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
Category: Fantasy Football Draft Strategy
Before a fantasy football draft, you have to prepare. It’s never too early to get your draft kit, pick your favorites, and create some tiered cheatsheets before you draft. But first, of course, you need to choose your fantasy football draft strategy and do your research.
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
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
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)
Fantasy Football Fools Mock NFL Draft 2008 – Part 2 of 4 (First Take)
Picking up where we left off with Part 1, here’s Part 2 of our first take on the upcoming NFL draft. 9. Cincinnati Bengals — Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State The Bengals really need a DT, but with Ellis gone, they should go with Gholston here. He seems to take plays off sometimes, but he…… Continue reading Fantasy Football Fools Mock NFL Draft 2008 – Part 2 of 4 (First Take)
Fantasy Football Fools Mock NFL Draft 2008 – Part 1 of 4 (First Take)
Here is my take on what players teams will take in the 2008 NFL draft. I’m basing this on team needs and selecting the best player available. Look for an updated list after the combines. Jacob provides the fantasy impact on each of these picks (in italics) after each choice. 1. Miami Dolphins — Glenn…… Continue reading Fantasy Football Fools Mock NFL Draft 2008 – Part 1 of 4 (First Take)
Who to watch this bowl season
It seems like I am practically syndicating these guys lately, but The 5 Minute Drill is back again with some good stars to watch during your bowl viewing. These guys might be standout rookies sometime soon for your fantasy football draft, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to scout their bowl performances. [Note: Fantasy…… Continue reading Who to watch this bowl season