2012 Texans Talk Mock Draft

[Ndevine7]

Ill take the Seahawks if they are still available. Im willing to take 2 teams if you guys need me to. Ravens or Seahawks would be my top two

[steelbtexan]

I've always enjoyed a group where 16 dedicated people take 2 teams.

Last yr we did this and it worked very well.

This was a 7 rd mock. Check out last yrs results.

[kiwitexansfan]

Originally Posted by steelbtexan

I've always enjoyed a group where 16 dedicated people take 2 teams.

Last yr we did this and it worked very well.

This was a 7 rd mock. Check out last yrs results.

It was a great mock!

[Wolf6151]

1- Colts -Doppelganger
2- Rams- pbat488
3- Vikings- Section516
4- Browns- Dutchrudder
5- Bucs- TexansSeminole
6- Redskins- Aussie Texan
7- Jaguars-
8- Dolphins- RMartin65
9- Panthers- Timekiller
10- Bills- Texan4Ever
11- Chiefs- Honoring Earl 34
12- Seahawks- Ndevine7
13- Cardinals-
14- Cowboys- SteelBTexan
15- Eagles- Shaft75
16- Jets- kiwitexansfan
17- Bengals- Kaiser Toro
18- Chargers- Srrono
19- Bears- MistaRed
20- Titans-
21- Bengals- Kaiser Toro
22- Browns- Dutchrudder
23- Lions- Super Mario
24- Steelers- Wolf6151
25- Broncos- JCTexan
26- Texans- Group Selection
27- Patriots- Beerlover
28- Packers-
29- Ravens- WolverineFan
30- 49ers-Rey
31- Giants-
32- Patriots- Beerlover

*- Saints
*- Raiders
*- Falcons

[Doppelganger]

Originally Posted by steelbtexan

I've always enjoyed a group where 16 dedicated people take 2 teams.

Last yr we did this and it worked very well.

This was a 7 rd mock. Check out last yrs results.

Are we changing it to a 16 person, 2 team draft?

[steelbtexan]

That's not for me to say. That decision is for whoever is running the mock. (Who is running the mock?)

It was just a comment to the people who aren't committed to do the full mock.

[Dutchrudder]

Originally Posted by steelbtexan

That's not for me to say. That decision is for whoever is running the mock. (Who is running the mock?)

It was just a comment to the people who aren't committed to do the full mock.

Well, one thing that really helps with running the mock is admin rights to this part of the board. I know SM has them for the Mock section and it helps with consolidating threads, organizing the picks and stickying all the stuff that matters. Unless another mod wants to do the legwork, it really doesn't benefit the group for a regular member to run it because all the information will be spread out around the threads.

[steelbtexan]

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

Well, one thing that really helps with running the mock is admin rights to this part of the board. I know SM has them for the Mock section and it helps with consolidating threads, organizing the picks and stickying all the stuff that matters. Unless another mod wants to do the legwork, it really doesn't benefit the group for a regular member to run it because all the information will be spread out around the threads.

Agreed

SM said that he wanted to participate this yr, but not run it.

Texans 4ever helped SM last yr. So he might have the priviledges and be willing to run it.

[Doppelganger]

Originally Posted by steelbtexan

That's not for me to say. That decision is for whoever is running the mock. (Who is running the mock?)

It was just a comment to the people who aren't committed to do the full mock.

I think the problem we are running into is that there isn't a clear understanding of that the draft will be. I think this mock was setup backwards from the way it should have been. I think it would have been better to have had someone (or a group) step up and take control and responsibility for the mock in the beginning. They could have a clear set of expectations in regards to how many rounds, how many teams per member, etc set forth from the beginning.

Now we are in a situation where we are trying to decide between a 3-4 round mock and a full 7.

I think it would be a very good idea if someone steps up and takes full responsibility. Then they can lay out the rules ahead of time and give people an opportunity to continue or decommit BEFORE the mock starts.

As was previously stated, the person in charge should have admin privileges to merge threads.

[Wolf6151]

Why don't we give it a couple more days for people to claim a team and if by Tuesday at noon if there are teams left over then those that have volunteered to take on a 2nd team can do so. There are several people who volunteered for the mock on the first couple pages but still haven't claimed a team yet. Hopefully everyone that has singed up is down for doing the whole thing and paying attention to the mock, not half assing it.

[srrono]

Just an idea but we should have a chat room going for the mock draft then have an admin posting the results of mock picks in the mock thread as they happen so it dont turn into a big mess of pages in thread between picks.

[Brandon420tx]

I'd do the Dolphins but RMartin has them

[Señor Stan]

1- Colts -Doppelganger
2- Rams- pbat488
3- Vikings- Section516
4- Browns- Dutchrudder
5- Bucs- TexansSeminole
6- Redskins- Aussie Texan
7- Jaguars-
8- Dolphins- RMartin65
9- Panthers- Timekiller
10- Bills- Texan4Ever
11- Chiefs- Honoring Earl 34
12- Seahawks- Ndevine7
13- Cardinals-
14- Cowboys- SteelBTexan
15- Eagles- Shaft75
16- Jets- kiwitexansfan
17- Bengals- Kaiser Toro
18- Chargers- Srrono
19- Bears- MistaRed
20- Titans- Señor Stan
21- Bengals- Kaiser Toro
22- Browns- Dutchrudder
23- Lions- Super Mario
24- Steelers- Wolf6151
25- Broncos- JCTexan
26- Texans- Group Selection
27- Patriots- Beerlover
28- Packers-
29- Ravens- WolverineFan
30- 49ers-Rey
31- Giants-
32- Patriots- Beerlover


Know your enemy type thing...

[Blake]

I dont mind running this thing as long as I get some help from everyone else as far as keeping people on time and on task. The most draining part is chasing MIA members down. We can either start the mock now, or wait until the combine is over. Combine is Feb. 22-28.

Here are the tweaked rules we have used the past few years. They seem to work pretty well.

RULES:

NO TRADES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Start: Mock will NOT start until after the combine. [Feb. 22-28.]
Teams: 1 team per user.
Rounds: This is a 7 round mock.

CLOCK RULES:

Your clock time starts when the team in front of you makes a pick. Unless it was made while the clock is not running. In that case it will start at 7AM of the following weekday morning.

Round (1): 24 hours per pick. (Clock Only runs from 7AM-9PM)
Rounds (2-7): 12 hours per pick. (Clock Only runs from 7AM-9PM)
Night: Clock stops running at 9PM. Picks can still be made.
Morning: Clock starts running at 7AM. Picks can still be made.
Weekends: Clock stops. Picks can still be made.

Unavailable, proxy or MIA:

1.) If you miss a single pick, the rest of your teams draft will be a group pick.
2.) If you know you will be gone for awhile and might miss your pick, PM top players to myself or another member of this mock. They will make a proxy pick for you.

Does this make sense to everyone? Did I miss anything that should be covered?

[Section516]

Originally Posted by Super Mario

I dont mind running this thing as long as I get some help from everyone else as far as keeping people on time and on task. The most draining part is chasing MIA members down. We can either start the mock now, or wait until the combine is over. Combine is Feb. 22-28.

Here are the tweaked rules we have used the past few years. They seem to work pretty well.

Nope. Looks the same as last year.

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by Super Mario

I dont mind running this thing as long as I get some help from everyone else as far as keeping people on time and on task. The most draining part is chasing MIA members down. We can either start the mock now, or wait until the combine is over. Combine is Feb. 22-28.

Here are the tweaked rules we have used the past few years. They seem to work pretty well.

RULES:


CLOCK RULES:


Unavailable, proxy or MIA:


Does this make sense to everyone? Did I miss anything that should be covered?

This is not a Swiss watch and the thing that gets me is someone's been on the clock for 6 hours and was on the board an hour ago . I guess they have to go research it or something .

[Dutchrudder]

Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

This is not a Swiss watch and the thing that gets me is someone's been on the clock for 6 hours and was on the board an hour ago . I guess they have to go research it or something .

On that subject, I recall last year several people being impatient with those taking their time, and I think that needs to be addressed before we start this year. If we all agree to the rules and time limits, there shouldn't be any whining or harassing people to make picks simply because they are online. If someone is about to hit their time limit, then sure bring it up, but if the guy has 10 hours left and isn't ready to make his pick, don't beat him over the head about it.

Also, if you upset others with making their picks, they will be less likely to complete the draft.

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

On that subject, I recall last year several people being impatient with those taking their time, and I think that needs to be addressed before we start this year. If we all agree to the rules and time limits, there shouldn't be any whining or harassing people to make picks simply because they are online. If someone is about to hit their time limit, then sure bring it up, but if the guy has 10 hours left and isn't ready to make his pick, don't beat him over the head about it.

Also, if you upset others with making their picks, they will be less likely to complete the draft.

On the other hand it makes things run smoother to pick as soon as you can because if I check in and am ready to pick and the person before me just ain't ready , I checked in because I know that I will not be back for 8 hours then it stalls the process .

[Dutchrudder]

Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

On the other hand it makes things run smoother to pick as soon as you can because if I check in and am ready to pick and the person before me just ain't ready , I checked in because I know that I will not be back for 8 hours then it stalls the process .

Then send your pick to SM or whoever is taking them down so he can post it for you.

[Blake]

Bottom line, be prepared. Try to be ready before your pick comes up. But yes, no group picks until their clock has expired. And do keep the pick blasting to a minimum.