Whether or not you put any stock in the third-year receiver theory, players on the last year of their contract always put up big numbers before a team shows them the Benjamins. Players who have just been paid should be suspect the next year — like a Shaun Alexander — but the year they earn…… Continue reading NFL Free Agents of 2009: Play Me Before They Pay Me
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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.
Fantasy Winners of 2008 NFL Draft
I guess if I am going to berate the fantasy losers of the NFL draft, I might as well commend the winners. These guys saw their fantasy value get a boost with the 2008 rookie class. Jay Cutler. Denver Broncos. New blocker in Ryan Clady and a new receiver in Eddie Royal. If you count…… Continue reading Fantasy Winners of 2008 NFL Draft
Fantasy Losers of the 2008 NFL Draft
My apartment management decided that I was so excited about the NFL draft this weekend that they needed to shut off the hot water this morning to calm me down. That’s okay though. I’m not bitter. I’ll just take those lemons and… …and who am I kidding? I’m going to throw them at the door…… Continue reading Fantasy Losers of the 2008 NFL Draft
And the “Brady Quinn” Award goes to Matt Ryan
It is fitting that it would go to another quarterback, don’t you think? Matt Ryan is probably getting the cold sweats as he read this article. Yes, I know he reads my articles because someone has to summarize for Darren McFadden in the Green Room on draft day. As I pointed out in the rankings…… Continue reading And the “Brady Quinn” Award goes to Matt Ryan
2008 NFL Mock Draft with Fantasy Impact [Final Take]
With just 24 hours to go until the draft happens, I present my final mock draft. This draft presumes that we get some great fantasy football value out of the first round, but it’s likely that many owners will play it safe or take big risks on some talent in the first. Here’s how I…… Continue reading 2008 NFL Mock Draft with Fantasy Impact [Final Take]
Sorry Shaun: A Fantasy Football Funeral for Shaun Alexander
Even though Shaun Alexander is almost guaranteed to be picked up by another team now that the Seattle Seahawks finally cut him, his fantasy career is all but dead. Oh, how the mighty fall. It was just 2005 when Alexander was MVP and on top of the world. Ever since, he has bounced around the…… Continue reading Sorry Shaun: A Fantasy Football Funeral for Shaun Alexander
2008 NFL Mock Drafts Revisited
I compiled a list of mock drafts when only the cool kids were doing it before the Combine, but now it’s blowing up like Pokemon. I guess we should pump out another big long list of info for you. Would that make you happy? Those other mocks were long before all the info leaks, late…… Continue reading 2008 NFL Mock Drafts Revisited
Sidetracked: Mocking the Final Four and Calling It RIGHT!
In light of this Final Four being the most interesting ever, I thought this YouTube video would be worthy of sharing. It’s not often that you can devise a system for guessing the winners while also mocking every team that made it this far. The amazing part is that he didn’t pick either of the…… Continue reading Sidetracked: Mocking the Final Four and Calling It RIGHT!
Off-season Update: Testaverde starts for 49ers; Shaun Alexander released; Belichick retires
UPDATE: Happy April Fools’ Day! Feel free to enjoy the links all the same. Hitting the wires today, the San Francisco 49ers finally took sides in the starting QB debate in signing Vinny Testaverde. According to Mike Martz, he is the favorite to start in the offense that he will put in place for 2008.…… Continue reading Off-season Update: Testaverde starts for 49ers; Shaun Alexander released; Belichick retires
Pre-2008 NFL Draft Fantasy Football Mock Draft QB Shakedown
Rain or shine, feast or famine, storm or impending doom, fantasy football diehards love to mock draft. I’m definitely guilty of already plotting for one, but I dare not complete one before the NFL draft and a few more free agent moves have passed. Rather than do one for myself, I gathered together several that…… Continue reading Pre-2008 NFL Draft Fantasy Football Mock Draft QB Shakedown