Don’t Kill the Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 12 Review
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 30th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carson Palmer, Chad Henne, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, James Casey, James Jones, Jason Snelling, Jerious Norwood, John Carlson, Jordy Nelson, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kevin Smith, Malcom Floyd, Matt Forte, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Michael Turner, Mohamed Massaquoi, Oakland Raiders, Phillip Rivers, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins
We had a horrible week with our Start/Sit column in Week 12, and not to make excuses, but injuries to Matt Ryan and Michael Turner (again) played a helping hand in it.
While we finished with a less then desirable 5-10 record on the week (counting sleeper picks), we still ... Continue Reading
NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 12: Ryan Grant to Feast on Detroit Lions
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, November 25th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta, Atlanta Falcons, Brady Quinn, Calvin Johnson, Carson Palmer, Chad Henne, Chad Ochocinco, Chad Pennington, Chris Wells, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jamal Lewis, James Casey, James Jones, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, John Carlson, Jordy Nelson, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kevin Smith, Ladell Betts, Malcom Floyd, Matt Forte, Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Miles Austin, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Mohamed Massaquoi, New York Giants, nfl week 11 2009, Oakland Raiders, Owen Daniels, Ricky Williams, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tim Hightower, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins
We had a great showing last week, giving you the right calls more often than not, while posting an 11-4 record for Week 11.
We suggested that you start Eli Manning and Ricky Williams, two plays that paid off big time, while a few of our sit calls, Carson Palmer, Chad ... Continue Reading
MNF Fantasy Breakdown: Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 23rd 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Andre Johnson, Bo Scaife, Chris Johnson, Houston Texans, James Casey, Kenny Britt, Kevin Walter, LenDale White, Matt Schaub, Nate Washington, Ryan Moats, Steve Slaton, Tennessee Titans, Vince Young
Week 11 brought us two major upsets, some impressive blow-outs, and some grand performances by some of the league's young players, as well as a classic performance by one of it's elders.
While the show has ranged from the Bengals falling to the Raiders, the Saints dismantling the Buccaneers, Matthew Stafford ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 3): Browns GM Kokinis out, Texans’ Daniels done for season, Pack’s Rodgers to play through pain, and more
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, November 3rd 2009. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Anquan Boldin, Anthony Hargrove, Arizona Cardinals, Chris Chambers, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Eric Barton, Eric Mangini, George Kokinis, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, James Casey, Joel Dreessen, Malcom Floyd, New Orleans Saints, Owen Daniels, Randy Lerner, Ryan Harris, San Diego Chargers, Sedrick Ellis
Browns Fire GM Kotinis
When you have to be escorted away from your place of work, it’s usually a sign that a ‘former’ should go in front of ‘place of work’, and that’s the case for Cleveland Browns GM, or former Cleveland Browns GM, rather, George Kokinis, who was sent packing ... Continue Reading
Which NFL rookies will have the most fantasy impact?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, August 27th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Austin Collie, Bernard Scott, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Hartline, Brian Robiskie, Chase Coffman, Chris Wells, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Donald Brown, Hakeem Nicks, James Casey, James Davis, Jared Cook, Jeremy Maclin, Kenny Britt, Knowshon Moreno, lesean mccoy, Lousi Murphy, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Percy Harvin, Rashad Jennings, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene
As is the case every year, there's a number of talented NFL newcomers who will make an immediate impact with their teams, and at the same time, with your fantasy team.
While there might not be someone who breaks out like an Adrian Peterson, Matt Forte, Chris Johnson, or Steve Slaton, ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Team Grades - AFC South
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, Antonio Gates, Arizona, Austin Collie, Brian Cushing, Brice McCain, BYU, Chase Daniel, Connor Barwin, Corey Simon, Curtis Painter, Derek Cox, Donald Brown, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Fili Moala, Gerald McRath, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jared Cook, Jarett Dillard, Javon Ringer, Joseph Addai, Kenny Britt, Kerry Collins, LenDale White, Michigan, Michigan State, Mike Thomas, Missouri, Owen Daniels, purdue, Rashad Jennings, Reggie Wayne, Rice, Southern Miss, Tennessee Titans, Terrance Taylor, Torry Holt, Troy Kropog, Tulane, UConn, USC, Utah, Vince Young, William & Mary
We've gone through draft grades for the AFC East and AFC North, and now it's time to give our take on how we think the teams from the loaded AFC South did in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Houston Texans
Grade: B-
Best: Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
Cushing is perfect for either outside ... Continue Reading
Top 10 2009 NFL Draft Steals
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 28th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Al Davis, Alex Smith, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Curtis Painter, Donald Driver, Duke Robinson, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jarett Dillard, Jarron Gilbert, Julian Edelman, Kent State, Minnesota, Nate Davis, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Paul Kruger, Peyton Manning, purdue, Ramses Barden, Rey Maualuga, Rice, San Francisco 49ers, Shaun Hill, Tom Brady
As depressing and demoralizing as an NFL bust can be for an NFL team, a fan, or even the player that receives the label, there is always a softer side to the NFL Draft. We've seen guys like Green Bay receiver Donald Driver and New England's Tom Brady emerge from ... Continue Reading
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds - 4/24/09) - Round 3
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 21st 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Andre Brown, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Asher Allen, Atlanta Falcons, auburn, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Bradley Fletcher, Brian Urlacher, Buffalo Bills, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Cameron Morrah, Carnell Williams, Carolina Panthers, Central Washington, Chad Johnson, Chase Coffman, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Chip Vaughn, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland, Cody Brown, Connecticut, Cornelius Ingram, Coye Francies, D.J. Moore, Dallas, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Danelle Ellerbe, Darcel McBath, Darry Beckwith, David Veikune, Demetrius Byrd, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Lee, Eastern Michigan, Eric Weddle, Eric Wood, Fili Moala, Florida, Georgia, Green Bay Packers, Hawaii, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jared Bronson, Jarett Dillard, Jason Campbell, Jason Phillips, Jason Watkins, Jasper Brinkley, Juaquin Iglesias, Kaluka Maiava, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Brooking, Keith Jackson, kory sheets, Lee Evans, Liberty, Louis Vasquez, Louisville, LSU, Macho Harris, Marcus Freeman, Matt Birk, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Davis, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, North Carolina State, Oakland Raiders, Odell Thurman, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, purdue, Ramses Barden, Rashad Jennings, Rice, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Seattle Seahawks, Sen'Derrick Marks, Shaun Rogers, Sheldon Brown, Sherrod Martin, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis Rams, Stephen McGee, Steve Slaton, T.J. Lang, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TCU, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Todd Heap, Tom Brady, Tony Gonzalez, Travis Beckum, Troy, Troy Kropog, Tulane, UConn, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, Wisconsin
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Round 3
65. Detroit Lions - Fili Moala, DT, USC
Just one of the many USC prospects, Moala has been overlooked all the way into the third round. He is a massive man with good strength, and should give the Lions an inside presence they haven't had since ... Continue Reading
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - Tight Ends (4/20)
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Anthony Hill, Brandon Pettigrew, California, Cameron Murrah, Central Washington, Chase Coffman, Cornelius Ingram, Florida, James Casey, Jared Bronson, Jared Cook, Missouri, North Carolina State, Oklahoma State, Rice, Shawn Nelson, South Carolina, Southern Miss, Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
1. Brandon Pettigrew (Oklahoma State)
Has great size and build, along with long arms. Isn't overly athletic for the position, but is still smooth and fluid. Is a very physical and dominant blocker. Isn't very elusive in the open field. Doesn't offer great production in the passing game, overall.
2. Shawn Nelson ... Continue Reading
Bowl Predictions: Humanitarian, Texas, and Holiday
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, December 30th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Barry Sanders, Boise State, Case Keenum, Chase Clement, Clemson, Colin Kaepernick, Da'Rel Scott, Dan LeFevour, David Johnson, Dez Bryant, Graham Harrell, Holiday Bowl, Houston, Humanitarian Bowl, Jamarko Simmons, James Casey, Jarett Dillard, Jeremiah Johnson, Jeremiah Masoli, Kendall Hunter, LeGarrette Blount, Maryland, Mike Gundy, Nate Davis, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Rice, Texas Bowl, Texas Tech, Tim Hiller, Tulsa, Vai Taua, Virginia, WAC, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, Wyoming, Zac Robinson
There’s a trio of bowl games on tap for today, and the offenses stand to take the lion’s share of the headlines.
First up is the Humanitarian Bowl this afternoon, where Nevada will look to triumph over ACC foe Maryland on WAC rival Boise State’s home field. Tonight ... Continue Reading









