It's looking more and more likely that Peyton will need another operation on his neck, ending his season before it began. Don't draft Peyton or any Colts receiver.

9/5/2011 2:05:06 PM

that blows... collie and clark were big acquisitions for me, and now it is looking no bueno

9/5/2011 3:24:01 PM

^^

no one has said anything like that.

9/5/2011 3:39:53 PM

Rodney Harrison went off on a caller today on the radio who said Peyton needs to "man up" and play hurt. They had to bleep him a few times

9/5/2011 3:48:04 PM

remember when Rivers played with a torn ACL? he's not a pussy like Manning

9/5/2011 3:57:25 PM

i like rodney harrison, although he was a fucking dirty as hell player

9/5/2011 4:01:03 PM

haha, he literally does not have nerve connections in parts of his neck. you could say "hey Peyton, heres a billion dollars if you could turn your neck this way" and he couldnt do it.

^ yeah, dirty as fuck, but pretty solid as a commentator

[Edited on September 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM. Reason : d]

9/5/2011 4:02:22 PM

^^^^^ You must be out of the loop. The Colts just shut him down for the week. The way these things go, he could be out indefinitely. A second operation is absolutely being discussed, and many with sources inside the organization now believe that surgery is the likely outcome of this situation. It's been nearly 4 months and he still can't throw the ball with any velocity.

[Edited on September 5, 2011 at 4:06 PM. Reason : ^]

9/5/2011 4:05:18 PM

i got him in the late 6th rd in one league (that drafted yesterday) fully expecting him to not get on the field till week 5

9/5/2011 4:05:29 PM

I am sure you are in the loop with management that said he'll be out for the season.



[Edited on September 5, 2011 at 4:06 PM. Reason : .]

9/5/2011 4:06:23 PM

Should I play Best or Moreno in my flex position week 1?

9/5/2011 4:29:20 PM

Flip a coin. Thats the best advice

9/5/2011 5:01:10 PM

^^ I would 100% go with Moreno....for week 1 in my yahoo league Moreno is projected at 10 points while Best is projected to get 5....Moreno is playing against Oakland who sucks at run D but good at pass D....also consider that Willis McGahee (the #2 rb behind Moreno) is projected to get more points than Best (7)

9/5/2011 5:59:11 PM

drafting in 5 minutes. 1st pick in a snake draft. Going with peterson first...won my league last two times i've picked him. Goin for 3.

9/5/2011 8:10:28 PM

had a 12 team draft yesterday (but was too drunk afterwards to care to come in and post it here):

QB - Matt Schaub
RB - Ray Rice
RB - Frank Gore
WR - Greg Jennings
WR - Austin Collie - this Manning business is going to get him on my bench more than likely
WR - Johnny Knox - soon to be the #1 receiver again in Chicago, and they lost olsen...
TE - Jason Witten
K - Sebastian Janikowski
DEF - New England - I even got them relatively early- defenses started going real early in this league, even though we have standard scoring

BN - Colt Mccoy - I might end up playing matchups between him and Schaub if he has the breakout season I'm predicting
BN - Marshawn Lynch - blah
BN - James Starks - I really think he has potential to break out when ryan grant sucks it up
BN - Sidney Rice - I think if he stays healthy, he will do well on a shitty Seahawks team
BN - Steve Breaston - lol maybe he can work his way to #2 in KC? he is a gamble and will be a quick to drop guy
BN - Nate Washington - I think he has potential with an underrated Hasselbeck throwing to him now, but another quick to drop guy

I like my starters (except for the fact that my receivers are a little weak) - my bench sucks. It seemed like everyone was gone real early for a 12 man league. I put some serious gambling on Mccoy, Starks, and Sidney. Not my best performance

[Edited on September 5, 2011 at 8:54 PM. Reason : h]

9/5/2011 8:51:00 PM

i dont know how you people do so many league... I am going to be in 3 and thats killing me... seems like they would get diluted. You basically just end up cheering for/against everyone every week

9/5/2011 8:55:01 PM

yeah, I like to do 2, but me and saps both run one that we are both in, and you talked me into yours, and I had one other friend talk me into his... 4 teams is going to be hard to keep up with, and like you said, you end up having bitter sweet days from certain players- I'm going to just focus on who I have and not my opponents, because I don't want to not play someone in one league because I'm going up against him in another- that has bit me in the ass before, and I just need to start my starters- like dude man said earlier, that's why I got 'em!


haha speaking of which- question for another league... should I start Moreno against Oakland or Mendenhall against Baltimore... nomally it is a no brainer, but the matchups actually make me think Moreno

[Edited on September 5, 2011 at 9:04 PM. Reason : wveever]

9/5/2011 9:00:36 PM

have the #2 overall pick tonight in my 10-man standard scoring (non-PPR) league. got money on this one. i'm thinking if peterson is there i'll definitely take him, but not sure about who to take with him gone.

i'm leaning foster, but the hamstring is a concern with him. chris johnson is just as much of a concern to me after missing all of training camp and the preseason holding out.

any thoughts?

9/6/2011 4:27:09 PM

LOL came out of an auto draft with Manning, Reggie Wayne, and Arian Foster. Fuck shit damn. Hope Foster's injury does not impact his production too much. Stuck with Orton right now as my Qb, will be looking to trade for a guy like Stafford or Cutler as fill-ins. Please get well Peyton.

9/6/2011 4:42:32 PM

^^^^^ You're in the same boat as me with weak WRs. You might want to go snag a good back up QB like a Stafford or a Bradford since Schaub is known to be so inconsistent and I don't have too much faith in McCoy, he is a high ceiling guy though. Love your 1-2 punch of Gore and Rice.

^^^via FFtoolbox

Quote :

"Moreno is a central character in John Fox's run-focused offensive scheme, but Willis McGahee is poised to split the workload and vulture goal line carries and more. There should be plenty of work to go around given Fox's nature of calling the run, but Kyle Orton has actually looked decent this season and the pass will be called too. I personally do not trust the workload of Moreno and will not until he clearly gets more carries and delivers on his fantasy value over McGahee. Start Moreno with caution in Week 1 and if you can, keep him on the bench."

^^ Peterson then CJ, does everyone forget about Slaton at Hou? As soon as Foster fudges up / gets injured someone will take his spot and produce just as well. Wouldn't touch Foster with a 10 foot pole. Just my opinion though.

Just like everyone else, I gotta post my team. (Pick 1 12 team .5 PPR)

QB - Brady
RB - AP
RB - Ahmad Bradshaw
RB/WR - Felix Jones
WR - Ftiz
WR - Sydney Rice
TE - Vernon Davis
K and D - no one cares

Bench
RBs - Shone Greene, Thomas Jones, Ben Tate
WRs - Mike Thomas, Pierre Garcon, Malcom Floyd, Emmanuel Sanders

Hate my WRs, Love my RBs. Any opinions this week about Rice or Thomas in that last receiver spot?

btw - Everyone, please before you post anything, provide an answer or state your opinion on the post(s) above you.

[Edited on September 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM. Reason : .]

9/6/2011 5:13:38 PM

Stafford is easy top 10 if he stays healthy

Maybe top 5

But thats a huge "if"

9/6/2011 5:14:54 PM

2 drafts tonight...1 keeper and 1 non-keeper. Will post results.

9/6/2011 5:24:25 PM

^^^ I would give Rice the edge because of the QB change for Jax.

I had David Garrard as my backup for Vick...I am holding on to him in case he can land a starting spot soon but I don't know if that is a good idea

[Edited on September 6, 2011 at 6:01 PM. Reason : .]

9/6/2011 5:55:37 PM

I saw what someone said about Moreno being played a running-by-committee guy, but I still think he could be good against Oakland week 1, a much better matchup than Mendenhall has going against Baltimore... My gut tells me go with Moreno

9/6/2011 6:10:40 PM

12 team league - I had first pick.
QB - Matt Schaub
RB - Adrian Peterson
RB - Peyton Hillis
Flex (WR/RB/TE) - Julio Jones
WR - Larry Fitzgerald
WR - Kenny Britt
TE - Owen Daniels
K - Nate Kaeding
D - Jets
HC (Head coach, +3 for a win, -3 for a loss) - Falcons
Bench - Marshawn Lynch
Bench - Jason Campbell
Bench - Chris Cooley
Bench - Robert Meachem
Bench - LaDainian Tomlinson

My second league's draft is at 10...

Any thoughts on who I should play at the flex spot?

[Edited on September 6, 2011 at 9:22 PM. Reason : ]

9/6/2011 9:19:36 PM

Flex spot for week one I'd probably go with Lynch

Just drafted my 3rd and final money league tonight.

10 team league standard scoring; had 7th pick

Qb: Tony Romo
Rb: Jamal Charles
Rb/WR: Michael Turner
Wr: Mike Wallace
Wr: Reggie Wayne
Te: Owen Daniels
D/St: Texans (will substitute week by week basis)
K: Rob Bironas

Bench:
Brandon Marshall
Tim Hightower
Peyton Manning
Fred Jackson
Willis McGahee
Lance Moore
Lee Evans
Jerome Harrison

If Manning is indeed out for Sunday which in all likelihood is the case; who should I start in Wayne's spot?

[Edited on September 6, 2011 at 10:27 PM. Reason : lineup]

[Edited on September 6, 2011 at 10:27 PM. Reason : f]

9/6/2011 10:21:58 PM

^I'd be inclined to go Brandon Marshall.

My other draft tonight:
10 teams, again I had the first overall pick (again, went with AP)
QB - Tony Romo
RB - Adrian Peterson
RB - Michael Turner
WR - Hakeem Nicks
WR - Percy Harvin
WR - Mike Williams (TB)
TE - Jimmy Graham
K - Nate Kaeding
D - Green Bay
Bench
Malcolm Floyd
Eli Manning
Fred Jackson
Hines Ward
Greg Olsen
Roy Williams

9/6/2011 11:31:53 PM

Fucking jacksonville...

I hope del rio has something up his sleeve, otherwise i support him going byebye

9/7/2011 12:36:10 AM

^^^ I might keep Wayne in... Collins will be throwing to him more than the others I bet. Well, him and Clark.

9/7/2011 12:38:25 AM

12 team ppr league with 1pt/25return yards

I picked 6th (yep, foster went 6th lol)

1. Arian Foster RB
2. Hakeem Nicks WR
3. Tom Brady QB
4. Ahmad Bradshaw RB
5. Antonio Gates TE
6. Cedric Benson RB
7. Anquan Boldin WR
8. Kenny Britt WR
9. Darren Sproles RB
10. Danny Amendola WR
11. Ben Tate RB
12. Jacoby Ford WR
13. LaDainian Tomlinson RB
14. Deji Karim RB
15. San Deigo DEF
16. John Kasay K

I hate my WRs

QB,WR,WR,RB,RB,W/R,TE,K,DEF starters

This league is for big $$ so a lot of pressure. The $ is so big someone else stakes half but I manage and make all decisions. Each transaction costs $10, so just to put it into perspective. Hopefully I've set us up decently (besides week 7 where I'll have to start my entire bench)

fantasy football season really makes me feel like a degenerate gambler......

[Edited on September 7, 2011 at 1:13 AM. Reason : .]

9/7/2011 1:07:06 AM

^ what would you want for Philly?

9/7/2011 1:12:19 AM

Brandon Lloyd v Oakland or Brandon Marshall v New England?

9/7/2011 9:16:00 AM

I'd go marshall... Denver is going to be running the ball a lot and not passing as much going against a great secondary (same reason I am still contemplating Moreno over Mendenhall). Miami... well, I just think Marshall will get more looks

9/7/2011 9:37:14 AM

Lloyd, no question. Oakland doesn't have Asomugha or whatever. NE will man handle Miami which means their offense isn't going to be on the field much. Oakland has ZERO weapons anymore other than some above average RBs that constantly get hurt. Their best TE is gone, their best defender is gone, they have a below average QB and average receivers.

Quote :

"Denver is going to be running the ball a lot and not passing as much going against a great secondary"

No they won't. Denver threw the ball a TON last year.


I've got a trade offer:

I would receive:

Dwayne Bowe and Joseph Addai

I give up:
Green Ellis
Julio Jones

Thoughts?

My team:

PRiv
V. Jackson
S. Johnson (BUF)
Michael Turner
A. Bradshaw
A. Hernandez
J. Stewart
K. Winslow
Green Ellis
Julio Jones
P. Garcon
AJ Green
Ben Tate
Philly DEF






[Edited on September 7, 2011 at 9:43 AM. Reason : /]

9/7/2011 9:40:42 AM

I would take it in a second. Dwayne Bowe is a huge upgrade and honestly I think Addai has a better year than Green-Ellis (if he stays healthy).

^,^^ appreciate the input

[Edited on September 7, 2011 at 9:47 AM. Reason : ]

9/7/2011 9:44:43 AM

^^so they lost Asomugha... they picked up lito sheppard, stefon wisnowski, and a couple of other talents... not to mention they had the 2nd best pass defense last year, and 29th worst running defense- I feel like this is not going to change much, and Fox (who is a run first coach) will continue to punch the ball down their gut as much as possible.

^I agree- take the trade (unless it is a keeper league and you want julio for future seasons)

Quote :

"Only one defensive starter is gone, but he will be replaced by a guy who has already started for Oakland in previous years. The offensive line will look a little different, but it will be much stronger because of the competition. The Raiders will have one of the best running games in the league with McFadden, Michael Bush and rookie speedster Taiwan Jones. Campbell will be more comfortable under the same system for two years and he’s taking on a stronger leadership role. The coaching staff is one of the best they’ve had since 2002. The Raiders are the self-proclaimed “Team of the Decades.” Look for them to start off this decade with a bang."

lol Volcom must hate raider nation

[Edited on September 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM. Reason : b]

9/7/2011 9:53:16 AM

nah not really, I just don't think they will do anything this year

plus Lloyd isn't in a wild cat either

[Edited on September 7, 2011 at 10:13 AM. Reason : .]

9/7/2011 10:13:22 AM

Who should I start for my defense this week?

Texans vs Colts
Browns vs Bengals
Titans vs Jags

9/7/2011 10:19:56 AM

Texans if Peyton doesn't play.

[Edited on September 7, 2011 at 10:20 AM. Reason : which he is listed as doubtful right now]

9/7/2011 10:20:36 AM

you have 3 defenses?

9/7/2011 10:22:21 AM

I'd more likely assume he has none and is looking to play matchups for the season, and those are teams available

9/7/2011 10:24:52 AM

^precisely

9/7/2011 10:34:59 AM

I'd have a tough call there... Jags now have luke mcClownface as their QB- that might be better than Garrard, but I wouldn't bet on it personally. And even if Peyton did play, he hasn't had any real practice/work to get caught up- last time he missed a preseason, the first 4 games were doodoo. And I could never bet on the Browns, but cinnci is going to be sooooo bad.... it really is a toss up in my opinion

9/7/2011 10:49:19 AM

I'm rolling with the Browns this week. I drafted the Saints, but no way I'm starting them against the Packers.

[Edited on September 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM. Reason : ]

9/7/2011 11:03:26 AM

just finished up a draft, i haven't played FF in a couple of years, so go easy on me.

12 team league, QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, K, D/S

QB Schaub, Matt 11
RB Blount, LeGarrette 8
RB Turner, Michael 8
WR Boldin, Anquan 5
WR Jackson, DeSean 7
WR Smith, Steve CAR 9
TE Gronkowski, Rob 7
K Kaeding, Nate 6
DST Chargers 6

QB Bradford, Sam STL 5
RB Jackson, Fred 7
RB Wells, Beanie ARI 6
WR Ford, Jacoby 8
WR Sims-Walker, Mike STL 5

9/7/2011 11:05:36 AM

pick 2:

Felix Jones vs Jets
Beanie Wells vs carolina
Mike Tolbert vs Vikings
Benjarvis Green-Ellis vs Miami
Daniel Thomas vs Pats

9/7/2011 12:11:44 PM

I would probably say Beanie and Felix. But Tolbert might not be a bad option either.

9/7/2011 12:15:05 PM

I like Tolbert and Green-Ellis.

9/7/2011 12:32:10 PM

^^^Beanie and Felix

pick 1:

Tony Romo @ Jets
Kevin Kolb vs. Carolina

pick 1 (Lesean Mccoy is my RB1):

Legarrette Blount vs. Det
Beanie Wells vs. Car
Ryan Mathews vs. Minn

pick 3 (return yards count for 1pt/20 yards):

Roddy White @ Chi (locked in)
Calvin Johnson @ TB (locked in)
Dez Bryant @ NYJ
Marques Colston @ GB
Devin Hester vs. Atl



[Edited on September 7, 2011 at 12:33 PM. Reason : asdf]

9/7/2011 12:32:35 PM

Romo
Wells
Colston

9/7/2011 12:35:13 PM