FOF 5.1/5.1+/5.1a/5.1b Dynasty Thread

[Ben E Lou]

2010 PLAYOFFS--Part 2

CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS



Atlanta at Minnesota
MINNESOTA OVERVIEW
This is a case of the upstart versus the establishment. The Vikings have the third-best all-time record in the league at 69-43 (.616). The won their third division title in six years with a 13-3 record. There's no secret to their success this year. Look no farther than QB Austin Crawford. Crawford threw for 3,719 yards, 29 TD's and only 9 INT's, giving him a 102.3 QB Rating for the year. He's questionable with a broken hand today, but I'm pretty sure that he'll play. Crawford spread the ball around quite a bit this year, as no one got over 66 catches. His main threat was SE Harris Joyner, who had 55 catches for 908 yards. His possession receiver was RB Glen Woodson, who had 66 catches for 553 yards to go along with his 1,230 yards rushing. Woodson only average 3.34 yards per carry, but had 12 TD's for the season. The Viking defense wasn't all that special, save for one thing: caused 31 turnovers, 2nd-best overall.

ATLANTA INJURY REPORT
TE Malfara will be back in action this week, as he's listed as Probable. FL Schafer is questionable, and returns as well, because Gilbert Boyer is going to have to sit out this week with a minor injury.

GAME REPORT
The Vikings took possession after the opening kickoff and promptly marched 80 yards in 14 plays. Woodson had 8 carries, including the 8-yard TD to finish off the drive, for 26 yards, and caught one pass for 18 yards. Sammie Farrell returned the ensuing kickoff 63 yards, though, and we started from the Vikings' 31. Schafer immediately made his presence felt in his return, going over the middle to snag a 12-yard completion. On the next series of downs, Tamm avoided double coverage and hit FB Keys to set up first and goal from the seven. On 2nd and goal, Tamm found Malfara for the 7 yard TD, and the score was tied. We then exchanged punts. The first quarter ended with Minnesota having a first and 10 on their own 42.

The Vikings continue to move the ball on that drive as the second quarter begin, and after 10 plays they found the end zone once again, this time on a 3-yard TD pass with 11:52 to play in the half, and they led 14-7. Two first downs on the next possession moved us into Viking territory, but we stalled at the 43, and punted into the end zone. Minnesota appeared to be on the move again, but a big sack by Doug Cochrane stalled them out around midfield. After the punt, we took over on our own 14 with 6:06 to play. We moved the ball well on the next possession, and got as close as the Viking 38 before an offensive holding penalty really hurt the drive. The punt resulted in another touchback, and the Vikings were content to run out the clock and end the half with a 14-7 lead.

The opening possession of the third quarter saw us move quickly down to the Minnesota 16. The key play was a Van Lanen 29-yard carry, but another big holding penalty hurt us, and we got no closer than the 15. We hit a 32-yard field goal, and it was 14-10 with 9:20 to play in the 3rd quarter. Minnesota answered with another long, slow drive. This one was 14 plays, 67 yards, and resulted in a field goal to make it 17-10 with 2:02 to go in the quarter. The 3rd quarter ended with Van Lanen carrying 6 yards to make it 2nd and 4 on our own 31.

The rest of that drive proved that we could do our own slow, methodical, ball-control drive. After a total of EIGHTEEN plays, Everett hit a 42-yard field goal to cut the lead back to 4 at 17-13 with 10:47 to play. We then caught a HUGE break. Woodson took off for an apparent 70-yard TD run on the third play of the next drive, but the Vikes were flagged for offensive holding on the play, making it first and 20. FS Colon made ANOTHER big playoff play, picking off the Crawford pass and returning it to the Viking 30-yard line. The Vikings then made another critical mistake on 3rd and 1 from the 21 by jumping offsides, giving us a 1st and 10 on the 16. Three more plays gave us first and goal on the 4, and backup RB Raymond Edmondson took a draw play for the 4-yard, go-ahead TD. We led 20-17 with 6:44 to play in the football game. The Vikings, however, would not go down without a fight. They moved the ball down to our 31 yard line in 8 plays, but DE's Floyd Andrews and Doug Cochrane collapsed the pocket and came up with the big 3rd and 7 sack. The Vikes then hit a 53-yard field goal to tie things up with 2:19 to play, and it was time to test Tamm's skill at engineering a late drive. He did not impress. After three plays, we had to punt it away, giving the Vikings the ball at their own 30 with 1:27 to play, and a chance to drive for the game-winning field goal. However, the defense came up huge once again. CB Mitch Carter intercepted a Crawford long ball down at our 30, and took it back 7 yards to the 37, and we had one more shot with 1:07 to play. Tamm hit keys for four yards, then Farrell for 12 yards and a time out, giving us 1st and 10 at the Viking 47. After Farrell dropped a pass on first down, Tamm found Brenden Schafer, coming back early from his injury, for a 24 yard pass, and Schafer shook the defender and took it the final 23 yards for the game-winning TD with 31 seconds to play to put us in the Super Bowl!!!

Tamm was 19 for 33 for 184 yards with 2 TD's and 0 INT's. Van Lanen rushed for 92 yards for us. Although the Vikings outgained us and won the time of possession battle, the two turnovers were critical. Crawford was 23 for 34 for 262 yards with a TD, but the 2 INT's he threw ultimately cost them the game.

[Ben E Lou]

2010 FRONT OFFICE BOWL

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

I need to do these before the big game...



TE Kenny Malfara--gets two additional years.

SS Winston Giangrave--Had PC Pct over 20 for the first time this year, and gets a nice contract as a reward. It'll cost us an average of $2.5M in 2011 and 2012.

SE Aaron Zaiser--Had a serious injury, but I'd rather risk the $2M per year in cap cost to avoid having him hit the open market. I sign him.

FB Darnell Keys--Has been a critical part of our offense for four seasons now. He gets two more years.

LT Pete Wayne--I believe in keeping the left tackle around if he performs well. He gets four more years at an average of $6M per year.

SE Sammie Farrell--Breakout player, ratings-wise. The former undrafted FA gets the extension.

LDT Dixon Mahoney--Another undrafted free agent who has contributed tremendously. He gets three additional years.

FL Brenden Schafer--Clutch performing guy with high big-play receiving numbers gets a $4M-per year extension.

Oakland (14-4) vs. Atlanta (14-4)

OAKLAND OVERVIEW
Oakland is THE marquee team of the NFL right now. They've been to the playoffs in all 7 seasons of the league, winning their division 6 times. They've been to the Super Bowl twice, and are defending champs after a convincing 31-13 win last year. They humbled New England 31-3 last week in the AFC Championship. Their marquee player is QB Grady Cusano. He has a lifetime 94.9 QB rating in seven seasons (all with Oakland). However, Cusano has missed most of the year with Plantar Fascitis. He is listed as Questionable for this week. Hmmmmm... With the #1 QB being hurt most of the year, the Raiders led the NFL in rushing attempts, with 514.Their defense has been most impressive this year: 3rd against the rush, 2nd in scoring, and 1st against 3rd down conversions. In Cusano's absence, Dustin Banks has been the most impressive starter, throwing for a 100.5 QB rating in 6 starts. Andrew Grayson has started 7 games, and has an 89.5 QB rating. RB Mickey Gaylor carried for 1,119 yards with a 3.62 ypc on the year, and five different receivers caught 40+ passes, with no one catching over 58.

TUCKER INJURY REPORT
TE Malfara managed to re-injure his calf last week, and will miss this one along with RDE Ray Antel, who suffered a serious injury last week: ruptured achilles tendon.

GAME REPORT
On our first drive, we went backwards, thanks to an offensive holding penalty on the game's first play, followed by a false start 2 plays later. We punted away to Oakland, who took over on their 42. We got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty to give them a first downin our territory, but a Josh Pierre sack followed by a Kris Colon INT (Is that guy clutch, or what?) gave us the football right around midfield. Two play later, Tamm found Farrell for a 47-yard TD, and we led 7-0 with 3 and a half minutes gone. The rest of the first quarter was a battle of defense and field position. Oakland broke through for a FG late in the quarter to make it 7-3.

We answered midway through the second quarter with another field goal to make it 10-3, and kicked another late to make it 13-3. Most of the quarter was spent punting back and forth.

The third quarter was a lot like the second, except that no one score. It was defense/field position/punt battle. The quarter ended with Oakland on their own 39, first and 10.

On the very first play of the fourth quarter, lightning struck. Dustin Banks completed a 61-yard TD pass, and just like that it was 13-10 with nearly a quarter to play. After three straight 3-and-out possessions, 2 by us and one by them, Oakland took over with 10:32 to play with good field position on our 46. They got one first down on a 16-yard completion, then hit the game-tying 42-yard FG with 8:28 to play. From their, each offense got only one more first down, and regulation ended with neither team moving past their own 40-yard-line the rest of the way.

In overtime, we won the toss and elected to receive. Typical to the way this game was going, we immediately lost 9 yards on 2 sacks, and had to punt from deep in our own territory. Oakland took over on their own 45, moved the ball 33 yards in 9 plays, and hit the game-winning 39-yard field goal to win their second straight title.

All in all, I can't complain. We went MUCH farther than I would have ever expected us to go. Hardy Tamm, a former 1(15) pick who had been discarded onto the scrap heap with only 2 career starts before this year, proved that he can be a winner.

[jbmagic]

skydog

nice season

that very impressive getting to the superbowl in 6 years wow..

do you do your own depth chart and gameplans before each game you sim?

[Warhammer]

That is certainly encouraging to see you make it to the Super Bowl and lose to the computer's two time defending champs.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 PRELIMINARIES

ATLANTA RETIREMENTS

MLB Andre Davison decides to hang 'em up after six years. He was our 4(5) pick in 2005, and was an immediate starter. He was our starting MLB for 4 1/2 years. Injured in 2009, he only played half of that season, and last year his playing time was severely limited due to the drafting of 1st-round stud MLB Josh Pierre. Rather than wait for free agency or ride the pine, Davison calls it quits.



My Head Coach and Scout both had their contracts run out. My scout got too expensive, but my Head Coach stays. The update:

HEAD COACH:Scottie Hinkle

Salary: $4.94M

Age: 47

Record: 25-25-1

Playoffs: 1

Bowl Wins: 0

MOTIVATION: Fair

DISCIPLINE: Good

OFFENSIVE PLAYCALLING: Good

DEFENSIVE PLAYCALLING: Very Good

INJURY AVOIDANCE: Very Good

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR:Jackie Walton

SALARY: $4.8M

AGE: 47

RECORD: 63-57

QUARTERBACKS: Very Good

RUNNING BACKS: Good

RECEIVERS: Very Good

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Average

KICKERS/PUNTERS: Excellent

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Henry Michalewicz

SALARY: $4.25M

AGE: 49

RECORD: 55-60-1

KICKERS/PUNTERS: Very Good

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

LINEBACKERS: Good

SECONDARY: Excellent

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

LEAD SCOUT:Robbie Clayton *NEW*

Salary: $390,000

AGE: 30

RECORD: 0-0

QUARTERBACKS: Good

RUNNING BACKS: Average

RECEIVERS: Average

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

KICKERS: Average

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

LINEBACKERS: Fair

SECONDARY: Good

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

[randal7]

Very good so far. Have you encountered any more effects from your team's profit margin?

[Ben E Lou]

Originally Posted by randal7

Have you encountered any more effects from your team's profit margin?

Not yet, but I haven't been pushing the envelope yet financially. I have yet to sign a big-ticket free agent, or have anyone under a huge contract. I haven't approached the cap yet. QB Schwartz would have asked for and received big bucks if he hadn't gotten injured. Because I didn't have a first-rounder the next two seasons after drafting him, I didn't get any other potential "marquee" players until SE Boyer in 2008, and he dropped in ratings, (although I wouldn't classify him as a full-fledged bust). Point being, I haven't had to attempt to put out top dollar contracts to multiple players yet. That will change, I'm sure, in the next few seasons. My draftees will start expecting big contracts soon, and we'll see what happens.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 ROSTER SHAPING

BEGINNING CAP SITUATION
SALARY CAP: $136.6M
ROOM UNDER CAP: $43.37M
MAX FOR NEW PLAYER: $37.91M

INJURY UPDATES FROM LAST SEASON
Four guys are still listed as Out, and their ratings haven't dropped much...yet: RT Jackie Finley (18wks), QB Donny Schwartz (13), RDE Ray Antel (9), RCB Amos Baumgartner (7). Schwartz and Finley dropped one point each in future potential so far.

C Carlos McCormick dropped 23 points to 49/50.

SE Aaron Zaiser dropped 31 points to 35/35.

LCB Joel Franz only dropped one point.

RDT Bernie Sweat didn't drop at all.

RCB Roger Whitfield now looks basically useless at 24/24.


FRANCHISE PLAYER
K Dexter Everett gets the tag.

KEY RESTRICTED PLAYERS
Those who are underlined are re-signed...
P Steve Wilton--He's been quite good, and gets a long-term extension.



FREE AGENCY
POSITIONS I'D LIKE TO FILL/UPGRADE: RB, RT, RDT, WLB, CB (nickel)

SIGNINGS

WLB Wes Henry--7.0--4yrs/$32M--This 5th-year man becomes my first marquee free agent. He's pretty much an all-around stud, and racked up 81 tackles and 21 assists in San Diego last year. The Chargers have lost over $140M in each of the last four seasons. I'm guessing that has something to do with Henry being on the open market. The Chargers are a franchise in complete disarray, actually. They have a 30-81-1 lifetime record, good for a .272 winning percentage--the only team worse than my Empty Cupboard team. To put it in perspective, the next-worst team besides us is Carolina, and they're at .392, but have been at .500 over the last two seasons. Good to see one truly terrible team (SD) and one stellar franchise (Oakland) both being run by the AI.


RB Blake Van Lanen--4.2--3yrs/$5.1M--He's been decent, not great, at RB for us. No better option available to us.

RDT Bernie Sweat--5.1--2yrs/$4.2M--Same story as Van Lanen. Best available option.

RCB Kevin Thomason--5.1--3yrs/$6.48M--He'll probably start at RCB, and push Spencer Carlton to the nickel back.

RT Donnell Murray--4.8--3yrs/$6.30M--He was decent, but nothing special in his three years with Minnesota.
TE Conrad Fulton--4.8--2yrs/$2.10M--Excellent run-blocker. Will be the backup TE, and should help out a lot in short yardage situations.

AMATEUR DRAFT

PICKS
I have the 31st pick in Rounds 1-7.

NEEDS
The only position I filled for the long-term in free agency was WLB, so the other positions hold as needs.

There were four RB's who were 1st-round worthy in my estimation, and the third one went with the 1(22) pick, so just to be sure I got my man, I traded up to 1(24) with Tennessee. I had to give up 1(31) and 4(31) to get Kenyon Daniels, but here's hoping he's worth it. Here's the draft in its entirety.

POS	NAME	CUR	FUT	VOL	SOL	40	BP	AGI	COMMENTS	Cur2	Fut2
1(24)	RB Kenyon Daniels	43	56	80	36	4.61	23	7.22	BIg ol' 233-pounder with pretty good speed and great strength/smarts.	42	54
2(31)	RT Jake Bishop	15	49	27	28	5.22	35	8.37	Very intriguing-looking grey/blue bars.	15	45
3(31)	FL Hugh Wickson	24	41	15	12	4.45	24	6.90	Dumb as dirt, but look at that speed, strength and agility!	24	41
5(31)	RCB Devin Withers	22	35	42	31	4.46	22	6.92	Another guy with an outstanding combine performance	23	37
6(31)	LG Leo Jones	17	38	61	42	5.31	36	8.00	Good bars, and quite strong.	17	37
7(31)	LDE Freddie Cox	16	26	82	33	4.92	29	7.80	Not much left...	16	27

Several guys dropped in points immediately. Not good.

DRAFT GRADE: B

LATE FREE AGENCY
No significant signings, unless you count getting a former Falcon, LDT Corwin Barrett, back into the fold as a backup.

TRAINING CAMP
INCREASES OF NOTE
C Carlos McCormick, who lost points down to 49/50 after his injury, is back up to 64/64.

7(31) pick LDE Freddie Cox has a big ol' jump to 33/56!

No shocker that 5(31) pick RCB Devin Withers is better than advertised. He's up to 27/43 after camp

DECREASES OF NOTE
2(31) pick RT Jake Bishop has lost 9 points overall, and is down to 16/40.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 POST-CAMP ROSTER

(I loaded my universe onto my laptop for the Thanksgiving trip, but forget to load up the old change tracker data, so I only have the numbers from this year to work with until Saturday afternoon, when I'm back in the T-U-C.)

Name	Pos	2011 Current	2011 Future
Becker, Bo	QB	9	37
Jansen, Butch	QB	17	34
Schwartz, Donny	QB	46	52
Tamm, Hardy	QB	52	53
Wolfe, Kirk	QB	16	49
Daniels, Kenyon	RB	42	53
Giles, Andy	RB	38	47
Zessin, Rickey	RB	23	27
Keys, Darnell	FB	64	65
Maxwell, Tracy	FB	37	37
Fulton, Conrad	TE	48	50
Jamison, Clarence	TE	28	37
Malfara, Kenny	TE	73	73
Boyer, Gilbert	FL	48	51
Ingram, Carlton	FL	21	34
Schafer, Brenden	FL	52	52
Wickson, Hugh	FL	26	40
Farrell, Sammie	SE	61	61
Zaiser, Aaron	SE	36	36
Hernandez, Perry	C	50	64
McCormick, Carlos	C	64	64
Monroe, Aaron	C	17	36
Jones, Leo	LG	18	36
Mayes, Harry	LG	63	63
Taylor, Damon	RG	39	39
Weber, Nick	RG	40	44
Wayne, Pete	LT	64	64
Bishop, Jake	RT	16	40
Finley, Jackie	RT	31	37
Fragomeni, Eddie	RT	21	38
Lane, Maurice	RT	44	45
Murray, Donnell	RT	48	48
Everett, Dexter	K	89	89
Wilton, Steve	P	64	67
Cochrane, Doug	LDE	51	53
Cox, Freddie	LDE	33	56
Barrett, Corwin	LDT	39	44
Hogg, Jay	LDT	24	35
Mahoney, Dixon	LDT	56	57
Sweat, Bernie	RDT	48	51
Zabriskie, Ricardo	RDT	37	37
Andrews, Floyd	RDE	47	50
Antel, Ray	RDE	57	75
Grubbs, Quicksilver	RDE	39	39
Middleton, Jeffrey	SLB	45	50
Brandon, Norbert	MLB	47	53
Pierre, Josh	MLB	54	71
Damon, Joey	WLB	24	51
Henry, Wes	WLB	67	71
Kirk, Kyle	WLB	46	46
Carlton, Spencer	LCB	45	60
Carter, Mitch	LCB	52	61
Hallock, Harvey	LCB	43	46
Thomason, Kevin	RCB	48	52
Withers, Devin	RCB	27	43
Giangrave, Winston	SS	64	69
Register, Nicky	SS	37	51
Colon, Kris	FS	69	69
Matthews, Anthony	FS	26	44

[Ben E Lou]

2011 PRESEASON/FINAL CUTS/OUTLOOK

PRESEASON INJURIES OF NOTE
In the final week of preseason, LCB Mitch Carter was injured and had to have surgery on his ACL. He'll miss the entire year.


FINAL CUTS
QB Bo Becker

TE Clarence Jamison

LG Leo Jones

RT Eddie Fragomeni


REGULAR SEASON OUTLOOK

POWER RATING: 68. 5th-best in NFC.
ROSTER: 63.



We look like the best team in our division, so another division title is definitely the goal.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 REGULAR SEASON

2011 Regular Season (10-6)				Passing	Rushing	Receiving	Attendance
Week 1	17	at New Orleans Saints	10	H.Tamm 18-29-255	K.Daniels 18-124	S.Farrell 6-79	70,200
Week 2	24	Houston Texans	22	H.Tamm 17-28-222	K.Daniels 15-74	S.Farrell 6-117	56,100
Week 3	9	at Dallas Cowboys	14	K.Wolfe 19-41-183	D.Keys 7-34	S.Farrell 6-85	73,600
Week 4	24	Tampa Bay Bucs	31	H.Tamm 15-34-177	B.Van Lanen 12-70	B.Schafer 5-63	56,900
Week 5	17	at Carolina Panthers	27	H.Tamm 20-28-213	B.Van Lanen 3-60	S.Farrell 3-60	50,800
Week 6	17	Minnesota Vikings	20	H.Tamm 17-27-156	K.Daniels 17-50	D.Keys 8-64	54,700
Week 7	14	at Green Bay Packers	17	H.Tamm 20-38-241	K.Daniels 9-49	S.Farrell 4-94	62,900
Week 8	31	Detroit Lions	17	H.Tamm 21-28-282	K.Daniels 26-109	B.Schafer 4-126	51,300
Week 9	23	at Chicago Bears	6	H.Tamm 16-27-203	K.Daniels 15-66	S.Farrell 7-102	53,300
Week 10	24	New Orleans Saints	7	H.Tamm 19-32-214	K.Daniels 19-95	S.Farrell 6-73	56,900
Week 11	Bye Week
Week 12	27	Tennessee Titans	3	D.Schwartz 21-32-242	K.Daniels 20-91	S.Farrell 7-74	60,500
Week 13	16	Arizona Cardinals	13	D.Schwartz 19-29-275	K.Daniels 16-43	S.Farrell 11-194	56,900
Week 14	30	at Jacksonville Jaguars	3	D.Schwartz 23-34-241	B.Van Lanen 20-85	S.Farrell 6-60	62,900
Week 15	20	Carolina Panthers	17	D.Schwartz 14-25-118	B.Van Lanen 15-83	B.Schafer 4-38	60,500
Week 16	26	at Indianapolis Colts	14	D.Schwartz 25-35-296	B.Van Lanen 23-126	S.Farrell 10-138	74,100
Week 17	13	at Tampa Bay Bucs	27	D.Schwartz 27-48-286	B.Van Lanen 12-44	B.Schafer 6-128	65,200

NC South	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA	Conf	Div
Tampa Bay Bucs	10	6	0	.625	399	350	9-3	5-1
Atlanta Falcons (WC)	10	6	0	.625	332	248	6-6	3-3
Carolina Panthers	9	7	0	.563	326	315	7-5	4-2
New Orleans Saints	5	11	0	.313	253	332	3-9	0-6

INJURIES OF NOTE
LT Pete Wayne tore his rotator cuff in Week 3, and missed the rest of the season.

MLB Josh Pierre tore his biceps in Week 6, and was done for the year at that point.

TE Kenny Malfara had to have ACL surgery after Week 7, and that of course spelled the end of his 2011 campaign.

QB Hardy Tamm strained his patellar tendon in Week 10, and Donny Schwartz filled in for him quite nicely.

RB Kenyon Daniels missed the last 4 games of the regular season due to a dislocated knee, but is healthy for the playoffs.


COMMENTS
We get the wild card playoff berth, and have to travel to Tampa Bay again next week. They've beaten us twice. Here's hoping that the third time is a charm for us.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 PLAYOFFS--Wild Card Round

Atlanta (10-6) (-1) at Tampa Bay (10-6)

Report below.

Houston (9-7) (-6) at New England (9-7)

Terrance Wilbur is 20 for 28 for 212 yards with 2 TD's and 0 INT's, and Fred May chips in 21 carries for 133 yards as the Texans down the Patriots 20-17.

Jacksonville (8-8) at Tennessee (10-6) (-4)

The Titans win 20-6 behind QB Lorenzo Putnam and his 239 yards of passing (20 for 29

St. Louis (11-5) (-4) at Philadelphia (10-6)

The Rams grind out a tough 20-14 win at Philly. QB Alvin Moln is 18 for 26 for 181 yards, and Dusty Gilmore is on the receiving end of 9 of those passes for 95 yards.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay

TAMPA BAY OVERVIEW
The Bucs won this year behind the strength of QB Jason Raymond. Raymond, the 1(19) pick in 2008, threw for 4,562 yards, 28 TD's and had a 98.0 passer rating. Raymond's favorite target was their newly-acquired free agent signee FL Dominic Dixon. In only 13 games, Dixon caught 91 passes for 1,593 yards and 5 TD's. They had a middle-of-the-pack running game: 17th overall in yards, 10th in yards per carry, led by rookie RB Kenneth Springer, who rushing for 864 yards and 7 TD's. They can be scored on. Their defense was 14th against the run, and last against the pass. They allowed 21.8 points per game, next-to-last in the league, but scored 24.9 ppg, 2nd-best in the league. If we can slow down Raymond-to-Dixon and outscore them, we should advance. As two losses to them earlier in the season have proven, though, this is easier said than done.

ATLANTA INJURY REPORT
Besides the major injuries mentioned in the last post, the only one worth mentioning is that SLB Kendrick O'Neal is Out with a separated shoulder.

GAME REPORT

(I probably won't do as detailed reports as I did last season any more. Those take too stinkin' long.)

Double coverage helps us contain Raymond-to-Dixon. We picked off three passes and held Dixon to shot gains: 8 catches for only 78 yards. However, Schwartz also threw three INT's himself, one getting returned for a TD, we fall 19-17 on the road.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 PLAYOFFS--Conference Semifinal Round

Houston (10-7) at Oakland (14-2) (-2)

Rookie Fred May's 122 rushing yards are not enough to derail the Raider dynasty. They block a punt in overtime, return it to the 2, then punch it over for a 12-6 victory.

St. Louis (12-5) at Minnesota (13-3) (-3)

Austin Crawford throws for 216 yards (20 for 27), Glen Woodson rushes for 124, and Bob Griesen catches 8 passes for 105 yards as the Vikings win 24-8.

Tampa Bay (11-6) at San Francisco (12-4) (-3)

Our old buddy Crime Dog Rosser, picked up as a midseason QB injury replacement for the Niners, throws for 240 yards and leads the Niners over the Bucs 24-17 despite Jason Raymond's 332 yards passing.

Tennessee (11-6) at Cleveland (-1)
Tommy Russell rushes for 185 yards as the Browns roll 21-14.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 PLAYOFFS--Conference Finals

Cleveland (11-6) at Oakland (15-2) (-6)

The Raiders roll into their third straight Super Bowl appearance. Grady Cusano throws for 252 yards, and Sean Blanco rushes for 122, and they win 24-14.



San Francisco (13-4) at Minnesota (14-3) (-4)

The Crime Dog will not be in the Super Bowl this year, thanks to a late interception as he was attempting to drive the Niners for the winning TD. Derek Carney is coldly efficient: 18 for 23 for 230 yards. Vikings 20, Niners 17.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 FRONT OFFICE BOWL

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
QB Hardy Tamm wants a 6-year deal worth a little over $70M, while Donny Schwartz wants a quite modest deal. Tamm goes. Schwartz stays.

SLB Kendrick O'Neal gets 2 more years.

Back WLB Joey Damon gets a one-year cheap extension.

Minnesota (15-3) vs Oakland (16-2) (-1)

On a chilly, snowy, 25-degree day in Oklahoma City, the Raiders win their THIRD straight Front Office Bowl by a 30-17 score. Grady Cusano throws 2 TD's on 20 for 25 passing, and Sean Blanco rumbles for 155 yards on the ground. Sheesh. Somebody beat these guys.

[Ben E Lou]

2011 SEASON SUMMARY/AWARDS

Passing	Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	TD	Int
Hardy Tamm	280	167	2000	7.14	10	5
Donny Schwartz	219	140	1543	7.04	7	7
Kirk Wolfe	45	22	203	4.51	0	0
Team	545	330	3757	6.89	17	12

Rushing	Pos	Att	Yards	Yd/Att	TD
Kenyon Daniels	RB	195	825	4.23	7
Blake Van Lanen	RB	150	708	4.72	6
Darnell Keys	FB	66	282	4.27	3
Andy Giles	RB	49	155	3.16	1
Team	---	487	2063	4.23	17

Receiving	Pos	Target	Catch	Yards	Yd/Ctch	YAC	TD
Sammie Farrell	SE	146	84	1194	14.2	229	3
Brenden Schafer	FL	90	53	755	14.2	218	3
Darnell Keys	FB	76	50	380	7.6	103	3
Conrad Fulton	TE	39	27	252	9.3	44	3
Kenny Malfara	TE	45	25	245	9.8	51	1
Gilbert Boyer	FL	47	25	284	11.3	53	1
Aaron Zaiser	SE	33	22	286	13.0	22	0
Hugh Wickson	FL	23	18	176	9.7	21	0
Team	---	543	330	3757	11.3	764	17

Defense	Pos	Tackle	Assist	Sack	Hurr	Ints	Dfnsd
Kris Colon	FS	67	32	0.0	0	3	6
Kendrick O'Neal	SLB	63	21	1.0	3	1	4
Wes Henry	WLB	56	19	0.5	0	0	1
Norbert Brandon	MLB	54	18	0.5	1	1	5
Kevin Thomason	RCB	49	23	0.5	0	0	9
Winston Giangrave	SS	46	17	0.0	0	3	6
Spencer Carlton	LCB	46	13	0.0	0	0	8
Dixon Mahoney	LDT	42	20	5.5	15	0	1
Bernie Sweat	RDT	42	20	2.5	7	0	0
Harvey Hallock	LCB	36	11	1.0	0	1	4
Josh Pierre	MLB	36	13	0.0	0	0	1
Anthony Matthews	FS	27	6	0.0	0	1	4
Doug Cochrane	LDE	25	9	5.5	12	0	0
Nicky Register	SS	25	11	1.0	0	3	6
Jeffrey Middleton	SLB	23	8	2.0	0	0	3
Ricardo Zabriskie	RDT	21	12	1.5	3	0	0
Devin Withers	RCB	21	7	0.0	0	1	2
Floyd Andrews	RDE	17	5	2.0	8	0	0
Jay Hogg	LDT	16	6	3.0	1	0	0
Team	---	803	281	32.0	62	14	60

Atlanta Team Rank Rushes 487 6 Rushing Yards 2063 4 Yards Per Carry 4.23 5 Pass Attempts 545 8 (T) Completions 330 8 Passing Yards 3757 13 Yards Per Attempt 6.89 17 3rd Down Conversions 49.3 3 Points Per Game 20.7 7 Turnovers 24 14 (T) Turnover Margin +1 14 (T)

Opponents Team Rank Rushes 424 6 Rushing Yards 1503 3 Yards Per Carry 3.54 3 (T) Pass Attempts 518 14 Completions 308 15 Passing Yards 3543 18 Yards Per Attempt 6.83 15 3rd Down Conversions 40.8 11 Points Per Game 15.5 2 Turnovers 25 12 (T) Turnover Margin -1 18 (T)

Award	Player	Team
Player of the Year	Randal Holt	San Francisco
Front Office Bowl MVP	Grady Cusano	Oakland
Offensive Player of the Year	Randal Holt	San Francisco
Defensive Player of the Year	Pete Diligencia	Baltimore
Offensive Rookie of the Year	Doug Hampton	Baltimore
Defensive Rookie of the Year	Rick Freeman	Seattle
All-League First Team Quarterback	Austin Crawford	Minnesota
All-League First Team Running Back	Randal Holt	San Francisco
All-League First Team Fullback	Lenny Tait	Houston
All-League First Team Tight End	Andrew McLaurin	New England
All-League First Team Wide Receiver	Dominic Dixon	Tampa Bay
All-League First Team Wide Receiver	Terry Schwimmer	Detroit
All-League First Team Center	Gerald Lyles	Kansas City
All-League First Team Offensive Guard	Harry Mayes	Atlanta
All-League First Team Offensive Guard	Fred Kennedy	Denver
All-League First Team Offensive Tackle	Freddie Pepper	San Francisco
All-League First Team Offensive Tackle	Leon Hargrave	Chicago
All-League First Team Punter	Billy Upshaw	New Jersey
All-League First Team Kicker	Cornell Kirk	St. Louis
All-League First Team Defensive End	Norbert Jenkins	Tennessee
All-League First Team Defensive End	Marcus Pipkin	New York
All-League First Team Defensive Tackle	Nick Drake	Arizona
All-League First Team Defensive Tackle	Raymond Lyons	Tampa Bay
All-League First Team Inside Linebacker	Pete Diligencia	Baltimore
All-League First Team Outside Linebacker	Jerome Matthews	Dallas
All-League First Team Outside Linebacker	Eugene Fattel	Tennessee
All-League First Team Cornerback	Glenn Montgomery	Denver
All-League First Team Cornerback	Edwin Finch	Oakland
All-League First Team Safety	Stanley Patterson	Miami
All-League First Team Safety	Jack McNeil	Oakland
All-League Second Team Quarterback	Grady Cusano	Oakland
All-League Second Team Running Back	Glen Woodson	Minnesota
All-League Second Team Fullback	Sedrick Lathon	Dallas
All-League Second Team Tight End	Thurman Peal	Tennessee
All-League Second Team Wide Receiver	Lonnie Tate	Denver
All-League Second Team Wide Receiver	Malcolm Clements	St. Louis
All-League Second Team Center	Luke Chau	Houston
All-League Second Team Offensive Guard	Bart Rodgers	New England
All-League Second Team Offensive Guard	Rich McEwen	Minnesota
All-League Second Team Offensive Tackle	Alfred Holecek	Cincinnati
All-League Second Team Offensive Tackle	Roman Ferguson	Indianapolis
All-League Second Team Punter	Alonzo Dorf	New York
All-League Second Team Kicker	Leroy Matsko	Cincinnati
All-League Second Team Defensive End	Quentin Wohlman	Miami
All-League Second Team Defensive End	Andrew Koonce	Jacksonville
All-League Second Team Defensive Tackle	Ricardo Shaw	Cincinnati
All-League Second Team Defensive Tackle	Jeremy Wilson	Pittsburgh
All-League Second Team Inside Linebacker	Trent Godfrey	Cleveland
All-League Second Team Outside Linebacker	Chris Monroe	St. Louis
All-League Second Team Outside Linebacker	Steven Carlson	Minnesota
All-League Second Team Cornerback	Greg Barnes	New York
All-League Second Team Cornerback	Phillip Newton	Pittsburgh
All-League Second Team Safety	Quentin Lewis	Philadelphia
All-League Second Team Safety	Dustin Webster	Cincinnati
League's Fastest Man	Brad Green	Kansas City
League's Strongest Man	Martin Morrison	Cleveland

[Ben E Lou]

2012 PRELIMINARIES

ATLANTA RETIREMENTS

SE Aaron Zaiser's career is over after 7 seasons. He was our 3(4)) pick in 2005, and became an immediate starter, winning the Offensive Rookie Of The Year Award with 88 catches for 945 yards in his inaugural campaign. He followed that year with 3 straight 1000-yard receiving seasons. He had another solid year in 2009, but in 2010 he ruptured his achilles tendon in Week 10, and was never the same. 2011 saw him limited to mainly being a fourth wide receiver, and I guess that was more than he could bear. He retires with 419 catches, 5,783 receiving yards and 24 TD catches to his credit, all Falcon records for now.



My Defensive Coordinator's contract runs out, and I also go after a new Head Coach. Plus, I'd like to see what happens when I push the envelope financially. Here's the update:

HEAD COACH: Amos Staton *NEW*

Salary: $9.25M

Age: 48

Record: 69-66

Playoffs:3

Bowl Wins: 0

MOTIVATION: Very Good

DISCIPLINE: Good

OFFENSIVE PLAYCALLING: Very Good

DEFENSIVE PLAYCALLING: Average

INJURY AVOIDANCE: Very Good

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR:Jackie Walton

SALARY: $4.8M

AGE: 48

RECORD: 73-64

QUARTERBACKS: Very Good

RUNNING BACKS: Good

RECEIVERS: Very Good

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

KICKERS/PUNTERS: Excellent

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Timothy Beer *NEW*

SALARY: $7.25M

AGE: 46

RECORD: 59-72-2

KICKERS/PUNTERS: Average

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Very Good

LINEBACKERS: Excellent

SECONDARY: Excellent

YOUNG TALENT: Excellent

LEAD SCOUT:Robbie Clayton

Salary: $410,000

AGE: 31

RECORD: 10-7

QUARTERBACKS: Good

RUNNING BACKS: Average

RECEIVERS: Average

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

KICKERS: Average

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

LINEBACKERS: Average

SECONDARY: Good

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

[Vikings13]

Great Dynasty... Looks like your DC is going to be amazing. Can't wait to see how the D performs in the next season.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 ROSTER SHAPING

BEGINNING CAP SITUATION
SALARY CAP: $144.6M
ROOM UNDER CAP: $35.28M
MAX FOR NEW PLAYER: $29.54M

INJURY UPDATES FROM LAST SEASON
LT Pete Wayne tore his rotator cuff in Week 3, and missed the rest of the season.
He's rated 63/63 now, just fine.


MLB Josh Pierre tore his biceps in Week 6, and was done for the year at that point.
He started last year at 54/71. Now he's 61/72.


TE Kenny Malfara had to have ACL surgery after Week 7, and that of course spelled the end of his 2011 campaign.
He may miss all of this year as well. He's Out (20 weeks) right now and will probably be placed on the IR.




FRANCHISE PLAYER
K Dexter Everett gets the tag for the 2nd year in a row.

KEY RESTRICTED PLAYERS
Those who are underlined are re-signed...
LCB Spencer Carlton--The former sixth rounder is now my best-rated cornerback. He gets a four-year deal worth around $6.5M per year.

FREE AGENCY
POSITIONS I'D LIKE TO FILL/UPGRADE: QB, TE. Yeah, we're in pretty good shape elsewhere. Frankly, my curiosity about what is going to happen with Schwartz makes me want to start him at QB anyway.

SIGNINGS



QB Hardy Tamm--5.4--3yrs/$13M--His contract demand is much more reasonable now, and I want to have him around in case the latter part of 2011 for Schwartz was just a fluke.TE Gilbert Woodyard--7.1--4yrs/$16M--Former 3rd-round pick has spent seven years with the Colts. Averaging right around 50 catches/500 yards over the last four seasons. Allows me to free up a roster spot by going ahead and putting Kenny Malfara on the IR.




AMATEUR DRAFT

PICKS
I have the 27th pick in Rounds 1-7.

NEEDS
Right now, I feel that I can draft best player available, as I have no glaring holes.

POS	NAME	CUR	FUT	VOL	SOL	40	BP	AGI	COMMENTS	Cur2	Fut2
1(27)	SLB Chester Adderley	31	60	18	22	4.56	27	7.27	Good bars and combine. Only one SLB on roster currently.	31	60
2(27)	SILB O.J. Barnhill	26	68	27	33	4.61	37	7.42	If he pans out, I'll trade one of my two other young MLB's away.	27	69
3(27)	LT Harold Cook	24	43	14	45	5.15	34	7.64	Only one LT on the team, and this kid looks solid.	25	47
4(27)	FL Gus Lang	16	44	77	23	4.42	23	6.87	Should be better than scouted.	17	50
5(27)	RB Allen Kaplan	26	37	94	23	4.61	17	7.18	Very high volatility and solid combine performance. Worth a shot.	27	38
6(27)	FS Kirk Peterson	15	37	45	34	4.46	16	7.49	Probably not much more than roster filler.	16	38
7(27)	NT Lance Davis	18	25	30	31	5.40	32	7.71	Strong, agile, and smart. Worth a shot this late.	18	26

Pretty good to see everyone stay the same or gain points.

DRAFT GRADE: B+

LATE FREE AGENCY
No significant signings. Just some rookie roster fillers, and re-sign C Perry Hernandez as a backup. I move 7th-round pick NT Lance Davis to RDE.

TRAINING CAMP
INCREASES OF NOTE
4th-round pick FL Gus Lang is up to 21/57, 13 points above originally scouted.

LT Harold Cook, our third-round pick, is up to 28/51, 8 points above his original assessment.

LCB Spencer Carlton and SS Winston Giangrave continue to climb, up to 73/73 and 72/72 respectively.

DECREASES OF NOTE
None.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 POST-CAMP ROSTER

Name	Pos	2005 Current	2005 Future	2006 Current	2006 Future	2007 Current	2007 Future	2008 Current	2008 Future	2009 Current	2009 Future	2010 Current	2010 Future	2011 Current	2011 Future	2012 Current	2012 Future	Overall Current Change	Overall Future Change
Jansen, Butch	QB													17	34	18 (1)	31 (-3)	1	-3
Schwartz, Donny	QB	45	81	61 (16)	81 (0)	78 (17)	81 (0)	82 (4)	82 (1)	77 (-5)	82 (0)	45 (-32)	52 (-30)	46 (1)	52 (0)	32 (-14)	39 (-13)	-13	-42
Tamm, Hardy	QB											35	52	52 (17)	53 (1)	50 (-2)	51 (-2)	15	-1
Wolfe, Kirk	QB											12	47	16 (4)	49 (2)	22 (6)	49 (0)	10	2
Daniels, Kenyon	RB													42	53	43 (1)	52 (-1)	1	-1
Giles, Andy	RB							34	47	35 (1)	47 (0)	36 (1)	47 (0)	38 (2)	47 (0)	40 (2)	47 (0)	6	0
Kaplan, Allen	RB															28	38	0	0
Zessin, Rickey	RB													23	27	25 (2)	28 (1)	2	1
Dawson, Corwin	FB															32	32	0	0
Keys, Darnell	FB			48	69	51 (3)	67 (-2)	58 (7)	65 (-2)	65 (7)	65 (0)	62 (-3)	65 (0)	64 (2)	65 (0)	63 (-1)	64 (-1)	15	-5
Fulton, Conrad	TE													48	50	48 (0)	50 (0)	0	0
Malfara, Kenny	TE	26	60	39 (13)	63 (3)	53 (14)	66 (3)	70 (17)	70 (4)	72 (2)	72 (2)	73 (1)	73 (1)	73 (0)	73 (0)	74 (1)	74 (1)	48	14
Woodyard, Gilbert	TE															70	70	0	0
Boyer, Gilbert	FL							36	66	46 (10)	63 (-3)	42 (-4)	51 (-12)	48 (6)	51 (0)	49 (1)	51 (0)	13	-15
Ingram, Carlton	FL											18	32	21 (3)	34 (2)	24 (3)	35 (1)	6	3
Lang, Gus	FL															21	57	0	0
Schafer, Brenden	FL							40	48	46 (6)	48 (0)	50 (4)	50 (2)	52 (2)	52 (2)	53 (1)	53 (1)	13	5
Wickson, Hugh	FL													26	40	30 (4)	41 (1)	4	1
Farrell, Sammie	SE					24	41	29 (5)	41 (0)	33 (4)	42 (1)	56 (23)	60 (18)	61 (5)	61 (1)	61 (0)	61 (0)	37	20
Harrison, Phil	C															20	36	0	0
Hernandez, Perry	C							23	50	30 (7)	55 (5)	36 (6)	58 (3)	50 (14)	64 (6)	57 (7)	65 (1)	34	15
McCormick, Carlos	C					26	64	41 (15)	70 (6)	58 (17)	71 (1)	69 (11)	73 (2)	64 (-5)	64 (-9)	66 (2)	66 (2)	40	2
Monroe, Aaron	C													17	36	21 (4)	37 (1)	4	1
Mayes, Harry	LG							50	64	61 (11)	62 (-2)	64 (3)	64 (2)	63 (-1)	63 (-1)	63 (0)	63 (0)	13	-1
McEwen, Rich	LG															40	46	0	0
Bartley, Al	RG															23	29	0	0
Weber, Nick	RG											27	42	40 (13)	44 (2)	54 (14)	54 (10)	27	12
Cook, Harold	LT															28	51	0	0
Wayne, Pete	LT					31	62	37 (6)	55 (-7)	45 (8)	56 (1)	53 (8)	56 (0)	64 (11)	64 (8)	64 (0)	64 (0)	33	2
Bishop, Jake	RT													16	40	19 (3)	35 (-5)	3	-5
Lane, Maurice	RT									26	45	29 (3)	45 (0)	44 (15)	45 (0)	47 (3)	47 (2)	21	2
Murray, Donnell	RT													48	48	47 (-1)	47 (-1)	-1	-1
Everett, Dexter	K							63	78	86 (23)	86 (8)	88 (2)	88 (2)	89 (1)	89 (1)	90 (1)	90 (1)	27	12
Wilton, Steve	P							58	67	62 (4)	67 (0)	61 (-1)	67 (0)	64 (3)	67 (0)	64 (0)	67 (0)	6	0
Cochrane, Doug	LDE							30	53	36 (6)	53 (0)	43 (7)	54 (1)	51 (8)	53 (-1)	46 (-5)	53 (0)	16	0
Cox, Freddie	LDE													33	56	39 (6)	58 (2)	6	2
Barrett, Corwin	LDT	20	36	24 (4)	36 (0)	27 (3)	37 (1)	31 (4)	38 (1)					39 (8)	44 (6)	39 (0)	43 (-1)	19	7
Hogg, Jay	LDT													24	35	29 (5)	37 (2)	5	2
Mahoney, Dixon	LDT	23	47	34 (11)	50 (3)	47 (13)	54 (4)	52 (5)	55 (1)	55 (3)	56 (1)	56 (1)	58 (2)	56 (0)	57 (-1)	56 (0)	56 (-1)	33	9
Sweat, Bernie	RDT									43	52	48 (5)	51 (-1)	48 (0)	51 (0)	48 (0)	52 (1)	5	0
Antel, Ray	RDE									40	75	49 (9)	75 (0)	57 (8)	75 (0)	61 (4)	75 (0)	21	0
Davis, Lance	RDE															18	27	0	0
Grubbs, Quicksilver	RDE											39	39	39 (0)	39 (0)	39 (0)	39 (0)	0	0
Adderley, Chester	SLB															32	60	0	0
Barnhill, O.J.	MLB															31	69	0	0
Brandon, Norbert	MLB									39	54	44 (5)	54 (0)	47 (3)	53 (-1)	54 (7)	54 (1)	15	0
Pierre, Josh	MLB											43	74	54 (11)	71 (-3)	61 (7)	69 (-2)	18	-5
Damon, Joey	WLB											18	51	24 (6)	51 (0)	22 (-2)	44 (-7)	4	-7
Henry, Wes	WLB													67	71	68 (1)	72 (1)	1	1
Carlton, Spencer	LCB									22	50	28 (6)	53 (3)	45 (17)	60 (7)	73 (28)	73 (13)	51	23
Hallock, Harvey	LCB							23	41	28 (5)	43 (2)	34 (6)	45 (2)	43 (9)	46 (1)	50 (7)	50 (4)	27	9
Hite, Gus	LCB															16	35	0	0
Thomason, Kevin	RCB													48	52	49 (1)	52 (0)	1	0
Withers, Devin	RCB													27	43	38 (11)	48 (5)	11	5
Giangrave, Winston	SS							19	62	30 (11)	66 (4)	46 (16)	68 (2)	64 (18)	69 (1)	72 (8)	72 (3)	53	10
Register, Nicky	SS									27	50	32 (5)	51 (1)	37 (5)	51 (0)	44 (7)	51 (0)	17	1
Colon, Kris	FS									67	67	68 (1)	68 (1)	69 (1)	69 (1)	69 (0)	69 (0)	2	2
Matthews, Anthony	FS											20	40	26 (6)	44 (4)	34 (8)	48 (4)	14	8
Peterson, Kirk	FS															20	43	0	0

[QuikSand]

Neat summary, SkyDog. Is that last output (summarizing ratings history) a product of primelord's tool, or is that manually created?

[Ben E Lou]

Originally Posted by QuikSand

Neat summary, SkyDog. Is that last output (summarizing ratings history) a product of primelord's tool, or is that manually created?

Primelord's tool.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 PRESEASON/FINAL CUTS/OUTLOOK

First off, we make a couple of deals. FS Anthony Matthews gets shipped to Philly along with two late picks for a 3rd-rounder, and MLB Norbert Brandon and a 6th-round pick went to Arizona for a 2nd-rounder in 2014.

PRESEASON INJURIES OF NOTE
We made it through this preseason with no major injuries to key players. The worst thing right now is that LG Harry Mayes is Out (3wks) with torn knee cartilage.


FINAL CUTS
QB Butch Jansen

RT Jake Bishop


REGULAR SEASON OUTLOOK

POWER RATING: 69. 4th-best in NFC.
ROSTER: 95. Tied for 2nd-best in NFL.



Tampa Bay looks to be a bit down from last year. Carolina looks pretty week. The Saints, however, on paper look like a good challenge. New Orleans should have one of the better defenses in the league, but we should be the favorite for the division crown.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 REGULAR SEASON

2012 Regular Season (5-11)				Passing	Rushing	Receiving	Attendance
Week 1	17	Carolina Panthers	20	D.Schwartz 20-30-193	K.Daniels 14-61	G.Woodyard 6-75	50,200
Week 2	13	at San Diego Chargers	20	D.Schwartz 16-27-203	K.Daniels 19-65	S.Farrell 5-68	39,500
Week 3	34	St. Louis Rams	24	D.Schwartz 23-29-288	K.Daniels 13-84	B.Schafer 4-109	51,600
Week 4	27	at Philadelphia Eagles	17	D.Schwartz 25-40-268	K.Daniels 14-80	B.Schafer 5-81	61,300
Week 5	17	Washington Redskins	30	D.Schwartz 23-39-273	K.Daniels 17-71	G.Boyer 5-69	54,500
Week 6	13	Tampa Bay Bucs	16	D.Schwartz 20-35-216	K.Daniels 30-103	G.Boyer 7-102	49,400
Week 7	7	at Carolina Panthers	24	D.Schwartz 18-36-212	D.Keys 3-31	G.Boyer 7-117	51,000
Week 8	Bye Week
Week 9	17	at Dallas Cowboys	20	H.Tamm 22-32-254	K.Daniels 12-72	S.Farrell 9-111	73,100
Week 10	17	New York Giants	20	D.Schwartz 15-28-158	K.Daniels 18-53	G.Boyer 4-69	45,100
Week 11	22	at New Orleans Saints	29	H.Tamm 12-25-119	K.Daniels 24-121	B.Schafer 4-86	62,500
Week 12	20	at Oakland Raiders	23	D.Schwartz 24-35-236	B.Schafer 2-26	H.Wickson 4-71	80,100
Week 13	6	at Detroit Lions	20	D.Schwartz 19-41-128	K.Daniels 11-32	G.Woodyard 7-53	63,500
Week 14	34	Kansas City Chiefs	7	H.Tamm 21-35-196	K.Daniels 24-126	G.Woodyard 6-51	42,900
Week 15	30	at Tampa Bay Bucs	27	H.Tamm 17-21-210	K.Daniels 25-88	H.Wickson 2-58	65,300
Week 16	10	Denver Broncos	22	H.Tamm 18-26-198	K.Daniels 14-75	G.Boyer 8-121	50,200
Week 17	22	New Orleans Saints	17	H.Tamm 18-29-149	K.Daniels 30-144	G.Boyer 7-66	45,800

NC South	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA	Conf	Div
Tampa Bay Bucs	9	7	0	.563	317	295	7-5	5-1
New Orleans Saints	6	10	0	.375	268	301	4-8	2-4
Carolina Panthers	5	11	0	.313	255	295	4-8	3-3
Atlanta Falcons	5	11	0	.313	306	336	4-8	2-4

INJURIES OF NOTE
LDT Dixon Mahoney goes down during the first game of the season with a ruptured achilles tendon, and misses the entire campaign.

RDT Bernie Sweat tears his rotator cuff in Week 7 and misses the rest of the year.

SE Sammie Farrell--torn rotator cuff Week 9. Done for the year.

FS Kris Colon--ACL damage in Week 12--Doen for the year.



NEW LEAGUE RECORDS

Tennessee's WR Kenny Stephens sets a new league mark with 1,739 receiving yards in the season.



NEW FALCON RECORDS

RB Kenyon Daniels sets a new team marks for rushing attempts (287) and yards (1198), breaking records held by Blake Van Lanen.


COMMENTS
I stuck with Schwartz a little too long, but Tamm wasn't all that impressive either when he took back over. We were 3-4 in Tamm's starts, and 2-7 in Schwartz's. It is very disappointing to lose in a division that was as week as ours this year.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 PLAYOFFS--Wild Card Round

Philadelphia (9-7) at Detroit (9-7) (-3)

Behind 207 yards passing from Devin Branch, and 185 yards rushing on 41 carries from Jesse Borders, the Lions win 24-14.

San Diego (10-6) at New Jersey (13-3) (-2)

Emmitt Haber hit a short field goal with 2:22 to play for a 16-14 lead, and the Jets' defense held on the rest of the way. Mario Greene caught 9 passes for 134 yards for the Jets.

San Francisco (9-7) at Tampa Bay (9-7)

Jason Raymond's 222 yards passing were enough to help the Bucs eke out a 15-13 win over the Niners.

Tennessee (10-5-1) at Cincinnati (10-6)

Former Falcon Raymond Edmondson rushes for 120 yards, and catches 3 passes for 77 yards as the Titans win 27-22.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 PLAYOFFS--Conference Semifinal Round

Detroit (10-7) at Dallas (10-6) (E)

Jesse Borders has another workhorse day: 25 carries for 99 yards, and the Lions win 17-14 in Dallas.

New Jersey (14-3) at Oakland (13-3) (-3)

The Jets can't stop Grady Cusano and company from advancing to the AFC Championship once again. 21-13 Raiders. Cusano throws for 203 yards, 2 TD's, 0 INT's.

Tampa Bay (10-7) at Seattle (12-4) (-8)

The Seahawks dominate Tampa Bay en route to a 31-3 win. Larry Scibona is 18 for 25 for 198 yards on the day, and Jason Raymond is held to 14 for 29 passing for 166 yards.

Tennessee (11-5-1) at Jacksonville (14-2) (-2)
Edmonsdson rushes for 92 yards, and Lorenzo Putnam passes for 310, and the Titans win 31-28 on the road.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 PLAYOFFS--Conference Finals

Detroit (11-7) at Seattle (13-4) (-7)

Jesses Borders' 107 yards on 31 carries isn't enough. Larry Scibona throws for 183 yards, a TD, and 0 INT's. The Seahawks trailed 17-7 in the second quarter, but rallied for a TD just before halftime, and the Seahawk defense holds the Lions scoreless in the second half for a come-from-behind 20-17 win.



Tennessee (12-5-1) at Oakland (14-3) (-3)

Ho hum. Another year, another Front Office Bowl appearance for the Raiders. Cusano throws for 222 yards and a TD as the Raiders win 21-14.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 FRONT OFFICE BOWL

KEY CONTRACT EXTENSION DECISIONS
TE Kenny Malfara spent the year on the IR, but is completely recovered now and suffered no significant ratings hit. He gets another year.

SS Winston Giangrave has been a true stud for us, and he gets a big 5-year contract, worth around $8M per year.

C Carlos McCormick's contract is up for renewal, but there's been little performance difference between him (66/66) and backup Perry Hernandez (60/65). Hernandez is signed for two more years after this one at $6.5M less than McCormick's average request. Easy decision to let McCormick fly. I go ahead and cut McCormick to make room for other extensions.

FB Darnell Keys has continued to performe at a high level. The four-year extension he gets may well make him a career Falcon.

SE Sammie Farrell (torn rotator cuff) is still injured, and wants a long-term extension. I'm going to wait this one out. I'll have to sign him on the open market if I want to keep him. Same story for RDT Bernie Sweat.

FL Gilbert Boyer, a former first round pick, finally came into his own this year with 73 catches for 898 yards. He gets a four-year extension for a fairly modest $4.5M average per season.

The Donny Schwartz experiment is probably over. His contract is up, and he didn't show us much. Right now he wants a contract with a bonus. Unless he'll sign for at or near the minimum, he will no longer be a Falcon.

OAKLAND (15-3) (-2) vs. SEATTLE (14-4)

With relative ease, the Raiders make it four consecutive titles. They race out to a 21-0 lead, and coast to a 35-19 win. Claude Flatt rushes for 157 yards and 2 Td's, and Grady Cusano throws for 285 and 2 TD's. Wow.

[Ben E Lou]

2012 SEASON SUMMARY/AWARDS

Passing	Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	TD	Int
Donny Schwartz	366	218	2333	6.37	12	17
Hardy Tamm	182	113	1168	6.41	7	4
Team	549	332	3505	6.38	19	21

Rushing	Pos	Att	Yards	Yd/Att	TD
Kenyon Daniels	RB	287	1198	4.17	4
Blake Van Lanen	RB	118	398	3.37	3
Team	---	463	1839	3.97	10

Receiving	Pos	Target	Catch	Yards	Yd/Ctch	YAC	TD
Gilbert Boyer	FL	127	73	898	12.3	148	3
Gilbert Woodyard	TE	94	63	648	10.2	113	5
Darnell Keys	FB	57	43	251	5.8	95	2
Brenden Schafer	FL	70	43	583	13.5	157	5
Sammie Farrell	SE	59	30	343	11.4	32	1
Gus Lang	SE	48	26	243	9.3	34	1
Team	---	548	332	3505	10.5	729	19

Defense	Pos	Tackle	Assist	Sack	Hurr	Ints	Dfnsd
Winston Giangrave	SS	107	37	1.0	0	1	7
Kendrick O'Neal	SLB	85	31	5.5	0	1	7
Josh Pierre	MLB	85	38	2.5	0	0	4
Wes Henry	WLB	69	25	4.5	2	1	9
Kris Colon	FS	59	16	0.0	0	4	3
Kevin Thomason	RCB	47	23	0.0	0	1	12
Ray Antel	RDE	44	16	8.0	25	0	1
Corwin Barrett	LDT	42	14	1.0	6	0	0
Harvey Hallock	LCB	41	12	0.0	4	2	3
Spencer Carlton	LCB	36	13	0.0	0	3	13
Devin Withers	RCB	25	10	0.0	1	0	3
Kirk Peterson	FS	23	7	1.0	1	0	2
Bernie Sweat	RDT	21	4	2.0	4	0	0
Doug Cochrane	LDE	17	13	3.5	12	0	0
Dustin Webster	FS	16	2	0.0	0	0	3
Team	---	869	292	31.0	68	15	71

Atlanta Team Rank Rushes 463 9 Rushing Yards 1839 8 Yards Per Carry 3.97 12 Pass Attempts 549 11 Completions 332 9 Passing Yards 3505 16 Yards Per Attempt 6.38 22 3rd Down Conversions 39.2 27 Points Per Game 19.1 16 (T) Turnovers 29 27 (T) Turnover Margin -9 29

Opponents Team Rank Rushes 448 15 (T) Rushing Yards 1575 8 Yards Per Carry 3.51 4 Pass Attempts 545 25 Completions 336 26 Passing Yards 3823 30 Yards Per Attempt 7.01 24 (T) 3rd Down Conversions 39.2 8 Points Per Game 21.0 27 Turnovers 20 26 Turnover Margin +9 4

Award	Player	Team
Player of the Year	Walt Spence	Jacksonville
Front Office Bowl MVP	Grady Cusano	Oakland
Offensive Player of the Year	Walt Spence	Jacksonville
Defensive Player of the Year	Tom Shepardson	New England
Offensive Rookie of the Year	Corey Henson	Arizona
Defensive Rookie of the Year	Erik Bronson	Miami
All-League First Team Quarterback	Walt Spence	Jacksonville
All-League First Team Running Back	Tommy Russell	Cleveland
All-League First Team Fullback	Junior Hudgens	Washington
All-League First Team Tight End	Tim Tharaldson	Denver
All-League First Team Wide Receiver	Kenny Stephens	Tennessee
All-League First Team Wide Receiver	Emmanuel Osborn	Cincinnati
All-League First Team Center	Luke Chau	Tampa Bay
All-League First Team Offensive Guard	Nate Rivers	Green Bay
All-League First Team Offensive Guard	Oscar Harvey	Baltimore
All-League First Team Offensive Tackle	Ernest Marsh	Arizona
All-League First Team Offensive Tackle	Alfred Holecek	Cincinnati
All-League First Team Punter	Antoine Gowan	Buffalo
All-League First Team Kicker	Kelly Beattle	Seattle
All-League First Team Defensive End	Marcus Pipkin	New York
All-League First Team Defensive End	Colin Lyon	Seattle
All-League First Team Defensive Tackle	Raymond Lyons	Tampa Bay
All-League First Team Defensive Tackle	Lorenzo Gill	New Jersey
All-League First Team Inside Linebacker	Tom Shepardson	New England
All-League First Team Outside Linebacker	Chris Monroe	St. Louis
All-League First Team Outside Linebacker	Peter Wilcox	Detroit
All-League First Team Cornerback	Lincoln Prior	New England
All-League First Team Cornerback	Mitch Wheeler	Baltimore
All-League First Team Safety	Wally Dawkins	Philadelphia
All-League First Team Safety	Winston Giangrave	Atlanta
All-League Second Team Quarterback	Grady Cusano	Oakland
All-League Second Team Running Back	Kenny Everitt	New Jersey
All-League Second Team Fullback	Shawn Demers	Jacksonville
All-League Second Team Tight End	Anthony Schoen	Miami
All-League Second Team Wide Receiver	Harris Newsome	San Francisco
All-League Second Team Wide Receiver	Trevor Howard	Tampa Bay
All-League Second Team Center	Carlos McCormick	Albany (NY)
All-League Second Team Offensive Guard	Bennie McNeil	Oakland
All-League Second Team Offensive Guard	Ethan Williamson	Minnesota
All-League Second Team Offensive Tackle	Freddie Pepper	Seattle
All-League Second Team Offensive Tackle	Justin Baker	San Diego
All-League Second Team Punter	Cole Dahl	Green Bay
All-League Second Team Kicker	Mike Griffin	Indianapolis
All-League Second Team Defensive End	Frankie Terry	San Francisco
All-League Second Team Defensive End	Buddy Harris	Arizona
All-League Second Team Defensive Tackle	Nick Drake	Arizona
All-League Second Team Defensive Tackle	Corwin Horton	Green Bay
All-League Second Team Inside Linebacker	Russell Pierre	Chicago
All-League Second Team Outside Linebacker	Darrin Brewer	Buffalo
All-League Second Team Outside Linebacker	Ronnie Spencer	Houston
All-League Second Team Cornerback	Clay Newhart	San Diego
All-League Second Team Cornerback	Glenn Montgomery	Denver
All-League Second Team Safety	Mike Weaver	Kansas City
All-League Second Team Safety	Stanley Patterson	Miami
League's Fastest Man	Lionel Lane	Baltimore
League's Strongest Man	Desmond Horn	Buffalo

[Ben E Lou]

2013 PRELIMINARIES

My Offensive Coordinator's contract runs out, but I re-sign him.

HEAD COACH: Amos Staton

Salary: $9.25M

Age: 49

Record: 74-77

Playoffs:3

Bowl Wins: 0

MOTIVATION: Excellent

DISCIPLINE: Good

OFFENSIVE PLAYCALLING: Very Good

DEFENSIVE PLAYCALLING: Average

INJURY AVOIDANCE: Excellent

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Jackie Walton

SALARY: $7.0M

AGE: 49

RECORD: 78-75

QUARTERBACKS: Very Good

RUNNING BACKS: Good

RECEIVERS: Excellent

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

KICKERS/PUNTERS: Excellent

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Timothy Beer

SALARY: $7.25M

AGE: 47

RECORD: 64-83-2

KICKERS/PUNTERS: Average

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Very Good

LINEBACKERS: Excellent

SECONDARY: Excellent

YOUNG TALENT: Excellent

LEAD SCOUT:Robbie Clayton

Salary: $420,000

AGE: 32

RECORD: 15-18

QUARTERBACKS: Good

RUNNING BACKS: Average

RECEIVERS: Average

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

KICKERS: Average

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

LINEBACKERS: Average

SECONDARY: Good

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

[3ric]

What, Donny lost another -14/-13 points in 2012? So much for having the Schwartz.

[oykib]

Originally Posted by 3ric

What, Donny lost another -14/-13 points in 2012? So much for having the Schwartz.

He must've had the downside.

Y'know there're two sides to every Schwartz.

Great thread.

[mmarra82]

Has anyone else ever seen a computer controlled team win 3 consecutive titles? Now I see they have done it for a 4th time. WOW!

Mike

[jbmagic]

Originally Posted by SkyDog

Primelord's tool.

when do you like running it? after camp is completed each season?

[Ben E Lou]

2013 ROSTER SHAPING

BEGINNING CAP SITUATION
SALARY CAP: $152.0M
ROOM UNDER CAP: $28.3M
MAX FOR NEW PLAYER: $19.7M

INJURY UPDATES FROM LAST SEASON
All of them are fully healed now. FS Kris Colon (ACL Damage) is the only one who takes a ratings hit, and even that isn't huge. He drops from 69/69 to 55/55.


FRANCHISE PLAYER
K Dexter Everett again.

KEY RESTRICTED PLAYERS
None. Our current best restricted player is rated 21/37..

FREE AGENCY
POSITIONS I'D LIKE TO FILL/UPGRADE: QB, SE, RT, RDT

SIGNINGS

RT Maurice Lane--4.7--2yrs/$6M--The best available option wasn't much better than him, and he's been with me and is a mentor. Might as well keep him around.

RDT Bernie Sweat--4.9--2yrs/$5M--Same situation as Lane. There's a slightly better option, but I'd rather keep my own guys around, and Sweat is also a mentor now.

WR Sammie Farrell--6.4--5yrs/$40M--Best available option period, and he's been with us for six years.

LDT Kelly Taute--4.8--3yrs/$5/7M--I sign this journeyman 8-year veteran for added depth on the DL.

FB Jim Hughes--4.8--2yrs/$2.46M--6-year vet will be backup fullback.



AMATEUR DRAFT

PICKS
I have the 4th pick in rounds 1 through 4 and 7, and the 21st pick in round 3.

NEEDS
I'm in somewhat of a best-player-available situation, other than really desiring a franchise QB now that I have a high pick again.

POS	NAME	CUR	FUT	VOL	SOL	40	BP	AGI	COMMENTS	Cur2	Fut2
1(4)	RDT Roy Novak	49	79	99	25	4.89	36	7.40	Big, strong, fast and agile. A lot to like about this guy.	49	79
2(4)	QB Albert McDaniel	12	56	58	35	4.65	7	7.76	May be a strech, but I really like his bars.	12	53
3(4)	LCB Marcus Woodson	18	43	66	24	4.41	23	7.01	I'm guessing better than advertised for him.	20	46
3(21)	WLB Conrad Willis	24	48	56	34	4.48	22	7.23	VERY fast for an OLB.	25	50
4(4)	TE Quinn Chapman	14	45	16	35	4.90	27	7.27	Both TE's on roster are getting older. Heir apparent?	13	42
7(4)	QB Harold Rodriguez	4	36	12	40	4.64	14	7.80	I like his combine performance.	4	37

Novak looks like a dream on the DL.

DRAFT GRADE: A-

LATE FREE AGENCY
Just a small handful of rookies to fill out the roster..

TRAINING CAMP
INCREASES OF NOTE
QB Malcolm Rasberry, an undrafted rookie free agent, sees his ratings climb to 11/44 from 7/34 pre-draft.

QB Harold Rodriquez is up to 9/45.

LCB Marcus Woodson is up to 24/53.

DECREASES OF NOTE
Albert McDaniel drops down to 14/48.

[Ben E Lou]

2013 POST-CAMP ROSTER

Name	Pos	2005 Current	2005 Future	2006 Current	2006 Future	2007 Current	2007 Future	2008 Current	2008 Future	2009 Current	2009 Future	2010 Current	2010 Future	2011 Current	2011 Future	2012 Current	2012 Future	2013 Current	2013 Future	Overall Current Change	Overall Future Change
McDaniel, Albert	QB																	14	48	0	0
Rasberry, Malcolm	QB																	11	44	0	0
Rodriguez, Harold	QB																	9	45	0	0
Tamm, Hardy	QB											35	52	52 (17)	53 (1)	50 (-2)	51 (-2)	50 (0)	52 (1)	15	0
Wolfe, Kirk	QB											12	47	16 (4)	49 (2)	22 (6)	49 (0)	27 (5)	50 (1)	15	3
Daniels, Kenyon	RB													42	53	43 (1)	52 (-1)	48 (5)	52 (0)	6	-1
Giles, Andy	RB							34	47	35 (1)	47 (0)	36 (1)	47 (0)	38 (2)	47 (0)	40 (2)	47 (0)	41 (1)	47 (0)	7	0
Kaplan, Allen	RB															28	38	29 (1)	38 (0)	1	0
Toliver, Ben	RB																	22	35	0	0
Hughes, Jim	FB																	48	50	0	0
Keys, Darnell	FB			48	69	51 (3)	67 (-2)	58 (7)	65 (-2)	65 (7)	65 (0)	62 (-3)	65 (0)	64 (2)	65 (0)	63 (-1)	64 (-1)	62 (-1)	64 (0)	14	-5
Chapman, Quinn	TE																	16	41	0	0
Malfara, Kenny	TE	26	60	39 (13)	63 (3)	53 (14)	66 (3)	70 (17)	70 (4)	72 (2)	72 (2)	73 (1)	73 (1)	73 (0)	73 (0)	74 (1)	74 (1)	68 (-6)	68 (-6)	42	8
Woodyard, Gilbert	TE															70	70	69 (-1)	69 (-1)	-1	-1
Boyer, Gilbert	FL							36	66	46 (10)	63 (-3)	42 (-4)	51 (-12)	48 (6)	51 (0)	49 (1)	51 (0)	50 (1)	53 (2)	14	-13
Schafer, Brenden	FL							40	48	46 (6)	48 (0)	50 (4)	50 (2)	52 (2)	52 (2)	53 (1)	53 (1)	53 (0)	53 (0)	13	5
Wickson, Hugh	FL													26	40	30 (4)	41 (1)	33 (3)	41 (0)	7	1
Farrell, Sammie	SE					24	41	29 (5)	41 (0)	33 (4)	42 (1)	56 (23)	60 (18)	61 (5)	61 (1)	61 (0)	61 (0)	62 (1)	62 (1)	38	21
Lang, Gus	SE																	26	63	0	0
Franz, Richard	C																	15	31	0	0
Harrison, Phil	C															20	36	22 (2)	37 (1)	2	1
Hernandez, Perry	C							23	50	30 (7)	55 (5)	36 (6)	58 (3)	50 (14)	64 (6)	57 (7)	65 (1)	65 (8)	65 (0)	42	15
Willis, Louis	C																	21	44	0	0
Mayes, Harry	LG							50	64	61 (11)	62 (-2)	64 (3)	64 (2)	63 (-1)	63 (-1)	63 (0)	63 (0)	73 (10)	73 (10)	23	9
McEwen, Rich	LG															40	46	39 (-1)	45 (-1)	-1	-1
Bartley, Al	RG															23	29	23 (0)	26 (-3)	0	-3
Weber, Nick	RG											27	42	40 (13)	44 (2)	54 (14)	54 (10)	54 (0)	54 (0)	27	12
Cook, Harold	LT															28	51	33 (5)	55 (4)	5	4
Wayne, Pete	LT					31	62	37 (6)	55 (-7)	45 (8)	56 (1)	53 (8)	56 (0)	64 (11)	64 (8)	64 (0)	64 (0)	64 (0)	64 (0)	33	2
Lane, Maurice	RT									26	45	29 (3)	45 (0)	44 (15)	45 (0)	47 (3)	47 (2)	48 (1)	48 (1)	22	3
Murray, Donnell	RT													48	48	47 (-1)	47 (-1)	46 (-1)	46 (-1)	-2	-2
Everett, Dexter	K							63	78	86 (23)	86 (8)	88 (2)	88 (2)	89 (1)	89 (1)	90 (1)	90 (1)	88 (-2)	94 (4)	25	16
Wilton, Steve	P							58	67	62 (4)	67 (0)	61 (-1)	67 (0)	64 (3)	67 (0)	64 (0)	67 (0)	64 (0)	68 (1)	6	1
Cochrane, Doug	LDE							30	53	36 (6)	53 (0)	43 (7)	54 (1)	51 (8)	53 (-1)	46 (-5)	53 (0)	42 (-4)	49 (-4)	12	-4
Cox, Freddie	LDE													33	56	39 (6)	58 (2)	44 (5)	60 (2)	11	4
Mahoney, Dixon	LDT	23	47	34 (11)	50 (3)	47 (13)	54 (4)	52 (5)	55 (1)	55 (3)	56 (1)	56 (1)	58 (2)	56 (0)	57 (-1)	56 (0)	56 (-1)	57 (1)	57 (1)	34	10
Taute, Kelly	LDT																	45	50	0	0
Novack, Roy	RDT																	54	80	0	0
Sweat, Bernie	RDT									43	52	48 (5)	51 (-1)	48 (0)	51 (0)	48 (0)	52 (1)	46 (-2)	50 (-2)	3	-2
Antel, Ray	RDE									40	75	49 (9)	75 (0)	57 (8)	75 (0)	61 (4)	75 (0)	73 (12)	75 (0)	33	0
Davis, Lance	RDE															18	27	20 (2)	29 (2)	2	2
Adderley, Chester	SLB															32	60	38 (6)	60 (0)	6	0
Barnhill, O.J.	MLB															31	69	39 (8)	70 (1)	8	1
Pierre, Josh	MLB											43	74	54 (11)	71 (-3)	61 (7)	69 (-2)	69 (8)	69 (0)	26	-5
Henry, Wes	WLB													67	71	68 (1)	72 (1)	72 (4)	72 (0)	5	1
Willis, Conrad	WLB																	29	51	0	0
Carlton, Spencer	LCB									22	50	28 (6)	53 (3)	45 (17)	60 (7)	73 (28)	73 (13)	78 (5)	78 (5)	56	28
Hallock, Harvey	LCB							23	41	28 (5)	43 (2)	34 (6)	45 (2)	43 (9)	46 (1)	50 (7)	50 (4)	51 (1)	51 (1)	28	10
Hite, Gus	LCB															16	35	18 (2)	35 (0)	2	0
Woodson, Marcus	LCB																	24	53	0	0
Thomason, Kevin	RCB													48	52	49 (1)	52 (0)	46 (-3)	52 (0)	-2	0
Withers, Devin	RCB													27	43	38 (11)	48 (5)	48 (10)	52 (4)	21	9
Giangrave, Winston	SS							19	62	30 (11)	66 (4)	46 (16)	68 (2)	64 (18)	69 (1)	72 (8)	72 (3)	73 (1)	73 (1)	54	11
Register, Nicky	SS									27	50	32 (5)	51 (1)	37 (5)	51 (0)	44 (7)	51 (0)	49 (5)	52 (1)	22	2
Colon, Kris	FS									67	67	68 (1)	68 (1)	69 (1)	69 (1)	69 (0)	69 (0)	56 (-13)	56 (-13)	-11	-11
Peterson, Kirk	FS															20	43	28 (8)	43 (0)	8	0

[Crapshoot]

Novak looks like he could be pretty impressive... 54- 80 as a rookie.

[Ben E Lou]

2013 PRESEASON/FINAL CUTS/OUTLOOK

PRESEASON INJURIES OF NOTE
A *very* injury-free preseason. No one on the roster is worse than Probable as the regular season begins.


FINAL CUTS


C Richard Franz

RB Ben Toliver

C Louis Willis


REGULAR SEASON OUTLOOK

POWER RATING: 84. Best in NFC.
ROSTER: 95. 100.



Tampa Bay looks like our biggest threat for the division title once again. My division prediction:



Atlanta 12-4

Tampa Bay 10-6 (WC)

New Orleans 6-10

Carolina 4-12

[Ben E Lou]

2013 REGULAR SEASON

2013 Regular Season (9-6-1)				Passing	Rushing	Receiving	Attendance
Week 1	14	Tampa Bay Bucs	33	H.Tamm 14-20-131	B.Van Lanen 10-32	S.Farrell 5-60	47,000
Week 2	17	New Jersey Jets	13	H.Tamm 21-31-256	K.Daniels 14-83	B.Van Lanen 2-75	45,500
Week 3	23	Chicago Bears	3	H.Tamm 18-31-215	K.Daniels 16-93	S.Farrell 5-88	50,600
Week 4	23	Seattle Seahawks	20	H.Tamm 19-33-221	K.Daniels 16-62	S.Farrell 5-93	51,300
Week 5	Bye Week
Week 6	44	at Arizona Cardinals	14	H.Tamm 22-30-250	B.Van Lanen 25-127	S.Farrell 5-94	43,100
Week 7	3	Carolina Panthers	13	H.Tamm 15-24-161	A.Giles 9-35	S.Farrell 4-53	46,300
Week 8	27	at San Francisco 49ers	23	H.Tamm 14-28-174	B.Van Lanen 13-74	G.Boyer 3-77	57,400
Week 9	23	St. Louis Rams	20	H.Tamm 21-36-263	B.Van Lanen 16-69	S.Farrell 5-118	51,900
Week 10	34	at Tampa Bay Bucs	29	H.Tamm 19-25-242	B.Van Lanen 22-139	G.Woodyard 3-50	65,100
Week 11	3	at New Orleans Saints	23	H.Tamm 14-31-148	K.Daniels 15-28	S.Farrell 3-44	65,500
Week 12	22	New England Patriots	20	H.Tamm 17-31-184	K.Daniels 14-63	B.Schafer 3-54	51,900
Week 13	3	at New York Giants	9	H.Tamm 15-26-222	K.Daniels 11-31	B.Schafer 3-45	74,400
Week 14	10	at Miami Dolphins	10	H.Tamm 20-32-193	K.Daniels 29-104	S.Farrell 4-58	65,300
Week 15	16	New Orleans Saints	13	H.Tamm 17-31-200	B.Van Lanen 15-77	S.Farrell 5-75	51,900
Week 16	10	at Buffalo Bills	19	M.Rasberry 12-30-68	K.Daniels 8-45	S.Farrell 2-30	54,500
Week 17	10	at Carolina Panthers	31	K.Wolfe 14-23-159	K.Wolfe 2-25	S.Farrell 10-113	56,900

NC South	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA	Conf	Div
Atlanta Falcons	9	6	1	.594	282	293	7-5	2-4
Tampa Bay Bucs (WC)	9	7	0	.563	388	414	7-5	3-3
New Orleans Saints	8	8	0	.500	316	283	7-5	3-3
Carolina Panthers	8	8	0	.500	300	291	7-5	4-2

INJURIES OF NOTE

NAME	TYPE	WEEK INJURED	GAMES MISSED	ORIGINAL WEEKS UNTIL FULL STRENGTH	CURRENT STATUS (After Wk 17)
LDE Freddie Cox	Shoulder Surgery	9	8	18	Out (13)
SS Winston Giangrave	Torn Ankle Ligament	11	6	20	Out (14)
LCB Marcus Woodson (backup)	Ruptured Achilles Tendon	12	5	25	Out (21)
FB Darnell Keys	Torn Rotator Cuff	15	2	25	Out (23)

NEW LEAGUE RECORDS

Tampa Bay's QB Jason Raymond sets a new TD pass mark with 36.

San Francisco's RB Ed Brooks sets a record with 406 carries.



NEW FALCON RECORDS

RCB Devin Withers now owns the single-season Falcon record for passes defensed with 20, breaking the mark of 17 set by Winston Giangrave in 2010.


COMMENTS
Tamm suffered a relatively minor injury that had him doubtful Week 16, and questionable for Week 17. With the division clinched, and a first round bye almost clinched at that point, I let him sit the final two weeks. We still get the first-round bye. Solid season. Of note is that KC broke Oakland's string of five straight division titles. The Raiders went 11-5 though, and will likely be a force in the playoffs once again.

[Ben E Lou]

2013 PLAYOFFS--Wild Card Round

Chicago (10-6) at San Francisco (9-7) (-2)

Chicago QB Frankie Cox throws for 222 yards, 2 TD's and 0 INT's as Da Bears advance 20-17. They held SF RB Fred May to 66 yards on 21 carries.

Cleveland (10-6) (-3) at Baltimore (10-6)

Blake Thomas passes for 262 yards, and Tommy Russell rushes for 110, and Cleveland beats the Ravens 17-10 on the road.

Oakland (11-5) at New Jersey (9-7) (-3)

Grady Cusano throws for 287 yards to lead the Raiders over the Jets 23-17 in overtime.

Tampa Bay (9-7) at New York (9-7) (-1)

Another overtime game sees the Bucs get eliminated 23-17. Austin Weaver threw for 297 yards in this one.

[Ben E Lou]

2013 PLAYOFFS--Conference Semifinal Round

Chicago (11-6) at Detroit (11-5) (-5)

Devin Branch passes for 223 yards and 2 TD's as the Lions advance to the NFC Championship game with a 24-21 win over the Bears.

Cleveland (11-6) at Kansas City (13-3) (-2)

RB Dexter Foust has a dominant performance for the Chiefs: 26 carries for 152 yards and a TD, as they win 26-16.

New York (10-7) at Atlanta (9-6-1) (-2)

Hardy Tamm has a stellar day: 22 for 27 for 294 yards with 3 TD's and 0 INT's, as we roll to a 31-17 win. Van Lanen rushes for 97 yards, and TE Kenny Malfara catches 8 passes for 71 yards and a TD.

Oakland (12-5) at Tennessee (11-5) (-3)
Grady Cusano's 15 for 23, 246-yard day is not enough. The Raider running game was held to only 29 yards, and the Titans end the Raider streak 34-24. Lorenzo Putnam passes for 279 yards and 3 TD's.

[Ben E Lou]

2013 PLAYOFFS--Conference Finals

Atlanta (10-6-1) at Detroit (12-5) (-4)

The Lions take a 13-0 halftime lead, and we try in vain to mount a late comeback, but fall short by a 23-17 count. Tamm has a solid day: 24 for 32, 273 yards, 2 TD's, 1 INT. Unfortunately, Devin Branch threw no INT's, 230 yards, and 2 TD's.



Tennessee (12-5) at Kansas City (14-3) (-2)

The Titans win again behind the arm of Lorenzo Putnam: 22 for 31, 240 yards, 2 TD's, 0 INT's.

[Ben E Lou]

2013 FRONT OFFICE BOWL

KEY CONTRACT EXTENSION DECISIONS
RDE Ray Antel's first contract is up, and he's been very solid, but I don't have anywhere near the current cap room to extend him right now. He wants a deal worth around $20M per year.

TE Kenny Malfara doesn't get an extension right now, as his backup, Gilbert Woodyard, is pretty much just as good, and is the same age with two more years remaining in his contract. If I have the money around, I may try to re-sign Malfara, but that would be a luxury.

LG Harry Mays, who played in only 10 games due to various little injuries, gets a small salary decrease to play one more year.

LDT Dixon Mahoney will have to wait until next year as well, due to current cap restrictions.

FS Kris Colon gets two more years, at right around his current cap cost.

RG Nick Weber will get a look next year, but can't be re-signed right now.

SLB Kendrick O' Neal's time with the Falcons is over. Last year's 1st-round pick, Chester Adderley, looks ready to step in and start next year.

LCB Harvey Hallock, our nickel back, wants a modest salary for 2 more years, and gets re-signed.

RB Blake Van Lanen gets a one-year extension for a modest increase, and gets it.

Based on performance thus far, our best backup QB option is probably Kirk Wolfe, so he gets a one-year extension.

DETROIT (13-5) vs. TENNESSEE (13-5) (-2)

Detroit wins their second Front Office Bowl, and first since 2007, with a last-second 24-yard FG. Jesse Borders win the game MVP with 135 yards on 36 caarries and one TD. Lorenzo Chapman threw for 219 yards and 2 TD's on 16 for 24 passing, but RB Jerry Timmons (19 carries, 100 yards) fumbled as the Titans were driving for what would have been the game-clinching TD with 5:01 to go. That fumble set up Detroit's final drive for the game-winner.

[Ben E Lou]

2013 SEASON SUMMARY/AWARDS

Passing	Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	TD	Int
Hardy Tamm	409	246	2860	6.99	16	8
Kirk Wolfe	32	16	174	5.43	0	3
Team	486	282	3232	6.65	17	15

Rushing	Pos	Att	Yards	Yd/Att	TD
Blake Van Lanen	RB	172	805	4.68	1
Kenyon Daniels	RB	162	604	3.72	3
Darnell Keys	FB	54	207	3.83	2
Andy Giles	RB	45	191	4.24	2
Team	---	463	1891	4.08	8

Receiving	Pos	Target	Catch	Yards	Yd/Ctch	YAC	TD
Sammie Farrell	SE	113	63	958	15.2	148	2
Darnell Keys	FB	68	49	253	5.1	143	3
Kenny Malfara	TE	61	42	418	9.9	124	3
Gilbert Boyer	FL	63	35	446	12.7	44	4
Brenden Schafer	FL	56	26	481	18.5	150	2
Gilbert Woodyard	TE	34	21	207	9.8	41	1
Team	---	483	282	3232	11.4	799	17

Defense	Pos	Tackle	Assist	Sack	Hurr	Ints	Dfnsd
Kris Colon	FS	98	27	2.0	0	1	6
Josh Pierre	MLB	89	30	2.5	1	1	9
Spencer Carlton	LCB	78	20	0.0	1	2	13
Wes Henry	WLB	72	28	3.0	1	0	3
Kendrick O'Neal	SLB	63	26	2.5	1	1	5
Roy Novack	RDT	55	21	9.0	16	0	0
Harvey Hallock	LCB	45	16	1.0	0	0	2
Devin Withers	RCB	45	22	0.0	0	0	20
Ray Antel	RDE	43	14	7.0	20	0	0
Winston Giangrave	SS	41	10	0.0	0	2	11
Kevin Thomason	RCB	29	6	0.0	0	1	2
Chester Adderley	SLB	28	11	2.0	1	0	3
Dixon Mahoney	LDT	24	17	4.0	7	0	0
O.J. Barnhill	MLB	23	5	0.0	3	0	3
Nicky Register	SS	22	8	0.0	0	1	6
Kelly Taute	LDT	21	11	4.0	7	0	0
Freddie Cox	LDE	19	12	3.0	3	0	0
Doug Cochrane	LDE	18	6	4.0	6	0	1
Gilbert Boyer	FL	16	0	0.0	0	0	0
Team	---	909	303	47.0	69	10	85

Atlanta Team Rank Rushes 463 11 (T) Rushing Yards 1891 10 Yards Per Carry 4.08 8 (T) Pass Attempts 486 28 Completions 282 32 Passing Yards 3232 30 Yards Per Attempt 6.65 23 3rd Down Conversions 35.4 31 Points Per Game 17.6 22 (T) Turnovers 22 11 (T) Turnover Margin -2 19 (T)

Opponents Team Rank Rushes 456 18 Rushing Yards 1572 4 Yards Per Carry 3.44 1 Pass Attempts 573 31 Completions 340 31 Passing Yards 4018 30 Yards Per Attempt 7.01 20 (T) 3rd Down Conversions 45.5 26 Points Per Game 18.3 16 (T) Turnovers 20 28 (T) Turnover Margin +2 12 (T)

Award	Player	Team
Player of the Year	Fred May	San Francisco
Front Office Bowl MVP	Jesse Borders	Detroit
Offensive Player of the Year	Fred May	San Francisco
Defensive Player of the Year	Jerome Matthews	Baltimore
Offensive Rookie of the Year	Dexter Foust	Kansas City
Defensive Rookie of the Year	Kerry Glover	Seattle
All-League First Team Quarterback	Grady Cusano	Oakland
All-League First Team Running Back	Fred May	San Francisco
All-League First Team Fullback	Lenny Tait	Houston
All-League First Team Tight End	Kevin Frederick	Chicago
All-League First Team Wide Receiver	Cornelius Robbins	Arizona
All-League First Team Wide Receiver	Donnie Lander	Oakland
All-League First Team Center	Drew Henson	Oakland
All-League First Team Offensive Guard	Alex Lake	San Francisco
All-League First Team Offensive Guard	Bart Rodgers	New England
All-League First Team Offensive Tackle	Lamar Sisson	Carolina
All-League First Team Offensive Tackle	Alfred Holecek	Cincinnati
All-League First Team Punter	Burt Johnston	Cincinnati
All-League First Team Kicker	J.T. Owens	Philadelphia
All-League First Team Defensive End	Marcus Pipkin	New York
All-League First Team Defensive End	Ty Barnes	San Diego
All-League First Team Defensive Tackle	Ricardo Shaw	Cincinnati
All-League First Team Defensive Tackle	Lionel Jackson	New York
All-League First Team Inside Linebacker	Sherman LeBlanc	Miami
All-League First Team Outside Linebacker	Jerome Matthews	Baltimore
All-League First Team Outside Linebacker	Eugene Fattel	Tennessee
All-League First Team Cornerback	Ethan Howe	Washington
All-League First Team Cornerback	Glenn Montgomery	Denver
All-League First Team Safety	Kyle Watson	Cincinnati
All-League First Team Safety	Kendall Harper	San Francisco
All-League Second Team Quarterback	Jason Raymond	Tampa Bay
All-League Second Team Running Back	Kenny Everitt	New Jersey
All-League Second Team Fullback	Jorge Hammond	New Orleans
All-League Second Team Tight End	Donald Lewis	Seattle
All-League Second Team Wide Receiver	Emmanuel Osborn	Cincinnati
All-League Second Team Wide Receiver	Kenny Stephens	Tennessee
All-League Second Team Center	Luke Chau	Tampa Bay
All-League Second Team Offensive Guard	Nate Roberson	Oakland
All-League Second Team Offensive Guard	Van Thompson	Detroit
All-League Second Team Offensive Tackle	Desmond Horn	Buffalo
All-League Second Team Offensive Tackle	Shane Stelick	Tennessee
All-League Second Team Punter	Horace Davison	San Diego
All-League Second Team Kicker	Dexter Everett	Atlanta
All-League Second Team Defensive End	Andrew Koonce	Jacksonville
All-League Second Team Defensive End	Brant Wiggins	Indianapolis
All-League Second Team Defensive Tackle	Steven Carvin	New England
All-League Second Team Defensive Tackle	Harvey Liening	Dallas
All-League Second Team Inside Linebacker	Dexter Thomason	Buffalo
All-League Second Team Outside Linebacker	Larry Schmidt	Carolina
All-League Second Team Outside Linebacker	Peter Wilcox	Houston
All-League Second Team Cornerback	Bruce Deyo	Carolina
All-League Second Team Cornerback	Spencer Carlton	Atlanta
All-League Second Team Safety	Emmitt Shapiro	Seattle
All-League Second Team Safety	Darrin Cobb	Minnesota
League's Fastest Man	Clay Brazinski	Washington
League's Strongest Man	Nate Rivers	Green Bay

[Chubby]

what are other teams' cap situations like? I'm going slower through my new 5.1 career and I'm noticing QBs getting resigned by their teams to HUGE contracts so I'll be watching how this affects things later down the road.

[Ben E Lou]

Originally Posted by Chubby

what are other teams' cap situations like? I'm going slower through my new 5.1 career and I'm noticing QBs getting resigned by their teams to HUGE contracts so I'll be watching how this affects things later down the road.

I'll have to check. I didn't bring the laptop to the office today, and that's where this career is located. Based on the way teams have been keeping their star players much better than in the past, I'd have to guess that they're doing a better job against the cap.

[Chubby]

Originally Posted by SkyDog

I'll have to check. I didn't bring the laptop to the office today, and that's where this career is located. Based on the way teams have been keeping their star players much better than in the past, I'd have to guess that they're doing a better job against the cap.

if you can, see how they are doing in terms of making/losing money. That's something I'm tracking in my SP career but I go kinda slow. In year 2 only 2 teams posted a profit with many losing more than $50 mil that season...

[Ben E Lou]

2014 PRELIMINARIES

RT Donnell Murray retires. He had a mediocre three years with Minnesota, then was signed by us in 2011. He started for two more mediocre years, then was the backup last year.

HEAD COACH: Amos Staton

Salary: $9.25M

Age: 50

Record: 84-84-1

Playoffs: 4

Bowl Wins: 0

MOTIVATION: Excellent

DISCIPLINE: Very Good

OFFENSIVE PLAYCALLING: Very Good

DEFENSIVE PLAYCALLING: Average

INJURY AVOIDANCE: Excellent

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Jackie Walton

SALARY: $7.0M

AGE: 50

RECORD: 88-82-1

QUARTERBACKS: Excellent

RUNNING BACKS: Good

RECEIVERS: Excellent

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

KICKERS/PUNTERS: Excellent

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Timothy Beer

SALARY: $7.25M

AGE: 48

RECORD: 70-90-3

KICKERS/PUNTERS: Average

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Very Good

LINEBACKERS: Excellent

SECONDARY: Excellent

YOUNG TALENT: Excellent

LEAD SCOUT:Robbie Clayton

Salary: $440,000

AGE: 33

RECORD: 25-25-1

QUARTERBACKS: Good

RUNNING BACKS: Average

RECEIVERS: Average

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

KICKERS: Average

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Good

LINEBACKERS: Average

SECONDARY: Good

YOUNG TALENT: Very Good

[Cap Ologist]

SkyDog,

I finally drafted a quarterback in the first round. He was just too stinking good to pass up. I even traded down, hoping that someone else would take him so I wouldn't have to make the call. He fell to the seventh pick, and I handed Tagliabue the card.

[Ben E Lou]

Notes: Preliminary version of 5.1a (contract changes alread in at this point) applied prior to preseason 2013. Final version of 5.1a (with offensive stats increase) applied at beginning of free agency 2014. I've decided to continue this dynasty, rather than re-starting, although I'd imagine there'll be very few offensive records from 2004-2013 that stick around. 2014 Roster Shaping on the way...