2020 MGS Fantasy Football

[ChiefMikeOfficer]

19 minutes ago, Apolloshowl said:

If it works it works! Is this the same where you can only pick a team once? 
Btw how do you have 4 starting QB's! Maybe not Brady, but Allen, Cam and Wilson... please tell me you have had some good trade offers for at least one of them!

For the survivor, yes - limited to one per team. 

 

For the 4 QBs:

 

If you actually want to know...Auto-draft "glitch" (or "mistake" on my part) - wasn't able to make the draft, and on my pre-draft rankings, I filled it out expecting it to fill all the required starting positions with the last few picks (I think Yahoo does this?). I stacked the list with QB/RB/WR but had limited strategy on the order because I had no idea who would actually get sniped and when. End result of the draft: 4 QBs (2 I really wanted + Cam/Brady that I added as risks with their new teams), no D, no TE, no K. Held onto all four when hitting the waiver wire to fill out the roster -- if they did really well, I'd hit the trading block; if they didn't, I'd drop them. Still trying to shop them around, but Cam's "Weak 3" isn't going to help...

Some people are hating on the strategy, but the way I see it, even though I'm not gaining anything with them on the bench, I am limiting points from other teams (and it's not worth dropping them for a low-potential FA). It's working out OK at the moment, but I'm expecting it to backfire by Week 6.  

Edited September 29, 2020 by ChiefMikeOfficer
Forgot to answer question 1

[GolfSpy_APH]

7 minutes ago, ChiefMikeOfficer said:

For the survivor, yes - limited to one per team. 

 

For the 4 QBs:

 

If you actually want to know...Auto-draft "glitch" (or "mistake" on my part) - wasn't able to make the draft, and on my pre-draft rankings, I filled it out expecting it to fill all the required starting positions with the last few picks (I think Yahoo does this?). I stacked the list with QB/RB/WR but had limited strategy on the order because I had no idea who would actually get sniped and when. End result of the draft: 4 QBs (2 I really wanted + Cam/Brady that I added as risks with their new teams), no D, no TE, no K. Held onto all four when hitting the waiver wire to fill out the roster -- if they did really well, I'd hit the trading block; if they didn't, I'd drop them. Still trying to shop them around, but Cam's "Weak 3" isn't going to help...

Some people are hating on the strategy, but the way I see it, even though I'm not gaining anything with them on the bench, I am limiting points from other teams (and it's not worth dropping them for a low-potential FA). It's working out OK at the moment, but I'm expecting it to backfire by Week 6.  

Sounds like making the best of a unfortunate situation. Much like how my second round pick somehow picked Akers, with Carson, Mixon, Taylor and a lot of others still on the board. Sucks, but was able to turn him and a Waiver Pick up into AJ Green, who despite having a slow start is seeing a ton of targets and I hope a later breakout. Thems to breaks in Fantasy and although I really wish I had Taylor/Mixon/Carson, but its encouraged to try and make trades. They have a really good trade adviser on the site too!
This year is a learning curve for us all on this site and there have been bumps along the way, but in the end this is for fun and to enjoy the MGS community. It's a great challenge and hopefully we can keep the trade train coming!

[GolfSpy_APH]

Also big shoutout to Division Bucky! Sorry for the two teams with slow starts, however all but 2 are at 500 or better! Definitely looking like the Division to beat and whoever does get through should have a great shot at the title.

[xOldBenKenobiX]

Commissioners, I f***ed up and dropped 2 players I was trying to move to IR, how can I revert that transaction?

[GolfSpy_APH]

53 minutes ago, xOldBenKenobiX said:

Commissioners, I f***ed up and dropped 2 players I was trying to move to IR, how can I revert that transaction?

If it hasn't been resolved send a PM.

[xOldBenKenobiX]

39 minutes ago, Apolloshowl said:

If it hasn't been resolved send a PM.

Thank you for the advise, I did sent a PM to the commissioners too.

I know that  we are all gentlemen

and everyone would leave them alone so I could pick up on waivers.

[Bucky CC]

4 hours ago, xOldBenKenobiX said:

Commissioners, I f***ed up and dropped 2 players I was trying to move to IR, how can I revert that transaction?

I was able to reverse both transactions since waivers have not been processed yet.  Jimmy G and Mostert are back on your roster.

[xOldBenKenobiX]

1 hour ago, Bucky CC said:

I was able to reverse both transactions since waivers have not been processed yet.  Jimmy G and Mostert are back on your roster.

Thank you for the help

[Bucky CC]

Alright Bucky Division, let's make some trades!

I have six RBs on my roster and I'm more than willing to trade a few for a backup QB or higher quality starter at RB or WR.  While they aren't all Saquon Barkley level replacements they each have major roles for their teams.

Austin Ekeler
David Johnson
Mark Ingram
Myles Gaskin
Adrian Peterson
Ronald Jones

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I see that if you put guys on the trade block it is like putting up a sign that says “offer me the shittiest one-sided trade you can come up with”

 

yikes

[ChiefMikeOfficer]

To be fair, putting your entire team in trade bait makes it look like you're giving up. Had to throw something out there quickly in case that's what was happening. 

[JonMUSC08]

Someone in Bergs league, talk to me about a trade. I am looking for a RB (not trying to give up 2 of mine (Chubb or Taylor)). 

[xOldBenKenobiX]

So, we have the first postponed game. 

Is there any guidelines if any games are canceled? 

[xOldBenKenobiX]

3 minutes ago, JonMUSC08 said:

Someone in Bergs league, talk to me about a trade. I am looking for a RB (not trying to give up 2 of mine (Chubb or Taylor)). 

I'm willing to deal Howard, fournette and Mostert, make an offer. 

 

[Berg Ryman]

1 hour ago, JonMUSC08 said:

Someone in Bergs league, talk to me about a trade. I am looking for a RB (not trying to give up 2 of mine (Chubb or Taylor)). 

I mean, we talked! Let me try something else.

[JonMUSC08]

Just now, Berg Ryman said:

I mean, we talked! Let me try something else.

Yea.... Not much talking on that one.... pretty one sided deal...

[GolfSpy AFG]

31 minutes ago, JonMUSC08 said:

Yea.... Not much talking on that one.... pretty one sided deal...

I can part with M Ingram

[null]

2 hours ago, ChiefMikeOfficer said:

To be fair, putting your entire team in trade bait makes it look like you're giving up. Had to throw something out there quickly in case that's what was happening. 

Just looking to shake things up. Wouldn’t compromise the league by giving you DK Metcalf and James white for friggen Christian Kirk and Tom Brady (when I have Lamar Jackson )

 

cmon dude

[ChiefMikeOfficer]

30 minutes ago, jlukes said:

Just looking to shake things up. Wouldn’t compromise the league by giving you DK Metcalf and James white for friggen Christian Kirk and Tom Brady (when I have Lamar Jackson )

 

cmon dude

You threw a Hail Mary - I legit thought you were throwing in the towel. Don't expect anyone to look at this and pitch something in your favor. Go out and make some specific proposals. 

And hey, Brady's a solid bye week or injury backup for Lamar  and don't forget the $2 in waiver cash I threw in there. 

Edited September 30, 2020 by ChiefMikeOfficer
$2

[null]

1 hour ago, ChiefMikeOfficer said:

You threw a Hail Mary - I legit thought you were throwing in the towel. Don't expect anyone to look at this and pitch something in your favor. Go out and make some specific proposals. 

And hey, Brady's a solid bye week or injury backup for Lamar  and don't forget the $2 in waiver cash I threw in there. 

See this what I hate about fantasy.  Nobody has to win a trade. I’m not trying to “get something in my favor.” Trades can work for both teams.  Crazy thought. Good luck the rest of the season 

[ChiefMikeOfficer]

24 minutes ago, jlukes said:

See this what I hate about fantasy.  Nobody has to win a trade. I’m not trying to “get something in my favor.” Trades can work for both teams.  Crazy thought. Good luck the rest of the season 

Sorry man - it was a bad proposal and I was just trying to joke around to "justify" it in the aftermath. Didn't mean for it to lead to actual frustration. Hopefully you get something useful out of it - I almost sent another better proposal but I'm only 50-50 on it and I'm not convinced you'd be sold on it either. 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

42 minutes ago, jlukes said:

See this what I hate about fantasy.  Nobody has to win a trade. I’m not trying to “get something in my favor.” Trades can work for both teams.  Crazy thought. Good luck the rest of the season 

This is my whole thought on trades, most of which I would say I “lost” over the last couple seasons. 
I like to use trades as a way to make a full season as semi DFS.  I like to keep them as even as possible but everybody values players differently. I vary between need and want! Lol

[ChiefMikeOfficer]

2 hours ago, jlukes said:

Just looking to shake things up. Wouldn’t compromise the league by giving you DK Metcalf and James white for friggen Christian Kirk and Tom Brady (when I have Lamar Jackson )

 

cmon dude

Side note - I didn't actually expect you to accept this trade. I put in the notes that I expected a counter and who on my roster was fair game for that (although I acknowledge the didn't leave you with much to work with, so I'm not surprised with the lack of counter - sorry again). 

Edited October 1, 2020 by ChiefMikeOfficer
I suck

[GolfSpy_APH]

For those looking to make fair or even trades there is a pretty simple solution. Click on the Fantasy Shark trade calculator and it will bring up a link to the site. There you can add in your players and players from the other team and it will analyze and give you a percentage as well recommend the trade for either side. Sometimes it can be a little silly, for instance it didn't recommend a trade for me because I was giving up too much running back depth, however with no clear number 2 I was fine with that. Either way its a useful tool and will help you see if there is truly a fair trade out there. 
Trades can be tricky, I am really sold on 3 guys on my roster and it would take a lot to get them from me, the rest I'm very open to moving. I have sent a ton of trade offers a lot of which have been rejected, but I try to leave comments leaving room for a counter. I think its rare that a trade is offered right off the first offer and both teams need a bit of time to look at it.
I got very fortunate when I made my first big trade in which I got back a starting rb, solid #2 rb and a wr for a stud and solid wr. Plus I got some FABB, this put me over the player limit so I packaged Akers with a good waivers claim and managed to get a WR, but I had put 8 or so offers out there with those two together. 
Last point is I get bored @blackngold_blood much like you I think its fun to shake up a roster. So sorry to any of those who don't like the offers, but feel free to comment back and just say that those players aren't available or whatever and I will move on. Else I'll keep looking for ways to make changes!

[Bucky CC]

Looks like the NFL has officially postponed Steelers-Titans.  Make sure you make the appropriate changes to your rosters for the week.

This will be an interesting test to see how the website handles COVID cancellations.  Hopefully we can use the IR/COVID spots but let us know if there are any issues.  I would assume the website would be updated sometime later today allowing you to make the official roster moves.

[GolfSpy AFG]

3 minutes ago, Bucky CC said:

Looks like the NFL has officially postponed Steelers-Titans.  Make sure you make the appropriate changes to your rosters for the week.

This will be an interesting test to see how the website handles COVID cancellations.  Hopefully we can use the IR/COVID spots but let us know if there are any issues.  I would assume the website would be updated sometime later today allowing you to make the official roster moves.

We're in different times.

It would seem to me the league would just re-schedule bye weeks to align Tennessee and Pittsburgh with this week, or am I oversimplifying?  Granted, that's a finger's crossed approach...

[xOldBenKenobiX]

23 minutes ago, Bucky CC said:

Looks like the NFL has officially postponed Steelers-Titans.  Make sure you make the appropriate changes to your rosters for the week.

This will be an interesting test to see how the website handles COVID cancellations.  Hopefully we can use the IR/COVID spots but let us know if there are any issues.  I would assume the website would be updated sometime later today allowing you to make the official roster moves.

 

18 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said:

We're in different times.

It would seem to me the league would just re-schedule bye weeks to align Tennessee and Pittsburgh with this week, or am I oversimplifying?  Granted, that's a finger's crossed approach...

The option to move the bye weeks for both teams seems to be easiest.

Bu the logistics might be much harder, as both teams have different bye weeks, Titans at week 7 and Steelers at week 8.

if both team go on a bye now and would of to play lets say week 7, the steelers opponent for that week, the Ravens, would have to move games.

I am not sure how they are going to manage, and I do not even want to think about how If I was responsible for the schedule, I would do it.

I am just crack another beer open and wait to see what happens.

Edit: It is an unfortunate situation, now it is too late for it, but the league could have started the season a couple of weeks earlier and give every team the same bye weeks mid season and later in the year, so those weekends could have been used as game make up weekends.

But my good ideas all come in late.

Edited October 1, 2020 by xOldBenKenobiX

[KurtActual]

RE: Trades.

Sorry I've declined every offer so far. To get the #2 overall QB, or the #8/#9 Running Backs from me would take players in similar positions. I've got 2 top 10 TEs, the number 5 Def... 

The trades have to make sense.

[GolfSpy_BNG]

Ok Stud division, since not everyone is on Slack I will put this here as well. 
 

I’m looking for a Top 15 RB and I have Adams, Mike Thomas, and Julio to use to deal. The better the RB the more I will offer for him!

[GolfSpy_BNG]

1 hour ago, blackngold_blood said:

Ok Stud division, since not everyone is on Slack I will put this here as well. 
 

I’m looking for a Top 15 RB and I have Adams, Mike Thomas, and Julio to use to deal. The better the RB the more I will offer for him!

No longer desperate (thanks to another trade with @GolfSpy MPR) but still willing to deal Adams or Thomas