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Mastering Your Fantasy Draft

I know it’s somewhat early to start thinking fantasy football draft, but then again, that’s just a matter of opinion. In my opinion, it’s never too early to start talking fantasy football, but it can be too late.

Mastering Your Fantasy Draft:

Have you ever had a time in your life when you went to bed after a big loss in any sport or competition and rested easily? Or how about at the office, after you lost out on a promotion to a guy who puts in half the effort that you do throughout the week? Sleep well then? Probably not. To me, every loss is a big loss because I always feel like I could have done something to prevent the horrible feeling of defeat. “If I would have done this, or if I would have done that.” These are the types of thoughts that consistently come to mind whenever I give away a game during a week in one of my fantasy leagues. If you are any type of competitor, fantasy football is no different, unless you’re playing the game just to pass time and/or have fun… and who would do that?!? This is why you need to do your homework in the preseason and put yourself in the best position possible come fantasy draft day. If you’re a true NFL and fantasy football fan, constant research should never cease. Along with this research, there are other factors that play a huge role in establishing yourself as a dominant fantasy force right from the start – on draft day.

Never Draft on Emotion

The Eagles Are Too Stupid

What is all the buzz about “Ocho Cinco” going to the Philadelphia Eagles? Don’t get me wrong I don’t want to go off on another rant about “Why the Eagles Suck” but I do want to bring to everyones attention that: “The Eagles Are Too Stupid” to sign a high caliber player such as Chad Johnson. Not to mention, Chad would be just as stupid to think that he can play in a Philly uniform alongside one of the most overrated, self-centered quarterbacks in the league.

The Cavs: "Better Get Better"

So I was checking things out for the future after our game 7 loss, and it looks to me like next year is gonna be more of the same, it’s all weather or not Wally gets back to being a 16-20 ppg player again like he used to be. Ben’s salary is over 14 million, Lebron over 14, Wally’s is 13, Z is 11 , but the worst thing is we still got 1 more year to pay Snow (7.3) and Jones (4.4), the 2 combined are almost 12 million total. Almost 6 million for Anderson and 4.5 for Sasha all adds up to 72 million, we can bring West back for 2.7 qualifying offer, so basically 75 million already committed in next years salary. This years salary was around 82 million, and we still gotta deal with getting Boobie a contract and what to do with Devon Brown and Joe Smith.

Dropped Stock

I absolutely love everything that Darren McFadden has to bring to the NFL and for the past several weeks depending on which team he went to, I highly considered him a high second round or possibly a first round selection in any fantasy football draft this season. It doesn’t mean that it would be a wise choice to draft McFadden so high because of the proven talent already in the NFL, but nevertheless, he is that good of a talent. However, my opinion has now changed thanks to the worst franchise with the worst ownership in all of professional sports; The Oakland Raiders.

What is Al Davis thinking? Justin Fargas just signed a three year deal worth 12 million, Dominic Rhodes renegotiated, and second year running back Michael Bush (out with broken leg in ‘07′) is now healthy. Did I mention that Lamont Jordan remains in the picture?

Considering the Raiders just paid JaMarcus Russell an exorbitant amount of money last season you would think that a game-breaking receiver capable of taking pressure off of Russell would have been in the picture somewhere. If the Oakland Raiders have a lick of sense they will do their best to muster some sort of a deal to bring in a Chad Johnson or someone capable of making this Raiders offense somewhat balanced

Even though McFadden was the best player I just don’t see the need in Oakland at the running back position.

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Shaun Alexander (Washed Up?)

Before the beginning of last season I made reference to Shaun Alexander being a mid-late first round fantasy draft choice and ranked his as high as the fifth best fantasy option from the NFC. Needless to say, I was completely wrong and Alexander had his worst season since his rookie year. After signing the largest contract in NFL history (62M) by a running back, Alexander is now 30 and for the first time in his career looking for a job. Is this a bad move by the Seahawks? Well, if you take into consideration that Alexander was expected to receive a staggering $4.5 million in 2008, Seattle made the correct decision. On the other hand, Alexander may not be as washed up as most may think and multiple teams could use the veterans services.