First league is created!

It will be a 12 team league using NFL.com's FF site. Live draft is scheduled for Labor Day at 1230 EST.

The scoring rules are fairly close to most standard leagues I've played in, as is the roster. (1 QB, 1RB, 2 WRs, 1TE, 1 Flex, 1K, 1 Team D) but with a small bench (6 players).

For those wanting to join this league, shoot me a PM and I'll send you the info. I also need a volunteer to be a commish for a second (and 3rd may be needed) league with the same settings but different draft day or time as needed. I'll start up that league if necessary, but name the commish and drop as soon as needed. (or they can create it if they prefer)

If you have questions, concerns, suggestions, NOW is the time to speak up.

When joining a league, I do ask that you name your team after your user name here so we know who you are. IOWs, have your user name somewhere in the team name.

I don't think I'll be doing a salary cap league after all. I don't see one for NFL.com that can be customized and private.

 

I sent PMs to a couple of you already who PMed me. If you tried to message me on 8/5, and I didn't respond as of 8/6, please try again as I may have missed it.

Anyone who CANNOT draft on Labor Day at 1230 pm EST, please post in this thread your preference. Based on the initial thread, I think we have enough players interested for 2 leagues minimum, possibly 3. I have another commish waiting in the wings for the word "go."

 

Don't worry, Steel. We'll get another league going as well, maybe 2 more if needed.

What day or time(s) is good for you?

 

I am OK for Labor Day, as long as it ends no later than around 10 PM Eastern. How are you planning to do the live draft? Via an online "chat" type of service, or right here on the MB?

 

Those on-line drafts usually end quickly. Even with 12 teams, I've never seen them go more than 45 minutes. Most are usually over in under 30 minutes. The website hosts it. You only have (I think) 90 secs per pick. And if someone doesn't show up, the computer starts picking for him automatically after the first round. You can rank your "wishlist" picks ahead of time just in case that happens.

 

It's possible for even the first league. I can change any setting until the draft happens.

I avoid 2 RBs anymore due to the nature of the game lately. Would 1 RB, 2 WR, 2 flex be acceptable?

 

I've seen almost every setup. Still play in one 2 RB league, and it's a mess usually. LOL Not as bad as 2 QB leagues, but, idk, just odd I guess. The past few seasons, there's really only 4, 5 good RBs at BEST, and the rest are mostly fodder.

But I see your point.

If people want 2 RBs, I'll put it in. Let's hear your opinions.

While I'm asking for input, I have the bench set at only 6 players. The reason for this is based on previous on-line leagues over the years. It prevents (or at least modifies) hoarding and forces hard decisions. In a heavily moderated league (every move goes through the commish), that might not be necessary, but on-line leagues by nature tend to be more unguarded. Anybody have or see a problem with this?

Also, I set the scoring up similar to 2 money leagues I play in. The defense scoring is a little higher than standard leagues, but it's a double edged system. It can hurt you too. Those leagues set it up like that so defenses actually matter. Review them and post any criticism, concerns, etc.

Passing Yards:
1 point per 25 yards

Passing Touchdowns:
6 points

Interceptions Thrown:
-2 points

400+ Passing Yards Bonus:
5 points

50+ Passing Yards TD Bonus:
3 points

Rushing Yards:
1 point per 10 yards

Rushing Touchdowns:
6 points

40+ Rushing Yard TD Bonus:
3 points

200+ Rushing Yards Bonus:
5 points

Receptions:
1 point

Receiving Yards:
1 point per 10 yards

Receiving Touchdowns:
6 points

50+ Receiving Yard TD Bonus:
3 points

200+ Receiving Yards Bonus:
5 points

Fumble Recovered for TD:
6 points

Fumbles Lost:
-2 points

2-Point Conversions:
2 points

Kicking

PAT Made:
1 point

PAT Missed:
-2 points

FG Made 0-19:
3 points

FG Made 20-29:
3 points

FG Made 30-39:
3 points

FG Made 40-49:
4 points

FG Made 50+:
5 points

FG Missed 0-19:
-3 points

FG Missed 20-29:
-2 points

FG Missed 30-39:
-1 point

Defense / Special Teams

Sacks:
2 points

Interceptions:
2 points

Fumbles Recovered:
2 points

Fumbles Forced:
1 point

Safeties:
2 points

Touchdowns:
9 points

Blocked Kicks:
3 points

Kickoff and Punt Return Yards:
1 point per 15 yards

Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns:
6 points

Points Allowed 0:
10 points

Points Allowed 1-6:
7 points

Points Allowed 7-13:
4 points

Points Allowed 14-20:
1 point

Points Allowed 21-27:
0 points

Points Allowed 28-34:
-1 point

Points Allowed 35+:
-4 points

Less than 100 Total Yards Allowed:
10 points

100-199 Yards Allowed:
7 points

200-299 Yards Allowed:
3 points

400-449 Yards Allowed:
-3 points

450-499 Yards Allowed:
-5 points

500+ Yards Allowed:
-7 points

Other

Use Fractional Pts
Yes

Use Negative Pts
Yes

 

I agree to a point. But the negative points for FGs come on (mostly) chip shots. Anything over 40 yards doesn't get negative points.

 

Just what I'm used to, I'm not married to any of it. Which bonuses do you not like? Just the long play ones? Or all of them (such as bonuses for going over 200 yards rushing)?

2 RBs it will be. I'm surprised how many are used to that. I haven't seen it since the 90s. But it will make it interesting for sure. That said, if I add a RB to the starting roster, I'm going to have to add another bench slot I think. Maybe not. What say you?

 

A few quick updates:

After much thought, and talking with the guys who run my money leagues, I've decided to forgo bonuses for offensive players for this league. Shaner made good points, and the GMs of my money leagues all agree that bonuses are... less than ideal. They only use them because the people in the leagues all wanted them. A second RB slot has been added. Bench size is staying the same. Should make people use strategy a bit more, but that just keeps things interesting.

I have started a second league for those who cannot do Labor Day for a draft (or maybe missed a slot in the first league). The tentative draft date for that league is Sunday, August 26th at 6 pm. That date and time can be changed if needed. If people are cool with it, it stays.

The settings for that league will be identical as the first league. I do not intend to stay in the second league. I'll drop as soon as I place a commish in charge of it. That is, unless it fails to fill up with new players. If it does, I'll allow some guys in the first league to also join the second if they wish (and I may stay in it). Based on initial response a few weeks ago, this shouldn't be an issue, but I'm just covering my bases.

I have a slot or 2 still available for the first league (labor day league). As always, please PM me with an invite request. But now, also state your preference for which league. Once the Labor Day league fills, you'll have to join the second league. For those in the first league who are interested in joining the second league ALSO (assuming we need to fill it), PM me as well, but state that you're already in the first league. I'll hold those requests in reserve.

 

AFAIK, I am using decimal scoring. I always have. But now I have to check and make certain.