miss one preseason game and then be back in action.

In round 5, it was either him or Chad Johnson... we'll see if I made the right call eventually.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on August 28, 2009, 07:37 PM
I have to think that the whole point of getting Williams here was that they knew they were moving on without TO.  Why they used him so little is beyond me.  This year he's low risk / high reward when you figure he's the #1 WR (theoretically) on a Cowboys team that should be strong offensively.  Luckily the report now is that it's just a bruise, and he might miss one preseason game and then be back in action.

In round 5, it was either him or Chad Johnson Ochocinco... we'll see if I made the right call eventually.

Fixed.

 ::)

 :P

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 13, 2009, 05:08 PM
Another stellar start to my fantasy football season for my #2 WR:

Quote
The season's first ruinous injury may belong to Indianapolis receiver Anthony Gonzalez(notes). He went down without contact in the first quarter against the Jaguars -- just took a single step, then hit the turf. Gonzalez couldn't put any weight on his right leg

Gosh, that sounds strangely familiar.  Nate Burleson circa 2008.  Running down the field, no contact, can't put any weight on his leg.  Burleson = torn ACL = gone for season.  Gonzalez = ?

(not that it mattered by the looks of things, but still)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on September 13, 2009, 05:29 PM
I am playing against Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees and the Eagles D this week in another league...that is an ugly way to start the season.

Drew Brees though has been lighting Brent up all day >:D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 13, 2009, 05:55 PM
I am playing against Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees and the Eagles D this week in another league...that is an ugly way to start the season.

Drew Brees though has been lighting Brent up all day >:D

How does someone in your league have Brees and Peterson?  Is it a 4-team league?   ???
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 13, 2009, 06:04 PM
I am playing against Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees and the Eagles D this week in another league...that is an ugly way to start the season.

Drew Brees though has been lighting Brent up all day >:D

How does someone in your league have Brees and Peterson?  Is it a 4-team league?   ???

I'd say Peterson taken early round 1 and Brees late round 2, which I think is pretty standard really.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on September 13, 2009, 07:08 PM
How the hell do I have DeAngelo Williams and Drew Brees?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 14, 2009, 01:30 AM
I'd say Peterson taken early round 1 and Brees late round 2, which I think is pretty standard really.

You think?   ::)  The point was, how does Brees last that long in any league.  Certainly not standard in any league or mock draft I have seen.  I'm in 7 leagues and Brees was a late first rounder/early second rounder in most. If you're in an 8-team league, that means people passed on Brees all the way to pick #16 and that's just dumb.

How the hell do I have DeAngelo Williams and Drew Brees?

The #5 RB and Brees is not nearly as far fetched as Peterson and Brees.  Were you in any leagues where Willaims was picked ahead of Peterson?   ???
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on September 14, 2009, 01:41 AM
Probably because

#1 The first pick went to an idiot Packer fan who couldn't stomaching having the best player in the NFL on his Fantasy team and instead took Maurice Jones Drew (who I think is going to have a MONSTER year)
#2 QB is the deepest position in Fantasy Football this year
#3 NOt to brag up my league too much but I will...we have been playing together since the early 90's so this isn't our first rodeo.  Most people stick with the standard RB/RB formula in the first two rounds and as such Brees was still there at the end of Round 2.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 14, 2009, 02:07 AM
Probably because


#2 QB is the deepest position in Fantasy Football this year


And no one should forget what happened to Brady last year either.  I think Brees went around where he should have in our draft.  I also would have taken DeAngelo had he fallen to me, but didn't happen.  It's one week and the Saints were playing the Lions after all.  Bad luck for me to go up against Scott this week to say the least.  Not knocking Brees or where Scott took him but I've a funny feeling just about any QB might look fairly sharp against the Lions. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 14, 2009, 02:10 AM
Probably because

#1 The first pick went to an idiot Packer fan who couldn't stomaching having the best player in the NFL on his Fantasy team and instead took Maurice Jones Drew (who I think is going to have a MONSTER year)
#2 QB is the deepest position in Fantasy Football this year
#3 NOt to brag up my league too much but I will...we have been playing together since the early 90's so this isn't our first rodeo.  Most people stick with the standard RB/RB formula in the first two rounds and as such Brees was still there at the end of Round 2.

I wouldn't brag about your league if most people stick to RB/RB selections.  The first five picks this year should have unquestionably gone to RBs, but if people didn't take Fitzgerald, Moss, Calvin Johnson, and Brees shortly after that then they don't know much about FF.  There is way more separation between Brees and the #8 or 9 QB compared to what you will get from RBs 6-10 and RBs picked around 30-40...I'd argue that RBs are much much deeper than QBs this time around.  Just look at what guys like C. Benson, J. Jones, and T. Hightower did this week.  I'd guess these guys were probably around 30 RBs into the draft or later in just about every league.  How did all the "depth" at QB perform this week?  Schaub, Cutler, Orten, Pennington, Warner...heck, even Rodgers had a pretty crummy game tonight.  Try selling that depth story to whomever in your league needs to find a replacement for McNabb next week.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on September 14, 2009, 02:28 AM
You also have no idea what our scoring system is and where the WR's went in the draft (which you alluded too).  I think people are shy of QB's because historically back to back monster seasons do not happen (Manning in 2005...Brady last year)...and by depth I mean:

Manning
Brady
Romo
Rodgers
Rivers
Warner

Will all be right around what Brees will put up at the end of the year.  Today was an anomoly based on who they played (as Brent pointed out).  He is the #1 QB in Fantasy but I think the drop off from top tier RB's and WR's at the top of the drafts this year vs what the drop off at QB was way more severe for the former rather than the latter.

Which means that not only are the top 5 picks backs but I think most leagues the 9 of the top 10 with LT, Chris Johnson and Jackson should be and were drafted ahead of Brees.  And then backs and receivers like Moss, Jennings, Andre Johnson, Jacobs, Slaton are all right there with him.  If you want to wait and fill out the roster with RB, RB, WR and then take a Manning or Rivers in round 4, I think that is a perfectly good strategy.

I also would like you to stop making continued snide comments about my league, your own fantasy performance here doesn't lend much to crow about by any means ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 14, 2009, 11:40 AM

You think?   ::)  


 How did all the "depth" at QB perform this week?  Schaub, Cutler, Orten, Pennington, Warner...heck, even Rodgers had a pretty crummy game tonight.  Try selling that depth story to whomever in your league needs to find a replacement for McNabb next week.   ;)

You assume a replacement needs to be found for McNabb next week.  I guess you know more than Andy Reid and Donovan himself right now.  I'll gladly start any of 5 waiverwire QB's for 1 week if push does come to shove.  Broken ribs are a 2 week injury in the NFL and that's usually with multiple.  McNabb has 1.

I like you so I'm going to take it easier on you than I normally would - but I think you better actually win a championship in this league or at least get by me before you start in with any kind of critique.   I've played in 14 JD leagues over 3 sports and have won 6 championships, and when I wasn't holding the trophy, you'd probably find me in the #2 slot.  

In 2006 I lost McNabb halfway through the season, and used a combination of 3 waiverwire quarterbacks the rest of the way and won the league, and then the superbowl.

So I really don't need your sarcastic eye rolls or commentary about an injury to my star QB and what I need to do about it.  I know what to do.

I agree with Scott also about the Brees thing, WR is kinda thin this year and I can totally see Randy Moss, Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald all going before Brees in the 2nd round, moving him to the lower 1/2 of the round.  Brees is great and he had an amazing 1st game against an awful team, but the dropoff from tier 1 of the WRs to tier 2 is much greater than the dropoff of tier 1 QBs to to tier 2 QBs.  It's not hard to grasp.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on September 14, 2009, 12:55 PM
McNabb might even play week 2.

And for the record, JediJMan doesn't know ****.  He's a poser.

Call him out.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on September 15, 2009, 01:38 AM
I think this just might be turning into a 20:1 trap thread.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 15, 2009, 01:40 AM
Wow, entirely too much negative energy for week #1 of the season!

Scott - my comments were just in surprise that someone could actually get Peterson and Brees in a standard size league.  As I said, I didn't have a single draft out of seven where Brees was even close to that and I would not have let him get by me if I was more than a pick or two into the second round.  You stated above that you didn't want to brag about your league, but then tout your drafters because most stick to RB/RB selections.  I personally don't think sticking to a RB/RB strategy each year makes you a strong drafter - being able to adjust your draft based on the selections and remaining needs of other teams is more skillful IMO.  I'd much rather have Brees than S. Jackson and maybe even Chris Johnson, but we'll see how the year pans out.  As it stands, I don't have him in any of my leagues, so I hope you're right.  

Dressel - My "You think?" comment had nothing to do with McNabb- sorry you are dealing with him and his injury, but I think you misunderstood my comments.  For starters, I was being sarcastic about you stating that Peterson went in round one Brees in round two - I can't imagine how else you would get the two of them, hence the eye rolls. As for McNabb, I didn't even know you had him. I was just trying to use him as a light hearted example that there isn't a lot of depth at the QB position.  At the time of the post, it looked like he might be out a couple of weeks.  If McNabb (or Romo or even Brees) were out for a game or more, there isn't a lot of QB "depth" to draw from.  On the flip side, most teams are using 2 or more RBs these days, so there's still quality RB options 40-50 guys deep.  I do agree that WR talent had a big drop off this year and would totally have (and did) taken Fitz, Moss, or CJ over Brees, but that's not what Scott was indicating when saying...

#3 Not to brag up my league too much but...Most people stick with the standard RB/RB formula in the first two rounds and as such Brees was still there at the end of Round 2.


Here's a list of guys I would have taken over Brees in most formats: Peterson, Turner, Jones-Drew, Forte, D. Williams, Tomlinson, Jacobs, Westbrook, Fitzgerald, Moss, Calvin Johnson.  I can see others maybe putting 3 more WRs in there along with Slaton.  Maybe Chris Johnson and S. Jackson as well.  So I would have Brees going no later than 12th and would be surprised to see him go later than 18th.  This is why I think it's shocking that the same guy has Peterson and Brees in Scott's league.  I guess if you're in a league with less than ten guys, we're closer to the same page, but in smaller leagues, I would adjust to take Brees even sooner knowing there would be that many more RBs and WRs available later.  

As for my prowess in Fantasy Football, I am 0-1 in the JD league.  That said, I won three of my seven leagues last year (all three cash leagues and trophies to go with them), so I'm no FF slouch.  My 83 points in JD this week would have been enough to dust every team in the league ...except Ruiner.  F'ing ESPN and their last minute report that Berrian was actually going to play this week.  Enjoy your lucky win this week, Cornballer.  There will be a reckoning!   >:D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on September 16, 2009, 11:32 AM
People like you always have excuses.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 16, 2009, 12:38 PM
People like you always have excuses.

People like you always have a stick up their arse.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 12:10 AM
Sure has been quiet in the FFL thread - everyone just too in awe of my team to comment?   ;)  Good game this week Brent.  Next up...the Golden Girlz!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2009, 01:00 AM
In awe?

Let's see.... lost Gore on first play of game; TO goes without a reception for the first time in 190 games (or so) and Shiancoe continues to suck.  Three guys put up basically zero and you only win by 20?  It was a good match, but I'm hardly devastated by the loss.  :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 10:12 AM
In awe?

Let's see.... lost Gore on first play of game; TO goes without a reception for the first time in 190 games (or so) and Shiancoe continues to suck.  Three guys put up basically zero and you only win by 20?  It was a good match, but I'm hardly devastated by the loss.  :-*

Don't be bitter - I'm just razzing you.   ;)  How many points would you like me to have won by?  Cripes, I do have the second highest behind Jay at this point.  You also had excessive scores from Cutler and Mason to pad your score in the other direction - makes me feel better about scoring with J. Knox this week.   ;D  I tell you what, you can have the projected points from Owens, Gore, and Shiancoe for this week.  Add those up and ...whoops you still lose.  Better luck next week Brent (and I seriously hope Gore is not out for long - ouch.)

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 28, 2009, 11:29 AM
JMan is making me look tame.

This is a first.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2009, 12:56 PM
  You also had excessive scores from Cutler and Mason to pad your score in the other direction -


Uh, look at the predicted scores for Aaron Rodgers and Cedric (gimme a break) Benson for excessive scores for padding.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 01:17 PM
  You also had excessive scores from Cutler and Mason to pad your score in the other direction -


Uh, look at the predicted scores for Aaron Rodgers and Cedric (gimme a break) Benson for excessive scores for padding.   ;)

See, every time I try to talk about you, you go back to talking about me.  Okay, I agree.  My team is rock solid.   :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2009, 01:22 PM
Only in your dreams.  You sound exactly like you did last year and every time I go and look at the standings from last year, I can't find your name in the playoffs, even on the consolation side.  That's gotta sting.   :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 01:51 PM
Only in your dreams.  You sound exactly like you did last year and every time I go and look at the standings from last year, I can't find your name in the playoffs, even on the consolation side.  That's gotta sting.   :)

How did I sound the same as last year?  It was kind of hard to brag last year when I was losing left and right.  McGahee killed me - if I recall I lost 7 of my first 9 games despite having Warner, Forte, and R. Moss.   :-X

Of course, I've already hit my week #9 win total, so it's nothing but upside from here on out.   ;D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2009, 02:41 PM
How did I sound the same as last year? 

Between Matt Forte and R. Moss, I've got about 40 TDs coming your way, so unless I decide to bench the rest of my squad, you'd better be planning on second place or worse this year. 


Not much for reading old threads?   ;) 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 02:52 PM
How did I sound the same as last year? 

Between Matt Forte and R. Moss, I've got about 40 TDs coming your way, so unless I decide to bench the rest of my squad, you'd better be planning on second place or worse this year. 


Not much for reading old threads?   ;) 

Hrmm - that forecast was a bit off.  Not really relatable to anything current though.  You DO realize that the fun part of fantasy football is smack talk, right?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2009, 02:54 PM
Yes, I do realize that.  That would be why I'm chirping back rather than just letting you say whatever you want.   :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 02:57 PM
Yes, I do realize that.  That would be why I'm chirping back rather than just letting you say whatever you want.   :-*

Ah, well maybe you should spend that valuable time researching week #4 pick ups Mr. 1-2.   ;D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2009, 03:02 PM
I'll be just fine, but thank you for your concern.  I'm just having a hard time figuring out which QB feast I want in on: Palmer up against the Browns or Palmer munching on the Lions. Decisions, decisions. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 03:14 PM
I'll be just fine, but thank you for your concern.  I'm just having a hard time figuring out which QB feast I want in on: Palmer up against the Browns or Palmer munching on the Lions. Decisions, decisions. 

I would take Palmer against the Browns, seeing as how Palmer isn't playing the Lions.

Just a free tip from me to you.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2009, 03:30 PM
Sigh.  Cutler.  Mea Culpa.  Either way, Palmer or Cutler, tough call. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 03:51 PM
Sigh.  Cutler.  Mea Culpa.  Either way, Palmer or Cutler, tough call. 

Detroit actually did an okay job holding back Washington this week - Cleveland can't seem to stop anyone.  My only fear with Palmer is that the Bungles get ahead early and just run run run with Benson.  Of course, I benched Palmer in a couple of leagues week #2 and it cost me big (3 Passing TDs, 1 Rushing TD).  Any news on Forte's status?  I'm not sure if him being injured helps or hurts Cutler's stats at this point.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 28, 2009, 04:18 PM
How did I sound the same as last year? 

Between Matt Forte and R. Moss, I've got about 40 TDs coming your way, so unless I decide to bench the rest of my squad, you'd better be planning on second place or worse this year. 


Not much for reading old threads?   ;) 

Okay, here's some super-fun smack talk for JMan:

Take it from someone who's been in the last 3 consecutive JD super bowls - JMan's squad is currently outperforming themselves, and the bubble will pop.  The best 6 rosters, despite what the scoreboard says after 3 games, are Rob's, Bug's, mine, Ruiner's, Ryan's, and JayDouble's.

That's not to say I don't think JMan can grab a lower seed 5-8th and rattle off 3 wins in the playoffs, anyone's team is capable of doing that.

But I'm not about to sit here and listen to JMan regard himself as some kind of juggernaut.  His roster has 7th to 10th place talent, and these things sometimes don't bubble to the surface after only 3 games.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 05:00 PM
Blah blah blah.  Can we please hear more about your past victories Mr. Glory Days?  You're STARTING David Garrard, Julian Edelman, and Joey Galloway?!  Even with a healthy McNabb and Westbrook that team is suspect.  Take Dallas Clark away and your team has no chance of even nailing a weekly win let along the playoffs.

After this week, my boys will be second only to Turdy after two 80+ pt games.  Your team has maxed out at 60 points so far, so maybe you should save the big talk until you can within 20 points of me.  Benson and Rodgers are the real deal and bad weeks for R. Wayne and T. Gonzales will be few and far between.  Of course, my top two RBs both left early with injuries in week #3, but that's the only reasonable knock on my team at this point. 

As for the best teams, I'd say watch out for Ruiner, Turd, OCB, and Rob (along with the Raminators of course).  The 800gramMonkeys will NOT be repeating this year. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 28, 2009, 05:17 PM
Blah blah blah.  Can we please hear more about your past victories Mr. Glory Days? 

Sure.  When you win one.

You're STARTING David Garrard, Julian Edelman, and Joey Galloway?!  Even with a healthy McNabb and Westbrook that team is suspect.  Take Dallas Clark away and your team has no chance of even nailing a weekly win let along the playoffs.


Garrard's a pretty good start when your 4th round pick QB is out with a broken rib, (to go with your 1st round RB of course) Julian Edelman received for 100 yards in the slot last week in his Welker-role.  Galloway missed 2 slam dunk TD passes to the endzone this week.  Had he caught them I wouldn't be listening to your nonsense right now, it was a bad break.


After this week, my boys will be second only to Turdy after two 80+ pt games.  Your team has maxed out at 60 points so far, so maybe you should save the big talk until you can within 20 points of me.  Benson and Rodgers are the real deal and bad weeks for R. Wayne and T. Gonzales will be few and far between.  Of course, my top two RBs both left early with injuries in week #3, but that's the only reasonable knock on my team at this point. 
 

So let me get this straight, I've been without 2 of my top 4 picks (who will both be back week 5) and you're already declaring yourself better than a manager who's made the Super Bowl 3 straight years? 




The 800gramMonkeys will NOT be repeating this year. 

I make it every year.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 28, 2009, 05:34 PM

After this week, my boys will be second only to Turdy after two 80+ pt games.  Your team has maxed out at 60 points so far, so maybe you should save the big talk until you can within 20 points of me.  Benson and Rodgers are the real deal and bad weeks for R. Wayne and T. Gonzales will be few and far between.  Of course, my top two RBs both left early with injuries in week #3, but that's the only reasonable knock on my team at this point. 
 

So let me get this straight, I've been without 2 of my top 4 picks (who will both be back week 5) and you're already declaring yourself better than a manager who's made the Super Bowl 3 straight years? 

Okay, I'm going to say this as nicely as possible because I like you DR.  I didn't say anything about who's a better "manager."  I'm quite sure that your management of your fantasy team far exceeds my own humble abilities.  What I did say if you'll kindly read again is that my team in 2009 is better than yours and that it has a much better shot at the playoffs barring any major upheavals in personnel.  You can list out whatever injury issues or underperformance excuses you like, the fact is that you're guys aren't even scoring within 20pts of my guys.  You want to brag about the greatness of your team, then start putting some points (or at least more wins) on the board.

I'm also not declaring myself the fantasy football champ after just 3 weeks, especially with injuries to 2 of my top 4 picks now.  But I am going to live it up while I'm on top.  I've had two solid victories and was #2 in scoring when I lost to Ruiner in week #1 - I'd say that's a pretty strong start so far.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 28, 2009, 05:49 PM

After this week, my boys will be second only to Turdy after two 80+ pt games.  Your team has maxed out at 60 points so far, so maybe you should save the big talk until you can within 20 points of me.  Benson and Rodgers are the real deal and bad weeks for R. Wayne and T. Gonzales will be few and far between.  Of course, my top two RBs both left early with injuries in week #3, but that's the only reasonable knock on my team at this point. 
 

So let me get this straight, I've been without 2 of my top 4 picks (who will both be back week 5) and you're already declaring yourself better than a manager who's made the Super Bowl 3 straight years? 

Okay, I'm going to say this as nicely as possible because I like you DR.  I didn't say anything about who's a better "manager."  I'm quite sure that your management of your fantasy team far exceeds my own humble abilities.  What I did say if you'll kindly read again is that my team in 2009 is better than yours and that it has a much better shot at the playoffs barring any major upheavals in personnel.  You can list out whatever injury issues or underperformance excuses you like, the fact is that you're guys aren't even scoring within 20pts of my guys.  You want to brag about the greatness of your team, then start putting some points (or at least more wins) on the board.

I'm also not declaring myself the fantasy football champ after just 3 weeks, especially with injuries to 2 of my top 4 picks now.  But I am going to live it up while I'm on top.  I've had two solid victories and was #2 in scoring when I lost to Ruiner in week #1 - I'd say that's a pretty strong start so far.

Okay we got it then, you're 2-1 after 3 weeks of a season after not making it to the playoffs last year.

I however will probably be 1-2 and have no chance of winning.

I'll tuck that away and holler at you later in the season.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 28, 2009, 06:52 PM
My season is over.....


just booked flights to Hawaii for early December  :-X ;D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on September 29, 2009, 04:05 AM
This is season shaping up to be by far the WORST performance I've ever had in fantasy football...
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on September 29, 2009, 12:12 PM
I'm really lucky to be 2-1 at this point, but my running backs are a horrible disaster this year. I really need LT to get healthy pretty quick, otherwise I'm not liking my chances to get to the playoffs.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on September 29, 2009, 01:20 PM
I'm really lucky to be 2-1 at this point, but my running backs are a horrible disaster this year. I really need LT to get healthy pretty quick, otherwise I'm not liking my chances to get to the playoffs.

I need him to stay hurt so my late round shot at Sproles pays off.   :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 29, 2009, 02:09 PM
I'm really lucky to be 2-1 at this point, but my running backs are a horrible disaster this year. I really need LT to get healthy pretty quick, otherwise I'm not liking my chances to get to the playoffs.

I need him to stay hurt so my late round shot at Sproles pays off.   :)

Sproles has been great early this year, especially in this type of league.  I've been super lucky with C. Benson as well.  I thought he would be a TD here or there, but he's looked great thru 3 games, even against good defenses.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on September 29, 2009, 02:42 PM
I think Sproles is dangerous (and useful) even with LT in the lineup.

Regardless, I'm sure LT will miss a few more games this year. . .
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JayDouble on September 29, 2009, 03:09 PM
My season is over.....


just booked flights to Hawaii for early December  :-X ;D

Might as well not do basketball either.   :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 29, 2009, 04:21 PM
Good God.  If I'm going to lose a star to injury every single week, we might as well have some fun with this.  Whoever can guess which of my starters gets injured in Week 4 (whoever is still standing anyway) gets a free figure shipped to their door courtesy of Dressel Rebel.  Figure to be named later.

The casualty list:

Week 1:  Donovan McNabb, QB
Week 2:  Brian Westbrook, RB
Week 3:  Felix Jones, RB
Week 4:  ? ? ? ? ? ?

Submit your guess here, 1 guess per person.  I have a huge pile of extras to sell off soon, if anyone wins you can pick a figure from that stash.

Good luck!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 29, 2009, 04:32 PM
Since, we're limited to "stars" I'm guessing Edelman and Sims-Walker are excluded from the contest.  I don't have Randy Moss in any league and he's up against Baltimore, so I'll go with Randy.  Here's hoping I'm wrong... ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 29, 2009, 04:58 PM
Since, we're limited to "stars" I'm guessing Edelman and Sims-Walker are excluded from the contest.  

With that comment, you are also excluded from the contest.  Here's a direct quote from the post above your's:

Whoever can guess which of my starters gets injured in Week 4 (whoever is still standing anyway) gets a free figure shipped to their door courtesy of Dressel Rebel. 

Guess the "starter".
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JayDouble on September 29, 2009, 05:33 PM
David Garrard
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on September 29, 2009, 05:37 PM
Good God.  If I'm going to lose a star to injury every single week, we might as well have some fun with this.  Whoever can guess which of my starters gets injured in Week 4 (whoever is still standing anyway) gets a free figure shipped to their door courtesy of Dressel Rebel.  Figure to be named later.

The casualty list:

Week 1:  Donovan McNabb, QB
Week 2:  Brian Westbrook, RB
Week 3:  Felix Jones, RB
Week 4:  ? ? ? ? ? ?

Submit your guess here, 1 guess per person.  I have a huge pile of extras to sell off soon, if anyone wins you can pick a figure from that stash.

Good luck!

I know you only said week 4 above, but I'll put my $0.02 in that Westbrook gets hurt again in both weeks 7 and 12.  :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 29, 2009, 05:48 PM


I know you only said week 4 above, but I'll put my $0.02 in that Westbrook gets hurt again in both weeks 7 and 12.  :P

Wait, can you have more than 2 vulva?

I suppose the same vulva can be re-injured.  Nevermind.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 29, 2009, 05:56 PM
Since, we're limited to "stars" I'm guessing Edelman and Sims-Walker are excluded from the contest.  

With that comment, you are also excluded from the contest.  Here's a direct quote from the post above your's:

Whoever can guess which of my starters gets injured in Week 4 (whoever is still standing anyway) gets a free figure shipped to their door courtesy of Dressel Rebel. 

Guess the "starter".


Okay, but you started with this...

Good God.  If I'm going to lose a star to injury every single week, we might as well have some fun with this. 

Within the context of your post, you're referring to the three previous injured players as "stars."  Its kind of hard to tell from your roster who is going to be a "starter" from day to day don't you think?   ;)

I will assume I'm back in the running and will stick with Moss for Week #4.  However, I will hope for just a minor injury so that's he's only "questionable" to play the rest of the season. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on September 29, 2009, 05:59 PM
This one's easy - the answer is Reggie Bush.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on September 29, 2009, 06:01 PM
So far Ruiner's guess actually looks to be a slam dunk, I should have thought of that.

But if JediJMan is right and Moss gets hurt, I'll send him a figure but he has only 2 choices:

Barbie, or Ken.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on September 29, 2009, 06:03 PM
Oh, he'll have fun with the Barbie Ken.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on September 29, 2009, 06:18 PM
Oh, he'll have fun with the Barbie Ken.

I guess you're speaking from experience. 

I think it's less likely that Bush gets hurt now that Thomas is back.  They won't use him enough to damage him (unlike Ruiner and his Ken).
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2009, 08:17 PM
I'm guessing Dallas Clark.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 1, 2009, 10:41 AM
Well, we were all wrong.  It appears that Bradshaw is in a walking boot.  Granted, he really isn't a starter, but Dressel does have him in his starting lineup for this week.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 1, 2009, 11:02 AM
Well, we were all wrong.  It appears that Bradshaw is in a walking boot.  Granted, he really isn't a starter, but Dressel does have him in his starting lineup for this week.

Yup, I'm pretty much on my 4th string RB with Westbrook and Felix Jones on the pine.

Can someone please trade me a running back?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 1, 2009, 01:16 PM
I'll consider any trade offer that doesn't involve MJD.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 1, 2009, 05:29 PM
Is the tie-breaker in our league head-to-head or total points?  I'm surprised to be ahead of Ruiner in the standings.

Dressel - I'll trade a RB for Moss if you're interested.   :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on October 1, 2009, 06:12 PM
Is the tie-breaker in our league head-to-head or total points? 

Total points.  Just as the placings are determined right now by win/loss record, then total points.  A might early to be thinking of the playoffs though, doncha think?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 1, 2009, 06:52 PM
Dude knows everything there is to know about football but can't figure out the standings. . .
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 1, 2009, 11:52 PM
Is the tie-breaker in our league head-to-head or total points? 

Total points.  Just as the placings are determined right now by win/loss record, then total points.  A might early to be thinking of the playoffs though, doncha think?

Well, per my post I was just curious about the standings.  I certainly won't complain about being in front of...

Dude knows everything there is to know about football but can't figure out the standings. . .

Did I ever say that I knew everything there is to know about football?  Seriously, how is it possible for you to have PMS every day of the month?  Lighten up.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 2, 2009, 10:05 AM
I don't think it's appropriate for you to insult me based upon your own shortcomings.  It's really not my fault that you aren't smart enough to figure out how the standings work.

A six year old could study the standings and figure out that they're based upon record first, then total points.

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9729/standings.jpg)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 2, 2009, 03:16 PM
I don't think it's appropriate for you to insult me based upon your own shortcomings.  It's really not my fault that you aren't smart enough to figure out how the standings work.

A six year old could study the standings and figure out that they're based upon record first, then total points.

Like I said - you're a crusty PMSer.  Read my post - I figured out the alternative to Head-to-Head, but we don't do that in any of my other leagues, so I asked for confirmation.  It is 100% your fault that you decided to make a big deal out of a pretty innocent question.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 3, 2009, 10:59 AM
You can't be serious. 

Still blaming me because you can't figure this out?

I hope you're just joking.

I hope you don't wander through live like this.

Take responsibility, man.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 3, 2009, 02:42 PM
 ???  Can you even read? 

Here's hoping you don't "wander through live" like this.  Maybe you should get that six-year-old helper to proof your posts.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JayDouble on October 4, 2009, 09:26 PM
Who is The Cranes manager?  Getting 10 from Cincy is normally great, but 32 from a defense is insane.  Only time I can remember a scoring defensive performance like this is Philly a few yers ago.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 4, 2009, 10:08 PM
Who is The Cranes manager?  

I believe it's Rob's girlfriend's dad.

That is a sick amount to get from D.  It's rare enough getting 10+.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 5, 2009, 12:08 AM
Who is The Cranes manager?  

I believe it's Rob's girlfriend's dad.

That is a sick amount to get from D.  It's rare enough getting 10+.

I can't remember the last time a team had 3 defensive TDs - pretty amazing even if it was against the lowly Rams. I'm sure benching the SF defense for 32 has got to hurt.  Luckily, it looks like he'll win anyway. 

If anyone's interested, C. Benson is available for trade.  Looking for WRs.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 5, 2009, 12:40 AM
I believe it's Rob's girlfriend's dad.

That is a sick amount to get from D.  It's rare enough getting 10+.

I can't remember the last time a team had 3 defensive TDs - pretty amazing even if it was against the lowly Rams. I'm sure benching the SF defense for 32 has got to hurt.  Luckily, it looks like he'll win anyway. 

If anyone's interested, C. Benson is available for trade.  Looking for WRs.
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Indeed, Cranes is Marin's father.

Last time I remember a team getting 3 defensive TD's was the Bucs in the Superbowl :) .

Too bad they SUCK now.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 5, 2009, 03:57 PM
Take it from someone who's been in the last 3 consecutive JD super bowls - JMan's squad is currently outperforming themselves, and the bubble will pop.  The best 6 rosters, despite what the scoreboard says after 3 games, are Rob's, Bug's, mine, Ruiner's, Ryan's, and JayDouble's.

Dressel - have I made your top 6 yet or is the #1 team still "outperforming themselves?"   8)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 5, 2009, 04:10 PM
Take it from someone who's been in the last 3 consecutive JD super bowls - JMan's squad is currently outperforming themselves, and the bubble will pop.  The best 6 rosters, despite what the scoreboard says after 3 games, are Rob's, Bug's, mine, Ruiner's, Ryan's, and JayDouble's.

Dressel - have I made your top 6 yet or is the #1 team still "outperforming themselves?"   8)

Through 1/4th of a season, I rank your team 7th.

Looking at your squad I feel that they are overproducing, plus taking into account the full season you put forth last year that was pretty bad.  You also haven't had to deal with too much in the injury realm to your top 5 picks and haven't had to sit bye week stars yet.

If your team still looks good at the 1/2 mark, I'll be ranking you higher.

But I wouldn't get too cocky about 1/4 of a season after that stinkfest of your's last year.

Oh, I almost forgot, got anything cute to say about Mike Sims-Walker now?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 5, 2009, 04:35 PM
My team should be bumped from your top six. 

I have some kind of QB curse - last year was Brady, this year it's Romo and Brees.  I own both and neither of them has thrown a TD in two weeks.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on October 5, 2009, 04:43 PM
Take it from someone who's been in the last 3 consecutive JD super bowls - JMan's squad is currently outperforming themselves, and the bubble will pop.  The best 6 rosters, despite what the scoreboard says after 3 games, are Rob's, Bug's, mine, Ruiner's, Ryan's, and JayDouble's.

Dressel - have I made your top 6 yet or is the #1 team still "outperforming themselves?"   8)

I'm sure not worried about your team.  I lost Gore after one play and had a stinker of a TE.  I played you without my 2nd and 4th round picks essentially plus TO stunk out the joint having his first game without a reception in 185 games or so (though he may stink out the season if he keeps going).  And then you got Golden Girls without her 1st and 3rd round picks (on bye week).  I'm going out on a limb and suggesting you're too cocky at this point in the season.  :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 5, 2009, 06:17 PM
Wow.  You're ranking my current team on my year ago team performance?  That makes no sense.  Outside fo the fact that my team is completely different, Carson Palmer was injured in the first few weeks, McGahee was under-utilized (as evidenced this year), and Moss was spotty at best because of Brady's injury.  Houshmanzadah was also impacted by the loss of Palmer and I was a year early on Greg Olsen.  For that you're going to rank my #1 scoring/record F09 team at #7?  Come on.  I would be undefeated had I palyed any other team in week #1 this year and I was without Gonzales this last week. (Gonzales also didn't show up at all in week #3, so I can use Brent's "Owens Excuse" for not having even more points I guess). I lose both Rodgers and Forte next week, so that should be my most vulnerable week of the season (barring injuries).

And Brent - I whooped you by 22 points, end of story.  Add in the Guru's 8pts each for Owens and Gore and you still would have lost that game.  Owens had what, 60 yards this week?  Sorry, but he is not an elite receiver anymore.  You had a nice score this week, but biggest point differntials versus the Guru came from your Houston defense and a kicker.  Talk about a team "over performing" - Cutler and Gould only get to play Detroit twice my friend.



Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on October 5, 2009, 07:58 PM
I'm afraid you need to step back from the fantasy world into reality. 

Yes, you "whooped" me by 22 points, hardly end of story; I'll have probably the two largest margins of victory in four weeks after tonight but because it's my team and not yours, it's just "overperforming", right?  But the guru, or whoever the hell sets the "expected" points has nothing to do with what actually happens, so you can talk about the guru and differentials and outperforming all you want.  Maybe I should be the guru, since I went out and purposely picked up Houston's D against a ****** team, something that obviously the great, all powerful guru neglected to consider.  Guess he/she/it ain't all that bright after all.  But then neither am I, given I benched Mason over Burleson ::)

Your last two wins came against teams without all their best players either due to injury or bye weeks.  Gloat if you like, but every time someone comes back and says something you go back again to overperforming without ever objectively looking at your own team.  This week you played, as already pointed out, a team with two of their top three draft picks on bye week.  Forte and Smith both "overperformed" versus the Guru's predictions yet you neglect that.  Rodgers, Wayne and Benson signficantly "overperformed" when you faced me to the tune of about 20 points.  Gonzalez, Benson, Tynes and your D "overperformed" in week 2.  Wayne and Benson "overperformed" in week 1 and you lost.  BTW, do the math for this week.  My "overperformers" you mention, D and K,  totaled a whopping 6 points over what the guru said.  Forte and Smith "overperformed" by 13.  We can go back and forth on "overperforming" all frickin' day long.  I can list absolutely everyone's "overperformers" just by taking five minutes and looking at the scores.

Do you get the point yet?  All this BS about "overperformed" is pretty much irrelevant, as your record dictates.  Yet you keep throwing it out there.  Dude, your team is no more and no less guilty of "overperforming" than anyone else's, you're just utterly lacking in introspection.  You'll be 3-1 and have about 300 points.  I'll be 2-2 and have about exactly the same amount of points (one of my losses coming when Brees faced Detroit and I had to play against Brees - wah, wah, woe is me).  So will other people.  Some of us have faced injuries and bye weeks, you haven't. 

And yeah, thus far I completely agree about TO.  Part of it is QB, part of it is his not playing in the preseason to get used to his QB or the offense in general and part of it is he's old.  Honestly I was hoping to play Gonzalez and either Bennett or Mason (who I guess since he caught another TD pass is still overperforming) until TO got up to speed.  Sadly, to paraphrase Dressel, Gonzalez sprained his hymen (Corey?) and played all of one set of downs.  Such are the breaks of the game. 

Until about week 8 I'm only expecting to be about .500 thanks to injuries and bye weeks.  You talk like you honestly believe you'll be 7-1.  We'll see what reality brings.   :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 6, 2009, 10:17 AM
Special thanks to the Packers o-line and Aaron Rodgers for being sacked 8 times last night.  Particularly the one with 1:30 left in the game that caused me to lose my fantasy game by 0.5 points.

Staying up until 1 AM to see that was super rewarding all around.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 6, 2009, 10:33 AM
Special thanks to the Packers o-line and Aaron Rodgers for being sacked 8 times last night.  Particularly the one with 1:30 left in the game that caused me to lose my fantasy game by 0.5 points.

Staying up until 1 AM to see that was super rewarding all around.

Ouch - that sucks.

Brent - the "over performing" bit was a sarcastic response back to Dressel, who was stating that my team is out-playing themselves.   I think players just play at the level they play and that's it, but since that was being taken as a serious arguement against my team, I threw it back at you as a joke.  Thanks for clearly making my point.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on October 6, 2009, 09:26 PM
Special thanks to the Packers o-line and Aaron Rodgers for being sacked 8 times last night.  Particularly the one with 1:30 left in the game that caused me to win my fantasy game by 0.5 points and stave off an 0-4 start.

:P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 18, 2009, 10:51 PM
What the hell happened in the Patriots game that I missed today?  59-0?  Wooot!?  And Philly lost to Oakland?  Man, what a crappy week to be away from the tube.  Tough break this week Dressel - a big showing with Moss, but you happen to go up against Brady?  Yuck.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 19, 2009, 01:49 AM
Tough break this week Dressel - a big showing with Moss, but you happen to go up against Brady?  Yuck.

Hahahaha.  Marin's team put up 131.20.  I'm so proud of her.

Is that a single week record for this league?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 19, 2009, 08:35 AM
Tough break this week season (so far) Dressel

Fixed
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 19, 2009, 08:35 AM

Is that a single week record for this league?

Yeah probably.

Not much I could do about that one.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 19, 2009, 10:54 AM
Love how she played the Cleveland D/ST against Pittsburgh.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 19, 2009, 11:36 AM
Love how she played the Cleveland D/ST against Pittsburgh.

Ha!  I'm glad someone was entertained by my misery!  Yesterday was bad between the fantasy blowout and the Giants/Saints disaster.

As bad as my start has been, looking ahead I still think I have a decent shot at winning 5 of my next 7 and getting into the Big Dance.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 19, 2009, 11:52 AM
I'm off to a horrible start with a team that I thought had a lot of promise at the beginning of the year.  Boldin and Jennings have been pretty much worthless.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 19, 2009, 12:14 PM
I'm off to a horrible start with a team that I thought had a lot of promise at the beginning of the year.  Boldin and Jennings have been pretty much worthless.



That could change any week and you can rip off 5 wins straight.  Boldin and Jennings should be in the Top 15 WR's by season's end.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 20, 2009, 01:43 AM
I'm getting more than a little concerned about Forte.  He was once again my lowest scoring player this week.   ::)  Anybody interested in Shianco?  I have two solid TE's and can only start one.  

In related news, the Raminators move to 5-1 ...WOOHOO!  Nice game Jay...
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JayDouble on October 20, 2009, 08:16 PM
I'm getting more than a little concerned about Forte.  He was once again my lowest scoring player this week.   ::)  Anybody interested in Shianco?  I have two solid TE's and can only start one.  

In related news, the Raminators move to 5-1 ...WOOHOO!  Nice game Jay...

Good game.  Just a fyi, if we meet again my Indy offense won't be on a bye.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 22, 2009, 12:44 AM
Good game.  Just a fyi, if we meet again my Indy offense won't be on a bye.   ;)

That's good to know - that means I can play my two Indy starts next time as well.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on October 25, 2009, 11:19 PM
The sad thing about kicking Justin's ass this week is that I didn't kick it enough to take over first place outright.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 25, 2009, 11:35 PM
The sad thing about kicking Justin's ass this week

Let me stop you right there.  There is no sad part about kicking Justin's ass.

It took Justin to get me to root for you, but it finally happened after about 6 years.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 25, 2009, 11:59 PM
The sad thing about kicking Justin's ass this week is that I didn't kick it enough to take over first place outright.

When you "kick someone's ass" and still wind up in second place, maybe it's still you who's getting your ass kicked.   ;)  Nice game Scott - that Steelers defense was tough to beat this week.  Gotta be a bittersweet win though, since those 2 TD's drove your Vikes to their first loss.   :'(

As for the Raminators, I won't complain about 3rd highest score so far this week.  Two losses on the year, one with 2nd high score and one with 3rd high score.  I wonder if I've cracked DR's top 6 teams yet...  8)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 26, 2009, 12:18 AM
I wonder if I've cracked DR's top 6 teams yet...  8)

Not yet, you've got to do more in a JD league than have a decent 7 weeks in fantasy football, to even be considered.  I still think you can flame out bigtime in the 2nd half, seen it too many times.

My dream though still is for you to get the #1 seed and face me as the #8 seed in Round 1 of the playoffs.

I practically have a fan club of people who want to see this right now, so I hope I don't disappoint.  From the postings and messages I've received, I think I can sell tickets to watch that.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 26, 2009, 12:29 AM
I wonder if I've cracked DR's top 6 teams yet...  8)

Not yet, you've got to do more in a JD league than have a decent 7 weeks in fantasy football, to even be considered.  I still think you can flame out bigtime in the 2nd half, seen it too many times.

My dream though still is for you to get the #1 seed and face me as the #8 seed in Round 1 of the playoffs.

I practically have a fan club of people who want to see this right now, so I hope I don't disappoint.  From the postings and messages I've received, I think I can sell tickets to watch that.

I'd be okay with that match-up...would be nice for the Raminators to have a guaranteed win in the first playoff week.   ;)  Then I could disappoint you and your posse in one fell swoop.  Kind of a moot point though since The Cranes are going to win the big game this year.

Since I now have 7 weeks of scoring 70-90pts and only losing twice (both to top scoring teams), why don't you set a milestone as to what stats I need to crack the top 6 teams.  It's tiring sitting alone here at #1 week after week when I'm not even a top 6 team.   :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 27, 2009, 02:01 AM
Since I now have 7 weeks of scoring 70-90pts and only losing twice (both to top scoring teams), why don't you set a milestone as to what stats I need to crack the top 6 teams.  It's tiring sitting alone here at #1 week after week when I'm not even a top 6 team.   :-*

I scored enough points this week to beat nearly everyone in the league, but I ran up against the team that scored 111+, and now instead of 5-2, I'm 4-3. 

Let me tell you a little story about two years ago when I had Randy Moss (the year he scored 23 TD's) and Tony Romo (the year I drafted him late and he really broke out for like 35 passing TD's).  My TE was Dallas Clark and he scored 11 TD's that year.  I had Brandon Jacobs, Santonio Holmes, Tony Gonzalez and his 1200 yards...  I scored more points than I knew what to do with.  I was #1 all year long, the team was a Juggernaut.  I think I finished the season on about an 11 game winning streak.

In the playoffs, I played the 8 seed the first week, and I lost.  I scored enough points to beat every other team in the playoffs that week, but I was matched up against the only one that scored enough points to knock me out of it.

The next week in the losers bracket, my team scored enough points to beat everyone in the winners bracket, and ditto the week of the final, my team would have outscored both of the teams duking it out for the championship.  I legitimately had the best team, and I was inches away from steamrolling through the playoffs, but I finished fifth.

Fantasy football is about 2/3rds luck.  Maybe you're just joking around, but if you're being serious about all this bravadao, you should probably STFU, because it's incredibly easy to lose by no fault of your own even when you have a strong team.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on October 27, 2009, 02:08 AM
Fantasy football is about 2/3rds luck.  Maybe you're just joking around, but if you're being serious about all this bravadao, you should probably STFU, because it's incredibly easy to lose by no fault of your own even when you have a strong team.

And the reverse is true too. You can just as easily get lucky and win (and score a lot) with a bad team.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 27, 2009, 02:47 AM
Rob - it's called smack talk.  Look it up.  Scott still has a woody over his win this week and Dressel confessed to having dreams about me.  :-*  Don't worry, it's all in good fun (for me anyway).

As for your team, tough loss - I know how you feel.  I would have beaten 8 of the 11 teams playing this week as well - that's just the way it goes sometimes.  Be happy with your points - they may help you out in the standings despite your loss.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 27, 2009, 02:45 PM


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Fantasy football is about 2/3rds luck. 

In my case, about 82%.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 27, 2009, 09:58 PM
Dressel confessed to having dreams about me. 

In all fairness, this started long before we started playing fantasy football together.

But now I'm dreaming of 5 wins in my next 6 games.  The next game looks particularly good with Randy Moss on bye and Westbrook still being scraped off the field with a spatula.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 27, 2009, 11:03 PM
Dressel confessed to having dreams about me. 

In all fairness, this started long before we started playing fantasy football together.

But now I'm dreaming of 5 wins in my next 6 games.  The next game looks particularly good with Randy Moss on bye and Westbrook still being scraped off the field with a spatula.

Poor Westy.  I have him another league and had much higher hopes for him this year.   :(  On the bright side (if there is one), the Eagles are entering the tough part of their schedule, so he might not have done all that well anyway.  I know, replacing a RB is nearly impossible in a 12-team league, but maybe those of us with Westbrook will actually be better off starting someone else for a few weeks.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on October 27, 2009, 11:52 PM
Some dude named McCoy may be available at a price.   >:D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 28, 2009, 01:20 AM
Poor Westy.  I have him another league and had much higher hopes for him this year. 

Rob's fantasy football rule #18:  Never, ever, ever draft Brian Westbrook.  He misses significant time every single year.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 28, 2009, 02:13 AM
Poor Westy.  I have him another league and had much higher hopes for him this year. 

Rob's fantasy football rule #18:  Never, ever, ever draft Brian Westbrook.  He misses significant time every single year.

I'm normally right with you, but when he slipped to the end of the 3rd round I couldn't pass on him.  I fully intended to get McCoy just in case, but he went 6th round, which is way earlier than I wanted.  I ended up with Jacobs, R. Brown, Westbrook, and K. Smith, so I still have 3 okay backs to use for now.   :-\
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 28, 2009, 02:19 AM
He's good value at the end of 3 if you're in a big enough league... he's usually rated as a 1st rounder though (looks like he was 1st pick of round 2 in our league) and I've got to think that every year that goes by it's even more likely that he'll be hurt more.

I blame Brent for his troubles.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on October 28, 2009, 02:43 AM
Brent has already caused enough injuries in the hockey world... :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 28, 2009, 10:37 AM
Can anyone clarify the waiver wire process for me?  I thought it was set to a rolling list based on prior pick-ups, such that whoever had the latest pick moved to the end of the list.  For example, Caprica and SI just picked up players and are now #11 and #12.  But SI just picked up the Dallas Defense yesterday, so why did he stay at the top claim position after that?  Ruiner picked up J. Charles yesterday as well, but he's listed as #2 for claims priority.  Are waiver players treated differently from Free Agents?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on October 28, 2009, 11:14 AM
Yes...if a player is cut he is on waivers for 4 or 5 days.  After that time he is a free agent.

Anyone can pick up free agents at any time without a waiver change
Aynone can make a waiver claim on a player on waivers and only then does your waiver rank change
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 28, 2009, 11:21 AM
Yes...if a player is cut he is on waivers for 4 or 5 days.  After that time he is a free agent.

Anyone can pick up free agents at any time without a waiver change
Aynone can make a waiver claim on a player on waivers and only then does your waiver rank change

******' waivers...

I screwed up on Beanie Wells.  I drafted him I think in the 5th, waited and waited and waited, and then the word was he was hurt and wasn't likely to even play... I lost my patience and dumped him for no one important, and the next day he goes off for 70 yards and a TD and is supposedly the starter.  My first serious blunder in awhile.

I'm sure there were 6 waiver claims in for him.   >:(
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on October 28, 2009, 11:27 AM
I know I had one out on him. . .pretty sure SI beat me by one spot.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on October 28, 2009, 12:12 PM

Rob's fantasy football rule #18:  Never, ever, ever draft Brian Westbrook.  He misses significant time every single year.

Common misconception.

2006: 15 games, 2,000 total yards, 12 total TDs
2007: 15 games, 2,000 total yards, 12 total TDs
2008: 14 games, 1,300 total yards, 14 total TDs

That's 1st round production for 3 consecutive years.  He's not that injury proned, he's pretty solid.  Technically, he was my 2nd rounder.


Anyhow, he might even play this Sunday, we'll see.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 28, 2009, 12:38 PM
I stand corrected.

I still stay away from him.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on October 28, 2009, 12:51 PM
He is always hurt...the thing is though that he is tough as nails and there were times last year where he would be doubtful all the way until kickoff and then play and have a great game
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on October 28, 2009, 12:57 PM
I know I had one out on him. . .pretty sure SI beat me by one spot.

Me too. Nice to know that I was several people away from getting him.   ;)

Rob - if it's any consolation, I saw an brief yesterday explaining that Wells only got a bunch of first half carries because Hightower fumbled.  KW liked the way he was running, so he played most of the second half as well.  However, Hightower remains the starter.  I think coaches often use these opportunities to send a message to both players and hopefully get better play out both.

As for Westbrook, he has had great stats over the years, which is why I just couldn't let him go past me in the third round.  When he does play and is at full strength, he has a chance to be RB of the week.  That said, the stats are deceiving as he left some of those games he played in the past few years and was questionable prior to playing in others. The stats will show that he played Week #7 this year too.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on October 28, 2009, 02:21 PM
I blame Brent for his troubles.

Ironically enough, Westbrook was my first round choice last year.  The Curse carries on apparently whether I own that player or not.  Ugh. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 28, 2009, 02:39 PM
He is always hurt...the thing is though that he is tough as nails and there were times last year where he would be doubtful all the way until kickoff and then play and have a great game

Gruden wanted to draft Westbrook in the third round for the Bucs... Rich McKay drafted Marquise Walker instead.  A WR who flopped and is long since out of the league.   ::)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on October 30, 2009, 08:17 PM

******' waivers...

I screwed up on Beanie Wells.  I drafted him I think in the 5th, waited and waited and waited, and then the word was he was hurt and wasn't likely to even play... I lost my patience and dumped him for no one important, and the next day he goes off for 70 yards and a TD and is supposedly the starter.  My first serious blunder in awhile.

I'm sure there were 6 waiver claims in for him.   >:(

And I appreciate you dropping him, Rob. :) Sad thing is that he may be my best play out of all of the horrible RB crew that I currently own.

P.S. Anyone looking for an extra WR that has a RB to spare (productive enough to be a better play than Jamal Lewis), LMK.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on October 31, 2009, 04:03 AM
And I appreciate you dropping him, Rob. :) Sad thing is that he may be my best play out of all of the horrible RB crew that I currently own.

P.S. Anyone looking for an extra WR that has a RB to spare (productive enough to be a better play than Jamal Lewis), LMK.

I need a WR.... you already got my spare RB though.    :P  If you see anything you like on my roster make an offer.  I'd take Welker or Johnson... C. Johnson, Buckhalter... C. Williams and others could be available if the deal is right - I don't consider any of my players to be off limits.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 1, 2009, 08:20 PM
Nice game this week Cranes.  You got hosed with that Slaton injury, especially since his backup Moats had a field day.  Better luck next week!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 9, 2009, 08:33 AM
Good game Rob - I thought for sure you were going to take it after that Celek TD last night.  68 to 65 is brutal.

Dressel - this is what, the fifth week at #1?  You going to put me in your top 6 yet?   ;D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on November 9, 2009, 10:22 AM
Good game Rob - I thought for sure you were going to take it after that Celek TD last night.  68 to 65 is brutal.

Yeah... I had a few more bad bounces this week... Brandon Jacobs stopped on the 1 and the Giants holding penalty took them back to the 15...  Starting Calvin Johnson instead of Holmes... I could have made it two points closer by starting Cadillac (I would have lost by 0.02)... bad decisions cost me a close one.  Oh well.  It's just not my year I guess.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on November 9, 2009, 12:41 PM


Yeah... I had a few more bad bounces this week... Brandon Jacobs stopped on the 1 and the Giants holding penalty took them back to the 15...  Starting Calvin Johnson instead of Holmes... I could have made it two points closer by starting Cadillac (I would have lost by 0.02)... bad decisions cost me a close one.  

Tell me about it.  I should have started Cutler instead of Palmer and then I wouldn't be praying for Ward to get H1N1 prior to tonight's game. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on November 9, 2009, 01:51 PM
Maybe he'll get ejected early for punching someone.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on November 9, 2009, 02:54 PM
Maybe he'll get ejected early for punching someone.

Not gonna happen - For some freak injury or ejection to happen, he'd have to be on my squad this year.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 9, 2009, 03:03 PM
Maybe he'll get ejected early for punching someone.

Not gonna happen - For some freak injury or ejection to happen, he'd have to be on my squad this year.

Would you care for some cheese with your whine?   :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on November 9, 2009, 03:26 PM
Maybe he'll get ejected early for punching someone.

Not gonna happen - For some freak injury or ejection to happen, he'd have to be on my squad this year.

Your team?

I'm still keeping with the tradition of losing two players a year to IR - last year was Maroney and Brady; this year Washington and Daniels.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 9, 2009, 10:22 PM


Yeah... I had a few more bad bounces this week... Brandon Jacobs stopped on the 1 and the Giants holding penalty took them back to the 15...  Starting Calvin Johnson instead of Holmes... I could have made it two points closer by starting Cadillac (I would have lost by 0.02)... bad decisions cost me a close one.  

Tell me about it.  I should have started Cutler instead of Palmer and then I wouldn't be praying for Ward to get H1N1 prior to tonight's game. 

Based on that TD, I'm guessing those prayers went unanswered...
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on November 9, 2009, 11:40 PM
Yes indeed, swine flu was my only hope.  I wouldn't have won even if I had started Cutler I think.  Golden Girls took that one more than fair and square.  Ah well, hopefully I can take the final playoff spot and watch as Justin weeps after week one of the playoffs.  >:D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on November 10, 2009, 12:06 AM
Looks like I should have gone with Holmes over Sproles... that's the one that would have meant a win.

Oh well.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 10, 2009, 09:44 AM
Looks like I should have gone with Holmes over Sproles... that's the one that would have meant a win.

Oh well.

Yeah, that was a close one.  I won't make the mistake of playing Knox again though - I could have gotten more points starting Seattle's back-up runningback.   ::)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 17, 2009, 09:52 AM
And speaking of Seattle's back-up RB...wow!  Too bad I didn't play him or Betts this week.  Nice game SI - your Cardinals killed my Cardinals this week.

Yet another week on top of the charts....ho hum.   ;D
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on November 17, 2009, 10:41 AM
And speaking of Seattle's back-up RB...wow!  Too bad I didn't play him or Betts this week.  Nice game SI - your Cardinals killed my Cardinals this week.

Yet another week on top of the charts....ho hum.   ;D

Thanks, you too. I wasn't liking playing that many Cardinals, but it worked out this week. :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 23, 2009, 12:04 AM
Hey Dressel - did you see my guys overplay themselves yet again this week?  Frack, that's 11 weeks in a row now!  Benson out with an injury, Betts tears his MCL early in the game...no problem.  Guess my guys were just motivated to keep the Gorillas quiet.  Who's next?

By the way, I've got Forsett, Shianco, Chris Chambers, and J. Avant sitting around on my bench if anyone's interested in trading.  Or are we past the deadline?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on November 23, 2009, 12:10 AM
Deadline is past for trades.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 23, 2009, 12:22 AM
Deadline is past for trades.

Thanks.  And what is the playoff setup?  Do we have byes or do the top 8 teams face off in week #14?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on November 23, 2009, 01:22 AM
8 teams means no byes.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 23, 2009, 10:43 AM
8 teams means no byes.

Thanks - I was trying to confirm both the 8 teams potential byes. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 29, 2009, 07:52 PM
Wow, my guys are still overperforming the heck out of themselves.  Still hitting 80pts a week despite 2 major RB injuries.  Nice game Ruiner - I owed you from the last time we played.   ;)

Matt - you got hosed with that errant Warner inactive.  I didn't see anything about that until right before the game.

Now, if all the current game leaders can hold on, I'll be able to take next week off.  Not bad for a team that doesn't even rank within Dressel's top 6.   ;D

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on November 30, 2009, 10:34 AM

Matt - you got hosed with that errant Warner inactive.  I didn't see anything about that until right before the game.


Those things happen - I actually won in my other league where my opponent had Warner in his starting lineup. It all seems to balance out in the end. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on November 30, 2009, 11:20 AM
Nice game Ruiner - I owed you from the last time we played.   ;)


Not really, but congrats.  I'm done for the year.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on November 30, 2009, 11:22 AM
I am hoping for a couple Brees to Colston hook ups tonight...lots of jockeying near the top these next two weeks methinks :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 30, 2009, 11:31 AM
I am hoping for a couple Brees to Colston hook ups tonight...lots of jockeying near the top these next two weeks methinks :)

Near the top, but not at the top.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on November 30, 2009, 02:40 PM
I am hoping for a couple Brees to Colston hook ups tonight...lots of jockeying near the top these next two weeks methinks :)

Near the top, but not at the top.   ;)

Karma called, she said you're going one-and-done in the playoffs.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on November 30, 2009, 03:02 PM
Did she mention that the old man will win it all?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JayDouble on November 30, 2009, 03:30 PM
I'm just hoping my team can back into the playoffs.   :-\
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on November 30, 2009, 04:01 PM
I am hoping for a couple Brees to Colston hook ups tonight...lots of jockeying near the top these next two weeks methinks :)

I'm fearful of that hookup myself.  I'm needing 100 yards and 2 TDs from Welker to win tonight I think.  Should have played T.O. yesterday ::)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on November 30, 2009, 04:08 PM
I'm just hoping my team can back into the playoffs.   :-\

Looks like that last coveted spot will go to either you, me, or Rob.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on November 30, 2009, 04:13 PM
Brent - you should pick up another D/ST.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on November 30, 2009, 05:03 PM
I'm just hoping my team can back into the playoffs.   :-\

Looks like that last coveted spot will go to either you, me, or Rob.



I don't think it'll be me.  Between Ronnie Brown being out and Brandon Jacobs flat out SUCKING this year, I'm in trouble. 

Also, my TE says he might have a torn something-or-other in is hand after yesterday's Eagles game.

If my kicker can't outscore the Pats defense tonight, my season is done.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on November 30, 2009, 06:04 PM
Well, if it makes you feel better, I can't seem to score more than 50 points a week.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on November 30, 2009, 06:18 PM
Karma called, she said you're going one-and-done in the playoffs.

Probably, but I'm going to live it up until then.  I'm surprised Dressel hasn't chimed in - I haven't seen him hide like this since the Obama election.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on November 30, 2009, 11:43 PM
I don't think we've had a higher scoring game than Brent and I played this week.  BTW...Brees just threw another TD :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on November 30, 2009, 11:55 PM
Awesome game Scott.  Maroney for a couple and Brees was surreal.

90.66 wasn't even close.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 1, 2009, 09:41 AM
I don't think we've had a higher scoring game than Brent and I played this week.  BTW...Brees just threw another TD :P

Wow, NO looked pretty amazing vs. NE.  I needed another big game from Brady in another league - whoops. 

You're correct - that is the highest scoring game of the season.  I believe DR vs. Golden Girls in week 6 was the only other game we've had that went over 200pts.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on December 1, 2009, 05:08 PM
Toyota Fantasy Blowout of the Week.
Old Cocky Bastards 126.29vs. Hawaiian Curse 90.67 +35.62pts

Hah.  I outscore everyone but Scott and end up the smoked bastard of the week.  Nice.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on December 2, 2009, 02:47 AM
I've never once missed the playoffs or finished below .500 in a season of fantasy football. There's a first time for everything I suppose. ::)

:'(
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 2, 2009, 12:52 PM
Hey, how do you think I feel?  I'm in the number one spot, but still not one of the top 6 teams?   :'(
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on December 6, 2009, 05:32 PM
Are you kidding me?  Scott has a whopping 30-ish points today?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 6, 2009, 10:30 PM
So, what's funny about the race for #1 this week is that I just need to score about 4pts more than Scott to finish #1 in the regular season.  As of 9:30 tonight, I've got about 6pts on him.  Talk about a playoff race!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 6, 2009, 11:04 PM
Sorry to break it to you, but no one else really cares.  I doubt Scott even cares.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 7, 2009, 12:33 AM
Sorry to break it to you, but no one else really cares.  I doubt Scott even cares.

Rob, if you don't care then why even take the time to post?  Do you really not have anything better to do than post that you don't care about someone else's posts? 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 7, 2009, 10:54 AM
Well, I will say this.

Agreeing with Rob here is hard for me.
Rooting for Scott over anybody is also hard for me.

Sadly, both of them are easy to do in this situation.  JMan has actually managed to make it easy.

Besides, Bug's team has outscored both JMan and Scott anyhow, and even though luck contributed to skewed W-L records, points scored is a better indicator of the real #1.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 7, 2009, 11:11 AM
Well, I will say this.

Agreeing with Rob here is hard for me.
Rooting for Scott over anybody is also hard for me.

Sadly, both of them are easy to do in this situation.  JMan has actually managed to make it easy.

Besides, Bug's team has outscored both JMan and Scott anyhow, and even though luck contributed to skewed W-L records, points scored is a better indicator of the real #1.

How nice of you to poke your head out of the sand Dressel!  I thought we'd heard the last of our resident FFL expert for the season.  I didn't realize I was playing against a bunch of spiteful old men - no wonder the wins have come easy this year.  This IS supposed to be for fun - lighten up a little.

Anyway, if it helps any, you're not actually agreeing with Rob.  Rob said no one really cares, but if you're willing to root for Scott then you obviously care.  I'm touched.  Depending on who finishes 7th and 8th, I'm actually rooting for Scott as well.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on December 7, 2009, 12:25 PM
I didn't realize I was playing against a bunch of spiteful old men -

Man.  Old man.  And he's really not spiteful.  Just pompous.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on December 7, 2009, 12:29 PM
An ass too; please don't forget that. 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on December 7, 2009, 03:11 PM
I really actually don't care if I finish in 1st place...I do care that I win my next three games :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 7, 2009, 03:15 PM
I really actually don't care if I finish in 1st place...I do care that I win my next three games :-*

Amen to that.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 7, 2009, 05:54 PM
Rob, if you don't care then why even take the time to post?  Do you really not have anything better to do than post that you don't care about someone else's posts?  

I'd say that your constant reminders about being in first place and / or references to not being one of the top-6 teams are rubbing people most of the group the wrong way, myself included.  So, it looks like I do care in a sense after all.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 7, 2009, 08:22 PM
Rob, if you don't care then why even take the time to post?  Do you really not have anything better to do than post that you don't care about someone else's posts?  

I'd say that your constant reminders about being in first place and / or references to not being one of the top-6 teams are rubbing people most of the group the wrong way, myself included.  So, it looks like I do care in a sense after all.

Like I said - playing with a bunch of spiteful whiney old men.  This is fantasy football we're talking about here - you can't talk smack in this league without someone having a good sensitive cry about it.  Dressel said early on that my team wasn't even top 6.  You better believe that if someone calls my team out and I continue to win, I'm going to stick it right back to him.  That should be EXPECTED in FFL.  You seem to feel the need to jump into the conversation and make it about you, but I'm not sure how you even factor into this, since you kind of care, kind of don't, kind of do again.  I guarantee there are fewer comments about me being in first place than there are references to Dressel's past glory days of winning his JD leagues.

Frankly, if smack talk isn't your thing, maybe you should quit the league and join a nice quiet bridge club next year, Rob.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on December 7, 2009, 08:58 PM
Honestly Justin, you're treading pretty thin here.  Smack talk is one thing, but you started whining pretty good when it came back at you a long while back in the NFL thread (as in not the fantasy thread), so it's looking pretty much kettle and pot these days.

Yeah, sure, arguing with Dressel and winning is fun, but the only person actively pissing off large groups of people at the moment is you.  Why?  The smack talk is fine and everything, but for all of Dressel's warts and flaws, at least he grasps how fickle this game can be, between injuries, bye weeks and just plain odd offensive outbursts.  You seem completely, willingly or unwillingly, unable to grasp that. 

And I'm not talking about my week with you, you beat me fair and square thanks in part to the fickleness of this game but mostly because your team outscored mine, plain and simple. 

But look at it this way: I will end the regular season scoring the most points in this league, by a decent enough margin.  That's not one week of blowing up, it's repeated high scores.  Yet there's a very distinct chance I may yet miss the playoffs if The Cranes can put up 25 points and nullify whatever Mason scores tonight.  I don't see Rob, ruiner or jaydouble losing, so the Cranes and I are fighting it out tonight for the last playoff spot, even though the winner won't be in 8th spot. 

You lack humility.  That always rubs people the wrong way. 

Frankly, if smack talk isn't your thing, maybe you should quit the league and join a nice quiet bridge club next year, Rob.

As commissioner, I'll tell you you're being a ******* retard uttering that statement.  Rob's a longstanding player in JD sports leagues and is as welcome to make comments as you are.  No one's asking or suggesting you to not participate again even though you've been, in the eyes of pretty much everyone else in the league, a loudmouthed dick.  To suggest someone quit this league is really quite arrogant on your part.  Stop being an *******, m'kay?
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 7, 2009, 08:59 PM
Dressel said early on that my team wasn't even top 6.  You better believe that if someone calls my team out and I continue to win, I'm going to stick it right back to him.  That should be EXPECTED in FFL.  

I stand CORRECTED!  I'll never make the mistake of ever expecting you to laugh off something like that, now I know that you'll stick it right back to him and really show him good (ad nauseam)!

You seem to feel the need to jump into the conversation and make it about you, but I'm not sure how you even factor into this, since you kind of care, kind of don't, kind of do again.  I guarantee there are fewer comments about me being in first place than there are references to Dressel's past glory days of winning his JD leagues.

Nah, it's not about me at all, I'm just not impressed with all the bravado over a game that's about 70% luck.  Bragging about fantasy football is like bragging about the weather.  It's just dumb, and today I was in a mood to lower myself a little bit and make a comment.

Frankly, if smack talk isn't your thing, maybe you should quit the league and join a nice quiet bridge club next year, Rob.

Frankly, if smack talk is your thing, maybe you should quit the league and join one where people give a **** about (or are at least mildy amused by) that type of nonsense.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on December 7, 2009, 09:10 PM
Thanks for jinxing me Brent.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on December 8, 2009, 12:05 AM
Crossing my fingers for no stats corrections in the next couple of hours.  Gotta admit I feel bad for the Cranes if that stands. :-\
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on December 8, 2009, 12:19 AM
Two lame last minute scores and Williams getting deactivated right before the game yesterday cost me #1 seed I guess.  I'll roll at #2...Playoffs?

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/images/09/08/jim-mora.jpg)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 8, 2009, 12:36 AM
Crossing my fingers for no stats corrections in the next couple of hours.  Gotta admit I feel bad for the Cranes if that stands. :-\

If it doesn't it'll be equally sad for you (and further proof of the curse).  Of course with the points your team put up all year, it's only fair that you make the post season.

I beat Marin's team by .34 a few weeks ago... I was glad to win, but I felt bad.  I guess with a playoff berth at stake this is worse though.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 8, 2009, 12:53 AM
Wow.  :o  Brent, I'm not sure what crawled up your ass, but let's set the record straight here:

#1 - What exactly are you referring to with me whining about FFL in the NFL thread?  What would I even have to whine about in this league?   ???
#2 - I get how random FFL is, I really do.  I've been playing for over a decade and I'm been a victim and benefactor of lady luck on any given Sunday.  Frankly, I'm shocked that you'd say Dressel gets that and I don't.  Here's a guy that was putting down my team with his "overplaying" bit and commenting again and again about his "3 consecutive JD super bowls."  There's humility for you.  I've made a few comments here and there about being in first - go count them up and tell me they warrant the response you just wrote.
#3 - I'm still trying to figure out what level of bravado is so threatening to you.  Was it posts like this:

Sure has been quiet in the FFL thread - everyone just too in awe of my team to comment?   ;)  Good game this week Brent.  Next up...the Golden Girlz!

Wow, that guy sounds like a loudmouthed dick.  Here's another example of my arrogance:

Don't be bitter - I'm just razzing you...Better luck next week Brent (and I seriously hope Gore is not out for long - ouch.)

How about this one?

See, every time I try to talk about you, you go back to talking about me.  Okay, I agree.  My team is rock solid.   :-*

Wow, that is some serious self-absorbed egomaniac talking there. 

You think anyone here has posted anything remotely as nice to me?  Good luck finding that.  I post something simple like this:  So, what's funny about the race for #1 this week is that I just need to score about 4pts more than Scott to finish #1 in the regular season.  As of 9:30 tonight, I've got about 6pts on him.  Talk about a playoff race!

And the response I get from Rob is this:  Sorry to break it to you, but no one else really cares.  I doubt Scott even cares.

I'll ask a simple question about rankings and get a face full of Ruiner drivel for it.  I've gotten non-stop unsolicited BS in here and just shrugged it off, but somehow I still come out the bad guy in your eyes. At least I can say that I've never called anyone a ******* retarded loudmouthed dickhead over something like FFL.  You got a little extra rage there my friend.

#4 - Do you honestly think I'm seriously suggesting Rob quit this league and go play bridge?  Really?  I'm responding sarcastically to his post.  He just suggested I quite the league, so I hope you have a similar response ready for him.

#5 - Here's the real deal.  Some people like to dish it out, but can't take it.  I'm dishing back a lot less than what I get served, but when you're one voice against a foursome it's pretty much a useless effort.  You say that I'm "pissing off large groups of people?"  Let's see here...

- Scott: Pissy at me because I ripped on his other league draft and we butt heads as Vikes and Packer fans. 
- Dressel: Pissy at me because he thought I was ripping him re: McNabb.  Then pissy because I responded to comments that my team was overplaying themselves.  Now just pissy that his team sucks so bad.
- Ruiner: Just generally pissy, and always one to join the wolf pack
- Rob: Shockingly feels the need to chime in whenever Dressel gets dissed.  Seriously, go look it up.  I think Rob's secretly got a man crush on his old nemesis.

Did I miss anyone else?  Sure doesn't seem like the rest of the teams give a rip.

Here's one last ******* thing that I'll admit to.  I went ahead and benched Rodgers earlier today thinking that it'd be a nice win for Scott to get the #1 seed, since he just needed a few points from his Packers.  Of course, it didn't work out, but I thought it woudl be a nice gesture.  Makes it all that much sweeter for me to log in and find some bitchfest about what an ******* I am.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on December 8, 2009, 01:51 PM
So why were you trying to let Scott win again?

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 8, 2009, 01:57 PM
- Scott: Pissy at me because I ripped on his other league draft and we butt heads as Vikes and Packer fans. 
- Dressel: Pissy at me because he thought I was ripping him re: McNabb.  Then pissy because I responded to comments that my team was overplaying themselves.  Now just pissy that his team sucks so bad.
- Ruiner: Just generally pissy, and always one to join the wolf pack
- Rob: Shockingly feels the need to chime in whenever Dressel gets dissed.  Seriously, go look it up.  I think Rob's secretly got a man crush on his old nemesis.

Did I miss anyone else?  Sure doesn't seem like the rest of the teams give a rip.

You might not have missed any from this thread, but there are definitely more. 

I do like how you dismissed Ruiner's opinion as merely going along with the group - that's cute, I'm sure that'll really win him, and others, over.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 8, 2009, 04:48 PM
So why were you trying to let Scott win again?


I wasn't letting Scott win a game - we weren't even playing.  He and I were the only two with a shot at the #1 seed for the playoffs.  I wasn't going to win my game either way, but he did need to win his in order to pass me and get to #1.

Scott and I have made amends and I haven't really had much fun at the #1 spot this year(see post above), so I figured moving down to #2 might be a nice thing for him.  I figured a few others might like to see someone else win the regular season as well.  It's not much, but it was an attempt at humbling myself to the league I guess or some kind of peace offering.



You might not have missed any from this thread, but there are definitely more. 

Oh, I'm sure there are huge mobs of people against me.  I'm sure all your friends and family and neighbors are rooting against me too Rob.  Did you also go to Classmates.com to drum up some support?  Oh wait, I thought you didn't care?  Which is it today again?  Seems like you put forth a lot of effort for something you care so little about. 

I do like how you dismissed Ruiner's opinion as merely going along with the group - that's cute, I'm sure that'll really win him, and others, over.

And I like how you feel an insecure need to gather support behind your comments, Rob. I guess that's why you're so active in the Pit.  Seems like Ruiner already posted and clearly read my post to the end, yet shockingly did not comment on that.  Is your implication that he can't think for himself and needs you to tell him how he should react to my comments?  Kind of sad that you feel a need to further instigate when you so clearly don't care about any of this.

Not that its really any of your business, but my comment to Ruiner was based on posts like this:

And for the record, JediJMan doesn't know ****.  He's a poser.

Call him out.

In my experience Ruiner likes to throw in a one or two line jab here or there when someone is disagreeing with someone else.  I actually think most of it's pretty funny - of the names above he's the only one that doesn't seem to take every comment in this thread so seriously.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on December 8, 2009, 04:55 PM
Just for the record, I was drunk that night.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 8, 2009, 04:58 PM
Just for the record, I was drunk that night.



It was Monday Night Football - we were all drunk that night.

*EDIT* - just noticed the time was AM.  You must be a professional.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 8, 2009, 05:01 PM
I'm sure all your friends and family and neighbors are rooting against me too Rob.

Considering that my girlfriend and her father both play in this league, there's a good chance that you're right.  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/nextseason/Fun%20With%20Message%20Boards/rotflmao.gif)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 8, 2009, 05:16 PM
I'm sure all your friends and family and neighbors are rooting against me too Rob.

Considering that my girlfriend and her father both play in this league, there's a good chance that you're right.  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/nextseason/Fun%20With%20Message%20Boards/rotflmao.gif)

So they are like Ruiner and need to rely on you for their opinions?  I would assume they have pretty low involvement in the thread, so why would they have any beef with me?   ???  Like I said, an insecure need to gather support because you're to afraid to stand alone Rob.   
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 8, 2009, 05:21 PM
So they are like Ruiner and need to rely on you for their opinions?  I would assume they have pretty low involvement in the thread, so why would they have any beef with me?   ???  Like I said, an insecure need to gather support because you're to afraid to stand alone Rob.  

Huh?  I never mentioned you to them, people are certainly capable of figuring it out on their own.  As for all this being afraid of standing alone silliness, I don't mind doing it, but in this particular instance I definitely don't have to.   In any event, I generally try to stay out of this sort of nonsense, so I'll drop it now.  Good luck in the playoffs.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on December 9, 2009, 02:31 AM
Justin pm'd me he's still waiting for a reply.  Well, it's coming...in time.  Unfortunately for you Justin given I'm going away on vacation on Thursday, I had some matters pressing at work that needed time.  Yes, I posted a few times today, but only trivial off the cuff matters that were non-controversial and required little thought.  Given your response in this thread to my comments was long, I wanted to take some time and consider your comments, then take some more time to go through threads to find evidence to support my comments, should it be available.  I thought a well reasoned response, irrespective of your expectations of timelines, would be a reasonable thing to do in response to your comments and something you were owed.  Sadly I had to tend to some issues with my family, then some friends of mine opted to go out drinking tonight and invited me along.  I just got home and felt it imprudent to reply at the moment, other than to say you'll have to wait a little longer for the most part. 

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 9, 2009, 06:36 PM
Typical Canadian putting beer before all else.   ;)

I actually meant a reply to my PM, but whatever.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on December 13, 2009, 11:59 PM
I sure hope the Saints lose one of the next two so they keep playing until the playoffs are over!

Good try Rob...better luck next year :-* 
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 14, 2009, 02:01 AM
Congrats Scott, my guys knew that last week was a rivalry game and apparently they blew their load on that.  Good luck the rest of the way!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 14, 2009, 06:27 PM
Congrats to Springer on the win this week as well.  I got pounded this week (as did anyone that didn't have D. Clark, A. Peterson, Ray Rice, F. Davis, or Chris Johnson).  I knew I was in trouble when A. Johnson scored 15 seconds into the game.   :o 

Good luck next week SI!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JayDouble on December 14, 2009, 09:18 PM
Congrats on the win Brent.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on December 14, 2009, 10:38 PM
Justin...you'll have to get a ruling on being a top 6 team...but you are definitely not a top 4 team :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 14, 2009, 11:39 PM
Justin...you'll have to get a ruling on being a top 6 team...but you are definitely not a top 4 team :-*

Owich.  I think DR checked out for the year, so I probably won't find out for a while.  Kudos on the win & good luck next week!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 15, 2009, 12:49 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/nextseason/Fun%20With%20Message%20Boards/rotflmao.gif)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on December 15, 2009, 11:17 AM
Congrats to Springer on the win this week as well.  I got pounded this week (as did anyone that didn't have D. Clark, A. Peterson, Ray Rice, F. Davis, or Chris Johnson).  I knew I was in trouble when A. Johnson scored 15 seconds into the game.   :o 

Good luck next week SI!

Thanks. I'm glad the game didn't come down to last night's game, given the number of Arizona players we both have. Congrats on your season, regardless of where you end up in DR's power rankings.

Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 15, 2009, 02:49 PM
Justin...you'll have to get a ruling on being a top 6 team...but you are definitely not a top 4 team :-*

Owich.  I think DR checked out for the year, so I probably won't find out for a while.  Kudos on the win & good luck next week!

Meh, it took you a little longer to flop than I thought, but you didn't fail me when it counted.

You didn't have the injury excuse much at all but you did have bad luck, I'll say that.

I officially rank you 12th out of 12, and my rulings are not subject to appeal.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 15, 2009, 03:39 PM
Meh, it took you a little longer to flop than I thought, but you didn't fail me when it counted.

You didn't have the injury excuse much at all but you did have bad luck, I'll say that.

I officially rank you 12th out of 12, and my rulings are not subject to appeal.

No injuries?!  Dude, everyone on my team caught a case of Notouchdownitis this week.  Even my benched players suffered from it.  I just hope Springer didn't catch it by association.

I was just looking over the season and noticed that my team consistently scored between 66 and 88 points in every week from 1-12. If you couldn't score at least 66, you were not going to beat me, but if you could score 90 or better I was toast.  Playoffs week one I can't even score 40 - that's awful. 

Still, at least I made the playoffs unlike some of the has-been's in our league.   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 15, 2009, 03:57 PM

Still, at least I made the playoffs unlike some of the has-been's in our league.   ;)

It's better to be a "has-been" title winner  (1 year removed from a 5-year playoff stretch) than a "never-been" - the category that you're snuggly nestled into in JD Leagues.

I won 7 of my 9 playoff games in the 3 previous seasons.  You're 0 for 1 in your last 2 seasons.

Dude please.  Learn your place "Mr. One And Done."   :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 15, 2009, 04:41 PM
Well, I can't really list out stats from years I haven't played can I?  Not that it would matter, since the consensus is that the game is mostly luck.  Still, it's nice to see you back out of your shell and all chatty, talking big about the glory days again old timer.

By the way, the Packers have won something like 650 games versus only about 400 for the Vikings, so Dressellogic indicates that they are a far superior team.   :-*
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 17, 2009, 07:25 AM
There goes my 10th rounder.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on December 19, 2009, 11:29 AM
Hear the humble crickets chirping in the basement.  Ignore the barking dog with its tail between its legs. . .
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2009, 11:33 PM
Congrats Travis...good luck next week
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 21, 2009, 12:30 AM
Good game Jay - not sure why we had a game this week, but fun to play one more regardless. 

Too bad I couldn't get past Springer last week - I'd be on my way to the big game.    :P
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on December 21, 2009, 10:55 AM
Congrats Travis...good luck next week

Thanks - I'll need all the luck I can get playing Brent next week.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on December 21, 2009, 07:34 PM
The weather in Hawaii looks pretty nice right now. Maybe Brent could use a last minute trip? ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on December 21, 2009, 09:24 PM
He's destined to win this year.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on December 22, 2009, 09:53 AM
Argh, Fred Davis came up just a bit short last night.  :-\

Nice game and best of luck next week, Brent.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2009, 10:15 AM
I think he dropped a TD in the end zone...good luck to Travis and Brent
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 22, 2009, 10:20 AM
I think he dropped a TD in the end zone...good luck to Travis and Brent

Ouch.  Stinks to miss out based on one dropped catch Springer. 

Good luck next week you guys!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 22, 2009, 03:22 PM
Ohmigosh -  the prediction on Brent is 95, and I think that's the highest I've ever seen predicted on Y! for a team using our scoring settings.

Buona fortuna to both of you, it looks bad for Travis but when you're starting DeSean Jackson and MJD, anything can happen.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Rob on December 22, 2009, 04:38 PM
Ohmigosh -  the prediction on Brent is 95, and I think that's the highest I've ever seen predicted on Y! for a team using our scoring settings.

Absolutely, that's downright insane.

I think it'd be pretty fitting if Brent wins it, given his point total and the fact that he pretty much had to sneak into the playoffs.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: ruiner on December 22, 2009, 04:48 PM
If you want to crown his ass, then crown his ass.
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 22, 2009, 07:29 PM
If you want to crown his ass, then crown his ass.

He was who we thought he was!!!!!!  And we let him off the hook!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 27, 2009, 10:49 PM
I'm going to make an early prediction that Brent wins the '09 tonight.  Nicely done Commish!
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Ryan on December 27, 2009, 11:23 PM
Congrats Brent! The curse is broken. :)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Morgbug on December 28, 2009, 03:16 PM
Thanks guys, it feels good.  And for the record, I was in Hawaii during the first two rounds so I think it safe to say the curse is broken. 

Still, can't get over how fickle this game truly is.  Not sure if anyone else looked at Patrick's (The Cranes) scores during the past two weeks but had he beaten me in the last game of the regular season, he'd be (well, pending how well he scores tonight with the Vikings and if he gets enough points to beat ruiner's score of this week) the champion right now.  He had enough in the first week to beat Jay (88 pts) and the Topes in week 2 (95 pts).  Instead he finished 9th, losing that last regular season game by less than a point.  Ouch.  :-\
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: JediJman on December 28, 2009, 04:14 PM
I was looking at some what if scenarios, but didn't realize that The Cranes would have virtually taken your place throughout the playoffs and be the new champ with one extra point in week #13.  I'm assuming Favre and Rice would net at least 3pts more than Longwell - definitely would have been a more exciting Monday finale!   ;)
Title: Re: JD Fantasy Football 2009
Post by: Matt Carroll on December 29, 2009, 10:45 AM
Yeah, congrats Brent!  ;D

Now, the wait begins until next season...