Mocking Matt Ryan

T-Minus 27 days until one of my top five favorite days of the year - the first day of the NFL Draft.  It’s like Christmas in April.  Running down to see what gifts are under the tree, except it’s in the form of Roger Goodell calling out names and Mel Kiper and Todd McShay analyzing picks.  The draft is not only chalked full of compelling stories, but the addition of certain players to various teams always creates a fantasy impact that all owners need to begin anticipating immediately.  Read more

Mark Bradley Makes Bold Prediction

Bears WR Mark Bradley said he’ll be Chicago’s #1 WR in `08.  He-Man.  Devin Hester, Marty Booker & Brandon Lloyd are his competition.  Bradley, entering his fourth season in the NFL after being a standout at Oklahoma, saw his 2005 rookie season cut short with an ACL injury.  He’s always showed promise, but hasn’t been able to stay healthy.

Ryan Draws Interest From `Phins & Jets

Boston College QB Matt Ryan has worked out for the Dolphins and Jets, and is expected to also visit Kansas City.  The fact that all of these teams select within the top 10 of the NFL Draft gives us confidence he’ll be selected very high.  We like Ryan as a solid pro prospect that could have some fantasy value by 2009 or 2010.

Sage Rosenfels, Texans QB
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Word is that Rosenfels may still be traded to the Minnesota Vikings sometime before the NFL Draft.

Willie Parker, Steelers RB
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The Steelers are confident that Parker will return at 100 percent from his broken fibula, but have hedged their bet by adding Mewelde Moore and retaining Najeh Davenport.

Hines Ward, Steelers WR
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Ward will be 100 percent after undergoing a knee scope.  Mike Tomlin is encouraged by what he’s seen.

Mark Bradley, Bears WR
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Mark Bradley thinks he’ll be the Bears “go to” receiver in 2008.  Well, he definitely has a shot at it.

Tom Brady, Patriots QB
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Word out of Foxborough is that Tom Brady’s ankle will easily be 100 percent by minicamps.

Rod Marinelli, Lions Head Coach
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Marinelli says he’s targeting RB, OT, DE and LB as the positions he’ll focus on drafting in April.

Chad Pennington, Jets QB
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It looks like Pennington will not only remain a Jet in 2008, but he’ll have a legit chance to start as well.

Joe Flacco Projected In Early Second Round…

Delaware 6′6″ QB Joe Flacco is apparently being projected as an early second round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, as he’s visited the Falcons, Ravens and Rams over the last several days.  All teams pick in the top 10 of the first round, which would likely be too high to draft Flacco, who many draft experts say has the top arm in the draft.

Eli Manning, Giants QB
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Manning, Michael Strahan, Jeremy Shockey and Plax Burress will likely miss Giants early off-season workouts.

Michael Pittman, Free Agent RB
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Big surprise here - Rod Marinelli is reportedly interested in bringing in yet another former Tampa Bay Buccaneer - Michael Pittman.  The problem is, the guy is 34 freaking years old and doesn’t solve the Lions RB problems.

Ryan Clark, Steelers FS
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Clark is currently atop the Steelers depth chart at free safety.  He is fully recovered from a spleen procedure last season and is reportedly 100 percent healty.

Chris Crocker, Dolphins SS
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Crocker signed a one year deal with Miami and will compete with Yeremiah Bell and Keith Davis at SS.

Mike Williams, Titans WR
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Titans WR Mike Williams reported to Tennessee’s offseason workouts at 254 pounds, which is 16 lbs lighter than he was last season.  Jeff Fisher is reportedly encouraged, but Williams remains a longshot to actually make the team in 2008, especially with Norm Chow gone.

Sunday Reflections

364 out of 365 days a year, this blog will be fantasy football strategy-related.  But, on a Sunday during the NCAA tournament, I’d like to take some time to reflect upon what fantasy football really means to all of us.  Read more