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Trade Block Update

Players on the Block:

• Baker Mayfield QB TB
• Geno Smith QB SEA
• Chuba Hubbard RB CAR
• Terry McLaurin WR WAS
• Tank Dell WR HOU
• Pat Freiermuth TE PIT

2025/2026/2027 draft picks

Another Week, another realization i know nothing about the NFL.....The Saints, yeah, they're back looking like i expected...but the Vikings? The  Steelers? At least we know who the Cowboys are....lol

Congrats to Jumbo on Saquon Barkley's 40.75 pt week; bring on the Week 4 contest for Highest scoring starting WR. Sorry DaBoys, you've been eliminated from the King of the Heap contest.

I'll be calling you all on start sit advice between Carr and Williams moving forward....can't seem to get that right! LOL.

Cheers All,

Commish

Crusaders wrote:
Good luck Art, my team is really banged up.

Yeah, I turned it off too early.  I didn't think there was a chance.  Almost glad I didn't watch it, though, because that would have gotten my hopes up only to be smashed back down!

Hey Gang,

How bout them Eagles; feel like i jumped back a couple decades watching a team finding a way to lose....but good game. Amazing how all those months of offseason studying would yield Derek Carr as the #1 QB (and sitting on the bench🤦), Alvin Kamara as your #1 RB, and lordy lordy, Rashid Shaheed as the #1 WR (well, yours truly kind of saw that one🙂, although maybe not in the #1 spot, lol) - I challenge anyone to say they saw the Saints in this light....gotta love this game.

Congrats to the Cobras for winning Week Two Contest with Kyler Murray's 42.70 pts. Week 3 contest is for the starting RB with the highest score...good luck.

Week Two eliminated in the King of the Heap, the Doughboys....

Good Luck this week Gang,

Commish

Good game, Cobra.  Turned out fairly close.  I was close to starting Shaheed but decided to go with Brian Thomas instead.  

Cobras wrote:
Nearly pulled it off but just a bit too much to overcome as I predicted. Good game, Doughy!

Dang, held on with a 0.25 point victory, wow!  Yes, a good game, Cobra! 

Good Morning Gang!

So great to have football back! We learned a lot in week one....time to make those tweaks to off season analysis.

Week one contest winner, Longneckers with a smashing total roster score of 308.92; The King of the Heap week one eliminee is Little Bunny Foo Foo.

Week Two Contest is Team with the highest scoring starting QB.

Cheers Gang,

Commish

All,

Cru couldn't get into site and asked me to change roster for him since CMC inactive....Mason started in place.

Cheers,

Commish

Hey Gang,

Bad commissioner here; i just noticed i had not reinstated the starting roster requirements (1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 SFlex, 1 Flex). I have to set to zero for offseason to allow moves.

Only one roster didn't have the roster requirements met (did not impact outcome). I've updated the rules so shouldn't be an issue moving forward.

I know I'm ready to jump off the bridge...lol

So glad football is back!!

Cheers

Commish

Philzbury Doughboys wrote:

Cobra, it's a close one.... good luck.

Dough

Thanks, Dough. I'll need the luck to pull this one out. It looked much better until the last minute of the Cowboys-Browns game when the Cowboys D knew the game was in the bag and simply let Ford nearly double his points for the day. 

AAARRGGHHH! Should drove my CARR!!!! Foiled again.....good game Joe!

Cobra, it's a close one.... good luck.

Dough

It's time to Kick some Donkey Butt!

Gunning for you Joe!!!!!

Crusaders wrote:
Thanks for the opportunity to join, looking forward to getting to the game. Looks like I have pretty good team.

Yeah one of the top teams...not usual to be able to take over one that good!

Hey Gang,

Joe has graciously agreed to be co-commissioner with Preds resignation; if you can't reach me, please reach out to Joe with any questions.

Cheers,

Commish

Who's Mike? 😁

Thanks for the reminder Joe; i'll email it out shortly.

Commish

All,

We had an owner drop out; fortunately, we have a great new owner, David Church, who has agreed to step in and take over the defunct Predators franchise.

I've known Dave for more years then i wanna say, lol, but he is a great FF player and I'm sure will he will transition right in. David is another member of the BDFL, and has been a 5 time champion in our that home league. This is his first hybrid Keeper/Dynasty team; so be gentle...lol

Please join me in welcoming the Crusaders to the YODFL!!!!

Cheers All,

Commish

Hi guys. Last post. I'm out. I spoke to Mark earlier and he will get a replacement. It's Been fun. Best of luck to you guys in all you do!

Markb

Hey Gang,

I had the site generate a new schedule for this year; we will play division opponents twice, and 4 non division games. We will table moving to all play until the off-season, appreciate all the input Gang.

I wish the real games started today!!!

Cheers All,

Commish

Hey Gang,

I'm in agreement that big changes shouldn't be made at this juncture; but theoretically, i can redo the schedule (i haven't redone it from last year); i can at least keep the play each team twice in division; then reset the random games; is that enough for this year? Definitely will look at all play, or some semblance, next year, sound okay?

Cheers

Commish

Great Input Gang! I agree with all of you...lol

Big day today in my home league, let me mull all of your thoughts and get back to you all tomorrow!

Cheers All....and happy drafting!!

Commish

Prefer system that produces true champion at end of season. Head-to-head, divisions (whatever number), and playoffs are inherently flawed. All-play, with no playoffs, is one system that comes closest to producing true champion. My preference is All-play or All-play with playoffs (as with 12M). I am fine with 2-division, head-to-head (+ 50/50), playoffs format we've been using. If sticking with this, go with number of divisions that yields greatest parity. Would this be one division? If 2 divisions, commissioners have to come up with division breakdown that achieves most balance (based on their ranking of strength of each team - possibly based on previous year's final standings).

-Thad

I'm all for improving the current landscape. But what we have in place is a time proven format that works very well. There is a nuance the occurs when playing "in division". Lineups are often tweaked based on the opponent. I get some managers play their favorite guys. But I'd like to think there are rosters with benches built to swap in guys to gain an edge on any given week based on standings. I vote keeping the current format and engage this topic for a possible revamp in 2025. Let's zoom it. 😀

Jedi

Whatever you guys agree to in desperation to gain an advantage against my team is okay with me! 😜

All kidding aside, my preference in no particular order would be:

         - Keep division format but random draw to reset division teams each season, or

         - All play with no division format

Good input so far gang....keep in mind, our playoffs are set up for divisions, with top place in each division getting a bye. I think we could keep the same divisions, (or reset each year) have every one play each team in league once (11 games) then let the system set up 3 random games (irrelevant of division). 

If the vote is to go to no divisions, than top two records would get bye, with same tie breakers we use now in divisions. 

Again, doesn't really matter to me, but i will need to do some resetting of league settings and generate new schedule.

Commish

Hi Zach,

Yes, i was just about to post saying i never reset the divisions or created a new schedule....if any of you can refresh my memory, did we decide to keep the same divisions every year, or change them up each year with new schedule?

I'm open to resetting divisions and changing game schedule format (currently, we play each division opponent twice and four non-division games).

Please vote if you want to have a random reset of divisions each year and if you would like to go to a "play all" schedule where you play every team in league once, then 3 random games.

Cheers

Commish

Yep, going to be fun to see how it plays out!  Good luck to everyone!

Longneckers

Thank you all. Great draft, great league. Cap tipped for Mark for being the driving force. See yall at the finish.

Markb

DonnyBrookers!! 

Little less then 8  hours to draft; couple quick notes:

• Still awaiting payment from 2 of you guys (Doughy and Boudreaux)
• During Draft, we have settings set for 2 mins per pick; also, if you miss your pick, you will be skipped until after next pick....so please keep that in mind.
• Zoom will open at least 15 mins before draft start; hope to see you all in there. Use link below.
  • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89562481699?pwd=MkY7ed0KbYeIBdPuoCNx0KaOWwO1FO.1

Please reach out with any questions; looking forward to that 1st Pick - Hint....he is the Great hope of Chi Town!

Cheers,

Commish

Trade Block Update

Players on the Block:

• Baker Mayfield QB TB
• Geno Smith QB SEA

2025/2026 draft capitol. BEFORE we draft this year !!!!!!!

Howdy Donnybrookers!

We're two days away folks......any last questions?

Draft will start Thursday, 7:30 sharp; We will have a Zoom running during the draft; I will open the zoom link 15 mins before draft start. Please use the link below.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89562481699?pwd=MkY7ed0KbYeIBdPuoCNx0KaOWwO1FO.1

Reach out with any questions; I'm still waiting for payment from 5 of you; please Zelle me your entry fee of $100 (Joe, subtract my 12 Monkeys fee from your payment 😉)

Can't wait GanG!

Commish

Thanks Gang!

All rosters down to 10.....trading can still be done, and rosters can now carry more then 10 into the draft.

Looking forward to the draft!

Commish

ONE DAY LEFT FOR DROPS - Please have your drops done by 7:30 p.m. tomorrow night!

Thanks Gang,

Commish

Boy.....if anyone ever needed a mulligan and a slower finger on the drop button...well...it's yours truly.

Tick Tock.....cut down date is approaching. By 7:30 p.m. this Thursday you must be down to 10 players.

You can Zelle me your entry fees to my cell; 512-680-3348

Cheers,

Commish

Trade Block Update

Players on the Block:

• Travis Kelce TE KC

2026 draft capitol

16 Days Till Draft! Seeing some moves happening. I was asked a question that i need to clarify; once we have our cut downs, Aug 15th 7:30 p.m., trades can still happen and a team could theoretically go into draft with more then 10 players, i.e. someone trades a pick for a player; Just wasn't sure everyone knew that......

Please try to pay your fees before draft day; zelle me to my cell.

I will set up a zoom for our draft and post the link here on the site, hope everyone can at least pop in so we can try to get everyone acquainted if they aren't already.

Getting Amped!

Cheers Gand,

Commish

Asking mid/late round picks on the following guys.

Zeke - Gus Edwards - Brian Robinson - Nuk.

Markb 

When is cutdown day?

Trade Block Update

Players on the Block:

• Raheem Mostert RB MIA

Looking for draft capital. Last season's top TD producer + rushed for over 1000 yards.

Trade Block Update

Players on the Block:

• Travis Kelce TE KC

Draft picks

Really great input from everyone. Gotta vote to keep at 10 as well.

MarkB

Hi Mark,

In support of expanding to 12 keepers, I want to add:

1. I don't believe it's too late to make the change. Only one team has cut down to 10 players and 2 of his cuts could easily be reinstated to his roster (if he elects to do so).
2. I agree the two added keepers cuts down on the free agent pool however, we are only a 12 team league so the worst case scenario is an impact of 24 FA's taken out of the pool (of which most are support/backup/developing players).
3. Although we are a hybrid league, we are also a Superflex league with a high scoring ceiling for QB's. Therefore all starting QB's and some backup/potential starting QB's are rostered and occupy on average 3 - 4 keeper slots per team.  I believe the weighting distribution for the QB position is too high under the current system and adding 2 keeper slots will give us more flexibility to hold on to key players in all of the other starting positions and/or allow for retaining players we believe are 1 - 2 seasons away from becoming a #1 position ranked player.

That's my take. Thanks!

Cobra-Kai

Hey Art,

Interesting this is coming back up; in the pic below, you can see that originally, we discussed having 12 keepers, but decided in the kick off call to move to 10. Remember, this is a Hybrid Keeper/Dynasty league, not a true dynasty league. Keeping 12 player does dilute the free agency pool for draft.

I believe it is too late to make that kind of change now with all of the trades and draft pick maneuvering; i am open to hearing from everyone on your thoughts. 

Cheers Gang,

Commish

Hey Gang,

Training camp in full swing, man, i can't wait for those first games! I haven't heard of any issues going into this year with our rules, so i am assuming we are good for this next year. I've also received payment from only 3 folks so far; please be paid up by draft day. You can Zelle me at my cell phone number: 512-680-3348

Cut down day is Aug 15th by 7:30 p.m. I expect the trade mill should heat up these next couple weeks if any one is still looking into one.

Our draft is set for Aug 22nd 7:30 p.m. on RTS - i will also have a zoom open during the draft and encourage you all to call in so that we can start getting names and faces out there for those folks that have never met before.

If you all would like to have a pre-draft zoom, please post and i can set something up in the next week or so.

Looking forward to the season gang.....

Cheers,

Commish

Hmm.....are you only asking or my first born or do i have to throw in something additional🤑

If you're serious, lemme know....

cheers

Hey DonnyBrookers!

Sorry, I've been a bit remiss on staying in touch and updating everyone about our upcoming annual obsession, the 2024 YODFL Season... It's been a helluva year.

I hope everyone is staying up to date on all of the NFL activity since the Superbowl; I know I've done over 100 Best Ball drafts....so me thinks I'm ready....🤓

Just a a little admin stuff:

• Draft Day 2024 is Aug 22nd at 7:30 p.m. -  We will rung the draft on this website, you can access the draft board by going to the draft room and selecting the board icon.  
• Cut Down Day is Aug 15th by 7:30 p.m. - All teams must be down to 10 players (including players you may still have on IR). I will be hounding everyone to get this done.....decisions, decisions.
• Annual Fee is $100; you can Zelle me anytime. See Fee chart and 2024 Payouts below.
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Does anyone have any questions? Any recommendations for improving the league? Is anyone thinking they may not be able to participate this year? If so, let me know ASAP!

We could set up a pre-draft Zoom if anyone thinks we need one.......otherwise, hope you all are ready to roll....my team has vowed to stay healthy this year....so watch out! 🤑

Cheers Gang,

Commish

Hi John,

Thanks for reminding me; we had discussed last year that most folks thought the cut date was too early and would like to see us have a later cut down date. With that in mind, I'm proposing we do the cut down one week prior to the draft on Aug 22nd; so cut down date would be Aug 15th by 7:30 p.m.

What are everyone's thoughts? 

Cheers All,

Commish