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Defensive Notes Posted Mar. 15 at 05:17 AM
Follow the sacksPerhaps the simplest strategy for selecting a team defense? Follow the sacks... |
Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 15 at 05:17 AM
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Using the fantasy scoring system of 6 points for touchdowns and 1 point for every 10 yards, the four best seasons ever by tight ends have all been compiled by guys playing for teams based in California. Who are these four tight ends (who are all different guys)? Answer |
Fantasy Index Newsblast Posted Mar. 11 at 11:57 AM
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 14 at 04:07 PM
Which quarterback will start for Denver on opening day? |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 14 at 03:42 PM
Tomlinson picks Jets over VikingsLaDainian Tomlinson has made his decision. He's going with the Jets over the Vikings... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 14 at 02:28 PM
Brady Quinn to BroncosJosh McDaniels, who parlayed a successful stint as offensive coordinator in New England into a head coaching job in Denver, has himself another quarterback named Brady. The Broncos have traded for former Brown Brady Quinn... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 14 at 11:55 AM
Charlie Whitehurst: 2010 sleeper QB?Kurt Warner's emergence as a fantasy star back in 1999 is arguably the NFL's unlikeliest success story. Has Warner's retirement a decade later opened the door for another one... |
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Ian Allan Posted Mar. 14 at 05:17 AM
Time to trade Greg OlsenWhen Mike Martz took over in 2008 as San Francisco’s offensive coordinator, he went on and on about the potential of Vernon Davis. How Davis was an unusual talent at the tight end potential and would make a big impact... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 14 at 05:16 AM
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Who took most of the snaps at quarterback for the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 13 at 03:49 PM
Browns add another quarterback: DelhommeNew Cleveland decision-maker Mike Holmgren said last month that he doesn't like quarterback competitions. Maybe what he meant was that he just didn't like quarterback competitions between the quarterbacks he had on his roster... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 13 at 10:22 AM
Which recently signed No. 2 RB do you think will be a better investment on draft day (considering relative draft position) than that team's No. 1 RB? |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 13 at 03:35 AM
No nose for end zoneNow that Washington has paired Larry Johnson with Clinton Portis in its backfield, perhaps it should consider adding a third running back. Preferably a goal-line specialist... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 13 at 03:34 AM
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What Hall of Fame coach is credited with developing the "moving pocket", the two-tight-end offense, the "stack defense" and the phrase "matriculating the ball down the field". Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 12 at 03:53 PM
Washington adds Larry JohnsonNew Washington coach Mike Shanahan endorsed Clinton Portis as his starting running back recently. That endorsement, however, didn't keep the team from signing Larry Johnson... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 12 at 09:55 AM
Childress thinks Tomlinson would help VikesWe have a Quote of the Day nominee. Brad Childress apparently thinks LaDainian Tomlinson still has something in the tank... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 12 at 03:32 AM
Top 10 defenses: three stand outMost owners like to wait on selecting team defenses. The difference between the top-performing groups and the middle of the pack is often relatively small, plus nobody wants to use a high pick on a group that flops, like the Chargers two years ago and the Giants last season... |
Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 12 at 03:32 AM
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What was the first team that asked draft prospects to take the Wonderlic intelligence test? And for a bonus point, who was that team's director of scouting at the time? Answer |
Ian Allan Posted Mar. 11 at 01:56 PM
Haley wrong on Jones' pass-catching abilityI see that Todd Haley is talking about his new one-two punch at running back. Kansas City recently signed Thomas Jones to go along with Jamaal Charles... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 11 at 09:29 AM
Bryant & Ochocinco -- crowding issuesThe Bengals recently signed Antonio Bryant. That gives them a nice one-two punch at wide receiver, with Bryant and Chad Ochocinco... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 11 at 04:09 AM
Boldin vs. Mason: strikingly similarThe Ravens re-signed Derrick Mason yesterday; he figures to be the team's No. 2 wideout across from last week's acquisition Anquan Boldin... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 11 at 04:08 AM
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Kansas City signed Thomas Jones on Tuesday. This creates the possibility that he will run for over 1,000 yards for a third team (he previously went over 1,000 with the Bears and Jets). Who is the only player in NFL history who has managed this feat -- going over 1,000 yards with three different teams? Answer |
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Fantasy News Posted Mar. 10 at 03:41 PM
Matt Hasselbeck; passing inside the 5The Seahawks haven't made a big splash yet in free agency, but they're one of the more interesting teams to watch. They're under new management, and they've got two of the top 14 picks in the draft to work with (via trading their second-rounder to Denver last year)... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 10 at 01:45 PM
Which receiver will post the best numbers for the Bengals this year? (6 points for TDs, 1 for every 10 yards). |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 10 at 01:44 PM
Bengals sign Antonio BryantThe Bengals have landed wide receiver Antonio Bryant. The terms are $28 million for four years, with another $1 million available in incentives... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 10 at 10:43 AM
Jones has plenty of miles on the odometerDoes he have anything left in the tank? That’s the question I have with Thomas Jones, who was recently signed by Kansas City... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 10 at 09:18 AM
Vikings add another kickerThe Vikings have signed a free agent kicker – Rhys Lloyd, previously of Carolina. But this isn’t a sign that Ryan Longwell is suddenly on thin ice... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 10 at 08:01 AM
Martz on Bears runners: "We have two starters"Chicago's signing of Chester Taylor last week looked like a blow to Matt Forte's value. That hit appears even more certain after new offensive coordinator Mike Martz spoke with the team's website... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 10 at 03:53 AM
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Name the Denver receivers who referred to themselves as the "Three Amigos"? For an extra three points, named the three actors who starred in the movie of the same name. Answer |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 09 at 10:16 PM
Kansas City bolsters its backfieldWith Kansas City having signed Thomas Jones, they are now the owners of two of the top 5 rushers from the second half of last season. They’ve got Jones, and they already had Jamaal Charles... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 09 at 02:48 PM
Which Kansas City tailback will put up better numbers this season? |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 09 at 02:42 PM
Time-share for Charles? Kansas City signs Thomas JonesJamaal Charles was huge in the second half of the season for Kansas City, no doubt carrying many owners to fantasy titles. He wasn't huge enough, however, to keep the team from adding another at least borderline starter-quality running back... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 09 at 10:33 AM
Kicker accuracy on "measuring stick" field goalsI’m currently going through a bunch of the different stat charts we maintain around here. It’s all part of the scouting process – you see which names jump out at you... |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 09 at 05:23 AM
AP ... and LT?Could Adrian Peterson, the consensus No. 1 fantasy pick in each of the last two seasons, be backed up next season by LaDainian Tomlinson, the top fantasy pick for most of the decade prior to that... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 09 at 05:11 AM
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Who is the Heisman Trophy named in honor of, and what did he ever do? Answer |
Factoid Posted Mar. 08 at 08:15 PM
Browns / Seneca WallaceThe Browns traded for Seneca Wallace today, giving up a 2011 draft pick. Their new GM, Mike Holmgren, liked having Wallace in Seattle... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 08 at 04:45 PM
Increased risk with RoethlisbergerI don’t have much to say right now about Ben Roethlisberger’s off-field issues. He’s now had two different woman accuse him of sexual assaults... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 08 at 12:08 PM
Carr, Smith an ugly comboI was surprised how much interested there was in David Carr, who just signed with the 49ers as a No. 2 quarterback who could potentially push Alex Smith... |
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Andy Richardson Posted Mar. 08 at 06:55 AM
Quick overview of the top incoming rookiesThe NFL Draft is more than six weeks away, but if you're in a dynasty league, you're probably already thinking about the top rookies. I'm picking 11th in my own rookie draft, which closes me out of the biggest names -- but won't necessarily prevent me from getting a great player... |
Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 08 at 05:52 AM
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Sandra Bullock just won the Best Actress Oscar for "The Blind Side." Who was the last actor to win an Academy Award in a movie centered around football? Answer |
Defensive Notes Posted Mar. 07 at 11:43 AM
More D: Kampman to Jags, Rhodes to CardsIn keeping with a theme of the first couple days of free agency, defenders continue to be the focal point of roster moves. While aging running backs (Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson) and wide receivers (Terrell Owens, Laveranues Coles) haven't found a market yet, big-name defensive players have... |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 07 at 05:57 AM
Raiders axe FargasThe Raiders cut Justin Fargas yesterday, which will no doubt result in Darren McFadden being overdrafted in many fantasy leagues for the third straight year. Judging by each player's NFL career thus far, Michael Bush should be the more valuable runner... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 07 at 05:16 AM
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Who holds the all-time record for passing yards in a season? Answer |
Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 06 at 10:28 PM
Which wide receiver do you feel is worth more money? |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 06 at 04:08 PM
Arizona tight ends rarely usedOver the last two years, the Cardinals have completed more passes than any other team. 810 to be exact... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 06 at 09:44 AM
Which free agent signing is most likely to turn a mediocre fantasy defense into a top-10 group? |
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Defensive Notes Posted Mar. 06 at 04:35 AM
Bears, Dolphins better, Cardinals worseAs expected, the vast majority of the big names that changed teams the first day of free agency were on the defensive side of the ball. Sure Anquan Boldin and perhaps Nate Burleson or Chester Taylor will go off the board earlier in fantasy drafts, but it's fantasy defenses that should be most affected... |
Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 06 at 03:47 AM
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Before the Jaguars, Jacksonville had teams in the WFL and USFL. What were the nicknames of those two teams? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 05 at 04:21 PM
Baltimore trades for BoldinBaltimore has traded for wide receiver Anquan Boldin. Surprisingly, it didn't take much to land him... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 05 at 04:16 PM
Which Chicago running back will put up better numbers this year? |
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Ian Allan Posted Mar. 05 at 10:56 AM
An early look at Nate BurlesonWhat do we make of the Nate Burleson signing? The Lions gave him a surprising large contract -- $25 million for five years, with $11 million guaranteed... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 05 at 09:53 AM
Matt Moore & Jake Delhomme -- passer ratingsNow that the Panthers have officially released Jake Delhomme, a quick look at their quarterbacking situation is in order. They’ve got Matt Moore coming back, and Michael Vick earlier in the week identified Carolina as the team he would most like to join... |
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