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Random Fantasy Notes and Stuff Overheard on NFL Sirius 5/5

Had chance to geek out on NFL Sirius today and I thought I would pass on a few notables to you.

... Nobody seems to worried about the Rashard Mendenhall injury since it is early. It is not a good sign but if you are going to tweak something, tweak it in May.<!--more-->

... According to Tim Hasselbeck (yep the backup QB turned Sirius guy), J.T. O'Sullivan could be the dark horse to snag the 49er's starting gig. Two reasons; first, he's been working in Martz's system for a few years now - Alex Smith and Shaun Hill have not. Second, Martz has been on record stating his love for J.T. and thinks he has the ability to perform in the NFL. Stay tuned.

Fantasy Football Related Thoughts on the NFL Draft

After watching, listening and reading NFL draft all weekend, I figured I'd share a few thoughts with you. I know its a little overdue but better late than never.

First, from a selfish, fantasy football point of view I was really hoping that the Jets would snag McFadden. I figure the Raiders backfield will be tricky the way it is with Michael Bush and Fargas but now McFadden too? Guess I am just an old school fantasy player trying still trying to get used to all these RBBC's.

NFL Picks, Predictions and Fantasy Football Notes: NFC North

One of the things I have enjoyed the most - as I have been going division to division offering up my early bird analysis - is reading your comments and hearing your assessment of the teams and divisions. You are educating me and helping me stay sharp. Just wanted to thank you for that.

For today's post I am going to take on the the division that is near and dear to my heart, the NFC North. Why is it near and dear you ask? Well my beloved Vikings are a part of this division.

I am going to look at this as objectively as possible BUT as you can imagine, it is almost impossible to write this without some sort of bias.

While on one hand I may think overvalue my team in one category, on the other I am just as afraid of giving them to good of a grade and jinxing them. I am a bit superstitious when it comes to the Vikes to years and years of shattered expectations. They are usually better than expected or worse than expected. I will do my best but feel free to keep me honest.

With that out of the way lets do it. Here are my thoughts on the NFC - and in the words of ESPN's Chris Berman - Norse;

NFL Picks, Predictions and Fantasy Football Notes - NFC East

So far on my predictive trip through the league, picking the Browns over the Steelers in the AFC North has sparked the most debate - and some pretty heated trash talk ta boot. But, I have a feeling this post will have no problem topping that.

This week I take on the ultra competitive NFC east. I have a feeling that all you fans of the teams in this division are a pretty passionate bunch so it should be interesting.

Anyway, let get to it. Seeing as how the Giants are the reigning champs it should be pretty easy to figure out who the favorite is right? Well, not exactly. Check it out.

NFL Picks, Predictions and Fantasy Football Notes - AFC West

If you were like me and you watched your NCAA bracket disintegrate to nothing this weekend then you will welcome a little NFL talk. And today, it is time for you and I to explore the AFC West.

My prediction for this division seems pretty cut and dry - as far as the winner goes anyway - but after that I think it is sort of a crap shoot. Let’s get right to it. Here’s the way I have it.

2008 AFC West Final Standings:

1) San Diego Chargers

2) Denver Broncos

3) Oakland Raiders

4) Kansas City Chiefs