Fantasy 2025 - EMPIRE League - Discussion

[exe ex machina]

Just checked and we used 17 up to last year, so this change has only been brought in now. I wish you'd tell the league when you any make changes.

I'll have to re-do all the salaries then. I'd put it down to annual forgetfulness of the process.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I'll have to re-do all the salaries then. I'd put it down to annual forgetfulness of the process.

Thats a lot of work Put it to a vote: change it back, leave it, dont care.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I do think 17 is better though, coz there will be players who might miss the first half of the season then win guys championships come playoff time, those weeks surely should be counted in salaries.

 

[exe ex machina]

It wasnt intentional.
But the league hasnt started yet, so better to get it right now. Not sure how long it will take to re-do it as i have to find and isolate all the 0 yr players now on 1 yr from those who are on 1 yr now but were 2 yr last yr....but I'll figure it out.

Soon as my laptop finishes updating I'll get it to it seeing as i got a day off

 

[exe ex machina]

All the RFAs salaries from each roster have been updated. Still have the FAs to do.

But if anyone wants to re-think their re-signings and tags let me know. Because salaries higher and some people have Comp Picks in play now

 

[exe ex machina]

What an ordeal that all was. Had to do it all manually with several tabs open going back and forth to find and input the data. Started like 9am and didnt really finish till 6pm, no breaks inbetween.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

What an ordeal that all was. Had to do it all manually with several tabs open going back and forth to find and input the data. Started like 9am and didnt really finish till 6pm, no breaks inbetween.

Im sorry mate, appreciate the work you do as always though.

 

[exe ex machina]

Im sorry mate, appreciate the work you do as always though.

No I'm glad you brought it to my attention. I forget stuff every year (eg number of tags) and have to be reminded too. Better to have it right.

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

I'll get you mine after day 2 of the draft if that is OK?
The NFL Draft not the Empire draft I mean

 

[Dagless]

Rookies

Olave - 2 years

Brownlee – 2 Years

McBride – 2 years



Veterans

Love – 3 years

Hurts – 3 years

Taylor – 3 years



Franchise

Highsmith – 2nd

 

[LennyHayes77]

Rookies:
Hutchinson - 2 years (I'll support him even though he'll miss a big chunk of time)
Walker - 2 years

Veterans:
McFadden - 2 years
Kenny Moore - 2 years
Logan Wilson - 3 years

Franchise:
Adam Butler - 2nd round

(Edited)

 

[exe ex machina]

Just drd23 and BeinPurplenGreen left

 

[exe ex machina]

Paid for the league tonight, before the early bird $20 USD discount expired. Cost in USD $96 = $155 AUD. Sheesh.

Means $10 per person out of the $30 cost will go towards league payment (previously it was $5). That means prizemoney will entail $20 of the $30. Which means total prize pool will be $320 AUD.

Guessing it will probably be $220 for the Champ and $100 for the Runner-Up

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

MFL greedy campaigners hey, but what you gonna do.

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

Rookies:
All of my expiring rookies go to two year contracts please (Jordan Davis, Jaquan Brisker, Kayvon Thibodeaux, DeVaughn Vele, Arnold Ebiketie, Rachaad White, Drake London - let me know if I missed anyone)

Veterans:
Montaric Brown 3 years
Alontae Taylor 3 years
Lavonte David 2 years

Franchise:
Demario Davis 3rd rounder

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Just drd23

 

[drd23]

Rookies - Quay Walker, Malik Mustapha
Vets - Tyreek Hill (2years), Alvin Kamara (2years)
Franchise - Kyle Duggar (2nd rounder)

 

[exe ex machina]

Rookies - Quay Walker, Malik Mustapha
Vets - Tyreek Hill (2years), Alvin Kamara (2years)
Franchise - Kyle Duggar (2nd rounder)

Rookies 1 yr or 2 yrs?

 

[drd23]

Rookies 1 yr or 2 yrs?

2 years

 

[exe ex machina]

Next stage will be the Auction Bid process starting May 1st Aus time.

Will accept late changes to peoples re-signings/tags around 10 or 11 pm April 30

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

MFL greedy campaigners hey, but what you gonna do.

The exchange rate is what did that not MFL. MFL actually keeping their prices down a lot, try registering a comp from Australia on some of the higher profile sites. Why ESPN is still worth persevering with as genuinely free and no betting, fleaflicker is probably the last pf the free sites at the moment that also have no mandatory betting sign up. Not long until they cave I suggest.

Anyway thank the tarriff turnip for everything from the US being astronomically slower to get here, and way more expensive when it does.

 

[exe ex machina]

I want to float an idea, a debate. Looking for feedback, ideas, criticism etc.

Last years NFL draft was good for QB talent. This years was very bad. They say next years will be great but i think theyre being premature. It'll be slightly better than this years class imo .

Sure, QB talent entering the league is a very fluid thing, it can change to good or bad year to year.

Still...in Empire it's a premium position, as there are so few good ones, coupled with injuries, and poor draft classes, as well as a number of MFL teams with no draft capital, it can be very difficult for parity at QB. Or if anyone new inherits a franchise in shambles, hard to find people in a paid league where it could take years to rebuild and contend. Redraft paid leagues are popular because its rinse and try again.

Anyway....

It's a dynasty league, and teams shouldnt be punished for their good management...that will be the flipside argument.

The thing I was thinking about was 1) reducing max QB to total 3 including taxi. Currently its max 3 active and 4 includong taxi...and/or 2) implementing an active roster QB salary cap of say $8m. That might be hard to police, no in-built MFL method for that, and regular roster movements, trades, waivers.

It's kind of an indictment that an elite QB can be a bench player for most of the season except for that one bye week. Whilst other teams are struggling to field one actual starter ...not like theres any options in FA waivers.

The issue here perhaps too is that you can only start one QB, whereas other leagues like Alpha/Omega you can start one or even two as a flex option.

Basically, the whole QB thing in Empire perhaps could do with a change? Always aiming for pairity, tho i do also appreciate the dynasty thing, but at the same time a paid dynasty is trickier to keep people invested or find new people.

So there are a number of facets at play....a QB salary cap? A reduction in active/taxi QBs allowed on roster? Or maybe a flex spot to allow a second QB starter? Tho this runs counter to the QB problem.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

3 QB limit including taxi is fine with me. (assuming if a QB is on IR this doesnt count to your limit)

 

[Remon Tea]

3 QB limit is a good idea. Salary cap would be far too hard. As a Tua owner I'd be inclined to roster a second QB and limiting that to a sub $2m salary QB is near on impossible.

 

[Remon Tea]

Can we also reduce the timer on auctions? The two day clock drags the process out imo.