NFL Fans 360

The Insider with JJ: GM Analysis

2008-04-13T00:53:00.010+07:00

Some reactions:

1) Who actually thought Raymie had traded the most so far?

2) Only 3 owners (Azalin, Sincer, and JJ) have yet to make a trade! All are .500 or better...

3) Draft spot does not seem to have leveled the playing field. With a few exceptions, past success=continued success this season.

4) Judging from past success in 08, the worst drafts go to Bucfan, Confused, and Xtreme.

5) Only 2 owners who drafted in the top 10 (JJ, Bigben) are over .500!!

Mid-Season Power Rankings

2008-04-10T13:50:00.003+07:00

Well we should be through the midway point for most of the teams now and we have a real good idea of who is for real and who isn't. Just a couple of things I want to point out before we get to the rankings. One thing I love about GM Mode is the surprises and man have there been some good ones this season. Who the hell saw Blix going 3-10? A top notch owner year in and year out and he is 3-10. No one saw him doing this bad but hey I guess everyone has their bad seasons. Another surprise coming from the same division is the most note-worthy owner in the league struggling as big as he is right now. The Jerzey Xtreme are 5-7 and not even in the top half of the power rankings. Granted he had a bad draft but jeez. At least we know he's human now. I still don't wanna see him sneak in the playoffs and have to play him. A surprise from the NFC this time is second year coach Vader sitting at the top of his division with an impressive 5-1 record. Rarely do guys come in this league and pull that off like he is now. I applaud him now but is it only a matter of time before guys start catching on to his gameplay? We will see. Another surprise....OK fine not really a surprise but an interesting story for the league was the retirement of Caravan Coach OD mid-way through the season. Interim Head Coach Silince will look to end the Caravans season on a good note and turn the team around next season. Now one last thing I want to say about the rankings is that it wasn't easy. There was a lot of teams after the first four that I really wanted to flip-flop and I did a couple times before I got it as accurate as possible. I really wish I could move the Bastards up but with only 3 games played I couldn't and a whole bunch of stuff with some other teams but here ya go. Mid-season Power Rankings.

1) Underdogz (10-3) - Underdogz have been playing great football this season. Is this the year Coach LastDon wins a playoff game? Sure seems like it to me.

2) Yellow Jackets (5-2) - The Yellow Jackets pulled him some great talent bringing in L.T. to really open things up for this offense. Coach Natrone has been known for utilizing his backs to the their full potential and we see no reason why he won't be able to get it done with L.T. The real question is can he catch Coach Don and the Underdogz?

3) Hurricanes (5-1) - The Hurricanes sit atop the NFC South. A division in which many predicted to be won by Coach Bucfan. Only one division game has been played but 5-1 looks nice right now and with a favorable schedule ahead it looks like they will stay the division leader.

4) Shamrocks (10-5) - At the beginning of the season I really don't think anyone saw the Shamrocks sitting at 10-5 and at the top of their division with the almighty X and Blix in it. If not for some close wins this team could really be 7-8 but you know what they say, good teams win close games and they have been.

5) Drillers (6-3) - The Drillers claim to be struggling right now but they are 6-3 right now. The Drillers may be struggling but they are finding ways to win. If this was someone else I may have my doubts but I believe Coach John Riad will get the job done no matter how ugly it may get.

6) Heat (4-2) - Can you really doubt a guy who has been to the big dance multiple times? He may have dropped 2 early games but with one of the easier schedules I got to think he won't lose many more.

7) Knights (5-5) - After 5 straight wins to the start the season off 5-0 the Knights drop 5 games to fall to .500. A couple heartbreakers in the late seconds of the game has hurt the Knights. We have no doubt that as long as AZ Cool returns we will see this team winning again. They deffintley have the talent but do they have the heart?

8) Bastards (3-0) - The Bastards just have 3 games play and I would love to put this team higher but we need to see more to really get an understanding of this team. No statement wins either as of now but I like the Bastards and Coach Neptune to lead this team to the post-season.

9) Fire (3-3) - The Fire are sitting at .500 right now. They have the fire power on the team to get the job done but can they do it consistently is the real question. With the most dangerous WR corps in the league and a balanced defense I'd pencil these guys in for some playoff football.

10) Intimidators (5-3) - These Intimidators haven't really done anything impressive but they are winning and that's all they need to do. Will see if the addition of Willie Parker was worth getting rid of both Galloway and Jammer.

11) Freak (5-3) - Two of the three losses by the Freak have been by 3 points (GAY!) so they could have easily been W's in the record column. I like the addition of Galloway, Grant and Jammer. The NFC South will be a fun race to watch at the end of the season. It wouldn't surprise me if I seen these guys and Coach DrChill take over first place in the South.

12) Titties (1-1) - There was a handful of teams that could have filled the twelfth spot of the rankings but there was no clear cut choice so I went with last seasons Super Bowl Champ. With their season just getting underway we'll see if the Titties are as nice as they are claimed to be.

Season XI: Final Team Stats

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Betting With The Don: Official Accounts

2008-04-02T15:31:00.014+07:00

Michael Wilbon Meets Up With Underdogz Coach TheLastDon

2008-04-02T02:37:00.010+07:00

Good to have ya on the show Don, lets get right into it.

Wilbon: Your 6-3 mid-way thru the season right now. How would you assess your teams performance so far? Is it what you expected and are you happy with it?

LastDon: We have but only the highest expectations here in Jersey. We have had some great wins and some great losses...well see how the rest of the season goes

Wilbon: Your 3 losses, coming from two AFC North opponents and then a tough team in the NFC South coached by legendary coach Bucfan have been dissapointing. What happened in those 3 games that have been different from your wins? What factored into those wins that you couldn't not in those other 3 games?

LastDon: The AFC North is a tough division. We might have had 3 losses but some luck helped us out there. When we took on the Booty Hunters our guys were WAY to overconfident. It had nothing to do with the opponent, they just felt WAY to good about how they were playing and the Booty Hunters gave them a big slice of humble pie.

Wilbon: The other teams in your division are struggling right now. Manchild and the Miners are off to a dismal 0-5 start, OD and the Caravan are a game .500 right now and Natrones Yellow Jackets are 0-1. What are your thoughts on the division? Surely you are taking advantage of the slow starts by the other teams correct? Who do you feel poses the biggest threat to dethrone you from your first place finish at the end of the season?

LastDon: The season is young for most of the league. It's too early to tell as even 4 losses doesn't mean much right now. That being said, I have 1 division win and those are the ones that will matter moving forward

Wilbon: Obviously from your past teams you are a run first, pass second guy. You are known as one of the top rushing coaches in the league. Now I got to ask you this, Reggie Bush or Adrian Peterson? Everyone knows how similar they are but fill us in on what makes them different? Who would you rather have?

LastDon: One player does not make a team. Even if you give him the ball 100% of the time, he is only one player. They are both great players and to say one is better than the other isn't fair. What I can say is that AP needs to stay healthy for us to compete for the championship.

Wilbon: Lets talk about another owner right now that is known to get under your skin and vice versa. Coach Azalin, he is off to a great 5-0 start right now. It seems as if he has gotten his defense to perform at a very high level of play like his old glory days and his offense is playing efficient enough to win him games. What do you think of his teams start? Impressed? Surprised? Do you think he can keep this going? We know when AZ is playing hot it is likely to stay and not fade, could we see another Super Bowl appearance do you think?

LastDon: As always, AZ has a tough defense. Again, it is early and a 5-0 start is nothing to sneeze at. He still has many difficult challenges ahead of him so we'll see how he handles playing the more competitive teams. One regret is that the Underdogz will not face the Knights in the regular season.

Wilbon: Your QB play seems suspect at times. Do you have anything to comment on these guys? Could we see a switch in starters?

LastDon: No comment

Wilbon: The trade deadline for you guys came and went without any changes. Was this the route you were going or we're you looking to make some moves but could not come to terms with any teams?

LastDon: We were able to play many preseason/scrimmage games with our team and made preseason adjustments. We're not fond of making switches mid-season....most of our moves will be in the offseason.

Wilbon: What teams right now have surprised you with their fast starts? What teams surprised you with slow starts?

LastDon: Nothing is a surprise in NFL Fans.....all owners are good tough competitors....I am however very impressed with Russ, Vader and Bastards

Wilbon: I know it's early but can you give us a prediction on the AFC and NFC Champs Don?

LastDon: I don't' like prediciting....things change in a nanosecond in this league.

Wilbon: If you had to decide right now who would you give your mid-season team MVP to right now? Which player is your unsung hero? Who is the biggest dissapointment so far? How would you assess your draft and off-season trades now? Are you happy you sent some guys packing or do you wish you weren't so trade happy and kept one or two guys?

LastDon: We are not caught up in MVPs. We strive to play together as a TEAM and not worry about individual achievements. We do not say before the game we have to run it "x" times with AP or throw "x" number of streaks to Chambers. We take what the defense gives us and work from there. The addition of Champ and Adrian were the focus of our offseason transactions. I do however feel that our defense, particularly our secondary is the key to our success.

Wilbon: Eight games left. Who are you most looking foward to be playing? How do you see your season ending?

Last Don: We like a challenge and always feel you need to beat the best to be the best so I am looking forward to the battle of the Jerseys. We have only but the highest expectations and goals for our team. We feel we are good enough to win it all, we just have to play that way.

Wilbon: Thanks for your time Don. As always good luck and we look foward to seeing how the rest of your season plays out.

Season XII: Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Pittsburgh Steelers (DrChill) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Final Standings

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Season XII: Playoff Bracket

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Season XII: Oakland Raiders (Xtreme) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: St. Louis Rams (BlackLegendary) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Baltimore Ravens (Azalin) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Seattle Seahawks (Blix) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: New Orleans Saints (LastDon) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Washington Redskins (AJayJay) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Green Bay Packers (JHynes) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: New England Patriots (Russman) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Jacksonville Jaguars (Neptune) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: New York Giants (Confused) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Atlanta Falcons (Tr1ck) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Philadelphia Eagles (Natrone) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Miami Dolphins (JRiad) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Indianapolis Colts (Sincer) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Dallas Cowboys (BigBen) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Kansas City Chiefs (Silince) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: San Diego Chargers (Ace) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Arizona Cards (Midgetracer) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Tampa Bay Bucs (NCNVader) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Cincinnati Bengals (Bucfan) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Chicago Bears (Julius Jackson) Final Team Stats

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Season XII: Archived Player Leaders

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Season XII: Archived Team Leaders

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Thailand Titties: Official Team Page

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Jersey Xtreme Game Videos

2008-03-28T05:21:00.005+07:00

JERZEY XTREME NEWS

WEEK 1: Queen Bridge Murderers at Jerzey Xtreme

*This was my first attempt, my videos will improve week to week*

Season XII Pro Bowl

2008-03-23T09:47:00.004+07:00

OFFENSE

AFC

QB1. Peyton Manning
QB2. Carson Palmer
QB3. Ben Roethlesberger

HB1. Joseph Addai
HB2. Ladanian Tomlinson
HB3. Willie Parker

FB. Mauia

WR1. Randy Moss
WR2. Tedd Ginn JR.
WR3. Matt Jones
WR4. Andre Johnson
WR5. Chad Johnson

TE1. Todd Heap
TE2. Marcedes Lewis

NFC

QB1. Brett Favre
QB2. Eli Manning
QB3. Rex Grossman

HB1. Reggie Bush
HB2. Adrian Peterson
HB3. Cadilac Williams

FB. Karney

WR1. Plaxico Burress
WR2. Maurice Stovall
WR3. Terrell Owens
WR4. Kevin Curtis
WR5. Joey Galloway

TE1. Jeremy Shockey
TE2. Alge Crumpler

DEFENSE

AFC

FS1. Marlin Jackson
FS2. Will Demps
SS1. Michael Huff
SS2. Rodney Harrison

CB1. Nnamdi Asomugha
CB2. Stanford Routt
CB3. Quentin Jammer
CB4. Will Allen
CB5. Ellis Hobbs

LB1. Kirk Morrison
LB2. Mike Peterson
LB3. Ray Lewis
LB4. Adalius Thomas
LB5. Morlon Greenwood
LB6. Thomas Howard
LB7. Landon Johnson

DE1. Robert Mathis
DE2. Trevor Pryce
DE3. Derrick Burgess
DE4. Mario Williams
DT1. Tommie Kelly
DT2. Haloti Ngata
DT3. John Henderson

NFC

FS1. Josh Bullocks
FS2. Brian Dawkins
SS1. Roman Harper
SS2. Daren Sharper

CB1. Ronde Barber
CB2. Mike McKenzie
CB3. Lito Sheppard
CB4. Sheldon Brown
CB5. Charles Tillman

LB1. Nick Barnett
LB2. Kieth Brooking
LB3. Brian Urlacher
LB4. AJ Hawk
LB5. Scott Fujita
LB6. Chad Greenway
LB7. Lofa Tatupu

DE1. Charles Grant
DE2. Osi Uminyoria
DE3. John Abraham
DE4. Jamaal Anderson
DT1. Rod Coleman
DT2. Fred Robbins
DT3. Darnell Dockett

Behind MVP Rex Grossman, JJ Takes the Bears All the Way!

2008-03-23T04:15:00.004+07:00

1st Qtr:

Bears elect to kick. Colts go 3 and out, netting 0 yards, and punt from their 19. Bears get a couple firsts and then hit Berrian on my favorite play (Blix you know the one) from 24 yards out. 7-0 Bears. Colts have trouble doing anything yet again and end up throwing a pick to Hester (only in cause Sincer had gone deep before - cb5 for me) who takes it in for 6. 14-0 bears.

2nd:

Colts, facing 3rd and 10 from their own 25 or so, hit Harrison on a quick slant to avoid a blowout. Then methodically move down with Mr. BTK Addai (he had 9 unofficially!!!) and hit Gonzalez on a slant up the middle (I think) when Manning had 10 secs to pass despite a 5 man rush. 14-7 Bears. Chicago can do nothing as the oline just crumbles under the Colts rush. Colts move down basically in the same way and hit Gonzalez again on 3rd down to even the game with just 24 ticks left in the half. 14-14. Hester fumbles the kickoff and I'm like fuck me wtf!!! Not SB VI all over again!! But no, it gets reversed. HUGE!! Bears hit Hester and Berrian all over the place and get to the 48 with 4 secs left and no timeouts. Rex gets time, good pocket forms, Muhammed has the outside but is doubled. Rex heaves it to the RZ and somehow Muhammed comes down with it. Could have been out of bounds, not sure. But no replay. 21-14 Bears at the half.

3rd:

Bears could do nothing in the 3rd. Colts managed a 31 yard fg after having 1st and goal from the 4. Ouch!

4th:

Long, time-consuming drive ends with a Wolfe 2 yd scamper to make it 28-17 with about 2 mins left. Game over, right? Nope. Jennings returns the subsequent kickoff 104 freakin yards!! The left side got sealed, I took control of Gould to force him inside so no less than 3 guys could take care of him. But NO, Sincer made some kind of herky jerky move that made all my guys just stop running for a split second and he was gone. 2 pt conversion makes it a fg gm. Then Sincer played a little cat/mouse and acted like he was gonna onside it with 2 min left. I had to honor it and call timeout. Of course he kicked it off after that lol, but I'm not gonna lose the SB cause I wouldnt call a TO. Colts force the Bears to 3rd and 10, but Grossman playmakers it (are you kidding me?!?!??!) and throws it perfectly behind the defender right to Hester for the first and more to about the Bears 45 with 1 min left. I wasnt sure about how many TOs Sincer had left at this pt so I ran another play, got stuffed, then got off a screen to Berrian who took it 53 yards to seal the deal. 35-25 Bears.

About the Map Tool

2008-03-22T20:35:00.002+07:00

Take a look at the new "Get to Know NFL Fans" thingy. Give me your info either as a comment here or on the boards (preferable) and I'll post your dot and put it in. Each person will have 2-3 quotes re: their game from other owners in Fans for the "The Myth" section. We'll go about getting those once the other info is complete.

Point Differential for Madden 08

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The above shows a breakdown of each owner's difference between their points scored and points allowed. As you can see, seasons I-VII are not included. Pretty accurate totem pole for 08...

Welcome to the more user-friendly NFL FANS 360

2008-03-21T22:31:00.000+07:00

So after sitting on the flash site for more than 2 months I finally decided to do the easy thing and turn the league site into a blog. This way, everyone can submit their material and make immediate contributions to the site. Here are some things I'd like to see before long:

1) GM Team Pages - Everyone could put their logo and roster as a single post, along with a trade block.

2) Season recaps at long last.

3) Video Highlights - It's very easy to upload them to the blog.

and lots more...

How to Become a Contributor...

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I'll need to invite you to become an author for the blog. Follow these steps:

1) Get a gmail account.

2) Post your account name as a comment for this post.

3) Accept the invitation to become an author and start contributing.

If you have any questions, let me know.

Season XII Final Standings

2008-03-21T22:19:00.005+07:00

Individual Records: Season XII - Special Teams Part 2

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- It's about FGs...boring.

Individual Records: Season XII - Special Teams Part 1

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- A bunch of 108 yard kick returns.

- Bears' D gives Hester tons of chances to break one, which he only did once.

Individual Records: Season XII - Defense

2008-03-21T20:45:00.001+07:00

- Sincer and Neptune put up 29 tfls.

- Trick gets another Statsgate record.

- Sincer's dominant run D leads to 22 sacks for Mathis.

- Vader gets his name in the books.

- Xtreme finally gets in picks with everyone's favorite Bay Area terrorist.

- Huff's athleticism nets Xtreme some easy TDs.