Tag: 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]

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

Off-season Update: Running backs take focus this week, QBs and WRs stink it up [NFL News]

Everyone took pity on quarterbacks this week. Atlanta saw fit to bring back Joey Harrington after releasing him–even though we all know they will probably pick a QB up in the draft *cough* Matt Ryan *cough*. The Rams chose Trent Green to be the back up to Marc Bulger, but is it good practice to…… Continue reading Off-season Update: Running backs take focus this week, QBs and WRs stink it up [NFL News]

Off-season Update: Final free agents begin to move including Walker, Jones [NFL News]

Now that the fire sale on veterans and the betting wars for top free agents has pretty much all died down, the final group of unsigned players has begun to settle into place. I believe we have entered the downhill slide towards the NFL draft. First, a few sidebars… If you are having a hard…… Continue reading Off-season Update: Final free agents begin to move including Walker, Jones [NFL News]

Combine appearances moving stock for elite players [Combine News]

Darren McFadden cooled worries about his on-the-field game by posting an impressive 40-yard dash. His official time was recorded as 4.33. (His first run was timed “unofficially” at 4.27). With that show, McFadden proved he was one of the fastest players in Indianapolis. He showed his burst speed, but doubts could still be raised about…… Continue reading Combine appearances moving stock for elite players [Combine News]

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)