Random FF Thoughts

[Chef99]

Big fan of the Fantrax desktop version. It's my go-to.

 

[leftypower]

Bah humbug...
The app was crap, it needs revamping. Desktop was perfectly fine (except the parts the mirrored from the app).

Hope they don't f it up more

Probably need to hold on to your seat. ..... in some way, shape, or form, what they roll out likely will not be a good as what they had.
AFTER ROLL OUT. .....

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Love Fantrax desktop, Fantrax app sucks and in an attempt to be more mobile friendly, they have ended up taking steps backward on their desktop version. Still the best out there though.

 

[leftypower]

Love Fantrax desktop, Fantrax app sucks and in an attempt to be more mobile friendly, they have ended up taking steps backward on their desktop version. Still the best out there though.

Let's just hope it stays that way. ..... by far the best I've ever used as it is. ...

 

[leftypower]

Love Fantrax desktop, Fantrax app sucks and in an attempt to be more mobile friendly, they have ended up taking steps backward on their desktop version. Still the best out there though.

Let's just hope it stays that way. ..... by far the best I've ever used as it is. ...

Well, it didn't - it's not bad, yet different layout - but it just looks to me like they made more room for popups and advertisements. Overall not 'better'.

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Well, it didn't - it's not bad, yet different layout - but it just looks to me like they made more room for popups and advertisements. Overall not 'better'.

so everything is a lot better when using your phone, they actually have a product that the general population will be able to use vs what they had before. I still use my phone's browser and not their app, but it looks like I'll be giving the app another shot this year.

When I read your comment @leftypower I immediately jumped on fantrax to see what you were talking about, then realized you were talking about the desktop version and not the mobile version. Switching over to the laptop, I like the new version with the menu options being more similar to MS365, changing from the same tab between leagues is a cool feature that will save a few clicks once familiarity sets in. Overall, I'd give the fantrax team 4.3 Deshaun Watson happy endings out of a possible 5.

as to the extra ad space...I'm far from an expert, but I believe that's what happens when you convert a webpage from mobile to desktop, lots of extra space in the margins that needs to be filled. Or going from desktop to mobile, you have a lot of extra content that has to get cut or condensed into a different version than the desktop.

 

[TREFF]

. Overall, I'd give the fantrax team 4.3 Deshaun Watson happy endings out of a possible 5.

 

[Chef99]

Sigh...at first glance, not a fan of the "New, Improved" Fantrax.

Anyone know if we have the option to keep the old format?

 

[Yellow Fuzzies]

Sigh...at first glance, not a fan of the "New, Improved" Fantrax.

Anyone know if we have the option to keep the old format?

Change is hard as we get older. Now that I have played with it a little, I am getting used to it. But my first impression was like you- "why the change?"

 

[leftypower]

Based on recent news, I imagine the price of Mattison is going way up as of tomorrow. ....

 

[TREFF]

OurLads has already removed Cook from the VIke's depth chart..lol

Based on recent news, I imagine the price of Mattison is going way up as of tomorrow. ....

I'd be wary of buying Mattison (or holding him planning on him being a starter)..there's a few vet options still on the market that'll be cheaper than Cook-even accounting for the 2 mill they have to pay Cook anyways. Not to mention, Mattison hasn't done jack since mid '21, and honestly was only really productive sporadically, its not like he lights the world on fire every time he's given a chance. He's nice, but I'd be a little surprised if he is a plus asset this season.

 

[leftypower]

OurLads has already removed Cook from the VIke's depth chart..lol

I'd be wary of buying Mattison (or holding him planning on him being a starter)..there's a few vet options still on the market that'll be cheaper than Cook-even accounting for the 2 mill they have to pay Cook anyways. Not to mention, Mattison hasn't done jack since mid '21, and honestly was only really productive sporadically, its not like he lights the world on fire every time he's given a chance. He's nice, but I'd be a little surprised if he is a plus asset this season.

That's likely fair, but if you're an owner, I doubt any see it that way. They will be fixed on the RB 1 by his name. .... I've had him before when Cook was ailing and he did a nice job as a starter in my lineup. ... but that can be said of a lot of B/U's in short durations. ...

 

[SmokingMonkey]

That's likely fair, but if you're an owner, I doubt any see it that way.

yup, for dynasty purposes, if he's on your roster he's probably more valuable than what I assume the offers would be to acquire him

 

[SmokingMonkey]

added Ty Chandler where I could, just in case Mattison sucks and McBride is too raw.
with my luck at guessing backfield hierarchies, that probably means Kene Nwangu special teams guy becomes the lead back for minny if Mattison falls flat

 

[TKOSpikes]

Email from Fantrax... gonna launch a new platform...

With the launch of our new mobile and desktop platform quickly approaching, we wanted to provide you with a few shortcuts to help you navigate.


On the mobile app, you can access your fantrax leagues by clicking the bottom Main Menu icon. Select the Dashboard tab at the top to access fantasy items previously found on our 3-bar menu such as Season Long Games, Draft Lobby, Support, Player Search, and so much more!

I enjoy it… except for the trades… I assume they’ll fix it.

But as you add players to a trade, the pop up at the bottom covers the lower part of the roster making it difficult to add picks…

I had to cancel so I could start with the picks.

 

[TKOSpikes]

added Ty Chandler where I could, just in case Mattison sucks and McBride is too raw.
with my luck at guessing backfield hierarchies, that probably means Kene Nwangu special teams guy becomes the lead back for minny if Mattison falls flat

Damn. I don’t remember dropping him in Old School.
Drafted him in D1/2 last year and he surprisingly lasted on my roster.

 

[TREFF]

That's likely fair, but if you're an owner, I doubt any see it that way. They will be fixed on the RB 1 by his name. .... I've had him before when Cook was ailing and he did a nice job as a starter in my lineup. ... but that can be said of a lot of B/U's in short durations. ...

oh don't get me wrong, his owners SHOULD be considering him as an NFL starting RB, because that's what he is, at least at the moment. And like Monkey said, if he's already on your roster, he's gonna be worth more than most any offer anyone would be willing to make- at least to you. And as far as backups/cuffs go, he has been better than the average Jack Wang

I'm only saying to be cautious in that optimism of suddenly having two starting RB's out of your Cook/Mattison stack. Never in his career has he been asked to give 20+ touches in back to back weeks..big change to go from that to THE guy every week. When it comes to guys that have been career backups becoming starters, the list is very short of guys that actually did well. Michael, the Burner, Turner is about the only guy I can think of who actually was a true fantasy asset after being a backup for 4 years. Generally, if your that damned good, they'll make room for you well before you've toiled for half a decade. I.E. Pollard..sent Zeke packing much quicker

 

[SmokingMonkey]

When it comes to guys that have been career backups becoming starters, the list is very short of guys that actually did well. Michael, the Burner, Turner is about the only guy I can think of who actually was a true fantasy asset after being a backup for 4 years. Generally, if your that damned good, they'll make room for you well before you've toiled for half a decade. I.E. Pollard..sent Zeke packing much quicker

Thomas Jones comes to mind, FredEx Jackson maybe too? not sure if those guys were "backups" but they were definitely B-side players that had good careers and fantasy success

 

[TREFF]

Thomas Jones comes to mind, FredEx Jackson maybe too? not sure if those guys were "backups" but they were definitely B-side players that had good careers and fantasy success

Thomas was freaky weird..drafted 7th overall, obviously with the intention of being the starter, and just never figured it out until about six years, and two teams later in Chicago, and continued it in New York

Freddie Jackson fer sure qualifies..pushed Beast mode out in about 3 years..oddly enough, Best mode went on to much greater success than Jackson, but he had a nice little run. Nothing overly exceptional, but nice. I would say Mattison has every bit the chance to be that kind of producer, 800-900 yards a year, 6-9 scores..good solid, production, just nothing to special.

Side note, Buffalo drafted CJ Spiller 9th overall-obviously to take over in place of Freddie, the year after they dealt Lynch..but he could never quite get the job done all the way. more credit to Fast Freddy

 

[leftypower]

Thomas Jones comes to mind, FredEx Jackson maybe too? not sure if those guys were "backups" but they were definitely B-side players that had good careers and fantasy success

As I said, he did me right, think it was 2-3 yrs ago. ... think that the only time I was able to get him. .... the Cook owners have made sure to cuff with him for a number of yrs. ....
Now if Cook goes to MIA, BUF or DEN it will certainly shake up someone dreams. ....