ROSTER MANAGEMENT
Depth Chart
The following guide is to be used for ALL depth chart settings. Depth charts should be set
before the game.
- 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.
- T > G = if under 6' 5" (can never be moved to center)
- G > T or C = guards can be moved to any position (you cannot move a T to a G and then a C)
- C > G = Centers can only be moved to guards.
- 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.
- S > S = Safety positions are considered interchangeable.
Depth chart changes outside of what is listed above will not be permitted unless approved by the trade committee. To submit a position change request not listed above, post a thread in the league
Transactions forum and tag the trade committee.
Formation Subs
Formation subs follow the depth chart guidelines above. However, a HB may be manually put in as a WR through formation subs
only. Moving a HB to WR permanently would require the approval of the trade committee.
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
All trades must be approved by the trade committee:
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Trade Rules
- Trading with the CPU is not allowed should a team become CPU controlled at any time.
- Each team is allowed to trade and acquire up to three (3) assets per season (you may trade three and acquire three). An asset is considered a player or a 1st or 2nd round pick.
- Only one (1) player between 85-90 OVR may be traded and acquired (1 each) by each team, each season.
- No player 91 OVR or higher may be traded.
- Players signed as free agents, re-signed or drafted must play one season with their team before being eligible to be traded.
- There is no limit on trading 3rd-7th round picks.
- Pick for pick trades require league approval (except during the draft) and must follow the Draft Trade Value Chart.
FREE AGENTS
Preseason Free Agency
Preseason free agents are either awarded via a waiver system or limited to two players per week, one 70 OVR or higher and one 69 OVR or lower.
See your league’s transaction sub forum for details.
In-season Free Agents
- Max of one (1) signing per week
- Max of four (4) signings per season
- QBs signed during the season must sit at least one week before being used to simulate having to learn the team's playbook.
Users are expected to use the offseason and their practice squad to field suitable depth for their teams.
Off-season Free Agency
- 30 point minimum for any offer during the off-season
- Users can either match the points of existing offers or they have to beat it by at least five (5) points.
Offers cannot be reduced when teams drop out. Once you make an offer you either have to keep it, beat it or completely drop out of the running for the remainder of the off-season.
NOTE: You can adjust (lower) an offer when you are initially offering it to get to a certain point threshold (ex. five points above previous offer) or to get your first offer to 30 points. However, once the offer is set and has not been changed for several minutes it will be considered offered as is. Users dropping out of a race for a player should take screen shots of the offers on the player before they drop out to help police this policy.
Practice Squad
- Signing a player to your practice squad counts as an in season free agent signing.
- Claims from another team's PS count as an in season FA signing.
- Calling up a PS player on your own team does not count as an in season FA signing.
Maximum Contract Length
- Four (4) years for both free agents and re-signings.
This rule is to promote an active free agency and force users to make critical roster decisions.
CAP PENALTIES
- New owners (less than 2 full seasons) MAX $8M penalty
- Veteran owners MAX $15M penalty
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Head Coach/Scout/Trainers
Hiring and firing of team personnel is only allowed during the designated times during the offseason.
Stadiums/Relocation
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 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 in the
transactions sub-form and tag each of the members of the league's 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: New owners (two years or less) will not be able to submit approval for building a stadium until they have completedat least part of two seasons 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: New owners (two years or less) will not be able to submit approval forrelocation until they have completed at least part of two seasons in the league.***
