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For you history buffs, we will archive every article penned by the Shark Team in 2004. As each week is finished, we will move the content to this page so you can reminisce about the good old days ... like week 1.
Because of the huge number of articles, this archive is divided into sections:
Preseason | Weeks 1-4 | Weeks 5-8 | Weeks 9-12 | Weeks 13-17 | Playoffs
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Re-draft Trends
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 3, 2004 |
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| I've had my hands in way too many drafts, I don't count, but if I did, the number would be in double digits. While I may or may not have put together any winning teams, all these drafts have given me a pretty good idea of what player trends are out there...the following is just one man's thoughts on some specific players and may not represent the thoughts of FantasySharks.com, its holdings or its subsidiaries. |
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Sleeper Tight End's and Kicker's
Glenn Anderson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 3, 2004 |
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| OK, we’re down to picking sleeper Kickers and Tight Ends. Whether you’ve put off drafting a warm body at these positions a little too long, or are searching for a bye-week fill-in, here are some producers that will come CHEAP!! |
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Swim with the Sharks Contest
Bill Leonard, Senior Editor
Sep 2, 2004 |
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| We’re bringing back the Swim with the Sharks contest from last year and as always, it's FREE! For 17 weeks you'll need to pick the top performers without picking a player from the same team twice in one week. See how well you can do against the Sharks! If that’s not enough incentive, how about $500 to spend at The Autograph Source and a FantasySharks T-Shirt to the member that scores the most points! Enter NOW! |
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Just Thinking Out Loud XXV
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 1, 2004 |
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| No I haven't gone anywhere, I'm still here. Just spent a whole lot of time thinking, that's all. New baby in the house has me up and thinking......at all hours. In any case, time to crank out some thoughts... |
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Drafting from the Back
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 31, 2004 |
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| If you are drafting towards the end (9-10-11-12) of your 12 team draft, then this just might be the most important article that you read before your draft. As luck would have it, I've just recently had three drafts where I've been either #10 or #11 and now I'm about to share all the wisdom acquired with all of you. But wait, there's more!! Before the week is out, I'll be putting together my own personal list of guys to get and guys to avoid so be sure to check back! |
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A Few Player Thoughts
Adam Wain, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Aug 31, 2004 |
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| Adam lets us know his thoughts on who to pick and who to pass on as well as a few sleepers. |
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Dear Bomb
The Bomb, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 30, 2004 |
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| I was thinking that all the pressure was on me but the more I notice the signs I think that the "pressure" is more on the guys. If I lose, I lose. but if they lose, they lose to a GIRL ... |
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Doug's Dynasty Den - Shark Food Chain
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 30, 2004 |
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| And so the den (FINALLY) returns!!! It's been waaaay too long since I put this together, so long that most of you out there probably don't remember how this works.... this is a ranking of players strictly for this purpose of dynasty leagues. |
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Let's Light This Candle
Tony Holm, Publisher
Aug 26, 2004 |
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| I get a cackle out of the sites that boast they get a million hits a week. Sure it sounds good, but we’re currently experiencing almost 2 million hits a day and climbing... |
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Sleepers - RB's
Glenn Anderson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 26, 2004 |
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| Here are my top 5 “sleeper” running backs of the year. Like I’ve said before, RBs are pure gold in most leagues, and many a flyer is taken trying to find the next Dom Davis or Priest Holmes…guys who came seemingly from nowhere to become true fantasy difference-makers. |
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Sleepers - QB's
Glenn Anderson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 25, 2004 |
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| Every Shark is looking for them around this time of year. Picking the right one wins titles and separates the true champion from the ordinary chump with a cheat sheet. Today we start with the QB sleepers and over the next few days we'll cover the other positions. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Preseason Part II
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 24, 2004 |
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| Hello, astute fans and newbies. The Virgin is back, it must be August and the hills are alive…with the sound of Football! Enough Von Trappe por vous eh? Well, it is true, the Virgin has come back to help everyone with their pious picks. The Virgin will write three pre-season articles this year. This is article two. After speaking with my editor…who just so happened to be my college roommate for three years, he suggested that I pen down a character piece to let you know all about the Virgin articles. Well, here it is. |
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The Last Row
Chris "Representing the 302" Dolfi & Tom "Representing the 610" Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Aug 23, 2004 |
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| In which The Last Row gives their philosophy on fantasy football. Also, a discussion on office coffee room ettiquette. |
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NFC South Player Analysis
Don Cleary, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 20, 2004 |
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| Last, but certainly not least, is the analysis of the NFC South. |
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Shark Q & A Session - Those that can't let go
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 20, 2004 |
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| Why god why? Why can’t those that once lit up the scoreboard and made the impossible possible always find a way to meander back onto the field and into the spotlight? I know it has to be one hell of a rush to be standing in the endzone after running back an interception for 6 but what will people remember Deion. What will we remember? Oh…and some questions! |
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When to Handcuff…and When it Just Handcuffs You!
Glenn Anderson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 17, 2004 |
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| I’ve heard this type of statement made on draft day dozens of times: “If you get Warrick Dunn, you’d better be sure you get T.J Duckett too”. When I hear this, three words immediately come to mind…no, No, NO!!! |
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Fantasy Linebacker Cheat Sheet
Shawn Robb, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 17, 2004 |
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| While casual observers are only interested in the skilled offensive positions, the real fantasy footballer includes defensive players. Many fantasy leagues use individual defensive players (IDP) as point producers. I have compiled a list of what I believe are the best fantasy linebackers going into this season. |
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AFC East Player Analysis
Mike Rumsey, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 16, 2004 |
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| Today we move to the AFC East Player Analysis. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Preseason Part I
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 13, 2004 |
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| The Virgin is back and none the wiser, my friends. The Rose petal may have fallen from the bloom, but you will still get the same recap and the Captain, Artemis and the whole gang will be back as well for all new adventures aboard the HMS Demolition. |
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Shark Q & A Session - Preseason
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 13, 2004 |
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| Like the NFL junkie that I am, this preseason stuff is killing me. It's like trying to cure a sweet tooth with “sweet and low”. Its like diet coke, its cures the thirst but leaves you wanting more. A lot like good Chinese food. Really what is so important about all these preseason games? |
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Vinnie's Pick$ and Pa$$es - Preseason #1
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Aug 12, 2004 |
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| Hey Guys – enjoy the off-season? I did, especially the superbowl, where I had taken the Pats on the $$ line via a future, and the Panthers with the points. I was a double winner, and laughed all the way to the bank. Your wagering champ is BACK for another season! |
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AFC North Player Analysis
Brad Wyatt, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 12, 2004 |
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| Onto the AFC North Player analysis today. Enjoy! |
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The Seadog Report - IDP rankings for 2004
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 11, 2004 |
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| Okay Sharkfans, the IDP scouting reports are temporarily on hold - it's time for the Seadog's inaugural IDP rankings for 2004! |
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AFC South Player Analysis
Paul D'Amato, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 10, 2004 |
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| Follow along the sad, funny and hopeful tales of four teams from the AFC South. Who has a chance, who doesn't. And MOST importantly who you should draft. |
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NFC West Player Analysis
Stan Yip, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 9, 2004 |
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| Starting this week, our division guys will run down each impact player on every team. We start today with Stan Yip and the NFC West. |
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Shark Q & A Session - Pandemonium
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 6, 2004 |
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| What in the hell just happened? Ricky retires for world travel and big bong rips, Quincy gets canned cause he can’t stop playing with his Yayo, and Tim Brown, a silver and black icon, is voted off Raider Island instead of the other ageing veteran and San Francisco transplant by the name of Jerry Rice? |
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Is it Next Year Yet?
Ben Ice, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 6, 2004 |
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| Sharks are chomping for chum as the pre-season finally gets underway. Ben Ice provides a little perspective as we prepare for another season of smack-talking, mock drafting, cheat sheet polishing pre-season in the NFL. |
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AFC East Analysis
Mike Rumsey, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 4, 2004 |
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| Today we finish up with the AFC East analysis. |
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A Few Lessons to Drafting in Early August
Rob Schare, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 3, 2004 |
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| Hard to imagine but I'm now finishing up my 2nd draft of the 2005 year and I'm about to start my 3rd next week. I've learned a few lessons that I'm happy to share with all of you. |
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NFC South Preview
Don Cleary, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 2, 2004 |
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At the beginning of the 2003 season, this division had 2 playoff teams, the Defending Superbowl Champs, and Michael Vick's up-and-coming Falcons. The Saints were a perennial playoff failure, and the Panthers were bringing up the rear. One year later, the league is upside down with Carolina going to the Superbowl and Tampa Bay and Atlanta were at the bottom of the list. Oh, some things never change, New Orleans wilted down the stretch and just missed the playoffs. If you can predict how they will finish this year, get yourself on a plane to Vegas and visit the sports betting window.
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Run Ricky Run and The Shark Q & A Session
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 29, 2004 |
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| 313 compared to 302. 383 compared to 368. 373 compared to 392. These are the number of times that Ricky Williams carried the ball the last three years compared to the number of times that Earl Campbell carried the ball the first three years of his career. What does this have to do with anything you ask? I say it means everything. |
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NFC North Analysis
Greg Allen, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 28, 2004 |
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| And now the NFC North |
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AFC South Analysis
Paul Joyce, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jul 26, 2004 |
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| Today we move to the AFC South |
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Mocking Mocks-The Art of Drafting
Ben Ice, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 25, 2004 |
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| "Practice makes perfect" the addage goes, and never is that more true than when preparing for a live draft. Experienced fantasy owners know it isn't enough to sweat over cheat sheets and VBD projections. This is the time, we lovingly call "Mock Mania" and if you aren't a maniac, read on as to why you should become one. |
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AFC North Preview
Brad Wyatt, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jul 23, 2004 |
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| Today we move on to the AFC North |
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Shark Q & A Session - Calculated Risks
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 23, 2004 |
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| QB controversies, contract disputes, and the Rumor Mill is a buzzing. If I listen really hard I can almost hear the sound of the seasons first cold beer being poured into a frosty mug. OH YA… I love this stuff. When else can a bunch of Al Bundys get together, talk smack, laugh at chum who draft injured players, and smile smugly when they get the obvious “steal” of the draft. |
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NFC West Preview
Stan Yip, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 22, 2004 |
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| Let's move over to the NFC West today. |
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NFC East Preview
John Tartaro, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 21, 2004 |
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| Our division analysis moves on to the NFC East today. |
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The Last Row
Chris Dolfi-Tom Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Jul 20, 2004 |
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| The Last Row examines the bane of a Philadelphia sports fan's existence - and gives it a name. |
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AFC West Preview
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jul 19, 2004 |
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| During the next week we'll be previewing each of the teams outlook for the 2004 season. Today we start with the AFC West. |
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Milestone! 10,000+ Members and Growing Strong!
Rob Schare, Editor-in-Chief
Jul 16, 2004 |
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| Well...we did it! Two years ago we started this little project. Now July 15th, Fantasy Sharks opening day 2004, we added our 10,000th member. Not bad for a little fantasy football internet page!
I know Tony, myself and the rest of the Fantasy Sharks staff are eternally grateful to all of you for your continued support, help, suggestions, and participation.
Keep up the great work all, the best is yet to come! |
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Shark Q & A Session - Keeper Leagues
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 16, 2004 |
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| Last season the Shark Q & A started just after the season began. I didn’t realize it at the time but this was a blessing in disguise. What I thought was a daunting task I now realize was only my very own personal fantasyshark writers training camp. Good thing I spent this off-season scouring the web, drinking to much Mountain Dew, staring bug eyed at the 11pm Sports Center, and basically doing all the fanatical fantasy football man stuff that piss off our significant others. |
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Welcome to Fantasy Sharks 2004!
Paul Fountain, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jul 15, 2004 |
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| Well, if you haven't noticed by now (how could you miss it?) we've given the site a little facelift in preparation for the 2004 season. As chief web designer for Fantasy Sharks, I'd like to invite you to browse around, get used to things, and make yourself comfortable in our new digs. |
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I've Somehow Pulled the #1 Draft Position. Ugh!
Rob Schare, Editor-in-Chief
Jul 15, 2004 |
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| It's been a long time coming. The last time I pulled the #1 draft position in my money league was way back when I took Emmitt Smith with the pick (and he was actually good!). Since then year after year I always have a draft pick near the bottom of the 1st round. Now what to do? |
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Shark Q & A Session - Rookies
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 8, 2004 |
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| It’s about that time for Sharks and Chum alike. Drafts are in the air and most of you are cracking the magazines for projections and surfing the web for updates. But while you were at enjoying your little post-super bowl break, I was just getting started on my research and I haven’t stopped since. |
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Doug's Dynasty Den - Tight Ends
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jul 1, 2004 |
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| And so the Dynasty Den concludes its series ranking each and every one of the offensive players that were selected in the 2004 NFL Rookie Draft. It took a lot longer than I thought it would, but hopefully you found the series a worthwhile read. But there is no rest...I will very soon be putting out an updated Shark Food Chain so stay tuned. |
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Just Thinking Out Loud XXIV
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jun 28, 2004 |
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| Of all the shows being brought back and reality this and that, can't we get someone to bring back the Gong Show? Chuck Barris, Jaye P Morgan and Jamie Farr HAVE to be available to work it. And what of the Unknown Comic? DAH-da-dum-dum-DAH-da-dum-dum..... |
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Doug's Dynasty Den - Wide Receivers
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jun 24, 2004 |
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| After yet another unplanned hiatus, the Den returns with a monster installment ranking all the Rookie Wide Receivers. That's right, all of them... |
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The Last Row
Chris Dolfi-Tom Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Jun 23, 2004 |
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| The first of a series of articles by two Eagles fans. The Last Row is a new series about life at an NFL game - among other things. |
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The Seadog Report - Success with IDP's
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 14, 2004 |
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| Okay, Shark fans, it’s time for some IDP (Individual Defensive Player) analysis, scouting, and (gulp!) predictions to make it’s way into the main articles section of this great website. Welcome to the first installment of the Seadog Report! |
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Choo's Move
Choo, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Jun 4, 2004 |
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| As we wait for football season to kick into full gear, we here at Fantasy Sharks spend our time polishing the site. We also spend time in the forum debating the virtues of Kyle Boller and why he's the second coming of Rick Mirer. While we're at it, our tight community enjoy a good laugh or two and Choo, a regular in our forum, tends to keep us in stitches. Please enjoy just one of the many posts that makes Fantasy Sharks so special, we present, Choo's Move... |
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Doug's Dynasty Den - Running Backs
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jun 1, 2004 |
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| The Den continues its series going thru all the offensive selections in this year's NFL Rookie Draft. This time, we tackle a favorite position of mine, Running Back!! |
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$100,000 Fantasy Football Frenzy
James Mesick, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
May 25, 2004 |
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| Don't let all your hard work and research be wasted on a free league where there is nothing at stake. There is no fun in winning the free league and a keychain or t-shirt. Just like the World Series of Poker, anyone can win with the right skills. This is your opportunity to compete with some of the best fantasy football managers in the nation... |
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The Ultimate Shark Challenge-Bring On the Sportsline "Experts"
Ben Ice, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 20, 2004 |
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| Sharks weren't impressed by the recent "Experts Draft" at CBS Sportsline. In his first Shark article, Ben Ice challenges them to take a bite out of the Big Apple gala, with a little Marino marinara and some Boomer snacks for good measure. |
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Doug's Dynasty Den - Quarterbacks
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2004 |
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| As advertised, we're gonna start rolling thru what happened back in mid-April, starting with the position of Quarterback. |
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Doug's Dynasty Den - Mock Dynasty Rookie Draft
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
May 13, 2004 |
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| The Den Returns!! Has it already been a month since the NFL Rookie Draft? Indeed it has. I know a ton of you have been looking for something - ANYTHING from me...well friends, that day has arrived. As Bono says, "It's a beautiful day." |
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Thank You, Mr. Tillman
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 30, 2004 |
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| I never figured that my first article for the Sharks would be this one. Actually, I kind of figured it would be something on the merits of IDP’s or the attributes of our Hafax team. Certainly not a story of Pat Tillman’s ultimate sacrifice which has been in the news the last few days. The football world and the entire country mourn his passing. We lost a good man. |
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2004 Draft Order
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jan 8, 2004 |
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| It's never too early to start thinking about next year, and now seems like as good a time as any to start throwing out names for the #1 overall pick in the 2004 FFL draft. So let's fast forward to late August, 2004... |
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