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does your league start a flex? (1 Viewer)
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oukurt
Footballguy
I play in leagues that have a flex and leagues that don't. I don't have a preference really.
However if you are going to make the change to your league's starting lineups, you might want to give a year or two of advance notice. If you spring the news on them this year, you are likely to be met with some complaints.
Good luck.
However if you are going to make the change to your league's starting lineups, you might want to give a year or two of advance notice. If you spring the news on them this year, you are likely to be met with some complaints.
Good luck.
fsufan
Footballguy
i will put it to a vote
Prof. Chaos
Footballguy
IN one dynasty and a 3 keeper league. Both allow the option of 2rb and 3 wr. or 1rb and 4 wr. line ups as a result of the evovement of rbbc. 
fsufan
Footballguy
This is why I want to add a flex. I noticed last year that RBs in a RBBC situation like Deuce, Dillon, Maroney, MB III, Benson, MLD, Taylor, just to name a few, where sitting on owners benched for most of the yearIN one dynasty and a 3 keeper league. Both allow the option of 2rb and 3 wr. or 1rb and 4 wr. line ups as a result of the evovement of rbbc.
Cenobite
Footballguy
That's similar to my league. I don't like the flex because I think teams just draft the best player available rather than being forced to use strategy to fill out their roster.
BigRed
Footballguy
To each their own. We have min 1 of each to start and 2 flex's. You would think everyone would go 3 RB/1 WR and those that do tend to win more, but doesn't work out that way. I would hate to play in a non-flex league. It gives you some options on lineups you wouldn't otherwise have, gives an extra element to coaching, etc.
burd
Footballguy
we start 2 Flex players in my league (10 team league) and i think Flex players are somewhat necessary because of RBBC but also to give everyone an equal opprotunity to win the championship. It shouldn't always be between those teams w/ the best RBs ... guys w/ a great WR core should also have a shot.
I took a big hit last season w 2 of my best RBs missing a significant portion of the season. Thankfully, I could still compete because I had some great value pick WRs onmy bench (laverious) that could come in and put up some good points.
I took a big hit last season w 2 of my best RBs missing a significant portion of the season. Thankfully, I could still compete because I had some great value pick WRs onmy bench (laverious) that could come in and put up some good points.
GregR_2
Footballguy
My preference is to have 2 flex positions. One a flex QB/RB that will be a QB 90% of the time but still allows a team to start a RB on a QB bye week. The other a WR/TE flex that raises the value of those positions.
I also like 4 WR and 2 TE required even before the flex positions. With those numbers people have to actually figure out where the value exists at any point in the draft and not just take RBs early.
I also like 4 WR and 2 TE required even before the flex positions. With those numbers people have to actually figure out where the value exists at any point in the draft and not just take RBs early.
bucki4life
Footballguy
In our 10 team/keep 8 league, we have 2 flex spots to go with RB/WR/WR/TE. It allows teams flexibility in drafting/free agency and setting lineups. It prevents teams from being forced to cut a player during the two weeks during the season wtih 6 teams on a bye.
I agree with an earlier post though. If it's a keeper/dynasty league, I would propose you make the change for the 2008 season instead of this year. If it is a redraft, then go ahead and put it in if the league likes the idea.
I agree with an earlier post though. If it's a keeper/dynasty league, I would propose you make the change for the 2008 season instead of this year. If it is a redraft, then go ahead and put it in if the league likes the idea.
fsufan
Footballguy
it is a dynasty league
Make me understand what the difference would be for from 07 to 08. I can understand if it was be a keeper league but dynasty leagues keep all players
you know where I stand on the "flex" position 
fsufan
Footballguy
i have this crazy feeling you like them
you know where I stand on the "flex" position
fsufan
Footballguy
I would not add a roster spot. it is looking like both leagues will vote to add a flex
darmani
Footballguy
Having the flex (as an additional spot) also gives the opportunity to stockpile additional RB's and actually make use of them if you have quality depth. Last year I had Chester Taylor on my team and rarely started him because I was limited to 2 RB's per week. With a flex, I could have been using that guys
fsufan
Footballguy
this is why I want to add a flex.
TheLastDispatch
Footballguy
Pictus Cat
Footballguy
Like it in 8 teamer 2RB, 3WR, 1TE...leave it alone in my 10 & up.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Why? Being a "firm believer" in the 2 RB system just doesn't make sense to me. It's not like it's an NFL rule, or anything beyond something created by FF leagues. Many rules we use are, but I'm not a "firm believer" in any of them. 1 PK or 1 DT or 1 QB I can understand - don't personally care, but understand why someone would be inflexible on those.
fsufan
Footballguy
i have an owner that is against the flex. we start 2-RBs, 3-WRs and 1-Flex(RB,WR,TE). his RBs are Parker, MJD, Henry, SA, McGahee, Droughns, you would think he would be for the flex. yes dynasty league
Verbal Kint
Footballguy
We implemented a flex because of the recent change in bye weeks.
massraider
Footballguy
I think that's a bad reason to want to add a flex. What if you have Tom Brady and Carson Palmer? Would you lobby for a QB flex option? Having great depth is just that-great depth. You could have traded him for a stud WR, and had a better starting lineup. Making tough choices should be part of FF, in my opinion. My main problem with the flex, although I don't hate it, is that if it's a RB/WR flex, RBs are at such a premium. PPR and the like are changes made to balance the field, so teams can build their roster in different ways. You can have a stud QB and stud WRs, and field a competitive team.
Now, there are always exceptions, but in general, in flex leagues where you can start 3 RBs, if you don't have very solid-to-great backs, you're gonna need some serious luck to compete.
My favorite league is a 16 team dynasty league, and it's 1-2 RB, 2-3 WR, 1-2 TE. IDP scoring is really enhanced, a good defensive team can carry you, the top LB's score as much as 2nd tier RB's. in this league, you can build your team different ways. You can focus on backs, get a stud QB and WRs (it is PPR), or go after stud defensive players. I have seen very different teams win the title.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
YesNo
This isn't shtick. I'm in 2 leagues. One does and one doesn't. I LOVE the flex position. It's rather obvious, but it makes the league more....well....flexible...
This isn't shtick. I'm in 2 leagues. One does and one doesn't. I LOVE the flex position. It's rather obvious, but it makes the league more....well....flexible...
stevegamer
Footballguy
Planning. giving teams a year to plan for a change in dynasty or keeper makes more sense. Why don't you become a 2QB league this upcoming season, as well? teams who are in position to take advantage now, will.If you give them more lead time, they can all be on a more equal footing.
Drinkin Buddy
Footballguy
My league starts: 1QB, 1RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1PK and 1 RB/WR. Our reasoning was to help teams that get an unlucky break (i.e. RB1 getting hurt) still be able to compete. And competition is good for the league as a whole. There just aren't enough RBs to go around, 32 RB spots in the NFL with some RBs being in RBBC makes it difficult in a 12 teamer to maintain 2 quality backs especially if injuries kick in. This gives a little flexibility by allowing some owners to start player at a position where there are 64 starters available (WR). Ideally teams will want to start 2 RBs but this gives another option.
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mozzy84
Footballguy
I could see people complaining also because they might have made a move/trade the year before they never would have if they knew this rule change was coming.(like trade some running back depth or whatever)anything rule change like this should be a year out for dynasty leagues imo...
I dislike flex and PPR.
The argument that flex adds strategy is like a false economy. It really reduces strategy during draft by allowing almost anything to work equally well during the season.
Nobody ever said that no matter how poorly someone drafts they should get to start the same number of people on a given week.
It is like a 16 team start 2 QB. No need for flex, if you do not get enough QBs in your draft you are S.O.L. Now THAT'S strategy.
The argument that flex adds strategy is like a false economy. It really reduces strategy during draft by allowing almost anything to work equally well during the season.
Nobody ever said that no matter how poorly someone drafts they should get to start the same number of people on a given week.
It is like a 16 team start 2 QB. No need for flex, if you do not get enough QBs in your draft you are S.O.L. Now THAT'S strategy.
Wilbur Wood
Footballguy
I like the Flex, but I prefer the Super Flex (can be any position, including QB or Defense). In the leagues that I run the top team defenses can score as much as the top RB, QB and WRs in a given week.
Start - 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 D, 1K, 1 SuperFlex in a 12 or 14 team league.
#1 Boosts the value of QBs (much more than going from TD passes worth 4 to 6 pts), yet provides much more flexibility for bye weeks than mandatory start 2 QB league
#2 This definately provides more strategy as teams can employ multiple roster approaches rather than simply hoarding RBs. Still a team with 4 quality RBs can still reap the benefits by starting 3 RBs each week
#3 With the right scoring system, team defenses can play a big role and it is a viable strategy to play the matchups and start 2 Defenses during some weeks.
Start - 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 D, 1K, 1 SuperFlex in a 12 or 14 team league.
#1 Boosts the value of QBs (much more than going from TD passes worth 4 to 6 pts), yet provides much more flexibility for bye weeks than mandatory start 2 QB league
#2 This definately provides more strategy as teams can employ multiple roster approaches rather than simply hoarding RBs. Still a team with 4 quality RBs can still reap the benefits by starting 3 RBs each week
#3 With the right scoring system, team defenses can play a big role and it is a viable strategy to play the matchups and start 2 Defenses during some weeks.
