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[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Jerm

Registered under Jerm411...

I've got you on the list and you'll get a team. I'm just trying to confirm a few of last year's players before I give away their team.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Jerm

Registered under Jerm411...

I have a nice team for you, the Fort Wayne Dukes from League 1. They won their division last year even though their quarterback was too short to be a first rounder.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I have a nice team for you, the Fort Wayne Dukes from League 1. They won their division last year even though their quarterback was too short to be a first rounder.

Done.

[dj56dt58]

Why can't I assign a position (lt) to okung?

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by dj56dt58

Why can't I assign a position (lt) to okung?

Don't worry about this right now. You will be able to set positions in your lineup before we start simulations. Right now just focus on building your roster.

[Hammock Parties]

Question: should I go ahead and release players that didn't play in 2012? Or is there some reason not to?

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Question: should I go ahead and release players that didn't play in 2012? Or is there some reason not to?

2 words:

Ma'ake Kemoeatu

He didn't play in 2011, came into camp and won the starting gig in Baltimore as a NT. He ended up having a solid year and will be a nice rotational guy with Piouha in the middle of my defense. He was essentially found money.

That said, I still blasted 12 guys off my roster once the release feature went live. I may get burned here or there, but there is just so much dead weight on a lot of these teams.

[allen_kcCard]

After the draft, are we going to be able to try to pick up free agents? I have more holes in this team than draft picks.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by dj56dt58

Why can't I assign a position (lt) to okung?

If there is a position change, one of three things will happen.

1. It'll update automatically when cdcox uploads the most recent data.

2. If it doesn't, you can petition for a change. In a case where it's obvious, we'll make the change across all leagues at once. (Wait - I've got Okung in League 2 and he's shown as an LT. Are you talking about someone else?)

3. If you need to move a player out of his natural position, you can do so. There's a performance degradation that depends on the nature of the move. If you move a RG to LG, for example, the degradation is very mild. If you move a NT to FS, the degradation is quite large. You'll find that you need to do this during the season occasionally if injuries hit a position hard.

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Question: should I go ahead and release players that didn't play in 2012? Or is there some reason not to?

I cut a few players myself, but have been careful about it. If a player still has a chance of getting signed to a roster, it probably makes sense to keep him as long as possible if you're otherwise just emptying a roster spot. I had a couple of guys who didn't latch onto a team in 2012, but they're still young enough that they might get back into the league this year. If not, I'll cut them when I need to.

Originally Posted by allen_kcCard

After the draft, are we going to be able to try to pick up free agents? I have more holes in this team than draft picks.

Yep. After we do the rookie draft we'll have a free agent signing period where you pursue players who are not currently on teams. Since we had a delay, there are a few gems out there (Victor Cruz, anyone?) cdcox is working to get our permanent free agency system up and running, but if that doesn't work right now we'll do a draft.

[dj56dt58]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

If there is a position change, one of three things will happen.

1. It'll update automatically when cdcox uploads the most recent data.

2. If it doesn't, you can petition for a change. In a case where it's obvious, we'll make the change across all leagues at once. (Wait - I've got Okung in League 2 and he's shown as an LT. Are you talking about someone else?)

3. If you need to move a player out of his natural position, you can do so. There's a performance degradation that depends on the nature of the move. If you move a RG to LG, for example, the degradation is very mild. If you move a NT to FS, the degradation is quite large. You'll find that you need to do this during the season occasionally if injuries hit a position hard.



I cut a few players myself, but have been careful about it. If a player still has a chance of getting signed to a roster, it probably makes sense to keep him as long as possible if you're otherwise just emptying a roster spot. I had a couple of guys who didn't latch onto a team in 2012, but they're still young enough that they might get back into the league this year. If not, I'll cut them when I need to.



Yep. After we do the rookie draft we'll have a free agent signing period where you pursue players who are not currently on teams. Since we had a delay, there are a few gems out there (Victor Cruz, anyone?) cdcox is working to get our permanent free agency system up and running, but if that doesn't work right now we'll do a draft.

Im not trying a position change, he isnt listed for a position at all..im basically trying to look at my depth chart to help determine my draft but for instance my left tackle isnt listed so I go to change it to Okung and he isnt there, nor is he under RT or any other position

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by dj56dt58

Im not trying a position change, he isnt listed for a position at all..im basically trying to look at my depth chart to help determine my draft but for instance my left tackle isnt listed so I go to change it to Okung and he isnt there, nor is he under RT or any other position

Hmm. Weird. If he's on your roster he should show up. It could be some glitch because I think he changed positions. If he's on your roster you'll have him, but after the flurry of the draft pm cdcox and he can look at it from the inside.

[Hammock Parties]

Just to make sure: we're using 2012 results to calculate this season's results right?

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by Wonton Prejudice

Just to make sure: we're using 2012 results to calculate this season's results right?

Yes but 2013 is just around the corner. We'll do our 2013 rookie draft no later than August. If you think a good player might come back from injury in 2013 it might be worth keeping him on the roster to maintain your rights to him.

[mrroandrro]

Anyone looking for a Defense End, I have Sammie Lee Hill who started 15 games last year. I need a dIme cornerback and could use all the linebacker help I can get. Don't mind swapping or trading some draft positions either.

[dj56dt58]

Ok thanks