Long time subscriber question? (1 Viewer)

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

There isn't just a subcriber forum, so I am asking it here. I have subcribed for 10 years plus and will continue, love all the information I receive, respect all of the staff at FBG's and am loyal to The Shark Pool.

With that understood, at times I find it a little confusing with some of the information sent out or recommendations of FBG.

For example, on Bloom's sell high/buy low (check it out every week, almost always agree with it) he uses McFadden as a sell high. Personally I agree with that, but my question really isn't about agreeing with that opinion or not.

On Dodds 250 going forward, he has McFadden as the NO. 5 RB for weeks 8-16. Now, that is basically saying he's going to be a STUD down the stretch, as far as Mr. Dodds is concerned.

My dilemma is this, as a subscriber what is FBG recommending to me on Darren McFadden? Are you saying keep this guy, he's going to be a stud down the stretch, a top 5 RB or are you saying sell high now, he's peaking and get something good for him.

I understand it's all just information and it's provided for us to choose but I kind of also think FBG should have a stance on particular players too. Is the official stance what Mr. Dodds puts out and all the other stuff is kind of unofficial information/opinion? (To be fair, Bloom isn't suggesting McFadden will be a bum from here on out but to entertain offers for elite players, with that said, top 5 as Mr. Dodds suggests is certainly elite at your own position.)

Again, it's not about who's right, I really don't care as I don't own McFadden in any league and it's not just about McFadden, there are a lot of diffrent player examples. However, if I did own McFadden my question is; if I were to follow the advice of my pay service, what are they advising me to do with McFadden? Do I sell high on him like one staff suggests or do I keep him as he is going to tear it up and be top 5 like the Co-Owner of the company suggests?

This is a minor thing to me as ultimately I make my own decisions anyway but I do see these kinds of examples quite frequently throughout the year and ask myself what officially are they recommending here. Maybe the answer is nothing official, kind of pick your poison. I don't really agree with that as you could look at it as you're hedging your bets, as you can't be wrong on McFadden if you have a sell high and another saying he'll finish top 5 from here on out.

Just something that's been on my mind this year. Love the site, am happy with my service and appreciate all the hard work you guys put in. I just had that question.

IWBCBY!

Edit to add: I just wanted to add before I go and get ready for work how I have used the information all of these years. Basically, I read everything. I get all of the information I can get and make my own decision on what I've seen myself and use past history in certain situations. I just wonder sometimes am I going against the grain on what FBG is saying or not as there are so many staff and so many well thought out opinions. In the end, on whatever decision I make I do think I should know if I'm going against what my service thinks or am I going with.

 

[The Comedian]

Uhhh FBG's has many experts who have different opinions. Bloom thinks he's a sell high, Dodds doesn't. Not sure what is so complicated. There isn't a "Subscriber Opinion" on every player.

 

[ROBOPUNTER]

The idea behind diversifying their opinions is that they will never be wrong, since someone on staff will have predicted everything. Shotgun prediction.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Uhhh FBG's has many experts who have different opinions. Bloom thinks he's a sell high, Dodds doesn't. Not sure what is so complicated. There isn't a "Subscriber Opinion" on every player.

Relax guy, you don't need to start your post with "uhhh,". You didn't read my post well enough if your response is Bloom thinks he's sell high and Dodds doesn't, that's my whole point!Actually, there is a subscriber opinion on every player, it's called the 250 going forward which is about every player worth a hill of beans for this season.

 

[Cleo Taurus]

If you can sell him high for two other players to fill holes in your roster would be good, huh?

For example, if you sell McFadden for Ryan Fitzpatrick and LT2.

 

[BRONG]

They've got like 500 writers and are selling copy. You know this. Do you really have trouble accepting or deciphering McFadden's situation? Their opinion actually aligns on this one, one could argue. If you wanted to gripe, you should've grabbed a better example (player).

 

[Zackattack]

There is always two ways to look at every player. The pro's and the cons. Relax there buddy. Go look in the shark pool too and see what 40 other people think of Darren McFadden. That's what you can really be doing your research.

 

[The Comedian]

Uhhh FBG's has many experts who have different opinions. Bloom thinks he's a sell high, Dodds doesn't. Not sure what is so complicated. There isn't a "Subscriber Opinion" on every player.

Relax guy, you don't need to start your post with "uhhh,". You didn't read my post well enough if your response is Bloom thinks he's sell high and Dodds doesn't, that's my whole point!Actually, there is a subscriber opinion on every player, it's called the 250 going forward which is about every player worth a hill of beans for this season.

Uhhh yeah I did, and I know that's the point. My point is what you're asking for does not exist.The 250 is just a ranking of how many points the players are going to score based on Dodd's projections. Nothing more, nothing less. It's just one FBG expert's opinion.

There's no official FBG subscriber consensus ranking. If that's what you're looking for, you won't find it, and frankly you're not using the content correctly.

 

[nysportsfan]

Did everyone miss their morning coffee? The guy just wanted some clarifcation, and is not providing a scathing critique of FBG. I think it's a good question in the sense that does Joe feel more strongly about one set of projections/opinions than another? Would FBGs put their money behind one expert over another? No one needs to get so nasty, it's just a freaking question.

 

[rzrback77]

I appreciate IWBCB's postings especially in the pre-season for the Player Spotlights. He adds a lot to most of those threads. He is also a solid participant in the Message Board Draft Leagues. In my opionion, nobody deserves the continual thrashing that is really ramping up in the Pool, but particularly a valued poster should not receive this treatment.

On to the question. The very thing that I value most here is the abundance of information and opinion. I do not want Bloom to check out the Top 250 Going Forward for his Sell High articles. I want the variance (or agreement) of the individual thoughts. If he should adjust his article based on the Top 250, then it would not add value.

I think that the answer is as simple as Dodd's provides the Top 250 and Bloom does the Sell High article and they are much better independent, rather than attempted aligned.

And I do think that Cowboy's question is just fine. It was something that was troubling him, so he posted here to get comments and discussion.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Another thing to consider is that BLSH has a dynasty angle and the top 250 forward doesn't (not that mcfadden isn't a bit of a sell high in redraft too)

 

[The Comedian]

Did everyone miss their morning coffee? The guy just wanted some clarifcation, and is not providing a scathing critique of FBG. I think it's a good question in the sense that does Joe feel more strongly about one set of projections/opinions than another? Would FBGs put their money behind one expert over another? No one needs to get so nasty, it's just a freaking question.

Nasty? Link?

I'm just not sure what people are looking for. If Bloom likes a player, but Dodds doesn't have him projected high, is Bloom supposed to go on the Audible and just pretend he agrees with Dodds?

There are tons of staffers, pretty sure this is well known. Why anyone would think they all have a consensus opinion is befuddling to me. Hope that's not too nasty for you.

 

[The Rook]

This is a great topic. I'm sure you've already noticed but one feature I find interesting is Wood's article each week that "tips the scale" between the Dodds projections and Bloom's second opinion projections when they have two players with very different rankings. If I'm understanding correctly, that is what you're looking for in the more long term look...... is anyone "breaking the tie" with an additional opinion.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Uhhh FBG's has many experts who have different opinions. Bloom thinks he's a sell high, Dodds doesn't. Not sure what is so complicated. There isn't a "Subscriber Opinion" on every player.

Relax guy, you don't need to start your post with "uhhh,". You didn't read my post well enough if your response is Bloom thinks he's sell high and Dodds doesn't, that's my whole point!Actually, there is a subscriber opinion on every player, it's called the 250 going forward which is about every player worth a hill of beans for this season.

Uhhh yeah I did, and I know that's the point. My point is what you're asking for does not exist.The 250 is just a ranking of how many points the players are going to score based on Dodd's projections. Nothing more, nothing less. It's just one FBG expert's opinion.

There's no official FBG subscriber consensus ranking. If that's what you're looking for, you won't find it, and frankly you're not using the content correctly.

Maybe I'm misreading your tone of voice, but it seems like this question has really ticked you off in some way. If so, I think you're out of line. OP brought up a valid point that deserves a response. I don't pretend to speak for anybody's analysis, but I think where you're getting tripped up is the intent of the articles Top 250 Forward vs. Buy/Sell. For a guy like McFadden who does not have a documented history of sustained succes, it's reasonable to assume that Bloom is factoring his inflated risk into the equation. McFadden's risk is high (given his history), but if he remains healthy, it's reasonable to assume Dodds isn't far off by having McFadden among the top 10.

I fear I'm not explaining it well but, bottom line - I think Bloom is factoring DMac's history/risk into the Sell High recommendation and in the Top 250 forward, Dodds is calling his shot that McFadden stays healthy the rest of the year.

 

[The Comedian]

Uhhh FBG's has many experts who have different opinions. Bloom thinks he's a sell high, Dodds doesn't. Not sure what is so complicated. There isn't a "Subscriber Opinion" on every player.

Relax guy, you don't need to start your post with "uhhh,". You didn't read my post well enough if your response is Bloom thinks he's sell high and Dodds doesn't, that's my whole point!Actually, there is a subscriber opinion on every player, it's called the 250 going forward which is about every player worth a hill of beans for this season.

Uhhh yeah I did, and I know that's the point. My point is what you're asking for does not exist.The 250 is just a ranking of how many points the players are going to score based on Dodd's projections. Nothing more, nothing less. It's just one FBG expert's opinion.

There's no official FBG subscriber consensus ranking. If that's what you're looking for, you won't find it, and frankly you're not using the content correctly.

Maybe I'm misreading your tone of voice, but it seems like this question has really ticked you off in some way. If so, I think you're out of line. OP brought up a valid point that deserves a response. I don't pretend to speak for anybody's analysis, but I think where you're getting tripped up is the intent of the articles Top 250 Forward vs. Buy/Sell. For a guy like McFadden who does not have a documented history of sustained succes, it's reasonable to assume that Bloom is factoring his inflated risk into the equation. McFadden's risk is high (given his history), but if he remains healthy, it's reasonable to assume Dodds isn't far off by having McFadden among the top 10.

I fear I'm not explaining it well but, bottom line - I think Bloom is factoring DMac's history/risk into the Sell High recommendation and in the Top 250 forward, Dodds is calling his shot that McFadden stays healthy the rest of the year.

Nasty, thrashing, now I'm ticked off. I'm not sure what people are smoking this morning - I simply find it a dumb question.Bloom is talking about market value, risk, injury history, etc.

Dodds is simply looking at numbers projections and everything that goes with it.

There is no reason to think that these two lists should be the same.

I cannot make this any clearer.

 

[RaiderBones]

Did everyone miss their morning coffee? The guy just wanted some clarifcation, and is not providing a scathing critique of FBG. I think it's a good question in the sense that does Joe feel more strongly about one set of projections/opinions than another? Would FBGs put their money behind one expert over another? No one needs to get so nasty, it's just a freaking question.

Nasty? Link?

I'm just not sure what people are looking for. If Bloom likes a player, but Dodds doesn't have him projected high, is Bloom supposed to go on the Audible and just pretend he agrees with Dodds?

There are tons of staffers, pretty sure this is well known. Why anyone would think they all have a consensus opinion is befuddling to me. Hope that's not too nasty for you.

I think you can stop with the crap, either add something useful to the discussion or go away. He asked a simple question about something was bothering him. Let it go.

 

[wilked]

I cannot stand to make decisions, and prefer one clear answer to follow

What I am looking for is an app that will link my MFL site to the weekly FBG rankings so I don't need to go to MFL on Saturdays and set my lineup

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I understand what you (OP) are saying but the two positions can be reconciled to some degree. "Sell high" doesn't necessarily mean that the player in question is going to bust so get rid of him while you can - but more that the player does potentially carry some risk and if you can get maximum value while he's at his peak, by all means do so.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Also a fan, but in the same vein...

....I think the waiver wire, add/drop suggestion could be better.

There are multiple waiver wire "gems", but how about a ranking? I find it a little tough to figure out who they're suggesting to go after and who to cut bait on. It's great reading nonetheless.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

It’s a fair question by the OP. There is no one list of 250 going forward you can set in stone by any one staffer. They all change daily anyway. The best advice I can offer is to try and find a staffer you trust. You have to feel comfortable with one staffer’s knowledge and contrast it to another’s, and create your own hybrid.

For instance, in redraft, I rely heavily on Dodd’s rankings, and I mix in a long glance at Tremblay’s mocks. That knowledge develops a baseline of my FF core belief structure. Then, I go to the SP and try to glean valuable opinion from knowledgeable posters who are closer to certain situations.

But when I get to the season, since I don’t hear from Dodd’s on podcasts like I do Cecil and Bloom, I tend to gravitate towards Bloom’s projections….if only because I get the backstory of why he’s rating a player up or down. So Bloom’s accessibility makes his opinion more valuable (at least to me). It works for me, but is not a blueprint for everyone.

It’s great that there are so many diverse opinions on the subject of fantasy football. I’d hate to hang my season on the opinion of just one guy.

 

[Pickle Rody]

Also a fan, but in the same vein.......I think the waiver wire, add/drop suggestion could be better.There are multiple waiver wire "gems", but how about a ranking? I find it a little tough to figure out who they're suggesting to go after and who to cut bait on. It's great reading nonetheless.

They are already ranked in the article, broken down by position. That's why there is a numbered column in each position. If you want an overall list, maybe that is something you could ask for, but I personally don't think that benefits anybody much. When I go looking for a waiver wire pick up, it's based on positional need, not the need to pick up the highest ranked player available overall.Dr. Octopus has the most concise response to the OP's question and is spot-on in my opinion.

 

[CentralPA]

Also a fan, but in the same vein.......I think the waiver wire, add/drop suggestion could be better.There are multiple waiver wire "gems", but how about a ranking? I find it a little tough to figure out who they're suggesting to go after and who to cut bait on. It's great reading nonetheless.

I might be misunderstanding your post but I think the Offensive Upgrades/Waiver Wire does just what you are saying. I usually take that list and then look over the Top 250+ FWD list to help decide whether it's good to burn my pick on Steve Johnson or not. All these lists and writer recommendations are just tools to help make a decision in your league. Plain and simple. If they could give you a clear cut decision on who to start, what trade to make, who draft, etc then where is the fun in being a fantasy owner?

 

[Captain Hook]

I understand it's all just information and it's provided for us to choose but I kind of also think FBG should have a stance on particular players too. Is the official stance what Mr. Dodds puts out and all the other stuff is kind of unofficial information/opinion? (To be fair, Bloom isn't suggesting McFadden will be a bum from here on out but to entertain offers for elite players, with that said, top 5 as Mr. Dodds suggests is certainly elite at your own position.)

Again, it's not about who's right, I really don't care as I don't own McFadden in any league and it's not just about McFadden, there are a lot of diffrent player examples. However, if I did own McFadden my question is; if I were to follow the advice of my pay service, what are they advising me to do with McFadden? Do I sell high on him like one staff suggests or do I keep him as he is going to tear it up and be top 5 like the Co-Owner of the company suggests?

IWBCBY!

Good questions Cowboy.............BUT this site is different/betterI kind of also think FBG should have a stance on particular players too - There is no one FBG voice...........many voices doing things so I agree with you, digest all of them and spit out your own conclusion...........or use different peoples' rankings/comments for different things.

The site has evolved from Dodd's projections/rankings to a plethora of views/features/opinions/rankings and that is a good thing in the total picture

 

[two_dollars]

The idea behind diversifying their opinions is that they will never be wrong, since someone on staff will have predicted everything. Shotgun prediction.

This.

 

[Eights]

I understand it's all just information and it's provided for us to choose but I kind of also think FBG should have a stance on particular players too. Is the official stance what Mr. Dodds puts out and all the other stuff is kind of unofficial information/opinion? (To be fair, Bloom isn't suggesting McFadden will be a bum from here on out but to entertain offers for elite players, with that said, top 5 as Mr. Dodds suggests is certainly elite at your own position.)

Again, it's not about who's right, I really don't care as I don't own McFadden in any league and it's not just about McFadden, there are a lot of diffrent player examples. However, if I did own McFadden my question is; if I were to follow the advice of my pay service, what are they advising me to do with McFadden? Do I sell high on him like one staff suggests or do I keep him as he is going to tear it up and be top 5 like the Co-Owner of the company suggests?

IWBCBY!

Good questions Cowboy.............BUT this site is different/betterI kind of also think FBG should have a stance on particular players too - There is no one FBG voice...........many voices doing things so I agree with you, digest all of them and spit out your own conclusion...........or use different peoples' rankings/comments for different things.

The site has evolved from Dodd's projections/rankings to a plethora of views/features/opinions/rankings and that is a good thing in the total picture

People need to learn a little respect, this is a very valid point from a long time member, to be honest I completely agree with you Cowboy, I am informed and read plenty so I do make my own decisions but it would be nice to have more on players going forward and a FBG stance, it's confusing sometimes.

 

[PIK95]

I understand it's all just information and it's provided for us to choose but I kind of also think FBG should have a stance on particular players too. Is the official stance what Mr. Dodds puts out and all the other stuff is kind of unofficial information/opinion? (To be fair, Bloom isn't suggesting McFadden will be a bum from here on out but to entertain offers for elite players, with that said, top 5 as Mr. Dodds suggests is certainly elite at your own position.)

Again, it's not about who's right, I really don't care as I don't own McFadden in any league and it's not just about McFadden, there are a lot of diffrent player examples. However, if I did own McFadden my question is; if I were to follow the advice of my pay service, what are they advising me to do with McFadden? Do I sell high on him like one staff suggests or do I keep him as he is going to tear it up and be top 5 like the Co-Owner of the company suggests?

IWBCBY!

Good questions Cowboy.............BUT this site is different/betterI kind of also think FBG should have a stance on particular players too - There is no one FBG voice...........many voices doing things so I agree with you, digest all of them and spit out your own conclusion...........or use different peoples' rankings/comments for different things.

The site has evolved from Dodd's projections/rankings to a plethora of views/features/opinions/rankings and that is a good thing in the total picture

People need to learn a little respect, this is a very valid point from a long time member, to be honest I completely agree with you Cowboy, I am informed and read plenty so I do make my own decisions but it would be nice to have more on players going forward and a FBG stance, it's confusing sometimes.

 

[massraider]

Did everyone miss their morning coffee? The guy just wanted some clarifcation, and is not providing a scathing critique of FBG. I think it's a good question in the sense that does Joe feel more strongly about one set of projections/opinions than another? Would FBGs put their money behind one expert over another? No one needs to get so nasty, it's just a freaking question.

What a bunch of dooshbags.

 

[Clifford]

Uhhh FBG's has many experts who have different opinions. Bloom thinks he's a sell high, Dodds doesn't. Not sure what is so complicated. There isn't a "Subscriber Opinion" on every player.

Relax guy, you don't need to start your post with "uhhh,". You didn't read my post well enough if your response is Bloom thinks he's sell high and Dodds doesn't, that's my whole point!Actually, there is a subscriber opinion on every player, it's called the 250 going forward which is about every player worth a hill of beans for this season.

Uhhh yeah I did, and I know that's the point. My point is what you're asking for does not exist.The 250 is just a ranking of how many points the players are going to score based on Dodd's projections. Nothing more, nothing less. It's just one FBG expert's opinion.

There's no official FBG subscriber consensus ranking. If that's what you're looking for, you won't find it, and frankly you're not using the content correctly.

Look, what's he's asking for isn't that complicated either. Every year there are several high-profile players who bubble up to the top of conversations. This year it has been McFadden, Foster, Best, Favre, Randy Moss, etc. I think the staff could put their heads together on these few players (one of weaknesses of this site is they try to be everything to everyone which weakens some areas) and come up with an official Footballguys recommendation.

 

[gethugefast1]

As a member I also read most of the FBG/Forum articles (if not close to all), my only concern is not reading anything about Mcfadden ahead of time (before his breakout) so I could get him on my teams via WW of Trade.

 

[Clifford]

Also a fan, but in the same vein.......I think the waiver wire, add/drop suggestion could be better.There are multiple waiver wire "gems", but how about a ranking? I find it a little tough to figure out who they're suggesting to go after and who to cut bait on. It's great reading nonetheless.

I might be misunderstanding your post but I think the Offensive Upgrades/Waiver Wire does just what you are saying. I usually take that list and then look over the Top 250+ FWD list to help decide whether it's good to burn my pick on Steve Johnson or not. All these lists and writer recommendations are just tools to help make a decision in your league. Plain and simple. If they could give you a clear cut decision on who to start, what trade to make, who draft, etc then where is the fun in being a fantasy owner?

The Audbile WW show does this extremely well. Must-listen IMO. Has helped me tremendously throughout the year. People really need to think of all audbile podcasts as a very valuable and necessary extension of the site.

 

[This_Guy]

I guess I don't see the value in getting a "unified opinion" from FBG about guys. I use the site to gather information about players and make a judgment on that myself. Seeing the points of view from a number of different experts gives me more information to make a decision. I'm not looking for FBG to make decisions for me.

 

[CentralPA]

Also a fan, but in the same vein.......I think the waiver wire, add/drop suggestion could be better.There are multiple waiver wire "gems", but how about a ranking? I find it a little tough to figure out who they're suggesting to go after and who to cut bait on. It's great reading nonetheless.

I might be misunderstanding your post but I think the Offensive Upgrades/Waiver Wire does just what you are saying. I usually take that list and then look over the Top 250+ FWD list to help decide whether it's good to burn my pick on Steve Johnson or not. All these lists and writer recommendations are just tools to help make a decision in your league. Plain and simple. If they could give you a clear cut decision on who to start, what trade to make, who draft, etc then where is the fun in being a fantasy owner?

The Audbile WW show does this extremely well. Must-listen IMO. Has helped me tremendously throughout the year. People really need to think of all audbile podcasts as a very valuable and necessary extension of the site.

Haven't listen to any of the podcast. I'll give it a shot.

 

[Clifford]

As a member I also read most of the FBG/Forum articles (if not close to all), my only concern is not reading anything about Mcfadden ahead of time (before his breakout) so I could get him on my teams via WW of Trade.

I had Matt Waldman actually chide me for being so bullish on McFadden in the past and he used my posts on him as an example of how I was breaking down running backs wrong. They can't get it right all the time. And they generally acknowledge their mistakes when they do (though I am still waiting on my apology from Waldman )

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I guess I don't see the value in getting a "unified opinion" from FBG about guys. I use the site to gather information about players and make a judgment on that myself. Seeing the points of view from a number of different experts gives me more information to make a decision. I'm not looking for FBG to make decisions for me.

I don't want people to make the final decision for me either. I ultimately make the final decision, always have I'm just wondering what exactly is the advice I'm either going with or against in some cases.100 percent agree that you can't have Dodds or Bloom checking together to make sure their picks match, it would be useless.I guess the answer is kind of what I've been doing which is just taking it all in, processing it and going with what I feel has the best chance to succeed.

 

[The Comedian]

Did everyone miss their morning coffee? The guy just wanted some clarifcation, and is not providing a scathing critique of FBG. I think it's a good question in the sense that does Joe feel more strongly about one set of projections/opinions than another? Would FBGs put their money behind one expert over another? No one needs to get so nasty, it's just a freaking question.

Nasty? Link?

I'm just not sure what people are looking for. If Bloom likes a player, but Dodds doesn't have him projected high, is Bloom supposed to go on the Audible and just pretend he agrees with Dodds?

There are tons of staffers, pretty sure this is well known. Why anyone would think they all have a consensus opinion is befuddling to me. Hope that's not too nasty for you.

I think you can stop with the crap, either add something useful to the discussion or go away. He asked a simple question about something was bothering him. Let it go.

And I've answered it. One staffer has nothing to do with the other. It's not hard, people.

 

[The Comedian]

I cannot stand to make decisions, and prefer one clear answer to followWhat I am looking for is an app that will link my MFL site to the weekly FBG rankings so I don't need to go to MFL on Saturdays and set my lineup

Seriously. Not sure why some people even play.

 

[dagwood]

Uhhh FBG's has many experts who have different opinions. Bloom thinks he's a sell high, Dodds doesn't. Not sure what is so complicated. There isn't a "Subscriber Opinion" on every player.

Relax guy, you don't need to start your post with "uhhh,". You didn't read my post well enough if your response is Bloom thinks he's sell high and Dodds doesn't, that's my whole point!Actually, there is a subscriber opinion on every player, it's called the 250 going forward which is about every player worth a hill of beans for this season.

Actually no, that is not a consensus opinion of everyone at FBG. I believe a couple folks contribute to that but Dodds opinions on a player weigh pretty heavily on the result.Listen to the logic of the articles, absorb the info and then you make a decision. Its your team not Dodd's and not FBG's. You are responsible for the success or failure of your team. FBG is just a tool to help you succeed.

 

[Clifford]

I cannot stand to make decisions, and prefer one clear answer to followWhat I am looking for is an app that will link my MFL site to the weekly FBG rankings so I don't need to go to MFL on Saturdays and set my lineup

Seriously. Not sure why some people even play.

So why are you here at all?

 

[Matt Waldman]

As a member I also read most of the FBG/Forum articles (if not close to all), my only concern is not reading anything about Mcfadden ahead of time (before his breakout) so I could get him on my teams via WW of Trade.

I had Matt Waldman actually chide me for being so bullish on McFadden in the past and he used my posts on him as an example of how I was breaking down running backs wrong. They can't get it right all the time. And they generally acknowledge their mistakes when they do (though I am still waiting on my apology from Waldman )

I'd be willing to apologize if I thought there was something I did wrong. But I said from the beginning that the physical talent was there. It was the technical skill was lacking and he would not be a big-time player at the beginning of his career. This is was the core of my argument before he ever suited up for the Raiders and I stuck to it. Now that he's proven (after a few years) that he can be productive, I'm on board but my argument against McFadden had always been that he would not be an instant impact player. I don't remember the specificity of your posts that I used, but if I used them to show why your views of him aren't accurate assertions of someone capable of immediate impact then why are you expecting me to say something different? I feel the same way about C.J. Spiller, but folks on this board that read my opinion that Spiller won't be good this year despite having talent just like to simplify the argument into me hating a player.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

Did everyone miss their morning coffee? The guy just wanted some clarifcation, and is not providing a scathing critique of FBG. I think it's a good question in the sense that does Joe feel more strongly about one set of projections/opinions than another? Would FBGs put their money behind one expert over another? No one needs to get so nasty, it's just a freaking question.

You have to understand that some posters here will rush to defend FBG...even when they aren't being attacked. By asking a question he's the problem, and is either too stupid to understand the content or is using it wrong...and shouldn't be asking those kinds of questions. The funny part is that I haven't seen FBG encourage this behavior; they always take questions on the forum seriously. The rabid defense (when there is no attack) just springs up on its own. I liken it to Jim Rome's clones. They don't really think; they just go.To answer the OP's question, I see it as a collection of informed opinions. Some people tend to think like one analyst more than others, or trust one voice most of all. Whichever that is carries more "weight" with each individual person. So you're not really getting one "official" position on everybody, but a gathering of opinions which sometimes (but not always) differ. In that instance you're free to give more credence to whichever voice makes more sense to you. The intention isn't to speak with one voice (hence the "guys" part of FBG).

 

[Wildcat]

Did everyone miss their morning coffee? The guy just wanted some clarifcation, and is not providing a scathing critique of FBG. I think it's a good question in the sense that does Joe feel more strongly about one set of projections/opinions than another? Would FBGs put their money behind one expert over another? No one needs to get so nasty, it's just a freaking question.

You have to understand that some posters here will rush to defend FBG...even when they aren't being attacked. By asking a question he's the problem, and is either too stupid to understand the content or is using it wrong...and shouldn't be asking those kinds of questions.

I've been a member here for years. It's always been this way. If someone posts a question or contradiction to the way FBG does things, there are always those that will overlook the legitimacy of that post and rush to the defense of FBGs. It's like you are attacking their mother or something.