Here’s a look at IDP Manor’s first set of 2010 IDP linebacker rankings for dynasty leagues. We’ll be updating them as Free Agency gets underway and after the Draft, as well as unveiling a new rankings page and other features at IDP Manor and Kilroyz Krystal Ball. Rankings based on Default IDP Manor Scoring. 1.) Patrick Willis – ILB, SF 2.) Jon Beason – MLB, CAR 3.) Curtis Lofton – MLB, ATL 4.) D.J. Williams – ILB, DEN 5.) Jonathan [...]
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Hall of Fame linebacker and current San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Mike Singletary is among the many admirers of the talents of Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain, according to a report in the Birmingham News. “He’s a heckuva football player,” the former Chicago Bears great said. McClain, the 2009 Butkus Award Winner, had 105 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, and a forced fumble as a Junior in 2009. The Ball Says: The All-American’s instincts and tackling are outstanding, and while some [...]
Here’s a look at IDP Manor’s first set of 2010 IDP defensive linemen rankings for dynasty leagues. We’ll be updating them as Free Agency gets underway and after the Draft, as well as unveiling a new rankings page and other features at IDP Manor and Kilroyz Krystal Ball. Rankings based on Default IDP Manor Scoring. 1.) Jared Allen – DE, MIN 2.) Mario Williams – DE, HOU 3.) Trent Cole – DE, PHI 4.) Julius Peppers – DE, CAR 5.) [...]
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer speculates that the Seahawks may take a look at Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan with the sixth overall selection in April’s NFL Draft. The 6’4″, 275 lb. ACC Defensive Player of the Year had 52 tackles, 12 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles as a Junior in 2009. The Ball Says: Sixth overall may be a bit of a reach, and Morgan lacks the range and coverage skills to play OLB in a 3-4, but he’s the [...]
Linebacker Karlos Dansby, who has led the Arizona Cardinals in tackles two of the past three seasons (averaging 108 stops a year), will not receive a third consecutive franchise tag from the team, according to a report in the Arizona Republic. The 28 year old, who has drawn interest from a number of teams, is reportedly seeking $30 million in guaranteed money. The Ball Says: Dansby is the crown jewel of a weak crop of free agent linebackers, and will [...]
The Tampa Tribune reports that ESPN Draftnik Mel Kiper Jr. (and his hair) believe that Tennessee Volunteers safety Eric Berry is the “logical choice” for the Buccaneers at third overall in the upcoming NFL Draft. The 2009 Thorpe Award winner and consensus All-American had 83 tackles, 2 interceptions, and a forced fumble for the Vols last season. The Ball Says: There’s not much not to like with Berry, who is fast enough to play either FS or CB and whose [...]
Numbers in parentheses denote Final Preseason Ranking/2009 Finish. Fantasy football stats based on Default IDP Manor Scoring. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Charles Woodson – CB, Green Bay Packers (DB43/DB1) The 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year turned in the finest season of his 12-Year career a year ago, racking up career highs in tackles (74), interceptions (9), passes defensed (18), touchdowns (3), and fantasy finish at his position (DB1). His 159.0 fantasy points were 18.5 higher than the next best [...]
The New York Daily News reports that the Giants released linebacker Antonio Pierce Thursday after a five year stint as starter at MLB in The Big Apple. The 31 Year-Old, 2006 Pro Bowler had 55 tackles, 1 sack, and an interception in nine games last year before a neck injury cut his season short. The Ball Says: It’s a little surprising that the G-Men cut bait given the struggles of Jonathan Goff and Chase Blackburn in fill-in duty a year [...]
All-Pro defensive end Julius Peppers insinuated in a recent radio interview that he is no longer interested in seeking a long term deal to remain with the Carolina Panthers, according to a report in the Rock Hill Herald. Peppers, who had 10.5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles in 2009 while playing under the franchise tag for the second consecutive season, said “Do I want to stay in Carolina and play for the Panthers next year?, It’s like OK, well, how [...]
Linebacker Rickey Jackson, who amassed 128 sacks over the course of a 15-year career spent mostly with the New Orleans Saints, is among the defensive players selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame for 2010, according to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle. Jackson is joined in Canton, Ohio by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle John Randle, and former Detroit Lions defensive back and current Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau. The Ball Says: Randle racked up 137.5 sacks [...]
