ONTO THE THE PLAYOFFS

So by now, you are either marching into the playoffs and bowing out....Before you pay your money and forget about the season, think about what you did and the mistakes along the way...One thing I've got to stop doing is over managing - I've grabbed and cut so many players based on one week wonders....keep a eye out and try to plan some moves. The league I did best in - I didn't make many moves...the others...well, you know the answer...

Good luck!

A BAD SUNDAY...

If you are in multiple fantasy leagues, you hope to win a majority of your games each weekend, but this Sunday for the first time, I had an oh-fer....
This may also give you an insight of why fantasy football is so tough...In one league, I'm now 3-7, the other 5-5, but in my Rotobowl league, I'm 9-1...I've got alot of the same guys on each team...luck has alot to do with it...I lost Rotobowl by less than 4 points....but I knew a loss was coming...I'd rather drop a game before the playoffs than during...
I'm at a loss as to why my other teams are soooo bad...I think I've outsmarted myself...I've made multiple moves which maybe in hindsight weren't the best...
Oh well, live and learn...on to week 10...

No more byes, but with Thursday night games, keep an eye on early starters....

THE SEASON ROLLS ON...

It's a constant battle to decide who to play, start and make moves for...the best decision maker is your gut...sometimes, we listen to too many different opinions and make snap decisions based on those 'experts'. I find most of the time, my first 'gut' thought is usually right. Example: I thought Brandon Jacobs would have problems today based on the opponent...as of this writing, he's done nothing as the Giants are getting pounded.
Look, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't...but, go with your instincts...most of the time, it will not lead you wrong...

One other note...be wary of making a move for a player just because he becomes available...unless he can help you as a starter, you might want to shy away from a move.

BYES START THIS WEEK!!!

Make sure you check your lineups and schedules to know when your
players are off. This is important...it could cost you a win....
Also, keep in mind...if you have only one D or one K, again, think
ahead! Make a move ahead of time...don't wait till the last minute.
One other tip...keep an eye on the waiver wire--you might be surprised
who shows up there....
Good Luck!

Tripp

Sent from my iPhone...which accounts for the shortness and
brevity...big fingers and a small keyboard don't mix...

WEEK TWO...SIGH...

If you played against Chris Johnson, chances are you got smoked...he was out of this world in fantasy....I had him in one league, and went against in another....Same thing happened last week with the Philly defense.....

This week's lesson - play with your gut...it's your team, you make the decisions. Alot of times, I'll be swayed by last minute stories or input and make a change I end up regretting. Stick to your first thoughts...unless there's an injury involved, don't change....

Also, keep an ear out for last minute injury news on Sunday AM...the WR Wes Welker news caught alot of folks by surprise...and they got burned by not changing their lineups. Also, it might not be a bad idea to get your service's iPhone or smartphone app to allow you to make changes away from your computer...

Let's see - 1-1 in two of my leagues, 2-0 in rotobowl...week three is coming - also, byes start in week 4 - this is the week to plan ahead if you need to pick up a K orD/ST....

TAKE A BREATH....

I'm beginning to see the week one panic....everyone rushs out to grab
the week one wonders. Take a chill....last season, everyone rushed to
get TE Anthony Fasano after week 1....he ended up back on the waiver
wire by week 6...
If you have a need, fill it...otherwise, wait. If your league charges
for moves, it will save you some money in the long run....

Tripp

Sent from my iPhone...which accounts for the shortness and
brevity...big fingers and a small keyboard don't mix...

WEEK ONE THOUGHTS...

Week one...I got smoked by the only lady in one league (NE big 3 - Brady, Moss and Welker and Eagles D/ST), and won my other two games...

First piece of advice - don't panic - it's week 1. Check the waiver wire if you have injuries and look ahead. If you have a player or players on a bye, plan to replace ahead of time. Don't scramble the week of....

Another word on injuries - WR A. Gonzalez of the Colts looks like he's out 2-6 weeks...if you can get someone to replace him, might not be a bad idea...Colston went down early last year, and while I kept him, he never really lived up to what was expected of a top flight WR. Injuries have a way to hurting you long term....

WEEK ONE

Here we go...hopefully, your drafts went well...I have three teams in three different leagues I fell very good about...
I saw some weird things in all three drafts (one guy took only one QB (Eli) and could be screwed if he's injured and someone took QB Mark Sanchez in the 9th as a second QB), but what was the somewhat strangest thing was in yesterday's Rotobowl draft - in my league, I saw some big reaches, even early on - which made life for me at #11 a little easier....Got a good team there by concentrating on RB-WR-RB-WR first 4 picks, then grabbing TE Greg Olsen #5. Am kicking myself for not taking WR Percy Harvin in the 10th round - don't know why I was afraid to make it - had WR Bernard Berrian, so it would have been a great handcuff...took WR Steve Smith of the Giants...a reach according to some. Otherwise, I'm happy...

Remember, now the real work begins - one point - if you only took one D/ST or one K, start thinking about a replacement a week ahead....

Good luck....

DRAFT GAME PLAN

As the big day approaches, check and make a cheat sheet with your favorites...make sure you don't panic on draft night...just remember, the draft is just one part of the season...

KEEP INFORMED...

Already some big news on the injury front which you need to keep in mind...make sure to scan the headlines and keep up to date with who's out and for how long...no one will correct you if you take someone who out for the season and it will cost you if your league charges for roster moves. (I remember in one draft many years ago, a guy drafted K Neil Rackers after he'd been cut earlier that day by Cincinnati - we laughed about that one).

KEEP AN EYE OUT....

While watching exhibition games is not the most exciting thing on the planet, it can serve as an exercise in good planning....keep an eye out for someone who may post some good numbers....they could end up playing later in the season after an injury - these are guys you might grab at the end of your draft and could come in handy as your season wears on....

TIME TO START STUDYING...

As the Baseball All-Star game fades into the sunset, time to start getting ready for fantasy football....
Time to start gathering info -read daily reports, subscribe to at least one site (Fantasy Guru.com is the best in my opinion), and start to plan your draft strategy...Since it will change over the course of the next few weeks, I will give you some pointers in a series of blogs over the next couple of weeks...my problem is my friend's will use them against me in the league we are in...I won't discuss everything.....

TRAINING CAMP SOON!!!!

As the nation celebrates it's independance, fantasy football players begin to get ready for the season....
You will see a slew of magazines on the shelf...remember, most were written in April or May....Pick one with free updates from their website...I subscribe to two sites - Fantasy Guru.com and FootballGuys.com...both have great magazines and great and useful web sites...

You also will want to start locking in your draft day and times...ESPN opened up their leagues last month..hope you got your time...

QUICK NOTE....

One note...ESPN has started to renew leagues and schedule drafts...if yoiu want a prime draft slot, get busy....

AFTER THE DRAFT....

It's getting closer to the season...now might be the time to take stock for the fall...check out different fantasy sites for league management tools and the like...remember, to get the prime draft times, you need to sign up for the league EARLY (late June-July)....also, remember Labor Day is September 7th....