Jacob

Jacob founded Fantasy Football Fools in 2007 as a outlet for all the fantasy football conversations he couldn't have in-person. Since then...well, it's only gotten worse.

The Third-Year Breakout Wide Receiver Theory and Why It’s Coincidence

I don’t put much faith in the third-year breakout theory for wide receivers. It’s no perfect science but merely a common coincidence. A wide receiver’s breakout year has more to do with when the receiver becomes comfortable in the offense than when they hit year 3 of their career. Receivers–unless they fall into a good…… Continue reading The Third-Year Breakout Wide Receiver Theory and Why It’s Coincidence

Why the Pro Bowl (Kinda) Matters

Many sports writers are bashing the Pro Bowl this year because it is a meaningless game. Truth be told, to many players, it probably is. Tom Brady and Randy Moss pulled out without a second thought after their Super Bowl embarrassment regardless of how many fans hoped to see them there. The defense is always…… Continue reading Why the Pro Bowl (Kinda) Matters

Hot 2008 Fantasy Football Offensive Free Agents

If the Patriots proved one thing this season, they proved it is absolutely required for top fantasy managers to track free agent movement. Don’t be distracted by rookies taken in the NFL draft. Besides a few impact first-rounders, you probably won’t see a lot of impact to your fantasy season by anyone in the draft…… Continue reading Hot 2008 Fantasy Football Offensive Free Agents

The Denver Trifecta for 2008: Cutler, Marshall and Scheffler

Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler are already back to work on getting their game together for 2008. I am going to go on record now as saying that I liked what I saw from all three of these players this season, AND I expect even more from them in 2008… While Jay Cutler…… Continue reading The Denver Trifecta for 2008: Cutler, Marshall and Scheffler

Impact wide receivers on the move this off-season

Many a team in the NFL could use a game-changing wide receiver. Several teams are stuck with either aging veterans or a bunch of young butterfingers running routes each Sunday. Lucky for them, numerous top receivers are up for free agency or wanting a trade this offseason, and several of them might be moving if…… Continue reading Impact wide receivers on the move this off-season

After the dust settles: What the Giant upset means for fantasy football in 2008

Despite what they might have done for your fantasy team, the Pats aren’t perfect. The New York Giants upset in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII is being touted as one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, but how will their performance impact your fantasy season in 2008? Should you draft David Tyree…… Continue reading After the dust settles: What the Giant upset means for fantasy football in 2008

2008 NFL Mock Drafts Consolidated

If you missed any of our mock draft, here’s a consolidated post with links to the entire first take of the mock draft and links to all our fantasy football compatriots out there on the Web. Fantasy Football Fools Mock Draft (Jan. 27, 2008) Part 1 (Picks 1-8) Part 2 (Picks 9-16) Part 3 (Picks…… Continue reading 2008 NFL Mock Drafts Consolidated

Fantasy Football Fools Mock NFL Draft 2008 – Part 4 of 4 (First Take)

This post finishes up our first run at the mock NFL draft for 2008. Look for updates after the combines. If you missed any of Parts 1-3, check them out: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 25. Seattle Seahawks — Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois Shaun Alexander hasn’t done much since his amazing season a few…… Continue reading Fantasy Football Fools Mock NFL Draft 2008 – Part 4 of 4 (First Take)

Fantasy Football Fools Mock NFL Draft 2008 – Part 3 of 4 (First Take)

Now, we present Part 3 in our first take of the NFL draft for 2008. See Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them earlier this week. 17. Minnesota Vikings — Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida The Vikes are another team that need help at DE, despite drafting them in the first round in 2004…… Continue reading Fantasy Football Fools Mock NFL Draft 2008 – Part 3 of 4 (First Take)