Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 I pick players based on how good they were against their own generation. Otherwise we get scenarios where legendary Hall of Famers would probably get beat by random benchwarmers in the modern game. The real thing that I think hurts some of the older players and this is especially true prior to the 1960s, is that their careers weren't as long. So it would be hard to pick a guy who only played 5 or 6 years in the 30s against a guy like Bruce Matthews who was a Pro Bowler for over a decade. The game hasn't changed that much since coaches like Landry, Brown & Lombardi showed up in the 50s, but before that it was a very different beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Well yeah, I'm not gonna pick some random fatass to play guard just because. But if two players have similar credentials, I'll go with the guy that fits my team better, most likely the guy who's bigger, faster, and stronger. I think most everyone's picks in general have been legit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 I'll admit to being very size-prejudiced, especially when it comes to lineman. The way I'm picking is imagining if my team had to play any of the other teams picked so far. There may be a ton of skilled lineman from the 30's out there, but I don't wanna be the team with a 210-pound RT going against the team with Reggie White on it. With "no picking scrubs" rule in effect, I think that eliminates the worry of random benchwarmers destroying legendary hall of famers. It's the best against the best here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 I'm going with JJ's logic. I'm building a competitive team, not a collection of Pro Bowlers. There's dominant players at every position in every decade, but I prefer guys like Chris Samuels and my prospective D-Tackles, space-eaters at key positions that'll slow the game down. There's a strategy for every team, and that's fine -- that's just how I'm building my team against other teams. The team write-up we do at the end of the draft should explain every team well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted August 3, 2008 I haven't focused on pre 50's players simply based on a lack of perspective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 This should draw some interesting reactions: Jeff Saturday, C - 3x Pro Bowl - 3x All-Pro and Tarik Glenn, LT - 3x Pro Bowl I try not to draft too many current players (well kinda in this case) but these guys played together for 10 years and were the main reason that Manning is the least sacked quarterback of the last decade. Combining their stability and chemistry with the Hall of Fame talent on the rest of my O line and I'm confident this bunch can compete against defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Having watched both extensively, I think that's a tremendous selection. There are plenty of other factors that lead to Manning remaining on his feet, but those two are a couple of big ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Also, you're a homer fag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 I think Saturday is a legit pick in this draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted August 3, 2008 You realize I'm sniping your center this round, right, Gert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 I'm picking another TE who can block like a lineman. Mark Bavaro. 2 Time Pro-Bowler. 2 Time All-Pro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 I just sent VX a PM for my next couple of picks. I'll be out of town for the next week, but if for whatever reason I miss any picks, don't ice the team. I promise I'll make up any missed picks when I get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Yeah, Saturday's a great pick at this point. Him and the guy I picked (Hull) were basically the only centers left that I was looking at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 LT Jim Lachey Finishing up my offensive line with a guy who played under Joe Gibbs and blocked for their dominant period of the late 80's and early 90's. He has mammoth size at 6'6" and 294 lbs. and protected Mark Rypien (16 sacks in 1989, 6 in 1990, and 7 in 1991). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 I'll complete my D-line with... Keith Millard 2x Pro Bowl selection (1988, 1989) 4x All-Pro selection (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989) NFL 1980s All-Decade Team 1989 NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1989 UPI NFC Player of the Year He can play anywhere on the D-line, but I'll use him mainly as a pass rushing presence at DT. He still holds the record for sacks by a DT with 18 and had 51 sacks through 5 seasons before he fucked up his knee. Allegedly told police officers during a DUI arrest to "Go ahead and shoot" cuz "My arms are more powerful than your guns." Not sure why I have all these Vikings and Bears on my team, but whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Trenches round, it seems. T-Bruce Armstrong Fourteen seasons, over 200 games, and 152 starts all with New England. Tore his MCL, his ACL, and his fuckin' PCL in 92. Came back the next year. Man's man. Six trips to Hawaii. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted August 4, 2008 I'm picking another TE who can block like a lineman. Mark Bavaro. DIE. You fucking prick. That was the guy I was going to take with my last pick, instead I took Sammy Baugh. Shit. Oh man. Well, I still have another guy I was going to take at TE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted August 4, 2008 Having TEs I want is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted August 4, 2008 How'd that Devin Hester guy work out for ya? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted August 4, 2008 I'm over it. I'm just not going to field an offense or special teams at all. My defense is just going to kill all offensive players and they'll have to forfeit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 I'm picking another TE who can block like a lineman. Mark Bavaro. DIE. You fucking prick. That was the guy I was going to take with my last pick, instead I took Sammy Baugh. Shit. Oh man. Well, I still have another guy I was going to take at TE. Wow. I thought for sure Baugh was the guy you were talking about. You just got greedy. There's one guy I really want with my next pick and if he's there, I'm not hesitating to take him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted August 4, 2008 I had a couple other backup picks at DB as well, but I thought for some reason, seeing the DB and QB need after me, that I could hold off on getting a TE because the only guy who needed a TE is Smartly Pretty, so I thought I was good. Plus, CW already has 3 receivers, so having two TE's kills any chance of having a FB and probably leaves off a piece off his offensive line (Bavaro was a good blocker, but he wasn't that good to replace an offensive lineman, no way) as a replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 You can actually go soon VX. We're getting close to the 16 hour mark between picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 I had a couple other backup picks at DB as well, but I thought for some reason, seeing the DB and QB need after me, that I could hold off on getting a TE because the only guy who needed a TE is Smartly Pretty, so I thought I was good. Plus, CW already has 3 receivers, so having two TE's kills any chance of having a FB and probably leaves off a piece off his offensive line (Bavaro was a good blocker, but he wasn't that good to replace an offensive lineman, no way) as a replacement. I wanted both Christensen and Bavaro cause one is a very good receiver and the other a blocker. I'm not picking a FB, and my team would probably run a lot of 2 receiver, 2 TE sets, or just switch TEs in passing and running situations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 Sorry for the delay! Terrell Suggs, OLB 2x Pro Bowl Defensive Rookie of the Year some college trophies and shit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2008 You realize I'm sniping your center this round, right, Gert? It is gonna come down to you and me at the center spot, much like QB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted August 5, 2008 Alright, Just John missed his pick, so I'm taking another great TE who's just as good a receiver, if not better.. TE Brent Jones * Pro Bowl (x4) (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) * All-Pro 1992-1994 * Super Bowl Champion (x3) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2008 I just sent VX a PM for my next couple of picks. I'll be out of town for the next week, but if for whatever reason I miss any picks, don't ice the team. I promise I'll make up any missed picks when I get back. What happened to this??? Luckily I found internet, so give me Cliff Branch (WR). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted August 5, 2008 Oh crap, I completely forgot. Sorry man. I still have your list, so I'll catch you up when necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broward83 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2008 "Super" Mario Williams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
