League Rules and Guidelines (The Deuce)

ROSTER MANAGEMENT

Depth Chart/Formation Subs

Each user is responsible for setting their team's depth chart and formation subs before each game. Pausing the game to set your depth chart in the first half will not be allowed except in the event of an injury.

Owners must adhere to the following guidelines for setting their depth chart and formation subs:
  • FB > HB = A fullback may be inserted as a halfback at any time.
  • FB > TE = A fullback may be inserted as a tight end at any time.
  • TE > FB = A tight end may be inserted as a fullback at any time.
  • OL > OL = All offensive line positions are considered interchangeable.
  • DL > DL = All defensive line positions are considered interchangeable.
  • LB > LB = All linebacker positions are considered interchangeable.
  • OLB > DE = Allowed at any time.
  • DE > OLB = Allowed at any time.
Depth chart changes outside of what is listed above will not be permitted.
Formation subs outside of what is listed above are only allowed if utilizing the pre-packaged formation subs in the play call screen.

Player Progression

Upgrading any attribute for an offensive player to or above a 90 requires that player to have at least a 70 AWR. Upgrading any attribute for a defensive player to or above a 90 requires either AWR or PRC to be at least a 70 with the other at least a 60.

TRADES

Trade Rules
  • All trades must be approved by the league trade committee before being submitted in game.
  • Trading with the CPU is not allowed.
  • Each team is allowed to trade up to four (4) players per season with only one player 85 OVR or better.
  • Each team is allowed to acquire up to four (4) players per season with only one player 85 OVR or better.
  • 1st and 2nd round draft picks count toward the four player limit.
  • There is no limit on trading 3rd-7th round picks.
  • Pick for pick trades (3rd-7th round) do not require league approval as long as they follow the Draft Trade Value Chart.
Player OVR is determined by the player’s card on Daddy Leagues. All trade submissions should include a screenshot of each player’s Daddy League’s attributes page.

***New owners who have completed less than one full season are limited to trading three (3) players and acquiring three (3) players in their first season and no player rated 85 OVR or higher.***

Cap Penalties

New owners are allowed a maximum of $8M in cap penalties for their first season. Returning owners (owners who have completed at least one full season) are allowed a maximum of $12M in cap penalties per season. Not adhering to this rule could lead to suspension and/or removal from the league.

ROSTER REQUIREMENTS

Each owner will be responsible for meeting team minimum roster requirements and maintaining a balanced roster by position. The roster requirements are as follows (excluding practice squad):

Minimum players by position

QB - 2
HB - 3
FB - 0
WR - 4
TE - 2
OL - 8
DL - 6
LB - 5
CB - 4
S - 3

All teams must carry a minimum of 53 players at all times during the preseason, regular season and post season.

If league leadership needs to help an owner satisfy roster requirements (or remind them that they are over) then the user will forfeit draft picks at league leadership’s discretion.

Free Agents

Preseason free agents are either awarded via a waiver system or limited to one or two players per week. See your league’s transaction sub forum for details.

Regular season free agents are limited to a max of one (1) per week and a max of three (3) players per season. Quarterbacks signed during the season must sit at least two games after being signed to simulate having to learn a team’s playbook. Users are expected to use the offseason and their practice squad to field suitable depth for their teams.

Offseason free agents are signed using the in-game system. However, restrictions may be made by league admin to create a realistic free agent environment and prevent teams from unintentionally putting themselves in extremely difficult cap situations.

Practice Squad

Teams may claim up to three (3) players per season off of another team’s practice squad. Only one (1) practice squad claim is allowed per week, per team.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

We want users to have fun even with less than stellar teams. Because of that, you are encouraged to upgrade your stadium or look into building a new stadium. We will also allow users (potentially) to relocate. However, there will be some guidelines. Below are the processes for upgrading, building and relocating:

Stadium Upgrades

Owners may apply upgrades to their stadium at any time.

Building a new stadium

Building a new stadium will require the approval of the league's leadership and trade committee. Generally, we will want to see a realistic reason for needing a new stadium and proof that the new stadium is financially feasible (you are responsible for your team's finances. No bailouts here). To request approval for a new stadium, post a thread and tag each of the members of the league's leadership and trade committee. Include the following:

Available Funds:
Age of current stadium:
Rating:
Fan happiness:


You will also need to make your case for why this is a feasible option for your team. The restrictions will not be as tight as for those wanting to relocate, but we also want to make sure you are preparing your team for long-term success. Make your case as clearly and as concisely as possible.

***NOTE: First-year owners will not be able to submit approval for building a stadium until they have completed one full season in the league.***

Team relocation

Relocation requires approval by ¾ of the league owners. Owners interested in relocating their team must create a thread (with a poll) and include the following:

Current Team:
Fan Happiness:
Team Success Rank:
Team Popularity:
Market Size:
Available Funds:
Age of current stadium:
Rating:
Happiness:
Relocation market size:
Relocation personality:
Relocation fan interest:


Users looking to relocate must plead their case as to why their team should be allowed to move. Remember, you are selling this to the other owners. Most owners are going to be traditionalists and not want to see a team relocate. You will need to present a compelling argument for your case if you expect to receive approval.

**Owners must be approved to build a new stadium or relocate before initiating the process in game. Failure to do so will result in a penalty up to and including termination from the league.**

***NOTE: First-year owners will not be able to submit approval for relocation until they have completed one full season in the league.***

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