Free agency bidding

[mattlanta]

I need some tips and guidance on the bidding part of free agency. Does that really happen in real life? Teams bidding for every single free agent? And is there a guide line to how much I should or shouldn't spend on certain positions in terms of bidding? I want to get Culpepper maybe, but how much would you guys pay in the bidding?

[twl221]

Not sure if that's how it happens in real life. But when I want a certain player or a player at a position, I look at the guy(s). If I want him, I go into the bidding and set a realistic high price. If it goes over, I leave.

[mattlanta]

Quote: Originally Posted by twl221

Not sure if that's how it happens in real life. But when I want a certain player or a player at a position, I look at the guy(s). If I want him, I go into the bidding and set a realistic high price. If it goes over, I leave.

Thanks. Do you have an outline of a certain price for each position that you'd pay for? How much would you bid for like a FS, QB, LB, etc.

[twl221]

Quote: Originally Posted by Libid21

Thanks. Do you have an outline of a certain price for each position that you'd pay for? How much would you bid for like a FS, QB, LB, etc.

Depends. For example, a 28 year old QB that's rated 88 overall and will be my starter, I usually go within 15-20 mil within the starting bid. For most players, however, I just go 8-12 mil over the starting bid. Or if I really want a player, I will go as high as I need. Remember that this is just what I would do.

[mattlanta]

Quote: Originally Posted by twl221

Depends. For example, a 28 year old QB that's rated 88 overall and will be my starter, I usually go within 15-20 mil within the starting bid. For most players, however, I just go 8-12 mil over the starting bid. Or if I really want a player, I will go as high as I need. Remember that this is just what I would do.

Thanks for the tip.

[KBLover]

Unless the player is super-good, I don't want to pay more than 4 M a year and during contract talks, I try for the lowest signing bonus I can get without ticking him off.

That way if I want to trade or cut him, I don't get screwed even worse than if I held on to him.

[fahrenheit]

Quote: Originally Posted by Libid21

Thanks. Do you have an outline of a certain price for each position that you'd pay for? How much would you bid for like a FS, QB, LB, etc.

I always look at it by cap hit per year. in my opinion a roster filler (someone who will never play) should get no more then a mil, good players try to get under 3-4 mil a year, and no FA should get over 10 mil a year.

Keep in mind that the FA pool is ridiculously overpriced and should only be used if you desperately need that position.

[mattlanta]

I'm talking about the bidding though... how come the bids go up to $40 million? Where do you pay that $40? I saw the Broncos win the bid for Haynesworth and Asomugha...

[KBLover]

Quote: Originally Posted by Libid21

I'm talking about the bidding though... how come the bids go up to $40 million? Where do you pay that $40? I saw the Broncos win the bid for Haynesworth and Asomugha...

That's the total value of the contract.

For example, if I bid $55 M on a guy that wants a 5 year deal, it's 11 M a year, but it will report a 55 M contract.

If they are bidding 40 M *per year* - then...wow

[mattlanta]

Quote: Originally Posted by KBLover

That's the total value of the contract. For example, if I bid $55 M on a guy that wants a 5 year deal, it's 11 M a year, but it will report a 55 M contract. If they are bidding 40 M *per year* - then...wow

AH! I see... thanks!