Moss could Pack a punch in Green Bay

Randy Moss is a one-dimensional player whose skills are eroding. At his best last year for the Raiders he was going through the motions. By midseason, he quit. Moss needs to be properly motivated these days. That’s a sad statement for someone making damn near $10 million a year, but it’s the reality. If properly motivated, and in the right situation, I believe Moss can still make big plays and a big fantasy impact. As someone who has followed the league very closely the last 10+ years, and is (unfortunately) a Viking fan, I think playing in Green Bay with Brett ...

Kids need to diversify

This may seem crazy coming from a man who makes a living through sports, but I think sports in this country are out of control, particularly youth sports. You’ve probably seen the video of that lunatic who attacked his son’s wrestling opponent, and we’ve all heard stories about other ridiculous parents in youth sports. I see a lot of problems with adults now who have their identities determined by their kids playing youth sports. That’s big enough of an issue, and merits a blog entry on its own, but the greater problem, I think, is the children themselves. It’s very ...

Peterson cements spot as top RB

The Cleveland Browns officially have a brutal decision to make in regards to April’s draft. Many mock drafts have the Browns taking Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson, and they certainly do need a franchise back. But they also need a QB, and O-Line help, among other things. Working out shortly after learning his half-brother was murdered, Peterson had a terrific workout at the combine on Sunday. Peterson, a bigger back at 6-1 ½ and 217, ran a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash. He also logged in a 38.5-inch vertical and 10-foot-7-inch broad jump. Peterson is viewed as more of an interior guy, ...

My, my Maroney

It was disclosed last night that Patriot RB Corey Dillon will ask the Patriots for his release, and the Pats are expected to oblige. Dillon apparently still has an interest in playing for another team, but retirement is also a possibility. Dillon’s status for 2007 will be known later in the year, but the story here is second year back Laurence Maroney. Maroney’s stock will obviously rise significantly with this move. I think he has some issues, but the argument for making him a top fantasy pick is stronger than the one to avoid him as a player who might be ...

This year’s New Orleans Saints

The Saints last year really caught the NFL and fantasy world by surprise. This was a team known for its underachievement, despite the presence of superior talent. Their emergence was hard to see given their recent history, and especially since they had a new and younger coach who was entering his first season as the head guy. Making matters even more complicated, they had a new QB coming off a serious shoulder injury. Yet, despite all this, they were one of the best teams in the NFL. I think the 2006 Saints were indicative of the NFL we now follow; many ...

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