"Close Calls 2009" - A Sports Outlaw Exclusive

Miller · May 31, 2009

Attention Outlaws, the well know forum staple in the Fantasy Football community is back at Sports Outlaw! The original "Close Call" series will start the 2009 series at SportsOutlaw on Monday, June 1st. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this series, here is how it will work:

Several times a week I will start a new "Close Call" thread. Each thread will ask a simple question, if you had to choose on draft day between these two players, who would you pick. Simple as that.
The players chosen for each match-up will be players of the same position that has a similar ADP and value is seen as similar by many. ADP will be based on the ADP report at Fantasy Football Calculator (ADP - Fantasy Football Calculator) The value in these threads comes in the discussion. Give the reason why, debate it, back it up with facts, throw those stats around. If everyone does this, we will have a series of great player debates that will be a great tool that will help you evaluate players come draft day for your league.
The player with the most votes will be the winner of that "Close Call". Threads and results for the series will be tracked in this master thread through the summer.
For each selection use the following scoring format to base your selection on. Note there are no ppr's.
- 6 pts Ru/Rec TD's
- 4 pts pass TD's
- 1 pt 25 pass yds
- 1 pt 10 ru/rec yds
- -2 pt Fumble lost
- -1 pt INT
Each Pick should be based on a re-draft set-up
So, Starting June 1rd, be sure to check for this exciting feature here at Sports Outlaw. If you have any suggestions for match-ups you would like to see post them here, I will try to work some of them in.

Miller · May 31, 2009

Can't wait for this year's close calls, Sarge threw a couple similar thread out yesterday and they took off, these should be better than ever this year!!

Sgt John · May 31, 2009

With this years group of solid posters and our new people I see arguments a plenty.

WesDawg · May 31, 2009

I foresee a Forte vs. MJD post a'coming.

chrisslabaugh · May 31, 2009

I always get into trouble with these things :sadbanana:

Mike · May 31, 2009

Looking forward to these!

ExperiencedRookie · May 31, 2009

chrisslabaugh said:
I always get into trouble with these things :sadbanana:

Indeed! More avatar bets this year?

Sgt John · May 31, 2009

And your Forum Leaders will be right there to keep score. A thread is already in place tracking member avatar bets we are aware of. Methinks by January 2010 half of you will be wearing unbecoming avatars.

A side note: Anyone remember a couple years ago when Phicinfan had that horrible fat Raider woman avatar....

ExperiencedRookie · May 31, 2009

This is my favorite Sports Outlaw series and I can't wait to get started!

Remote Controller · May 31, 2009

This link sure does get perty when you get down to the kickers!!! :biglaugh:All pink and stuff!

storminn0rm · Jun 1, 2009

I love these, can't wait

ExperiencedRookie · Jun 1, 2009

Suggestions for future close calls :

Steve Slaton/Frank Gore
Brandon Jacobs/Marion Barber
Marques Colston/Greg Jennings
Ryan Grant/Kevin Smith
Pierre Thomas/Reggie Bush
Housh/Marshall
Anthony Gonzalez/DeSean Jackson
Dallas Clark/Tony Gonzalez
Donovan McNabb/Matt Ryan
Cedric Benson/Julius Jones
Fred Jackson/Ahmad Bradshaw

Miller · Jun 2, 2009

some great suggestions in there ER, I'll try to mix some in.

Runnik's Hambones · Jun 18, 2009

I'd like to see an Anquan Bolding vs Roddy White thread, personally.

I find that in virtually every mock draft I'm a part of I run into this choice.

Runnik's Hambones · Jun 18, 2009

Oh and Miller, if you need help posting some, let me know dude. I realize we don't want to litter the threads with them all at once but if you want to split the load, we're here.

WesDawg · Jun 18, 2009

Santonio Holmes vs. Steve Breaston ?

Close Calls, Super Bowl rematch edition ?

Miller · Jun 18, 2009

keep the suggestions coming. I will do my best to try to pick the best match-ups.

I am aiming for about 3 of these a week, as we get closer and traffic continues to rise I will bump it up if needed.

ExperiencedRookie · Jun 18, 2009

Peyton vs Brady could bring some interesting discussion.

I'd also like to see ExperiencedRookie Vs Willie McGahee. At this point, I think I might win the vote!

WesDawg · Jun 19, 2009

You're probably right. I'd prefer you on my team as an advisor than Willis as an active player.

ExperiencedRookie · Jun 19, 2009

WesDawg said:
You're probably right. I'd prefer you on my team as an advisor than Willis as an active player.

And you can get me at the price of a pick at 12.07.

Drafters have little faith in me these days.

"Close Calls 2009" - A Sports Outlaw Exclusive

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