Who will have an instant impact and who will need a few years to develop?...
Posted on: May 17, 2008 12:14 am
2008 Fantasy Rookies: RBs
By Doug Troxtell. For fantasy owners in seasonal leagues it might be too early for a rookie analysis, but for the keeper and/or dynasty league player it is never too early to start looking for talent. Below will be the top projected players at the running back position that should do well this year and those that might not have potential to have an impact. The draft pick (whether that was high or low) has no bearing on the success of the rookie; it is the player’s drive, system, team philosophy and mentoring abilities that will surround the player after the draft that will.
Who will have an instant impact and who will need a few years to develop?...
Who will have an instant impact and who will need a few years to develop?...
Category: NFL
Posted on: May 16, 2008 1:33 am
2008 Preview: NFC East.
By Derek Lofland. The NFC East is probably the most competitive NFL division heading into the 2008 season. The New York Giants are the defending Super Bowl Champions. The Dallas Cowboys won 13 games and had the number one seed in the NFC. The Redskins won their last 4 games to make the playoffs as the final wildcard. The Eagles finished strong and were a very dangerous 8-8 team at the end of the season that did not qualify for the postseason.
Find out about every NFC East team's strengths, weaknesses along with 2008 projections...
Dallas Cowboys:
‘07 Record: 13-3
Points Scored: 455 (2nd)
Points Allowed: 325 (13th)
Playoff Result: Lost in Divisional Round
2008 Strength of Schedule: 134-122 (.523) (13th (t) in NFL)
Strengths: The Dallas Cowboys had a very impressive start to their 2007 season. In their first 13 games they went 12-1 with their only loss being to the New England Patriots. In their first 12 games they outscored their opponents 395-248, or by an average of 12.25 points per game. After their 37-27 victory against 10-1 Green Bay they looked poised to be the NFC favorite to take on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. However, things didn’t go according to plan. They went 2-2 in their last 4 games and were outscored 60-77. Then the Cowboys were upset in the playoffs, by the eventual champion NY Giants, 21-17. It was a very disappointing end to a season that looked destined to end with a Super Bowl appearance...
The Cowboys had a load of talent on their roster in 2007. They sent a record 11 players to the Pro Bowl, 7 of which were starters. The number one strength on the Cowboys was the offensive line. Three of their seven Pro Bowl starters came from that unit, Flozell Adams, Leonard Davis, and Andre Gurode. With Tony Romo given...
Find out about every NFC East team's strengths, weaknesses along with 2008 projections...
Dallas Cowboys:
‘07 Record: 13-3
Points Scored: 455 (2nd)
Points Allowed: 325 (13th)
Playoff Result: Lost in Divisional Round
2008 Strength of Schedule: 134-122 (.523) (13th (t) in NFL)
Strengths: The Dallas Cowboys had a very impressive start to their 2007 season. In their first 13 games they went 12-1 with their only loss being to the New England Patriots. In their first 12 games they outscored their opponents 395-248, or by an average of 12.25 points per game. After their 37-27 victory against 10-1 Green Bay they looked poised to be the NFC favorite to take on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. However, things didn’t go according to plan. They went 2-2 in their last 4 games and were outscored 60-77. Then the Cowboys were upset in the playoffs, by the eventual champion NY Giants, 21-17. It was a very disappointing end to a season that looked destined to end with a Super Bowl appearance...
The Cowboys had a load of talent on their roster in 2007. They sent a record 11 players to the Pro Bowl, 7 of which were starters. The number one strength on the Cowboys was the offensive line. Three of their seven Pro Bowl starters came from that unit, Flozell Adams, Leonard Davis, and Andre Gurode. With Tony Romo given...
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Posted on: May 15, 2008 10:40 pm
Baseball: Week 8 two-start pitchers.
By John Arias. Week 8 two-start pitchers are now available!
High-Risk Options:
1. Paul Byrd CLE: @ Chicago White Sox, vs. Texas
2. Mike Pelfrey NYM: @ Atlanta, @ Colorado
Questionable Options:
9. Luke Hochevar KC: @ Boston, @ Toronto
Advisable Options:
5. John Lackey LAA: @ Toronto, @ Chicago White Sox
Must-Start Options:
3. James Shields TB: @ Oakland, vs. Baltimore
4. Ted Lilly CHC: @ Houston, @ Pittsburgh
Posted on: May 15, 2008 1:13 am
Fantasy Baseball: Week 8 Start/Sit
By John Arias. Read about week 8 suggested starters and bench warmers.
Start: Ryan J. Braun, OF MIL
In his last 6 games he is hitting .444 with 4 home runs and 6 RBIs. He has begun to hit for power and it could not come at a better time for fantasy owners. The Brewers will play the Nationals and Pirates on the road. The Nationals have the worst team ERA and the Pirates rank 12th in team ERA in the National League. Braun and the rest of the Brewers are must starts for week 8.
Sit: Jonny Cueto, SP, CIN:
After the 2-0 start to the season, he has lost he last four decisions. In week 8, he will pitch on the road, where Cueto has not had success. He is 0-3 with a 9.16 ERA. Opponents are hitting .333 and he has given up 19 runs in only 18 2/3 innings pitched. He is a good candidate for the bench in week 8.
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Start: Ryan J. Braun, OF MIL
In his last 6 games he is hitting .444 with 4 home runs and 6 RBIs. He has begun to hit for power and it could not come at a better time for fantasy owners. The Brewers will play the Nationals and Pirates on the road. The Nationals have the worst team ERA and the Pirates rank 12th in team ERA in the National League. Braun and the rest of the Brewers are must starts for week 8.
Sit: Jonny Cueto, SP, CIN:
After the 2-0 start to the season, he has lost he last four decisions. In week 8, he will pitch on the road, where Cueto has not had success. He is 0-3 with a 9.16 ERA. Opponents are hitting .333 and he has given up 19 runs in only 18 2/3 innings pitched. He is a good candidate for the bench in week 8.
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Category: MLB
Posted on: May 14, 2008 3:06 pm
Edited on: May 15, 2008 1:40 am