Is the lockout going to effect whether or not you play fantasy footbal (1 Viewer)

[Badgers Fan]

Throughout time we've seen that players who practice less or hold out have a MUCH greater chance of injury. I'm in a keeper league with Arian Foster and Andre Johnson as my keepers so I will most likely stay in that league, but one of my friends invited into his redraft league. Are any re-drafters thinking of taking the year off? I know fantasy football can be a drug, possibly the most addicting and hard to give up drug for anyone who's played the game seriously, but if this lockout drags out a couple more weeks, then there's going to be a couple of out of shape players, players who haven't taken the hits in practice to have them ready for the season, and so on. The amount of injuries might really rise this season, and it could be one of the most frustrating years ever as owners deal with a multitude of injuries. Thoughts?

 

[GregR_2]

Nope. If there is football I will play fantasy

 

[cobalt_27]

Nope. I'll be playing as per usual. In 4 weeks, I won't even think about the lockout.

 

[Hoart Petterson]

Craziest post in board history. Abstain as to avert potential frustration caused by higher likelihood of injury due to protracted preseason? You're kidding, right?

 

[FUBAR]

if the lockout kills the season, I won't play FF

 

[ConnSKINS26]

You'll stay in that keeper league, but it's because you've got Johnson and Foster? Lame.

 

[Pickle Rody]

No

 

[hutchins929]

Throughout time we've seen that players who practice less or hold out have a MUCH greater chance of injury. I'm in a keeper league with Arian Foster and Andre Johnson as my keepers so I will most likely stay in that league, but one of my friends invited into his redraft league. Are any re-drafters thinking of taking the year off? I know fantasy football can be a drug, possibly the most addicting and hard to give up drug for anyone who's played the game seriously, but if this lockout drags out a couple more weeks, then there's going to be a couple of out of shape players, players who haven't taken the hits in practice to have them ready for the season, and so on. The amount of injuries might really rise this season, and it could be one of the most frustrating years ever as owners deal with a multitude of injuries. Thoughts?

If it's gonna be an issue then it will be an equal issue for everyone.

 

[cobalt_27]

Well, this thread seems to be going well.

 

[Cripster]

I will play. I have no other hobbies since I stopped playing golf.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

You'll stay in that keeper league, but it's because you've got Johnson and Foster? Lame.

Disgusting.

 

[coolnerd]

The only league that I have any question about is my friends and family redraft league. I could see three or four of them using as it excuse not to play. Overall, if I were not going to play fantasy football when there is football why in heck would I be on this site in July?

 

[JuSt CuZ]

This shows if people are hardcore or not.

If you say "NO", I have no problem telling you that you dont even belong on this site.

I have some pathetic unhardcores in some of my leagues, so I wont be shocked if they cry and quit.

 

[Badgers Fan]

It was just a thought fellas, relax, don't get your panties in a bunch.

 

[hutchins929]

It was just a thought fellas, relax, don't get your panties in a bunch.

Man Thong

 

[smackdaddies]

This shows if people are hardcore or not.

If you say "NO", I have no problem telling you that you dont even belong on this site.

I have some pathetic unhardcores in some of my leagues, so I wont be shocked if they cry and quit.

lolOf course the lock out is hurting FF this year. Regardless if we have a full season or not. Even money leagues have people who are fairly meh when it comes to really putting work into it. As to who belongs on the site....Well, I will take posters like Badger Fan than blowhards anyday.

 

[Badgers Fan]

I mean LOL guys relax. If people think I "shouldn't be on the site" or don't want to take my opinions, that's fine. I won both my leagues last year and 3 leagues the last 4 years. So keep ignoring me, and I'll keep winning. Fwiw any idiot could've walked into Arian Foster round 6 and won it all last year, but I'm just sayin'.

I mean come on, people want to kick someone off of a free message board because they disagree with their posts? LOL. There are amendments that declare freedom of speech, also I believe most people are entitled to their own opinions (all tho some egotistical people on this site have come to the belief that any opinion except their own is stupid.) I am fairly certain I'm doing both the re-draft and keeper league, but I do not need to justify myself to anyone. I was clearly posting a thought and seeing responses. The overwhelming response is of course no, like I said fantasy football is a drug and most people that post on this site have a severe addiction to it, because they are very hardcore. I just wanted to see people's thoughts, that's all. Breathe easy, or for the sharks out there, you'll be using your gills.

 

[cobalt_27]

I mean LOL guys relax. If people think I "shouldn't be on the site" or don't want to take my opinions, that's fine. I won both my leagues last year and 3 leagues the last 4 years. So keep ignoring me, and I'll keep winning. Fwiw any idiot could've walked into Arian Foster round 6 and won it all last year, but I'm just sayin'.I mean come on, people want to kick someone off of a free message board because they disagree with their posts? LOL. There are amendments that declare freedom of speech, also I believe most people are entitled to their own opinions (all tho some egotistical people on this site have come to the belief that any opinion except their own is stupid.) I am fairly certain I'm doing both the re-draft and keeper league, but I do not need to justify myself to anyone. I was clearly posting a thought and seeing responses. The overwhelming response is of course no, like I said fantasy football is a drug and most people that post on this site have a severe addiction to it, because they are very hardcore. I just wanted to see people's thoughts, that's all. Breathe easy, or for the sharks out there, you'll be using your gills.

Buddy, on this day of celebration of our independence, we wholeheartedly support, defend, and uphold your right to say whatever stupid thoughts come to your mind. You have every right of free speech to discuss inane topics and brood over senseless existential crises all you want.In return, we'll celebrate our day of independence by mocking you, as it is our right of free speech to do precisely that.

 

[thayman]

I mean LOL guys relax. If people think I "shouldn't be on the site" or don't want to take my opinions, that's fine. I won both my leagues last year and 3 leagues the last 4 years. So keep ignoring me, and I'll keep winning. Fwiw any idiot could've walked into Arian Foster round 6 and won it all last year, but I'm just sayin'.I mean come on, people want to kick someone off of a free message board because they disagree with their posts? LOL. There are amendments that declare freedom of speech, also I believe most people are entitled to their own opinions (all tho some egotistical people on this site have come to the belief that any opinion except their own is stupid.) I am fairly certain I'm doing both the re-draft and keeper league, but I do not need to justify myself to anyone. I was clearly posting a thought and seeing responses. The overwhelming response is of course no, like I said fantasy football is a drug and most people that post on this site have a severe addiction to it, because they are very hardcore. I just wanted to see people's thoughts, that's all. Breathe easy, or for the sharks out there, you'll be using your gills.

Buddy, on this day of celebration of our independence, we wholeheartedly support, defend, and uphold your right to say whatever stupid thoughts come to your mind. You have every right of free speech to discuss inane topics and brood over senseless existential crises all you want.In return, we'll celebrate our day of independence by mocking you, as it is our right of free speech to do precisely that.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

Sorry, I don't think it's that stupid a thought. I haven't decided, but I'm not a sheep that will just bleat praise for the sport once a deal is reached. They're fighting over the best way to split our money. Neither side cares about the fans any farther than our wallets.

I'm annoyed that it's come to this at all. The dirty truth is that their sport isn't interesting enough on its own to sustain this level of support. We, the fans, had to create an entirely new game-within-a-game to make even their terrible matchups interesting. They took that to mean their game is so awesome that they should charge for every little convenience, instead of wondering why their fans need pretend games to care about anything outside their own city.

WE helped take a billion dollar industry and made it a multi-billion dollar industry. Good for them, but the least they could do is count their money behind closed doors and keep the stats we need flowing so we can play our game.

I know many here were hard-core football fans before they played fantasy, and they'd still be fans without it. But I think almost everyone here has MORE interest and cares MORE because of fantasy football than they did before it. The NFL deserves ZERO credit for that rise in interest. That's simply fans taking the NFL's raw stats and creating something that some folks find even more interesting than the games that produce those stats.

I'm just kind of venting here, so it's likely I'll play this season if it's all worked out. But it's not 100 percent. I don't like the people who put on the games. I don't like their attitude toward each other and I don't like their attitude toward the fans. And I'm not sure those feelings will change in August. The assumption is that the fans will come back. Maybe they will, but many won't be as "fanatical" as they once were. They're going to lose something as a result.

 

[Gatorman]

Sorry, I don't think it's that stupid a thought. I haven't decided, but I'm not a sheep that will just bleat praise for the sport once a deal is reached. They're fighting over the best way to split our money. Neither side cares about the fans any farther than our wallets.I'm annoyed that it's come to this at all. The dirty truth is that their sport isn't interesting enough on its own to sustain this level of support. We, the fans, had to create an entirely new game-within-a-game to make even their terrible matchups interesting. They took that to mean their game is so awesome that they should charge for every little convenience, instead of wondering why their fans need pretend games to care about anything outside their own city. WE helped take a billion dollar industry and made it a multi-billion dollar industry. Good for them, but the least they could do is count their money behind closed doors and keep the stats we need flowing so we can play our game. I know many here were hard-core football fans before they played fantasy, and they'd still be fans without it. But I think almost everyone here has MORE interest and cares MORE because of fantasy football than they did before it. The NFL deserves ZERO credit for that rise in interest. That's simply fans taking the NFL's raw stats and creating something that some folks find even more interesting than the games that produce those stats.I'm just kind of venting here, so it's likely I'll play this season if it's all worked out. But it's not 100 percent. I don't like the people who put on the games. I don't like their attitude toward each other and I don't like their attitude toward the fans. And I'm not sure those feelings will change in August. The assumption is that the fans will come back. Maybe they will, but many won't be as "fanatical" as they once were. They're going to lose something as a result.

excellent post. Truth is that this year I find myself "dragging my feet" about FF because of the lockout. I will likely still play, but not the usual 5-6 leagues. The league I commish, No Mercy, and one of the high stakes is likely all I will do. Even then, I am concerned and in some ways happy that my interest in the NFL is waning because of this stupid lockout (well that and the dolphins sucking with no end in sight).Gator

 

[roadkill1292]

I don't think being hardcore is all that.

 

[smackdaddies]

I mean LOL guys relax. If people think I "shouldn't be on the site" or don't want to take my opinions, that's fine. I won both my leagues last year and 3 leagues the last 4 years. So keep ignoring me, and I'll keep winning. Fwiw any idiot could've walked into Arian Foster round 6 and won it all last year, but I'm just sayin'.I mean come on, people want to kick someone off of a free message board because they disagree with their posts? LOL. There are amendments that declare freedom of speech, also I believe most people are entitled to their own opinions (all tho some egotistical people on this site have come to the belief that any opinion except their own is stupid.) I am fairly certain I'm doing both the re-draft and keeper league, but I do not need to justify myself to anyone. I was clearly posting a thought and seeing responses. The overwhelming response is of course no, like I said fantasy football is a drug and most people that post on this site have a severe addiction to it, because they are very hardcore. I just wanted to see people's thoughts, that's all. Breathe easy, or for the sharks out there, you'll be using your gills.

Buddy, on this day of celebration of our independence, we wholeheartedly support, defend, and uphold your right to say whatever stupid thoughts come to your mind. You have every right of free speech to discuss inane topics and brood over senseless existential crises all you want.In return, we'll celebrate our day of independence by mocking you, as it is our right of free speech to do precisely that.

Nothing says celebration like mocking others. Must be a Phili's fan.

 

[bengalbuck]

1. Not playing because you think there may be a couple more injuries due to possibly a shorter training camp is really weird. I think some people were so confused by that, they questioned why someone who would be posting on a fantasy football message board in July when something so seemingly insignificant would keep you from playing. In addition, I think there is a general distaste for your statement which seemed to imply that you'd play in your dynasty league only because your team is good (other side of that coin would be you wouldn't play if you had a bad team, which understandably pisses people off).

2. Others in this thread saying they possibly won't play because they are turned off by the lockout is an entirely different matter and is pretty rational to me. We all support the NFL with our interest and dollars and it is frustrating to see what is going on. However, for me personally, if they get a deal done in the next 2 weeks and get the season going on time...no harm, no foul. As long as the season starts on-time, I don't see how the NFL/NFLPA have really harmed the fans in any significant way. It will actually be kind of cool to have free agency in July and I think the fantasy season will be at least as fun as normal. Now, if this thing continues to drag on into August....then yeah, I would seriously start having questions about supporting the NFL, playing fantasy football, etc.

At this point, I think there's a 90%+ chance they get this solved soon though and that us fans really won't be hurt by the lockout. So it won't change my fantasy involvement. If that 10% comes through, the NFL will see a serious backlash from us hardcore fans. I think they know that and it won't come to that though.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

LOL, WOWWWWW------

Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.

As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?

I apologize if some take everything so literal.

 

[smackdaddies]

LOL, WOWWWWW------Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

LOL, WOWWWWW------Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

 

[smackdaddies]

LOL, WOWWWWW------Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

LOL, WOWWWWW------Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

Says the guy whos only statements are one-line pointless comments.If your looking for arguments, go somewhere else, this is not the place for it. To attack a persons opinion the way you do, shows you are not mature enough for a message forum where opinions are shared, so go find problems in the FFA. I use to be just like you, make comments for no reason, attack everyone elses point of view. I realized that does not work, so I took time off, and decided to come back with a new approach...I suggest you do the same.Have a terrific day, if you choose to.

 

[thayman]

LOL, WOWWWWW------Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

 

[smackdaddies]

LOL, WOWWWWW------Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

Says the guy whos only statements are one-line pointless comments.If your looking for arguments, go somewhere else, this is not the place for it. To attack a persons opinion the way you do, shows you are not mature enough for a message forum where opinions are shared, so go find problems in the FFA. I use to be just like you, make comments for no reason, attack everyone elses point of view. I realized that does not work, so I took time off, and decided to come back with a new approach...I suggest you do the same.Have a terrific day, if you choose to.

Sooooooo....when you harass and belittle posters it is mature and serious conversation. When it happens to you it is a sign of immaturity and smallness.See, I didn't attack everyone elses point of view. I defended Badger Fan from your harassment. I supported the poster that you were harassing and belittling by returning to you a little of your own medicine. Karma, hey?. Don't like it? Easy cure. Don't be a jerk.And thanks, I did have a great day. Spent time with clients, worked on some proposals and contracts, had dinner with family and friends. Hope you had a good day too.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Sorry, I don't think it's that stupid a thought. I haven't decided, but I'm not a sheep that will just bleat praise for the sport once a deal is reached. They're fighting over the best way to split our money. Neither side cares about the fans any farther than our wallets.I'm annoyed that it's come to this at all. The dirty truth is that their sport isn't interesting enough on its own to sustain this level of support. We, the fans, had to create an entirely new game-within-a-game to make even their terrible matchups interesting. They took that to mean their game is so awesome that they should charge for every little convenience, instead of wondering why their fans need pretend games to care about anything outside their own city. WE helped take a billion dollar industry and made it a multi-billion dollar industry. Good for them, but the least they could do is count their money behind closed doors and keep the stats we need flowing so we can play our game. I know many here were hard-core football fans before they played fantasy, and they'd still be fans without it. But I think almost everyone here has MORE interest and cares MORE because of fantasy football than they did before it. The NFL deserves ZERO credit for that rise in interest. That's simply fans taking the NFL's raw stats and creating something that some folks find even more interesting than the games that produce those stats.I'm just kind of venting here, so it's likely I'll play this season if it's all worked out. But it's not 100 percent. I don't like the people who put on the games. I don't like their attitude toward each other and I don't like their attitude toward the fans. And I'm not sure those feelings will change in August. The assumption is that the fans will come back. Maybe they will, but many won't be as "fanatical" as they once were. They're going to lose something as a result.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Throughout time we've seen that players who practice less or hold out have a MUCH greater chance of injury. I'm in a keeper league with Arian Foster and Andre Johnson as my keepers so I will most likely stay in that league, but one of my friends invited into his redraft league. Are any re-drafters thinking of taking the year off? I know fantasy football can be a drug, possibly the most addicting and hard to give up drug for anyone who's played the game seriously, but if this lockout drags out a couple more weeks, then there's going to be a couple of out of shape players, players who haven't taken the hits in practice to have them ready for the season, and so on. The amount of injuries might really rise this season, and it could be one of the most frustrating years ever as owners deal with a multitude of injuries. Thoughts?

Good stuff, not sure I agree 100% but food for thought

 

[Addai's Adidas]

Commish of a 15 year old league here. I've already told the league that if ANYTHING (shortened season)changes I am not tweaking our league to fit. We will roll our keepers into next year. Someone else is more than welcome to setup a 1 year league (sidepot) on yahoo or something, but it aint gonna be me.

 

[T J]

The lockout itself is not going to cause me to not play FF this year, but if the season itself is shortened because of it to anywhere less than maybe 12 games, I've already told the league I commish that I'm out this year. If they wanna play anyway, have at it.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

LOL, WOWWWWW------Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

Says the guy whos only statements are one-line pointless comments.If your looking for arguments, go somewhere else, this is not the place for it. To attack a persons opinion the way you do, shows you are not mature enough for a message forum where opinions are shared, so go find problems in the FFA. I use to be just like you, make comments for no reason, attack everyone elses point of view. I realized that does not work, so I took time off, and decided to come back with a new approach...I suggest you do the same.Have a terrific day, if you choose to.

Sooooooo....when you harass and belittle posters it is mature and serious conversation. When it happens to you it is a sign of immaturity and smallness.See, I didn't attack everyone elses point of view. I defended Badger Fan from your harassment. I supported the poster that you were harassing and belittling by returning to you a little of your own medicine. Karma, hey?. Don't like it? Easy cure. Don't be a jerk.And thanks, I did have a great day. Spent time with clients, worked on some proposals and contracts, had dinner with family and friends. Hope you had a good day too.

I said my comments in a general light, attacking no one, please show me my attacks on an indicidual person. Also, if you cant realize its a general comment, well, I dont know what to tell you. Continue your better then everyone policing effort.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

LOL, WOWWWWW------Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

 

[Da Guru]

I do not read or watch about the business side of football. If it is on I will play in my usual leagues. If not I will watch and enjoy college football and play golf on Sundays.

 

[Winning IS Everything]

I think this is actually a good question. In my main league (10 Team, 10 Player Keeper) we are entering our 19th year with about 60% of the original owners still in it (I am one of them). We are all getting to or past 40 years old now, and I think some are wondering if this lockout is their "sign from above" that they should move on to something else. One of our originals actually came to that decision last year and left before last season.

I think some people have been waiting for that reason to move on, and may use this as that. I have actually strongly considered that. Then I sat and thought, after 18 years in that league, I have become family with many of those guys. Been to their weddings, seen their kids born and watched them grow. At the end, I decided I will play again this year if there is a season. After all, I do have the 1.1 rookie/vet pick to worry about (lol, just kidding about that).

Sorry about the long post, just trying to add what has gone through the mind of a long time vet of a long time league in this wacky offseason.

 

[Flying Elvis]

The only way I don't play is if there's no football to produce the stats.

Injuries / reduced playbooks / out of shape players / any other issue one can think of that may result from the lockout simply makes those mid / late round picks for depth that much more important this year.

As to the lockout itself impacting the fans . . . same thing. If they have football running from August on then I see no major difference. Those of you that tricked yourselves into believing the NFL ever, ever gave a rat's ### about the fans should schedule a visit w/the headshrinker. Click HERE to see how the NFL really sees you.

 

[sdurity]

I think some people have been waiting for that reason to move on, and may use this as that. I have actually strongly considered that. Then I sat and thought, after 18 years in that league, I have become family with many of those guys. Been to their weddings, seen their kids born and watched them grow. At the end, I decided I will play again this year if there is a season.

Similar in our league. About to enter 18th season with most of the same owners. FFL is our way of keeping in touch as we have changed churches, moved away, etc. I stepped down from Stats Secretary and Rules Committee, which I had done for all 17 years. I am questioning the amount of time and energy I put into the league. I started doing some writing (on-line) and might concentrate my small amount of free time on that. Or I might pull a Favre and jump back in once the camps open up. We will see.

 

[smackdaddies]

LOL, WOWWWWW------

Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.

As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?

I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.

So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.

ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

Says the guy whos only statements are one-line pointless comments.If your looking for arguments, go somewhere else, this is not the place for it. To attack a persons opinion the way you do, shows you are not mature enough for a message forum where opinions are shared, so go find problems in the FFA. I use to be just like you, make comments for no reason, attack everyone elses point of view. I realized that does not work, so I took time off, and decided to come back with a new approach...I suggest you do the same.

Have a terrific day, if you choose to.

Sooooooo....when you harass and belittle posters it is mature and serious conversation. When it happens to you it is a sign of immaturity and smallness.See, I didn't attack everyone elses point of view. I defended Badger Fan from your harassment. I supported the poster that you were harassing and belittling by returning to you a little of your own medicine. Karma, hey?. Don't like it? Easy cure. Don't be a jerk.

And thanks, I did have a great day. Spent time with clients, worked on some proposals and contracts, had dinner with family and friends. Hope you had a good day too.

I said my comments in a general light, attacking no one, please show me my attacks on an indicidual person. Also, if you cant realize its a general comment, well, I dont know what to tell you. Continue your better then everyone policing effort.

My mistake Mr. Orwell.

This shows if people are hardcore or not.

If you say "NO", I have no problem telling you that you dont even belong on this site.

I have some pathetic unhardcores in some of my leagues, so I wont be shocked if they cry and quit.

 

[beaux]

I hope that the season gets canceled.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

LOL, WOWWWWW------

Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.

As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?

I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.

So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.

ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

Says the guy whos only statements are one-line pointless comments.If your looking for arguments, go somewhere else, this is not the place for it. To attack a persons opinion the way you do, shows you are not mature enough for a message forum where opinions are shared, so go find problems in the FFA. I use to be just like you, make comments for no reason, attack everyone elses point of view. I realized that does not work, so I took time off, and decided to come back with a new approach...I suggest you do the same.

Have a terrific day, if you choose to.

Sooooooo....when you harass and belittle posters it is mature and serious conversation. When it happens to you it is a sign of immaturity and smallness.See, I didn't attack everyone elses point of view. I defended Badger Fan from your harassment. I supported the poster that you were harassing and belittling by returning to you a little of your own medicine. Karma, hey?. Don't like it? Easy cure. Don't be a jerk.

And thanks, I did have a great day. Spent time with clients, worked on some proposals and contracts, had dinner with family and friends. Hope you had a good day too.

I said my comments in a general light, attacking no one, please show me my attacks on an indicidual person. Also, if you cant realize its a general comment, well, I dont know what to tell you. Continue your better then everyone policing effort.

My mistake Mr. Orwell.

This shows if people are hardcore or not.

If you say "NO", I have no problem telling you that you dont even belong on this site.

I have some pathetic unhardcores in some of my leagues, so I wont be shocked if they cry and quit.

You obviously have some sort of issue.Wow, yup I really attacked him personally. Dont belong on this site if your bailing on football, why would I ever say that, on a football forum.

Oh btw your reaching by trying to say I'm attacking

I have no choice but to ignore you at this point, your not trying to discuss anything, your looking for a fight.

 

[roadkill1292]

LOL, WOWWWWW------

Seriously, people are talking about not playing fantasy ball this year because of the lockout, which we all know we be settled soon? to me that is funny, and no amount of mocking me will change that. I'm not here to argue or start an issue, I just simply feel that if you are gonna let the lockout stop you, your not a big enough fan in my eyes.

As far as the posting on this site, it is a free country and you are allowed to post where ever you like, it was more just a figure of speech. However, if you are so worried about the lockout where it could hinder you playing or not, why do you continue to post or seek opinion here on a fantasy/football information site?

I apologize if some take everything so literal.

Not what you should be apologizing for.

Your right, I shouldnt be apologizing at all. TY. LOLI do have to say, I love your blowhard comment back a few posts, sounds like a very good type of comment.

So in short, if you plan to bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, I feel sorry for your other league members...as you do not belong in any fantasy league anywhere. Those are the types of owners, from my experience, that bother everyone. But then again, this is coming from a guy who puts only god, family, and work ahead of football. Real football fans and fantasy owners would never leave other league mates in a pinch by bailing, because of a lockout, that will be resolved in a week or two or a injury risk excuse. Sounds like selfish people to me.

ETA: Or maybe I've been getting this all wrong, maybe people like to bail on some teams because they are just not really that good at fantasy and will take or make any excuse. But people are allowed to do what they like, its their time to do with.

posters are like you really contribute to this board.

Says the guy whos only statements are one-line pointless comments.If your looking for arguments, go somewhere else, this is not the place for it. To attack a persons opinion the way you do, shows you are not mature enough for a message forum where opinions are shared, so go find problems in the FFA. I use to be just like you, make comments for no reason, attack everyone elses point of view. I realized that does not work, so I took time off, and decided to come back with a new approach...I suggest you do the same.

Have a terrific day, if you choose to.

Sooooooo....when you harass and belittle posters it is mature and serious conversation. When it happens to you it is a sign of immaturity and smallness.See, I didn't attack everyone elses point of view. I defended Badger Fan from your harassment. I supported the poster that you were harassing and belittling by returning to you a little of your own medicine. Karma, hey?. Don't like it? Easy cure. Don't be a jerk.

And thanks, I did have a great day. Spent time with clients, worked on some proposals and contracts, had dinner with family and friends. Hope you had a good day too.

I said my comments in a general light, attacking no one, please show me my attacks on an indicidual person. Also, if you cant realize its a general comment, well, I dont know what to tell you. Continue your better then everyone policing effort.

My mistake Mr. Orwell.

This shows if people are hardcore or not.

If you say "NO", I have no problem telling you that you dont even belong on this site.

I have some pathetic unhardcores in some of my leagues, so I wont be shocked if they cry and quit.

You obviously have some sort of issue.Wow, yup I really attacked him personally. Dont belong on this site if your bailing on football, why would I ever say that, on a football forum.

Oh btw your reaching by trying to say I'm attacking

I have no choice but to ignore you at this point, your not trying to discuss anything, your looking for a fight.

You're overlooking the fact that fantasy football players often have great poop stories.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

The only way I don't play is if there's no football to produce the stats.

Injuries / reduced playbooks / out of shape players / any other issue one can think of that may result from the lockout simply makes those mid / late round picks for depth that much more important this year.

As to the lockout itself impacting the fans . . . same thing. If they have football running from August on then I see no major difference. Those of you that tricked yourselves into believing the NFL ever, ever gave a rat's ### about the fans should schedule a visit w/the headshrinker. Click HERE to see how the NFL really sees you.

Where football is, football fans should be, is what I think. Meaning if there is fantasy, I'm playing, if not...I'm gonna figure out College fantasy somehow, lol.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

JC,

Smackdaddies is generally one of the better posters and he sure doesn't go around attacking folks in here from what I know of him. Maybe this was just a bad topic for the two of you to communicate back and forth about but you might not want to completely block him. Sorry to butt in, as you were.

 

[sspunisher]

Okay I get it. Football is competitive and that trickles down to us fans. Trash talking comes with the territory. I love Football Guys, the staff is AMAZING. But these forums are out of control with all of the unnecessary bickering. No fault of the Staff, the site has grown and has a lot of users so it's hard to watch every post.

But damn, the bickering and smart ### comments are in almost every single thread. Users are quick to criticize, attack and become defensive. It seems like many people on here don't understand how to RESPECTFULLY pick apart an argument without attacking or trying to make other users feel like idiots. And let's get this straight, attacking isn't simply saying "YOU'RE AN IDIOT." Snide comments, belittling someone, sarcasm, the rolling eye smiley face (in certain situations), it's all disrespectful and unnecessary. We're just talking football.

This isn't directed at the argument that went on in this thread and doesn't apply to everyone on this site either. I think the reason the argument in this thread happened in the first place was because everyone on here is so used to defending themselves. We should just chill and stick to football.

Now let's get to the OP.

I love fantasy football, it's the main reason why I only follow the NFL. Barely watch any other sport, all I care about is the season, then the combine, the draft, Free Agency, etc. What I'm annoyed with most during this lockout is the delay of our rookie draft. We usually hold our draft early but our LM decided we should wait until after Free Agency. It's the right decision but it really bothers me because I hate waiting for all these "experts" to come out with their analysis and blow the information everywhere. I rather we all do our own scouting and unearth our own gems and sleepers. So although it really frustrates me, it definitely won't stop me from playing.

 

[Superdbs]

I'm probably in the minority here, but I think there might actually be FEWER injuries this year with no OTA's and possibly less training camp. I haven't looked up any concrete data on this, but I'm convinced that guys are over-training year-round in addition to the wear and tear of the games, and it's making them break down more because their bodies aren't getting a chance to recover. Blown knees and contact injuries from tackles and all that are unpredictable of course, but it seems to me there are so many more hamstring and muscle-type injuries, torn pecs, strained Achilles, etc. than there used to be, so I'm thinking more rest might be a good thing. Just my .02

I think ragged play from less practice and OTA's will affect fantasy production more than any spike in injuries, at least early on this year.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

JC,Smackdaddies is generally one of the better posters and he sure doesn't go around attacking folks in here from what I know of him. Maybe this was just a bad topic for the two of you to communicate back and forth about but you might not want to completely block him. Sorry to butt in, as you were.

Fair enough, I'm open minded. however, I'll reserve judgement of his posts until he posts information instead of an attack to an opinion. My point in all this is, dont bail on fantasy leagues because of the lockout, bail on it because your not a real fantasy fan. But keep in mine real fantasy fans may look at that as unhardcore, as I use that term a lot. People may respond by joking, I mean what do you expect, talking about bailing on a fantasy league on a football/fantasy site. Maybe some can see my point without calling names just because people question their fantasy toughness.