Fantasy football- Go WR first

There are several reasons to go with a wide receiver first.

-There are so many descent runningbacks out their you can get in the third round or fourth. You can expect Ryan Grant, Darren McFadden,Chris Wells, Joseph Addai, Larry Johnson, and so many others available at that time.

-Its statisticly proven that Having 2 Elite Receivers on your team is better than having a good runningback,and an average runningback.

-Runningbacks get the ball all the time,which makes them injury prone. Dont expect your runningback to make it through the whole season without getting dinged up.

-Every year more and more teams are splitting carries with there runningbacks. D.Williams/J.Stewart, C.Johnson/L.White,whos next? LT/Darren Sproles, and Brian Westbrook/L.Mcoy? Their are so many teams that split carries rather than having a workhorse.

-Expectations are high for your runningback,making him a high risk for a bust season. He could have had 1200 yards last season and get 1000 the next for no apparent reason.

-There are not a lot of options for receivers in the middle rounds. Maybe L.Coles,L.Moore,B.Berrian? Your going to have a hard time getting a stud receiver in the middle to late rounds.

I encourage you to go Wide receiver first if you dont have the top 6 picks. I also encourage you to go wide receiver first AND second if their is another elite receiver available. Their are about 8 elite receivers. Get at least one of them and you will be successful.

Why I like Larry Johnson for my fantasy team

“If they wanted to get rid of me,” Johnson said Thursday, “they had a chance to get rid of me.” Larry's attitude has changed dramaticly this offseason and training camp. He praised his GM saying the addition of Matt Cassle, Amoni toomer, and Ashlie Lelie were great transactions, and is happy with the staff. Now that Larrys happy,we will be seeing greater performance from the 6'2 running back. I went to the Chiefs training camp a few weeks ago, and watching Larry Johnsons work ethic gave me the impression that he wanted to win.In my opinion he pushed himself harder then anyone else on the team. He and his teamates want to go 16-0, espessially Larry. Not only does he just have a positive attitude, but in 2008 he was on pace for 1165 yards and 6 touchdowns untill his...troubles. Those are desent numbers that will rise in 09. The past is behind Larry, and you can expect the old Larry to be back.

Michael Vick- A waste of money and depth

I am still confused why the Eagles would sign Michael Vick. Whats the point if he is just going to cause problems with the fans, and in the locker room. Is Andy Reid really willing to throw away all of those Eagles fans that are dog lovers, for a pathetic wild cat formation? The signing of Michael Vick was un-called for. We dont need him in philly,dont want him in philly,and theres no reason for him to be in philly. Im sure McNabb tells people he is fine with the signing of Vick, but inside he has to feel a little betrade by coach Reid. Michael Vick will tear this franchise apart, just watch.

Who will win super bowl 09?

The team that has the best chance of winning super bowl 09 is the Philadelphia Eagles. McNabb is hungry for a superbowl win. He put up great numbers last year and is healthy this offseason. The Eagles made a great second round pick in the NFL draft with Lesean Mcoy. With depth at running back, Westbrooks health concerns will not be as big of an issue. I expect Mcoy to be a good deep sleeper pick in fantasy football drafts. He will for sure take stress off Westbrook and take some carries. McNabb has the best receiving core of his life. Their is so much speed at the position with Desean Jackson, Kevin Curtis, and rookie Jeremy Maclin. They also have a goal line threat at that position with 6'4 Hank Basket. Not to mention the best slot receiver in the NFL with Jason Avant. The line lost two beasts this offseason, but signed two beasts. I expect McNabb to have more time to throw with Jason peters and Stacy Andrews protecting him. The defense sufferd a huge loss this offseason. The Absense of Brian Dawkins will definitly make an impact. The new defensive coordinator Mcdormott has pretty much the same philosiphy as Jim Johnson, so Im not to worried about the defensive scheme. The only question mark I have looking at the Eagles is the absense of Brian Dawkins. Can Quinten Demps really fill that void at saftey? Or if not Quinten Demps, the signing of saftey Sean Jones. The Eagles have all the tools for a super bowl run, the only question is, can they win when they get their?

Carnell Cadilac Williams named starter for Bucs

According to Troy Aikmen and Joe Buck, Carnell Williams will start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this upcoming season. Williams looked very impressive last night against the Dolphins. A good sleeper pick not many people know about

Top 5 WR sleepers, top 5 busts, and breakouts

WR sleeper #1 D.Hixon- With Plaxico Burress gone you can expect for Hixon to put up No.1 WR numbers
#2 K.Walter- He has Andre Johnson playing opposite him, plus he has a quarterback who was on pace for more than 4400 yards threw the air last year. So expect defenses to focouse on Andre Johnson, and stopping steve slaton on the ground, leaving Kevin Walter wide open.
#3 D.Heyward-Bey- What people dont realize is he is going to be the number 1 option for J.Russle. He will be a solid pick for your team
#4 J.Morgan- With no Crabtree in the mix, you have to look at the 49rs depth chart. The only receiver their is Josh Morgan, so you can expect him to be the main man for Shaun Hill to pass to.
#5 T.Ginn- The speedy former first round draft pick is emerging as the number 1 receiver. He hauled in 790 yards and 2 touchdowns last year, and i expect him to explode on his 3rd year in the NFL. He is also my breakout canidate.

WR bust #1 L.Fitzgerald- I am extreamly afraid of the madden curse. Its happed to Eddie George, Daunte Cullpepper, Marshell Faulk, Michael Vick, Ray Lewis, Donovan McNabb, Vince Young, Brett Favre, and next....unfortunatly....Fitz and the steelers D
#2 C.Johnson DET- I dont think Johnson will put up similar numbers in 08 with Matt Stafford. I think he will have a good season, but not but you barganed for.
#3 T.Owens He just doesnt have the tools around him to be an elite WR this year. He is also ageing quite a bit going into his 14th year.
#4 T.Houshmanzadeh- Dont expect him to put up the same numbers he did in cincinati. Trust me, just dont
#5 L.Moore- With Colston back he will not get even close the attention he got last year from Drew Brees.

Break out canidate #1 M.Colston prediction 1100 yards, 8 TDs
#2 A.Boldin prediction 1344 yards, 16 TDs
#3 D.Jackson prediction 1100 yards 5 TDs

Running back rankings

RB's
#1 A.Peterson
#2.M.Turner
#3.M.J.Drew
#4.D.Williams
#5.S.Jackson
#6.M.Forte
#7.L.Tomlinson
#8.F.Gore
#9.C.Johnson
#10.B.Jacobs
#11.B.Westbrook
#12.S.Slaton
#13.C.Portis
#14.R.Brown
#15.K.Smith
#16.L.Johnson
#17.P.Thomas
#18.D.Ward
#19.C.B.Wells
#20.R.Grant
#21.J.Addai
#22.D.McFadden
#23.M.Lynch
#24.K.Moreno
#25.R.Bush
#26.J.Lewis
#27.J.Stewart
#28.W.Parker
#29.L.White
#30.C.Benson

Top 3 breakout season canidates1.M.J.Drew- With Fred Taylor out of the mix, i expect MJD to put up 1470 yards and 16 TDs. 2.S.Jackson- He was on pace for 1376 yards and 9 touchdowns. Expect him to put up those numbers if he is healthy. 3.B.Jacobs- The giant was on pace for 1340 yards and 18 TDs when he was healthy. Now, without Derrick Ward in the mix, you can expect Jacobs to put up elite numbers as the workhorse.

Who im worried about: Brian Westbrook- He got injured in the offseason, plust the addition of Lesean Mcoy in the second round mite take away a few carries from the injury plagued Running back.


Top 5 Deep sleepers
#1. A.Bradshaw NYG
#2. L.Washington NYJ
#3. G.Coffee SF
#4. L.Mcoy PHI
#5. C.Williams TB

Why Andy Reid signed Michael Vick

The reason Andy Reid signed Vick in my opinion, is not because he is a talented football player. Its because he has two troubled sons who keep getting in trouble with the law. Reid saw his sons in Michael Vick, giving him the idea to sign him. If you ask me it was a bone headed decision. I mean, what it Vick going to do for the Eagles? Nothing except cause problems. Their are so many dog lovers out their, and so many of them are (were) Eagles fans. Also, talk about a confident booster for Donovan McNabb (Not). A waste of $1.6 mil. Nice job Andy Reid, nice job Eagles.

Fantasy football QB ranks

QB #1 D.Breese

#2.T.Brady

#3.P.Manning

#4.K.Warner

#5.P.Rivers

#6.A.Rogers

#7.McNabb

#8.M.Schaub

#9.M.Ryan

#10.T.Romo

#11.C.Palmer

#12.B.Roethilisberger

#13.M.Hasselbeck

#14.M.Cassel

#15.J.Cutler

#16.T.Edwards

#17.J.Flacco

#18.B.Favre

#19.S.Hill

#20.K.Orton

#21.J.Russle

#22.D.garrard

#23.J.Delhomme

#24.B.Quinn

#25.C.pennington

#26.M.Sanchez

#27.J.Campbell

#28.M.Stafford

Who are QBs i like this year?

1.Tom Brady-I beleive he will have close success to his 2007 season

2.Matt Shaub-He has the talent around him to put up elite numbers. Before he got injured last season he was on pase for 4426 yards and 31 TDs

3.M.Ryan-He has a year under his belt, and the addition of Tony Gonzalaz will only bring up Ryans value

4.M.Hasselbeck-Im confident he will come back from his injury and return to 2007 form

5.J.Russle-He has been named starting QB going in to the 2009 season, fighting off Jeff Garcia. He has had a good preseason, and the addition of speedy WR Heyward-Bey will help his value grow in fantasy leagues





#1 bust of 2009

T.Romo- It has been proven with D.Mcnabb and Jeff Garcia, T.O ruins quarterbacks. I understand he has Roy williams, but......he isnt T.O. This will be a bad year for Tony Romo without his #1 target