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For you history buffs, we will archive every article penned by the Shark Team in 2005. 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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Vinnie's Pick$ and Pa$$es - Week 1
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Sep 9, 2005 |
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| Vinnie’s been quite busy in the off season with some huge multi-million dollar deals, and now it’s time to get back to this book’s best sport. |
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The Prognosticator: Week 1
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Sep 8, 2005 |
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| It’s with great excitement and enthusiasm I begin this 2005 campaign. FantasySharks.com has grown in the off-season and I am sure there are a few of you reading for the first time. Welcome, come on in, it’s nice to have you... |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Let The Season Begin
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 8, 2005 |
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| I would like to thank all of the fans who gave me some straightforward “Thong-Opening” conversations for my wife. The best one came from Pete in Maine who suggested that it could be “a welcomed opening line to a frigid Maine evening!” |
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The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Sep 7, 2005 |
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| This week we take a look at some IDPs to keep an eye on as the 2005 season begins. |
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Start/Bench List - Week 1
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 7, 2005 |
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| Week one is upon us. Keep it simple, remember the basics, and dominate. Plenty of options to choose from this week, just make sure you make the right choices. |
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Ranking the Contenders
Brian Jackson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 6, 2005 |
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| Who are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, and who's new to the list? |
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Games to Watch
Dolfi-Petrizzi-Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Sep 5, 2005 |
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| We start 2005 with a fresh new list of games to watch from a fresh new list of Games to Watch Writers...Your Philly Connection - Dolfi, Petrizzi, Walls. We try to smother our bias, but still end up with games involving last year's Super Bowl participants. |
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Vinnie's Pick$ and Pa$$es - Week 2
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Sep 17, 2005 |
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| Hope you gamblers followed my advice and went 2-1 last weekend. You’re bookie isn’t going to like you if you keep taking him down every week. |
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The Prognosticator - Week 2
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Sep 16, 2005 |
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| The big question in fantasy football land is whether Willie Parker can actually do it again and hold off the veterans. The answer in my book is yes, and no. He can and will do it again against the Texans this week and probably will get the start against the Patriots in Week 3... |
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Games to Watch
Dolfi-Petrizzi-Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Sep 16, 2005 |
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| We have FOUR games we wnat you to keep an eye out for this week. We didn't steer you wrong last week, so dial into the wisdom we drop on you here and look for these games this week. |
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From the Misc File on CN8
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 16, 2005 |
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| Last night, Ed Berliner once again opened up Comcast Cable's CN8 studio for Doug Coutts and the sharks to talk fantasy football on the Sports Pulse. Here's what they talked about... |
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Under The Microscope - Oakland Raiders
Paul Fountain, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 16, 2005 |
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| Raiders fans are understandably excited about an offense that could be one of the league's toughest to defend. |
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BetBot: Time for some new Bling! Bling!
The Sin City BetBot 6000, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 16, 2005 |
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| Nobody takes risks like a Gin-soaked robot who used to be a bookie. Do you dare listen to this machine's advice? Only if you want to see the playoffs this year. Also: How to tell if Hines Ward is acting like a needy girlfriend. |
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Sports Pulse and FantasySharks Cable Show
TV Team, FantasySharks.com
Sep 15, 2005 |
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| Join Ed Berliner and Doug Coutts TONIGHT (Sept 15) LIVE at 10pm Eastern on Comcast Cable CN8's Sports Pulse where they chat fantasy football. Only here at FantasySharks.com and on Comcast New England. |
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Start/Bench List - Week 2
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 14, 2005 |
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| Did you start Keyshawn Johnson last week? How about Chris Baker? You benched David Carr and Amani Toomer, right? If you answered No to any of these players, then be sure to check out this week's start/bench list and get on board. |
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The Brutus Report
Jim "Dominion" St. Onge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 14, 2005 |
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| Welcome to the 2005 NFL Season and week 1 of this years Brutus Report. |
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Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
Glenn Anderson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 13, 2005 |
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| Here we are again...it's football time! Week Two is always fertile ground for waiver wire pickups as the preseason hype ends and the true starters emerge from amidst the coachspeak and stats racked up against fourth-string defenses. And this week's waiver wire is hoppin' with some sweet pickups that could help your squad all season long. So let's get to it!! |
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Observation Deck - Week 1
Jason Brictha, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 13, 2005 |
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| The Observation Deck is back for another week. This week we take a look at: The Saints, Mike Shanahan, Jets and Chiefs, T.O, and some Quick Hits. |
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Week One In Review
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 12, 2005 |
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| And so after a long summer, week one of the National Football League finally arrived!! |
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The Prognosticator - Week 3
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Sep 23, 2005 |
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| Teams are applying a very different tactic this season to slow the Colts down and so far, it has been working. Commit 5 DB’s to the field at all times, in other words, stay in a dime or nickel package and run with them. Opposing teams have effectively taken Peyton Manning out of the game as the Colts adjust to what the defense gives them by just feeding Edgerrin James all day... |
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Dilfer's Inferno!
The Sin City BetBot 6000, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 23, 2005 |
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| This week the BetBot gives a few short term suggestions to try while you figure out if your drafted name brands need a few more weeks to fester on the bench. Only an intoxicated robot would dare suggest Trent Dilfer over Daunte Culpepper. |
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Under The Microscope - Dallas Cowboys
Paul Fountain, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 23, 2005 |
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| This year's team is starting to resemble a classic Parcells squad by blocking well, running the ball with authority, and stopping the run in a classic 3-4 defensive alignment. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 2
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Sep 23, 2005 |
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| At this point my season looks like the injury status on my players. So what is the difference between Questionable and Doubtful? |
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The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 23, 2005 |
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| Week#2 is in the books. Let's take a look into the wonderful realm of IDPs |
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The Brutus Report
Jim "Dominion" St. Onge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 21, 2005 |
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| Week 2, ahhhh a return to normalcy where studs soar and suckers sink, well it is about time! Wait… |
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The Last Row
Chris Dolfi-Tom Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Sep 21, 2005 |
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| Your friends in Section 209 of the Linc get back to you with their chronicle of the first Eagles home game of the season. |
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Week 3 - Waiver Wire Pickups
Glenn Anderson, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Sep 20, 2005 |
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| Peyton Manning without a touchdown pass? Jamal Lewis held to nine rushing yards? Five interceptions for Daunte Culpepper? It was indeed another crazy week in the NFL. But there's one thing that we can count on...solid players available on the waiver wire for those with the knowlege to find them. So let's look at who these guys are this week! |
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Observation Deck
Jason Brichta, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 20, 2005 |
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| This week, I must begin by saying how happy and sad I am that the NFL and the Saints decided to move operations to San Antonio and play three home games here. |
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Week Two in Review
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 19, 2005 |
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| Week two is in the books, quick recap this week of what went on. |
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The Prognosticator - Week 4
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Sep 30, 2005 |
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| Welcome my fantasy brethren to another edition of The Prognosticator. May it be your north star in a zodiac sky. |
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Games to Watch
Dolfi-Petrizzi-Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Sep 30, 2005 |
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| While we search for a headshot of Philly Connection writer Joe Petrizzi, we decided to write another Sharks TV Guide for your pleasure this week. A few prime games this week, and all involve a bit of tactical intrigue at the TE position. Crack the Natty Light, sit back and avoid contact with all other people in your life. |
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Mickey's Pick$ and Pa$$es - Week 4
Mickey (Vinnie's cousin), Caribbean Affiliate
Sep 30, 2005 |
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| Vinnie, Vinnie, Vinnie. Two five-star losers. Guess what? Your pall Mickey takes over for you this week since you stunk up the joint. |
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From the MISC file on CN8...strategy tip of the week
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2005 |
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| Last night, Ed Berliner once again opened up Comcast Cable's CN8 studio for Doug Coutts and the sharks to talk fantasy football on the Sports Pulse. Here's what they talked about... |
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The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2005 |
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| IDP match-ups for week 4 and another wrap-up on "the Wall" |
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Under The Microscope - Pittsburgh Steelers
Paul Fountain, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2005 |
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| The biggest reasons for Big Ben's historic early success have been a punishing running game and good protection from the offensive line. This is an effective combination that boosted the fortunes of many fantasy teams last year, and will continue to do so in 2005. |
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Money In The Bank!
The Sin City BetBot 6000, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2005 |
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| The BetBot has some Tecmo tips and a feedback loop in store for you this week. You'll also want to check out his sleeper picks for this week. |
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The Last Row
Chris Dolfi-Tom Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Sep 29, 2005 |
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| Section 209 of the Linc was hot, in more ways than one versus the Raiders. We talk about the importance of kickers; a couple members of Raiders Nation and ways we get out of tough situations. |
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The Brutus Report - Week 4
Jim "Dominion" St. Onge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 29, 2005 |
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| Week 3 has come and gone and Daunte has finally produced. LT also produced and let me publicly apologize right now if anyone didn’t start him... |
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Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
Glenn Anderson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2005 |
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| There are few constants in life. But thankfully, there are a few in the football world. Randy Moss *will* have a head of hair that makes him look like Don King in a funhouse mirror. You *will* hear the Philly fans in the crowd. And your hot waiver-wire pickups of the week *will* be right here! So let's go! |
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Week Three in Review
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 26, 2005 |
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| Week three saw some tremendous fantasy performances...Tomlinson, Alexander, Steve Smith...and hopefully you didn't buy into the hype and jumped off the Culpepper bandwagon. |
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