You're right, you don't have the skills to compete in your league. And since you spent all your starting cash in your arena (good for the long-term) you don't have much to work with at the moment.
My advice:
1. Take advantage of the lack of a league minimum salary for your first 16 weeks. Keep your three lowest salary players so you don't forfeit games but are maximizing the money you make off your arena.
2. Invest in the draft. Buy 2-3 scouting points every week. Then use those points to scout the best 18yo player and draft him and a couple of others either to keep and train or sell on the TL.
3. Use some of the money you've saved to buy a level 4 or better trainer just before the beginning of next season (when they're usually cheaper).
4. Use the some of the money you've saved to buy starters during the playoffs or offseason (when they're usually cheaper). Assuming you get relegated (which for this strategy is not a bad thing), you'll want to get 3-4 players with a salary range between $8k-$18k to win your league championship (very possible is you maintain good game shape and save enthusiasm).
5. Train your players to be rockstars.
6. Begin winning like a rockstar.
Now, this means you'll have to be patient. The winning like a rockstar doesn't come for a season or two. But if you get your costs way down, you'll be able to make money each week even if you're losing.
Last edited by rhyminsimon at 9/28/2012 8:58:56 PM