4 Days until the first preseason game.

Here it is guys 4 days away from preseason. So start looking at your keepers now. I also see the NY Knights are pussies and have not responded to my last article.

Also Bartow Ford has responded and signed into the CBS Sportsline, he checked in on the poll question by his name. Now the only three left are Gang Green. Where the hell are you at Bucky. School is over and you can't take two minutes to login by your name. Besides Detroit LS has called you out already on the CBS site and he is demanded his beer.

The other two are of course the same two sorry asses that never write anything. Ok DMB, I know you posted a couple of articles last season. But come on bro, get into it. As for SUKMYDITKA the Superbowl runner up, you would think he would get on and talk a little trash. These guys can't even sign on the website. WHAT THE F*&K.

The NY Knights Finally Speak.

According to the NY Knights,

“I think the Knights will have a great team and are the favorite to win it all
again. The Knights owner is too smart to allow otherwise. The rest of you guy
ought to talk Tommy into increasing the second place prize money in order for
you guys to have something to play for. It's pretty sad coming into the season
knowing you are playing for second place. Sucks to be you guys.”

I must agree with Boston Beer Works. The Knights are a bust. Every good thing must come to an end.

Knights said

"How does it feel to be playing for 2nd place",

But I must remind him that it is harder to defend a championship then to win one. I think he is starting at the tenth spot and will have to climb his way back to the top, which I damn well guarantee he won't do.

I also think the rest of the owners in this league are a bunch of pussies and are afraid of the Knights.

The only two real owners in this league making any real noise against the defending champs are sharing a bottle of rum and chasing it with beer. Boston Beer Works and I are sitting back, drinking and laughing at this seasons competition. The only real team we must face besides each other is the Knights, and once we finish off the Knights, it will be Boston Beer Works and the Cutthroat Pirates in the Super Bowl with all the Beer and Rum you can drink.

So Drink up, me hearties, yo ho.

It must be a sad day to know that the first and second place prize money is taken before the season even starts. As for my drinking buddy (Boston), the order of the prize money will be determined in December. As for now we will be the two drunk bitches kicking ass and taking names in our own respected divisions.

DMB is Ready for the season.

Since I have called DMB, Bartow Ford out for not paying, I better let all owners know that DMB has paid in full.

DMB, as we know him, might be getting a new team name this season. However, my friend DMB did have one request, he wants gang green to bring a lot of beer to the draft.

Season is Upon US

Hey guys, the season is upon us. Today I received our draft board in the mail. The draft looks as if it might be Aug 26 or the 27. Let me know if you guys have any schedule conflicts with either date. I have spoke with DMB, he is going to pay me today, so Bartow Ford is all that is left.

The draft location is scheduled to be at Boston Beer Works' House. He or I will get with you all for further info.

On another note, I could not get those two pretty bikinis, and heels wearing women to help us out, on draft day with the draft board. However, SUKMYDITKA and Gang Green have agreed to wear bikinis, and heels to take care of this years draft board. I am sorry guys. So bring your Zofran (a nausea medication) to help you deal with these two hairy bikini wearing friends, who are just trying to help the league out.

Back from Surgery..

Well, I am back. After a short stay at WHH, and a successful surgery, I am ready for football season. From what I can tell only Boston Beer Works, Detroit L. S., and Superdestroyers are as eagerly ready for this season. The defending champs and his LAST Place brother are no shows on the Blog, and the regular fantasy web site (cbs sports line). We know that we can't count on SUKMYDITKA, DMB, and Bartow Ford for articles, but I sure was hoping that Will Work for Points was going to be a man and post his share of articles.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2005:
Cadillac Williams with 4 votes was enough to win. This was a close race with Willie Parker getting 3 votes. One vote went to Health Miller.

The next poll will be for BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Larry Johnson, Carson Palmer, Anquan Bolden, Thomas Jones

Vote Now as I am trying to finish last season awards before this season starts.

The New York Knights Any Thoughts?

This article comes from the owner of the Cutthroat Pirates, and not as the Commish of the League. I am calling out the owner of the New York Knights. You see, last week he told me that he was going to repeat and that I could prepare the league for such an event.

Well, I guess he thinks we are scared of Shaun Alexander and Larry Johnson? Do not forget my friend that there is a draft that must take place and you pick 10th. Last season you might have been a big hit, in fact you could call yourself King of the league, but this season you will be a bad comedy. You should be worried, because this season the Cutthroat Pirates are in your Division and will be kicking your ass not once this year but twice. See you on the field, and remember Dead Men Tell No Tales...........................

What do you, the other owners think about the NY Knights. Will he repeat or is his season about to become a B rated comedy.

Fantasy Quarterbacks Rankings........

If you look at the picture of Jake Plummer and think Superdestroyers wrote this article, Your wrong. I thought since our league needed a mascot it would be Jake Plummer.

Well its 37 days away from Kick Off. The 1st preseason game which, is the Hall of Fame Game between Oakland vs. Philadelphia in (Canton, Ohio) is on August 6th.

So with that in mind, we need to start planning for our draft date? I was thinking around August 26th or August 27th. Let me know, we can do it a week earlier if need be. But I want to do it on a weekend this year.

I have purchased the CBS Sportsline web site again for this season. Boston Beer Works, Detroit L.S. and myself are the only ones that have logged on. Also Boston Beer Works and myself are the only two that seem to be using the blogger, so come on guys get involved.

I have collected money from everyone but two owners. Daddy Mo Bucs still owes $12.50 and Bartow Ford, the richest man in the group still owes $11.50. So help get on their asses. You all had to pay, and so should they. Yes, you could say that I am calling them out since they don't call me or answer their emails.

OK, here is the current trend of Quarterbacks for the 2006 season, This is not my list, I REPEAT THIS IS NOT MY LIST.

#1 Jake Plummer (Keeper) : Ok not really that is for Superdestroyers. Go ahead and keep him Superdestroyers, nobody wants him.

The real list: Subject to change due to preseason. Feel free to change it and add your own comments about the qbs, after all that is what this damn blog is for. I will do RBs next, but I figured who cares since between NY Knights and Boston Beer Works, the top three are gone anyway. When I but the tag keeper, it does not mean that owner is keeping that player, it means that he should be a keeper (but that depends on your own thoughts and roster). The team name is who currently ownes that player, does not mean he won't be cut.

1. Peyton Manning (Keeper) (SUKMYDITKA) - 2006 Preview: Manning came back down to Earth in 2005 to put up human statistics. He showed his usual less than fantasy ability in the playoffs, but that doesn't effect us in fantasy land. The loss of Edgerrin James at running back should not hurt Manning's stats as much as it it will hurt the Colts, in fact it will probably help his fantasy stats because of the need to throw a little more.

2. Carson Palmer (Keeper) (Detroit L.S.) - 2006 Preview: Would have made a claim for #1 if not for his devastating knee injury. His #2 ranking could fall if bad reports come in, but so far they reports have been positive. In 2005 Palmer exploded into the quarterback elite along with his offensive stars Chad Johnson and Rudy Johnson. Toss in T.J. Houshmandzadeh into the mix and a healthy Palmer is poised for another big fantasy season.

3. Donavan McNabb (Cutthroat Pirates) - 2006 Preview: McNabb was on his way to having a big season, but injury ended his season after 9 weeks. He was on pace for about 4,500 and 30 TD's after throwing for 3,800 yards and 31 TD's in 2004. The loss of Terrel Owens had little effect on McNabb and shouldn't in '06 either. Add in McNabb's rushing potential he stays in the top 3.

4. Marc Bulger (Gang Green) - 2006 Preview: Bulger was on his way to having a huge fantasy year before his injury. He was looking at 4,500 yards and 28 TD's. Their is no reason to expect different from Bulger in 2005. Martz or not, the offense has the weapons to keep Bulger in top 5 of fantasy quarterbacks.

5. Tom Brady - (Boston Beer Works) 2006 Preview: Brady flexed his fantasy muscle in 2005 and makes a legitimate claim to be the #1 quarterback in fantasy football both in 2005 and for 2006. Before 2005 he was a dependable 3,700 yards - 25 TD quarterback. Now with the team needing him more, he can be looked at as a possible 4,000 yard, 30 TD potential quarterback. Might edges Eli Manning because of experience, but Eli has potential for better fantasy numbers.

6. Eli Manning - (Cutthroat Pirates) 2006 Preview: The younger Manning is eager to prove he is a top quarterback, but has yet to take that next step. A low completion percentage and too many interceptions prevents him from being a stud, but he has only played 2 years. He could breakout in 2006 and become a top 3.

7. Matt Hasselback (NY Knights) - 2006 Preview: Very consistent quarterback who would rank higher if it were not for Shaun Alexander in the backfield scoring so many TD's. Nevertheless, Hasselback puts up very good fantasy numbers year after year.

8. Daunte Culpepper (Free Agent) - 2006 Preview: Coming back from injury and an awful year drops the former fantasy stud to #7. He has the potential to move back up, all the way to #1, but their are too many questions to draft him as such. His running ability adds a lot to his value and can't be discounted.

9. Jake Delhomme (Bartow Ford)- 2006 Preview: Very solid fantasy quarterback who is always dangerous having Steve Smith to throw to. A consistent run game could help Delhomme become more consistent week-to-week and throw less interceptions.

10. Aaron Brooks ( Will Work for Points)- 2006 Preview: Nothing could have been better than moving out of New Orleans for Brooks. He has always been a very good fantasy quarterback and joining up with Moss should help him more. He is a gamble, but he might come up big in the yardage and TD category.

Best of the Rest:


11. Byron Leftwich (Free Agent)- Jacksonville - Back from injury, doesn't make mistakes, is still getting better.

12. Drew Brees (Boston Beer Works)- New Orleans - Returning from shoulder injury & uncertainty of new team drops his rankings.

13. Drew Bledsoe (Daddy Mo Bucs)- Dallas - 1 year to get comfortable & now he has T.O. Parcells is a bit conservative, but he should excel.

14. Jake Plummer (Superdestroyers)- - Not much in the playoffs, but very good on paper, might feel pressure from rookie

15. Trent Green (Superdestroyers)- Kansas City - The TD's get less & less with Johnson, but still puts up solid numbers.

Cutthroat Pirates Top QB this season: Daunte Culpepper (Free Agent), IF (Key word) he can return from knee injury, and having something to prove after a bad, bad season with the Vikings, and lets not forget that he has Chris Chambers as a WR, who was the hottest WR near the end of last season. Culpepper could be the come back KING this season.

Cutthroat Pirates Sleeper picks: Kurt Warner (Detroit L.S.) : He just might be one of this years best kept secrets. Lets face it, he has never been the same since leaving the Rams, But give him the starting job in Arizona, and two of the best WR in the game (Boldin/Fitzgerald), and now add a great running back like Edgerrin James, the OLD Kurt Warner may be back. For those that are going to say that his offensive line sucks, well that has been improved as well. This season, defenses will have to plan for a running game as well as the vertical game, which only makes Warner that much better.

Chris Simms: (Bartow Ford) The starter for Jon Gruden, where almost any qb can excell. If Michael Clayton returns to his rookie form, then Simms might be putting up huge numbers this season. Teams this year will game plan for Cadillac Willams, which might leave the Bucs Receivers wide open. If it is Galloway, it might just be a 70 yard touchdown.

Jake Plummer: (Superdestroyers) , is also a sleeper pick and the Top quarterback according to Superdestroyers. He wanted me to let you all know that. Sorry Superdestroyers it is still a good laugh. But for real Plummer has had two good seasons and should have another one.

Big Ben's Bike

Ouch

Fantasy News and Football Talk...

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I am not sure if my nine other fantasy football buddies are reading this, but I will keep posting things in hope that you are. It would be nice to see a comment every now and then, even if its not football season.

I need money for the CBS Sportsline web site very soon. The current price is $129.95, plus free draft board, after June 29 it is $149.95 and no Draft Board.
This is $9.00 for web site fee, plus your add/drop fees from last season.

Superdestroyers owes: PAID IN FULL
SUKMYDITKA owes: PAID IN FULL
DMB owes: $12.50
Will Work For Points owes: PAID IN FULL
Gang Green owes: PAID IN FULL
Bartow Ford owes: $11.50
Detroit Latin Stars owes: PAID IN FULL
New York Knights owes: PAID IN FULL
Boston Beer Works owes: PAID IN FULL
Cutthroat Pirates owes: PAID IN FULL

NFL NEWS:
As most of us know by now, DUMB ASS Ben Roethlisberger was involved in a motorcycle accident and suffered season ending injuries or at least we were told that, but here is an update that should get SUKMYDITKA all excited.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been upgraded to fair condition and his injuries are not expected to prevent him from playing the season opener against the Dolphins, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His brain scan showed normal functioning and his vital signs are normal, and he may be released from Mercy Hospital this weekend.

Ravens quarterback Steve McNair practiced with his new team on Tuesday and is struggling a bit learning the new offense. "He was thinking a lot," head coach Brian Billick told the Associated Press after practice. "He looked a little like a rookie coming out here. Obviously, he's got a lot to absorb right now." After spending his entire career with the Titans, McNair is finding it hard to erase his memory. "I had a few mishaps out there," he said. "I think I used one of my calls I had last year with the Titans. I told the guys to just be patient with me."

Here is one for BOSTON BEER WORKS, Wide receiver Deion Branch did not participate in the first day of Patriots minicamp on Tuesday because of a contract dispute, the Associated Press reported.

Here is one for Cutthroat Pirates, The Texans had hoped to have running back Domanick Davis back for some of this month's minicamp, but his sore left knee didn't cooperate. "When [Davis] went through a couple of the walk throughs [last week], his knee did swell up on him a little bit," Texans coach Gary Kubiak told the Houston Chronicle. "It's not important right now that he's ready to play today, so we'll be smart with him. We know where Domanick stands."

Here is one for WILL WORK FOR POINTS, Marty Booker had to be carted off the field during the Dolphins final mini-camp practice on Sunday, but X-rays revealed nothing more serious than a sprained ankle, reports the Miami Herald.

Here is one for Bartow Ford, Willis McGahee reported to mini-camp on Monday sporting a new look. "I'm lighter and leaner," McGahee told the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. McGahee made it a goal to lose weight and add muscle because he felt "sluggish" near the end of 2005, while playing at around 240 pounds. "I've got some abs going. It was just something I wanted to do, change the look a little."

Madden Reports added..........

As you all know, I also do a weekly Madden Report during the season. It seems very popular and each week it is requested. I know I talk a lot of shit, and can't spell, but the Madden Report has become a fantasy football tradition. So I have added a link to the Madden reports. You can relive the 2005 season's Madden reports. The link is on the right side, just click on Madden's photo under Madden Reports.

We are getting closer to football season. I will need money from every one in the beginning of June to renew our CBS sports page. For those that can't get into the CBS page. Go to NFL.com, click on fantasy, and then enter you screen name and pass word. CBS has changed some sites and our is one of them. You must goto NFL.com first. Then save it as a link again. If you have any problems call me.

Commish.

Babe of the Week

It has been awhile, but here is the Babe of the Week. Maybe this will get some of you guys more active on the Blog.

Personal Web Sites updated.

I have been working on our personal team web sites, just click on your team and look. If you dont like the font I used for your team or your team colors let me know and I will change it.

Fantasy Awards Continued

Here is what the Fantasy Football World has picked (IN BLUE) as the 2005 Fantasy Football Awards. Our Award for the Playmakers Fanatasy Football League will be in (Red). So I will post polls on these same postions and let our league select who we think deserves these awards. So check out the Poll Question and vote.

FANTASY FOOTBALL MVPShaun Alexander, RB, Seattle SeahawksOther Candidates: LaDainian Tomlinson, Steve Smith, Peyton Manning

Fantasy Football MVP: Shaun Alexander

ROOKIE OF THE YEARCadillac Williams, RB, Tampa Bay BuccaneersOther Candidates: Samkon Gado, Heath Miller

BIGGEST BUST OF THE YEARJamal Lewis, RB, Baltimore RavensOther Candidates: Willis McGahee, Randy Moss , Kevin Jones

BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEARLarry Johnson, RB, Kansas City ChiefsOther Candidates: Carson Palmer, Anquan Bolden, Thomas Jones

QUARTERBACK OF THE YEARCarson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati BengalsOther Candidates: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Jake Delhomme

RUNNING BACK OF THE YEARShaun Alexander, RB, Seattle SeahawksOther Candidates:LaDainian Tomlinson, Tiki Barber, Larry Johnson

WIDE RECEIVER OF THE YEARSteve Smith, WR, Carolina PanthersOther Candidates: Santana Moss, Larry Fitzgerald, Chad Johnson

TIGHT END OF THE YEARAntonio Gates, TE, San Diego ChargersOther Candidates: Jeremy Shockey, Chris Cooley, Alge Crumpler

DEFENSE OF THE YEARChicago Bears, DEF/ STOther Candidates: Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts

KICKER OF THE YEARNeil Rackers, K, Arizona CardinalsOther Candidates: Jay Feely, John Kasay, Shayne Graham

Team Name Change and Logo Change.

The Playmakers Fantasy Football League would like to reveal the new name and logo of one of its charter teams.

Detroit LS is the new name of the team formally known as Detroit Latin Stars.

NEW LOGO

OLD LOGO

There will be another team name and logo change from Daddy Mo Bucs, once he picks his new team name and team logo.

New League Rules for the 2006 season.

Well today was the 1st annual Playmakers NFL Draft Party and Owners Meeting. The NFL Draft was exciting to say the least. We had some much food and fun. Owners in attendance were: NY Knights, SUKMYDITKA, Cutthroat Pirates, Boston Beer Works, Detroit LS, Daddy Mo Bucs, Will Work For Points, and Superdestroyers.

Fantasy Football Issues discussed and changed: As you all know it takes 6 owners to change a rule.

1st Topic, (on the Blog Poll question) The division team names of Crimson and Titanium were voted on and kept. Voted on by 8 owners to keep same division names. It is unknown which owners voted since it was a poll question, there was 2 owners who did not vote.

2nd Topic, Division alignment will be based on the Draft position each year (odds/evens). This was done to change up the league from year to year. The odd numbers for 2006 of, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 will be in the titanium Division. The even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 will be in the Crimson Division. The Superbowl Champ will always be in the same division as last season so he can defend his title and division.

This was voted on and passed 8-0. Owners for: 8=NY Knights, SUKMYDITKA, Cutthroat Pirates, Boston Beer Works, Detroit LS, Daddy Mo Bucs, Will Work For Points, and Superdestroyers.
Owners Against: 0
Owners did not vote: 2 = Gang Green, Bartow Ford

2006 Crimson Division
NY Knights
Cutthroat Pirates
Detroit LS
Will Work For Points
Bartow Ford

2006 Titanium Division
SUKMYDITKA
Boston Beer Works
Daddy Mo Bucs
Superdestroyers
Gang Green

3rd Topic, Franchise Player vs two keeper league: 7-1 vote to change this league from a 1 keeper, 1 franchise player league to a simple 2 keeper league with the draft order set as is.
Owners for: 7 = NY Knights, SUKMYDITKA, Cutthroat Pirates, Boston Beer Works, Detroit LS,
Daddy Mo Bucs, Will Work For Points.
Owners against: 1 = Superdestroyers
Owners did not vote 2 = Gang Green, Batow Ford

4th Topic, Bonus Points for long touchdowns (passing, receiving, and rushing) voted against a bonus system 7-1.
owners for: 1 = Superdestroyers
owners against: 7 = NY Knights, SUKMYDITKA, Cutthroat Pirates, Boston Beer Works, Detroit LS, Daddy Mo Bucs, Will Work For Points.
owner did not vote: 2 = Gang Green and Bartow Ford

5th Topic, Quarterback Sacks equal -1 point (like last season) This was voted against 7-0
Owners for: 0
Owners against:7 = SUKMYDITKA, Cutthroat Pirates, Boston Beer Works, Detroit LS, Daddy Mo Bucs, Will Work For Points, Superdestroyers.
owners did not vote:3 = NY knights, Gang Green, and Bartow Ford.

6th Topic, increase add/drop fees to help pay for the CBS Sportsline Web Site. Change to $1.00 per player movement. 8-0 for change (increase)
Owners for: NY Knights, SUKMYDITKA, Cutthroat Pirates, Boston Beer Works, Detroit LS,
Daddy MO Bucs, Will Work For Points, Superdestroyers.
Owners against: 0
Owner did not vote: Gang Green, and Bartow Ford.

Ricky Williams DONE.

(Ricky doing what he does best.)
Dolphins' running back Ricky Williams has lost his appeal and will be suspended by the NFL for the entire 2006 season. Williams has now had four positive drug tests over the course of his professional career.

(He is no long the number 2 back also.)

Ronnie Brown shared the backfield with Williams last season, but when word leaked out his winter that Ricky had tested positive again, Brown's fantasy value began to rise. Now that the appeal has been denied and the suspension is official, Brown's value is surging even more. He will appear among the top 15 running backs on most cheat sheets this summer, even if the Dolphins acquire more running back depth in the draft. As for Ricky, you can stick a fork in whatever lingering value he had, as his playing days might be over even though he'll be eligible to return in 2007.

Crimson and Titanium Divisions are here to stay.

Its official the poll results are in. Six and only six owners voted unanimously to keep the division names of Crimson and Titanium.

I Look forward to seeing everyone next Saturday on 4/29. Remember to bring your covered dish and BYOB.

Happy Easter.

Happy Easter to the owners of the best fantasy football league and to good friends. See you all in a couple of weeks.

Blog Update

I have updated the blog. I created left and right sidebars, and the main section is our articles. On the Left sidebar will be the NFL links, and on the right sidebar will be league and fantasy links. The poll question will be on the left sidebar so that you all can see it.

I am thinking about simplifying the division names from Titanium/Crimson to something like
Black/Red, or Black/Blue, or Black/Purple, or Black/Gold. I can change the color of the Blog to match the division names this way. The new poll will be which colors you guys want as the Division names. If you don't like these colors leave a comment about the colors you might want and I will add it to the poll. If you guys like it the way it is (Titanium/Crimson) then we will keep it.

NFL Draft Day Party Info.

Since most of you have had problems opening the NFL Draft Day Flyer, here is a small sample of it.

April 29, 2006 at 12:00 PM (NOON)- When Ever.

It is the NFL Draft Day Party/ Fantasy Owners Meeting.

We will be watching the NFL Draft on the Big Screen, I will have two TV's and playstation 2 with Madden 2006 for tournaments.







Confirmed Owners coming:
Cutthroat Pirates (hosting)
NY Knights
Daddy Mo Bucs
Sukmyditka
Superdestroyers
Detriot Latin Stars
Boston Beer Works
Will Work for Points


Gang Green: Will be late due to college.
No word on Bartow Ford. I have emailed him, but no response.

Here is the food we have so far:
Cutthroat Pirates: Ribs, corn on the cob, little smokies
NY Knights: Baked Ziti
Superdestroyers: Mild/hot Wings
Boston Beer Works: Macaroni salad

We need:
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Chips/dip
Soda/Tea
ice

Remember this is BYOB:








The only three owners not on the BLOG are Gang Green, Bartow Ford, who I have emailed over and over again but no response. Someone get with these two guys and see what is going on with them.

The other owner is Boston Beer Works, who I have talked with, and I know he is coming to the party and plans on joining the Blog. So someone else help me out and see if we can get these owners on here. I created this for us and to add depth to our league.

Fantasy Football Issues, that need to be discussed at the Owners meeting 4/29/2006:
These are topics brought up to me by other owners. We will open the floor for discussion about these topics then vote on it. Remember it takes 6 votes to change or implement a rule.

• Franchise player, vs two keeper league and how it affects the draft.
• Bonus Points for long touchdowns (passing, receiving, and rushing)
• increasing the add/drop fees to pay for the CBS sportsline site.
• Quarterback sacks are currently -1 point are we keeping it or doing away with.
• Set up a date for the Draft, so we don't do another weekday night time draft.

Any other topics I missed put in comments so we can read them and prepare for the meeting.
Thanks from the
Commish.