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I have never liked the elevator bonuses. I think it is a cheap way to a win and it does not enhance parity with in the League, but like with anything else I play within the rules that are on the table.
The bonuses do not go well with such big rosters that we keep in this league. Because of the bonuses, the important players are the ones who hit the bonuses regularly, which can skew a win in a certain teams direction, and that is okay if that is your intent, but it just seems incongruous with such a large roster limit. Many if not most of the guys you are keeping on your roster are not going to hit those elevator bonuses. I think the competition should be between picking the right guys weekly (every team has a lot of guys) not see who has been able to corral the most bonus hitting players (which are an extreme minority)
I think that paired with the scarcity of QBs, the elevator bonuses even more skew the QB position. I mean everyone knows that to cover a bye or injury, you might have to deal with a QB who is not as good as your starter, but because of the 5 QB limit there is rarely even a guy you can get off the wire to give you a fighting chance, especially if your opponent is starting a guy that could give him 50 or 60 points due to hitting an elevator bonus, lol. QBs are already over powered in this league with 6 point passing TDs, why do they need elevator bonuses? (that being said i'm holding 5 QBs right now trying to squeeze some points out of one of em LOL) You are probably not going to keep a bye week replacement QB if you pick one up to cover a bye, especially if there are no magical elevator bonuses
I'm not for having owners have to give up their dynasty players, i just think it should be easier for everyone to field a lineup. I mean pickings are slim even with D/ST and Kickers, but at least there are normally a couple of them on the wire that a player who is desperate can pick up to have a starter.
As far as the playoff situation, I just think it would be more engaging if more teams made the playoffs. The consolation ladder is horseshit and it is a big part of the playoff format in this league with 66% of the teams not even making the playoffs. I mean does it really matter that a team with a poor record might squeak in? with a three weeks system they would have to win three times to win it all.
Im unsure if the espn interface can handle it, but the way to go would be to make a 3 week playoff where the top two teams get a bye.
Wanted
CD Carrie Portfolio 719
Dark Tower S/N LE's 171 or 203
ANY Stephen King S/N LE #171 or 719
A Storm of Swords #218 or 346
Ancillary Justice #455
American Gods (+ SC Reader copy) #624
Michael Whelan original art
DT VII: Michael Whelan Remarque
ESPN can handle it. Like I said earlier, we will vote on these proposed changes. I will say, I was already planning on having a vote to completely get rid of player limits so that will be one option on the poll. The options will probably be:
-Get rid of player limits
-Get rid of limits except for QB, K, and D/ST
-Leave the limits as they are
-Lower just the QB limit
-Lower the QB, K, and D/ST limits
The rules as they are make drafting huge just like the NFL.
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Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
Man, I have to stop making last second lineup changes. I pulled D'Ernest Johnson out of my lineup minutes before the game. He already has 9 points on the first drive and it doesn't look like Denver is going to slow Cleveland down. Oh well.
Edit: He finished with 27. That sure would have helped.
Fuck Bill Belichick.
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The "Mid-Season" Standings:
The Red
RK. TEAM W-L-T
1. death by snu snu 5-2-0
2. Gilead Brewery 4-3-0
3. RUBE's .45s 3-4-0
4. Dallas Death Rattle 2-5-0
The White
RK. TEAM W-L-T
1. Blaine The Pain Train 5-2-0
2. Walkin' Dudes 5-2-0
3. Equus Asinus 3-4-0
4. Lud Billy Bumblers 1-6-0
Pink
RK. TEAM W-L-T
1. The Forbidden Zone 4-3-0
2. The Big CoughlinHunters 4-3-0
3. The Derry's Rejects 3-3-1
4. Garrell's Raiders 2-4-1
With eight games left and most of the teams within two games of their division lead, it is really wide open still.
I pulled off an improbably win last week. Hoping that I can continue my dub streak with most of my starters on their Bye week coming back.
Hope Pat Mahomes can bounce back on Monday night!
I just need Mahomes to put up 20-22 points tonight to win my matchup. Any other year that's a lock, but this year I have no idea what to expect from the Chiefs offense.
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I fear my season is over. Right down the drain with Derrick Henry. Ugh!
Mahomes couldn't give me 20 f*****g points against the Giants. Fuq this season.
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At least y'all aren't leading the league in points and sitting 9th. I have scored over 120 points each of the last three weeks and still lost all three. One stupid decision each week is killing me.
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Want to thank Austin Ekeler for going supernova yesterday against the Steelers after I stupidly forgot to set my lineup and started a bunch of Bye players on there.
Yeah. Ekeler looked pretty good!
All that's left of what we were is what we have become.
I helped you out this week, Rube (barely). Now you have to help me out!
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Well sorry Mike, I think I'm gonna have to wipe the floor with Rube this week. The only doubt I have is if I should start Melvin Gordon or Clyde Edwards...
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It would be nice if Patrick Mahomes played like Patrick Mahomes.
He's playing like SHERLOCK Homes!
All that's left of what we were is what we have become.
Here are the standings after the non-divisional games.
The Red
RK TEAM W-L-T
1. death by snu snu 8-4-0
2. RUBE's .45s 5-7-0
3. Gilead Brewery 5-7-0
4. Dallas Death Rattle 5-7-0
The White
RK TEAM W-L-T
1. Blaine The Pain Train 9-3-0
2. Walkin' Dudes 9-3-0
3. Equus Asinus 6-6-0
4. Lud Billy Bumblers 4-8-0
Pink
RK TEAM W-L-T
1. The Derry's Rejects 6-5-1
2. The Forbidden Zone 5-7-0
3. The Big CoughlinHunters 5-7-0
4. Garrell's Raiders 4-7-1
Normally at this point I am talking about all of the close races. Unfortunately, with only three divisional games left and the leaders up by three games, there isn't much of a chance for there to be an upset in The Red and The White divisions. The second-place team in The White will be the wildcard team as well.
However, the Pink division is wide open. Everyone has a shot there. It will be interesting to see who comes out of that division.
Soooooooooo I should start tanking immediately for a better pick then?