Madden 11 League-OFFICIAL CAG LEAGUE-That's all folks! Mini-tourney still coming tho!

In my opinion (which I think is reasonable enough), if you have one receiver with ridiculous stats rather than a number of receivers with respectable/realistic stats, that seems more indicative of your receiver's skills than your skills as a player. I'm not trying to call you out or anything, obviously you are a pretty darn good player...but you can't argue that it takes a lot more skill to incorporate different routes and receivers into your passing game than to just have a hand-full of designated plays where you just stare down one receiver who is able to get open every time. Having to search the whole field for who is open before taking a sack can be hard work, which is what QB's have to do in the real world every single game.

Again, this is all just my opinion...and I'm not trying to say anything bad about you or anyone else who primarily uses one dominant receiver. Like I mentioned last season back when we were trying to come up with these end-of-season awards: obviously your first priority is to do what gives you the best chance to win (which in your case, is throwing it to Mike Wallace); but when it comes time for the end-of-season awards, ridiculous stats are frowned upon and shouldn't be encouraged/positively reinforced (in my opinion of course). If you end up winning the Superbowl and someone else gets receiver-of-the-year...who is gonna come out on top there? Everyone's ultimate goal should be winning the Superbowl...these end-of-the-year awards should just be for fun. No one should ever complain about not winning some arbitrary, meaningless award that one guy comes up with on his own (assuming Doom does it himself again).
 
I see where you are coming from and agree. If Mike Wallace does not win WR of the year thats fine, because its more of the system then him. (See Andre Johnson in CAGFL3 league)
 
It's just a personal style thing. You look to one guy as your first read almost every time on plays you know he'll be open. Obviously it's hard to argue with the results on that one.

I personally get more satisfaction out of spreading it around. None of my Chargers has over 1000 yards and none of them have 10 TDs as of now (a couple of them probably will pass that mark by season's end) but I have SIX different players who are probably going to top 500 yards for the season, which to me is more rewarding than having one guy who went bananas. But again, that's just me. It also might be a result of having a ridiculously deep corps of receivers, haha.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Lol that wouldn't happen...and key word - "someday"...it doesn't look like we're ever gonna get the chance to play any time soon, although we have a game late in the season in the other league. I haven't gotten the chance to play against you so I'm always looking for the next opportunity to sub for one of your opponents. Plus I don't really alter my game-plan to account for my various opponents' play style (at least from past experiences...obviously I'll change my play-style mid-game if the game calls for it). I pretty much go into each game with a clean slate and it usually takes me at least the first half to get a feel for my opponent's playcalling.

But it's all good, I guess we can shoot for a Superbowl matchup :/ That's a stretch for me...I imagine once the playoffs start, my easy schedule is gonna show when I get destroyed in the first round or something.[/QUOTE]

Ha Superbowl does seem like a stretch. If I lose one more time I'm pretty much out of the playoffs. The way mog is playing he'll overtake me and I'll be third in the division. Have to finish 12-3-1 or else I'm out which is rather insane. This division is brutal.

As for the end of season awards, definitely still plan to do them. Will add a few more thanks to the new site.
 
[quote name='Doomtime']Ha Superbowl does seem like a stretch. If I lose one more time I'm pretty much out of the playoffs. The way mog is playing he'll overtake me and I'll be third in the division. Have to finish 12-3-1 or else I'm out which is rather insane. This division is brutal.

As for the end of season awards, definitely still plan to do them. Will add a few more thanks to the new site.[/QUOTE]

You've got a brutal closing schedule too. It's still possible that all three of you make the playoffs (and I finish fourth at 9-6-1 :bomb:)
 
[quote name='bvharris']You've got a brutal closing schedule too. It's still possible that all three of you make the playoffs (and I finish fourth at 9-6-1 :bomb:)[/QUOTE]
Seriously, not looking good unless I pull my head out of my ass. I'd like a realignment as well:D
 
[quote name='Doomtime']Seriously, not looking good unless I pull my head out of my ass. I'd like a realignment as well:D[/QUOTE]

That's kind of what we accomplished with the other league. Though it's definitely noticeable that every other division has a cupcake or two (no offense to anyone) and the AFC West is an unrelenting gauntlet of pain and despair. :lol: I'm hardly the best player in the league or close to it, but I think it's fair to say I've got a bit of game - any division in which I'm coming in 4th is STACKED.
 
[quote name='Zurezo']Also, in games where I have played other players (12 games) these are his stats

100 / 2084 / 26

12 Catches per game
173.66 yards per game
2.1 TDs per game[/QUOTE]

I know he (Wallace) kicked my Rams up and down the field. And, it looks like I get to play him as the Colts this week. Of course the Colts have a great secondary, so..........
 
[quote name='augmog']Hey Zurezo I think I can slow down Mike Wallace lol[/QUOTE]

good luck... apparently, I'm 7th against the pass (with only one respectable corner and two fearsome safeties, to credit my skill and play calling lol) and Mike Wallace still catches ten passes a game on us. I'm almost certain he's single-handedly responsible for us not being rated higher against the pass.
 
[quote name='bvharris']It's just a personal style thing. You look to one guy as your first read almost every time on plays you know he'll be open. Obviously it's hard to argue with the results on that one.

I personally get more satisfaction out of spreading it around. None of my Chargers has over 1000 yards and none of them have 10 TDs as of now (a couple of them probably will pass that mark by season's end) but I have SIX different players who are probably going to top 500 yards for the season, which to me is more rewarding than having one guy who went bananas. But again, that's just me. It also might be a result of having a ridiculously deep corps of receivers, haha.[/QUOTE]

I would spread the ball around more too if I had
Antonio Gates (96)
Vincent Jackson (91)
Miles Austin (89)
Santana Moss (83)
Malcom Floyd (79)
 
[quote name='Zurezo']I would spread the ball around more too if I had
Antonio Gates (96)
Vincent Jackson (91)
Miles Austin (89)
Santana Moss (83)
Malcom Floyd (79)[/QUOTE]

Shit my highest receiver is like his 4th string, hah.


Cards and Bucs should be played this evening.
 
Part of that is due to trading Fitzgerald though.

Speaking of my ridiculous receiving corps, this week's game was actually the first time they were all on the field at the same time, since Gates was injured the same week I acquired Austin. The results were quite agreeable.

That said, I don't think it's a question of the talent level of the guys. My receivers on the Bears are terrible by comparison and I'm still spreading it around, so I think it's play style more than personnel.
 
Lol my receiving corps is currently led by Armanti Edwards at a 70 OVR rating. I have Brandon LaFell at 77 OVR, but he's been injured and is out for the rest of the season/post-season. After that, I have Mike Goodson, who is actually a running back, also at 70 OVR, then a rookie WR Wilson who's at 68 OVR. Oh and if you wanna count my tight end...Gary Barnidge (73). I guess he technically leads my receiving corps...

But of course this is also due to me trading Steve Smith...but I don't regret that decision at all. I still find my receivers to be more than adequate. Having great receivers is more of a luxury than a necessity in my opinion.
 
Looks like I'll need someone else to sub. I have a major exam tonight so the scheduling with bv didn't work out. If anyone can play within the next few hours, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
Well my offer still stands...but if you'd prefer someone else to sub then no hard feelings. I guess you can just consider me a last resort if no one else can play...since you have a few hours anyways.
 
I can just sim Vikings/Raiders since neither is around, unless we wanted to guarantee a Raiders W based on both teams current records. I can just do a boot of venom and have whoever is available play the CPU as the Raiders, assuming Doom can't play now or sometime today.

Packers/Lions - 7pm EST
Bucs/Cards - 'this evening' (please give me specific time)

Still no word on Texans/Bengals.

edit: after seeing the above posts I can also boot venom so MasterAwesome can play instead if that happens to work for both MA and Doom.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Well my offer still stands...but if you'd prefer someone else to sub then no hard feelings. I guess you can just consider me a last resort if no one else can play...since you have a few hours anyways.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Doomtime']lol it's fine man. I can play the sheriff! Let me know when.[/QUOTE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egne2ZCMM_0

Yeah, I'm really bored at work today...
 
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can start now if you want....or pretty much any time in the next few hours that you're available, if you tell me when to meet you.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can start now if you want....or pretty much any time in the next few hours that you're available, if you tell me when to meet you.[/QUOTE]
Yep I'm on now but I'm set to away. I'll be done with this chapter in about 15 minutes so I'll play you then Sheriff.

@ BV :lol: (Speaking of Mortal Kombat, that new trailer with Kratos was excellent)
 
Raiders D actually showed up for once. Raiders win 37-14. They can clinch the division with a win next week against the chiefs.

GG Masterawesome.
 
Darn it....I almost had him!!!!! Man the Vikings really need to pick up a punter on the Free Agency...their starting/only punter broke his jaw somehow (in an earlier game), so they are stuck with Longwell as the punter for the time being, who kicks the ball pretty low and short even at max power. It was largely noticeable due to how often I was punting that game...

On a related note, yeah Raiders D is crazy...I only saw an open receiver on like 4 plays that game and the pass rush was all up in my face 24/7!!
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Darn it....I almost had him!!!!! Man the Vikings really need to pick up a punter on the Free Agency...their starting/only punter broke his jaw somehow (in an earlier game), so they are stuck with Longwell as the punter for the time being, who kicks the ball pretty low and short even at max power. It was largely noticeable due to how often I was punting that game...

On a related note, yeah Raiders D is crazy...I only saw an open receiver on like 4 plays that game and the pass rush was all up in my face 24/7!![/QUOTE]
Wow don't know how that punter broke his jaw either. Sorry Venom.

As for my D, I've been playing a ton of ranked games tinkering with the D and took some notes of what mog has been doing. So far it's working well, until I run into another spread offense. :bomb:
 
[quote name='Appleinthetree']Doom, I'm looking forward to playing you in cag 2.0-bucs vs.steelers. But maybe cowboys/raiders will play next season?[/QUOTE]
I'm hoping my Bucs show up for that game. I got trashed in my last one. :)

As for Raiders-Cowboys, can't wait! I hope I play the NFC east next season.
 
If I win in week 16 then I have a bye locked up (I think) If thats the case then I will be sitting all of my starters.

Good news for Doom ;)
 
[quote name='zurezo']if i win in week 16 then i have a bye locked up (i think) if thats the case then i will be sitting all of my starters.

Good news for doom ;)[/quote]
nice!
 
[quote name='Doomtime']Wow don't know how that punter broke his jaw either. Sorry Venom.

As for my D, I've been playing a ton of ranked games tinkering with the D and took some notes of what mog has been doing. So far it's working well, until I run into another spread offense. :bomb:[/QUOTE]

Lol you didn't break it, it was already broken coming into our game...that's why I'm surprised he hasn't picked up another punter. I don't know if you noticed my punts kept going short and low...I wasn't intentionally doing that with the trajectory :( Man I kept sending Harvin and Heyward-Bey on streak routes assuming they would get open at least once...but it never happened. Well except finally near the end of the game ONCE, but Orton overthrew Harvin. And I don't know why Harvin isn't on kickoff/punt returns by default.
 
[quote name='ubernes']
Bucs/Cards - 'this evening' (please give me specific time)

[/QUOTE]


We scheduled to play today at 5 or 5:30 Central. Hit me up with a PM when you get home Darth.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Yeah[/QUOTE]

Thanks!

Also if anybody wants to scrimmage let me know. I'll be on and ready to play in 30 min
 
hmm, if anyone has any personal contact info for Darth can you contact him and ask him if he can get on in the next 50 mins.
 
Right now I plan on advancing when I get back from my bball game. So around 8:30PM est. I can of course wait a little longer for Texans/Bengals if I hear a time from them.
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']IRockFatChicks: I replied to the message on XBL that you sent yesterday, I can play tomorrow sometime between 6:30 pm est and 7:30 pm est, or after the Ravens/Texans game is over

Or, tonight between now and midnight.[/QUOTE]

Hoping you guys get it in before the game so we can start the week and get some games played after it.
 
Of course I won when losing would have helped my draft position, LOL. I've choked away too many close games in our Madden 11 seasons. I almost blew this one, but I won it with a FG in overtime. There were probably 1,500 total yards of offense between both teams. The Packers' 10 game losing streak is over!
 
Game of the Week:
Steelers vs Colts

Players of the Week:
Offense- Big Ben (PIT)
Defense- Jacob Ford (TEN)

Rookies of the Week:
Offense- Aaron Scott (TB)
Defense- Martwon Baldwin (NYJ)

Tampa joins the Top 10 in the power rankings, while the Chiefs slide two spots down to #9. They are close to falling out. Giants and Panthers swap spots. As the Giants move up to #2 and the Panthers fall to #3.

As always this can be viewed here: http://xtreme-football.net/index.php?r=league/index&lid=55

Don't forget to join Xtreme Football and then request to join the league so you can make posts for your team.
 
God I really despise my defense....10 pass deflections, 0 interceptions (not counting the one user pick I had with Beason). And the worst decision I've ever made was trading for Josh Wilson, he is soooooo BAD. Not that I really mind having traded away DeAngelo...I just wish I got a different corner.

But Cowboys played a really good game...they were able to find the open receiver on every pass. Panthers win a close one 42-37.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']God I really despise my defense....10 pass deflections, 0 interceptions (not counting the one user pick I had with Beason). And the worst decision I've ever made was trading for Josh Wilson, he is soooooo BAD. Not that I really mind having traded away DeAngelo...I just wish I got a different corner.

But Cowboys played a really good game...they were able to find the open receiver on every pass. Panthers win a close one 42-37.[/QUOTE]


Great game master awesome! My d came up big a few times but I also made a few bad calls. All in all it was fun.
 
[quote name='Appleinthetree']Great game master awesome! My d came up big a few times but I also made a few bad calls. All in all it was fun.[/QUOTE]

Clausen is a beast, you hurl it up and make the catch almost all the time, I was impressed.
 
Since the Browns and Titans are open, I was wondering if my two friends from the other league could take those two teams and finish off the season so they know what they would need to improve on for the draft. Both teams have no shot at the playoffs so I'm just wondering. Let me know. If not it's fine. They both would like to join though.
 
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