Friday, April 4, 2014

NFL Mock Draft


My take on the NFL Draft (version 5.0)
     
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                        Jadeveon Clowney DE (head scratcher) 
4 CLE                       Johnny Manziel     QB (What better landing place for Johnny Football, Kyle Shanahan will bring out the best in him)
5 OAK                      Sammy Watkins    WR (Another OAK WR project as they go with Matt Schaub for a year)


 
6 ATL                      Jake Mathews         OT (Much needed-or Khalil Mack OLB too)
7 TB                         Khalil Mack          OLB
8 MIN                     Terry Bridgewater  QB (Love that he fell to them)
9 BUF                     Taylor Lewan           OT  (Fills a need)
10 DET                   Justin Gilbert          CB (Stole him from TEN next)
11 TEN                   Darqueze Dennard    CB
12 NYG                  Mike Evans            WR 
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                   Aaron Donald        DT
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




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, April 2, 2014

DJAX goes to WAS, Jacoby Ford to NYJ, DHB to PIT

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)-signed by WAS (4 yr $32M)
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-signed by NYJ
DHB-signed by PIT to 1 YR deal
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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Review of Fantasy Life by Mathew Berry

I received Mathew Berry's Fantasy Life for Christmas last year.
I have finally had the time to read it and what a joy it is.
Unfortunately since it was a gift I cannot review it on Amazon (I might have to get the paperback copy-it is out 1 July 2014) just so I can post a review. 

 Anyway here is my review of Fantasy Life by Mathew Berry.

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 Mathew Berry’s book Fantasy Life is a must read for any and all fantasy sports fans.

Be forewarned-Don’t expect any of  the “Talented Mr. Roto’s” great fantasy advice in this 353 page book. For that I recommend you read his columns or listen to his podcast (Monday through Friday) Fantasy Focus Football or Baseball on ESPN (I am almost a company man-insert ESPN jingle here).  Instead readers find a glorious cornucopia (did I just use that word?) of fantasy sports stories. I reveled in stories about drafts, attempting to set lineups, relationships involving fantasy sports, league prizes and penalties and of course Mathew Berry’s own journey from Hollywood writer to TMR to Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame Inductee. {Authors Note: I too am in the FSWA and voted for Mathew enthusiastically-he is a great fantasy sports persona}

But this great book can appeal to more than just diehard fantasy sports fans…and it is not just fantasy football, he talks about fantasy baseball and hockey and basketball too. All of which are covered in books I have recently published but I digress. I recommend every fantasy widow (you know who you are-the spouse who is left behind when the fantasy season starts only to be rediscovered after the significant other is eliminated from playoff contention) read this tome as well. Fantasy Life will give you, the un-addicted, a beautiful appreciation of the passion we fantasy sports fans have.


In short, it is a great read. Berry combines humor and his history along with poignant stories to illustrate how fantasy sports can have a big influence on our lives. He takes great pains to paint us as not as nerds but average joes who just want a little excitement. It is a spot on portrayal and the book hits the mark with its easy flow and Berry’s deprecating style. Well-done Mathew. Take a bow. Not get back to work on Fantasy Focus Football-I miss those podcasts already.



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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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

NFL Team Needs in Draft


Team Needs ranked by NFL Teams First Round 2014 Draft Position
     
1 HOU   (QB, RT, OLB)            
2 STL (from WAS) (OL, WR, S) 
3 JAX     (RB, OT, QB)                 
 4 CLE    (QB, RB, OG)                   
5 OAK    (QB, OL, WR)                
6 ATL     (OLB, OT, TE)                
7 TB        (OT, OG, CB, WR)               
8 MIN     (QB, OG, S)                 
9 BUF      (RT, LB, WR)        
10 DET    (S, CB, OT)               
11 TEN    (QB, CB, RB)              
12 NYG   (DT, WR, CB)                 
13 STL     (WR, OL, S)            
14 CHI     (S, CB, DT)               
15 PIT      (CB, WR, DL)             
16 DAL    (DT, DE, S)             
17 BAL    (C, RT, S)           
18 NYJ     (OG, WR, S)          
19 MIA    (RT, OG ?)              
20 ARI     (CB, S, QB)            
21 GB      (DL, S, WR, TE)
22 PHI     (S, OLB, DL)             
23 KC       (WR, S, OG)           
24 CIN      (DE, OL, CB)          
25 SD        (WR, CB, NT)          
26 CLE      (QB, RB, OG)         
27 NO        (CB, OL, OLB)          
28 CAR      (WR, OT, DB)        
29 NE         (WR, DL, C, TE?)      
30 SF          (WR, DL,  C)       
31 DEN      (WR, CB, DL)        
32 SEA       (TE, WR, DL)      

 Teams not having a first round draft pick due to trade
WAS         (S, OL, LB) 
IND           (S, WR, LB)






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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