FantasyGuru.com: 2010 Subscriber Testimonials

Admittedly, there are a lot of testimonials here, but we received 500+ from our 2010 subscribers. While all these glowing remarks may seem a little unrealistic (we're never perfect, of course), we stake our reputation on the fact that they were all actual comments sent to us from our subscribers.  

We fully comprehend that this page is essentially a sales pitch for our service, but if you really want to understand the value of our site, there's no better way than to read actual success stories and compliments sent to us from our readers.
 
Also see: 2009 Testimonials I 2008 Testimonials 2007 Testimonials 

Click here to listen to the ultimate testimonial heard on Sirius/XM NFL Radio with Adam Schein and Solomon Wilcots July of 2009.

Notable Previous Testimonials

"FantasyGuru.com is the only fantasy site I'd get my info and analysis from."
Jay Glazer, Fox Sports NFL Insider.

"I know football, but FantasyGuru.com's John Hansen knows fantasy football."
Ron Jaworski, ESPN NFL Analyst.

"When I need some extra insight, I go to FantasyGuru.com."
Brent Jones, Former 49er TE and NFL Analyst.

"The best information, the best strategy advice, the best writing -- the best FF site, bar none
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Nick Bakay, NFL.com Contributor/Actor/Writer

“Thanks to FantasyGuru.com, I had the edge I needed to bring home the 2009 NFFC classic crown and $100,000. It’s all the info you need at one Web site, and I like the fact you guys have the same passion and love for fantasy football that I have. Keep up the great work.”
Steven Luzzi, 2009 NFFC Champion

I use FantayGuru.com and all their great information and it page off big, as I won the 2008 NFFC classic championship and the 100,000 grand prize. Keep up the great work guys.”
Tom Yates, 2008 NFFC Champion

"I can say w/o hesitation that without your contributions my partner & I would never have been able to win the Championship and the 1st prize of $200,000."
Richard Berger, 2006 WCOFF Champion

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2010 Testimonials
 
I followed how you tracked the Houston backfield very closely because I thought Ben Tate was going to be a great sleeper. Around mid-August you guys proclaimed you were 100% SOLD on Arian Foster and that he was going to get the job done and I took him in all FIVE of my leagues. I WON four of them. That alone was worth my subscription.”
S. Eastwick
 
Your most valuable service is identifying WW guys who are going to become relevant, and nobody is better at that.
D. Veglia
 
The only thing standing between you guys being the obvious #1 fantasy service on the Net (and let’s be honest still the best) was a draft program. You guys took it all the way home this year with the Draft Analyzer addition. That was sweet and worked like a charm and was slick as hell!
D. Martin
 
My first year using Fantasyguru.com and instead of spending the usual $20-30 on magazines this year I decided to try out your service. WOW! And I mean WOW! You guys have everything covered. I dominated my draft, dominated my league, and won my league's championship. Thanks, FantasyGuru.com
F. Ciufo
 
You guys get MAJOR PROPS for ranking TE Jimmy Graham as the #1 at TE for keeper leagues. I stole him in the 12th round of my keeper draft and it looks like I now have a stud for years.”
J. Layton
 
You are the only service I truly "trust" when it comes to weekly matchup analysis, draft preparation, free agents, etc... You have the best tools available for studying matchups. I had five teams this year: 3 NFFC Online Championship teams with a 1st and 2nd place finish. One team was #1 overall out of 720 after 11 weeks, but suffered some serious injuries at the end. Finished 2nd place in a 14 team NFFC league and 1st place in a keeper. This was probably the toughest season I can remember for injuries and busts, but Guru still helped me shine. Thanks again!
R. Rakoczy
 
You guys rock! Honestly, why don't you increase your prices? I pay more for the garbage on ESPN Insider than I do for your product, and I would pay way more. Not that I'm volunteering, but just putting on my MBA hat here.”
O. Malcolm
 
Your top-2 WRs to target in the earlier rounds were Roddy White and Greg Jennings, and I happened to get both in the 3rd and 4th round after getting Adrian Peterson and Drew Brees. And then I got Arian Foster. Needless to say, I had a pretty good draft.”
P. Palmer
 
Your preseason coverage this year was the best yet. You said you had a larger staff and it was evident. You guys were updating and adding articles at a furious pace and it was appreciated!
B. Butler
 
What a find! With the information you give and the way it is written I knew from the start that you were making ME the guru of my league. You write the facts without hyperbole and then let me make the decisions to either win or lose. In 2009 I finished first in my league but lost in the first round of the playoffs. This year I finished first again and I won my league. Thanks to the whole team of Fantasy Guru.”
P. Noblet
 
I loved the Guru Challenge! I think this is one of the best things about your service, and thanks to the weekly content you guys provide, I finished 12th overall. The Twitter service is indispensible...I live in Australia so, due to time zone issues, I can never fully utilize the Sunday content (it's generally 2 a.m. here!), but am extremely happy. You guys worked harder than ever. I look forward to next year! Subscriber for life!
R. Cioffi
 
I loved the addition of the keeper league stock watch and felt your analysis was dead-on for the most part on young players this year.
C. Cumberland
 
You message board community is unlike any other on the Net. Very few personal attacks (if any) and the people who post on there are more knowledgeable than most of the so-called experts. Most of all, they love to help because they love this hobby. No offense, but the MBs are worth the price of subscription even without your service. And thanks for limiting the boards to only subscribers.”
B. Hall
 
I absolutely would not have won my league without you. I was playing in my semis in Week Fifteen and did NOT have Vincent Jackson in my lineup because he had TWO CATCHES on the season before that game. I just happened to check the site 30 minutes before the game and noticed you moved him up once Malcom Floyd was inactive. YOU MOVED HIM UP TO #7 FOR THE WEEK, WHICH I THOUGHT WAS CRAZY, BUT I HAD TO START HIM! AND HE SCORED 3 TDS! I’ll never forget that one!
G. Burnett
 
I consistently outperform other GMs in our league because of your input/analysis (especially the pre-season projections) on the IDPs. I can get the offensive players before I select IDPs because many of the other GMs use magazines that have high profile players ranked higher, but are not as good fantasy players and you analyze based on fantasy value. Thank you for your hard work.”
M. Grady
 
I have been a subscriber for 10 years and I am convinced you have the best approach in the business. All the "mainstream" sites have a horrible track record with their rankings, predictions, etc. Stand tall because nobody can touch you guys. You provide a unique insight to the fantasy world and the work you put in is reflected in the output of your track record.”
D. Miller
 
The best thing about your service is you consistently listen to your subscribers and respond to their requests, so the result is a product and a service that surprises each and every year with new and useful tools, articles, and more. That’s just good business.
J. Stearns
 
Your site is very easy to navigate, with great info. I have been piggy backing other sites with yours to get a different perspective and there’s not a better site out there. Believe me, I keep looking but keep coming back.”
H. Bricks

Great call on LeGarrette Blount. It was around Week Three or Four, and he was a non-factor, but still you suggested there was a strong possibility that he would soon by “the guy” for the Bucs. There’s nothing better than picking up a weekly starter for nothing and with ease on the WW. Fantastic insight!
K. Mitchell
 
I would certainly consider subscribing to you site even if I did not play fantasy football, simply for the wealth of information you provide. You provide a wide range of experts, or at the very least individuals who provide thought provoking commentary, which I enjoy reading on a regular basis.”
R. Larson
 
The only complaint I ever had with your site was all the information caused me to have to do a lot of scrolling. Then voilà, this year you added the content tabs and it reduced the scrolling by over 50%. Amazing.”
B. Corrigan
 
You all are HANDS DOWN the best website out there and the only one that is worth paying for. It's the only site that gives as much information as they do projections. You look at film, matchups, player history, the numbers, and everything else. Your site has turned me into such a guru I was about to send you my resume!
R. Maletto
 
You guys really nailed Mike Williams for TB this year. I drafted him early in a keeper league, got laughed at by most of the owners, some of whom are Guru subscribers but aren't reading/listening to everything, and started him every single game, and now I have a really nice keeper.”
A. Kubat
 
Your preseason coverage this summer was ridiculous. You guys were all over everything and I think there was literally less than five things total you missed all year. You said you approach each day in August as if it’s everyone’s draft day, and that definitely was the case.”
C. Calloway
 
Thanks for providing direct contact with your gurus via the call-in shows. Makes it so much more personable and it feels like I really have an edge against the other guys in my league. Unfortunately, some of my competition is hearing about you guys and catching on... Oh well, can't keep a good product down. The Sunday content via the live update/auto-refresh page is awesome/critical to have. LOVE emails with breaking news. Don't always have access to your site, but always have my Blackberry/email.”
J. Decker
 
My largest and most competitive league is a 14-team IDP league. It is a very deep league with a peculiar scoring system geared toward the IDPs. I took your advice of concentrating on offense through the first 8-9 rounds, and based on that strategy, I was able to win this league and as a result a very nice payout. I was able to field a team that featured Michael Vick, Michael Turner, Arian Foster, BJGE, Fred Jackson, Greg Jennings, Calvin Johnson, Johnny Knox, Antonio Gates and Rob Gronkowski. I actually won my championship by almost 100 points and finished #8 on the overall espn.com prize-eligible leaderboard.”
A. Erdmanczyk
 
Greg Cosell is the man. Every time I hear him speak or read his game notes I learn something important about the game. If it’s a busy week and I only have time for one podcast, the weekly matchup show with Greg Cosell is it - it's indispensable. Thanks for all the help. You've got a subscriber (and some gift subscriptions too) for as long as I play the game.”
G. Libertino
 
You guys nailed Jacob Tamme as soon as Dallas Clark got hurt. No one knew much about Tamme and whether he’d be the guy but you people not only reported minutes after Clark was announced out for the year via e-mail that he should be the guy, but that he was also very good and that we should all pick him up. That move alone made my season and won me my league.”
A. Brown
 
The content, analysis, opinion and tools of this site are unparalleled. Period. Bar none. The staff on this site does great work and I you can really tell that tons of effort gets poured into this product. John and his team cares and it shows.”
T. Hanaburgh
 
This is a fantastic site. Definitely the best of all I have used. It led me to a championship for the first time in four years. Most impressive is that I did it using 7 QBs, 6 RBs, 6 TEs, 4 PKs and 7 DSTs. I could NOT have done it without Fantasy Guru! Thanks!
B. Sinor
 
You guys were ALL OVER Kenny Britt this year! Didn’t start him the week he went nuts, but he did play a huge part in my championship late in the season with three good games Weeks 15-17!
C. Ganacias
 
For the 5th straight year, I have followed your general draft strategy and have won my division and been in my league playoffs each time. Your Sunday morning content is the best online. Unfortunately, a few of my league adversaries have discovered you!
W. Schilpp
 
Amazing work. Everything from great draft strategies and cheat sheets, to lineup help, to the best in waiver wire pickups. Everything I needed to win in two leagues this year, come in 3rd in another league, and always sound like a fantasy pro year round so much that people are now asking me for advice. Thanks Guru!
E. Johnson
 
Your information is excellent. I felt so much more prepared for our draft than many of the other league's managers. One example is: We are a TD heavy league and while everyone else went after Ryan Mathews, I picked up Mike Tolbert, and that move paid off! I learned about him through one of your articles. Your information is easy to understand, up to the minute, and accurate. Thanks for helping me put together a winning season!
L. Dempski
 
I've been a subscriber for 7-8 years now, and I consider myself a lifetime subscriber, because I will renew every year, without hesitation, without fail. The expansive knowledge of everyone at Fantasy Guru is what makes you the best around. To me, Fantasy Guru is THE Gold Standard in the fantasy football information service provider industry. In a market saturated with so-called 'experts,' you guys are the real deal.”
N. Devlin
 
I was in great need of a QB in my dynasty league and I kept reading all summer about how you guys felt Sam Bradford was BY FAR the best prospect in the 2010 class and that he had the skills to be very good in the NFL. Not everyone shared that opinion, but I now may have the next Peyton Manning for the next decade. That was huge.”
F. Fitzpatrick
 
You guys are so comprehensive, what else can you add? I have not been eliminated before the semifinals in any league I have played in since 2004 (Not coincidentally, that is the year I signed up with Guru).”
B. Stewart
 
I subscribe to multiple football sites, all of which fulfill a different need. I have subscribed to FantasyGuru.com for the longest and will continue to do so. The Guru site does a great job with what has become standard stuff (updates, custom lineups etc). However its strength continues to be the expert’s (John Hansen) guidance. Vibes and players to avoid -- those types of things really make a difference. Also, your Sunday morning updates are the best and *far* superior to anything else out there.”
Z. Zettler
 
The draft strategy article by John was top notch. It introduced the idea (for me at least) of taking a playmaker at each of the main positions. That led to 3rd place in one league and 1st in another. My losses were almost exclusively from over-thinking line-up decisions, and that was the only reason I did not win both leagues. Keep it up gentlemen and thank you.
G. Rohrbach
 
You know what’s amazing about my pickup of Brandon Lloyd this year? It’s that I actually remember picking him up several years earlier because you guys were heaping a ton of praise on him. You had a blog post that had the subject “Get Brandon Lloyd now.” I remembered that and I got him again. Only this time it won me my league.”
J. Pilgrim
 
All in all I think you guys do a fantastic job of keeping your users well informed and in the timeliest manner. Pick-up advice was excellent as always. Kudos for all the work you do (and yes, I won my league's Super Bowl).”
P. Reiswig
 
Simply unrivaled content, not just from a fantasy point of view, but from a general league point of view. There's no better place to keep up with the day to day happenings in such a fast-moving league, and I know that if something's happening, it'll be on Twitter or the website instantly. Has helped me immeasurably this season and I can only hope for the same to continue going forward.”
P. Rolfe
 
After Week One or Two, you were adamant that BenJarvus Green-Ellis was going to be the guy for the Patriots, so I picked him up from the scrap heap. He then scored five weeks in a row and was a weekly starter for me, so nice call.”
T. Purvis
 
By far, Fantasy Guru provides the most in-depth fantasy football coverage of any fantasy sites, publications, or interviews. I really enjoy receiving the information in a professional, yet personal delivery. Too many of the other sites deliver their message in a manner that lacks professionalism, like a big fat guy, gnawing on a cigar, telling me I'm stupid for not agreeing with his opinion.”
R. Austin
 
You do a great job of considering all factors like opponent, trends, weather, etc., and aren’t afraid to tell you that your 1st round draft pick isn't a sure thing that week's game. You adjust rankings on Sunday at about 30 minutes before kickoff so you have up to the minute data. You provide fantastic weekly analysis articles/opinions and most importantly you are right more than any other service.”
R. Moberg
 
One of the many examples of your genius: In Week Thirteen, I wasn’t planning on starting Matt Schaub on the road against the Eagles, but your “breaking news” e-mail stating that Asante Samuel was out for the game that night and that Schaub should put up good numbers because the Eagles were struggling in the red zone nailed it down for me. He threw for over 300 yards and 2 TDs
H. Freeman
 
You guys helped me get to a 12-2 regular season record in 2010. Getting Arian Foster in the 5th round (one of your suggestions) will do that for a team!!! The Draft Analyzer is a sweet addition. And the amount of content (info) you guys put out during the week is unreal!!! You guys are on top of the action day in and day out!!! Best money I have spent on a site!
D. Farenger
 
This is the best fantasy site that I've come across with MOUNTAINS of information, Excellent tools for preparation for a fantasy draft, customizable tools, detailed player profiles, frequent podcasts, and articles throughout the season to help a subscriber raise his game to make the playoffs.”
E. Pennet
 
We've adapted quite nicely to the Guru system. Your "good vibes/bad vibes" feature is very helpful. They really make a great impact. You gave us Arian Foster this year and he made our season. You do a better job of responding to and factoring in critical changes as to what's happening on the practice field and how it impacts the players.”
E. Attanasio
 
I just wanted to let you know that thanks to your Fantasy Guru site I was able to win our 12-man league again. I believe the difference was your fantastic draft prep with preseason rankings and regular season projection report. In the draft we were lucky to grab Jamal Charles in the 3rd round, and you also stuck by MJD in your preseason rankings where everyone else was avoiding him like the plague during the early first round, so I snagged him with the 6th pick of the draft and was rewarded mid/late season. This is the third year out of six that I won this league thanks to your site, and I will continue to be a loyal subscriber.”
G. Rizzo
 
Your draft rankings are the best; don't change anything. Because of Fantasy Guru, I have had the best record in my league for the last four years while in that same time period winning my leagues championship the last two years and three out of the last four.
J. Knesis
 
I have been playing Fantasy Football since 1979 (yes, it existed then) and FantasyGuru.com is far and away the best fantasy football site I have seen, thanks both to the quality of the information but also the quality of the editing. Because my biggest money leagues are deep leagues, I am most interested in your off-season and preseason information (how deep? I drafted John Skelton in the 18th round and Joe Webb in the 20th round -- and everybody plays, too).”
S. Winograd
 
I am a long time subscriber and I thought 2010 was your best year yet! You clued me in on some late-round sleepers (like Mike Tolbert and Steve Johnson) that helped me win my league. I really like your deep preseason coverage and your week-to-week lineup and free agent advice. Keep up the good work!
T. Larison
 
I won my league this year. No doubt that this site was a major factor to my success. The Waiver Wire info you posted was incredible and kept me a step ahead of everyone else. Thanks!
T. Carey
 
My biggest credits to you were (1) convincing me to pick up Michael Vick in Week Two because of the Eagles’ system, (2) advising me to pick up Cards D for the playoff run for their soft schedule (their two TDs in Week Sixteen won me the championship game), (3) being all over Johnny Knox and Lance Moore in preseason - both were solid all year and great late-round pickups for me – and (4) advising via your projections to start Jamaal Charles over Steven Jackson in Week Sixteen. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work.”
C. Patrizio
 
There is nothing I can say that you need to improve on next year. I have been a subscriber for over 10 years and have been competitive every year thanks to Guru. The information is incredible, the game center breakdowns help with those tough decisions, and the message boards are filled with knowledgeable people who are always willing to help.”
J. Puzo
 
Brought home a championship in my #1 league this year, so definitely no complaints here. Had the "problem" of juggling Arian Foster, Peyton Hillis, Ahmad Bradshaw, and Steven Jackson as my RBs this year, but pretty much had the right ones picked each week (especially in Week Sixteen when Hillis and Bradshaw came up small from a comfy spot on my bench). You guys helped me nail that this year!
J. Mayo
 
After a recommendation for Fantasy Guru from a friend I decided to sign up. Success was immediate! The past two years I have made the finals and even though I didn't win, Fantasy Guru gave me a competitive edge all year long. I was able to get Miles Austin two years ago before anyone knew who he was. And this past year I picked up Kyle Orton early and sold high before the bottom dropped out. Thanks for everything and keep up the tremendous work!”
G. Kozak
 
 “As I review all your key preseason calls, it’s really amazing. Several players didn’t come through for various reasons, but most of them either did come through or it was obvious that you were really on the right track.”
P. Dressler
 
Before the preseason started, you guys like Jay Cutler and Kevin Kolb as the value QBs this year, but once you saw their situations unfold, you backed off and pushed Joe Flacco and Carson Palmer. Sure neither went nuts, but they both finished in the top 12 in my league, and Cutler and Kolb did not. I love how you’re proactive and not afraid to adjust.”
V. Mallery
 
I really have no complaints because I won my fantasy super bowl, thanks to the emphasis on taking Michael Turner and the added emphasis on Mike Williams (TB), who I took in Round 16 and got laughed at during the draft because of the pick, and the late year pickup of Jacob Tamme that you said to make as soon as Dallas Clark went down.”
M. Gailliout
 
I have been a subscriber for many years now. There simply isn't a site that gets it right as often as you guys. Since I win so often in my league (I have been in 9 of 14 Super Bowls and won 5), everyone looked at the web address on my draft cheat sheets and some of them are members now too. A new addition to the league who uses The Guru was the runner-up. Needless to say, it’s worth every penny when I am in the money in my leagues nearly every year.”
D. Tyskowski
 
I've played fantasy football for 16 years now and have won more league titles than I can remember, thanks to the direction, analysis and information gleaned from this website. I've only missed making the playoffs a handful of times in any of the leagues I've played in and that speaks volumes. FantasyGuru.com is second to none. I absolutely wouldn't go into a season without it!
M. Pfeiffer
 
You guys were way ahead of the curve on the Waiver Wire this year. My best pickups were probably LeGarrette Blount, Kenny Britt, and Jacob Tamme. But I also noticed more attention to the WW report as you seemed to focus on it more than ever. It really showed.”
D. Ross
 
I wanted to take a serious step forward in my FF league, so I scouted out a few websites and magazines but found your information and content more realistic, informative and overall comfortably interesting than the rest. There is no joking around when it comes to cash, and you guys are serious about your thoughts and information gathering. I will be re-subscribing. It's only as fun as you make it! Thank you Guru!
W. Worosz
 
You get my vote for best fantasy football service. I've been in nine highly-competitive FF leagues and won the championship in six of them. The other three times I came in 3rd (two of those times I was in 1st place heading into the playoffs). I've used your service for the last eight years. I plan on continuing my subscription. Thanks for all you do!
J. Taylor
 
You guys were ALL OVER it on gameday this year. Every Sunday I could count on your real-time updates filling up my page without lifting a finger, and as for your injury reporting, you were not wrong a single time that I saw.”
G. Gommes
 
I am a big fan of FantasyGuru.com simply because the focus is on quality instead of quantity. Few can read hundreds of articles and remember the essential. Too many is like not enough, and Fantasy Guru simply delivers. But do not count on me to spread the word...sorry folks!”
F. Cadieux
 
Outstanding product. More than anything, the thought processes you guys are willing to share have helped you achieve the goal of turning your subscribers into 'Fantasy Gurus.' I picked 6th overall. 1. Frank Gore 2. Calvin Johnson 3. Jamaal Charles 4. Arian Foster 5. Jermichael Finley 6. Hakeem Nicks 7. Jonny Knox 8. Mike Wallace 9. Michael Bush 10. Carson Palmer 11. Mohamed Massaquoi 12. Mike Williams(TB) 13. Mathew Stafford 14. Kareem Huggins 15. Giants D. I picked up Aaron Hernandez then Jacob Tamme once Finley went down. I didn't have an elite QB but traded Williams for Matt Ryan in Week Four and platooned him with Jon Kitna for the duration of the season. My success this year would not have been possible without the complete picture of the NFL landscape that this site helps paint.”
A. Honkomp
 
The cheat sheets during the preseason were great, but your weekly "Waiver Wire" advice column was simply freaking awesome! That feature ALONE won me my ALL IMPORTANT neighborhood league. THANK YOU!
E. Coryell
 
 “The weekly featured articles: trade/trade for, stock watch, etc., are all great and informative. You guys are great and I will definitely be back. I'm definitely better at fantasy football because I used 'The Guru.'”
P. Leonardi
 
As long as I play fantasy football I will be a FantasyGuru.com subscriber. John Hansen's strategy articles alone are worth the subscription price! Your quality of content is unmatched.”
R. Robinson
 
Best fantasy site by far! Year after year I compete for championships. I couldn't do it without the info and viewpoint of your site. Thanks! And when Greg Cosell talks I listen! Love that guy!”
B. Jacobs
 
After being a perennial bottom dweller in my office league, I signed up for your service this year. With your expert analysis and projections, I won my league's championship, and you've earned a lifetime subscriber.”
J. Pfleger
 
I joined your site mid-year 2009. I made a nice playoff push with the information from your site but did not make it to the championship due to, in my opinion, my draft day decisions (before I had subscribed to fantasyguru.com). In 2010, however, I used the information and strategies from your site, especially the draft matrix tool, and my draft day was very strong. Because of the info and tools from FantasyGuru.com, I won my league championship. Thank you for all that you guys do. Best info that can be found on the internet!
B. Perry
 
No way I could have won an uber-competitive league the last two years without you guys. The Jimmy Graham call in Week Sixteen was brilliant!
C. Abbott
 
Players like me living outside of the USA often seem at a disadvantage trying to maintain competitiveness, but with the help of Fantasy Guru (I have been a member for at least 10 years now) I am able to be very competitive, usually getting into the playoffs in at least 75% of the leagues I play in – normally 8-10 each year. Your assistance in helping me work the Waiver Wire each week has been the secret to my success to date, as I don’t as a rule stash key player backups on my roster, but rather try to ensure that everyone on my roster each week can contribute each week if needed.”
P. Herbert
 
Once again, the cream of the crop and the only service you need to use. Although I had a championship streak of three years come to an end, I finished with a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finish in my three leagues, easily making back enough money to pay for the subscription many times over.”
J. Hopkinson
 
I picked up Chris Ivory for depth after seeing you guys push him going back to the preseason. I used him only once, but his huge game in Week Thirteen kept me alive in the playoffs. Great call on him that week and for the year.”
C. Mulle


 

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