The Houston Chronicle speculates that safety Shiloh Keo, the Texans’ fifth round draft choice from Idaho this season, will be given every opportunity to win the starting strong safety job occupied by the departing Bernard Pollard in 2010. Keo, who had 61 tackles, a sack, and three interceptions last year for the Vandals, apparently made a favorable impression on Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips while at the East-West Shrine Game that carried over to draft day, with Houston General Manager [...]

Now that the 2011 NFL Draft is in the rearview let’s conclude the 2011 IDP Draft Preview Series by taking a look back at the Players featured, where they were chosen, and how that impacts their fantasy football value. Akeem Ayers – LB, UCLA (Tennessee Titans – Round Two, Pick 39) Although Ayers was drafted well ahead of new teammate Colin McCarthy his IDP fortunes aren’t nearly as bright. Ayers appears slated for the fantasy-unfriendly SLB role for the Titans, [...]

Since the ongoing NFL lockout has left free agency in limbo and made doing a set of overall IDP rankings the equivalent of throwing darts blindfolded let’s turn our attention to an area in which there are a few less questions (although they still abound): the incoming rookie class. It bears mentioning that while a few of the defensive players drafted this season will undoubtedly become stars in the NFL this is the weakest IDP class in recent memory, with [...]

Now that the 2011 NFL Draft is in the rearview and with stormy skies on the horizon let’s conclude the 2011 IDP Draft Preview Series by taking a look back at the Players featured, where they were chosen, and how that impacts their fantasy football value. Martez Wilson – LB, Illinois (New Orleans Saints – Round Three, Pick 72) There is good and bad news IDP-wise for Wilson now that he’s headed to the Big Easy. The good news is [...]

Now that the 2011 NFL Draft is in the rearview let’s conclude the 2011 IDP Draft Preview Series by taking a look back at the Players featured, where they were chosen, and how that impacts their fantasy football value. Colin McCarthy – LB, Miami (FL) (Tennessee Titans, Round Four, Pick 109) Quite a bit of turmoil surrounds the linebacking corps for the Titans, from the two rookies Tennessee selected in their first four picks (McCarthy and Akeem Ayers) to the [...]

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that Mario Williams, who played defensive end in the Texans’ 4-3 defense a year ago, will shift to outside linebacker in new Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips’ 3-4 in 2011. The 6’6″, 295 pound Williams, who had 28 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in an injury-plagued 2010, will become the largest linebacker in the history of the NFL. The Ball Says: The thud you just heard was Williams IDP Dynasty owners beating [...]

Now that the 2011 NFL Draft is in the rearview let’s conclude the 2011 IDP Draft Preview Series by taking a look back at the Players featured, where they were chosen, and how that impacts their fantasy football value. Von Miler – LB, Texas A&M (Denver Broncos, Round One, Pick 2) Miller, the 2010 Butkus Award winner and best pass rushing prospect entering this year’s draft, was also the first defensive player chosen, going second overall to Denver. Miller will [...]