With the 2008 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it’s an exciting time for rookies who were lucky enough to land a job. On the flip side, it can be a nervous time for veterans, even established ones. Just last summer, Donovan McNabb dodged reports that his days were numbered after quarterback Kevin Kolb was drafted by the Eagles. McNabb, who was coming off an injury but yet was a proven performer, was all but run out of town by the media as trade rumors swirled. McNabb went on to put those doubters to rest as each week his performance improved along with his health. Moral to the story – if McNabb’s not safe after all he’s done for Philadelphia, than no one is sacred. The following players will be hearing footsteps this summer.

Willie Parker, Pittsburgh
The Steelers clearly missed The Bus last season, so even if Parker returns fully recovered from his leg injury, top pick Rashard Mendenhall should see plenty of action. The rookie clearly fits the Steelers smash-mouth approach to the game, as he should become more of the workhorse in this offense. Parker will get demoted to a situational, change-of-pace assignment. Fantasy impact: 5 (on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest)
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Had chance to geek out on NFL Sirius today and I thought I would pass on a few notables to you.

… Nobody seems to worried about the Rashard Mendenhall injury since it is early. It is not a good sign but if you are going to tweak something, tweak it in May.

… According to Tim Hasselbeck (yep the backup QB turned Sirius guy), J.T. O’Sullivan could be the dark horse to snag the 49er’s starting gig. Two reasons; first, he’s been working in Martz’s system for a few years now - Alex Smith and Shaun Hill have not. Second, Martz has been on record stating his love for J.T. and thinks he has the ability to perform in the NFL. Stay tuned. Read the rest of this entry »

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Well I finally did it, I started a podcast. I call it the Fantasy Football News and Advice Show. I know, somewhat of a boring title but I didn’t feel the need to get fancy - after all, we are here to talk NFL and fantasy football.

Anyway, the show the will contain the NFL and fantasy football chit chat that you would expect but I thought I would mix it up a bit. I am going to be inviting guests from other NFL and fantasy blogs, sites and podcasts to come on and share their insights. With all the

In the very first episode Corey welcomes Lee from FootballJabber.com to talk a little NFL Draft. Also, Lee explains the difference between a dynasty and a keeper league and explains why it might be perfect for a fantasy diehard like you.

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The song on heard on this podcast is “Thunder Chicken featuring Joseph Henry” by the Mighty Imperials.

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In the mold of the Vikings’ Adrian Peterson and the Saints’ Marques Colston, there are a bunch of rookies on the verge of making an immediate impact on fantasy leagues everywhere. Obviously, individual talent is key, but it’s really all about location, location, location. In order for these rookies to shine on the stat sheet, they need opportunities to make plays. So in the wake of the 2008 NFL Draft, the following players are most likely to stand out in fantasy football. Read the rest of this entry »

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After watching, listening and reading NFL draft all weekend, I figured I’d share a few thoughts with you. I know its a little overdue but better late than never.

First, from a selfish, fantasy football point of view I was really hoping that the Jets would snag McFadden. I figure the Raiders backfield will be tricky the way it is with Michael Bush and Fargas but now McFadden too? Guess I am just an old school fantasy player trying still trying to get used to all these RBBC’s.

No surprise here but Felix Jones in Dallas should be a good fit. He’ll Read the rest of this entry »

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One of the things I have enjoyed the most - as I have been going division to division offering up my early bird analysis - is reading your comments and hearing your assessment of the teams and divisions. You are educating me and helping me stay sharp. Just wanted to thank you for that.

For today’s post I am going to take on the the division that is near and dear to my heart, the NFC North. Why is it near and dear you ask? Well my beloved Vikings are a part of this division.

I am going to look at this as objectively as possible BUT as you can imagine, it is almost impossible to write this without some sort of bias.

While on one hand I may think overvalue my team in one category, on the other I am just as afraid of giving them to good of a grade and jinxing them. I am a bit superstitious when it comes to the Vikes to years and years of shattered expectations. They are usually better than expected or worse than expected. I will do my best but feel free to keep me honest.

With that out of the way lets do it. Here are my thoughts on the NFC - and in the words of ESPN’s Chris Berman - Norse;
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Now that you know how to set up the structure of your league (see Part I), it’s time to impress your fellow owners by running a first-rate league.

There is far more involved in being the league commissioner than making sure the Web site runs as promised. You’ll have to be a good communicator to keep everyone involved while also being a voice of reason. Below are 5 tips to help you keep the season running smooth all the way to the league championship game. Read the rest of this entry »

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