Week 3 Wrap-Ups
Newport Beach Apples 63.22, Capital City Coastals 62.28
Harrison’s bet on the aging Patriots offense failed him in Week 3. The Coastals might want to email Belichick some new plays because there isn’t much on his team apart from the Brady/Moss duo. Apples manage to pull another horseshoe out of its ass for (sadly enough), its best start in its nine years in the league.
Hoof Hearted 100.70, Steel Curtain X
Well, somebody had to win. Vic’s gamble on Matt Schaub in the draft seems to be working as he’s thrown 7 TDs in two weeks. A congrats/condolences to the winner and loser of this game is probably in order, but since everybody hates lawyers, why bother?
(Do people even make lawyer jokes anymore? Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that even before the collapse of the economy that bankers have become a lot more hated than lawyers.)
Breach Kid 98.06, Aggies 74.94
After a couple of heartbreaking defeats to start the season, Nate finally adds a crooked number to the Win column with a 98 point performance in Week 3. Experts could point to Peyton’s 4 TD performance or up and comers like Vincent Jackson and Brandon Marshall. For my money, it was Tim Hightower’s invaluable moral support that made all the difference.
Ballsacks 104.26, DropItLikeUrBraylon 75.48
As mentioned last week after Frank Gore’s 200+ yd performance, you got to put up with the inevitable Week 3 caliber performances in order to get the good. The ballsacks’ strategy of cornering the market on every fantasy football starter with a last name starting with “J” seems to be working.
Korn on the Kolb 71.20, Minnesota Vicodins 55.98
The problem with having one guy carrying your team is if that one guy has an off night, you’re pretty much screwed for that week. Case in point the Vicodins in Week 3 as such immortal fantasy studs like Derrick Ward, LeSean McCoy, and Dustin Keller failed to pick up the load. Kolb’s pickup of the some guy named Tashard Choice sealed the win.
PS. – Drew Brees!
Nads of Steel XI 85.34, Tackle Me Elmo 75.36
Not satisfied with picking up players in their thirties, Jason decided to kick things up a notch by picking up and starting a QB damn near 40. Favre drops 22 points en route to a 10 point win by the Nads. The Elmos came back to earth in week 3 with craptacular performances by all players not named Maurice Jones-Drew. Let’s hope the trend continues in Week 4.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Previews - Week 3
Breach Kid (0-2) vs. Aggies (0-2)
Taking a look at the rosters there's plenty of story lines in this matchup. You have the league's No. 1 fantasy player Adrian Peterson being held out of practice with a mysterious back injury. You've got the Manning brothers duking it out between themselves as opposed to the Williams sisters. You've got last week's fantasy stud Chris Johnson trying to replicate his 3 touchdown performance from last week. But, what you really have is two winless teams trying to turn their seasons around. A win could mean the first step in heading back into playoff contention but a loss could mean the a top draft pick in next years draft. Looking at the player matchups, it's gonna be close, but look for the No. 1 pick to have a big day against San Francisco and lead the Aggies to a tight victory. Pick: The Aggies by 4
CapitalCityCoastals (1-1) vs. Newport Beach Apples (2-0)
Change has come to America -- this is the matchup between the two off-season movers. The Coastals traded the 'Meh' of Happy Valley for the nation's capital while the Apples left the big city for the sunny California beaches. The move has seemingly worked out well for the Apples who have already matched their win total from last year and seem to be fielding a very strong team. Could this be the year that the Apples finally break through? We've been warned against offering the people false hope, but in the unlikely story that is the Duke Blackwell League, there has never been anything false about hope. Pick: Apples by 8
Korn on the Kolb (1-1) vs. Minnesota Vicodins (2-0)
League newcomer Jonny Judz has been already treated to the tumultuous off-season league rules discussions and league "wit". This week, he gets a full dose of Drew Brees. Congratulations for your team's namesake getting to start a few games, now prepare to get barebacked by the No.1 QB in the league. Pick: Vicodins by 7
DropItLikeUrBraylon (2-0) vs. ballsacks (1-1)
The defending champion ballsacks rebounded from a Week 1 trip behind the woodshed with a solid win last week behind big games from Aaron "Aaron so far awaaaay" Rodgers and Andre Johnson. They'll need more of the same this week as they face off against a surging DropItLikeUrBraylon squad fresh off of a monster performance from Frank Gore. Unfortunately for DILUB, Gore looks to find tough sledding against a strong Minnesota run defense and the rest of the matchups don't look great either. A lot of effort will be needed to avoid their first loss. Pick: ballsacks by 5
Hoof Hearted (0-2) vs. Steel Curtain X (0-2)
The matchup of the other two winless teams. For two weeks in a row, the Curtain has started a player who has given them 0 points (Wk 1 - Walter, Wk 2 - Jennings). Who's it going to be this week? Hopefully noone because they are going to need all the help they can get to avoid a 3rd loss. Meanwhile, HH QB (and Homer pick) Matt Schaub showed signs of life last week leading his team to an almost miraculous comeback victory. This week, the Jacksonville Jaguars come into town which means Schaub and Texans will don their crimson jerseys for "Battle Red Sunday". This usually means that A) The Texans will win and B) Schaub will play well. Consequently... Pick: Hoof Hearted by 12
Tackle Me Elmo (2-0) vs. Nads of Steel XI (1-1)
XI? Has this league really been around for 11 years? Tip of the hat to you gents for that. As far as the head-to-head, looking at the matchups this is going to be your game of the week. I don't even know what to say other than it's going to be a slugfest. May the best team win. Pick: Pick'Em
Taking a look at the rosters there's plenty of story lines in this matchup. You have the league's No. 1 fantasy player Adrian Peterson being held out of practice with a mysterious back injury. You've got the Manning brothers duking it out between themselves as opposed to the Williams sisters. You've got last week's fantasy stud Chris Johnson trying to replicate his 3 touchdown performance from last week. But, what you really have is two winless teams trying to turn their seasons around. A win could mean the first step in heading back into playoff contention but a loss could mean the a top draft pick in next years draft. Looking at the player matchups, it's gonna be close, but look for the No. 1 pick to have a big day against San Francisco and lead the Aggies to a tight victory. Pick: The Aggies by 4
CapitalCityCoastals (1-1) vs. Newport Beach Apples (2-0)
Change has come to America -- this is the matchup between the two off-season movers. The Coastals traded the 'Meh' of Happy Valley for the nation's capital while the Apples left the big city for the sunny California beaches. The move has seemingly worked out well for the Apples who have already matched their win total from last year and seem to be fielding a very strong team. Could this be the year that the Apples finally break through? We've been warned against offering the people false hope, but in the unlikely story that is the Duke Blackwell League, there has never been anything false about hope. Pick: Apples by 8
Korn on the Kolb (1-1) vs. Minnesota Vicodins (2-0)
League newcomer Jonny Judz has been already treated to the tumultuous off-season league rules discussions and league "wit". This week, he gets a full dose of Drew Brees. Congratulations for your team's namesake getting to start a few games, now prepare to get barebacked by the No.1 QB in the league. Pick: Vicodins by 7
DropItLikeUrBraylon (2-0) vs. ballsacks (1-1)
The defending champion ballsacks rebounded from a Week 1 trip behind the woodshed with a solid win last week behind big games from Aaron "Aaron so far awaaaay" Rodgers and Andre Johnson. They'll need more of the same this week as they face off against a surging DropItLikeUrBraylon squad fresh off of a monster performance from Frank Gore. Unfortunately for DILUB, Gore looks to find tough sledding against a strong Minnesota run defense and the rest of the matchups don't look great either. A lot of effort will be needed to avoid their first loss. Pick: ballsacks by 5
Hoof Hearted (0-2) vs. Steel Curtain X (0-2)
The matchup of the other two winless teams. For two weeks in a row, the Curtain has started a player who has given them 0 points (Wk 1 - Walter, Wk 2 - Jennings). Who's it going to be this week? Hopefully noone because they are going to need all the help they can get to avoid a 3rd loss. Meanwhile, HH QB (and Homer pick) Matt Schaub showed signs of life last week leading his team to an almost miraculous comeback victory. This week, the Jacksonville Jaguars come into town which means Schaub and Texans will don their crimson jerseys for "Battle Red Sunday". This usually means that A) The Texans will win and B) Schaub will play well. Consequently... Pick: Hoof Hearted by 12
Tackle Me Elmo (2-0) vs. Nads of Steel XI (1-1)
XI? Has this league really been around for 11 years? Tip of the hat to you gents for that. As far as the head-to-head, looking at the matchups this is going to be your game of the week. I don't even know what to say other than it's going to be a slugfest. May the best team win. Pick: Pick'Em
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wrap-Ups Week 2
Tackle Me Elmo 123.70, Breach Kid 121.62
Game of the Week. Elmo continues to cement its claim as the #1 team in the league with another 100+ point week. If it wasn’t for his sick, sick fetish of overdrafting UT players every year - Jay’d have the perfect team.
Pat on the Head: Chris Johnson. Already a Top 10 fantasy player, one wonders what kind of numbers he could put up if he got 20+ carries a game and had a QB without a drinking problem.
Kick in the Ass: Nate. Apparently someone isn’t paying attention to my witty and insightful wrap-ups. The Kid started Willie Parker over Tim Hightower again, and yet again left points on the bench that could have won the game. As the young lad isn’t responding to gentle persuasion, let’s kick it up a notch.
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
Ballsacks 111.64, Hoof Hearted 83.28
While abusive relationships are pretty damn funny in real life, in the realer world of fantasy football there is only heartbreak and pathos. Witness the unfortunate Victor Zhao, who for years has yearned and dreamed of the bliss a union with Ben Watson would bring. While his rivals mocked him and his friends beseeched him, young Victor remained steadfast. One day, Victor hoped, Ben will bring me the boundless joy only a large, strong black man can give me.
And so we were all relieved when it seemed Victor was over Ben and settling into a new relationship with Visanthe Shiancoe. Alas, Ben reappeared in Week 1 to tantalize Mr. Zhao with visions of past longings. Victor predictably abandoned poor Visanthe and chased after Ben with the zeal of a fat kid waddling after an ice cream truck. And the women wept, the children cried, and the old men shook their heads watching Ben Watson break Victor’s heart yet again with his 23 yard “contribution” as Visanthe, with the rage of a lover scorned, found the end zone.
POTH: Andre Johnson. Is this the year he finally enters the top echelon of WRs? His Week 2 performance in an away game against one of the toughest defenses last year suggests so. AJ just needs to avoid the injury bug.
KITA: See above.
DropItLikeUrBraylon 113.62, Aggies 100.40
(Tried to think of something funny, but got nothing. Both teams played pretty well, and there aren’t any obvious managing mistakes or personal foibles I can point out).
POTH: Frank Gore. It’s for games like these everyone puts up with inevitable clunkers like his game in week 1.
KITA: Aggies’ WRs. The Aggies receivers have thus far combined for 0 TDs and a sad sack 221 yards. He’s going to need some help here if he’s going to get out of the 0-2 hole.
Nads of Steel 85.78, Capital City Coastals 45.74
Well, this wasn’t suprising. The Coastals, as predicted last week, struggled mightily with only one player scoring more than 10 points. Judging by his bench, it doesn’t look like reinforcements will be coming anytime soon. The Nads nearly lapped the Coastals despite losing yet another player to osteoporosis.
POTH: Dallas Clark. Quickly establishing himself as the 2nd best receiver on the Colts, non-murderer division.
KITA: Tom Brady. Looks like Brady’s gotten a little too comfortable in the past year taking it easy and banging Gisele.
Minnesota Vicodins 93.04, Steel Curtain X 68.24
The Curtain, as expected, played a lot better than week 1 with good bounceback performances from Cutler and Turner. That still wasn’t enough as the Vicodins notched win #2 due to the talents of…umm, what’s his name again?
POTH: Drew Brees. DREW BREES!
KITA: Greg Jennings. The punk took a day off in the worst possible week for the Curtain.
Newport Beach Apples 83.94, Korn on the Kolb 51.58
In a titanic battle of undefeated teams, the Apples used its excellent fantasy football defense as well its “knowing how to win” veteran moxie to keep its loss cherry intact and make the Kolb bleed.
POTH: Philip Rivers. If there was a hall of fame for QBs who threw like a girl, he’d win in a landslide.
KITA: Kolb’s WR/RBs. With a grand total of 2 TDs this year, these 10 WR/RBs aren’t exactly what consultants would call a “core competency”. More like “steaming pile of crap”.
Game of the Week. Elmo continues to cement its claim as the #1 team in the league with another 100+ point week. If it wasn’t for his sick, sick fetish of overdrafting UT players every year - Jay’d have the perfect team.
Pat on the Head: Chris Johnson. Already a Top 10 fantasy player, one wonders what kind of numbers he could put up if he got 20+ carries a game and had a QB without a drinking problem.
Kick in the Ass: Nate. Apparently someone isn’t paying attention to my witty and insightful wrap-ups. The Kid started Willie Parker over Tim Hightower again, and yet again left points on the bench that could have won the game. As the young lad isn’t responding to gentle persuasion, let’s kick it up a notch.
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
START TIM HIGHTOWER OVER WILLIE PARKER!!!
Ballsacks 111.64, Hoof Hearted 83.28
While abusive relationships are pretty damn funny in real life, in the realer world of fantasy football there is only heartbreak and pathos. Witness the unfortunate Victor Zhao, who for years has yearned and dreamed of the bliss a union with Ben Watson would bring. While his rivals mocked him and his friends beseeched him, young Victor remained steadfast. One day, Victor hoped, Ben will bring me the boundless joy only a large, strong black man can give me.
And so we were all relieved when it seemed Victor was over Ben and settling into a new relationship with Visanthe Shiancoe. Alas, Ben reappeared in Week 1 to tantalize Mr. Zhao with visions of past longings. Victor predictably abandoned poor Visanthe and chased after Ben with the zeal of a fat kid waddling after an ice cream truck. And the women wept, the children cried, and the old men shook their heads watching Ben Watson break Victor’s heart yet again with his 23 yard “contribution” as Visanthe, with the rage of a lover scorned, found the end zone.
POTH: Andre Johnson. Is this the year he finally enters the top echelon of WRs? His Week 2 performance in an away game against one of the toughest defenses last year suggests so. AJ just needs to avoid the injury bug.
KITA: See above.
DropItLikeUrBraylon 113.62, Aggies 100.40
(Tried to think of something funny, but got nothing. Both teams played pretty well, and there aren’t any obvious managing mistakes or personal foibles I can point out).
POTH: Frank Gore. It’s for games like these everyone puts up with inevitable clunkers like his game in week 1.
KITA: Aggies’ WRs. The Aggies receivers have thus far combined for 0 TDs and a sad sack 221 yards. He’s going to need some help here if he’s going to get out of the 0-2 hole.
Nads of Steel 85.78, Capital City Coastals 45.74
Well, this wasn’t suprising. The Coastals, as predicted last week, struggled mightily with only one player scoring more than 10 points. Judging by his bench, it doesn’t look like reinforcements will be coming anytime soon. The Nads nearly lapped the Coastals despite losing yet another player to osteoporosis.
POTH: Dallas Clark. Quickly establishing himself as the 2nd best receiver on the Colts, non-murderer division.
KITA: Tom Brady. Looks like Brady’s gotten a little too comfortable in the past year taking it easy and banging Gisele.
Minnesota Vicodins 93.04, Steel Curtain X 68.24
The Curtain, as expected, played a lot better than week 1 with good bounceback performances from Cutler and Turner. That still wasn’t enough as the Vicodins notched win #2 due to the talents of…umm, what’s his name again?
POTH: Drew Brees. DREW BREES!
KITA: Greg Jennings. The punk took a day off in the worst possible week for the Curtain.
Newport Beach Apples 83.94, Korn on the Kolb 51.58
In a titanic battle of undefeated teams, the Apples used its excellent fantasy football defense as well its “knowing how to win” veteran moxie to keep its loss cherry intact and make the Kolb bleed.
POTH: Philip Rivers. If there was a hall of fame for QBs who threw like a girl, he’d win in a landslide.
KITA: Kolb’s WR/RBs. With a grand total of 2 TDs this year, these 10 WR/RBs aren’t exactly what consultants would call a “core competency”. More like “steaming pile of crap”.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Week 1 In Review
DropItLikeUrBraylon 79.62, Hoof Hearted 52.04
Don’t let Vic’s 52 points fool you. Under the old system, the score would be a pathetic 36.08 points. This is opening week, without any byes or in-season injuries to drag down the numbers. With a roster of guys who either had their last good season several years ago (Johnson, Jackson) or are being counted to play much better than their career norms, it looks like another long year for the Hoof. And a hearty welcome back to Patric, who apparently hasn’t updated his receiver list since his last time in the league.
Vicodins 112.52, ballsacks 69.96
Drew Brees is Drew Brees. The Lions are the Lions. The results were predictable as George got some encouraging performances from Derrick Ward and Mike Bell as well en route to a rout. The ballsacks are going to need Johnson and Jacobs to perform better for a repeat of last year.
Korn on the Kolb 87.02, Nads of Steel XI
As usual, while everyone else was drafting some hotshot rookie or 25 year old breakout candidate, the Nads rounded up all the discarded and timeworn vets hoping to squeeze one last good season out of them before they expire. Not satisfied with a winning record and a previous championship in the past, the Nads are doubling down on this strategy with a starting lineup with an average age of 32.6. Half these guys were playing back when “Back That Ass Up” and “The Thong Song” were capturing the nation’s imagination and a bunch of college kids from Duke first formed this league.
Not surprisingly, two of these guys hurt themselves while losing to the not-quite-as-ancient Kolb. Kolb gets big performances from all its oldsters to notch its first victory in the league.
Coastals 70.12, Breach Kid 69.14
Harrison’s bets on the New England and Oakland offenses pay off in a squeaker. But with an injury to a starting WR, poor bench performance, and a lowish points total against a pretty easy schedule: the Coastals look likely to struggle this year. As for Nate, the Kid benches an RB who scored 10 TDs last year and was playing against a bad defense in Week 1 for an RB who’s scored 7 TDs in two years playing against a great defense…thus leaving 11.20 points on the table and the game. Why? Coaching talent!
Tackle Me Elmo 111.16, Aggies 91.34
The top two title contenders duke it out in Week 1. The Aggies have their share of question marks on their roster, but an All-World RB like AP can take care of those problems. Mark’s got a good mix of stud performers (Boldin, Thomas, Witten) and high-ceiling guys to support AP in making a run. Case in point Week 1 where the Aggies put up the fourth highest point total despite an underachieving performance from the non-AP portion of his lineup.
Jay got excellent performances across the board from his lineup as well as good numbers from 4 of his bench players. With the best set of RBs in the league, a QB growing into a superstar, and an interesting set of WRs, look for Elmo to be near or at the top of the standings this year.
Apples 112.98, Curtain 52.48
Ugh. The Apples sport a roster where all of its RBs are threatened to have their playing time bogarted and only one WR comes without question marks. Nonetheless, the Apples squad managed to play near its top level of expectations. The Curtain’s bench looks really weak and I’m not sold on Reggie Bush until he starts matching his talent with on-field production. But with an excellent set of receivers, a talented QB, and a top 3 RB in Michael Turner: Brian’s team should normally play a lot better than this so long as he avoids the injury bug.
Don’t let Vic’s 52 points fool you. Under the old system, the score would be a pathetic 36.08 points. This is opening week, without any byes or in-season injuries to drag down the numbers. With a roster of guys who either had their last good season several years ago (Johnson, Jackson) or are being counted to play much better than their career norms, it looks like another long year for the Hoof. And a hearty welcome back to Patric, who apparently hasn’t updated his receiver list since his last time in the league.
Vicodins 112.52, ballsacks 69.96
Drew Brees is Drew Brees. The Lions are the Lions. The results were predictable as George got some encouraging performances from Derrick Ward and Mike Bell as well en route to a rout. The ballsacks are going to need Johnson and Jacobs to perform better for a repeat of last year.
Korn on the Kolb 87.02, Nads of Steel XI
As usual, while everyone else was drafting some hotshot rookie or 25 year old breakout candidate, the Nads rounded up all the discarded and timeworn vets hoping to squeeze one last good season out of them before they expire. Not satisfied with a winning record and a previous championship in the past, the Nads are doubling down on this strategy with a starting lineup with an average age of 32.6. Half these guys were playing back when “Back That Ass Up” and “The Thong Song” were capturing the nation’s imagination and a bunch of college kids from Duke first formed this league.
Not surprisingly, two of these guys hurt themselves while losing to the not-quite-as-ancient Kolb. Kolb gets big performances from all its oldsters to notch its first victory in the league.
Coastals 70.12, Breach Kid 69.14
Harrison’s bets on the New England and Oakland offenses pay off in a squeaker. But with an injury to a starting WR, poor bench performance, and a lowish points total against a pretty easy schedule: the Coastals look likely to struggle this year. As for Nate, the Kid benches an RB who scored 10 TDs last year and was playing against a bad defense in Week 1 for an RB who’s scored 7 TDs in two years playing against a great defense…thus leaving 11.20 points on the table and the game. Why? Coaching talent!
Tackle Me Elmo 111.16, Aggies 91.34
The top two title contenders duke it out in Week 1. The Aggies have their share of question marks on their roster, but an All-World RB like AP can take care of those problems. Mark’s got a good mix of stud performers (Boldin, Thomas, Witten) and high-ceiling guys to support AP in making a run. Case in point Week 1 where the Aggies put up the fourth highest point total despite an underachieving performance from the non-AP portion of his lineup.
Jay got excellent performances across the board from his lineup as well as good numbers from 4 of his bench players. With the best set of RBs in the league, a QB growing into a superstar, and an interesting set of WRs, look for Elmo to be near or at the top of the standings this year.
Apples 112.98, Curtain 52.48
Ugh. The Apples sport a roster where all of its RBs are threatened to have their playing time bogarted and only one WR comes without question marks. Nonetheless, the Apples squad managed to play near its top level of expectations. The Curtain’s bench looks really weak and I’m not sold on Reggie Bush until he starts matching his talent with on-field production. But with an excellent set of receivers, a talented QB, and a top 3 RB in Michael Turner: Brian’s team should normally play a lot better than this so long as he avoids the injury bug.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
2009 Draft Review: Korn on the Kolb
Jonathan surprised absolutely no one when he picked up fellow UH grad Donnie Avery in the middle of the draft, which set the tone for his entire draft - taking absolutely zero gambles in the first seven rounds of the draft. With perpetual drunk Kyle Orton as his number 2QB, Korn on the Kolb will need a tremendous season from the former beau of Jessica Simpson. Though the split from Simpson points to a good season, losing TO may offset any good karma from dropping Jessica. Judging by the latest tabloid, it didn't take Tony long to accept Beyonce's advice to upgrade; and former Jonathan's team to make any noice this season, they'll need to do the same.
Key Player: Tony Romo
Projected Record: 6-8 record
Potential Keeper: Eddie Royal (Round 6)
2009 Draft Review: Breach Kid
Nathan must be feeling a little Vegas in him - as he certainly rolled his dice in rounds 3 and 4, picking up the highly-volatile Brandon Marshall and off the scrap heap Willie Parker. Although Marshall's reinstatement and Parker's solidification as Pittsburgh's top back is certainly good news for Breach Kid fans, the roller coaster certainly won't end there for that duo. I'm not sure this team has what it takes, but you can never count out any team with Peyton at the helm and the uber-talented Marshall itching to explode any given week.
Key Player: Brandon Marshall
Projected Record: 7-9 wins
Potential Keeper: Vincent Jackson (round 5)
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
2009 Draft Review: Minnesota Vicodins
While George gets the award for the most creative name (and sticking with it throughout Mr. Vicodin's contemplative changes of minds), he falls far short of getting any accolades for his actual drafting. Whether it was spending a 4th round pick on a 3rd string RB from Tampa Bay, or following that up with boom or bust Bernard Berrian when guys like Eddie Royal, DeSean Jackson and Chad Ochocinco were still on the board - George looked like he was drafting a keeper team. No matter how you shake it, starting the season with Jonathan Stewart as your RB2 and Donald Brown as your flex does not spell winner. While drafting Brown and Mendenhall may pay off in a few years, I'm not sure George struck the right balance here.
Key Player: Donald Brown
Projected Record: 4 to 6 wins
Potential Keeper: Rashard Mendenhall (round 8)
2009 Draft Review: Ballsacks
Who knew that an owner who needed to rent a terminal at the library to complete his first few drafts could come so far. From having to inform his fellow owners that he needed to go outside to put more quarters in the parking meter, Eric has matured into an owner who is dropping snide commentary in the email thread, and putting together well-rounded drafts that has the looks of winner. From drafting up and coming receivers like DeSean Jackson (shown here in the most infamous fantasy moment from last season), to handcuffing Marshawn Lynch with Fred Jackson. About the only thing that he didn't do right was handcuffing Brandon Jacobs with Ahmad Bradshaw, choosing instead to go with Sarge, when comparable TEs were surely available later. And the fact that he apparently fell asleep in rounds 11-13, and apparently woke up just in time to draft a decent kicker.
Key Player: DeSean Jackson
Projected Record: 8-10 wins
Potential Keeper: Felix Jones
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
2009 Draft Review: Capital City Coastals
Everyone's favorite team cast his die entirely with the New England Patriots, and the knee of Tom Brady (shown here with his baby momma Bridget Moynahan), by selecting Brady and Moss with his first two picks. As usual, Harrison rounded out his pick with players touted by the consensus of fantasy football rating services, proving that the time supposedly spent working on his dissertation did not go to waste.
If fantasy freaks' darlings McFadden, Henry, Washington and Celek kick their games up a notch as expected, this league may be in for one of those dreaded good Harrison season where the trash talk will surely spew forth with great ferocity. Of course, pundits are often wrong; and who are we kidding here, the success of the team depends on the return of America's favorite father out of wedlock.
Key Player: Tom Brady
Predicted Record: 8-10 wins
Potential Keeper: Leon Washington
2009 Draft Review: Newport Beach Apples
If Chris had read the new rules carefully enough, perhaps he would have picked on the fact that this league does not have 5 starting spots for wide receivers. How else to explain Chris's selection of 6 receivers in 9 picks in the middle of the draft. While many openly questioned Al Davis's choice of Darrius Heyward-Bey over Michael Crabtree, Chris would face no such critics, as he picked up both in a transparent keeper play.
If, however, Chris's hope is to contend this season, he must get superb production from Philip Rivers and hope that Joseph Addai holds off up-and-comer Donald Brown in Indianapolis. Unfortunately, I don't see both happening.
Key Player: Philip Rivers
Projected Record: 5-7 wins
Potential Keeper: Michael Crabtree (Round 10)
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