Another thing
Can we beef up the prizes, if the contest returns next season? I see many players drop out mid-contest. I think if they paid, they would definitely stick around longer.
Make the fee small and affordable. $10 or $20 via bitcoin - and get everyone to start paying in July or August, maybe $10 if you buy-in before preseason NFL kicks off, $20 if you pay later. I would buy in immediately for 2025 if there was a similar system.
Everyone can still play for free, getting 44 picks as usual. But those who pay, would get an option (has to be exercised by the end of week 10) to make 2 (or 4) extra picks.
Will you consider this, Wagerall? (either way, thanks for a great contest and all the man hours you put in for the forum!)