Free Agency Prospects

TheOak · 03-11-2013, 10:47 AM

While everyone is definitely free to throw any name they feel like it to have a discussion. It may help further the discussion if that player is better than what we presently have. I see a lot of names being thrown up that would be a reduction in talent from our present roster.

While I do not mind digging up stats on proposed players, in fact I actually enjoy it. However, throwing someones name up in a new thread that is no where near a talent replacement for our worst player at that position is time consuming, and time is something i would rather spend on someone who could better the team.

Before you throw a name up, google his name and stats, and post that so members have something to read or give an opinion on other than.

"Joe Smith is available... what do ya think"... if you have enough band width to see someone has become a free agent, you have enough bandwidth to see if he is worth your time starting a thread on.

B&G prides it self on the quality of information it puts out and being the first source of news for a great many of our members.

Black and Gold is only as good as the quality of your threads.

FinSaint · 03-11-2013, 11:44 AM

Also, in my opinion we could try and use the already existing long FA and draft threads by JP when proposing new alternatives to each of them - that way we won't have a million threads all about single players.

Maybe make those two threads stickies for the time being, so that they are conveniently positioned at the top for all to click.

"Braking News" things are different of course, but just for the common talk about the prospects.

TheOak · 03-11-2013, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Also, in my opinion we could try and use the already existing long FA and draft threads by JP when proposing new alternatives to each of them - that way we won't have a million threads all about single players.

Maybe make those two threads stickies for the time being, so that they are conveniently positioned at the top for all to click.

"Braking News" things are different of course, but just for the common talk about the prospects.

I was going to do a roll-up of the threads out there but it just looks like 20 people talking about 5 people all at once .. LOl very confusing...

At the end of the day... Some people want to start their own thread regardless.

Actually I do have a solution... I am going to move them all to the NFL area. If they were not Saints last year they do not belong here.

alleycat_126 · 03-11-2013, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I was going to do a roll-up of the threads out there but it just looks like 20 people talking about 5 people all at once .. LOl very confusing...

At the end of the day... Some people want to start their own thread regardless.

Actually I do have a solution... I am going to move them all to the NFL area. If they were not Saints last year they do not belong here.

Bam, guess he told you

jeanpierre · 03-11-2013, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Also, in my opinion we could try and use the already existing long FA and draft threads by JP when proposing new alternatives to each of them - that way we won't have a million threads all about single players.

Maybe make those two threads stickies for the time being, so that they are conveniently positioned at the top for all to click.

"Braking News" things are different of course, but just for the common talk about the prospects.

I really don't look at it as my thread on FA or Draft; I would just get frustrated trying to pick up on a conversation a day or two later with one of my B&G Brothers or Sisters and couldn't find the ongoing discussion...

In fact, I really like when we have max participation and other people make solution suggestions; I give credit to Hagan who got me thinking that way in this discussion community...

But to the earlier point, I think the reason, and I've gone back and forth with Hagan on this, that some have offered up less than ideal candidates is because we are probably better informed fans than most and recognize the Front Office has left the team with little cap room this season and fewer picks in the allotment of draft schedule (while the 2nd this year was a result of the Commish Beatdown, which was for lack of institutional control) and so we recognize the reality of the situation and are offering solutions to the quandry...

SloMotion · 03-12-2013, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Also, in my opinion we could try and use the already existing long FA and draft threads by JP when proposing new alternatives to each of them - that way we won't have a million threads all about single players.

Maybe make those two threads stickies for the time being, so that they are conveniently positioned at the top for all to click.

"Braking News" things are different of course, but just for the common talk about the prospects.

I agree on JP's threads ... in the past, I have not enjoyed following F/A or the Draft, but those threads are easy to follow, informative, keep everything in one place and still allow for branching out more specific threads on individual players as needed. Making them a 'sticky' is a good idea and would help reduce some redundancy.

TheOak · 03-12-2013, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

I agree on JP's threads ... in the past, I have not enjoyed following F/A or the Draft, but those threads are easy to follow, informative, keep everything in one place and still allow for branching out more specific threads on individual players as needed. Making them a 'sticky' is a good idea and would help reduce some redundancy.

The rule of forums - 15% search for a topic before posting a duplicate, 2% reads stickies.

I had a detailed sticky on the process for teams to make the playoffs. And tie breakers... Below it were a barrage of "how is a tie broken between us and team x"...

Jamessr · 03-11-2013, 12:15 PM

I don't get too involved in FA...
Loomis never asks my opinion anyway

Jamessr · 03-11-2013, 02:26 PM

Once again.. It's "Everyone gets thier own thread Monday". This is not to be confused with "Everyone get thier own thread Tuesday"

triman · 03-12-2013, 09:15 AM

Personally I like starting new threads. It is something I read somewhere or just thought of and would like to discuss. I agree that the what about player X threads are tedious.especially when it is someone who we have very little chance of signing.

03-11-2013, 10:47 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Free Agency Prospects While everyone is definitely free to throw any name they feel like it to have a discussion. It may help further the discussion if that player is better than what we presently have. I see a lot of names being thrown up that would be a reduction in talent from our present roster. While I do not mind digging up stats on proposed players, in fact I actually enjoy it. However, throwing someones name up in a new thread that is no where near a talent replacement for our worst player at that position is time consuming, and time is something i would rather spend on someone who could better the team. Before you throw a name up, google his name and stats, and post that so members have something to read or give an opinion on other than. "Joe Smith is available... what do ya think"... if you have enough band width to see someone has become a free agent, you have enough bandwidth to see if he is worth your time starting a thread on. B&G prides it self on the quality of information it puts out and being the first source of news for a great many of our members. Black and Gold is only as good as the quality of your threads.
	It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau

03-11-2013, 11:44 AM	#2
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Free Agency Prospects Also, in my opinion we could try and use the already existing long FA and draft threads by JP when proposing new alternatives to each of them - that way we won't have a million threads all about single players. Maybe make those two threads stickies for the time being, so that they are conveniently positioned at the top for all to click. "Braking News" things are different of course, but just for the common talk about the prospects. Crusader and SloMotion like this.

03-11-2013, 01:30 PM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Free Agency Prospects Originally Posted by FinSaint Also, in my opinion we could try and use the already existing long FA and draft threads by JP when proposing new alternatives to each of them - that way we won't have a million threads all about single players. Maybe make those two threads stickies for the time being, so that they are conveniently positioned at the top for all to click. "Braking News" things are different of course, but just for the common talk about the prospects. I was going to do a roll-up of the threads out there but it just looks like 20 people talking about 5 people all at once .. LOl very confusing... At the end of the day... Some people want to start their own thread regardless. Actually I do have a solution... I am going to move them all to the NFL area. If they were not Saints last year they do not belong here.

03-11-2013, 02:30 PM	#4
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: Free Agency Prospects Originally Posted by TheOak I was going to do a roll-up of the threads out there but it just looks like 20 people talking about 5 people all at once .. LOl very confusing... At the end of the day... Some people want to start their own thread regardless. Actually I do have a solution... I am going to move them all to the NFL area. If they were not Saints last year they do not belong here. Bam, guess he told you

03-11-2013, 08:49 PM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Free Agency Prospects Originally Posted by FinSaint Also, in my opinion we could try and use the already existing long FA and draft threads by JP when proposing new alternatives to each of them - that way we won't have a million threads all about single players. Maybe make those two threads stickies for the time being, so that they are conveniently positioned at the top for all to click. "Braking News" things are different of course, but just for the common talk about the prospects. I really don't look at it as my thread on FA or Draft; I would just get frustrated trying to pick up on a conversation a day or two later with one of my B&G Brothers or Sisters and couldn't find the ongoing discussion... In fact, I really like when we have max participation and other people make solution suggestions; I give credit to Hagan who got me thinking that way in this discussion community... But to the earlier point, I think the reason, and I've gone back and forth with Hagan on this, that some have offered up less than ideal candidates is because we are probably better informed fans than most and recognize the Front Office has left the team with little cap room this season and fewer picks in the allotment of draft schedule (while the 2nd this year was a result of the Commish Beatdown, which was for lack of institutional control) and so we recognize the reality of the situation and are offering solutions to the quandry... SloMotion likes this.
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03-12-2013, 11:27 AM	#6
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Free Agency Prospects Originally Posted by FinSaint Also, in my opinion we could try and use the already existing long FA and draft threads by JP when proposing new alternatives to each of them - that way we won't have a million threads all about single players. Maybe make those two threads stickies for the time being, so that they are conveniently positioned at the top for all to click. "Braking News" things are different of course, but just for the common talk about the prospects. I agree on JP's threads ... in the past, I have not enjoyed following F/A or the Draft, but those threads are easy to follow, informative, keep everything in one place and still allow for branching out more specific threads on individual players as needed. Making them a 'sticky' is a good idea and would help reduce some redundancy.

03-12-2013, 11:54 AM	#7
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Free Agency Prospects Originally Posted by SloMotion I agree on JP's threads ... in the past, I have not enjoyed following F/A or the Draft, but those threads are easy to follow, informative, keep everything in one place and still allow for branching out more specific threads on individual players as needed. Making them a 'sticky' is a good idea and would help reduce some redundancy. The rule of forums - 15% search for a topic before posting a duplicate, 2% reads stickies. I had a detailed sticky on the process for teams to make the playoffs. And tie breakers... Below it were a barrage of "how is a tie broken between us and team x"...

03-11-2013, 12:15 PM	#8
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: Free Agency Prospects I don't get too involved in FA... Loomis never asks my opinion anyway QBREES9 likes this.

03-11-2013, 02:26 PM	#9
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: Free Agency Prospects Once again.. It's "Everyone gets thier own thread Monday". This is not to be confused with "Everyone get thier own thread Tuesday"

03-12-2013, 09:15 AM	#10
triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	Re: Free Agency Prospects Personally I like starting new threads. It is something I read somewhere or just thought of and would like to discuss. I agree that the what about player X threads are tedious.especially when it is someone who we have very little chance of signing.
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