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Around The Horn

Mike Sarmento — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 PST

It’s time for “Audibles” to go around the horn and give you some information on all 32 teams. It’s time to start looking at camp battles and who’s worthy of your picks this year. Come on in ...

The Weekly Catch: Late Bloom or Gloom

Marc Griffis — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 PST

With a month-and-a-half of the baseball season in the rear view mirror, many owners are shaking their heads with a few key players. While a few sleepers have emerged, some early first- and second- round picks appear to still be … asleep! Take a dive with me as I review several of these names in “The Weekly Catch.”

Top 5 Rookie DL Prospects for 2013

Wally Spurlin — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 PST

Continuing our look at the rookie Class of 2013 from an Individual Defensive Player (IDP) perspective with an evaluation of the Top 5 defensive lineman prospects.

Draft Recap – Veteran Impact

Eric Hartvigson — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 PST

Following the NFL draft we are always looking to identify those rookies who could have a fantasy impact in the upcoming season. Scroll down and you’ll even find my draft recap, along with an excellent piece written by Thomas Casale. But on the flip side to the rookie insurgence is the impact they will have on the veteran players around the league. This article attempts to look forward at the 2013 season and identify the veterans whose draft stock has been impacted.

Fantasy Underdog: Mike Gillislee

Eric Huber — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:00 PST

Johnny Weissmuller once said, “With but few exceptions, it is always the underdog who wins through sheer willpower.” In fantasy football, the underdogs are the players least likely to succeed. Their odds of success are dictated by consensus rankings, depth chart projections and past production. Underdogs won’t fight crime or intimidate your draft day buddies, but they can play hero and break their fantasy hearts.

IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 6 – Defensive Schemes

Gary Davenport — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:00 PST

The Individual Defensive Player (IDP) Tutorial Series rolls on! Fantasy Sharks IDP Senior Staff Writer Gary Davenport continues his instructional look at how to both play in and win IDP fantasy football leagues, focusing this time on the nuances of defensive schemes, how they can affect IDP value, and Cocoa Puffs.

Underrated/Overrated: An Early Look at 2013 IDP Rankings

Wally Spurlin — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 PST

With the conclusion of the NFL draft, it is officially time to turn our full attention to the 2013 fantasy football season. As initial Individual Defensive Player (IDP) rankings begin to surface with the new crop of rookies included, we can begin to analyze more closely just where players are ranked. This is a look that myself and a very special guest (ooh ... a mystery ... read on to find out who) took at some interesting IDP players and whether or not they are landing too high in current rankings or deserve a boost up from their current position.

IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 5 – Defensive Backs

Gary Davenport — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:00 PST

Individual Defensive Player (IDP) Senior Staff Writer Gary Davenport continues his instructional series on how to play in IDP fantasy football leagues, with a look at the red-headed stepchildren of the IDP world, the snot-nosed heathens most likely to test the resolve of even the most patient of IDP owners. It’s time to look at the defensive backs!

The Fire Sale: Post-Draft Breakdown

Thomas Casale — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 PST

Now that the NFL Draft is over, Thomas Casale checks in with his thoughts. See which rookies he has going up and coming down for the upcoming fantasy season based on where they landed in the draft.

Top 5 Rookie LB Prospects for 2013

Wally Spurlin — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 PST

The NFL draft is in the books, and, now that we know just who has landed where, it is time to evaluate their Individual Defensive Player (IDP) potential for 2013. The linebacker position is the bread and butter of IDP teams, so there is no better place to start. Here we go!

The Weekly Catch

Marc Griffis — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:00 PST

We have completed our first month of fantasy baseball. Only five more long months! Now is the time to take a chance on that replacement closer, potential future ace or breakout slugger. Let’s take a look at several players that may provide value to your team. Are they simply on a hot streak, or can they provide for your team season long?

IDP CHUTES AND LADDERS: NFL Draft Edition

Gary Davenport — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 PST

The 2013 NFL draft is in the books, and where this year’s rookie class of defensive players will begin their careers has a significant impact on both their fantasy value and that of the other players on their team. Senior IDP Staff Writer, Gary Davenport, takes a look at some rookies and veterans whose fantasy value is rising or falling, with the post-draft edition of “IDP Chutes and Ladders.”

Yank'd

Marc Griffis — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:00:00 PST

The sports headlines seem to cover the New York Yankees more than any other team. This season is no different. However, the attention is not the New York Yankees’ payroll or rivalry with the Boston Red Sox, but rather their injury situation. Fantasy owners and Yankee fans alike have been monitoring each update on several key players with hopes of a rapid recovery. Take a dive with me as I review the New York Yankees in “Yank’d.”

Draft Recap

Eric Hartvigson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:30:00 PST

With the NFL draft now in the books, we take an early look back to identify those rookies who have the potential to be a fantasy contributor in the season to come.

The Shark Report - April 30th

Jim Bukowski — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:00:00 PST

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Now on to Monday's version of The Shark Report. Follow us on Twitter @FantasySharks.

Chasing Ghosts

Greg Kellogg — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 PST

Our very own Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Famer, Greg Kellogg, pens what he assures us will be his one and only 2013 article! For more of him and his learned perspective on all things football, tune into his Blog Talk Radio show available here through Fantasy Sharks. For now, though, enjoy his latest article, as he sorts out who should be at the top of your draft board in 2013.

An IDP perspective on the 1st round of the NFL Draft

Wally Spurlin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 PST

The NFL draft is behind us, and it’s full speed ahead in preparation for the 2013 Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy football season. It’s never too early to begin the examination of the fantasy value of the defensive players selected in the first round. Here is an initial look at the fantasy implications of each and every defensive player selected in the first round of the 2013 draft. This is just a little something to tide us over as training camps approach and the fantasy juices begin to flow at full speed.

Manuel Override?

James Elvins — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:30:00 PST

Perhaps the biggest talking point in the draft was that the first quarterback selected wasn't named Geno Smith or Ryan Nassib, it was E.J. Manuel. So it begs a few questions - Why him? Why then? Was it a reach? Is E.J. Manuel a better prospect than the other two?

JL's Top 5 Quarterback Prospects

John Lanfranca — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:00:00 PST

Here are the top 5 quarterback prospects in this the 2013 NFL draft when weighing all aspects of playing the position, both physically and mentally. Once you read this, you can take everything the talking heads on TV say with a grain of salt.

Final 2013 Mock Draft

Wally Spurlin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:30:00 PST

This is it, folks. Call the neighbors and let them know that the numbers have been crunched, the names have been shuffled and the final results are in. My final 2013 NFL mock draft is complete! It’s time to sit back and watch Thursday’s draft secure in the knowledge that once the first trade is announced that hundreds of hours of preparation are down the drain. There are still a few twists I’ve tossed in that make it an interesting read, so ... enjoy!