Note to self

Senator · 11-16-2003, 02:07 AM

When signing free agents, make sure they do not have blown out ACL's.

/dumb ass

mckerney · 11-16-2003, 02:10 AM

You know it warns you now...

3ric · 11-16-2003, 02:13 AM

Thank you, Jim, for that warning when signing players - at one point with FOF4 I had signed no less than THREE players out with long-term injuries because I didn't check why he was available in the first place.

Senator · 11-16-2003, 02:19 AM

I actually didn't see that mckerney. Must have zoomed right by it.

mckerney · 11-16-2003, 02:30 AM

I actually did just sign a guy who's gonna be out a whole year, though at a two year deal where it doesn't hurt to keep him plus he could be a bargain starter if he's alright sitting out a year.

Plus I was right on a hunch he'd be a mentor to LB, which I spent my first round pick on.

Senator · 11-16-2003, 02:33 AM

Joey Galloway spends his last three years hurt eating up my salary cap. He heals from his injuries 2 weeks before the season ends and his contract ends, and has back to back 3 TD games. I will not fall for this trap!!!

amdaily · 11-16-2003, 10:18 AM

I signed a TE out with an ACL (he had been injured in week 6, but still hadexcellent ratings). He rides the bench until week 12. He then gets into the starting lieup for 4 weeks and blows out his ACL. The next season I place him on IR from the start determined not to let him come back to early again (I macromanage and the AI made him start - the AI did it I tell you

). Finally come the beginning of 3rd and last season of his contract, his ratings are crap and he remains the 3rd TE.

korme · 11-16-2003, 10:22 AM

What is his deal, amdaily, 2 blown ACLs and he can't get the job done anymore??? WEAK!!!

Fritz · 11-16-2003, 10:23 AM

senator,

I am prone to fast double click as well. ah well

tucker342 · 11-16-2003, 10:28 AM

ahhhh, the process of not paying attention when you sign a free agent

I'll probably be doing the same thing when I finally pick up the game

Bronxbombers · 11-16-2003, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Senator
When signing free agents, make sure they do not have blown out ACL's.

/dumb ass

That's a mistake I would make!

TroyF · 11-16-2003, 10:55 AM

I made the same mistake.

The one that REALLY hurt was a WR I signed. I backloaded the contract pretty good because I was up against the cap. I thought I could make a one year run and then retool. He starts out the year with a 10 catch 154 yard performence. I win 34-3. The following game I lose him AND my QB for nearly 2 years.

End up going 3-13, blow the draft pick and end up with a very angry owner.

TroyF

Buccaneer · 11-16-2003, 11:07 AM

Quote:

end up with a very angry owner

Can you elaborate?

11-16-2003, 02:13 AM	#3
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	Thank you, Jim, for that warning when signing players - at one point with FOF4 I had signed no less than THREE players out with long-term injuries because I didn't check why he was available in the first place. __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

11-16-2003, 02:19 AM	#4
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	I actually didn't see that mckerney. Must have zoomed right by it. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-16-2003, 02:33 AM	#6
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Joey Galloway spends his last three years hurt eating up my salary cap. He heals from his injuries 2 weeks before the season ends and his contract ends, and has back to back 3 TD games. I will not fall for this trap!!! __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-16-2003, 10:18 AM	#7
amdaily College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003	I signed a TE out with an ACL (he had been injured in week 6, but still hadexcellent ratings). He rides the bench until week 12. He then gets into the starting lieup for 4 weeks and blows out his ACL. The next season I place him on IR from the start determined not to let him come back to early again (I macromanage and the AI made him start - the AI did it I tell you). Finally come the beginning of 3rd and last season of his contract, his ratings are crap and he remains the 3rd TE.

11-16-2003, 10:23 AM	#9
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	senator, I am prone to fast double click as well. ah well __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

11-16-2003, 02:10 AM	#2
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	You know it warns you now...

11-16-2003, 02:30 AM	#5
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I actually did just sign a guy who's gonna be out a whole year, though at a two year deal where it doesn't hurt to keep him plus he could be a bargain starter if he's alright sitting out a year. Plus I was right on a hunch he'd be a mentor to LB, which I spent my first round pick on.

11-16-2003, 10:22 AM	#8
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	What is his deal, amdaily, 2 blown ACLs and he can't get the job done anymore??? WEAK!!!

11-16-2003, 10:28 AM	#10
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	ahhhh, the process of not paying attention when you sign a free agent I'll probably be doing the same thing when I finally pick up the game

11-16-2003, 10:55 AM	#12
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I made the same mistake. The one that REALLY hurt was a WR I signed. I backloaded the contract pretty good because I was up against the cap. I thought I could make a one year run and then retool. He starts out the year with a 10 catch 154 yard performence. I win 34-3. The following game I lose him AND my QB for nearly 2 years. End up going 3-13, blow the draft pick and end up with a very angry owner. TroyF

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