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 [...]
December 22nd, 2009 by ep
Want a formula for a record-breaking performance? Pit two teams with nothing to lose, and who are awful at tackling, against each other.
Understand the Chinstrap Ninjas are not questioning Josh Cribbs’ and Jerome Harrison’s skills. They’re very good. However, they were provided a great opportunity this week against the lowly Chiefs – who also took [...]
December 8th, 2009 by ep
While I’m suggesting you pick up Leonard Weaver, and a bunch of the guys I discussed in yesterday’s 2010 auditions post, I’d like to start this update with a little thanksgiving.
Thank you Aaron Rodgers, thank you. Your proficient arm propelled the Packers to what seems like a playoff-clinching victory and kept Mason Crosby off the [...]
November 5th, 2009 by jzak
Two weeks from Friday, most standard fantasy leagues will see the come and go of their trade deadline.
And considering that most fantasy trades take time to develop, now is the time to really assess your team and determine if you need to make some moves.
Notice that your team is weak at a certain position? Lacking [...]
October 30th, 2009 by jzak
I was about to walk out the front door of The Daily Item office building the other day when I noticed the Incredible Hulk’s little brother perched on the step.
Everything about the guy was huge: Huge biceps, huge tattoos on his biceps, huge bulging wall-like structure where his neck should have been. He wore a [...]
October 22nd, 2009 by ep
It’s been a few weeks since we broke out any matchups here at Chinstrap Ninjas.
The format and formula I’m using this week are a little different than usual, but let’s follow the same rules. Don’t bench Drew Brees against the best defense in place of JaMarcus Russell against the worst, ok?
However, if you’re deciding [...]