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For you history buffs, we will archive every article penned by the Shark Team in 2011. As each week is finished, we will move the content to this page so you can reminisce about the good old days ... like week 1.
Because of the huge number of articles, this archive is divided into sections:
Preseason | Weeks 1-4 | Weeks 5-8 | Weeks 9-12 | Weeks 13-17 | Playoffs
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If You Don’t Know, You’ve Now Been Informed
John Miller, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Sep 4, 2011 |
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| Let’s take a look at some players who are seeing their value fluctuate. Between preseason performance, injuries and holdouts, we’ve got a full plate. |
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What Have We Learned - Reaches and Bargains
Drew Magyar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 3, 2011 |
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| With mock drafts in full swing, patterns are beginning to emerge. Drafters are looking for that next big thing, and are reaching for the new, shiny toy rather than the more consistent, safer choice. |
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Rounds 3-5 Metric Rankings
Garret Holland, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 3, 2011 |
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| Take a walk on the wild side with me and analyze the average draft positions of rounds 3-5 as compared to my metrics. Caution – what you are about to embark on will change the way you see value on your draft board and will give you a leg up on your opponents. Enter at your own risk. |
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The Feeding Frenzy
Thomas Casale, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 1, 2011 |
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| With the preseason coming to an end, Thomas Casale takes a look at some emerging players to watch for on the waiver. These guys could help add some depth to your fantasy roster as we near the start of the season. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin : Preseason Part II
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 31, 2011 |
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| Putting all Hurricane Irene thoughts aside for the moment, I would like to say yes indeed it is a new year here at Fantasy Sharks and my second article is always about back-to-work shopping for my lovely wife Jill followed by the way I use the Fantasy Sharks website to my advantage. |
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Preseason Illusions
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 31, 2011 |
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| Every preseason brings about fake heroes, bolstered by huge stats against second stringers and during meaningless games. This year’s preseason heroes could end up ruining many owners’ seasons if they take the bait. |
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Shooting for two Quarterbacks
Curt Kestila, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 30, 2011 |
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| Sometimes you may draft one of the top quarterbacks, other times you may want to wait and draft a quarterback later. Here is a drafting strategy that can make it seem like you have a top-tier quarterback playing for your team, without actually drafting one. |
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IDP CHUTES AND LADDERS: Over and Under-Valued Linebackers
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 30, 2011 |
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| Linebackers are to Individual Defensive Players (IDP) leagues what running backs are to “standard” fantasy football leagues; the cornerstones of building a championship-caliber roster, and they usually dominate the early individual defensive player selections. Choose wisely, and find that diamond in the rough a bit later in your draft, and it can give you the edge that will propel you to a title. However, choose poorly, reach for a linebacker that falls flat on game day, and you could be left holding your junk as other teams make a run at the fantasy playoffs. |
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Changes
John Miller, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Aug 30, 2011 |
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| We all thought we knew what we were doing at the beginning of August. What has changed as the end of August now approaches? |
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He Did What?
Keith Jordan, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 29, 2011 |
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| They say that the average fantasy football league stays together longer than the average marriage. Whether that is statistically true or just a cute lead in to advertise a fantasy football site, there is a very valuable lesson to be learned. Many competitive leagues have years of history with either all the same owners or many of the same owners. Keep reading to see how knowing the history of your league can help you in the future. |
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Rookie Stock Flux
Patrick White, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 26, 2011 |
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| We’re only a few weeks into preseason, but we can already begin to see the writing on the rookie wall. Those of us who draft in rookie only drafts, dynasty leagues or rookie keeper drafts already know what team took who and in what round. Now we can finally see if those teams got away with a steal or Ryan Leafed an early pick. Here is a list of the biggest changes in value since name selections of the 2011 draft, and whether it’s for the good or for the worse. |
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A points per game analysis
Curt Kestila, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 26, 2011 |
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| I like taking a look at points per game numbers rather than overall season totals. For fantasy football purposes, when a player goes down and is out two weeks, I know I’m starting someone else until that player is back. Players that play hurt, or have low points per game for a full 16 games, are not players that are going to help me win. |
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Shark League Draft Study
Tony Holm, The Prognosticator
Aug 24, 2011 |
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Dear Tony,
I read your Draft Plan; amazing stuff bro. Just one little question after reading it. I was following through your Great White Shark league draft and had a quick question for you.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?
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Feeding Frenzy
Thomas Casale, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 23, 2011 |
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| Thomas Casale makes his debut with Fantasy Sharks by looking at which rookies are making the grade this preseason. Check out the rookies you should be targeting and which ones to stay away from in this edition of
Feeding Frenzy. |
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What To Do With 'Beanie'?
Keith Jordan, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 23, 2011 |
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| Fantasy owners spend countless hours researching split backfields in hopes of uncovering that diamond in the rough. When injuries occur like they did the other night with Ryan Williams, the natural reaction is to jump on the Chris ‘Beanie’ Wells bandwagon and propel him up your rankings. But keep reading before you do, as I warn you to proceed with caution with Wells and your expectations. |
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The Big D, and I don't mean Dallas
Curt Kestila, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 22, 2011 |
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| How y’all doing? A big Texas howdy for all y’all out there on FantasySharks. I’m the newest contributor to this site, and I’m going to be doing it with a little Texas style. Your defense should be the second-to-last pick in your draft, with the last being your kicker, but it doesn’t have to be like you’re shooting with a blindfold on. Here are some things to think about when making that pick. |
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IDP Showdown
Gary Davenport and James Elvins, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Aug 22, 2011 |
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| In a new feature here at Fantasy Sharks resident IDP guru, James Elvins, and his equally esteemed colleague, Gary Davenport, will take a deeper look at a few players whose IDP values seem to be up for debate, whether it’s due to a change in role, health or just the fact that fantasy football pundits can be a contrary bunch. Whether you agree or disagree with their opinions, there's no better way to kill time at work. With that, let’s start the IDP Showdown! |
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Round Two Metrics Analysis
Garret Holland, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 21, 2011 |
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| Take a walk on the wild side with me and analyze Round 2 ADP as compared to my metrics. Caution – what you are about to embark on will change the way you see value on your draft board and will give you a leg up on your opponents. Enter at your own risk. |
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Fantasy Intelligence Report: Auction Drafting, Four Downs, and Fantasy Risers
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 19, 2011 |
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| Going once … going twice … sold. It’s time for a few auction tips. It’s time to move the chains, fantasy style. And it’s time for you to become the great white of your fantasy league. The Fantasy Intelligence Report is here and churning at a record pace. |
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Handcuffs and Tiers
John Miller, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Aug 18, 2011 |
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| Did your college girlfriend not teach you about handcuffs? Then she probably struggled at the running back position in her fantasy leagues! I’m just kidding; you didn’t have a girlfriend or even go to college. So check out this breakdown of handcuffs so you know just what you need to have. |
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Offseason Frenzy-NFC Recap
Keith Jordan, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 17, 2011 |
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| Having trouble keeping up with the flurry of player movement over the last several weeks? Here is an overview of free agent signings and trades, and how the changes should affect your draft projections. |
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LB Monkey Move Up
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 17, 2011 |
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| No position on the defensive side of the ball is more important to Individual Defensive Players (IDP) owners than the 4-3 middle linebacker and 3-4 WILB, the tackle vacuums whose consistent fantasy production is the anchor of many an IDP lineup. As we get closer to the start of the 2011 NFL season no fewer than a dozen teams are making a change at these positions, and these changes will have a significant impact on the IDP value of the players involved. How have all the linebacker transactions around the league affected their IDP status for the 2011 season? Read on. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin: Preseason Part I
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 16, 2011 |
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| The Virgin-ator is back! It is the 10th time that I get to relive another fantasy football season as a newbie. Every year I am reincarnated as the “Fantasy Football Virgin.” I rise like the Phoenix from the ashes of the year before and football springs eternal. As always, a very special thank you goes out to Tony Holm and the greatest fantasy football site on the World Wide Web. |
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Fantasy Intelligence Report: Rookie Updates
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 16, 2011 |
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| St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks is currently proving that he’s ready for the leap to the NFL level, and has the opportunity and talent to turn in to one mega fantasy star. Is he the only one? Who will be the top players at each position? And what are the odds that multiple rookie running backs will rush for 1,000 yards? |
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2011 Rookie IDP Dynasty Rankings
James Elvins, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 15, 2011 |
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| They're back! You've asked for it and he's delivered. Our very own IDP guru, James Elvins, has put the finishing touches on his 2011 Rookie IDP Dynasty Rankings and he's ready to unveil them to the world. If you want to know what everyone else thinks, then you best not read this. |
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Fantasy Intelligence Report: QB Study
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 13, 2011 |
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| New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw for 36 touchdowns, finished in the Top 10 in fantasy points, and was perhaps the most efficient passer, period, in the NFL last season. But how did he fair from a consistency standpoint? And did he live up to elite-like standards when it mattered most? The Fantasy Intelligence Report is back once again, this time with a quarterback study. |
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When To Take a Tight End (And Get Your Quarter Back)
John Miller, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Aug 13, 2011 |
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| The trickiest part of fantasy football drafts this year is when to grab a quarterback and a tight end. Do you draft a stud early? Do you grab a couple late? Here are some guidelines to help you from being “that guy” at your draft. |
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2011 Draft Plan
Tony Holm, The Prognosticator
Aug 11, 2011 |
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Each year I put together the meandering thoughts of a slightly off-center fantasy football strategist (me) for the hoards and legions of followers (you). I probably broke five grammar rules in that first sentence alone. What we do here is disseminate fantasy advice, commentary, statistics and a little love. As part of the package, we’ll help guide you as best we know how.
Let’s get on with the show.
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RB Rankings
Patrick White, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 10, 2011 |
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| Don't look now, but it’s August. Most of us have less than a month to get our stuff together. Having doubts? DeAngelo Williams or Peyton Hillis? Arian Foster or Chris Johnson. Read up and clear you mind as I bring you the Top 15 running backs heading into 2011. |
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What Did We Learn - Free Agency Edition
Drew Magyar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 8, 2011 |
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| As the free agent feeding frenzy slows to a more manageable pace and training camps begin, fantasy owners are left with an enormous list of players that have signed with new teams. But what under-the-radar signings deserve our attention? |
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Fantasy Football Free Agency: Winners and Losers
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 5, 2011 |
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| With all of the free agency signings, it’s been a crazy and unpredictable week for fantasy football. Which receiver, previously not in the Top 5, should now be drafted before Calvin Johnson? How good will Chad Ochocinco do now that he’s in New England? And which running back had his fantasy football destiny cruelly crushed? We’re talking free agency fantasy football winners and losers. |
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2011 Draft Slots Analysis
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 3, 2011 |
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| Welcome to a post lockout edition of the Brew Crew Corner draft slot analysis. Do you think having the No. 1 pick in your fantasy draft gives you the best chance of finishing first in your league? It is a great spot but other draft slots had a higher success rate in 2010. |
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Fantasy Intelligence Report: RB Study
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 1, 2011 |
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| Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis certainly surprised most fantasy owners when he rumbled his way to a 1,000-plus yard, 13 touchdown season in 2010. But how did he fair from a consistency standpoint? And did he perform well when it mattered most? The Fantasy Intelligence Report is back with a running back study. |
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Post Lockout: Draft Changers
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 29, 2011 |
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| With the lockout finally over, several huge stories are developing. Which Top 10 pick just got a huge boost in value? How did today’s news impact this year’s biggest draft value? Finally, we take a look at a potential fantasy disaster brewing in New York. |
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Post Lockout: Day 2
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 28, 2011 |
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| A quarterback who, if traded, could cause a massive earthquake in fantasy football. A fantasy football legend whose days as an elite player could be numbered. And, finally, the absolute worst move of the offseason. The lockout is lifted and there’s tons of life changing fantasy news to discuss. |
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JL's Pre-Settlement Observations
John Lanfranca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 25, 2011 |
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| It is almost time. It really is. It has really snuck up on us this time. The NFL season is literally weeks away. And with this season, sure to be one of the wildest and craziest seasons to date, it is no time to be ill-prepared. I will provide some observations for you throughout the season that even the top of the food chain fan might not take notice of... and I will start today. |
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Fantasy Intelligence Report: WR Study
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 24, 2011 |
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| While the whole world continues to chew on the NFL’s flop commissioner and the greedy NFL Players Association and some of their irresponsible members who scored the same on the Wonderlic as most 15-year-olds, I’ve decided to use my sensible palate to munch on something more important. Instead, I’m focusing on how I and so many other fantasy owners can evaluate wide receivers a little more efficiently using key stats in a study I recently conducted. Let’s take a look at what I discovered. |
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Player Profiles: Reggie Bush
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 21, 2011 |
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| Reggie Bush has gotten a lot of press since the New Orleans Saints drafted Mark Ingram back in April, but in the right situation Bush could make a return to top 20 running back status in 2011. |
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2011 Players Returning from Major Injury
David Grey, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 17, 2011 |
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| DRAFT ALERT! DRAFT ALERT! Ryan Grant, Frank Gore and Jermichael Finley were among some of the bigger names to suffer injuries during the the 2010 season. So, how have their recoveries been going? Great question. Well you've come to the right place as David Grey examines what players are returning from major injuries and how other players have fared in their return from similar injuries while updating their status. |
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Comings and Goings - Lockout Edition
Drew Magyar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 17, 2011 |
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| The NFL offseason has been a colossal waste. No free agency, no trades, no mini camps. With all of the uncertainty around the labor situation, how is a fantasy owner to prepare for their draft? |
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Pre-CBA QB Rankings
Patrick White, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 15, 2011 |
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| There is seemingly light at the end of the seven-month long tunnel. Robert Kraft and Tom Brady should soon be heading back to (New England) Patriot Place hand-in-hand while Al Davis and Robert Gallery return to the unholy abyss that is (Oakland) Raider nation. The players are rumored to be happy and the owners are rumored to still be billionaires so all is well with the world. The only thing that fantasy football managers have left to do is to wait for the barrage of trades and free agency movement that is soon to come. It’s draft season. Time to rank the players and watch how free agency and trades switch up the spots. Here’s what the Top 15 quarterbacks look like before the craziness occurs. |
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2011’s Most Overrated Fantasy Player: Greg Jennings
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 15, 2011 |
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| Greg Jennings has been one of the best and most reliable receivers for the last three years. His overall numbers speak for themselves. Over the last three years he has 225 catches, 3,677 receiving yards and a grand total of 25 touchdowns. In that three-year span, he’s averaging 75 catches, 1,225 receiving yards and eight touchdowns a year. After last season’s playoffs, Greg Jennings solidified his position as one of fantasy football’s greatest wide receivers. Unfortunately, this year he could be one of fantasy football’s greatest busts. |
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While You Were Sleeping: Running Backs
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 9, 2011 |
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| The NFL lockout is almost over (we think) so it’s time to start thinking about the most important position in fantasy football. Who should be drafted first: Arian Foster or Adrian Peterson? Who will be the biggest bust this year? Which Top 10 runner should owners avoid at all costs? We’ll be answering all these questions plus revealing a couple of sleepers that could help owners win a title. |
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While You Were Sleeping: Running Backs
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 5, 2011 |
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| The NFL lockout is almost over (we think) so it’s time to start thinking about the most important position in fantasy football. Who should be drafted first: Arian Foster or Adrian Peterson? Who will be the biggest bust this year? Which Top 10 runner should owners avoid at all costs? We’ll be answering all these questions plus revealing a couple of sleepers that could help owners win a title. |
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The New Free Market
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 29, 2011 |
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| Welcome to a late June edition of the Brew Crew Corner. Since my last article the labor talks have gained momentum and I’m optimistic that the season will be saved. One of the reports from the meetings is the new collective bargaining agreement proposal would set free agent requirements to four years instead of the six we had last year. That would put about 450 free agents out in the market. Some of those free agents that were restricted would become unrestricted and allowed to sign with other teams. I took a quick look at some of the free agents that will be available at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end positions. |
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Curing Draft Day Fantasy Mayhem
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 28, 2011 |
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| Feeling overwhelmed, nauseous and pressured as you get prepared for your hopeful 2011 fantasy draft? Good. I have a few cures that may make you feel as high as Tom Petty and Snoop Dogg, while making opposing owners feel as low as Gary Coleman and Danny Devito. |
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The Art of Drafting for Value
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 15, 2011 |
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| Welcome to another June edition of the Brew Crew Corner. Forget the lockout for a moment because regardless of what is going on in the courts, you need to start preparing yourself for the upcoming season. If this is your first year in fantasy football, I feel for you |
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The Top of the Fantasy Draft
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 6, 2011 |
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| It’s summer time, meaning fantasy football magazines will be hitting the stands soon. Around this time, the yearly debate starts surrounding who the top pick in fantasy will be. Around this time, we read the daily updates on who is holding out, which rookies have signed and who has tweaked a hamstring. Early rankings are being posted, and I was surprised to see the top of the draft has changed. Here is the Top 10 draft picks for 2011 and what I think of each player. |
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NFL Draft: Pulling you right back in
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 28, 2011 |
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| It’s been a frustrating few months for fantasy owners and NFL fans alike. NFL icons Drew Brees and Peyton Manning have led Terrell Owens-like whining lawsuits, NFL owners have united to form a barrier sturdier than some of America’s bridges, and commissioner Roger Goodell has had the look of a damsel in distress. Luckily for you though, the NFL Draft is here and is pulling you right back in to sanity. |
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NFL Draft: Gold Gloves, Glaring Goobers, and Geometric Game-changers
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2011 |
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| Is there any position that is more hit or miss than wide receiver? What has been the impact success rate among drafted receivers in the past five years? And who in the 2011 draft class has the best NFL and fantasy potential? Eric Huber explores these questions and more as he continues to gear up for late April happiness. |
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NFL Draft: Woos, Wishes, and What Ifs?
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 19, 2011 |
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| Lost in the shadow of the aspirin-craving NFL lockout is an NFL Draft filled with influence, intrigue and unfortunately individualizers. Nevertheless, a true football enthusiast and fantasy owner must prepare for those impressive Ric Flair woos, incalculable mall fountain wishes and infinite what ifs. |
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The 2010 Season In Review - WR
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 25, 2011 |
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| Which wide receivers scored the most fantasy points? Which wide out was the biggest surprise? Which one was the biggest bust? Was Dez Bryant the best of the rookie class? How many receivers topped 200 yards in a single game? In his latest edition of “In The Spotlight,” Matt Wilson continues his 2010 season in review with a look at the wideouts. |
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