“Patience You Must Have My Young Padawan – Yoda Every year there is criticism to what positions of the NFL Draft are its weakest. As such, the 2016 draft was no different as NFL teams and draft pundits alike were in agreement that this year’s tight end class did not have a first round talent. […]
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The IDP world is always changing and owners need to keep their eyes open for value. Last year the Giants invested a third round pick in former UCLA defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa. He came into the league a bit banged up and ended his rookie season quite early on injured reserve with a foot injury,
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There were hundreds of stories being told about the 2016 NFL Draft class. One the most interesting transformations is about an athletic quarterback turned receiver, Braxton Miller. Recent history tells us that Hines Ward has been the one to have made the most successful transition, so far (yes he played some quarterback and running back
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One of the biggest stories coming out of the 2016 NFL Draft was the recovery of superstar, UCLA linebacker, Myles Jack, who got selected by the Jaguars in the second round. This athletic freak was a natural force as a running back early on, as well as a linebacker, his entire healthy career for the
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It’s an exciting time for dynasty football owners with the unknown wide receiver talent, DeAndre Smelter, who missed all of the 2015 season recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in 2014. This ultra-athletic former Georgia Tech player, now 49er receiver, should perhaps be fawned or fretted over. So far, the run-based college is batting
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In today’s fast paced NFL, the “need for speed” is everywhere and seems to be desired by all. The 2016 NFL Draft had a few speed demons and the one that garnered the most attention was former Notre Dame wide out, Will Fuller, who was selected by the Houston Texans with the 21st pick in
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The 2016 rookie running back class was chock full of surprises. One of the biggest stories in the Oakland camp was that former Texas Tech back, DeAndre Washington is getting some first team reps. Some fantasy pundits may discount him due to his size, but this is a talented back who might be poised to
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The single most devastating enemy to dynasty leagues is horrible/laissez-faire Commissioners. In the past six years, I have come across three of them. This article gives some examples and concerns of mine as to the mistakes that they make. These horrible Commissioners already know who I’m talking about and I won’t name them here, but
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For the past few seasons, Ohio State has been flush with dominate defensive play makers. When the 2016 NFL Draft came around, most of the Buckeye defense decided to migrate to the NFL along with one of their best players, linebacker Darron Lee (selected by the NY Jets at 20 overall). He reminds most people
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With most early rookie drafts completed, the average draft position usually places wide out Josh Doctson somewhere in the top five usually after Ezekiel Elliott and Laquon Treadwell usually. In this article, former TCU and current Washington receiver, Josh Doctson’s game tape gets reviewed. I watched eight of his 2015 collegian games (unless noted) against
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What should you look for in a dynasty league? The most important part of any dynasty league is leadership. Do you know the Commissioner and is he trustworthy? The internet is full of stories of dynasty owners not getting paid at the end of the year, rules getting changed after drafts without votes, and lopsided
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The name, Mike Thomas, might cause confusion in this year’s rookie fantasy football drafts. Ohio State produced a top five wide out that got selected by the Saints (Michael Thomas) in the second round of the NFL Draft. While, Southern Mississippi had the smaller version (Mike Thomas) who wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine, but
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Finding good fantasy commissioners can be a tough task. I have found my share of gems, along with many warts throughout my 20+ years of playing the game. This is more important than many think. When it comes to fantasy football commissioners, even more so with dynasty ones they need to be dutiful, accountable and
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The 2016 NFL Draft was undoubtedly a tragic storyline for former Notre Dame, now current Dallas Cowboy linebacker Jaylon Smith. The backer appeared to have all but secured himself a sure top ten selection with his tremendous athleticism and collegiate production; however, in the last game of his college career, during in a bowl game against
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There is a lot to get excited about in Tampa Bay with second year quarterback Jameis Winston, along with some young playmakers like Kenny Bell, who missed his entire rookie season with a hamstring injury. Its key to remember that the former fifth round pick had a promising college career in the Big Ten before
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Do you ever tire of the same old ways to decide your fantasy football draft order? Picking names out of a hat was great in the 90’s and letting your league software randomly pick is so 2000’s. How about make it an event in and of itself! What if you could have fun picking your
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Every so often a player comes along who could have played a few decades ago, old school as it were; that guy is former Bama backer Reggie Ragland. His physical, no-nonsense style translates to the modern-day smash mouth defense that the Ryan brother like to run. I reviewed his 2015 performances against Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas A&M,
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You just completed your dynasty league rookie draft. Optimism is in the air, for every team, as all are blessed with hope. This is even more true if you are coming off a previously rough season. After the rookie draft, you have some new players, but now the draft and perhaps the excitement it brings
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With the NFL Draft over, dynasty owners are combing for lesser known playmakers, especially on the defensive line. Look no further than former Louisville Cardinal, now New Orleans Saint defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. One of the reasons to further explore Rankins is that he plays the free defensive tackle spot that lines head up on the
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One of the biggest surprises in the 1st round of the 2016 NFL Draft was the Atlanta Falcons selection of former Florida safety, Keanu Neal. It’s not that he isn’t a talented playmaker, but that the safety is more of a thumper who enjoys hitting people. I reviewed his 2015 games against Michigan, Alabama and Florida State to
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