June 18
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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The Jets might not be a great team, at least not yet, but they certainly are interesting almost every year. Last season, we had the Brett Favre saga, which dominated headlines throughout the year -- from his trade to his hot start and then watching him fizzle out. This year, we have Mark Sanchez posing for a magazine and new coach Rex Ryan engaging in a war of words with Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder. We also have the contract scenarios playing out with Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. All of this doesn't help on the field, but it does make for good fodder and things for us to talk about. If the Jets don't play well, the fans can take solace knowing their coach might win in a bar ..."
June 12
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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Did the Browns do anything right in 2008? Derek Anderson struggled, Braylon Edwards dropped nearly everything, the offensive line couldn't open any holes and the defense seemed to get worse. It led to Romeo Crennel being fired, and the Browns appear to be rebuilding again, especially after trading standout tight end Kellen Winslow to Tampa Bay. But there could be some hope for Cleveland fans if a lot of things fall into place. Fantasy owners could also benefit from some players having rebound years and breakout performances. Sleeper ... Brian Robiskie, WR The Browns brought in Eric Mangini as the new head coach, and he has young talent with potential in Brady Quinn, Jerome Harrison, James ..."
June 8
KFFL.com
columnist Nicholas Minnix
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In fantasy football, tight end is deep. DEEP. According to Mock Draft Central, Owen Daniels (70 receptions, 862 yards, two TDs) is the eighth tight off the board, on average. Zach Miller (56 catches, 778 yards, 1 score), the 10th. Several tight ends who have performed in the past (Jeremy Shockey, Heath Miller) or have legit upside but also something to prove or other question marks (Dustin Keller, Kevin Boss, Brent Celek - love him, by the way) can be had as your low-end No. 1 or intriguing No. 2. On MDC's list of the top 22 tight ends drafted, however, you won't find the Cleveland Browns' Martin Rucker. You should. Rucker, a younger brother of former Panthers defensive end Mike and son of ..."
May 28
SportsGrumblings.com
columnist John Georgopoulos
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There's an old fantasy football adage which stipulates the following: championships are never won in the first round; they can only be lost in the first round. I am a firm believer in this piece of ancient wisdom (believed to have been brought down from the mount by Moses)- last year, it wasn't the selection of Adrian Peterson in the first that brought you that elusive fantasy trophy, but rather DeAngelo Williams in the sixth. Heading into a draft, every fantasy owner has a list of players that he feels will have bounce-back seasons. Some of the players on the list are coming off an injury (see Jeremy Shockey), some have switched teams (see Derrick Ward) and still others will be playing in ..."
May 27
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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The Broncos will definitely have a different look this season with Mike Shanahan gone and Josh McDaniels the new head coach. McDaniels made a bold move by trading franchise quarterback Jay Cutler to Chicago when the two couldn't resolve their differences after Cutler found out he wasn't wanted by the new regime. Now, McDaniels will have to replace Cutler's production (4,526 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 18 interceptions and two rushing touchdowns) with Kyle Orton, who came to Denver in the trade. The Broncos also have to work in rookie running back Knowshon Moreno, who was a surprise selection at No. 12 overall in the NFL Draft. And the team is changing to a 3-4 defensive scheme, so ..."
May 21
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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The Ravens shocked the rest of the league and possibly themselves by making the playoffs last year with a rookie head coach and rookie quarterback. They did it with a strong running game and their usual prowess on defense, but those two spots could be in trouble this season. Baltimore bolstered its offensive line with free agent center Matt Birk and rookie tackle Michael Oher, but veteran Willie Anderson retired and standout fullback Lorenzo Neal is now in Oakland. Those two losses will be felt on offense, especially Neal. LeRon McClain, who turned into a stud last year running behind Neal, will move back to fullback. The Ravens still have Willis McGahee and Ray Rice, but McClain was a ..."
May 19
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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The Bills are hoping to turn the corner as a franchise and return to the playoffs, and they made one of the most controversial moves this offseason by bringing in Terrell Owens as a free agent. Owens should improve the offense just by his presence alone, but there are still two question marks on that side of the ball. The first is Trent Edwards, who has shown signs of being a good leader in his first two seasons but hasn't posted great stats. And the second is Marshawn Lynch, who will start the season by serving a three-game suspension. If Edwards can take his game to the next level and the Bills can manage with Fred Jackson and Dominic Rhodes replacing Lynch, Buffalo could be a contender ..."
April 28
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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Last year's NFL Draft produced several Fantasy stars, which doesn't always happen when you're talking about rookies. There was Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco at quarterback, Matt Forte, Chris Johnson and Steve Slaton at running back and DeSean Jackson and Eddie Royal at wide receiver. What will this year's class bring? Getting the right rookie could determine the fate of your Fantasy draft. And if you're talking about keeper leagues, you'll need a standout player to help your franchise for years to come. There were plenty of talented players in this year's draft, but did they end up in the right situation? Or did a good running back or wide receiver go to the wrong team, which could ruin his ..."
April 15
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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Every year, free agents trade teams and players get traded to new homes. The moves can sometimes make a big impact in Fantasy leagues. Last season, Michael Turner went from LaDainian Tomlinson's backup in San Diego to the starter in Atlanta. He became a star and comes into this season as an elite Fantasy running back. Bernard Berrian improved in going from Chicago to Minnesota. Dominic Rhodes went back to his glory days with a return to Indianapolis from Oakland. Isaac Bruce found new life in going from St. Louis to San Francisco. Now, not every move is a successful one. Just ask Jerry Porter, Julius Jones and Javon Walker, who went from Fantasy starters with their previous teams to ..."
March 5
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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Get your popcorn ready. The fun is just beginning for Terrell Owens. The Cowboys released Owens on Thursday, and now the 35-year-old wide receiver has to find a new home. Will there be a huge market for Owens, or has he become the Manny Ramirez of the NFL? We're banking on the latter, since Owens has already burned several bridges around the league. There's no chance he goes back to San Francisco and Philadelphia, his two previous stops before Dallas, because of what happened before he left those spots. You can also rule out Miami since Bill Parcells is in charge, and he wouldn't want "the player" he never wanted to begin with. The Vikings are out, too, since Brad Childress is the ..."
February 18
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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We're almost pretty sure that maybe Brett Favre has decided to retire. With him, nothing is certain, so don't be surprised in June if he starts talking about a comeback -- maybe. But we are certain the Jets would like these stats as Favre's replacement: 4,038 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and four rushing touchdowns. Fantasy owners would take those numbers in a heartbeat as well. That's what Aaron Rodgers did in 2008 in his first year as the starter for Green Bay, and he finished as a Top 5 Fantasy quarterback. This came after Favre retired the first time and was then traded to the Jets because the Packers were committed to Rodgers. We'll find out soon what direction ..."