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League Announcement:

Now that the games count for real, please everyone (particularly new folks) take a few minutes to review the League Rules.

Please pay special attention to the in-game and disconnect rules, and as always be mindful of the very first rule: "Don't be a dick." This is a fun, friendly league, and it's only as good as the combined quality of its members. Be competitive, have fun, but most of all remember that sportsmanship is our most important value.

Let the games begin. :D
 
[quote name='theredworm']Must've got sad and retired[/QUOTE]

That's my guess as well. It looks like the FA list cuts off after a certain point.

Could you not find any of them??
 
[quote name='bvharris']That's my guess as well. It looks like the FA list cuts off after a certain point.

Could you not find any of them??[/QUOTE]

I only remember a few, hah. I could compare with the real life roster i suppose!
 
Dolphins were getting stomped 42-7. about 1:17 left in the 4th.

Doom got kicked for excessive griefing.... Letting him play the Cpu.

Doom Reigns Supreme.
 
[quote name='siradam134']Dolphins were getting stomped 42-7. about 1:17 left in the 4th.

Doom got kicked for excessive griefing.... Letting him play the Cpu.

Doom Reigns Supreme.[/QUOTE]

Don't know why that happens only in this game.

Apparently an issue on my end.
 
Tanabeo and I will be playing our game Saturday morning. Hopefully my team plays better when Whitehurst isn't on the field for 3 quarters.
 
[quote name='Tanabeo']
In other news Carson Palmer(Chad Johnson 2.0) was sent to jail last night for headbutting a stripper and has now been cut by the raiders freeing up 10M of their cap.[/QUOTE]

Bold move. I'm actually very impressed someone had the stones to cut a starter. I assume you took some kind of cap penalty for cutting him?

He could be an intriguing option come FA time, though it looks like he wants a pretty sizable contract, though of course only 1 year.
 
[quote name='Doomtime']Ok made it 42-14 Texans over Dolphins in a CPU game. No injuries.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for the Td's...but i wanted my two USER picks back;-/

nice ass kicking , doom.
 
[quote name='siradam134']Thank you for the Td's...but i wanted my two USER picks back;-/

nice ass kicking , doom.[/QUOTE]

I wanted that punt return back.

GG Fero.
 
[quote name='sprice8688']im.just gonna play my game since i.cant reach.tanabo... hopefully the trade goes thru for week 2[/QUOTE]

He usually works till 11ish cst like the op states
 
Waiting for man to sign on to play but if he doesnt soon I cant play tonight... well sober at least maybe ill want to play when im blacked out at 3am... who knows!!!
 
[quote name='bvharris']Bold move. I'm actually very impressed someone had the stones to cut a starter. I assume you took some kind of cap penalty for cutting him?

He could be an intriguing option come FA time, though it looks like he wants a pretty sizable contract, though of course only 1 year.[/QUOTE]

Nope no penalty said I got all 10M if this trade ever works the way it should i will be sitting around 35M in cap space

Sprice I will accept it when I get home it weird our trade didn't process if it works this time I will not play that tight end
 
Denver Broncos 31 - Pittsburgh Steelers 0

The Broncos follow up a strong postseason preseason (edit: getting a bit ahead of myself :lol:) by lighting the first sparks of playoff fever in Denver. The Broncos "protected the house" with aplomb, with a ferocious defense that absolutely refused to let the Steelers into the endzone, turning the Steelers over 3 times and also stopping them twice on 4th down inside the 10 (once on a fake field goal which they sniffed out well). Manning had a very good debut, finding his favorite target Demaryius Thomas for 3 scores. The only blemish on his day was a second half pick (which I don't really blame him for, it was a weird Madden play where the receiver was open but he somehow shortarmed it by 10 yards into the lap of a defender. Must have been on the wrong foot or something). The running game was as underwhelming as expected, though McGahee did have a few nice runs.

Manning was 15 of 21 for 215 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT.

Big Ben was 15 of 32 for 188 yards, 0 TDs and 2 INTs.

McGahee carried 16 times for 63 yards, and also coughed up a fumble (though the Broncos recovered).

Mendenhall carried 6 times for 13 yards.

Thomas was huge for the Broncos, catching 5 balls for 99 yards and 3 scores. Stokley added 5 for 60 from the slot.

Sanders led the Steelers with 5 catches for 75 yards, while Brown added 52 of his own on 2 catches.

The Broncos top draft pick, DE Derek Wolfe had a monster debut, getting 2 sacks including a strip sack which Jason Hunter returned for 6 to give the Broncos a 14-0 lead at the time. Elvis Dumervil also had a sack, while Joe Mays and Champ Bailey had picks (though Champ was injured on the play).

The Steelers didn't manage to sack Manning, though they stopped McGahee for several tough losses. Foote had the pick.

Champ Bailey is out for 4 weeks with broken ribs. No big deal, I only have to face Roddy White and Andre Johnson the next two weeks. :D

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gg WV! And again, welcome to the league!

Definitely feels good to see that my defensive ability hasn't slipped between seasons, and also that I carried my offensive momentum through into the regular season.
 
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Silver lining is this gives me the opportunity to demonstrate the injury replacement system.

Injury Replacement:

Team: Denver Broncos
Injured Player: CB Champ Bailey
Duration: 4 weeks
Player Added: CB Curtis Holcomb 68 OVR
Player Dropped: DT Mitch Unrein - 60 OVR

This is the format to use for these, and I'll track it in the OP. When Bailey comes back, I'll need to drop Holcomb and pick Unrein back up.

Please also note the injury replacement guidelines and position minimums, which are conveniently located in the rules. :D
 
[quote name='Tanabeo']How did the broncos have a strong post season they have yet to get by the explosive oak offense[/QUOTE]

I fixed it like 5 seconds before you posted that, lol.

Although since last year they somehow made the playoffs and beat the Steelers with Tim Tebow at QB, my typo was technically true as well. ;)
 
[quote name='bvharris']I thought that was Tebow time. :D[/QUOTE]

It was Tebow time for one drive then I had to hear Ramses bitch about running out of shotgun. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but if he decides to play prevent D and I'm sitting in shotgun--with Tebow or any other QB--can I not run it? I pretty much had to scrap my entire 2 minute drill because of his complaint. [I played the same way vs MA in my preseason game, so he can vouch for me on the legitimacy of it]

Regardless, I threw the game away. I had like 7 picks. Still only lost by less than a TD I believe and had plenty of chances to put a ton of scores on the Bills. GG, Ramses. The training wheels are coming off next game though, just to warn ya.
 
[quote name='ubernes']It was Tebow time for one drive then I had to hear Ramses bitch about running out of shotgun. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but if he decides to play prevent D and I'm sitting in shotgun--with Tebow or any other QB--can I not run it? I pretty much had to scrap my entire 2 minute drill because of his complaint. [I played the same way vs MA in my preseason game, so he can vouch for me on the legitimacy of it]
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I guess I'd need to see the plays in question I guess. If it's five wide shotgun and then taking off immediately on a designed passing play, that is something we say in the rules you shouldn't be doing. But there's no inherent rule about running out of a shotgun formation assuming it doesn't get cheesy. We're talking about Tim Tebow though, there's a certain expectation of running, no?

I generally think if it's a gray area like that, it's better to either keep doing what you're doing and then sort it out later, or else stop the game and contact a commissioner (which, incidentally, includes you ;) ) than change up your whole gameplan and put yourself at a disadvantage.
 
[quote name='bvharris']I guess I'd need to see the plays in question I guess. If it's five wide shotgun and then taking off immediately on a designed passing play, that is something we say in the rules you shouldn't be doing. But there's no inherent rule about running out of a shotgun formation assuming it doesn't get cheesy. We're talking about Tim Tebow though, there's a certain expectation of running, no?

I generally think if it's a gray area like that, it's better to either keep doing what you're doing and then sort it out later, or else stop the game and contact a commissioner (which, incidentally, includes you ;) ) than change up your whole gameplan and put yourself at a disadvantage.[/QUOTE]

That's the thing, I was still dropping back ready to chuck the ball. And did on the first play. And I'm sure he was annoyed I decided not to throw it into double coverage for once, but if you're going to leave 20 yards after the line of scrimmage uncovered besides the one dude trailing my TE, then why not? That's not unfair, that's him being lazy and not wanting to adjust his play calling.

I really had no intention of winning the game tonight. Ramses is pretty good. I'm still working out my offense. But down by a score with 2 minutes to go, to bitch when I decide to not keep throwing it deep down the field into double coverage the first time I run... now that's annoying. Adjust!
 
Philly making another splash

Trade for Review

The 49ers send

CB Carlos Rodgers 4yrs/24 MIL - 3years remaining, 31 yrs, 91 ovr
RB Brandon Jacobs 1yr/1.5 Mil, 30 yrs 68 ovr (my depth chart)

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Eagles send

CB Dominique Rodgers Cromartie 1 year remaining at 5Mil, 26 yrs, 82 ovr

A 2013 3rd round draft pick.
 
QB battle continues into the season though. For as many picks as Sanchez threw tonight, he marched down the field like he was Tom Brady (well, last year's Tom Brady :)). INTs seem easier this year, but passing is easier if you're not throwing it into coverage IMO. So I'm still impressed by Sanchez, but Tebow (if he is allowed to be Tebow) just sends the opposing D for loops.
 
Not that it matters but here is where I stand with running QBs:

The NFL has more 'running' QBs in the league than ever before. Vick, Tebow, Newton, Russel Wilson and RG3 are all known as scramblers. Then you have Luck, Tannehill, and Locker who aren't known for running around but certainly can (all 3 have 80+ speed). This doesn't include guys like Brad Smith, Tyrell Proyr and Tyrod Taylor who only ever get used in the Wildcat, regardless that is 25% of the league with a 'running' QB starting.

My point is that I feel like we need to stop policing this so heavily. I understand there are concerns about 'hot swapping' a QB and that is understandable. However if a running QB is in the game and the opponent knows it, running the ball should be fair game. For someone to feel like they have to scrap part of their offense is ridiculous.


EDIT: LV if you were going to trade half of your team you should've sent me a few more PMs! I would've took Maclin and DRC off your hands.
 
Wow! I thought it was established that lining up in 4/5 wide and immediately tucking the ball with the qb was frowned upon??? That was my complaint. I definitely don't exec anyone to chuck the ball into double coverage every play to appease me.

I did adjust, evidenced by the subsequent 2 and 3 spies I had on the qb after that play.

What really bothers me about this though is that you didn't feel the need to say anything during the game. We are all grown, if you disagree speak up DURING THE GAME!

I can handle Tebiw scrambling, but you did exactly what we say not to do when running with the qb...
 
[quote name='bvharris']K, we'll review it and let you know. Keep in mind we do still have a trade cap in place this season.[/QUOTE]


Thanks
 
EDIT: LV if you were going to trade half of your team you should've sent me a few more PMs! I would've took Maclin and DRC off your hands.[/QUOTE]

Both trades were negotiated through X-Box live, apparently that's the only way to get em done for me these days.
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']Wow! I thought it was established that lining up in 4/5 wide and immediately tucking the ball with the qb was frowned upon??? [/QUOTE]

Ramesu is right, that is generally what we mean when we talk about QB scrambling in a negative sense, the 5-wide set and then immediately tucking and running. That's actually the only specific example cited in the rules, so given that I'd say he was certainly within his rights to mention it during the game.

[quote name='staticz']
My point is that I feel like we need to stop policing this so heavily.[/QUOTE]

It's certainly a discussion we can have. The rule as it presently stands has basically been part of Madden conventional wisdom for years. It's the old Madden '04 Vick offense of spreading everyone out and then tucking and running every play. Generally it's considered pretty ranked match-y, and I've always felt there was a pretty broad consensus on that point in this league.

However, if people think the rule (which is really more of a "guideline" in practice) is a dinosaur and isn't really worth having anymore, it's certainly something worth considering. You make a good point about the preponderance of running QBs, and it is certainly possible we're unduly hampering their efficacy. I'd love to hear more opinions on it.
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']Wow! I thought it was established that lining up in 4/5 wide and immediately tucking the ball with the qb was frowned upon??? That was my complaint. I definitely don't exec anyone to chuck the ball into double coverage every play to appease me.

I did adjust, evidenced by the subsequent 2 and 3 spies I had on the qb after that play.

What really bothers me about this though is that you didn't feel the need to say anything during the game. We are all grown, if you disagree speak up DURING THE GAME!

I can handle Tebiw scrambling, but you did exactly what we say not to do when running with the qb...[/QUOTE]

I was in a 3WR/1TE set because it was 3rd and long. If you're going to play off the WRs and none of those guys are open because you're playing a soft man with safety help, what am I supposed to do? They weren't all streaking deep btw, which is what the rule is against. My TE was sitting in the middle of the field.

Edit: And I'd really like to see how 'immediate' my tuck and run was, considering I was able to access the entire field (or at least the left side of it) before I decided running was the only way I was gaining positive yards on that play.

Not sure what saying anything in-game would accomplish. The game was essentially over at that point once Tebow turned into a pocket passer and threw a pick. I don't know if speaking over 6 guys in party chat about how your interpretation of the rule is a bit off would have gotten through.
 
[quote name='bvharris']K, we'll review it and let you know. Keep in mind we do still have a trade cap in place this season.[/QUOTE]


I have a question on my depth chart Carlos Rogers was an 88 so I was treating him as 1 core player trade . How does this work when the scheme of another team causes a player to be better and jump into another core category for it's recipient ?
 
well I accepted sprices trade to me and i still have heyward-bey on my team so I sent him one back if this doesn't work what do we do just cut them and pick them back up?

Did your trade work LV?

And for the depth cart ratings what I did is just went to the online depth cart no CC the one thats under head to head and team play and stuff and used them
 
[quote name='Tanabeo']well I accepted sprices trade to me and i still have heyward-bey on my team so I sent him one back if this doesn't work what do we do just cut them and pick them back up?
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I don't think it will process until we advance.

[quote name='Mr Grand Cru']I have a question on my depth chart Carlos Rogers was an 88 so I was treating him as 1 core player trade . How does this work when the scheme of another team causes a player to be better and jump into another core category for it's recipient ?[/QUOTE]

Man, that is a good fucking question. I'm at a loss for how to interpret that, as we know the OVR can vary wildly depending on your scheme. Ideas?
 
[quote name='ubernes']I was in a 3WR/1TE set because it was 3rd and long. If you're going to play off the WRs and none of those guys are open because you're playing a soft man with safety help, what am I supposed to do? They weren't all streaking deep btw, which is what the rule is against. My TE was sitting in the middle of the field.

Edit: And I'd really like to see how 'immediate' my tuck and run was, considering I was able to access the entire field (or at least the left side of it) before I decided running was the only way I was gaining positive yards on that play.

Not sure what saying anything in-game would accomplish. The game was essentially over at that point once Tebow turned into a pocket passer and threw a pick. I don't know if speaking over 6 guys in party chat about how your interpretation of the rule is a bit off would have gotten through.[/QUOTE]

Good Game uber.
 
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