Rules Configuration

[CappingArizona]

Setting up my league, wondering if anyone has advice on rules settings, particulary for the bench.

Looking at 10-12 teams in the league, with 11 starters (2 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 RB/WR/TE, 1 K, 1 D).

What should I do about the bench? Should we even have a bench (or practice squad?)

I'm leaning toward no bench, and only allowing reserves if a player is placed on IR (like baseball), and just letting guys add/drop anyone via waivers from week 1. Draft will be auction and with 11 positions already might take too long if we get into bench spots.

Thanks for any input.

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[fhmesq44]

In the NFL if a guy goes on IR he is done for the season, it isn't like the baseball disabled list. You need a bench, otherwise free agency and waivers will be a weekly free for all and mess. What happens when the Chargers have a bye? The guy has to drop LT and Gates or choose to play with a 0 at their position if he wants to keep him? You won't find anyone willing to play in the league.

Go 16 players to a team like most leagues do and everyone will have 5 guys on their bench.

[Jake T.]

Ya gotta have a bench. I prefer a deep bench in my leagues but that takes away some of the fun of picking up guys from the waiver wire. I'd say at least allow 5 bench spots because guys go down in the NFL fairly often.