2007 Frenzy RFA Commentary

[Burt the Butcher]

Originally Posted by smsmith40

Preds

Depends on your situation, as you have picks at 4 and 5 in the draft I wouldn't expect that the RFA would have much of an impact, You are loaded in most positions. My guess, given that you have 3 good to great young QBs that you are going to avoid Russell and Quinn. You will pick what you believe the two best RBs not named Peterson and Lynch who are likely gone by then. You will have the luxury of sticking them on the Taxi squad and seeing if one of them develops.

Thats a great situation, I on the other hand probably need my rookie to play (fair enough given my draft postion) but don't you think tha the choice between RB and WR at the top of the draft isn't at least influenced by RFA availbility and vice versa

Are you saying you'd be starting Quinn over Brady, Peterson over Alexander, or Johnson over Driver? I haven't looked at your roster, but come on.....

[Popes]

Brian made a good point to me that I hadn't considered. Not only are the people with high picks maybe eyeing the draft, some people with starters may be, as well.

For example, someone with Chester Taylor may be watching the Vikings draft to see if they pick a top RB or not. That could impact how solidly they feel about their current RB and whether or not they need to go get one in RFA.

[Burt the Butcher]

Originally Posted by Popes

Brian made a good point to me that I hadn't considered. Not only are the people with high picks maybe eyeing the draft, some people with starters may be, as well.

For example, someone with Chester Taylor may be watching the Vikings draft to see if they pick a top RB or not. That could impact how solidly they feel about their current RB and whether or not they need to go get one in RFA.

Yah, that is a good point. Must be why the brilliant new commish in SAC'd didn't start their RFA bidding until Monday after the draft ....

:bow :bow

[Preds]

Originally Posted by Burt the Butcher

Are you saying you'd be starting Quinn over Brady, Peterson over Alexander, or Johnson over Driver? I haven't looked at your roster, but come on.....

My roster is very fluid at the moment, none or all of those players could be on my team. I'm just saying folks hedging their RFA decisoin making on where players land in the NFL draft are over thinking things.

[Nittany Dodgers]

Originally Posted by Burt the Butcher

Yah, that is a good point. Must be why the brilliant new commish in SAC'd didn't start their RFA bidding until Monday after the draft ....

:bow :bow

Maybe the brilliant new comishh could have shared that logic prior to today.

[Philadelphia Freedom]

Originally Posted by Popes

Brian made a good point to me that I hadn't considered. Not only are the people with high picks maybe eyeing the draft, some people with starters may be, as well.

For example, someone with Chester Taylor may be watching the Vikings draft to see if they pick a top RB or not. That could impact how solidly they feel about their current RB and whether or not they need to go get one in RFA.

Sorry this was my point a few posts ago. I did not mean that teams would be basing their RFA actions on who they will be drafting in the Frenzy draft and yes Chester was one of those that I was thinking about (since I put him out there at $1,600).

[smsmith40]

Are you saying you'd be starting Quinn over Brady, Peterson over Alexander, or Johnson over Driver? I haven't looked at your roster, but come on.....[/quote]Maybe not but I might not spend 3500 on LDT and then draft Peterson with the 1.01, maybe Johnson looks like better value

[Burt the Butcher]

Originally Posted by smsmith40

Maybe not but I might not spend 3500 on LDT and then draft Peterson with the 1.01, maybe Johnson looks like better value

To each his own I guess. I'd jump on that scenario in a minute...

[smsmith40]

Like you say, unfortunately I have so many holes, I won't b able to fill them all, in any case I think I'm the only guy that has bid so far today

[Popes]

Hold the phones on that claim. I just tossed out the top WR.

[Preds]

Originally Posted by Popes

Hold the phones on that claim. I just tossed out the top WR.

Tops in your eyes maybe. :p

[Preds]

FYI Popes, a quick lesson on RFA bidding, keep in mind the team tendering the guy has a right to match any winning bid, so low balling a bid (or putting a player out at the tender as you did with Holt) isn't necessarily the strategy. In most cases, teams are more than willing to match tender level bids.

To win a RFA, you generally have to overpay, or put a guy in a tight cap situation with the match.

[Nittany Dodgers]

Mike, quick reminder, only one WR last year received a bid above 1800, and that was Holt at 1850 (though, I am surprised in hindsight at that low number).

Suffice it to say, I have spoken plenty in depth with the Papacy about RFA bidding, as well as not paying a single iota of attention to whatever you may have to say during this time of year. ;)

[Philadelphia Freedom]

Suffice it to say, I have spoken plenty in depth with the Papacy about RFA bidding, as well as not paying a single iota of attention to whatever you may have to say during this time of year. ;)

You might want to tell him when to pay attention (there some time right!!).

[Burt the Butcher]

Originally Posted by Nittany Dodgers

Mike, quick reminder, only one WR last year received a bid above 1800, and that was Holt at 1850 (though, I am surprised in hindsight at that low number).

Suffice it to say, I have spoken plenty in depth with the Papacy about RFA bidding, as well as not paying a single iota of attention to whatever you may have to say during this time of year. ;)

:agree Good Call!!! ROFLMAO

[Preds]

, Popes opens at the tender again!

Spite I say. Spite!

PS Brian, you are 100% correct in ignoring what I say this time of year, I spew drivel from all directions. ;)

[Urza's Ragers]

Sometimes I even skip your post...

[Popes]

It's like a morgue in here today.

I'm hoping things pick up once the trio of RBs expire this afternoon.

[Nittany Dodgers]

Hey, only 20 minutes are so until the first one is up. That should be about the next time you check back, huh?

[Popes]

You know me too well. Exactly 20 minutes since my last visit. Darn addicting FF...

[Preds]

Originally Posted by Popes

You know me too well. Exactly 20 minutes since my last visit. Darn addicting FF...

I have to say Popes, your activity level has surprised me. Brian said you'd be busy and not here much the 1st few months. Guess that flew out the window.

We are an addicting group aint we!

[Preds]

BTW, are you poor souls REALLY going to let Alexander sell for only 2900? Seriously?

You're actually making me consider matching at that price point (ie. I was considering letting him walk, but not for 2900).

[Nittany Dodgers]

Originally Posted by Preds

I have to say Popes, your activity level has surprised me. Brian said you'd be busy and not here much the 1st few months. Guess that flew out the window.

We are an addicting group aint we!

His overconfidence in his ability to focus on studying is his weakness.

I think it was after our 12th phone conversation in three days when Jason finally said "you know, if I'm paying this close attention, I can probably just do the bidding myself."

[Preds]

Originally Posted by Nittany Dodgers

His overconfidence in his ability to focus on studying is his weakness.

I think it was after our 12th phone conversation in three days when Jason finally said "you know, if I'm paying this close attention, I can probably just do the bidding myself."

, as long as he doesn't screw up his studies (seriously).

It's probably a nice mental break to be honest.

[Nittany Dodgers]

Originally Posted by Preds

, as long as he doesn't screw up his studies (seriously).

It's probably a nice mental break to be honest.

Yeah, your last week of law school, the week before finals is the perfect time to start up a time consuming addiction.

I offered to help! It's not my fault!

[Preds]

hmm hmm hmm, really debating 1 more bid on Gates

*utilizing my new think out loud strategy*

[Philadelphia Freedom]

hmm hmm hmm, really debating 1 more bid on Gates

*utilizing my new think out loud strategy*

Great this like a Simpson's episode where we hear what Homer thinks. Not to equate you to Homer of course, just thinking that this could have potential. Please post all thoughts concerning league/team business here. TIA!

[Preds]

Originally Posted by Philadelphia Freedom

Great this like a Simpson's episode where we hear what Homer thinks. Not to equate you to Homer of course, just thinking that this could have potential. Please post all thoughts concerning league/team business here. TIA!

, Haven't you noticed, I've already been doing that.
Just doing my part to:Stirspotand spice things up around here!

[Preds]

*let's see, Insects won't match LT if he knows he's getting Alexander, however, if I KEEP Alexander, I can screw Frank over royally... mu ha ha!*

[Philadelphia Freedom]

*let's see, Insects won't match LT if he knows he's getting Alexander, however, if I KEEP Alexander, I can screw Frank over royaly... mu ha ha!*

Didn't something like this happen before where Frank got like 4 RB's? Anyhow, let him have both and let's see what ensues from there...