 |
 |
UPPER MANAGEMENT
Fantasy Sports Neighborhood
|
| Welcome |
|
|
Welcome to THE UPPER MANAGEMENT. Fantasy Sports Neighborhood.
You are currently viewing the UM as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features.
The UM opened August 17th, 2007 as a handpicked 100 members who were asked to join for their smarts and community involvement. But the word got out that the UM neighborhood is not just your average start up community! .... Members begun jumping in from word of mouth .. and now the UM stands at 300+ members and over 30,000 posts and growing!
The site has it's very own Texas Holdem table which has members playing against each other 24/7! .. MLB Gameday audio only for the community. A live chat room, fantasy leagues with the winner landing up to 100 dollars in prizes. We also have our own FREE Baseball draft kit for our UM members, as well as an upcomming Football draft kit. We run our own monthly MILB prospect list. But most importantly .. The UM has grown into a community of sports friends. So jump in and, join the UM today! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
vdogk9
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Posts: 918
Location: Mars Cheese Castle
|
 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject: |
  |
|
| Scaps wrote: |
| Cedric Benson was in Houston and he was telling people that he was ready to sign with the Texans. He comes from Texas so it might be a good fit for him. |
This is going to work out great for Benson! He won't have to leave training camp to continue his 'Texas Court House Tour 2008'
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
youngbuck8100
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
Posts: 3116
Location: Brookline, MA
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Scaps wrote: |
| Cedric Benson was in Houston and he was telling people that he was ready to sign with the Texans. He comes from Texas so it might be a good fit for him. |
Any team that is willing to sign Benson is a good fit for him.
_________________
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derek Jeter 02
Joined: 15 Sep 2007
Posts: 746
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| The Oakland Raiders and the Lions are talking about a trade for Lamont Jordan.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
youngbuck8100
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
Posts: 3116
Location: Brookline, MA
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:02 am Post subject: |
|
|
Peyton Manning underwent knee surgery recently and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks
_________________
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commish
Assistant Admin
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 1981
Location: Brooklyn, NY
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Bears signed Kevin Jones. Wonder if this takes value away from Forte.................
_________________
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
hessshaun
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
Posts: 1024
Location: Philly
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Commish wrote: |
| Bears signed Kevin Jones. Wonder if this takes value away from Forte................. |
I read in three or four places that Jones is completely done. They say he lost a step and half.
_________________
Signatures are for pussies.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RespectMyAuthority
Joined: 21 May 2008
Posts: 241
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| hessshaun wrote: |
| Commish wrote: |
| Bears signed Kevin Jones. Wonder if this takes value away from Forte................. |
I read in three or four places that Jones is completely done. They say he lost a step and half. |
That's what I love about the internet age, I can probably find you 3 or 4 articles that say he's as healthy or healthier than before he was hurt. Doesn't matter to me, I never thought he was anything special for Detroit.
Note: In general, Virginia Tech players are overrated coming into the pros. Great college players, but Beamer has a college system that doesn't translate for some reason to the NFL.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grid
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Posts: 2097
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Jones may have lost a step but he has always had a pretty nice nose for the end zone, I think it will effect Forte's value.
_________________
460 TD's and counting!
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ryno
Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Posts: 498
Location: Tulsa
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Grid wrote: |
| Jones may have lost a step but he has always had a pretty nice nose for the end zone, I think it will effect Forte's value. |
I wholeheartedly agree with that. At least until Week Two or Three.
_________________
 
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
shafferbctd
Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Posts: 221
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:06 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Commish wrote: |
| Bears signed Kevin Jones. Wonder if this takes value away from Forte................. |
Jones can only be considered an insurance policy at this point. Forte was drafted to be the featured back, and that was before Benson's troubles began. Lovie Smith calls Forte a three down back, so he should get most of the work.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RespectMyAuthority
Joined: 21 May 2008
Posts: 241
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
| shafferbctd wrote: |
| Commish wrote: |
| Bears signed Kevin Jones. Wonder if this takes value away from Forte................. |
Jones can only be considered an insurance policy at this point. Forte was drafted to be the featured back, and that was before Benson's troubles began. Lovie Smith calls Forte a three down back, so he should get most of the work. |
I think Jones and/or the other Adrian Peterson are going to get a lot more carries than people think. I know there's a ton of love for Matt Forte, but I'm gonna let you in on a secret -- if Matt Forte was skilled enough to be a feature back in the NFL, he would've a) gone to a better football college and b) been drafted higher. The Bears' O-Line is getting old, the passing game is non-existent meaning lots of tight defensive fronts and their defense isn't holding teams to low points anymore meaning not a lot of running late in games. I'm not saying Forte is going to be a bust, but I honestly don't see him getting more than 1100 yards or 8 tds in any of the next 3 seasons -- he's simply not as talented as his college numbers look, he played in a horrible defensive conference and pilled up a bunch of cheap stats. I see him with a line around 150 carries, 600 yards, 4 tds this season.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
hessshaun
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
Posts: 1024
Location: Philly
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
| RespectMyAuthority wrote: |
| hessshaun wrote: |
| Commish wrote: |
| Bears signed Kevin Jones. Wonder if this takes value away from Forte................. |
I read in three or four places that Jones is completely done. They say he lost a step and half. |
That's what I love about the internet age, I can probably find you 3 or 4 articles that say he's as healthy or healthier than before he was hurt. Doesn't matter to me, I never thought he was anything special for Detroit.
Note: In general, Virginia Tech players are overrated coming into the pros. Great college players, but Beamer has a college system that doesn't translate for some reason to the NFL. |
Nice assumption investigative reporter. Actually the few places I did see the stories were locally in the paper and on Comcast Sportsnet. He is from Philly so they profiled him and he admitted to not being what he once was. Regardless, I dont think he is anything more than insurance for the later part of the year. I would not be surprised if he was cut in camp.
_________________
Signatures are for pussies.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TheGrandSalami
Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Posts: 203
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:50 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I've heard that the Bears are putting everyone to the test in training camp. Thus, both Jones and Forte will have to prove themselves, but I see them splitting time in the end.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ducebussello
Joined: 27 Jul 2008
Posts: 16
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I am from Detroit and have not heard anything bad about Kevin Jones' recovery. His 40 was timed faster than most RBs at the combine this year. Everything is stating that he is back and the Lions could end up hating themselves for letting him go unless MR Smith is a stud. Time will tell.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rwillard
Joined: 15 Sep 2007
Posts: 1469
Location: Haymarket, VA
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Here is what I have seen.
| Quote: |
Kevin Jones (ACL surgery), who will begin training camp on active/PUP, says he's six pounds overweight.
Jones is at 236 lbs and wants to get to 230. He'll likely ride a bike to shed the weight while on PUP. ESPN's John Clayton seconds a Chicago Sun Times suggestion that Jones could stay on the list into the regular season |
.
_________________
 
Haymarket Bulls
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
|
