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On 6/6/2024 at 11:31 AM, TheKillerNacho said:

DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS (Mon, September 23)
Rio de Janeiro Pirates @ Burlington Sock Puppets
Little Rock Uni Royals @ Tokyo Shoguns
Wattsville Waste Walruses @ Indianpolis Predators
Lake Minnewanka Ice Orcas @ Cincinnati Buffleheads

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The bolded 4 have a chance to win their first

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1 minute ago, TL-TwoWinsAway said:

Big credit to new owner @adamq for coming in here with tons of energy, making a bunch of very good moves and putting himself in position at the end to make the playoffs. Great addition to the league. Great season!

Agree! Very fun addition and almost got there. A good jumping off point

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On 7/28/2024 at 5:14 AM, LAOJoe said:

Preseason Power Rankings:

1. Little Rock Uni Royals - The Champs are here to run it back after returning practically everybody on defense. The question will be if the offense outside the QB and OLine will be able to perform at as high of a level as last year's team.


2. Rio de Janeiro Pirates - An offense with Mahomes, Chubb, Kittle and Hill is always going to be a favourite and they bring back many strong defenders. The questions here are if the new faces are an improvement, especially on D where they allowed the most yards out of anybody last season, and if they can propel the Pirates to the Taco Bowl after years of playoff disappointments.


3. Indianapolis Predators - The Salsa Champs are back strong. If Courtland Sutton and Randy Gregory can decently fill big holes left by Amari Cooper and Alex Highsmith then there is no reason not to expect another run by the Predators.


4. Hamilton Hornets - The Hornets lost on the road to the champs in the playoffs and they come back retooled. The offensive line despite losing many big names has supposedly improved and as a whole the defense appears to be roughly the same quality. The question is if dealing Ja'Marr Chase and losing one of the better TEs is going to sting them in their own butts or if they can do well enough with Jimmy Graham and all the old boys while next gen Harrrison gets his reps.


5. Freiburg Venom - Freiburg brings back most of their defense but the question is if their offense is going to be alright. Their running game will probably be fine with Pollard replacing Henry and their WRs could be just as good or better but their OLine is their main concern.


6. Reykjavik Direwolves - The Direwolves defense looks stronger than last season but their offense looks slightly weaker at WR and much weaker at RB. Is Lamar going to have to do even more than last year when he won MVP?


7. Tombstone Outlaws - Despite generally being known for being a very defensive team, they were actually one of the offensive powers last season and they return a similarly powered unit outside of possibly only having 2 capable WRs. You can never count this weird team out though and if the front 7 can hold up then expect them to be in poll position to secure another Green Division title.


8. Cambodia Humanoids - This team finished strong last season and they arguably improved on offense. Derek Carr was a steal and with the much improved WRs corps there is potential for this offense to take off. They got the yardage last time but not the points. This team will go as far as Carr takes them. The defense also looks more experienced and solid than last season. With all this praise you'd think they'd be higher but Carr is still a bit of an unknown as far as consistency goes and all the teams above were elite teams, or very close to it.


9. Tokyo Shoguns - We finally break the pattern of following last year's final rankings. It was a coincidence. The disgraced Samurai who broke the Bushido code in their tanking efforts last season have manoeuvred themselves into a position of power and look to embody what it is to truly become Shoguns. Burrow, Hall, Swift, Hockenson, Johnson, Hargrave and their offensive tackles are all huge upgrades to who they had last season. That's 4 of the 5 Blue Division teams in the top 9. Is Blue Division once again best division?


10. New Zealand Blobfish - There may be some questions on defense but those are the same questionable places from last season and they were one of the best defensive teams in the league. There are bigger questions at OLine but the huge improvements come at RB and possibly TE. The Blobfish were one of the better rushing teams last season but while Hunt was okay, most of that was from Hurts. Now they have Barkley to add to that and I'm feeling that, along with a solid D is the push they need to get back into top contender status. That's 10 teams with that status. There are still more contenders but for now they are considered a step back of the top 10.


11. Phoenix Rubber Ducks - The Ducks are a tough team to quack, I mean crack. On one hand they did decently on offense last season and gained Ja'Marr Chase, but on the other they got much worse at RB and it's difficult to tell if their leaky defence has improved or not. Assuming they transition to a more pass-oriented squad, I've got them knocking at the door of the top 10 as a contender.


12. Cincinnati Buffleheads - With a competent QB there is an expectation for a drastic improvement from a team that had a poor offense last season, although the quality of the OLine as a whole is still a concern. They had a decent defense last season and an improved DLine should instill some confidence.


13. Anchorage Quill Pigs - Their problem last season was converting drives into points. They are hoping an improved offensive line and running back depth will help them find some consistency on offense and get them back into contention. This is where my true contenders end.


14. Hanoi Viet Kongs - This is as high as I can put a team starting a rookie QB in the rankings. They had promise had they stayed aboard with the S.S. Joe Burrow, but hey, when life gives you a boat, trade it in for a chance at another one.


15. Lake Minnewanka Ice Orcas - While I'm not a fan of Geno Smith in the sim he should put up better results than Richardson last season. Himself, Henry, Njoku and supposedly an improved OLine should help this team get the points they were missing. I don't know if they area actually better than the next few teams but they have among the highest potential to find new points.


16. Okoboji Ents - They were on the cusp of making the playoffs until the final couple weeks. They haven't suddenly become a poor team but they are a 7-win team that seemed to lose a bit of talent everywhere on offense outside of possibly the OLine. The defense may be slightly improved but it's hard to gauge. It's seems a little criminal to put them this low but they are closer tot eh teams above them than below. The next team has the same issues but it's more extreme.


17. Burlington Sock Puppets - The Sock Puppets stayed roughly the same quality on offense but their elite defense actually seemed to improve. The problem is that little something they needed to be competitive was missing from the offensive side of the ball and they'll need something to really click to find it.


18. Lancaster Fighting Amish - They did well last season but they have entered a partial rebuild mode and they should lose just enough consistency for tight games to go against them instead of for them, unlike last season.


19. Egypt Starfalls -  The QB swap seemed like a lateral move, for this season at least, but the RBs and WR corps have improved. The OLine is looking to be shaky though, while the defense has lost some key pieces. If their line can hold up and their D stays great they have a chance to compete, but right now I am not optimistic.


20. Wattsville Waste Walruses - I honestly don't think they look that bad on paper but this team is very similar to the team that struggled last season and it's also apparent that they are planning to play tag games to focus on future seasons. They won't actively try to tank (they don't own any of their top 5 picks) but this roster won't instill any confidence until they start having results. This is one team that with a little luck, if they figure out their gameplan and make the right moves, could become competitive. Having guys like Dak, Jacobs and St. Brown will do that. They just need to do a little more on offense and a decent amount more on defense.

 

On 7/27/2024 at 8:08 AM, Malfatron said:

CHATGPT PRESEASON RANKINGS

I fed in each team to chatgpt excluding the practice squad and heres what they came up with:

 

Here’s a ranked analysis of the 20 teams, categorized into tiers based on their overall strength and weaknesses:

Tier 1: Elite Teams

  1. Rio de Janeiro Pirates

    • Strengths: QB Patrick Mahomes is a game-changer; WR Tyreek Hill and George Kittle provide elite receiving options; strong defensive line with Kenny Clark and B.J. Hill.
    • Weaknesses: Depth at CB could be a concern; limited elite options at LB compared to others.

  2. Indianapolis Predators

    • Strengths: QB Justin Herbert is a top-tier performer; WR Keenan Allen and Courtland Sutton are reliable; strong defensive front with Myles Garrett and DeForest Buckner.
    • Weaknesses: The secondary could use more depth; MLB Bobby Wagner is great but aging.

  3. Little Rock Uni Royals

    • Strengths: QB Josh Allen is a top performer; WR trio of Brandon Aiyuk, Mike Williams, and Gabriel Davis; dominant OL with Zack Martin and Joel Bitonio.
    • Weaknesses: Potential issues with depth at RB; inconsistent P and K situations.

  4. Tokyo Shoguns

    • Strengths: QB Joe Burrow is an elite talent; WRs Garrett Wilson and Diontae Johnson offer excellent options; strong defensive backfield with Jalen Ramsey and Kevin Byard.
    • Weaknesses: Slightly weaker front seven compared to other top teams; OLB depth could be better.

Tier 2: Strong Contenders

  1. Lake Minnewanka Ice Orcas

    • Strengths: RB Derrick Henry and WR CeeDee Lamb are standout performers; solid OL with Bernhard Raimann and Braden Smith; elite pass rushers in Will Anderson Jr. and Trey Hendrickson.
    • Weaknesses: QB Geno Smith is less proven compared to others; FS depth could be a concern.

  2. Hamilton Hornets

    • Strengths: QB Aaron Rodgers provides veteran leadership; WRs Drake London and Marvin Harrison Jr. are dynamic; strong OL with Lane Johnson and Ikem Ekwonu.
    • Weaknesses: Aging defensive players like Patrick Peterson; FB and TE positions are less impactful.

  3. Cambodia Humanoids

    • Strengths: WR A.J. Brown and TE Dalton Schultz are top talents; strong defensive backfield with Darius Slay and Asante Samuel Jr.; solid LB corps with Bernard and Walker.
    • Weaknesses: QB C.J. Stroud is unproven; OL depth is a bit shaky.

  4. Freiburg Venom

    • Strengths: Strong RB duo of David Montgomery and Tony Pollard; solid WRs with Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy; stout defensive line with Maxx Crosby and Chase Young.
    • Weaknesses: QB Jared Goff can be inconsistent; lack of depth at CB.

Tier 3: Competitive Teams

  1. Egypt Starfalls

    • Strengths: WR Davante Adams is a game-changer; TE Kyle Pitts is a high-upside player; strong defensive front with Danielle Hunter and Chop Robinson.
    • Weaknesses: QB Brock Purdy is less proven; secondary could be vulnerable against top WRs.

  2. Burlington Sock Puppets

    • Strengths: TE Travis Kelce is elite; WRs Tyler Lockett and Jakobi Meyers are solid; strong OL with Brandon Scherff and Alijah Vera-Tucker.
    • Weaknesses: QB Jordan Love is unproven; overall defensive depth is a concern.

  3. Hanoi Viet Kongs

    • Strengths: RB Alvin Kamara is a top performer; WRs DeAndre Hopkins and Tee Higgins are strong; defensive front with Chris Jones and Rashan Gary.
    • Weaknesses: QB Caleb Williams is unproven; some aging defensive players.

  4. Reykjavík Direwolves

    • Strengths: QB Lamar Jackson is dynamic; WR Stefon Diggs is elite; solid defensive front with Fred Warner and Trevon Diggs.
    • Weaknesses: Weaknesses in the OL and some defensive depth issues.

Tier 4: Mid-Tier Teams

  1. Wattsville Waste Walruses

    • Strengths: WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is a top talent; strong Kicker in Justin Tucker; solid DEs in Jalen Carter and George Karlaftis.
    • Weaknesses: QB Dak Prescott is inconsistent; weaker OL and LB depth.

  2. Cincinnati Buffleheads

    • Strengths: RB Jonathan Taylor is elite; WRs D.K. Metcalf and D.J. Moore are strong; solid OL with Joe Thuney and Andrew Norwell.
    • Weaknesses: QB Matthew Stafford is aging; defensive depth needs improvement.

  3. Okoboji Ents

    • Strengths: WR Cooper Kupp is elite; strong OL with Terron Armstead and Andrew Thomas; solid CBs in Jaire Alexander and Denzel Ward.
    • Weaknesses: QB Kyler Murray’s inconsistency; overall defensive depth.

Tier 5: Struggling Teams

  1. Phoenix Rubber Ducks

    • Strengths: WR Ja'Marr Chase is a top performer; strong secondary with Marshon Lattimore and Kyle Dugger; solid Kicker in Harrison Butker.
    • Weaknesses: QB Kirk Cousins is inconsistent; defensive line depth could be better.

  2. Tombstone Outlaws

    • Strengths: RB Christian McCaffrey is elite; WRs Michael Pittman and Calvin Ridley are strong; solid edge rushers in Joey Bosa and Boye Mafe.
    • Weaknesses: QB Tua Tagovailoa’s durability is a concern; some depth issues at LB and CB.

  3. Lancaster Fighting Amish

    • Strengths: WRs Chris Olave and Terry McLaurin are strong; solid OL with Penei Sewell and Olumuyiwa Fashanu; MLB Patrick Queen is a standout.
    • Weaknesses: QB Jayden Daniels is unproven; lack of depth in defensive backfield.

  4. New Zealand Blobfish

    • Strengths: WRs Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith are elite; strong OL with Taylor Moton and Kaleb McGary; solid LB duo.
    • Weaknesses: QB Jalen Hurts’ passing consistency; depth at DL and CB.

  5. Anchorage Quill Pigs

    • Strengths: RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and Rhamondre Stevenson are solid; strong defensive line with Jordan Davis and T'Vondre Sweat; good special teams.
    • Weaknesses: QB Trevor Lawrence is inconsistent; secondary and LB depth could be better.

Each team has its strengths and weaknesses, but these rankings reflect the overall balance of their rosters and their potential for success based on the current setup. 

 

 

Preseason rankings from laojoe and chatgpt

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15 minutes ago, TL-TwoWinsAway said:

Big credit to new owner @adamq for coming in here with tons of energy, making a bunch of very good moves and putting himself in position at the end to make the playoffs. Great addition to the league. Great season!

Thanks to Pickle for suggesting i join, and to you/joe/malf/everyone for answering my questions.. BUT Andrew Thomas as a top 10 pick was a terrible decision. It was him or Wilkins, and that coin flip didn't go my way 😂

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12 minutes ago, adamq said:

Thanks to Pickle for suggesting i join, and to you/joe/malf/everyone for answering my questions.. BUT Andrew Thomas as a top 10 pick was a terrible decision. It was him or Wilkins, and that coin flip didn't go my way 😂

My first 1st round draft pick was eddie goldman, i learned a hard lesson in sims value that day

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33 minutes ago, adamq said:

Thanks to Pickle for suggesting i join, and to you/joe/malf/everyone for answering my questions.. BUT Andrew Thomas as a top 10 pick was a terrible decision. It was him or Wilkins, and that coin flip didn't go my way 😂

I inherited a team with 5 1st round picks. I wasted most of them. Over the years, I've given significant resources to draft guys like Odafe Oweh (1st) and Calijah Kancey (2nd). I'd rather just not draft at all. (Hutch was probably my best 1st round pick, and my best pick ever was probably ARSB in the 16th.)

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