[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji3iVpsel3I[/youtube] (All fantasy football stats based on Default IDP Manor Scoring) TALE OF THE TAPE: 6′ 1″, 224 lbs., 24 years old, 4th season, Purdue University 2008 STATS: 98 tackles (78 solos), 1 interception, 1 pass defensed 2008 POSITIONAL FINISH: DB29 BEST POSITIONAL FINISH: DB28 (2007) CURRENT FANTASY FOOTBALL OASIS RANKING: Redraft: DB11 Dynasty: DB15 2009 OUTLOOK: While his biggest claim to fame (or infamy) to this point is being the man who blew Tom Brady’s knee out Kansas City [...]
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The Green Bay Packer’s transition to the 3-4 leaves many fantasy owners questioning Aaron Kampman‘s value. Can he maintain his DL value ala Terrell Suggs? Not likely. The decision is up to the league provider (Yahoo!, ESPN, MFL, etc.) so look into this, but chances are that Kampman will be listed as an ‘LB’. Even as a DL, 14th is high, and owners should let a different owner take Kampman this year. In addition, dynasty league owners should keep Kampman [...]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt5SADe2Mp4&feature=PlayList&p=7A3CFCF3E8FDF76D&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=11[/youtube] (Numbers in parentheses denote 2008 positional finish in Default IDP Manor Scoring) 2008 Team Rankings: Total Defense – 20th (334.3 YPG), Run Defense – 26th (131.6 YPG), Pass Defense – 12th (202.8 YPG), Scoring Defense – 22nd (23.8 PPG) DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: The switch to Dom Capers’ 3-4 defense has created a great deal of IDP uncertainty in Titletown, and nowhere is that more evident than in the case of defensive end Aaron Kampman (DL14). If the move into more [...]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erzZD5W2m9M[/youtube] (All fantasy football stats based on Default IDP Manor Scoring) TALE OF THE TAPE: 6′ 2″, 250 lbs., 25 years old, 5th season, University of Florida 2008 STATS: 113 tackles (92 solos), 1 forced fumble, 6 passes defensed 2008 POSITIONAL FINISH: LB26 BEST POSITIONAL FINISH: LB26 (2008) CURRENT FANTASY FOOTBALL OASIS RANKING: Redraft: LB33 Dynasty: LB38 2009 OUTLOOK: Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder enjoyed the best statistical season of his career in 2008, and while ample tackle opportunities should [...]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awURRkSwFSY[/youtube] (Numbers in parentheses denote 2008 positional finish in Default IDP Manor Scoring) 2008 Team Rankings: Total Defense – 32nd (404.4 YPG), Run Defense – 32nd (172.1 YPG), Pass Defense – 27th (232.2 YPG), Scoring Defense – 32nd (32.3 PPG) DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: For such a woeful defense the Lions have a number of fantasy-relevant defensive players, beginning with defensive ends Dewayne White (DL32) and Cliff Avril (DL82). Both ends make for adequate IDP reserves for 2009 (with White the more [...]
Linebacker Michael Boley, signed to a $25 million contract on free agency’s first day by the New York Giants, underwent hip surgery Wednesday and will miss 8-10 weeks reports the New York Daily News. The 26 year old, who was expected to compete for the starting weakside linebacker position this season, was operated on to repair a torn labrum. The Ball Says: Given that Boley will miss all of training camp and that he’s learning a new defense in The [...]
The Carolina Panthers announced Wednesday that defensive end Julius Peppers signed his $16.7 million one year franchise tender, ending (at least temporarily) his contract dispute, according to a report in the Gaston Gazette. The 29 year old set career highs in sacks (14.5) and forced fumbles (5) in 2008. The Ball Says: This was what we more-or-less expected would happen all along, but the news is still a relief to Peppers owners and those considering drafting him as a Top [...]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0ReTEsr8_g[/youtube] (All fantasy football stats based on Default IDP Manor Scoring) TALE OF THE TAPE: 6′ 3″, 261 lbs., 27 years old, 6th season, Troy University 2008 STATS: Did Not Play (2007 Stats: 52 tackles (40 solo), 13 sacks) 2008 POSITIONAL FINISH: DNP BEST POSITIONAL FINISH: DL3 (2005) CURRENT FANTASY FOOTBALL OASIS RANKING: Redraft: DL6 Dynasty: DL6 2009 OUTLOOK: A preseason knee injury wiped out the 2008 season for New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, but he is expected [...]
The Nashville Tennessean reports that Tennessee Titans linebacker Stephen Tulloch has no intentions of relinquishing the starting role at MLB he took from Ryan Fowler after 4 games last year. Tulloch, who finished the year second in tackles for the Titans with 84, said, “Now that I am getting my opportunity I’m not giving it back. The only way I give up this job is if they carry me off the field.” The Ball Says: Even if Tulloch does hang [...]
Updating an earlier post the Dayton Daily News reports that Roy Williams lined up as the starter at strong safety during the Bengals’ recent minicamp, with 2008 starter Chinedum Ndukwe playing a reserve/nickel role. The Ball Says: Granted it’s only minicamp, but this report lends weight to the fear that Williams will eat into enough of Ndukwe’s snaps (especially on early downs) to rob both of any real fantasy relevance, and “Doom” will likely drop in our upcoming Player Rankings, [...]
