2021 FBG Subscriber Contest (2 Viewers)

[apalmer]

Personally I extract the auction list and add in bye weeks and VBD values in an external spreadsheet, so I'm neutral on the "need" to do this.

I find that somewhere around the 523rd iteration of my team (which will probably occur sometime this weekend), I've memorized every team's bye week anyhow.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I don’t think the form has EVER had the bye weeks on  it. It’s always been the dance of 

1) work forever on a roster to fit under 250

2) hit enter

3) make note of which bye week clashes you have

4) tweak the couple of spots to try to resolve bye week clashes

5) rinse and repeat. 

Yes, thank you I was clever enough to figure that process out on my own. 

I even got one step more clever and printed out the BYE weeks for each team to refer to, thus saving myself 4 steps. Once a project manager, always one, I guess.  

it just seems like an unnecessary pain point. 

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Personally I extract the auction list and add in bye weeks and VBD values in an external spreadsheet, so I'm neutral on the "need" to do this.

I coulda sworn it was there.

ah well. No biggie, just thought I’d ask. I now realize I never added a question mark, so I technically still haven’t asked yet. 
:(  

Ive got my printed BYE week guide handy. Fortunately I know what teams a few of these guys play for. Wish me luck!  

 

[Raleigh Engineers]

 

[stuckinthemuck]

Thank you for posting in the Shark Pool before others learn of it. 

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Let's start off the controversy! 

How many QBs y'all taking?  

What's the perfect #?

2 for the bold?

3 for the "just in case" aspect"?

4 because you want to have a sleeper who's (you think) considerably less owned?

What's the best # of players to roster? 

How many defenses are you gonna carry? 

Let the BSing....begin! 

 

[joey]

Let's start off the controversy! 

How many QBs y'all taking?  

What's the perfect #?

2 for the bold?

3 for the "just in case" aspect"?

4 because you want to have a sleeper who's (you think) considerably less owned?

What's the best # of players to roster? 

How many defenses are you gonna carry? 

Let the BSing....begin! 

I’ve never come close to winning this thing but, currently, I have:

3QB, 6RB, 6WR, 3TE, 3K, 3D = 24 players.

all of the Ks are $3 each, and 2 D are $3 and 1 D is $2

knowing me, I’ll be shaving money from the Ks to get those little $1 or $2 upgrades on my 90th iteration. 
I’m spending a total of $27 on 3 QBs and $37 on my 3TEs. 
 

I have no clue what the hell I'm doing. 

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I have no clue what the hell I'm doing. 

At least it's a level playing field with 99% of us then.  

 

[Shaunz33]

Let's start off the controversy! 

How many QBs y'all taking?  

What's the perfect #?

2 for the bold?

3 for the "just in case" aspect"?

4 because you want to have a sleeper who's (you think) considerably less owned?

What's the best # of players to roster? 

How many defenses are you gonna carry? 

Let the BSing....begin! 

3 QBs but about $30 combined. I’m fluctuating between 24-26 players. Not sure if that’s perfect but feels right. And I just do 2 Defenses. It’s not like they could get hurt and be out for the season.

good luck. 

 

[Joe Bryant]

Thank you for posting in the Shark Pool before others learn of it. 

The Shark Pool is the smartest and best group of fantasy football players I know of. Always best to let you folks try it first. One as a perk for you. But also for us as if it's broken somewhere, you all would find it.

 

[KingPrawn]

The Shark Pool is the smartest and best group of fantasy football players I know of. Always best to let you folks try it first. One as a perk for you. But also for us as if it's broken somewhere, you all would find it.

Oooooh it's broke alright. I keep coming up about $12 short.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

I ran a large squad experiment last year with 27 roster size and got bounced early.   Will likely return to 22 roster size to finish strong and get bounced Week 9. 

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Oooooh it's broke alright. I keep coming up about $12 short.

Sounds like you’re the one who’s broke.  

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I ran a large squad experiment last year with 27 roster size and got bounced early.   Will likely return to 22 roster size to finish strong and get bounced Week 9. 

This year’s automatic cutoffs prevent me from taking such risks. The “all scrub” roster is a thing of the past my friend.

And you KNOW a % of return competitors won’t read the rules and will get bounced the 1st week because of it. 
 

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

This year’s automatic cutoffs prevent me from taking such risks. The “all scrub” roster is a thing of the past my friend.

And you KNOW a % of return competitors won’t read the rules and will get bounced the 1st week because of it. 
 

Currently struggling with how to get 3QBs and 3TEs without bottom feeding.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Currently struggling with how to get 3QBs and 3TEs without bottom feeding.

I managed to do this. And for the low low price of $39.95 I’d be happy to share my secrets! 

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

@SeniorVBDStudent, ya know what, kid? I like you, so imma give this one to you for free: 

the secret to having 3 viable QBs and 3 TEs without bottom feeding is the rest of my roster sucks.  

you’re welcome.

 

[J Rod]

 

[Instinctive]

Am I just stupid that I can't find the link?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Am I just stupid that I can't find the link?

Nah, it was masked (for some reason) and 1/2 way down the 1st page, posted by someone other than Joe B. You good. Here's the link! 

https://www.footballguys.com/subscribers/contest/entry.php

 

[Instinctive]

Nah, it was masked (for some reason) and 1/2 way down the 1st page, posted by someone other than Joe B. You good. Here's the link! 

https://www.footballguys.com/subscribers/contest/entry.php

Thank you kind sir. I may now proceed to burn a couple hours a day for the whole month!

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Thank you kind sir. I may now proceed to burn a couple hours a day for the whole month!

I am happy to continue in my efforts to contribute to the lack of productivity in others. It’s what I do best.  

 

[SDJohnny]

The Shark Pool is the smartest and best group of fantasy football players I know of. Always best to let you folks try it first. One as a perk for you. But also for us as if it's broken somewhere, you all would find it.

Donavon People-Jones is not on the list as far as I can tell. He's generating good camp buzz. 

 

[Joe Bryant]

Donavon People-Jones is not on the list as far as I can tell. He's generating good camp buzz. 

Thanks. There are always quite a few players that don't make the list. That's just part of it. It keep us from listing a player super cheap and then they win a starting job and then 95% of the teams have that player. 

 

[BoltBacker]

Is there any truth to the dark web rumor that the grand prize this year will be awarded in those crypto-wheat-pennies that Dodds has been working on feverishly?

Once you have a bushel of those it seems to me the shark move is just sit back and wait for the inevitable Elon Musk tweet. Cash in. Retire. Buy island.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Once you have a bushel of those it seems to me the shark move is just sit back and wait for the inevitable Elon Musk tweet. Cash in. Retire. Buy island.

That's my plan, anyway. What the rest of you do when you place somewhere behind me is your business.  

 

[BoltBacker]

That's my plan, anyway. What the rest of you do when you place somewhere behind me is your business.  

This may have already been asked and answered in contest threads from previous years but has anyone every pulled off the statistically perfect lineup?

 

[BoltBacker]

Am I just stupid that I can't find the link?

Shhhhhhh.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

This may have already been asked and answered in contest threads from previous years but has anyone every pulled off the statistically perfect lineup?

It's a good question - I've wondered the same. I assume whomever wins every year must come pretty damn close. 

 

[BoltBacker]

Is it just me or are these middle of the pack TE options worse than most years? Usually I can find a few guys that I can actually see over achieving if I squint hard enough. You have to squint very, very hard this year.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Is it just me or are these middle of the pack TE options worse than most years? Usually I can find a few guys that I can actually see over achieving if I squint hard enough. You have to squint very, very hard this year.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Am I just stupid that I can't find the link?

Still letting you folks get first shot. We have a few cosmetic tweaks to make and then it'll be live for everyone. 

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Is it just me or are these middle of the pack TE options worse than most years? Usually I can find a few guys that I can actually see over achieving if I squint hard enough. You have to squint very, very hard this year.

I believe it’s the nature of the position this year. 

 

[The Man With No Name]

Hello!

Cool. But I won't look at it until  I get home from my 2 weeks vacation. * 

 

[BoltBacker]

I believe it’s the nature of the position this year. 

Actually, I thought that the nature of the position would dictate that there were about half a dozen guys that would be $19+, and then there would be a huge tier below $11. It's just surprising to me that there is an entire middle tier this year between $11-19.... about a dozen guys!? Maybe in past years I could understand it but I find it surprising this year.

 

[zed2283]

In.  26 players for $249.

Unless someone gets cut or hurt or whatever, I'm done.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

In.  26 players for $249.

Unless someone gets cut or hurt or whatever, I'm done.

You’ll change it 37x before the lock. C’mon son.

 

[Mister CIA]

Let's start off the controversy! 

How many QBs y'all taking?  

What's the perfect #?

2 for the bold?

3 for the "just in case" aspect"?

4 because you want to have a sleeper who's (you think) considerably less owned?

What's the best # of players to roster? 

How many defenses are you gonna carry? 

Let the BSing....begin! 

QBs:  I lean towards 2.  Pick the right one, and hope #2 covers at the right time.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

QBs:  I lean towards 2.  Pick the right one, and hope #2 covers at the right time.

I’ve been trying to decide between 2 & 3. I feel like 2 is a good number, but one badly timed injury could end your contest. I like the idea of one of the cheap upside guys, but need to see how things shake up in NOS & other spots.

I just hate the idea of (hypothetically) week 6 BYE & my backup gets hurt, going into the week with 0 QB. Good way to get bounced. 

 

 

[Dacomish]

I’ve been trying to decide between 2 & 3. I feel like 2 is a good number, but one badly timed injury could end your contest. I like the idea of one of the cheap upside guys, but need to see how things shake up in NOS & other spots.

I just hate the idea of (hypothetically) week 6 BYE & my backup gets hurt, going into the week with 0 QB. Good way to get bounced. 

or gets put in COVID protocal.....It seems like you almost have to cover for it with 3.

2 years ago I had Brees and Ljax, then Brees got injured and I was fine as Ljax was having his breakout year, then the week 9 bye (I think) came and I was sweating bullets till Brees was able to go that week. Finished 75th that year but would have been bounced that week for sure. 

I hate to "Waste" money on a position that will normally be covered by your top 2 guys but ever since that season I have had 3, just have to protect against Murphy's Law.....

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

The right number of QBs is two.  I am psychologically unable to avoid having three.  Hence, doom.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

The right number of QBs is two.  I am psychologically unable to avoid having three.  Hence, doom.

See, I agree with this.

and the right total # of players is 18. Maximize that lineup! Luck is for other people, aim for the stars, pick 18 studs and win it all when they all stay healthy all year & perform exactly to expectations. 

Excelsior! 

 

[The Man With No Name]

See, I agree with this.

and the right total # of players is 18. Maximize that lineup! Luck is for other people, aim for the stars, pick 18 studs and win it all when they all stay healthy all year & perform exactly to expectations. 

Excelsior! 

How many have previous winners had?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

How many have previous winners had?

Enough? 
 

IIRC 22-25-Ish? I could be wrong. 

 

[IHEARTFF]

22/250

am I done? maybe for today lol

 

[IHEARTFF]

22/250

am I done? maybe for today lol

didnt even make it 15 minutes before pivoting again

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

I'm pretty much down to whether I keep my RB6 and WR6 or redirect the funds to Trey Lance as QB3.

Or Garrapolo as QB3.

Or blow it all up so I can have both.

Paging Kyle Shanahan....

 

[IHEARTFF]

I'm pretty much down to whether I keep my RB6 and WR6 or redirect the funds to Trey Lance as QB3.

Or Garrapolo as QB3.

Or blow it all up so I can have both.

Paging Kyle Shanahan....

are you me?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I'm pretty much down to whether I keep my RB6 and WR6 or redirect the funds to Trey Lance as QB3.

Or Garrapolo as QB3.

Or blow it all up so I can have both.

Paging Kyle Shanahan....

Niners fan here, and you should definitely go all-in on that notoriously high octane passing offense the (checks notes) San Francisco 49ers. 

 

[BoltBacker]

Enough? 
 

IIRC 22-25-Ish? I could be wrong. 

For some reason I always find the analysis of previous winners(or really even top-50 teams or so) fascinating..... and then I never follow the direction those results suggest. 

In particular I'm always interested on how successful teams handle the K/Def situation. How much they spend, how many they have, when the bye weeks were, etc.