Archive for April, 2010
It's that time of year again. Tonight it is NFL Draft eve. Tomorrow the Brotherhood will be gathered around a few TV's and even more computers all to watch the best night on television. We will be taking it all in as stuff our faces on trays of buffalo wings and steak tips subs. I know I can look around the room and we will all have our silly little smiles and watch amateur athletes becoming professional athletes. Tomorrow the hopes of millions of NFL fans across the world will live and die with each pick. The draft this year has a ton of depth, in fact the most in a few years. Yes it is lacking in the QB department, but while there aren't a bunch of first round guys this year there are a ton of questions that need to... read more
We are only a few days away from the biggest off-season event of any sport, the NFL Draft. It has become a three day event with the first round starting on Thursday night in prime time. On Friday it will be rounds two and three and then the rest of the draft will be held on Saturday. That is a lot of non-football being broadcast over three typically busy days. I can't wait to see how well the NFL knows it audience. There has been some movement on our boards but mostly due to trades that once made teams positionally desperate, are now in a better spot to address other needs. We will be back later this week with our final Mock Draft 6.0 with trades. St. Louis Rams-QB-Sam Bradford-Oklahoma Bradford was always our number one ranked QB, but he was able solidify his number... read more
Posted by Bill in Fantasy Advice on Apr 8th 2010 and last modified on Apr 10th 2010. (Print This)
(Part Two:) Our second round has been added to our latest draft. The first round is now at the bottom. Look for our Mock Draft 5.0 Next week. Remember to check out our friends over at DCPROSPORTSREPORT.com For all of the Mock Draft you could ever wish for are right there. Spring has finally arrived in the Northeast corridor after weeks and weeks of monsoons and flooding, the gorgeous weather this past weekend means it is time for the Brotherhood to wake up from it’s winter long hibernation. Spring means a lot of things to a lot of people and it is mostly associated with new beginnings. Like in the NFL where we are 17 days away from the NFL Draft. The Combine is over and we have seen the majority of the big name prospects pro day come and go already. (Still Waiting for Jimmy Clausen... read more
The Washington Redskins have made the biggest splash during the offseason with the hiring of H.C. Mike Shanahan and landing QB Donovan McNabb. Who would expect anything less from owner Daniel Snyder? Now the team must protect their new quarterback as well as address the running back situation that grows worse with each passing day. Clinton Portis, Willie Parker and Larry Johnson oh my! In the Crosshairs will break down a teams recent draft history and get a feel in the direction they might or should go in the upcoming 2010 NFL Draft. Recent 1st Round Draft History: 2009: Brian Orakpo-DE-Texas 2008: No Pick 2007: LaRon Landry-S-LSU 2006: No Pick 2005: Carlos Rogers-CB-Auburn----Jason Campbell-QB-Auburn The Redskins hit on Brian Orakpo in last year's draft and he was an instant impact for the team's defense. LaRon Landry has developed into a productive safety and had 90 tackles on the season last... read more
Spring has finally arrived in the Northeast corridor after weeks and weeks of monsoons and flooding, the gorgeous weather this past weekend means it is time for the Brotherhood to wake up from it's winter long hibernation. Spring means a lot of things to a lot of people and it is mostly associated with new beginnings. Like in the NFL where we are 17 days away from the NFL Draft. The Combine is over and we have seen the majority of the big name prospects pro day come and go already. (Still Waiting for Jimmy Clausen to Throw4/9) Here at Fantasy Football Brothers we love the draft and it is our Thanksgiving to our Christmas (The Christmas being fantasy drafts). We are eagerly awaiting April 22nd so that we can officially begin the 2010 Fantasy Season. I know I have made my thoughts known about the Thursday... read more