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Xbox 360: Madden 2010: Franchise Sign-Up

TheOneBigWill said:
And after the exclusive WZ Free Agency drawing.. the Pick Order is..

1. Minnesota Vikings
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
3. New Orleans Saints
4. Washington Redskins
5. Carolina Panthers
6. Dallas Cowboys
7. New York Jets
8. New England Patriots
9. Arizona Cardinals

Now 'On the Clock' are Brian's Washington Redskins. You have until 10p.m., (central time) Sunday night, to make a selection.
 
Week 6 is NOW available to play.

Week 6 Deadline: Monday, 11p.m. (central time)

Trading deadline is this week as well. ALL trades must be IN and confirmed BEFORE we advance the week. So if you have any last minute possible trades you wanna put forth, now is the time people.

Finally, the only Human/Human match-up is Marquis & Simpsons_fanatic.

Also, INDYjon & LuvSongWrita, if INDYjon can get joined before Sunday night by 7 pm. (I've asked LSW to wait until 7pm, Sunday night, incase INDYjon can get signed up and joined in time to play him - especially since they are division rivals)

Hopefully all Human/Human games can get played and a time schedule to play can be worked out today for everyone. If an extension for a Human/Human game is needed, thats fine.. HOWEVER make sure the game WILL be played on the extension given. And let me know, BEFORE MONDAY!
 
Speaking of Human to Human trades, hows Sims-Walker working out? Charles Johnson is working great for me.

As for our new member sure I can wait a little longer as I'll be exceedingly busy today
 
Thats kinda the point though.. lets think of this in a real life setting.

If a team is no longer in NEED of a player, even if they're considered "good".. would they hold them and never cut them, unless they get something in return? Or would they TRY to trade and cut them when no team is stupid enough to take the bait of a player EVERY team knows they'll cut, due to lack of use for that individual?

In other words.. if I'm going to allow trades for FAs you've just picked up (such as Larry Johnson), then its going to be at a very decreased value for them.

Meaning.. Larry Johnson, whos 30 yrs old/7 yr pro, at an 88 ovr.. would only be eligible for trade to a team that would use him as their starter.. and for anyone 5 ovr pts less than he is, thats also the same age/# of yr's pro. (so anyone 83 or under)

The objective of fairness I'm trying to pull off with this is simple.. NO NFL team is going to make a trade for a player 'said' team is no longer wanting, in exchange for a starter on their team that they likely NEED. (ie. Dallas couldn't trade Owens, so they cut him.)

Right now the rough idea is..

90 and over - 10 pts decreased value, (so 10 points off 90, would be 80 - yay we all took math class) and same # of yr's pro/or age difference. Player attempting to trade for, MUST be a back-up.

89 and under - 5 pts decreased value, (so 5 points off 89, would be 84) and same # of yr's pro/or age difference. Player attempting to trade for, MUST be a back-up.


Once again I know it sounds harsh and a very bad deal.. but think back to the reality of it. NO NFL TEAM is going to trade "starter A", for your 2nd/3rd string back-up. Even if 'said' player of yours would become their starter.

I hope this makes sense. If not, I'll continue trying to explain it.
I agree. I wasn't saying I was gonna trade him for a superstar player. I was just worried that you weren't gonna allow us to try and trade them ever, just because we signed them this offseason. I don't expect to get 100 cents on the dollar for him when (and if) I get rid of him in the offseason or next season.

In real life, teams would prefer to trade the player because they can get out from the contract and whatever cap ramifications come from cutting him. And teams getting the player would sometimes rather trade because they don't have to worry about another team butting in and taking the player.

Although, if the "Backup" is of starter quality, an NFL team would consider trading a starter for the guy. Imagine if the Panthers tried to trade Jonathan Stewart (technically a backup), you can't tell me that the other NFL teams wouldn't offer a starting caliber player (or a round 1 draft pick) for him, just because he is #2 on the depth chart. Unfortunately, we can't trade draft picks, otherwise this wouldn't be a problem (LJ for a 2 or a 3 is fair).

There are 2 scenarios that I can see in a potential trade during the offseason.
1. I trade him for a lesser guy (as you explained in your rules), which is likely.
2. I trade him for a guy in a similar situation on another team. For example (I'm not doing this specifically, just citing an example), the Ravens backup fullback is an 83 or 84 overall. They are in a similar situation that I am in with Johnson, in that the backup isn't gonna see the field, and is good enough to start elsewhere.

Next season I will implement the goal of trying to sign FA's to CPU teams as well. (You're going to make me literally draw 32 team names out of a hat at random, you bastard.)

Actually, I don't mind if you just give the CPU teams a chance to sign a guy at he end of each round (instead of mixing them up with human players). If you tried to mix them in with human players, we would have to wait until you got on every day to make our free agent moves. If you put them after the last human player, then it moves quicker. Also, not exery CPU team needs to sign somebody. I just don't want the computer to cut 4e players and not replace them, because soon they will be down below the minimum number of players.


I still would prefer to have to cut a good player or 2. Otherwise, we will never get rid of anybody. I doubt that I can find a human team that can't cut 1 guy in the 80's. Sometimes, teams cut guys that are starting for them.
 
Speaking of Human to Human trades, hows Sims-Walker working out? Charles Johnson is working great for me.

As for our new member sure I can wait a little longer as I'll be exceedingly busy today

First, thank you for allowing INDYjon the chance to sign up. Like I said on xbox live though, if he is not signed up by tonight before 7p.m. (central, ish) then go ahead and play. Our deadline is set for Monday and I don't want anyone having to intentionally wait - especially when we aren't 100% sure any new players are definitely coming in.

Not to mention, in the AFC a Wildcard (human) team has a much better shot at making the Playoffs than an NFC one does.

And finally, if Charles Johnson is working wonderfully for you - then our trade has definitely helped BOTH of us. Mike (Sims-) Walker has been nothing but amazing for me. He's currently tied for 3rd 'look' behind Owens and Smith, and tied with my TE Barnidge for looking for them open.

I agree. I wasn't saying I was gonna trade him for a superstar player. I was just worried that you weren't gonna allow us to try and trade them ever, just because we signed them this offseason. I don't expect to get 100 cents on the dollar for him when (and if) I get rid of him in the offseason or next season.

In real life, teams would prefer to trade the player because they can get out from the contract and whatever cap ramifications come from cutting him. And teams getting the player would sometimes rather trade because they don't have to worry about another team butting in and taking the player.

Although, if the "Backup" is of starter quality, an NFL team would consider trading a starter for the guy. Imagine if the Panthers tried to trade Jonathan Stewart (technically a backup), you can't tell me that the other NFL teams wouldn't offer a starting caliber player (or a round 1 draft pick) for him, just because he is #2 on the depth chart. Unfortunately, we can't trade draft picks, otherwise this wouldn't be a problem (LJ for a 2 or a 3 is fair).

There are 2 scenarios that I can see in a potential trade during the offseason.
1. I trade him for a lesser guy (as you explained in your rules), which is likely.
2. I trade him for a guy in a similar situation on another team. For example (I'm not doing this specifically, just citing an example), the Ravens backup fullback is an 83 or 84 overall. They are in a similar situation that I am in with Johnson, in that the backup isn't gonna see the field, and is good enough to start elsewhere.

First, to clarify, Stewart is a 91 ovr and also a 'back-up', which means if another Cpu team has a back-up thats hugely rated in a similar way then yes, as long as the player you're trading falls into the rules of 10pts, or 5pts difference, then thats fine.

As for the draft pick trading, I as well wish we could do it, but haven't yet figured out how. I refuse to allow a cpu team to draft someone then allow a human to take that future star from them, without giving them a very powerful player in return.

Actually, I don't mind if you just give the CPU teams a chance to sign a guy at he end of each round (instead of mixing them up with human players). If you tried to mix them in with human players, we would have to wait until you got on every day to make our free agent moves. If you put them after the last human player, then it moves quicker. Also, not exery CPU team needs to sign somebody. I just don't want the computer to cut 4e players and not replace them, because soon they will be down below the minimum number of players.

I had already thought about signing players to them, to replace guys that get cut. Which is another reason why I only cut maybe 5 overall STARTING players. And the rest were guys that would've become expendable to begin with.

I still would prefer to have to cut a good player or 2. Otherwise, we will never get rid of anybody. I doubt that I can find a human team that can't cut 1 guy in the 80's. Sometimes, teams cut guys that are starting for them.

I agree with this as well.. however, no one else is up for it mainly because of like Ty pointed out (and if you haven't noticed, Marquis' Saints roster is lacking majorly as well) only a couple human players have enough great stars, or even good, to want to cut any others.

On a side note, I cut Josh Cribbs because he wasn't fitting into my system on returns now that I have a better returner, via speed. And I'm not needing him on my WR core, so he was useless to me.. and cut.
 
gamer tag- Minghag22

Team- Colts

Alright, its about half time for my Carolina game. I'll get online and add you really quick then.

Also, look at the front page for info on joining. (such as how to sign up, by entering in our league name and searching for us) Let us know when you're signed up, and get in contact with LuvSongWrita - because he's your first opponent.
 
Alright guys, maybe someone here can help me out. I have been trying to join the online franchise but it won't accept my redeem code that I have. Can anyone give me an idea as to what to do or anything?

Thanks.
 
Yeah, was yours 25 digit code or 16? Just curious because mine is 16 but to redeem anything from the marketplace it has to be 25.
 
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On Injuries: Thus far the tests we’ve been shown (Jake Delhomme) has a Herniated Disk. He just took an awkward hit on the field, and was unable to return with pain in his back. We will re-evaluate the situation as we move forward, but for the time being Jake is out indefinitely.

On Jake Delhomme’s return this Season: Well, we aren’t going to put him on IR until we know fully what the diagnosis is.

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He started the season off pretty rough, and didn’t seem to feel comfortable out there. If he can get back and practice then we’ll go from there on when and if he returns this season.

On Rookie Dane Morrow coming in: Well he certainly went above and beyond what we had expected of him out of this game. (St. Louis) He is our Starting QB moving forward. He set a new record for passing yds in a single game, from what I understand. (34/38 for 575 yds, 5 TDs and 1 INT)

On the Running Game Being Less Effective: Well, each of our backs (Williams & Stewart) are averaging roughly 100 yds, or more, per game. So I wouldn’t say its less effective. Our passing attack has just become more inter-weaved. Last season we focused more on the run, because we didn’t have the weapons at (Wide Receiver) that we have now.

On being 6-0: Well, we went 16-0 last Season and fell out (of the Playoffs) in the first match-up.

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Hopefully we can rebound, and as always the only thing that’s known currently is we could finish 6-10 at the worst.

On Terrell Owens as a #2 WR: I wouldn’t say he’s a #2, so much as 1A. Both, (Owens & Smith) are getting over 100 yds per game, and Owens is helping (Steve) to break open for huge gains.

On Emerging Players: I think the main Players we’ve had that have shown up big for us in the previous weeks have been Mike, (Sims-Walker) & Gary, (Barnidge) on offense. And Tommy (Kelly) has added a nice run-stop to our Defensive line. As for other Players, Julius (Peppers) is leading the league in total sacks and Jon (Beason) is (currently) leading in Interceptions. (5)
 
Posted by TheOneBigWill

On being 6-0: Well, we went 16-0 last Season and fell out (of the Playoffs) in the first match-up.

To me, but it don't matter regular season we all make the playoffs, basically.
 
To me, but it don't matter regular season we all make the playoffs, basically.

Wow.. you are an idiot. I was bored and decided to do an "after-game press conference" style interview. We should all do random press conferences. lol

Instead of seeing the fun in ANY of it.. you just went right to being your typical self. I shouldn't be surprised.

Normally, whenever people get annoyed with you I just try to get them to let it go, blow it off, and move on. I say to them "He's just a kid, its natural." But its really not. You need to start viewing this league for what its meant for..

TO HAVE FUN!
 
To me, but it don't matter regular season we all make the playoffs, basically.

Wow.. you are an idiot. I was bored and decided to do an "after-game press conference" style interview. We should all do random press conferences. lol

Instead of seeing the fun in ANY of it.. you just went right to being your typical self. I shouldn't be surprised.

Normally, whenever people get annoyed with you I just try to get them to let it go, blow it off, and move on. I say to them "He's just a kid, its natural." But its really not. You need to start viewing this league for what its meant for..

TO HAVE FUN!

MASSIVE PWNAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will:1 - Baller:-2534

By the way Will, I did like the idea of the Press Conference like interview. If I hadn't already played my game, I would do it. Although I think it would be more fun to do it after a bad loss (THEY ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE! IF YOU WANNA CROWN'EM, THEN CROWN THEY ASS, BUT THEY ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE! AND WE LET'EM OFF THE HOOK!).
 
The one thing I will say about my game was that it was not good. DeSean Jackson bruised his ribs, and I had to sit him for a quarter or so, and he didn't regain his mojo when he came back. I also struggled running the football with McFadden and LJ, but once I put in Shonn Greene (the best HB in the AFC), he moved the football, because he is the f'n man. The Sanchize was very good when I had him throw, but he was pressured a bunch, causing me to throw short more.

I am really looking forward to my match-up with Moon Knights New England Patriots next week. I have beaten him 3 times, but each time the game was more competitive (in his favor), so I am a little cautious in my optimism. I think my new offensive weapons will be the difference in this matchup, but it will be just as close as the last time we met.
 
Well, we will see. I haven't played many live games with people yet, so you have the advantage for sure.
 
Whoops. I'll go pick a FA now...

and yanno we could just make it so WE trade our Draft picks for the time being. We look at the other team and what they may need, pick for them, then drop them to FA and you move them to their respective team.
 
TheOneBigWill said:
And after the exclusive WZ Free Agency drawing.. the Pick Order is..

1. Minnesota Vikings
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
3. New Orleans Saints
4. Washington Redskins
5. Carolina Panthers
6. Dallas Cowboys
7. New York Jets
8. New England Patriots
9. Arizona Cardinals

Now 'On the Clock' are Marquis' New Orleans Saints. You have until 10p.m. (central time) to make your selection.

INDYjon22: Since we've been running this list in an order to pick FA's, and you came in late.. I'll let you pick up any FA you want. Then, just a reminder.. once this round ends - FA's become available to whoever wants to just pick them up.

UNDER the condition you are actually using them. Not "storing them for trade bait, and/or back-up help for future years."

I won't mind picking up a FA here and there, even for back-up help.. but if I notice you pick up a ton, or several every other day, I better see them popping up in your game stats in important ways. Try to make it realistic.
 
TheOneBigWill said:
And after the exclusive WZ Free Agency drawing.. the Pick Order is..

1. Minnesota Vikings
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
3. New Orleans Saints
4. Washington Redskins
5. Carolina Panthers
6. Dallas Cowboys
7. New York Jets
8. New England Patriots
9. Arizona Cardinals

Now 'On the Clock' are LuvSongWrita's Jacksonville Jaguars. You have until 10p.m. (central time) Tuesday night, to make your selection.

Week 7 Deadline: Wednesday night. (11p.m. central time)

Everyone, except Baller, was able to get their games played - including BOTH Human/Human match-ups. Thank you for all staying on pace with our 2-day deadline. It truly looks like we're in a great pattern right now and if we continue with this, could make the end of this Season by the end of January. Amazing.

As always with Human/Human match-ups, get with your opponent and work out a schedule in which both of you can get your game played.
 
Baller, I don't want this to sound bad but.. with how you've manipulated the system of stats and games.. its likely a very good thing your game was simmed, and your stats were more "evened out." Don't worry about it.

Just remember, the next game you do compete in.. try to spread the ball around more. (no more Fitz = 15,20 catches and the next highest WR having like 4) It makes everyone believe you're using cheap, cheating plays.
 

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