Fantasy Tips

mredskins · 08-25-2010, 02:27 PM

too each is own but seriously bye week should be one of the least things you are worried about. Honestly read that VBD article and do the exercise, it makes ton of sense.

Dirtbag59 · 08-25-2010, 03:09 PM

"Take the best player available with no regard for the possibility of that player being available a round later....oh yeah, and stock up on receivers."

MTK · 08-25-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

too each is own but seriously bye week should be one of the least things you are worried about. Honestly read that VBD article and do the exercise, it makes ton of sense.

Agreed it's not a huge deal, just something to keep in mind is all. I didn't say to obsess on it or use it as your main guide in a draft. I've seen times where a team had 2 guys out one week and 2-3 out another week. That's an issue unless you have an extremely deep bench.

mredskins · 08-25-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Agreed it's not a huge deal, just something to keep in mind is all. I didn't say to obsess on it or use it as your main guide in a draft. I've seen times where a team had 2 guys out one week and 2-3 out another week. That's an issue unless you have an extremely deep bench.

I was not meaning to pick on you but it annoys me when some guys obese about bye weeks.

GusFrerotte · 08-25-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Agreed it's not a huge deal, just something to keep in mind is all. I didn't say to obsess on it or use it as your main guide in a draft. I've seen times where a team had 2 guys out one week and 2-3 out another week. That's an issue unless you have an extremely deep bench.

Bye week can be a big issue. I have had as many as 4 guys with the same bye weeks both starters and backups. I had to drop some of my backups to get starters for one week and ended up losing them for good via waivers. Bye weeks can be crucial depending on your after draft roster. For me though I am always signing guys off of waivers it seems every season just about every week.

Schneed10 · 08-26-2010, 12:09 AM

I'd personally rather have all my players on a bye in one week, not make any pickups, and throw the game. I'd rather be 0% strength for one week than 85% strength for like 7 games.

I don't pay attention to bye weeks. They fall where they fall, I just want guys who will get me to the playoffs, but more importantly, guys who will be playing well when I get there.

mredskins · 08-26-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Bye week can be a big issue. I have had as many as 4 guys with the same bye weeks both starters and backups. I had to drop some of my backups to get starters for one week and ended up losing them for good via waivers. Bye weeks can be crucial depending on your after draft roster. For me though I am always signing guys off of waivers it seems every season just about every week.

I will say it again if you understand the VBD system are a variation of it bye weeks mean nothing in determining the overall value of your player becasue everyone has that variable so it levels the playing field in regards to bye weeks.

MTK · 08-26-2010, 10:18 AM

God bless you guys if you love FF that much where you're running spreadsheets and using formulas. I love FF, but not that much.

Schneed10 · 08-26-2010, 10:48 AM

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God bless you guys if you love FF that much where you're running spreadsheets and using formulas. I love FF, but not that much.

Well I love FF, but I love microsoft excel even more. Finance by trade, you kind of have to love it.

Like I said, big nerd here.

MTK · 08-26-2010, 10:51 AM

I stare at spreadsheets all day at work, last thing I want to do is work with them at home too.

mredskins · 08-26-2010, 11:18 AM

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Well I love FF, but I love microsoft excel even more. Finance by trade, you kind of have to love it.

Like I said, big nerd here.

LOL! I agree, excel is such a powerful tool especially if you are good at VBA.

Monkeydad · 08-26-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

12th, here's a completed mock draft from that website. Once again, I think it helps give you a better idea of where and in what round certain players are going.

12th, don't be like the fool who drafted Garrett Hartley, a kicker, in the 4th round of that mock draft.

Make them one of your last picks.

Schneed10 · 08-26-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I stare at spreadsheets all day at work, last thing I want to do is work with them at home too.

Ever have dreams with excel spreadsheets in em? That's when I know it's time to take a vacation!

724Skinsfan · 08-26-2010, 08:25 PM

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12th, don't be like the fool who drafted Garrett Hartley, a kicker, in the 4th round of that mock draft.

Make them one of your last picks.

Buster, are you drunk? Kickers weren't taken until the 14th round in that draft.

12thMan · 08-29-2010, 05:55 PM

So my draft begins in couple of hours...what do you guys think about C.J. Spiller. I really want him, but maybe in a later round?

08-25-2010, 02:27 PM	#46
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,658	Re: Fantasy Tips too each is own but seriously bye week should be one of the least things you are worried about. Honestly read that VBD article and do the exercise, it makes ton of sense. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

08-25-2010, 03:09 PM	#47
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: Fantasy Tips "Take the best player available with no regard for the possibility of that player being available a round later....oh yeah, and stock up on receivers." __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

08-26-2010, 12:09 AM	#51
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Fantasy Tips I'd personally rather have all my players on a bye in one week, not make any pickups, and throw the game. I'd rather be 0% strength for one week than 85% strength for like 7 games. I don't pay attention to bye weeks. They fall where they fall, I just want guys who will get me to the playoffs, but more importantly, guys who will be playing well when I get there. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

08-26-2010, 10:18 AM	#53
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,408	Re: Fantasy Tips God bless you guys if you love FF that much where you're running spreadsheets and using formulas. I love FF, but not that much. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-26-2010, 10:51 AM	#55
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,408	Re: Fantasy Tips I stare at spreadsheets all day at work, last thing I want to do is work with them at home too. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-29-2010, 05:55 PM	#60
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Fantasy Tips So my draft begins in couple of hours...what do you guys think about C.J. Spiller. I really want him, but maybe in a later round?

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