TL-TwoWinsAway Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 6 hours ago, Malfatron said: Cutest couple of the year award My wife wouldnt give a **** about this sim, and i definitely didnt tell her that i won the chip when i did, or even that im in this sim at all. Edit To Be fair, if i did tell her, im sure she would be nice and root me on, but i know shed be thinking neeerrrrd!! Yeah, I think we're just way past the nerd stuff. I think it helps that she'll watch Lions games when I'm watching, and she's in a fantasy football league with my extended family. (They won't invite me.) Being as this is like fantasy football but far better, I think she likes it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TL-TwoWinsAway Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 9 hours ago, LAOJoe said: Berlin vs Greenland is a game to watch. Great recommendation. That was wild. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravens5520 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 10 hours ago, LAOJoe said: Good Game @ravens5520 Joe Cool misses pre-season games. A tad rusty if you ask me Good game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 @TheKillerNacho let’s put me back in the defensive alignment I’ve had more success with please DE1- Nick Bosa DT1- Javon Hargrave DT2- Vita Vea DE2- Zach Allen OLB1- Quay Walker MLB- Tremaine Edmunds OLB2- Azeez Ojulari Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoosh Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 On 7/7/2023 at 6:11 PM, TL-TwoWinsAway said: Not sure if you all saw the pre-game festivities over in Wattsville: (I told the wife I wanted a "little championship banner to raise". She doesn't watch sports. This is what she got me.) lol ily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoosh Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 23 hours ago, LAOJoe said: Berlin vs Greenland is a game to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TL-TwoWinsAway Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Is it weird that my team did absolutely everything I wanted, we still lost, and I feel fine with that? Is this what DJ Khaled was referring to when he said "suffering from success"? It's too quiet around here and I need some NSFL therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Orca Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Week 1 was interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Anyone do any power rankings before the season started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TL-TwoWinsAway Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Pickle Rick said: Anyone do any power rankings before the season started? If I had to pick three teams from each conference that I feel are most deserving of the playoffs based on the strength of their rosters, they'd be (in order from the OP): Rio de Janeiro Little Rock Uni Royals Hamilton Hornets New Zealand Blobfish Lake Minnewanka Ice Orcas Indianapolis Predators 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAOJoe Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, TL-TwoWinsAway said: If I had to pick three teams from each conference that I feel are most deserving of the playoffs based on the strength of their rosters, they'd be (in order from the OP): Rio de Janeiro Little Rock Uni Royals Hamilton Hornets New Zealand Blobfish Lake Minnewanka Ice Orcas Indianapolis Predators I've got a rankings I did but never submitted because I was going to a bachelor party when the draft was winding down. Let me pull it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAOJoe Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) Preseason Power Rankings: 1. Hanoi Viet Kongs - Crazy looking team on both sides of the ball with elite studs in most groups. If there is a weakness it's the O-Line with many unknowns.2. Anchorage Amphibians - Went to the finals and brings back a solid team with some fresh young faces.3. Hamilton Hornets - I really like my team. I don't know how good it will be but it seems solid.4. Rio de Janeiro Pirates - The most prestigious franchise won't disappoint their fans. Elite across the board on O. They'll wring whatever talent is left out of their aging players on D.5. New Zealand Blobfish - Best offense on paper but the back 7 on D is a bit suspect.6. Little Rock Uni Royals - The Royals are going to get the last bit of solid sim life from their WRs. Josh Allen will get the most out of them. I believe their strength comes from their D though. Elite and great in practically every spot.7. Indianapolis Predators - QB and D Line are elite and the rest of the team is solid. This team has a very a high floor and any team with an Achilles heel will be their prey.8. Reykjavík Direwolves - Very strong offense and defense. They have a higher floor than the Predators but a lower ceiling.9. Wattsville Waste Walruses - The Champs are a solid team but it seems they got bored with trades and somehow got worse despite the tags. One of their QBs might make the offense click. Definitely a top half team still.10. Lake Minnewanka Ice Orcas - This team seems like no joke. There are a lot of rookies and some players with little or inconsistent sim experience so it was tough to put them higher but they could quickly go straight to the top if the sim gods are on their side.11. Burlington Sock Puppets - Carr has arguably the best group of targets to throw to. The defense is looking good as well. A few questions in the trenches.12. Phoenix Rubber Ducks - One of the premier teams last season seems to have taken a bit of a step back from last year, talent-wise. This seems like a very steep drop but some other teams improved a lot.13. Tokyo Samurai - Dak didn't fare so well last year IRL and was subpar in the sim. He was the MVP on a losing team. That being said, the team seems to have made major improvements on both sides of the ball, giving Dak and the D core tons of help and look like a contender.14. Egypt Starfalls - The talent is great on both sides of the ball. They are a darkhorse to surprise despite their record and relatively minimal improvements compared to other teams.15. Greenland Polar Bears - There are some some questions on offense but this is a solid team that proved to be good last year with excellent gameplanning. They improved and got worse in multiple areas. A few key losses are why they fall a little further but they are the last of my true contenders here.16. Freiburg Venom - I want to say they look great on paper but they were average last year and appear to have gotten slightly worse. Still look good enough to do well if blessed by the sim gods.17. Lancaster Fighting Amish - I might be selling them short but it seems like they are poised to make their move next season with all their 1st round picks.18. Berlin Beer Bellies - Geno doesn't seem there yet from my experience. This looks like a slightly more competent version of my team last season. There is potential but a tank might be in the cards to make a push next season.19. Copenhagen Tables - I really like the foundations of this team but this year is a try-out.20. Scranton Papermakers - They are trying to punt the season as the GM office is on hiatus but don't lock them into the bottom. There is tons of talent among the inexperienced players. Edited July 10, 2023 by LAOJoe 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TL-TwoWinsAway Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 1 minute ago, LAOJoe said: Preseason Power Rankings: 1. Hanoi Viet Kongs - Crazy looking team on both sides of the ball with elite studs in most groups. If there is a weakness it's the O-Line with many unknowns.2. Anchorage Amphibians - Went to the finals and brings back a solid team with some fresh young faces.3. Hamilton Hornets - I really like my team. I don't know how good it will be but it seems solid.4. Rio de Janeiro Pirates - The most prestigious franchise won't disappoint their fans. Elite across the board O. They'll wring whatever talent is left out of their aging players on D.5. New Zealand Blobfish - Best offense on paper but the back 7 on D is a bit suspect.6. Little Rock Uni Royals - The Royals are going to get the last bit of solid sim life from their WRs. Josh Allen will get the most out of them. I believe their strength comes from their D though. Elite and great in practically every spot.7. Indianapolis Predators - QB and D Line are elite and the rest of the team is solid. This team has a very a high floor and any team with an Achilles heel will be their prey.8. Reykjavík Direwolves - Very strong offense and defense. They have a higher floor than the Predators but a lower ceiling.9. Wattsville Waste Walruses - The Champs are a solid team but it seems they got bored with trades and somehow got worse despite the tags. One of their QBs might make the offense click. Definitely a top half team still.10. Lake Minnewanka Ice Orcas - This team seems like no joke. Their are a lot of rookies and some players with little or inconsistent sim experience so it was tough to put them higher but they could quickly go straight to the top if the sim gods are on their side.11. Burlington Sock Puppets - Carr has arguably the best group of targets to throw to. The defense is looking good as well. A few questions in the trenches.12. Phoenix Rubber Ducks - One of the premier teams last season seems to have taken a bit of a step back from last year, talent-wise. This seems like a very steep drop but some other teams improved a lot.13. Tokyo Samurai - Dak didn't fare so well last year IRL and was subpar in the sim. He was the MVP on a losing team. That being said, the team seems to have made major improvements on both sides of the ball, giving Dak and the D core tons of help and look like a contender.14. Egypt Starfalls - The talent is great on both sides of the ball. They are a darkhorse to surprise despite their record and relatively minimal improvements compared to other teams.15. Greenland Polar Bears - There are some some questions on offense but this is a solid team that proved so last year with excellent gameplanning. I they improved and got worse in multiple areas. A few key losses are why they fall a little further but they are the last of my true contenders here.16. Freiburg Venom - I want to say they look great on paper but they were average last year and appear to have gotten slightly worse. Still look good enough to do well if blessed by the sim gods.17. Lancaster Fighting Amish - I might be selling them short but it seems like they are poised to make their move next season with all their 1st round picks.18. Berlin Beer Bellies - Geno doesn't seem there yet from my experience. This looks like a slightly more competent version of my team last season. There is potential but a tank might be on in the cards to make a push next season.19. Copenhagen Tables - I really like the foundations of this team but this year is a try-out.20. Scranton Papermakers - They are trying to punt the season as the GM office is on hiatus but don't lock them into the bottom. There is tons of talent among the inexperienced players. Quality work here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAOJoe Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) I'll be in Europe all summer starting next week. Not sure if I'll have time or a computer to write stuff up but anyone else can roll with these rankings and move forward with them. It was fun but I also don't like being too judgey in a league I'm in and feel competitive in so I likely won't keep it going. Coincidentally I played the team I put at one. I didn't even register that until now lol. Edited July 10, 2023 by LAOJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, LAOJoe said: It was fun but I also don't like being too judgey in a league I'm in and feel competitive in so I likely won't keep it going. Be as judgey as you like, its part of the fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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