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PigskinAddiction.Com
2010 Draft Guide
GET YOUR FIX!!!
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Table of Contents
Draft Guide Introduction Letter .............................................................................. 4
Snake’s Random Thoughts ..................................................................................... 5
AFC East ........................................................................................................................................... 5
AFC North ......................................................................................................................................... 5
AFC South ......................................................................................................................................... 6
AFC West .......................................................................................................................................... 6
NFC East ........................................................................................................................................... 7
NFC North ......................................................................................................................................... 8
NFC South ......................................................................................................................................... 8
NFC West .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Drafting From The Pools....................................................................................... 12
2010 Pigskin Addiction Pools ............................................................................... 16
Pigskin Addiction “Must Have” Players for 2010 .................................................. 20
2010 Pigskin Addiction “Have Nots” .................................................................... 20
Tide Turners ......................................................................................................... 21
2010 NFL Schedule Analyzed................................................................................ 22
NFL Team Schedules: Analyzed ............................................................................ 23
2010 Pigskin Addiction Mock Draft ....................................................................... 27
PA Mock Draft Commentary.................................................................................. 28
Quarterback Quick Sheet...................................................................................... 30
Running Back Quick Sheet.................................................................................... 31
Wide Receiver Quick Sheet................................................................................... 32
2010 Pigskin Addiction Sleepers .......................................................................... 34
2010 Pigskin Addiction Busts ............................................................................... 35
2010 Pigskin Addiction Impact Rookies ............................................................... 35
2010 Training Camp Battles ................................................................................. 36
Quarterbacks ................................................................................................................................... 36
Running Backs ................................................................................................................................ 36
Pigskin Addiction Top 100- Dynasty ..................................................................... 37
Rookie Rankings................................................................................................... 38
Average Draft Position (ADP) Cheatsheet ............................................................ 39
Auction Draft Cheatsheet ..................................................................................... 40
Dynasty Draft Cheatsheet .................................................................................... 41
Quarterback Rankings .......................................................................................... 42
Running Back Rankings ........................................................................................ 50
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Wide Receivers Rankings ..................................................................................... 63
Tight End Rankings .............................................................................................. 79
Kicker Rankings ................................................................................................... 85
Defense Rankings................................................................................................. 87
Defensive Lineman Rankings................................................................................ 92
Linebacker Rankings ............................................................................................ 98
Defensive Back Rankings ................................................................................... 104
Value Pick Chart ................................................................................................. 110
Quarterbacks ................................................................................................................................. 110
Running Backs .............................................................................................................................. 110
Wide Receivers .............................................................................................................................. 110
Offensive Line Rankings ..................................................................................... 111
Individual Defensive Player Cheatsheet ............................................................. 112
Players of the Future .......................................................................................... 113
Top 50 College Fantasy Football Players ............................................................ 114
College Fantasy Cheatsheet ............................................................................... 115
2010 Handcuffs .................................................................................................. 116
3rd Year WR’s ..................................................................................................... 116
2010 Contract Year Players ................................................................................ 116
Strength of Schedule Weeks 1-13 ...................................................................... 117
Strength of Schedule Weeks 14-16 .................................................................... 118
Playoff Gold Mines.............................................................................................. 119
Play easiest schedules Weeks 14-16............................................................................................... 119
Easy Run and Easy Pass Match-ups .................................................................... 120
“Home Run Hitters”............................................................................................ 121
2009 WR Target Statistics .................................................................................. 122
Pigskin Addiction Division Predictions................................................................ 123
Article: Dynasty, Keepers and Re-drafts Oh My! ................................................. 124
Article: I’ve Got Your Ticket To Success ............................................................. 125
Fantasy Football Schedule Makers...................................................................... 129
8 Team League .............................................................................................................................. 129
10 Team Leagues ........................................................................................................................... 129
12 Team Leagues ........................................................................................................................... 130
14 Team Leagues ........................................................................................................................... 130
Draft Guide Introduction Letter
Dear Addicts,
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Snake’s Random Thoughts
AFC East
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New England: The team everyone loves to hate (except for you diehard Boston freaks) is back
to make us all hate them some more. Wes Welker is already running practice drills in June after an
ACL tear? The guy is a beast. Randy Moss is in a contract year so we should see his best efforts.
Throw in just enough youth on defense and you have Colonel Hoodie leading his gang of “look at
me” cheese-balls back to the playoffs…color me thrilled.
Miami: Watch out now! The Phins are on the rise…they get rid of Ted Ginn Jr. and trade for
Brandon Marshall. That’s like trading your Pinto in for a new BMW. Nice. Ronnie Brown is supposed
to be back for training camp but Lisfranc injuries are no joke. They still have Ricky Williams so the
ground game is good. Adding LB Karlos Dansby to the mix is going to be a huge boost to their
defense. Miami is going to make some noise this year and with a few breaks (not to Ronnie
Brown’s legs preferably) they could be playing more than 16 games this year.
Buffalo: The ugly step-kid of this division. Buffalo is so far away from being a winning team
they’ll need a Tom-Tom to try and find their way back. Trent Edwards is not the answer at
QB…never will be. They have 3 RB’s Speedy(Spiller), Grumpy(Jackson), and Dopey(Lynch). They
might want to pick one horse to ride before too long. With Terrell Owens gone the receiving duties
fall on James Hardy (who?) and Lee “Incredibly Overrated” Evans. There isn’t a speck of passing
offense here. It’ll be another long season for the Buffalo fans…sell your tickets now.
New York Jets: Gang Green is the team to beat in the AFC. Shonn Greene is ready to
breakout like a fat kid on a pizza binge; LT is there to back him up. They add Sanblowmeyo Holmes
to stretch the passing game a little (after his 4 game bid for substance abuse…stupid pot-head).
The offense will be much better than it was last year. The defense will be downright scary. They
need to ink Darrell Revis ASAP and I’m sure they will. Then it’s game-over! This defense will
dominate the AFC. Defense wins championships.
AFC North
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Baltimore: The Ravens remain a team that will kick your ass, take your bubble gum and laugh
about it as they ride off on your bike. As long as Ray-Ray is patrolling the middle, this defense will
be nasty. Terrell Suggs is in the best shape of his life this year and they’ve added some youth
(watch out for Sergio Kindle…pass-rushing BEAST). Adding WR Anquan Boldin is exactly what this
offense needed for a little shot of life. Derrick Mason is still around to play the grandpa role and Joe
Flacco is ready to take the next step. All things are looking great in Baltimore for a nice run to the
playoffs. Ray Rice for President.
Cincinnati: I really miss being able to make fun of the Bengals…Bungles for old time’s sake.
They have switched to a balanced offensive attack with a legit stud RB in Cedric Benson leading the
ground game. They have a young defense that’s all over the field making plays. They have cut
down on felonies by 11200% this off-season. There’s just nothing derogatory to say about them.
It’s almost depressing. Adding Jermaine Gresham and Antonio Bryant will boost the sagging pass
attack and they’ll mix in Ced Benson. Their D is full of young stud players…Bengals (God this hurts)
are a good football team.
Cleveland: Good lord where do I start? They should just bring in the BP execs to cover up this
disaster that has become the Cleveland Browns. “We’re 90% sure that we’re almost catching a
great portion of the segment of oil that is being released into our cap.” Huh? You’re almost sure
you’re catching what you’re catching? Sweet. Morons. Cleveland is 90% sure they are going to win
at least half of the games they are 40% sure they should win. If you’re bringing in Jake Delhomme
at QB and consider that an upgrade, your team has reached new levels of blow. I’d be shocked if
they win more than 4 games. Fugly.
Pittsburgh: The Steelers had quite the off-season. It’s like they read the Bengals book, “15
Felonies of Fun…a Summer With The Bengals”. Santonio Holmes gets a 4 game suspension for
substance abuse and gets kicked off a plane. The Steelers quickly shuttled him out of town and off
the team…don’t let the door hit-ya! Big Ben gets yet another college chick crying rape…1st time,
could be made up…now we have a trend Ben. The Steelers had nothing but chaos and turmoil this
off-season. With the Bengals getting better and Ravens being dominant, it doesn’t look good here!
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AFC South
Indianapolis: The Colts reign supreme during the regular season…big effing deal. Peyton and
the boys better step up their post-season game. They’re all getting older, Peyton had neck surgery,
Freeney’s ankle will fall off at least twice this year, and Joseph Addai gets hurt in pillow fights. The
clock is ticking on another Super Bowl run for Egg-head. All the pieces are in place and I’m sure
they’ll go 10-0 to start the season again but that doesn’t me squadoosh if they can’t get it done in
the playoffs. The Jets and Ravens have the defenses to send the Colts packing.
Tennessee: How in the hell do you have a 2000 yard rusher and not win more games? Well, if
your passing offense sucks marbles until halfway through the season and your defense gives up
365 yards a game…you won’t win more than 8 games. The Titans come back this season hoping
with Vince Young in there from the jump they’ll be much better off. Two things will be the
difference between 6-10 or 10-6: 1) Replace Kyle Vanden Boschs…without any pass rush, this
secondary will once again be picked apart like good BBQ. 2) Kenny Britt has to step up…if they
don’t get a consistent passing threat going Chris Johnson is going to get beaten like teenage meat.
Jacksonville: They are all MJD…and that’s not enough in this division. They have garbage at
WR and their defense is suspect at best. Bringing in DE Aaron Kampman coming off a torn ACL is
hardly the boost they needed to the horrific pass rush. There are Girl Scout troops with more sacks
than the Jags registered last year. With no pass rush in sight, their secondary will get shredded
again. They just can’t score enough points with just MJD on offense. It’s gonna be another
longggggggg year in Jacksonville.
Houston: The Texans are bipolar. The beat New England, Miami and barely lost twice to
Indianapolis on their way to a 9-7 record…they also just squeaked out a win over St. Louis and lost
twice to Jacksonville. How can a team so good be so bad? Or a team so bad, be so good? The
bottom line is its showtime. The time has come for Houston to put on their big boy pants and play
ball with the playoff teams. They have all the talent in the world on both sides of the ball; they just
need to learn how to win. If they can get some Texas mojo going for them and catch a couple of
lucky breaks here and there, they will be playing post-season football this year.
AFC West
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Kansas City: I don’t get the adding of RB Thomas Jones? Sure you need depth but Jones isn’t
the kind of guy who’s going to come in and be happy sitting on the bench. Jamaal Charles is the
best player KC has had in a long time (Larry who? Priest what?) The hiring of Romeo Crennel and
Charlie Weis now has Kansas City just about complete with Operation Steal Patriots. This team is
headed in the right direction (loved the drafting of Eric Berry and Dex McCluster) but they’re a
couple more years away from even sniffing a winning season.
Denver: Josh McDaniels redefines ego. He’s trying to do things HIS way and I can respect that
but HIS way is not going to work. He ran Brandon Marshall out of town, fired his defensive
coordinator, brought in Brady Quinn and drafted Tim Tebow. What…..the…..Fooooook? If his
strategy is to get rid of all the good players and win as a team, that crap only works in the movies.
This isn’t “Remember the Titans” Josh. Pretty soon it’s going to be “Remember when Josh was an
NFL coach”. I feel bad for Knowshon Moreno. Super talented kid with nothing around him to help.
Denver will struggle on both sides of the ball again this year and add a QB controversy for good
measure. Good plan Josh.
Oakland: So far the Raiders have gone the entire off-season without an arrest. Without one
coach breaking the jaw of another coach. They’ve also added a good QB and cut a bloated and
extremely overpaid one. Things are seriously starting to look up for the Raiders (steps to the side
in case lightening strikes). I’m not sure if Al Davis is behind all this or if they have his corpse
propped up with a broomstick and someone else is masterminding all of this. Either way, the
Raiders are on their way to being a completely mediocre team…which is like 100 times better than
they were last year. They better run the crap out of Michael Bush (he can get them 100 yards a
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game easily) and they better let Jason Campbell work the play-action stuff to balance it out.
Drafting Rolando McClain was brilliant…he’s a stud for the next decade. Raiders may just be most
improved this year.
San Diego: Ho-hum…another year, another division crown for the Chargers. They have the
luxury of being in a division with the Bad News Bears x 3. This Charger team has ZERO chances of
going deep in the playoffs though. They need rookie RB Ryan Matthews to pan out, WR Vincent
Jackson to stop driving drunk and sign a contract in time to report to camp, and Shawn Merriman
to stop getting his ass kicked by Tila Tequila. They lost LT, Antonio Cromartie and Jamal Williams
so there are some holes to fill. I’m sure we’ll see another 12 wins and a “thanks for playing” exit
from the playoffs.
NFC East
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Philadelphia: The Eagles may have the best management in the entire league. Very few teams
have the testicular fortitude to get rid of long time fan favorites like Donovan McNabb and Brian
Westbrook. Most teams pay them way too much and let them play until they just rot on the field.
The Eagles made a wise business decision and sent those 2 and their fat contracts packing. The
Eagles are moving on with QB Kevin Kolb who’s going to surprise this league with how good he is.
They have 2 young cartoon fast WR’s in DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin. Andy Reid is one of
the best coaches in the league. They drafted a ton of defense to retool that as well. The Eagles
impressed the hell out of me this off-season and I’m sure they’ll be in the mix this year. If nothing
else, they restocked the cupboards for another decade of playoff football.
Dallas: This is it. If that fruitbox Tony Romo can’t get it done with this surround cast in this
season then it’s never going to happen. Epileptic hookers don’t choke as much as Tony Romo.
Yeah, all the yards are great during the season and the occassional Hollywood story about
whichever bimbo he’s banging is sometimes entertaining but the guy has to get it done in the
playoffs. If he can’t get it done in the playoffs his career is a wash. Stop worrying about clubbing
with your frat buddies or making the beast with 2 backs with some Hollywood hottie and focus on
winning in the playoffs! Felix Jones is a big playmaker but he can’t stand up to a heavy workload,
they better get Marion Barber back on track or the running game is a non-factor. The Boys are
primed for a run to the playoffs and possibly the Super Bowl. Now or never boys. Now or never.
Washington: Bringing in Donovan McNabb isn’t going to instantly turn around this crapass
team. They spend more money on nothing than anyone I’ve seen (I blew $20 on a pet rock
collection as a kid…they’ve done the same on a much larger scale). For example, they have
collected 3 pet rocks at RB (Portis, Johnson, Parker). Portis already filled the “Overpriced beaten
down old veteran” quota for the team…why bring in 2 more? Washington will be improved this year
only because they have a great coach now in Leatherface and a great QB in McNabb. That’s not
enough to have a winning season though.
New York Giants: Did the wheels fall off or what? The G-Men went from a dominating
defense and physical ground attack to a passing team that couldn’t run out of a wet paper bag and
a defense that gave it up like a drunken cheerleader. With LB Antonio Pierce gone and nobody
really to fill in, the Giants are going to have to pray that Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora can stay
healthy and get heat on the QB. Their secondary got all banged up last year as well. The injuries
just piled up and this year they have all the walking wounded trying to return. How they do this
season will depend on how those wounded return. They’ll try to get back to running the rock to
balance the offense. I think the rest of the league has figured Brandon Jacobs out…chop his legs
out from under him before he can get a head of steam going and he’s useless…which is what he
was for all his fantasy owners last season. The Giants need stars to align to be in the mix and I
don’t see it happening in this brutally tough division.
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NFC North
Minnesota: This is it…Brett had his ankle surgery so you know he’s coming back and the Vikes
have everyone from last year back on board for another run. They were one horrible game…5
turnovers away from being in the Super Bowl and winning it all. They all know it; they all have that
hunger this year. I don’t see anyone keeping the Vikings from rolling again. If Favre stays healthy
for the entire season, they may only lose 1 or 2 games tops. I believe Peterson fixes his fumble
issues, Jared Allen racks up double-digit sacks and Favre lights it up to Rice, Harvin and Shiancoe
again. This team will be THE team to beat.
Green Bay: Aaron Rodgers has arrived and as a result the Packers are now a threat to beat any
team on any given Sunday. Hell, Rodgers even helped Ryan Grant look good. With targets like
Jennings, Driver and Finley you just know Rodgers is going to light up the scoreboard again this
year. The defense is loaded, the offense now has the confidence and the Packers are back on track
to be a perennial playoff team. Minnesota, Dallas, New Orleans and Green Bay will be the final 4 in
the NFC and how it plays out is what makes football so great! I love the Packers this year and you
should load your fantasy teams up with any of them that you can.
Chicago: The Bears are living on the edge this year. Anytime you bring in Mad Mike Martz and
his wide open offense combined with his stadium-sized ego you are rolling the dice that things will
go well or implode. I give it 50/50 shot each way. Jay Cutler has to be thrilled that he’s going to
get to wing the pill 600 times this year. They have a great crop of young WR’s with Johnny Knox
and future-stud Devin Aromashodu and great receiving RB’s in Forte and Chester Taylor. All this
points to great offensive explosion…until November. I’m not sure who the rocket scientists were
that decided to do this but the weather in Chicago from November on isn’t going to be too
conduscive for a wide open passing attack. Brilliant. Their defense is aging and average at best and
they’re in a brutal conference. They’ll be somewhere in the middle and Detroit is catching them
fast.
Detroit: The Lions are annually the butt of everyone’s jokes when it comes to fantasy football
but this is the year they finally turn the corner. Yeah, I said it. Drafting Ndamukong Suh instantly
boosts their defense. Snagging RB Jahvid Best gives them a wicked-fast playmaking option out of
the backfield. They’re making solid moves over and over. This is 2 great drafts in a row and they’re
loading up the cupboards. Matthew Stafford is going to be a star in this league and this year he
and Calvin Johnson will make a bit of a leap to that star level. There’s no 3 DB’s in the NFL that can
cover Megatron. Detroit has loaded up the offense and they’re building a good D with Suh and
Louis Delmas holding it down. They’re a couple years away but mark it down now…the Lions are
headed back to the playoffs (probably going to eat those words when they’re 0-13 but
hey…sometimes you just have to say f-it.)
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Carolina: With no quarterback and an average defense at best you kinda have to feel sorry for
DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. Has there ever been a more talented duo of RB’s on one
team? Both of those RB’s could be a stud starter for any team and instead they share the carries
and each hang up 1000 yards. Even with 8 men in the box on every play because Carolina can’t
pass, these two continue to shred defenses. Carolina’s problem is they’re down 17-0 by the end of
the 1st quarter thanks to their not-so-stellar defense. Losing Julius Peppers is going to make things
even worse. The Panthers will be lucky to win 6 games this year and we’ll see rookie QB Jimmy
Clausen starting by mid-season. It’s about to be Janet Reno ugly in Carolina this year. Odds Steve
Smith punches a teammate in training camp: 3:2.
Tampa Bay: Speaking of lonnnnnng seasons, Tampa should buckle up for another one. I like
where the Bucs are headed with all this young talent but it’s going to take a few years to develop
it. Josh Freeman has a cannon arm and could be a star in this league if he improves his accuracy
and ability to read defenses. Tampa can’t really count on another full season from Cadillac; that
was a total fluke. He’d get hurt in a mattress store with a pillow suit on. They’re counting on two
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rookie WR’s to start also…ugh and lee. They’ll win 5 or 6 games this year and keep improving but
don’t look for them to be much more than a glorified bye week for any good NFL team.
Atlanta: They’ve just got to shake that “Always lose to my big brother” mentality when it comes
to the Saints. Atlanta is a great team. They’re young and on the rise. They have Matt Ryan in his
3rd year…the magical year for NFL offensive players. Michael Turner is back and healthy this year
which will be HUGE for the balanced offense attack the Falcons like to run. All the pieces are in
place to make a serious run at dethroning the Saints. The Falcons are that darkhorse team in the
NFC that nobody is really going to want to play in the playoffs. If the Saints falter even a little bit,
the Falcons will take over.
New Orleans: Drew Brees…why tempt fate and take on the Madden curse? Seriously? You
don’t need the extra money man! You live in voodoo witch country, you know the power of bad juju and yet you thumb your nose at the Madden Curse? That should be in your damn contract…”No
appearances on the cover of John Madden football games”. The Saints bring everyone back on
offense and if they get Darren Sharper contract happy they’ll have all the pieces back on defense
to make another run at the Super Bowl. I have this feeling the magic will be gone this year and
they’re going to fall back to reality. Brees will miss a few games thanks to the curse and without
the magic; they’ll just be a good team. Really, if the Vikings didn’t implode on themselves in last
year’s NFC Championship game there would have been no Super Bowl. Luck only lasts so long.
They enjoyed the magic ride, this year they get a little reality check.
NFC West
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Seattle: Pete Carroll? Seriously? College coaches (yeah he was a pro coach before but that was
a long time ago) typically have a hard time adjusting to the pro game. Carroll comes in and cleans
house. He then pays fat cash in a trade for QB Charlie Whitehurst? Did I miss the memo? Seattle
had a great draft so it’s not all bad news but this season is going to be brutal. The transition from
Mora to Carroll will take this season and anyone that invests heavily in Charlie Whitehurst is really
throwing his yambag on the table. The Seahawks should thank their lucky stars they’re in the same
division as the Rams so they can bank on 2 wins this year.
St. Louis: Lindsey Lohan has a better chance of staying sober for 24 hours than the Rams do of
winning 5 games (neither one is going to happen and you all know it). The Rams are banking their
entire future on rookie QB Sam Bradford. He’s an amazing talent but he gets hurt every time he
gets drilled. Steven Jackson is going to have to shoulder the load and you just know there’s an
injury coming in that future. The Rams have added some young talent and have some building
blocks…if Bradford can stay healthy; he’ll be a good pro…in 3 years. The Rams are really going to
be the porch-mat of the league again this year and that’s just the way it is. Patience grasshopper.
Arizona: The warning flares were shot last year when Arizona practically begged Kurt Warner to
take their $15 million and play 1 more season for them. If that wasn’t a clear message that Matt
Leinart couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with a bazooka, I don’t know what was. They have so
little confidence in Leinart that they brought in former Cleveland QB Derek Anderson. If you’re
bringing in Cleveland castoffs you have officially hit rock bottom. Maybe Terry Bradshaw can be
bought? Arizona is going to suffer some growing pains at QB and it will affect the entire team.
Losing Anquan Boldin and Kurt Warner in the same year is really going to hurt Larry Fitzgerald. It’s
like losing your puppy and best friend in the same day. If you draft him up high based on his talent
you’re going to be disappointed. He’s going to have a down year and it won’t be his fault. Arizona
is still a very talented football team but they have to get good QB play to compete.
San Francisco: The team everyone should be afraid of. Alex Smith finally gets it and Mike
Singeltary is building a great defense (shocker). The Niners beefed up their O-line in the draft and
have Michael Crabtree for an entire pre-season without distractions. This team is on the verge of
being a powerhouse and this year is going to be fun to watch!
Fantasy Football 2010…What’s My Strategy?
By Rick “Snake” Arnold
Every year I sit down and try to contemplate a new draft strategy or perhaps re-work an old one to make
it relevant again. You have to ask yourself what the fantasy football landscape looks like this year. Is
there one strategy that works better than another? Is this a year when I need to load up on RB’s? Is this
the year of the wide receiver? Have we gotten to the point of drafting offensive linemen yet? You
laugh…you know we are some seriously sick individuals and we’ll continue to push the fantasy football
boundaries until there is nowhere else to go! Individual Defensive Player (IDP) leagues are becoming all
the craze. It makes perfect sense to add the other half of the player pool right? Anyways, I digress…this
season as I sit down to pen another article for the draft guide (our 9th draft guide by the way! WOOHOO),
I have decided to broad-stroke a few thoughts or trends and let you draw from them what you may. There
are two articles in this guide that I’ve written in the past loaded with strategies. Every draft strategy
under the sun has been covered frontwards and backwards. Sometimes, a gut feeling and some common
sense are all you need to dominate a draft (and your PA Draft Guide of course!)
While putting this guide together I become absolutely buried in players, numbers, stats, trends, write-ups,
schedules and anything else you can possibly fathom when it comes to fantasy football. During my
research and writing work I often stumble upon things that cause me to say “Whoa! Better jot this down
for my drafts.” I’ll randomly text friends while I’m writing this guide with messages like, “Better get your
WR’s early this year!” or “Wow, there is a ton of depth at RB!”. Only my friends would understand the
insanity that is me. Those two messages are a couple of trends you must ABSOLUTELY pay attention to
heading into your drafts this year. There are a ton of RB’s and very few stud WR’s this year.
I’ve experimented with the stud WR draft strategy and it has never really worked very well. Even in PPR
leagues it always seems that the RB position determines the winners of the leagues. In each of the years
I’ve gone WR/WR in the 1st and 2nd rounds I’ve always scrambled in the first month of the season to trade
for RB’s. WR’s are so erratic…even the studs you can’t count on for points each and every week like you
can from RB’s. Now that I’ve spent almost an entire paragraph telling you why not to draft WR/WR in your
first two rounds…I’m telling you to draft WR/WR in your first two rounds! (Admit it, you chuckled). The
depth at WR is non-existent while the new trend of Running Back by Committee has made the RB position
fatter than Oprah post Krispy Kreme visit.
There’s little doubt that Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson will go 1-2 in your drafts. That’s just the way it
is. Ray Rice and Maurice Jones-Drew will go next…another given. It’s at that point you have to consider
WR Andre Johnson. YES, AT THE #5 SLOT! The RB position melds into Frank Gore or Mendenhall or
DeAngelo or Michael Turner or Ced Benson or Steven Jackson (get the picture). After the top 4 RB’s you
could argue as many as 10 guys could work for the 5th off the board. WR’s on the other hand are filled
with question marks and dying dogs. If I asked you would you rather have Michael Turner or Steven
Jackson…you’d have to think about it for a minute. Could you live with either or? Probably so. Now let’s
look at the WR situation this year.
Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne. Yup, that’s it. Two studs without questions or problems circling them.
If you can land one of those guys you have a HUGE advantage over the rest of your league. If I ask you
would you rather have Andre Johnson or Randy Moss I would guess you wouldn’t hesitate for a second
and say Andre Johnson. If you look at our top 10 WR’s, just look at all the question marks around these
guys:
1. Andre Johnson: Steady 110 grabs and 1500 yards; same QB and offense.
2. Miles Austin: Great young WR but only 1 season of production. Can he repeat?
3. Randy Moss: Slowing down and still pouting without the rock. He’s not a huge risk though, he’s
still pretty solid. Faded badly down the stretch last year.
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4. Calvin Johnson: Physically most gifted WR in the league; only a 2nd year QB and he’s been getting
dinged up…is that a trend? Can we count on Stafford?
5. Reggie Wayne: Healthy, top notch QB in same offense he’s been in for a decade. Steady and solid
as they come.
6. Roddy White: He’s pretty safe bet but not nearly as productive or dynamic as AJ or Wayne. Still a
safe play.
7. Sidney Rice: All this hinges on #4. If 4 is back and can stay on the field then Rice is awesome.
Risks you have to take.
8. Vincent Jackson: Definite contract holdout with DUI charges hanging over him. Off-field troubles
are numerous with him.
9. DeSean Jackson: Blazing fast but only had 1 big year and has a new QB this year. Unknown how
he’ll produce.
10. Brandon Marshall: New team with a new offense and new QB. How will he react? He’s super
talented so he’s worth the risk but there is risk.
As you can see, there are 3 safe plays in the top 10 and 2 of them are much better than the 3rd. Andre
Johnson sets you way ahead of your league. Reggie Wayne will be in the neighborhood and Roddy White
is just a safe solid play. If you land Andre Johnson and follow it up with RB’s like Shonn Greene and
Beanie Wells, you are in for a great season. As opposed to taking Frank Gore at 5 and ending up with a
risk at WR.
This is the year to go WR in the 5 slot. RB’s are deep; there are enough for you to get 2 out of the first 3
rounds that will be good starters for the season. Do NOT leave the first 3 rounds without 2 RB’s and 1 WR
or 2 stud WR’s and 1 RB depending on your league lineup requirements and scoring system.
The last thing I think you should know heading into your drafts is how to read your draft. Every draft will
develop trends and people tend to follow each other like sheep. Don’t be a sheep…go the opposite way of
the masses. We were in one draft recently for a dynasty league. Amazingly, every team started reaching
for youth way too early. Ryan Mathews was drafted before Shonn Greene, Jonathan Stewart, Rashard
Mendenhall, Reggie Wayne, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning just to name a few. The trend continued as
everyone jumped on the “draft youth” bandwagon so we just kept drafting solid veterans each and every
round. We didn’t go totally old because it is a dynasty league (DeSean Jackson and Miles Austin are our
WR’s with Ray Rice at RB). We however didn’t jump all over the unproven rookies. If you sense a trend
like this in your draft, go for the value in other areas. If your league is RB crazy, then scoop the top 3
WR’s and deal for a RB later. If your league is youth crazy, then take the solid veterans. Always draft for
the value.
With all the articles in this guide combined with all the rankings and cheatsheets, you just need to get
your players ranked in the pools or order you want them and then read your draft on draft day. Always
draft the value and don’t make any mistakes and you’ll have a playoff team. As bad as you want to reach
on the “flavor of the month” or that hyped rookie, resist the urge and draft the best player possible to fill
your needs. You use this guide and these strategies and you’ll be dusting off a trophy come January.
Drafting From The Pools
Written June 2009-Updated June 2010
Through the years, there have been more drafting fads or strategies than you can shake a stick at.
Does anyone know what that means? “Shake a stick at?” I say that cliché all the time and have no idea
WTF that means. Can you shake a stick at a million things? Is there some old guy that went around
shaking sticks at everything? I digress…here is the latest in that line of strategies. I call it “Drafting From
The Pools” (or DFP) and that doesn’t mean you are floating on a chair with a beer in your hand drafting
from your neighbor’s in-ground pool either. This draft strategy is a non-conforming, non-rigid way for you
to get organized and draft the best possible team that YOU can draft. It doesn’t lock you in the boxes of a
tier system. While putting players in tiers seemed great at the time, there are a lot of players that just
don’t fit in one particular tier. This strategy is a focused, and more importantly FLEXIBLE, strategy that
will allow you to draft the best possible team.
This strategy doesn’t jam our rankings down your throat and say “Draft exactly from this list.” That
would be stupid. If you found our site and you read our stuff, you’re smarter than the average bear. You
do your own rankings and we know that. That’s EXACTLY how it should be. Use us for info and opinions
but ultimately YOU build your own team the way you want it to be built. DFP will help you put the players
you like in the correct pools and then organize your draft so you’re always taking the right player at the
right time. I’ve been in over 250 leagues since I began playing fantasy football and I’ve missed the
playoffs in exactly ONE…a free yahoo league of all things. DOH! Never again.
Over all the years and all the leagues, DFP is exactly how I’ve drafted. I don’t show up with a list
that I follow to the “T”. Drafts tend to ebb and flow completely different every single time, they are very
dynamic. DFP will inject the flexibility you need to adjust to the flow of your draft, and still let you build
the most balanced squad. If you show up with a rigid list you’re going to follow you’re going to miss out
on value picks and you’re going to fail to truly become a part of the draft. Drafting from the pools gives
you the freedom to dominate your draft and change on the fly should you need to. If you have a sound list
in each pool and draft accordingly, you will leave your draft with a playoff team. That’s the goal on draft
day. We all know anything can happen during the season but on draft day, it is your job to draft a playoff
team. DFP will allow you to walk into the draft with 1 sheet of paper and leave with a playoff team.
“Pools? What the hell is Snake talking about Pools? I think he’s finally gone off the deep end after
all these years!” I can hear it now. Pools, more specifically are player pools that you will break down the
top 200 or so NFL players into. For each position (QB, RB, WR, TE) you will have SEVEN POOLS.
1. Top Notch Studs: These are the crème de la crème. The top studs at each position that you’d
bet your testicular region on them producing big this year. Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees, and
Andre Johnson are just a few of these. These are the guys that will go in the first 2 rounds of
your drafts.
2. 2nd Level Talent: These are the guys right after the studs are gone that will go off the board.
They’re starts but not uber-studs. The DeSean Jackson, Shonn Greene and Tony Romo’s of the
world. After the top notch studs are gone, these guys get hoovered up.
3. Blue Collar Vets: These are the guys that put up solid numbers and have done so for years.
They’re old and the craze in ffb these days is youth so these guys get treated like red-headed
step kids. DON’T DO IT! You need a few of these guys on any championship team. The Hines
Ward, Thomas Jones, and Ben Roethlisbergers of the world.
4. Early Upsiders: These are the “flavor of the week” guys. Every season we hit the summer and
have a list of these sleepers that are sure to hit. These guys have shown flashes already that
they’re ready to be stars. They’re the hot commodities in drafts. That player you just HAVE to
have on your team. The Michael Crabtree, Ryan Mathews, and Alex Smith’s of the world.
5. Upside Flyers: These are your later round guys that have immense upside. They have a
chance if the stars align to explode on the ffb scene and make you look like a genius. Why
waste a late round pick on some retread when you can take a flyer on a player with a ton of
upside (hence the “Upside Flyer” label…we’re smart like that)
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6. Rookies: Every year we get an influx of rookies and everyone goes nuts over the “Next Big
Thing”. Don’t catch NBT Syndrome. Yes, there will be a few of these guys that are worthy of
starting on your re-draft squad. That doesn’t mean you should reach and take one in the 4th
round of your drafts. In this pool, you put just the rookies you think can have an impact this
year and draft them accordingly.
7. Trash Heap: These are the guys you’re not touching with a 10 foot pole. They might be studs
or top picks in other people’s rankings but not yours. If you think Brian Westbrook finally falls
off the map this year…put him in this pool. If you vowed to never again draft Steven Jackson
and his gimped up self…put him in this pool. Every player you just don’t want any part of
belongs in this pool. Does it mean you’ll not draft them? Probably. When you get to the end of
your draft, you still have to check your Trash Heap for value though.
There you have the Pools that you will be drafting from. You’ll see an example pool list of mine at the end
of this article and we’ve included a blank one for you to print out and draft from on your draft day as well.
Now that we’ve defined the pools, let’s talk draft strategy here!
Every draft strategy has to be tailored to your specific league rules. If you’re in a Points Per
Reception (PPR) league, you’re going to boost the value of WR’s and RB’s like Reggie Bush and Maurice
Jones-Drew that rack up the catches. If you’re in a touchdown only league then guys like Brandon Jacobs
get a boost up. The moral of the story is be familiar with your leagues scoring system and create your
pools according to that scoring system.
Another point I’d like to make is once you get players put in the correct pool, you can rank them
within the pool as well. So you’ll have a list of 10-20 Blue collar vets within that pool and you then need to
rank those 20 guys the way you like them so you can work your way right down the Blue Collar list when
you decide to dedicate a draft pick to a Blue Collar player. So you will first take your top 200 players
(we’ve got our top 200 in the Guide for you to use should you decide to) and put those 200 players into
the various pools where you see them fitting best. Once you’ve completed that be sure to rank your
players within their respective pool. When you’re done with that you’re ready to DOMINATE your draft.
As long as I’ve been playing this game, one thing has never really changed…you MUST get a RB
early. That’s just the way it is. I’ve experimented with going WR/WR early and then it’s a season-long
scramble to try and fill the RB slots. You have to pray you hit on a rookie or scoop someone off the waiver
wire or it ends up being a weakness all year long. In all my years of experience I’ve learned that the most
balanced teams win titles. You should aim to get 1 stud RB and 1 stud WR in the first 2 rounds.
If you’re in a PPR league this becomes absolutely necessary. Aim for BPA (Best Player Available)
through the early rounds but look to keep your roster balanced. This is one of those things that I was
talking about earlier when I said each draft will ebb and flow differently. If an absolute stud RB falls in
your lap for your 2nd pick, then you’ll have to switch gears on the fly and take him. You may end up RB/RB
if that happens. You’ll then have to focus your later picks on getting WR’s with upside. Aim for balance
and take best players available.
You should build your team like you build a good mutual fund. You want to balance your highrisk/high-reward guys (Upside flyers) and your solid and steady guys (Blue Collar Vets). Your best team
will have a nice mix of these guys with a couple top notch studs at the top backed up by some 2nd level
guys. The more upside guys you hit on, the better your team is going to be. If you take the time to build
accurate pools, you’re going to OWN your draft. Here’s an example of how your draft may go:
1st round: Top Notch Stud RB
2nd round: Top Notch Stud WR
3rd round: Top Notch Stud QB
4th round: 2nd Level RB
5th round: Early Upsider WR
6th round: Top Notch Stud TE
7th round: Blue Collar Vet WR
8th round: Early Upsider RB
9th round: Blue Collar Vet QB
10th round: Upside flyer RB
11th round: Upside flyer WR
12th round: Blue Collar Vet TE
13th round: Upside flyer RB
14th round: Upside flyer WR
15th round: Kicker
16th round: Team Defense
You end up with:
Stud QB
Blue Collar Vet QB
Stud RB
2nd level RB
Early upside RB
Upside flyer RB
Upside flyer RB
Stud WR
Early Upside WR
Blue Collar Vet WR
Upside Flyer WR
Upside Flyer WR
Stud TE
Blue Collar Vet TE
That is the build of a playoff caliber team. If you hit on the upside guys (and you should hit on at
least a couple of them or your pools really weren’t that good), you’ll have the depth and talent to make
the title run. DFP allows you to be highly organized with YOUR rankings and yet maintain flexibility during
your draft. Do yourself a favor and spend the time organizing your Pools before your drafts. Do your
research, create your pools and hit your drafts ready to take the title! Following the example above in a
recent dynasty draft that was conducted on our site, you could have the following squad:
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2010 Pigskin Addiction Pools
Top Notch Studs
QB
RB
WR
TE
Aaron Rodgers- GB
Adrian Peterson-MIN
Andre Johnson- HOU
Vernon Davis- SF
Peyton Manning- IND
Chris Johnson- TEN
Reggie Wayne- IND
Antonio Gates- SD
Drew Brees- NO
Ray Rice- BAL
Randy Moss- NE
Dallas Clark- IND
Tony Romo- DAL
Maurice Jones-Drew-JAX
Miles Austin- DAL
Jason Witten- DAL
Philip Rivers- SD
Frank Gore- SF
Larry Fitzgerald- ARI
Jermichael Finley- GB
Matt Schaub- HOU
Michael Turner- ATL
DeSean Jackson- PHI
Tony Gonzalez- ATL
Tom Brady- NE
Steven Jackson- STL
Roddy White- ATL
Kellen Winslow- TB
Jay Cutler- CHI
Rashard Mendenhall-PIT
Calvin Johnson- DET
Brent Celek- PHI
2nd Level Talent
QB
RB
WR
TE
Donovan McNabb- WAS
DeAngelo Williams- CAR
Greg Jennings- GB
Owen Daniels- HOU
Eli Manning- NYG
Jonathan Stewart- CAR
Sidney Rice- MIN
V. Shiancoe-MIN
Brett Favre- MIN
Beanie Wells- ARI
Marques Colston- NO
Zach Miller- OAK
Kevin Kolb- PHI
Ryan Grant- GB
Steve Smith- NYG
Chris Cooley- WAS
Carson Palmer- CIN
Shonn Greene- NYJ
Brandon Marshall- MIA
Heath Miller- PIT
Matt Ryan- ATL
Jamaal Charles- KC
Anquan Boldin- BAL
John Carlson- SEA
Joseph Addai- IND
Wes Welker- NE
Cedric Benson- CIN
Mike Sims-Walker-JAX
Blue Collar Vets
QB
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RB
WR
TE
B. Roethlisberger- PIT
Ronnie Brown-MIA
TJ Houshmandzadeh-SEA
Todd Heap- BAL
Matt Hasselbeck- SEA
Marion Barber- DAL
Steve Smith- CAR
Kevin Boss- NYG
David Garrard- JAX
Thomas Jones- KC
Donald Driver- GB
Ben Watson- CLE
Vince Young- TEN
Brandon Jacobs- NYG
Hines Ward- PIT
Anthony Fasano-MIA
Jake Delhomme- CLE
Cadillac Williams- TB
Santana Moss- WAS
Jason Campbell- OAK
Ladainian Tomlinson-NYJ
Terrell Owens- FA
Matt Cassel- KC
Clinton Portis- WAS
Antonio Bryant- CIN
Ricky Williams- MIA
Derrick Mason- BAL
Larry Johnson- WAS
Braylon Edwards- NYJ
Willis McGahee- BAL
Chad Ochocinco- CIN
Tim Hightower- ARI
Chris Chambers- KC
Reggie Bush- NO
Dwayne Bowe- KC
Early Upsiders
QB
RB
WR
TE
Alex Smith- SF
Pierre Thomas- NO
Michael Crabtree- SF
Jermaine Gresham-CIN
Joe Flacco- BAL
Knowshon Moreno- DEN
Hakeem Nicks- NYG
Tony Scheffler- DET
Mark Sanchez- NYJ
Ryan Mathews- SD
Percy Harvin- MIN
Dustin Keller- NYJ
Chad Henne- MIA
LeSean McCoy- PHI
Mike Wallace- PIT
Mathew Stafford- DET
Felix Jones- DAL
Jeremy Maclin- PHI
Josh Freeman- TB
Jahvid Best- DET
Steve Breaston- ARI
CJ Spiller- BUF
Pierre Garcon- IND
Robert Meachem- NO
Malcolm Floyd- SD
Upside Flyers
QB
RB
WR
TE
Derek Anderson- ARI
Michael Bush- OAK
Dez Bryant- DAL
Brandon Pettigrew-DET
Brady Quinn- DEN
Darren Sproles- SD
Anthony Gonzalez- IND
Jimmy Graham- NO
Ben Tate- HOU
Austin Collie- IND
Ed Dickson- BAL
Steve Slaton- HOU
Johnny Knox- CHI
Jerome Harrison- CLE
Devin Aromashodu- CHI
Montario Hardesty- CLE
Arrelious Benn- TB
Donald Brown- IND
Josh Morgan- SF
Matt Forte- CHI
Kenny Britt- TEN
Chester Taylor- CHI
Julian Edelman- NE
Fred Jackson- BUF
Eddie Royal- DEN
Rookies
QB
RB
WR
TE
Sam Bradford- STL
Jahvid Best- DET
Dez Bryant- DAL
Jermaine Gresham-CIN
Colt McCoy- CLE
Ryan Mathews- SD
Golden Tate- SEA
Ed Dickson- BAL
Tim Tebow- DEN
CJ Spiller- BUF
Arrelious Benn- TB
Rob Gronkowski- NE
Mike Williams- TB
Aaron Hernandez- NE
Ben Tate- HOU
Demaryius Thomas- DEN
Dexter McCluster- KC
Mike Williams- TB
BUSTS- AVOID
QB
RB
WR
TE
Jake Delhomme-CLE
Lendale White- FA
Santonio Holmes- NYJ
Greg Olsen-CHI
Matt Leinart- ARI
Laurence Maroney- NE
Lee Evans- BUF
Jeremy Shockey-NO
Trent Edwards- BUF
Kevin Smith- DET
Vincent Jackson- SD
Kyle Orton- DEN
Marshawn Lynch- BUF
Roy Williams- DAL
Matt Moore- CAR
Jerricho Cotchery- NYJ
Donnie Avery- STL
Your Top Notch Studs
QB
RB
WR
TE
Your 2nd Level Talent
QB
RB
WR
TE
Your Blue Collar Vets
QB
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RB
WR
TE
Your Early Upsiders
QB
RB
WR
TE
Your Upside Flyers
QB
RB
WR
TE
WR
Your Rookies
QB
RB
WR
TE
Your BUSTS- AVOID
QB
RB
WR
TE
Pigskin Addiction “Must Have” Players for 2010
These are the guys we have a gut feeling about and MUST get on our teams to enjoy their huge seasons!
QB Jay Cutler-CHI: Mike Martz will open it up and let Cutler throw 600 times…talent is there.
QB Kevin Kolb-PHI: This guy is ready, has a cannon arm and awesome WR’s to wing it to.
QB Matthew Stafford-DET: Made strides last year, this year he’s a legit starting fantasy QB.
RB Rashard Mendenhall-PIT: Bruiser and PIT wants to run the rock a ton with Big Ben out for 6.
RB Shonn Greene-NYJ: This guy is an amazing talent between the tackles.
RB Chris Wells-ARI: Finally worked hard during off-season to be ready for his breakout year.
RB Jonathan Stewart-CAR: He takes over as the 60 in the 60/40 split with DeAngelo.
RB Jamaal Charles-KC: This kid is too damn good to waste time giving Thomas Jones carries.
RB Steve Slaton-HOU: Had neck surgery, 100% healthy and ready to return to 08 form.
RB Michael Bush-OAK: Finally getting the chance to shine…he won’t disappoint.
WR Brandon Marshall-MIA: He could catch 100 passes on the moon with a Martian QB.
WR DeSean Jackson-PHI: Nobody in the NFL is faster and Kolb can hit him deep.
WR Jeremy Maclin-PHI: Another blazing WR that will be single covered and burning that DB.
WR Michael Crabtree-SF: With a full off-season, he’s ready to make his mark on the NFL.
WR Devin Aromashodu-CHI: This kid finished 09 amazingly, picks it back up this year.
WR Johnny Knox-CHI: Speed burner in a Mike Martz offense = touchdowns.
TE Jermichael Finley-GB: You saw what he did down the stretch…he’s the next big thing.
TE Chris Cooley-WAS: Everyone’s forgotten about him so great draft value…McNabb will use the snot out
of him!
2010 Pigskin Addiction “Have Nots”
These are the guys we have a gut feeling about and their price tag is going to far exceed their actual
production. Don’t overpay…just let someone else deal with these guys.
QB Drew Brees-NO: You really want to waste a high pick to tangle with the Madden curse?
QB Donovan McNabb-WAS: Totally different offense and not nearly the talent around him.
QB Ben Roethlisberger-PIT: 6 games on the pine, 3 games of rust; half the season over. Pass.
RB Knowshon Moreno-DEN: Without a hint of a passing game, Knowshon will see 9 in the box.
RB Clinton Portis-WAS: Old, washed up, and competing for carries…not the way I order my RB’s.
RB Steven Jackson-STL: Rookie QB’s get their RB’s killed…just a fact.
RB Joseph Addai-IND: Couldn’t stay healthy in a pillow fight wrapped in Charmin Ultra.
RB Ronnie Brown-MIA: Lisfranc is really tough to come back from. One injury after another for RB.
RB Thomas Jones-KC: He’s still a warrior but Jamaal Charles is just too good to keep off the field.
RB Matt Forte-CHI: Super Bust Forte will lose a lot of work to Chester Taylor this year. Avoid.
RB Brandon Jacobs-NYG: This bloated pile of meat runs his mouth more than his legs. I’m off the wagon
WR Larry Fitzgerald-ARI: Still the most talented WR in NFL but his QB sucks to the 9th degree.
WR Randy Moss-NE: Faded down the stretch; likely to pout at any minute. Slowing down.
WR Braylon Edwards-NYJ: He can’t catch. Jets will run run and run the ball too. Avoid him.
WR Steve Smith-CAR: Matt Moore is not the answer. This is now a running team.
WR Lee Evans-BUF: You can enjoy both of his big games each year…I’ll avoid the frustration.
TE Heath Miller-PIT: By week 4 he’s wearing an “I heart Ben” T-shirt and counting the days.
TE Jeremy Shockey-NO: Seizures during the off-season…yeahhhhh, that’s kind of a red flag.
TE Greg Olsen-CHI: He’s now stuck in the Mike Martz offense where the TE is ignored.
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Tide Turners
Those Situations that will make or break your season
Quarterbacks
MIN
ARI
CLE
DEN
PIT
OAK
PHI
NO
Brett Favre
Matt Leinart
Jake Delhomme
Kyle Orton
Ben Roethlisberger
Jason Campbell
Kevin Kolb
Drew Brees
Will he be back?
Can Leinart finally get it done?
Rebirth in Cleveland?
Can he keep his job?
Will he ever stay out of trouble?
How good can he be in Oakland?
Is he ready for the big time?
Will the Madden curse get him?
BUF
NYJ
CLE
TEN
HOU
KC
OAK
DAL
WAS
CHI
Jackson/Lynch/Spiller
Greene/Tomlinson
Jerome Harrison
Chris Johnson
Steve Slaton
Charles/Jones
McFadden/Bush
Felix Jones/Barber
Portis/LJ/Parker
Forte/Taylor
Who will be the man?
Who will be the man?
Why won’t they trust him?
Can he possibly repeat 2k?
Will he make a comeback?
Who gets the load?
Finally time for Bush to shine?
Can Felix handle the lion’s share?
Which old goat is a factor?
Can Forte keep his job?
???
MIA
Terrell Owens
Brandon Marshall
Where will he land?
Will he still be a stud?
NE
NYJ
IND
Wes Welker
Santonio Holmes
Garcon/Collie/AGonz
Eddie Royal
Benn/Williams
Larry Fitzgerald
D. Heyward-Bey
Steve Smith
Will he be ready for week 1?
Can he stay out of trouble?
Who’s the true #2?
Duh!
Oh hell no.
Nope…it’s where QB’s go to die.
Not for long…meet Mr. Quinn
Outcome is doubtful
Anything is better than JaMarcus.
Yes…yes he is.
He’ll counteract with voodoo.
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
DEN
TB
ARI
OAK
CAR
Who catches balls in Denver?
Can the kids get it done?
How big a dropoff with Leinart?
Will he ever live up to the hype?
Which teammate will he beat up?
Jackson then Spiller.
Greene is a beast…it’s his show.
Cleveland = dumb.
No chance in hell.
I say YES.
They can’t deny Charles!
I love Bush.
Nope…too fragile.
Who cares…RB’s with walkers.
No way…50/50 split at best.
1st big injury in camp tells us.
He could catch 100 rocks on any
team.
Just can’t doubt this guy.
Not in NY…he’s screwed.
Garcon is the most talented,
gotta go with that.
Nobody.
With Freeman throwing…yes.
Epic Fail eminent.
He’ll make huge strides this year.
QB Matt Moore
2010 NFL Schedule Analyzed
Ari
Atl
Bal
Buf
Car
Chi
Cin
Cle
Dal
Den
Det
GB
Hou
Ind
Jac
KC
Mia
Min
NE
NO
NYG
NYJ
Oak
Phi
Pit
SD
SF
Sea
StL
TB
Ten
Was
1
2
3
4
@STL
@PIT
@NYJ
MIA
@ATL
OAK
@SD
ARI
@NO
SF
@CIN
CLE
@PIT
DEN
@NE
@GB
@NE
NYJ
JAX
BYE
@NYG
TB
CIN
@NO
CHI
BYE
SF
DET
@DAL
GB
@NYG
@CAR
SEA
WAS
@NE
BAL
@CAR
@CLE
TB
BYE
@TB
KC
@BAL
CIN
ATL
@PIT
@WAS
CHI
@HOU
BYE
TEN
@MIN
@JAX
SEA
IND
@TEN
@BAL
NYJ
@CHI
PHI
@MIN
@GB
STL
@NYG
BYE
@PHI
BUF
@CHI
DET
@WAS
MIA
MIN
IND
@WAS
DAL
@OAK
NYG
KC
BYE
@HOU
NYG
@DEN
@JAX
KC
@WAS
BYE
DEN
@SD
PHI
IND
@BUF
TEN
@KC
@DAL
SD
@CLE
SF
BYE
@IND
@HOU
JAX
BUF
@BUF
@MIN
NYJ
NE
BYE
@GB
PIT
@CIN
@NO
MIA
DET
BYE
@NYJ
DAL
@GB
@NE
6
7
8
9
10
NO
BYE
@CLE
@PHI
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
@SEA
TB
@MIN
SEA
@KC
SF
CIN
BYE
TB
BAL
@STL
GB
STL
DEN
@CAR
DAL
@SF
@TB
@CAR
@SEA
NO
CAR
BUF
BYE
MIA
@ATL
@CAR
TB
PIT
@BAL
@KC
CHI
DET
@CIN
PIT
@MIN
@HOU
NO
@CLE
CIN
CLE
@MIA
NE
@NYJ
@STL
NO
@TB
BAL
@CLE
@SEA
BYE
@BUF
MIN
@MIA
PHI
@DET
ATL
ARI
@PIT
@ATL
NE
@MIN
NYJ
@GB
@ATL
MIA
PIT
@IND
BUF
@NYJ
NO
@PIT
@NO
BYE
NE
NYJ
@JAX
CAR
@MIA
@BUF
CLE
SD
@BAL
@CIN
BAL
PIT
NYG
JAX
@GB
@NYG
DET
NO
@IND
PHI
OAK
@SF
BYE
KC
@SD
STL
@KC
@ARI
WAS
@ARI
@PHI
@OAK
HOU
SD
WAS
NYJ
@BUF
@DAL
NE
CHI
GB
@NYJ
DAL
BYE
@MIN
@ATL
SF
@DET
@TB
@MIA
MIN
@NE
NYG
CHI
@IND
SD
@JAX
@NYJ
TEN
@PHI
BAL
@TEN
@DEN
JAX
HOU
@PHI
CIN
@NE
SD
DAL
@TEN
JAX
@OAK
TEN
BYE
HOU
CLE
@NYG
@TEN
OAK
@IND
WAS
@HOU
@OAK
@DEN
ARI
@SEA
DEN
@SD
@STL
TEN
OAK
@BAL
TEN
CHI
@OAK
CLE
@NYJ
BUF
DET
@NE
ARI
@CHI
GB
@WAS
BUF
NYG
CHI
@PHI
@DET
CIN
@NYJ
BUF
@MIA
BYE
BAL
@SD
MIN
@CLE
@PIT
IND
@DET
NYJ
@CHI
GB
@BUF
MIA
MIN
@SF
ATL
CAR
@ARI
@TB
CLE
PIT
@CAR
BYE
SEA
@DAL
@CIN
STL
@BAL
@ATL
TB
CAR
@IND
TEN
CHI
@HOU
DET
@DAL
BYE
@SEA
DAL
@PHI
JAX
WAS
@MIN
PHI
@GB
@WAS
BAL
NE
@MIA
@BUF
MIN
@DEN
BYE
GB
@DET
@CLE
HOU
CIN
@NE
MIA
@PIT
@CHI
BUF
@TEN
STL
@ARI
HOU
SD
@SF
@DEN
SEA
KC
BYE
@PIT
MIA
@SD
@JAX
DEN
IND
@KC
GB
@DET
@JAX
WAS
@SF
ATL
@TEN
BYE
IND
@WAS
NYG
@CHI
HOU
@DAL
@NYG
MIN
DAL
ATL
@TEN
@TB
BAL
BYE
CLE
@MIA
@NO
@CIN
NE
OAK
@BUF
@BAL
CIN
NYJ
CAR
@CLE
@KC
JAX
@SEA
ARI
@OAK
@STL
NE
TEN
@HOU
BYE
DEN
@IND
OAK
KC
SF
@CIN
@DEN
@SEA
NO
@KC
@ATL
PHI
OAK
@CAR
DEN
BYE
STL
TB
@ARI
@GB
SEA
@SD
@STL
ARI
SF
@DEN
SD
@STL
BYE
@CHI
ARI
@OAK
NYG
@ARI
@NO
KC
CAR
@SF
ATL
@TB
STL
ARI
@OAK
WAS
SEA
@DET
SD
@TB
CAR
BYE
@SF
ATL
@DEN
@ARI
@NO
KC
SF
@SEA
CLE
@CAR
PIT
BYE
@CIN
NO
STL
@ARI
@ATL
CAR
@SF
@BAL
ATL
@WAS
DET
SEA
@NO
OAK
PIT
@NYG
DEN
@DAL
@JAX
PHI
@SD
BYE
@MIA
WAS
@HOU
JAX
IND
HOU
@KC
@IND
DAL
HOU
@STL
@PHI
GB
IND
@CHI
@DET
BYE
PHI
@TEN
MIN
@NYG
TB
@DAL
@JAX
NYG
High offense
Low offense
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5
NFL Team Schedules: Analyzed
R= good run match-up R= bad run match-up P= good pass match-up
Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons
9/12
@STL
S
R
P
9/12
@PIT
R
9/19
@ATL
R
P
9/19
ARI
9/26
OAK
S
R
P
9/26
@NO
10/3
@SD
10/3
SF
R
10/10
NO
P
10/10
@CLE
R
10/17
BYE
10/17
@PHI
R
10/24
@SEA
S
P
10/24
CIN
R
10/31
TB
S
R
P
10/31
BYE
11/7
@MIN
R
11/7
TB
S
R
11/14
SEA
S
P
11/11(Th)
BAL
R
11/21
@KC
S
R
11/21
@STL
S
R
11/29(M)
SF
R
11/28
GB
R
12/5
STL
S
R
P
12/5
@TB
S
R
12/12
DEN
R
P
12/12
@CAR
12/19
@CAR
P
12/19
@SEA
S
12/25(Sa)
DAL
R
12/27(M)
NO
1/2
@SF
R
1/2
CAR
Buffalo Bills
Carolina Panthers
9/12
MIA
S
P
9/12
@NYG
S
9/19
@GB
R
P
9/19
TB
S
R
9/26
@NE
9/26
CIN
R
10/3
NYJ
R
P
10/3
@NO
10/10
JAX
S
P
10/10
CHI
R
10/17
BYE
10/17
BYE
10/24
@BAL
R
P
10/24
SF
R
10/31
@KC
S
R
10/31
@STL
S
R
11/7
CHI
R
11/7
NO
11/14
DET
S
R
P
11/14
@TB
S
R
11/21
@CIN
R
P
11/21
BAL
R
11/28
PIT
R
11/28
@CLE
R
12/5
@MIN
R
12/5
@SEA
S
12/12
CLE
R
P
12/12
ATL
R
12/19
@MIA
S
P
12/19
ARI
12/26
NE
12/23(Th)
@PIT
R
1/2
@NYJ
R
P
1/2
@ATL
R
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
9/12
@NE
9/12
@TB
S
R
9/19
BAL
R
P
9/19
KC
S
R
9/26
@CAR
P
9/26
@BAL
R
10/3
@CLE
R
P
10/3
CIN
R
10/10
TB
S
R
P
10/10
ATL
R
10/17
BYE
10/17
@PIT
R
10/24
@ATL
R
P
10/24
@NO
10/31
MIA
S
P
10/31
BYE
11/8(M)
PIT
R
11/7
NE
11/14
@IND
R
11/14
NYJ
R
11/21
BUF
R
P
11/21
@JAX
S
11/25(Th)
@NYJ
R
P
11/28
CAR
12/5
NO
P
12/5
@MIA
S
12/12
@PIT
R
12/12
@BUF
R
12/19
CLE
R
P
12/19
@CIN
R
12/26
SD
12/26
BAL
R
1/2
@BAL
R
P
1/2
PIT
R
P= bad pass match-up S=High Scoring
Baltimore Ravens
9/13(M)
@NYJ
R
P
9/19
@CIN
R
P
9/26
CLE
R
10/3
@PIT
R
P
10/10
DEN
R
10/17
@NE
P
10/24
BUF
R
10/31
BYE
P
11/7
MIA
S
P
11/11(Th)
@ATL
R
P
11/21
@CAR
P
11/28
TB
S
R
P
12/5
PIT
R
P
12/13(M)
@HOU
P
12/19
NO
P
12/26
@CLE
R
P
1/2
CIN
R
Chicago Bears
9/12
DET
S
R
P
9/19
@DAL
R
P
9/27(M)
GB
R
P
10/3
@NYG
S
10/10
@CAR
10/17
SEA
S
10/24
WAS
P
10/31
BYE
P
11/7
@BUF
R
P
11/14
MIN
R
P
11/18(Th)
@MIA
S
P
11/28
PHI
R
P
12/5
@DET
S
R
P
12/12
NE
P
12/20(M)
@MIN
R
12/26
NYJ
R
P
1/2
@GB
R
Dallas Cowboys
P
9/12
@WAS
9/19
CHI
R
P
9/26
@HOU
P
10/3
BYE
P
10/10
TEN
S
10/17
@MIN
R
P
10/25(M)
NYG
S
10/31
JAX
S
11/7
@GB
R
P
11/14
@NYG
S
P
11/21
DET
S
R
P
11/25(Th)
NO
P
12/5
@IND
R
P
12/12
PHI
R
P
12/19
WAS
P
12/25(Sa)
@ARI
1/2
@PHI
R
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Denver Broncos
@JAX
S
SEA
S
IND
R
@TEN
S
@BAL
R
NYJ
R
OAK
S
R
@SF
R
BYE
KC
S
R
@SD
STL
S
R
@KC
S
R
@ARI
@OAK
S
R
HOU
SD
Houston Texans
9/12
IND
R
9/19
@WAS
9/26
DAL
R
10/3
@OAK
S
R
10/10
NYG
S
10/17
KC
S
R
10/24
BYE
11/1(M)
@IND
R
11/7
SD
11/14
@JAX
S
11/21
@NYJ
R
11/28
TEN
S
12/2(Th)
@PHI
R
12/13(M)
BAL
R
12/19
@TEN
S
12/26
@DEN
R
1/2
JAX
S
Kansas City Chiefs
9/13(M)
SD
9/19
@CLE
R
9/26
SF
R
10/3
BYE
10/10
@IND
R
10/17
@HOU
10/24
JAX
S
10/31
BUF
R
11/7
@OAK
S
R
11/14
@DEN
R
11/21
ARI
11/28
@SEA
S
12/5
DEN
R
12/12
@SD
12/19
@STL
S
R
12/26
TEN
S
1/2
OAK
S
R
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/22(M)
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
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P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/25(Th)
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
11/1(M)
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/9(Th)
12/19
12/26
1/2
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/4(M)
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/18(Th)
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
Detroit Lions
@CHI
R
PHI
R
@MIN
R
@GB
R
STL
S
R
@NYG
S
BYE
WAS
NYJ
R
@BUF
R
@DAL
R
NE
CHI
R
GB
R
@TB
S
R
@ MIA
S
MIN
R
Indianapolis Colts
@HOU
NYG
S
@DEN
R
@JAX
S
KC
S
R
@WAS
BYE
HOU
@PHI
R
CIN
R
@NE
SD
DAL
R
@TEN
S
JAX
S
@OAK
S
R
TEN
S
Miami Dolphins
@BUF
R
@MIN
R
NYJ
R
NE
BYE
@GB
R
PIT
R
@CIN
R
@BAL
R
TEN
S
CHI
R
@OAK
S
R
CLE
R
@NYJ
R
BUF
R
DET
S
R
@NE
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Green Bay Packers
@PHI
R
BUF
R
@CHI
R
DET
S
R
@WAS
MIA
S
MIN
R
@NYJ
R
DAL
R
BYE
@MIN
R
@ATL
R
SF
R
@DET
S
R
@NE
NYG
S
CHI
R
Jacksonville Jaguars
9/12
DEN
R
9/19
@SD
9/26
PHI
R
10/3
IND
R
10/10
@BUF
R
10/18(M)
TEN
S
10/24
@KC
S
R
10/31
@DAL
R
11/7
BYE
11/14
HOU
11/21
CLE
R
11/28
@NYG
S
12/5
@TEN
S
12/12
OAK
S
R
12/19
@IND
R
12/26
WAS
1/2
@HOU
Minnesota Vikings
9/9(Th)
@NO
9/19
MIA
S
9/26
DET
S
R
10/3
BYE
10/11(M)
@NYJ
R
10/17
DAL
R
10/24
@GB
R
10/31
@NE
11/7
ARI
11/14
@CHI
R
11/21
GB
R
11/28
@WAS
12/5
BUF
R
12/12
NYG
S
12/20(M)
CHI
R
12/26
@PHI
R
1/2
@DET
S
R
9/12
9/19
9/27(M)
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
New England Patriots
9/12
CIN
R
9/19
@NYJ
R
9/26
BUF
R
10/4(M)
@MIA
S
10/10
BYE
10/17
BAL
R
10/24
@SD
10/31
MIN
R
11/7
@CLE
R
11/14
@PIT
R
11/21
IND
R
11/25(Th)
@DET
S
R
12/6(M)
NYJ
R
12/12
@CHI
R
12/19
GB
R
12/26
@BUF
R
1/2
MIA
S
New York Jets
9/13(M)
BAL
R
9/19
NE
9/26
@MIA
S
10/3
@BUF
R
10/11(M)
MIN
R
10/17
@DEN
R
10/24
BYE
10/31
GB
R
11/7
@DET
S
R
11/14
@CLE
R
11/21
HOU
11/25(Th)
CIN
R
12/6(M)
@NE
12/12
MIA
S
12/19
@PIT
R
12/26
@CHI
R
1/2
BUF
R
Pittsburgh Steelers
9/12
ATL
R
9/19
@TEN
S
9/26
@TB
S
R
10/3
BAL
R
10/10
BYE
10/17
CLE
R
10/24
@MIA
S
10/31
@NO
11/8(M)
@CIN
R
11/14
NE
11/21
OAK
S
R
11/28
@BUF
R
12/5
@BAL
R
12/12
CIN
R
12/19
NYJ
R
12/23(Th)
CAR
1/2
@CLE
R
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
9/9(Th)
9/20(M)
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/25(Th)
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/27(M)
1/2
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
New Orleans Saints
MIN
R
@SF
R
ATL
R
CAR
@ARI
@TB
S
R
CLE
R
PIT
R
@CAR
BYE
SEA
S
@DAL
R
@CIN
R
STL
S
R
@BAL
R
@ATL
R
TB
S
R
Oakland Raiders
@TEN
S
STL
S
R
@ARI
HOU
SD
@SF
R
@DEN
R
SEA
S
KC
S
R
BYE
@PIT
R
MIA
S
@SD
@JAX
S
DEN
R
IND
R
@KC
S
R
St. Louis Rams
ARI
@OAK
S
R
WAS
SEA
S
@DET
S
R
SD
@TB
S
R
CAR
BYE
@SF
R
ATL
R
@DEN
R
@ARI
@NO
KC
S
R
SF
R
@SEA
S
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
New York Giants
CAR
@IND
R
TEN
S
CHI
R
@HOU
DET
S
R
@DAL
R
BYE
@SEA
S
DAL
R
@PHI
R
JAX
S
WAS
@MIN
R
PHI
R
@GB
R
@WAS
Philadelphia Eagles
9/12
GB
R
9/19
@DET
S
R
9/26
@JAX
S
10/3
WAS
10/10
@SF
R
10/17
ATL
R
10/24
@TEN
S
10/31
BYE
11/7
IND
R
11/15(M)
@WAS
11/21
NYG
S
11/28
@CHI
R
12/2(Th)
HOU
12/12
@DAL
R
12/19
@NYG
S
12/26
MIN
R
1/2
DAL
R
San Diego Chargers
9/13(M)
@KC
S
R
9/19
JAX
S
9/26
@SEA
S
10/3
ARI
10/10
@OAK
S
R
10/17
@STL
S
R
10/24
NE
10/31
TEN
S
11/7
@HOU
11/14
BYE
11/22(M)
DEN
R
11/28
@IND
R
12/5
OAK
S
R
12/12
KC
S
R
12/16(Th)
SF
R
12/26
@CIN
R
1/2
@DEN
R
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/25(M)
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
San Francisco 49ers
9/12
@SEA
S
9/20(M)
NO
9/26
@KC
S
R
10/3
@ATL
R
10/10
PHI
R
10/17
OAK
S
R
10/24
@CAR
10/31
DEN
R
11/7
BYE
11/14
STL
S
R
11/21
TB
S
R
11/29(M)
@ARI
12/5
@GB
R
12/12
SEA
S
12/16(Th)
@SD
12/26
@STL
S
R
1/2
ARI
Tennessee
9/12
OAK
9/19
PIT
9/26
@NYG
10/3
DEN
10/10
@DAL
10/18(M)
@JAX
10/24
PHI
10/31
@SD
11/7
BYE
11/14
@MIA
11/21
WAS
11/28
@HOU
12/5
JAX
12/9(Th)
IND
12/19
HOU
12/26
@KC
1/2
@IND
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P
P
P
P
P
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P
P
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P
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Titans
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9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
Seattle Seahawks
SF
R
@DEN
R
SD
@STL
S
R
BYE
@CHI
R
ARI
@OAK
S
R
NYG
S
@ARI
@NO
KC
S
R
CAR
@SF
R
ATL
R
@TB
S
R
STL
S
R
R
R
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9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/15(M)
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26
1/2
Tampa Bay
9/12
CLE
P
9/19
@CAR
9/26
PIT
P
10/3
BYE
10/10
@CIN
10/17
NO
P
10/24
STL
P
10/31
@ARI
11/7
@ATL
P
11/14
CAR
P
11/21
@SF
11/28
@BAL
P
12/5
ATL
12/12
@WAS
P
12/19
DET
P
12/26
SEA
P
1/2
@NO
Washington Redskins
DAL
HOU
@STL
S
@PHI
GB
IND
@CHI
@DET
S
BYE
PHI
@TEN
S
MIN
@NYG
S
TB
S
@DAL
@JAX
S
NYG
S
Buccaneers
R
P
P
R
R
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R
R
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2010 Pigskin Addiction Mock Draft
Rd
Dreadlock
Ice
Denny
ARG
Chippy
Rollface
Snake
Bengrimm
Ragin
Sled
Thumper
Wreck
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
WR Reggie
Wayne
WR Randy
Moss
WR Andre
Johnson
RB Frank
Gore
RB Michael
Turner
WR Larry
Fitzgerald
RB Rashard
Mendenhall
RB
DeAngelo
Williams
WR Roddy
White
RB Jamaal
Charles
WR Miles
Austin
RB Steven
Jackson
WR Calvin
Johnson
QB Drew
Brees
QB Peyton
Manning
QB Tom
Brady
RB Shonn
Greene
WR Vincent
Jackson
WR Greg
Jennings
WR
Marques
Colston
RB Chris
Wells
WR Anquan
Boldin
RB
Knowshon
Moreno
RB Cedric
Benson
QB Philip
Rivers
RB Joseph
Addai
WR Chad
Ochocinco
QB Matt
Schaub
QB Tony
Romo
WR Steve
Smith
(CAR)
RB Ryan
Grant
WR Wes
Welker
RB Matt
Forte
TE Antonio
Gates
TE Jason
Witten
TE Vernon
Davis
QB Kevin
Kolb
QB Matt
Ryan
WR Hines
Ward
RB
LaDainian
Tomlinson
QB Jay
Cutler
1
RB Adrian
Peterson
RB Chris
Johnson
RB Maurice
Jones-Drew
2
WR Steve
Smith
(NYG)
RB Ryan
Mathews
WR DeSean
Jackson
3
QB Aaron
Rodgers
WR Sidney
Rice
RB LeSean
McCoy
4
WR Michael
Crabtree
TE Dallas
Clark
WR
Hakeem
Nicks
WR Dwayne
Bowe
5
6
TE
JerMichael
Finley
RB Brandon
Jacobs
RB Ray Rice
WR
Brandon
Marshall
RB
Jonathan
Stewart
RB Donald
Brown
WR Mike
SimsWalker
RB Justin
Forsett
WR
Santonio
Holmes
RB Felix
Jones
RB Pierre
Thomas
TE Brent
Celek
WR Percy
Harvin
TE Chris
Cooley
WR Jeremy
Maclin
RB Jahvid
Best
WR Pierre
Garcon
WR Robert
Meachem
RB Ronnie
Brown
WR Devin
Aromashod
u
TE Tony
Gonzalez
RB Michael
Bush
TE Owen
Daniels
QB Joe
Flacco
TE Greg
Olsen
RB Ben
Tate
RB C.J.
Spiller
7
WR Dez
Bryant
WR Mike
Wallace
WR Steve
Breaston
8
RB Ricky
Williams
QB Brett
Favre
RB Jerome
Harrison
WR Kenny
Britt
WR Malcom
Floyd
QB Eli
Manning
RB Darren
McFadden
WR TJ.
Houshmand
zadeh
RB
Montario
Hardesty
RB Marion
Barber
RB Ahmad
Bradshaw
WR Austin
Collie
9
WR Derrick
Mason
RB Carnell
Williams
WR
Santana
Moss
WR Thomas
Demaryius
WR Donald
Driver
QB
Donovan
McNabb
RB Steve
Slaton
WR Braylon
Edwards
RB Fred
Jackson
WR Mario
Manningha
m
WR Antonio
Bryant
RB Tim
Hightower
10
TE Kellen
Winslow
WR Early
Doucet
QB Mark
Sanchez
RB
Laurence
Maroney
QB Carson
Palmer
WR Davon
Bess
QB Ben
Roethlisber
ger
WR Donnie
Avery
WR Johnny
Knox
RB Arian
Foster
WR
Arrelious
Benn
WR Eddie
Royal
11
RB Clinton
Portis
RB Reggie
Bush
RB
Jonathan
Dwyer
WR Jerricho
Cotchery
RB Darren
Sproles
TE Zach
Miller
TE Visanthe
Shiancoe
TE John
Carlson
QB Chad
Henne
Niners D
Vikings D
RB Thomas
Jones
12
WR Nate
Burleson
TE Heath
Miller
Packers D
WR Mike
Williams
13
Bengals D
Cowboys D
TE Dustin
Keller
RB Willis
McGahee
TE Brandon
Pettigrew
RB Toby
Gerhart
WR Lee
Evans
QB Matt
Stafford
RB Brian
Westbrook
WR Chaz
Schilens
WR Julian
Edelman
WR Devin
Hester
QB David
Garrard
14
QB Josh
Freeman
WR Josh
Cribbs
Ravens D
RB Chester
Taylor
15
K David
Akers
K Ryan
Longwell
TE Todd
Heap
QB Matt
Leinart
WR Devery
Henderson
RB
Marshawn
Lynch
K Adam
Vinatieri
K Sebastian
Janikowski
16
Chargers D
TE Tony
Scheffler
K Jay Feely
Bears D
Patriots D
Steelers D
WR Eric
Decker
QB Matt
Cassel
K Mason
Crosby
TE Kevin
Boss
K Garrett
Hartley
WR Darrius
HeywardBey
K Nate
Kaeding
RB James
Davis
Eagles D
Giants D
Saints D
WR Dexter
McCluster
RB Jovan
Ringer
K Shayne
Graham
K Rob
Bironas
WR
Anthony
Gonzalez
K Matt
Prater
Jets D
WR Terrell
Owens
TE
Jermaine
Gresham
K Stephen
Gostkowski
WR Devin
Thomas
WR Golden
Tate
RB Bernard
Scott
QB Alex
Smith
PA Mock Draft Commentary
Team #1 Dread: Favorite Pick: Aaron Rodgers: I think it was a steal to get him at 3.1. I was surprised he was still on the board with 3 other QB’s already drafted. Being able
to add the #1 QB on my board to AP and PPR monster Steve Smith was a great way to start the draft. Worst Pick: Dez Bryant: Although I love the kid’s talent and he is my
WR3 I wasn't thrilled taking him at 7.1. The WR pool was thin at that time so I went with what I saw as the highest upside left on the board. With his talent and playing for the
Cowboys he could be a top 20 WR. So my worst pick could become my best pick Team Outlook: When I have back-to-back picks in a snake draft I throw ADP’s out the
window. IMO you take the players you want when you can because chances are they won't make it back to you. I knew with having pick 1.1 I would not get an elite WR so
instead I made sure I drafted a top 3 QB,RB,TE. I love my depth and I'm very happy with the ratio of high upside players to steady vets. If the team remains healthy I see
myself defending my points championship. Snake’s Take: I think Dread did a great job of getting solid depth. Adding guys like Ricky Williams and Derrick Mason gave him
solid veteran point producers he can count on. The Rodgers pick was an absolute steal. Tom Brady being picked before Aaron Rodgers can only be explained by extreme
intoxication. Nice draft Dread…he’ll be in the mix.
Team #2 Ice: Favorite Pick: RB Ryan Mathews: a high stud potential back this year. SD moved up to get him and he will get the rock at least 275 times this year. Considering
the defenses gave up a whopping 245 TD’s on the ground over their schedule made him an easy choice. Don’t sleep on him as he is top tier talent as a rookie. Worst Pick: RB
Reggie Bush: While I have him rated above D. Sproles, in a two start league with no flex, I should have taken Sproles as my 4th RB to back up Mathews in case of injury. Bush
does have potential as a flex player but he will ride the pine in this format.
Team Outlook: This team should contend for the championship if Favre returns as really boosts
S. Rice. Great running attack and solid WR’s with upside: No PPR for RB’s so there is some pressure on my WR’s but with Clark at TE, who puts up top 10 WR’s I should be fine.
Johnson at RB is gold provided he puts up 80% of 2009 numbers. Snake’s Take: This is a good team that could be great. If Ryan Mathews wins ROY, and Brett Favre comes
close to what he did last season…Ice should be a title contender for sure. There’s a lot of upside here that needs to pan out but if it does he’s got a killer squad.
Team #3 Denny: Favorite Pick: Maurice Jones-Drew - I think Jax will use MJD more this season then they did last season. There were games where they didn't use him and
their offense suffered from that. Worst Pick: Jerome Harrison. I could have taken Cadillac Williams with this pick. Ice getting Carnell in the 9th round was a very solid value
pick. I think he'll outperform Harrison. Team Outlook: Pretty young at QB but Ryan and Sanchez have both shown the ability to be decent fantasy options. With PPR not being
scored for RBs, I might be a little thin there unless the Eagles decide to use McCoy more on the ground. Overall, I feel that this team has a solid chance at making the playoffs
but would fall short of a championship. Snake’s Take: The bottom half of Denny’s draft kinda sucked moon-crack. He took all the studs at the right spots up top but like he
mentioned, in a non-PPR for RB’s, McCoy is mediocre at best. Matt Ryan will not be a fantasy points stud…he’ll win a lot of games and he’s a good QB but not so much in the
fantasy world. Denny’s gonna need to hit on about 4 or 5 upside guys to make the dance.
Team #4 ARG: Favorite Pick: Phillip Rivers. I have Rivers ahead of Schaub and Romo on my sheet and was thrilled to get him at the end of the 4th. I wouldn't be very
confident with my team with any of the QB’s taken later. Worst Pick: Kenny Britt. I like for Britt to improve on last season and be a nice player, a solid WR3, but I think I may
have reached a round or two before where he should have gone. Team Outlook: I love how the chips fell for me here. TD machines at RB with Rice, Stewart and LT2. Nice PPR
receivers with Marshall, Ward and Witten, and a top 5 QB. If Maroney, Cotchery or Britt can take their game up another level this year, I could be competing for a title. Snake’s
Take: I like ARG’s draft. I think Stewart actually surpasses DeAngelo this year and puts up a sweet season. Combine him with Ray Rice and you’ll have a hard time finding a
better backfield. I like Marshall to near 100 grabs even with the team change. This team is solid up and down and should be in the playoff mix.
Team#5 Chippy: Favorite Pick: RB Shonn Greene: I count myself lucky he was still there in the 3rd round (ADP is 15th overall pick) after getting two stud WR’s in the first two
rounds. I like Greene this year a lot. Worst Pick: Not Getting LaDainian Tomlinson…ARG grabbed LT way early in the 7th round. ADP on LT is 111th and 38th RB. Way to go
ARG, you prematurely draftulated LT! Team Outlook: I like my team, good WR’s solid RB’s since I locked up Indy’s RB’s. I really like my team if VJack stays out the first 10
weeks of the season. Snake’s Take: This pains every fiber of my very being but Chippy drafted a good team. The lucky little fruit-box happened to be on the clock when the
Vincent Jackson news broke so he scooped Malcolm Floyd. If Floyd is WR1 for the Chargers for the first 10 weeks, Chippy’s WR’s are SICK. He got Shonn Greene with great value
too. Solid squad, I guess after 14 years things are slowly starting to make their way to Chippy’s hollow cerebrum.
Team #6 Mr. Rollface: Favorite Pick: Devone Bess - Bess put up 76 receptions last season in a run first offense. Bring in Brandon Marshall to take the double coverage and you
have yourself a poor man's Wes Welker in Bess. 85+ receptions is easily within reach with potential to hit 100 receptions. Worst Pick: Vincent Jackson - Jackson has a ton of
talent but loses some value in a ppr league. The biggest problem is his possible holdout. If Jackson is not signed by season start my #1 WR will be riding the pine all season.
Team Outlook: After making the mistake of taking Vjack I put my team in a hole by foricng myself to draft another WR earlier to compensate if he is not drafted. My RB's are
solid but my weakness is depth. Snake’s Take: I like Gore and Charles to have nice seasons…the same can’t be said for Mr. Rollface’s team. Vincent Jackson kicked him in the
man-hose and has left his team shallow and weak. One player away from being a playoff contender and WHAM! They F*** you in the Drive-Thru!
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Team #7 Snake: Favorite Pick: Jeremy Maclin in the 6th. Worst Pick: Felix Jones in the 5th. Team Outlook: Holy cripes! I just loaded by backfield up with frail sissies and
upside pipe-dreams. Michael Turner is a beast and will have a great season, the rest of my merry band needs some love. Felix Jones is injury prone. He’s a stud with big play
potential on every carry but he can’t handle more than 10-12 carries a game. Drafting Michael Bush (who I love as a sleeper this year) required me to waste a valuable pick on
Darren McFadden. Yippeee! I have Oakland’s whole backfield locked up. Ugh. Miles and Jennings are stud WR’s but I’ll need Jeremy Maclin to breakout to have a shot at this
thing. If he’s even just average, I’m on the outside looking in. Drafting from the 7 hole blows manacado.
Team #8 Bengrimm: Favorite Pick: Tony Romo...I like the variety of receiving weapons at his disposal...and taking him 1 pick before Snake wanted him was just icing on the
cake. Worst Pick: A tossup between LFitz and Owen Daniels. LFitz because Leinert has not developed into the QB that he was hyped which could hurt LFitz's value. Daniels
may not be fully recovered and may not be the same guy so it may have been too much of a gamble with other TE's still on the board. Team Outlook: Cautiously optomistic! I
think this team can be competitive but I'll need my running backs to perform in order to make a run into the playoffs. Snake’s Take: You little pick-sniping bastage! I hope
Romo’s arm falls off and hits Larry Fitzgerald right in the eye. The problem with this team is the RB’s. Steven Jackson and Pierre Thomas…counting on those two is a scary
proposition. IF they had career years Ben might be okay but I have a better chance of making a sex tape with Kim Kardashian than Ben has of that happening. L-Fitz having
Leinart at QB hurts him too. This team in 2008 would have been awesome…too bad it’s 2010.
Team # 9 Ragin: Favorite Pick: Fred Jackson, BUF RB (9.09). Grabbing a team RB1 (over 1,400 APY in 2009) on a very bad passing team this late in the draft, are you forking
kidding me? He will get the goal-line carries; he is an excellent pass-catcher out of the backfield, meaning he will be on the field a lot. Even if BUF doesn't trade Marshawn Lynch
(and they should) he doesn't lose value, but when Lynch is traded, look for FJax to carry the load at tailback. Even though I should not need to start him on my team, he is great
insurance at a very low price. Worst Pick: Steve Smith, CAR WR (4.04). I hated taking him here, mostly because I knew I'd be passing on a top 7 QB, but felt I had to take a
WR2 at this spot because there would be nothing left in this category to choose from at my next pick at 5.09. Hopefully the little smurf has a good year left in him, but I fear that
unless someone really steps up as a WR2 on the Panthers that he may be triple-teamed! Team Outlook: It will take a large effort from Mendy and Calvin for my team to
threaten the playoffs. Picking from the 9 spot was difficult because I felt I had to grab the best RB available. Mendy is still a bit of an unknown and there is no question that he
will get plenty of work, the question is will he stay healthy? Snake’s Take: Obviously crack-cocaine is on sale in Ragin’s hood this week. If Fred Jackson is your favorite pick
you have epic fail written all over you. There are more injury-prone and muddled situations on this team than any other. If Steve Smith’s arm heals, if Beanie doesn’t get hurt for
the 18th year in a row, if Mendenhall actually makes it through a season, if CJ Spiller doesn’t steal too much work, if Calvin Johnson stays healthy and his 2nd year QB grows, and
if Pierre Garcon is the clear-cut #2 WR in Indy’s crowded house. Dude seriously? You’ll be home for Christmas!
Team #10 Sled: Favorite Pick: RB Arian Foster-HOU: As I type, Foster is the starting RB in Houston and to get a starting RB in the 10th round with a bunch of rock toting
vultures is a miracle. Yes, Slaton and Tate will take share the load, but Foster does have some talent and could emerge as the man. We'll see how this one works out. Worst
Pick: RB DeAngelo Williams- CAR: I debated heavily here; Willams/Jackson...Williams/Jackson. My gut said Jackson, my mouse clicked Williams. If he stays healthy and gets
back to 2008 numbers, this pick is $. Team Outlook: Positive I'm not overly excited about my starters, but am VERY pleased with my depth and the players that will fill bye
week gaps. If the Brees/Meachem duo starts clicking like I think it will; this team will be near the top. Snake’s Take: Please report to the drug testing office immediately. On
what planet is Arian Foster your favorite pick and DeAngelo Williams your worst pick? Cut back on the beer consumption Sled! Foster is in a share at best and DeAngelo will at
least get his 1000 yards sharing with Stewart. Getting Brees and rock-solid Ryan Grant makes this team solid. A Jonathan Stewart injury away from being a major player. Not a
bad squad despite the demented owner.
Team #11 Thumper: Favorite Pick: Ronnie Brown: With Brandon Marshall in town and Parcell’s love to run attitude, Brown has major upside. A healthy Brown will put up top
10 numbers and I was able to snag him in the 6th round Worst Pick: Peyton Manning. I've never been big on taking QB's early and even though I KNEW I was drafting with
HOG's and I was going to get hung out to dry at the RB position, I did it anyway. Bastages. Team Outlook: I need Bryant, Henderson, or Benn to step up BIG for this team to
contend. I neglected the WR position after Wayne and Welker. I really should have snagged another decent WR to round out my team. Snake’s Take: The Manning-Wayne
connection is nice…and that’s about where this team ends. There’s still a chance Welker starts the season on the PUP which would kill this team. The words Ronnie Brown and
healthy should never be used in the same sentence again! LisFranc injuries are no joke and Brown has struggled to stay healthy for years now. Just not quite enough depth on
this squad. Thumper will join me and Ragin on the sidelines for the holidays!
Team #12 Wrecking Crew: Favorite Pick: 5.12 Devin Aromashodu WR...Here is a guy I had targeted and was glad he was available to me. This is my 2010 Monster breakout
candidate. If Cutler and Martz click then DA could be in line for a huge season and the Bears are going for broke this year. Worst Pick: 2.01 Tom Brady...I had SJax or
Matthews penciled in here but MFL had other ideas. Oh well we now make the best of a bad situation and hope he returns to the 2007 Brady that lit the NFL on fire. Team
Outlook: This team should run middle of the pack to suprise contenders depending on how they perform. If Moss and Brady find the same page, Benson and Forte show up, and
Collie and Aromashodu continue to develop then this team could suprise a lot...If not, its going to be a long season but at least I'll be able to root for the home team. Snake’s
Take: When I make bo-tarded picks I always blame the software too…good call Wreck! I love the Aromashodu pick…ton of upside. Tom Brady obviously got picked way too
early. WR’s are pretty weak and that’s gonna sink you in the PPR format. Randy Moss is getting up there and you’re counting on a sleeper (Aromashodu) as your 2nd WR?
DANGER WILL ROBINSON! Matt Forte as your RB2 is another huge risk. Chester Taylor didn’t get paid $3M this year to hold a clipboard. The new spread offense throws 50 times
a game as well. Grab your beer and a blanket Wreck…it gets cold in the basement.
Quarterback Quick Sheet
Your one-stop shop for QB Info
ADP=average draft position (found from several web sources)
2010 projection= Fantasy pts. Per game
WR= WR grade
Schedule strength=for first 13 weeks of season. 1st=easy 32nd=hard (based on opp. Fpts all.)
BG= Passing games against bottom 10 pass D.
Playoff schedule= week 15/16/17; +=good, 0=avg., -=poor
Player
2010 projection
Schedule
Strength
BYE
WR
ADP
Oline
BG
Playoff
sched.
1.
Aaron Rodgers- GB
22.3
13
10
B+
1.11
D
4
-/+/0
2.
Peyton Manning- IND
19.3
17
7
A
2.08
C+
4
+/+/+
3.
Drew Brees- NO
19.3
21
10
A
2.04
A+
6
-/0/+
4.
Tony Romo- DAL
19.3
2
4
A
4.04
A-
5
0/0/0
5.
Matt Schaub- HOU
18.8
19
7
A
4.06
C
4
+/0/+
6.
Jay Cutler- CHI
18.6
4
8
C
7.12
D
4
-/-/-
7.
Tom Brady- NE
18.5
30
5
A
3.10
A-
4
-/0/+
8.
Philip Rivers- SD
18.1
10
10
B
3.11
D+
5
-/-/0
9.
Brett Favre- MIN
17.6
26
4
B+
6.08
C-
5
0/0/+
10
Donovan McNabb- WAS
17.3
1
9
C
9.02
F-
4
-/+/+
11. Joe Flacco- BAL
16.5
31
8
B
8.03
B+
5
0/0/-
12. Kevin Kolb- PHI
16.1
3
8
B+
6.07
C
4
+/-/-
13. Eli Manning- NYG
16.0
5
8
B+
9.04
C+
4
0/-/0
14. Carson Palmer- CIN
16.0
32
6
B
9.10
C+
5
0/0/-
15. Matt Ryan- ATL
16.0
16
8
C
7.09
B+
6
+/0/-
16. David Garrard- JAX
15.3
11
9
D
14.08
B-
3
-/0/0
17. Alex Smith- SF
15.0
20
9
C
11.09
C+
8
0/+/0
18. Matthew Stafford- DET
14.6
23
7
F
2
+/+/-
19. Ben Roethlisberger- PIT
20.0*
22
5
C
10.10
D
6
-/-/0
20. Josh Freeman- TB
14.3
25
4
D
14.11
D
9
+/+/0
21. Matt Hasselbeck- SEA
13.5
24
5
D
14.08
D
6
0/+/+
22. Vince Young- TEN
13.4
9
9
D
11.07
A+
3
0/+/-
23. Chad Henne- MIA
13.3
26
5
B+ 12.03
B+
3
0/+/-
24. Matt Cassel- KC
13.3
29
4
C
13.02
C
6
+/+/+
25. Jason Campbell- OAK
12.6
7
10
C
13.11
D
6
0/-/+
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B+ 11.12
Running Back Quick Sheet
Your one-stop shop for RB info
2010 projection= Fantasy points for the year.
Schedule strength=for first 14 weeks of season. 1st=easy 32nd=hard (based on opp. Fpts all.)
BG= games versus bottom 10 rush D’s (easy opp= fat yards)
Player
2010
projection
Schedule
Strength
BYE
ADP
Oline
BG
Playoff
sched.
1.
Chris Johnson- TEN
320
26
9
1.02
A+
5
0/+/-
2.
Adrian Peterson- MIN
308
29
4
1.02
C-
5
0/0/+
3.
Ray Rice- BAL
282
17
8
1.03
B+
5
0/0/-
4.
Maurice Jones-Drew- JAX
271
7
9
1.04
B-
7
-/0/0
5.
Michael Turner- ATL
228
18
8
1.07
B+
4
+/0/-
6.
Frank Gore- SF
222
4
9
1.06
C+
6
0/+/0
7.
Shonn Greene- NYJ
221
25
7
2.02
A
6
0/0/0
8.
Rashard Mendenhall- PIT
216
11
5
1.11
D
5
-/-/0
9.
Steven Jackson- STL
207
6
9
1.09
C-
5
+/-/+
10.
Cedric Benson- CIN
203
14
6
2.09
C+
5
0/0/-
11.
Jamaal Charles- KC
203
5
4
2.11
C
8
+/+/+
12.
Chris Wells- ARI
201
1
6
3.12
B-
6
-/-/-
13.
201
8
6
4.09
A
5
0/0/0
14.
DeAngelo Williams- CAR
200
8
6
2.04
A
5
0/0/0
15.
Ryan Grant- GB
195
31
10
3.01
D
5
-/+/0
16.
Ryan Mathews- SD
191
2
10
2.11
D+
8
-/-/0
17.
Pierre Thomas- NO
190
19
10
3.09
A+
4
-/0/+
18.
LeSean McCoy- PHI
189
21
8
4.01
C
3
+/-/-
19.
Knowshon Moreno- DEN
188
9
9
3.10
C+
6
+/0/0
20.
Joseph Addai- IND
176
23
7
4.12
C+
3
+/+/+
21.
Jahvid Best- DET
174
30
7
5.06
F
5
+/+/-
22.
Steve Slaton- HOU
174
12
7
7.12
C
5
+/0/+
23.
Brandon Jacobs- NYG
170
16
8
5.11
C+
3
0/-/0
24.
Michael Bush- OAK
170
10
10
9.08
D
6
0/-/+
25.
Ronnie Brown- MIA
159
28
5
6.04
B+
6
0/+/-
26.
Ricky Williams- MIA
159
28
5
6.11
B+
6
0/+/-
27.
Matt Forte- CHI
158
15
8
4.11
D
3
-/-/-
28.
Felix Jones- DAL
152
20
4
6.12
A-
3
0/0/0
29.
150
24
8
6.06
B
3
-/-/0
30.
146
13
4
8.07
D
3
+/+/0
Wide Receiver Quick Sheet
Your one-stop shop for WR info
2010 projection= Fantasy pts. Regular scoring and Points Per Reception scoring (PPR)
Schedule strength=for first 14 weeks of season. 1st=easy 32nd=hard (based on fpts. allowed)
BG= games versus bottom 10 pass D. (easy opp = fat yards)
Player
2010 projection
Reg./PPR
Schedule
Strength
BYE
ADP
QB
Rk.
BG
Playoff sched.
1.
Andre Johnson- HOU
210/320
12
7
1.6
5
4
+/0/+
2.
Reggie Wayne- IND
180/280
21
7
1.11
2
4
+/+/+
3.
Miles Austin- DAL
195/276
1
4
2.6
4
5
0/0/0
4.
Randy Moss- NE
192/272
31
5
2.1
7
4
-/0/+
5.
Roddy White- ATL
180/265
15
8
2.12
15
6
+/0/-
6.
Brandon Marshall- MIA
164/264
26
5
2.7
23
3
0/+/-
7.
Calvin Johnson- DET
176/256
28
7
2.3
18
2
+/+/-
8.
166/256
4
6
2.3
29
6
-/-/-
9.
Sidney Rice- MIN
168/253
22
4
3.6
9
5
0/0/+
10.
DeSean Jackson- PHI
180/250
2
8
2.10
12
4
+/-/-
11
Greg Jennings- GB
168/248
25
10
3.5
1
4
-/+/0
12.
Steve Smith- NYG
152/242
5
8
4.6
13
4
0/-/0
13.
Marques Colston- NO
164/239
27
10
3.5
3
6
-/0/+
14.
Anquan Boldin- BAL
154/239
32
8
3.8
11
5
0/0/-
15.
Chad Ochocinco- CIN
158/228
30
6
4.8
14
5
0/0/-
16.
Wes Welker- NE
136/221
31
5
5.6
7
4
-/0/+
17.
Santana Moss- WAS
136/216
9
9
7.5
10
4
-/+/+
18.
Steve Smith- CAR
142/212
11
6
4.2
31
8
0/0/0
19.
Michael Crabtree- SF
126/201
16
9
4.9
17
8
0/+/0
20.
Dwayne Bowe- KC
126/201
23
4
5.4
24
6
+/+/+
21.
Hines Ward- PIT
126/201
19
5
6.7
19
6
-/-/0
22.
Malcolm Floyd- SD
142/201
3
10
9.05
8
5
-/-/0
23.
Percy Harvin- MIN
122/198
22
4
5.10
9
5
0/0/+
24.
Hakeem Nicks- NYG
138/198
5
8
6.2
13
4
0/-/0
25.
Mike Sims-Walker- JAX
126/196
17
9
5.6
16
3
-/0/0
26.
TJ Houshmandzadeh- SEA
114/194
20
5
8.7
21
6
0/+/+
27.
Jeremy Maclin- PHI
126/191
2
8
7.8
12
4
+/-/-
28.
Devin Aromashodu- CHI
122/187
13
8
7.12
6
4
-/-/-
29.
Mike Wallace- PIT
132/187
19
5
7.12
19
6
-/-/0
30.
Derrick Mason- BAL
120/185
32
8
10.4
11
5
0/0/-
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Wide Receiver Quick Sheet
Your one-stop shop for WR info
2010 projection= Fantasy pts. Regular scoring and Points Per Reception scoring (PPR)
Schedule strength=for first 14 weeks of season. 1st=easy 32nd=hard (based on fpts. allowed)
BG= games versus bottom 10 pass D. (easy opp = fat yards)
Player
2010 projection
Reg./PPR
Schedule
Strength
BYE
ADP
QB
Rk.
BG
Playoff sched.
31.
Donald Driver- GB
120/185
25
10
6.6
1
4
-/+/0
32.
Eddie Royal- DEN
110/180
6
9
9.8
26
5
+/0/0
33.
Robert Meachem- NO
128/178
27
10
7.2
3
6
-/0/+
34.
Braylon Edwards- NYJ
110/170
24
7
8.4
27
4
0/0/0
35.
Pierre Garcon- IND
110/165
21
7
5.12
2
4
+/+/+
36.
Santonio Holmes- NYJ
120/165
24
7
8.03
27
4
0/0/0
37.
Antonio Bryant- CIN
110/165
30
6
9.2
14
5
0/0/-
38.
Kenny Britt- TEN
110/165
10
9
9.8
22
3
0/+/-
39.
Terrell Owens- FA
132/162
-
-
-
-
-
-
40.
Johnny Knox- CHI
106/161
13
8
12.1
6
4
-/-/-
2010 Pigskin Addiction Sleepers
These are the guys you can draft on the cheap that are in situations where they could blow up. You hit on
two or more sleepers and you’re a playoff team!
QB Chad Henne- MIA: He’s got Brandon Marshall now…his life just got a whole lot better.
QB Kevin Kolb-PHI: Do not doubt this kid…his arm is a cannon and he’s got speed WR’s.
QB Jason Campbell-OAK: He finally lands somewhere with no pressure, he should excel.
QB Josh Freeman-TB: The guy has a cannon for an arm and just got 2 rookie stud WR’s.
QB Alex Smith- SF: He finally got it going last season and this year he jumps to star status.
QB Brady Quinn-DEN: Finally out of that craphole Cleveland and just Kyle Orton to beat out.
QB Derek Anderson-ARI: Finally out of that craphole Cleveland…he could do damage with L-Fitz.
RB CJ Spiller-BUF: Speed…cartoon speed. He’s a home run hitter and Buffalo needs that bad.
RB Montario Hardesty-CLE: Big power back to compliment Jerome Harrison’s speed.
RB Steve Slaton-HOU: From superstar to sleeper…rough year for Slaton. He’s too talented to sit.
RB Michael Bush-OAK: He’ll finally get some solid carries and he’s got the talent to be an All-Pro.
RB Ryan Mathews-SD: Lands in dream spot on great offense…1000 yards should be in the bank.
RB Chester Taylor-CHI: This guy has too much talent to be a back-up, Bears paid him for a reason.
RB Jahvid Best-DET: Perfect speed guy to fit in wide open Lions offense.
RB Toby Gerhart-MIN: One Peterson injury away from being a top 10 stud RB.
RB Justin Forsett-SEA: He’s out in front for the Seattle job and has the talent to rack up 1000.
RB Donald Brown-IND: Joseph Addai gets hurt in a pillow fight…Brown is ready to take over.
WR Devin Aromashodu-CHI: Finished last season with a bang, should start back up the same.
WR Johnny Knox-CHI: Mike Martz offense just loves the little speed burners.
WR Anthony Gonzalez-IND: Totally forgotten man on draft day…he’s still damn good.
WR Julian Edelman-NE: Welker’s eventual replacement and WW gets dinged up a lot.
WR Mike Wallace-PIT: Buh-bye Sanblowmeyo…Wallace showed enough last year to take over.
WR Josh Morgan-SF: 3rd year WR with a QB who’s finally getting it. This will be his year.
WR Arrelious Benn-TB: Most physically talented WR on the roster, he’ll start from day 1.
WR Mike Williams-TB: If he keeps his head straight he’ll be starting opposite Benn.
TE Jermaine Gresham-CIN: Carson Palmer finally gets his target over the middle.
TE Rob Gronkowski-NE: He’s a Patriot kinda player…tough and physical over middle. Red zone!
TE Jimmy Graham-NO: Shockey is having seizures…this kid is a mismatch nightmare for D’s.
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2010 Pigskin Addiction Busts
Here are the guys we see having very disappointing seasons…avoid if you can.
QB Matt Leinart-ARI: This is his last chance and he still looks just awful.
QB Jake Delhomme-CLE: He sucked in Carolina…move to Cleveland totally ups his suckocity.
QB Matt Moore-CAR: This is a running team; he’s a game manager at best.
QB Kyle Orton-DEN: Brady Quinn will be right on his heels…no Marshall is going to kill Orton.
RB Matt Forte-CHI: Chester Taylor was brought in and paid well for a reason.
RB DeAngelo Williams-CAR: This is the year Stewart takes over the lion’s share. 60/40 Stewart.
RB Knowshon Moreno-DEN: With no passing game to speak of D’s will stack to shut him down.
RB Marion Barber-DAL: Felix Jones has taken over as the starter and Barber has just lost his mojo.
RB Joseph Addai-IND: I don’t trust Addai to stay healthy for even 14 games this year.
RB Ronnie Brown-MIA: Lisfranc injuries are brutal to come back from, he’ll be overpriced this year.
RB Darren McFadden-OAK: He’s just not a great Pro runner…Michael Bush takes over this job.
WR Donnie Avery-STL: He sucked last year, he’ll be even worse with a rookie QB.
WR Santonio Holmes-NYJ: New team, new offense and 4 game suspension…avoid like the plague.
WR Mike Sims-Walker-JAX: Faded like old jeans down the stretch, early last year = fluke.
WR Devin Hester-CHI: Just a matter of time before he’s odd man out to Aromashodu.
WR Steve Smith-CAR: Crappy QB and his age is slowing him down. It’s a running team.
WR Lee Evans-BUF: You can have both of his big games and then 14 weeks of complete blow.
TE Greg Olsen-CHI: New offense does NOT favor the TE…it will hurt his value.
TE Jeremy Shockey-NO: Having seizures in off-season is never a good thing…might be time to retire.
TE Todd Heap-BAL: They drafted 2 rookie TE’s to start taking over for Heap.
2010 Pigskin Addiction Impact Rookies
These are the rookies that should make noise from day 1 and will be a factor in the fantasy football world
this year.
QB Sam Bradford-STL: He’s suffered through 2 injured years…off to start for the Rams from day 1.
RB CJ Spiller-BUF: This kid is lightening in a bottle…home run threat. They’ll feed him the rock.
RB Jahvid Best-DET: Another big play speed merchant…nice fit in Lions offense.
RB Ryan Mathews-SD: Perfect landing spot. He’ll start from day 1 on a great offense.
RB Montario Hardesty-CLE: They don’t trust Harrison with the full load so this kid gets some looks.
RB Toby Gerhart-MIN: He’s John Riggins part 2 and 1 AP injury away from being a stud.
RB Dexter McCluster-KC: Small and elusive like Chris Johnson; they’ll use him everywhere.
RB Ben Tate-HOU: Big back with good speed; has the combo package the Texans need.
RB Jonathan Dwyer-PIT: He’s a beast on short yardage and they needed a power back.
RB Anthony Dixon-SF: He’s a big pounding back that will spell Gore and could steal work.
WR Dez Bryant-DAL: He’s a once in a decade talent that should dominate sooner than later.
WR Demaryius Thomas-DEN: With Brandon Marshall gone they’ll lean on this talented rookie this year.
WR Golden Tate-SEA: Tate makes big plays and the Seahawks are dying for a player like that.
WR Arrelious Benn-TB: Big strong WR with great hands and he’ll be starting from day 1.
WR Mike Williams-TB: Psycho whack-job with all the talent in the world. Just needs medication.
TE Jermaine Gresham-CIN: Carson Palmer finally gets a target over the middle.
TE Rob Gronkowski-NE: Gronk is a perfect fit for the Pats…tough red zone guy; team player.
TE Ed Dickson-BAL: Super talented rookie will slowly take over for Heap.
TE Jimmy Graham-NO: Shockey’s about done and this giant (6’6”) TE with wheels is ready.
2010 Training Camp Battles
Quarterbacks
Arizona Cardinals
Matt Leinart
He can suck in 7 different languages.
Derek Anderson
Has shown glimpses and has great weapons here.
PA Prediction: Leinart gets one last chance, sucks up the place and we see Anderson by week 5.
Oakland Raiders
Jason Campbell
He’s better than any QB Oakland has had in a long time.
Bruce Gradkowski
Scrappy but lacks the talent to really excel as an NFL QB.
PA Prediction: Campbell wins this job easy and keeps it the entire season…not much of a battle.
Denver Broncos
Kyle Orton
Sucks horribly without Brandon Marshall.
Brady Quinn
Has sucked horribly for a while now…new team should help.
PA Prediction: Orton will get the nod early but he’ll blow goats without Marshall and Quinn will take over.
Running Backs
Oakland Raiders
Darren McFadden
Straight-line runner that can’t get to the corner on NFL defenses.
Michael Bush
Huge and agile just needs a chance.
PA Prediction: Bush will have the majority of carries by week 4 and never look back…future stud.
Houston Texans
Arian Foster
Did well as starter last season down the stretch.
Ben Tate
Rookie has speed and size combo they long for.
Steve Slaton
Was an all world rookie with 1500 yards, can he get it back?
PA Prediction: Call me crazy but I think Steve Slaton comes roaring back this year. Injuries are in the
past and he’s ready to win his job back.
Detroit Lions
Kevin Smith
Injured last year but was doing well before that.
Jahvid Best
Home run threat with silly speed.
PA Prediction: Smith will be the starter and Best will be the change-of-pace back. He can’t handle a full
load, too small.
Dallas Cowboys
Felix Jones
Big play stud but gets hurt easily. Can’t carry a full load.
Marion Barber
Has completely lost his mojo and fallen off the map.
PA Prediction: Felix will be the starter and Barber will keep him fresh…60/40 Felix.
Cleveland Browns
Jerome Harrison
Was an absolute STUD the last month of 09 and they still don’t trust him.
Montario Hardesty
Big strong back drafted early to share with Harrison.
PA Prediction: Cleveland has incredibly piss-poor management. Harrison should be the one and only and
he’s a beast. Instead they’ll committee it all up. They don’t want anyone on there team looking like a star.
Chicago Bears
Matt Forte
Helloooo? Disappear much? Forte fell off the planet last year.
Chester Taylor
Paid big $$ and has great talent, just needs the carries/catches.
PA Prediction: 60/40 split here Forte/Taylor…ugly situation.
Buffalo Bills
Fred Jackson
Showed he can handle the load but they draft RB anyways.
CJ Spiller
Home run threat that they will use early and often.
Marshawn Lynch
Should be traded; if they wait too long he’ll be in jail before they can deal him.
PA Prediction: Jackson will start and Spiller will be the 10-13 carry guy to hit the home runs. Lynch
should be traded before long or he’ll be the disgruntled 3-5 carry guy in this mix.
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Pigskin Addiction Top 100- Dynasty
1.
RB C. Johnson- TEN
26.
WR V. Jackson- SD
51.
RB D. Brown- IND
76.
QB E. Manning- NYG
2.
RB A. Peterson- MIN
27.
WR R. White- ATL
52.
WR P. Harvin- MIN
77.
QB C. Palmer- CIN
3.
RB Ray Rice- BAL
28.
QB P. Rivers- SD
53.
WR W. Welker- NE
78.
TE D. Clark- IND
4.
RB M. Jones-Drew- JAX
29.
RB F. Jones- DAL
54.
WR A. Boldin- ARI
79.
WR K. Britt- TEN
5.
WR A. Johnson- HOU
30.
RB J. Best- DET
55.
QB M. Stafford- DET
80.
WR S. Smith- CAR
6.
RB R. Mendenhall- PIT
31.
QB T. Romo- DAL
56.
TE V. Davis- SF
81.
RB J. Harrison- CLE
7.
WR C. Johnson- DET
32.
WR R. Moss- NE
57.
WR M. Sims-Walker-JAX
82.
TE J. Finley- GB
8.
WR L. Fitzgerald- ARI
33.
WR S. Rice- MIN
58.
RB M. Hardesty- CLE
83.
TE J. Witten- DAL
9.
RB J. Stewart- CAR
34.
WR D. Bryant- DAL
59.
RB R. Brown- MIA
84.
RB J. Forsett- SEA
10.
RB F. Gore- SF
35.
RB S. Jackson- STL
60.
QB B. Roethlisberger-PT
85.
WR A. Bryant- CIN
11.
RB D. Williams- CAR
36.
QB J. Cutler- CHI
61.
QB K. Kolb- PHI
86.
RB S. Slaton- HOU
12.
RB S. Greene- NYJ
37.
RB M. Bush- OAK
62.
TE A. Gates- SD
87.
RB T. Hightower- ARI
13.
RB C. Wells- ARI
38.
RB CJ Spiller- BUF
63.
RB A. Bradshaw- NYG
88.
RB F. Jackson- BUF
14.
WR M. Austin- DAL
39.
WR S. Smith- NYG
64.
RB M. Barber- DAL
89.
QB D. McNabb- WAS
15.
WR B. Marshall- MIA
40.
WR M. Crabtree- SF
65.
RB J. Addai- IND
90.
WR R. Meachem- NO
16.
QB A. Rodgers- GB
41.
WR M. Colston- NO
66.
WR D. Bowe- KC
91.
WR S. Moss- WAS
17.
RB K. Moreno- DEN
42.
RB L. McCoy- PHI
67.
WR P. Garcon- IND
92.
WR B. Edwards- NYJ
18.
RB M. Turner- ATL
43.
QB T. Brady- NE
68.
QB J. Flacco- BAL
93.
WR M. Floyd- SD
19.
RB J. Charles- KC
44.
WR G. Jennings- GB
69.
WR M. Wallace- PIT
94.
WR D. Aromashodu-CHI
20.
QB D. Brees- NO
45.
RB R. Grant- GB
70.
WR J. Maclin- PHI
95.
RB R. Williams- MIA
21.
WR R. Wayne- IND
46.
WR H. Nicks- NYG
71.
RB B. Jacobs- NYG
96.
RB C. Taylor- CHI
22.
WR D. Jackson- PHI
47.
QB M. Schaub- HOU
72.
RB D. McFadden- OAK
97.
QB C. Henne- MIA
23.
RB C. Benson- CIN
48.
QB M. Ryan- ATL
73.
WR S. Holmes- NYJ
98.
QB M. Sanchez- NYJ
24.
RB R. Mathews- SD
49.
RB P. Thomas- NO
74.
WR A. Benn- TB
99.
QB J. Freeman- TB
25.
QB P. Manning- IND
50.
RB M. Forte- CHI
75.
WR C. Ochocinco- CIN
100
TE B. Celek- PHI
Rookie Rankings
QB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sam Bradford- STL
Jimmy Clausen- CAR
Colt McCoy- CLE
Tim Tebow- DEN
Tony Pike- CAR
Jonathan CromptonSD
Dan LeFevrour- CHI
John Skelton- ARI
DL
1
2
Derrick Morgan- TEN
3
4
5
6
7
8
Brandon Graham- PHI
Ndamukong Suh- DET
Gerald McCoy- TB
Jerry Hughes- IND
Jared Odrick- MIA
Carlos Dunlap- CIN
J. Pierre-Paul- NYG
RB
WR
TE
Ryan Mathews- SD
CJ Spiller- BUF
Jahvid Best- DET
Ben Tate- HOU
Dexter McCluster- KC
Dez Bryant- DAL
Demaryius Thomas- DEN
Golden Tate- SEA
Arrelious Benn- TB
Mike Williams- TB
Jermaine Gresham- CIN
Rob Gronkowski- NE
Ed Dickson- BAL
Jimmy Graham- NO
Aaron Hernandez- NE
Toby Gerhart- MIN
Emmanuel Sanders- PIT
Tony Moeaki- KC
Anthony Dixon- SF
Eric Decker- DEN
Mardy Gilyard- STL
Dennis Pitta- BAL
Anthony McCoy- SEA
LB
DB
Rolando McClain- OAK
Sean WeatherspoonATL
Daryl Washington- ARI
Phillip Dillard- NYG
Donald Butler- SD
Sean Lee- DAL
Sergio Kindle- BAL
Brandon Spikes- NE
Eric Berry- KC
Earl Thomas- SEA
Major Wright- CHI
Nate Allen- PHI
Taylor Mays- SF
Morgan Burnett- GB
Reshad Jones- MIA
Joe Haden- CLE
See our top 100 IDP Rookie Rankings at: www.pigskinaddiction.com
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Average Draft Position (ADP) Cheatsheet
Data drawn from 600+ drafts from various sources.
Quarterback
1. Aaron Rodgers-GB
2. Drew Brees-NO
3. Peyton Manning-IND
4. Tom Brady-NE
5. Philip Rivers-SD
6. Tony Romo-DAL
7. Matt Schaub-HOU
8. Kevin Kolb-PHI
9. Brett Favre-MIN
10. Matt Ryan-ATL
11. Jay Cutler-CHI
12. Joe Flacco-BAL
13. D. McNabb-WAS
14. Eli Manning-NYG
15. Carson Palmer-CIN
16. B. Roethlisberger-PT
17. Vince Young-TEN
18. Alex Smith-SF
19. Matt Stafford-DET
20. Chad Henne-MIA
21. Mark Sanchez-NYJ
22. Matt Cassel-KC
23. Matt Leinart-ARI
24. Jason Campbell-OAK
25. Matt Moore-CAR
Kickers
1. N. Kaeding- SD
2. S. Gostkowski- NE
3. G. Hartley- NO
4. R. Bironas- TEN
5. M. Crosby- GB
6. D. Akers- PHI
7. R. Longwell- MIN
8. S. Janikowski- OAK
9. A. Vinatieri- IND
10. N. Rackers- HOU
11. R. Gould- CHI
12. L. Tynes- NYG
13. J. Nedney- SF
14. J. Reed- PIT
Bye
10
10
7
5
10
4
7
8
4
8
8
8
9
8
6
5
9
9
7
5
7
4
6
10
6
Bye
10
5
10
9
10
8
4
10
7
7
8
8
9
5
Running Back
1. C. Johnson- TEN
2. A. Peterson- MIN
3. Ray Rice- BAL
4. M. Jones-Drew-JAX
5. F. Gore- SF
6. M. Turner- ATL
7. S. Jackson- STL
8. R. Mendenhall-PIT
9. S. Greene- NYJ
10. D. Williams- CAR
11. C. Benson- CIN
12. J. Charles- KC
13. R. Mathews- SD
14. R. Grant- GB
15. P. Thomas- NO
16. K. Moreno- DEN
17. C. Wells- ARI
18. L. McCoy- PHI
19. R. Brown- MIA
20. J. Stewart- CAR
21. M. Forte- CHI
22. J. Addai- IND
23. F. Jones- DAL
24. J. Best- DET
25. B. Jacobs- NYG
26. J. Forsett- SEA
27. J. Harrison- CLE
28. B. Tate- HOU
29. CJ Spiller- BUF
30. R. Williams- MIA
31. M. Barber- DAL
32. T. Jones- KC
33. S. Slaton- HOU
34. R. Bush- NO
35. D. McFadden- OAK
36. F. Jackson- BUF
37. A. Bradshaw- NYG
38. C. Williams- TB
39. L. Tomlinson- NYJ
40. M. Hardesty- CLE
Bye
9
4
8
9
9
8
9
5
7
6
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4
10
10
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7
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8
5
8
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10
10
6
8
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7
8
Wide Receiver
1. A. Johnson- HOU
2. R. Wayne- IND
3. R. Moss- NE
4. L. Fitzgerald- ARI
5. C. Johnson- DET
6. M. Austin- DAL
7. B. Marshall- MIA
8. D. Jackson- PHI
9. R. White- ATL
10. V. Jackson- SD
11. M. Colston- NO
12. G. Jennings- GB
13. S. Rice- MIN
14. A. Boldin- BAL
15. S. Smith- CAR
16. S. Smith- NYG
17. C. Ocho Cinco- CIN
18. M. Crabtree- SF
19. D. Bowe- KC
20. M. Sims-Walker-JX
21. W. Welker- NE
22. P. Harvin- MIN
23. P. Garcon- IND
24. H. Nicks- NYG
25. D. Driver- GB
26. H. Ward- PIT
27. D. Bryant- DAL
28. R. Meachem- NO
29. S. Moss- WAS
30. J. Maclin- PHI
31. S. Holmes- NYJ
32. J. Edelman- NE
33. D. Aromashodu-CHI
34. M. Wallace- PIT
35. B. Edwards- NYJ
36. TJ Houshmandzad
37. S. Breaston- ARI
38. A. Bryant- CIN
39. D. Thomas- DEN
40. K. Britt- TEN
Bye
7
7
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6
7
4
5
8
8
10
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10
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6
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10
5
4
10
9
8
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5
8
5
7
5
6
6
9
9
Tight Ends
1. D. Clark- IND
2. A. Gates- SD
3. V. Davis- SF
4. J. Finley- GB
5. J. Witten- DAL
6. B. Celek- PHI
7. O. Daniels- HOU
8. T. Gonzalez- ATL
9. V. Shiancoe- MIN
10. K. Winslow- TB
11. C. Cooley- WAS
12. Z. Miller- OAK
13. G. Olsen- CHI
14. J. Carlson- SEA
15. D. Keller- NYJ
16. J. Shockey- NO
17. J. Gresham- CIN
18. H. Miller- PIT
19. B. Pettigrew-DET
20. T. Scheffler- DET
Defense/St.
1. NY Jets
2. Minnesota
3. San Francisco
4. Green Bay
5. Pittsburgh
6. Baltimore
7. New Orleans
8. Philadelphia
9. Dallas
10. Chicago
11. NY Giants
12. Tennessee
13. Cincinnati
14. San Diego
15. Indianapolis
16. Miami
17. Washington
18. Arizona
19. Carolina
Bye
7
10
9
10
4
8
7
8
4
4
9
10
8
5
7
10
6
5
7
7
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8
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8
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9
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9
6
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Auction Draft Cheatsheet
Auction $ based on $100 salary cap and if player was up for bid in 1st group
Quarterback
1. A. Rodgers- GB
2. P. Manning- IND
3. D. Brees- NO
4. T. Romo- DAL
5. M. Schaub- HOU
6. J. Cutler- CHI
7. T. Brady- NE
8. P. Rivers- SD
9. B. Favre- MIN
10. D. McNabb- WAS
11. J. Flacco- BAL
12. K. Kolb- PHI
13. E. Manning- NYG
14. C. Palmer- CIN
15. M. Ryan- ATL
16. D. Garrard- JAX
17. A. Smith- SF
18. M. Stafford- DET
19. B. Roethlisberger-PIT
20. J. Freeman- TB
21. M. Hasselbeck- SEA
22. V. Young- TEN
23. C. Henne- MIA
24. M. Cassel- KC
25. J. Campbell- OAK
26. K. Orton- DEN
27. M. Sanchez- NYJ
28. T. Edwards- BUF
29. M. Leinart- ARI
30. J. Delhomme- CLE
Tight Ends
1. V. Davis- SF
2. D. Clark- IND
3. A. Gates- SD
4. J. Witten- DAL
5. J. Finley- GB
6. B. Celek- PHI
7. T. Gonzalez- ATL
8. K. Winslow- TB
9. O. Daniels- HOU
10. C. Cooley- WAS
11. Z. Miller- OAK
12. H. Miller- PIT
13. V. Shiancoe- MIN
14. J. Carlson- SEA
15. B. Scaife- TEN
16. D. Keller- NYJ
17. K. Boss- NYG
18. J. Gresham- CIN
19. T. Scheffler- DET
20. F. Davis- WAS
21. G. Olsen- CHI
22. J. Shockey- NO
$
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24
22
19
15
13
12
10
10
10
10
9
8
8
8
7
7
6
5
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
$
15
9
9
7
7
7
6
6
5
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Running Back
1. C. Johnson- TEN
2. A. Peterson- MIN
3. R. Rice- BAL
4. M. Jones-Drew- JAX
5. M. Turner- ATL
6. F. Gore- SF
7. S.Greene-NYJ
9. S. Jackson- STL
10. C. Benson- CIN
11. J. Charles- KC
12. C. Wells- ARI
13. J. Stewart- CAR
14. D. Williams- CAR
15. R. Grant- GB
16. R. Mathews- SD
17. P. Thomas- NO
18. L. McCoy- PHI
19. K. Moreno- DEN
20. J. Addai- IND
21. J. Best- DET
22. S. Slaton- HOU
23. B. Jacobs- NYG
24. M. Bush- OAK
25. R. Brown- MIA
27. M. Forte- CHI
28. F. Jones- DAL
30. C. Williams- TB
31. D. McFadden- OAK
32. M. Barber- DAL
33. L. Tomlinson-NYJ
34. C. Portis- WAS
35. CJ Spiller- BUF
36. T. Hightower- ARI
37. J. Forsett- SEA
38. F. Jackson- BUF
39. C. Taylor- CHI
40. W. McGahee-BAL
41. T. Jones- KC
42. R. Bush- NO
43. A. Bradshaw- NYG
44. B. Tate- HOU
45. L. Maroney- NE
47. D. Brown- IND
48. D. Sproles- SD
49. A. Foster- HOU
50. L. Washington-SEA
51. T. Gerhart- MIN
52. L. Johnson- WAS
53. T. Choice- DAL
$
60
50
48
46
45
43
40
35
31
30
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
18
17
17
12
11
10
9
9
9
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Wide Receiver
1. A. Johnson- HOU
2. R. Wayne- IND
3. M. Austin- DAL
4. R. Moss- NE
5. R. White- ATL
6. B. Marshall- MIA
7. C. Johnson- DET
9. S. Rice- MIN
10. D. Jackson- PHI
11. G. Jennings- GB
12. S. Smith- NYG
13. M. Colston- NO
14. A. Boldin- BAL
15. C. Ocho Cinco-CIN
16. W. Welker- NE
17. S. Moss- WAS
18. S. Smith- CAR
19. M. Crabtree- SF
20. D. Bowe- KC
21. H. Ward- PIT
22. M. Floyd- SD
23. P. Harvin- MIN
24. H. Nicks- NYG
25. M. Sims-Walker-JAX
26. TJ Houshmand-SEA
27. J. Maclin- PHI
29. M. Wallace-PIT
30. D. Mason- BAL
31. D. Driver- GB
32. E. Royal- DEN
33. R. Meachem- NO
34. B. Edwards- NYJ
35. P. Garcon- IND
36. S. Holmes- NYJ
37. A. Bryant- CIN
38. K. Britt- TEN
39. T. Owens- FA
40. J. Knox- CHI
42. N. Burleson- DET
43. D. Heyward-Bey-OAK
44. C. Chambers- KC
45. A. Benn- TB
46. J. Edelman- NE
47. J. Morgan- SF
48. D. Bryant- DAL
49. M. Manningham-NYG
50. J. Gaffney- DEN
51. L. Evans- BUF
52. D. Henderson- NO
53. K. Walter- HOU
$
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30
27
27
24
19
18
18
17
17
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15
15
15
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14
14
13
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11
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10
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9
9
9
9
9
9
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8
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Kickers
1. N. Kaeding- SD
3. M. Crosby- GB
4. R. Longwell- MIN
5. G. Hartley- NO
6. N. Rackers- HOU
7. D. Akers- PHI
8. R. Bironas- TEN
9. R. Gould- CHI
10. L. Tynes- NYG
11. J. Nedney- SF
13. J. Reed- PIT
14. D. Buehler- DAL
15. B. Cundiff- BAL
16. N. Folk- NYJ
17. D. Carpenter- MIA
18. M. Prater- DEN
19. J. Feely- ARI
20. J. Kasay- CAR
Defense/St.
1. New York Jets
2. Minnesota
3. Baltimore
4. Green Bay
5. Philadelphia
6. Pittsburgh
7. San Francisco
8. New England
9. Cincinnati
10. New York Giants
11. Dallas
12. San Diego
13. Chicago
14. New Orleans
15. Indianapolis
16. Tennessee
17. Miami
18. Denver
19. Washington
20. Atlanta
21. Carolina
22. Houston
23. Arizona
24. Tampa Bay
25. Buffalo
26. Jacksonville
27. Seattle
28. Oakland
29. Cleveland
30. Detroit
31. Kansas City
32. St. Louis
$
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$
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8
7
5
5
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Dynasty Draft Cheatsheet
These rankings are based on players for dynasty leagues where age is always a consideration.
Quarterback
1. A. Rodgers- GB
2. D. Brees- NO
3. P. Manning- IND
4. P. Rivers- SD
5. T. Romo- DAL
6. J. Cutler- CHI
7. T. Brady- NE
8. M. Schaub- HOU
9. M. Ryan- ATL
10. M. Stafford- DET
11. B.Roethlisberger-PIT
12. K. Kolb- PHI
13. J. Flacco- BAL
14. E. Manning- NYG
15. C. Palmer- CIN
16. D. McNabb- WAS
17. C. Henne- MIA
18. M. Sanchez- NYJ
19. J. Freeman- TB
20. V. Young- TEN
21. A. Smith- SF
22. D. Garrard- JAX
23. M. Cassel- KC
24. J. Campbell- OAK
25. S. Bradford- STL
26. M. Leinart- ARI
27. C. Whitehurst- SEA
28. J. Clausen- CAR
29. B. Quinn- DEN
30. B. Favre- MIN
Tight Ends
1. V. Davis- SF
2. A. Gates- SD
3. D. Clark- IND
4. J. Finley- GB
5. J. Witten- DAL
6. B. Celek- PHI
7. K. Winslow- TB
8. Z. Miller- OAK
9. O. Daniels- HOU
10. H. Miller- PIT
11. C. Cooley- WAS
12. T. Gonzalez- ATL
13. J. Gresham- CIN
14. G. Olsen- CHI
15. J. Carlson- SEA
16. D. Keller- NYJ
17. V. Shiancoe- MIN
18. R. Gronkowski- NE
19. J. Graham- NO
20. F. Davis- WAS
21. A. Hernandez- NE
22. J. Cook- TEN
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Age
26
31
34
28
30
27
32
28
25
22
28
25
25
29
30
34
24
23
22
27
26
32
28
28
22
27
27
22
25
40
Age
26
29
30
23
28
25
26
24
27
27
27
34
21
25
26
25
29
21
23
24
20
23
Running Back
1. C. Johnson- TEN
2. A. Peterson- MIN
3. R. Rice- BAL
4. M. Jones-Drew-JAX
6. J. Stewart- CAR
7. F. Gore- SF
8. D. Williams- CAR
9. S. Greene- NYJ
10. C. Wells- ARI
11. K. Moreno- DEN
12. M. Turner- ATL
13. J. Charles- KC
14. C. Benson- CIN
15. R. Mathews- SD
16. F. Jones- DAL
17. J. Best- DET
18. S. Jackson- STL
19. M. Bush- OAK
20. CJ Spiller- BUF
21. L. McCoy- PHI
22. R. Grant- GB
23. P. Thomas- NO
24. M. Forte- CHI
25. D. Brown- IND
27. R. Brown- MIA
28. A. Bradshaw-NYG
29. M. Barber- DAL
30. J. Addai- IND
31. B. Jacobs- NYG
32. D. McFadden-OAK
34. J. Forsett- SEA
35. S. Slaton- HOU
36. T. Hightower- ARI
37. F. Jackson- BUF
39. C. Taylor- CHI
40. M. Lynch- BUF
41. C. Williams- TB
42. R. Bush- NO
43. B. Tate- HOU
44. T. Gerhart- MIN
45. J. Dwyer- PIT
46. C. Portis- WAS
47. L. Tomlinson-NYJ
48. K. Smith- DET
49. D. Sproles- SD
50. A. Foster- HOU
51. A. Dixon- SF
52. L. Maroney- NE
53. W. McGahee-BAL
Age
24
25
23
25
27
23
27
27
24
21
22
28
23
27
23
23
21
26
25
22
22
27
25
24
23
23
28
24
26
27
27
22
27
24
24
24
29
33
30
24
28
25
21
23
20
28
30
23
26
23
22
25
28
Wide Receiver
1. A. Johnson- HOU
2. C. Johnson- DET
4. M. Austin- DAL
5. B. Marshall- MIA
6. R. Wayne- IND
7. D. Jackson- PHI
8. V. Jackson- SD
9. R. White- ATL
10. R. Moss- NE
11. S. Rice- MIN
12. D. Bryant- DAL
13. S. Smith- NYG
14. M. Crabtree- SF
15. M. Colston- NO
16. G. Jennings- GB
17. H. Nicks- NYG
18. P. Harvin- MIN
19. W. Welker- NE
20. A. Boldin- BAL
21. M. Sims-Walker-JAX
22. D. Bowe- KC
23. P. Garcon- IND
24. M. Wallace- PIT
25. J. Maclin- PHI
26. S. Holmes- NYJ
27. A. Benn- TB
28. C. Ochocinco- CIN
29. K. Britt- TEN
30. S. Smith- CAR
31. A. Bryant- CIN
32. R. Meachem- NO
33. S. Moss- WAS
34. B. Edwards- NYJ
35. M. Floyd- SD
37. H. Ward- PIT
38. A. Gonzalez- IND
39. J. Edelman- NE
41. D. Thomas- DEN
42. A. Collie- IND
43. TJ Houshmandzadeh
44. G. Tate- SEA
45. D. Driver- GB
46. E. Royal- DEN
48. J. Knox- CHI
49. J. Morgan- SF
49. D. McCluster- KC
50. E. Sanders- PIT
51. D. Thomas- WAS
52. L. Evans- BUF
53. M. Wiliams- TB
Age
28
24
26
25
26
31
23
27
28
33
23
21
25
22
26
26
22
22
29
29
25
25
23
23
22
26
21
32
21
31
29
25
31
27
28
26
34
25
24
26
22
24
32
21
35
24
23
24
21
23
23
29
23
Kickers
1. N. Kaeding- SD
3. M. Crosby- GB
4. R. Longwell- MIN
5. G. Hartley- NO
6. N. Rackers- HOU
7. D. Akers- PHI
8. R. Bironas- TEN
9. R. Gould- CHI
10. L. Tynes- NYG
11. J. Nedney- SF
13. J. Reed- PIT
14. D. Buehler- DAL
15. B. Cundiff- BAL
16. N. Folk- NYJ
17. D. Carpenter- MIA
18. M. Prater- DEN
19. J. Feely- ARI
20. J. Kasay- CAR
Defense/St.
1. New York Jets
2. Minnesota
3. Baltimore
4. Green Bay
5. Philadelphia
6. Pittsburgh
7. San Francisco
8. New England
9. Cincinnati
10. New York Giants
11. Dallas
12. San Diego
13. Chicago
14. New Orleans
15. Indianapolis
16. Tennessee
17. Miami
18. Denver
19. Washington
20. Atlanta
21. Carolina
22. Houston
23. Arizona
24. Tampa Bay
25. Buffalo
26. Jacksonville
27. Seattle
28. Oakland
29. Cleveland
30. Detroit
31. Kansas City
32. St. Louis
Age
28
26
25
35
24
33
35
32
27
32
37
37
31
23
30
25
24
25
34
40
Quarterback Rankings
Based on 4 pts per passing td; 6 pts per rushing td; 1 pt every 25 yards passing; 1 pt every 10 yards rushing; FPTS = Average
Fantasy points per game.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#1
GS
0
16
16
16
Comp.
20
341
350
350
Aaron Rodgers
Att.
Yds.
28
218
536
4038
541
4434
550
4400
TD’s
1
28
30
30
Green Bay Packers
Rush Yd
Rush TD
29
0
207
4
316
5
300
5
FPTS
15.6
19.9
22.4
22.3
Snake’s Take: This guy just doesn’t get the props he should…to come out from under Brett Favre’s shadow in Green Bay and have
the season he did last year screams STUD. Rodgers can run and obviously has an absolute cannon for an arm. The only worries at all
are how long can Donald Driver keep going. James Jones waits in the wings and TE Jermichael Finley is a future stud on the verge of
explosion. Two straight seasons of 4000+ yards and at least 28 TD’s lands him at the top of our rankings this year. He hasn’t even
hit his ceiling yet. Scary.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#2
GS
16
16
16
16
Comp.
337
371
393
380
Peyton Manning
Att.
Yds.
515
4040
555
4002
571
4500
560
4300
TD’s
31
27
33
32
Indianapolis Colts
Rush Yd
Rush TD
-5
3
21
1
-13
0
20
1
FPTS
19.0
17.3
19.4
19.3
Snake’s Take: Death, taxes and Peyton Manning…the most consistent things on the planet. You know you’ll die someday, you know
the government is going to force you to grab your ankles every April and you know Peyton Manning will throw for 4000 yards and 30
TD’s every single season. He’s done it for a decade! What more proof do you need? Yet somehow, every draft season people are now
letting him slide further and further. He’s not the “Flavor of the Year” so people swing for the fence with a trendy pick and pass on
the surest thing since Pam Anderson on prom night. I won’t make that mistake and neither should you. IF he’s not at the very worst
QB3 on your board you should straight slap yourself right now. Seriously, stroll on over to the mirror, rapidly move the palm of your
hand to your cheek and say “I am a dillrod”. Thanks.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#3
GS
16
16
15
16
Comp.
440
413
363
400
Drew Brees
Att.
Yds.
652
4423
635
5069
514
4388
550
4300
TD’s
28
34
34
32
New Orleans Saints
Rush Yd
Rush TD
52
1
-1
0
33
2
20
1
FPTS
18.7
21.2
21.7
19.3
Snake’s Take: Why oh why would you want to tempt the Madden curse? Seriously? Drew wants to break the curse. Why not play
hero and save a kitten or visit more Katrina victims? You want to take on the mighty Madden curse? You just signed up for at best a
subpar season and at worst your elbow being shoved up an orifice we don’t want to talk about thus ending your season. The
numbers Brees has put up the last few years are the stuff wet dreams are made of so the question becomes do you believe in the
Madden curse? Do you think odds are swinging towards a downfall season? Or will Drew keep it up? He’s got the entire cast back and
4000 yards with 30 TD’s is a lock if you don’t think the curse bites him. Feel lucky?
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#4
GS
16
13
16
16
Comp.
335
276
347
350
Tony Romo
Att.
Yds.
520
4211
450
3448
550
4483
550
4500
TD’s
36
26
26
28
Dallas Cowboys
Rush Yd
Rush TD
129
2
41
0
105
1
100
1
FPTS
21.1
18.9
18.7
19.3
Snake’s Take: Joke. Yes, Romo can throw the football and obviously he can put up some numbers but this guy couldn’t win a clutch
game if his testicles depended upon it. He chokes more than rookie hookers. First it was Jessica Simpson’s fault, and then it was
TO’s fault…now who’s fault is it? They are going to unleash Felix Jones this year and rookie WR Dez Bryant is a future stud waiting to
happen. They need to ink Miles Austin ASAP and Romo will be primed for yet another strong statistical season ending in defeat at the
hands of some scrub wild card team. Romo’s more concerned with being a “Playboy” and partying than he is with winning games.
Until that changes, he’ll never win. That being said, you can put this goofy smiling bastage on your fantasy team and expect 4000
yards and near 30 TD’s.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#5
GS
11
11
16
16
Comp.
192
251
396
380
Matt Schaub
Att.
Yds.
289
2241
380
3043
583
4770
550
4600
TD’s
9
15
29
28
Houston Texans
Rush Yd
Rush TD
52
0
68
2
57
0
50
0
FPTS
11.9
18.2
19.5
18.8
Snake’s Take: FINALLY! How many years did we have to type, “If he ever plays 16 games he’ll be a stud”? He finally played 16
games and look at those numbers! Your mom could be a solid NFL QB with Andre Johnson catching her passes. Schaub has a cannon
and is finally seeing everything on the field. He’s reached the experience and confidence level to truly shine. If you have any piece of
him and Andre Johnson on your roster this year you’re golden. If they could ever get him a good WR target opposite AJ he’d be
Marinoesque (No skippy, Kevin Walter is not a legit #2). People are still sleeping on Schaub in drafts…snag him and enjoy.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#6
GS
16
16
16
16
Comp.
297
384
336
380
Jay Cutler
Att.
Yds.
467
3497
616
4526
555
3666
600
3900
TD’s
20
25
27
29
Chicago Bears
Rush Yd
Rush TD
205
1
200
2
173
1
200
1
FPTS
15.4
19.6
17.3
18.6
Snake’s Take: Before you all run to jump off the Cutler wagon (come on, admit it…you were there last year) don’t be so hasty. Mad
Mike Martz is in town and it’s been enough years without his wide open crazy offense that defenses won’t be used to it. Cutler has a
cannon and a quick release which is PERFECT for Mad Mike’s offense. They’re going to open it up folks. Johnny Knox is a perfect
speed guy for this offense and you may want to jot down the name Devin Aromashodu…future fantasy stud. Cutler has to be licking
his chops over this offense and the weapons around him. Sure, he’ll pout and whine and complain and cry but he’ll also throw for
4000 yards. If you can live with a sissified jackhole on your roster scoring you solid points every week…draft away!
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#7
GS
16
1
16
16
Comp.
398
7
371
380
Tom Brady
Att.
Yds.
578
4806
11
76
565
4398
550
4300
TD’s
50
0
28
30
Rush Yd
Rush TD
98
2
0
0
44
1
50
0
FPTS
25.9
3.0
18.6
18.5
Snake’s Take: Captain America throws for 4300 yards and 28 TD’s and we call it a “down” year? Holy cripes! How damn good is this
guy? Randy Moss is 2 years away from getting a senior citizens discount at Old Country Buffet and Wes Welker just got put back
together like the Bionic Man (torn ACL/MCL and rotator cuff). These can’t be good things right? Brady is so damn good he can still
use what he has to put up a great fantasy season. He’ll slide in drafts because of all these injury/age concerns giving him extra
value. If he slides too far, you’d be foolish not to roster him. Worst case he still puts up 3800 yards and 25 TD’s and that’s worst
case. We’re so fickle in the fantasy sports world…yesterday’s stud becomes today’s has-been with a stroke of the pen. Brady is not
even close to washed up even if his WR’s use walkers.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#8
GS
16
16
16
16
Comp.
277
312
317
320
Philip Rivers
Att.
Yds.
460
3152
478
4009
486
4254
480
4100
TD’s
21
34
28
29
San Diego Chargers
Rush Yd
Rush TD
33
1
84
0
50
1
50
1
FPTS
13.7
19.0
18.3
18.1
Snake’s Take: This season will be the first without Ladainian Tomlinson in San Diego and I think we’ll see Philip Rivers throw even
more than he did the last couple of years. Malcolm Floyd and Antonio Gates give him stud targets and Darren Sproles is lightening in
a bottle. There’s just no reason to doubt 4000 yards and 30 TD’s. Now this is the 5th QB in a row I’ve said that for and besides
feeling like a broken record, I’m also starting to realize the QB position is loaded! You see that too? SO no need to grab one too early
there’s plenty to go around. Rivers and his gimpwing delivery will shred the AFC West once again this year.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#9
GS
16
16
16
16
Comp.
356
343
363
350
Brett Favre
Att.
Yds.
535
4157
522
3472
531
4202
520
4000
TD’s
28
22
33
30
Minnesota Vikings
Rush Yd
Rush TD
12
0
43
1
7
0
25
0
FPTS
17.4
14.8
17.5
17.6
Snake’s Take: Here we go again. Last year I left him out of the initial draft guide as we went through The Days Of Brett’s Lives.
This year I’ll throw him in here now and update later after he’s flip-flopped 4342 times. The bottom line is this…Brett Favre hates
training camp. Despises it with a passion. So he’s not coming back until the very end where he just needs to suit up, throw 10
passes and call it good. I think he wants back…he came SO close to a Super Bowl trip. He’s obviously still got the talent (which is
just freakin’ amazing) and the desire. Minnesota is loaded again and should Brett come back he’ll put up numbers just like last
season. Hell, he’s been putting up these numbers for what seems like 34 years now. Dependable is an understatement.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#10
GS
14
16
14
16
Comp.
291
345
267
330
Donovan McNabb
Att.
Yds.
473
3324
571
3916
443
3553
540
3800
TD’s
19
23
22
24
Washington Redskins
Rush Yd
Rush TD
236
0
147
2
140
2
175
2
FPTS
16.6
17.2
18.2
17.3
Snake’s Take: Talk about no respect…McNabb is consistently dogged by Philly and the media there and now he’s shipped out to
Washington? That’s like a prison sentence! Thanks for all you did Donovan, for your decade of hard work and success we’re giving
you…the finger. McNabb takes it all in stride and heads off to DC to work for one of the best offensive coaches to ever lead a team in
Mike Shanahan. Yup, Leatherface is back! McNabb has Chris Cooley, Santana Moss and Devin Thomas to work with. He’s got a gang
of geriatric RB’s behind him (Portis, Larry Johnson, and Not Quite as Fast Willie Parker) and the hope of a Super Bowl type season in
Washington. We all know better don’t we? I can hear you thinking right now, “There is no way in hell Washington wins jack.” I
couldn’t agree more. Poor Donovan is about to realize things were really good in Philly and not so much in Washington. He’ll still put
out 3500 yards and 20+ TD’s or so. Do with that what you must.
#11
Year
GS
2007
2008
16
2009
16
2010
16
Comp.
257
315
330
Joe Flacco
Att.
Yds.
428
2971
499
3613
520
3800
TD’s
14
21
24
Baltimore Ravens
Rush Yd
Rush TD
180
2
56
0
100
1
FPTS
12.8
14.6
16.5
Snake’s Take: Flacco took a good step in the right direction last season as his yards and TD’s both went way up. Add in WR Anquan
Boldin this season and he’s primed for a good year. He’s on that outer edge of starters and it’s not going to hurt you to have him
running your squad. 3500 and 23 TD’s is a virtual lock and that’s not this ceiling. He could easily bump that up a little this year with
the addition of Boldin. He’s got the weapons, he’s got a good defense and he’s young. In Dynasty leagues he’s gold. Given that he
won’t cost you much in drafts this year; you can load up on RB and WR and wait for later rounds to take Flacco.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#12
GS
0
0
2
16
Comp.
0
17
62
330
Kevin Kolb
Att.
Yds.
0
0
34
144
96
741
520
3900
TD’s
0
0
4
25
Philadelphia Eagles
Rush Yd
Rush TD
-2
0
2
0
-1
1
20
0
FPTS
0
.99
10.3
16.1
Snake’s Take: Here’s the trendy pick I was talking about earlier. There is no doubt Kolb can sling the rock but he’s got no track
record. Of course nobody has a track record until they get a chance right? Andy Reid is a genius coach, DeSean Jackson runs faster
than light and the supporting cast is solid. The situation is ripe for Kolb to blow up on the scene and make you look like a genius for
drafting him. There is double-D upside here but don’t get too crazy and draft him top 5. I’d bet even money some nimrod in one of
your leagues is going to swing for the fences and take Kolb 5 rounds before he should be drafted. Get him on your team but don’t be
foolish about it. Jeremy Maclin should step up this year opposite Jackson…that’s two guys faster than most DB’s on the planet. Brent
Celek is an excellent underneath guy and LeSean McCoy is ready to take the next step in the backfield. Reid will not hold Kolb back
either, he’s been in that system long enough to go for broke from the jump (cool slang huh? I put the “oo” in cool).
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#13
GS
16
16
16
16
Comp.
297
289
317
290
Eli Manning
Att.
Yds.
529
3336
479
3238
509
4020
490
3800
TD’s
23
21
27
25
New York Giants
Rush Yd
Rush TD
69
1
10
1
65
0
50
0
FPTS
14.9
13.8
17.2
16.0
Snake’s Take: We should all be celebrating Eli getting over the 4000 yard mark and his 27 TD’s is nothing to scoff at but I just have
a hard time wanting to draft him at all. It’s like rolling into Baskin Robbins and ordering vanilla ice cream. Stuff like that will get you
slapped! Will the Giants go back to running the ball? Can we really count on Eli to keep that kind of passing up? Is Plaxico Burress
making sweet love to someone named Deebo? Sorry, that last thought slipped. I have a hard time banking my season on Eli Manning
and the NY Giant WR’s. Steve Smith played out of his mind last year…wanna gamble on that happening again too? There’s just a lot
of questions around Eli and even his ceiling (last year) isn’t anything my fat ass is going to do a cartwheel over.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#14
GS
16
4
16
16
Comp.
373
75
282
330
Carson Palmer
Att.
Yds.
575
4131
129
731
466
3094
500
3500
TD’s
26
3
21
25
Cincinnati Bengals
Rush Yd
Rush TD
10
0
38
0
93
3
100
1
FPTS
16.9
11.3
14.6
16.0
Snake’s Take: Dude what happened? From a 4000 yard stud with more weapons than the US Army to a mediocre option at best.
With the unfortunate loss of WR Chris Henry and the emergence of RB Cedric Benson, Cincinnati has shifted to being a much more
balanced team. Great for the Bungles…horrible for us fantasy footballers. The Bengals now play great defense and mix up the run
and pass. Adding WR Antonio Bryant hardly gives me wood and I just don’t see the Bengals ever going back to just winging it all
over the field. Ocho is slowing down and Palmer is now much more of a game manager than he used to be. Time to dial back the
expectations.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#15
GS
16
14
16
Comp.
265
263
290
Matt Ryan
Att.
Yds.
434
3440
451
2916
480
3500
TD’s
16
22
25
Atlanta Falcons
Rush Yd
Rush TD
104
1
49
1
100
1
FPTS
13.6
15.3
16.0
Snake’s Take: If he didn’t miss two games with injury, Ryan was on his way to a steady improvement over his rookie season. He
upped his TD’s by 6 in 2 less games…for you math wizards out there that =’s good. As long as Roddy White and T-Gonz are catching
the rock, Ryan is going to put up solid numbers. Sexy pick? Not at all. He’s got all the sex appeal of your wife of 15 years (don’t even
try giving me that crap about you still find your wife sexy either!) Ryan gives you weekly solid production and as late as you can
draft him, there’s something to be said for that. He won’t win you any weeks, he won’t lose you any weeks…he’s a freakin’ mutual
fund (before collapse anyways). If you drive a Volvo, look both ways before crossing and jam out to Bill Joel’s greatest hits…Ryan’s
your guy.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#16
GS
12
16
16
16
Comp.
208
335
314
300
David Garrard
Att.
Yds.
325
2509
535
3620
516
3597
500
3500
TD’s
18
15
15
16
Rush Yd
Rush TD
185
1
322
2
323
3
300
2
FPTS
16.4
15.6
15.8
15.3
Snake’s Take: I just don’t quite get this guy…he’s always on the verge of blowing up and then steps back towards mediocre. He’s
big, has a big arm and can run…so what’s the problem? For one, he has an elite squad of window-lickers at WR. Torry Holt on 1 leg,
Sims-Walker and Mike Thomas hardly can be classified as weapons. Sims-Walker was a big breakout player and gave Garrard one
legit target but other than that he’s scraping by with moldy cheese. Torry Holt is gone now and Garrard is left with the same pile of
crack-spackle he had last year to throw to. Anyone else here get the feeling he’s going to blow goats? Looks like he’s ceiling’d out at
3500 and 15 TD’s…I’m more excited about the new flavor of Mountain Dew than I am about Garrard this season (the white Mountain
Dew rocks).
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#17
GS
7
0
10
16
Comp.
94
0
225
290
Alex Smith
Att.
Yds.
193
914
0
0
372
2350
450
3400
TD’s
2
0
18
22
San Francisco 49ers
Rush Yd
Rush TD
89
0
0
0
51
0
100
1
FPTS
7.6
0
15.5
15.0
Snake’s Take: UNDERRATED! This is seriously just a case of the light finally coming on. This guy came in under huge pressure
without much talent around him and crumbled like dry cake. Last year he comes in with no expectations, no pressures and a lot of
talent around him…BOOM! He shines. He has a serious man-crush on Vernon Davis, loves handing off to Frank Gore and got a new
shiny toy in WR Michael Crabtree. Smith is the real-deal. Don’t rush out and draft him in the 5th round of your drafts…you’ll look like
a complete maroon…but targeting him in the later rounds is an excellent idea. If the rest of your roster is stacked, I would even say
you could win with him as your starter. That being said the odds of this write-up being one of those I look back at in December and
wish I could erase from the planet are about 4:1. I’m a gambler…I’ll be drafting him this year.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#18
GS
10
16
Comp.
201
300
Matthew Stafford
Att.
Yds.
377
2267
500
3200
TD’s
13
20
Detroit Lions
Rush Yd
Rush TD
108
2
150
2
FPTS
16.5
14.6
Snake’s Take: This kid has a cannon arm but he’s still a year away. That O-line gets him killed and he’s still learning to read
defenses. That being said, his upside is HUGE. He’s got Calvin Johnson and now Nate Burleson to throw to. Not too shabby. They
drafted home run hitter RB Jahvid Best to give the offense yet another weapon. Stafford has a year under his belt and a crap-ton of
weapons to use. They’re usually behind in games and only play defense for 3 or 4 plays before the other team scores so he gets a
ton of possessions too. Everything is there for Stafford to take the next step and put up solid numbers on his way to being a great
pro QB.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#19
GS
15
16
15
10
Comp.
264
281
337
200
Ben Roethlisberger
Att.
Yds.
404
3154
469
3301
506
4328
350
2800
TD’s
32
17
26
18
Pittsburgh Steelers
Rush Yd
Rush TD
204
2
101
2
82
2
100
1
FPTS
19.1
13.9
19.8
20.0
Snake’s Take: Where do we even begin here? Seriously. The stories have been discussed ad nauseam so we’ll try not to dwell on
the fact that Ben has a bit of a self-control issue when it comes to drunk young girls in bars. No need to mention that he’s an
attacking pre-vert who came within 1 DA of pushing a 5 year bid on D-block right? The NFL dropped a 6 game suspension on him so
in our little fantasy football world his value takes a serious kick to the pouch. 10 games of Big Ben lands him down here in
Hasselbeck territory. He can wing the crap out of the ball…his numbers have been sick the last few years but you’re only going to get
10 games out of him this year. Add in the rust he’ll have to shake from that time off and the fact that he’s one beer binge away from
trapping some 19 year-old in a bathroom stall and going to jail and you have a QB I will not be drafting. Ben…Grow up man.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#20
GS
9
16
Comp.
159
270
Josh Freeman
Att.
Yds.
291
1857
480
3200
TD’s
10
19
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rush Yd
Rush TD
161
0
200
1
FPTS
13.0
14.3
Snake’s Take: I’m torn on Mr. Freeman. On one hand, he looked freakin’ great at times last season and he was only a rookie. There
were times he looked light years ahead of being a rookie. On the other hand they lost Antonio Bryant and are relying on all rookie
WR’s this season. Ungood. Long-term I think Josh Freeman is going to be a stud NFL QB but I don’t see that happening with a couple
of rookie WR’s getting prison-raped by veteran DB’s on a weekly basis. Odds are Freeman will have a handful of awesome games
and a few absolute stank games. He’s great as a backup to play the matchups and in the event he blows up. I’d rather have an
upside guy like Freeman than a guy headed to purgatory like Kyle Orton…just sayin’.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#21
GS
16
7
14
14
Comp.
352
109
293
270
Matt Hasselbeck
Att.
Yds.
562
3966
209
1216
488
3029
450
2800
TD’s
28
5
17
17
Seattle Seahawks
Rush Yd
Rush TD
89
0
69
0
119
0
100
0
FPTS
17.5
10.8
14.3
13.5
Snake’s Take: It’s over. Sorry Matt, you had one hell of a run a few years ago but Seattle is no longer the juggernaut it used to be
on offense and you can’t stay healthy for longer than 15 minutes on a football field. He played 7 games in 08, 14 games last year
and I wouldn’t even expect that many this season. There isn’t a real home run talent at WR and the Seattle offense in general
struggles. They’ve got a gang of so-so RB’s and they’re really in rebuild mode. I love what they did in the draft this year but that’s
years away from paying off. Looks like the sunset Mr. Hasselbeck…ride off the best you can.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#22
GS
15
1
10
16
Comp.
238
22
152
250
Vince Young
Att.
Yds.
383
2546
36
219
259
1879
400
2800
TD’s
9
1
10
13
Tennessee Titans
Rush Yd
Rush TD
395
3
27
0
281
2
330
3
FPTS
13.0
3.8
12.9
13.4
Snake’s Take: VY made a serious comeback last year as he stepped in for a faltering Kerry Collins and led the Titans to an 8-8
record. They started the year 0-6 so VY finished 8-2…that’s not too shabby. His mix of run and pass fits perfectly with the ultimate
HR threat Chris Johnson. Defenses sell out to stop Johnson and VY makes them pay. I’m betting dollars to donuts that the Titans are
going to work in some option football with those two this season. VY has had an entire off-season knowing he’s the starter now and
should show up ready to prove he’s as good as he was coming out of college. Do you want to bank your fantasy season on him?
Probably not but he’d be a great backup and should he really blow up, you’re golden.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#23
GS
0
13
16
Comp.
7
274
360
Chad Henne
Att.
Yds.
12
67
451
2878
500
3200
TD’s
0
12
18
Miami Dolphins
Rush Yd
Rush TD
0
0
32
1
80
1
FPTS
.89
12.3
13.3
Snake’s Take: How happy is this guy? They give him WR Brandon Marshall this off-season. Your mom could connect on 8 passes a
game with Brandon Marshall out there. Henne has a big league arm and now a big league target. Christmas came early this year
Chad. The Dolphins are all about a balanced attack so we won’t get too carried away but there’s gonna be an increase in Chad’s
production. I’d roster him as my backup and hope he blew the F up! If Brandon Marshall puts his fist through a TV or beats up yet
another girlfriend then all bets are off…until then I’m banking on a serious increase in production from Mr. Henne.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#24
GS
0
15
15
16
Comp.
4
327
271
300
Matt Cassel
Att.
Yds.
7
38
516
3693
493
2924
500
3100
TD’s
0
21
16
16
Kansas City Chiefs
Rush Yd
Rush TD
12
1
270
2
189
0
200
1
FPTS
8.7
18.0
13.3
13.3
Snake’s Take: We all had such high hopes here and came up horribly short. Kansas City is nowhere near as talented as New
England and we all saw that painfully last season. Cassel has some good targets with Chris Chambers and Dwayne Bowe and the
running game is sound with Jamaal Charles and now Thomas Jones so there is some hope for improvement. Odds are he hits the
3000 yard mark and nears 20 TD’s on the season but after the burn everyone caught last season there won’t be many willing to risk
a pick on this guy.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#25
GS
13
16
16
16
Comp.
250
315
327
250
Jason Campbell
Att.
Yds.
417
2700
506
3245
507
3618
450
2800
TD’s
12
13
20
15
Oakland Raiders
Rush Yd
Rush TD
185
1
258
1
236
1
250
1
FPTS
13.9
13.4
15.8
12.6
Snake’s Take: This poor guy has been royally screwed in his NFL career. He’s had more coaches and OC’s than most players have
in a career and now he gets shipped off to Oakland? Seriously? If you said to me you can go to the Raiders or to prison…I’d have to
give it some serious thought and get back to you. So here Campbell goes again…yet another new system to learn and no real
weapons around him. This just isn’t good. Al Davis likes to pull trigger quick on his QB’s too so we’re just as likely to see Bruce
Gradkowski or Charlie Frye on any given Sunday. This situation is one to avoid like the big girl you slept with last weekend.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#26
GS
3
15
15
16
Comp.
43
272
336
300
Kyle Orton
Att.
Yds.
80
478
465
2972
541
3802
500
3200
TD’s
3
18
21
16
Denver Broncos
Rush Yd
Rush TD
-1
0
49
3
71
0
90
0
FPTS
10.3
14.3
15.1
12.5
Snake’s Take: The Denver offense is headed down the crapper. Brandon Marshall leaves town and they draft Tim Tebow. Both of
these things are going to make Orton a horrible draft pick. Eddie Royal pulled a giant Houdini last season leaving us all in doubt that
he can step up as the #1 target. Rookie WR Demaryius Thomas is not going to be ready to be a #1 right out of the box so who does
that leave? NOBODY! Josh McDaniels is setting window-licking records in Denver (drafting Tebow in the 1st) so you know he will be
anxious to show everyone he knew what he was doing when he drafted Tebow that early. Epic fail. Denver will be 1-4 and they’ll
start working Tebow in. This will be uglier than Rosie O’Donnell in a thong. I’m avoiding all things Denver this football season, you
should do the same.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#27
GS
15
16
Comp.
196
220
Mark Sanchez
Att.
Yds.
364
2444
390
2700
TD’s
12
16
Rush Yd
106
150
NY Jets
Rush TD
3
2
FPTS
11.6
12.4
Snake’s Take: Clearly Sanchez served as a “game manager” last season as they used kid gloves on the kid as a rookie. He gained
confidence down the stretch and actually started to make some nice plays. It’s only natural to expect him to continue to grow. If
Braylon Edwards could catch a damn cold Sanchez would have busted over 3000 yards last season. He adds Sanblowmeyo Holmes
this year after he serves a 4 game bid for getting zooted. The Jets have built one of the best defenses to grace the NFL in decades
and added a veteran RB in Ladainian Tomlinson. How can this team not succeed? How can Sanchez not improve his numbers with all
this talent around him? That being said…they’re going to run the snot out of the ball and play great defense so there’s only so far
Sanchez can go. He’ll near 3000 yards and 15 TD’s for sure which isn’t too shabby for a backup QB.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#28
GS
9
14
7
16
Comp.
151
245
110
290
Trent Edwards
Att.
Yds.
269
1630
374
2699
183
1169
400
2800
TD’s
7
11
6
14
Buffalo Bills
Rush Yd
Rush TD
49
0
117
3
106
0
100
1
FPTS
10.9
13.0
10.1
11.5
Snake’s Take: Good Lord…this guy is never going to get it done. Buffalo is a sinking ship and they’re hell-bent on Trent Edwards
being a starting QB in the NFL. His best season ever only saw him play 14 games and throw 11 TD’s. Why you would draft him is
beyond me. Fred Jackson and CJ Spiller should be the only two Bills you look at on draft day. Don’t even give me that Lee Evans
crap either! You can keep his 2 big games a year. Edwards is not the answer and Buffalo is a sinking ship.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#29
GS
5
0
1
16
Comp.
60
15
51
270
Matt Leinart
Att.
Yds.
112
647
29
264
77
435
460
2700
TD’s
2
1
0
16
Arizona Cardinals
Rush Yd
Rush TD
42
0
5
0
-6
0
0
0
FPTS
3.3
3.7
2.1
10.7
Snake’s Take: Any other Larry Fitzgerald owners out there that just want to shake the crap out of this guy and ask him what his
problem is? He’s had 3 years to learn the system behind one of the best QB’s of all time and it doesn’t look like he learned a damn
thing. He’d come in off the bench and look like absolute stir-fried crapola. How can you have Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin at
WR and not complete a pass? He was just horrible. He made Kurt Warner look like the 2nd coming of God. The Cardinals had to beg
and plea to get Kurt back last year for 1 more run because even they know Leinart sucks monkey nuts. It won’t take long for Arizona
to realize this season is going to be brutal with this dillhole running the O. Poor Larry Fitzgerald is in for a lonnnnnng season.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#30
GS
3
16
11
16
Comp.
55
246
178
220
Jake Delhomme
Att.
Yds.
86
624
414
3288
321
2015
350
2700
TD’s
8
15
8
13
Cleveland Browns
Rush Yd
Rush TD
26
0
21
2
60
0
40
0
FPTS
19.9
12.9
10.7
10.2
Snake’s Take: Dude you should have retired. Seriously. Jake got hurt last year after a dismal season the year before with the
Carolina Panthers. Now he’s going to try and resurrect his career in Cleveland? Even good QB’s suck fuzzy brown eye in Cleveland
and Jake is nowhere near a good QB. The Brownies have left a long line of QB’s they’ve ruined and Delhomme will be no different.
He won’t start more than 8 games and they will be 8 awful games. If you draft Delhomme, you have drank way too many beers and
it’s time to go home.
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Running Back Rankings
Based on 1 pt every 10 yards rushing and receiving; 6 pts all touchdowns
#1
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
14
16
16
Rush Yds
1228
2006
1800
Chris Johnson
Rush TD
9
14
13
Rec.
43
50
50
Tennessee Titans
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
260
1
208.8
503
2
346.9
500
2
320
Snake’s Take: Johnson had a historical season busting for over 2000 yards. He single-handedly won a ton of people that drafted
him a championship last year. Nobody saw that coming! Now that we all saw that, there’s no way in HE-double hockey sticks he
repeats that this season. Quick…list every RB in NFL history that had back-to-back 2000 yard seasons……cricket chirp, cricket chirp.
Exactly. So now you’re left in the grand conundrum. There’s no way you can pass on taking him 1.1 because even if he comes close
to last year he’s the #1 RB. Yet you know damn well he’s not repeating. Don’t over-think it…he’s the best fantasy back in the NFL.
End of story. Take him 1.1 and as long as he avoids injury you’re going to get a ton of yards and touchdowns. Simple huh?
#2
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
9
15
15
15
Adrian Peterson
Rush Yds
Rush TD
1341
12
1760
10
1383
18
1500
17
Rec.
19
21
43
50
Minnesota Vikings
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
268
1
238.9
125
0
248.5
436
0
289.9
500
1
308
Snake’s Take: The Vikings became a much better team in 2009 with Brett Favre at the helm and AP benefited HUGE. Teams
couldn’t stack the line on him anymore. Sure his yards went down a little but his receptions and receiving yards went way up and so
did his touchdowns. Amazing how many scoring chances you get with Brett Favre calling the shots. Chester Taylor has left the
building which could/should mean even more carries and receptions for AP. The guy is an absolute BEAST. You’ll have to endure the
constant fumbles but I’m sure you can handle that when he racks up 1800 yards of offense and 15+ scores. He’s the no-brainer 1.2
or even 1.1 pick in fantasy drafts still…butter-fingers and all.
#3
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
15
16
Rush Yds
454
1339
1400
Ray Rice
Rush TD
0
7
9
Rec.
33
78
75
Baltimore Ravens
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
273
0
702
1
700
3
FPTS.
72.7
252.1
282
Snake’s Take: This kid is a PPR league MONSTER. Rice exploded out of that crappy committee of backs in Baltimore last season to
become THE MAN. You knew it was going to happen, just a matter of time. No way did we expect 78 receptions and 1300 yards
rushing though. The scary thing is, he’s going to get better. Their passing game is improving with the addition of Anquan Boldin and
now RR will have more room to run. They head into this season without any notions of a committee. Ray is the man, Ray will get the
rock and Ray will rumble for piggish yards. PPR leagues could see him go 1.2 on draft day. Either way, he’s the clear-cut #3 RB in
the fantasy world now.
#4
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
3
16
16
Maurice Jones-Drew
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
768
9
40
824
12
62
1391
15
53
1300
14
55
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
407
0
171.5
565
2
222.9
374
1
272.5
450
2
271
Snake’s Take: There is just no stopping this bowling ball in cleats. MJD took over as the lead back and his rushing numbers boosted
up as did his touchdowns. How in the hell do you tackle cleats and a helmet? Defenses have no answer for the speed/power combo
packed into the frame of a Wizard of Oz munchkin. He represents the Lollipop guild well. As consistent and injury-free as MJD has
been, there’s no doubt he’s 1.3 or 1.4 in all drafts. With 7 match-ups against bottom 10 run defenses, there’s nothing but more
yardage for this little tank to chew up. The Jags offense starts and stops with MJD.
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#5
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
16
11
16
Rush Yds
316
1699
871
1400
Michael Turner
Rush TD
1
17
10
14
Rec.
4
6
5
5
Rec. Yds
16
41
35
40
Atlanta Falcons
Rec TD
0
0
0
0
FPTS.
39.2
276.0
150.6
228
Snake’s Take: VALUE ALERT! Being the wishy-washy knee-jerk crowd that we are in the fantasy football world, as fast as everyone
jumped on Turner’s bandwagon last year, they will jump off this year. Turner was drafted top 3 last year despite all the warnings of
his insane workload the year before and brutal run schedule. Well folks, as expected he broke down. Turner only managed to start
11 games and didn’t touch the 1000 yard mark. So what will the minions do this season? They’ll run away. Don’t be a sheep! Turner
is money in this offense and after a rested season with an improved passing game to help give him room, Turner is set to blow up
again. He doesn’t catch the rock AT ALL so in PPR leagues he falls a bit but he belongs in the 1st round this year. If you can steal him
in the 2nd round of your drafts you just gave yourself a HUGE advantage! Don’t sleep on Turner this season.
#6
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
14
14
15
Rush Yds
1102
1036
1120
1100
Frank Gore
Rush TD
5
6
10
9
Rec.
53
43
52
50
San Francisco 49ers
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
436
1
189.8
373
2
188.9
406
3
230.6
400
3
222
Snake’s Take: Apparently Frank has to play the season in a bubble to ever play 16 games. You will NOT get 16 games out of Frank
Gore so don’t even plan on that. He racks up receptions for the PPR leagues and finally hit double-digit touchdowns last season. So
you’re thinking “YES! Finally upside.” WRONG. There is so much risk in this pick that you don’t see. Risk #1: Alex Smith. The Niners
are actually able to pass the ball now. Not just dumpoffs to the RB either. Smith can get downfield with the rock to Vernon Davis and
Crabtree. This is going to ding Gore’s reception numbers a bit. Risk #2: Anthony Dixon. This rookie RB is an absolute beast shortyardage back. Gore has struggled near the goal line over the years and Dixon is tearing it up in OTA’s. Best case scenario Dixon is
going to vulture the goal line totes and cut into Gore’s TD’s. Worst case scenario we end up with a committee as the Niners try to
keep Gore fresh and not injured for the entire season. Be aware of these risks on draft day!
#7
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
16
Rush Yds
540
1400
Shonn Greene
Rush TD
2
10
Rec.
0
20
Rec. Yds
0
150
New York Jets
Rec TD
0
0
FPTS.
66
221
Snake’s Take: This guy is an absolute machine and could easily rush for 1500 yards in a season if he gets the full workload. The
problem is the Jets have signed RB Ladainian Tomlinson. We’re looking at another stupid committee and LT will get most of the
endzone love because he’s a goal line beast. This just blows. Why ruin a great young fantasy RB like that? Don’t they consider our
feelings when making these damn moves? I don’t think LT can get it done anymore between the 20’s and Greene is so damn good
they just won’t be able to keep him off the field. With their awesome defense and Sanchez as a game manager I think Greene has an
awesome season. His TD’s will be light thanks to LT but his yards will be Randy Jackson FAT “Yeah dawg! Yeah yeah!”
#8
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
12
16
Rashard Mendenhall
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
58
0
2
1108
7
25
1200
9
30
Pittsburgh Steelers
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
17
0
7.5
261
1
184.9
300
2
216
Snake’s Take: Nope, not on any chemical substances with this ranking. The Steelers will have almost half of their season without
QB Ben Roethlisberger. They traded away WR Santonio Holmes. All of this screams their wish to get back to the ground and pound
attack from years past. Mendenhall is an absolute beast as you can see by his near 100 ypg. average from last season. This is just
his 3rd year, his legs are fresh and the Steelers will emphasize the run. Just a few years ago nobody ran the ball better than the
Steelers. Mendenhall is primed for a HUGE season; you just have to hope the ass-monkeys in your league don’t read this draft guide
and get the same endorsement you’re getting. Target Mendenhall late 1st/early 2nd round and enjoy the 2010 season. Make sure you
handcuff rookie RB Jonathan Dwyer who may end up being a short yardage vulture.
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#9
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
12
11
15
14
Rush Yds
1002
1042
1416
1300
Steven Jackson
Rush TD
5
7
4
6
Rec.
38
40
51
45
Rec. Yds
271
379
322
350
St. Louis Rams
Rec TD
1
1
0
1
GS
11
10
13
16
Rush Yds
674
747
1251
1400
Cedric Benson
Rush TD
4
2
6
8
Rec.
17
20
17
20
Cincinnati Bengals
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
123
0
103.7
185
0
105.2
111
0
172.2
150
0
203
FPTS.
163.3
190.1
197.8
207
Snake’s Take: Four whole rushing touchdowns last season? Really? That’s impressive. S-Jax was drafted in the 1st round of fantasy
drafts because the Rams were going to shift to a balanced attack and run the snot out of the ball. His rushing yards went up as a
result but he only hit paydirt 4 times. For one, the Rams don’t get near the other team’s endzone but once every full moon. For two,
Jackson just couldn’t bust the long runs last year like he has in years past. He did manage to start 15 games…new record for him.
Won’t happen again. The Rams bring in Sam Bradford at QB…rookie QB who will be tossed into the fire from day 1 resulting in yet
another season of horrific offensive production. Did we mention Jackson had a bulging disc last year in his back and had the surgery
to correct that during the off-season? Back surgery at the ripe old age of 26 on a back that’s already injury-prone? Color me not
wanting to roll dice on this situation. Nevertheless…all things offense in St. Louis will run through him.
#10
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
Snake’s Take: The light finally came on for Mr. Benson last season and if not for injury he could have reached 1500 yards. That’s
just amazing. There’s nobody there stealing work from him and the Bengals are running a much more balanced attack. Ced is primed
for his best season yet if he can stay healthy. That’s a gynormous size if as he has yet to play 16 games but you have to assume
he’s going to do that this year. Here’s yet another guy sliding in drafts that could be your RB1 and carry you to the promised land.
His draft value is hotter than Jessica Alba thanks to the morons that think just because he’s a Bengal he’s not RB1 material. I’m on
the Ced Benson bandwagon this year. I’m going to look for him at RB2 and unleash a mud-stomping on my league not seen
since…last season (I rock).
#11
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
2
10
16
Jamaal Charles
Rush Yds
Rush TD
357
0
1120
7
1200
7
Rec.
27
40
50
Kansas City Chiefs
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
272
1
68.9
297
1
189.7
350
1
203
Snake’s Take: JC absolutely EXPLODED down the stretch and showed home run ability like Barry Bonds in the juiced days. So what
do the brilliant Chiefs do? They go out and pay an ass-load of cash for senior citizen RB Thomas Jones. Really? All the dynasty
leaguers that traded for Charles took a shot to the scrotum that is still being felt. Jones will eat into the carries and the goal line
totes for sure. Charles is SO much better than Jones yet the Chiefs feel they needed another RB. Nevermind that their passing game
sucks dangle-bag and their defense couldn’t stop a bus full of kindergartners from running rampant…let’s drop all our coin on an old
slow RB. Brilliant. I’m a firm believer in talent shining through though and there’s just no way a back as good as Charles can be
denied. He’ll lose some work at first but as the season wears on the Chiefs will realize they need to feed JC.
#12
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
16
Chris “Beanie” Wells
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
793
7
12
1200
10
20
Arizona Cardinals
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
143
0
135.6
150
1
201
Snake’s Take: With Matt Leinart at the helm the Cardinals know their only chance at offensive success is to hitch the wagon to
Beanie. He’s a physical beast with size and speed rarely seen in that package (mind out of the gutter pervert). Wells is having an
awesome off-season and showing that he’s ready to step up and be the mail carrier for this O. The major drawback is that little fruit
basket Tim Hightower coming in and getting all those damn receptions. Beanie is not a good receiving back or at least hasn’t gotten
the chance to show he can catch and that’s not gonna change this year. His carries should skyrocket and he’s definitely going over
the 1000 yard mark. Grab him now before he explodes into stud stud stud category and becomes the flavor of the year. Just pray
Matt Leinart can connect on enough passes to keep the defense honest.
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#13
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
3
0
Jonathan Stewart
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
836
10
8
1133
10
18
1200
10
20
Carolina Panthers
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
47
0
139
1
150
1
FPTS.
148.3
193.2
201
Snake’s Take: Big Stew is part 1b of the Carolina tandem and he’s hard-charging to take over as THE MAN. This guy is built like a
brick shathouse and runs like a deer. Carolina loves to pound the rock and his 5.1 ypc. average just bought him a lot more carries.
Did you know he did all that damage last season with a bone spur in his Achilles? If I had a bone spur in my Achilles I wouldn’t be
able to walk to the fridge for a beer….well…..okay, I could suck it up to get a beer, but taking out the trash would be out of the
question. Stewart had that cleaned up in the off-season and it’s scarier than Lindsey Lohan without makeup to think of what he can
do at 100% this season. Stewart is going to get at least 1000 yards and 10 TD’s with an upside that rivals Pamela Anderson. This is
probably the year he can be your RB1 and you’d still be okay. He’s that damn good.
#14
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
16
13
16
DeAngelo Williams
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
717
4
23
1515
18
22
1117
7
29
1200
9
30
Carolina Panthers
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
175
1
121
2
252
0
200
1
FPTS.
119.2
283.6
178.9
200
Snake’s Take: What happened? Where were the long touchdown runs? The 200 yard games? From 18 scores down to 7? No freakin’
way! I’ll tell you what happened…his name is Jonathan Stewart. We’re now staring down the barrel of the best tandem RB situation
in the NFL. How excited are you about that? Me neither. DeAngelo is still a huge home run threat and in a contract year so the
motivation is there but Stewart is primed for his best season yet as well. No way the Panthers rush for 3000 yards so we’re looking
at a couple of 1000 yard backs with 10 TD’s. I like DeAngelo’s big play propensity and the fact that he’s used in the passing game a
little more over Stewart but the two are almost interchangeable. This is just the way the NFL is going. Hell, you can’t even get both
of them on your roster anymore unless you bang 1st and 2nd round picks on one team’s RB’s…unsmart. Grab DeAngelo and pray he
busts some long ones and works extra hard for the big payday.
#15
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
7
14
16
16
Rush Yds
956
1203
1253
1200
Ryan Grant
Rush TD
8
4
11
10
Rec.
30
18
25
30
Green Bay Packers
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
145
0
158.1
116
1
161.9
197
0
211
150
0
195
Snake’s Take: Grant got no love last year and in early drafts I’ve been in so far this year he’s still catching the cold shoulder. I
don’t get it? 1200 yards and 10 TD’s on an offense that is absolutely explosive isn’t good enough for you people anymore? With
Aaron Rodgers lighting up the league Grant sees enough room for a slow fat white guy to run though (don’t you dare say it). He’ll
get a ton of scoring chances with the Packers hanging so many points and when the weather turns diamond cutter cold he gets a lot
more work. Did I miss the memo that said don’t draft Ryan Grant the last 2 years were a fluke? He’s an awesome RB2 and in that
offense I wouldn’t hesitate to roster him quick.
#16
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
Rush Yds
1100
Ryan Mathews
Rush TD
11
Rec.
20
San Diego Chargers
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
150
0
191
Snake’s Take: Mathews is not even close to the most talented rookie in the league but he landed in the dream spot for a rookie RB.
The Chargers let their legend LT go and drafted Mathews in the 1st round sending a loud and clear signal that they’re not counting on
Darren Sproles to carry the load. Sproles will be the change-of-pace guy he’s always been and Mathews will be the mail carrier. On
an offense as good as the Chargers we’re looking at 1000 yards and 10 TD’s even if he just does okay. There is upside there for
more. Since he’s a rookie you’ll have many people letting him slide in redraft leagues so you can get him on the cheap. The job is
his; the offense is good…what’s the problem?
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#17
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
1
5
6
16
Rush Yds
252
625
793
1000
Pierre Thomas
Rush TD
1
9
6
8
Rec.
17
31
39
40
New Orleans Saints
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
151
1
52.3
284
3
162.9
302
2
157.5
300
2
190
Snake’s Take: Thomas has stud talent but spent last season more dinged up than my uncle’s 76 Pinto. When he was healthy and
got the carries he was a beast. Mike Bell is gone so we can stop worrying about that split. Reggie Bush is a dancing butterfly so
there’s no need to worry about him getting the bulk of work. The path is clear for Thomas to finally jump to the 1000 yard club on an
offense that belongs on Tecmo Bowl. The Saints have not inked him to a deal as of press time but they’re in talks and it’s obvious
both want to make it happen. Just a matter of cranking the numbers out and watching the Saints offense roll up huge numbers
again.
#18
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
16
Rush Yds
637
1000
LeSean McCoy
Rush TD
4
8
Rec.
40
50
Philadelphia Eagles
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
308
0
118.5
350
1
189
Snake’s Take: Okay, LeSean, this is it. This is your chance to step up and be THE MAN. Brian Westbrook is gone and although they
signed Mike Bell, McCoy will be the clear-cut starter and is a dual threat with his receiving ability. It took him some time last season
to get up to speed but I think he’s there. Losing Donovan McNabb is not going to hurt this offense as much as people think. Kevin
Kolb has a big league arm and will air it out with his speedy outside receivers. This will open things up underneath for LeSean. This
offense just creates opportunities for backs like McCoy and we could easily see Brian Westbrook type numbers this year from McCoy.
The upside is there, the price tag is cheap and you don’t have much to lose. Handcuff him with Bell late in the draft and you’re
money.
#19
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
9
16
Knowshon Moreno
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
947
7
28
1000
7
35
Rec. Yds
213
250
Denver Broncos
Rec TD
2
2
FPTS.
170
188
Snake’s Take: Knowshon just got screwed like a Tiger Woods groupie. It was bad enough he had Kyle Orton at QB but WR Brandon
Marshall was a one man wrecking crew and kept the passing game going. Marshall is gone and they spent a 1st round pick on Tim
Tebow. How long before they want to start working him in? With Eddie Royal as the top target Knowshon may be seeing 10 men in
the box every play. Orton couldn’t hit his own ass in the mirror with a football and he’s got nobody to throw to. The Broncos are also
trying to sign Brian Westbrook and Correll Buckhalter is still in town. What the fork? The ignorant are saying, “With Marshall gone
Knowshon is going to be a huge part of the offense.” The intelligent are saying, “What offense?” I’m going to avoid him in my drafts
because there’s just too much bad mojo circling the situation.
#20
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
12
15
14
Rush Yds
1072
544
828
800
Joseph Addai
Rush TD
12
5
10
9
Rec.
41
25
51
40
Indianapolis Colts
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
364
3
233.6
206
2
117.0
336
3
194.4
300
2
176
Snake’s Take: It’s hard to hate on Addai when he quietly puts up double digit scores and 51 grabs with over 1000 combined. He’s
the starting RB on a team that scores more than John Mayer at a Nymphofest. The Colts will give Addai plenty of scoring chances
and he is a great goal line back. Now that they’re using him in the passing game as well, the only thing to worry about is injury. You
better damn well handcuff Donald Brown or there will be 3 weeks of this season you’re kicking yourself in the ass. Addai just can’t
seem to last 16 games but the production you’ll get while he’s there is top notch. He’s a great RB2 that still gets no love from the
peanut gallery. Seriously, what piece of the Indy offense isn’t good?
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#21
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
10
Rush Yds
900
Jahvid Best
Rush TD
5
Rec.
40
Rec. Yds
300
Detroit Lions
Rec TD
4
FPTS.
174
Snake’s Take: DO NOT SLEEP ON JAHVID! This is one of those “Out on a limb” calls I’m going to make but I think Jahvid Best wins
ROY. Yeah, I know…even I’m looking around for the glue I just sniffed. Best is an amazing home run threat who got “Knocked the F
Out” (In best Chris Tucker voice) last season. He leaped from 5 yards out, was 6 feet in the air and landed like a ton of bricks on his
shoulder. His shoulder fell apart and his brain went to Loopyville. Before that, he was making Pac 10 defenses look retarded. Okay,
you’re right, Pac 10 defenses suck…but Best is seriously a special player. I think the Lions offense turns the corner this season and
starts hanging some serious yards/points on people. Best will get every chance to be the starter because of his big playmaking
ability. If the kid can pick up pass blocking and stay healthy, he’s ROY…mark it down Skippy.
#22
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
10
10
Rush Yds
1282
437
800
Steve Slaton
Rush TD
9
3
6
Rec.
50
44
45
Rec. Yds
377
417
400
Houston Texans
Rec TD
FPTS.
1
225.9
4
127.4
3
174
Snake’s Take: Slaton exploded on the scene in ‘08 and proceeded to fumble himself out of a job in 2009. Now Houston’s backfield
is getting crowded. Slaton had off-season surgery for a neck/nerve issue and swears the reason he fumbled so much was because of
that issue. He’s supposedly slimmed down and back to rookie form. You can look at this one of two ways: 1) The situation is so
muddled and crowded now he’s never getting back to the rookie magic or 2) All the nippledicks in my league have totally forgotten
how good this guy is and think his career is over so I can draft him for a piece of chewed gum. I think the hamstring injury that Ben
Tate is dealing with in OTA’s is slowing his progress and Arian Foster just isn’t enough of a home run threat to keep Slaton from
getting a good amount of work. I believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy too though, so take what you may. I’m banking on a
Slaton comeback this year but he’s got a little hill to climb.
#23
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
9
13
15
12
Brandon Jacobs
Rush Yds
Rush TD
1009
4
1089
15
835
5
900
9
Rec.
23
6
18
20
New York Giants
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
174
2
36
0
184
1
200
1
FPTS.
154.3
202.5
121.3
170
Snake’s Take: This fat bloated hunk of ground beef ticks me off to no end! How can you be that damn big and fast and get knocked
around by DB’s like a kid brother? His monster size no longer surprises anyone and he gets beat on like a piñata. Its football 101,
the bigger they are the harder they fall. Chop his wheels out and he’s crumbled. DB’s were gunning for his knees all game long and
as a result he had his worst statistical season yet. I traded for this fat meatbag and then he just sat there on my bench all season
like a fat kid on your kickball team. The Giants will look to Ahmad Bradshaw and any other RB they have on the roster to get it done.
Jacobs will still get his carries but you can’t expect numbers like 2008 ever again. The league has him figured out. The Giants now
rely much more on the pass and Jacobs is an after-thought. Maybe he and Marion Barber can start a support group for washed up
power-backs that lose their jobs.
#24
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
7
14
Rush Yds
421
589
1000
Michael Bush
Rush TD
3
3
10
Rec.
19
17
20
Rec. Yds
162
105
100
Oakland Raiders
Rec TD
FPTS.
0
76.3
0
87.4
0
170
Snake’s Take: SLEEPER ALERT! I LOVE BUSH! (Who doesn’t right?) Michael Bush is so damn talented I just don’t understand how
the dumbass Raiders can deny him the rock. Darren McFadden cannot change direction. Don’t the Raiders get that? He cannot cut!
His straight-line speed was great in college but the NFL is too fast for that. He is an epic fail. Bush on the other hand has amazing
vision with the balance and speed you just can’t believe is in a frame that big. How long does the guy need to average over 5 yards a
carry before they give him the rock full time? The Raiders actually have a good O-line and have added Jason Campbell at QB so they
can actually throw the ball this year. Darren McFadden can’t stay healthy and can’t get the job done. Justin Fargas has been let go so
the path is finally clear for Bush to seize the job. I’m telling you right now, Michael Bush will rush for 1000 yards this season with 810 touchdowns and you can STEAL him in your drafts. He’s my NUMERO UNO SLEEPER this season. Don’t you miss him on draft day.
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#25
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
7
13
9
10
Rush Yds
602
916
648
800
Ronnie Brown
Rush TD
4
10
8
8
Rec.
39
33
14
30
Rec. Yds
389
254
96
250
Miami Dolphins
Rec TD
1
0
0
1
FPTS.
129.1
177.0
122.4
159
Snake’s Take: I don’t know what kind of health dance we need to do but please dear lord let Ronnie Brown stay healthy for more
than 10 freakin’ games! Brown is an absolute stud when he’s healthy but there’s a better chance of Paris Hilton becoming a nun than
Brown making it through a season. There was a time Lisfranc fractures were career-enders (Duce Staley anyone?) but Brown is on
track to be ready for this season. He can put up the points when he plays but I’m avoiding him like an in-law this season. Is the risk
really worth the 9 games of reward you might get? Me thinks not. (That was kinda gay huh? Remind me to NEVER say some gay
crap like that again).
#26
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
3
7
5
Rush Yds
15
659
1121
800
Ricky Williams
Rush TD
0
4
11
8
Rec.
0
29
35
35
Rec. Yds
0
219
264
250
Miami Dolphins
Rec TD
0
1
2
1
FPTS.
1.5
117.8
217.5
159
Snake’s Take: Rasta had an absolute amazing season. At his age and having been through everything he’s been through it was just
amazing to see him do what he did. He could do it again if he was the only one carrying the rock but Ronnie Brown is back and
they’ll be splitting again. It sucks for Ricky because he’s obviously an unstoppable stud when he’s the only back carrying the rock.
Once Brown went out last year Rasta just took over and kicked some serious arse. Ricky swears this is his last season so you know
he’s going to try and go out with a bang. If you draft Ronnie Brown you’d be a complete moron not to handcuff Ricky. Hell, I’d rather
have Ricky for his durability. The marijuana kept his legs fresh apparently. He’ll have another solid season with the upside of Ronnie
Brown being an injury waiting to happen. Park him on your bench until Brown is out.
#27
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
10
Rush Yds
1238
929
700
Matt Forte
Rush TD
8
4
6
Rec.
63
57
45
Rec. Yds
477
471
400
Chicago Bears
Rec TD
4
0
2
FPTS.
243.5
164
158
Snake’s Take: Was anything more disappointing than Matt Forte last season? I wasn’t this upset when I found out there was no
Santa Claus. Forte was a top 5 ranked RB and sure 1st round pick in every draft running last season and his production was
horrendous. It was so bad they’ve signed Chester Taylor for fat bank. The writing is on the wall for Forte. You’ll see many people
calling for the bounce-back this year but come on folks…they didn’t pay Chester Taylor $12 million to sit on the bench and act as
insurance. Forte is toast. Add in the fact Mike Martz is running the offense now and you’ve got a recipe for Running Back Disaster.
Forte still has talent and he’s young but there’s a huge mountain to climb for him to get back to prominence. If he falls way way way
way (15 more ways) down then draft him but don’t you dare plan on using him in your active lineup.
#28
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
1
14
Rush Yds
266
685
900
Felix Jones
Rush TD
3
3
7
Rec.
2
19
30
Rec. Yds
10
119
200
Dallas Cowboys
Rec TD
0
0
0
FPTS.
45.6
98.4
152
Snake’s Take: This guy is electric! Any time he touches the rock he can rip the quick 6. I had him on my fantasy college team for
years and he was an absolute beast even sharing the load with Darren McFadden at Arkansas. The Cowboys are about tired of
Marion Barber and his lame ass 16” per carry average and they want excitement. Jerry Jones calls the shots and he is in love with
Felix Jones. Early word is Jones will be the starter and share with Barber. Everything hinges on his health. Jones isn’t a big back and
NFL Linebackers commit prison rape on him in between the tackles. The Boys need to get him the rock in space and enjoy the show.
We can’t recommend him as a RB1 and he’s a risky RB2 but he’s got that potential to be absolutely amazing. The problem here will
be there are too many damn Cowboy homers in the world. They’ll swing like Tarzan from Felix’s sack all pre-season thinking he’s the
next Gale Sayers. You’re not going to get the draft value out of him you need…he’ll go too early in drafts.
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#29
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
0
7
13
Jerome Harrison
Rush Yds
Rush TD
142
0
246
1
862
5
800
6
Rec.
2
12
34
40
Cleveland Browns
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
19
0
116
1
220
2
280
1
FPTS.
16.1
48.2
150.2
150
Snake’s Take: Who else won a league title thanks to Jerome Harrison? What he did down the stretch last season was outstanding. I
had him rotting on my bench and didn’t think I’d ever play him and then WHAM! He blows up like Jessica Simpson at a buffet. So
please explain to me why the moronic Browns draft Montario Hardesty in the 2nd round and trade for Peyton Hillis? I don’t get it.
Harrison is a RFA that still hasn’t signed the tender 1 year offer which makes me nervous. You bring all these backs in and Jerome is
not in OTA’s? YIKES! The guy has amazing talent but the situation he’s in doesn’t make me feel all warm and fuzzy. Once again you
have to believe the talent will shine through despite the business side of things and Jerome should be the man there. This will be
ultimate boom or bust pick. The value will be right because of the situation he’s in so roll the dice if you’re a gambler!
#30
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
1
15
14
Cadillac Williams
Rush Yds
Rush TD
208
3
233
4
823
4
900
5
Rec.
3
7
28
30
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
17
0
40.5
43
0
51.6
217
3
146
200
1
146
Snake’s Take: Miracles never cease…Cadillac Williams lasted the season and is actually healthy this off-season. Amazing. Caddy
came damn near 1000 yards last season and looked like a re-born player. Every week I kept waiting for the wheels to fall off and it
didn’t happen. Josh Freeman is a QB on the rise and they’ve added some talented rookie WR’s this year. Kellen Winslow is still a top
target as well. Everything is in place for Caddy to near the 1000 yard mark. Derrick Ward obviously couldn’t wrestle the job away so
its Caddy’s to lose. I’m not gonna pin the hopes of my season on him and if you have to start him every week your team is subpar
but he’s not a bad backup to have for bye week and matchup plays.
#31
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
5
7
2
Darren McFadden
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
499
4
29
357
1
21
700
5
30
Rec. Yds
285
245
250
Oakland Raiders
Rec TD
FPTS.
0
102.4
0
66.2
2
137
Snake’s Take: Anyone that watched him play at Arkansas saw the total domination he had over the SEC and if you’re like me you
were just blown away with his ability. So what happened? The speed of the NFL has made him look highly ordinary. McFadden is not
a good cutback runner and he cannot get to the outside on NFL defenses. He’s also on the Raiders which means you get minimal
possessions each game and not a lot of scoring chances. Toss in the fact he’s constantly battling some sort of injury and you have
the recipe for You Suck Soup. Michael Bush is going to get some serious carries this year and then it’s over. McFadden will become a
change of pace guy that nobody remembers…ahh those college days were great though.
#32
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
13
15
6
Marion Barber III
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
975
10
44
885
7
52
932
7
26
700
6
30
Rec. Yds
282
417
221
250
Dallas Cowboys
Rec TD
2
2
0
1
FPTS.
197.7
184.2
157.3
137
Snake’s Take: What the hell happened? MB3 was an absolute beast a couple of years ago. He used to run around looking for people
to run over. Now it looks like cheerleaders can drop him with a pom pom tackle. He can’t find a hole with GPS and goes down easier
than Jenna Jameson on prom night. The Cowboys grew tired of handing him the rock and watching him run into the back of his Oline and then hit the dirt. On that offense there’s no way he should have just 7 touchdowns as the goal line RB. The Cowboys started
passing the ball from the 3 yard line because MB3 couldn’t score. Now Felix Jones is going to take over as the starter and MB3’s
chances are dwindling. He’s still got the power to be a stud back but he’s gotta find his Mojo. Maybe a Cialis or 2 before games
Marion?
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#33
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
14
2
LaDainian Tomlinson
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
1474
15
60
1110
11
52
730
12
20
700
7
35
Rec. Yds
475
426
154
150
New York Jets
Rec TD
3
1
0
1
FPTS.
302.9
225.6
160.4
133
Snake’s Take: It’s twilight time baby. LT is looking to ride off into the sunset with a Super Bowl ring and he’s in the right spot to do
it. He’ll never be the main back in the NFL again but he’s one hell of a relief pitcher. Given his amazing nose for the endzone the
odds are he’s going to get most of the goal line looks as well. Double-digit scores could happen and his yardage totals will be close to
last year’s. So look at his 09 stat line and ask yourself if that’s something you can live with. You draft Shonn Greene and you have to
handcuff LT and he’s not gonna kill you to have on your roster anyways. He’s falling so far in drafts you need binoculars to see him
so the value is there. I’m gonna look to put him on my rosters later in the draft and use him as a plug-in when needed. Anything
happens to Shonn Greene and LT could be great again. The NY Jets O-line is freakin’ amazing…they could get your mom a c-note of
rushing yards.
#34
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
8
10
Rush Yds
1262
1487
494
700
Clinton Portis
Rush TD
11
9
1
7
Rec.
47
28
9
30
Washington Redskins
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
389
0
231.1
218
0
224.5
57
1
67.1
200
0
132
Snake’s Take: It’s over buddy. Good run, thanks for the memories. The Deadskins decided to spend this off-season collecting
washed up NFL running backs. Now there is a giant mess with Clinton Portis being the starter, Larry Johnson being the sharer and
Willie Parker being the stealer. Who wants in on this disaster? It’s like an NFL RB graveyard. We have no idea how the split will go
and no idea what kind of offense Washington is going to roll out. Donovan McNabb is in town so they can actually air it out a little
now. I’m just going to steer clear of this Bermuda triangle of RB’s. Portis may be the starter but that doesn’t mean jack shat on this
roster. Can the Deadskins fork things up good or what?
#35
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
3
Rush Yds
600
CJ Spiller
Rush TD
4
Rec.
45
Rec. Yds
300
Buffalo Bills
Rec TD
3
FPTS.
132
Snake’s Take: Let’s see how bad Buffalo can fork this kid’s future up. They still have that thug Marshawn Lynch although he should
be cut any minute now. Fred Jackson did very well for them but they can’t pass on a talent like CJ Spiller. This guy has some of the
silliest speed I’ve seen. In the right situation he could be Marshall Faulk part 2…seriously, he’s that talented. The problem is, he’s not
in the right situation. He’s on a team that just can’t seem to get their act together. He’ll be in a share with Fred Jackson in the best
case scenario and if they keep Marshawn Lynch then we have a Charlie Foxtrot of grand proportions. Something the Bills excel in
creating. This kid’s talent merits the draft pick but you’ll have to keep a close eye on the Buffalo backfield situation.
#36
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
7
16
6
Rush Yds
399
598
500
Tim Hightower
Rush TD
10
8
5
Rec.
34
63
60
Arizona Cardinals
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
237
0
428
0
450
1
FPTS.
123.6
150.6
131
Snake’s Take: Hightower is highly useful in PPR leagues but other than that, he’s not going to be much help as Beanie Wells takes
over the lion’s share of the carries. If you’re in a PPR league, Hightower will get you steady points every week and you can draft him
ghetto cheap. If you draft Beanie you definitely want this insurance policy. The Cards are going to be forced to run much more than
every before with that chewed up piece of crack-spackle Matt Leinart at QB.
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#37
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
2
14
Rush Yds
619
700
Justin Forsett
Rush TD
4
5
Rec.
41
45
Seattle Seahawks
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
350
1
126.9
300
0
130
Snake’s Take: Forsett gets no love in the fantasy circles but as of right now he’s looking like the clear-cut starter in Seattle. He’s
doing awesome in OTA’s and his only competition for carries right now is Julius Jones. Not much competition really. Unless Seattle
brings someone in (They’re rumored to be inquiring about Marshawn Lynch), you can get a starting RB with 1000 yard potential very
late in your drafts. What’s the problem? Those in the “know” will be picking Forsett up late in their drafts.
#38
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
1
3
11
9
Rush Yds
300
571
1062
700
Fred Jackson
Rush TD
0
3
2
4
Rec.
22
37
46
35
Rec. Yds
190
317
371
300
Buffalo Bills
Rec TD
0
0
2
1
FPTS.
49.0
106.8
167.3
130
Snake’s Take: 1000 yards in just 11 starts, 46 grabs for 371 and what thanks does he get? They draft CJ Spiller and haven’t cut
Marshawn Lynch yet. What the hell is going on in Buffalo? My 6 year-old could manage a team better. Jackson can clearly be a top
15 starting back in the NFL but Buffalo doesn’t agree. Now we’ll have Jackson and Spiller splitting work with the possibility of
Marshawn Lynch in town. Yet another RB situation I want nothing to do with on draft day. How many of these crappy teams are
going to keep making these brilliant moves and ruining our fantasy backfields? What happened to the good old days of 1 stud back
and one good backup? Now we need to cram 5 great backs into a backfield and give them each 10 carries? Brilliant.
#39
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
8
1
0
6
Rush Yds
844
399
338
500
Chester Taylor
Rush TD
7
4
1
4
Rec.
29
45
44
50
Rec. Yds
281
399
389
400
Chicago Bears
Rec TD
0
2
1
2
FPTS.
154.5
115.8
84.7
126
Snake’s Take: Poor Chet can’t catch a break. At least he’s getting paid fat cash (12M deal for 4 years) to split carries this time.
Taylor will share the load 40/60 with Matt Forte making both of them moot points in the fantasy world. Taylor has the ability to be a
top 15 RB in the league if he ever gets all the work. I have a gut feeling (could be gas) that Chester is going to shine through in
Chicago and take more of the workload than Forte gets. Nevertheless, the Bears now have Mad Mike Martz as their OC and this
offense is going to air it out. Taylor will rack up the receptions but he’s not going to be nearly enough of a rushing factor to be
anything more than a bench guy for your squad. If you’re a real Bears homer you need both of them and then have to hope one gets
hurt. Blah.
#40
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
8
1
1
Rush Yds
1207
671
544
500
Willis McGahee
Rush TD
7
7
12
9
Rec.
43
24
15
20
Baltimore Ravens
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
231
1
173
0
85
2
150
1
FPTS.
191.8
126.4
146.9
125
Snake’s Take: All Willis did last year was steal touchdowns from Ray Rice owners. Why won’t this guy just go away? He scored 12
touchdowns on the year which makes him draft-relevant still. With only 500 yards rushing though, you’re not going to run out and
draft him early. Ray Rice took over as the man but McGahee is still someone you have to look at on draft day. Handcuff him to Rice
and use him for his touchdowns…hardly anything to get excited about but he’s necessary. PS- If anyone in your league says,
“Whatchoo Talkin’ About Willis?” on draft day…slap that biotch!
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#41
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
14
14
16
0
Rush Yds
1119
1312
1402
600
Thomas Jones
Rush TD
1
13
14
8
Rec.
28
36
10
20
Kansas City Chiefs
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
217
1
145.6
207
2
241.9
58
0
230
150
0
123
Snake’s Take: There is no denying Thomas Jones is a warrior and every year I hate on him. He proved me wrong again last season
with another stellar campaign. Now he’s traded to the Chiefs and once again I’m saying don’t waste your draft pick. Jamaal Charles
is so much better than TJ. The Chief’s O-line is not even close to the NY Jets in talent and TJ needs holes (insert Butthead laugh).
Charles is a speed in space guy who can excel with a crappy O-line…TJ is not. They’ll give him carries early and they’ll split the
workload but this is finally the year TJ fades into oblivion. If you draft Charles you have to handcuff him but I wouldn’t recommend
drafting him and hoping he can serve as a starter for your squad. Color him done…again.
#42
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
10
9
8
5
Rush Yds
581
404
390
400
Reggie Bush
Rush TD
4
2
5
4
Rec.
73
52
47
60
New Orleans Saints
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
417
2
135.8
440
4
120.4
335
3
120.5
400
3
122
Snake’s Take: For one, I’m not drafting any dude that breaks up with Kim Kardashian. Seriously? Dude! It doesn’t get any better!
What on earth were you thinking? Enough on that. Reggie came into the league with more hype than anyone and just hasn’t lived up
to it. He’s a change-of-pace back and just an okay one at that. All the dancing around just doesn’t get it done in the NFL. His speed
advantage in college didn’t carry over to the NFL. He’ll be serviceable in PPR leagues but that’s about it. If you’re not in a PPR league
there is not a single reason to draft Bush. He can’t stay healthy, he can’t run between the tackles and he doesn’t get any red zone
love. Kim was your meal ticket Reggie!
#43
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
0
1
3
Ahmad Bradshaw
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
190
1
2
355
1
5
778
7
21
700
5
35
Rec. Yds
12
42
207
200
New York Giants
Rec TD
FPTS.
0
26.2
1
51.7
0
140.5
0
120
Snake’s Take: All that promise and all that potential just never happened last season. Bradshaw was hurt constantly and the Giants
shifted to becoming a passing team. He’s still got to share the workload with Brandon Jacobs and now he has 2 screws in his ankle. I
kinda make it a draft rule not to pick anyone with hardware from Home Depot in their body. I was high on Bradshaw last season and
the potential still exists if he can get back to 100% but he’s nothing more than a late round flyer now. There’s just too much going
against him now to consider taking him in the middle rounds.
#44
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
3
Rush Yds
700
Ben Tate
Rush TD
5
Rec.
20
Houston Texans
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
150
0
115
Snake’s Take: Here’s a big swing for the fences…he’s buried on a team with a boatload of RB possibilities, he’s a rookie and he’s
starting OTA’s with a pulled hamstring. So where’s the upside? The guy has an amazing size/speed combo and comes from SEC RB
Factory Auburn. He can pound between the tackles and has the speed to take it to the house if he gets an opening. There are a lot of
stars that have to align for Tate to be a big score in fantasy football this year but no guts…no glory. Late round flyer material here.
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#45
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
6
3
5
8
Laurence Maroney
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
835
6
4
93
0
0
757
9
14
700
6
10
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
116
0
131.1
0
0
9.3
99
0
139.6
80
0
114
Snake’s Take: I can’t think of any RB with more physical talent that does less on the field with it. This guy should be ripping 1500
yard seasons off with his physical skills and he hasn’t even come close to that. The wind blows wrong and he’s hurt. The Foxboro
snowflakes bruise him. New England is a passing team and they love using the Kevin Faulk’s of the world on 3rd down. There’s just
never going to be a 1000 yard season in the cards for Maroney. Coming out of college he was a Heisman contender…peaked in
college.
#46
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
5
Montario Hardesty
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
600
7
20
Cleveland Browns
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
100
0
112
Snake’s Take: Meet your “Sleeper Flavor of the Year”. Everyone in the fantasy football world always wants to beat the other guy to
the “Next Big Thing” so they’re jumping all over the Hardesty bandwagon. He’s more of a power back and has good vision but he had
problems staying healthy in college and this is the big leagues. Jerome Harrison is the forgotten man all of a sudden? I don’t get it?
He dominated down the stretch last year with nothing for a passing game to help him. Harrison is holding out right now as a
restricted free agent so Hardesty will get all the OTA love but don’t get it twisted. As soon as Harrison comes back you’ll see who the
better back is. I’m not jumping on this wagon. He’s good insurance and should things go bad in the Harrison contract situation you
never know but I still think Harrison is clearly the best back in Cleveland.
#47
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
1
2
Rush Yds
281
600
Donald Brown
Rush TD
3
5
Rec.
11
25
Indianapolis Colts
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
169
0
63
200
0
110
Snake’s Take: Brown has an awesome skill-set for this offense, he just needs the opportunities. He’ll be completely up to speed on
the offense this season and I have a better chance of a threesome with Beyonce and Megan Fox than Joseph Addai does of staying
healthy for an NFL season (B……Megan……call me ;-) Brown will see an extremely increased workload this year and put up great
numbers. Anything happens to Addai and you have a top 15 RB. If you draft Addai you better handcuff Brown. Of course you just
know some jackass is going to take Brown half a round after you take Addai.
#48
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
0
2
2
Darren Sproles
Rush Yds
Rush TD
164
2
330
1
343
3
300
2
Rec.
10
29
45
50
San Diego Chargers
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
31
0
31.5
342
5
103.2
497
4
126
450
3
105
Snake’s Take: Short people get no respect. Sproles is small but he’s built like a rock and has proven every single time he’s gotten a
full workload that he can handle it. The Chargers just won’t buy in. They drafted Ryan Mathews in the 1st round to carry the rock and
they’ll continue to use Sproles as a change-of-pace guy with 10-14 touches a game. It pisses me off to no end, but I’m not running
the Chargers. Sproles remains a solid RB3 in PPR leagues but that’s about it. He’ll near 1000 total yards and 5 or 6 scores. If they
would ever just give the dude 20 carries a game he’d be a top 5 fantasy RB…yeah, top 5! Stupid Chargers.
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#49
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
6
5
Rush Yds
257
400
Arian Foster
Rush TD
3
4
Rec.
8
20
Rec. Yds
93
150
Houston Texans
Rec TD
FPTS.
0
43.0
2
91
Snake’s Take: He’s the power back in the mix in Houston. I honestly think Slaton gets back on track so all that’s left for Arian is
some table scraps. With rookie Ben Tate bringing some power to the table as well, things look pretty damn ungood for the Arian
Foster camp. He proved his worth last year and should playing time come available…he’s steady ready. Houston’s backfield situation
will remain a mess until August. I’m giving Arian the least chance of the 3 to make an impact.
#50
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
1
0
0
Leon Washington
Rush Yds
Rush TD
Rec.
353
3
36
448
6
47
331
0
15
350
4
35
Seattle Seahawks
Rec. Yds
Rec TD
FPTS.
213
0
130
355
2
181
131
0
44
200
2
91
Snake’s Take: He’s the ultimate 3rd down back and that’s what he’ll be used for. He’s still got that home run ability and Seattle is
dying for that. He’ll watch Justin Forsett and Julius Jones split most of the carries but he’ll come in on 3rd for the big play. He won’t
go silly this year but he’s good for decent production in the passing game. If you’re in a deep league he’s not bad to roster. Yup,
we’re down in that territory.
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Wide Receivers Rankings
1 pt every 10 yards rushing and receiving; 6 pts for all touchdowns. FPTS is total fantasy points for a non-PPR league.
PPR PTS are the total season points for Point-Per-Reception Scoring.
#1
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
9
16
16
16
Rec.
60
115
101
110
Andre Johnson
Rec. Yds
851
1575
1569
1500
Rec. Tds.
8
8
9
10
Houston Texans
FPTS
PPR PTS
133.1
193.1
205.5
320.5
210.9
311.9
210
320
Snake’s Take: AJ is a physical freak that has made NFL DB’s look like kid brothers for two seasons now. 100+ catches and 1500
yards for two straight seasons with not a single sign of slowing down. He and Schaub must have met on eharmony the way they
click. AJ is trying to get a new contract and there’s a threat of a holdout but I doubt it happens. They know how important he is to
their offense and they’ll cough up the dollars to keep him happy. Another 100 catches and 1500 yards is on tap…he’s clearly the best
fantasy receiver going these days.
#2
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
16
16
Rec.
104
82
100
100
Reggie Wayne
Rec. Yds
1510
1145
1264
1200
Rec. Tds.
10
6
10
10
Indianapolis Colts
FPTS
PPR PTS
211
315
150.5
232.5
186.4
286.4
180
280
Snake’s Take: In this season where there are questions abound in the WR position a steady producer like Wayne is the #2 pick in
our book. He’s got Peyton Manning chucking the pig and they’ve been together forever now. You can bank on 100 catches and 10
TD’s yet again from Wayne. Being Peyton’s go-to will bring fat fantasy points on a weekly basis…sign me up.
#3
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
0
9
16
Rec.
5
13
81
80
Miles Austin
Rec. Yds
76
278
1320
1300
Rec. Tds.
0
3
11
11
Dallas Cowboys
FPTS
PPR PTS
7.6
12.6
45.8
58.8
198
279
195
276
Snake’s Take: We don’t wanna say “I told you so” but damn. We pimped Austin in last year’s guide to no end. We swore he was the
next big thing and just glance up at that stat line. Go ahead…take a peak. Sick huh? Austin is now the clear-cut #1 target for Tony
Romo in an offense that airs the ball out big time. He didn’t even assume that role until part way through the season and still put up
a gross stat line. Dude catches more balls than Perez Hilton’s chin and it’s only going to get better this season. Roy Williams knows
his role (loser) and Romo has full faith in Austin’s Powers now (lame play on words, I know). Draft and enjoy.
#4
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
16
16
Rec.
98
69
83
80
Randy Moss
Rec. Yds
1493
1008
1264
1200
Rec. Tds.
23
11
13
12
FPTS
PPR PTS
287.3
385.3
166.8
235.8
204.4
287.4
192
272
Snake’s Take: I don’t remember when a 1200 yard season with 13 scores became a “down” year but that’s the scenario Randy
Moss has created with his amazing career. His down year is most WR’s All-Pro season. Tom Brady is completely healthy and the duo
looks to light up the league again this season. Randy’s getting old and still throws the sissy fits when he’s not getting the rock so
people are shying away from him this season. Good for us! With Wes Welker possibly starting the year on the PUP, Randy’s targets
may just boost a tad and you’re still assured double-digit scores. It’s crazy how fickle fantasy football players are…loving Randy one
year, hating on him the next.
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#5
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
15
16
16
Rec.
83
88
85
85
Roddy White
Rec. Yds
1202
1382
1153
1200
Rec. Tds.
6
7
11
10
Atlanta Falcons
FPTS
PPR PTS
156.2
239.2
180.2
268.2
181.3
266.3
180
265
Snake’s Take: You can glance up and see the level of consistency Roddy brings to the table. He and Matt Ryan are clicking nicely
and there’s nothing to stop them from hanging up these great numbers for the next 5 years. He falls into the “Girl next door”
category…he’s not the sexy pick but he’s still hot and you’d still do him…wait…what did I just say? That didn’t come out right. Crap. I
mean Roddy is a solid and safe pick for your squad which actually gives him more value than some of the risky upside guys. Put him
on your roster and you know what kind of steady production you’re going to get.
#6
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
15
13
16
Rec.
102
104
101
100
Brandon Marshall
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
1325
7
1265
6
1120
10
1100
9
Miami Dolphins
FPTS
PPR PTS
174.5
276.5
162.5
266.5
172
273
164
264
Snake’s Take: I’m torn on this guy…three straight seasons of 100 receptions is just SICK! Now he goes to a new team that doesn’t
wing the ball all over the place and we just can’t be sure how he’s going to fit in. If he can keep his attitude in check, maybe take a
year off from beating on his girlfriend and develop some chemistry with Chad Henne he should easily put up 100 catches again. It’s
all just a matter of how confident you are that he’ll do all of those things. Typically when a WR needs to learn a new system and get
with a new QB there’s a drop in production. To expect 100 receptions is a bit naïve but you just never know. Chad Henne could go
his way all day, every day and then his numbers will once again be amazing. Watch how these two develop in camp and in preseason action. If Marshall is clicking with Henne then boost him up your charts.
#7
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
10
16
14
16
Rec.
48
78
67
80
Calvin Johnson
Rec. Yds
756
1331
984
1100
Rec. Tds.
4
12
5
11
Detroit Lions
FPTS
PPR PTS
99.6
157.6
205.1
283.1
128.4
195.4
176
256
Snake’s Take: This guy isn’t human. There are no 2 DB’s in the NFL that can cover him and when the pile of crap scrapple he has
endured at QB finally gets it going he will put up numbers that are insane. Matt Stafford is only entering his 2nd season and he’s
making great strides this off-season. When he learns to read the NFL D’s and the game slows down for him this duo may re-write the
record books. Last year was a down year for Johnson as he got banged up and had the rookie QB to deal with. This year his numbers
will bounce back to 08 levels. Pray that he slides in drafts because of last season and scoop him up. If you get lucky enough to have
him as WR2 on your squad you’re going to go Rampage Jackson on your league.
#8
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
16
16
16
Rec.
100
96
97
90
Larry Fitzgerald
Rec. Yds
1409
1431
1092
1000
Rec. Tds.
10
12
13
11
Arizona Cardinals
FPTS
PPR PTS
200.9
300.9
215.1
311.1
187.2
284.2
166
256
Snake’s Take: Life as L-Fitz knew it is about to end. He has consistently put up 100 catches a season making him a top 1 or 2 WR
over the last few years. Now he has Matt Leinart at QB. Leinart couldn’t hit the ocean from a boat 100 times in a season. Anquan
Boldin is gone so Larry’s targets may rise a little but who cares how many times you’re getting targeted when Stevie Wonder is
throwing the rock. His name and reputation will find him drafted as WR #2 off the board but he’s just not worth that this season.
They’re going to shift to a more balanced attack. The best thing that could happen to L-Fitz is Derek Anderson taking over at QB for
the Cards…how scary is that? Your situation is gloomy if you’re hoping Derek Anderson is your QB. Fugly.
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#9
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
3
14
16
Rec.
31
15
83
85
Sidney Rice
Rec. Yds
396
141
1312
1200
Rec. Tds.
4
4
8
8
Minnesota Vikings
FPTS
PPR PTS
63.6
94.6
38.1
53.1
179.2
262.2
168
253
Snake’s Take: Sidney Rice should be sending Brett Favre “I love you” cards every day of the year. Let’s face it if Tarvaris Jackson
was the Viking QB Rice would be lucky to have 50 grabs for 500 yards. With Brett Favre slinging the rock Rice was an All-Pro that
looked unstoppable at times. Brett will be back for another season and Rice is primed for another jump up in the WR world.
Everything is lined up for at the very least a repeat of last year and I’ll take that any day of the week and twice on Sundays. He
better show up to camp with an “I heart Brett” T-shirt on.
#10
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
15
16
Rec.
62
62
70
DeSean Jackson
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
912
2
1156
9
1200
10
Philadelphia
FPTS
103.2
169.6
180
Eagles
PPR PTS
165.2
231.6
250
Snake’s Take: DeSean belongs on a Tecmo Bowl game. He makes everyone around him look like they’re in slow motion. I haven’t
seen a WR run past DB’s this easily since Randy Moss in the early years. Sure DeSean is about the size of your kid brother but dude
can straight fly. He proved last season size doesn’t matter (that’s what she said). Jackson now gets Kevin Kolb at QB and believe it
or not that’s going to make him even better. Kolb is a much better drop back passer than McNabb and has a cannon arm to get the
ball deep to D-Jack. This dude is just a game-changer and you want him on your roster.
#11
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
13
15
13
14
Rec.
53
80
68
80
Greg Jennings
Rec. Yds
920
1292
1113
1200
Rec. Tds.
12
9
4
8
Green Bay Packers
FPTS
PPR PTS
164
217
183.2
263.2
135.3
203.3
168
248
Snake’s Take: Jennings is like fantasy football blue balls…all that action and you just don’t score. What’s the damn problem here?
Aaron Rodgers is blowing up like Oprah and Jennings is supposed to be the #1 benefactor. He’ll rack up some yards but his
receptions and touchdowns leave you hungry. Every year we keep saying “This has to be the year” and every year we’re wrong. Oh
well…this has to be the year. Yeah, I said it. Rodgers is at the top of his game, Driver isn’t getting any younger and Jennings has to
hear the clock ticking. Buckle up buttercup and play 16 freakin’ games! Jennings is actually a good value pick if he steps up like he’s
supposed to. Just pray he doesn’t do his normal routine and leave you with nuts bluer than the sea.
#12
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
4
15
16
Rec.
8
57
107
90
Steve Smith
Rec. Yds
63
574
1220
1100
Rec. Tds.
0
1
7
7
NY Giants
FPTS
PPR PTS
6.3
14.3
63.4
120.4
164
271
152
242
Snake’s Take: Wow! Just wow. Smith just blew up last year and Eli Manning had a serious man-crush on him. 107 receptions are
just ridankulous. The Giants are typically a running team but the running game broke down and look what they stumbled onto. The
other Steve Smith. He’s not going to break long touchdowns or do anything flashy but he’ll get a ton of targets and make them
count. I wouldn’t bank on 100 catches again this season as they work Hakeem Nicks more into the offense and try yet again to get
their running game going but he’ll be close. Nobody has him too high on their draft lists either as they just don’t believe he can do
what he did last season again. He’s a safe and solid possession WR that you shouldn’t hesitate to roster.
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#13
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
14
6
14
14
Rec.
98
47
70
75
Marques Colston
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
1202
11
760
5
1074
9
1100
9
New Orleans Saints
FPTS
PPR PTS
186.2
284.2
106
153
161.4
231.4
164
239
Snake’s Take: Okay, I’m done. I don’t think Colston is ever going to have 100 grabs and his yards are going to be around the 1000
yard mark. Just the way it is. He can never play an entire 16 games and Drew Brees spreads the ball like butter. That being said,
he’s still target #1 and he will get you those 1000 yards. This one will hinge on your belief in the Madden curse. Drew Brees was
dumb enough to sign up for the cover of Madden 2010 and now every Saint has to worry about it. I’d add Colston to my squad but
I’m not taking him too early. 1000 yards and 80 grabs just doesn’t wood me up like it used to. Blah.
#14
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
11
11
15
14
Rec.
71
89
84
85
Anquan Boldin
Rec. Yds
853
1038
1024
1000
Rec. Tds.
9
11
4
9
Baltimore Ravens
FPTS
PPR PTS
139.3
210.3
169.8
258.8
126.4
210.4
154
239
Snake’s Take: Stay healthy. That’s all we need from Anquan Boldin to put up what may be the best season of his career. The guy is
tough as nails and has no fear going over the middle. As a result he gets obliterated every year. Playing games with your jaw wired
shut shows you’re old-school tough but damn. Moving to Baltimore Boldin finally has the chance to step out from the Larry Fitzgerald
shadow and be THE MAN. Derrick Mason is there to keep defenses honest so they can’t just double Boldin all day. Flacco is a great
young QB and the Ravens have an awesome running game. Everything is in place for Boldin to take a step to the next tier of WR’s.
You just have to worry about his reckless play leading to more injuries. I’m banking on him having a great season.
#15
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
10
15
15
Rec.
93
53
72
70
Chad Ochocinco
Rec. Yds
1440
540
1047
1100
Rec. Tds.
8
4
9
8
Cincinnati Bengals
FPTS
PPR PTS
192
285
78
131
158.7
230.7
158
228
Snake’s Take: Ocho is absolutely entertaining. There is nobody more entertaining in the NFL than Chad however my league doesn’t
offer any points for being forking entertaining. 1000 yards and 9 scores are hardly entertaining to me. If Ocho would spend half as
much time working on his game as he does on his next publicity stunt his numbers would probably shine like his grill. Not gonna
happen. If the camera’s not on him he’s not happy. He’s already lining himself up for TV after football and it shows. Sorry, just the
way it is. The Bengals are now a much more balanced team thanks to Cedric Benson so the days of fat numbers for Cinco are
history. What you saw last year is what you’ll get this year. It’s not bad, but it could be so much better. Yo no deseo este asno en mi
equipo!
#16
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
13
14
13
10
Rec.
112
111
123
85
Wes Welker
Rec. Yds
1175
1165
1348
1000
Rec. Tds.
8
3
4
6
FPTS
PPR PTS
165.5
277.5
134.5
245.5
158.8
281.8
136
221
Snake’s Take: Welker’s health is a HUGE question right now. You just don’t know if you’re getting 10 or 16 games out of him. We’re
projecting 10 right now because the injuries he suffered are just brutal to come back from. Of course reports are already out that
he’s running drills and looking amazing in OTA’s. This is one you’ll have to monitor all through the pre-season and make the call on
your draft day with the best info you have. If he starts the season on the field he’s a top 10 caliber WR. If he starts on the PUP you’ll
have to suffer through 6 weeks without him and then his production will be great as usual. Follow it close.
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#17
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
14
16
16
16
Rec.
61
79
70
80
Santana Moss
Rec. Yds
808
1044
902
1000
Rec. Tds.
3
6
3
6
Washington Redskins
FPTS
PPR PTS
98.8
159.8
140.4
219.4
108.2
178.2
136
216
Snake’s Take: It sounds like the HGH suspicions Moss is dealing with will be cleared up and he won’t have to serve any suspension.
That’s great news in the fantasy biz because he now has DONOVAN MCNABB as his QB! Hello! That’s one hell of a talent jump from
Jason Campbell (no offense Jason but come on man…you couldn’t carry Donovan’s jock strap). Moss is always underrated because
he’s only 3 feet tall but the dude can straight fly still. The only downfall for Santana is he’s allergic to the endzone. It’s the only
explanation for 3 TD’s in two of the last three seasons. Someone send this smurf a road map to the endzone…freakin’ Google maps
Santana! Type in “From: line of scrimmage To: endzone” and see what ya get.
#18
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
14
15
15
Rec.
87
78
65
70
Steve Smith
Rec. Yds
1002
1421
982
1000
Rec. Tds.
7
6
7
7
Carolina Panthers
FPTS
PPR PTS
142.2
229.2
178.1
256.1
140.2
205.2
142
212
Snake’s Take: The Militant Midget had a rough year last season and it wasn’t even his fault. That was some of the worst QB play
I’ve ever seen and the running tandem of Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams is so damn good the Panthers just had to
abandon the pass altogether. Can you imagine what this dude could do with a QB like Peyton Manning? His numbers would be
ridiculous. Oh well, age is catching up to him and slowing him a bit and he’s settling into a quieter leadership role on this team. I
wouldn’t expect big numbers ever again for Smith but he’ll get back over the 1000 yard mark this year. His 15 minutes are just
about up.
#19
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
11
16
Rec.
48
75
Michael Crabtree
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
625
2
900
6
San Francisco 49ers
FPTS
PPR PTS
74.5
112.5
126
201
Snake’s Take: The upside for Crabtree is immense. He’s a big physical WR with amazing after-the-catch ability who just started to
scratch the surface last season. Alex Smith trusted Vernon Davis and as a result looked his way in the red zone all day. Crabtree is
now building trust with Smith and the looks are gonna go way up this year. Remember, Crabtree was a holdout and started late in
the season. Rookie WR’s rarely impact as it takes them a few years to get up to speed in the NFL and it took Crabtree all of last
season just to get his feet. This kid’s talent is good enough to make him a top 5 WR in the NFL for the next decade. He’s dynasty
gold if you can get him on your squad. As it is, he’ll finish near 75 catches and 1000 yards this season. Holla!
#20
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
16
9
16
Rec.
70
86
47
75
Dwayne Bowe
Rec. Yds
995
1022
589
900
Rec. Tds.
5
7
4
6
Kansas City Chiefs
FPTS
PPR PTS
129.5
199.5
144.2
230.2
82.9
129.9
126
201
Snake’s Take: After a 4 game suspension and a new QB to break in, Bowe just couldn’t get it going last season. He’s healthy and
ready for a full slate of 16 games this year. You just have to hope Matt Cassel doesn’t suck as bad as he did last season. The draw
for Bowe is he’s targeted a zillion times in this offense. With Chris Chambers on the opposite side he can’t be doubled nearly as
much. This should be a huge bounce-back year for Bowe and he can be drafted late. The problem I have is I don’t trust any Kansas
City Chiefs as far as I can pee (gun flow ain’t what it used to be, I can spit further). Their offense was pretty crappy last year outside
of Jamaal Charles. I don’t know how they’re going to turn that around. Adding Thomas Jones is hardly a big boost. The question
becomes do you want the best option in one of the crappiest passing attacks in the league?
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#21
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
13
15
16
16
Rec.
71
81
95
75
Hines Ward
Rec. Yds
732
1043
1167
900
Rec. Tds.
7
7
6
6
Pittsburgh Steelers
FPTS
PPR PTS
115.2
186.2
146.3
227.3
152.7
247.7
126
201
Snake’s Take: Here’s another blue-collar vet WR that just keeps putting up solid numbers every single season and people just don’t
draft him. The Donald Drivers and Hines Wards of the world will be your bread and butter. This guy is a straight football player! Tell
me you don’t love watching him knock the block off of some LB that didn’t see him coming? He just smiles and carries on with his
business. He’s known as the best blocking WR in the game not to mention an absolute clutch player. He may be without Big Ben for
4-6 games but as soon as Ben is back he will start feeding Hines the rock. 95 grabs last season? DISGUSTINGLY GOOD! I’ll take
Hines Ward in every draft I can and enjoy the steady production. Just know this year you may not get too much the first 4-6 games
thanks to Ruthlessberger.
#22
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
6
13
16
16
Rec.
7
27
45
65
Malcolm Floyd
Rec. Yds
97
465
776
1000
Rec. Tds.
0
4
1
6
San Diego Chargers
FPTS
PPR PTS
9.7
16.7
70.5
97.5
83.6
128.6
142.0
201
Snake’s Take: Floyd has been on the verge of breakout and has amazing size and ability…all he’s ever needed was the chance to
shine and that’s been served up on a shiny platter by that nimrod holdout Vincent Jackson. Jackson looks to be off the grid until after
week 10 which makes Floyd the top target for Philip Rivers at WR. SWEET! That’s going to spell some nice fantasy production. If you
were lucky enough to be drafting last week when V-Jack pulled his bonehead move of not signing the tender, you may have gotten
lucky and scooped Floyd in the later rounds of your draft. Nice scoop! Timing is everything.
#23
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
8
10
Rec.
60
70
Percy Harvin
Rec. Yds
790
800
Rec. Tds.
6
7
Minnesota Vikings
FPTS
PPR PTS
115
175
122
198
Snake’s Take: Harvin is an amazing rush/receiving talent that exploded on the scene last season. He became Favre’s favorite
weapon in the offense and the two built a great relationship. There is just no denying how awesome this guy is as an athlete, the
problem is his health. He gets dinged up quite a bit and now he’s got migraines to deal with. They kept him out of a few games last
year and it’s a problem that isn’t going anywhere. You just have to know you’re going to be without him for 3 or 4 games during the
season. When he’s in there and healthy you’ll get some amazing games. Dude can rush the ball just as good as he can receive it and
has electric speed in the open field. He gets a crack and there’s nothing but a road-runner dust cloud BEEP BEEP!
#24
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
6
8
Rec.
47
60
Hakeem Nicks
Rec. Yds
790
900
Rec. Tds.
6
8
New York Giants
FPTS
PPR PTS
115
162
138
198
Snake’s Take: Every once in a while you find a player that just always seems to be around the ball for big plays…Nicks is one of
those. He made the circus catches in college and did the same in his rookie season. Every time Eli chucked the ball deep you’re
thinking “Oh great, another Eli pass to nowhere” and then BOOM…Hakeem Nicks somehow got behind everyone and is camped out
downfield hauling it in. This guy has a nose for the endzone and makes big plays. Period. That little fruit-basket Mario Manningham
lost his job by the end of the season. Nicks will be WR2 opposite Steve Smith and they’re counting on him to be the downfield option
for the big play. Mr. Nicks can get ya Six (Bumper sticker? No?). Slide him way up your charts this year folks.
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#25
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
1
14
16
Rec.
16
63
70
Mike Sims-Walker
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
217
0
869
7
900
6
FPTS
PPR PTS
21.7
38.7
128.9
191.9
126
196
Snake’s Take: Someone call the FBI and put a missing person’s report out on this guy! He started last season on absolute fire and
then about halfway through he just disappeared. From 100 yard receiving games to 17 yard games. WTF? Seriously? How do you go
from that good to that bad at the drop of a dime? For you lucky bastards out there that traded him away before his crash…nice. If
you traded for him halfway through the season your bunger has to hurt. I have serious trust issues with this dude (that sounded like
a gay relationship quote. Damnit). I’m not drafting him in any of my leagues because of that crash. It’s all about consistency and this
guy has none. Neither does the Jacksonville passing attack. He’ll surely be their top target and I’m sure he will start the season well
but he could crash like the stock market by October and then you’re left wondering why you drafted him. Save yourself the
headache.
#26
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
15
16
16
Rec.
112
92
79
80
TJ Houshmandzadeh
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
1143
12
904
4
911
3
900
4
Seattle Seahawks
FPTS
PPR PTS
186.3
298.3
114.4
206.4
109.1
188.1
114
194
Snake’s Take: Guess we don’t have to worry about that d-bag in your league saying “Championship” when TJ is drafted this year do
we? The problem for TJ is he’s just not a #1 WR in the NFL. His skill-set requires him to have a stud opposite him. He can toast
every team’s #2 DB but not the #1. He’s like a WR 1.5. Better than a WR2, not as good as a WR1. Seattle struggled passing the ball
last year. Seattle struggled running the ball last year. Oh hell, Seattle’s offense sucked fuzzy bean bag. I don’t see any major
improvements this year. That being said, even in a horrible year TJ got 79 grabs for 900 yards. He’s still solid in PPR leagues. He
better damn well find the endzone more than 3 times this year or he’s not worth crap. Here’s another situation where you have to
ask yourself if you really want the best target on an absolutely horrible passing offense. It’s like dating the hottest chick in the Math
club.
#27
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
13
16
Rec.
56
65
Jeremy Maclin
Rec. Yds
773
900
Rec. Tds.
4
6
Philadelphia Eagles
FPTS
PPR PTS
101.3
157.3
126
191
Snake’s Take: In the time it takes you to read this sentence Jeremy Maclin just ran a 70 yard touchdown to the house. This guy is
laser fast and Kevin Kolb LOVES him. Seriously, I think they’re dating. Maclin now has the offense down cold and is ready to take the
step to the next level. I see Philly’s passing game actually exploding this year with Maclin and DeSean just being too damn fast for
any defense to handle. You can double one and the other will burn you. Kolb’s arm is strong enough to hit both of these burners
deep on the fly…it’s gonna be fun to watch! They should be called the “Mile High” offense with all the scoring they’ll do in the air this
year. (I know…horrible).
#28
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
1
2
10
Rec.
7
24
65
Devin Aromashodu
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
96
0
298
4
800
7
Chicago Bears
FPTS
PPR PTS
9.6
16.6
53.8
77.8
122
187
Snake’s Take: Aromashodu is one of my “must have” sleepers for this season. He finally got to start the last 3 games of the season
last year and was dominant. Jay Cutler has a laser arm and Mad Mike Martz is opening this offense up. There’s going to be more
balls flying around than there are in a porn flick. Devin Hester is NOT going to remain a starting WR for long. I see Aromashodu
taking over as the go-to with Johnny Knox being the deep speed guy. Do NOT sleep on this guy. If you’re lucky you’ll have your draft
before they name him a starter and you can steal him late.
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#29
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
16
Rec.
39
55
Mike Wallace
Rec. Yds
756
900
Rec. Tds.
6
7
Pittsburgh Steelers
FPTS
PPR PTS
111.6
150.6
132
187
Snake’s Take: Wallace is NO JOKE! Thanks to Santonio Holmes being such a complete and total dillrod and getting himself shipped
off to New York, the door is wide open for Wallace to be starting opposite Hines Ward. Wallace is a burner who knows how to get
open and Big Ben loves to look his way downfield. Of course Big Ben may be riding pine on a 6 game suspension so everyone’s
numbers will struggle as a result. Nevertheless, Wallace is now THE deep threat for this offense and will get 10 games with Big Ben.
His numbers are going to skyrocket and his draft price tag is K-mart cheap. Don’t sleep on him and should you be in a dynasty
league you better lock this guy up ASAP…he’s taking the torch from Hines.
#30
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
16
16
Rec.
103
80
73
65
Derrick Mason
Rec. Yds
1087
1037
1028
900
Rec. Tds.
5
5
7
5
Baltimore Ravens
FPTS
PPR PTS
138.7
241.7
133.7
213.7
144.8
217.8
120
185
Snake’s Take: This guy is just ageless. I get more and more impressed with him as each season passes. 36 years old and this guy’s
been hanging 1000 yard seasons up for a decade. Nothing fancy, nothing flashy…he just shows up to work, busts his ass and makes
plays. You gotta respect a guy like Derrick Mason. No prima dona “me me me” garbage…the guy is just a player. He’s back for
another season and you just know Joe Flacco is thrilled about that. With Anquan Boldin on the other side Mason should see even
lighter coverage and there’s just no reason to doubt another solid production season. You can doubt this guy if you want to but
there’s no way in hell I will join you. Adding Boldin and another year to his birth certificate temper his numbers a little but he’s still
rock solid.
#31
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
14
16
16
16
Rec.
82
74
70
65
Donald Driver
Rec. Yds
1048
1012
1061
900
Rec. Tds.
2
5
6
5
Green Bay Packers
FPTS
PPR PTS
116.8
198.8
131.2
205.2
142.1
212.1
120
185
Snake’s Take: It is almost comical how far Donald Driver falls in fantasy drafts. Sure he’s getting older but he’s got Aaron Rodgers
throwing to him in an offense that racks up points. He’s had 1000 yards every season since 1876. The guy is just money for 70 grabs
and near a grand. He doesn’t score as many touchdowns as a top tier option but he will bring you fantasy points each and every
damn week. Yet somehow he’ll be on the board in your drafts when everyone starts picking TE’s and backup QB’s. Stupid. He’s a
blue collar vet that will give you steady production.
#32
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
Rec.
Eddie Royal
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
15
12
16
91
37
70
980
345
800
5
0
5
Denver Broncos
FPTS
PPR PTS
128
34.5
110
219
71.5
180
Snake’s Take: What in the name of disappearing acts happened here? Royal exploded on the scene in 08 pulling in 91 grabs for 980
yards and had us all thinking he was the next big thing. He follows that up in 2009 with a complete disappearing act of just 37 grabs.
Would you like it explained? His talent didn’t disappear. He got stuck with that sorry excuse monkey piss of a quarterback Kyle Orton
throwing him the ball. I’ll give you a peak into how Kyle Orton reads defenses…..hut 1, hut 2, hike….drop back…where’s Brandon
Marshall? Oh crap he’s covered…gotta throw it into the dirt. Repeat steps over and over. Orton can’t read option 2 or 3 and wouldn’t
know how to check down if it bit him in the ass. He needs 3 promotions to get up to window-licker. So now Eddie Royal gets to be
target #1 with the departure of Brandon Marshall. That means he’ll be the one and only target for Kyle Orton. Should be some
decent numbers and a bit of a bounce-back for Royal. The value will be amazing too after last season nobody will want to draft this
guy.
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#33
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
3
7
8
Rec.
12
45
50
Robert Meachem
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
289
3
722
9
800
8
New Orleans Saints
FPTS
PPR PTS
46.9
58.9
126.2
171.2
128
178
GS
16
16
15
16
Rec.
80
55
45
60
Braylon Edwards
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
1289
16
873
3
680
4
800
5
Cleveland Browns
FPTS
PPR PTS
224.9
304.9
105.3
160.3
92
137
110
170
Snake’s Take: Another case of “3rd year” magic for a receiver. Meachem blew up down the stretch last season as he became Drew
Brees’ favorite deep target. The guy can burn and makes the big plays. The sleeper label is gone now and he’ll require a decent draft
pick. There’s plenty of passing yards to go around in the Saints offense so he’s a good guy to get on your roster. Given the fact
Marques Colston gets hurt if you look at him wrong, there’s going to be stretches of the season that Meachem is numero uno on the
target list. He’ll improve upon last year’s numbers as he takes the step to the next level this season…don’t miss out.
#34
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
Snake’s Take: This guy couldn’t catch a cold buckanekid on the North Pole. I’ve never seen a WR with worse hands than Braylon
Edwards. Call me crazy but the very definition of a receiver is to RECEIVE the ball right? He looks like someone has chopped off all
his fingers when he tries to grab the ball. I don’t know what the hell happened between 2007 and 2008 but Edwards just lost his
mojo. It’s so in his head now he just can’t help himself. He’s lost it. It’s over. Gone. Unbelievable. He’s got the physical ability to get
more wide open than Tara Reid and yet he just can’t make the catch. How many times will Mark throw the ball up to him only to
watch it hit the turf? He’s only 27 so there’s always a chance he bounces back but damn. They need to get him with a sports
psychologist!
#35
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
13
8
Rec.
4
47
55
Pierre Garcon
Rec. Yds
23
765
800
Rec. Tds.
0
4
5
Indianapolis Colts
FPTS
PPR PTS
2.3
6.3
100.5
147.5
110
165
Snake’s Take: The good news…this guy is a stud. He’s physically gifted and makes a perfect WR2 opposite Reggie Wayne. Peyton
Manning loves him and this offense is clicking on all cylinders. The bad news…Austin Collie made great strides down the stretch,
Anthony Gonzalez is back this season and Dallas Clark still remains target #2 for Peyton Manning. This offense is stacked like Heidi
Montag post-surgery. They have weapon after weapon for Peyton to use. No wonder he gets up to the line and barks out 10
audibles; he can’t make up his freakin’ mind! Garcon will make plays and be a part of this offense is just a matter of figuring out how
much. He’s talented enough to shine; he’ll just need to make sure his piece of the pie is big enough for you to draft him. Sad when
the 3rd WR on the Colts offense is a better fantasy pick than all other #2’s huh?
#36
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
13
15
16
12
Rec.
52
55
79
45
Santonio Holmes
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
942
8
821
5
1248
5
900
5
FPTS
142.2
112.1
154.8
120
NY Jets
PPR PTS
194.2
167.1
233.8
165
Snake’s Take: Ahhhh where do we start with this clown? Holmes has WR1 All-Pro talent. Just look at his numbers last season and
you can see that. That’s the end of the good news when it comes to Sanblowmeyo. This jackwad will be suspended the first 4 games
of the season because of a substance abuse bust. He’s got issues in Orlando where he reportedly threw a glass of liquor at a girl in a
night club. He was kicked off an airplane because he wouldn’t turn off his Ipod. He’s got like 19 kids by 15 different women. Do I
need to keep going? The Jets took a major risk by bringing this moron in. He’s just not showing anything to make me think he’s
maturing and that he’s going to get himself in order. He goes to a new QB and a much more run-oriented attack. He’s going to start
his season in week 5. These things alone slide him way down the old draft list. Toss in the fact you could wake up any given morning
and read about him beating someone or getting tossed from an airplane and you have a recipe for disaster. If you can draft him late,
the value may be there. I wouldn’t use an early pick on him.
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#37
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
13
15
11
16
Rec.
40
83
39
55
Antonio Bryant
Rec. Yds
733
1248
600
800
Rec. Tds.
3
7
4
5
Cincinnati Bengals
FPTS
PPR PTS
91.3
131.3
166.8
249.8
84
123
110
165
Snake’s Take: Was 2008 a fluke? Will he get enough targets opposite Ocho in the newly balanced Bengal offense? These are the
million dollar questions. Bryant has always had the physical ability; he just rarely transforms that into production. I think he’s a good
fit in Cincy but I want to see him and Carson clicking before I buy in. He’s the ultimate boom-bust pick here. You’re either going to
steal him late and he’s going to put up 1000 yards leaving you happy dancing or you’re going to pick him too early and he’s going to
disappear like he did last year. The latter happens and you’ll be slapping yourself for drafting him. I lean towards him having a good
year that outperforms his draft slot.
#38
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
6
16
Rec.
42
55
Kenny Britt
Rec. Yds
701
800
Rec. Tds.
3
5
Tennessee Titans
FPTS
PPR PTS
88.1
130.1
110
165
Snake’s Take: Britt has all the potential in the world to be a 1000 yard 10 td receiver in the league but he’s hardly acting like that’s
what he wants to do. He showed up to OTA’s so far out of shape they kicked him out of practice. That’s just pitiful. You’re an NFL
receiver making insane money…act like you wanna be there dillhole. That being said he’s clearly the most talented WR they have on
the squad and should he get his ass in shape he’ll improve upon last year’s numbers. Vince Young isn’t the greatest passer in the
NFL but he’s decent and defenses will be all-hands-on-deck to stop Chris Johnson so the passing game should be wide open. Britt
just has to sack up and act like he wants to be the man.
#39
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
16
16
15
Rec.
81
69
55
50
Terrell Owens
Rec. Yds
1355
1052
829
700
FA
Rec. Tds.
15
10
5
7
FPTS
225.5
165.2
112.9
132
PPR PTS
306.5
234.2
167.9
162
Snake’s Take: Anyone? Nobody? Seriously? Nobody wants a 1000 yard receiver that pouts, demands attention and disrupts an
entire locker room? I don’t get it? There is no denying TO’s ability, but he’s not the physical specimen he once was. Age has caught
up to him a bit. The guy keeps himself in amazing shape but you can’t fool Father Time for long. I’m sure he’ll catch on with a team
after a training camp injury and in the right spot he could be a great WR still. He’s fully capable of 1000 yards and 10 TD’s on a good
team with a good QB. Watch this one close and base his draft value on where he lands. Until then I’m sure he’ll hook us up with a
bunch of media quotes and talking in third person…”TO doesn’t play for just anybody”. Clown.
#40
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
16
Rec.
45
55
Johnny Knox
Rec. Yds
527
700
Rec. Tds.
5
6
Chicago Bears
FPTS
PPR PTS
82.7
127.7
106
161
Snake’s Take: Knox has blazing speed (4.26 forty) and a penchant for the big play. The new wide-open offense is going to suit him
better than any other Bear WR. I look for his numbers to take a serious upswing this year. He had 5 TD’s as a rookie! Cutler likes
going his way deep so expect those TD numbers to rise a little. Forget Hester, forget Earl Bennett…the top 2 WR’s for the Bears will
be Knox and Aromashodu. Get your speed burner here.
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#41
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
9
6
16
Rec.
8
77
55
50
Steve Breaston
Rec. Yds
92
1006
712
800
Rec. Tds.
0
3
3
5
Arizona Cardinals
FPTS
PPR PTS
9.2
17.2
118.6
195.6
89.2
144.2
110
160
Snake’s Take: I’m not sure if this is a promotion or demotion for Breaston. He’s been promoted to WR2 with the trade of Anquan
Boldin and he gets there just in time to have Matt Leinart as his QB. Ugh. He finally gets to start only to have a horrible QB throwing
to him. As far as stats go, his targets will probably go up but being a Matt Leinart target means the ball is 5 yards over your head or
in the dirt in front of you. Not so sure that’s a good thing. I really like Breaston’s ability at WR its Matt Leinart I don’t trust. If Leinart
somehow ever gets it then Breaston will be a weapon. Watch the QB situation through pre-season and make your call from there.
#42
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
12
1
12
16
Rec.
50
5
63
50
Nate Burleson
Rec. Yds
694
60
812
800
Rec. Tds.
9
1
3
4
Detroit Lions
FPTS
PPR PTS
123.4
173.4
12
17
99.2
162.2
104
154
Snake’s Take: Burleson actually had a good season last year in Seattle with the receptions and yards and he takes his game to
Detroit now. He gets to line up opposite Calvin Johnson which means he’ll get next to no coverage all game long. Burleson should
serve as a solid #2 WR for the Lions and put up numbers similar to what he did in Seattle last season. It’s nothing to write mom
about but you can draft him down in kicker territory and score 800 yards out of him so it’s not horrible. Aww hell, who am I kidding.
Why are we even talking about Nate Burleson right now? Because we are sick…that’s why.
#43
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
11
16
Rec.
9
50
Darrius Heyward-Bey
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
124
1
800
4
Oakland Raiders
FPTS
PPR PTS
18.4
27.4
104
154
Snake’s Take: DHB busted his ass during the off-season and showed up to OTA’s in tip-top shape. That’s a great work ethic. He’s
turning heads in OTA’s and he’s now got a QB in Jason Campbell that can actually get him the ball. His draft price is so damn cheap
you just can’t pass on the upside. He’s going to take a big step forward this year and by his 3rd year in 2011 he will be a star WR in
the league. He’s dynasty gold if you can deal for him on the cheap. Jason Campbell and his work ethic are going to spell a great
season in 2010.
#44
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
7
9
14
14
Rec.
35
33
45
50
Chris Chambers
Rec. Yds
555
462
730
700
Rec. Tds.
4
5
5
5
Kansas City Chiefs
FPTS
PPR PTS
79.5
114.5
76.2
109.2
103
148
100
150
Snake’s Take: Dwayne Bowe on the other side gets all the attention from the defense leaving Chambers wide open. That’s a great
thing right? Not if you have Matt Cassel throwing retarded ducks in your direction. The Chiefs offense is horrendous and Chambers is
only going to get what Bowe leaves for scraps. I have a hard time getting excited over 700 yards and 5 TD’s don’t you? I won’t be
drafting Chambers in any of my drafts. Chambers is a late-draft “oh well I need to fill this slot with someone that gets any points at
all” pick.
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#45
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
Rec.
45
Arrelious Benn
Rec. Yds
700
Rec. Tds.
5
FPTS
PPR PTS
100
145
Snake’s Take: Benn has had an NFL body for like 3 years now. He was stuck at Illinois with garbage at QB and as a result put up
paltry stats. This guy has the physical tools to be a WR1 in the NFL and he’s gonna get a chance immediately. Tampa Bay let Antonio
Bryant go to Cincy so they’re counting on their rookie WR’s (Benn and Mike Williams) to step in from day 1 and contribute. QB Josh
Freeman has an awesome arm and seemed to pick up his game down the stretch. If Benn and Williams can click with him, there is a
chance for immediate stats there. Benn is big and strong and will be an excellent possession and red zone guy. Definitely worth a
high pick in dynasty leagues and he’ll get consideration in redrafts.
#46
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
11
10
Rec.
37
60
Julian Edelman
Rec. Yds
359
600
Rec. Tds.
3
4
FPTS
PPR PTS
53.9
90.9
84.0
144.0
Snake’s Take: This one all hinges on Wes Welker and his ability to get back on the field by week 1. The rumors change daily from
Wes Welker will be ready to he’ll start the season on the PUP. There have been reports of Wes running patters and sprints so you
just can’t count that guy out. If he starts the season on the PUP then Edelman will go flying up the charts in one of our updates. If
Welker is back for week 1 then poor Julian’s stock drops like BP.
#47
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
1
15
16
Rec.
20
52
60
Josh Morgan
Rec. Yds
319
527
600
Rec. Tds.
3
3
4
San Francisco 49ers
FPTS
PPR PTS
49.9
69.9
70.7
122.7
84
144
Snake’s Take: Morgan had the sleeper label all over him last pre-season and never quite lived up to the hype. He still shows signs
of potential breakout but his chances are slimmed by Michael Crabtree showing he’s the real deal and Vernon Davis being Alex
Smith’s go-to. Morgan is 3rd option at best. The Niners brought in Ted Ginn Jr. to be their return specialist and possible 3rd or 4th WR.
If he ever learned how to actually catch the ball he’d push Morgan for playing time. Take the sleeper label off and put “Mediocre WR”
on him.
#48
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
Rec.
45
Dez Bryant
Rec. Yds
600
Rec. Tds.
6
Dallas Cowboys
FPTS
PPR PTS
96
141
Snake’s Take: Dez is an absolute physical stud and he landed in a dream spot for a WR with Tony Romo throwing to him and a wide
open offense. Miles Austin is clearly the go-to guy and Jason Witten is option 2 so there’s no pressure for Dez to blow up
immediately. Roy Williams, the most overrated WR in the history of the NFL is still there as well and if I’m the Cowboys I keep Dez
as far away from that nimrod as possible. Don’t want him learning any bad habits. Bryant will be eased into the offense this season
but down the stretch I’m betting he’s putting up some nice games. It’s just a matter of time for Bryant before he’s a stud in the
league. His physical abilities are just too good not to be. He’s a big strong WR with awesome hands and he just knows how to get
open. He’s absolute gold in dynasty leagues.
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#49
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
10
5
Rec.
4
57
45
Mario Manningham
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
26
0
822
5
700
4
New York Giants
FPTS
PPR PTS
2.6
6.6
112.2
169.2
94
139
Snake’s Take: Manningham must have gone to the Braylon Edwards school to Be The Better Butterfinger. Manningham started the
season with a little bang and had us all excited for his prospects. He then proceeded to drop more balls than a clumsy hooker and
lost favor with Eli Manning. His numbers the rest of the way faded and Hakeem Nicks seized the opportunity. The Giants have to be
thinking Smith and Nicks as the starters and now Manningham is WR3. He keeps dropping the rock and he’ll be stirring Gatorade and
fluffing Justin Tuck’s bench cushion during games.
#50
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
7
7
7
16
Rec.
36
38
54
50
Jabar Gaffney
Rec. Yds
449
468
732
700
Rec. Tds.
5
2
2
3
Denver Broncos
FPTS
PPR PTS
74.9
110.9
58.8
96.8
85.2
139.2
88
138
Snake’s Take: Gaffney finally got to start the last game of the season and racked up 14 grabs for 213 yards. That’s what all the
hype is about with him this year. Marshall is gone so Gaffney has a clear track to a starting WR slot with Eddie Royal. If you think he
can even come close to those week 17 numbers then you’ll want to spend a late round flyer on him. He’s not flying off any draft
boards early so why not swing for the fences? Counting on Kyle Orton and Jabar Gaffney sounds like a great plan for your fantasy
season (don’t you just love sarcasm).
#51
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
16
16
Rec.
55
63
44
50
Lee Evans
Rec. Yds
849
1017
612
600
Rec. Tds.
5
3
7
4
Buffalo Bills
FPTS
PPR PTS
114.9
169.9
119.7
182.7
103.2
147.2
84
134
Snake’s Take: If I hear one more dillhole say Lee Evans is a good sleeper pick this year I’m going to pimp-slap someone. Lee Evans
is never going to be a stud in this league. NEVER! They have chewed ass at quarterback, their offense is just pathetic and he’s not a
#1 target. #1 DB’s in the NFL can lock this guy down with their eyes closed. There is no reason whatsoever to draft Lee Evans.
(Every year I’ve said he was going to blow up, he’s sucked. This year I say he’s going to suck…if he blows up I’m flying to Buffalo
and kicking him right in the bing-boing).
#52
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
9
13
11
10
Rec.
20
32
51
45
Devery Henderson
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
409
3
793
3
804
2
750
2
New Orleans Saints
FPTS
PPR PTS
58.9
78.9
97.3
129.3
92.4
143.4
87
132
Snake’s Take: Devery does just enough to piss you off. He’ll haul in a bomb and have a good game so you pick him up. He then
does absolutely nothing for weeks on end. You cut him and he has another big game. Over and over it goes. He’s only found the
endzone 8 times in the last 3 seasons combined. Cheerleaders spend more time in the endzone than he does! Unless you’re a
complete masochist and just love being frustrated on a weekly basis you probably want to leave this fish for someone else.
#53
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
16
14
14
Rec.
65
60
53
50
Kevin Walter
Rec. Yds
800
899
611
600
Rec. Tds.
4
8
2
3
Houston Texans
FPTS
PPR PTS
104
169
137.9
197.9
73.1
126.1
78
128
Snake’s Take: Walter is going to give you steady production in the yardage and reception department but don’t look for him to find
the endzone too many times. Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels and the RB’s get all the red zone love. Walter is really only useful in PPR
leagues. If you’re in a scoring league you wouldn’t even think about drafting him. Everyone was hoping he’d be Wes Welker South
but it just never happened. He’s a late round flyer in PPR’s that’s about it.
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#54
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
0
8
12
8
Rec.
20
51
57
45
Devin Hester
Rec. Yds
299
665
757
500
Rec. Tds.
2
3
3
3
Chicago Bears
FPTS
PPR PTS
41.9
61.9
84.5
135.5
93.7
150.7
68
128
Snake’s Take: His time as a starting WR is about to end. I know Mike Martz is saying right now that Hester and Knox are his
starting WR’s but I call B.S. There’s no way Hester can fend off Aromashodu for another season. They need to get Hester back as a
kick returner and add that magic back to their team. Just let him concentrate on returning kicks. Knox is no joke and Aromashodu
will be a huge breakout player this season. Cutler has a cannon and they’re going to open up the offense so Hester will still get
plenty of looks but he’s not going to put up numbers any better than last season’s. Not impressed. Trust me…you do NOT want to
draft Hester this year nkay?
#55
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
15
6
Rec.
41
59
68
30
Vincent Jackson
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
623
3
1098
7
1167
9
700
4
San Diego Chargers
FPTS
PPR PTS
80.3
121.3
151.8
210.8
170.7
238.7
94
124
Snake’s Take: This moron needs to pull his head out of his rectum. DUI’s, potential substance abuse suspension and now he’s
holding out for a better contract? Hey dillweed…teams aren’t quick to give you a raise when you’re getting your drink on and cruising
the town. V-Jack started last season a house of fire and then fizzled like this season of American Idol (worst ever). The guy has all
the potential in the world. Now it appears certain he’ll miss the first 10 weeks of the season and only play the last 6. The team may
not even suit him up. If you’re in a redraft league and this clown hasn’t signed by pre-season, avoid him like the plague! Don’t waste
your draft pick on this fidiot. Dynasty owners have taken a serious kick to the man-pouch on this one.
#56
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
9
2
1
8
Rec.
37
57
0
50
Anthony Gonzalez
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
576
3
664
4
0
0
500
4
Indianapolis Colts
FPTS
PPR PTS
75.6
112.6
90.4
147.4
0
0
74
124
Snake’s Take: With all the upside in the world and the #2 slot on the amazing Indy offense he entered last season as THE upside
pick of our drafts. One big injury later and this guy doesn’t even have a job anymore. Sure he’ll be in the mix but Pierre Garcon and
Austin Collie made the most of their opportunity last year and now at best A-Gonz can hope for a play-time share with those two.
Indy now has WR1 Reggie Wayne, option #2 TE Dallas Clark and a 3-headed monster after that of Garcon/Collie/Gonzalez. Call me
crazy but I don’t want 1/3rd of the 3rd option…isn’t that like 1/9th? Or 9 to the 3rd power? Damn I suck at math. Anyways, I like
Garcon the best of those 3 WR’s so A-Gonz has a serious mountain to climb to be relevant. It never hurts to have a piece of Indy’s
offense and should there be any injuries to the other Wr’s he could be a stud but that’s a reach.
#57
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
11
16
Rec.
34
40
Mohamed Massaquoi
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
624
3
600
4
Cleveland Browns
FPTS
PPR PTS
80.4
114.4
84
124
Snake’s Take: Massaquoi had two games over 100 yards as a rookie and that’s not too shabby. Especially considering he had
Beavis and Butthead throwing him the ball all season. He’s got great physical talent; he’s just stuck on a team that blows
gigglesticks on offense. There is upside here but not much. The Browns are so damn smart that they decided to get rid of Brady
Quinn and Derek Anderson and bring in a true stud QB……..Jake Delhomme. Brilliant. Only the Browns would make a mastermind
move like that. Delhomme was so bad in Carolina yet somehow they think he’ll be great in Cleveland? Ugh. Is it just me or do any of
you guys wish you could just take over one of these NFL teams and help them get it right? It can’t be this freakin’ hard. How can
teams like this continue to make one bad move after another? I digress. Massaquoi has the physical talent to be a great NFL WR but
no QB to get him the rock.
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#58
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
14
16
Rec.
15
25
45
Devin Thomas
Rec. Yds
120
325
550
Rec. Tds.
0
3
4
Washington Redskins
FPTS
PPR PTS
12
27
50.5
75.5
79
124
Snake’s Take: This is it! Now or never. To have all this athletic ability and be doing so little with it is a crime. Thomas is still dealing
with some hammy issues and hasn’t really taken the next step yet in OTA’s. This is the magical 3rd year for him. Time to step up and
be a stud or fade into oblivion. He’s got Donovan McNabb at QB and the team is just waiting for him to step up and be a strong #2
WR opposite Santana Moss. There’s serious upside here but it’s a roll of the dice. Luckily for you he’s gonna cost the same on draft
day as a bean burrito from the Bell. Cheap risks are good risks to take (That should be a bumper sticker no?)
#59
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
16
12
14
Rec.
82
71
57
40
Jerricho Cotchery
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
1130
2
858
5
821
3
600
4
FPTS
125
115.8
100.1
84
NY Jets
PPR PTS
207
186.8
157.1
124
Snake’s Take: All Cotch does is quietly put up solid numbers week in and week out. He’s never going to be the stud WR that puts
up huge numbers but he will always contribute. He averages 5 grabs a game so you know you’re going to get solid points from him.
The problem with drafting Cotchery this year is the arrival of Santonio Holmes. With Braylon Edwards already in place as WR1 and
Holmes taking over as WR2 there just won’t be enough targets for Cotchery to make much impact. I’d leave Cotchery alone.
#60
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
12
16
16
Rec.
53
47
50
Donnie Avery
Rec. Yds
674
589
500
Rec. Tds.
3
5
4
St. Louis Rams
FPTS
PPR PTS
85.4
138.4
88.9
135.9
74
124
Snake’s Take: It’s over. Get off the Donnie Avery bandwagon now. This guy would get hurt in a pillow fight in a padded room. He’s
ALWAYS dinged up. Sure he’s the #1 target in St. Louis but there are fat kids on the chess team scoring more than the Rams do. Did
we mention he gets a rookie QB throwing to him this year? You add all this up and you’re looking at 50 grabs for 500 yards MAX!
Why even bother? You’re better of getting a backup kicker or another TE. Leave Avery for those who keep calling him a sleeper.
#61
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
13
15
15
Rec.
71
48
55
50
Bernard Berrian
Rec. Yds
951
964
618
500
Rec. Tds.
5
7
4
4
Minnesota Vikings
FPTS
PPR PTS
125.1
196.1
138.4
186.4
85.8
140.8
74
124
Snake’s Take: They amount of hype this guy has had and never lived up to is almost laughable. If anyone says anything other than
he’s an okay WR that will get you a few yards and may accidentally find the endzone every few games or so you should punch them
in the snot-box. Berrian is an afterthought in this offense. Rice, Harvin, Peterson, Shiancoe…then Berrian if he’s wide open and
decides to hold onto the ball. There’s not much reason to draft Berrian unless you want to insure Rice or Harvin in case of injury.
Berrian’s all set to fade into oblivion like a 1 hit wonder…of course he never really had a hit did he? So he’s a none-hit wonder.
Awesome.
#62
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
5
5
Rec.
60
40
Austin Collie
Rec. Yds
676
500
Rec. Tds.
7
5
Indianapolis Colts
FPTS
PPR PTS
109.6
169.6
80
120
Snake’s Take: Collie exploded down the stretch last season and became a favorite red zone target of Peyton Manning. Playboy
centerfold, Maxim Magazine’s #1 hottest chick and Peyton Manning’s favorite red zone target…3 best places to be in that order!
Anthony Gonzalez is back this year so Collie and Garcon are going to see their workload get squeezed out a little bit. I still like
Garcon for the deep big plays and Collie for the red zone. We’ll just have to wait and see how the hell Peyton is going to sort all this
out. He’s got a freakin’ WR buffet!
Page: 77
#63
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
Rec.
45
Golden Tate
Rec. Yds
500
Rec. Tds.
4
Seattle Seahawks
FPTS
PPR PTS
74
119
Snake’s Take: People can knock Golden Tate all they want but the guy makes big plays. He’s got that special “it” that you just can’t
quite describe. Critics want to tell you he’s not big enough or fast enough. Just watch the Notre Dame game tapes and get back to
me on that. He’s been great in OTA’s and the Hawks are looking for him to contribute immediately. It’s not like there is a bevy of
stud WR’s up there in Seattle (did I really just use the word bevy? Yikes). Tate is a rookie but he’s got the talent to make an impact
in year one. He’ll get better each and every week. In dynasty leagues I’d put money on this guy being a long-term success in the
league. Just as long as he leaves the donuts alone (what a maroon).
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Tight End Rankings
Based on 1 pt per reception; 1 pt every 10 yards receiving; 6 pts for all touchdowns. FPTS = total fantasy points for the year in nonPPR leagues. PPR PTS = Total points for the year with Point-Per-Reception scoring.
#1
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
14
16
16
16
Rec.
52
31
78
80
Vernon Davis
Rec. Yds
509
358
965
1000
Rec. Tds.
4
2
13
12
San Francisco 49ers
FPTS
PPR PTS
74.9
126.9
47.8
78.8
174.5
252.5
172
252
Snake’s Take: This will be the only time in your life that you want VD. Vernon Davis absolutely exploded last season. He got into
coach Mike Singletary’s doghouse in 08 but bought into the coach’s methods. The result? A career year with 13 touchdowns and
almost 1000 yards. The scary thing is Alex Smith didn’t get the job until a couple games in and really didn’t get it going until midseason. Down the stretch those two looked to be in love. Once they hit the red zone, VD is the undeniable target. Last year’s stat
line made him the 3rd best TE on the board and he hasn’t even hit his ceiling yet!
#2
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
15
16
16
Rec.
58
77
100
90
Dallas Clark
Rec. Yds
616
848
1106
1000
Rec. Tds.
11
6
10
10
Indianapolis Colts
FPTS
PPR PTS
127.6
185.6
120.8
197.8
170.6
270.6
160
250
Snake’s Take: 100 catches? Are you serious? That is just ridiculous for a TE to rack up. Clark was a league-changer last season and
there’s no real reason to expect anything less this year. Peyton Manning loves Clark and the two click like there’s no tomorrow. The
offense is the same, the quarterback is the same and the results will be close to the same. He’s one of the few TE’s worth grabbing
early.
#3
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
16
16
Rec.
75
60
79
75
Antonio Gates
Rec. Yds
984
704
1157
1000
Rec. Tds.
9
8
8
9
San Diego Chargers
FPTS
PPR PTS
152.4
227.4
118.4
178.4
163.7
242.7
154
229
Snake’s Take: Gates has been a stud TE for years now and his yardage total bloated like Jessica Simpson last year. There will be
yet another upswing this season as Vincent Jackson has all sorts of trouble floating around him. The Chargers passing game will lean
on Gates and there’s just no LB or S that can cover him. Philip Rivers and Gates are completely comfortable with each other in this
offense and another year of top notch production is coming your way.
#4
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
16
16
Rec.
96
81
94
90
Jason Witten
Rec. Yds
1145
952
1030
1000
Rec. Tds.
7
4
2
5
Dallas Cowboys
FPTS
PPR PTS
156.5
252.5
119.2
200.2
115
209
130
220
Snake’s Take: 94 grabs and 1000 yards and it was considered a down year? Wow. There’s no denying the fact that Tony Romo is in
love with Rosie Cheeks. The problem was the lack of touchdowns. He’s gone down in endzone trips each of the last 3 seasons and
that’s concerning. In PPR leagues he’s still an absolute beast but scoring leagues have him falling a bit. He’s sliding in drafts so there
is more value to draft him this year.
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#5
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
1
10
16
Rec.
6
55
75
Jermichael Finley
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
74
1
676
5
900
8
Green Bay Packers
FPTS
PPR PTS
13.4
19.4
97.6
152.6
138
213
Snake’s Take: Here’s your “Flavor of the Year” for 2010 in the Tight End category. Everyone with half a brain saw what Finley did
down the stretch when he and Rodgers started to click. Finley is young and silly athletic. He’s got the athleticism of Antonio Gates
but he’s faster and his hands are great. Last season was just a hint of what this dude is going to do to the league this year. I’ve seen
him fly off the board as TE#1 in drafts…those people are jumping the gun and over-paying but Finley has that kind of talent. When
the big stud TE’s are off the board you better get Finley lickety split or you’ll miss the boat on his explosion.
#6
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
7
15
16
Rec.
16
27
76
75
Brent Celek
Rec. Yds
178
318
971
900
Rec. Tds.
1
1
8
7
Philadelphia Eagles
FPTS
PPR PTS
23.8
39.8
37.8
64.8
145.1
221.1
132
207
Snake’s Take: This guy gets absolutely no respect on fantasy draft day. 29 yards shy of a cool grand and 8 touchdowns? How in the
hell do you pass on that? T-Gonz and Winslow will be drafted before Celek and that’s just stupid. Kevin Kolb takes over at QB this
year and he’s a classic drop-back passer that will use the absolute crap out of Celek over the middle. With speed-burners DeSean
Jackson and Jeremy Maclin on the outside there is a country mile underneath for Brent to work with. His stats will be smokin’ this
year.
#7
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
16
16
Rec.
99
96
83
80
Tony Gonzalez
Rec. Yds
1172
1058
867
800
Rec. Tds.
5
10
6
7
Atlanta Falcons
FPTS
PPR PTS
147.2
246.2
165.8
261.8
122.7
205.7
122
202
Snake’s Take: T-Gonz is just ageless. Another year, another 16 games…ho-hum. He’s durable and his 83 grabs show he’s a big
part of Atlanta’s offense. He’ll repeat last year’s stat line and that’s damn good for a TE. It’s not the 100 catch days of yesteryear but
it’s still awesome for a TE. I’d put safe money on T-Gonz hanging up another 80 grabs for 800 yards.
#8
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
14
8
14
14
Rec.
82
43
77
75
Kellen Winslow Jr.
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
1106
5
428
3
884
5
900
5
Tampa Bay Bucs
FPTS
PPR PTS
140.6
222.6
60.8
103.8
118.4
195.4
120
195
Snake’s Take: Another off-season, another knee surgery…As the Winslow Turns. Winslow had an awesome year despite having a
rookie QB to break in and things should only get better this year. The problem with the Soldier is he’s hopping around on 1 leg and a
kickstand and has all the intelligence of a bag of worms. His knee could fall off or he could have a mental breakdown at any moment.
So you’ll get some good stats but there’s always risk with KW.
#9
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
8
16
Rec.
63
70
40
70
Owen Daniels
Rec. Yds
768
862
519
800
Rec. Tds.
3
2
5
6
Houston Texans
FPTS
PPR PTS
94.8
157.8
98.2
168.2
81.9
121.9
116
186
Snake’s Take: Daniels was absolutely lighting up the league before going down with an injury. If you extrapolate his 1st half over an
entire season you have 1000 yards and 10 TD’s. That’s SICK! They need someone to work the ball to other than Andre Johnson and
they’re hoping OD returns to form. All pre-season reports have his recovery going great. The injury probably lets him slide later into
your drafts too…BONUS! You can get a potential 1000 yard TE way down the list…don’t sleep on it!
Page: 80
#10
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
7
16
Rec.
66
83
29
65
Chris Cooley
Rec. Yds
786
849
332
700
Rec. Tds.
8
1
2
5
Washington Redskins
FPTS
PPR PTS
126.6
192.6
90.0
173.9
45.2
74.2
100
165
Snake’s Take: Cooley is the forgotten man. He had a brutal season last year that was cut short with injury. Odds are people spent a
decent draft pick on him and got burned like an albino on the equator. Cooley broke his ankle last year and Fred Davis stepped in
and tore it up. Now they’re both back and have Donovan McNabb at QB. That’s like trading in your Sentra for a Camaro. The problem
here is they’re going to split and there just isn’t enough love to go around and make them both relevant. Cooley is a warrior so I’m
betting he gets back in the mix.
#11
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
15
15
15
Rec.
44
56
66
65
Zach Miller
Rec. Yds
444
778
805
800
Rec. Tds.
3
1
3
3
Oakland Raiders
FPTS
PPR PTS
62.4
106.4
83.8
139.8
98.5
164.5
98
163
Snake’s Take: If you missed the boat on one of the stud TE’s, you could do a lot worse than to snag Zach Miller. He’s THE top WR
in that pitiful offense and now he’s got Jason Campbell throwing to him. Yeah, Campbell isn’t anything to write mom about but he’s a
zillion times better than that bloated goat JaMarcus Russell was. The Raiders should be able to actually move the ball this season and
Miller is going to be a huge part of that. In PPR leagues he’s solid production every week. If you waited too long on TE, he’s your
stop-gap.
#12
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
14
16
16
Rec.
47
48
76
60
Heath Miller
Rec. Yds
566
514
789
600
Rec. Tds.
7
3
6
5
Pittsburgh Steelers
FPTS
PPR PTS
98.6
145.6
69.4
117.4
114.9
190.9
90
150
Snake’s Take: Heath Miller is a legit top 10 TE when he has Big Ben at QB. He had 76 freakin’ receptions last season! That’s
awesome right? Yeah, well his QB is serving a 6 game suspension to start the season so everyone’s numbers will suffer. If you can
get another TE to cover you for the first month of the season Miller will be money down the stretch. Just don’t expect much to start
the year.
#13
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
15
13
15
Rec.
27
42
56
50
Visanthe Shiancoe
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
323
1
596
7
566
11
500
8
Minnesota Vikings
FPTS
PPR PTS
38.3
65.3
101.6
143.6
122.6
178.6
98
148
Snake’s Take: V-Shank had to pay taxes on the end zone he spent so much time there last season. Brett Favre looked his way
every time they got in the red zone…he’s always used his TE’s a ton in the red zone. It looks like Brett is back for another season so
V-Shank will be setting up camp in the endzone. He’s cheaper than government cheese on draft day so fret not if you whiffed on the
TE run. (Don’t you just hate when someone takes a TE and the next 9 dillholes follow suit as you sit down there at the bottom of the
order watching? Bastards).
#14
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
9
16
16
Rec.
55
51
55
John Carlson
Rec. Yds
627
574
550
Rec. Tds.
5
7
6
Seattle Seahawks
FPTS
PPR PTS
92.7
147.7
99.4
150.4
91
146
Snake’s Take: Carlson has all the talent in the world but he really needs Matt Hasselbeck to stay healthy to be a true impact TE. No
Hasselbeck means Carlson becomes a forgotten man. He’s got monster size and dominates in the red zone. If Seattle could ever get
close to the red zone you’d see that. He scored 7 times last year and could easily improve upon that if Hass can keep it on the field.
Carlson is not a bad upside guy to grab late in your drafts and this is only his 3rd season so we haven’t seen his best.
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#15
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
15
7
10
16
Rec.
46
58
45
50
Bo Scaife
Rec. Yds
421
561
440
500
Rec. Tds.
1
2
1
3
Tennessee Titans
FPTS
PPR PTS
48.1
94.1
68.1
126.1
56
101
68
118
Snake’s Take: One whole trip to the endzone? Wow. Thanks. This is the area of TE’s where there just isn’t much to say on the
positive. He has a starting job and will get you a few grabs for 40 yards or so a week. If that gets you excited, seek help. He’s been
to the endzone a whopping 4 times in the last 3 years combined. That’s awful.
#16
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
6
12
14
Rec.
48
45
50
Dustin Keller
Rec. Yds
535
522
500
Rec. Tds.
3
2
3
New York Jets
FPTS
PPR PTS
71.5
119.5
64.2
109.2
68
118
Snake’s Take: Keller is now firmly cemented as a mediocre TE on a vanilla offense with a game-managing QB. A game of scrabble
excites me more than having Keller on my squad. You can see he’s going to top out around 50 grabs for 500 yards with a couple of
accidental trips to the endzone. He is young so there’s potential upside but I’m not rolling dice on it.
#17
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
2
15
15
15
Rec.
9
33
42
40
Kevin Boss
Rec. Yds
118
384
567
500
Rec. Tds.
2
6
5
4
New York Giants
FPTS
PPR PTS
23.8
32.8
74.4
107.4
86.7
128.7
74
114
Snake’s Take: The Boss-man was supposed to be this monster target that Eli loved last season and it just never happened. He had
a couple of decent games but there’s nothing here to force you to draft him. The only reason you’d draft him at all is for a backup TE
(which I never draft) or you’re in a 20 team league (sick bastard).
#18
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
Rec.
45
Jermaine Gresham
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
450
4
Cincinnati Bengals
FPTS
PPR PTS
69
114
Snake’s Take: There is a TON of upside here to the point he will be climbing this chart by training camp I’m sure. He’s coming off
an entire season off due to injury in college so there’s rust to worry about. His physical talents are amazing and he’s got a clear path
to the starting gig in Cincy. Carson Palmer has so needed a target over the middle and the Bengals drafted Gresham early to fill that
role. There hasn’t been a relevant TE in Cincy for decades and now we finally have one. If there are no injury setbacks and he’s the
starting TE come week 1 he belongs in the top 10 of this list.
#19
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
7
7
9
12
Rec.
49
40
31
45
Tony Scheffler
Rec. Yds
549
645
416
450
Rec. Tds.
5
3
2
3
Detroit Lions
FPTS
PPR PTS
84.9
133.9
82.5
122.5
53.6
84.6
63
108
Snake’s Take: Scheffler has a ton of receiving talent but he can’t seem to get a clear gig and stay healthy. He’s always got
someone to share with or he gets hurt. Now he goes to Detroit and they have a young talent in Brandon Pettigrew. So what gives?
It’ll be another TE share situation and that’s just not gonna do it for your fantasy squad. Avoid him like that dude in your office who
has doo-doo breath and always wants to get in your personal space.
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#20
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
2
10
8
Rec.
3
48
45
Fred Davis
Rec. Yds
27
509
450
Rec. Tds.
0
6
3
Washington Redskins
FPTS
PPR PTS
2.7
5.7
86.9
134.9
63
108
Snake’s Take: Fred did an awesome job when Cooley went down with a broken ankle last season…so much so that he’s earned
himself a share of the work this year. Yup…a share. Oh Yippeeee! Running back by committee blows, tight end by committee is just
plain awful. They’re both ruined by the fact that they’re both good. Nothing to see here folks, move along.
#21
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
4
7
15
16
Rec.
39
54
60
40
Greg Olsen
Rec. Yds
391
574
612
400
Rec. Tds.
2
5
8
4
Chicago Bears
FPTS
PPR PTS
51.1
90.1
87.4
141.4
109.2
169.2
64
104
Snake’s Take: The good news? Cutler and Olsen started clicking last year and his 8 touchdowns showed he’s a red zone favorite.
The bad news? Mad Mike Martz is running the offense now and he’d rather line up 12 WR’s than use the TE between the 20’s. Olsen’s
looks could go down considerably. He’ll still be a red zone target for sure but he will not fit in that Martz offense.
#22
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
14
11
12
8
Rec.
57
50
48
40
Jeremy Shockey
Rec. Yds
Rec. Tds.
619
3
483
0
569
3
450
3
New Orleans Saints
FPTS
PPR PTS
79.9
136.9
48.3
98.3
74.9
122.9
63
103
Snake’s Take: He had a seizure during OTA’s. I’m sorry, but you have to seriously worry about his health if that’s happening.
Shockey has a long history of injuries as it is and you toss this in and things don’t look good. The Saints drafted a super-sleeper
future stud TE Jimmy Graham from Miami U. This looks like the beginning of the end for Shockey. I’m not touching him in drafts.
#23
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
6
16
16
16
Rec.
23
35
53
40
Todd Heap
Rec. Yds
239
403
593
400
Rec. Tds.
1
3
6
3
Baltimore Ravens
FPTS
PPR PTS
29.9
52.9
58.3
93.3
95.3
148.3
58
98
Snake’s Take: The Ravens didn’t draft one TE this year…they drafted TWO! If that’s not clear writing on the wall I don’t know what
is. Heap gets hurt if you yell “BOO!” at him so it’s just a matter of time before the two rookies take over. Heap will be the starter
from day 1 but you just know there’s an injury coming. Even if he keeps it all together and fends off the rookies his ceiling is what he
did last year. Not what he used to be.
#24
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
16
16
15
16
Rec.
37
41
32
35
Marcedes Lewis
Rec. Yds
391
489
518
400
Rec. Tds.
2
2
2
2
FPTS
PPR PTS
51.1
88.1
60.9
101.9
64
96
52
87
Snake’s Take: How someone as tall and athletic as Lewis is finds the endzone so little is beyond me. It’s not like the Jags have
awesome WR’s for Garrard to throw to. Nevertheless, Lewis can net you 500 yards and a couple of touchdowns. If you’re debating a
backup kicker or a backup TE…pick the kicker and leave Lewis alone. I hate when I get to the 25th TE and try to think of stuff to write
about him. Seriously? This is the pond scum of fantasy football and there is nothing I can say that would convince you to draft him.
Tight ends suck after the top 15 or so.
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#25
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
GS
8
9
7
8
Rec.
36
22
29
30
Ben Watson
Rec. Yds
389
209
404
300
Rec. Tds.
6
2
5
3
Cleveland Browns
FPTS
PPR PTS
74.9
110.9
32.9
54.9
70.4
99.4
48
78
Snake’s Take: Yet another New England TE that never lived up to the hype. Watson has the physical abilities to be an All-Pro TE in
the league he just never translates that onto the field. If you can’t get it done in New England with Tom Brady, how in the hell are
you supposed to get it done in craphole Cleveland with that yambag Jake Delhomme throwing the rock? It’s not happening. No need
to draft Watson unless you’re in a Jacques Cousteaux deep league.
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Kicker Rankings
3 pts. Per FG; 1 pt per XP
#1
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
24
27
32
#2
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
21
36
26
#3
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
31
27
27
#4
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
20
29
26
#5
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
13
9
#6
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
25
25
16
#7
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
24
33
32
#8
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
35
29
27
#9
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
31
26
24
#10
Year
2007
2008
2009
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FGM
23
1
27
Nate Kaeding
FG Att.
50+ yds.
27
1
32
1
35
3
Stephen Gostkowski
FG Att.
50+ yds.
24
0
40
1
31
2
Mason Crosby
FG Att.
50+ yds.
39
3
34
3
36
2
Ryan Longwell
FG Att.
50+ yds.
24
1
34
6
28
2
Garrett Hartley
FG Att.
50+ yds.
13
11
0
0
Neil Rackers
FG Att.
50+ yds.
31
3
28
1
17
0
David Akers
FG Att.
50+ yds.
32
1
40
2
37
1
Rob Bironas
FG Att.
50+ yds.
39
4
33
1
32
5
Robbie Gould
FG Att.
50+ yds.
36
0
29
0
28
2
Lawrence Tynes
FG Att.
50+ yds.
27
0
1
0
32
1
XP’s
46
46
50
XP’s
74
40
47
XP’s
48
46
48
XP’s
39
40
54
XP’s
28
10
XP’s
43
44
37
XP’s
36
45
43
XP’s
28
40
37
XP’s
33
41
33
XP’s
40
3
45
San Diego Chargers
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
118
7.3
127
7.9
146
9.1
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
137
8.5
148
9.3
125
7.8
Green Bay Packers
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
141
8.8
127
7.9
129
8.1
Minnesota Vikings
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
99
6.6
127
7.9
132
8.3
New Orleans Saints
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
67
8.4
37
7.4
Houston Texans
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
118
7.3
119
7.4
85
6.1
Philadelphia Eagles
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
108
6.7
144
9.0
139
8.7
Tennessee Titans
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
133
8.3
127
7.9
118
7.4
Chicago Bears
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
126
7.8
119
7.4
105
6.6
New York Giants
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
109
6.8
6
6.0
126
7.9
#11
Year
2007
2008
2009
FGM
17
29
17
FG Att.
19
33
21
FGM
23
20
7
FG Att.
29
25
9
FGM
23
27
27
FG Att.
25
31
31
FGM
-
FG Att.
-
FGM
18
FG Att.
23
FGM
29
20
18
FG Att.
34
22
28
FGM
21
25
FG Att.
25
28
FGM
1
25
30
FG Att.
4
34
35
FGM
21
24
30
FG Att.
23
28
36
FGM
24
28
22
FG Att.
28
31
27
#12
Year
2007
2008
2009
#13
Year
2007
2008
2009
#14
Year
2007
2008
2009
#15
Year
2007
2008
2009
#16
Year
2007
2008
2009
#17
Year
2007
2008
2009
#18
Year
2007
2008
2009
#19
Year
2007
2008
2009
#20
Year
2007
2008
2009
Joe Nedney
50+ yds.
3
3
2
Adam Vinatieri
50+ yds.
0
2
0
Jeff Reed
50+ yds.
0
1
0
David Buehler
50+ yds.
Billy Cundiff
50+ yds.
2
Nick Folk
50+ yds.
3
2
1
Dan Carpenter
50+ yds.
1
2
Matt Prater
50+ yds.
0
6
3
Jay Feely
50+ yds.
1
2
1
John Kasay
50+ yds.
2
1
1
XP’s
22
34
33
XP’s
49
43
17
XP’s
44
36
41
XP’s
XP’s
23
XP’s
50
42
36
XP’s
40
37
XP’s
1
39
32
XP’s
26
39
32
XP’s
27
46
31
San Francisco 49ers
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
73
4.6
121
7.6
84
6.0
Indianapolis Colts
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
118
7.3
103
6.4
38
6.3
Pittsburgh Steelers
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
113
7.0
117
7.3
122
7.6
Dallas Cowboys
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
Baltimore Ravens
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
77
6.4
New York Jets
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
137
8.5
102
6.4
90
6.4
Miami Dolphins
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
103
6.4
112
7.0
Denver Broncos
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
4
2.0
114
7.1
122
7.6
Arizona Cardinals
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
89
5.6
111
7.4
122
7.6
Carolina Panthers
Tot. Pts.
FPPG
99
6.1
130
8.1
97
6.1
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Defense Rankings
#1
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
29
7
8
Pass Rank
9
29
1
New York Jets
INT
FR
15
6
14
16
17
9
Sacks
29
41
32
TD’s
1
5
5
Snake’s take: This will be one of the greatest defenses to come along since the ’85 Bears as long as they get Revis inked. He’s
threatening holdout and they need their lockdown DB to free up all that blitzing. This team has a legit Super Bowl shot thanks to this
D. They’re stacked from head to toe.
#2
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
1
1
2
Pass Rank
32
18
19
Minnesota Vikings
INT
FR
15
16
12
13
11
11
Sacks
38
45
48
TD’s
8
2
3
Snake’s take: As long as Jared Allen and the skullet are hawking QB’s, this defense is awesome. They get after the QB and have
physical DB’s. The Williams Wall in the middle just cold shuts down any hope of running…those fatboys are immovable!
#3
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
2
3
5
Pass Rank
20
2
8
Baltimore Ravens
INT
FR
17
6
26
8
22
8
Sacks
32
35
32
TD’s
1
6
0
Snake’s take: Can you even remember when the Ravens D wasn’t awesome? Probably pre-Ray Ray. Well Ray Lewis is back and
Terrell Suggs is in the best shape of his career. Ed Reed is patrolling the secondary and there are physical smash-mouth players all
in between. They’re locked and loaded for another bruising season.
#4
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
14
26
1
Pass Rank
12
12
5
Green Bay Packers
INT
FR
19
9
27
6
30
8
Sacks
36
27
37
TD’s
4
7
1
Snake’s take: The Packers shut down the run cold and Mr. Charles Woodson had the best season of his career last year. They’re all
back for another run to the playoffs.
#5
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
7
4
9
Pass Rank
18
3
17
Philadelphia Eagles
INT
FR
11
8
15
14
25
10
Sacks
37
48
44
TD’s
2
4
1
Snake’s take: The Eagles were already nasty on D but they have loaded up this off-season. Trent Cole lives in the opposition’s
backfield and now they’ve added DE Darryl Tapp and LB Ernie Sims. The drafted a ton of defense as well. They are primed to bring
those wild blitzes and wreak havoc on the NFC East.
#6
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
3
2
3
#7
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
22
13
6
Pass Rank
3
1
16
Pittsburgh Steelers
INT
FR
11
14
20
9
12
11
Sacks
36
51
47
TD’s
2
3
4
Pass Rank
22
20
21
San Francisco 49ers
INT
FR
12
9
12
6
18
10
Sacks
31
30
44
TD’s
1
1
1
Snake’s take: The Steelers are always dominant on defense…the only reason they dipped to 16th in pass D was the injury to Troy
Polamalu. They will rack up the sacks and as long as Polamalu can stay on the field they’ll get back to their arse-kicking ways.
Snake’s take: You knew it was just a matter of time for Mike Singeltary to build a good defense…Samurai Mike is all about defense.
With the best LB in the league in Patrick Willis and a physical young secondary, the Niners will take a jump to the next tier of
defenses this season.
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#8
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
10
15
13
Pass Rank
6
11
12
INT
FR
19
12
14
8
18
9
Sacks
47
31
31
TD’s
6
0
3
Snake’s take: As long as Bill Belichick is coaching the Patriots they will be a top 10 defense. He’s a Defensive genius. He could shut
down a team with 11 kindergartners.
#9
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
21
21
7
Pass Rank
26
15
6
Cincinnati Bengals
INT
FR
19
15
12
12
19
12
Sacks
22
17
34
TD’s
3
3
2
Snake’s take: The Bengals spent a couple of drafts loading up the defense and BOOM! They’re suddenly a physical top defense in
the league. With young LB Rey Malualualualualuaoooga patrolling the field they’re not going anywhere for a while. The Bengals will
continue to be a physical and aggressive defense in 2010.
#10
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
8
9
14
Pass Rank
11
8
15
New York Giants
INT
FR
15
10
17
5
13
17
Sacks
53
42
32
TD’s
5
2
1
Snake’s take: They are nowhere near as bad as the stats would indicate last season. This is a top 10 defense without a doubt. They
got crushed by injuries last year. Their pass rush is still the best in the league; they just need to find a MLB. The loss of Antonio
Pierce hurts them…if they had a stud MLB they’d be top 4. Watch and see who they plug in that hole.
#11
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
6
12
4
Pass Rank
13
5
20
Dallas Cowboys
INT
FR
19
10
8
14
11
10
Sacks
46
59
42
TD’s
3
1
1
Snake’s take: The Cowboys cannot be run on. Good right? However, your mom and her bridge club could pass for 250 yards on
them. They rack up the sacks and shut down the run but damn their DB’s get toasted like sourdough.
#12
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
16
11
20
Pass Rank
14
31
11
San Diego Chargers
INT
FR
30
18
15
9
14
7
Sacks
42
28
35
TD’s
5
3
0
Snake’s take: You lose Shawn Merriman to injury all the time and your defense tends to suffer right? The Chargers had a lot of
injuries last year on the D side of the ball so they didn’t exactly light up the world. Fat Dungeon and Dragon masters scored more
than the Chargers D did last year. They’re back to healthy and drafted some D; they should be much improved this year.
#13
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
24
5
23
Pass Rank
27
30
13
Chicago Bears
INT
FR
16
17
22
10
13
7
Sacks
41
28
35
TD’s
1
3
0
Snake’s take: They just need Brian Urlacher to stay on the field! They have added All Galaxy DE Julius Peppers which is an instant
shot of defense. Now if they can get Urlacher to stay healthy for more than 3 games they will return to being one of the top units in
the league. Urlacher is the key…if he’s in they’re top 10, if he’s out they’re highly mediocre.
#14
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
13
17
21
Pass Rank
30
23
26
New Orleans Saints
INT
FR
13
10
15
7
26
15
Sacks
32
28
35
TD’s
5
0
2
Snake’s take: The Saints need to re-ink Darren Sharper to keep this as one of the better D’s in the league. Jonathan Vilma locks
down the running game, Sharper and Roman Harper are ball-hawks that make huge plays in the secondary and they’ve added DE
Alex Brown which is an upgrade from Charles Grant. DE Will Smith is an uber-stud DE who will continue to haunt opposing QB’s.
Sharper will be the key.
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#15
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
15
24
24
Pass Rank
2
6
14
Indianapolis Colts
INT
FR
22
15
15
11
16
5
Sacks
28
30
34
TD’s
2
4
1
Snake’s take: The Colts play classic “Bend, Don’t Break” defense. Not very good for us fantasy players. With Freeney and Mathis on
the ends, they’ll rack up some sacks for you but not much else. They give up some yards and points.
#16
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
5
6
11
Pass Rank
10
9
31
Tennessee Titans
INT
FR
22
12
20
11
20
16
Sacks
40
44
32
TD’s
2
3
0
Snake’s take: What the hell happened here? One of the most physical D’s in the league got lit the hell up through the air last year.
They didn’t score any touchdowns on D and their sacks died. Losing Albert Haynesworth hurt way worse than they expected. Losing
Vanden Bosch isn’t going to help anything either. They just aren’t what they used to be.
#17
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
32
10
18
Pass Rank
4
25
24
Miami Dolphins
INT
FR
14
8
18
12
15
9
Sacks
30
40
44
TD’s
2
2
3
Snake’s take: Bringing in Karlos Dansby may help them a little bit but not nearly enough. The loss of Joey Porter hurts and this D
hasn’t been good since Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas were on it.
#18
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
30
27
26
Pass Rank
7
26
3
Denver Broncos
INT
FR
14
15
6
7
17
10
Sacks
33
26
39
TD’s
2
2
3
Snake’s take: Denver’s LB’s and secondary are top notch but their D-line is just horrible. The Broncos get ran on like a treadmill
and that’s not going to change this year. With Champ Bailey locking down half the field and DJ Williams roaming sideline to sideline
they’ll keep the INT’s up and not give up the air miles. Elvis Dumervil is an awesome pass rusher but he’s got no help.
#19
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
4
8
16
Pass Rank
16
7
8
Washington Redskins
INT
FR
14
10
13
5
11
12
Sacks
33
24
40
TD’s
2
0
5
Snake’s take: Another team that was solid last year but doesn’t quite live up to the potential. Albert Haynesworth can’t stay healthy
anymore and London Fletcher isn’t getting any younger. This is a solid 2nd tier D with potential upside, but I wouldn’t play them as
my starting defense.
#20
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
26
25
10
Pass Rank
23
21
28
Atlanta Falcons
INT
FR
16
11
2
12
15
8
Sacks
25
8
28
TD’s
1
0
2
Snake’s take: I’m struggling to find one good thing to say here…they don’t rack up sacks, they get passed on like they’re standing
still and they’re not even top notch against the run. Nope…nothing nice to say. Move along.
#21
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
18
20
22
Pass Rank
17
16
4
Carolina Panthers
INT
FR
14
16
12
13
22
11
Sacks
23
37
31
TD’s
2
2
5
Snake’s take: The loss of Julius Peppers is going to cause that pass defense rank to drop down to the run defense rank. If they rank
in the 20’s in both and lose all his sacks, they’re chewed bubble gum!
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#22
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
19
23
11
Pass Rank
25
17
18
Houston Texans
INT
FR
11
14
12
10
14
10
Sacks
31
25
30
TD’s
3
1
3
Snake’s take: Their D was solid last year but they really need Super Mario to step up his game. Williams should be racking up 15
sacks a season. Brian Cushing being out for a month is not going to help things at all. Mediocre at best here until Mario steps up to
elite.
#23
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
9
16
17
Pass Rank
28
22
23
Arizona Cardinals
INT
FR
18
11
13
17
21
18
Sacks
36
31
43
TD’s
6
3
3
Snake’s take: They’ll rack up sacks with Calais Campbell and Darnell Dockett but that’s all you’re going to get in the fantasy football
world from this defense. Losing Karlos Dansby is going to hurt their run D even more.
#24
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
17
19
32
Pass Rank
1
4
10
INT
FR
16
19
22
8
19
5
Sacks
33
29
28
TD’s
2
4
2
Snake’s take: Adding DT Gerald McCoy to the D will instantly boost this defense from horribly crappy to just kinda crappy. They can
still defense the pass well but their run D is just horrendous.
#25
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
25
22
30
Pass Rank
29
13
2
#26
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
11
13
19
Pass Rank
15
24
27
Buffalo Bills
INT
FR
18
12
12
12
28
11
Sacks
26
24
32
TD’s
3
3
4
Sacks
37
29
14
TD’s
3
3
2
Snake’s take: You know how the Bills got the 2nd ranked pass D in the league? A ton of interceptions and the fact that NOBODY
HAD TO PASS MUCH against them. It was easy as pie to run on the Bills so who cares if their pass D is good? They’ll get you solid
INT’s and a few TD’s as a result but they’ll get destroyed in yards and scoring given up.
INT
FR
20
9
13
4
15
13
Snake’s take: They have zero pass rush. Not a damn bit! They addressed that in the draft but I’m still doubtful. With no pass rush,
they’ll continue to get lit up like a Christmas tree. They couldn’t stop the run very well either. Until they get some heat on the QB,
their D is just awful.
#27
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
12
18
15
Pass Rank
19
32
30
Seattle Seahawks
INT
FR
20
14
9
11
13
12
Sacks
45
35
28
TD’s
2
3
1
Snake’s take: Like a high school cheerleader…everyone scores on the Seahawks. No reason to even think about drafting this
defense.
#28
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
31
31
29
Pass Rank
8
10
7
Oakland Raiders
INT
FR
18
8
16
8
8
15
Sacks
27
32
37
TD’s
2
0
0
Snake’s take: They can always shut the pass down but they get destroyed on the ground. They don’t get the INT’s and no
touchdowns either. Adding Rolo McClain at MLB is a step in the right direction but he’s no miracle worker! They will still suck danglebag.
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#29
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
27
28
28
Pass Rank
24
14
29
Cleveland Browns
INT
FR
17
10
23
8
10
13
Sacks
28
17
40
TD’s
1
2
4
Snake’s take: Is there really anything I need to say about this collection of crap? I’m amazed they got 40 sacks and 4 TD’s. It won’t
happen again. You’ll draw big laughs if you draft the Browns defense on draft day.
#30
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
23
32
25
Pass Rank
31
27
32
Detroit Lions
INT
FR
17
18
4
16
9
9
Sacks
37
30
26
TD’s
4
1
3
Snake’s take: There hasn’t been a defense this bad in quite some time. They should just let the other team score and get their
offense back on the field. What? That’s what they did anyways? Gotcha.
#31
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
28
30
31
Pass Rank
5
28
22
Kansas City Chiefs
INT
FR
14
8
13
16
15
10
Sacks
37
10
22
TD’s
1
3
2
Snake’s take: Drafting S Eric Berry is going to boost this defense but they still have a long long way to go. There’s no need to draft
this D unless you drank way too much at the draft.
#32
Year
2007
2008
2009
Run Rank
20
29
27
Pass Rank
21
19
25
St. Louis Rams
INT
FR
18
9
12
14
8
12
Sacks
31
30
25
TD’s
2
1
7
Snake’s take: You have officially hit rock bottom. There should be no way in hell you draft the Rams on defense. How in the hell
they scored 7 touchdowns last year I’ll never know. They got absolutely toasted in the air and on the ground.
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Defensive Lineman Rankings
Based on: Interceptions – 8 pts, Tackles – 3 pts, Assists – 1.5 pts, Sacks – 5 pts, Fumble Recover – 4 pts, Touch Downs – 6pts,
Forced Fumbles – 3 pts, Passes Defended – 2 pts.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#1
GS
14
16
16
16
Tackles
55
41
43
45
Jared Allen
Assists
Total
9
64
13
54
8
51
10
55
Sacks
15.5
14.5
14.5
15.0
INT’s
0
0
1
0
FF
3
3
5
4
Minnesota Vikings
FR
PD
0
10
0
3
3
4
2
4
FPTS
299.3
238
261.5
253
Snake’s Take: The Skullet rules! Any dude that would wear a buzzed mullet is an absolute wild man! Allen makes his living by being
more aggressive than a drunken frat boy and his motor never stops. He out-hustles every fat OT in the league and racks up the
sacks. There’s no better DE you can draft.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#2
GS
2
16
15
16
Tackles
48
52
44
50
Justin Tuck
Assists
Total
Sacks
17
65
10
15
67
12
15
59
6
15
65
10
INT’s
0
1
0
0
FF
1
3
5
4
New York Giants
FR
PD
0
2
0
2
1
8
0
4
FPTS
216.5
275
232
242.5
Snake’s Take: Tuck had shoulder issues last year and has had that cleaned up during the off-season. He’ll bounce back to double
digit sacks this year as the G-men pin ears back and straight get after the QB. If you’re lucky the rest of your league will shy away
because of his drop in production last year. He’s gonna be back with a vengeance!
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#3
GS
16
16
13
16
Tackles
52
53
44
50
Terrell Suggs
Assists
Total
Sacks
28
80
5
15
68
8
15
59
4.5
15
65
10
INT’s
0
2
0
0
FF
1
2
1
1
Baltimore Ravens
FR
PD
0
6
0
9
1
5
1
5
FPTS
238
273.5
194
239.5
Snake’s Take: T-Sizzle has shown up to OTA’s in great shape and wants to work his butt off to drop back down to his earlier years
playing weight of 255. He realized the extra weight was slowing him down and causing injuries. This dude gets back into shape and
WATCHOUT! There’s no OT fast enough to keep him off the edge. Suggs is about to ring up double-digit sacks again. After 4.5 last
year you may sneak him late on your league. Great draft value here.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#4
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
49
59
48
50
Trent Cole
Assists
Total
21
70
18
77
9
57
15
65
Sacks
12.5
9
12.5
11.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
4
2
2
2
Philadelphia Eagles
FR
PD
2
2
0
2
0
2
0
2
FPTS
261
263
233
237.5
Snake’s Take: How damn good are you if you can log 12 sacks while being subbed in and out all the time? Philly shuffles their Dlineman all game long but it just doesn’t matter for Cole. He’s smaller and first-time sex quick so he blows by the O-line constantly.
Philly runs a ton of blitzes as well so he’s getting open lanes or single blocking a lot.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#5
GS
14
16
14
16
Tackles
30
40
36
40
Julius Peppers
Assists
Total
Sacks
8
38
2.5
11
51
14.5
6
42
10.5
7
47
12.0
INT’s
1
0
2
1
FF
3
5
5
4
Chicago Bears
FR
PD
2
5
0
5
1
5
1
5
FPTS
164.5
234
223
224.5
Snake’s Take: Peppers cashed in on a HUGE payday! There’s no denying this guy’s athletic ability but his mental game checks out
from time to time. He takes plays off. You make that damn much money you better not take a single second off! In just 14 games
last year while half-trying he still rang up 10 sacks…I haven’t seen natural talent that good since Jenna Jameson.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#6
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
43
44
38
40
Mario Williams
Assists
Total
Sacks
16
59
14
9
53
12
5
43
9
8
48
13.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
2
4
2
3
Houston Texans
FR
PD
1
1
0
0
1
3
1
3
FPTS
241
217.5
182.5
216
Snake’s Take: Super Mario is an absolute athletic freak…people this big shouldn’t be this fast but he is. He’s the top pick in dynasty
leagues because of his youth and lack of injury. Houston is on the rise and Super Mario will be back in the double-digit sack area in
2010…he’s a beast.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#7
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
43
37
42
45
Darnell Dockett
Assists
Total
Sacks
15
58
9
12
49
4
9
51
7
10
55
9.0
INT’s
0
0
1
1
FF
2
1
1
1
Arizona Cardinals
FR
PD
2
1
3
1
0
2
2
1
FPTS
216.5
172
188.5
216
Snake’s Take: Double D is in a contract year, showing up for all voluntary OTA’s and finally gets to slide back out to DE full time. All
things point to a possible 10 sack season with solid tackles to boot. I’m targeting him late in all my IDP leagues…he’s going to put up
fat points for the payday.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#8
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
47
43
36
40
Will Smith
Assists
Total
19
66
18
61
13
49
15
55
Sacks
7
3
13
12
INT’s
0
0
1
0
FF
2
1
3
2
New Orleans Saints
FR
PD
3
3
0
1
0
3
0
3
FPTS
226.5
176
221
214.5
Snake’s Take: Will Smith finally put it all together last season and exploded for 13 sacks. Fluke? No way. He’s here to stay. He’s
always had the ability he just needed the chance to play and the experience. He’s got it all going now and he’ll be a top 10 DE for the
next few years. He won’t cost as much on draft day yet you’ll still get the double-digit sacks…money!
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#9
GS
2
16
16
16
Tackles
31
42
36
40
Alex Brown
Assists
Total
Sacks
10
41
4.5
2
44
6
12
48
6
10
50
8
INT’s
1
1
0
1
FF
2
1
1
1
New Orleans Saints
FR
PD
2
5
1
6
1
1
1
1
FPTS
170.5
190
167.5
192
Snake’s Take: The situation couldn’t be much better for Brown…he gets out of floundering Chicago and goes to the World Champion
New Orleans Saints. He now gets to line up opposite Will Smith which means he’s getting just 1 man blocking him this season. Those
two are going to make for a serious 1-2 wham bam thank you ma’am! This will be the best year of Brown’s career.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#10
GS
11
15
16
16
Tackles
26
35
43
40
Ray Edwards
Assists
Total
Sacks
4
30
5
19
54
5
8
51
8.5
10
50
9.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
2
1
1
1
Minnesota Vikings
FR
PD
1
3
0
3
1
2
1
2
FPTS
122
160.5
198.5
191
Snake’s Take: I think I could line up opposite Jared Allen and get 8 sacks! Edwards is much more on the run support than most
DE’s and he racks up enough sacks to be a relevant pass-rusher. Add that all up genius and you get a rock solid fantasy D-lineman.
You can draft Edwards very late in drafts too…bonus!
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#11
GS
0
15
16
Tackles
23
37
40
Calais
Assists
5
11
10
Campbell
Total
Sacks
28
0
48
7
50
9.0
INT’s
0
0
0
FF
1
1
1
Arizona Cardinals
FR
PD
0
1
0
5
0
4
FPTS
62
178
191
Snake’s Take: Anyone else see this guy getting it? He got better as each week went on. He racked up 7 sacks last year and that
number will go up even more this year. He racks up solid tackles and has the potential for 10 sacks…that’s massive upside. Draft him
on the cheap and reap the rewards.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#12
GS
16
10
16
16
Tackles
48
12
32
40
Kyle Vanden Bosch
Assists
Total
Sacks
12
60
12
12
24
4.5
12
44
3
12
52
8.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
4
3
2
3
Detroit Lions
FR
PD
0
3
2
0
0
1
0
1
FPTS
240
93.5
137
189
Snake’s Take: He looks like a biker and the trade to the Lions as their top pass rusher gives him a chance to resurrect his career.
The Lions defense is always on the field and KVB has a little left in the tank to have a nice season. Double-digit sacks aren’t out of
the question.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#13
GS
16
11
5
16
Tackles
41
46
40
40
Darryl Tapp
Assists
Total
Sacks
8
49
7
9
55
5.5
9
49
2.5
10
50
5.0
INT’s
1
0
0
1
FF
3
4
0
2
Philadelphia Eagles
FR
PD
2
8
1
0
1
3
2
3
FPTS
211
195
156
188
Snake’s Take: The trade to Philly was exactly what Tapp needed. He’ll be starting opposite Trent Cole which is a great spot to be in.
I’m betting he starts the season as the starter but the Eagles rotate their guys all game long and Brandon Graham has more talent in
his little toe than Tapp has…just a matter of time until Graham takes over.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#14
GS
2
0
8
16
Tackles
21
25
30
35
Stylez White
Assists
Total
Sacks
5
26
8.5
7
32
5
13
43
6.5
15
50
8.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
FR
PD
7
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
3
2
1
FPTS
144
115.5
144
186.5
Snake’s Take: You gotta draft this guy on his name alone. MC Stylez and DJ Gerald McCoy are going to blow up opposing backfields
this year. White is as solid as they come and the addition of McCoy is going to make his life a lot easier.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#15
GS
15
16
9
15
Tackles
48
47
30
45
Aaron Kampman
Assists
Total
Sacks
16
64
12
15
62
9.5
12
42
3.5
15
60
5.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
1
0
1
0
FR
PD
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
FPTS
172
152.5
96
182.5
Snake’s Take: There’s just too much risk with Kamp this year. His sacks have gone down each of the last 3 seasons and now he
changes teams. He’s 30 years old so he’s not getting any younger but the guy has that non-stop motor you can’t teach. If anyone
can pull a huge comeback season it will be Kamp. The Jags had the worst pass-rushing D in the league last year so they’re praying
for a comeback here.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#16
GS
12
2
9
12
Tackles
26
36
24
30
Robert Mathis
Assists
Total
Sacks
6
32
7
12
48
11.5
13
37
9.5
10
40
10.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
4
5
5
5
Indianapolis
FR
1
3
0
2
Colts
PD
0
3
2
2
FPTS
138
220
158
182
Snake’s Take: Mathis has the luxury of lining up opposite Dwight Freeney. Freeney draws all the double teams while Mathis runs
free after the QB. He got 9.5 sacks in limited time last season and looks to team up with Freeney to terrorize the league’s QB’s again
this year.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#17
GS
16
4
16
Tackles
32
33
40
Chris Long
Assists
Total
8
40
10
43
10
50
Sacks
4
5
7.0
INT’s
0
0
0
FF
1
1
1
St. Louis Rams
FR
PD
1
0
0
1
1
1
FPTS
135
144
179
Snake’s Take: I believe we’ve seen the young Long’s ceiling which is about 40 tackles and 5 sacks. He’s got the physical talent to
do so much more but he’s just not making it happen on the field. I’m not going to waste one of my picks on those numbers. If you
think he can finally get it and live up to his potential, be my guest. He’s just never going to be his dad…deal with it.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#18
GS
1
16
Tackles
15
35
Everette Brown
Assists
Total
Sacks
7
22
2.5
15
50
7.5
INT’s
0
0
FF
2
2
Carolina Panthers
FR
PD
0
2
1
2
FPTS
78
179
Snake’s Take: Ev Brown has silly pass rushing skills and he’s thrust into the starting role with the departure of Julius Peppers. With
a full season of opportunity on a good defense you do NOT want to miss the boat on this young future stud. Pick him up in the later
rounds of your draft and laugh all the way to the bank at the fact you got 7-8 sacks for a chewed piece of gum.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#19
GS
16
11
14
Tackles
40
19
30
Osi Umenyiora
Assists
Total
Sacks
12
52
13
10
29
7
10
40
9
INT’s
0
0
0
FF
5
4
4
New York Giants
FR
PD
2
0
4
1
4
0
FPTS
237
135
178
Snake’s Take: Osi could easily rack up 10 sacks this year without batting an eye if he wasn’t buried so far in the Giant’s doghouse.
He may be traded but should he still be a Giant, he’s option #3 on the pass-rush charts. He is still capable of putting up some good
points from that spot but not elite levels. If anything happens to Tuck or Kiwanuka then Osi becomes a thunder stud yet again.
Definitely worth the roll of the dice.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#20
GS
9
16
6
16
Tackles
34
34
46
35
Mathias Kiwanuka
Assists
Total
Sacks
12
46
4.5
17
51
8
15
61
3
15
50
8
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
1
2
2
2
New York Giants
FR
PD
0
4
2
1
0
1
0
1
FPTS
153
189.5
174.5
175.5
Snake’s Take: It appears Osi Umenyiora is headed to the doghouse and possibly out of town leaving Kiwi to start opposite Justin
Tuck forming one of the best pass-rushing duos in the league. Both suffered through horrible seasons last year but you can bet there
will be a return to dominance. This will be Kiwi’s breakout campaign. The only thing holding him back at all is the threat of Osi
Umenyiora sticking around and stealing playing time.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#21
GS
16
Tackles
40
Gerald McCoy
Assists
Total
Sacks
10
50
6.0
INT’s
0
FF
FR
PD
2
1
0
FPTS
175
Snake’s Take: Visions of Warren Sapp busting the Meatball Bunny hop dance will flash in your head when you watch this guy play.
Tampa has yet another stud DT that will spend entire games in the opponent’s backfield. McCoy is a great pass rusher from the
inside and shuts down entire running games. This guy is no joke.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#22
GS
16
Tackles
40
Ndamukong Suh
Assists
Total
Sacks
10
50
6.0
INT’s
0
FF
2
Detroit Lions
FR
PD
1
0
FPTS
175
Snake’s Take: King Kong has the physical ability to dominate an entire offensive line…just ask Texas University about it. They
couldn’t block him with any 3 guys. Suh can take over a game from the middle. He’ll rack up a ton of tackles and a handful of sacks.
He and McCoy are DT’s that are fantasy relevant and that’s not easy to do from the middle.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#23
GS
16
16
15
16
Tackles
32
41
35
35
Shaun Ellis
Assists
Total
17
49
19
60
18
53
15
50
Sacks
5
8
6.5
8.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
1
2
1
1
New York Jets
FR
PD
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
FPTS
155
198.5
163.5
170.5
Snake’s Take: Ellis is going to be the top pass rusher for the best defense in the NFL. That alone is draft-worthy. He is 32 years old
and his sack total just won’t go above the 8-9 mark but he adds a lot of tackles and on a defense like this there’s always plays to be
made. I’ll draft any Jet defender I can get my grubby little mitts on.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#24
GS
9
16
16
Tackles
15
44
40
Derrick Harvey
Assists
Total
Sacks
4
19
3.5
13
57
2.0
10
50
5.0
INT’s
1
0
0
FF
0
0
0
FR
PD
0
2
1
2
1
2
FPTS
88.5
169.5
168
Snake’s Take: No, I’m not smoking crack. You add Aaron Kampman to this pitiful pass rush and things open up big time. Kampman
is going to draw doubles and the best tackle of the opposition. Harvey now gets to go against slow right tackles and no double
teams. He’s in for a career year here folks.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#25
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
31
36
30
30
John Abraham
Assists
Total
Sacks
1
32
10
2
38
16.5
5
35
5.5
5
35
10.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
4
4
1
3
Atlanta Falcons
FR
PD
0
4
0
1
0
1
0
1
FPTS
164.5
213
134
158.5
Snake’s Take: There is just no way in hell Abraham can fall off that bad is there? 10 sacks…16.5 sacks…5.5 sacks? WTF? He’s 32
years old so Father Time may be catching up with him but there’s still no way he’s that bad. I would expect an upswing in his sack
totals this season and his price tag will be Dollar Store cheap. Roll the dice here.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#26
GS
9
14
9
12
Tackles
18
24
19
25
Dwight Freeney
Assists
Total
Sacks
3
21
3.5
4
28
10.5
5
24
13.5
5
30
12.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
4
4
1
3
Indianapolis
FR
0
0
0
0
Colts
PD
0
0
1
0
FPTS
90
142.5
137
151.5
Snake’s Take: The patented Freeney spin move is just cartoonish! I used it the other day on my kids to get the last piece of pizza
and it was straight money! I faked to the breadsticks and QUICK spun back to the pizza…it was all mine. Freeney has broken more
ankles than a mafia hitman. The problem is, he always hurts himself with these crazy moves. Even hurt he still puts up double-digit
sacks. The only thing keeping him down here is he won’t tackle a RB to save his life. He’s all about the pass-rush. If you’re in a sackheavy reward system then he’s top 5. You throw tackles into the mix and he falls a bit.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#27
GS
14
10
16
Tackles
21
27
30
Lawrence Jackson
Assists
Total
Sacks
8
29
2
5
32
4.5
10
40
6.0
INT’s
0
0
0
FF
0
2
2
Seattle Seahawks
FR
PD
0
0
0
2
0
2
FPTS
85
122.5
145
Snake’s Take: Jackson has yet to live up to the hype and now risks losing playing time. If Jackson can hang onto the DE job
through camp, he’s worth a late round fill-in pick for his potential but not much else. Typical USC over-hyped player.
#28
Year
GS
2007
2008
2009
2010
16
Tackles
25
Brandon Graham
Assists
Total
Sacks
10
35
7.5
INT’s
0
FF
2
Philadelphia Eagles
FR
PD
1
2
FPTS
141.5
Snake’s Take: This kid has a non-stop motor, an incredible work ethic and silly moves off the edge. The Eagles drafted him early
for a reason. He’s going to be in the mix immediately and you’re probably looking at Trent Cole Jr. here. It’s hard to bank on a rookie
but this kid is that good.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#29
GS
8
15
16
16
Tackles
15
35
30
30
Richard Seymour
Assists
Total
Sacks
8
23
1.5
17
52
8
17
47
4
15
45
4.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
0
0
1
1
Oakland Raiders
FR
PD
0
1
1
1
0
3
0
2
FPTS
66.5
172.5
146
139.5
Snake’s Take: This old goat can still get it done on the field. The major question will be his health. If he can stay on the field, he’s a
solid late round DL draft pick as he puts up good tackle numbers and throws in some sacks for good measure. If your league requires
a DT then he’s one of the better one’s.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#30
GS
14
0
2
14
Tackles
25
10
22
30
Mark Anderson
Assists
Total
Sacks
6
31
5
8
18
1
6
28
3.5
8
38
5.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
1
0
0
0
Chicago Bears
FR
PD
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
FPTS
110
55
92.5
127
Snake’s Take: He’s going to benefit from having Julius Peppers on the opposite side. Oprah could get 5 sacks rushing opposite
Julius Peppers. Opponent’s entire O-line must worry about Peppers leaving Anderson to run free against one lonely fat right tackle.
His numbers should see a nice upswing.
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Linebacker Rankings
Based on: Interceptions - 6 pts, Tackles 2 pts, assists 1 pts, Sacks – 5 pts, Fumble Recovery – 4 pts, Touch Downs – 6 pts, Force
Fumbles – 3 pts, Passes Defensed – 2 pts.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#1
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
135
109
114
120
Patrick Willis
Assists
Total
Sacks
39
174
4
32
141
1
38
152
4
35
155
4
INT’s
0
1
3
2
FF
2
1
3
3
San Francisco
FR
1
1
0
1
49ers
PD
5
10
8
10
FPTS
353.5
294
333
340
Snake’s Take: There is no question or doubt who the top dog is in the IDP world…its Patrick Willis. His tackle numbers are gross
and much like my blood pressure when talking to stupid people they just seem to keep climbing and climbing. Having one of the best
LB’s to ever play the game has his head coach only helps him out. He just caught a fat payday and he’s ready to tear it up again this
season for the Niners. He has a non-stop motor and can do anything on defense.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#2
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
106
110
111
110
Jon
Assists
34
28
30
30
Beason
Total
Sacks
140
0
138
0
141
3
140
3
INT’s
1
3
3
3
FF
1
1
2
2
Carolina Panthers
FR
PD
1
6
1
8
2
7
2
8
FPTS
263
286
312
313
Snake’s Take: In another era Beason would be the stud LB we’re all talking about but he’s quietly hidden behind Pat Willis. Nobody
talks much about Beason and all he does is rack up insane tackles, toss in a few INT’s and last year they started letting him rush the
QB! He only scored 21 less fantasy points over the entire season than Willis and yet somehow he slides an extra round or 2 in IDP’s.
If you score him in your IDP drafts, do a little happy dance.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#3
GS
15
16
16
16
Tackles
83
102
107
105
Barrett Ruud
Assists
Total
Sacks
31
114
0
35
137
3
35
142
0
35
140
2
INT’s
2
2
1
2
FF
FR
PD
4
3
3
0
1
6
1
0
7
2
1
6
FPTS
239
282
273
289
Snake’s Take: Even more underrated than Beason is Ruud. He won’t get you the sacks/INT’s or other peripherals but he will rack
up more tackles than anyone but Willis. He’s in a contract year this year too! Playing for the payday! Ruud will again rack up 140
tackles on this defense and the addition of Gerald McCoy up front is going to make his life even easier. This should be his best
season yet.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#4
GS
16
16
Tackles
107
115
James
Assists
13
15
Laurinaitis
Total
Sacks
120
2
130
2
INT’s
2
2
FF
0
1
St. Louis Rams
FR
PD
1
5
1
6
FPTS
263
286
Snake’s Take: I’m a Buckeye homer, I’ll admit it but this guy is NO JOKE! He was all over the field and got better as the season
went on once he got the feel for the NFL speed. He plays on one of the worst defenses in the league so he’s always on the field and
gets a ton of tackle chances. The crapass Rams are always behind so the other team is always running the ball to kill the clock. It all
adds up to a dream situation for this young LB. He had 120 tackles in his rookie season and he’ll improve upon that this year.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#5
GS
16
11
16
16
Tackles
106
68
100
100
DJ Williams
Assists
Total
Sacks
35
141
1
25
93
2.5
22
122
3.5
30
130
3.0
INT’s
1
0
0
1
FF
2
0
3
2
Denver Broncos
FR
PD
2
5
1
2
2
7
2
6
FPTS
282
181.5
268.5
277
Snake’s Take: DJ and Cushing are the only OLB’s in your drafts that demand an early draft pick. That’s because they’re all over the
damn field. DJ sacks the QB and racks up tackles in Denver’s scheme. He’s the be-all to end-all on their defense. The only thing to
ever slow him down is injury (in 08)…other than that he’s been money for at least 120 tackles and a few sacks. Since he’s an OLB
some nimrods let him slide way down in your drafts too. Don’t be a nimrod.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#6
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
96
99
109
100
Kirk Morrison
Assists
Total
Sacks
24
120
1
36
135
1
24
133
2
25
125
2
INT’s
4
1
0
2
FR
PD
1
10
0
1
1
0
1
5
FF
0
2
3
2
FPTS
267
253
265
267
Snake’s Take: Kirk Morrison would get 130 tackles playing MLB on any NFL team…this trade does nothing to his value. He’s never
going to be the 150 tackle thunder-stud but he’s going to be a top 15 guy who racks 130 tackles up for you and plays every game of
the season. Durable and solid…he’s the St. Bernard of the NFL.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#7
GS
16
Tackles
95
Rolando McClain
Assists
Total
Sacks
25
120
3
INT’s
2
Oakland Raiders
FR
PD
1
6
FF
2
FPTS
264
Snake’s Take: This kid is going to take the league by storm this season. You will not find a rookie with more football smarts than
this guy. 1 hour after being drafted he called the Raiders DC and asked for some film and playbooks to get started. Really? How can
you not love that? This guy has heart, speed, size, work ethic and he’s a good ‘ol Bama boy so he can straight lay some wood on a
ball carrier. There’s nothing to not like about this guy. The Raiders were so impressed they let Kirk Morrison go…Rolo’s got it
covered! If you’re in a dynasty league you better get this kid early.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#8
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
100
96
95
100
London Fletcher
Assists
Total
Sacks
28
128
0
37
133
.5
47
142
2
30
130
1
INT’s
3
0
1
1
FF
0
1
1
1
Washington Redskins
FR
PD
1
10
1
6
0
6
1
6
FPTS
276
250.5
268
260
Snake’s Take: London is older than dirt but continues to rack up ass-loads of tackles every year. I keep waiting for the drop-off
season and it’s just not coming. I would expect 1 more year of the 130 tackle range and then there’s gotta be a drop right? He’ll be
73 in October; Senior Citizen LB’s aren’t that effective.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#9
GS
15
16
16
Tackles
67
105
105
Curtis Lofton
Assists
Total
Sacks
27
94
1
28
133
0
30
135
0
INT’s
0
0
0
FF
1
2
2
Atlanta Falcons
FR
PD
1
3
2
2
2
2
FPTS
161
243
258
Snake’s Take: Lofton was the trendy upside pick last season and everyone was right. Given the opportunity to start he did explode
and make a ton of tackles. He’ll be no surprise this year and should be one of the top 10 LB’s off the board on IDP draft day. He’s
young and sideline-to-sideline so expect another season of 130+ tackles.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#10
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
99
86
93
95
DeMeco Ryans
Assists
Total
Sacks
29
128
2
26
112
1
30
123
1
30
125
1
INT’s
1
0
0
0
FF
2
2
1
1
Houston Texans
FR
PD
3
7
3
4
1
2
1
2
FPTS
279
229
232
257
Snake’s Take: DeMeco has settled into a nice level of 120+ tackles with a sack or 2 and he’s rock solid. That’s the consistency you
look for on draft day. Houston is on the rise and this guy is the centerpiece of their defense. Lock him up and enjoy the solid
production each week.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#11
GS
9
11
16
16
Tackles
90
52
82
90
David Harris
Assists
Total
Sacks
37
127
5
23
75
1
45
127
5
35
125
4
INT’s
0
0
2
2
FF
2
0
2
2
New York Jets
FR
PD
1
3
1
1
0
3
0
2
FPTS
249
140
258.5
257
Snake’s Take: I don’t know about you but I always want to have the MLB from the best defense in the league. The Jets are going to
destroy the rest of the league with this defense this year and in the middle of that storm will be David Harris racking up the tackles.
He’s surrounded by so much talent that he gets free reign to the RB’s.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#12
GS
7
16
15
16
Tackles
32
98
87
90
Jonathan Vilma
Assists
Total
Sacks
11
43
0
34
132
1
23
110
2
25
115
2
INT’s
1
1
3
2
FF
1
2
0
1
New Orleans Saints
FR
PD
0
3
3
6
0
8
1
6
FPTS
90
271
239
246
Snake’s Take: Vilma missed a game and played a few dinged up last season. It took him a while to get it going. About week 7 with
his 10 tackles against the Cowboys he really got it going and never looked back. He’ll be back up in the 120 tackle range this season.
He’s comfortable with the defense and his surroundings. Add a few sacks for good measure and you have a top 10 type stud LB that
shouldn’t cost you much on draft day.
#13
Year
GS
2007
3
2008
16
2009
12
2010
16
Tackles
17
87
88
90
Paul Posluszny
Assists
Total
Sacks
9
26
0
23
110
0
23
111
1
20
110
1
INT’s
0
1
3
2
FF
0
1
3
2
Buffalo Bills
FR
PD
0
0
1
6
0
4
1
5
FPTS
41
222
237
237
Snake’s Take: You can’t deny the guy’s talent but he gets hurt more than crash test dummies. Every time you turn around his
shoulder is hanging out of his socket or he’s got a broken arm. The guy was all over the field when he was able to play last season
forcing 3 fumbles and picking off 3 passes. His numbers in 09 were a little better than 08 and he did it in 4 less games. If he gets 16
games in this year he makes the leap to the next tier.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#14
GS
14
16
16
16
Tackles
77
95
89
90
Karlos Dansby
Assists
Total
Sacks
20
97
3.5
24
119
4
20
109
1
20
110
2.0
INT’s
3
2
1
2
FF
4
2
1
1
Miami Dolphins
FR
PD
0
8
3
5
0
4
1
4
FPTS
239.5
270.5
223.5
237
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#15
GS
13
16
6
16
Tackles
75
95
46
90
DQwell Jackson
Assists
Total
Sacks
26
101
1
59
154
2
13
59
0
30
120
1
INT’s
1
3
0
2
FF
0
0
1
0
Cleveland Browns
FR
PD
1
3
0
6
0
2
0
4
FPTS
197
290
108
235
Snake’s Take: The change in scenery is going to actually help Dansby. The Dolphins made him the 3rd highest paid LB in the league
and they’re going to build that defense around him. His tackles should go up and he’ll still add some sacks and INT’s for you. This
guy is going to be all over the field.
Snake’s Take: How quickly everyone forgets about the domination that was DQwell in 2008. He suffered a shoulder injury last year
that shelved him for the last 10 games. He was averaging 10 tackles a game before that injury! HELLO! That would equal 160 over a
season. I don’t think he’ll get 160 tackles but he could damn well be at 150 again this year if all goes right. He tosses in a couple
sacks and INT’s and he finishes top 5. He’ll be sliding in drafts like he has the plague. Scoop him late and look like you know what
you’re doing son.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#16
GS
16
12
16
Tackles
100
70
90
Jerod Mayo
Assists
Total
Sacks
28
128
0
33
103
1.5
30
120
2.0
INT’s
0
0
0
FF
1
1
1
FR
PD
1
4
0
0
1
4
FPTS
239
183.5
235
Snake’s Take: Injury kept Mayo from taking the leap to the next tier of LB’s but he still managed 100 tackles. There’s no denying
this kid’s talent and he’s on the Patriots…Belichick is a defensive genius who will always have Mayo in the right spots. If he stays
healthy for 16 he should hop back up to the 120 tackle range with upside for more. He’s dynasty gold.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#17
GS
14
16
15
16
Tackles
83
90
93
90
Lance Briggs
Assists
Total
Sacks
19
102
2
20
110
.5
25
118
2.5
20
110
2.0
INT’s
0
3
1
1
FF
2
1
0
1
Chicago Bears
FR
PD
1
3
2
11
0
5
1
5
FPTS
216
263
243
233
Snake’s Take: Briggs brings the peripherals with the INT’s and sacks but his tackle numbers are paltry. Being an OLB that’s to be
expected and he really missed Brian Urlacher last season when he went out injured. Briggs will get you 110 tackles and some bonus
points from the other categories.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#18
GS
14
16
16
16
Tackles
82
85
95
85
Assists
38
32
39
30
Ray Lewis
Total
120
117
134
115
Sacks
2
3.5
3
2
INT’s
2
3
0
0
FF
2
1
2
2
Baltimore Ravens
FR
PD
1
10
2
9
1
7
1
6
FPTS
260
264.5
266
232
Snake’s Take: Ray-Ray is going to go down as one of the best ever. It’s amazing at his age after all these years he still brings that
intensity and does what he does on the football field. He will still knock the absolute snot out of someone and yell at them
afterwards. He’s still got the league intimidated…Gantsta footballer…word.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#19
GS
10
16
Tackles
61
85
DeAndre Levy
Assists
Total
Sacks
24
85
0
30
115
1
INT’s
1
1
FF
1
1
Detroit Lions
FR
PD
0
5
0
7
FPTS
153
228
Snake’s Take: If you average 8.5 tackles a game, you tend to win starting jobs. That’s exactly what Levy did in Detroit last year.
He’s the super-sleeper target for everyone this year. Just think Curtis Lofton last year…same thing here this year. You don’t want to
miss out on his possible jump to 140 tackles. Detroit’s defense is always on the field and adding Ndamukong Suh will make life much
easier for Levy. Get this guy in your drafts no matter what! He can be had for a cheap price and his numbers will be sick.
#20
Year
GS
2007
16
2008
9
2009
16
2010
16
Tackles
102
41
82
90
Nick
Assists
29
8
23
25
Barnett
Total
Sacks
131
3.5
49
0
105
4
115
2.0
INT’s
2
0
0
0
FF
0
0
0
0
Green Bay Packers
FR
PD
1
4
0
2
0
7
0
6
FPTS
274.5
94
217.5
227
Snake’s Take: Barnett’s numbers haven’t been the same since his knee injury and even last season that knee was still giving him
some swelling issues. He’s the starting MLB on a great defense but the health issues have him sliding in your drafts. I for one am not
going to put him on my draft board. There’s too many healthy LB’s out there that can put up at least the same numbers.
Nevertheless, you can put 100 tackles in the bank I’m sure.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#21
GS
16
15
16
16
Tackles
78
86
80
80
Chad Greenway
Assists
Total
Sacks
27
105
0
29
115
5.5
19
99
0
20
100
2.5
INT’s
2
0
3
2
FF
2
3
1
1
Minnesota Vikings
FR
PD
4
4
0
5
3
6
2
4
FPTS
220
240
222
223.5
Snake’s Take: Greenway is one of those guys that does everything good, nothing great. He’s going to get you 100 tackles but not
much more. He’s going to get you a few fumbles and a few INT’s as well. It’s not bad to have him on your team as you’ll get solid
production every week but he’s not going to have any stat-monster seasons that blow anyone away.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#22
GS
16
16
1
12
Tackles
92
79
3
70
Brian
Assists
31
14
0
20
Urlacher
Total
Sacks
123
5
93
0
3
0
90
4
INT’s
5
2
0
3
FF
0
0
0
1
Chicago Bears
FR
PD
2
12
1
10
0
0
1
8
FPTS
308
208
6
221
Snake’s Take: You can’t base drafting this guy on what he once was. Too many people make that mistake. He’s had 1 crappy
season and 1 season missed due to injury in a row now. He’s 32 years old. I don’t see him ever getting back to the monster 2007
numbers he once had. He won’t be as bad as 2008 but let’s not expect him to dominate like he did a few years ago. He’ll be near
100 tackles with a few sacks and INT’s. I love watching the guy play…just won’t be in a big hurry to put him on my fantasy squad
this year.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#23
GS
16
12
Tackles
86
70
Brian Cushing
Assists
Total
Sacks
47
133
4
30
100
3
INT’s
4
3
FF
2
1
Houston Texans
FR
PD
0
10
0
6
FPTS
298
218
Snake’s Take: If Cushing wasn’t suspended for 4 games he’d be in the top 5 of this list. You’re only going to have him for 12 games
at best so he falls down here. If you can steal him later in your drafts and have him covered for the first month of the season there’s
not doubt he’ll be a fantasy monster the last 12 weeks. There’s no denying the guy’s talent as he completely dominated NFL offenses
last year. 133 tackles with 4/4 sack/INT? Wow! That’s why he was Defensive Rookie of the Year…twice! I’d draft him and just plug
some schmuck in for the first 4 weeks, then unleash the beast!
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#24
GS
16
15
16
16
Tackles
77
67
60
60
James Harrison
Assists
Total
Sacks
21
98
8.5
34
101
16
19
79
10
20
80
10.0
INT’s
1
1
0
0
FF
7
7
5
5
Pittsburgh Steelers
FR
PD
3
3
0
3
2
2
2
2
FPTS
262.5
281
216
217
Snake’s Take: Harrison is all about the pass-rush and his sacks fell off big last year. From 16 down to 10 and no sacks down the
last 6 games. What the hell? Did all the Steelers just pack it in for the season? I don’t think Harrison can suck that bad for an entire
season and 10 sacks in 10 games before that is no joke. This guy can still get after the QB and make the big play. He’s a risk-reward
pick depending on which camp you’re in. The camp that thinks he bounces back to 10 sacks or the camp that thinks at the age of 32
his numbers continue to slide.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#25
GS
1
12
13
14
Tackles
34
64
94
90
Stephen Tulloch
Assists
Total
Sacks
11
45
0
20
84
1
27
121
2
20
110
2
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
0
0
0
0
Tennessee Titans
FR
PD
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
FPTS
65
155
229
216
Snake’s Take: Tulloch didn’t get to start until week 4 and he never looked back. You put his numbers out over a full 16 game slate
and you could be looking at 140 tackles. He’s the clear-cut starter from day 1 this season so draft him while you can on the cheap.
He’s the centerpiece of a great defense.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#26
GS
16
12
14
16
Tackles
86
71
80
85
Gary
Assists
30
28
19
20
Brackett
Total
Sacks
116
.5
99
0
99
1
105
1
INT’s
4
0
1
1
FF
1
1
0
0
Indianapolis
FR
1
1
1
1
Colts
PD
7
1
5
5
FPTS
255.5
185
204
215
Snake’s Take: After two years in a row of 99 tackles it appears that’s about all we can expect from Brackett these days. He’s the
leader of this defense and will likely add an INT or sack here and there but 100 tackles is all you can expect. How exciting is that? I’d
rather swing for the fences on a boom or bust than take the vanilla ice cream that Brackett is.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#27
GS
16
12
16
16
Tackles
73
72
71
70
Stephen Cooper
Assists
Total
Sacks
35
108
2
26
98
1.5
31
102
0
25
95
2.0
INT’s
2
4
0
1
FF
3
0
2
1
San Diego Chargers
FR
PD
2
6
0
6
2
8
1
6
FPTS
234
213.5
201
200
Snake’s Take: Cooper can give you a solid 100 tackles and he’s consistent with them. I have a hard time getting too excited about
100 tackles at the LB position when there’s so much more talent out there. He’s just mediocre blah blah blah stuff. If you need to
make a safe and consistent pick then Cooper’s your guy. I’d rather swing for the payday!
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#28
GS
0
15
16
Tackles
10
80
70
Geno Hayes
Assists
Total
Sacks
3
13
0
18
98
3
25
95
2.0
INT’s
0
2
1
FF
FR
PD
0
0
1
1
1
6
1
1
5
FPTS
25.0
228.0
198.0
Snake’s Take: Hayes is an active young OLB on a rising defense. He should repeat last year’s performance with an upside potential
to be even better. You could get anything from what he had last year to Brian Cushing type numbers. I’d draft him on the fact that
he’s only 22 and his upside is insane. Adding Gerald McCoy to the middle fo the D-line should only make things better for Hayes.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#29
GS
16
15
5
14
Tackles
83
69
21
65
Lofa Tatupu
Assists
Total
Sacks
26
109
1
25
94
0
11
32
1
25
90
1
INT’s
4
1
0
1
FF
3
1
0
1
Seattle Seahawks
FR
PD
0
9
0
4
0
2
0
4
FPTS
248
180
62
177
Snake’s Take: The injuries are piling up for Lofa. This guy can play all over the field and his success is based on the sideline-tosideline play that gets him sacks and INT’s as well as tackles. 1 sub-par campaign and a torn pectoral muscle later and the Seattle
LB situation is now crowded like a good diner. David Hawthorne was no joke filling in for Tatupu last year and youngster Aaron Curry
makes too much money and too many tackles to be on the sidelines. If Tatu can get healthy again he could put up solid numbers but
the Hawks now have the luxury of resting him whenever they want and throwing Hawthorne in there. Ugly.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#30
GS
16
3
12
12
Tackles
94
23
63
65
EJ Henderson
Assists
Total
Sacks
24
118
4.5
4
27
1
20
83
2
20
85
3.0
INT’s
0
0
0
0
FF
3
1
0
1
Minnesota Vikings
FR
PD
2
4
1
0
1
1
1
1
FPTS
266.5
62
161
174
Snake’s Take: Anyone else forget what this dude can do in 16 games? It’s been a couple of years now since he’s played that many
and the injury he suffered last season was just nasty. Broken femur’s can be career-enders so you’ll have to keep your eye on this
one. All word coming out now is he’ll be ready for camp. Color me skeptical. There’s way too much risk with this pick right now and
not enough reward. I’ll pass.
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Defensive Back Rankings
Fantasy Points based on: Interceptions – 6 pts, Solo Tackles – 2 pts, Assists – 1 pts, Sacks – 7 pts, Fumble recovery – 4 pts,
Defensive TD- 6 pts, Forced Fumbles – 3 pts, Passes Defensed – 2 pts.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#1
GS
1
16
15
16
Tackles
4
100
92
100
Yeremiah Bell
Assists
Total
Sacks
1
5
0
20
120
1
22
114
1.5
20
120
1
INT’s
0
0
3
3
Miami Dolphins
FR
PD
0
0
1
10
0
9
1
10
FF
0
3
0
1
FPTS
9
260
250.5
272
Snake’s Take: Bell rings up insane tackle numbers…there are good LB’s that don’t touch him in the tackle department. He won’t
ring up a ton of INT’s but with tackle numbers like that, who cares? DB’s are hard to predict from year to year but Bell is one you can
count on for well over 100 tackles.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#2
GS
0
16
16
Tackles
8
98
100
Tyvon Branch
Assists
Total
Sacks
2
10
0
26
124
1
25
125
1
INT’s
1
0
1
Oakland Raiders
FR
PD
0
6
0
11
0
10
FF
6
1
3
FPTS
19
241
267
Snake’s Take: Here’s the most valuable dynasty DB you can snag…he’s only 23 and in his first year starting he led the league in
tackles with 124! The Raiders will lean on him again this year as the defense is built around him and Rolo McClain. Branch racks up a
ton of tackles as the Raiders spend so much time playing defense. He’s money!
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#3
GS
15
16
13
16
Tackles
74
78
81
90
Bernard Pollard
Assists
Total
Sacks
16
90
1
20
98
0
21
102
1.5
25
115
2
INT’s
2
1
4
3
FF
1
2
0
1
Houston Texans
FR
PD
0
7
3
1
3
7
2
8
FPTS
204
202
255.5
264
Snake’s Take: This young stud DB is one of the few DB’s you can count on each and every year to near 100 tackles and toss in a
few INT’s as well. He racked up 102 tackles last year in just 13 games! The Texans inked him to a new contract because they
realized as soon as this guy hit the field their defense got 100 times better. Pollard is a young stud safety who could easily be taken
at the top spot.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#4
GS
10
16
16
16
Tackles
28
64
95
90
Brian
Assists
9
11
21
20
Dawkins
Total
Sacks
37
0
75
3
116
0
110
2
INT’s
1
1
2
2
FF
0
6
1
1
Denver Broncos
FR
PD
0
6
1
6
3
11
2
10
FPTS
83
200
260
257
Snake’s Take: This guy is just amazing. He’s 36 years old and puts up the most tackles ever in his illustrious career? Seriously? The
guy spends more time around balls than Nikki Benz (look it up). Denver is counting on him for another big season and even at the
ripe old age of 36 this dude has it in him. Another monster season is on tap.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#5
GS
0
16
13
16
Tackles
42
105
68
100
Eric
Assists
11
22
14
20
Weddle
Total
Sacks
53
1
127
1
82
1.5
120
1
INT’s
1
1
2
2
FF
0
0
0
0
San Diego Chargers
FR
PD
0
6
1
5
0
7
0
6
FPTS
108
261
188
251
Snake’s Take: Weddle struggled through injury last season and his numbers all dipped as a result. He’s young and heads into this
season completely healthy. If his numbers even come close to 08 you’d be rolling with him on your roster. Even in an injured season
he managed 82 tackles and a couple of picks. I’d say 100 picks is in the bank this year.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#6
GS
0
2
16
16
Tackles
12
18
76
80
Dashon Goldson
Assists
Total
Sacks
3
15
0
3
21
0
18
94
2
20
100
1
INT’s
0
0
4
5
FF
1
0
3
2
San Francisco
FR
0
0
1
1
49ers
PD
2
1
6
3
FPTS
26
34
242
233
Snake’s Take: Wow! In his first year starting he neared 100 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 INT’s and a partridge in a pear tree. Goldson was all
over the field making plays and most people scooped him off the wire last year. He’s locked in the safety slot for the 2010 season
and I wouldn’t doubt 100 tackles. Cash money.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#7
GS
16
16
12
16
Tackles
66
77
58
70
Oshiomogho Atogwe
Assists
Total
Sacks
9
75
0
8
85
0
16
74
1
15
85
1
INT’s
8
5
2
5
FF
0
6
3
4
St. Louis Rams
FR
PD
1
12
3
5
2
5
2
8
FPTS
223
233
177
228
Snake’s Take: Injuries killed him last year and his numbers took a Louganis way below the levels we’re used to. That won’t happen
again. He’s re-inked with the Rams…so he’ll be on the field a ton this year and making plays all over again. He’s a top 10 talent that
will slide in drafts because of last season’s low numbers…VALUE! Draft this guy and enjoy the production.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#8
GS
6
0
16
16
Tackles
79
68
75
80
Richard Marshall
Assists
Total
Sacks
10
89
1
7
75
2
13
88
0
10
90
2
INT’s
3
1
4
2
FF
0
0
0
0
Carolina Panthers
FR
PD
2
11
0
4
2
9
1
10
FPTS
201
134
201
220
Snake’s Take: Color me disappointed. I was all hyped on Marshall last year and had him in my top 5 DB’s. 88 tackles hardly gets
me excited man. He had more in 07 when he started just 6 games. Sure Marshall had a career high 4 INT’s but who cares? There’s
no reason he shouldn’t have 100 tackles on that defense. I’m getting off the bandwagon if he doesn’t come up big this year. Come
on man!
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#9
GS
4
16
16
16
Tackles
29
80
82
80
Erik Coleman
Assists
Total
Sacks
22
51
0
15
95
0
34
116
0
30
110
0
INT’s
0
3
0
2
FF
0
2
2
2
Atlanta Falcons
FR
PD
0
0
0
6
0
5
0
6
FPTS
63
211
212
220
Snake’s Take: Coleman blew up on the Falcons last season with 116 tackles! That’s SICK for a safety. The downside is he does
absolutely nothing else. No sacks, no INT’s and no FR’s…NADA, Zilch, ZIP! So you get great tackles and not much else. He’ll still be a
solid fantasy player due to the tackles.
#10
Year
GS
2007
16
2008
15
2009
16
2010
16
Tackles
75
82
84
80
Roman Harper
Assists
Total
Sacks
15
90
4
7
89
0
18
102
1.5
15
95
2
INT’s
3
0
0
2
New Orleans Saints
FF
FR
PD
2
0
8
1
0
9
2
0
5
2
0
6
FPTS
224
174
213.5
219
Snake’s Take: Harper is a tackling machine who exploded over the C-note mark last season. The Saints have offered him a deal
and they know he’s one of the main cogs in their D so they’ll get him inked. While Shaper was running around making big plays,
Harper was making all the tackles.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#11
GS
15
16
Tackles
65
70
Louis Delmas
Assists
Total
Sacks
29
94
1
30
100
1
INT’s
2
3
FF
0
1
Detroit Lions
FR
PD
1
8
1
8
FPTS
205
218
Snake’s Take: Delmas had a very solid rookie season and will only get better this year. When you play safety for a defense as
crappy as the Lions you get a lot of chances to tackle RB’s running full steam 10 yards down field at you. Delmas is a physical player
who loves to lay the wood on the run game. He needs to improve his coverage skills to jump to the next level but 100 tackles is
nothing to sneeze at…hachoooooo!
#12
Year
GS
2007
9
2008
14
2009
16
2010
16
Tackles
33
60
61
60
Adrian Wilson
Assists
Total
Sacks
11
44
0
15
75
2.5
13
74
2
15
75
3
INT’s
2
2
5
5
FF
0
2
0
0
Arizona Cardinals
FR
PD
0
3
0
5
1
13
1
12
FPTS
95
180.2
209
214
Snake’s Take: Wilson does everything but sell hot dogs in the stands. He’ll tackle, sack, intercept the ball and recover fumbles. He’s
been doing this for a while now and there’s no reason to doubt him doing it again this season. He won’t see 100 tackles again but
he’ll be in the neighborhood.
#13
Year
GS
2007
2008
13
2009
15
2010
16
Tackles
62
58
60
Brandon Flowers
Assists
Total
Sacks
7
69
0
7
65
0
6
66
0
INT’s
2
5
4
FF
1
2
2
Kansas City Chiefs
FR
PD
2
13
2
23
2
25
FPTS
186
213
214
Snake’s Take: Another Chief defender that benefits from being on the field all day. Flowers locks down WR’s, picks the ball off and
racks up the Passes Defensed (PD). He’ll score points all the way around and end up over 200 by the end of the season. He’s only 24
so we haven’t seen his ceiling yet. Buckle up Buttercup!
#14
Year
GS
2007
2
2008
7
2009
9
2010
16
Tackles
21
55
58
70
Bryan Scott
Assists
Total
Sacks
7
28
0
13
68
1
23
81
2
25
95
2
INT’s
0
0
1
3
FF
1
1
1
1
Buffalo Bills
FR
PD
0
1
1
3
0
3
0
6
FPTS
47
135
157
212
Snake’s Take: The Bills re-inked Scott for 2 more years because of his awesome performance last season. He’s a sneaky pick for
your fantasy squad. If he stays healthy and starts all 16 games there is zero doubt he will near 100 tackles. He averaged 9 tackles a
game last year! I doubt he can keep that up for 16 games but he’ll come close. The fact that everyone is letting him slide in drafts
just blows my mind.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#15
GS
10
16
16
16
Tackles
54
61
58
55
Assists
14
14
13
15
Leon Hall
Total
68
75
71
70
Sacks
0
0
0
0
INT’s
5
3
6
5
FF
1
0
2
2
Cincinnati Bengals
FR
PD
0
12
1
24
0
24
0
25
FPTS
164
204
207
211
Snake’s Take: I have a hard time believing he’ll have 6 INT’s again this year. He seemed to get really lucky with that ball finding
his chest way more than it should have. His tackles are just okay so you need those INT’s to make him draft-relevant. It’s really hard
to bank on INT’s. You’re probably better swinging for the fence with someone not afraid to tackle like this former Wolverqueen.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#16
GS
13
16
16
16
Tackles
47
74
70
70
Antoine Bethea
Assists
Total
Sacks
18
65
0
27
101
0
25
95
0
25
95
0
INT’s
4
2
4
3
FF
0
0
2
2
Indianapolis
FR
0
1
1
1
Colts
PD
8
4
5
5
FPTS
152
199
208
203
Snake’s Take: Bethea quietly puts up near 100 tackles on this defense. He’s not sacking the QB and doesn’t rack up a ton of INT’s
but 100 tackles and 4 INT’s is awesome for a DB and you just don’t realize he’s that good until the season is over.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#17
GS
16
16
13
16
Tackles
79
58
56
60
Cortland Finnegan
Assists
Total
Sacks
16
95
1
12
70
1
7
63
0
15
75
1
INT’s
1
5
5
5
FF
1
0
0
0
Tennessee Titans
FR
PD
0
13
0
17
0
11
0
15
FPTS
213
205
177
202
Snake’s Take: Hamstring injury slowed Finnegan last year but he still came close to his 08 numbers and did it in 3 less games. He’ll
get you solid tackle numbers and a good amount of INT’s. He’s always around the ball when it’s in the air. The Titans D is in for a big
year and Finnegan will be a major part of that.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#18
GS
8
16
15
16
Tackles
52
78
61
70
Antrel Rolle
Assists
Total
Sacks
10
62
0
11
89
0
11
72
1.5
10
80
0
INT’s
5
1
4
5
FF
0
0
0
0
New York Giants
FR
PD
0
10
0
5
0
8
0
10
FPTS
174
188.9
168.9
200
Snake’s Take: The Giants signed Rolle to a PHAT deal and brought him in to play safety. NYG Safeties always put up great points
and Rolle is the perfect physical fit. He’ll near 100 tackles and have a handful of INT’s. The guy is all over the field.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#19
GS
16
16
16
16
Tackles
74
45
47
45
Darrelle Revis
Assists
Total
Sacks
13
87
0
13
58
1
7
54
0
10
55
0
INT’s
3
5
6
5
FF
0
1
0
1
New York Jets
FR
PD
0
17
2
16
0
31
1
30
FPTS
213
188.9
205
197
Snake’s Take: THE BEST LOCKDOWN DB IN THE LEAGUE! Revis shut Randy Moss out TWICE! This guy locks down the opposition’s
best WR and leaves them with half a field to work with. He’s the reason the Jets defense is the best in the league now. Fantasy-wise
he doesn’t score huge because they rarely throw at him or run his way. He doesn’t get as many tackles as a safety and his INT
numbers are low because QB’s know better than to test him. The guy is amazing.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#20
GS
11
16
16
16
Tackles
52
68
69
65
Quintin Mikell
Assists
Total
Sacks
22
74
1
25
93
2
21
90
0
20
85
1
INT’s
1
3
2
2
FF
1
2
0
1
Philadelphia Eagles
FR
PD
1
5
0
9
2
12
1
10
FPTS
147
204
198
196
Snake’s Take: Mikell is a physical safety that loves to play the run…he will continue to rack up the tackles and the Eagles love to
bring blitzes from all over the field so there’s a couple of sacks to hit the stat line as well. He’s as solid as they come at safety. You
know you’re going to get around 90 tackles and a couple of picks.
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Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#21
GS
16
Tackles
45
Assists
15
Eric Berry
Total
60
Sacks
3
INT’s
6
FF
2
Kansas City Chiefs
FR
PD
1
12
FPTS
196
Snake’s Take: This kid has that “X” factor that you just can’t quite describe. He makes huge hits and always seems to be where the
ball is or where the ball is going. He’s one of those magical playmakers you see once every few years. On a horrible team like the
Chiefs, Berry is going to put up insane numbers. Don’t miss the boat on this kid.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#22
GS
14
16
16
16
Tackles
52
50
66
50
Charles Woodson
Assists
Total
Sacks
11
63
0
12
62
3
8
74
2
10
60
2
INT’s
4
7
9
6
FF
0
1
4
2
Green Bay Packers
FR
PD
1
9
1
17
1
18
1
13
FPTS
173
228
278
196
Snake’s Take: What an explosion. I got lucky enough to have Woodson in two big money leagues and he single-handedly won me a
couple of games last year. What he did to the Lions on Thanksgiving day made my holiday GREAT! 7 tackles, a sack, 2 INT’s and one
of those run back for a touchdown! HOLY CRIPES! Woodson beat the Lions all by himself! These are the types of big games you can
expect from Woodson. He’s 33 years old but the guy is such an amazing athlete that he can do this for a few more years. He was the
Defensive Player of the Year. I wouldn’t expect 9 INT’s again this year but he’ll be close. You can’t go wrong drafting Woodson. He’s
not a sissy so he’ll come up and tackle and he makes the big plays.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#23
GS
10
16
9
14
Tackles
58
81
53
65
Antoine Winfield
Assists
Total
Sacks
9
67
0
14
95
2
2
55
1
10
75
2
INT’s
1
2
1
2
FF
1
4
1
1
Minnesota Vikings
FR
PD
2
9
2
11
0
5
2
8
FPTS
156
239
128
193
Snake’s Take: Winfield battled through foot injury all of last season and he just wasn’t the same DB we’re used to. He missed a lot
of games, didn’t tackle worth a crap in the games he did play and he got absolutely torched in pass coverage. He just wasn’t himself.
At the age of 32 he can only bounce back so far. I don’t think we’ll see 100 tackles again but he’s still one of the best CB’s in the
league who will support the run and cover the pass equally as well.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#24
GS
16
16
14
16
Tackles
49
60
51
55
Darren Sharper
Assists
Total
Sacks
14
63
0
9
69
0
20
71
.5
20
75
0
INT’s
4
1
9
6
FF
1
0
0
0
New Orleans
FR
0
2
0
0
Saints
PD
8
5
15
12
FPTS
160
147
223
190
Snake’s Take: Is there anyone that has a penchant for the big play like Sharper? This guy is always around the ball, always makes
the big INT and if he picks it off it’s going the other way for a score more times than not. He’s an instant big playmaker! He’s coming
off knee surgery in the off-season so watch him closely. If he’s a go at camp then draft away. If he’s slow to start you may want to
let someone else run the risk.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#25
GS
16
16
15
16
Tackles
63
49
77
65
LaRon Landry
Assists
Total
32
95
16
65
12
89
20
85
Sacks
1.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
INT’s
0
2
1
1
FF
0
2
2
1
Washington Redskins
FR
PD
1
5
1
11
0
6
1
10
FPTS
182.5
161.5
197
190
Snake’s Take: Landry neared 100 tackles and they plan on keeping him up near that line of scrimmage. With just 1 sack and 1 INT,
you’re only getting tackles from LaRon…puts him middle of the pack.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#26
GS
15
15
15
15
Tackles
66
81
65
65
Charles Tillman
Assists
Total
Sacks
9
75
0
12
93
0
12
77
0
15
80
0
INT’s
3
3
2
2
Chicago Bears
FR
PD
0
13
0
17
1
7
0
12
FF
3
4
4
3
FPTS
202
244
190
190
Snake’s Take: Tillman got jacked like a piñata last year and suffered through broken ribs and punctured guts; the result was a dip
in numbers. He’s healthy and moving to the other side of the defense this year so his tackle numbers should go right back up near
the 90’s. Toss in a couple of INT’s and you have yourself a rock solid DB for your fantasy squad.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#27
GS
3
2
12
Tackles
55
9
60
Kenny Phillips
Assists
Total
Sacks
12
67
0
4
13
0
15
75
2
INT’s
1
2
3
New York Giants
FR
PD
0
5
0
2
0
6
FF
0
0
0
FPTS
128
38
179
Snake’s Take: Phillips is the ultimate risk/reward pick. The Giants brought in Antrel Rolle for a reason. Phillips had micro fracture
knee surgery that ended his season last year and the rehab process is slow. They’re swearing he’ll be ready by camp and should that
be the case he’s worth finding his way onto your draft board. The guy is always around the ball and plays a physical game. His
recovery from surgery will be the key to whether you draft him or not.
#28
Year
GS
2007
15
2008
16
2009
13
2010
16
Tackles
76
60
48
55
Chris Harris
Assists
Total
Sacks
20
96
0
10
70
0
12
60
0
20
75
0
INT’s
1
1
3
2
Chicago Bears
FR
PD
3
5
1
3
1
6
1
6
FF
8
2
2
2
FPTS
217
150
146
164
Snake’s Take: The Bears didn’t trade for Harris to sit him…he’ll be on the field on this good defense and he’ll be racking up the
tackles. The guy has always had the ability to bust 100 tackles, and after this trade that’s exactly what he’ll be called upon to do. I
don’t think he’ll reach 100 tackles but 75 is a lock. The Bears have loaded up the D for this season…gonna be ugly on the Midway for
opponents.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#29
GS
1
16
Tackles
25
55
Patrick Chung
Assists
Total
Sacks
12
37
2
15
70
3
INT’s
1
1
FF
1
1
FR
PD
0
1
0
1
FPTS
66
157
Snake’s Take: Yup, we’re still waiting. All this talent and potential on a great team and he’s just not putting up the stats we’d
expect. Sure, he missed a lot of time but even when he played he barely got jack! This better be the year! He’s a huge roll of the
dice but one that could pay off big if the light ever comes on for this guy.
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
#30
GS
11
16
5
12
Tackles
45
54
18
45
Troy Polamalu
Assists
Total
Sacks
13
58
0
19
73
0
2
20
0
15
60
0
INT’s
0
7
3
4
FF
3
0
0
0
Pittsburgh Steelers
FR
PD
1
9
0
17
0
7
0
10
FPTS
134
203
70
149
Snake’s Take: The Hair got hurt last year and missed most of the season. He only started 5 games which just killed his owners.
He’s back again and completely healthy. His reckless style slows me up from drafting him too early. He is always around the ball and
makes solid tackle numbers, just don’t pay too much for him with that constant injury risk floating around him.
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Value Pick Chart
These are the value picks based on our rankings compared to a player’s ADP (average draft position).
Several sites were averaged to come up with the ADP (well over 500 drafts). Our rank is the “PA” rank.
The difference between our rankings of a player and their ADP gives us a value amount.
Quarterbacks
Good Values
Player
David Garrard- JAX
Josh Freeman- TB
Matt Hasselbeck- SEA
Jay Cutler- CHI
PA
QB16
QB20
QB21
QB6
Bad Buys
ADP
QB27
QB30
QB28
QB11
Diff.
+11
+10
+7
+5
Player
Vince Young- TEN
Matt Ryan- ATL
Kevin Kolb- PHI
Chad Henne- MIA
PA
QB22
QB15
QB12
QB23
ADP
QB17
QB10
QB8
QB20
Diff.
-5
-5
-4
-3
ADP
RB19
RB21
RB23
RB11
RB10
Diff.
-6
-6
-5
-5
-4
ADP
WR23
WR25
WR21
WR4
WR29
WR15
Diff.
-12
-6
-4
-4
-4
-3
Running Backs
Good Values
Player
Michael Bush- OAK
Steve Slaton- HOU
Beanie Wells- ARI
PA
RB24
RB22
RB13
RB30
RB12
Bad Buys
ADP
RB41
RB32
RB20
RB37
RB17
Diff.
+17
+10
+7
+7
+5
Player
Ronnie Brown- MIA
Matt Forte- CHI
Felix Jones- DAL
Ryan Mathews- SD
DeAngelo Williams-CAR
PA
RB25
RB27
RB28
RB16
RB14
Wide Receivers
Good Values
Player
Malcolm Floyd- SD
Derrick Mason- BAL
Santana Moss- WAS
Terrell Owens- FA
Eddie Royal- DEN
TJ Houshmandzadeh-SEA
PA
WR22
WR30
WR17
WR39
WR32
WR26
Bad Buys
ADP
WR39
WR43
WR28
WR50
WR41
WR35
Diff.
+17
+13
+11
+11
+9
+9
Player
Pierre Garcon- IND
Donald Driver- GB
Mike Sims-Walker-JAX
Robert Meachem- NO
Steve Smith- CAR
PA
WR35
WR31
WR25
WR8
WR33
WR18
Offensive Line Rankings
Based on rushing YPA and Sacks Allowed
Rk
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Team
TEN
NO
NYJ
CAR
DAL
NE
BAL
MIA
ATL
CLE
ARI
JAX
NYG
IND
DEN
CIN
SF
KC
PHI
HOU
STL
BUF
MIN
SD
TB
GB
CHI
PIT
OAK
SEA
DET
WAS
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Grd
A+
A+
A
A
AAB+
B+
B+
B
BBC+
C+
C+
C+
C+
C
C
C
CCCD+
D
D
D
D
D
D
F
F-
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
M. Roos
L. Harris
E. Amano
J. Scott
D. Stewart
J. Brown
C. Nicks
J. Goodwin
J. Evans
J. Stinchcomb
D. Ferguson
V. Ducasse
N. Mangold
B. Moore
D. Woody
J. Gross
T. Wharton
R. Kalil
M. Bernadeau
J. Otah
A. Barron
K. Kosier
A. Gurode
L. Davis
M. Colombo
M. Light
L. Mankins
D. Koppen
S. Neal
N. Kaczur
J. Gaither
B. Grubbs
M. Birk
M. Yanda
M. Oher
J. Long
N. Garner
J. Grove
D. Thomas
V. Carey
S. Baker
J. Blalock
T. McClure
H. Dahl
T. Clabo
J. Thomas
E. Steinbach
A. Mack
F. Womack
T. Pashos
A. Faneca
L. Brown
R. Wells
L. Sendlein
D. Lutui
E. Monroe
V. Manuwai
B. Meester
U. Nwaneri
E. Britton
D. Diehl
R. Seubert
S. O’Hara
C. Snee
K. McKenzie
C. Johnson
M. Pollak
J. Saturday
K. DeVan
R. Diem
R. Clady
R. Hochstein
S. Olsen
C. Kuper
R. Harris
A. Whitworth
N. Livings
K. Cook
B. Williams
A. Smith
J. Staley
M. Iupati
E. Heitmann
A. Snyder
A. Davis
B. Albert
B. Waters
R. Niswanger
R. Lija
R. O’Callaghan
J. Peters
T. Herremans
N. Cole
S. Andrews
W. Justice
E. Winston
D. Brown
K. Studdard
C. Myers
M. Brisiel
R. Saffold
J. Bell
J. Brown
A. Goldberg
J. Smith
D. Bell
A. Levitre
G. Hangartner
E. Wood
C. Green
B. McKinnie
S. Hutchinson
J. Sullivan
A. Herrera
P. Loadholt
M. McNeill
K. Dielman
N. Hardwick
L. Vasquez
J. Clary
D. Penn
J. Zuttah
J. Faine
D. Joseph
J. Trueblood
C. Clifton
J. Spitz
S. Wells
J. Sitton
M. Tauscher
C. Williams
F. Omiyale
O. Kreutz
R. Garza
K. Shaffer
M. Starks
C. Kemoeatu
J. Hartwig
T. Essex
W. Colon
M. Henderson
R. Gallery
S. Satele
C. Carlisle
K. Barnes
R. Okung
B. Hamilton
C. Spencer
M. Unger
S. Locklear
J. Backus
R. Sims
D. Raiola
S. Peterman
G. Cherilus
T. Williams
D. Dockery
C. Rabach
A. Hicks
S. Heyer
Individual Defensive Player Cheatsheet
Based on 1.5 per solo tackle/4 pts per sack/4 pts FF/4 pts FR/5 pts per INT/6 pts per TD/2 pts per safety
Defensive Lineman
Rk
Player
Team
1
Jared Allen
MIN
2
Justin Tuck
NYG
3
Terrell Suggs
BAL
4
Trent Cole
PHI
5
Julius Peppers
CHI
6
Mario Williams
HOU
7
Darnell Dockett
ARI
8
Will Smith
NO
9
Alex Brown
NO
10
Ray Edwards
MIN
11
Calais Campbell
ARI
12 Kyle Vanden Bosch
DET
13
Darryl Tapp
PHI
14
Stylez White
TB
15
Aaron Kampman
JAX
16
Robert Mathis
IND
17
Chris Long
STL
18
Everette Brown
CAR
19
Osi Umenyiora
NYG
20
Mathias Kiwanuka
NYG
21
Gerald McCoy
TB
22
Ndamunkong Suh
DET
23
Shaun Ellis
NYJ
24
Derrick Harvey
JAX
25
John Abraham
ATL
26
Dwight Freeney
IND
27
Lawrence Jackson
SEA
28
Brandon Graham
PHI
29
Richard Seymour
OAK
30
Mark Anderson
CHI
31
Kroy Biermann
ATL
32
Cliff Avril
DET
33
William Hayes
TEN
34
Antwan Odom
CIN
35
Jay Ratliff
DAL
36
Tyler Brayton
CAR
37
Derrick Morgan
TEN
38
Michael Johnson
CIN
39
J. Babineaux
ATL
40
Tony Brown
TEN
* Playing OLB in 3-4 scheme
Linebackers
Rk
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Player
Patrick Willis
Jon Beason
Barrett Ruud
James Laurinaitis
DJ Williams
Kirk Morrison
Rolando McClain
London Fletcher
Curtis Lofton
DeMeco Ryans
David Harris
Jonathan Vilma
Paul Posluszny
Karlos Dansby
DQwell Jackson
Jerod Mayo
Lance Briggs
Ray Lewis
DeAndre Levy
Nick Barnett
Chad Greenway
Brian Urlacher
Brian Cushing
James Harrison
Stephen Tulloch
Gary Brackett
Stephen Cooper
Geno Hayes
Lofa Tatupu
EJ Henderson
Clint Session
Lawrence Timmons
Michael Boley
Stewart Bradley
Aaron Curry
DeMarcus Ware
Rey Maualuga
Will Witherspoon
Bradie James
Geno Hayes
Defensive Backs
Team
SF
CAR
TB
STL
DEN
JAX
OAK
WAS
ATL
HOU
NYJ
NO
BUF
MIA
CLE
NE
CHI
BAL
DET
GB
MIN
CHI
HOU
PIT
TEN
IND
SD
TB
SEA
MIN
IND
PIT
NYG
PHI
SEA
DAL
CIN
TEN
DAL
TB
Rk
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Player
Yeremiah Bell
Tyvon Branch
Bernard Pollard
Brian Dawkins
Eric Weddle
Dashon Goldson
O. Atogwe
Richard Marshall
Erik Coleman
Roman Harper
Louis Delmas
Adrian Wilson
Brandon Flowers
Bryan Scott
Leon Hall
Antoine Bethea
Cortland Finnegan
Antrel Rolle
Darrelle Revis
Quintin Mikell
Eric Berry
Charles Woodson
Antoine Winfield
Darren Sharper
LaRon Landry
Charles Tillman
Kenny Phillips
Chris Harris
Patrick Chung
Troy Polamalu
Kerry Rhodes
Nick Collins
Chris Hope
Sean Jones
DeAngelo Hall
James Butler
B. Meriweather
Thomas DeCoud
Michael Lewis
Dawan Landry
Team
STL
OAK
HOU
DEN
SD
SF
STL
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Players of the Future
Next Year’s Class
Quarterbacks
Jake Locker
Christian Ponder
Ryan Mallett
Terrell Pryor
Andrew Luck
WAS
FSU
ARK
OSU
STAN
Mark Ingram
Ryan Williams
Evan Royster
DeMarco Murray
Jacquizz Rodgers
Noel Devine
Brandon Saine
ALA
VA TCH
PSU
OKL
OSU
WVU
OSU
He can run and has a cannon arm…all the physical tools to be a stud.
Another QB that can run well and has a great arm…wave of the future.
He’s draft eligible…6’8” with an absolute military weapon for an arm.
Vince Young with a diva attitude…someone will buy in.
Smart guy with an accurate arm and good size…nice NFL fit.
Running Backs
Emmitt Smith part 2 folks…seriously.
Big, strong and fast young RB.
He can do it all and hasn’t scratched the surface of his talent.
Just needs to stay healthy to be dynamic open field runner.
The next Chris Johnson…that’s not false hype!
Mini dynamo can hit home run from anywhere on the field.
Big and fast who hasn’t had a full season of carries yet!
Wide Receivers
AJ Green
Julio Jones
Michael Floyd
Jonathan Baldwin
Terrance Tolliver
DeVier Posey
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GA
ALA
ND
PIT
LSU
OSU
He and Julio are “Once every decade” players and we get 2 of them!
Incredible physical talent with a great head on his shoulders.
Most years he’d be #1 but not with AJ and Julio…still a stud.
4th best WR in this class and he’s got stud physical abilities.
Needs a big senior year, physical freak but his QB play has hurt him.
Tall and blazing fast with great hands.
Top 50 College Fantasy Football Players
1. RB Jacquizz Rodgers-Oregon St: He’s Chris Johnson part 2 only stronger.
2. RB Donald Buckram-UTEP: He’ll hang 50 point fantasy weeks for you…darting stud.
3. QB Case Keenum-Houston: The passing numbers belong on Tecmo Bowl.
4. RB Lance Dunbar-N. Texas: This kid will press 2000 yards this season.
5. RB Dion Lewis-Pitt: Solid and steady 150 yards and 2-3 TD’s a week…can’t beat that.
6. RB LaMichael James-Oregon: He’s a home run hitter that they’ll lean on heavily this year.
7. WR James Cleveland-Houston: Top target for the best passing offense in the land.
8. QB Colin Kaepernick-Nevada: He’ll rush for 1500 and throw for 1500…sick.
9. WR Vincent Brown- SDSU: Before injury last year he was putting up gross numbers. He’s back.
10. RB Bernard Pierce-Temple: As a freshmen he absolutely tore up his conference. Back for better this year.
11. RB Mark Ingram- Alabama: 09 Heisman winner looks to do his best Emmitt Smith impersonation again.
12. WR Randall Cobb-Kentucky: Does absolutely everything on the field and they give him a ton of touches.
13. WR James Rodgers-Oregon St: If his brother Jacquizz isn’t getting the ball then James is.
14. WR Michael Floyd-Notre Dame: Big stud playmaker that they’ll need to lean on for offense this year.
15. WR DeAndre Brown-S.Miss: Huge physical WR coming off brutal injury…talent is immense.
16. QB Dwight Dasher-MTSU: Dual threat QB on high octane offense puts up a ton of scoring.
17. RB Noel Devine-West Virginia: Midget with turbo boost. When he gets a crack of daylight he’s gone.
18. WR Greg Salas- Hawaii: Big physical WR with amazing hands on one of the best passing offenses.
19. RB Jordan Todman-UCONN: Started to breakout last year, gets the full workload this year. Boom!
20. RB John Clay-Wisconsin: Typical big powerful plodding Wisconsin RB that racks up yards and TD’s.
21. RB Shane Vereen-Cal: Cal just keeps cranking them out. He’s Jahvid Best part 2.
22. RB Vai Taua-Nevada: Awesome counter-attack when Kaepernick gets stopped…can’t stop them both.
23. RB Chad Spann-N.Illinois: Me’Co Brown is gone so the carries are all Spann’s. Red zone monster.
24. RB DeMarco Murray-Oklahoma: Dynamic playmaker just needs to stay healthy to put up big #’s.
25. QB Jerrod Johnson-Tex A&M: Another dual-threat guy that could rush for 1000 from the QB slot.
26. WR Mohamed Sanu-Rutgers: Showed signs of his huge talent last year. He can do it all.
27. WR Jeff Fuller- Tex A&M: Finally healthy, he’s a 1000 yard receiver with his eyes closed this year.
28. WR Ryan Broyles-Oklahoma: #1 target on a wide open passing attack he’ll put up big yards this year.
29. QB Zach Collaros-Cincy: Dual threat QB that fits Butch Jones system perfectly. LeFevour part 2.
30. RB Daniel Thomas-Kansas St: Speed, balance and power will burst on the K-State scene this year.
31. WR Damaris Johnson-Tulsa: Wide open passing attack and Johnson looks to be target numero uno.
32. RB Kendall Hunter-Okla St: OSU switches to wide open offense which should open huge holes for Hunter.
33. WR Armon Binns-Cincy: A touchdown a game for the last 7 games…I can live with that.
34. WR Jonathan Baldwin-Pitt: Big physical future NFL stud WR will be the go-to in their passing attack.
35. WR Eric Page- Toledo: This little burner put up a great freshman season, back for more this year.
36. RB Ryan Williams-VA Tech: What an absolute stud…just has to share now or he’d be top 10.
37. WR Aldrick Robinson-SMU: Top WR target in a June Jones offense is always fantasy money.
38. QB Kyle Padron-SMU: See above and change to Top QB…ditto.
39. WR Keith Smith-Purdue: Purdue can wing it around and Smith is easily the best air target they have.
40. RB Evan Royster-Penn St: Solid and steady just the way JoPa likes them.
41. RB Eugene Jarvis-Kent: Back from injury, everyone has forgotten about him. He’s a little dynamo.
42. WR Austin Pettis-Boise St: Big WR in high-scoring offense. His hands are top notch and he scores a ton.
43. RB Baron Batch-Texas Tech: Mike Leach is gone and they’ll mix in more run. Batch is uber-talented.
44. WR Jerrell Jackson-Mizzou: He takes over for Danario Alexander…if he’s even close he’s gold.
45. WR AJ Green-Georgia: Top NFL Prospect at WR is unstoppable when they decide to throw.
46. RB Robbie Rouse-Fresno: Don’t sleep on this kid; he’s Ryan Matthews with more speed.
47. RB Derrick Washington-Mizzou: Now a full 2nd season away from knee injury he will be HUGE this year.
48. RB Bryce Beall-Houston: With Charles Sims ineligible, Beall returns just in time and back to fantasy glory.
49. RB Michael Smith-Utah St: With Robert Turbin likely out, Smith is seizing the day.
50. RB Anthony Allen-GA Tech: Takes over the Jonathan Dwyer role in this awesome running offense.
College Fantasy Cheatsheet
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M. Barkley
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Tight End
L. Green
DJ Williams
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S. Vereen
V. Taua
C. Spann
D. Murray
D. Thomas
K. Hunter
R. Williams
E. Royster
E. Jarvis
B. Batch
R. Rouse
D. Washington
B. Beall
M. Smith
A. Allen
S. McGuffie
A. Morris
F. Goodin
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M. Lewis
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E. Wide
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D. Johnson
A. Binns
J. Baldwin
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A. Robinson
K. Smith
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T. Young
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TY Hilton
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Defenses
Ohio State
North Carolina
Iowa
TCU
Nebraska
Boise St.
Alabama
Texas
Florida
USC
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Auburn
LSU
Penn State
Clemson
Temple
Ole Miss
Air Force
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2010 Handcuffs
3rd Year WR’s
These are the guys you want to draft to serve as insurance for
the starters. If the starter goes down, these guys are very
valuable fantasy players.
DeSean Jackson- PHI
Donnie Avery- STL
Earl Bennett- CHI
Pierre Garcon- IND
Mario Manningham- NYG
Josh Morgan- SF
Jordy Nelson- GB
Eddie Royal- DEN
Chaz Schilens- OAK
Limas Sweed- PIT
Devin Thomas- WAS
Running Backs
Starter
Chris Wells
Michael Turner
Ray Rice
Fred Jackson
DeAngelo Williams
Matt Forte
Cedric Benson
Jerome Harrison
Felix Jones
Knowshon Moreno
Kevin Smith
Ryan Grant
Steve Slaton
Joseph Addai
M. Jones-Drew
Thomas Jones
Ronnie Brown
Adrian Peterson
Laurence Maroney
Pierre Thomas
Brandon Jacobs
Shonn Greene
Darren McFadden
LeSean McCoy
Rashard Mendenhall
Ryan Mathews
Justin Forsett
Steve Jackson
Cadillac Williams
Chris Johnson
Clinton Portis
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Handcuffs
Tim Hightower
Jason Snelling
Willis McGahee
CJ Spiller
Jonathan Stewart
Chester Taylor
Bernard Scott
Montario Hardesty
Marion Barber
Correll Buckhalter
Jahvid Best
Ahman Green
Ben Tate/Arian Foster
Donald Brown
Rashad Jennings
Jamaal Charles
Ricky Williams
Toby Gerhart
Fred Taylor/Sammy Morris
Reggie Bush
Ahmad Bradshaw
Ladanian Tomlinson
Michael Bush
Mike Bell/Leonard Weaver
M. Moore/J. Dwyer
Darren Sproles
J. Jones/L. Washington
Samkon Gado
Derrick Ward
Javon Ringer
Larry Johnson/Willie Parker
2010 Contract Year Players
QB
Philip Rivers- SD
They’re playing for a big pay-day!
RB
Ronnie Brown- MIA
Pierre Thomas- NO
WR
Mark Clayton- BAL
Terrell Owens- BUF
Miles Austin- DAL
Lance Moore- NO
Vincent Jackson- SD
Strength of Schedule Weeks
1-13
SOS based on fantasy points allowed at each
position. #1 is easiest schedule #32 is
hardest.
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MIA
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NO
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Strength of Schedule Weeks 14-16
SOS based on fantasy points allowed at each position. #1 is
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Playoff Gold Mines
Play easiest schedules Weeks 14-16
Quarterbacks
Player
Team
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Aaron Rodgers
Brett Favre
Peyton Manning
Kevin Kolb
Green Bay
Minnesota
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
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NYG
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@DAL
@NE
CHI
JAX
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NYG
@PHI
@OAK
MIN
CHI
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TEN
DAL
Player
Team
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Frank Gore
J. Charles/T. Jones
Ronnie Brown
Ray Rice
Michael Turner
Steven Jackson
Chris Johnson
San Francisco
Kansas City
Miami
Baltimore
Atlanta
St. Louis
Tennessee
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IND
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NO
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KC
HOU
@STL
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DET
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OAK
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CAR
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G. Jennings/D. Driver
Sidney Rice
R. Wayne/P. Garcon
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Indianapolis
Philadelphia
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NYG
@PHI
@OAK
MIN
CHI
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TEN
DAL
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Page: 119
Easy Run and Easy Pass Match-ups
Easy Run and Easy Pass match-ups are games vs. bottom 10 D’S
from 2009 in that category
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Easy Run
Team
Easy Pass
Kansas City
San Diego
Jacksonville
Seattle
Arizona
Denver
Miami
New England
NY Jets
Oakland
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Quarterbacks
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40+ Yds completions
300 yd gms.
Donovan McNabb
Aaron Rodgers
Tony Romo
Matt Schaub
Ben Roethlisberger
Brett Favre
Tom Brady
Eli Manning
Philip Rivers
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GB
DAL
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PIT
MIN
NE
NYG
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40+ yd runs
100 yd gms.
Chris Johnson
Jamaal Charles
Frank Gore
Felix Jones
Maurice Jones-Drew
Adrian Peterson
Ray Rice
DeAngelo Williams
Jonathan Stewart
TEN
KC
SF
DAL
JAX
MIN
BAL
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CAR
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100 yd gms.
DeSean Jackson
Andre Johnson
Miles Austin
Randy Moss
Sidney Rice
Steve Smith
Greg Jennings
Mike Wallace
PHI
HOU
DAL
NE
MIN
CAR
GB
PIT
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FG 50+ Yds
S. Janikowski
Josh Brown
Rob Bironas
Josh Scobee
OAK
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TEN
JAX
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Kickers
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NYG
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NYJ
OAK
BUF
TEN
CLE
NYJ
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IND
MIN
MIN
CHI
IND
PHI
ATL
CAR
CHI
DET
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KC
Andre Johnson
Roddy White
Wes Welker
Steve Smith
Brandon Marshall
Larry Fitzgerald
Reggie Wayne
Randy Moss
Santonio Holmes
Hines Ward
Calvin Johnson
TJ Houshmandzadeh
Derrick Mason
Chad Ochocinco
Steve Smith
Anquan Boldin
Miles Austin
Sidney Rice
Santana Moss
Greg Jennings
DeSean Jackson
Davone Bess
Donald Driver
Mike Sims-Walker
Terrell Owens
Vincent Jackson
Marques Colston
Nate Burleson
Torry Holt
Mario Manningham
Donnie Avery
Jerricho Cotchery
Louis Murphy
Lee Evans
Nate Washington
Mohamed Massaquoi
Braylon Edwards
Chris Chambers
Pierre Garcon
Bernard Berrian
Percy Harvin
Devin Hester
Austin Collie
Jeremy Maclin
Michael Jenkins
Muhsin Muhammad
Earl Bennett
Bryant Johnson
Jabar Gaffney
Dwayne Bowe
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Pigskin Addiction Division Predictions
AFC East
NFC East
Team
Record
Team
Record
NY Jets
Miami Dolphins
Buffalo Bills
AFC North
12-4
10-6
8-8
4-12
Dallas Cowboys
NY Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
NFC North
12-4
9-7
9-7
8-8
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Record
Team
Record
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cleveland Browns
AFC South
11-5
10-6
8-8
3-13
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Minnesota Vikings
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Lions
Detroit Lions
NFC South
Record
Indianapolis Colts
Houston Texans
Tennessee Titans
AFC West
13-3
10-6
8-8
6-10
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New Orleans Saints
Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Bucs
NFC West
Record
10-6
9-7
7-9
5-11
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Record
Team
Record
San Diego Chargers
Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs
Oakland Raiders
10-6
7-9
5-11
3-13
San Francisco 49ers
Arizona Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks
St. Louis Rams
10-6
8-8
6-10
2-14
NFC Wild Card Teams
Green Bay
Atlanta
AFC Wild Card Teams
New England
Houston
Division Championships
AFC
NY Jets defeats Indianapolis
NFC
Minnesota defeats Dallas
Super Bowl
NY Jets defeats Minnesota
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Home of the HOGS! Refuge of the Addict
Article: Dynasty, Keepers and Re-drafts Oh My!
As you stare out over the landscape of fantasy football in 2009, you may have that deer-inthe-headlights look as you try to figure out what kind of league you’d like to join. Almost as scary
as being sent to the store to get feminine hygiene products for your wife…wings, ultra, ultra with
wings, etc. Can someone please tell me what the FORK wings are and why they need them on
their hygiene products? Fantasy football now offers you anything from a simple re-draft league
that is offense only all the way to an auction IDP dynasty league. Hopefully we can clear up this
landscape a little bit and give you an idea of where you’d like to park your money this season.
Let’s start with the simple re-draft league that uses offensive players only. This is the old
school leagues that we all cut our teeth on as we slowly slid down into complete fantasy football
addiction. In these leagues you simply draft offensive players to fill positions, usually representing
QB, RB, WR, TE, K and a team D. You don’t have to keep any of these players because you will
RE-DRAFT your entire league all over the next season (hence the term re-draft league, I know I’m
a genius). These leagues are really simple and offer great entertainment on Sundays. If you’re
just getting into fantasy football, this is the league you want to be in.
Another type of league just now taking the fantasy football world by storm is the IDP
(Individual Defensive Players) re-draft league. This is the same as the aforementioned re-draft
league only in addition to the offensive player positions; you draft individual defensive players to
fill the DL, LB, and DB slots on your roster. IDP leagues are becoming the craze because they
expand the player pool from which we can draft. Why leave out half the NFL on our fantasy draft
days right? If you’re a newcomer to fantasy football but love to do the research, you may love the
IDP re-draft leagues.
The next step up to feed your addiction is the keeper league. You set these leagues up when
you know you’re going to have the same bunch of people in the league for a few years. In these
leagues you have a pre-determined number of players that you can keep each year. I’ve seen
every kind of keeper from keeping 3 players a year to keeping everyone on your roster. This
means you simply start the next season with your keepers already on your roster. I’m in a couple
of expert keeper leagues that allow us to keep 3 players as long as they were drafted in the 4th
round or later. This way the top 3 round studs are thrown back into the pool every season for our
draft. There are so many variations on keeper leagues that your imagination is the only limitation
(okay, using 3 words in one sentence that end in “ation” really borders on gay. I feel icky).
The next step is where your love for fantasy football crosses over into addiction. Running
dynasty leagues is the closest you can get to the real NFL General Managing experience. You set
salaries for all the players in the NFL, you draft them with a salary cap for your team and sign
them to different length contracts. Yes, it borders on insane. If you ever get roped into running
one of these leagues, you better have a serious love for spreadsheets and hours upon hours of
free time. I’ve run one or two every year and now it’s to the point I need help keeping track of all
the details. You know its rough when everyone on our forum (www.hogstrough.com) signs up for
a dynasty league and yells “NOT IT” as they sign up. Nobody really wants to run these monsters.
If you really are a fantasy football addict and you’re looking to take your jones to the next
level…dynasty leagues will submerge you neck deep into the NFL GM role.
The last step, fantasy football nirvana, and the point at which you realize there will be no
return from your illness is the IDP auction dynasty league. I’m in one of these and it is without a
doubt fantasy football on steroids mixed in with a little crack. You draft individual offensive and
defensive players, pay their salaries, sign them to contracts, and manage your team salary cap.
You have to have money left over because the free agent pool each off-season is auctioned off!
That’s right, if you have the peso, you have the say-so on who will join your roster. Teams that
manage their money well usually clean house during the off-season auction. I take the New York
Yankee approach and just pour all my money on vets that can bring me the wins now…then I’m
begging like a crackhead after the season when I’m 3 million dollars over the salary cap for the
next season. Unless you’ve been playing fantasy football for years or just don’t mind people
taking your money and making fun of you on a weekly basis…stay away from the IDP auction
dynasty leagues for now.
Overall, you’ve got quite the menu to choose from when deciding what kind of fantasy football
league you want to join this season. Be wise with your choices so that you have fun. If you dive
into every league under the sun because you just love to draft, by October you’ll hate fantasy
football. Too many leagues that require too much work turn your fun hobby into a job…and that’s
not fun.
This article was written in 2007 but still remains true today so I keep it in the guide
Article: I’ve Got Your Ticket To Success
2007 By Rick “Snake” Arnold
Let me start by saying this essay won’t be some magical formula that you haven’t heard before in bits
and pieces. What I’m sharing with you is simply my thought process and strategies that I have used for
22 years now. Holy…22 years? Damn I’m getting old. I have played in several leagues covering all the
sports over those years and have been highly successful in doing so. There have only been a few leagues
I’ve not made the playoffs in, and my championship titles are numerous.
Ever since the Internet explosion, it has become very easy to keep up on football news all year long.
There are the casual players that only follow football information right before the season…you know, the
guys WITH lives. The rest of us know what is going on with every NFL player all year long. Those who
follow this stuff all off-season have a serious advantage over those who don’t. Sure it seems obvious, but
I’ll say it anyway…follow NFL news all year long.
If you’re like me, you have at least 5 leagues you are in (I’m way past that now to the dismay of my
wife). It is vital that you stay organized. I have a 3-ring binder I use every season and use dividers to
keep each league separated. All leagues may have different scoring systems that will completely change
how you draft. You have to keep each league organized and do research for each league based on its
scoring system. Keep your draft research organized for each league.
When doing my research, I try to start by ranking each position out to the number of players I think
will be selected. In a 12-team league, the most QB’s I can see anyone taking is 3. So I’ll rank 36 QB’s.
Since everyone is RB-hungry, I’ll rank at least 50 of those and usually 60 WR’s. You need to really think
deeply on your rankings and go with your instincts. Your rankings will be the center of what you use to
draft. Please DON’T follow mass opinion. Every year there will be 2,304 identical cheatsheets out that
usually base everything on last season’s statistics. Nobody wants to put their cajones on the table and
shake those rankings up so they just go along with them. Don’t be that weak…go with your instincts and
don’t be afraid to lay it on the table. If there is one thing we’ve learned over the years it is that you can’t
really predict JACK! Anything is possible, and that is why we love the game. Be your own man when
you make your rankings.
Besides your player rankings, you need to analyze the NFL schedule for the upcoming season and
absolutely tear it apart. I usually go through first and color all easy rushing games green. Then I’ll go
through and color all tough rushing games red. Now I can visually see which teams have easy run matchups and tough ones, and when they are (This is already done for you in the draft guide). If I see a team
with a lot of green, I’ll make note of that and research that team’s RB. If I see a lot of red, I’ll note that
and factor that into my draft strategy. You need to be familiar with all bye weeks on a schedule so you can
avoid having 2 QB’s with the same bye or other similar pitfalls. I create a bye-week grid that shows all the
players off on any given week. You can take two approaches to the bye weeks. You can either try to avoid
having too many players on the same off week or do the opposite and not worry about it at all. If I have
all my studs on a bye week the same week, I just take a loss that week and I’m at full strength the rest of
the season. To be honest, I’ll look at bye weeks during the draft only if there are two guys I really like and
I need a deciding factor. Maybe one of them has a bye the same week as my other stud at that position,
in which case I’d probably pick the other guy. I really don’t let bye weeks factor into my drafting too much
at all. I chart out bad weather potential for games as well. In the cold-weather cities, it can be a factor in
November and December. With Brett Favre, the worse the weather, the better he plays! For most players
however, when the weather turns bad, so does their offense. Weather isn’t a major factor in who I’d draft,
but it is just one more factor to throw into my research (translation…something else to chart out when I’m
bored in April).
When doing my research, I try to jot down three positives and three negatives about each player as
well. This is loading my verbal gun for during the draft. If there is a player I want to draft and I think
someone else may take him before my turn, I’ll quietly mumble a few negatives about the player. You
have to say it so it looks like you don’t want them to hear you…but you do. If you think I’m joking…I wish
I was. BWHAHAHAHAHA I have dictated drafts in this manner. I have three positives and three negatives
to use on most players, and I use them to either steer people towards or away from players. These bits of
information come in handy when trying to swing a trade as well. Bottom line…be thorough in your
research. Know the NFL schedule and all player information like the back of your hand.
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Most veterans of fantasy football know that the key to a winning squad is to get GOOD RUNNING
BACKS! Thus the creation of the “Stud RB Theory” and its rampant spread throughout the fantasy football
community. It is getting so running backs litter the first two rounds of every draft. That’s because
everyone has realized if you don’t have two great running backs, it is very difficult to win a title. You
simply cannot leave the first two rounds of any draft without at least one running back. There are so many
RBBC’s (Running Back by Committee) now that finding a true #1 stud RB is getting more and more
difficult. There are rare cases where you happen to get the #1 and #2 WR and get lucky enough to hit on
a sleeper RB later in the draft, but the odds are slim. You are much better off if you get 2 stud RB’s. Don’t
leave the first 2 rounds of your draft without at least 1 RB.
With the stud-RB theory so widespread, if you end up with a top 3 draft pick, you are probably not
going to get that 2nd RB. You will be drafting at the end of the 2nd round, and there just aren’t RB’s left by
then that are worthy of a 2nd round pick. If this is the case, you have to get a top WR or top QB and go
back after RB’s later when the value is appropriate. While RB’s are the key to your success, don’t be
stupid about it and take Rudi Johnson or Brandon Jacobs over Terrell Owens or Chad Johnson. Stud RB is
the way to go, but don’t overdo it.
I go into every draft with the intention of drafting my nucleus within the first 5 rounds. I consider my
nucleus to be 1 QB, 2 RB’s, and 2 WR’s. Of course that is the plan, but that can change depending on how
the draft goes. If you can however, you should try to get those positions filled in the first 5 rounds. That
will give you top tier players spread evenly down your roster. Sometimes you have to take other routes if
value dictates that. If stud RB’s are dropping to me in the 3rd round and I already have 2 RB’s…I’ll take
another! You can never have too many stud RB’s. They are the easiest to move in trades and the most
valuable position in the game. Try to build your nucleus by round 5.
There are enough great QB’s around that I usually let that position go until round 5. You can get a Ben
Roethlisberger, Donovan McNabb, or even Derek Anderson in rounds 6-9. Those are top notch Qb’s with a
very reasonable price tag. Now if you end up being in the spot where it is a choice between Tony Romo,
Peyton Manning, or Julius Jones…then you go QB early. There are only 3 QB’s (Manning, Romo and Brady)
that I would even consider before the 4th round this year. Everyone else will fall to the 4th or later, and you
can easily win a title with all the others (Hasselbeck, Eli, Anderson, McNabb, etc.). You can usually wait
on QB’s while stocking up on RB and WR.
It is common knowledge that drafts are won and lost in rounds 5-10. That is not just a catchy cliché, it
is the truth. In these rounds, I’m looking for breakout players and consistent performers. For example,
this year I have a strong feeling DJ Hackett is going to explode, so he’d be one of the guys I’d target
during these rounds. If at all possible, I pick only players with upside in these rounds; guys who have
shown the potential to produce numbers way above their value. You can waste your time picking guys like
Reggie Brown if you want to, but his 70 receptions for 900 yards and 4 TD’s is just not thrilling me. I’d
rather have someone like Santonio Holmes who has the serious potential to put up 1000 yards and 10
TD’s if not more. I spend these middle rounds trying to nail that true value pick; the player who costs me
an 8th round pick but ends up putting up 1st round numbers. That is what wins leagues for you. Draft
consistent performers and players with fat upside in the middle rounds.
During the late rounds I will get my TE (unless I had a shot at Gates in the middle rounds), get my
kickers, and my defensive teams. Any draft spots left after that are spent on insurance players (backup
RB’s to my stud RB’s) and sleepers. Sleepers are usually backup RB’s who could get the chance to play
due to an injury to the starter, or little known players on a team that is about to explode. If you can nail a
sleeper in the late rounds that ends up giving you top tier production, you are sitting in the playoff
picture. Guys like RB Ahmad Bradshaw, WR Santonio Holmes, and QB Derek Anderson are a few sleepers
on the radar this year. It doesn’t hurt to throw a late round draft pick on these guys. If they suck up the
place, you get what you paid for…if they explode you just hit the lottery. Use the late rounds to fill out
your roster and go after the sleepers.
I have this little road map through the draft ingrained into my brain, so drafting like this is second
nature to me. A lot of you draft the exact same way, and I’d venture to guess it has been very successful
for you. One main thing I’ve learned over the years is to be flexible and expect the unexpected. You
cannot go into a draft with a rigid plan and certain players you just have to have. I’ve been in 100 drafts
at least and not one single one has gone the way I expected it to go. You have to be flexible. Don’t get
locked into one plan and then lose your damn mind when things don’t go your way. Sometimes you get a
curveball thrown your way, and you have to be able to switch gears and capitalize on what is given to
you. I love to go RB in the 1st round and RB in the 2nd, but it doesn’t always work out that way.
Sometimes I have to take a QB 2nd based on value. I’ve had drafts where I went RB/RB/RB in the first
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three rounds, and I’ve had drafts where I’ve gone RB/WR/WR/WR as well. It all depends on what the
other teams give you. If value drops in your lap, don’t be afraid to take it just because you want to draft a
certain position in a certain round. Draft for value at all times! Be flexible and expect the unexpected
on draft day.
Value is the key to all drafts. If you can get players in the later rounds that end up putting up numbers
that are the same as 1st round players, you are scoring major value. That is how you win leagues. You hit
on the most sleepers and upside players, and your team will be better than the person who doesn’t hit on
those. Everyone can draft studs in the first 3 rounds…that’s the easy part. After that, you have to hit on
some value picks to win your league. Last year owners got RB Adrian Peterson in the last rounds and he
put up top tier stud RB numbers. Those owners probably did very well. That was a major value score. On
the other side of the scale are the poor saps that spent a 1st round pick on RB Shaun Alexander and
watched his foot fall off. That was a killer. When drafting, you want to try and find the players that will
score you the most value. You also want to underpay for players. By this I mean you don’t want to pick a
player earlier than you need to. Always draft with value in mind.
There is a theory that most WR’s that have All Pro potential will not breakout until their 3rd year. It has
proven pretty much true over the years, so now owners look for those 3rd year WR’s. If you see a WR that
has great skills and potential and he’s in his 3rd year, you probably want to bump him up a few slots on
your rankings. He is about to breakout big! (See the 3rd year WR’s chart in the guide) 3rd year seems to
be the magical breakout year for many WR’s.
Another little list of players you may want to make is that of players who are in the last year of their
contract. These players are playing for a big payday next year, and for some crazy reason, they seem to
play better when that is the case? Go figure. If you see a player is in a contract year, bump him up a few
notches on your charts…he’s playing for the coin and there seems to be no greater motivator in the NFL
than the almighty coin. WR Roy Williams fits that bill this season. Watch for players in contract years.
I always look to the fantasy playoff weeks to see who has the easiest schedules during those weeks,
and that will affect my draft. I know people say you shouldn’t worry about playoff match-ups until you get
closer, but I know I’m going to be in the playoffs, so why wait. I draft players that have cake schedules
during the playoffs whenever possible. If I’m having a tough time choosing between two players, their
playoff schedule is usually the determining factor. If I don’t get all the players that have easy playoff
schedules in the draft, I start trading for them as soon as possible. I always look ahead and plan for
success. While the rest of your league is worried about making it to the playoffs, you should worry about
winning them. I chart out the easy playoff match-ups and even make that a part of this draft guide.
Always look ahead to your fantasy playoff weeks and the match-ups there.
Finally, when drafting I try to jigsaw my players so that they cover each other well even with matchups. If I have Donovan McNabb and he has tough games in week 5, 8, and 15, then I try to get a backup
QB that has easier match-ups during those weeks. It isn’t always imperative or possible to do so, but
when possible…you have to do it. Usually this strategy doesn’t work ideally for RB’s. You have to draft for
value and get the best players there that you can regardless of match-ups. It works great for Qb’s and
Defensive teams. If you have Philly’s defense and they are off on week 3, then you look at the schedule
and see who is playing the Detroit Lions or Miami Dolphins in week 3. Then you draft that defense. You’ll
only need them to cover your bye week, and during that week if they are playing some crappy team…you
score big. Make your starters and their backups fit together.
After doing all this research and leaving my drafts with one of the top teams on paper, it is time to get
into the season. I won’t bore you to death with all the season management details because most of you
know them already like the back of your hand. I’ll be brief here and simply point out the following:
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Stay Proactive- Do your research all season long. Get lineup opinions from all over the place and
always get your lineups in on time. Research the free agents in your league and don’t sleep on
them. Scoop them up quickly if you think they can help your team. Always play your studs
regardless of match-ups…don’t fall into the match-up trap. Studs are studs for a reason.
Always look to deal- There are win-win deals to be had with every team in your league. Look for
the teams that are loaded in a position you are hurting in and hurting in a position you are loaded
in…that’s a win-win situation. You must never stop looking to improve your team. You are never
good enough.
Have patience- Don’t go dropping your studs due to a slow start or a couple bad weeks. Be patient
and let them ride until it gets into the season. If you hit week 8 and you are deep in the
standings…then you can hit the panic button and start trying to save your team. Every year you
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see morons drop their studs after week 2 for some flash in the pan player and they regret it down
the stretch. Be patient.
So there you have it, nothing magical or mysterious, just good solid fantasy football drafting and
management strategies. If you do your research and develop good instincts about how players are going
to do, you can make your playoff reservations right now. Play it smart and most importantly, have fun
with it. Fantasy football is without a doubt the most addictive and entertaining game on earth. We’re all
addicts beyond recovery, and it is a great community that has developed. Enjoy playing fantasy football
with your friends or even people over the Internet. Now go clear off that spot on your mantle for your
league trophy…it’s coming home this year!
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Fantasy Football Schedule Makers
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Winners play for title; losers play for 3rd place
Don’t recommend playoffs in week 17…too many stars riding pine.
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4
3
2
1
8
3
4
1
2
7
6
10
8
12
9
7
8
9
10
11
11
12
5
6
3
5
9
7
11
1
10
5
12
7
2
8
7
10
9
12
9
6
11
8
10
12
11
6
5
4
2
1
4
3
6
3
4
1
2
7
4
3
2
1
8
Winners play division winners
Winners play for Title; Losers play for 3rd place
No games
Team
6
7
8
1
12
4
10
9
11
2
3
5
8
7
Team
7
6
5
11
1
9
3
4
2
12
10
8
5
6
Team
8
5
6
3
2
10
12
11
1
4
9
7
6
5
Division 2
Team
Team
9
10
12
11
11
12
5
2
3
4
7
8
2
6
6
1
4
3
1
5
8
7
10
9
11
12
12
11
Team
11
10
9
7
5
1
4
8
6
3
2
12
9
10
Team
12
9
10
4
6
2
8
3
5
7
1
11
10
9
14 Team Leagues
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Division 1
Team
Team
Team
Team
Team
Team
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
5
6
7
2
3
9
10
11
12
13
14
10
11
12
13
14
8
11
12
13
14
8
9
12
13
14
8
9
10
13
14
8
9
10
11
14
8
9
10
11
12
2
1
4
3
6
5
3
7
1
5
4
13
4
6
7
1
12
2
5
3
2
11
1
7
6
4
10
2
7
1
7
9
5
6
3
4
Winners play Division champs
Winners play for title; losers play for 3rd place
No games scheduled
Team
7
4
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
2
3
6
5
1
Team
8
1
7
6
5
4
3
2
9
10
11
12
13
14
Team
9
12
1
7
6
5
4
3
8
14
13
10
11
2
Team
10
13
2
1
7
6
5
4
11
8
14
9
3
12
Division 2
Team
Team
11
12
14
9
3
4
2
3
1
2
7
1
6
7
5
6
10
13
12
11
8
5
4
8
9
14
13
10
Team
13
10
5
4
3
2
1
7
12
6
9
14
8
11
Team
14
11
6
5
4
3
2
1
7
9
10
13
12
8
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