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Overview of NFL free agent notables and what might happen with each

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 [...]

2010 NFL Draft: Sam Bradford scouting report

Staring down the possibility to be the potential No. 1 overall pick in 2008, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford chose to stay in school.
The Sooners offensive line was not good in 2009, leaving Bradford unprotected. He only played three games, hurting his throwing shoulder in the season opener against BYU then suffering a season-ending injury to [...]

QB rankings: Settle, don’t reach for a QB

Wasting is terrible. I hate wasting time, money or beer. But there are few things I despise more than wasting a high pick on a fantasy quarterback.
It’s completely unnecessary.
Looking at a draft list from last year, Kurt Warner was picked in the 17th round, Philip Rivers was picked in the 15th and Aaron Rodgers was [...]

Random fantasy football rookie thoughts [FFB]

As we all know, rookies surprised and disappointed to great effect last year. Darren McFadden and Rashard Mendenhall didn’t live up to the hype. Chris Johnson and Steve Slaton were absolutely Ninja.
What I’m saying is, that my guess is as good as anybody’s at this point, especially with zero hours of training camp logged.
But that’s [...]

Stafford signs with Lions and my last minute draft thoughts

Stafford allegedly signed a six-year deal worth $41.7 million in guarantees and $78 million overall. One quarterback isn’t going to change the fortunes of an 0-16 team, especially this year since the Lions have verbally committed to keeping Stafford off the field and learning from the sidelines. Of course, that stance may change as the [...]

Fantasy baseball can’t get here soon enough [FBB]

Speedy’s a veteran freelance sportswriter and one of the most devoted and successful fantasy players I’ve ever competed against. He’s always at the top of the fantasy baseball and football leagues I’ve run, and has a real knack for picking up guys at the right time in fantasy baseball. So, it should be no surprise [...]