OUT OF CHARACTER BOARD

[Justin]

This game is trying to balance a mixture of relationships, strategy, and staying the course.  My season 15 is probably the best example.  Had all the talent in the world and should have been a case of just staying the course and coasting to the championship, but my strategy has always been to keep an eye on building the future and I created an epic disaster. 

Sure, it takes a good team to win and sometimes talent will trump (see Waves. Foresters), but at the end of the day it's a mixture of all three. 

Believe it or not, you're not going to get fired for not winning a championship.   If that was the case I would have been fired a long time ago.  The owners don't expect to come out on top every season but they look for consistency and stability.  Most GMs, myself included, inflict pain on themselves.  Luckily for me I've been able to build a strong relationship with my owner through consistency.  A lot of GMs assume they will get fired and jump ship in the middle of the season.  Owners know you will have down years, but as long as you're making an effort to improve the team and build the relationships then you will survive. 

Having a top notch superstar always helps, but you don't necessarily need one.  However most GMs will turn their roster upside down, or give up team morality in efforts to capture a superstar.  Sometimes it's not worth it and instead keep a roster of a solid eight guys and you will have a great chance of winning.

[Domingo]

Most GMs aren't even trying to negotiate....so the agents have all the power...

And the ones who do are getting walked out on, I see no point in that. I made an offer and was told what they wanted and why, having two top 15 players I figured it was going to be in that ballpark. Especially with the player I drafted.

[Domingo]

Have to agree with Justin, especially after the way my teams have played without that major star at the helm.  Majority of my teams that have made the finals have been solid players that do their part for the team.

[Jon]

This game is trying to balance a mixture of relationships, strategy, and staying the course.  My season 15 is probably the best example.  Had all the talent in the world and should have been a case of just staying the course and coasting to the championship, but my strategy has always been to keep an eye on building the future and I created an epic disaster. 

Sure, it takes a good team to win and sometimes talent will trump (see Waves. Foresters), but at the end of the day it's a mixture of all three. 

Believe it or not, you're not going to get fired for not winning a championship.   If that was the case I would have been fired a long time ago.  The owners don't expect to come out on top every season but they look for consistency and stability.  Most GMs, myself included, inflict pain on themselves.  Luckily for me I've been able to build a strong relationship with my owner through consistency.  A lot of GMs assume they will get fired and jump ship in the middle of the season.  Owners know you will have down years, but as long as you're making an effort to improve the team and build the relationships then you will survive. 

Having a top notch superstar always helps, but you don't necessarily need one.  However most GMs will turn their roster upside down, or give up team morality in efforts to capture a superstar.  Sometimes it's not worth it and instead keep a roster of a solid eight guys and you will have a great chance of winning.

Well said.

[Justin]

Who did Nick Trehurd last play for?

[GM Franchise]

Who did Nick Trehurd last play for?

Flips Basement

[Justin]

Oh...nevermind.

[Jennifer]

Trehurd was not a Mike Flips Guy.

Edit: He was in boise.

[jagilki]

Today was first day of hunting season.  It's antelope, so here it is 10 AM and we're done, but up at 2 AM, and I hauled both animals to the vehicle (not like it was super hard) but, I'm going to nap a bit before doing anything internet.

[Justin]

Trehurd was not a Mike Flips Guy.

Edit: He was in boise.

Thanks champ.

[Sgt. Josh Underpants]

Now that they've been drafted and signed does anyone have any reports on Tate and Van Kle so I can see what I can possibly do pr wise with them

[GM Hannibal]

Now that they've been drafted and signed does anyone have any reports on Tate and Van Kle so I can see what I can possibly do pr wise with them

I'm pretty sure I have two for Lamar Tate in one of my lists. He's the swingman out of Duke, right?

[Sgt. Josh Underpants]

Yeah that's him

[Jon]

Powers, Terry Moore has already been signed.

[Captain Metro]

Now that they've been drafted and signed does anyone have any reports on Tate and Van Kle so I can see what I can possibly do pr wise with them

What are you offering in return?