Fantasy Football Advice

LaDainian lands with the Jets
"What is it with these veteran rushers? Can't they go someplace where they won't impede burgeoning fantasy stars? First Chester Taylor eschews options such as the Houston Texans or San Diego Chargers to go to the Chicago Bears, where Matt Forte's fantasy owners were hoping against hope that Forte would thrive under new offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Then Thomas Jones rains on Jamaal Charles' fantasy parade, taking short money to play for a bad team in a non-starting role. And now the guy who probably stands as the fantasy football MVP of the 2000s, LaDainian Tomlinson, is in New York to haunt Shonn Greene. Tomlinson has signed a two-year deal to play for the Jets, instantly muddying what ..."
Larry Johnson to make Portis look spry
"Mike Shanahan's first season in DC should be a lulu. Clinton Portis, whose interview antics contributed to a poisonous atmosphere under hapless former Redskins coach Jim Zorn, got an opinionated backfield partner Friday, as Larry Johnson signed with the team. Fantasy-wise, this doesn't matter, other than possibly indicating how privately concerned the Redskins seem to be about Portis. The incumbent Redskins starter will be 29 in September, a year before a typical running back's "Good Until …" date, but he also has a whopping 2,176 carries in his career, or 755 more than Johnson, whose legs look cooked. Certainly I'm not willing to dismiss Portis because of the concussion that caused him to ..."
Flacco Fever
"The onset of free agency served as a useful reminder that I've yet to lay out a list of offseason "buys" for Dynasty leaguers this year. With the no-brainer trade for Anquan Boldin, the re-signing of Derrick Mason, and the addition of situational deep-threat Donte' Stallworth, it's time to get excited about the Ravens' passing game for the first time since the franchise's inaugural season in 1996. Throw in Ray Rice, Willis McGahee, and a talented offensive line, and this unit is now Super Bowl caliber. In other words, it's high time to knock on the Joe Flacco owner's door. But the Ravens will always be a run-first, defense-heavy team, right? Wrong. For the first time in over a decade, the ..."
Does Boldin make Flacco a better option?
"Is Anquan Boldin in a better position to succeed than Larry Fitzgerald entering 2010? It's an interesting question to consider given the quarterback scenario for both wide receivers. Fitzgerald remains in Arizona, where he will deal with Matt Leinart taking over for the retired Kurt Warner. Boldin got his release from the Cardinals when he was traded to Baltimore at the start of free agency and will now play with Joe Flacco. Looking just at the quarterbacks, Boldin could have the edge over Fitzgerald since Flacco is miles ahead of Leinart coming into 2010. Fitzgerald is still ranked higher -- at No. 5 compared to Boldin at No. 12 in our latest rankings -- based on his immense talent, but ..."
Bryant decent fit with Bengals
"Antonio Bryant has worn several faces during his NFL career. He's been a malcontent who's talked his way out of three cities (in order: Dallas, Cleveland and San Francisco). He's been a from-nowhere star in 2008 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when he caught 83 passes for 1,248 yards, 60 first downs and seven touchdowns. And he's been an overpaid, injury-prone prima donna in '09, when the Bucs paid him the franchise number for wideouts ($9.88 million) and he caught only 39 passes while missing time with a torn knee meniscus and subsequent post-surgery swelling, as well as a groin injury. Now, Bryant's fantasy owners certainly have a bitter taste left over from '09, but even his most jaded ..."
Mason returns to Ravens
"Guess who's coming (back) to dinner. Derrick Mason, whose faux retirement last winter presaged an impressive 73-catch, 1,028-yard, seven-touchdown season at age 35, has re-upped with the Baltimore Ravens, throwing a wrench into Anquan Boldin's plans for world domination. You'll recall a week ago, the Ravens traded draft picks for Boldin, presumably establishing him as their new no-brainer No. 1 wideout. And earlier, they'd signed speedy Donte' Stallworth to play deep threat in their eighth-run-heaviest-in-the-NFL attack. There didn't seem to be much room left for old reliable Mason, a great route runner with tremendous hands, but nobody's idea of either a big target or a field stretcher. ..."
Thomas Jones: Fantasy Impact
"Thomas Jones recently inked a 2 year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs that would pay him around $5 million total. Thomas Jones is coming off of his 5th straight season of 1,100+ yards rushing, including a career high 1,402 with the Jets in 2009. History shows us that most running backs hit the proverbial wall at 30 but not Jones here. At age 31, he posted career highs in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns (14). Entering the 2010 season, he'll be at the ripe old age of 32. A few things that concern with me this move. He posted career highs at the age of 31 and that the 2009 season was a contract year. Curtis Martin was another New York Jet that posted career highs at the age of 31 and he ..."
Free Agency Fallout
"There's no such thing as breaking even in this world. You're either getting better or you're falling behind. With that in mind, here are fantasy's top-5 winners and top-5 losers from the first five days of free agency: THE WINNERS 1. Steve Breaston, Cardinals: Now that Anquan Boldin is in Baltimore, Breaston will be lining up across from Larry Fitzgerald in 2010. It's traditionally a high production spot, whether or not the oft-injured Boldin was in there. For example, when "Q" missed last season's Wild Card game against the Packers, Breaston went off for 125 yards and a score. In Week 6 of 2008, Boldin was out and Breaston had eight catches, 102 yards and a touchdown against the Cowboys. ..."
Julius Peppers Signs With Chicago Bears: Huge Fantasy Impact
"A formal announcement is expected at 5:00 PM Friday afternoon that introduces DE Julius Peppers as a member of the Chicago Bears. If the money doesn't make you say "Wow," the impact he could have on the Chicago defense in 2010 should. We're not going to look long-term at the potential for Peppers, 30, to be effective for the full six years of the new deal, but specifically at what he could mean to the Monsters of the Midway. And for the immediate future, this deal might impact more players than any other free agent signing this spring. Whenever a marquee player is added to a group, whether by trade of free agency, it comes with a trickle down throughout not only the roster that player is ..."
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - Round 9
"Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnist's from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our first of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft was a 16-round affair based on a standard scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners were free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased. All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on February 15, 2010 and we will report ..."
Chester Taylor Signs 4 Year Deal With Bears. Fantasy Implications and More.
"The Chicago Bears and Chester Taylor have come to a deal valued at 12.5 million dollars over four years, which means everything changes in the running back landscape for the 2010 fantasy season. Mike Martz, as everyone knows, is the OC and with him comes the lateral, downfield, fast moving version of the West Coast offense which means good news for those who draft Chester Taylor regardless of Matt Forte's fate. But what about Matt Forte? In 2009 his 828 yard 4 TD season was a far cry from his rookie debut year in 2008, and with Taylor in town he will be a committee back at best; and that's IF he retains his job. Martz's style of offense is one that commands multiple receivers to get ..."
Boldin's trade doesn't up his value much
"Given his salary demands and injury history, a third-round pick always seemed about right for Anquan Boldin, and the Baltimore Ravens ponied up, acquiring Boldin on Friday, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. So Boldin, long rumored to be upset with his contract situation as an Arizona Cardinal, will move to the AFC North to be Joe Flacco's No. 1 receiver. The nitty gritty: The Cardinals get Baltimore's third- and fourth-rounders in April's draft in exchange for Boldin and Arizona's fifth-rounder. What does this do to Boldin's fantasy value? Well, on the one hand, he's now the favorite to lead his team in receptions; he's an undisputed No. 1 receiver, out from under the ..."
Taylor, Burleson gain in free agency
"Thoughts from the first morning and afternoon of NFL free agency: • The biggest loser in the opening moves is, without question, Matt Forte. With Chester Taylor signing with the Chicago Bears for $7 million guaranteed and Mike Martz coming on board as offensive coordinator, it's not hard to see a platoon coming, which might be a best-case scenario for Forte. As the bigger man (6-foot-2, 216 pounds, compared with Taylor's 5-foot-11, 213), he'll probably still get first crack at being the team's goal-line back, but remember: Taylor rushed for 1,216 yards in '06, his first year with the Minnesota Vikings before some guy named Adrian Peterson came along. Taylor has skills to be an every-down ..."
Fantasy factors emerge from combine
"The NFL scouting combine gets mocked a lot. Every February, you read or hear snide comments about how anyone who gets jazzed up to watch big dudes run around in their skivvies needs to get a life. You also get the obligatory "Why would you change your mind about drafting a player based on his 40 time? Just watch the game tape!" And from a fantasy football perspective, there's a creeping sense that it's much ado about nothing, since so few of these rookies-to-be will make a dent in 10-team leagues. But listen: Nobody's saying the combine is a substitute for real football. Nobody's saying to ignore game tape. Nobody's guaranteeing these new guys should be first-round picks in your fantasy ..."
Combine recap: Tebow makes mistake
"Greetings, draftniks. At least I assume you're here to read a combine recap because you're a draftnik, not because you're looking to do a book report. I'll try to keep this fantasy-related and stick to potential standouts we might consider drafting in our leagues next year. The good - Ndamukong Suh, Gerald McCoy solidify themselves as top picks: And while I'm convinced they'll go 1-2 in the draft, it's still debatable which order they'll be chosen, much like the Chris Johnson vs. Adrian Peterson debate for No. 1 overall in next year's fantasy drafts. We'll dissect their IDP potential later. - Eric Berry's standout performance: Why am I leading off a fantasy article raving about defensive ..."
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - Round 6
"Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnist's from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our first of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft will be a 16-round affair based on a standard scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners were free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased. All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on February 15, 2010 and we will report ..."
Fantasy Football - All Legends Squad
"So, when it's the off-season and major things like free agency and the draft still have to take place, we find ourselves pondering some ridiculous things when it comes to fantasy football. Things like, how good would Barry Sanders have been on a good team? Was Dan Marino a better fantasy football quarterback than Peyton Manning? Or, is JaMarcus Russell the worst player of all time? In thinking about things like this, I (Bruno Boys Cory) decided to compile my all-time fantasy football team of the last 30 years. Not surprisingly, new rules and new offensive innovations have skewed a lot of the selections to this team to be from the last decade, but there are still some golden oldies in ..."
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - Round 5
"Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnist's from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our first of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft will be a 16-round affair based on a standard scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners are free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased. All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on February 15,2010 and we will report ..."
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - Round 4
"Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnist's from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our first of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft will be a 16-round affair based on a standard scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners were free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased. All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on February 15, 2010 and we will report ..."
Fantasy Football's Next Big Things?
"American society is always on the lookout for the NEXT BIG THING, in all walks of life, whether it's some actress being named the next Meryl Streep or some technological gizmo being labeled the must-have device of the holiday season. The same concept holds true in fantasy football, and maybe even more so. LaDainian Tomlinson? Thanks for the memories, but your time has passed. Jake Delhomme? I'd rather have Jake Plummer as my fantasy quarterback, at least he won't be getting me any negative outings. That's just the way of the NFL, and the way fantasy football works. Finding the next big thing is what drives us to do all that research, read all those magazines, and pay attention to reports ..."
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - Round 3
"Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnist's from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our first of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft will be a 16-round affair based on a standard scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners are free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased. All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on February 15,2010 and we will report ..."
LaDainian's last legs
"In this space last offseason, we noted two important fantasy issues for LaDainian Tomlinson: 1. He was heavily declining. 2. His owners were lucky he stayed in San Diego for the 2009 season. The first point is now universally acknowledged, and the second point is no longer in his favor. In fact, NFL Network's Michael Lombardi believes the only role available to LT in his new home will be a nickel back, third-down role. Frankly, Lombardi is being generous. Brett Favre has taught us not to write off aging legends, but running backs are a horse of a different color. One of the first signs of a legendary back losing his legs is a declining role in the passing game. To be sure, we're talking ..."
First Round Mock
"After a couple of long days on the Rotoworld news shift, I need a break from NFL Combine talk. Let's get back to fantasy football for a minute. Here's an early look at a first-round mock for next season: 1. Chris Johnson, Titans - There's a whole lot of over-analyzing going on with Chris Johnson this offseason, from the absurd "he's not built to have a long shelf life" to the head-scratching "he blew his wad in 2009." Just take a look at the stats once Vince Young took over as the QB in Week 7: While rushing for 100+ yards in every game, he also averaged 29.7 touches, 178.7 total yards, and 1.3 TDs per week. Over 16 games, that projects to 2,256 rushing yards, 2,859 total yards, and 21 ..."
An Introduction to Individual Defensive Players (IDP) Leagues
"Some of you might be reading this and wondering what exactly is IDP? IDP stands for Individual Defensive Players. IDP fantasy football leagues select Individual Defensive Players (e.g. Ray Lewis) as opposed to selecting a team defense (e.g. Baltimore Ravens). There are a variety of different IDP scoring systems that are currently being used in fantasy football leagues. However, you can group most scoring systems into two categories. There are "tackle-heavy" IDP leagues and "big play" IDP leagues. How do you know which type of league you're in? The easiest way is to look at the ratio between points awarded for sacks and points awarded for solo tackles (found by dividing points awarded for ..."
2010 NFL Draft - What should the Rams do at No.1?
"With the 2010 NFL Draft two months away, mock drafts are plentiful. In fact, there are already 122 mock drafts published and we are still two months away from the NFL Draft. If you took a minute to scan through a few of those drafts you probably noticed that there are as many as six or seven players mentioned that might go to your favorite team come April. Obviously, only one (or maybe none) will end up being on your team, but part of what makes the 2010 NFL Draft so interesting is the different possibilities that can change your team. In this article, we will explore the different draft possibilities that surround the St. Louis Rams and their No.1 pick. Each player presents a different ..."
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - Round 2 (Feb.)
"Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnist's from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our first of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Drafts will be a 16-round affair based on a standard scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners are free to compile their rosters any way in which they please. All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on February 15, 2010, and we will report ..."
Fantasy Stock Rising
"Young players with potential such as Shonn Greene, Felix Jones, and Pierre Garcon have seen their values skyrocket since the NFL playoffs began. Throw in offseason player movement, new coaching hires, and role changes, and there are a handful of players at each position already gaining in value since the fantasy season concluded in late December. Let's take a look: Quarterbacks Matt Leinart: The former No. 10 overall pick is reputed to possess slow feet, an even slower release, and mediocre arm strength. On the other hand, he's shown signs of promise in the past, and he's taking over an offense loaded with talent. The groundwork for success is already there, so the onus is on him. Jay ..."
2010 fantasy football rankings
"The first thing you probably will notice is that I've got Adrian Peterson ranked above Chris Johnson. And that's rather ironic, considering I probably was higher on Johnson than any other "expert" was entering the '09 season. To some extent, I think we're splitting hairs; I absolutely can see the arguments for Johnson. But I have fewer questions about Peterson, to be honest. I think he will figure out his fumbling problems, and I think Chester Taylor is going elsewhere. AP is as close as there is to a lock for mid-double-digit touchdowns (provided Brett Favre sticks around). Johnson is explosive but relatively slight of stature, and I have a few niggling worries about what will happen when ..."
Small School Prospects
"Prospects coming from the small Division-I school and sub-FBS ranks are always at a disadvantage because the competition they've faced doesn't remotely resemble what they'll go against in the National Football League. On a good day, a right defensive end like Larry Hart from Central Arkansas squared off with a left tackle that might make it to an NFL camp, only to be cut in September and wind up selling insurance. The No. 1 requirement when scouring lower levels for NFL talent is domination. These players must stand out on virtually every snap of every game. It must be clear that a small-school prospect is better than the rest of the players on the field. Here are 25 players that met that ..."
Blame it on the quarterback
"As a rookie, Sidney Rice caught 31 balls for 396 yards. He followed that up by stepping backward en route to 15 catches and 141 yards in his sophomore season. He was on a path to bustville. In 2009, his third season, Rice broke out for 1,312 yards on 83 catches. Did he all of a sudden start running better routes? Maybe. Did he get stronger? Perhaps. Was he higher on the depth chart? Yes. But we all know what the real reason was for Rice's breakout: He finally got a real NFL quarterback (Brett Favre) throwing him the ball. And that's what is so important to remember about some of these receivers that have been disappointing. A lot of times, it simply isn't their fault. So as we head into ..."
Top 25 Fantasy Players in 2010
"Top 25 based on the following format: 4 points per passing TD, 6 points for rushing / receiving TD, 1 point for every 25 yards passing, 1 point for every 10 yards rushing / receiving, -2 points for interception thrown, -2 points for fumble lost 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Tennessee Titans - How can you not take Johnson No.1 overall. He totaled 2,509 yards and 16 touchdowns in just his second NFL season. His 329 fantasy football points in 2009 were a league high and the Titans will once again run their offense through him in 2010. 2. Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings - If you weren't fortunate enough to grab the top overall pick you shouldn't be disappointed with your consolation prize. ..."
Saturday's News-N-Notes
"Here's your morning spin around the National Football League. New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden would like to be back in 2010, but he hasn't received a contract offer yet. Though they'll still be one of the cheapest in the league, the Buffalo Bills are raising ticket prices for 2010. The Miami Dolphins granted linebacker Joey Porter his wish by releasing him, but had to take him back on the roster when the NFL determined they didn't have the cap room to accommodate his release. The New York Jets officially hired Mark Carrier to coach their defensive line. Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. Jones had a two-year ..."
Tashard would be a great Choice for the Chargers
"We're seeing more trades lately in the NFL, and one trade rumor that has already popped up is Cowboy RB Tashard Choice to the Chargers. Let me say right now, that would be a fantastic move for San Diego. Yes, there will be RBs freely available in the draft, but Choice has proven a lot in his two seasons, despite not always playing a lot, or much at all. The Chargers have a window available to them now, so it would be a little risky for them to put the hopes of their running game in the hands of a rookie. Choice has been in the league for two years, and he's proven a lot. He's a fine blocker, a very solid receiver, and while he's not a stud, he's a tough and instinctive runner. He's just a ..."
Three's Company
"Fantasy owners have gotten used to the NFL's shift toward two running backs carrying the load for one team. We've adjusted and we've moved on. But three-headed committees? Now this ship is spinning out of control. The Cowboys have three players that are plus running backs. Marion Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice are all very capable of being a featured back in this league. Now, how will this three-headed monster shake out in 2010? Some points to consider: WHO WILL BE ON THE ROSTER COME WEEK 1 * Rumorville started buzzing this week when a bit on Shaun Phillips' Twitter page had Choice going to San Diego in exchange for corner Antonio Cromartie. The idea was quickly shot down by the ..."
2010 Post Super Bowl Mock Draft
"The Saints beat the Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl XLIV, which officially ends the 2009 season. Drew Brees was named Super Bowl MVP as he outplayed Peyton Manning. And now you want to find out when each quarterback should be drafted. It's never too early to look ahead to next season, and we've got you covered heading into 2010. We've already done one mock draft, but that was before the big game. This one should wrap up the entire year, and there are more mock drafts to come. Plenty of things will change between now and your official Draft Day in the summer -- trades, free agent signings and players getting cut -- so keep that in mind when you consider the time frame of these results. But ..."
Fantasy Football Super Bowl: Starts / Sits
"The Super Bowl! Plain and simple, the best game of the year. Football is the only sport that decides its champion in one game, which inevitably makes it the most watched, most exciting game of the year. We are fortunate enough to see two amazingly efficient and high-powered offenses go at it for 60 minutes this coming Sunday. While many are just watching the game for the commercials, you out there in Bruno Boys Nation are all hoping a few tips can win you some pride (and perhaps money) in your Playoff Challenges. QUARTERBACKS Drew Brees vs. Peyton Manning The Indianapolis Colts are favored in this game, but it doesn't mean that Peyton Manning is going to have the better fantasy match-up. ..."
Fantasy Football Super Bowl Rankings: Defenses
"Here we are, game week! The pinnacle of the football season is coming, as the Super Bowl between the best two teams in all of the NFL will be on everyone's mind throughout the weekend. This year you couldn't have picked two better teams, as both the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts were undefeated through most of the regular season and flexed their muscles this postseason. Two high-powered offenses will take the field on Super Sunday, as both the Colts and Saints are led by the best quarterbacks in all of football (Peyton Manning and Drew Brees). For the defenses, this is an utter nightmare. All season long we have ranked any defense facing Indianapolis or New Orleans as a one or ..."
Bruno Boys Super Bowl XLIV Preview
"Super Bowl Sunday is a day filled with excitement for football fans all over the world. It is a day that we spend with family and friends watching the two remaining playoff teams trying to reach the pinnacle of their sport. It doesn't happen every year, but this year we get to watch the two best teams in the NFL when the Peyton Manning led Indianapolis Colts face Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. These two teams dominated the 2009 NFL season. The Colts started the season 14-0, and there is a good chance they would have gone undefeated this season had head coach Jim Caldwell not decided that it was more important to rest his stars in order to get ready for the playoffs rather than ..."
Gonzalez gone but not forgotten
"Anthony Gonzalez is excited the Colts are playing in Super Bowl XLIV against the Saints, but it's a bittersweet feeling. The wide receiver would rather be on the field instead of watching. Gonzalez, who was expected to be a significant part of the offense, injured his knee in Week 1 and missed the rest of the season. He said in an interview with CBSSports.com during media day his knee is "feeling good," and he's on track to return in 2010. But that doesn't take away the sting of missing the Super Bowl. "It's an exciting time for the team and everybody out there playing," Gonzalez said. "From that standpoint it's been a lot of fun watching. But obviously it pales in comparison to being able ..."
Super Bowl Rankings: Wide Receivers
"Normal fantasy football leagues have come to an end and what a great season it was. We hope that you did well in your league, or leagues, but if you're still looking for some fantasy football action while the playoffs go on, and you're looking for some help then look no further because the Bruno Boys will be here throughout the postseason. As such we'll be releasing our normal weekly position rankings to help you best decide which players to go with in our Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge. To see where this round's wide receivers rank continue reading the Super Bowl Round edition of the Bruno Boys Weekly Wide Receiver Rankings. 1. Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) Wayne remains the best ..."
13 reasons the Colts can win
"We gave you 13 reasons the Saints can win. Now the Colts get their turn. 1. No matchup for Clark Tight ends give the Saints problems and there are few tight ends better than Dallas Clark. Visanthe Shiancoe found a lot of holes in the Saints defense because the New Orleans linebackers on the outside struggle in coverage. (Middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is great.) The safeties – Darren Sharper and Roman Harper – are boom or bust as pass defenders. Sharper is a ballhawk, but heady quarterbacks know how to use his aggressiveness to their advantage. Look for Clark to have a big night. 2. Overaggressive safeties The Saints defense is personified by Sharper and Harper. They force turnovers, ..."
The Martz Factor
"It's not very often that a simple offensive coordinator hire can change the entire fantasy outlook of a team. Mike Martz is just that special. First of all, let's note that Martz wasn't anywhere near the Bears' first choice. Will that affect how much power he has over the offense? I doubt it. Head coach Lovie Smith used to say the Bears "get off the bus running." That's not going to fly with Martz, known as one of the most strong-minded coaches in the game. While Martz will adjust to the weather and the shoddy grass at Soldier Field, he will remain a pass-first kind of play caller. It's in his blood. Here's a look at what is on Martz's resume: * Rams 1999 (offensive coordinator): The year ..."
IDP prospects: Suh leads loaded class
"Our final stop on the pre-combine rankings journey is on the defensive side of the ball, and I'm giddy about it. This draft class is absoluely l-o-a-d-e-d on defense. It took me some time to whittle my list down to the top 10 overall. If your favorite team is drafting in the top 10, you have a very legit shot at walking away with an elite prospect at almost any defensive position. And remember, I'm ranking these according to potential fantasy production next season. This isn't necessarily my big board for overall player rankings. Let's do it. 1. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska, 6-4, 300 lbs 2009 stats: 82 tackles, 12 sacks NFL comparison: Albert Haynesworth Projected draft position: Top two ..."
Super Bowl XLIV Fantasy Football Rankings
"Here's a breakdown of playoff fantasy rankings for Super Bowl XLIV. Quarterbacks 1. Peyton Manning 2. Drew Brees Running Backs 1. Pierre Thomas 2. Joseph Addai 3. Donald Brown 4. Reggie Bush Wide Receivers 1. Reggie Wayne 2. Marques Colston 3. Austin Collie 4. Pierre Garcon 5. Devery Henderson 6. Robert Meachem"
Warner's Retirement: Changing the Cardinals
"The biggest news in the NFL this past week that did not involve the pathetic All-Star affair that is the Pro Bowl or the constant hype of the Super Bowl was the retirement of a quarterback who made an offense one of the friendliest in fantasy football. Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Kurt Warner decided to step away from the NFL this past Friday after a very good career that involved the resurrection of two franchises from cellar dwellers to Super Bowl contenders (St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals). While Warner did not follow the career path many successful NFL quarterbacks tend to take, his playing days may be viewed as Hall of Fame worthy, which will be a hot topic of debate in five ..."
2009 The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: The Bad TEs
"With the entire regular season in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a look back at 2009 and whether our favorite players lived up to, or failed to live up to, our expectations. That's right, it's time for our annual series entitled "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly". In this installment, Bruno Boys Whooley will tackle THE BAD tight ends for 2009. Remember, THE BAD tight ends are those that struggled to live up to their pre-season expectations, but weren't so bad that you had to reach for the pepto every time you watched them. As mentioned previously in our article looking at THE GOOD tight ends for 2009, 2009 was a bounce back year for the position, as every member of the position's ..."
Fantasy: Quarterback crop thinner for 2010
"The ranks of elite fantasy football quarterbacks appear set to be thinned by two. With Kurt Warner's announcement of his retirement Friday and Brett Favre playing his annual cat-and-mouse game with the media regarding his decision, fantasy football owners could be left with some tougher choices come 2010. Two less elite quarterbacks means it increases the value of the others, so players like Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub, for example, could become first-round picks since an owner might worry about the drop-off after the top-tier passers are gone. Quarterbacks accounted for nine of the top 12 point totals in ESPN fantasy leagues in 2009, with Favre finishing fourth (Warner was 19th). Likely ..."
Fantasy impact: Kurt Warner retires
"In many ways, Kurt Warner's NFL journey represents the American dream. Most of you know his story by now. The guy went to a no-name college and didn't play at all until he was a senior. He unsurprisingly went undrafted in the NFL, didn't catch on with the Packers in a tryout, worked in a grocery store, spent some time in the now defunct Arena League before finally catching on with the Rams ... only to be shipped off to the also defunct NFL Europe for a year before getting the opportunity to go back to St. Louis, sit on the bench for yet another year and watch the Rams finish a crappy 4-12. Then, when finally given the opportunity (only because of a season-ending injury to the incumbent QB1 ..."
Dynasty Ranks: Tight Ends
"Tier One 1. Antonio Gates, Chargers | Age: 30.3 – After an injured-filled disappointing 2008, Gates returned to the elite same elite player he was from 2004 through 2007. Though 2009 wasn't his best fantasy season thanks to a mediocre touchdown total, it was Gates' best NFL season. He's earned the No. 1 spot going into 2010. 2. Jermichael Finley, Packers | Age: 23.6 – A physical mismatch for linebackers and safeties, the fast-rising Finley is drawing comparisons to a young Tony Gonzalez as the Packers' biggest matchup problem. His catch rate was behind only Jason Witten among tight ends, and he was flat-out uncoverable at times late in the season. An incredible athlete, the 23-year-old has ..."
2009 The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: The Bad WRs
"In the Bruno Boys' latest installment of our annual series titled "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," Bruno Boys staff writer, Kyle Smith, takes a look at those wide receivers that fell short of preseason projections in 2009. 1. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Seattle Seahawks) - Houshmandzadeh did catch 79 passes in the 2009 season, it's just that instead of doing the equivalent of hitting a home run with those catches, he hit bunt singles. All … year … long. So while placing 16th in the NFL in receptions is a good thing, coming in 28th in receiving yards with 911 – when you're supposedly an elite wideout – is not. Even worse, Houshmandzadeh crossed the goal-line just three times all season, and two ..."
Who were the big winners in 2009?
"We always tell you it's important to play the waiver wire every week to build a successful roster. Now we have the data to back it up. Even though you drafted a good team, you can never have enough quality reserves. And the best waiver wire additions ended up contributing to a winning roster in 2009 based on a recent study by the technical staff at CBSSports.com. As you can see with the interactive visualization below, we have a breakdown of the players that ended up with the highest winning percentage for Fantasy owners this past season. You can also see how their win percentage compared to their average draft position and how they did each week based on their Fantasy points in a ..."
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