MFL - Position Updates 3/6

[Tick]

22 hours ago, BigAl21 said:

Sounds like Chaisson, JAX, will get his current LB designation changed to DE and play a lot opposite Allen in MFL. This is according to Davenport in his latest podcast. This gives him a slight bump, although I’m still not sold on him to make big splash this season. What does everyone think about his long term (dynasty) outlook?

For me, it would move him up to rookie DE2 behind only Young.  Quite a bit behind, but there doesn't seem to be much separating Epenesa, Gross-Matos, and Chaisson, so his early opportunity makes him #2 for me.

[Tick]

https://twitter.com/idpsharks/status/1302654629331775488?s=21
 

Clowney staying at DE with Tennessee.

[obxlegends]

4 hours ago, Tick said:

https://twitter.com/idpsharks/status/1302654629331775488?s=21
 

Clowney staying at DE with Tennessee.

Great news!

[JoeSteeler]

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Update on position changes. After some discussion, it appears we're going to hold until after final roster cuts to make the last pass. There's only a handful of players on the list right now and only one (Kazee) has ever been even remotely #IDP-relevant.

Gary Davenport on Twitter

[MAC_32]

So Desmond King is safe, huh. 

[tonato]

7 hours ago, obxlegends said:

Great news!

its great news if you own him, but it's poor process overall.

We will have players from the same role im the same defense playing on different fantasy positions. Its not an inseason move with positions locked; he will deliberately not be changed im the last changes on MFL. Either all 3-4 Edges are DEs or its just chaos and value of players depending on the mood of one inconsistent person.

Kind of had enough of paying 80 bucks per league for that.

Edited September 7, 2020 by tonato

[rockaction]

15 hours ago, tonato said:

its great news if you own him, but it's poor process overall.

We will have players from the same role im the same defense playing on different fantasy positions. Its not an inseason move with positions locked; he will deliberately not be changed im the last changes on MFL. Either all 3-4 Edges are DEs or its just chaos and value of players depending on the mood of one inconsistent person.

Kind of had enough of paying 80 bucks per league for that.

That is poor process. I'm new at this and am already disliking the formats without the EDGE designation, which seems to be a truer way to do it. But that's at first novice glance. 

[tonato]

it would be better you are right, a majority agrees on that i think. But as long as myfantasyleague.com doesn't switch, it will be a headache, because that's where most serious idp leagues are hosted.

[Gally]

I think it may be better to worry about being consistent over being right.  By that I mean two guys on the same team playing the same position should not be listed with different designations.  Pick one for both of them and that would be better than being half right.  

As long as everyone in the league knows that a player is designated at a position and that doesn't change after you draft them then it is fair for everyone.  You can plan your draft and construct your team.  That is fair.  Changing after the fact is not fair.

[Tick]

It has to be tough... it should probably be based on snaps at each position, but we only know those in hindsight.  There's so much coaching, scheme, and personnel turnover every offseason that whoever sets it is going to have to just make some guesses.

https://twitter.com/TomKislingbury/status/1299795698137915392  and https://twitter.com/TomKislingbury/status/1280855832339587073 are good examples of how complex this crap is.

https://twitter.com/TomKislingbury/status/1291776436504756224/photo/1  

• Derwin James is an LB.
• Landon Collins plays more snaps at LB than at either SS or FS, but less than at both combined.
• Tyrann Mathieu is a slot CB.

It's all a big mess.  I don't think Sharks is doing any worse of a job than anyone else has or would.

 

[tripp]

Alignment causes problems, too, because some conflate alignment with role. The biggest problem in this vein is OLB vs DE. I.e., PFF charts John Simon's snaps as OLB snaps. Everything I've watched and read from folks who follow the Patriots closely and know football better than I do tell me Simon's role is defensive end. PFF charts some nominal 4-3 ends with more OLB snaps than some nominal 3-4 OLBs. It's splitting hairs.

Y'all might have seen these  PFF "job" openings posted on Twitter. No skills necessary. The only ability needed is availability - 10-12 hours on a Sunday night to pore over tape and chart plays.

The result is akin to changing tight ends' position designations between WR and TE based on how often they do or don't cover the tackle in offensive formations. If a platform changed Mike Gesicki from TE to WR as Kislingbury seems to suggest, there would be a riot.

The problem, noted by Tonato, is consistency. You didn't have to like Rotoworld's approach, but it was systematic, efficient, and predictable. Rotoworld prolly stepped away at the right time given all the hybrid and multiple-front teams. Fantasy Sharks are simply letting position designations atrophy as a system. Davenport basically told us he's afraid to take action on Clowney. The result is multiple players competing for the same roles in real football with disparate position designations in fake football.

The uncertainty and unpredictability are killing IDP values in dynasty and turning off folks who aren't complete degenerates like me from participating in IDP leagues. 

[JoeSteeler]

a few changes coming tomorrow as was mentioned up-thread

https://twitter.com/MyFantasyLeague/status/1303074641582399488

Edited September 8, 2020 by JoeSteeler

[JoeSteeler]

came across this which made me      https://twitter.com/IdpSharts

Edited September 8, 2020 by JoeSteeler

[tonato]

One thing that Rotoworld was also better at is the backend of the depth chart. Their DC were consistent even for the backups. and the backups of the backups. You wouldn't have a 250 lbs Attaochu at DE designation taking over for LB Von Miller.

[drewd_21]

The following player position changes will be made on Tuesday, Sept 8th, to bring our player database up-to-date with the FantasySharks.com depth charts:

ATL: Damontae Kazee from CB to S

CIN: Christian Covington from DE to DT

JAX: K'Lavon Chaisson from LB to DE

JAX: Abry Jones from DE to DT

JAX: Al Woods from DE to DT

SEA: D.J. Reed from CB to S

TEN: Isaiah Mack from DT to DE

[Endowed]

1 hour ago, drewd_21 said:

The following player position changes will be made on Tuesday, Sept 8th, to bring our player database up-to-date with the FantasySharks.com depth charts:

ATL: Damontae Kazee from CB to S

CIN: Christian Covington from DE to DT

JAX: K'Lavon Chaisson from LB to DE

JAX: Abry Jones from DE to DT

JAX: Al Woods from DE to DT

SEA: D.J. Reed from CB to S

TEN: Isaiah Mack from DT to DE

Where the hell is Brian Burns and the Carolina 4-3?

Edited September 9, 2020 by Endowed

[Endowed]

We had already moved Chaisson. And Burns.

Also letting Shaq Mason and Clowney stay at DE, and Jeremy Chinn stay at S until game confirmation.

[Tick]

26 minutes ago, Endowed said:

Also letting ...Jeremy Chinn stay at S until game confirmation.

What's the question with Chinn?  I haven't heard anything about him from camp.

[Endowed]

6 minutes ago, Tick said:

What's the question with Chinn?  I haven't heard anything about him from camp.

He is listed as co-starter at ROLB.

Also been sitting in with the LB meetings for over a week.

Edited September 9, 2020 by Endowed

[Endowed]

Spoke with Davenport yesterday...  he thought Brian Burns had already been moved to DE in the system.

I dont see him mentioned in this thread, the MFL update listings and he was a LB until mybkeague manually changed him the other day to DL (along with Chaisson, before MFL did it). Do other people see him at DL or LB?

[trader jake]

1 hour ago, Endowed said:

Spoke with Davenport yesterday...  he thought Brian Burns had already been moved to DE in the system.

I dont see him mentioned in this thread, the MFL update listings and he was a LB until mybkeague manually changed him the other day to DL (along with Chaisson, before MFL did it). Do other people see him at DL or LB?

Burns, Brian CAR DE

[Endowed]

42 minutes ago, trader jake said:

Burns, Brian CAR DE

Ty, ty

What date was that update?

Having trouble finding it.

Edited September 10, 2020 by Endowed

[trader jake]

34 minutes ago, Endowed said:

Ty, ty

What date was that update?

Having trouble finding it.

Unsure.  Looking through the tabs on MFL (under 'News'/'What's New') I can see previously updated positional changes going back to February but I do not see a specific listing with a positional change for Burns listed.  In an Excel doc I keep with my own player rankings, I do have Burns listed as a DE.  I updated that doc about a month ago, so he's been at DE at least that long (I believe). ??

[JoeSteeler]

1 hour ago, Endowed said:

Ty, ty

What date was that update?

Having trouble finding it.

I looked at one of my 2019 leagues and he was a DE.

not sure if you can access this or not http://www57.myfantasyleague.com/2019/player_search?NAME=burns&L=49058

Edit - checked a 2nd one in 2019 and he was a DE there as well

Edit 2 - found this under 5/14/19 CAR: Brian Burns from LB to DE

Edited September 10, 2020 by JoeSteeler

[Endowed]

40 minutes ago, JoeSteeler said:

I looked at one of my 2019 leagues and he was a DE.

not sure if you can access this or not http://www57.myfantasyleague.com/2019/player_search?NAME=burns&L=49058

Edit - checked a 2nd one in 2019 and he was a DE there as well

Edit 2 - found this under 5/14/19 CAR: Brian Burns from LB to DE

Oh, last year he was a OLB.  As they played a 3-4 and we had him switched. So... the system left him there from the correction.  

Makes sense now.

[J Giles Band]

On 9/9/2020 at 9:05 AM, Endowed said:

He is listed as co-starter at ROLB.

Also been sitting in with the LB meetings for over a week.

Spoke to one of the Charlotte Observer writers who covers the Panthers today. Asked him about Chinn starting at LB and his response was this: 'Don't get caught up in him starting at LB today. The Panthers plan to move him all over the field and use him like a utility infielder in baseball this season. He will play SS and be put in other spots as well.'

I think we'd all appreciate if you'd pass this along to Gary Davenport. Thanks!

[Endowed]

The games themselves will give us all an exacting picture in the next couple weeks.

Edited September 13, 2020 by Endowed

[matttyl]

On 9/13/2020 at 3:24 PM, J Giles Band said:

Spoke to one of the Charlotte Observer writers who covers the Panthers today. Asked him about Chinn starting at LB and his response was this: 'Don't get caught up in him starting at LB today. The Panthers plan to move him all over the field and use him like a utility infielder in baseball this season. He will play SS and be put in other spots as well.'

I think we'd all appreciate if you'd pass this along to Gary Davenport. Thanks!

He played most of the game at LB, though, right? 

[Tick]

23 hours ago, matttyl said:

He played most of the game at LB, though, right? 

https://twitter.com/TomKislingbury/status/1306885758909927424?s=20

46% LB, 29% FS, 17% slot, 8% OLB (edge)

[matttyl]

26 minutes ago, Tick said:

https://twitter.com/TomKislingbury/status/1306885758909927424?s=20

46% LB, 29% FS, 17% slot, 8% OLB (edge)

Making him a "must start" at DB when you have to start 2 of them?  If so, over L Collins or Poyer?

[Gally]

1 hour ago, matttyl said:

Making him a "must start" at DB when you have to start 2 of them?  If so, over L Collins or Poyer?

Depends if you want floor or upside and the scoring system.   I think Poyer has a good shot at a pic with Fitzmagic but won't get the tackles of Collins vs Arizona.

[matttyl]

16 hours ago, Gally said:

Depends if you want floor or upside and the scoring system.   I think Poyer has a good shot at a pic with Fitzmagic but won't get the tackles of Collins vs Arizona.

basic scoring (point per tackle, half point per half tackle - 3 points for pretty much any "special" defensive stat like sack, int, FF).  It just feels like starting a LB at DB in a league where you start 2 dl, 2 lb, and 2 dbs is something you have to take advantage of.  Don't want to bench Collins (as I'm a Washington fan, and will be watching the game). 

[Gally]

4 hours ago, matttyl said:

basic scoring (point per tackle, half point per half tackle - 3 points for pretty much any "special" defensive stat like sack, int, FF).  It just feels like starting a LB at DB in a league where you start 2 dl, 2 lb, and 2 dbs is something you have to take advantage of.  Don't want to bench Collins (as I'm a Washington fan, and will be watching the game). 

With both Buffalo LB's out for the game Poyer is in a good spot for tackles and big plays with Fitz throwing the ball.  I would play Poyer

[J Giles Band]

On 9/19/2020 at 8:43 AM, matttyl said:

basic scoring (point per tackle, half point per half tackle - 3 points for pretty much any "special" defensive stat like sack, int, FF).  It just feels like starting a LB at DB in a league where you start 2 dl, 2 lb, and 2 dbs is something you have to take advantage of.  Don't want to bench Collins (as I'm a Washington fan, and will be watching the game). 

Hope you didn't bench Collins.

[Gally]

2 hours ago, J Giles Band said:

Hope you didn't bench Collins.

Hopefully he didn't bench Poyer or Collins as they both outperformed Chinn

[matttyl]

6 hours ago, Gally said:

Hopefully he didn't bench Poyer or Collins as they both outperformed Chinn

I didn't bench either.  Chinn is on my practice squad (and thus not taking up a normal roster spot).  After Chubb's great game on Thursday I had some breathing room and didn't think it was needed (and it wasn't, I'll win tonight assuming the Raiders TE doesn't score 50+).  I wanted to see another week of Chinn's usage.  Anyone have a breakdown?

[Dezbelief]

I know we're at the mercy of one arbitrary individual, are Haason Reddick or Khalil Mack likely to get moved to LB?

[Riddick02]

7 hours ago, Dezbelief said:

I know we're at the mercy of one arbitrary individual, are Haason Reddick or Khalil Mack likely to get moved to LB?

Don't see them moving from LB without a scheme change, they're not typically lining up with their hands in the dirt from what I've seen.  Bears might dump Nagy and staff, but don't think anything will change in the desert.       

[rockaction]

On 9/7/2020 at 5:32 PM, tripp said:

Y'all might have seen these  PFF "job" openings posted on Twitter. No skills necessary. The only ability needed is availability - 10-12 hours on a Sunday night to pore over tape and chart plays.

This is a while back, but I wanted to do this. Had the time. But stupid California law won't allow us to not get paid a certain amount for work like that. Labor laws can actually hurt those that would benefit from interning or giving almost free labor.

[Tick]

I've lost Gary Davenport's podcast somehow, and I can't seem to find it.  What's it called?  I want to search for some position change clues.

[JoeSteeler]

1 minute ago, Tick said:

I've lost Gary Davenport's podcast somehow, and I can't seem to find it.  What's it called?  I want to search for some position change clues.

Pretty sure this is it

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-individual-defensive-podcast/id1389484895

[Gally]

11 hours ago, JoeSteeler said:

Pretty sure this is it

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-individual-defensive-podcast/id1389484895

Yep.  That is it

[tonato]

So Dan Quinn signed as DC of Dallas, probably means they will stay a 4-3 defense. In a 4-3 Under a guy like Aldon Smith could play the Leo (or the SAM) so there is a small chance Gary could put him as a LB. If you own him in dynasty and you play on MFL (and it looks like they still won't switch to Edge-IDL this year right ?), it could have been worse. Not a totally sure thing though.

 

Quote

If the Dallas Cowboys hire Dan Quinn it’s a clear indication that they would be looking to keep the team in a base 4-3 defense, the scheme Quinn has run throughout his career. Dallas struggled mightily to adjust to Mike Nolan’s new scheme which, while still technically a 4-3, also disguised things by often utilizing many of the concepts that a 3-4 defense uses. Nolan’s scheme was far more complex and a big shift away from what former defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli ran for six seasons with the team.

As the roster stands now, the Cowboys’ personnel likely best fits into a base 4-3 and it was pretty evident as they looked most comfortable when running that this past season. With a top 10 pick in the draft, Dallas will have their choice of high upside players who can make an impact on defense. That’s good news for a team that sported the worst defense in team history this past season.

https://thelandryhat.com/2021/01/11/dallas-cowboys-interviewed-head-coach/

 

Edited January 11 by tonato

[blend]

same probably holds true with Gus Bradley going to the Raiders.  

[Tick]

23 hours ago, tonato said:

MFL (and it looks like they still won't switch to Edge-IDL this year right ?)

Are we sure of that?

[tripp]

A couple reporters I follow, John Owning and Patrik Walker expect Randy Gregory to play LEO. That's super intriguing to me. If he shows he can hold up in run D playing full-time, he'd have double-digit sack upside. That pushes Tank to big end, which I don't love. As for Aldon Smith, does he come back? Do they try him at SAM? Is he just DE depth? Who slides inside in sub-packages? Or do they focus resources on (sorely needed) IDLs?

[blend]

16 hours ago, tripp said:

A couple reporters I follow, John Owning and Patrik Walker expect Randy Gregory to play LEO. That's super intriguing to me. If he shows he can hold up in run D playing full-time, he'd have double-digit sack upside. That pushes Tank to big end, which I don't love. As for Aldon Smith, does he come back? Do they try him at SAM? Is he just DE depth? Who slides inside in sub-packages? Or do they focus resources on (sorely needed) IDLs?

Tank's value would plummet with that move.  Well, plummet more than his self-induced plummet this year.

[tonato]

Jets are almost certainly moving to a 4-3, which would make Quinnen Williams an elite DT.

Chargers moving to a 3-4 will be interesting. Risk of Bosa becoming a OLB. Melvin Ingram if he stays there too (he started his fantasy career at LB I remember those wasted years in some leagues).

 

 

[MAC_32]

10 hours ago, tonato said:

Jets are almost certainly moving to a 4-3, which would make Quinnen Williams an elite DT.

Chargers moving to a 3-4 will be interesting. Risk of Bosa becoming a OLB. Melvin Ingram if he stays there too (he started his fantasy career at LB I remember those wasted years in some leagues).

I've been waiting for this! 

[Riddick02]

17 hours ago, tonato said:

Jets are almost certainly moving to a 4-3, which would make Quinnen Williams an elite DT.

Can Cashman play the Mike?  Or for that matter do they even have a Mike? Going to be interesting to see how it plays out.