Tight end Antonio Gates has yet to show up for training camp. He is unhappy with his current contract and demanding a new deal. Keep an eye on this, Gates developed into one of the top fantasy football tight ends last year. I'm guessing he'll get a deal done in time, but if your draft is early, proceed with some caution.
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Saturday, July 30, 2005
Fantasy Football League - Question of the Day: Biggest Sleeper Pick
Okay, who is the biggest sleeper pick in this year's NFL Fantasy Football Draft?
My top sleeper pick this year is Travis Henry. This is a guy who put up huge numbers a couple of years ago in Buffalo, and he is a perfect fit for a tough nosed Tennessee offense. I like Chris Brown's big play capability, but he is not durable enough to start 16 games in the NFL. Henry is healthy and he has a history of playing well through pain. You can probably pick him up very late in the draft, or even as a free agent. Stick him on your bench and wait a couple of weeks and you'll soon find yourself with a solid No. 2 running back.
Leave a comment and let me know who your sleeper pick is.
My top sleeper pick this year is Travis Henry. This is a guy who put up huge numbers a couple of years ago in Buffalo, and he is a perfect fit for a tough nosed Tennessee offense. I like Chris Brown's big play capability, but he is not durable enough to start 16 games in the NFL. Henry is healthy and he has a history of playing well through pain. You can probably pick him up very late in the draft, or even as a free agent. Stick him on your bench and wait a couple of weeks and you'll soon find yourself with a solid No. 2 running back.
Leave a comment and let me know who your sleeper pick is.
Fantasy Football League - Daily Tip #3
During the draft, keep your focus on drafting the best player available. If all of the elite running backs are taken when your turn comes up, don't hesitate to take the best quarterback available. This way, you avoid ending up with a team full of mediocre players. Remember, its all about who scores the most points, regardless of a players position.
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Fantasy Football League - Daily Tip #2
Knowing how to play the waiver wire is one of the most important aspects of running a successful fantasy football team. What's the secret? Keep your eyes open and read the NFL headlines daily. Situations can develop quickly and you need to jump on the good players before your opponents do. I always read the injury lists. This is a good indicator of who may emerge as the next star player.
Last year I was lucky enough to pick up Reubin Droughns. This was right around the time that Priest Holmes got injured and Reubin was able to carry me through a few games in the middle of the season. A good waiver wire pick can make or break your team. I'll try and post players who I think will emerge throughout the season.
Last year I was lucky enough to pick up Reubin Droughns. This was right around the time that Priest Holmes got injured and Reubin was able to carry me through a few games in the middle of the season. A good waiver wire pick can make or break your team. I'll try and post players who I think will emerge throughout the season.
Fantasy Football League - Edgerrin James
Edgerrin James ended the suspense and showed up for training camp yesterday. I think he's poised for a big season and I wouldn't hesitate to add him to my fantasy football team.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Fantasy Football League - Shaun Alexander
Looks like Shaun Alexander has inked a one year deal with the Seahawks. Feel free to put him high on your draft board.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Fantasy Football League - Daily Tip #1
Develop a draft plan, but don't get stuck on it. Often you can miss out on excellent players who have dropped in the draft because you are too focused on a pre-selected group of players.
Case in point: Last year I was lucky enough to get Peyton Manning in the third round. How was I able to do this? Because everyone else had already decided that they were going to pick running backs in the top two rounds. I initially was going to pick a running back as well, but when I saw Manning there, I had to take him.
Keep your eyes open. You never know when a steal may become available. And that player could end up winning you the league.
Case in point: Last year I was lucky enough to get Peyton Manning in the third round. How was I able to do this? Because everyone else had already decided that they were going to pick running backs in the top two rounds. I initially was going to pick a running back as well, but when I saw Manning there, I had to take him.
Keep your eyes open. You never know when a steal may become available. And that player could end up winning you the league.
Fantasy Football League - Top 10 Picks
Current Top Ten Draft Picks.
1. LaDainian Tomlinson
2. Shaun Alexander
3. Priest Holmes
4. Peyton Manning
5. Willis McGahee
6. Edgerin James
7. Jamal Lewis
8. Domanick Davis
9. Corey Dillon
10. Randy Moss
This is subject to change based upon certain developments in training camp. I think Shaun Alexander will get a contract deal done before the season so I'm not concerned about putting him at No. 2 overall....yet. Edge is also a lesser concern. We'll see if he shows up in camp tommorrow.
1. LaDainian Tomlinson
2. Shaun Alexander
3. Priest Holmes
4. Peyton Manning
5. Willis McGahee
6. Edgerin James
7. Jamal Lewis
8. Domanick Davis
9. Corey Dillon
10. Randy Moss
This is subject to change based upon certain developments in training camp. I think Shaun Alexander will get a contract deal done before the season so I'm not concerned about putting him at No. 2 overall....yet. Edge is also a lesser concern. We'll see if he shows up in camp tommorrow.
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