redskins08
Footballguy
Especially sucks with waiver wire selections due tonight.
Seems to be less and less content around here everyday...
Seems to be less and less content around here everyday...
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No More Top 250+ going forward on Tuesday? (1 Viewer)
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Breesisdaman
Footballguy
eaglezzz
Moderator
yeah this is what I look for every week as well, makes the subscription fee worth the price. Seems like the FBG Staff have lives and are having less time to get things on the site. Weekly content seems to keep getting pushed later and later each day (what am I suppose to do at work without my up to date info?), I think staff members are on Vacation or maybe their wives have them home watching the kids.
Seems like half the shark pool could devote more time with so many guys online through out the day
Seems like half the shark pool could devote more time with so many guys online through out the day
bleachercreacher
Footballguy
The shark pool doesn't get paid to post. Members content comes at a fee and should all be out on time every week without exception.
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
I don't know how much value that has anyway. Things change pretty dramtically from week to week over minor fluctuations in performance. As a straight rankings list it's probably okay but the scores assigned are basically worthless.
BTW, fix the fonts on the other content. It got very small in week 6 and has continued into week 7.
BTW, fix the fonts on the other content. It got very small in week 6 and has continued into week 7.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
Agreed, I thought the whole reason they went to that customizeable top 250 was so it could be out earlier. I know there were a lot of threads of guys who didn't like the new format. The only defense of it was that it was necessary so they could get it out on Tuesdays. So the content wasn't as good but it was a trade off since we got it a day earlier.
redskins08
Footballguy
We used to have two lists - the customizable list and the Dodds list. They slapped Dodds name on the customizable list and gave us the one. And now we don't have the one list until Wed...
dagwood
Footballguy
Why don't you move waivers to Wednesday night like a lot of leagues have done?
redskins08
Footballguy
I would rather have what we were promised to have when we were promised to have it.
dagwood
Footballguy
There is a list available on ESPN. Not recommending you rely on it, but if you are into lists based on last weeks info, have at it.
videoguy505
Footballguy
Fred Lane
Footballguy
Yep, and two of their four experts do not have Calvin Johnson listed in the top 50 WRs. When you want something really bad, that's what you usually get...
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
That was for just last week's games. Those are the weekly matchup rankings. And Johnson wasn't expected to play until Sunday. Just old rankings there. The only actual forward looking list they have I think is done by Christopher Harris.
Thanks, but no thanks. I have subscribed to this site over the years for several reasons, not the least of which include timeliness of information and attention to detail. Unfortunately, now it seems that one benefit (timeliness of information) is being sacrificed for another (detailed analysis). That's too bad.
dagwood
Footballguy
Not having Calvin Johnson in last weeks top 50 WR in a list of last weeks weekly matchup rankings is not a great advertisement for their list as a tool. But at least they posted it on Tuesday so thats a good thing.
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
I agree. It should have been updated for all of the guys but it wasn't.Not having Calvin Johnson in last weeks top 50 WR in a list of last weeks weekly matchup rankings is not a great advertisement for their list as a tool. But at least they posted it on Tuesday so thats a good thing.
Just pointing out that the list you guys were discussing isn't a forward looking ranking tool. Just a cheatsheet for week 6.
Kuz
Footballguy
It's supposed to be out by Tuesday afternoon - It's only 1:45 out West - patience - should be out soon I would guess. I think they have actually been better at hitting deadlines this year but maybe it's just me.
The Comedian
Footballguy
I find this a little odd as the top 250 list seems like one of the more useless things FBG has.
redskins08
Footballguy
redskins08
Footballguy
northwoods
Footballguy
Well, maybe I'm in the minority in the SP but I look at and use the Top 250+ list every week when looking at waiver acquisitions and evaluating possible trades.
I like it and am glad FBG provides it and would be sad to see it go...
I like it and am glad FBG provides it and would be sad to see it go...
redskins08
Footballguy
HAHA. OP here. looks like the link is now back up!! Our complaining worked.
Going forward - if FBG wants to make changes I would also suggest they communicate them. Transparency and communication are key. No more of this changing stuff and just hoping folks don't notice...
Going forward - if FBG wants to make changes I would also suggest they communicate them. Transparency and communication are key. No more of this changing stuff and just hoping folks don't notice...
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Hurl Bruce
Footballguy
Their idea of when Tuesday afternoon occurs may be a little off, but it still comes out today. It also comes out again tomorrow and again Thursday and again Friday and Sat and Sun...
Jumped the gun a little there, eh?
Tuesday Afternoon, October 19th
Early Projections - Dodds/Tremblay
Custom Cheatsheets/MyFBG - Drinen
Custom Top 250+ Forward - Dodds/Henry
Lineup Dominator - Henderson
Def Stats Allowed - Herman
ST Stats Allowed - Herman
Game Predictor - Dodds
Players in the News *** - Gray/Bryant
Jumped the gun a little there, eh?
Tuesday Afternoon, October 19th
Early Projections - Dodds/Tremblay
Custom Cheatsheets/MyFBG - Drinen
Custom Top 250+ Forward - Dodds/Henry
Lineup Dominator - Henderson
Def Stats Allowed - Herman
ST Stats Allowed - Herman
Game Predictor - Dodds
Players in the News *** - Gray/Bryant
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
In my case it's cuz I'm not the commish. But I really do miss having this feature especially with bye-week fill-ins on the way. If it makes the staff feel more comfortable slap the tag "preliminary" on there.-QG
theoneandonly
Footballguy
Yea that really sucks 3/4 of my leagues waivors are done tonight. Hopefully this is a just a this week thing.
lol at using the espn suggestion theres a reason we subcribe for the content here and spend money rather then using free content the rest of the ffb population is using.
lol at using the espn suggestion theres a reason we subcribe for the content here and spend money rather then using free content the rest of the ffb population is using.
This is exactly what I hate about FBG... Great information, but its of no use to anyone because its never delivered on time.
The staff cannot meet any of the expectations that they set at the beginning of the season and year after year its the same issue... Content keeps getting pushed back later and later. Mornings become afternoons, afternoons become evenings and then all of a suddent the Tuesday content is now scheduled for Wednesday.
My waivers run on Tuesday night, and most of the trading activity happens today in my office before waivers run. It would be nice to have the Top 250, but alas it will now become a worthless read after the fact.
Many of us complained early on this year about this issue (and in past years as well) and once again were in the same boat. I'd be surprised if the game predictor and early projections are realeased prior to 10PM EST tonight...
This will be my last year as an FBG subscriber... I found it has not really helped me make any decisions this year, it has merely confirmed that most of the decisions I have made follow along the same line of thinking as the FBG staff... and I dont need to pay for that. This subscription service is about gaining a skill advantage over other owners in your league(s) and that comes in the form of having information, numbers, trends, analysis and player information sooner than everyone else... which is exactly the opposite of what is being delivered.
Adios FBG.... I dont need you anymore! The only thing I will miss is the subscriber contest...
FBG staff, I hope you read this and take it to heart... Youre paying customers are tired of the same old song and dance... you should probably fix that before you dont have any paying customers left...
The staff cannot meet any of the expectations that they set at the beginning of the season and year after year its the same issue... Content keeps getting pushed back later and later. Mornings become afternoons, afternoons become evenings and then all of a suddent the Tuesday content is now scheduled for Wednesday.
My waivers run on Tuesday night, and most of the trading activity happens today in my office before waivers run. It would be nice to have the Top 250, but alas it will now become a worthless read after the fact.
Many of us complained early on this year about this issue (and in past years as well) and once again were in the same boat. I'd be surprised if the game predictor and early projections are realeased prior to 10PM EST tonight...
This will be my last year as an FBG subscriber... I found it has not really helped me make any decisions this year, it has merely confirmed that most of the decisions I have made follow along the same line of thinking as the FBG staff... and I dont need to pay for that. This subscription service is about gaining a skill advantage over other owners in your league(s) and that comes in the form of having information, numbers, trends, analysis and player information sooner than everyone else... which is exactly the opposite of what is being delivered.
Adios FBG.... I dont need you anymore! The only thing I will miss is the subscriber contest...
FBG staff, I hope you read this and take it to heart... Youre paying customers are tired of the same old song and dance... you should probably fix that before you dont have any paying customers left...
redskins08
Footballguy
NO, ACTUALLY I did not. the link was not there when I started the thread. They JUST put it back up. See my post before yours - jumped the gun a little there, eh?
redskins08
Footballguy
Thanks again for listening guys!
Thanks redskins. That's nothing to do with complaining. The Top 250 is an important feature for our readers and we're doing all we can to have it ready Tuesday night. That's what people asked for and that's what we're trying to deliver. I'm not sure why it showed up as Wednesday content but it's something we want to have on Tuesday.We're also doing all we can to have the early projections on Tuesday night as well. That's something folks wanted and we've done a good job of delivering that. As far as "transparency" goes, these forums take care of that for us. If we do something that folks consider wrong, it gets discussed here. We try to be as open and transparent there as possible. Even when it's bad news sometimes. I found long ago that being up front with people is the way to run it. J
theoneandonly
Footballguy
thanks guys really look forward to that list on tuesdays!
dagwood
Footballguy
I am sure there are others in your league frustrated with the commish running waivers so early; tell it would be much better for all involeved to run them on Wednesday. If not this year, maybe he will fix this bug in your league for next year.
The other factor that is huge in this is balancing the quality vs time thing. We could produce a killer waiver wire pickup list on Saturday. But it wouldn't have any value. We could produce week 8 cheatsheets today, and they'd be equally useless.
I really worry about projections we put out on Tuesday. There are so many things that are just not known when you're trying to put something out that you're proud to say is ours. But we know people want them. It's a balance we're continuing to try and find there.
J
I really worry about projections we put out on Tuesday. There are so many things that are just not known when you're trying to put something out that you're proud to say is ours. But we know people want them. It's a balance we're continuing to try and find there.
J
dagwood
Footballguy
Tough get read on guys who are dinged until the teams get back out on the practice field. Thats why I don't understand why some leagues run waivers Tuesday night. Seems like the cry should be from these owners towards their commish's instead of you.Keep up the good work! We know you r doing your best.
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
I wouldn't mind the tag provisional on there - I know it's a moving target and it's very tough trying not to strike the right balance.Love that how this was changed while I was busy posting
-QG
Couch Potato
Footballguy
Leagues that have their waivers on Tuesday should ask themselves why. Good injury info is still sketchy at this point as it's a day off for players and injured guys are still being evaluated, seeing specialists, etc (practice week begins Wed), and official info from the league doesn't come out until Wed. Is there a GOOD reason you have your waivers Tues, or just because? FBG isn't the problem. They follow the normal weekly cycle of th NFL pretty well. It's the leagues who have waivers a day too early that are askew.
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QuizGuy66
Footballguy
Well mileage varies a bit - the one thing that Tuesday waivers does allow is the potentialI am sure there are others in your league frustrated with the commish running waivers so early; tell it would be much better for all involeved to run them on Wednesday. If not this year, maybe he will fix this bug in your league for next year.
ing of players away from those who might be slow on the trigger 
I also think some of it stems to the situation later in the year when the Thursday night games crop up and the commish wanting to give the regular free agent process a little more room.-QGredskins08
Footballguy
Sorry but when you did away with the "other/Dodds" going forward ranking, that was not communicated until after I made a similar post as this one. That said, I am glad you agree with the concept.
dagwood
Footballguy
Just take the list from Sunday and draw a line through the guys who were seriously injured and write provisional accross the top. Done.I wouldn't mind the tag provisional on there - I know it's a moving target and it's very tough trying not to strike the right balance.Love that how this was changed while I was busy posting
Not very helpful for you, but its a list.redskins08
Footballguy
The issue here was that they used to be provided on Tuesday and it appeared that this was no longer the case. Your separate issue is interesting and I will consider bringing it up in my league.
dagwood
Footballguy
Thats another bug. The free agency period should not be closed on Thursday other than as it directly relates to the two teams playing on Thursday.Well mileage varies a bit - the one thing that Tuesday waivers does allow is the potentialI am sure there are others in your league frustrated with the commish running waivers so early; tell it would be much better for all involeved to run them on Wednesday. If not this year, maybe he will fix this bug in your league for next year.ing of players away from those who might be slow on the trigger
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
:subscribetodagwood:Just take the list from Sunday and draw a line through the guys who were seriously injured and write provisional accross the top. Done.I wouldn't mind the tag provisional on there - I know it's a moving target and it's very tough trying not to strike the right balance.Love that how this was changed while I was busy posting
Of course that doesn't account for vagaries like the sphinx that is Andy Reid.-QG
