How was your draft? '38 Ed.

[Matt]

Ya I can do that when around. Sadly when I was busy all week I didn't get a chance.

[Nemesis]

I don't know what TC movement actually means anymore, but I've updated my class with the movement my scouting sees. I don't intend on releasing actual ratings, but I will reveal the movement I see.

[Guest]

I made my update. It looks right now like I had some hits and misses in the draft. I had a lot of interesting undrafted players, though. It made my preseason cuts hard.

Nemesis: it is interesting how I see the changes on your players differently.

[Nemesis]

Nemesis: it is interesting how I see the changes on your players differently.

Likewise, and I'm not even sure exactly what it means.

[Delandis]

I didn't keep track of pre-training camp ratings but from just looking at the ratings, it looks like I picked up quite a few duds.

Except for 3rd round pick Arnold Wade (OLB), who I think is going to be a star in this league. Plus, he's a special teams monster.

[Matt]

Use the Tracker program.

Takes about 30 seconds to export the data and update. Keeps it over multiple seasons. I update it pre/post TC and then at the end of preseason.

[Delandis]

If anyone has a link to the Tracker, can you post it. The computer that I use for FOF is a POS and it connects and disconnects to my wifi (what seems like) at random.

It would be greatly appreciated.

[Nemesis]

If anyone has a link to the Tracker, can you post it. The computer that I use for FOF is a POS and it connects and disconnects to my wifi (what seems like) at random.

It would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=89515

[sawblade300]

1.22 WR Conner Meadows: Initial Rating: 27/67. PSWK2: 22/50 (-5/-17) Very pleased to have gotten Meadows late in the 1st. After seeing his ratings, even more happy. He's raw. Only 5% developed. He has a ton of room to grow. If he does, he's going to be the #1 WR this team has been looking for. He'll start out behind Bernie Springer and Zander Ogden for now until he develops more. But the #1 job will be his before too long. Well, this is disappointing. Meadows went from looking like he would compete for the #1 slot to competing for the #3. So much for the BPR bar being static. It dropped 31 points.

2.21 T Brady Newhart: 16/50PSWK2: 19/45 (+3/-5) A need we had as out offensive line wasn't very strong on the outside. Newhart is another underdeveloped (11%) guy with super potential. He will be strictly a RT. He's very strong and should develop into a great run blocker. He won't be much at pass protection, so hopefully blitzes don't come from the right.Could have been worse. His overall future went down, but his future run blocking still looks good if he can get there.

3.23 DE Shawn Davis: 24/36 PSWK2: 10/12 (-14/-24)We were looking for depth at the DE position and Davis looked like he would have decent run stopping and very good pass rush. Right now, he looks like he may only be used in nickle or dime for his pass rush, and that's only if it develops more. Rather disappointed in this pick. Some sad news to report from Puxsutawney. Shawn Davis has passed away.

4.22 WR Brandon Stevenson: 17/35 PSWK2: 19/31 (+2/-4) Stevenson looked like a good possession receiver. He's not a speed guy, but should turn into a good route running and get open. Bonus, He's going to be a great punt returner. With Fulton retiring, we needed someone to step into those return shoes. His punt return skills were the key and he didn't lose much there. Still needs to get better at learning routed if he's going to break into the receiving lineup.

5.29 C Deion Hughes: 14/56 PSWK2: 18/49 (+4/-7)Another underdeveloped player with great upside. With only one center on the roster, we needed a backup. Hughes could turn into a decent run blocker and an amazing pass blocker. If that happens, he may move to guard. Another pick I'm very pleased with. Especially if he develops. Still has a long way to go to reach his potential. He'll stick around to see if he can do that.

No 6th

7.22 K Greg Winslett: 35/49 PSWK2: 29/47 (-6/-2)Our kicking situation isn't what we would like, so we took a chance in the 7th. Winslett was one of two kickers we looked at and he looked like he would have the better upside. Upon seeing his initial bars and ratings, I'm a little disappointed. Nothing close to what his combines showed us. He may or may not make the team. He'll really have to improve to keep a roster spot. Showed some promise. We'll give him a crack at the FG duties in preseason and see what happens.


Overall, more than half the team took hit. Most of the vets, which isn't a surprise, but many key players. What looked like a promising season, is now looking like a struggle. Guys are going to have to step up and I see a rebuild in the very near future for the Phils.

[Guest]

Bummer about Meadows, but his bars were all high based on his combines. Curious to see where that BPR ended up, should be around 50, right?

Davis though ... gotta be VSOD. Right?

[Nemesis]

Bummer about Meadows, but his bars were all high based on his combines. Curious to see where that BPR ended up, should be around 50, right?

Davis though ... gotta be VSOD. Right?

Meadows with a huge VSOD.

[Nemesis]

Columbus

1 - 19 (19) Herb Hartman CB - TC (+7/+3) - PS2 (+1/+5)
Didn't really have a need at CB, but I went with what I thought was the best player available. I seriously considered taking DE Shapiro, but went with the CB that I received an Underrated interview for. No surprises here. Happy with the +8 overall from an already high rated player. A first rounder I pick didn't bust. YAY!

2 - 18 (50) Dillon Minter T - TC (+2/+1) - PS2 (-3/-3)
We have a pretty big need at Tackle, so I was willing to take Minter even without an interview. He looks pretty masked, and hoping for the best. We'll see. As much as I'd like to chalk this up to total VOL, I don't think he was going to be great. Even with the little VOL hit he did take, he at least should have moved somewhat. Oh well.

3 - 9 (73) Harry Walters G - TC (+4/+4) - PS2 (+3/+8)
The dreaded "zomg u traded a buncha worthless picks for this G" guy. Yeah, I traded a future 3rd, and my 6th and 7th this year, no big deal. He was a glaring need as well, and when the interview came back Very Underrated, I figured I'd take a chance on him. If my scouting lied, so be it. I'm still happy to land him. I had alot of concern about my scouting lying to me. Looks like he was telling the truth. Very happy with this pick.

4 - 16 (112) Trevor Richmond FB - TC (+2/-1) - PS2 (+2/-4)
I didn't really have a real need at FB, but I did want to pick up a FB with some Endurance. He came back As Scouted, and the thing that made me want to scout him was his Power Inside vs his Bench looked like he may be better than he shows. But he was just As Scouted, and that's fine by me at 4.16. Slight VOL, but it didn't look like he'd be moving up much anyway. All the decline is probably only VOL.

5 - 15 (143) Oscar Lessard T - TC (+5/+4) - PS2 (0/+5)
Still a position of need, but he's not likely going to be what his combines say he'll be. Ben's combine cutoffs suggest that he'll never see 50 rated with that 20 bench score, but I have seen exceptions, lets hope this guy is one. I thought worth it in round 5, even without an interview. Total shot in the dark on this guy, and it worked out. Sweet, considering my earlier T didn't work out.

I don't think this was a great draft, but certainly this one is better than the first 2 I've had (in terms of quality over skill player needs) since returning to FOF, and FOF7 specifically. Considering I pulled in 2 players over 65, and 1 at 50 with only 5 picks, I'll take it.

[Guest]

Some sad news to report from Puxsutawney. Shawn Davis has passed away.

Sorry about your WR. I don't know what it is (maybe your dry wit) but I laughed really hard when I read this.

[sawblade300]

Bummer about Meadows, but his bars were all high based on his combines. Curious to see where that BPR ended up, should be around 50, right?

Davis though ... gotta be VSOD. Right?

Meadows BP bar went from 50-->19.

Davis...that would be my guess. I'll have to double check his VOL

[sawblade300]

Sorry about your WR. I don't know what it is (maybe your dry wit) but I laughed really hard when I read this.

I appreciate that, but Davis was a DE. Meadows was the WR. Either way, they both disappointed.