football_scooter 0 Posted June 16, 2006 And I will add that while there may still be other elite TEs left, there were just too many picks between 5.04 and 6.09 for me to risk not getting one that I liked as a solid contributor. While I firmly believe that as many as 80% of the upside guys will produce, I would rather have one I am more confident in. I was tempted to take another TE here, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't justify passing up TGonz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clash of the Titans 1 Posted June 16, 2006 okay before i pick ...what are we going to do about sweetness34...i am actually shocked it made it back to me this fast...can someone step in or are we going to skip him again...i don't understand if he knew he was moving why he couldn't have sent a predraft list to someone...i would have taken it...your call matisse...i can stall to give him time to check in tomorrow without being skipped...i have until 11 2nite to pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 16, 2006 My $.02 Life is full of crap we all have to do and it is only June 16th. I would personally prefer that no one gets skipped, or is arbitrarily picked for - if Sweetness specified that he had a delegate to pick for him, that's one thing. Us going out and assigning him one could have dramatic implications, considering the drama we've had in here already. lol I think we should be able to make up for any lost time by scheduling a Sunday here, and a Saturday there (with a weeknight thrown in for giggles) where we're all online and can knock out a round or two at a time, thus making up for lost time. So I sugest Clash picks, and we just wait for Sweetness, as painful as that might be. We're all eager to get this rolling, but we do have 2 months to get through 14.5 more rounds - shouldn't be too hard. One man's $.02 on the matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted June 16, 2006 My $.02 Life is full of crap we all have to do and it is only June 16th. I would personally prefer that no one gets skipped, or is arbitrarily picked for - if Sweetness specified that he had a delegate to pick for him, that's one thing. Us going out and assigning him one could have dramatic implications, considering the drama we've had in here already. lol I think we should be able to make up for any lost time by scheduling a Sunday here, and a Saturday there (with a weeknight thrown in for giggles) where we're all online and can knock out a round or two at a time, thus making up for lost time. So I sugest Clash picks, and we just wait for Sweetness, as painful as that might be. We're all eager to get this rolling, but we do have 2 months to get through 14.5 more rounds - shouldn't be too hard. One man's $.02 on the matter. well said scooter. its only mid june, so we have plenty of time to do this. if a guy is moving, yea he should send someone a predraft list, but he shouldnt be skipped. just dont let the overlap get ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted June 16, 2006 I can wait no problem here - just anxious ! Have fun moving sweetness. I will be able to check the boards often so if it does move I'll be ready. Going bike riding with my 5 yr old son! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grateful Parrot 0 Posted June 16, 2006 I would have like to finish this by Wednesday morning before flying out, but it's cool, as long as we're patient with everybody. I checked today and they have high speed in our hotel room (for freaking 9.95 a day) so I could check once an a while to see when I'm up. When I get there, I'll see if they have a hookup down in the lobby for free. I don't want to pay per day, cause I really don't plan on spending a whole lot of time in the hotel room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldguru 0 Posted June 16, 2006 I would be available if someone wanted to send me a pre-draft list in the order they want the players taken. I would not feel comfortable making a pick for someone based on my values, but... I could sure make their pick for them while they were away from the computer. I would be glad to help if I could, since I am an unbiased spectator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 16, 2006 I would be available if someone wanted to send me a pre-draft list in the order they want the players taken. I would not feel comfortable making a pick for someone based on my values, but... I could sure make their pick for them while they were away from the computer. I would be glad to help if I could, since I am an unbiased spectator. Much appreciated! So through 5+ rounds, what's your unbiased input? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldguru 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Much appreciated! So through 5+ rounds, what's your unbiased input? I felt that there were a few reaches in the first three rounds that I didn't expect. As far as the last couple rounds, I believe that it would be hard to comment without mentioning players that haven't been picked. I will give my assessment of each team towards the end of the draft for what it is worth. But...right now I am basically thinking: I see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. It has been entertaining and insightful for me lurking at you guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted June 16, 2006 Old Guru - I'll slide you a cool $100 if you pick my team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoloMatisse 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Im all for waiting for Sweetness to get settled and let him do what he has to do with his new home. We're into round 5, so we've been able to the early core of our lineups....and I finally have 3 RBs, even though theyre all wannabees right now, but still, the call is to wait for Sweet to rejoin us. Its fathers day weekend.....you dads have big weekends with your families, so lets just enjoy the weekend and dont sweat it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldguru 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Old Guru - I'll slide you a cool $100 if you pick my team! If you would have just said 100 cool ones, you would have really gottn my attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted June 16, 2006 im going out to dinner tonight, im not sure what the deal is with sweetness, so im just letting u guys know, ill be back later tonight to chose. but, im sure ill have the usual early morning pick, which it seems i always have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clash of the Titans 1 Posted June 16, 2006 i'll pick later tonight..and then sweetness can be on the clock...he said he would check in saturday..whether anyone decides to skip him is up to you unless the commish decides to halt the draft temporarily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grateful Parrot 0 Posted June 16, 2006 you dads have big weekends with your families, so lets just enjoy the weekend and dont sweat it. yeah...i get breakfast in bed....then Wednesday drop 10K on a Disney trip....happy me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 16, 2006 yeah...i get breakfast in bed....then Wednesday drop 10K on a Disney trip....happy me. $10K?!?!?!?!? I'd be asking for breakfast & a BJ. But that's me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel City Blues 0 Posted June 16, 2006 $10K?!?!?!?!? I'd be asking for breakfast & a BJ. That's how you end up shelling out for a Disney trip. Tomorrow AM is my last chance to draft before taking off till Sunday late. I'll take you up on the offer OldGuru so you can see more of my reaches. Note: if Sweetness doesn't pick. I'll wait before jumping. The people after can double jump or postpone till Monday for our inspirational leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yippie Skippy 0 Posted June 17, 2006 Lets just lift the 12 hour time limit for the weekend until monday after Clash makes his pick. We don't need to stop the draft while accomodating everyone's schedule. Enjoy the weekend fellas, check in if and when you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldguru 0 Posted June 17, 2006 Tomorrow AM is my last chance to draft before taking off till Sunday late. I'll take you up on the offer OldGuru so you can see more of my reaches. Note: if Sweetness doesn't pick. I'll wait before jumping. The people after can double jump or postpone till Monday for our inspirational leader. I will look for your picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rye & Leaf 0 Posted June 17, 2006 $10K?!?!?!?!? I'd be asking for breakfast & a BJ. But that's me. Those services are already built into the cost.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rye & Leaf 0 Posted June 17, 2006 The ellisonb11 lamont jordan steve smith warrick dunn santana moss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grateful Parrot 0 Posted June 17, 2006 That's how you end up shelling out for a Disney trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel City Blues 0 Posted June 17, 2006 I will look for your picks. I emailed my picks to you. We all appreciate your help and welcome your feedback. Even calling my picks a reach you (*#(^@. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted June 17, 2006 The ellisonb11lamont jordan steve smith warrick dunn santana moss you like? thanks, cuz i do too. so far im liking my team, but of course in the middle rounds i will probably screw up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldguru 0 Posted June 17, 2006 I emailed my picks to you. We all appreciate your help and welcome your feedback. Even calling my picks a reach you (*#(^@. Blues, got your picks. Glad to help if it gets to your pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 17, 2006 And THAT is why I passed on Cedric Benson.... Back to back Benson => TJones. This will be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted June 17, 2006 Which 2 out of 3 running backs should I start in a 12 man redraft, ppr league week #1 ) Larry Johnson home against cincy Chester Taylor @ Washington Deshaun Foster home vs Atlanta It's obvious each of them will score a Td and go for 100 yards rushing and 35 receiving. But I'm looking for the 2td guy with 165 all purpose yards! Now that was funny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 17, 2006 Which 2 out of 3 running backs should I start in a 12 man redraft, ppr league week #1 ) Larry Johnson home against cincy Chester Taylor @ Washington Deshaun Foster home vs Atlanta It's obvious each of them will score a Td and go for 100 yards rushing and 35 receiving. But I'm looking for the 2td guy with 165 all purpose yards! Now that was funny Too bad you can only play 2 of those guys. Which pretty much dictates that the guy you leave on the bench will blow up for 3 TDs and 180 yds with 55 receiving and 2 TDs. ...and there will be great rejoicing throughout the league. And while your 1-2 will score you plenty, your WRs are now solidly mediocre. Even if those WRs break out, I have great confidence that you'll butcher the rest of your draft. lol now THAT was funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted June 18, 2006 when do I get to pick ...who cares, ill probably have to pick early in the morning again. but its fathers day weekend, so i hope everyone, including myself, has a fun, satisfying fathers day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoloMatisse 0 Posted June 18, 2006 And THAT is why I passed on Cedric Benson.... Back to back Benson => TJones. This will be interesting. You passed on Cedric Benson because once again, you didnt see it coming...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted June 18, 2006 Happy Father's Day ! Jocstrap on another flyby to see what's happening. I'll be moving today.......that is moving my arse from the computer to the TV. Back and forth, back and forth, it's going to wear my mind out mentally between the Final round of Golf, Basketball - go Dallas, computer, opening presents . Father's Day is like a get out of all responsibilities day! Hey hun I'm going to be a lush today OKAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace08 11 Posted June 18, 2006 Happy Fathers Day fellas.... I'll be flying to Atlanta tonight for work so I should be able to check up on this thing once I reach the hotel.... Another thing, I'll be in training all week so I may not be able to check up as often during the day. But I will be able to sneak a peak during lunch hours and such....so I won't be totally unavailable. Lastly....Go Heat!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Happy father's day all. just had a good time with dad, i hope everyone else is having a great weekend. hopefully sweetness can get back soon, and we can get this think rolling this next week. im anxious to pick also, so we'll see when we can get this thing moving finally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoloMatisse 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Dandy dad's day to you dads. Hope everyone's well. Go HEAT!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted June 18, 2006 Seattle shuffling o-line Not as many td's for Alexander Chad Johnson - tweeked his groin Nothing major - YET I'm looking to trade straight up - Chestor Taylor for either of those two guys! Take the offer now while it's hot You see, this is why I'm going to be the champ. Draft knowledge and Trading skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoloMatisse 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Seattle shuffling o-line Not as many td's for AlexanderChad Johnson - tweeked his groin Nothing major - YET I'm looking to trade straight up - Chestor Taylor for either of those two guys! Take the offer now while it's hot You see, this is why I'm going to be the champ. Draft knowledge and Trading skills. hate to burst your bubble boy, so I wont. Im not about to start helping you out at this point. Ill wait until youve got all 20 members of your team aligned to begin the onslaught..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rye & Leaf 0 Posted June 19, 2006 Seattle shuffling o-line Not as many td's for AlexanderChad Johnson - tweeked his groin Nothing major - YET I'm looking to trade straight up - Chestor Taylor for either of those two guys! Take the offer now while it's hot You see, this is why I'm going to be the champ. Draft knowledge and Trading skills. I'll do that, only I dont have the alexander or the c johnson yet, but I'm good for it, you gotta believe me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted June 19, 2006 im going out of town this friday, so i might need someone to pick for me if i send them my picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 19, 2006 You passed on Cedric Benson because once again, you didnt see it coming...... No. Not in the slightest. I had his name typed in. I had just read more news about TJ's absence in camp, and I typed in CB's name and almost hit "submit". Then I remembered last year when I was on the clock in one league. i had read all sorts of things about how Benson would be "the man" and all....didn't work out too well. In the end, I decided that my starting TE was more important to me at this point in the draft than a RB3. seeing as it's the 5th, I didn't think I'd survive the next 20 picks with an elite TE option still sliding to me - just because I do think there's not as much difference than in the past doesn't mean I don't recognize the value of a guy who averages 89 receptions a season in a PPR league. As for your rookie Addai, I love how you called him the "starting RB for the Colts" - you mean, you hope. If you think I didn't see him coming either, you're mistaken. I prefer to not take rooks unless I think it's a better bet. I am not all that interested in Addai. I think it'll be a relatively even split of carries there. but hey, good luck with all that and keep telling yourself I was sleeping. I kinda like my draft so far. I am fairly certain I'll compete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
