2005 Testimonials:
Admittedly, there are a lot of testimonials here, but we received hundreds from our 2005 subscribers. While all these glowing remarks may seem a little unrealistic (we weren't perfect last year, of course), we stake our reputation on the fact that they were all actual comments sent to us from our subscribers.

Dave Conkey

ESPN.com’s 2005 Overall Winner

“I think it’s going to be impossible for your site to top what you gave us last year: excellent inside information, insightful analysis, intuitive gut feelings, superior web site tools, more stat-based stuff than ever, and even a much more attractive interface. But I think you will top yourselves in 2006!”

Bryan Thomas

“I was desperate week 17 for a RB so I checked out your rankings for the highest-rated free agent. It was Houston’s Vernand Morency, who I hadn’t heard of. Blindly, I picked him up and started him. 130 totals yards and a TD later, I was our league champ. Un-be-lievable!”

James Dilks

“As a result of your draft plan I ended up with Kevin Jones but also Carson Palmer, Steve Smith, Larry Johnson, Chad Johnson, and the Chicago Bears defense. You made me look like a %#$&ing genius! Thank you!”

Isaac Escava

“The most powerful selling point for your site is at the top. John Hansen seems to have earned the "guru" name. By constantly having success in professional fantasy leagues, how can anyone argue with the website's credibility? I trust John's analysis as gospel (to a fault maybe?) and feel extremely confident in his strategy articles that I am getting the best advice possible.  Plus, his advice works...I'm in the playoffs every year.” 

Kevin Slagle

“You guys amaze me every year with the new tools and tips you provide and I couldn't even begin to think of dreaming up something you haven't thought of.”

Terry Horner

“You practically begged us to trade for Rudi Johnson mid-season when he was struggling. I did, and sure enough, he was money down the stretch.”

Dave Warren

“The week after you guys recommended trading Priest Holmes, he went down. I respect and value the analysis you guys put up on a daily basis because I am confident that you have done your homework.” 

Mike Slayton

“I finally followed your draft plan and boy did it pay off. I drafted Tiki Barber, Warrick Dunn, Torry Holt, Carson Palmer, Larry Johnson and Chicago's defense and boy did it pay off. They laughed at my draft this year because of Dunn Palmer, Johnson, and Jimmy Smith. Now I'm laughing my way to the bank and crown. You're the best by a million miles. I don't know how you do it, but you always seem to hit the nail on the head.”

Mike Kennedy

“You always nail a nice sleeper DT for me that no one is targeting and that I get between the 7-9^th DT taken (Chicago Bears in both my leagues this year).”

Dave DeSantis

“I made some nice pick-ups through the year because of your advice. Kevin Curtis, Joe Jurevicius, and Marion Barber helped out through some tough by weeks and injuries.  Thanks for your advice I know I couldn't have done it with out your help.”

Michael Mitchell

“I particularly appreciate the dynasty league perspective that you give in the preseason.  You seem to be ahead of the curve on that.”

Tom MacDonough

“This year's IDP coverage was right on, easy to read and understand, made the difference in several of my games this year, thanks.”

Ryan Winze

“Your advice on taking Larry Johnson in the mid rounds really, really paid off down the road. Your late season advice (and I mean getting instant emails from you guys when a stud goes down) like Ryan Moats, Cedric Houston and Josh McCown kept me alive and I ended up winning my main league. Keep up the great work and I'll be back for years to come.”

Gary Engen

“I went back and read your preseason article on players to take with your last pick or one of your last picks and I was floored at how many 2005 successes were on that list: Willie Parker, Kevin Curtis, Ben Watson, Ryan Moats, Jerramy Stevens, Bobby Engram, Chris Perry, Samie Parker, etc. You gotta be kidding me!”

Vince Gates

“Fantasy Guru.Com changes the way you approach a FF season. There is so much more to consider than, who is the best player to draft or start. The site brings all of this together through a series of articles and the tools that are made available.  I compete in three leagues and have become the Fantasy expert.”

Gene Lillis

“I can’t even enough "Gut feel" articles from John Hansen. I'd love to know which players he's avoiding next year like he avoided Jamal Lewis and Ahman Green this past year.”

JD McCall

“This was my first year and was skeptical in the beginning if paying for a site to help me would be worth it.  At first I was worried with my team starting out 0-2 but with the help of the Waiver Wire advice from this site and their rankings on players anticipated performance I finished off strong and went 14-0 the rest of the way to the Championship of my league.”

Tom Spaeth

“The information every week is above and beyond what I expected from preseason, first snap, to the super bowl.  The customer service is awesome.  I double subscribed to the site when I signed up not knowing the site was messed up. I received a refund in the mail 2 weeks later after verifying the information.  If you are a serious fantasy football nut like myself Fantasy Guru is a must to take you that extra step.”

Jeremiah Mantei

“You offer loads of info at my fingertips: a multitude of tools to help me make solid decisions in drafting a team, setting a lineup and evaluating free agents. FantasyGuru.com has pocketed me close to a $1,000 already, with another $700 within reach. Keep up the great work!”

Jim Karinshak

“I thought your IDP coverage was great.  Last week (Week 15), for example, you had Adalius Thomas highly rated and Keith Brooking further down the list.  I picked up Thomas off waivers and started him over Brooking on the way to a 10 pt. win - with Thomas' contribution being the difference.  There were many other examples throughout the season where your extensive coverage on matchups and defensive statistics helped me choose the right LB, DB, or DL.”

Jeff Keener

“The timely information, especially on Sunday's mornings is like no other. The insane amount of statistical data that you provide is right up my ally.”

John Ferazi

”I’ll never forget how in September you pegged Eli Manning as the next great QB (after correctly picking Carson Palmer the year before) and he threw for 300 yards and 4 TDs merely days after that. Amazing.”

Ed Phelps

“Last year, a friend with 15+ years of fantasy experience dating back to the pocket calculator days, rated Guru as the best site by a wide margin...in fact, he pretty much said it was the "only" pay site worth the $$. So this fall I signed up shortly before our 12-team league draft. I now consider most other sites fluff and eye candy.”

Craig Hodgkins

“You nailed it with Steve Smith, Hines Ward, Steven Jackson, even Rudi Johnson turned out OK. Got screwed by Culpepper, Gonzo, and Baltimore, but thanks to your advice, I was able to recover.” 

Ryan Morgan

“I love all the articles you guys put out, but even more so, the stats page that you guys maintain. Stats such as targets, RZ carries, etc are invaluable, and stats geeks who play this game can never get enough. We can get "normal" stats anywhere, but continue to add those "extra" stats, and you’ll have at least one loyal customer right here.”

Jason M

“I subscribe for all the up-to-date information on key issues in fantasy football such as injuries and depth chart movement. It’s good to be informed so you can make the right calls in a timely manner. This year the preseason information was the best ever and helped me draft my best team in 10 years.”

Jason Matoush

“The absolute best preseason reading in the industry, as well as the best in-season weekly reports and updates. The 'Draft Plan' article is always enlightening.”

John Galipeau

“You guys do a great job of sticking your necks out and taking aggressive positions on players.  Sometimes you guys hit home runs, and sometimes you guys strike out.  But serious fantasy guys like myself appreciate that you guys take chances, and don't just regurgitate the same old fantasy fluff that I can read most anyplace else.  I've subscribed to your service for 5 years straight because your opinions are intelligent and are backed up with balls.”

Brian Shaffer

“I also participate in an office pick ‘em pool at work and to no surprise have won it the past two years utilizing the Gurus picks every week. I’m officially a subscriber for life!”

Chris Enfanto

“You guys somehow get better every year. More coverage & features at the same price. Who can complain?”

Kenneth W. Holizna

“You guys rock, the best analysis period.  I often laugh my butt off on game day, as so-called "experts" make their predictions on TV. No comparison. If someone asked me how they could really make a name for themselves in the pre-game commentary business, I'd send them to FantasyGuru.com with a stack of 3X5's and a Sharpie!  Keep it up!”

Ryan Morgan

“The bottom line is that for a nominal fiscal investment and at most an hour reviewing your concise weekly reports, I have been able to stay on top of each of my fantasy teams and am able to not only be the most prepared person at my draft, but have insightful information to play the all important mid-season waiver game.”

Matt Mueller

“Your waiver wire and trade now helped a manager that drafted Corey Dillon, Kevin Jones, and Mike Anderson as his three starting RBs make the championship game.”

Phil George

“Your advice is not reactionary and is based on fact as much as possible – unlike other mainstream sites (i.e. ESPN), where they make predictions based on last week's performances (how insightful), I trust you to take into account the individual and team matchups posed "this week" and more often than not, those players are in position to succeed, and often do.”

Todd Higgins

“This was definitely your best year for IDP's and since 5 out of 6 of my leagues use them, I was elated.” 

Larry Kopp

“Being perfect is impossible but making the playoffs every year is doable thanks to FantasyGuru.com. With the constant updates and breaking news, along with no doubt the best breakdowns of the games, these guys always give me options and a chance to win on Sunday.”

Frank Passalaqua

“I never would have drafted Steve Smith in 2 out of 3 leagues without the draft plan.”

Brandon Hansen

“The draft is where it’s at and your 2005 draft plan is what did it for me. While there were runs on QBs and defenses I stuck with your plan. I ended up with 3 stacked teams nobody wants to play against. You told me who to draft, when to draft them and why!”

Ken Curtis

 “Last year, in a profound display of arrogance, I went out on my own for the year and finished in sixth and out of the money for the first time in 5 years. So this year I return two you humbled and looking to get over the hump for my first league title. I followed your draft guide and to my extreme delight I have led my league practically wire to wire (I took first after week two).”

Bryan Glore

“Love your players to trade/players to trade for feature.  I made a few great trades and strengthened my team for the playoffs. You guys helped a lot with making me realize that I had to build a team with great matchups for the playoffs.”

Rob MacDonald

“Awesome info with no fluff. I love the straight up analysis and opinions. Other sites will give you both sides of the argument and leave you basically staring blankly at the computer screen trying to figure out what they meant.”

Scott Cerny

“Driven by a solid draft strategy and supplemented by good work on trades and waiver wire, I’m 1^st in points in my league and playing for the Super Bowl.” 

Jim Flynn

“For the first time ever, I really looked over your draft plan and took notes to make sure that I didn't get caught up in the moment and make a big mistake.  It proved to be GOLD because both of my drafts were strong and I am at the top of both 12 team leagues that have veteran owners.”

Roger Mojsiejenko

“This is the best, most informative fantasy football service in existence. Period.”

Tony Kubat

“I feel your strength is identifying productive players that usually fly under other peoples radar before the draft. I've drafted better in the last couple of years. With the flood of information available now for fantasy football its hard to find those gems once the season is under way.”

Troy Willard

“This is my 3rd year subscribing to Fantasy Guru, and while injuries always play a major role in anyone’s success/failures, you guys always have someone waiting in the wings to pick up. This year I was one of the many, including you guys, very high on Kevin Jones. While he could have busted many people's seasons, your draft strategy and waiver wire pickups helped me get good depth at the RB position, and my roster as a whole. Also some of my mid-round picks, a la Carson Palmer and Steve Smith ending up being big enough studs that most weeks I thought, who is Jones?

Jesse Karpen

“The DRAFT PLAN is worth the price of the subscription ALONE. Please don't worry about the sleepers and advice you don't hit on. I don't subscribe to have someone tell me to pick Shawn Alexander with the #2 pick - I subscribe because you told anyone who would listen to wait for Carson Palmer while loading up at RB. Well Done. Don’t change!”

Curby Barker

”I've been using your site for 2 years now and I can't stop singing the praises of your service.  It's so good, I had to tell my buddy about it at the beginning of this season (I was really reluctant to if you can imagine).  Now, both of us are in the championship game in all the leagues that we are participating in. Your information is one of a kind and I love all the email updates I get on the players and game time weather conditions.” 
Larry Lui

“I've been playing with basically the same core of guys on ESPN's FFB site since 96. The Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field league consistently finishes near the top of the league index ratings so needless to say it is very competitive. The first year I used your service I carried a #1 ranking on ESPN's FFB overall leader board for 12+ weeks. I went into the playoffs ranked #1 but finished with a #6 overall ranking after my team tanked during the championship weeks. After trying other methodologies/services I went back to your service this year with great success. I should be in the top 15 after the last two weeks but the leader board has not been updated.”

Jerry Guidry

“Quite simply, this is the best of the services offered. I've been using it for 10 years and sometimes tried others in addition, but I am back to using this one exclusively. Whether it’s the league with my buddies, or the WCOFF league, this is the source of information I use. I consistently win or place near the top of each league I participate in.”

Darren Armani

“In the 3 years I've used the service, I've never finished out of the money. The service is worth at least twice what you charge. The office pool picks also won me some money this year as well.”

Joe Roth

“I downloaded your 2005 draft tool and spent days inputting and adjusting everything just like I wanted. Then disaster struck 1/2 hour before draft.... my laptop hard drive ate itself.  With no time left, I printed off a copy of your cheat sheet and went with my gut.  Oh yeah, and a copy of your 2005 draft plan. Between my guts and your plan, I sit on top of my league.  I am so far ahead right now that I could pick up all players on IR and still win.”

Greg Kilberger

“I love the fact that I can use your analysis, and then run multiple reports on you tools (SOS, Pass Target, etc.) to make my final line-up decision.”

Andy Wall

“FantasyGuru.com is like my mom. It feeds, clothes, and gives me sense of security just like moms do!”

Larry Trantham

“I drafted for a co-worker last year. Before I drafted for him, he had me read your strategy guide from 2004. After watching Antonio Gates, Thomas Jones, and others excel I knew the site was too valuable a resource to ignore.”

James Vender

“A few weeks ago I was contemplating sitting Jason Witten. You touched on what the other tight ends had done against this team so I started him. 2 TDs and plenty of yards later, I won by one point.” 

Marty Ollenberger

 “Your site has always been ahead of the game in fantasy reporting, and this year you took things to an even higher level.  I know from experience that going against your advice can sometimes be very costly, and this year I learned from my mistakes.”

Steve Wood

“I subscribed to the site this year because the magazine was so good, I figured the site would be better, and it was.  There's was a lot of great advice on who to trade/trade for, who I should get on the weekly waiver wire, and who I should play every week.  I will definitely subscribe again next year.”

Bart Johnson

“The thorough analysis and rankings you offer are based upon well-supported analysis and speculation; not just re-tread information from previous seasons. After a single season of using your services, I proclaim myself a loyal subscriber.” 

Dave Wagner

“As a rookie, I was pursuing any avenue that would keep me competitive with the veterans. This site was recommended to me by a co-worker. All the other owners would laugh, and roast me on the message board about subscribing to your service. Well, there is only 1 person laughing now. That would be me.”

Brandon Romines

“Your site is a great one-stop-shop for current information and strategy. I was able to work the WW successfully and pick up players like David Garrard and Ryan Moats before they were on anyone else’s radar.”

Bryce Poland

“The Preseason Coverage was excellent.  I especially liked some of your bold and contrarian calls. Putting Carson Palmer higher than most lists helped a lot.  Discovering Stephen Davis a week or so before everyone else was huge. I stashed Ricky Williams on my roster cheap based on your preseason report and used him when it counted.  I took a flyer on Cadillac Williams and it helped me to wrap up the top points award in my league.”

Bob Degenhardt

“Even though I kept up to date with the waiver wire, I found it difficult to actually execute a pick up with draft selections including: Carson Palmer, LT, Lamont Jordan, Torry Holt, Anquan Boldin and the Indy Defense. I played in four leagues this year and went into the playoffs with a first-round bye in three of four. You can't ask for more out of a draft!”

Damon Rolfs

“You are one of the few sites out there who give GOOD IDP and Kick Returner data.” 

Todd Braden

“I drafted Steve Smith, Torry Holt, Larry Johnson, Thomas Jones, Michael Vick and I am going to roll this week to bring home the championship on top of the points title.” 

Jon McHugh

“Thanks for your great in site and the waiver wire addition.  I picked up Marion Barber and used him the week he scored 2 TDs for me and I won, then I traded him and Julius Jones for Cadillac Williams and It has put me over the top.”

Roy Hale

“Thanks to your site and your preseason prep. I dominated one of my leagues this year by taking 2 RBs, 2 WRs, than Tom Brady. I followed in the 7th round with Carson Palmer who was my starter of course and took Neil Rackers late to compliment this team. Picking up Chicago off waivers balanced my team real well.”  Brad Theriault

“The new features and reconstruction of the site is really a major upgrade over what was here previously. Even better is that the price remains the same. You easily could have kicked up the subscription a few bucks and I don't think anyone would have cared.”

Tony Spera

“The site gives solid intelligence in a timely and easy-to-follow presentation.  It's a reliable, dependable resource week-in and week-out.”

Rob Gorrell

“I took the Indy Defense due to your recommendation, and started them all year, and they were great. With Defensive teams there's not much else you could do better that I can think of.”

Jon Ries

“The preseason and draft info/prep alone is worth the subscription fee. Each year John and the Fantasy Guru staff have put me in a position to have a successful season.  The detail and insight is unparallel in my opinion.  The info is timely, informative, and with a level of detail that is not overwhelming, but enough to help you make your picks each week.”

Chris Ullrich

“I am in a keeper league, TD only, and the Sleepers information is always a good way to find the next best keeper.  You sold me on Brian Westbrook when no-one on the planet knew about him a couple of years ago and he has paid off big-time!  Not only that, you sold me on backing him up with Moats, when everyone else was thinking Lamar Gordon or Reno Mahe...great call This year you sold me on Larry Fitzgerald and again, big pay back. I am having my best year ever at 12-2 in the regular season set-up good for the playoffs.” 

Bill Bixler

“I loved your preseason draft plan. I followed it to the letter. I’m in first place with a 14-1 record. I’ll win near $3000 this year because of your help. I look forward to subscribing next year.”

Craig Hickey

“Every year before heading into our draft - I feel I am already one step ahead of my friends. Guru's advice has enabled me to draft studs like Carson Palmer and Steve Smith & last year picking up unheard of TE Antonio Gates. The weekly updates, emails, rankings, waiver wire targets, and production tracker pages have constantly kept me up to date & have propelled me into winning or placing in the money each and every year.”

Patrick Wright

“Great call on the Chicago Bears D. I got laughed at in a couple of leagues. They don't use the guru. Go figure.”

Michael Descala

“I felt that I knew a lot about the NFL, however fantasy is very different and The Guru lays out all of the information available perfectly.  The draft plan, waiver wire info and weekly rankings are the most useful aspects of the site for me.  The advantages that The Guru has given me are making the savvy late round pick (Matt Hasselbeck 2 yrs ago, Carson Palmer this year), making the most of free agency each week, and most importantly...the draft plan.  Anyone can lay out players in order of preference but The Guru helps you to lay your own plan out.”
Paul Starstrom

“I can't complain, you helped me win 5K in Vegas and hit the nail on the head with Rudi Johnson who was getting no love and I took 25th overall.”

James Loveless

“Fantasyguru.com staff and John Hansen present the best Fantasy Football advice, insight you can find anywhere. Every year you top yourself and throw the winning touchdown to your subscribers and fans!”

Frank Fabsits

“I won my major league after drafting and losing Javon Walker, Darrell Jackson, and Isaac Bruce because I drafted 5 solid RBs and traded 3 (including Priest Holmes before his injury) for WR replacements based on your Trade advice (Anquan Boldin and T.J. Houshmandzadeh with Willis McGahee). Special thanks for selling me on Tiki Barber who lasted to the end of the 2nd round, making sure I draft Larry Johnson in the 6th, and waiting on QB until at least the 8th round and getting Tom Brady. I have been a subscriber for 6 years and have won 4 championships in those last 6 years.”

Steven Fein

“I have been a Guru subscriber as long as I can remember. While many of my opponents think I am a football Guru, I must admit I am simply educated by one. To play FFL competitively and not have access to this level of information is just foolish.”

Trent Olinger

“I think the service is worth at least twice what your charging already. It is the best and most informative of all sites I have come across. Already can't wait to see what new features and improvements you have in store for next year.”

Sidney Giffin

“I'm in a IDP league and I had the best def. ranking 2nd in sacks, first in tackles and 2nd in INT's. I picked up Shawn Merriman, Lofa Tatupu, DeAngelo Hall and Will Smith around week 6. Your IDP information is by far the best I have seen.”

Rick Zaleski

“Edgerrin James and Reggie Wayne were two of my biggest studs the whole season and for obvious reasons I could not start either one this week. I was also hurting at the QB position. I was able to pick up Frank Gore and Josh McCown this week and they both went off for me. I never heard of Gore but I have so much confidence in this sight that I picked him up and threw him in my line-up.

Chris Reino

“There were several weeks this year where the Sunday morning updates allowed me to make the correct starting lineup decisions.”

Rob Fleming

“With the help of Guru I was able to stay away from any major 1st-3rd round busts and was able to get Carson Palmer and Steve Smith later than I should have been due to the knowledge that they were ready to step up.”

Chris Cannan

“I think your pre-season coverage was fantastic.  You've helped me pick sleepers such as Antonio Gates in 2004, Lamont Jordan and Mike Anderson in 2005, and many others.”

Joe Taylor

“I subscribe to your service because it takes a large amount of stats and inside information and puts it in an easy to read form. Your predictions are based on a lot of research and I can tell that you really want to give your subscribers the best information for their teams.  You seem genuinely upset if you've made a prediction that doesn't turn out quite right.”

Jeff Parker

“Like most leagues, unless you had LT or Alexander you were out of it early in 2005. But the fact that the Guru had me picking Carson Palmer and Steve Smith early, was the only reason I hung around all year and tied for 2^nd.”

Joe Curcio

“I finally decided I needed a little help. Bingo - I won the championship and cleaned up on most of the awards. Your site helped me with draft day and a pre-draft trade (we keep 4 to 7 players in a keeper league) when I grabbed Carson Palmer for a 3rd round pick after I saw him listed as a huge sleeper. I then grabbed Larry Johnson (from your draft strategy with my first round pick - I picked 10th) after all the rookies were snatched up. I also used your rankings for my last round pick for Indy Defense. With your IDP info I had the best players by far.”

Gary Lawley

“Your excellent (and vast) preseason coverage and your in-season insights and analysis accounts for at least 80% of my success over the past few years in my 10 year-old twelve team league of serious fantasy players. I give myself 5% of the credit for making the decision to continue my subscription to TGR and for following my own instincts now and then, and I figure 15% goes to blind luck for only having an average number of injuries to key players, and following your advice during the season to target able replacements. As an example, Jonathan Wells and Frank Gore were key subs for me down the stretch after Brian Westbrook went down. Big props to you!”

Matt Fouse

“I have been a subscriber for many years and have come to trust John Hansen and the advice of his crew.  This year (based solely on Guru advice) I picked up Andre Johnson off waivers mid season and held him until healthy.  I used him in our super bowl (week 16) and it was his long TD that was the difference in a very ugly and close game which I won.  Had it not been for AJ and the trust I have in The Guru, I would have lost that game.”

Louis finocchiaro

“I'll be back again next year and I'll be looking for the next Lamont Jordan, Carson Palmer, Joey Galloway, Jeremy Shockey, Steve Smith - all players I got for great value on draft day thanks to Fantasyguru.com.”

Joe V

“This is hands down the best fantasy football site out there. When people in my league laughed at me for taking Steve Smith in the 5th round (obviously a steal) and Larry Johnson in the 6th round (to back up Priest), it's nice to know I will have the last laugh as I try to bring home the trophy.”

Josh Feldman

“I've tried other sites for info and tools, but none can match the quality of information on FantasyGuru.com. My particular favorite feature is the Draft Plan.  I've followed it for the past two years and I'm proud to say that I'm the league champion in my 12-team league for the past two years!”

Rob RodenParker

“I want to commend you for all the new additions this year. My particular favorite was Hansen on Strategy. The entire series is a goldmine for both beginner and experienced fantasy player alike. And in an era of increasing prices and decreasing quality...Fantasy Guru stands like a pillar. I consider your service to be the best value in the Fantasy Football realm!”

Mike Sullivan

“Your content is terrific. You guys are very quick to update, even if it's just a headline update. It allows subscribers to hit the WW before other chumps that are too cheap to get great info.”

Andy Yang

“Last year, I was on an auto draft that went horribly, but through the use of the Waiver Wire section on the site I was able to turn around an 0-4 season to sneak into the playoffs and ultimately win the league. This year I out-drafted everyone ending up with Steve Smith, Carson Palmer, and Santana Moss in rounds 5,7, and 11 respectively. I owe this to the 2005 Draft Plan.”

Tyler Harris

“I get emails all the time asking how I knew to pick-up a player when I did and play him that week. I would love to tell them I got the information here but that would let the competition know my secret. Thanks for all the hard work putting the reports together in a timely manner.”

Dan Pearson

“Your up-to-the-minute injury news on Sunday is worth the price alone.”

Rich Dunn

“After reading and digesting your draft plan, I used it almost to the letter and came up with my finest draft in the 19 years I have been doing fantasy sports.  Picking up Larry Johnson after drafting Holmes early led to the Super bowl (which I lost when Santana Moss came up big for my opponent, and Rudi Johnson failed to score for me). Don't know how you can improve upon it next year!”

Wally Schilpp

“I have been a member of this site for 4 years now and it is the best site on the Internet. I kept Willis McGahee in my keeper league when he was injured his rookie year and pick up LaMont Jordan last year when i saw it on the site. This year i picked up Chester Taylor when i saw it on the site.”

Carl J. Stoker

“Total profit this year: Approximately $19,000, after subtracting entry fees and expenses, from 22 leagues. It's like a second seasonal job, and The Guru has been my personal Guru for years!”

Lee Harmon

“Based on following the Draft Plan, I walked away from my draft with in my opinion my best team in 20 years of playing FFL. On draft night, I ended up with Carson Palmer, Shawn Alexander, LaMont Jordan, Caddie Williams, Larry Johnson, Torry Holt, Hines Ward, Chris Chambers, Jeremy Shockey, Jerramy Stevens, Shayne Graham and Indy defense. The season was academic as I dominated my league like no other had in our leagues 15 year history including a 152-70 Championship game.  It was the most dominant performance in our league history.”  John Tesoriero

“The value of the information Fantasy Guru provides is as simple as getting your insider updates in a Friday afternoon email vs. reading about them Sunday morning in the local paper before you set your lineup.  If there was a waiver move to be made, you missed it, but the FG subscriber had that backup RB on his roster Friday night.”

Scott Moore

”I think identifying potential big impacts could help.  Last year, I think you had a read on Antonio Gates and this year you had a beat on Larry Johnson playing a big role.”

Steve Klyn

“I subscribe because you give not only the best insight I've found, but you also report significant developments faster than any of the other services I subscribe to.  I gain enough value from your articles to make informed decisions and even to outguess my opponents come draft time or pulling selections off of the waiver wire.  I mean, how great is it to have someone call you out on an opinion, only to be able to shove it back in their face with a specific example of someone you grabbed a week BEFORE he blew up (see: Marion Barber this year)!”

Bryan Bird

“I have been in a keeper league for 8 yrs now, and since subscribing to Fantasy Guru, I have finished 2nd, 1st, 3rd (bad week 17 luck), and now in the championship game for the 4th straight year, #1 in pts 3 yrs in a row! My teams have more depth, less risk to injuries, and my rosters have allowed me a chance to be competitive despite sitting studs in week 17! This is a great site with tons of info and analysis!”

Jeff VerSteegh

“I went way overboard this year, entering 10 leagues. I am a John Hansen disciple through-and-through.  I agree with 99% of what he says, and feel he has by far the most insight of any analyst out there. I agreed with his assessment of Kevin Jones this preseason, and drafted Jones high in almost every league. You might think that this move killed me, but in fact Hansen's draft strategy and overall advice is so sound, that it ended up just being a minor hiccup. “
Fred Fugere

“Without question, this is the definitive FFL site out there.  The comprehensive coverage, together with great insight and thoughts, make this the best repository for everything Fantasy Football.  I'll be back in 2006!”

RS Patterson

“Not only was the Draft Plan immensely helpful, but during the season the Waiver led me to pick up Joey Galloway and Neil Rackers, who logged in big points all season long. But in the playoffs, when I had to sit some of my studs (Palmer, Alexander, Shockey hurt), the WW gave me some good insights. Outstanding job.”

John James

“This site takes all other Fantasy sites to the house, each and every year. And it just gets better all the time. I would never go anywhere else.”

Jesse Unglaub

“I was contemplating dropping Andre Johnson but you guys said to hold on and take advantage of his favorable schedule. Well, his 53-yard TD in week 16 won me the championship!”
Alex Parker

”Defensive coverage was great.  I picked Chicago in the 17th round of my draft and used them every week.”

Robert Brown

“Your weekly RB WW pick ups were great. I won games off Sam Gado, Najeh Davenport and Ryan Moats.”

Michael Sinitiere

“I must tell you  your final report on players (inactive-injured etc.) just before 1pm and 4pm game times truly puts the icing on the cake for me too be winning consistently in my league.”

James Walsh Jr.

“I have dominated in my fantasy baseball league, partly because of the great insight provided by your site (thanks again for Cliff Lee tip!).”

Frank Newhouse

“The info I received at the Guru site was invaluable. In one league, I used the Guru rankings to come up with a rag-tag bunch (Josh McCown, Vernand Morency, et al) that won me a championship with my big guns (Palmer, Shockey, Mike Anderson - all touted by Guru that got me to that spot) either limited or not playing.  Not only does I get expert information and analysis from the Guru staff, but there are a great bunch of people on the message boards that are nice (seen some awful sites with swearing and lots of flaming and fighting) and knowledgeable with receiving questions.”

Mark Stawasz

“This year I followed your advice and drafted Carson Palmer and now have a great keeper prospect (the other team owners were a bit skeptical that I took him so early - but we knew). I also drafted Lamont Jordan and Larry Johnson, add to that I already had Chad Johnson as a keeper and my team won the championship this year and is looking a strong force for the next few years with Keepers Palmer, LJ, Lamont and Chad.”

David Albertini

“Your preseason information is great. It helped me develop my draft plan. Basically, if your able to draft right - you win!  You won't believe my team this year: QB – Carson Palmer, RB - Willis McGahee, Rudi Johnson, Larry Johnson, Kevin Jones, WR - Steve Smith, Anquan Boldin.  At that point, who cares about the kicker & defense?”

David Vernon

“This is the only site I would pay good money to use each year. I have been playing fantasy football for 20 years, have run our dynasty league for 18 years, and feel I know more than most "experts" about fantasy football. Regardless, John Hansen supplements my knowledge with his truly-expert take, and he helps me make the right decisions on personnel and on my weekly lineups. John's great for sleepers and deep sleepers, too. If you're a novice, you'll need his direction; if you're an expert, you'll need his perspective. Rest assured: I'll be ponying up again in '06.”

Steve Moyer