Archive for June, 2009
1) Tony Gonzalez - ATL - TE FROM: Kansas City TO: Atlanta - Gonzo was the most productive TE in fantasy football last year. On a very bad Kansas City team he managed to post big numbers. (96rec. 1056yds 10tds) At age 33 he gets a fresh start and the chance to add to his hall of fame resume. Do you think Matt Ryan was the happiest man in Atlanta when this trade was announced? I do...The addition of Gonzalez is going to cause a lot of sleepless nights for opposing defensive coordinators. 2) Kellen Winslow - TAM - TE FROM: Cleveland TO: Tampa Bay - Winslow was a physical marvel when he came out of Miami. Loaded with all the talent in the world and brimming with self confidence. That was six years ago. Injuries and attitude have derailed his career to make him a... read more
Posted by Dave in Fantasy Advice on Jun 4th 2009 and last modified on Jun 5th 2009. (Print This)
When the football world hears the words, "Westbrook will undergo ankle surgery" it's usually followed by a few groans and the feeling of Westbrook injury deja vu. It's June, and we're already looking at the Eagles injury report. But lets calm down for a second and analyze the situation... it may not be all that bad. Seeing how Brian Westbrook's procedure is expected to be minor in nature, this could be a great opportunity come draft day! At almost 30 years of age, Westbrook is surely near the end of his career as a running back in the NFL, but he hasn't slowed down yet. Last year he had 936 rushing yards, while catching 54 passes for another 402 yards and a career-best 14 touchdowns! Not bad for a guy who was hurt almost the entire season, and who gave his owners heartburn each week as wondered if he was going to play or not. ... read more
Posted by Dave in Fantasy Advice on Jun 3rd 2009 (Print This)
As crazy football fanatics like ourselves prepare to analyze how the draft has changed team dynamics and which off-season moves had the most impact, you should be thinking about the big day! Let the chumps in your league frantically scramble for their cheat-sheets on draft day while you sit back and enjoy your frosty beverage. Now is the time to think about your top 5 picks, your sleepers, and that one guy that you want to gamble on for the upcoming season. We all know guys are poor planners by nature, so let's keep this simple and stupid. Preparation for draft day is crucial!! Like a good poker game, you need to come prepared mentally or you can kiss that money goodbye! Here are the best preparation techniques that I can recommend as we approach draft day. First, what kind of beer are you bringing to the draft? Be... read more
Posted by Sean in Fantasy Advice on Jun 1st 2009 (Print This)
Welcome to Fantasy Football Brothers. Our goal is to answer all of your fantasy related questions quickly. Whether it is a lineup, waiver, trade, injury, or drafting question we will answer all questions or comments. We cover everything because we know you don't have the time to. If you want to win your league set up shop with us. Don't forget we are FREE! The Main Event: Wells vs Moreno: The running back position has been super saturated as of late, but the 2009 NFL draft provides fantasy fanatics with two potential future stars in Knowshon Moreno and Chris "Beanie" Wells. Which rookie running back will have the best fantasy year in 09? I am confident that Chris "Beanie" Wells will be the rookie of the year in 09. This is a match made in heaven. Wells fell further than anyone expected- including the Cards. He’s the right player on the right team. If... read more