Long Island Conquest - a New York Jets Dynasty (NFL HC 09)

[phenomenal_waffles]

2008 Draft

Spoiler

Before the draft, I managed to make a few trades. The first was not much, but the 49ers offered a 2009 7th round pick for Brad Smith. Smith is just awful, so it was an easy trade. The second was trading Erik Coleman to the Vikings for a 5th round (145th) pick and a 2009 7th. I have the majority of my roster on the trading block, and I'm accepting all offers that come my way.

So here are my picks for the draft:

1.6
2.36
4.99
4.110 (f/NO)
5.134
5.143 (f/MIN)
6.165
7.196

And here is a recap of round 1:

1. Dolphins: Jake Long, LT, Michigan
2. Rams: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
3. Broncos: Ryan Clady, LT, Boise St.
Falcons trade 3rd overall pick to Broncos for the 12th overall 2009 1st round picks
4. Raiders: Chris Long, RE, Virginia
5. Chiefs: Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware
6. Jets: Keith Rivers, ROLB, USC
7. Patriots: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
8. Ravens: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
9. Bengals: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
10. Saints: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
11. Bills: Derrick Harvey, LE, Florida
12. Falcons: Gosder Cherilus, RT, Boston College
13. Panthers: Mike Jenkins, CB, USF
14. Bears: Jerod Mayo, LOLB, Tennessee
15. Patriots: Rashard Mendenhall, HB, Illinois
Lions trade 15th overall pick to Patriots for 2nd (62nd), 3rd (94th), and 2009 1st round draft picks
16. Cardinals: Chris Williams, LT, Vanderbilt
17. Chiefs: Jeff Otah, RT, Pittsburgh
18. Texans: Branden Albert, LG, Virginia
19. Eagles: Vernon Gholston, ROLB, Ohio St.
20. Buccaneers: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
21. Falcons: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
Redskins trade 21st overall pick to Falcons for 7th (217th) and 2009 1st round picks
22. Cowboys: Sam Baker, LT, USC
23. Steelers: Domonique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St.
24. Titans: Duane Brown, LT, Virginia Tech
25. Seahawks: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
26. Jaguars: Lawrence Jackson, LE, USC
27. Chargers: Kenny Philips, SS, Miami
28. Cowboys: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
29. 49ers: Philip Merling, RE, Clemson
30. Packers: Chris Johnson, HB, Eastern Carolina
31. Rams: Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana
32. Bills: Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech
Dolphins trade 32nd overall pick to Bills for 2nd (41st), 4th (111st), and 5th (142nd) round picks

That was quite a 1st round. I don't understand why the Broncos traded up to #3 for Ryan Clady...they could've had him at #12. Also, I don't think I've ever seen Matt Ryan go to the Rams. And on top of that, Vernon Gholston slipped all the way to the Eagles at #19. Anyway, on to my pick. Keith Rivers, absolute beast. He won DPoY in my Broncos dynasty, and is highly touted on the forums. A unanimous pick here, even my GM wanted him.

In round 2, I would pick at #36. My GM wanted Devin Thomas. While he has a good comparison (Braylon Edwards), and WR is a need, I went elsewhere, choosing Calais Campbell. Another absolute beast. His 18 sacks in my Broncos dynasty were enough to win me over to pick him again. Later at #57, the Dolphins were looking to trade down. I managed to only have to trade MLB Eric Barton and MLB Brad Kassell, an amazing deal considering that I basically traded a pile of sh*t for a 2nd round pick. My GM wanted DeSean Jackson, who was compared to Santana Moss, and I agreed to select him. That would conclude Day 1.

Onto Day 2, the Falcons were shopping their 3rd round pick (86th) . After some negotiating, I managed to trade Ben Graham, a 4th round pick (99th), and a 2009 7th round pick. Ben Graham is a great punter, but at age 34, I would have to shop him sooner or later. With #86, my GM wanted Steve Slaton, a beast in real life, but with a comparison to Aveion Cason, I'll pass. Instead I chose Dre Moore, who has a bad comparison, but I've heard he's awesome on the forums, and I see him being picked in many dynasties.

In round 4, I tried to find a way to trade up, but without losing my 4th rounder (110th). I traded with the Dolphins again, sending 5th (134th), 2009 4th, and 2009 5th round picks for Miami's 4th rounder (97th). I wanted to grab both Craig Steltz and Mario Manningham with #97 and #110 if I could. My GM agreed with me, as he too wanted Steltz and Manningham at #97 and #110 respectively. Smart guy.

In round 5, I picked at #145. My GM wanted TE Jacob Tamme, compared to Alex Smith, and I said f*ck TEs. I didn't see anyone to die for, so I traded down with Carolina, who gave me 2009 5th and 7th round picks.

In round 6, at pick #165, my GM wanted HB Tim Hightower, who was compared to Kenton Keith. No thanks. Once again, I wasn't too interested in the players available, so I traded with Buffalo, who gave me three 7th rounders, #209, #212, and #215.

In round 7, at #196, my GM wanted none other than Tim Hightower. I once again declined, and chose HB Xavier Omon, who was compared to Deuce McAllister. At #209, my GM wanted Hightower still, and I yet again declined. I chose MLB Jeremy Leman instead. His comparison (Tedy Bruschi), isn't exactly anything special, but in my Broncos dynasty, he nearly won DRoY, so I'll take that. Three picks, later, my GM STILL WANTED HIGHTOWER!!!! HOW DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND I'M NOT GONNA PICK HIM!!! I chose Tony Bake, who was another beast in my Broncos dynasty. My final pick was at #215...and my GM wanted Hightower yet again. I decided to trade with Oakland, who gave me #223 and a 2009 6th. At #223...my GM wanted...GASP!!! TIM HIGHTOWER!!! I declined yet again, and chose Lex Hilliard, who was compared to Michael Turner. That would conclude the draft.

My UDFAs were:

CB Johnathan Whilite (Charles Tillman)
ROLB Geno Hayes (Takeo Spikes)
FS Marcus Griffen (Michael Griffen)
TE Mike Peterson (Antonio Gates)
HB Jamaal Buckingham (Marion Barber)

Here is a recap of my draft:

1.6: ROLB Keith Rivers (Derrick Brooks)
2.4: RE Calais Campbell (Osi Umenyiora)
2.25: WR DeSean Jackson (Santana Moss)
3.22: DT Dre Moore (I forget the comparison lol...the first name was Russell)
4.1: SS Craig Steltz (Roy Williams)
4.14: WR Mario Manningham (Chad Johnson)
7.4: HB Xavier Omon (Deuce McAllister)
7.17: MLB Jeremy Leman (Tedy Bruschi)
7.20: RE Tony Bake (Aaron Schobel)
7.31 HB Lex Hilliard (Michael Turner)

and here are next year's picks:

1
2
3
5 (f/CAR)
6 (f/OAK)
7 (f/SF)
7
7 (f/CAR)

I thought I had a great draft. A lot of these guys I know for sure will be great after having them in my Broncos dynasty. Up next, training camp/pre-season.

[Terribletowels]

Quote: Originally Posted by Clarke_311

And just a question, has anyone had a franchise where Randy Moss hasn't been franchise taged? It seems like he's always tagged.

In my KC franshise he was tag'd once, then signed with TB the next year. And been tag'd again I believe.

[rdnk]

Good luck with Peterson, I never got him to develop. I'd try to trade for a top notch TE, one who can block and catch.

[Clarke_311]

Your GM must have REALLY wanted Hightower. Also surprised that Clady went at 3, McFadden at 10, Ryan at 2 and Gholston at 19. The Rams always seem to take Gholston.

[Sanchez_Mareno]

Quote: Originally Posted by Clarke_311

Your GM must have REALLY wanted Hightower. Also surprised that Clady went at 3, McFadden at 10, Ryan at 2 and Gholston at 19. The Rams always seem to take Gholston.

Ill add the Chiefs taking Flacco at 5 to the surprises

[phenomenal_waffles]

2008 Training Camp/Preseason

Spoiler

After I get my new batch of season goals, one of them is to trade for TE Desmond Clark, but then right after I exit the menu, it says I failed the goal. So they give me a goal, but don't give me a chance to complete it...hmn...its okay though, I wouldn't have done the goal anyway.

Here were my pre-season games:

Won 19-0 against Browns
Lost 34-3 to the Redskins
Lost 45-7 to the Giants
Lost 28-3 to the Iggles (lol NFC East)

Yeah...it was a tough pre-season. Not only that, but Kellen Clemens got injured, and might miss week 1. Ugh...

I get my new season goals, and they are as follows:

Crush the Dolphins in week 1
Beat the Chargers on MNF in week 3
Win 3 out of first 4 games
Re-sign Kerry Rhodes
Re-sign Mark Wilson
Win DRoY with Keith Rivers
Hire one of the college coaches at the end of the season
Have an approval of 75 or more by the end of the season

Those all seem manageable. I don't think I'll resign Kerry Rhodes, because I have his successor in Craig Steltz. Dunno about Mark Wilson though. We'll have to see the cash he demands.

Anyway, here is my roster:




As you can see, I got rid of all the excess sh*t on my team, and replaced them all with expiring contracts. Right now I have 33.04M in cap space, and next year, once all these expiring contracts are up next, year, I'll most likely have 40M+ in space left next year, pending incentives. Maybe next year I'll actually be able to sign some FAs.

For the most part, I'm pleased with the progress of my rookies. But you'll notice one player who's missing from my roster: Tony Bake. I dunno what happened. At first, his ovr pot wasn't going any higher than 68, so I thought, okay, I guess Bake can't play 3-4 end, so I moved him to OLB, where he was even worse. At the end of pre-season, his ovr was 56, so I had to cut him. I guess the 3-4 isn't his fit. Its a shame I had to cut him.

Also, I got the John English draft class. Hooray.

So for the 1st game of the season, I head to Miami to face the Dolphins. Coming off their 1-15 season, I'll be ashamed if I can't beat them. Their team is pretty awful. Their starting rookie Brian Brohm at QB, but besides him and Ronnie Brown, they have no offense. Their best receiver is 85 ovr Donte Stallworth, but their second best is 65 ovr Wesley Plue. But they do have Jake Long. They have absolutely no one on defense except for Jason Taylor and Asante Samuel. Players of notice out for them this week are only LG Reuben Brown, and in his place they're starting a 69 ovr. This should be a rout. Out for me is just Kellen Clemens with a sprained elbow, and he might even miss week 2 as well. So, I'll have to roll with Chad Pennington.

[rdnk]

I'd keep Rhodes as your FS, and trade the other guy. That, or just wait for the contracts to make your decision.

You should beat the Dolphins. Your have the QB they used this year.

[phenomenal_waffles]

2008: Week 1, at Miami

Spoiler

The game would start off pretty good. My first play of my career was an 11 yard run from Thomas Jones, followed by a run of 22 yards, and a run of 4 yards. I know 4 yards doesn't sound like much, but if you've read my Broncos dynasty, you'll know that a 4 yard run is huge for me. A few plays later, Jerricho Cotchery would catch a 9 yard touchdown pass to make the score 7-0 Jets.

Of course on the next play, Brian Brohm found Wesley Plue for a 81 yard TD, and on top of that, Chad Pennington got injured and is out for the game. With the game at a 7-7 tie, I now have to roll with Brooks Bollinger and his 77 thp and 75 tac as my starting QB.

Somehow I managed to get into field goal range with Brooks Bollinger. On 4th and inches, I decided to play it safe and let Alexis Serna kick a 32 yard field goal. 10-7 Jets.

A few drives later, DeSean Jackson dropped three straight passes, and I would have to punt. On the first play of the Miami drive, Brohm found Derek Hagan for a 97 yard TD, to put the Dolphins up 14-10.

Once again I would punt, But of course with :48 left on the clock, God Mode would ensue, and the Dolphins only took 3 plays to drive it down field, and ultimately end up with a field goal to end the half, making the score 17-13 Dolphins.

After trading punts and INTs (I ****ing hate Brooks Bollinger), Ronnie Brown ended up taking a 44 yard run to the house to make the score 24-13 Dolphins, virtually seeling the game.

On the ensuing kickoff, DeSean Jackson fumbled the ball, giving it right back to Miami. On the next play, Brohm foun Derek Hagan for a 30 yard TD, making the score 31-13 Dolphins.

I'm not even gonna bother explaining what happened the rest of the game. The final score ended up being 41-13 for the Dolphins.

Chad Pennington: 3-3 33 yds 1 TD 152.1 rtg
Brooks Bollinger: 11-25 67 yds 4 int
Thomas Jones: 18 att 69 yds 3.8 ypc
Mario Manningham: 5 rec 46 yds
Jerricho Cotchery: 3 rec 32 1 TD

Craig Steltz: 6 tkl 1 tfl 1 sck 1 pd
Keith Rivers: 6 tkl 1 tfl 1 sck
Xavier Hickson: 5 tkl 2 tfl 1 sck

Such an awful game. Even worse is that Pennington and Clemens are both out for the next game against the all powerful New England Patriots. I'm guaranteeing a loss with Brooks Bollinger as my starting QB.