Where do the current rankings for the Auto Pick come from?
It seems like the current rankings aren't consistent with how players really draft. One of the biggest problems is that QB's are frequently ranked much higher than they would be ranked by informed FF players.
The current rankings are also not consistent with the rankings made by the Fanhouse "experts"...aren't you all controlled by AOL?
The best solution might be to rely on an external service mockdraftcentral.com and use there real world (or close to it) rankings for a scoring system that is similar to fleaflickers standard scoring system.
Fleafounder - there has been a loud silence regarding improving the default player rankings. Can you please give us some background on where the current rankings come from? Is there any reason that they can't be updated more frequently from a reliable source?
Another possible source of better rankings would be to rank players based on there Average Draft Position by owners who are drafting live in fleaflicker. Obviously, this could only be done once drafts start. Also, you might want to only measure ADP in those leagues that use the fleaflicker standard scoring rules. The initial rankings would need to come from a different source.
PigskinPlagueFri 6/12/09 4:12 PM
Where do the current rankings for the Auto Pick come from?
It seems like the current rankings aren't consistent with how players really draft. One of the biggest problems is that QB's are frequently ranked much higher than they would be ranked by informed FF players.
The current rankings are also not consistent with the rankings made by the Fanhouse "experts"...aren't you all controlled by AOL?
The best solution might be to rely on an external service mockdraftcentral.com and use there real world (or close to it) rankings for a scoring system that is similar to fleaflickers standard scoring system.
PigskinPlagueTue 6/23/09 12:56 PM
Fleafounder - there has been a loud silence regarding improving the default player rankings. Can you please give us some background on where the current rankings come from? Is there any reason that they can't be updated more frequently from a reliable source?
Another possible source of better rankings would be to rank players based on there Average Draft Position by owners who are drafting live in fleaflicker. Obviously, this could only be done once drafts start. Also, you might want to only measure ADP in those leagues that use the fleaflicker standard scoring rules. The initial rankings would need to come from a different source.
FFCSR_DougTue 6/23/09 3:17 PM
We will be updating them with the rankings from the fantasy Fanhouse bloggers shortly.
PigskinPlagueWed 6/24/09 7:38 PM
That's good to hear. Do the Fanhouse bloggers update their rankings throughout the pre-season or just make one list at the beginning of the year?
fleafounder AdminFri 6/26/09 5:43 PM
Yes, default rankings come from Fantasy Fanhouse writers.
I am working on an ADP option too--that is very valuable information.