Don’t Kill the Messenger: Week 13 Fantasy Start/Sit Review

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 8th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Bernard Berrian, Braylon Edwards, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Darren McFadden, DeAngelo Williams, Jay Cutler, Jerious Norwood, Jerricho Cotchery, Jonathan Stewart, Joseph Addai, Kenny Britt, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Roddy White, Ryan Fitzpatrick, San Francicsco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Vernon Davis

It's been another mediocre week from out Start/Sit column, but we made enough solid calls that should have helped you win this week. So, give us the benefit of the doubt, take a quick look at a recap on last week's winners and duds, and then stay tuned for Week 14's ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 13: Jay Cutler to Rebound Against Rams

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 1st 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bernard Berrian, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Darren McFadden, DeAngelo Williams, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Frank Gore, Fred Jackson, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jake Delhomme, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, Jerious Norwood, Jerricho Cotchery, Jonathan Stewart, Joseph Addai, Kenny Britt, Malcom Floyd, mark sanchez, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Roddy White, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tony Romo, Vernon Davis, Vince Young

We had a rough going in Week 12, missing on start calls for Matt Ryan (injury) and Jason Snelling (Michael Turner returned), while missing on all of our sleeper picks. We learned not to trust in Browns players, and that even though a quarterback (Tony Romo) is struggling and going up ... 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

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

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Wide Receivers (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Tags: Austin Collie, Brandon Tate, Brian Robiskie, Brooks Foster, BYU, Cal Poly, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Derrick Williams, Florida, Georgia, Hakeem Nicks, Jeremy Maclin, Juauquin Iglesias, Kenny Britt, Louis Murphy, Maryland, Michael Crabtree, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, NFL, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Ramses Barden, Rutgers

1. Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech) Doesn't have great timed speed, but has good game speed. Has good hands and is adept at making the big play. Truly the top prospect at receiver in this draft. Good overall size and build for the position, and also has great leaping ability. 2. Jeremy Maclin ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Tags: Adalius Thomas, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Alex Mack, Alex Magee, Alphonso Smith, Andy Levitre, Anthony Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Bart Scott, Big East, Bob Sanders, Boston College, Brandon Jacobs, Braylon Edwards, Brian Robiskie, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Carolina Panthers, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Connor Barwin, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Derrick Ward, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Donald Washington, Eric Ghiaciuc, Florida, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jairus Byrd, Jamal Lewis, james laurinaitis, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jared Cook, Jarron Gilbert, Jay Cutler, Jerod Mayo, Jordy Nelson, Jr., Julius Peppers, Justin Gage, Kansas City, Keith Brooking, Kellen Winslow, Kenny Britt, Kevin Williams, Kris Jenkins, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, Lawyer Milloy, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Louis Delmas, Louis Murphy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mark Tauscher, Marvin Harrison, matt jones, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Michael Huff, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Washington, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pat White, Pat Williams, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, purdue, Ramses Barden, Randy Moss, Rashad Johnson, Ray Lewis, Rey Maualuga, Richmond, Rodney Harrison, Ron Brace, Rutgers, San Diego, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Sean Smith, Seattle Seahawks, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, Southern Miss, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay, Ted Ginn, Ted Thompson, Tedy Bruschi, Tedy Lehman, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tony Romo, Torry Holt, Travis Beckum, Utah, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, William Beatty, William Moore, Wisconsin

Go Back to Round 1 Round 2 33. Detroit Lions - James Laurinaits, ILB, Ohio State After getting their franchise quarterback and tackle, it's time to beef up their defense. Laurinaits brings the athleticism, intangibles, and leadership they thought they were getting when they drafted Tedy Lehman years ago. Previous: Vontae Davis, CB, ... Continue Reading

NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Offense

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, February 18th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Alabama, Alex Mack, Andre Smith, Baltimore, Baylor, Brandon Pettigrew, Buffalo, Cal, Chase Coffman, Chris Wells, Clemson, Cleveland, Connecticut, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Devin Moore, Donald Brown, Duke Robinson, Eugene Monroe, Georgia, Hakeem Nicks, Iowa, James Davis, Jared Cook, Jason Smith, Javon Ringer, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas State, Kenny Britt, Knowshon Moreno, Liberty, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Michael Oher, Missouri, New York Giants, NFL Draft, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Percy Harvin, Rashard Jennings, Rhett Bomar, Rutgers, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis, Steven Jackson, Tennessee, USC, Virginia, Wyoming

This weekend, many an NFL Draft fanatic will be tuned into the NFL Network or sitting in front of their computer as the stars, starters, busts, and footnotes of tomorrow will showcase their talents at the combine in Indianapolis. New venue, new prospects, same process. Through all of ... Continue Reading

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