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2006 Archives

For you history buffs, we will archive every article penned by the Shark Team in 2006.  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

Preseason

Greg Allen NFC North Preview NFC North Preview
Greg Allen, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Sep 2, 2006
Last but not least, we look at the NFC North.  OK, maybe this is the least division in the NFL.

Doug Coutts AFC West Preview AFC West Preview
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Sep 1, 2006
Go West, Young Man!  We've waited long enough for Shanahan to make up his damn mind.  We review the AFC West Division.

Nick Pavlou The Auction Nuthouse - Part 3 The Auction Nuthouse - Part 3
Nick Pavlou, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 31, 2006
We’re here to see how my auction draft turned out this year, and hopefully give you an indicator as to what might happen at yours. Most likely you will not have people passing out around you immediately following the draft’s conclusion.

Vinnie Vinnie's Preseason Pick$ and Pa$$es Vinnie's Preseason Pick$ and Pa$$es
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Aug 30, 2006

Two quick picks this week, but looking forward towards the regular season too.  I have my eye on a 5-star pick on week one, check back for more details later.  Until then, I’m working on starting up a bar.  Life is good…


Paul G. Joyce AFC South Player Analysis AFC South Player Analysis
Paul G. Joyce, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 28, 2006
The Player Analysis series goes South today.

Doug Gaskell The Seadog Report The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 28, 2006
Introducing Fantasyshark's newest showcase league - The Wall !

Tim Davoll The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Preseason II The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Preseason II
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 24, 2006
Here I am in my wolf den of writing and I am contemplating getting a Fantasy Sharks Women's Tank Top  for my wife to go with the thong from last year.  My wife’s wardrobe is shaping up, isn’t it?  

Mike Rumsey Player Analysis - AFC East Player Analysis - AFC East
Mike Rumsey, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 24, 2006
Today it's on to the AFC East

Tom Walls Fantasy Football Textbook - Team Management Fantasy Football Textbook - Team Management
Tom Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 23, 2006

Looking for some some Fantasy Football Advice.  In a 7 part series, Tom Walls defines it all.  Today's articles include Unit 2 - Team Management.


Pat Smith Shark League Expansion is Here! Shark League Expansion is Here!
Pat Smith, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 23, 2006
UPDATED!! The league expansion is set and 144 new participants haved join the party! We are full, and applications are closed.

John Tartaro Player Analysis - NFC East Player Analysis - NFC East
John Tartaro, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 22, 2006
The next installment in our player analysis series moves us to the AFC East

Nick Pavlou The Auction Nuthouse - Part 2 The Auction Nuthouse - Part 2
Nick Pavlou, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 22, 2006
Welcome back to the second installment of the Auction Nuthouse.  With the first pair of preseason games out of the way, now is a good time to think about how you want to spend that money in terms of position.

Tom Walls Fantasy Football Textbook - Getting Started Fantasy Football Textbook - Getting Started
Tom Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 21, 2006

Looking for some some Fantasy Football Advice.  In a 7 part series, Tom Walls and Chris Dolphi define it all.  Today's articles include Unit 1 - Getting Started. 


Tony Holm Draft Impressions for 2006 Draft Impressions for 2006
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Aug 20, 2006
Welcome my fantasy brethren to a look at 2006 via the Progno’s perspective. I’ve drafted the drafts, studied the talent, worked out the opinions and wanted to pass a few thoughts along, hopefully in time for your 2006 draft...

Doug Coutts From the MISC File on CN8 - 2006 Fantasy Football Preview From the MISC File on CN8 - 2006 Fantasy Football Preview
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 18, 2006
Last Wednesday (August 16th), John Carchedi opened up Comcast Cable's CN8 studio for Doug Coutts and the sharks to talk fantasy football on the Sports Pulse.  The timing couldn't have been better with many drafts quickly approaching.  Draft tips, players to avoid, players ready to breakout, time to get ready for your draft!!

Corey Dragge 2006 NFC South Review 2006 NFC South Review
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 18, 2006

Bush, Vick, Cadillac, and Foster are only a few of names coming out of this division that fantasy owners want to know about. Check out a in-depth report on the NFC South and all the point producers that will help you dominate your league!


Pat Smith One Man's Draft in The Great White Shark League One Man's Draft in The Great White Shark League
Pat Smith, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 17, 2006
Strategy for a Competitive League - The Great White Shark Draft Through One Owner's Eyes

TV Team Sports Pulse and FantasySharks Cable Show Sports Pulse and FantasySharks Cable Show
TV Team, FantasySharks.com
Aug 16, 2006

Join hosts John Carchedi and Phil Burton as they welcome Doug Coutts into the studio TONIGHT (Aug 16) 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. 

To watch over the web click here.


Stan Yip NFC West Player Analysis NFC West Player Analysis
Stan Yip, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 16, 2006
Our next installment in our player analysis series moves to the NFC West.

Doug Gaskell The Seadog Report The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 15, 2006
Sorry for the wait, but my DB rankings are finally here.

Nick Pavlou The Auction Nuthouse The Auction Nuthouse
Nick Pavlou, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Aug 14, 2006
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Nuthouse. I am your host, Nick Pavlou. Previously a staple of fantasy baseball, auction drafts have soared in popularity among the football set for the past five years. Why? Because the snake draft is for suckers.

Marc Schwartz Strategy Sessions-  Dodging the Draft Bust Strategy Sessions- Dodging the Draft Bust
Marc Schwartz, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 13, 2006

I didn’t have Ahman Green on any of my sheets last year because even if he was worth a 3rd round pick, I knew there was no chance of him being available after the mid second.  The following is a list of overvalued RBs you might want to avoid this season:


Carl Abel AFC North Player Analysis AFC North Player Analysis
Carl Abel, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Aug 8, 2006

This is a good division - the defending Super Bowl champions, a team with a former MVP at QB, a team with one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, and a young team with a ton of young talent. Oh… and it’s full of guys trying to come back from motorcycle accidents. What other division can claim all that?


Tony Holm FantasySharks Welcomes Nick Pavlou FantasySharks Welcomes Nick Pavlou
Tony Holm, Publisher
Aug 4, 2006
FantasySharks is pleased to announce that long time auction guru Nick Pavlou will be joining the team to bring a weekly auction slant to our offering.  Look for Nick's opening bid to appear here soon!  We're excited to bring Nick on board as we delve into the world of fantasy football auction drafts.  Coming soon!

Tim Davoll The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Preseason I The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Preseason I
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Aug 3, 2006
The weekly segment labeled The Diary of the Fantasy Virgin is back. Now, see, unlike most of the rest of the planet, in the world of Fantasy Football, you can become a Virgin again.

Shark Leagues 2006 Pacific Mako: moosen starts it off 2006 Pacific Mako: moosen starts it off
Shark Leagues, FantasySharks.com
Aug 1, 2006
As the 2006 Shark Leagues start to get going, moosen starts us off this week with the gauntlet being thrown down.. hard.  Lifted from the FantasySharks.com forums..

Tony Holm 2006 Projections - Updated 8/1 2006 Projections - Updated 8/1
Tony Holm, Publisher
Aug 1, 2006

Our 2006 projections are now live and updated as of August 1st.  
See the blue tab above.


Vinnie Vinnie: Preseason Futures and Hall of Fame, Week One Preseason Vinnie: Preseason Futures and Hall of Fame, Week One Preseason
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Aug 1, 2006
Vinnie’s back, coming off a very profitable off-season. Got my fingers into a pile of cash (7 figures!) and control of some very lucrative businesses. Now, its time to start a laundry service.

Doug Gaskell The Seadog Report The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 31, 2006
This week I'm ranking the DL's

Pat Smith The Shark Leagues are here!!  UPDATED!!!!!! The Shark Leagues are here!! UPDATED!!!!!!
Pat Smith, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 29, 2006
The Shark Leagues are open for enrollment! And guess what? They are FREE FREE FREE!!! READ FOR THE LATEST UPDATED NEWS!!!

Carl Abel The Running Back 26 Rule Re-Visited The Running Back 26 Rule Re-Visited
Carl Abel, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 26, 2006
A few weeks ago I received an email from a Fantasy Sharks member asking me to re-visit an article I wrote last preseason with data from 2005. Upon hearing that someone other than my friends and family actually read the article, I knew I had to oblige.

Corey Dragge Burning Bush Burning Bush
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 21, 2006

Ok…am I missing something here? Is there something that my mountain of research just isn’t showing me? Is it possible that all the “experts” at ESPN have been drinking the same silly juice? Will somebody please…please tell me why Reggie Bush is being ranked so high in everyone’s top 100?


Doug Gaskell The Seadog Report The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jul 14, 2006
It's time for some IDP rankings from the Ol' Seadog. This week I'll rank my top LBs for 2006. 

Shark Tank Shark Tank Top 100 Shark Tank Top 100
Shark Tank, FantasySharks.com
Jul 9, 2006
Recently the Tank spent a lot of time putting together the best Top 100 list for 2006 in all of fantasy football.  This list was not put together haphazardly.  It was debated, discussed, and ultimately created by a large group of participants.  Let this be a guide for your draft.  Enjoy!

Carl Abel Dallas Cowboy Beat Writer - Mac Engel Dallas Cowboy Beat Writer - Mac Engel
Carl Abel, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 13, 2006

Here's some inside information on the Dallas Cowboys. Enjoy!


Carl Abel San Diego Chargers Beat Writer - Kevin Acee San Diego Chargers Beat Writer - Kevin Acee
Carl Abel, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 12, 2006

While we are in the middle of the NFL's "dead" season, we thought that you might enjoy getting the inside scoop from the people that cover each team on a daily basis. We sent interview packets to one beat writer for a paper covering each NFL team. We'll post all of the responses we get back. Here's some inside information on the San Diego Chargers. Enjoy!