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- Thread starter Doug Drinen
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Can I use this in the ad, Scott?ScottNorwood said:
Thanks for the good words. I'm really really proud of how this came out. It's been a vision for a long time to do better tying all the different things we do together. And in my opinion, this app does that better than anything we've created thus far. It truly harnesses the power of this medium to deliver an experience for the user that I think will be pretty fun and satisfying. With a lot more to come.Keep the feedback coming please.And if you really want to help, please help us spread this thing. I think the real fun will be when multiple owners in a draft or mock draft start analyzing their teams against each other after the draft. So please help us spread this thing. I know there are some that want to keep FBG to themselves. But if we're to survive here, we've got to get past that. It really feels like this is the year we get over that hump and people aren't as fearful of talking about it to other people. So thanks for your help there.Enjoy the App. I'm very very proud of all our guys here.J
gianmarco
Footballguy
You're confusing projections and rankings. The projections include not only yards and TDs but also receptions. Thus, when you put in your scoring system, it will calculate what each player's fantasy points will be at the end of the year. Then, using those points, it will rank the players accordingly. This is why, for now, this can't be used for dynasty purposes because it's based on a single year worth of projections and NOT the staff rankings. Simply changing the scoring settings in your league will change the ranking order of players from each staff projection Rate My Draft.Nice toy you came up with hereOne question.Since all my leagues are PPR and none of your staff projections are PPR based how would I get an accurate read?Will the staff be doing PPR based projections or am I missing something here?
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
This thing HATES my team, even though I've made the playoffs the last several years and made the fantasy bowl two years ago. Guess I have some work to do.
tom22406
Footballguy
Gotcha,thanks.I knew I was missing something.Having a dynasty option would also be sweet.You're confusing projections and rankings. The projections include not only yards and TDs but also receptions. Thus, when you put in your scoring system, it will calculate what each player's fantasy points will be at the end of the year. Then, using those points, it will rank the players accordingly. This is why, for now, this can't be used for dynasty purposes because it's based on a single year worth of projections and NOT the staff rankings. Simply changing the scoring settings in your league will change the ranking order of players from each staff projection Rate My Draft.Nice toy you came up with hereOne question.Since all my leagues are PPR and none of your staff projections are PPR based how would I get an accurate read?Will the staff be doing PPR based projections or am I missing something here?
Post a link or email me from the link at the very bottom of your page. I'm sure this thing is not totally bug free yet.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
Sent you a PM. Maybe I'm just too high on my guys? Thanks!
Multiple Scores
Footballguy
Very good stuff.
I found this weird though, I entered a team of mine with the WRs of Wayne, Evans, Bryant and a couple others, looked at the result and it said WRs were a strength of my team, but then I remembered I forgot to say it was PPR and went back and added the PPR to it and it came back and said my team was sketchy at WR.
I found this weird though, I entered a team of mine with the WRs of Wayne, Evans, Bryant and a couple others, looked at the result and it said WRs were a strength of my team, but then I remembered I forgot to say it was PPR and went back and added the PPR to it and it came back and said my team was sketchy at WR.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Joe/David,
If you guys don't mind, I'd like to reference this in my newsletter. My paltry mailing list of a few thousand isn't much, but I have several hundred diehards that would get a real kick out of this thing. What an amazing piece of work!
I just wanted to get your permission first.
ETA: You guys should take a HARD look at paying a developer to integrate RateMyTeam into a Facebook app. This thing would blow up in a social networking environment.
If you guys don't mind, I'd like to reference this in my newsletter. My paltry mailing list of a few thousand isn't much, but I have several hundred diehards that would get a real kick out of this thing. What an amazing piece of work!
I just wanted to get your permission first.
ETA: You guys should take a HARD look at paying a developer to integrate RateMyTeam into a Facebook app. This thing would blow up in a social networking environment.
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Go down to the bottom of the page and hit the "send feedback" link. I'll take a look.Very good stuff. I found this weird though, I entered a team of mine with the WRs of Wayne, Evans, Bryant and a couple others, looked at the result and it said WRs were a strength of my team, but then I remembered I forgot to say it was PPR and went back and added the PPR to it and it came back and said my team was sketchy at WR.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
Doug, thanks! Nice app!!!!
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Need to have a min and max instead of the flex. Alot of leagues is 1-2 RB's or 1-3 RB's, 2-5 WR's, 1-3 TE's with1-2-1 and 3 flex only. Does not help the rankings in the end as you have to put a max
I did my 24 team league. Now it is a league where you need 0 RB's but went with 1 since everyone but with only 2 max, I had to say a teams starting lineup instead if they had more than 2 RB's or it would count them as flex for teams that had more than 2 good ones. . Found the App was based towards RB in the end. ONe team with good RB's and crap WR's ranked ahead of teams with 1 RB but good WR cores in the league. Just seems the app likes RB's. League was .5 PPR. Defending champ with a very good team got playoff lock but another team that did not make the playoffs got league fav and it was all because of LT to LJ in the end. Because defending champ is way better in every other position.
Still love it though. Was amazed to not get 1 pathetic report for the 24 team league so did a good job of handling the size of the league and determining that depth would be a problem. Of course came up with the pickup Cassell, Ryan and Flacco stuff again which seems like writing piece in the end for any team with no QB depth. Might want to write something different for deeper leagues in the future.
Need to have a min and max instead of the flex. Alot of leagues is 1-2 RB's or 1-3 RB's, 2-5 WR's, 1-3 TE's with1-2-1 and 3 flex only. Does not help the rankings in the end as you have to put a max
I did my 24 team league. Now it is a league where you need 0 RB's but went with 1 since everyone but with only 2 max, I had to say a teams starting lineup instead if they had more than 2 RB's or it would count them as flex for teams that had more than 2 good ones. . Found the App was based towards RB in the end. ONe team with good RB's and crap WR's ranked ahead of teams with 1 RB but good WR cores in the league. Just seems the app likes RB's. League was .5 PPR. Defending champ with a very good team got playoff lock but another team that did not make the playoffs got league fav and it was all because of LT to LJ in the end. Because defending champ is way better in every other position.
Still love it though. Was amazed to not get 1 pathetic report for the 24 team league so did a good job of handling the size of the league and determining that depth would be a problem. Of course came up with the pickup Cassell, Ryan and Flacco stuff again which seems like writing piece in the end for any team with no QB depth. Might want to write something different for deeper leagues in the future.
David Dodds
Administrator
Absolutely you have our permission. and thanks for the callout. We appreciate it
DoubleG
Footballguy
A quick follow up thought. I realize the various rankings/projections are based on a certain staff members projections (depending on who you clicked). Would it be possible, like in the rankings on the website, to have an "average all rankings/projections" option? I realize that would make the summaries difficult, but even if it were just for the projections it might save people the time of averaging them themselves.
Just an idea.
Again, very nice application - nicely done.
Just an idea.
Again, very nice application - nicely done.
nittanylion
Footballguy
On one level, a VERY savvy marketing tool, as was alluded to earlier. Absolute marketing genius, and a cool toy for us to play with as well...
Perhaps I missed something, but in case I didn't, I have one suggestion, and that would be to indicate Home Games vs Away Games in the Schedule Portion, and have home/away factored into the match up analysis. On one Team I entered, I input the Vikings/Titans QB's as a tandem, and it gave me a very favorable analysis of the combined match ups, but I think if it analyzed more than just the opponents, but rather where the Games are being played, it might add to the analysis and subsequent value of that portion of the program.
Unless I missed something, and it already does that, which is just as likely.
Otherwise, again, a VERY cool toy to play with...and an absolute stroke of Marketing Genius.
Solid work here.
Perhaps I missed something, but in case I didn't, I have one suggestion, and that would be to indicate Home Games vs Away Games in the Schedule Portion, and have home/away factored into the match up analysis. On one Team I entered, I input the Vikings/Titans QB's as a tandem, and it gave me a very favorable analysis of the combined match ups, but I think if it analyzed more than just the opponents, but rather where the Games are being played, it might add to the analysis and subsequent value of that portion of the program.
Unless I missed something, and it already does that, which is just as likely.
Otherwise, again, a VERY cool toy to play with...and an absolute stroke of Marketing Genius.
Solid work here.
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awesomeness
Guest
Very cool application. Gonna have fun going through this thing with all my teams.
In regard to constructive criticism, the obvious thing is that IDP should be included. Besides that great stuff.
In regard to constructive criticism, the obvious thing is that IDP should be included. Besides that great stuff.
millertyme1
Footballguy
Nice work guys.
This is very beta for now, but it will save you some tedium if you have a league myfantasyleague. We will try to improve on it as we can.
Go to the form: http://subscribers.footballguys.com/rate-my-team/form.php
At the end of the URL, type the following:
?mfllg=#####&mfltm=####
where the #s are replaced by your five-digit league ID and 4-digit team ID. Here's an example. This is Bob Henry's team from the FBG magazine mock:
http://subscribers.footballguys.com/rate-m...&mfltm=0006
NOTE THAT, FOR NOW, IT ONLY IMPORTS THE ROSTER. NOT THE SCORING OR LINEUP REQUIREMENTS (we're working on it...)
Now, you'll notice a couple of things:
1. at the top of the resulting team page, there is the option to rate another team from the same MFL league. Just select it and go. The scoring system you entered on the previous team should be pre-filled-in, as should the roster. So you should only have to submit, though you might want to take a look to make sure everything got imported correctly.
2. the Potential Free Agents section now lists only players that actually are free agents in your league.
If you see anything fishy, please scroll all the way down to the bottom of the team page and use the feedback link provided there. I'm sure there are bugs, so don't hesitate to let us know about them.
Go to the form: http://subscribers.footballguys.com/rate-my-team/form.php
At the end of the URL, type the following:
?mfllg=#####&mfltm=####
where the #s are replaced by your five-digit league ID and 4-digit team ID. Here's an example. This is Bob Henry's team from the FBG magazine mock:
http://subscribers.footballguys.com/rate-m...&mfltm=0006
NOTE THAT, FOR NOW, IT ONLY IMPORTS THE ROSTER. NOT THE SCORING OR LINEUP REQUIREMENTS (we're working on it...)
Now, you'll notice a couple of things:
1. at the top of the resulting team page, there is the option to rate another team from the same MFL league. Just select it and go. The scoring system you entered on the previous team should be pre-filled-in, as should the roster. So you should only have to submit, though you might want to take a look to make sure everything got imported correctly.
2. the Potential Free Agents section now lists only players that actually are free agents in your league.
If you see anything fishy, please scroll all the way down to the bottom of the team page and use the feedback link provided there. I'm sure there are bugs, so don't hesitate to let us know about them.
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Outstanding
Follows Closely
Footballguy
Where is the year parameter?
Just checked out the "Rate My Team" link... Very impressive... This will be a great resource to me for comparing my team to the competition, and finding my weaknesses.
I noticed that there is a Schedule Analysis section, and I would love to get access to that breakdown for each position. I consider matchups and schedules a a key attribute when drafting certain players. For obvious reasons I want the best players with the best matchups - as has helped me make the playoffs in 3 consecutive years.
I'm not sure if you do an article on this or not, but the grid is what I'm looking for. Having a breakdown of matchups, that are colored like in the analysis will allow me to quickly determine on the fly which player will compliment a player I just drafted.
Please let me know what you can do.
I noticed that there is a Schedule Analysis section, and I would love to get access to that breakdown for each position. I consider matchups and schedules a a key attribute when drafting certain players. For obvious reasons I want the best players with the best matchups - as has helped me make the playoffs in 3 consecutive years.
I'm not sure if you do an article on this or not, but the grid is what I'm looking for. Having a breakdown of matchups, that are colored like in the analysis will allow me to quickly determine on the fly which player will compliment a player I just drafted.
Please let me know what you can do.
ScottNorwood
Footballcutie
Buddy Ball 2K3
Footballguy
Absolutely!!! I ran it on last years team:
Sadly I did not make the playoffs but at least I know was on the right track
Scroll down to just above the schedule grid. You'll notice a link there. It says: "Is this a dynasty team? Click here to find out how it might look for 2010 season."
Click and enjoy, but please read the fine print.
Click and enjoy, but please read the fine print.
Doug,Seriously. I am at a total loss for words to describe the how impressed and amazed I am with this app. From what you started with last week (which was awesome in its own right) to where you are today is just unbelievable. This latest feature is incredible. I agree with your statements in the fine print but I can't think of a better way to project what is going to happen in 2010.
Fantastic.
Doug,
It might be nice to have a link that shows the rankings of each position for the given league variables. This would be especially useful for people using the dynasty analysis. The fact that your projection for 2010 has Michael Crabtree as the #5 WR would be especially useful for evaluating trades.
It might be nice to have a link that shows the rankings of each position for the given league variables. This would be especially useful for people using the dynasty analysis. The fact that your projection for 2010 has Michael Crabtree as the #5 WR would be especially useful for evaluating trades.
By the way, according to the very, very simple model this thing is using to do 2010 projections, here would be the top 40 WRs for 2010 (no PPR, standard)
RBs
QBs
This the best set of 2010 rankings I have ever seen. It's also the worst.
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+---------------------+| player |+---------------------+| Calvin Johnson || Larry Fitzgerald || Andre Johnson || Greg Jennings || Michael Crabtree || Dwayne Bowe || Roddy White || DeSean Jackson || Steve Smith || Brandon Marshall || Marques Colston || Donnie Avery || Reggie Wayne || Randy Moss || Braylon Edwards || Hakeem Nicks || Eddie Royal || Anquan Boldin || Santonio Holmes || Vincent Jackson || Jerricho Cotchery || Wes Welker || Anthony Gonzalez || Antonio Bryant || Ted Ginn || Roy Williams || Santana Moss || Chad Ochocinco || Devin Hester || Lee Evans || T.J. Houshmandzadeh || Steve Breaston || Lance Moore || Steve Smith || Bernard Berrian || Jeremy Maclin || Terrell Owens || Kevin Walter || Laveranues Coles || Hines Ward |+---------------------+
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+---------------------+| player |+---------------------+| Adrian Peterson || Michael Turner || Matt Forte || Maurice Jones-Drew || Steven Jackson || Steve Slaton || DeAngelo Williams || Chris Johnson || Frank Gore || Darren McFadden || Brandon Jacobs || Knowshon Moreno || Kevin Smith || Clinton Portis || Marion Barber || Pierre Thomas || Reggie Bush || LaDainian Tomlinson || Ryan Grant || Marshawn Lynch || Cedric Benson || Ronnie Brown || Brian Westbrook || Chris Wells || Jonathan Stewart || Joseph Addai || LenDale White || Donald Brown || Leon Washington || Ray Rice || Darren Sproles || Larry Johnson || Derrick Ward || Julius Jones || LeRon McClain || Rashard Mendenhall || Felix Jones || Jamal Lewis || Thomas Jones || Jerious Norwood |+---------------------+
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+--------------------+| player |+--------------------+| Aaron Rodgers || Philip Rivers || Drew Brees || Tom Brady || Matt Ryan || Tony Romo || Jay Cutler || Peyton Manning || Donovan McNabb || Ben Roethlisberger || Matt Schaub || Joe Flacco || Matt Cassel || David Garrard || Trent Edwards || Eli Manning || Shaun Hill || Jason Campbell || Kurt Warner || Carson Palmer || Mark Sanchez || JaMarcus Russell || Kyle Orton || Matthew Stafford || Chad Pennington || Matt Hasselbeck || Jake Delhomme || Brady Quinn || Marc Bulger || Sage Rosenfels || Kerry Collins || Byron Leftwich || Luke McCown || Brett Favre || Derek Anderson || Chris Simms || Tarvaris Jackson || Daunte Culpepper || Alex Smith || Kyle Boller |+--------------------+After a little thought, I think this has to be way too high for Crabtree (and probably Nicks too).As I said in the fine print, on average, WRs score about 30% more points in their second season than they were projected to score in their first. Apply that to Crabtree (and similar things to everyone else) and this is what you end up with.But, while I haven't investigated this yet (won't have time for a little while), I think that 30% figure has to be higher for the Percy Harvins of the world and lower for the Crabtrees. I thinkAre we in agreement that Crabtree is probably too high at 5?....Hmmm, just noticed that, using projectors other than Dodds changes things too. MT's would put Crabtree at 11. Woodrow's would put him at 29! Henry's at 15. Maybe the blanket 30% is OK. Or maybe not. More investigation needed. No time now...
Someway to get this list for each set of league rules is what I was talking about. It could prove to be useful.By the way, according to the very, very simple model this thing is using to do 2010 projections, here would be the top 40 WRs for 2010 (no PPR, standard)RBsQBs
I think it actually makes some sense. For a rookie WR to be good enough to be projected to be startable they are generally pretty darn talented. Those guys often have huge second years. Look at Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, and Calvin Johnson as examples.After a little thought, I think this has to be way too high for Crabtree (and probably Nicks too).As I said in the fine print, on average, WRs score about 30% more points in their second season than they were projected to score in their first. Apply that to Crabtree (and similar things to everyone else) and this is what you end up with.But, while I haven't investigated this yet (won't have time for a little while), I think that 30% figure has to be higher for the Percy Harvins of the world and lower for the Crabtrees. I thinkAre we in agreement that Crabtree is probably too high at 5?....Hmmm, just noticed that, using projectors other than Dodds changes things too. MT's would put Crabtree at 11. Woodrow's would put him at 29! Henry's at 15. Maybe the blanket 30% is OK. Or maybe not. More investigation needed. No time now...
LBH
Footballguy
yes, way too high for Crabtree. I wouldnt have him in the top 15Love the app. Nice work
bcr8f
Footballguy
Nice thanks. It doesn't like my RB's but it is in a league with 0 required starters(we can start 0-2 and 2-5 WR's).
bcr8f
Footballguy
My other team-
Overview:
Congratulations! You seem to have grabbed quality players at every turn of this draft. It's rare indeed to be better than the average team at the three core positions (quarterback, running back and receiver), but we think this team is.
You must be among the favorites in this league and have positioned yourself to grab one of the playoff spots. But before you start engraving the trophy, realize that the draft is not the end of the story. Things can and do go wrong, so you need to remain diligent throughout the year to ensure you remain strong until the playoffs.
Players we particularly like on this team include Ricky Williams, Pierre Thomas, Edgerrin James,
Devery Henderson, Ray Rice, Michael Crabtree, and Javon Walker . We have all these guys ranked ahead of where they are typically being drafted."
That's true. They probably aren't drafted at all.
Interesting app though.
Overview:
Congratulations! You seem to have grabbed quality players at every turn of this draft. It's rare indeed to be better than the average team at the three core positions (quarterback, running back and receiver), but we think this team is.
You must be among the favorites in this league and have positioned yourself to grab one of the playoff spots. But before you start engraving the trophy, realize that the draft is not the end of the story. Things can and do go wrong, so you need to remain diligent throughout the year to ensure you remain strong until the playoffs.
Players we particularly like on this team include Ricky Williams, Pierre Thomas, Edgerrin James,
Devery Henderson, Ray Rice, Michael Crabtree, and Javon Walker . We have all these guys ranked ahead of where they are typically being drafted."That's true. They probably aren't drafted at all.
Interesting app though.
madd futher
Footballguy
Rate My Team rocks.
I use it as a modeling tool for projected moves. In my dynasty team, I treat it like re-draft using only my 'core' players, and adding in a starting but vanilla D/St and K to both units. When I plugged in the dynasty team I bought earlier this year, the critique started "Let us say this as nicely as we can, this team is brutal. It is below average and/or too thin at all 3 core positions " "with good inseason management, we think you have about a 20% chance of making the playoffs."......
Several trades later, the comment was "the quarterback situation looks good, and we like your overall strength....with good inseason management, we think you have about a 40% chance of making the playoffs." Even better, with great inseason management, my playoff chances were rated at 60%.
So I can SEE the result of making some great moves with my core players even before the season has begun. I also know that my team has gotten lots stronger from a dynasty perspective as well. It is great to get some re-assurance when making a trade proposal that it is a good fit for improving your over-all team.
With the addition of Waldman's contribution, esp RSP, with creative use of Rate My Team, with the FBG Magazine free on site, and everything else you do, you guys have jumped to the absolute top of the heap of the fantasy football info world!
Kudos!
I use it as a modeling tool for projected moves. In my dynasty team, I treat it like re-draft using only my 'core' players, and adding in a starting but vanilla D/St and K to both units. When I plugged in the dynasty team I bought earlier this year, the critique started "Let us say this as nicely as we can, this team is brutal. It is below average and/or too thin at all 3 core positions " "with good inseason management, we think you have about a 20% chance of making the playoffs."......
Several trades later, the comment was "the quarterback situation looks good, and we like your overall strength....with good inseason management, we think you have about a 40% chance of making the playoffs." Even better, with great inseason management, my playoff chances were rated at 60%.
So I can SEE the result of making some great moves with my core players even before the season has begun. I also know that my team has gotten lots stronger from a dynasty perspective as well. It is great to get some re-assurance when making a trade proposal that it is a good fit for improving your over-all team.
With the addition of Waldman's contribution, esp RSP, with creative use of Rate My Team, with the FBG Magazine free on site, and everything else you do, you guys have jumped to the absolute top of the heap of the fantasy football info world!
Kudos!
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tex
Footballguy
Thanks, DD. PM sent.
ninerfanatic492000
Footballguy
same problems here
I must GOAT:I got the same thing for each of those positions.Great stuff. Would greatly prefer IDP of course, but it'll do for now.
QB: .
RB: we don't necessarily recommend any roster moves here.
WR: we don't necessarily recommend any roster moves here.
TE: we don't necessarily recommend any roster moves here.
PK: we don't necessarily recommend any roster moves here.
ETA: I tested it with one of my best teams, it'll probably be more beneficial with me lessers.
I did GET this with My Dynasty team.
Here the Bottom Lines for 2009 and 2010...
2009 Playoff Chances:
Bottom line:
With great inseason management, we think you have about a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs.
With good inseason management, we think you have about a 90 percent chance of making the playoffs.
With average inseason management, we think you have a 81 percent chance of making the playoffs.
2010 Playoff Chances:
Bottom line:
With great inseason management, we think you have about a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs.
With good inseason management, we think you have about a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs.
With average inseason management, we think you have a 88 percent chance of making the playoffs.
couple of nitpicks I've seen:
If a team is heavy in wr3/4 types (4 guys rated by FBG as WR3's, 2 more as 4's), has a solid WR1, then why does the system knock the lack of a FBG rated #2? WR's as described isn't a weakness...but a potential strength or at worst a wash, since with that many #3s it's more then realistic to expect one to perform as a 2, or at the least the team is above average during byes. IE: Relative strength at a position is not always as simple as top half #1, top half #2, etc.
Also...certain RB's are low because of injury potential. Their backups are relatively low due to them not being expected to contribute much UNLESS the starter is hurt. If a team has both...they have a fantasy starter who is essentially much higher then either player individually. A great example of this is Westbrook/McCoy. The system sees Westy as a strong RB2...but with McCoy insurance...that's probably not very accurate.
BOTTOM LINE: This thing is really neat, but it's hardly foolproof...you really need to apply some thought to its recomendations at times.
If a team is heavy in wr3/4 types (4 guys rated by FBG as WR3's, 2 more as 4's), has a solid WR1, then why does the system knock the lack of a FBG rated #2? WR's as described isn't a weakness...but a potential strength or at worst a wash, since with that many #3s it's more then realistic to expect one to perform as a 2, or at the least the team is above average during byes. IE: Relative strength at a position is not always as simple as top half #1, top half #2, etc.
Also...certain RB's are low because of injury potential. Their backups are relatively low due to them not being expected to contribute much UNLESS the starter is hurt. If a team has both...they have a fantasy starter who is essentially much higher then either player individually. A great example of this is Westbrook/McCoy. The system sees Westy as a strong RB2...but with McCoy insurance...that's probably not very accurate.
BOTTOM LINE: This thing is really neat, but it's hardly foolproof...you really need to apply some thought to its recomendations at times.
