Questions About Nfl Bye Weeks Espn

Donna asks…

What the hell is going on with Travis Henry? Is he still NFL eligible?

I am looking for a backup back for my fantasy team, and ESPN says he has a bye week every week. The reasoning for me wondering this is that I signed Torrain for this past week and well, you know what happened to him, and the RB situation for Denver. So I was wondering if you guys think the Broncos might pick him back up or if he is suspended.

admin answers:

He's suspended by NFL indefinitely plus on top of that he got busted for drug trafficking.

David asks…

NFL FANS You tired of the little wimp Mike Greeney on espn MIKE AND MIKE..does he annoy u?

he a weenie and he's bias...on his t.v show he said.."am i the only one that notic ed if the bears had cutler they would win the game easily against the raiders"...that just shows how bias he is against westcoast teams...he failed to notice or say the raiders were playing without McFadden and two of their best receivers ford and moore and heyward bey was still inured and barely played in the game...not 2 mention ford and morre are great on punt and kick returns...he always talks about the same thing week after week he talks about the jets even when they have a bye week...u guys agree with me? tell me whats ur beef with him is if u he does annoy u
with mcfadden and moore and ford and a healthy bey the raiders would have easily whooped on the bears even with cutler

admin answers:

I don't mind him. Almost every analyst has something to say that I won't agree with.

The only analyst that truly bothers me is Skip Bayless. Can't stand him.

Sandy asks…

Did the Browns fire the right guy?

Cleveland Browns general manager George Kokinis was ousted Monday, a league source confirmed to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen, but team owner Randy Lerner said coach Eric Mangini would not be joining him.

Television station WKYC and the Cleveland Plain Dealer first reported Monday night that Kokinis was ushered out of the Berea facility by security around lunchtime Monday. Kokinis was brought in to helm the team after the Browns had hired Mangini, who coached last year with the New York Jets.

A source initially said Kokinis had been fired, but sources later told Mortensen and ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter the team has not announced the move because it is working on a settlement with Kokinis in which he would resign, but he has thus far refused the deal.

An upset Lerner told the Plain Dealer and Beacon-Journal on Sunday that he would not fire Mangini during the club's bye week. Lerner did say he would like to bring in a "strong, credible, serious leader" to help run his team.

Kokinis, who had 18 years worth of NFL experience, was the final voice on the Browns' 53-man roster.

admin answers:

Well, I think firing the right guy would entail firing Lerner but since he's the owner that's just not going to happen. Between Kokonis and Mangini though, blame has to be laid at the head coach's feet first and he should be the one axed. By hiring Mangini before hiring a GM, Lerner essentially neutered Kokonis and it will be impossible to find a "strong, credible, serious leader" to fill that position as long as Mangini is still there.

Laura asks…

Who should i start week 7? (Sorry, wall of text)?

Who should i start week 7?
Okay so im in a little bind.

QB:
Eli Manning VS SF
Matt Schuab VS Det

Schuabs been hot and he's playing DET, need i say more?
Eli Manning is Cold and is Playing the 9ers, problem is the 9ers have like 9INTS this season compared to DETs 2 INTS this season. Manning is more reliable, but had a HORRIBLE game vs CLE last monday.
I'm leaning towards schuab.
My RB's are:
Frank Gore @NYG
Sammy Morris vs Den
M. Moore @CIN
A.Peterson @CHI
Willis McGahee @Miami (already decided on benching him)

NYG hasn't allowed 1RB this season to break 100yards.
Willie Parker is out and Moore is starting vs the worst Run D in the NFL
Maroney and Jordan are both out for NE playing at home VS DEN who's run D is pretty bad
AP vs a CHI D that's apparently all banged up (according to cbssports.com.

WR-wise im a pretty weak:

Andre Johnson
Lance Moore @CAR
Marques Colston @CAR (will be playing according to ESPN)

Im spent between Moore and Colston.
The only guys available on the waivers are:
Greg Camarillo
Eddie Royal (who im trying to pick up but probably not starting)
Patrick Clayton
Ike Hillard
Dominik Hixon

TE:
Greg Olsen VS Min
Bo Scaife @KC

Scaife has it easier, had a killer game before the bye.
Olsen is Olsen, but vs Min?.

BTW, standard league:
QB, RB, RB, RB/WR, WR, WR, TE D/ST, K
No PPR
Thanks in advance guys. (BTW i always choose a best answer :D)

admin answers:

QB I'm taking Scuab to the bank.
RB - Gore and AP - BTW Parker may be returning this week reducing moores role.
WR/RB - Sammy Morris
WR - Andre and Colston, don't think twice
TE - Olson - deep passes will be covered, olsen 4 catches 36 yds and a TD

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Questions About Nfl Bye Weeks Yahoo

Laura asks…

Fantasy Football --- CBS vs. Yahoo?

I've been a commish on a Yahoo Football league for 6 years now. It's a Points per Reception league with Passing bonuses at 300/350/400 and Rushing/Receiving bonuses at 100/150/200. Return Yds, and WR/RB/TE in the Flex spot.
I just sent out my invites to my managers on Yahoo. 2 of my longtime Mangers are threatening to walk away from the league (12 teams) if we don't switch the league to CBS, because the draftboard on Yahoo is so sub-par (doesn't include bye weeks and other key stats I'm forgetting right now).
1. Is there a free, customizable PPR format anywhere but Yahoo? I think CBS is fee based other than standard formats. I rather not spend the $125 on CBS, and give that money to our winner.
NFL.com only has pre-determined bonus levels.

admin answers:

Anyone who doesn't know the damn bye weeks in a live draft deserves to suffer. I say let the punks walk. Anyone with a half-micron of foresight can find a link to help.
Http://www.fftoday.com/nfl/bye_weeks.htm
http://www.fftoolbox.com/football/byeweeks.cfm

CBS Sportsline has a great system, but I don't like to pay. Stay with the economical value and have a drink on the savings.

Sandy asks…

NFL Football - Who is the weakest of the 5-0 Teams?

Ok.. I asked this question last week...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiS574LC32WJMJ3juJxxik7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071002155002AAc5Hm1

This week, Green Bay lost their first of the season, to Chicago (honstly - Favre did play badly) and that left only three "undefeated" teams....

New England trounced Cleveland, and hi-lighted how strong they really are...

And Indianapolis ran over Tampa Bay... also showing how though they really are...

And tonight... Dallas squeaked by Buffalo, in a game that Buffalo really should have won. Yeah - it was an exciting game...

So..... there remains three 5-0 teams.... Of those three, two play each other next week - New England and Dallas - in Dallas, while Indianapolis gets a bye week..

So.... Next Sunday, between New England, and Dallas....

Which of the two teams will take their first loss?

admin answers:

My texan pride and cowboy pride are kicking in making me wanna say the cowboys are the best. But... I think NE might be slightly better. But that's not to say I don't think we have a shot at winning the game against the pats.

Mandy asks…

What do you think of my final NFL fantasy lineup?

Ok, here it is after various trades and waiver wire pick ups. Advice on possible trades I should/could make and input on how you think my team will do are most wanted! Standard 10 person yahoo league.

QB: Carson Palmer
WR1: Terrell Owens
WR2: Marques Colston
WR3: Laveranues Coles
RB1: Brian Westbrook
RB2: Willis McGahee (Worried about injury here)
TE: Antonio Gates
K: Rob Bironas
DST: New England

Bench:
QB: David Garrard (Might end up starting him over Palmer)
WR: Calvin Johnson, Antwaan Randle El (Both could have big years)
RB: Thomas Jones, Matt Forte (Sleeper and a risk)
TE: Tony Scheffler

I will pick up a K and DST as needed for bye weeks and injury. Thanks!

admin answers:

Overall its a great team but WR3 could have been better and your New England defense has a lot of old player about a 7.5/10

Lisa asks…

NFL Fantasy Week 7 start 2 RBs...?

Six on the roster, one on BYE, can only start 2 (HELP ME YAHOO COMMUNITY OWNERS):

-Marion Barber vs. GIANTS
-Brandon Jacobs at COWBOYS
-Michael Bush at DENVER
-Ronnie Brown vs. STEELERS
-BGE (Law Firm) at CHARGERS

**Shonn Greene ON A BYE**

admin answers:

Start Michael Bush and Marion Barber

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Questions About Nfl Bye Weeks History

Steven asks…

Why 40 years after the merger hasn't the NFL abolished the conferences? Please see below?

Please read my thoughtful essay and reply thoughtfully. Please no “you don’t know nothing about football” or “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
I would leave the divisions and the way the schedule is drawn up exactly as it is now but eliminate the conferences. The 8 division winners would make the playoffs, (the 4 with the best records get first week byes, just like now). There would be 4 wild cards rather than 2 and 2. The teams would be seeded according to their season records. This system would have several advantages over what we have now:
1.The teams with the best records would make the playoffs. Nowadays this doesn’t always happen. And no, I am not a Pats fan still upset from 2 years ago. I’m not!
2.It would be theoretically possible for all 4 teams from a division to make the playoffs. What’s wrong with that?
3.It would be theoretically possible for 2 teams from the same division to play in the Super Bowl. What’s wrong with that?
4.It would keep the best teams away from each other until they had to play. Some years it has been obvious that the two best teams were in the same conference.
5.It would mean that any two teams could play in the Super Bowl. What would be wrong with having 2 former NFC teams or 2 former AFC teams in the big game?
My reasoning is as follows:
1.It seems to me that 40 years after the merger the conferences only serve as a talking point for the fans and sports writers. Ask any player who played for the runner-up in the Super Bowl how much of a consolation their Conference Championship is to them.
2.The marketers like to be able to present the Super Bowl as a big Show-Down between the two best teams. But with the interconnecting schedule some years it’s not a showdown at all, it’s a rematch. And in some years it’s not the best two teams.
3.It’s not as if there was a long history of 2 leagues with slightly differing rules and styles of play as used to be the case with MLB. After all, it only took 6 years before a common draft was agreed to and 10 years for the full merger.
4.The NFL conferences have nothing to do with geography as is the case with the NHL and NBA.
5.It’s not like the conferences and their teams are carved in stone anyway. Remember that 3 teams moved from the National to the American at the time of the merger and more recently, Seattle moved from the AFC to the NFC.
What do you think?

admin answers:

The biggest stumbling block to the "teams with the best records don't always make the playoffs" is the unbalanced schedule. Unlike the other major sports, every NFL team doesn't play every other NFL team during the season. Some teams get blessed with easier schedules than others. Some teams would luck out and pad their record against a bunch of last place squads while a 9-7 team in a tough division (like, say, the Texans) would stay home for the postseason.

Second, I'm not really sure how your system would be an advantage over the current one. Sure, two teams from the same division could end up in the Super Bowl, or all four teams from a division could make the playoffs. But how is that "better" than the current set-up? Right now it's not unusual for three teams in the same division to make the postseason. Would it really be that big of an improvement if the last-place team got in too?

"It would keep the two best teams away from each other until they had to play". Isn't that what happened this year? There's no guarantee in your system that a number one or two seed won't get upset long before the Super Bowl.

"Some years the Super Bowl isn't a showdown at all, it's a rematch". That's going to happen a lot more often if you eliminate the conferences. As it is, each AFC team plays each NFC team only once every four years. So the chances of a Super Bowl rematch are only one in four. In your system you might see a rematch every year.

"The NFL conferences have nothing to do with geography like the NHL and NBA". Apples and oranges. The NHL and NBA play 82 games a season, sometimes on back-to-back nights. Travel considerations have to be taken into account.

Sorry, your system would certainly be different, but I see no improvement other than a "change for change's sake".

Sharon asks…

I got a sports question, answer it by March1/08. Best answer get easy 10pts. Bye?

In NBA how many wins a team need to be a playoff contender, and in NFL there are 10 win to go to NFL playoff right, for NHL how many wins a team need to go to NHL playoff, plus i have a dream, i hope it works, its kind of crazy to here, but one day i want face Suns center SHAQ in a free throw contest, if i beat him i will make a history and everyone will remember me for long time, if he beats me, will i guess i couldn't do it. So what u think, plus im trying to ask question often because i want to gain more point as i answer people questions. Have a great week, answer it on time.

admin answers:

A .500 record usually puts a team on the bubble for the NBA playoffs. With overtimes and shootouts, the figure for the NHL is in the high 80's in points.

You'd better get out your wallet if you want to entice Shaq into a shooting contest.

Helen asks…

David Gettis or Anthony Armstrong -- week 8?

I'm debating between both of these risers to start this week due to bye issues. I'm leaning toward Armstrong just because Gettis is on a weaker team and with a shallower history. Armstrong is actually third in the NFL for ypr or something like that. Yet they're both inexperienced so it's tough for me.

admin answers:

I'd actually lean towards Gettis. Washington faces Detroit, a team that they should be able to put up points on early and often. If that's the case, then I can see them spending much of the second half handing off to Torain and just managing their time of possession. And when they do pass, Moss and Cooley are both higher in the food chain than Armstrong. I think Gettis, as the #2 passing target on a team that has not been able to establish much of a run game thus far, will be a better bet.

PS. Armstrong didn't make ESPN's top 50 WR rankings this week. Gettis was ranked low, but at least made the list at #47.

Thomas asks…

Longer Seasons? Do you agree?

There was a big controversy at the beginning of this year about extending the NFL season to 18 games. I'm both for and against it. It would fill up those 2 or 3 really boring weeks in February where there are no good sports on. A lot of players say its a bad idea because 16 weeks + the playoffs is more than enough to handle.And i understand that, so thats why I think if they were to make an 18 game season it should be over a 20 week time period. A team gets 1 BYE in the first 9 games, and one BYE in the last 9 weeks. However, it would be pretty weird getting used to new records. And it would benefit Lions fans too, because after a few years they wouldn't have the worst record in history anymore!

admin answers:

I'm all for it. Make these guys really earn the millions of dollars they make.

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Questions About Nfl Bye Weeks 2010

Charles asks…

Grade my nfl 2010 fantasy draft?

QB- Chad Henne
RB- Chris Johnson, Deangelo Williams(Im trying to trade him for Jamaal Charles)
WR- Randy Moss, Anquan Boldin, Greg Jennings(Trying to trade him for Larry Fitzgerald. Greg Jennings is projected to get more points but its Larry Fitz.)
TE- Tony Gonzalez
K- Stephen Gostkowzki
Defense- Dallas Cowboys

Bench
QB- Matt Cassel
RB-Brandon Jacobs, Michael Bush
WR- Braylon Edwards
TE- John Carlson
DEF- Cincinnati Bengals

I have also worked it out so that there are no bye week conflicts. There will always be someone to replace a starter.
Its a 10 team league. the nfl.com one

admin answers:

Ouch- Chad Henne? You obviously picked your QB very late.

Great RBs, acquiring Jamaal Charles would improve it, definitely.

Moss is a 1000+ yard receiver, as is Anquan Boldin who will now be receiving Flacco's passes. Greg Jennings and Larry Fitzgerald are very good, so I don't think it really matters which way you switch them. I would take Jennings this year because Leinart will be QB for the Cards.

TE and K both fine.

Cowboys projected 2nd most points for a defense this year. Nice.

Your overall rating will be 9/10, but I'm assuming this is a very small league, so the smaller it is, the lower my ranking.


Good Luck!

Betty asks…

Rate my 2010 NFL fantasy draft?

Its NFL.com's fantasy game so 10 teams.

QB- Drew Brees, Eli Manning
HB- Jamaal Charles, Pierre Thomas, Jonathon Stewart
WR- Miles Austin, Santana Moss, Terrell Owens, Hakeem Nicks, Kenny Britt
TE- Dallas Clark, Greg Olsen
K- Rob Bironas
DEF- Minnisota Vikings, NY Giants

I think I did an amazing job with this draft. Good depth and I have bye week replacements for each position except the kicker.

What do you guys think???

admin answers:

Its alright your rbs look a little weak. Thomas will split carries most likely 3 ways (they brought in Ladell Betts for a workout this week) and he will lose some value because of it. Jon stewart will most likely be your other starter. Your WR are ok Austin will do well and Moss will most likely go over 1000yrds receiving but I'm not to high up there on T.O. But your others are good depth. Also I don't know if I would have drafted two defenses.
I would give it a 7/10

Ruth asks…

NFL PLAYOFFS 2010 - 2011?

AFC
1.Steelers 13-3
2.Colts 12-4
3.Jets 11-5
4.Raiders 9-7
5.Patriots 10-6
6.Ravens 10-6
NFC:
1.Packers 12-4
2.Giants 11-5
3.Falcons 10-6
4.Rams 8-8
5.Saints 9-7
6.Bears 8-8
BYE WEEK STEELERS & COLTS AFC PACKERS & GIANTS NFC
WILD CARD
6.Bears @ 3.Falcons - 3.Falcons
5.Patriots @ 4.Raiders - 5.Patriots
5.Saints @ 4.Rams - 5.Saints
6.Ravens @ 3.Jets - 3.Jets
DIV
5.Patriots @ 1.Steelers - 1.Steelers
3.Falcons @ 2.Giants - 2.Giants
5.Saints @ 1.Packers - 5.Saints
3.Jets @ 2.Colts - 3.Jets
AFC & NFC CHAMP GAME
5.Saints @ 2.Giants - 2.Giants
3.Jets @ 1.Steelers - 3.Jets
SUPER BOWL 45 @ DALLAS TEXAS
3.Jets @ 2.Giants - 3.Jets are the champs
WHAT ARE YOURS

admin answers:

You really think the Rams will make the playoffs?

Mary asks…

What do you think of my 2010-2011 nfl season prediction!?

AFC NORTH
1. Baltimore Ravens 11-5 z
2. Cincinatti Bengals 10-6 y
3. Pittsburg Steelers 8-8
4. Cleveland Browns 4-12

AFC South
1. Indianapolis Colts 12-4*
2. Tennessee Titans 9-7 y
3. Houston Texans 9-7
4. Jacksonville Jaguars 6-10

AFC EAST
1. New York Jets 11-5 z
2. New England 9-7
3. Miami Dolphins 8-8
4. Buffalo Bills 2-14

AFC WEST
1. San Diego Chargers 9-7 z
2. Denver Broncos 8-8
3. Kansas City Chiefs 6-10
4. Oakland Raiders 1-15

NFC NORTH
1. Greenbay Packers 11-5*
2. Minnesota Vikings 9-7 y
3. Chicago Bears 7-9
4. Detroit Lions 7-9

NFC SOUTH
1. New Orleans Saints 10-6 z
2. Atlanta Falcons 10-6y
3. Carolina Panthers 7-9
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-13

NFC EAST
1. Philadelphia Eagles 10-6 z
2. New York Giants 9-7 y
3. Dallas Cowboys 9-7
4. Washington Redsins 8-8

NFC WEST
1. San Francisco 49ers 9-7 z
2. Arizona Cardinals 9-7
3. Seattle Seahawks 4-12
4. St. Louis Rams 4-12

AFC Bye Week: Colts, Jets
NFC Bye Week: Packers, Saints

AFC Wild Card:
Baltimore Ravens-31 vs Tennessee Titans-17
San Diego Chargers- 21 vs Cincinatti Bengals 24
NFC Wild Card:
New York Giants-27 vs Philadelphia Eagles-31
Atlanta Falcons-17 vs MInnesota Vikings 34

AFC Divisional Round:
Baltimore Ravens-31 vs New York Jets-24
Cincinatti Bengals-14 vs Indianapolis Colts-37
NFC Divisional Round
New Orleans Saints-34 vs Philadelphia Eagles- 21
Greenbay Packers-24 vs Minnesota-17

AFC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Baltimore Ravens- 31 vs Indianapolis Colts-34 (OT)
NFC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
New Orleans Saints- 28 vs. Greenbay Packers-34

THE SUPERBOWL
Greenbay Packers-21 vs Indianapolis Colts-31
@Roger619 I actually do think the Lions will show some upside late in the season.. they'll start off slow like at 1-6 but Matthew Stafford will start showing what he can do.. Him and Calvin Johnson Jr. will be dangerous and threatening like shaub and johnson.. I actually see them gettin in the playoffs the 2011-2012 season if they build on defense and add another reciever to compliment stafford
@Eric You will see actually how good the eagles are! Kevin Kolb will be a beast next year.. D. Jackson is a beast.. They have one of the best recieving team in the league! D Jack (top 10 WR), Jeremy Maclin, Trent Celek!!! And if LeSean McCoy have a good season they're gonna be dangerous!!! U mite be rite about the Lions I didnt get the chance to look at there schedule
@FAVRE How can you possibly think that the Ravens will get worse this year than last year.. doesnt make any sense

admin answers:

Listen, I am a die hard Jets fan. So i will disagree withe u in the super bowl. Good decision with the afc east. To me, da COLTS, will not win da super bowl but they have a great chance of going. Da JETS have a great chance of going because they stacked up on OFFENSE and DEFFENSE. AFC NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, and WEST look good. NFC SOUTH looks good. TO me VIKES take first in da NORTH. COWBOYS take first in da EAST. DA CARDS will take da west

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