Author Topic: The NFL Thread (Read 2766693 times)

bryanod · « **Reply #960 on:** August 18, 2006, 12:42:29 am »

Quote from: NY-AmericanRed on August 18, 2006, 12:40:32 am

I'm DEFINITELY in on this if you can set it up

Quote from: Drewcatt on August 17, 2006, 05:16:55 pm

Alright folks. I setup something over at Yahoo!

The league name is RAWK Fantasy Football.
League ID: 485718
The password is: redmen

We've got a standard head-to-head league with standard scoring.

Right now a Live Draft is set for Sunday, August 27, at 1pm EST (East coast American time). That time, and the type of draft can be changed (just let me know any preferences or problems).

Anyone is free to join, as long as you don't mind losing.

daddymac · « **Reply #961 on:** August 18, 2006, 12:49:08 pm »

I'm in but just realised I am not here for the draft on the Sunday as I am away for the weekend in Edinburgh.

Shall I forget it or is there a way of changing the time?

Moving it to the same time on Monday would be ace but if its a hassle don't worry.

Mikeebee · « **Reply #962 on:** August 18, 2006, 02:55:00 pm »

i'm also interested but will not be available for a live draft on sunday, but monday at the same time would be great also but as with daddymac if it is too much hassle to move don't worry about it

Drewcatt · « **Reply #963 on:** August 18, 2006, 04:51:50 pm »

Folks, you ask and you shall receive.

New draft time is Monday, August 28 at 1pm EST (American time - adjust accordingly).

Just for the record, I can (or should be able to) change any of the settings prior to the draft.

Drewcatt · « **Reply #964 on:** August 18, 2006, 04:55:37 pm »

Quote from: Ben_JP on August 17, 2006, 07:55:26 pm

I would be but my knowledge is limited. Can I pick Dan Marino and William Perry?

You can have the Fridge, Marino's all mine.

Mikeebee · « **Reply #965 on:** August 18, 2006, 05:08:28 pm »

how long do live drafts usually take? just out of curiosity? i usually do the automatic

i'm in looks like you can pre rank your players in case you can't make it which is good news

Jai · « **Reply #966 on:** August 18, 2006, 05:10:37 pm »

I'm in. Is the defense picked automatically in this one or do you use a draft-pick?

daddymac · « **Reply #967 on:** August 18, 2006, 05:33:35 pm »

You use a draft pick.

You select:

QB

RB
RB

WR
WR
WR

TE

K

DEF

daddymac · « **Reply #968 on:** August 18, 2006, 05:34:09 pm »

Quote from: Drewcatt on August 18, 2006, 04:55:37 pm

You can have the Fridge, Marino's all mine.

I guess I get Kyle Orton then...

NY-AmericanRed · « **Reply #969 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:44:21 pm »

Quote from: Drewcatt on August 18, 2006, 04:51:50 pm

Folks, you ask and you shall receive.

New draft time is Monday, August 28 at 1pm EST (American time - adjust accordingly).

Just for the record, I can (or should be able to) change any of the settings prior to the draft.

The live draft is great, but I won't be around on Monday at 1:00 PM...any way to move it back to Sunday?

Drewcatt · « **Reply #970 on:** August 18, 2006, 11:02:10 pm »

Quote from: NY-AmericanRed on August 18, 2006, 09:44:21 pm

The live draft is great, but I won't be around on Monday at 1:00 PM...any way to move it back to Sunday?

Well I could. What time on a Sunday works for people? (Include time zones)

Drewcatt · « **Reply #971 on:** August 18, 2006, 11:03:06 pm »

Quote from: Mikeebee on August 18, 2006, 05:08:28 pm

how long do live drafts usually take? just out of curiosity? i usually do the automatic

i'm in looks like you can pre rank your players in case you can't make it which is good news

Yeah, you can pre-rank if you can't make it. To be safe, I would allocate at least an hour to the draft. It's going to depend entirely on how quick people are to pick.

bryanod · « **Reply #972 on:** August 18, 2006, 11:06:10 pm »

meh i'm confident enough in my team managing abilites not to need to be there for the draft so don't mind what day its on

if i'm around on day you choose i might have a look!

NY-AmericanRed · « **Reply #973 on:** August 19, 2006, 12:31:01 am »

Quote from: Drewcatt on August 18, 2006, 11:02:10 pm

Well I could. What time on a Sunday works for people? (Include time zones)

Anytime after noon EDT on Sunday is great

daddymac · « **Reply #974 on:** August 19, 2006, 11:18:30 am »

Can't do Sunday at all I'm afraid, anytime after Monday 5pm (GMT) is fine by me...

Drewcatt · « **Reply #975 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:27:15 pm »

Quote from: daddymac on August 19, 2006, 11:18:30 am

Can't do Sunday at all I'm afraid, anytime after Monday 5pm (GMT) is fine by me...

What about the day before, the Saturday?

daddymac · « **Reply #976 on:** August 20, 2006, 02:22:22 pm »

Out of it from Friday through to Monday (roughly 6ish)

sorry

What's wrong with next week? Maybe Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday?

SteeleRED · « **Reply #977 on:** August 20, 2006, 03:51:58 pm »

Hey gang
You can just go in and register, pre-pick your top 150 players, then let "autodraft" handle the rest for you.

That's what I've done. I won't be around tomorrow for the draft, but didn't want to miss out.

Drewcatt · « **Reply #978 on:** August 20, 2006, 04:27:16 pm »

Quote from: SteeleRED on August 20, 2006, 03:51:58 pm

Hey gang
You can just go in and register, pre-pick your top 150 players, then let "autodraft" handle the rest for you. That's what I've done. I won't be around tomorrow for the draft, but didn't want to miss out.

Tomorrow? Right now the draft is set for the 28th.

If you guys want to do it during the week that's fine too, I just need a time to settle on. Another option is that we can scrap the live draft completely, and just set up our auto-draft lists, and let the chips fall as they may.

Let me know what you think...

nyujvary · « **Reply #979 on:** August 20, 2006, 04:39:38 pm »

if I may throw in my 2 cents, the later to the start of the season is the better, you'll be able to see who's hurt, and what not...

daddymac · « **Reply #980 on:** August 21, 2006, 01:43:15 pm »

Quote from: nyujvary on August 20, 2006, 04:39:38 pm

if I may throw in my 2 cents, the later to the start of the season is the better, you'll be able to see who's hurt, and what not...

My thinking too.

Leave it until as late as possible late next week. Pre-picks are ok but the idea of a live draft is cool.

Drewcatt · « **Reply #981 on:** August 21, 2006, 04:47:54 pm »

Ok, so as late as possible, preferably a live draft (amen!).

The season starts Thursday, Sept. 7. We should have the draft done no later than the 4th or 5th so people have times to work through waivers, free agents, and to make initial trades before the first game.

Personally, I would suggest early evening on the 4th, though I know that would create some time issues for people on the West Coast of the US (still at work) or in the UK (being with the kids/wives/dog/friends).

Another idea we could take into consideration is to simply do the draft during one of Liverpool's games. Most of us seem to be online then anyway, and we'd be able to finish the draft, if we're quick, by halftime, and if we're not, by the end of the game.

Once again, let me know what you think.

Note: This is also posted over in the forum in the division.

p.s. We still need one more team (8 is perfect!)

daddymac · « **Reply #982 on:** August 23, 2006, 01:11:13 am »

What about the weekend before the season starts i.e. September 2nd - 3rd?

Drewcatt · « **Reply #983 on:** August 23, 2006, 04:40:21 pm »

Quote from: daddymac on August 23, 2006, 01:11:13 am

What about the weekend before the season starts i.e. September 2nd - 3rd?

Whenever's good for you guys. Just let me know a time.

Drewcatt · « **Reply #984 on:** August 28, 2006, 12:50:34 am »

I figured people weren't ready for a draft tomorrow, so I've moved the draft to Sept 2. at 3:30pm U.S. Central time.

SteeleRED · « **Reply #985 on:** August 28, 2006, 03:19:33 am »

That might work, though I may be out-of-town. But don't mind me, I set up to auto draft. Thanks for setting it all up, Drewcatt.

Drewcatt · « **Reply #986 on:** August 28, 2006, 03:19:55 pm »

Quote from: SteeleRED on August 28, 2006, 03:19:33 am

That might work, though I may be out-of-town. But don't mind me, I set up to auto draft. Thanks for setting it all up, Drewcatt.

Not a problem gents. I do what I can to increase the feeling of comraderie that we already share. Plus, I need more Liverpool folk in my non-Premierleague life. I've got too many Manc, Arse, Chelsea, and [insert club from Italy, France or Spain here] friends around me as it is.

But anyway, the time slots for setting drafts are quickly dwindling, so let me know ASAP what the preferred time is so we can get this ball rolling.

p.s. We still need ONE more.

baboons · « **Reply #987 on:** August 28, 2006, 04:29:14 pm »

I hereby claim the 8th spot, and in the great tradition of the Green Bay Packers will pick a squad based on rookies, crocks and has-beens.

I'm drafting in my face-to-face league on Saturday afternoon (BST) so will be on auto-draft to avoid being so drunk as to pick an all-Packers offense.

Drewcatt · « **Reply #988 on:** August 28, 2006, 05:02:23 pm »

Quote from: baboons on August 28, 2006, 04:29:14 pm

I hereby claim the 8th spot, and in the great tradition of the Green Bay Packers will pick a squad based on rookies, crocks and has-beens.

I'm drafting in my face-to-face league on Saturday afternoon (BST) so will be on auto-draft to avoid being so drunk as to pick an all-Packers offense.

I actually think it's physically impossible to pick an all-packers offense. Either your brain will automatically shut off, or Yahoo! will kick you off its servers in an effort to protect the integrity of the game.

Oh... welcome

baboons · « **Reply #989 on:** August 28, 2006, 05:10:52 pm »

Quote from: Drewcatt on August 28, 2006, 05:02:23 pm

I actually think it's physically impossible to pick an all-packers offense. Either your brain will automatically shut off, or Yahoo! will kick you off its servers in an effort to protect the integrity of the game.

Oh... welcome

Believe me, my brain will be well shut-off by Saturday night

For those UK based people, here are the confirmed early-season televised games (Sky):

07/9 - Pittsburgh Vs Miami
10/9 - Carolina Vs Atlanta, Jacksonville Vs Dallas
17/9 - Miami Vs Buffalo, NY Jets Vs New England
24/9 - Pittsburgh Vs Cincinnati, Arizona Vs St Louis
1/10 - Carolina Vs New Orleans, Washington Vs Jacksonville

Still waiting to see what Five will show; expecting MNF as normal plus Sunday Night games once Baseball finishes. Not sure whether we'll get both games on the first Monday though...

NY-AmericanRed · « **Reply #990 on:** August 29, 2006, 09:57:04 pm »

I saw the maximum number of teams increased from 8 to 10. It's a great move; hopefully we get two more teams because eight isn't really enough in fantasy football. With ten teams you'll have to use a little more skill in how you draft.

Jai · « **Reply #991 on:** August 29, 2006, 10:22:00 pm »

Monday 9/11

3:00 AM Vikings at Redskins
6:00 AM Chargers at Raiders

Sky doesn't appear to be showing any MNF games for you all.

NFL - LIVE ON SKY SPORTS
Wednesday 16th August 2006

Click here to get Sky digital

Date Match
Channel & Time

Thu Sep 7 Miami v Pittsburgh SSX 6pm
Sun Sep 10 Carolina v Atlanta & Jacksonville v Dallas SSX 5.30pm
Sun Sep 17 Miami v Buffalo & New York Jets v New England SSX 6pm
Sun Sep 24 Pittsburgh v Cincinnati & Arizona v St Louis SSX 6pm
Sun Oct 1 Carolina v New Orleans & Washington v Jacksonville SSX 6pm
Sun Oct 8 NFL double header TBA SSX 6pm
Sun Oct 15 NFL double header TBA SSX 6pm
Sun Oct 22 NFL double header TBA SSX 6pm
Sun Oct 29 NFL double header TBA SSX 6pm

Drewcatt · « **Reply #992 on:** August 29, 2006, 11:53:28 pm »

Quote from: NY-AmericanRed on August 29, 2006, 09:57:04 pm

I saw the maximum number of teams increased from 8 to 10. It's a great move; hopefully we get two more teams because eight isn't really enough in fantasy football. With ten teams you'll have to use a little more skill in how you draft.

This is true, though we still need to find those other folk. I mean, we could all invite fellow friends and all, but I've been trying to keep this in-house as it were.

baboons · « **Reply #993 on:** August 30, 2006, 02:26:43 pm »

Quote from: chink on August 29, 2006, 10:22:00 pm

Sky doesn't appear to be showing any MNF games for you all.

Thanks Chink - Sky don't have the rights to Monday Nights - they are owned by (Channel) Five. Nothing on their website as yet, but they've been quite consistent for the last few years. Plus coverage is led by fanatic Red Colin Murray who co-presents with Mike Carlson.

Samran. · « **Reply #994 on:** August 31, 2006, 01:13:05 am »

Man i love NFL. Cant wait for the season to start.

Its crazy how long there break is. What? Like 6 months?! Damn. Imagine no soccer... i mean football for 6 months. Thats not even worth thinking about. Ahhh!

Boston-Sox · « **Reply #995 on:** August 31, 2006, 12:15:00 pm »

Go Dolphins

Drewcatt · « **Reply #996 on:** August 31, 2006, 08:27:54 pm »

Quote from: redpaul on August 31, 2006, 12:15:00 pm

Go Dolphins

A man after my own heart

Ok, folks, the draft is set for Saturday afternoon/evening, Sept. 2nd (3:30pm US Central Time / 4:30 US Eastern Time / 9:30pm UK ).

If anyone has a problem with that time and isn't willing to just set an autodraft, let me know ASAP, either here in this thread, via PM, or using the forum in the league.

The dates and times offered by Yahoo for a draft are quickly dwindling, so my options in picking an alternate slot are limited.

Other than that, let me be the first to wish everyone good luck. Regardless of how it pans out, a 'Pool fan will win.

Jai · « **Reply #997 on:** September 2, 2006, 03:50:06 pm »

Are we all ready?

Drewcatt · « **Reply #998 on:** September 2, 2006, 08:41:00 pm »

I hope so....

NY-AmericanRed · « **Reply #999 on:** September 2, 2006, 08:44:06 pm »

Domanick Davis is probably headed for IR...

Just to give everyone a heads-up

SteeleRed just emailed me this info