Archive for July, 2011

Three and out: Randy Moss in ‘freakish shape’

Randy Moss was the biggest disappointment in fantasy football last season. Can he rebound and make an impact in 2011?

First and 10: Ready to buy Stafford hype?

Sure, we all know that there’s very little fantasy stock to be taken when an NFL player discusses his own fantasy value. What’s he gonna say? He can be humble or ultra-positive, but he’s not offering any in-depth analysis –- and he’s certainly not giving you any points of comparison.

Stafford confident in his fantasy football future

Matthew Stafford is healthy and ready for the 2011 season. He also thinks fantasy owners should be confident in making him their No. 1 quarterback.

Mason: Critics are ‘very, very scared’ of Flacco

Ravens WR Derrick Mason has heard the criticism of his QB, Joe Flacco, and has a theory as to why opponents target him.

Romo’s wedding video a summer blockbuster

The Tony Romo wedding video has emerged and well, it is everything that you would expect it to be.

Data Points: The up-for-grabs NFC South

Who do you have winning the NFC South this season? Your guess is as good as ours. If there’s one division that’s been a jumbled mess since the NFL realigned in 2002, it’s got to be the NFC South.

Three and out: Broncos to target a running back

If recent reports are true, dynasty league owner of Knowshon Moreno need to keep close tabs on what the Broncos do at running back once the lockout ends.

A few minutes with … Ben Watson

Ben Watson took time out from his visit to NFL Network on Tuesday to talk about his impressions of Cleveland, the Browns’ just-concluded player-led workouts in Austin, Texas, and the challenges of playing tight end in the NFL.

Portrait Session: Trio of Packers defenders

Desmond Bishop, Jarrett Bush and Charlie Peprah pose for a portrait while visiting the NFL Network studio on Tuesday

A few minutes with … three Super Bowl champs

Decimated by injuries, the Packers found willing and able replacements all season in winning the Super Bowl. Three players who stepped up on defense — LB Desmond Bishop, SS Charlie Peprah and CB/special-teams ace Jarrett Bush — took time Tuesday to chat with NFL.com about their offseason, the lingering NFL lockout and overcoming adversity individually and as a team.

Give Nate Robinson a shot to make an NFL team

If Nate Robinson was around during my tenure with the Cowboys, we’d have brought him into training camp.

Data Points: Brady vs. Rodgers in passer rating

One area Tom Brady doesn’t get enough credit for, and one in which he outperformed Aaron Rodgers in, was consistency in 2010.

Three and out: Ryan Grant expects to start

Ryan Grant expects to be the Packers’ No. 1 running back this season, but the emergence of James Starks has damaged his fantasy appeal.

Data Points: Ravens D vs. Steelers D in 2000s

On Friday, the Player 2K series investigated the best defensive tackles of the 2000s. The problem with accurately trying to gage an interior lineman’s play is knowing what criteria to use. Defensive tackles — especially nose tackles — are not big sack guys, and generally don’t make a heckuva lot of tackles … much less interceptions, fumble returns for touchdowns, etc.

Three and out: Peyton Manning being cautious

Should fantasy owners be worried about drafting Peyton Manning in their fantasy leagues this season? Not yet…

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