Hello my fellow fantasy football players. I'm new to this fantasy group and being a Rookie here I have a ton of questions about everything. So let me introduce myself. My name is Sam and I go by BADSAM1956 and I get the handle honestly. Not because I'm mean, but because I flirt to blasted much or at least my ex said so. If you want to know anything about me ask. I will tell you something, you decide if its true or not. Now back to the questions at hand. I guess Norbert can answer this better than most so here goes.

Since we are discussing player ratings I believe this also applies. How did the rating for some of the older teams become so great as compared to the new teams. For example I see a lot of the winning players using the early Chicago Bears (45 -50) and Philadelphia Eagles also from the same era for their defenses. I know that a few of these teams were good, but come on people, they weren't that great. The game is played different today as compared to then. The Single Wing and the 3 back T was a standard formation during the 30's and the 40's. The later 40's started to see the beginning of the 2 back pro backfield, but even then they used 2 TE and a flanker. We see the End listed as Ends without designation as to split or tight and usually the designated Flanker. So the defenses shouldn't be allowed such a great rating against the pass as they are getting as the forward pass was used less then. Look at the QB's for the proof of that. The attempts per game are much smaller than today and the QB's ran as much as passed, again an offshoot of the single wing style formations.

Another question I have for now, is there a place to view the price of players so I can plan for an upcoming draft? Again being new this gives one hell of an advantage to you seasoned players over us rooks that if we could have a little planning it would allow us to equalize the playing field a bit. We haven't had dozens of seasons to record the prices on the players yet. In other words, HELP!!!! I want to make this game a real challenge to all you big time players so one day I will be invited to join in your leagues.

Thanks for explaining that Norbert. Being a rook I need a few things explained as to a child. LOL You referred to setting up an exhibition team so they can check prices and just never enter them in a league. I was under the impression of once in you were locked in till the end. So how would I set an exhibition team up without being put into a league?

Another thing, since you have some voice in how things are done how about this idea. A league that allows a player to pick the complete team. All positions offense and defense, line as well as skilled positions. On many of the games I have enjoyed over the years it is this type that I have enjoyed so very much. It gives me total control over who I have on my team and who is looking at somebody else's pug ugly across the line. It also allows a person to another way to play. It would allow the the ability to create teams all from a particular State or college. Some may find it tedious, but you will find a few who would like it. I know I would. This might apply is this how the dynasty college game works? All posistions?

Again thanks for the info. I will be bending the ears a lot until I get a grip on all of this. Just remind me I asked a lot if I get miffed with a rook when I've been here a while.

Welcome, Scud!!!