Measuring Excellence Donte Moncrief will be a 3rd year WR for the Indianapolis Colts in 2016 as he was selected in the 3rd round (90th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Moncrief’s pre-draft rankings had him as the 10th best wide receiver available and was ticketed as a 2nd round pick. During the 2014 NFL […]
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In fantasy football an owner must always be looking ahead and keep an eye on developing situations around their league so they can capitalize on the next big thing who pops up on the weekly waiver wire. Those of us in dynasty leagues must stay even further ahead of the trends, anticipating future player production,
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When launching a start-up dynasty football league there are a multitude of various format options that will come into play, for the commissioner and team owners to decide upon. Such as, deciding whether it will consist of 1 or 2 QBs as starting options, a 2 or 3 wide receivers base, the number of flex
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Who’s one of the hottest rising stars in the NFL right now? Short answer, Martavis Bryant. Who catches touchdowns while somersaulting through the air? Martavis Bryant. With his out of this world athletic ability and secure position as the #2 wide-out for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s easy to see what all of the hype is
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The First Order If you’ve seen Stars Wars: The Force Awakens, like me, you probably were entertained for a solid two hours. The film had drama, action, suspense, and your routine light saber battle. That being said, while I’ll be the first to admit it was a good movie, I have never really fancied myself
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The most polarizing draft pick this side of 2014 and Johnny Football, was Jameis Winston. Winston was selected #1 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, finding a home with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Johnny Football went on to lead the league in being benched, excessive partying, and flamboyant costume design, during his rock star
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The 2015 rookie running back class, in many ways, was a microcosm of the position as a whole. However, there were a select few, which owners all but knew would perform well (think Todd Gurley and Adrian Peterson). Additionally, there were a few pleasant surprises. Devonte Freeman, Doug Martin, David Johnson and Jeremy Langford, would
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The 2014 NFL rookie class featured 14 quarterbacks drafted, including five in the first two rounds. A few of those quarterbacks have already tasted some success in the NFL, as Teddy Bridgewater led the Minnesota Vikings to the NFC North title and AJ McCarron having stepped in for an injured Andy Dalton and leading the
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There were lots of big name running backs in the AFC heading into 2015. Le’Veon Bell, Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy, Jeremy Hill, Lamar Miller were just a few that fit the bill deserving of our attention as the lead dogs, at least from a fantasy perspective. However, when week 17 came to a close only
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While the 2015 rookie class of wide receivers certainly did not provide the immediate production of the class of 2014, there were still some players that provided a glimpse of what this class could become. The first round of 2015 rookie drafts was littered with talented wide receivers that were perceived to be in a
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Mistake. Disappointment. Bust. Such are the buzzwords surrounding the 2015 No. 29 overall pick after his first season with the Indianapolis Colts – a season that began with a gaffe, riddled with injury, and ended with a whimper. A considerable amount was expected from the rookie out of the University of Miami, and it’s fair
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Jeremy Langford has been afforded a very unique upbringing as a running back. He has watched and learned from some of the best to have ever played the position, even dating back to his college days at Michigan State. The Spartan Student As a Spartan, Langford watched Le’Veon Bell run through defenses for two years
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During the Carolina Panthers 2015 training camp, Kelvin Benjamin was lost for the season with a torn ACL, talk immediately began as to who would be his production replacement. The list of current Panther receivers was short on talent, thus, rookie Devin Funchess assumed the role as odds on favorite to take Benjamin’s spot and
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Golden Mutt Do you remember the outstanding acting performance of 1974, crafted by America’s favorite four legged friend and most huggable hero, Benji? Me either…But the story provides a decent enough backdrop and bon mot to reintroduce you to Kelvin Benjamin. The WR2 that may still be sitting quietly on your injured reserve list or
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Two seasons ago, after the fallout from the Ray Rice elevator incident, the Baltimore Ravens were left with uncertainty at the running back position. Baltimore released Rice in September 2014, before the season began, while the NFL had suspended him indefinitely. With no timetable on a return to the league, let alone a reunion with
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Digging in to DVP DeVante Parker was a 3-Star recruit coming out of high school in 2011, he was ranked as the 77th overall wide receiver and rated as the #6 overall recruit from the state of Kentucky. Ultimately, Parker chose to go to Louisville over scholarship offers from Indiana and Kentucky. While at Louisville,
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When Dynasty Football Factory owner, Michael Goins, first approached me about writing a Player Profile, he asked that I look into two players. The first player, was JOSH GORDON! I was elated and couldn’t get cracking on my research quick enough. There will certainly be lots of chatter about Gordon’s status as the off-season moves
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Jerick McKinnon was a product of the 2014 NFL rookie class and was the immediate beneficiary of Adrian Peterson’s suspension, starting six games. However, with the return of Peterson to the starting line-up, 2015 saw his role regulated to strictly backup status. McKinnon finished 2015 with 52 carries for 271 yards and two scores, but
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Each off-season the NFL offers a litany of players which are destined to find new homes for the upcoming season. The 2016 free agent pool is no different. This segment will dig into a handful of tight ends, which could find themselves dawning new uniforms for the 2016 season. Whether due to contract status or
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Each off-season the NFL offers a litany of players which are destined to find new homes for the upcoming season. The 2016 free agent pool is no different. This segment will dig into a handful of wide receivers, which could find themselves dawning new uniforms for the 2016 season. Whether due to contract status or
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