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Are you going to tell Adrian Peterson that he can't run for 2,500 yards?
Fantasy Perspective: Minnesota Vikings
Josh Watters, Jun 19, 2013
Looking at the Minnesota Vikings roster, there are three players that stand out as commodities fantasy players will feel comfortable drafting. Adrian Peterson, the 2012 NFL Most Valuable Player, tight end Kyle Rudolph, the 2012 Pro Bowl MVP, and Pro Bowl kicker Blair Walsh. The rest of the roster, including the Vikings defense, has flags with question marks attached.
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FantasySharks.com is Looking for a Few Good Writers!!
Tony Holm, Publisher
Jun 12, 2013 |
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| Once again we will open the article flood gates so that anyone can enter an article for all to see your name in lights. We're always looking to expand our staff, if you have the chops that is. We compensate all our writers for their work and if asked to join the staff in 2013, we'll pay you! So get those fingers typing and let's see if you can't bring a little fantasy football wisdom to the Shark nation! |
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Watt to do, Watt to do?
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jun 18, 2013 |
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After a dominant 2012 season, Houston Texans defensive end
J.J. Watt
is the top Individual Defensive Player (IDP) pick this year. Fantasy Sharks IDP Senior Staff Writer Gary Davenport looks at Watt’s numbers relative to other IDPs (past and present), and lets you know whether he’s worth his hefty draft-day price tag. |
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Bradshaw to the Colts: A LUCK-y Move
Tim Levin, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Jun 18, 2013 |
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| Indianapolis Colts fans everywhere should be happy about the recent acquisition of veteran running back Ahmad Bradshaw. The only person probably happier than the fans is sophomore quarterback Andrew Luck. |
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It Is WAY Too Early To Prepare For Your Draft, Right?
Mark Lewin, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Jun 18, 2013 |
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Doesn’t it seem like every fantasy football season, the same few owners consistently finish at the top of the standings, while the rest just don’t quite make the cut? Here are some tips that may help you swim with the big sharks and not float with the chum. |
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Quick Hits
Eric Hartvigson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 17, 2013 |
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| Come inside as we take a quick look around the NFL training camps to see which players have been making headlines over the past week, and the fantasy implications on draft day. |
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How to Avoid Becoming a Lemming at Your Draft
Bryan Sweet, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Jun 17, 2013 |
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| If you have a late first round pick, there is no reason you have to follow the rest of the lemmings off the running back cliff. Here’s how you can make a left turn at the cliff and still build a winning team. |
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Draft Impact Players (Final Word)
Josh Watters, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Jun 17, 2013 |
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| Since the days of the fantasy dinosaur, the common drafting strategy has been to take running backs with your first two picks no matter what. If one chose to draft a wide receiver, or quarterback, in those early rounds, that person was the subject of ridicule, and, more than likely, had consistency issues with their second running back position throughout the year. My friends, those days are no more! Change your strategy before others and you’ll be sipping from the cup of victory. |
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Running Backs: AFC East
Shaun Flateau, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Jun 15, 2013 |
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| A little of this and a little of that. A brief overview of the backfields in the AFC East. |
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Three Ring Circus: Good, Bad and Ugly
Shelby Westerhaus, Fantasy Football Guest Writer
Jun 15, 2013 |
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| As minicamps begin to flourish, we take a peek inside what could be the good, the bad and just the plain ugly, of the upcoming 2013 season. With all the shuffling of talent around the NFL this season, it looks to be an interesting and unforeseen future on what talent will thrive and who will withstand the grind of the gridiron. |
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12 QBs I'd Love To Own
Jordan Gingery, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 15, 2013 |
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| As you’ve probably heard by now, the quarterback position is deep going into this year’s draft. The bottom line: There are
at least 12 quarterbacks that are more than capable of leading your team to a fantasy championship. |
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Steven Jackson and Running Backs Over 30
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 12, 2013 |
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| Welcome to another summer edition of the Brew Crew Corner. We are going to look at 10 running backs this season that will be 30-years-old or older. The general consensus is that running backs hit a wall when they reach the age of 30. Even the best superstar stud running backs are subject to this dilemma. Let’s take a look at five running backs that were studs but hit the wall when they turned 30 in recent years. |
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Can Larry Fitzgerald Rebound?
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jun 12, 2013 |
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| Arizona Cardinals veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald had a 2012 season to forget. Will he rebound in 2013? And what kind of value will he provide fantasy owners? These questions are explored as I take a look into an unlikely fantasy underdog. |
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Quick Hits
Eric Hartvigson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 11, 2013 |
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| I recognize that the fantasy football offseason is long and tedious. Everybody looks great in shorts. But even during this down time there is fantasy news that could impact our draft plan. Listed are a handful of players who have been making waves the past week. |
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Top 10 QBs
Patrick White, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 11, 2013 |
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| Well, it’s that time again. Time to put away the fantasy basketball stat sheets and sway our attention towards the fantasy football draft. This part one of the three-section preseason rankings. As always, we start with the quarterbacks. |
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IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 7 – Scorekeepers and Their IDP Impact
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jun 5, 2013 |
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| The Individual Defensive Player (IDP) Tutorial Series at Fantasy Sharks continues its look at tips and techniques which can help you dominate your IDP league. In this lesson, Fantasy Sharks IDP Senior Staff Writer Gary Davenport looks at the variances in defensive scorekeeping among the NFL’s teams, and how that variance can impact the fantasy football value of individual defensive players. |
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Can Randall Cobb Make the Leap?
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jun 5, 2013 |
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| Just how committed is Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb? And can he make the ultimate leap to fantasy stardom in 2013? Those questions are explored as I take a look at a different kind of fantasy underdog. |
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6-Up; 6-Down: IDP Risers and Fallers for 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2013 |
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| With the 2013 season fast approaching, it is time for IDP fantasy owners to kick their draft preparation into high gear. Here is an examination of a few rising and falling players that can help or hinder fantasy squads in their championship quests for the 2013 season. Determining which players are on the verge of breakout seasons and which players are likely to see their value decline can be vital to gaining an edge come fantasy draft day. |
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The Fire Sale: An Emerging Star in Dallas
Thomas Casale, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2013 |
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| Thomas Casale has the summer blues. As he waits patiently for the NFL season to kick off, he looks at a couple of young receivers that could be fantasy sleepers and some veteran pass catchers you should be weary of on draft day. |
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Quick Hits
Eric Hartvigson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2013 |
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| With the slow and steady progression of the NFL offseason, it would seem that relevant fantasy news is at a loss. But even the daily reports coming out of organized team activities contain insight that will affect our selection on draft day. This article is a quick recap of the recent headlines from around the NFL affecting our pre-draft preparation. |
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Finding Value
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
May 30, 2013 |
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| “Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.” - Louis L’Amour. Those who wish to find value will indeed find it. Those who wish to find fantasy football value may request some assistance. That's when I come in, and this is the latest edition of the Fantasy Intelligence Report. |
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The Schemes They Are-A-Changin’: 2013 Edition
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
May 28, 2013 |
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| From Philadelphia to New Orleans, a handful of NFL teams will be employing new defensive schemes in 2013. Fantasy Sharks Individual Defensive Player (IDP) Senior Staff Writer Gary Davenport takes a look at these teams, exploring how their new defensive fronts will impact the fantasy football value of the players involved where IDP leagues are concerned. |
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The Shark Report - May 28th
Jim Bukowski, Content Manager
May 28, 2013 |
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Hope you had a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Let's get back to business with some baseball chatter.
Follow us on Twitter @FantasySharks. |
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Top 5 Rookie DB Prospects for 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 27, 2013 |
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| Concluding a look at the top rookies at each Individual Defensive Player (IDP) position with an examination of the Top 5 defensive back prospects. |
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DRAFT WARNING: Rob Gronkowski
Jim Bukowski, Content Manager
May 26, 2013 |
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| You may want to think twice before making Patriots' tight end Rob Gronkowski, especially at his current ADP of 20.04 (courtesy of MFL), the second tight end selected. You can still remain part of the Gronktourage, just don't let it cloud your judgment come draft day. |
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2013 Third Year Wide Receivers
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 24, 2013 |
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| What I like to do when I start my preparation for the new fantasy season is to take a look at how positions are going to shake out for the new season. I start with the wide receiver position. I look at how the third-year wide receivers did in 2012 and then look at the receivers that will be entering their third season for 2013. Step inside and join me on this wonderful trip. |
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Around The Horn
Mike Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 20, 2013 |
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| 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 ... |
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The Weekly Catch: Late Bloom or Gloom
Marc Griffis, Fantasy Baseball Staff Writer
May 18, 2013 |
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| 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.” |
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Top 5 Rookie DL Prospects for 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 17, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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Draft Recap – Veteran Impact
Eric Hartvigson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 17, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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Fantasy Underdog: Mike Gillislee
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 6 – Defensive Schemes
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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Underrated/Overrated: An Early Look at 2013 IDP Rankings
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 9, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 5 – Defensive Backs
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
May 6, 2013 |
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| 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! |
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The Fire Sale: Post-Draft Breakdown
Thomas Casale, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 6, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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Top 5 Rookie LB Prospects for 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
May 6, 2013 |
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| 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! |
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The Weekly Catch
Marc Griffis, Fantasy Baseball Staff Writer
May 3, 2013 |
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| 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? |
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IDP CHUTES AND LADDERS: NFL Draft Edition
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
May 3, 2013 |
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| 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.” |
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Yank'd
Marc Griffis, Fantasy Baseball Staff Writer
Apr 30, 2013 |
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| 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.” |
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Draft Recap
Eric Hartvigson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 30, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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The Shark Report - April 30th
Jim Bukowski, Content Manager
Apr 30, 2013 |
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Hope everyone had a great weekend! Now on to Monday's version of The Shark Report.
Follow us on Twitter @FantasySharks. |
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Chasing Ghosts
Greg Kellogg, FantasySharks.com
Apr 30, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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An IDP perspective on the 1st round of the NFL Draft
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 29, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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Manuel Override?
James Elvins, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 27, 2013 |
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| 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? |
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JL's Top 5 Quarterback Prospects
John Lanfranca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 27, 2013 |
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| 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. |
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Final 2013 Mock Draft
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2013 |
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| 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! |
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JL's Top 10 QB Prospects ( Numbers 10-6)
John Lanfranca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 22, 2013 |
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| With all the discussion about the NFL Draft lately, I felt it was my duty to set the record straight when talking about the most important position in all of professional sports. The quarterback. There has never been a draft in recent years with as many varying opinions regarding how good the crop of signal callers are. With the draft only days, away I’ll provide you with top-notch insight. |
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An IDP Look at FA Signings - AFC North
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 22, 2013 |
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| This is the final installment of the free agent IDP series which is intended to give a brief breakdown of the effect free agency has had on the defensive side of the ball. We head down the home stretch with a look at the AFC North division and the fantasy implications of each team’s new defensive additions. |
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An IDP Look at FA Signings - NFC South
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 19, 2013 |
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| I continue my examination of the defensive signings to date in the NFC South with a brief fantasy perspective on what each team has done to date in free agency what Individual Defensive Player (IDP) owners need to know for 2013. |
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IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 4 – Linebackers
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Apr 17, 2013 |
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| In the fourth edition of the ongoing Individual Defensive Player (IDP) tutorial series at Fantasy Sharks, IDP Senior Staff Writer Gary Davenport breaks down the position that is the king of the IDP mountain, the Godzilla to IDP’s Tokyo, the JaMarcus Russell to IDP’s Old Country Buffet...the linebackers. |
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An IDP look at FA signings - NFC North
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 12, 2013 |
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| Let's take a look at how the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears are shaking up the Individual Defensive Player (IDP) landscape through free agency while chasing the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North division title. |
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Mock Draft - 2.0
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2013 |
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| Baseball season is underway, and, as my salute to the boys of summer, here is “stee-rike two” in my quest to nail down the 2013 NFL Draft. |
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NFL Prospect Evaluations - The Best of What’s Left
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 9, 2013 |
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| I am taking a different approach with this final write-up. There’s some gold and some garbage, but none of these guys need more than a few sentences to get an idea of the type of player they are and, more importantly, could be. I listed them in the order I have them ranked. |
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IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 3 – Defensive Linemen
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Apr 8, 2013 |
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| The third lesson of the ongoing Fantasy Sharks Individual Defensive Player (IDP) Tutorial Series takes a look at the defensive line. Topics discussed include how the positional scarcity of defensive linemen affects their fantasy value, which positions on the defensive line are preferable for fantasy football purposes (and why), and how IDP owners can build a defensive front that will be an asset to their fantasy squads. |
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NFL Prospect Evaluations - April 5
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 5, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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2013 IDP Projections: Pre-NFL Draft IDP Projections are Live!
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Apr 5, 2013 |
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| With free agency winding down and the 2013 NFL draft a few weeks away it's time for Fantasy Sharks to roll out their initial set of IDP projections for the 2013 season. These projections will be updated both leading up to and after the draft and throughout the summer, and are customizable to your IDP league's scoring. Check them out, and get a leg up on your competition! |
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The Fire Sale: A New Beginning
Thomas Casale, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 4, 2013 |
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| Thomas Casale debuts his column,
The Fire Sale, on Fantasy Sharks by taking a closer look at this year's draft prospects. See which prospects are going up and which are coming down in the pre-draft edition of
The Fire Sale. |
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An IDP Look at FA Signings - AFC East
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 4, 2013 |
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| A look at how the Miami Dolphins are making it rain during 2013 free agency from an IDP standpoint and other fantasy relevant signings in the AFC East division. |
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An IDP Look at FA Signings - NFC East
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Apr 2, 2013 |
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| With free agency signings slowing to a crawl and the NFL Draft just over three weeks away we continue to examine the fantasy impact from free agency on the defensive side of the ball. Today we take a look at the NFC East. |
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An IDP Look at FA Signings - AFC South
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 28, 2013 |
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| There is truly no offseason in fantasy football, and savvy IDP (Individual Defensive Players) owners are tweaking their initial rankings for 2013 as free agency signings continue to alter NFL rosters. We take a look at the signings of teams in the AFC South division and what the fantasy implications may be for next season. |
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An IDP Look at FA Signings - AFC West
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 25, 2013 |
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| As the second week of free agency winds down, we take a look at the AFC West. Examining the defensive free agent signings and how they affect the 2013 Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy landscape. |
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IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 2 – Basic IDP Draft Strategies
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Mar 22, 2013 |
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| The IDP Tutorial Series at Fantasy Sharks is a step-by-step look at the concepts and strategies employed in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy football leagues. In Lesson Two, Gary Davenport looks at how roster sizes and lineup requirements can affect IDP player values, and offers some basic tips on how to field a successful squad when IDP draft season rolls around. |
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NFL Prospect Evaluations - March 21
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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An IDP Look at FA Signings - NFC West
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2013 |
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| Free agency is in full swing, and there have already been plenty of signings that will drastically alter the Individual Defensive Player (IDP) landscape for 2013. The NFC West boasts some of the premier defensive units in the league, and here is a glimpse at the IDP fantasy implications of the signings of each team to date. |
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IDP TUTORIAL: Lesson 1 – Know Your Scoring!
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Mar 19, 2013 |
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| Over the coming weeks I’ll be rolling out the IDP tutorial series here at Fantasy Sharks, several articles that will cover everything from basic IDP concepts to more advanced topics such as schematic breakdowns and positional and scorekeeper analysis. However, before I get into those subjects in earnest, I thought the best place to start would be at the beginning, the one thing that is absolutely the most important aspect of being successful in an IDP league. |
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NFL Prospect Evaluations - March 18
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 18, 2013 |
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| To provide a break from the Free Agency madness Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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Keenan Allen, David Amerson and Tyrone Clark Interview Recap
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 15, 2013 |
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| Tuesday night's edition of Kellogg's Komments was an extraordinary opportunity to interview three of this April's more intriguing draft prospects. Keenan Allen, WR, California, David Amerson, CB, North Carolina State and OLB, Tyrone Clark of Northern Illinois discussed everything from their draft preparation to the NFL players that have influenced their style of play. Here is a look at what turned out to be a fascinating conversation with three potential 2013 rookies. |
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Welker/Amendola: Is History Repeating Itself?
James Elvins, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 14, 2013 |
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| So, Brady's not happy? You can understand why when you recall that he just took a big pay cut to become arguably the lowest paid quarterback in the pro league's upper echelon. It's worth remembering that he's been unhappy before (Deion Branch) and all has worked out quite well. |
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2013 IDP FREE AGENT FEEDING FRENZY: Defensive Backs
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Mar 11, 2013 |
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| All it takes is a switch in scheme or scenery for a defensive player that was 'fantasy treasure' one year to turn to trash the next, and vice versa. |
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NFL Prospect Evaluations - March 10
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 10, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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The Best IDP Free Agents Defensive Unit
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 9, 2013 |
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| A look the best possible 11-man Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy defense made up entirely of 2013 free agents. |
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2013 IDP FREE AGENT FEEDING FRENZY: Linebackers
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Mar 7, 2013 |
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| All it takes is a switch in scheme or scenery for a defensive player that was 'fantasy treasure' one year to turn to trash the next, and vice versa. |
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NFL Prospect Evaluations - March 5 - Part 1
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 5, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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NFL Prospect Evaluations - March 5 - Part 2
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 5, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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IDP CHUTES AND LADDERS: Post-Combine Edition
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Mar 1, 2013 |
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| Individual Defensive Player (IDP) owners, especially those in dynasty formats, have already started scouting the incoming crop of players, whether it’s in preparation for upcoming rookie drafts or just to get an early edge on the competition. Here’s a look at some defensive standouts whose stock is headed either up or down based on how they fared at the RCA Dome. |
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The IDP Dating Game - Ideal Landing Spots for FA LBs
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Mar 1, 2013 |
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| Taking a look from an Individual Defensive Player (IDP) perspective at some potential fantasy-friendly landing spots for free agent linebackers heading into the 2013 season. |
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NFL Prospect Evaluations - Feb. 25
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 25, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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Watch List - Part I
Eric Hartvigson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2013 |
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| At this point in the offseason, fantasy insight is scarce. However, there are already situations unfolding that will influence your 2013 fantasy draft. If you aren’t planning your next championship, you’re already falling behind. |
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Walking Wounded - DL Returning From Injury in 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2013 |
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| The Super Bowl has come and gone, and a hearty congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens for their thrilling victory over the San Francisco 49ers is in order. OK, enough waxing poetic over the past as there is no offseason in the world of Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy football. The defensive line came through the 2012 season as the least-affected IDP position injury-wise from a fantasy perspective. There are still a number of situations that require monitoring throughout the spring and summer to keep the savvy IDP owner ahead of the injury curve. |
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Walking Wounded - DBs Returning From Injury in 2013
Walton Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2013 |
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| Now that the 2012 NFL season is officially over, it’s high-time that Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy owners begin their preparation for next year. With free agency and the draft still a month or two away, there is no better place to start than examining players that were injured last season and what is their worth (if any) moving forward.The defensive back position is the most difficult to predict on a yearly basis, and factoring injured players into the equation can actually help the savvy owner. It’s possible to find some hidden gems that may be overlooked by less-experienced IDP owners that merely troll the year-end final stats when making up their draft boards. |
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2013 IDP FREE AGENT FEEDING FRENZY: Defensive Linemen
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2013 |
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| All it takes is a switch in scheme or scenery for a defensive player that was 'fantasy treasure' one year to turn to trash the next, and vice versa. |
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NFL Draft Prospect Evaluations - Feb. 19
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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2013 NFL Draft Prospect Evaluations - Feb. 11
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 11, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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30 Questions Contest - Superbowl XLVII
Contest Central, FantasySharks.com
Feb 5, 2013 |
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Our annual 30 Q's Superbowl contest has produced three winners! Congratulations to
johnvone,
lowduke and
tzimme4 as our top three. We will let the results sit for a couple of days just to make sure we didn't score a question incorrectly, then we'll get those prizes out. Thanks everyone for playing.
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Monday Morning Takeaways – Super Bowl
Eric Hartvigson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 4, 2013 |
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| This article is the final installment of Monday Morning Takeaways, capping off the 2012 season. But if the Super Bowl marks the end of one season, it also represents the beginning of the next. Enjoy this article looking at the future fantasy value of some Ravens and Niners players, and stay tuned during the offseason for more great insight from Fantasy Sharks. |
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NFL Mock Draft - 1.0
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Feb 4, 2013 |
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| "Hello. My name is Wally Spurlin and I am a mock draft addict." Now that the Senior Bowl has concluded and the NFL Combine is on the horizon it is that wonderful time of the year known as mock draft season! That magical time when everyone has the chance to don their GM hats and take a chance at molding NFL rosters as they think they should be. So, come on in and take a look at my first NFL mock draft of 2013 and let the debate begin. |
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2013 NFL Draft Prospect Evaluations - Jan. 30
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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Walking Wounded - LBs Returning from injury in 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jan 29, 2013 |
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| The linebacker position had more than its share of big name players lost to injury in 2012, and examining how they fit in upon their return for 2013 can be vital in helping Individual Defensive Player (IDP) teams to dominate their leagues. The old adage, “Out of sight out of mind” may result in top-tier players that missed an entire season or a great portion of a season due to injury to be available later in drafts and represent excellent fantasy value. |
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Primed to Shine - LBs Ready to Break Out in 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jan 26, 2013 |
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| With the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens ready to square off in the Super Bowl, there will be no shortage of top linebackers on the field with the talents of Patrick Willis, Navorro Bowman and Ray Lewis on display. Each season brings the opportunity for new players to make their move up fantasy draft boards and join the ranks of the aforementioned IDP fantasy studs. This is an early examination of a handful of linebackers that are poised to make their move into the upper echelon of fantasy value heading into 2013 IDP fantasy season. |
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IDP Update: Notes from the 2013 Senior Bowl
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jan 26, 2013 |
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| If you truly want to dominate your Individual Defensive Player (IDP) league, one of the first lessons that must be learned is that there is no offseason, especially in dynasty formats. The 2013 season has already gotten underway, and it’s the IDP owners that begin preparing now who will have the edge when draft season rolls around this summer. |
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Primed to Shine - DBs Ready to Break Out in 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jan 24, 2013 |
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| There is no rest for the weary in the world of IDP fantasy football and that is especially true when tackling the defensive back position. The 2012 season produced its share of surprises and 2013 is sure to be no different. Getting an early start in examining which defensive backs are on the verge of becoming tier-one fantasy options can be vital in dominating IDP league drafts. |
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Primed to Shine - DL Ready to Break Out in 2013
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jan 22, 2013 |
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| Identifying and targeting those IDP players that are on the verge of stud status can be vital when putting together fantasy draft boards and getting the jump on fellow owners. Knowing just when to pull the trigger on that young player ready to emerge fantasy-wise can mean the difference between winning it all or going home early. |
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Monday Morning Takeaways – Championship Weekend
Eric Hartvigson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2013 |
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| This article examines the NFC and AFC Championship games to help unveil the information we need in aiding us as we prepare for the Super Bowl round of postseason action, but also takes a look for small nuggets of insight aiding us towards our 2013 fantasy league drafts. |
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Perfect Fantasy Landing Spots for 5 Free Agents
Wally Spurlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2013 |
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| Let's play the fantasy football version of that age old classic, ‘The Dating Game,’ by examining just which NFL teams some 2013 free agents would be ideal matches for. The fantasy landscape can be drastically altered once free agency begins, and there are some perfect fits from a fantasy perspective that could help NFL and fantasy owners alike in 2013. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 20
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2013 |
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| All that remains for the football season are two teams. Shut the front door! There is only one more game left for the year. I am as agnostic as it comes and I am always amazed how the final four works out. |
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Player Analysis: Updated 1/19/2013
Jim Bukowski, Content Manager
Jan 19, 2013 |
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| Now's the time to take a look at Bryce Brown. Should you be worried about his penchant for fumbling? Or, does that just create a nice buying opportunity? |
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2013 NFL Draft Prospect Evaluations - Jan. 17
Mark Chamberlin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Jan 17, 2013 |
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| Mark Chamberlin takes a brief look at the pros and cons of three more incoming rookies, including a preview of their
2013 and dynasty fantasy values. |
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