Sunday, March 15, 2015

NFL Free Agency Updates-Mike Wallace traded to MIN

Latest FA News
Mike Wallace traded from MIA to MIN
Greg Jennings released by MIN
Reggie Bush (DET)-signed by SF
DeMarco Murray (DAL)-signs with PHI 5 Yr $42M
Jordan Cameron (CLE)-signs with MIA
C.J. Spiller (BUF)-signs with NO
Darren McFadden (OAK)-signs with DAL
Justin Forsett re-signs with BAL 3 Yr $9M
Julius Thomas (DEN)-signs with JAX
Ryan Mathews (SD)-signs with PHI
Shane Vereen (NE)-signs with NYG
Roy Helu (WAS)-signs with OAK
Chi Bears say Cutler is their QB
Shutdown corner D. Revis back to NYJ
Sam Bradford traded to PHI for Nick Foles
Jimmy Graham traded to SEA for C Max Unger
Jake Locker (TEN)-retires
Frank Gore goes to IND 3 Yr $12M
Randal Cobb stays with GB
Jeremy Maclin goes to KC
Mark Ingram stays in NO
Torrey Smith signs with SF
Ngata goes to DET
Nick Fairley signs with STL
Andre Johnson (HOU)-IND


QB
Sam Bradford (STL) traded to PHI for Nick Foles
Nick Foles (PHI) traded to STL
Peyton Manning (DEN) will play in 2015
Mark Sanchez (NYJ)-re-signed with PHI 2 Yr $9M
Brian Hoyer (CLE)-signs with HOU (competing with Mallett)
Josh McCown signed by CLE 3 Yr $14M (starter?)
Matt Cassel (MIN)-signs with BUF (starter?)
Jake Locker (TEN)-retires
Colt McCoy (CLE)
Mike Vick (NYJ)
Matt Moore


Backups

Ryan Mallett (HOU)-re-signed 2 Yr $7M
Matt Hasselbeck (IND)-re-signed 1Yr $3M
Dan Orlovsky (DET)-re-signed 1 Yr $1.05M
Kellen Moore (DET)-re-signed 2 Yr deal
Jimmy Clausen (CHI)-re-signs (will back up Cutler)
Christian Ponder (MIN)-signed by OAK
Tavaris Jackson
Shaun Hill (STL) signed by MIN
Ryan Fitzpatrick (HOU)-expected to be released and go to NYJ
Tyrod Taylor-signs with BAL

RB
LeSean McCoy (PHI) traded to BUF
Marshawn Lynch (SEA) signs a 1 yr $11M deal
Le'Veon Bell (PIT)-could be suspended 2-4 games
DeMarco Murray (DAL)-signs with PHI 5 yr $42M
C. J. Spiller (BUF)-signs with NO
Ryan Mathews (SD)-signs with PHI
Mark Ingram (NO)-re-signed 4 Yr $16M
Frank Gore (SF)-signs with IND 3 Yr $12M
Justin Forsett (BAL)-re-signs with BAL 3 Yr $9M
Shane Vereen (NE)-signs with NYG
Steven Ridley (NE)
Ahmad Bradshaw (IND)
Ray Rice (BAL)
Antoine Smith (ATL)-resigns with ATL
Darren McFadden (OAK)-signs with DAL
Roy Helu (WAS)-signs with OAK
Dan Herron (IND)-tendered
Daniel Thomas (MIA)
Maurice Jones-Drew-retires
Reggie Bush-signed by SF
Matt Asiata-re-signs with MIN
Knowshon Moreno
Adrian Peterson (MIN)-????
Pierre Thomas
Ben Tate
Bobby Rainey
DeAngelo Williams
Steven Jackson
Chris Johnson
Jacquizz Rodgers
Chris Polk
Trent Richardson-released (no surpass here)



WR
Dez Bryant (DAL)-franchise tag
DeMaryius Thomas (DEN)-franchise tag
Randall Cobb (GB)-re-signed 4 Yr $40M
Brandon Marshall traded from CHI to NYJ
Andre Johnson (HOU)-IND 3 Yr $21M
Percy Harvin-(SEA)-Released
Torrey Smith (BAL)-SF 5 yr $40M
Jeremy Maclin (PHI)-signs multi year deal with KC
Percy Harvin (NYJ)-
Greg Jennings (MIN-released by MIN
Michael Crabtree (SF)
Kenny Britt-re-signs with STL 2 yr $14M
Cecil Shorts
Brian Hartine (MIA)-signs with CLE
Eddie Royal signs with CHI
Nate Washington
Wes Welker (DEN)
Reggie Wayne (IND)-FA
Hakeem Nicks
Mike Williams
Leonard Hankerson (WAS)-signs 1 yr deal with ATL
Denarius Moore
Ted Gin Jr.-signs 2 Yr deal with CAR
Harry Doulgas-signs with TEN
Dwanye Harris-signs with NYG
Vincent Brown
Brandon Gibson
Jacoby Jones (BAL)-signs 2 Yr $5.5M with SD
Marques Colsten-re-signs
Jermaine Kearse (SEA)-re-signs
Jerome Simpson (MIN)-signed by SF
Dwayne Bowe (KC)-FA (looking at CLE)
Kenny Still (NO)-traded to MIA
Jason Avant-(KC)-re-signed by KC


TE
Jimmy Graham (NO)-Traded to SEA for C Max Unger
Julius Thomas (DEN)-signs with JAX 5 Yr $46M
Jordan Cameron (CLE)-signs with MIA
Charles Clay (MIA)-transition tag (expected to go to BUF now that Cameron was signed)
Jermaine Gresham (CIN)
Niles Paul (WAS)-re-signed 3 Yr $6M
Rob Housler (AZ)
Zach Miller (SEA)-Released
Owen Daniels (BAL)-signs with DEN 3 Yr
Greg Olsen (CAR)-extension 3 yr $22.5M
Scott Chandler (BUF)-sign with NE

K
Stephen Gostkowski (NE)-franchise tag
Matt Bryant (ATL)
Matt Prater (DET)-re-signs 3 yr $9M
Mike Nugent (CIN)
Ryan Succop (TEN)-re-signs 3 yr deal
Jay Feely (CHI)
Billy Cundiff (FA)
Shatne Graham-resigned 1 yr with NO

Check out the latest book from Sam Hendricks…



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

Friday, March 13, 2015

2015 NFL Free Agency Updates-DeMarco Murray to PHI?, J Cameron to MIA

Latest FA News
DeMarco Murray (DAL)-signs with PHI 5 Yr $42M
Jordan Cameron (CLE)-signs with MIA
C.J. Spiller (BUF)-signs with NO
Darren McFadden (OAK)-signs with DAL
Justin Forsett re-signs with BAL 3 Yr $9M
Julius Thomas (DEN)-signs with JAX
Ryan Mathews (SD)-signs with PHI
Shane Vereen (NE)-signs with NYG
Roy Helu (WAS)-signs with OAK
Chi Bears say Cutler is their QB
Shutdown corner D. Revis back to NYJ
Sam Bradford traded to PHI for Nick Foles
Jimmy Graham traded to SEA for C Max Unger
Jake Locker (TEN)-retires
Frank Gore goes to IND 3 Yr $12M
Randal Cobb stays with GB
Jeremy Maclin goes to KC
Mark Ingram stays in NO
Torrey Smith signs with SF
Ngata goes to DET
Nick Fairley signs with STL
Andre Johnson (HOU)-IND


QB
Sam Bradford (STL) traded to PHI for Nick Foles
Nick Foles (PHI) traded to STL
Peyton Manning (DEN) will play in 2015
Mark Sanchez (NYJ)-re-signed with PHI 2 Yr $9M
Brian Hoyer (CLE)-signs with HOU (competing with Mallett)
Josh McCown signed by CLE 3 Yr $14M (starter?)
Matt Cassel (MIN)-signs with BUF (starter?)
Jake Locker (TEN)-retires
Colt McCoy (CLE)
Mike Vick (NYJ)
Matt Moore


Backups

Ryan Mallett (HOU)-re-signed 2 Yr $7M
Matt Hasselbeck (IND)-re-signed 1Yr $3M
Dan Orlovsky (DET)-re-signed 1 Yr $1.05M
Kellen Moore (DET)-re-signed 2 Yr deal
Jimmy Clausen (CHI)-re-signs (will back up Cutler)
Christian Ponder 
Tavaris Jackson
Shaun Hill (STL) signed by MIN
Ryan Fitzpatrick (HOU)-expected to be released and go to NYJ
Tyrod Taylor-signs with BAL

RB
LeSean McCoy (PHI) traded to BUF
Marshawn Lynch (SEA) signs a 1 yr $11M deal
Le'Veon Bell (PIT)-could be suspended 2-4 games
DeMarco Murray (DAL)-signs with PHI 5 yr $42M
C. J. Spiller (BUF)-signs with NO
Ryan Mathews (SD)-signs with PHI
Mark Ingram (NO)-re-signed 4 Yr $16M
Frank Gore (SF)-signs with IND 3 Yr $12M
Justin Forsett (BAL)-re-signs with BAL 3 Yr $9M
Shane Vereen (NE)-signs with NYG
Steven Ridley (NE)
Ahmad Bradshaw (IND)
Ray Rice (BAL)
Antoine Smith (ATL)-resigns with ATL
Darren McFadden (OAK)-signs with DAL
Roy Helu (WAS)-signs with OAK
Dan Herron (IND)-tendered
Daniel Thomas (MIA)
Maurice Jones-Drew-retires
Reggie Bush
Matt Asiata-re-signs with MIN
Knowshon Moreno
Adrian Peterson (MIN)-????
Pierre Thomas
Ben Tate
Bobby Rainey
DeAngelo Williams
Steven Jackson
Chris Johnson
Jacquizz Rodgers
Chris Polk
Trent Richardson-released (no surpass here)



WR
Dez Bryant (DAL)-franchise tag
DeMaryius Thomas (DEN)-franchise tag
Randall Cobb (GB)-re-signed 4 Yr $40M
Brandon Marshall traded from CHI to NYJ
Andre Johnson (HOU)-IND 3 Yr $21M
Percy Harvin-(SEA)-Released
Torrey Smith (BAL)-SF 5 yr $40M
Jeremy Maclin (PHI)-signs multi year deal with KC
Michael Crabtree (SF)
Kenny Britt
Cecil Shorts
Brian Hartine (MIA)-signs with CLE
Eddie Royal signs with CHI
Nate Washington
Wes Welker (DEN)
Reggie Wayne (IND)-FA
Hakeem Nicks
Mike Williams
Leonard Hankerson (WAS)-signs 1 yr deal with ATL
Denarius Moore
Ted Gin Jr.-signs 2 Yr deal with CAR
Harry Doulgas-signs with TEN
Dwanye Harris-signs with NYG
Vincent Brown
Brandon Gibson
Jacoby Jones (BAL)-signs 2 Yr $5.5M with SD
Marques Colsten-re-signs
Jermaine Kearse (SEA)-re-signs
Jerome Simpson (MIN)-signed by SF
Dwayne Bowe (KC)-FA (looking at CLE)
Kenny Still (NO)-signs with MIA


TE
Jimmy Graham (NO)-Traded to SEA for C Max Unger
Julius Thomas (DEN)-signs with JAX 5 Yr $46M
Jordan Cameron (CLE)-signs with MIA
Charles Clay (MIA)-transition tag
Jermaine Gresham (CIN)
Niles Paul (WAS)-re-signed 3 Yr $6M
Rob Housler (AZ)
Zach Miller (SEA)-Released
Owen Daniels (BAL)-signs with DEN 3 Yr
Greg Olsen (CAR)-extension 3 yr $22.5M
Scott Chandler (BUF)-sign with NE

K
Stephen Gostkowski (NE)-franchise tag
Matt Bryant (ATL)
Matt Prater (DET)-re-signs 3 yr $9M
Mike Nugent (CIN)
Ryan Succop (TEN)-re-signs 3 yr deal
Jay Feely (CHI)
Billy Cundiff (FA)
Shatne Graham-resigned 1 yr with NO

Check out the latest book from Sam Hendricks…



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

FFPC Main Event Early Bird Discount

The Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) is once again offering $100 off a 2015 Main Event team entry (Just $1.650 vice $1,750). An additional team is discounted $250 (so $1,500). 

These are the lowest prices of the year. I have watched them operate every year since their inception. They offer a early bird discount and additional team discount but that is about it. They fill up. They are one of the most popular High Stakes Leagues around. So $1,500 to $1,750 is what you are going to get. Grab a team now!

Lock a team in now with a simple $200 deposit. Joining now also puts you in the drawing for one of the slots in the Pros vs Joes competition. I have been honored to play in the PvJ as a Pro every year since it started in 2009. I even won my league in 2011. Prizes this year for winning your Pros vs Joes League will be a 2016 FFPC Main Event entry. 

Quick review:
Normal 2015 Main Event Entry $1,750
Early Bird 2015 Main Event Entry $1,650
Additional Main Event Teams $1,500

I almost forgot to mention the prizes….

1st Overall is $300,000
Each league has $11,000 in prizes

What are you waiting for? $1,650 gets you in today.


Check out the latest book from Sam Hendricks…



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

Thursday, March 12, 2015

2015 Footballguys Players Championship (FPC) Sign-ups Begin

The Footballguys Players Championship (FPC) has begun taking signups!

First let me add a disclaimer. I won in one of the FPC leagues last year-Won the whole thing in fact. $1500 in cash. I could have gone with a Fantasy Football Players Championship Main Event team for 2015 (worth $1,750) but I decided to take the money and wait to join the FFPC later. I also placed in the money in the Championship round and won a Lifetimes Subscription to Footballguys.com
What a great contest!!!!!!

Anyway…the FPC is now taking signups. Entry is just $350 or 3 teams for $1,000. 

Once again they are offering $2 Million in Prize Money including a best-ever $300,000 Grand Prize! And payouts down to 650th place. 
League prizes are $1,500 and $500

Drafts begin July 4th and run through September 10th.
Rules, scoring and format are like the FFPC. 

Sign-up today. I have played every year since the FPC started. And I hope to play again this year. See ya there!

Check out the latest book from Sam Hendricks…



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

What Do We Know About the 2015 NFL Free Agency So Far?

Latest FA News
Ryan Mathews (SD)-signs with PHI
Shane Vereen (NE)-signs with NYG
Roy Helu (WAS)-signs with OAK
Chi Bears say Cutler is their QB
Shutdown corner D. Revis back to NYJ
Sam Bradford traded to PHI for Nick Foles
Jimmy Graham traded to SEA for C Max Unger
Jake Locker (TEN)-retires
Frank Gore goes to IND 3 Yr $12M
Randal Cobb stays with GB
Jeremy Maclin goes to KC
Mark Ingram stays in NO
Torrey Smith signs with SF
Ngata goes to DET
Andre Johnson (HOU)-looking at IND


QB
Sam Bradford (STL) traded to PHI for Nick Foles
Nick Foles (PHI) traded to STL
Peyton Manning (DEN) will play in 2015
Mark Sanchez (NYJ)-re-signed with PHI 2 Yr $9M
Brian Hoyer (CLE)-signs with HOU (competing with Mallett)
Josh McCown signed by CLE 3 Yr $14M (starter?)
Matt Cassel (MIN)-signs with BUF (starter?)
Jake Locker (TEN)-retires
Colt McCoy (CLE)
Mike Vick (NYJ)
Matt Moore


Backups

Ryan Mallett (HOU)-re-signed 2 Yr $7M
Matt Hasselbeck (IND)-re-signed 1Yr $3M
Dan Orlovsky (DET)-re-signed 1 Yr $1.05M
Kellen Moore (DET)-re-signed 2 Yr deal
Jimmy Clausen (CHI)-re-signs (will back up Cutler)
Christian Ponder 
Tavaris Jackson
Shaun Hill (STL) signed by MIN
Ryan Fitzpatrick (HOU)-expected to be released and go to NYJ

RB
LeSean McCoy (PHI) traded to BUF
Marshawn Lynch (SEA) signs a 1 yr $11M deal
Le'Veon Bell (PIT)-could be suspended 2-4 games
DeMarco Murray (DAL)
C. J. Spiller (BUF)
Ryan Mathews (SD)-signs with PHI
Mark Ingram (NO)-re-signed 4 Yr $16M
Frank Gore (SF)-signs with IND 3 Yr $12M
Justin Forsett (BAL)
Shane Vereen (NE)-signs with NYG
Steven Ridley (NE)
Ahmad Bradshaw (IND)
Ray Rice (BAL)
Antoine Smith (ATL)-resigns with ATL
Darren McFadden (OAK)
Roy Helu (WAS)-signs with OAK
Dan Herron (IND)-tendered
Daniel Thomas (MIA)
Maurice Jones-Drew-retires
Reggie Bush
Matt Asiata-re-signs with MIN
Knowshon Moreno
Adrian Peterson (MIN)-????
Pierre Thomas
Ben Tate
Bobby Rainey
DeAngelo Williams
Steven Jackson
Chris Johnson
Jacquizz Rodgers
Chris Polk



WR
Dez Bryant (DAL)-franchise tag
DeMaryius Thomas (DEN)-franchise tag
Randall Cobb (GB)-re-signed 4 Yr $40M
Brandon Marshall traded from CHI to NYJ
Andre Johnson (HOU)-looking at IND
Percy Harvin-(SEA)-Released
Torrey Smith (BAL)-SF 5 yr $40M
Jeremy Maclin (PHI)-signs multi year deal with KC
Michael Crabtree (SF)
Kenny Britt
Cecil Shorts
Brian Hartine (MIA)-signs with CLE
Eddie Royal 
Nate Washington
Wes Welker (DEN)
Reggie Wayne (IND)-FA
Hakeem Nicks
Mike Williams
Leonard Hankerson (WAS)-signs 1 yr deal with ATL
Denarius Moore
Ted Gin Jr.-signs 2 Yr deal with CAR
Harry Doulgas-signs with TEN
Vincent Brown
Brandon Gibson
Jacoby Jones (BAL)-signs 2 Yr $5.5M with SD
Marques Colsten-re-signs
Jermaine Kearse (SEA)-re-signs
Jerome Simpson (MIN)-signed by SF
Dwayne Bowe (KC)-FA

TE
Jimmy Graham (NO)-Traded to SEA for C Max Unger
Julius Thomas (DEN)-signs with JAX 5 Yr $46M
Jordan Cameron (CLE)
Charles Clay (MIA)-transition tag
Jermaine Gresham (CIN)
Niles Paul (WAS)-re-signed 3 Yr $6M
Rob Housler (AZ)
Zach Miller (SEA)-Released
Owen Daniels (BAL)-signs with DEN 3 Yr
Greg Olsen (CAR)-extension 3 yr $22.5M

K
Stephen Gostkowski (NE)-franchise tag
Matt Bryant (ATL)
Matt Prater (DET)-re-signs 3 yr $9M
Mike Nugent (CIN)
Ryan Succop (TEN)
Jay Feely (CHI)
Billy Cundiff (FA)
Shatne Graham-resigned 1 yr with NO

Check out the latest book from Sam Hendricks…



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

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Pros vs Joes Sponsored by FFPC

The Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) is once again
hosting the Pros vs Joes Competion. The FFPC is again offering a 2015 Main Event team entry (valued at $1,750) to each winner of the 6  PvJ Leagues. That is over $10,000 in prizes for this great contest. And the best part is that it is free. 

Unfortunately spaces are limited to just 36 Pros and 36 Joes. The Pros are selected by the FFPC and FantasyMojo.com. I have been honored to be a participant as a Joe for each of the seven years since 2009 that the Pros vs Joes contest has run. I only hope I am selected again this year to compete. I won my league in 2011. 

The Joes will be chosen by a lottery system. To be entered in the lottery simply be registered for a 2015 FFPC Main Event team before the Early Bird deadline of 4 May. You will even get a $100 discount on your team by registering before 4 May. 

Here is the FFPC Scoring system used in the Pros vs Joes:


  • Starting roster: 1-QB, 2-RB, 2-WR, 1-TE, 1-K, 1-D/ST and 2-Flex Players (RB/WR/TE)
  • 4 pts for passing TDs, 6 pts for all other TDs
  • 1 pt for every 20 yards passing
  • -1 point for every interception thrown
  • 1 point for every 10 yards rushing or receiving
  • 1 pt per reception for RBs and WRs
  • 1 .5 pt per reception for TEs
  • 2 points for 2-pt conversion
  • 1 point for PAT conversion
  • 3 points for every FG of 30 yards plus .1 point for every yard thereafter
  • 1 pt for D/ST sack, 2 pts for all turnovers
  • 6 pts for all D/ST touchdowns
  • 5 pts for every safety
  • 12 points for every shutout
  • 8 points for allowing between 1 – 6 points
  • 5 points for allowing between 7 – 10 points

Check out the latest book from Sam Hendricks…



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

Ryan Fitzpatrick reportedly Traded to NYJ and Eagles will not mortgage future for Mariota

Ryan Fitzpatrick has reportedly been traded to the NYJ
In other words Chip Kelley said PHI will not mortgage their future for Oregon QB Marcus Mariota-sounds like misdirection to me. They want Mariota.