(All fantasy football stats based on Default IDP Manor Scoring) TALE OF THE TAPE: 6′ 0″, 212 lbs., 30 years old, 6th season, University of Arkansas 2010 STATS: 35 tackles (26 solos), 2 interceptions, 4 passes defensed 2010 POSITIONAL FINISH: DB163 BEST POSITIONAL FINISH: DB9 (2009) CURRENT IDP MANOR RANKING: DB11 2011 OUTLOOK: Veteran strong safety George Wilson moves into the starting spot vacated by the departed Donte Whitner in Buffalo in 2011, and there’s a lot to like about [...]

The 2011 preseason is winding down, we’re tantalizingly close to them playing for real, and while there were some potential surprises (such as the possible move back to the middle in Detroit for DeAndre Levy) enough issues have been resolved that it’s time to update IDP Manor’s Linebacker Rankings again for Redraft IDP leagues in 2011. These rankings are based on Default IDP Manor Scoring. 1.) Patrick Willis – ILB, SF 2.) James Laurinaitis – MLB, STL 3.) Desmond Bishop [...]

(All fantasy football stats based on Default IDP Manor Scoring) TALE OF THE TAPE: 6′ 1″, 230 lbs., 29 years old, 8th season, University of Miami (Fla.) 2010 STATS: 105 tackles (43 solos), 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 3 passes defensed 2010 POSITIONAL FINISH: LB24 BEST POSITIONAL FINISH: LB1 (2005) CURRENT IDP MANOR RANKING: LB18 2011 OUTLOOK: New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been one of the steadiest fantasy producers at his position over the past several seasons, [...]

The 2011 preseason is winding down, and we’re only ten short days away from the opening night tilt between the Packers and Saints. With a few preseason injuries taking a toll on some teams and most of the position battles resolved it’s time for one more pass at updating IDP Manor’s Defensive Lineman Rankings for Redraft IDP leagues in 2011. These rankings are based on Default IDP Manor Scoring. 1.) Justin Tuck – DE, NYG 2.) Jared Allen – DE, [...]

(All fantasy football stats based on Default IDP Manor Scoring) TALE OF THE TAPE: 6′ 5″, 270 lbs., 24 years old, 3rd season, University of Wisconsin 2010 STATS: 56 tackles (43 solos), 7 sacks, 2 forced fumbles 2010 POSITIONAL FINISH: DL19 BEST POSITIONAL FINISH: DL19 (2010) CURRENT IDP MANOR RANKING: DL13 2011 OUTLOOK: Defensive end Matt Shaughnessy of the Oakland Raiders is blossoming into one of the better “two way” players at his position in the NFL, showing to be [...]

The Denver Post reports that Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams, who led the team in tackles in 2010, will miss 3-4 weeks after dislocating his elbow in the team’s third preseason game. Williams, 29, had 119 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and a forced fumble for the Broncos last year. The Ball Says: This injury places Williams’ availability for Denver’s first few regular season games very much in doubt, and given the uncertainty about when Williams will return to the lineup and at [...]

Carolina middle linebacker Jon Beason, who recently inked a five year, $52 million dollar contract extension with the Panthers, underwent surgery to address the Achilles tendinitis that has plagued him throughout training camp, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer. Beason, 26, had 121 tackles, a sack, an interception, and two forced fumbles in 2010. The Ball Says: The Panthers have described the procedure as “minor” and said it will set Beason back about a week, and although Beason [...]

The 2011 preseason is well underway, and while there are some situations still unresolved that could have an impact on individual player values (Will the starting cornerbacks for the New York Giants please stand up?) enough issues have been resolved that it’s time to update IDP Manor’s Defensive Back Rankings for Redraft IDP leagues in 2011. These rankings are based on Default IDP Manor Scoring. 1.) T.J. Ward – FS, CLE 2.) Eric Berry – SS, KC 3.) Patrick Chung [...]

(All fantasy football stats based on Default IDP Manor Scoring) TALE OF THE TAPE: 6′ 0″, 211 lbs., 22 years old, 2nd season, University of Tennessee 2010 STATS: 92 tackles (77 solos), 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 4 interceptions, 9 passes defensed 2010 POSITIONAL FINISH: DB11 BEST POSITIONAL FINISH: DB11 (2010) CURRENT IDP MANOR RANKING: DB2 2011 OUTLOOK: Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry was the most highly touted prospect at his position entering the 2010 NFL Draft, and [...]

The New York Daily News reports that Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas, who led the team in tackles in 2010, will miss the 2011 season after tearing his ACL in Monday’s preseason game with the Chicago Bears. Thomas, 26, had 101 tackles, a sack, four forced fumbles, and five interceptions for the G-Men a year ago. The Ball Says: Thomas was the top defensive back in Default IDP Manor Scoring last season, and his injury is a devastating blow to a [...]