BoltBacker
Footballguy
I was a big doubter of both KC and SEA before the season, and they haver performed WAY above my expectations. As much as it pains me to do so, you have to give credit where credit is due.
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Grilled Cheesehead
Footballguy
I was apparently way off on both those teams as well, but it's still early.
Feeling VERY good about Faulk on my pre-season list @ #2. 
Deuce @ #3. Edge @ #6. Jamal @ #12. (Edit: the others are overall -- Jamal was my #12 RUNNING BACK...[brando]the horruh.[/brando])Boldin as waiver wire trash. ^20KC and Priest are about the only things I was on top of.
Deuce @ #3. Edge @ #6. Jamal @ #12. (Edit: the others are overall -- Jamal was my #12 RUNNING BACK...[brando]the horruh.[/brando])Boldin as waiver wire trash. ^20KC and Priest are about the only things I was on top of.
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AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
Not ready to eat crow yet, but me taking Wm Green in 3 leagues has me looking at recipies and pre-heating the oven.
EastBayFunk
Footballguy
I'm smart:
-Drafted Chad Johnson in several leagues as a second WR
-Drafted Matt Hasselbeck in several leagues
-Drafted Anquan Boldin at 20.09 in an initial 12 team dynasty draft before the preseason in which I also got Fargas (12.05), Hollings (11.01), Teyo (14.05), and Calico (14.09).
-Touted Portis as a worthy of consideration at #1.
I'm dumb:
-I hyped up Quincy Morgan as a potential fantasy stud this season and as a great value.
-Drafted O. Smith in nearly every league I was in, although never higher than the 6th round.
-Took Faulk as my stud in the 15k contest which I am now doomed in.
-Traded Jamal Lewis for Randy Moss in a keeper league thinking that Curtis Martin would be an adequate #2 back behind Fred Taylor.
-Drafted Chad Johnson in several leagues as a second WR
-Drafted Matt Hasselbeck in several leagues
-Drafted Anquan Boldin at 20.09 in an initial 12 team dynasty draft before the preseason in which I also got Fargas (12.05), Hollings (11.01), Teyo (14.05), and Calico (14.09).
-Touted Portis as a worthy of consideration at #1.
I'm dumb:
-I hyped up Quincy Morgan as a potential fantasy stud this season and as a great value.
-Drafted O. Smith in nearly every league I was in, although never higher than the 6th round.
-Took Faulk as my stud in the 15k contest which I am now doomed in.
-Traded Jamal Lewis for Randy Moss in a keeper league thinking that Curtis Martin would be an adequate #2 back behind Fred Taylor.
I was kinda down on Priest Holmes this year. Once old guys start breaking down, it just seems they can never stay healthy. Just look at Faulk - hurt last year, now broken hand. Holmes' hip injury last year was a red flag to me. So far, he was questionable for week 3 but played. I'm still suspicious that somehow he won't be there for your fantasy postseason.
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FFLStallion
Footballguy
Had Faulk as my #2 back overall... behind only LT!!! Also had the foresight to grab Quincy Morgan as my WR2 in all 3 of my money leagues. 
Oh well... at least I have Randy Moss to pick up for Marshall's slack... :loadinggunbutnotpullingtrigger...yet:
Also had the foresight to grab Quincy Morgan as my WR2 in all 3 of my money leagues. Oh well... at least I have Randy Moss to pick up for Marshall's slack... :loadinggunbutnotpullingtrigger...yet:
Loan Sharks
Not a Wolf
I will eat a little crow here as well. I have been tauting how bad Holcomb and the Browns are and saying that they will start 1-5. I am still in the running but I was sure they would lose to the 49ers today.Go Bengals.
The Good
aid big money for Holmes, but less than the going price of Faulk in one auction leagueAvoided Onterrio Smith, Candidate, and William Green in 2 auctions and 1 draftThe Bad
rafted Faulk in another league with the #3 pick. Portis and Holmes also availableDrafted Booker as my WR #2 thinking Kordell can't be THAT badAvoided Garcia in 2 leagues where he slipped out of fear of his back won't hold up (although in time I may be right)The Uglyrafted Faulk in another league with the #3 pick. Portis and Holmes also availableDrafted James Stewart thinking he could stay healthy all yearPassed up picking up the KC D after Week 1 thinking they weren't for real
aid big money for Holmes, but less than the going price of Faulk in one auction leagueAvoided Onterrio Smith, Candidate, and William Green in 2 auctions and 1 draftThe Badrafted Faulk in another league with the #3 pick. Portis and Holmes also availableDrafted Booker as my WR #2 thinking Kordell can't be THAT badAvoided Garcia in 2 leagues where he slipped out of fear of his back won't hold up (although in time I may be right)The Uglyrafted Faulk in another league with the #3 pick. Portis and Holmes also availableDrafted James Stewart thinking he could stay healthy all yearPassed up picking up the KC D after Week 1 thinking they weren't for real
Banana Fish
Footballguy
my bad moves:drafted tomlinson and marshall faulk over priest holmes in a couple of leagues. with tomlinson, i really believed that he was the better player, but i took faulk over holmes because i have yet to have faulk in any league at that point. i wish i don't have faulk anywhere now.used a bad cheatsheet, and drafted rod smith over chad johnson one time.didn't believe in ahman green, and passed on him about 10 times with early to middle 2nd round picks.did use a cheatsheet and drafted off names in my brain, and took plaxico burress only to realize immediately afterward that daunte culpepper has yet to be taken. i did it twice.traded travis henry, eric moulds, william green for ladanian tomlinson and david boston. it was killing me in week one and two, but looks pretty good this week. still, i believe that this deal is bad in the long run.
kutta
Footballguy
I believed too much in Quincy Morgan and Kelly Holcomb. Though I don't think I reached for either player (maybe a little early for Quincy), I did pass on better players to get these guys. I had visions of Holcomb to Quincy really scoring some points.I also did not believe in Ahman Green, though after today's no TD performance against the Cards I might be back on track with that one.I was not a big fan of K-Rob or Hasselbeck.I had Jamal Lewis way too low.I did not think Priest was going to be so strong, and drafted McCallister over him in one league.Can I stop now please?
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
I was wrong on Boldin.He is gonna be good for awhile.
-Have Trung Candidate as my #2 RB in one league!-Passed on J. Lewis to get Randy Moss in the 2nd round-Drafted Shockey in 2 leagues-Drafted Bryan Gilmore instead of Boldin in 2 leagues-Thought that McNabb would be the #1 QB(although I never draft QBs early)-Drafted Holcomb in 2 leaguesDespite all this, I'm still doing ok: 3-0, 2-1, and 1-2 in my 3 leagues
Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
That cause your part of these forums where the sharks here convinced most people he wouldn't recover. Injuries on this board are taken WAY too hard. I had him #1 on my draft board without thinking twice but was unable to draft him as I picked 3rd and 12th.. Lesson learned listen to all facts and make a decision..Two words.
Priest Holmes
Never thought he'd recover.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Last week I was saying that Eddie George is done. On draft day I felt pretty good about grabbing Onterrio Smith in the 9th round, Quincy Morgan in the 10th and Buckhalter in the 12th.
On draft day I felt pretty good about grabbing Onterrio Smith in the 9th round, Quincy Morgan in the 10th and Buckhalter in the 12th. 
switz
Footballguy
That's not smart, that's luck. By round 20 most people are looking at rookie-fliers.
Now when you talk about drafting Calico BEFORE Boldin, it shows even more how much luck was involved.Just editing to throw in my own crow-eating necessities-
um.... I'll get out the crow to thaw re: OSmith, though I didn't expect him to be in until week 4, but next week...
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HangingInThere
Footballguy
In round two -- although I (almost) NEVER draft WR's that high -- I picked up Marvin Harrison (passing up Ahman Green) (damn, this crow tastes nasty).That move threw off EVERYTHING. In round three, needing (desperately) a running back, I picked up William Green (earlier than I thought he was worth). Now, I still desperately need a running back; and a quality wideout wouldn't hurt, either.In another league, I debated and debated over Faulk/Holmes. Now I'm 0-3 in that league. The old cliche is true -- you can't win the league in round one, but DAMN you can lose it there!
Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
No, you can win in round 1. What would you be if you had Holmes instead of Faulk??
zamboni
Footballguy
I'm with you there, and I'm a Jets homer, so it's a double whammy for me. Came into the season in my keeper league with LT2 at RB1, Curtis at RB2, and Buckhalter at RB3. Needless to say, I'm struggling.My crow meals:
- thinking that Aaron Brooks could take the next step, both as a real QB and fantasy QB. Guess he didn't pay too much attention to Joe Montana.
- also thought of Quincy Morgan too highly, and thought Chambers would do nothing in a run-oriented offense; needless to say, I drafted Morgan over Chambers
- that Andy Reid would find a way to give his pet project Buckhalter significant playing time, and would stick it to Staley for holding out
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IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Coming into the season, I was very high on the following players and had quite a bit invested in each one:1. Trent Green2. Quincy Morgan3. Patrick Ramsey(whiff) (whiff) (too bad I haven't been starting him over Green)
comfortably numb
Footballguy
After my draft I figured, my strong point would be Rb, as I always go big on RB.Faulk Green, W Dillon Stewart I am in trouble now.I need a good game from Gannon and Den D to avoid an 0-3 start.If I had alittle more confidence in Holmes hip when my #4 spot rolled around, I would be 3-0 right now.
Green, W Dillon Stewart I am in trouble now.I need a good game from Gannon and Den D to avoid an 0-3 start.If I had alittle more confidence in Holmes hip when my #4 spot rolled around, I would be 3-0 right now.HangingInThere
Footballguy
I'd be okay, obviously. But I'd be okay if I had ANY of the good running backs (instead of Faulk). In yet another league (yes, I have too many teams (4 of 'em)), I beat the team with Jamal Lewis last week, and the team with Priest Holmes this week.No, you can win in round 1. What would you be if you had Holmes instead of Faulk??
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smcindoe
Footballguy
Christ, where to start...- I wanted no part of Priest. None. As it turns out I didn't get the chance to draft him, but I was still dead wrong on the guy- Same with Travis Henry. I called him this year's A-Train- Drafted Shockey. Didn't want to do it then, wish I hadn't done it now.- Drank the koolaid on guys like Quincy Morgan, Ashely Lelie and Onterrio Smith in redrafts- Traded for Harrison after week one, thinking he'd be golden. Gave up some fluke WR named Laveranues something in that one...And I'm not even kicking myself for getting Faulk and LT, since Marshall dropped into my lap in one draft and I still think LT should be a top-five back.
Burning Sensation
Footballguy
Though i too was wrong about Priest, fact is people should have been concerned about his injury. Holmes supporters just got lucky the way things turned out. Nobody knew how his injury was going to affect him, if you passed on Priest it appears at this time you made a mistake, but its a long season.That cause your part of these forums where the sharks here convinced most people he wouldn't recover. Injuries on this board are taken WAY too hard. I had him #1 on my draft board without thinking twice but was unable to draft him as I picked 3rd and 12th.. Lesson learned listen to all facts and make a decision..Two words.
Priest Holmes
Never thought he'd recover.
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Tell us about James Stewart.That cause your part of these forums where the sharks here convinced most people he wouldn't recover. Injuries on this board are taken WAY too hard. I had him #1 on my draft board without thinking twice but was unable to draft him as I picked 3rd and 12th.. Lesson learned listen to all facts and make a decision..Two words.
Priest Holmes
Never thought he'd recover.
Burning Sensation
Footballguy
Or FaulkTell us about James Stewart.That cause your part of these forums where the sharks here convinced most people he wouldn't recover. Injuries on this board are taken WAY too hard. I had him #1 on my draft board without thinking twice but was unable to draft him as I picked 3rd and 12th.. Lesson learned listen to all facts and make a decision..Two words.
Priest Holmes
Never thought he'd recover.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
I'll throw myself under that bus, and add to that I thought Den would finish last in the AFC west this year. And I've eaten plenty from my redraft league...T.O., K.Jones, A.Johnson, Horn, J.J.Arrington, Griese AND Brooks. Ah, at least I didn't draft Charles Rodgers again.I thought that the Ravens could challenge for a Super Bowl this year. Boy was I wrong!
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
I said the Vikings or Panthers would be in the Super Bowl, but I leaned toward the Vikings. I was really right about Green Bay however saying they would be the leagues worst team which I honestly believe they were. I also said the Texans were a darkhorse for the playoffs . Fantasy wise I did well but not having any WRs killed me in my big league. I was consistently getting 8 combined points from my WRs after DJAX went down and no matter what I did, I always played or sat Lee Evans when I shouldn't have. I had LJ and Alexander and lost in the Championship. If I'd have gotten anything, I mean anything from my WRs I would have won. Bad drafting, bad pickups, bad decisions on a weekly basis. to the GM and coach.
. Fantasy wise I did well but not having any WRs killed me in my big league. I was consistently getting 8 combined points from my WRs after DJAX went down and no matter what I did, I always played or sat Lee Evans when I shouldn't have. I had LJ and Alexander and lost in the Championship. If I'd have gotten anything, I mean anything from my WRs I would have won. Bad drafting, bad pickups, bad decisions on a weekly basis. to the GM and coach.
Shrek
Having a great season
I owe some here too. I definitely thought that the Jets would do better than the Giants this year. Not to make excuses, but I guess you can't underestimate the importance of such key players being injured. I also have to say that I was extremely impressed with the way the Giants played team ball. They seem to have that special intangible chemistry that takes a good team to the next level. Kudos to them- even though they lost last weekend. They look like a team that will be pretty good for awhile.
jurb26
Footballguy
Things I was wrong about:Buf Bills and Willis. Thought this team would be much better in EVERY aspect of the game than they were this year and contend for a playoff spot. Was dead wrong about both them and Willis.Ricky Williams. It may have taken him a few weeks, but he showed he can still play at a high level in the NFL.Harrison. I thought that Wayne would step up and steal a lot of his looks. Didn't happen and he was yet again a top WR.Det offense and K.Jones. This will be the last time I get tricked into that black hole of FF prduction. That is until they upgrade the Oline of course. K.Jones may have single handedly ruined more FF season than any other player in the NFL this year.The Oak O in general. Even w/o Moss healthy the whole year I would have thought they performed much better than they did.I'm sure there are more, but I'll have to update it as they come to me.
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Warpig
Footballguy
I grabbed Kevin Jones in our auction draft league for a mere $18 ($100 cap. in comparison to LT for $50). I thought I had the steal of the draft because I bought into the hype that this was the year the Lions were gonna light up the scoreboard. Needless to say I looked like an ### and I ended up 3 - 10.
ren hoek
Footballguy
Brian Griese.I was touting him to others as the steal of the draft after taking him. I was absolutely overjoyed to land him in the 9th and 10th rounds of my leagues. Then Griese sucked. Bad. And got knocked out for the season. I also totally whiffed on Kevin Jones, Jamal Lewis, Michael Clayton, the Bills being a good team, the Ravens being a good team, the Vikings being a good team, and definitely J.J. Arrington lighting it up this year.Bleh!
