Are all words that come to mind when I think of the current NFL Lockout. While there hasn't been an agreement for the new CBA between the owners and the players union. We are forced to sit here and wait for these two sides to put their guards down, put their pride away for a second and grind this deal out, so we can all get on with it. While we are in the midst of the NCAA Basketball Tournament or with the MLB starting up to take your mind off the NFL, us true NFL fans want nothing more than an agreement to be made. While we are approaching the NFL draft and with the off season work outs now being cancelled, what is it going to take. If you are starting to feel the affects of NFL depression, I have one word for you, "Draftmasters."
With the 2011 NFL season in limbo, a good friend of mine Jim Day at Go Ahead Score has decided to look past the CBA talks and focus on the true reasons why we love the game, The Players. Jim aka Fantasytaz on twitter has started an awesome series of Draftmasters, where 12 contestants/mangers draft 16 players. These are not mock drafts, they are actual drafts that will be played out in real life once the season begins. Now if you haven't played Fantasy Football before then you may be a bit confused, but don't let this scare you away. While everyone is talking about the "what ifs," Jim and the rest of us are all planning for the season and trudging through with it... CBA or not. Now none of this means nothing if the season is cancelled but we all know there is going to be a season.
But what makes it even more interesting and what has got the hook stuck in my mouth is the fact that once you draft your squad you are done. You are not able to adjust your roster or make changes once the draft is completed. It all falls on your draft picks, hence the name "Draftmasters."This does a few things for the fantasy pros such as Jim, they can compare the average draft positions (ADP) as well as to see who can predict the future. Meaning, there are several players being drafted as we speak that may be released, traded or in fact lose their position before opening kick off. So you wondering what it does for you.. well let me answer that for you. If you are a Fantasy player you need to dive into one of these and I guarantee you too will have that hook stuck in your mouth. But the most important part is we're all talking and dealing with NFL players and taking our mind off the CBA BS (pardon my... English).
I am currently in my 4th Draftmaster and as each one is completed, I try to get into another one. If you would like to view a Draftmaster in action please click the link http://tinyurl.com/48ewjm9 and you can see what all the hype is about. I have to hand it to Jim for putting these together and the time he puts in for each one. Multiple Draftmasters take place daily and the list of contestants are endless. If you would like to become the next Draftmaster contact Mr. Day on twitter by the name-tag of @Fantasytaz or email him at fantasytaz@gmail.com and he'll get you signed up. These are email drafts and can take some time but its time well worth it.
Before I go, I wanted to mention that as you know Your Gridiron Fix is not a fantasy site. But with pro sports especially the NFL, Fantasy Football follows rather closely. Please continue to come here for the NFL knowledge and insights you crave and I will be posting updates monthly. For all your fantasy football needs and to join the next Draftmaster please visit www.goaheadscore.com
Thanks again friends,
That's ball folks
-Your Gridiron Fix
With the 2011 NFL season in limbo, a good friend of mine Jim Day at Go Ahead Score has decided to look past the CBA talks and focus on the true reasons why we love the game, The Players. Jim aka Fantasytaz on twitter has started an awesome series of Draftmasters, where 12 contestants/mangers draft 16 players. These are not mock drafts, they are actual drafts that will be played out in real life once the season begins. Now if you haven't played Fantasy Football before then you may be a bit confused, but don't let this scare you away. While everyone is talking about the "what ifs," Jim and the rest of us are all planning for the season and trudging through with it... CBA or not. Now none of this means nothing if the season is cancelled but we all know there is going to be a season.
But what makes it even more interesting and what has got the hook stuck in my mouth is the fact that once you draft your squad you are done. You are not able to adjust your roster or make changes once the draft is completed. It all falls on your draft picks, hence the name "Draftmasters."This does a few things for the fantasy pros such as Jim, they can compare the average draft positions (ADP) as well as to see who can predict the future. Meaning, there are several players being drafted as we speak that may be released, traded or in fact lose their position before opening kick off. So you wondering what it does for you.. well let me answer that for you. If you are a Fantasy player you need to dive into one of these and I guarantee you too will have that hook stuck in your mouth. But the most important part is we're all talking and dealing with NFL players and taking our mind off the CBA BS (pardon my... English).
I am currently in my 4th Draftmaster and as each one is completed, I try to get into another one. If you would like to view a Draftmaster in action please click the link http://tinyurl.com/48ewjm9 and you can see what all the hype is about. I have to hand it to Jim for putting these together and the time he puts in for each one. Multiple Draftmasters take place daily and the list of contestants are endless. If you would like to become the next Draftmaster contact Mr. Day on twitter by the name-tag of @Fantasytaz or email him at fantasytaz@gmail.com and he'll get you signed up. These are email drafts and can take some time but its time well worth it.
Before I go, I wanted to mention that as you know Your Gridiron Fix is not a fantasy site. But with pro sports especially the NFL, Fantasy Football follows rather closely. Please continue to come here for the NFL knowledge and insights you crave and I will be posting updates monthly. For all your fantasy football needs and to join the next Draftmaster please visit www.goaheadscore.com
Thanks again friends,
That's ball folks
-Your Gridiron Fix
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