Fantasy Football has been around a long time, I have been playing since 1991. I recently realized how completely Fantasy Football has changed me and the way I watch and perceive football. And some of it is kinda ugly!! But I have 2 days until my league's draft and I intend to be there.
Here are some signs that Fantasy Football has become more than it should be. If see yourself in here, can therapy be far behind? I'll see you there.
* I used to watch the Broncos beginning-to-end, no matter what. Now I find myself sneaking glimpses of Chicago/SF. (What the hell is Barlow's problem?!?!?)
* I find myself hoping players get hurt. This is the ugly part. And don't deny that you have done it, too! If you love Fantasy Football you have done this. Don't think so? How many backup RBs do you have on your roster when you don't own the starter? If you drafted Larry Johnson, but not Priest Holmes (as I might do), then you are hoping Holmes gets hurt, because that means LJ goes bonkers and you ride him to the championship!! That's just sick...
* And if you have Holmes but not LJ, and LJ is getting a few too many carries...
* I spend $150 a year on Sunday Ticket without blinking, but bitch about spending $15 per child on school supplies.
* I now root for a team and against it in the same game.
* I want my teams to win, but I also want them to relinquish a few big plays to that WR I have playing against them.
* I am thisclose to drafting a Raider!!! Just shoot me now...
* I have actually uttered this phrase: "Yes! No, not him. Dammit. Oh well, at least they scored."
* Terrell Owens and Randy Moss are only scumbags if they're not on your team. If they are on your team, they are just "misunderstood".
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Dr Z Thinks So, Too
I have always said that Mike Tice is a good football coach, just not on Sundays. The press in Minnesota won't say it, apparently they would rather blame Moss for everything. But Dr Z agrees with me. That's not bad company to be in.
Monday Highlight Reel: Preseason Week 3
Only one more week of preseason football. We are finally getting there! Some teams are showing promise, some should be getting worried.
The Jaguars need Fred Taylor to stay healthy and have a good year, there is little depth behind him. They have some work to do offensively.
Eagles fans can relax a bit. Although you can't count on T.O. for much, he does come to play. But what Philly really needs to get back to the Super Bowl is looking very good, and that is their defense. I said last year that the defense was more of a reason than T.O. for their SB appearance, and I think it could carry them back again.
Pittsburgh should be getting a bit worried by now. Staley is hurt again, Bettis can't carry a full load all season, and Roethlisberger looks more like a rookie than he did last year. And Burress is gone with nobody stepping up to take his place. Their only hope might be the defense, which is capable of shutting teams down.
The Redskins are looking much better than last year. But Ramsey still looks like Ramsey.
Daunte Culpepper is having his best preseason ever! Burleson looks like an explosion waiting to happen. The only question for the Vikes is at RB, where Bennett has been a bit disappointing and is banged up again. Mewelde Moore could be looking at a big season. The defense still has some gellin' to do, but the offense should be putting up enough points to allow the defense to come around during the season.
The Chargers offense looks good, but defense might be suspect.
Has Losman thrown a TD pass yet?
New England looks ready to play, but the Packers are in big trouble!
The Ravens may be the team to beat this year. Defense is back! Boller is only question mark.
The Cardinals will be a force in the NFC West. Which may not be saying much. They are playing pretty good football and Warner is doing a decent job when he gets time. The defense also looks very good.
Julius Jones is picking up where he left off last year and the Cowboys may have some defense this year. The NFC East is suddenly looking very competitive.
The Broncos' backfield is looking pretty crowded! Mike Anderson looks to be the starter, but Tatum Bell and Ron Dayne are really having great preseasons, too. Not sure how this will shake out, but the Denver running game is as good as ever.
Kansas City has a choice to make at RB. Larry Johnson showed last year that he could carry the load and he is showing it again. They can't possibly keep this guy on the bench much longer.
The Jaguars need Fred Taylor to stay healthy and have a good year, there is little depth behind him. They have some work to do offensively.
Eagles fans can relax a bit. Although you can't count on T.O. for much, he does come to play. But what Philly really needs to get back to the Super Bowl is looking very good, and that is their defense. I said last year that the defense was more of a reason than T.O. for their SB appearance, and I think it could carry them back again.
Pittsburgh should be getting a bit worried by now. Staley is hurt again, Bettis can't carry a full load all season, and Roethlisberger looks more like a rookie than he did last year. And Burress is gone with nobody stepping up to take his place. Their only hope might be the defense, which is capable of shutting teams down.
The Redskins are looking much better than last year. But Ramsey still looks like Ramsey.
Daunte Culpepper is having his best preseason ever! Burleson looks like an explosion waiting to happen. The only question for the Vikes is at RB, where Bennett has been a bit disappointing and is banged up again. Mewelde Moore could be looking at a big season. The defense still has some gellin' to do, but the offense should be putting up enough points to allow the defense to come around during the season.
The Chargers offense looks good, but defense might be suspect.
Has Losman thrown a TD pass yet?
New England looks ready to play, but the Packers are in big trouble!
The Ravens may be the team to beat this year. Defense is back! Boller is only question mark.
The Cardinals will be a force in the NFC West. Which may not be saying much. They are playing pretty good football and Warner is doing a decent job when he gets time. The defense also looks very good.
Julius Jones is picking up where he left off last year and the Cowboys may have some defense this year. The NFC East is suddenly looking very competitive.
The Broncos' backfield is looking pretty crowded! Mike Anderson looks to be the starter, but Tatum Bell and Ron Dayne are really having great preseasons, too. Not sure how this will shake out, but the Denver running game is as good as ever.
Kansas City has a choice to make at RB. Larry Johnson showed last year that he could carry the load and he is showing it again. They can't possibly keep this guy on the bench much longer.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Sunday Morning Highlight Reel
The highlight reel is something new this season. It is simply a few observations from the previous week's (or night's) games.
Thoughts and prayers for the Herrion family.
Have you ever seen so many empty stadiums while real NFL players were playing football?
Patrick Ramsey throws the slowest passes in the NFL. This may be some sort of optical illusion caused by the combination of colors in Redskins uniforms, but I don't think so. His passes actually seem to be going in slow-motion... during the live part of the telecast.
Pre-season scores are so misleading. For example, the Patriots' starters left at halftime with a 24-16 lead. The Saints won 37-27. New Orleans got a moral victory, but does anyone really believe the Patriots would lose to the Saints when it counted?
Roethlisberger still looks rookie-ish. Draft Bettis!
The Vikings aren't missing Randy Moss. Burleson, Taylor, and Robinson looked REALLY good. But penalties are still a big part of Vikings' games.
I like the new Cardinals uniforms and the new angrier bird logo. But what really makes them unrecognizable is their many appearances in the end zone.
Is the Raiders' offense that good, or is the Texans' defense still that bad? The Bronco fan in me says the Texans are still that bad. Manning should get 10 TDs against the Houston defense this year.
Eli Manning went 3/9 for 150 yards and 2 TDs. Subtract his 2 TD passes and it looks like this; 1/7 for 19 yards. I guess this is what they mean by 'flashes of brilliance'.
McNabb went 6/9 for 107 yards. Without T.O. In 1.5 quarters. Good luck with that new contract T.O.
Don't look now, but the Broncos are scoring TDs from inside the 10. They went 2 for 3 against the Niners, 67%. That's about 5 times as good as their percentage was last year.
Speaking of Broncos, their battle at the running back position is incredible. Mike Anderson, Tatum Bell, and Ron Dayne are all putting up big numbers. And it is really messing up my Fantasy Draft RB list. Whoever becomes the starter should have a big year.
And let me be the first; Goodbye Mr. Clarett, is was interesting.
Thoughts and prayers for the Herrion family.
Have you ever seen so many empty stadiums while real NFL players were playing football?
Patrick Ramsey throws the slowest passes in the NFL. This may be some sort of optical illusion caused by the combination of colors in Redskins uniforms, but I don't think so. His passes actually seem to be going in slow-motion... during the live part of the telecast.
Pre-season scores are so misleading. For example, the Patriots' starters left at halftime with a 24-16 lead. The Saints won 37-27. New Orleans got a moral victory, but does anyone really believe the Patriots would lose to the Saints when it counted?
Roethlisberger still looks rookie-ish. Draft Bettis!
The Vikings aren't missing Randy Moss. Burleson, Taylor, and Robinson looked REALLY good. But penalties are still a big part of Vikings' games.
I like the new Cardinals uniforms and the new angrier bird logo. But what really makes them unrecognizable is their many appearances in the end zone.
Is the Raiders' offense that good, or is the Texans' defense still that bad? The Bronco fan in me says the Texans are still that bad. Manning should get 10 TDs against the Houston defense this year.
Eli Manning went 3/9 for 150 yards and 2 TDs. Subtract his 2 TD passes and it looks like this; 1/7 for 19 yards. I guess this is what they mean by 'flashes of brilliance'.
McNabb went 6/9 for 107 yards. Without T.O. In 1.5 quarters. Good luck with that new contract T.O.
Don't look now, but the Broncos are scoring TDs from inside the 10. They went 2 for 3 against the Niners, 67%. That's about 5 times as good as their percentage was last year.
Speaking of Broncos, their battle at the running back position is incredible. Mike Anderson, Tatum Bell, and Ron Dayne are all putting up big numbers. And it is really messing up my Fantasy Draft RB list. Whoever becomes the starter should have a big year.
And let me be the first; Goodbye Mr. Clarett, is was interesting.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Open Mouth, Insert Foot, Again
Randy Moss is at it again. He said he smokes pot once in a blue moon or once in a while, but is now saying it was past tense. Moss has never been the brightest bulb in the silverware drawer, but to talk to cameras this way is beyond stupid.
I bet the Raiders are sure glad they got him. We sure aren't missing Moss in Minnesota!
I bet the Raiders are sure glad they got him. We sure aren't missing Moss in Minnesota!
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Top Fantasy RBs; No Rookies
We are still seeing a lot of people pushing the "draft 2 running backs first" theory, but there is more depth at this position this year than there has been in many years. If you can get one of the top 10-12, get them, but don't pass on a Manning or Culpepper just to follow that theory.
I am not big on drafting rookies for any position. They are unreliable and usually burn out early in the season, making your playoff run weaker. If you are in a keeper league, that is different, but I'm not. So here's my list, rookie-free.
My scoring system is 7 points for a rush or receiving TD, and 1 point for every 25 yards rushing. Numbers in parantheses are the Real Value of that player.
Top 10:
1. Priest Holmes (165) - If he stays healthy, he is still the best back to have
2. LaDainian Tomlinson (112) - More reliable than Holmes, but would still get outscored by him in a full season.
3. Shaun Alexander (110) - Only problem is that he scores points in bursts, then has some low weeks, very inconsistent
4. Domanick Davis (85) - If he stays healthy he's top 5
5. Julius Jones (80) - A whole season running for Parcells, he could have a huge season
6. Tiki Barber (75) - The Giants make me nervous, and Barber is a risk
7. Corey Dillon (70) - Should have a season much like last year, this should be a very safe pick, should probably even be moved ahead of Barber
8. Willis McGahee (60) - A good choice, but you'll hold your breath a lot waiting for him to get up, he's already tweaked his legs twice this pre-season
9. Curtis Martin (60) - He'll go higher in most leagues, but eventually his age will start to show
10. Edgerrin James (55) - He'll produce better this season, every team the Colts play will gear up to slow the passing game, James should benefit, and they play a very weak schedule
Second Tier
Brian Westbrook - T.O. on the field helps Westbrook, no T.O. Westbrook drops a bit, Buckhalter is also back and could take some touches away
Rudi Johnson- Should be as good as last year or better, an improved passing game would open things up for him
Deuce McAllister - Very steady and consistent
Clinton Portis - The Redskins are doing things much different this year and Portis will benefit big time, remember that Gibbs makes great runners
Kevin Jones - He'll carry a bigger load this year and his numbers should improve a lot
Steven Jackson - Watch him during pre-season, he should be top 10 if he's getting the carries and receptions in the first quarter
Backs to Watch
Larry Johnson (Chiefs) - If Priest Holmes goes down, Johnson becomes a top 5 back. He may be worth a 2nd round pick.
Jamal Lewis - Was not at the top of his game last year. But he is capable of putting up huge numbers
Stephen Davis/Panther's starter - Whoever ends up starting in Carolina will be a good back to have. If Davis is healthy he's great to have. Get some insurance though.
Michael Bennett - My sleeper of the year. Bennett has been on the brink of greatness for 2 years, but injuries keep taking him out. Worth the risk this year.
Ahman Green - Keep an eye on the Packers in pre-season. The o-line isn't what is was and Green's numbers will probably drop off this year.
Chris Brown/Travis Henry - Brown is a good back to have, but Henry would be better. Need to watch how this goes. If they both stay healthy all year it lowers both of their values.
I am not big on drafting rookies for any position. They are unreliable and usually burn out early in the season, making your playoff run weaker. If you are in a keeper league, that is different, but I'm not. So here's my list, rookie-free.
My scoring system is 7 points for a rush or receiving TD, and 1 point for every 25 yards rushing. Numbers in parantheses are the Real Value of that player.
Top 10:
1. Priest Holmes (165) - If he stays healthy, he is still the best back to have
2. LaDainian Tomlinson (112) - More reliable than Holmes, but would still get outscored by him in a full season.
3. Shaun Alexander (110) - Only problem is that he scores points in bursts, then has some low weeks, very inconsistent
4. Domanick Davis (85) - If he stays healthy he's top 5
5. Julius Jones (80) - A whole season running for Parcells, he could have a huge season
6. Tiki Barber (75) - The Giants make me nervous, and Barber is a risk
7. Corey Dillon (70) - Should have a season much like last year, this should be a very safe pick, should probably even be moved ahead of Barber
8. Willis McGahee (60) - A good choice, but you'll hold your breath a lot waiting for him to get up, he's already tweaked his legs twice this pre-season
9. Curtis Martin (60) - He'll go higher in most leagues, but eventually his age will start to show
10. Edgerrin James (55) - He'll produce better this season, every team the Colts play will gear up to slow the passing game, James should benefit, and they play a very weak schedule
Second Tier
Brian Westbrook - T.O. on the field helps Westbrook, no T.O. Westbrook drops a bit, Buckhalter is also back and could take some touches away
Rudi Johnson- Should be as good as last year or better, an improved passing game would open things up for him
Deuce McAllister - Very steady and consistent
Clinton Portis - The Redskins are doing things much different this year and Portis will benefit big time, remember that Gibbs makes great runners
Kevin Jones - He'll carry a bigger load this year and his numbers should improve a lot
Steven Jackson - Watch him during pre-season, he should be top 10 if he's getting the carries and receptions in the first quarter
Backs to Watch
Larry Johnson (Chiefs) - If Priest Holmes goes down, Johnson becomes a top 5 back. He may be worth a 2nd round pick.
Jamal Lewis - Was not at the top of his game last year. But he is capable of putting up huge numbers
Stephen Davis/Panther's starter - Whoever ends up starting in Carolina will be a good back to have. If Davis is healthy he's great to have. Get some insurance though.
Michael Bennett - My sleeper of the year. Bennett has been on the brink of greatness for 2 years, but injuries keep taking him out. Worth the risk this year.
Ahman Green - Keep an eye on the Packers in pre-season. The o-line isn't what is was and Green's numbers will probably drop off this year.
Chris Brown/Travis Henry - Brown is a good back to have, but Henry would be better. Need to watch how this goes. If they both stay healthy all year it lowers both of their values.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Top Fantasy QBs, Hint: It Ain't Vick
Eveybody else does, so why not me? Just remember, this is for Fantasy Football, and my scoring system gives 5 points for a passing TD, 7 for a rushing TD, 1 point for every 50 yards passing and 1 for every 25 rushing. The number is parantheses is the player's real value. Think of real value as how many more points a player will score than the average player will score over the entire season.
Top 10
1. Peyton Manning (110) - Just look at his schedule and you'll see why
2. Daunte Culpepper (90) - Very little drop-off without Moss, may even be better
3. Donovan McNabb (35) - He still has Westbrook and a dominating defense helping him
4. Marc Bulger (28) - If Eagles fiasco continues, move Bulger ahead of McNabb
5. Jake Delhomme (20) - The Panthers are healthy again, Delhomme should be much better this year
6. Trent Green (10) - Green is always among the top QBs, nothing changes this year
7. Kerry Collins (5) - Moss will make him better, but he's still no Culpepper
8. Brett Favre (5) - If that bad o-line doesn't let him get killed first
9. Jake Plummer (0) - Yes he belongs in top 10, if he was better on the road he'd be top 5
T10. Drew Brees (-5) - Repeat of last year is unlikely, but should still be good pick.
T10. Tom Brady (-5) - In NFL he's #1, in fantasy, this is where he belongs
On the Verge
Carson Palmer - Very good backup to have, could be a breakout year
Matt Hasselbeck - All he needs is a receiver who can actually catch a pass
Kurt Warner - I know, I know... but think of the possibilities
Joey Harrington - It's boom or bust year, and he has the weapons to succeed
Over-Rated
Michael Vick - He's 18th on my list, and that might be high
Ben Roethlisberger - Sophomore jinx, running team, you figure it out
Steve McNair - If his Fantasy value was as big as his heart, he'd be #1, too many injuries
Top 10
1. Peyton Manning (110) - Just look at his schedule and you'll see why
2. Daunte Culpepper (90) - Very little drop-off without Moss, may even be better
3. Donovan McNabb (35) - He still has Westbrook and a dominating defense helping him
4. Marc Bulger (28) - If Eagles fiasco continues, move Bulger ahead of McNabb
5. Jake Delhomme (20) - The Panthers are healthy again, Delhomme should be much better this year
6. Trent Green (10) - Green is always among the top QBs, nothing changes this year
7. Kerry Collins (5) - Moss will make him better, but he's still no Culpepper
8. Brett Favre (5) - If that bad o-line doesn't let him get killed first
9. Jake Plummer (0) - Yes he belongs in top 10, if he was better on the road he'd be top 5
T10. Drew Brees (-5) - Repeat of last year is unlikely, but should still be good pick.
T10. Tom Brady (-5) - In NFL he's #1, in fantasy, this is where he belongs
On the Verge
Carson Palmer - Very good backup to have, could be a breakout year
Matt Hasselbeck - All he needs is a receiver who can actually catch a pass
Kurt Warner - I know, I know... but think of the possibilities
Joey Harrington - It's boom or bust year, and he has the weapons to succeed
Over-Rated
Michael Vick - He's 18th on my list, and that might be high
Ben Roethlisberger - Sophomore jinx, running team, you figure it out
Steve McNair - If his Fantasy value was as big as his heart, he'd be #1, too many injuries
Broncos Start Slow, But Get it Going
The Broncos didn't look very good on those first 2 drives, but they sure put it together after that. The best part of the first scoring drive was seeing the first-teamers get it into the end zone from inside the 10. Red zone scoring was the bane of the Broncos last year.
It was hard to get a feel for the defense, but that is usually the case in preseason. We'll need a couple more weeks to see what the new defense can do.
And it is good to see Jerry Rice moving up the depth chart. And the best battle of the preseason is at running back. Shanahan has never been much for using a big, bruising back to puch it in for short yardage, but with Ron Dayne it is a definite possibility. From a Fantasy viewpoint, it would be worrisome that Dayne would get the short yardage stuff and take away opportunities from the starting back. That's something to watch.
Next game is Rice against his old team. Too bad it doesn't count. It could've been fun.
It was hard to get a feel for the defense, but that is usually the case in preseason. We'll need a couple more weeks to see what the new defense can do.
And it is good to see Jerry Rice moving up the depth chart. And the best battle of the preseason is at running back. Shanahan has never been much for using a big, bruising back to puch it in for short yardage, but with Ron Dayne it is a definite possibility. From a Fantasy viewpoint, it would be worrisome that Dayne would get the short yardage stuff and take away opportunities from the starting back. That's something to watch.
Next game is Rice against his old team. Too bad it doesn't count. It could've been fun.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Vikings Impressive, Defense Coming Along
I don't watch much past the first quarter of a pre-season game. It's a waste of time and really messes up your perception of some players for Fantasy Football. The main thing is to get a feel for how the first teams are coming along.
The Vikings really looked good offensively. Think they missed Moss? Culpepper went 5-6 and a TD! He barely broke a sweat. The Chiefs aren't a very good defense, but Daunte was impressive! And it's good to see Michael Bennett out there at full strength again. This offense will be just as good as last year, maybe better.
Culpepper should be the #2 QB in every Fantasy League, and a case could be made for him to be the #1. He is more consistent week-to-week than Manning, and he will run and score a few on the ground. Nate Burleson looks like he is ready to step up, and we all know that 3rd-year receivers have a way of breaking out.
The defense looked pretty good. They had a few bad plays, but KC has one of the most potent offenses in the league. So holding them(the first stringers) to 3 points is a good sign. The defense will struggle at times. A lot of new faces and a new system will create a lot of mistakes, but they should start getting solid by week 4. And Mewelde Moore looked great on special teams. This could be a BIG year for the Vikings!
It's too early to say Super Bowl, but this team should only be happy with a division championship and a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. Anything less in the weak NFC will be a disappointment.
The Vikings really looked good offensively. Think they missed Moss? Culpepper went 5-6 and a TD! He barely broke a sweat. The Chiefs aren't a very good defense, but Daunte was impressive! And it's good to see Michael Bennett out there at full strength again. This offense will be just as good as last year, maybe better.
Culpepper should be the #2 QB in every Fantasy League, and a case could be made for him to be the #1. He is more consistent week-to-week than Manning, and he will run and score a few on the ground. Nate Burleson looks like he is ready to step up, and we all know that 3rd-year receivers have a way of breaking out.
The defense looked pretty good. They had a few bad plays, but KC has one of the most potent offenses in the league. So holding them(the first stringers) to 3 points is a good sign. The defense will struggle at times. A lot of new faces and a new system will create a lot of mistakes, but they should start getting solid by week 4. And Mewelde Moore looked great on special teams. This could be a BIG year for the Vikings!
It's too early to say Super Bowl, but this team should only be happy with a division championship and a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. Anything less in the weak NFC will be a disappointment.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Things you want to hear at your Fantasy Draft...
Almost every Fantasy Football league has one. Or two. It's the guy who shows up late on draft night, with a magazine and a 6-pack. When asked if he's ready, he pop's a can open and starts looking through the magazine for the cheat sheet, which he promptly rips out of the mag, and then kicks back and announces "I'm ready!"
You don't mind having guys like that in the league. They are perpetual 4-game winners who are always cursing their bad luck. Even though their first 8 draft picks sailed through the season unharmed. Mostly because they were sitting on the bench so much. It is much like having a bye. A bye that counts as a win.
But even the other guys can make some bonehead calls on draft night. Here are a few things you like to hear from the other coaches on draft night, things that signal they are about to do something stupid.
Pre-Draft:
"The Cardinals are the team to beat in the West this year. I got a feeling they're gonna put up monster points!"
1st Round:
"With the third pick, I take Alex Smith! The Niners are back, baby!"
"Ricky Williams will be his old self, I'm taking him!"
2nd Round:
"Nobody took Vick yet!?! Put him up by my name!! I can't believe you guys all passed on Vick. Losers!"
3rd Round:
"I'm taking Tiki Barber's backup as insurance."
4th Round:
"Is it too soon to take a defense?"
5th Round:
"Who's that kicker for the Jets? I'll take him."
7th Round:
"Oh hell, I don't know what to do now!...I'll take Kellen Winslow, Jr.....What!?!....He did!?!?...What a dork!! Can I have my pick back?"
10th Round:
"Man, I've had too much to drink! Can you help me pick?"
14th Round:
"Oh crap!! I don't have a QB yet!!"
You don't mind having guys like that in the league. They are perpetual 4-game winners who are always cursing their bad luck. Even though their first 8 draft picks sailed through the season unharmed. Mostly because they were sitting on the bench so much. It is much like having a bye. A bye that counts as a win.
But even the other guys can make some bonehead calls on draft night. Here are a few things you like to hear from the other coaches on draft night, things that signal they are about to do something stupid.
Pre-Draft:
"The Cardinals are the team to beat in the West this year. I got a feeling they're gonna put up monster points!"
1st Round:
"With the third pick, I take Alex Smith! The Niners are back, baby!"
"Ricky Williams will be his old self, I'm taking him!"
2nd Round:
"Nobody took Vick yet!?! Put him up by my name!! I can't believe you guys all passed on Vick. Losers!"
3rd Round:
"I'm taking Tiki Barber's backup as insurance."
4th Round:
"Is it too soon to take a defense?"
5th Round:
"Who's that kicker for the Jets? I'll take him."
7th Round:
"Oh hell, I don't know what to do now!...I'll take Kellen Winslow, Jr.....What!?!....He did!?!?...What a dork!! Can I have my pick back?"
10th Round:
"Man, I've had too much to drink! Can you help me pick?"
14th Round:
"Oh crap!! I don't have a QB yet!!"
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
You don't usually see this in the Injury Report
This little tidbit from the HOF game. Not that the game really meant much, but it appears AJ Feeley got hurt.
After a very slow start, the Dolphins put together a couple of scoring drives in the second quarter. Gus Frerotte, who replaced A.J. Feeley late in the opening period when Feeley sustained a contusion of the buttocks, threw to Bryan Gilmore at the goal line. Yep, Feeley bruised his ass! I wonder how long he will be out? Will this affect his Fantasy status?
After a very slow start, the Dolphins put together a couple of scoring drives in the second quarter. Gus Frerotte, who replaced A.J. Feeley late in the opening period when Feeley sustained a contusion of the buttocks, threw to Bryan Gilmore at the goal line. Yep, Feeley bruised his ass! I wonder how long he will be out? Will this affect his Fantasy status?
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Gannon resigns, Davis still bitter...
Rich Gannon formally resigned yesterday after a great career. Great for the Raiders, not so much for the other teams he played for.
Al Davis had some nice comments about Gannon, but then he used the occasion to whine, for the 1,017th time, about the (non)fumble by Tom Brady in the playoffs. How many years ago was that, Al? It is still keeping Davis awake at night!
Maybe Al should try and remember that the NFL was forced to change its rules several times because of how the Raiders bent the rules (cheated) so many times over the years. He has forgotten about the "Holy Roller" play (3 broken rules on that one alone), stick'em, and the many injured players the Raiders left in their wake in the 70's and 80's.
For many years the Raiders were the dirtiest team in football. And Madden was a big part of it. Davis' crying is still falling on deaf ears. In fact, some of us Raider-haters revel in their failures and last-minute beatings. The Brady non-fumble and the Immaculate Reception were joyous occasions to be celebrated! Get over it, Al!!
Al Davis had some nice comments about Gannon, but then he used the occasion to whine, for the 1,017th time, about the (non)fumble by Tom Brady in the playoffs. How many years ago was that, Al? It is still keeping Davis awake at night!
Maybe Al should try and remember that the NFL was forced to change its rules several times because of how the Raiders bent the rules (cheated) so many times over the years. He has forgotten about the "Holy Roller" play (3 broken rules on that one alone), stick'em, and the many injured players the Raiders left in their wake in the 70's and 80's.
For many years the Raiders were the dirtiest team in football. And Madden was a big part of it. Davis' crying is still falling on deaf ears. In fact, some of us Raider-haters revel in their failures and last-minute beatings. The Brady non-fumble and the Immaculate Reception were joyous occasions to be celebrated! Get over it, Al!!
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Atwater Going To Broncos' Ring of Fame
One of my favorite Bronocos of all time will get his name on the Ring of Fame this season. Steve Atwater was a great player, a great person, and one of the biggest hitters ever.
A lot of people made a big deal about Elway finally getting his Super Bowl rings. But Atwater was around for some of those Super Blowouts, too, so it was equally nice to see him get those rings.
Everyone talks about the hit he made on Christian Okoye while miked up on MNF. He knocked the Nigerian Nightmare backward a few yards and then talked a little smack. Okoye was never the same and disappeared from football shortly after. I don't know if that hit was what changed things for Okoye, but I like to think it was!
A lot of people made a big deal about Elway finally getting his Super Bowl rings. But Atwater was around for some of those Super Blowouts, too, so it was equally nice to see him get those rings.
Everyone talks about the hit he made on Christian Okoye while miked up on MNF. He knocked the Nigerian Nightmare backward a few yards and then talked a little smack. Okoye was never the same and disappeared from football shortly after. I don't know if that hit was what changed things for Okoye, but I like to think it was!
Two Stories Most Of Us Are Sick Of
The worst part of the off-season is hearing the endless droning on a couple of subjects. This year it is Terrell Owens and the Patriots.
Owens reported to camp and refused to talk to reporters. That should be the real story! T.O. not talking!?!? I hope it lasts all season long.
And the Patriots? There is just endless speculation about a 3-peat. You can easily argue both sides, but really, aren't you just getting tired of it? I am a fan of the Patriots and their system and Belichick blah blah blah... But enough is enough, already. Can't we just start the season?
At least we get some actual foortall this weekend. HOF game is better than nothing. Will be good to see Marino go in. He's a good guy. I wish he had gotten at least one Super Bowl win, but it just wasn't in the cards.
Owens reported to camp and refused to talk to reporters. That should be the real story! T.O. not talking!?!? I hope it lasts all season long.
And the Patriots? There is just endless speculation about a 3-peat. You can easily argue both sides, but really, aren't you just getting tired of it? I am a fan of the Patriots and their system and Belichick blah blah blah... But enough is enough, already. Can't we just start the season?
At least we get some actual foortall this weekend. HOF game is better than nothing. Will be good to see Marino go in. He's a good guy. I wish he had gotten at least one Super Bowl win, but it just wasn't in the cards.
Robinson in Rehab
Koren Robinson has checked in for alcohol rehab. This might explain all those dropped passes, but it is really a shame how some people will throw away so much for drugs or alcohol. Hopefully he can get his act together and get back on the field where he belongs.
At least he didn't pull what the baseball players are pulling. Here's Palmeiro: "I told the truth, and today I am telling the truth again that I did not do this intentionally or knowingly." So what happened? He tripped and fell onto syringes loaded with Steroids? Canseco doesn't sound quite as crazy anymore.
Kind of reminds you of Ross from friends, trying to figure out who "tricked" him into smoking pot.
At least he didn't pull what the baseball players are pulling. Here's Palmeiro: "I told the truth, and today I am telling the truth again that I did not do this intentionally or knowingly." So what happened? He tripped and fell onto syringes loaded with Steroids? Canseco doesn't sound quite as crazy anymore.
Kind of reminds you of Ross from friends, trying to figure out who "tricked" him into smoking pot.
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