Monday, March 31, 2014

MJD to OAK, L Blount to PIT, DeSean Jackson released by PHI


NFL Free Agency in 2014:

Here are the top Free Agents by position
Recent Updates in Bold

QB
Michael Vick (PHI)-signed by NYJ 1 yr $5M
Matt Schaub (HOU)-traded to OAK
Matt Cassel (MIN)-resigned for 2 yrs at $10m
Chad Henne JAX -resigned 2 yrs
Kellen Clemens-signed by SD 2 Yrs $3M
Josh Freeman (MIN)
Josh McCown (CHI)-signed by Lovie Smith and TB
Charlie Whitehearst-signed by TEN
Blaine Gabbert-traded to SF
Kevin Kolb-released by BUF
Ryan Fitzpatrick -signed by HOU
Brandon Weeden (CLE)-signed by DAL
Jason Campbell (CLE)-signed by CIN 1 yr
Tarvaris Jackson (SEA)-resigned
Mark Sanchez (NYJ)-signed by PHI 1 yr $4m
Matt Flynn (GB)-
Shaun Hill (DET)-signed by STL

RB
Ben Tate-signs with CLE 2 yrs $6.2M
Darren McFadden (OAK)-resigned for 1 yr

Rashard Jennings-signed by NYG
Joique Bell-resigned by DET for 2 yr $7M
Pierre Thomas-new 3 yr contract with NO
Knowshon Moreno-signed by MIA 1yr $3M
John Kuhn (GB)-
LeGarrette Blount (NE)-signs with PIT
Andre Brown (NYG)-


MJD-signs with OAK 
Toby Gerhart-signs with JAX
Bobby Rainey-resigns with TB
Donald Brown-signs with SD
Rashard Mendenhall-Retired

Ahmad Bradshaw-re-signed by IND
Darren Sproles-resigns with PHI for 2 yrs
Peyton Hillis-resigned by NYG
Leon Washington-resigns with TEN
James Starks-resigned by GB
Michael Bush (CHI)-released
Le'Ron Mcclain-(SD)-released
Jackie Battle-resigns with TEN
Jonathan Dwyer-signed by AZ
Justin Forsett-JAX-released
Anthony Dixon (SF)-signed by BUF
Felix Jones
Ronnie Brown


WR
DeSean Jackson (PHI)-released
Miles Austin-released by DAL
Eric Decker, WR (DEN)-signed by NYJ
Steve Smith (CAR)-signed by BAL 3 yrs
Jeremy Maclin PHI-resigned 1 yr $5.5m
Hakeem Nicks, WR (NYG)-signed by IND 1 yr
Golden Tate, WR, (SEA)-signs with DET
James Jones, WR, (GB)-signs with OAK
Julian Edelman, WR, (NE)-resigns with NE
Anquan Boldin SF-resigned 2 yrs $12m

Emanuel Sanders, WR-signed by DEN 3yrs $18m
Sidney Rice, WR, (SEA)-released
Santonio Holmes-NYJ-released
Jason Avant-PHI-released

Andre Roberts, WR, (AZ)-signs with WAS

Riley Cooper PHI-resigned 5 yr $25m
Andre Hawkins (CIN)-signed by CLE

Kenny Britt, WR, (TEN)
Ted Ginn, WR, (CAR)-signed by AZ
Domenik Hixon-(CAR)-signed by CHI
Jacoby Ford
DHB

Seji Ajirotutu-resigns with SD
Dexter McCluster-signs with TEN
Jacoby Jones-resigns with BAL

Jerome Simpson-resigns with MINN
Nate Burleson
Brandon LaFell-signs with NE 3 yrs $11m

Lance Moore (NO)-signs with PIT 2 yrs

Brandon Tate-resigned by CIN
Santana Moss-resigns with WAS
Kevin Olgetree-resigns with DET
Andre Caldwell-resigned by DEN

Mario Manningham (SF)-signs with NYG
Kevin Ogletree (DAL)-resigns with DAL
Jericho Cotchery-signs with CAR
Joe Morgan (NO)-resigns with NO

Davone Bess-(CLE)-released
Greg Childs (MIN)-released
Danario Alexander
Austin Collie

TE
Jimmy Graham- franchise tag from NO as TE
Jermichael Finley-not expected to be signed anytime soon-recovering from injury 

Owen Daniels-(HOU)-released
Brandon Pettigrew-resigned by DET 4yr $16M

Dustin Keller
Garret Graham-resigned by HOU
John Carlson-AZ signed 2 yrs
Brandon Meyers-signed by TB to 2 yr deal
Jeff Cumberland-resigned by NYJ 
Dennis Pita-BAL resigned 5 yr/$32m
Jake Ballard-resigned by AZ

Scott Chandler-resigned by BUF
Andrew Quarless-resigned by GB
Clay Harbor-resigned by JAX
Dante Rosario-resigned by CHI
Kellen Davis
Fred Davis
Ed Dickson

K

Josh Brown-resigned by NYG
Lawrence Tynes-released by TB
Dan Carpenter-resigned by BUF
Phil Dawson-resigned by SF
Nick Folk-resigned by NYJ
Jay Feely-resigned by AZ
Billy Cundiff-resigned by CLE
Adam Viniateri-resigned by IND

Graham Gano (CAR)-resigned by CAR
Steve Hauschka (SEA)-resigned by SEA
Shayne Graham (NO)-resigned by NO
Dan Bailey (DAL)-resigned by DAL
Jake Rodgers-signed by WAS
Rian Lindell (TB)-released
Rob Bironas (TEN)-resigned by TEN






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Books from Extra Point Press:








Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

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Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634




Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100





Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097



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Saturday, March 29, 2014

NFL Mock Draft


My take on the NFL Draft (version 4.0)
     
1 HOU                      Blake Bortles         QB (Looked great in pro day)
2 STL (from WAS)  Greg Robinson       OT (J Fisher wants OL)
but I really expect them to trade down to someone who wants their QB here. Say CLE or OAK?
3 JAX                        Terry Bridgewater  QB (FA has been good for their DEF so they add the missing QB)
4 CLE                       Johnny Manziel     QB (mistake IMHO)
5 OAK                      Sammy Watkins    WR (need a QB and a WR-all the QBs are gone)
6 ATL                      Jake Mathews         OT (Much needed-or Khalil Mack OLB too)
7 TB                       Taylor Lewan           OT  (Fills a need)
8 MIN                     Jadeveon Clowney DE (Or QB Derek Carr)
9 BUF                     Mike Evans            WR
10 DET                   Justin Gilbert          CB (Stole him from TEN next)
11 TEN                   Darqueze Dennard    CB
12 NYG                  Aaron Donald        DT
13 STL                    Marqise Lee             WR  ( I expect the Rams to trade down here and get a S or WR later)
14 CHI                    Timmy Jernigan      NT (Big need filled)
15 PIT                     Khalil Mack          OLB (Not a need but VBD)
16 DAL                  Calvin Pryor            FS
17 BAL                 Ha Ha Clinton-Dix   FS
18 NYJ                  Eric Ebron              TE (Geno Smith needs help, Eric Decker works but a good TE is another plus)
19 MIA                  Zack Martin             OT (OL decimated by…stuff)
20 ARI                  C. J. Mosley           OLB (best player available)
21 GB                   Anthony Barr         OLB (good teams get good players regardless of need)
22 PHI                  Bradley Roby            CB (wanted Dennard)
23 KC                  Kelvin Benjamin       WR (reached a bit for WR)
24 CIN                Dee Ford                    DE (Fills big need)
25 SD                  Odell Beckham         WR (Another reach at WR)
26 CLE                Carlos Hyde               RB (they get their RB)
27 NO                  Morgan Moses           OT (from UVA)
28 CAR               Cyrus Kouandjio        OT
29 NE                  Jace Amaro                TE 
30 SF                   Louis Nix                   NT (Patience pays off)
31 DEN               Kony Ealy                  DE
32 SEA                Austin Seferian-Jenkins          TE


 




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Books from Extra Point Press:









Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

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Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634




Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100






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Friday, March 28, 2014

MJD signs with OAK, DeSean Jackson released by Eagles

OAK signed MJD today. Now he must pass a physical, but it looks like MJD and Darren McFadden will have a RBBC for the Raiders. 

And in other news-The Eagles have released DeSean Jackson.
Apparently they did not want to pay him $30 Million over the next 3 years so they have released him and now we get to wait and see which NFL team wants to add the 27 year old prolific receiver to their offense. It will be an instant upgrade and provide immediate headaches if his previous antics on and off the field are any indication. 

One thing is for certain, PHI will miss his pure speed and the explosiveness he provided on returns as well as his field stretching WR abilities. 

NFL Free Agency Updates-Knowshon Moreno to DEN, Mark Sanchez to PHI; OAK interested in MJD?


NFL Free Agency in 2014:

Here are the top Free Agents by position
Recent Updates in Bold


QB
Michael Vick (PHI)-signed by NYJ 1 yr $5M
Matt Schaub (HOU)-traded to OAK
Matt Cassel (MIN)-resigned for 2 yrs at $10m
Chad Henne JAX -resigned 2 yrs
Kellen Clemens-signed by SD 2 Yrs $3M
Josh Freeman (MIN)
Josh McCown (CHI)-signed by Lovie Smith and TB
Charlie Whitehearst-signed by TEN
Blaine Gabbert-traded to SF
Kevin Kolb-released by BUF
Ryan Fitzpatrick -signed by HOU
Brandon Weeden (CLE)-signed by DAL
Jason Campbell (CLE)-signed by CIN 1 yr
Tarvaris Jackson (SEA)-resigned
Mark Sanchez (NYJ)-signed by PHI 1 yr $4m
Matt Flynn (GB)-
Shaun Hill (DET)-


RB
Ben Tate-signs with CLE 2 yrs $6.2M
Darren McFadden (OAK)-resigned for 1 yr

Rashard Jennings-signed by NYG
Joique Bell-resigned by DET for 2 yr $7M
Pierre Thomas-new 3 yr contract with NO
Knowshon Moreno-signed by MIA 1yr $3M
John Kuhn (GB)-
LeGarrette Blount (NE)-
Andre Brown (NYG)-


MJD-OAK very interested
Toby Gerhart-signs with JAX
Bobby Rainey-resigns with TB
Donald Brown-signs with SD
Rashard Mendenhall-Retired

Ahmad Bradshaw-re-signed by IND
Darren Sproles-resigns with PHI for 2 yrs
Peyton Hillis-resigned by NYG
Leon Washington-resigns with TEN
James Starks-resigned by GB
Michael Bush (CHI)-released
Le'Ron Mcclain-(SD)-released
Jackie Battle-resigns with TEN
Jonathan Dwyer-signed by AZ
Justin Forsett-JAX-released
Anthony Dixon (SF)-signed by BUF




WR
DeSean Jackson (PHI)-Not Happy!
Miles Austin-released by DAL
Eric Decker, WR (DEN)-signed by NYJ
Steve Smith (CAR)-signed by BAL 3 yrs
Jeremy Maclin PHI-resigned 1 yr $5.5m
Hakeem Nicks, WR (NYG)-signed by IND 1 yr
Golden Tate, WR, (SEA)-signs with DET
James Jones, WR, (GB)-signs with OAK
Julian Edelman, WR, (NE)-resigns with NE
Anquan Boldin SF-resigned 2 yrs $12m

Emanuel Sanders, WR-signed by DEN 3yrs $18m
Sidney Rice, WR, (SEA)-released
Santonio Holmes-NYJ-released
Jason Avant-PHI-released

Andre Roberts, WR, (AZ)-signs with WAS

Riley Cooper PHI-resigned 5 yr $25m
Andre Hawkins (CIN)-signed by CLE

Kenny Britt, WR, (TEN)
Ted Ginn, WR, (CAR)-signed by AZ
Domenik Hixon-(CAR)-signed by CHI
Jason Avant
DHB

Seji Ajirotutu-resigns with SD
Dexter McCluster-signs with TEN
Jacoby Jones-resigns with BAL

Jerome Simpson-resigns with MINN
Nate Burleson
Brandon LaFell-signs with NE 3 yrs $11m

Lance Moore (NO)-signs with PIT 2 yrs

Brandon Tate-resigned by CIN
Santana Moss-resigns with WAS
Kevin Olgetree-resigns with DET
Andre Caldwell-resigned by DEN

Mario Manningham (SF)-signs with NYG
Kevin Ogletree (DAL)-resigns with DAL
Jericho Cotchery-signs with CAR
Joe Morgan (NO)-resigns with NO

Davone Bess-(CLE)-released
Greg Childs (MIN)-released


TE
Jimmy Graham- franchise tag from NO as TE
Jermichael Finley-not expected to be signed anytime soon-recovering from injury 

Owen Daniels-(HOU)-released
Brandon Pettigrew-resigned by DET 4yr $16M

Dustin Keller
Garret Graham-resigned by HOU
John Carlson-AZ signed 2 yrs
Brandon Meyers-signed by TB to 2 yr deal
Jeff Cumberland-resigned by NYJ 
Dennis Pita-BAL resigned 5 yr/$32m
Jake Ballard-resigned by AZ

Scott Chandler-resigned by BUF
Andrew Quarless-resigned by GB
Clay Harbor-resigned by JAX
Dante Rosario-resigned by CHI

K

Josh Brown-resigned by NYG
Lawrence Tynes-released by TB
Dan Carpenter-resigned by BUF
Phil Dawson-resigned by SF
Nick Folk-resigned by NYJ
Jay Feely-resigned by AZ
Billy Cundiff-resigned by CLE
Adam Viniateri-resigned by IND

Graham Gano (CAR)-resigned by CAR
Steve Hauschka (SEA)-resigned by SEA
Shayne Graham (NO)-resigned by NO
Dan Bailey (DAL)-resigned by DAL
Jake Rodgers-signed by WAS
Rian Lindell (TB)-released
Rob Bironas (TEN)-resigned by TEN








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Books from Extra Point Press:









Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

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Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634




Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100






Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097



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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

NFL Free Agency-players with a different team in 2014


NFL Free Agency Moves in 2014:

Here are the top Free Agents by position




QB
Michael Vick (PHI)-signed by NYJ 1 yr $5M
Matt Schaub (HOU)-traded to OAK
Kellen Clemens-signed by SD 2 Yrs $3M
Josh McCown (CHI)-signed by Lovie Smith and TB
Charlie Whitehearst-signed by TEN
Blaine Gabbert-traded to SF
Ryan Fitzpatrick -signed by HOU
Brandon Weeden (CLE)-signed by DAL
Jason Campbell (CLE)-signed by CIN 1 yr





RB
Ben Tate-signs with CLE 2 yrs $6.2M
Rashard Jennings-signed by NYG
Pierre Thomas-new 3 yr contract with NO
Toby Gerhart-signs with JAX
Donald Brown-signs with SD

Jonathan Dwyer-signed by AZ
Anthony Dixon (SF)-signed by BUF




WR
Eric Decker, WR (DEN)-signed by NYJ
Steve Smith (CAR)-signed by BAL 3 yrs
Hakeem Nicks, WR (NYG)-signed by IND 1 yr
Golden Tate, WR, (SEA)-signs with DET
James Jones, WR, (GB)-signs with OAK

Emanuel Sanders, WR-signed by DEN 3yrs $18m
Andre Roberts, WR, (AZ)-signs with WAS
Andre Hawkins (CIN)-signed by CLE

Ted Ginn, WR, (CAR)-signed by AZ
Domenik Hixon-(CAR)-signed by CHI
Dexter McCluster-signs with TENBrandon LaFell-signs with NE 3 yrs $11m
Lance Moore (NO)-signs with PIT 2 yrs
Mario Manningham (SF)-signs with NYG
Jericho Cotchery-signs with CAR




TE
John Carlson-AZ signed 2 yrs
Brandon Meyers-signed by TB to 2 yr deal


K

Jake Rodgers-signed by WAS










Fantasy Football Tips (2nd Edition): 230 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635151


Books from Extra Point Press:









Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-guidebook-sam-hendricks/1008633837


Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634




Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100






Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097



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