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Title: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "experts" Post by StegRock on Sep 8th, 2005, 4:46pm Everybody, This is for that JunkyardJake.com/FantasyFootballXtreme.com league in which I am representin' FantasyFootballer.com against other web sites and their owners. As such, I'll give you, my esteemed colleagues here on "the Gridiron", [smiley=bow.gif] some input. I am in a quandary as to who to start at RB, WR and TE. RB choices (select 2): Tiki vs. Arizona Edge @ Baltimore Willie P. vs. Tennessee Freddie T. vs. Seattle WR choices (select 3): Braylon vs. Cincinnati Horn vs. Carolina J. Smith vs. Seattle Ward vs. Tennessee M. Williams vs. Green Bay (Why can't I start 3 RB's, right?) TE choices (select 1): R. McMichael vs. Denver L. J. Smith @ Atlanta Okay, fellow Gridironers, HAVE AT IT!!! This is the first league of this kind I am participating in. Got to do well! [smiley=yes.gif] |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by captainpurple on Sep 8th, 2005, 5:13pm 1st off, nice team! You represented us well already via the draft man! [smiley=bow.gif] I am not a Tiki fan, but if you get rec. pts, he deserves a look. And I hate to bench Edge, but I would. I say it's the Willie and Freddie show, unless we get rec. pts, then I'd go Tiki over Freddie. Gotta start Ward & Horn. Don't really like Joe Horn's matchup, but he's a must start IMO. As much as I'd like to take a chance on MWilliams due to his GB matchup, I think we need to stick with ole Jimmy. I'd say Ward, Horn & Smith. TE, I'd take Smith. Ferrotte was never much of a TE guy in Minny. Good Luck! |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by geojon on Sep 8th, 2005, 5:36pm RB... Tiki: Tiki's gonna go nuts, gotta go w/Tiki. Edge: Even v. Ravens, Edge is a mainstay, he'll get his. WR... Horn: Gotta go w/ Joe every week. J. Smith: A sneaky feeling that one is going to be high scoring. Ward: absolutely. TE: L.J., no brainer. Conventional picks all, but it's the beginning of the season. That's what I do. Adjust as the season progresses |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by prm on Sep 8th, 2005, 8:55pm ...for what it's worth (my opinion).. tiki - because hes the man - even w/ my boy bj in the fold... willie - tn. offense better - defense NOT... horn - naturally - and he has some intangible motivation smith - i think he's gonna be scary good this year - (wish i had him)... ward - he's gonna get whatever they get (i think), which'll be good... toss-up on te - but i'm diggin' lj smith... [smiley=cheers.gif]...good luck, mate... |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by StegRock on Sep 8th, 2005, 9:18pm on 09/08/05 at 17:13:22, captainpurple wrote:
Thanks, cp! I think I will fair well and, thus, represent us quite well. ;D Quote:
on 09/08/05 at 20:55:03, prm wrote:
That ends up being the lineup I went and stuck with. [smiley=twothumbsup.gif] Thanks for the (confirming) input, cp and prm, and thanks for giving your take too, geo! [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by StegRock on Sep 18th, 2005, 3:28am Okay,... Week 2! A little late here, I know. :-[ I only have one question this week... Which three receivers should I go with? Joe Horn Hines Ward Jimmy Smith Braylon Edwards Mike Williams (or Free-agent Frisman Jackson) Come on now, fellas... Let's get it up [smiley=dick.jpg] for "the Gridiron"! [smiley=joker.gif] |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by DirkDiggler on Sep 18th, 2005, 8:15am on 09/18/05 at 03:28:34, StegRock wrote:
Horn/Ward/Smith = gotta go with those three pretty much everyweek until Mike Williams or Edwards really proves they can put up decent numbers for more than one week. |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by steelkings on Sep 18th, 2005, 8:54am ditto diggy. Hines, Horn and Smith should be nice. However.............. Having 2 Clevland Browns is like setting a 2 day old sun rotted fish next to a well cooked porterhouse. |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by Walker Boh on Sep 18th, 2005, 10:35am Horn, Smith and Ward [smiley=twothumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by muzz on Sep 18th, 2005, 11:39am If it were me I'd go: Horn,Ward and Jimmy |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by StegRock on Sep 18th, 2005, 12:29pm Okay,... since the voting was SO decisively one-sided, I've gone (and come to my senses, I suppose... hope) and went with the receivers ALL of you agreed upon and, thus, with the SAME EXACT lineup as last week. To be honest, what I was thinking was to give Edwards the start in place of J. Smith this week based on 1) matchup, 2) the fact that good old Jimmy is famous for being an up-and-down type of receiver, and 3) wanting to make some kind of change because of the old "cycles" theory, i.e., the fact that this crew put up the HIGHEST [smiley=awwgee.gif] score in the league last week means that I could be in for a rough week this week unless I make some changes. ... It was only ONE change, anyway, so... [smiley=idontknow.gif] Any other LAST-MINUTE thoughts??? |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by StegRock on Sep 18th, 2005, 6:59pm on 09/18/05 at 12:29:27, StegRock wrote:
Damn it... I should have stuck to my [smiley=gunsablazin.gif] ... [smiley=shootmyself.gif] |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by muzz on Sep 18th, 2005, 10:35pm Well Steg, you know how that works. Edwards in most cases would NOT have outdone Jimmy He just happened to be on the receiving end of an 80 yd td. He still only had 3 catches, and last week he only had 2, so I think they are working him in slowly. How do you think I feel, I started Bryant over him.... With Dilfer chucking the rock for me!! Arrrrrrrrrgh!! I made the safer choice, but it didn't work out for me either. |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by StegRock on Sep 19th, 2005, 4:33pm I got and agree with your point about making the choice, muzz (unexpected shit, like 80-yard TD catches, happens), but, regarding scope... I'm not just representing myself here. I am... we are "representin'" the site in this league. We want to do our best to get the "good word" about "the Gridiron" out and this is one of those conduits. ... In any event, our allegiances tonight for "the Gridiron"... We are rooting FOR Tiki Barber, Joe Horn and the Redskins Defense & Special Teams. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] We are rooting AGAINST Drew Bledsoe, Donte Stallworth and Jason Whitten. [smiley=thumbsdown.gif] [smiley=fingerscrossed.gif] The game is tight. He's got the edge right now. All you guys, give ALL your "energy"! [smiley=zenmaster.gif] You guys will be watching the games live. I'll be getting them tape-delayed. [smiley=nervous.gif] |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by StegRock on Sep 20th, 2005, 1:54am Whew... :P pulled it out... 118.1 to 116.7!!! WOW... [smiley=scared.gif] By the way, fellas, here's a link to the league standings page: http://football24.myfantasyleague.com/2005/standings?L=87061. [smiley=dancin.gif] |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by lumber2121 on Sep 21st, 2005, 11:51am Nice going Steg! The squad looks strong. |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by StegRock on Sep 22nd, 2005, 12:38am Thanks for the kudos, lumberman! [smiley=bow.gif] We're lookin' good... [smiley=fingerscrossed.gif] ... I gotta question... Right now we are in our "first come, first serve" free-agency period. David Akers was just dropped tonight. I know he is injured and all, but isn't he worth swooping up right now. I've got Josh Brown. It's not like he's lighting it up and if it looks like Akers can't go on Sunday (which I personally don't think will be the case; I think they'll just protect him now on kickoffs and stuff), in that case I can always drop him last-minute and pick up one from the litter. Should I go and grab him??? I'm thinking I should... |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by lumber2121 on Sep 22nd, 2005, 9:18am Who would you dump to pick up Akers? Would you roll the dice that he is ready to go Sunday and dump Brown. That would be pretty risky. It is a tough call. Akers has missed 3 or 4 attempts this year, if my memory serves me correctly. While they have all been from over 40 yards, he still needs to start hitting some of these to be valuable. Kicking seems to be a very streaky profession. Brown hit 92% of his kicks last year and the offense seems to be doing pretty well so far. Due to the risk involved with Akers having a strained hamstring and his recent inaccuracy, I would probably stick with Brown. Again, this is a tough call. |
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Title: Re: Who to start... for "the Gridiron"? Post by StegRock on Sep 27th, 2005, 7:20am Well, this is just an update... Went with two totally different running backs this week in this thing,... those two being Edgerrin James and Fred Taylor... [smiley=ohshit.gif] ... [smiley=lickinmychops.gif] and remain one of only two teams left in this thing undefeated! ... I got your "experts" [smiley=gimmeabreak.gif] league right here [smiley=dick.jpg], baby!!! [smiley=yes.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 8th, 2005, 3:28pm Marchin' into Week Five UNDEFEATED, fellas,... http://football24.myfantasyleague.com/2005/standings?L=87061!!! This week as it stands right now I am going with... QB Ben Roethlisberger @ San Diego OVER RB's Edgerrin James @ San Francisco and Fred Taylor vs. Cincinnati and NOT fielding * WR's Joe Horn @ Green Bay, Jimmy Smith vs. Cincinnati and Braylon Edwards vs. Chicago and NOT fielding * TE L.J. Smith @ Dallas OVER * Where the asterisks (*) are I wouldn't mind input... |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by prm on Oct 8th, 2005, 4:52pm ...do these other guys even have a chance??? excellent lineup oh wise one [smiley=bow.gif]...i believe that particular lineup will ROCK [smiley=headbanger.gif] this week...good luck tae ye laddie [smiley=shamrock.gif]... prm... |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by MordecaiCourage on Oct 8th, 2005, 4:53pm Looks like a winner STEG!!! Good Luck [smiley=rifle.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 9th, 2005, 6:23am Thanks for the words of support, prm, MC!!! ... Alas, finally, I am hitting the hay here. [smiley=tired.gif] Been a long stretch here for me lately... and it's not quite over... Got a make-up class tomorrow, SUNDAY morning... [smiley=no.gif] Hopefully, after a decent six or so :-/ hours of Z's, [smiley=sleepers.gif] I'll come home from class tomorrow to find myself sitting pretty once again. [smiley=fingerscrossed.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 12th, 2005, 8:53pm Eh-hem,... fellas,... [smiley=whistle.gif] ... [smiley=pedestal.gif] I'm doin' my curtsy to yous right now... http://football24.myfantasyleague.com/2005/standings?L=87061!!! |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by prm on Oct 12th, 2005, 9:06pm ;)...glad to hear something positive this week - maybe i should listen to myself in my league more often...excellent work, my good man... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]... prm... |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by MordecaiCourage on Oct 12th, 2005, 10:49pm on 10/12/05 at 20:53:11, StegRock wrote:
5-0!!!!! Shwing!!!!! [smiley=dick.jpg] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 12th, 2005, 10:58pm Thanks, prm, MC, for the love... [smiley=bow.gif] on 10/12/05 at 22:49:20, MordecaiCourage wrote:
Might I add,... [smiley=awwgee.gif] the only UNdefeated team left... ;D Let's hear it, fellow Gridironers, for Hawaii 5-O [smiley=palmtree.gif] representin' "the Gridiron @FantasyFootballer.com"!!! [smiley=woohoo.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by sameoldsameold on Oct 12th, 2005, 11:20pm great job man! congrats and keep it up! |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by lumber2121 on Oct 13th, 2005, 10:53am Wow, 5-0 is very impressive. Strong work. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 13th, 2005, 6:48pm Thanks, soso, lumberman! [smiley=bow.gif] I like getting a little love from the team... [smiley=awwgee.gif] By the way, I added Antonio Bryant to the fold this week... How was this guy left to fall to me, right? ?.?.? ... [smiley=no.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 14th, 2005, 3:23am Fellas, Who do I go with this week at WR? I really have no inkling one way or the other. Bryant, Antonio CLE WR at Ravens Horn, Joe NOS WR vs Falcons (Questionable) Smith, Jimmy JAC WR at Steelers Sun (Probable) Taylor, Travis MIN WR at Bears Ward, Hines PIT WR vs Jaguars (Questionable) Rather than just provide me lists, I'd like to hear your arguments. That's what will make the difference. I'm really torn this week. Thanks! [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by lumber2121 on Oct 14th, 2005, 9:47am Horn and Ward are the two best receivers. However, they are both questionable with hamstring injuries. I would only start one of the two in order to mitigate your risk of losing a receiver to re-injury during the game. Horn has been able to practice this week. If he practices hard today, I would go with him. Ward has not practiced all week and may be a game time decision. Cowher said if Ward can go, he will play. Ward has NEVER missed a game in his professional career. That streak is bound to end some time and it could be this week. Plus, Batch may start. This cannot help Ward's value. Jimmy Smith is the most logical other choice. He is more solid than Taylor or Bryant. Bryant is going against the Ravens and Taylor is going against the Bears. Granted Smith is playing the Steelers. My point is that Bryant or Taylor would have to have a more favorable matchup than Smith in order to bench Smith. Go with Smith and either Horn or Ward, whoever appears more healthy. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by MordecaiCourage on Oct 14th, 2005, 10:44am on 10/14/05 at 09:47:40, lumber2121 wrote:
[smiley=bullseye.gif] I'd give a slight edge to Horn because even though Brooks sucks...at least he has report with Horn. Batch to Ward???? How many times have you heard that? Dare I say ......NEVER!! [smiley=fireman.gif] If you find yourself needing to start Taylor or Bryant...go with Bryant I say this only because of his newfound success with Dilfer. But...and this is a pretty big BUT...the Ravens (ranked 4th)are a tad bit more stingy with their pass "D" than the Bears (ranked 7th)! BTW, they are both on the road! |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by lumber2121 on Oct 14th, 2005, 12:03pm MordCourage I agree that IF Horn and Ward cannot go, Bryant is a better call than Taylor. The difference between the 4th and 7th ranked pass defense is not huge so I would go with the more solid performer (i.e. Bryant over Taylor) 1) J. Smith 2) Horn or Ward 3) Bryant 4) Taylor |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by rickgpin on Oct 14th, 2005, 1:32pm 1) smith at steelers with running game at risk with injuries and steelers challenging the jags to pass, smith is the go to guy. 2) ward vs jaguars may be a game time decision. having a good year, only 4 tds last year. 3) horn vs falcons may be a game time decision, if he plays you have to start him. 4) bryant at ravens injuries key here but to suggs and edwards. odds are bryant will see the ball. 5) taylor at bears too tired from party on lake minnetonka to be effective. good luck! |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by DB on Oct 14th, 2005, 2:49pm This is tough. Ward was questionable last week and he was still effective. His stats would have been better had they not called back his TD (on an erroneous call IMO). This guy is like CMart... if he can walk, he can play. So, I would play Hines unless there is a definitive report saying he is out. The fact that the Steelers are playing the JAGS and Big Ben is out would disuade me more that the injury. In the end, however, I would still go with Ward. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 14th, 2005, 4:31pm Thanks for the input so far, fellas... [smiley=bow.gif] Everything is being duly noted. Keep it coming... Also, I apologize for not making this clear... :-[ I have to start THREE of these receivers, not just two. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by DB on Oct 14th, 2005, 4:45pm oh. then I would go with Smith, Ward and Taylor. Travis looked good two games ago. I was monitoring the last game (2 weeks ago) over the internet and he had all of his catches in garbage time on one drive. I think Dante looks for Taylor (although I have him and am playing Muhsin over him for no particular reason). |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 16th, 2005, 5:40am Okay, fellas... I NEED YOU ALL'S HELP!!! I've got a tentative lineup in... I am going to bed soon... [smiley=tired.gif] ... [smiley=sleepers.gif] I usually wake up about 15 or 20 minutes before kickoff, so I don't have a whole lot of time to sort through all the Sunday morning breaking news and injury reports. That's where I need yous to step in (given the circumstances) this week... Whatever news you hear regarding the status of WR's Joe Horn and Hines Ward, POST IT HERE!!! Immediately after I wake up tomorrow morning, this is where I will make a fast dash [smiley=onit.gif] to see if you all posted any updates on them... PLEASE HELP, guys!!! I need a little team effort here this week... Thanks! [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by bgsgfan on Oct 16th, 2005, 11:36am I am seeing reports that Ward is stretching/warming up. I still don't think he will play. Everything he has said this week points to him not playing. Lots of people/places saying that Maddox will be the starter at QB. I still wouldn't be surprised if Big Ben gets that nod though... I have more faith in what Ward says than reports of Roeth (who seems to play with / lie to the media). On the other hand the main thing I have seen regarding Horn is that he said he will play. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by prm on Oct 16th, 2005, 11:54am jaws just said ward is out today...i'm thinkin' horn will play...good luck... prm... |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by MordecaiCourage on Oct 16th, 2005, 12:32pm Callie reports Horn WILL play :o |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Oct 16th, 2005, 1:02pm [smiley=worship.gif] bg, prm, MC... [smiley=bow.gif] Thanks for the TEAM effort... :) |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Nov 4th, 2005, 3:19pm Okay, we're back on the winning track after a rough couple weeks... Got something I need help on (tracking) here this week... What is PK David Akers's status? Is he playing? If you guys could keep me up to the minute on this, including on Sunday morning, I'd appreciate it... |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by Oakland4life on Nov 4th, 2005, 4:13pm So far from what I read, Cortez will be doing the Kickoffs and Akers WILL be playing, and kicking FG's only. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by Callie on Nov 4th, 2005, 9:13pm Everything I've read is that Akers has looked good in practice (end of practice week) and will be very much up to the FG attempts that may be necessary with the Eagles' various problems. In other words, I think you're OK with Akers. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by junkyardjake on Nov 5th, 2005, 8:53pm Steg, Since I am playing you this week, and would like nothing more than to receive another ass-whoop'n, I have to tell you that the latest news on David Akers is not good. Evidently he has been kipnapped by Chinese flying monkeys [smiley=monkey.gif] and is being held captive in an athletic shoe labor camp. [smiley=pinocchio.gif] I would recommend picking up Al Del Greco for this week. Just trying to help ! [smiley=angel.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Nov 19th, 2005, 9:12pm Okay,... we're still sittin' pretty atop our division by THREE games! Got a few "situations" I'd like to run by yous... At #2 RB; pick one... Greg Jones @ Tennessee Heath Evans vs. New Orleans Willie Parker @ Baltimore Ricky Williams @ Cleveland Tiki Barber vs. Philadelphia At WR; pick THREE of the following four... Antonio Bryant vs. Miami Joe Horn @ New England Jimmy Smith @ Tennessee Hines Ward @ Baltimore At TE... L. J. Smith @ New York Giants OR Randy McMichael @ Cleveland |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by Callie on Nov 19th, 2005, 9:52pm Ya gotta play Tiki at RB2, no matter what else you've got. He is always good against the Eagles. I'd play Joe Horn against the NE secondary. Jimmy Smith or Hines Ward is a tough call. Smith plays a bad secondary, but he's still not 100%. Still, with the QB problem this week in Pittsburgh, I would expect the Steelers to go to the run. So I'd have to say Horn and Smith at WR. Sorry about the modify. I forgot to pick a TE. I'd play LJ Smith over McMichael. Cleveland does well against the TE position, and McMichael has his issues. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Nov 19th, 2005, 10:05pm Thanks, Callie! BUT, everybody, NOTE the edit to my post above. The first time around I typed " Okay,... commence the assist... [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by DirkDiggler on Nov 19th, 2005, 11:29pm on 11/19/05 at 22:05:23, StegRock wrote:
Gotta go Tiki and Horn, Ward, Jimmy Smith |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by MordecaiCourage on Nov 20th, 2005, 12:45am on 11/19/05 at 23:29:40, DirkDiggler wrote:
I agree but I kinda like Bryant over Smith. Jimmy has fallen off the face of the earth lately...He is one of those guys I was counting on who has continually crushed me. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by steelkings on Nov 20th, 2005, 7:18am Im good with Call- Girls (ouch!) WR selections. I would however play Greg Jones over Tiki Time. Philly's Defense knows its all on them now. I think they will respond. Plus I think the fantasy god (Pigskinisis) really likes to F@#* with Tom Coughlin. |
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Title: Re: Representin' "the Gridiron" against the "exper Post by StegRock on Nov 20th, 2005, 2:10pm Well, I ended up going more along the lines of what MC and sk suggested... Week 11 Starting Lineup QB Jake Plummer RB's Edgerrin James and Greg Jones WR's Hines Ward, Joe Horn and Antonio Bryant TE L. J. Smith PK Jason Elam D/ST New York Giants |
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