March 5th, 2010 by jzak
You know that today’s opening of free agency in the NFL could be remarkable when there are already major moves taking place.
Take, for example, the Jets acquiring ultra-talented cornerback Antonio Cromartie for a third-round draft pick (it changes to a second-rounder depending on his playing time). Sure Cromartie has a host of off-field issues, but imagine if he can get his act together. Cromartie and Revis in the same defensive backfield?
News from last night also included word that the Bears are on the verge of signing free agent Julius Peppers. This after reports that Peppers would likely go to the Redskins.
Early reports already suggest that receiver Nate Burleson will be signing with the Lions as the No. 2 wideout. Allegedly, Chester Taylor looks close to signing with the Bears.
Free agency this year is marked by what will be an uncapped offseason. The ramifications of this are hard to gauge … opinions seem split on whether or not that will lead to wild spending by certain teams or if most squads will become more financially timid on the signing front.
Regardless, there are a slew of potentially major moves on the horizon. Here is a partial look at some of the main pieces that could be on the move starting today: Continue reading ‘Overview of NFL free agent notables and what might happen with each’
January 25th, 2010 by ep
Watch out for Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears next year. That’s what I’ve been telling myself for weeks.
The Bears turnaround seemed to need it’s own post, similar to the Pete Carroll-Seahawks discussion.
However, once I set out on my quest for evidence to back up this argument I heard the disheartening sound of deflation. Continue reading ‘Did Jay Cutler turn the corner at the end of 2009?’
December 7th, 2009 by ep
Players are vying for a starting spot every week, but this week offered several interesting glimpses into what could come in the 2010 NFL season.
Now, I’m not ready to rank these players after one or two games, but it’s worth noting that they are playing themselves into increased opportunities through the final four weeks of the season – your fantasy playoffs – and into next year.
I’ve placed the players in three different categories, players to pickup, avoid and some wild cards.
Continue reading ‘Auditions for the 2010 NFL season are underway’
October 12th, 2009 by ep
After last week when we had two new running backs jump onto the fantasy scene, we get two wide receivers breaking out in Week 5.
Jeremy Maclin and Miles Austin didn’t just break out either, they blew up. Granted, they did it against the equivalent of junior high defenses, but their performances will go down as legendary breakouts.
Will they become dynasty studs? What about the aforementioned Rashard Mendenhall and Jerome Harrison? There are several other players with Week 5 implications you should be targeting in trades, picking up off waivers or considering as a potential keeper in the offseason.
Continue reading ‘Week 5 Day of Reckoning: Dynasty implication edition’
October 6th, 2009 by ep
Whether it’s because of injury (Eli Manning), just plain sucktitude (Braylon Edwards) or both (Darren McFadden) you might be in search of some waiver wire help.
I’m not going to guarantee all of these guys will be available, but some should. And I’m not going to recommend any player after one good game, but there are some worth grabbing and stashing, if not grabbing and starting.
Continue reading ‘Get on the (waiver) wire, call in Massaquoi’
