Thursday, July 17, 2014

Get To Work, Boys!!



Routine pick-up and landfill delivery typically occurs four days per week leaving one weekday to rest.

One must make a conscious effort to be the best  possible competitor. In some cases,
the absolute best output can end in a mediocre result. Just as long as the intangible is not garbage, there's always a chance for victory.

Fortunately, the garbage, or 'Gabbo' moniker can be shaken in 2014 with proper preparation and supreme confidence in self.

Success can obviously start with the draft.
Just don't get too down on yourself and maintain composure throughout the entire process. Even if week one of the regular season is a complete disaster, hold your head high. You can't win them all. History speaks for itself as follows:
2014 ???
2013   L, 148-79
2012  W, 146-96
2011  W, 149-85
2010  W,  80-74, L, 108-81
2009  W, 131-88
2008  W,  96-87

Snap out of the trance of such lopsided defeats.

The best example of proper maintenance of composure despite yet another horrible draft follows below:
Round 1: Doug Martin
Round 2 (via trade): Reggie Wayne
Round 5: Randall Cobb
Round 6: Danny Amendola
Round 9: Tavon Austin
Round 10: Michael Vick
Round 12: Justin Blackmon
Round 13: Joseph Randle

Once again, as expected, adjustments were made as well as a top fourth-place finish in the playoffs despite these laughable selections.

Whoever is matched up against such a competitor in week one will definitely have their hands full. Get to work boys, for work will be cut out for you. Best of luck in 2014's version of Fantasy football!

Friday, May 30, 2014

Catch Up



The 2014 Fantasy football season is here! Now is the perfect time to assemble the iron-clad battle plan for a championship-calibre roster.

Since wide receiver is the deepest position, what better place to start?

Rankings are based on a ppr (point per reception) format.


WR Rankings


1. Demaryius Thomas - Denver
Thomas finished 1st overall in Fantasy points at the wide receiver position in 2013. Since Eric Decker went to New York, the Georgia Tech product should prosper even more in 2014.





 2. Josh Gordon - Cleveland
 3. Julio Jones - Atlanta
 4. Antonio Brown - Pittsburgh
 5. AJ Green - Cincinnati
 6. Brandon Marshall - Chicago


7. Randall Cobb - Green Bay
Some may say he is the next Percy Harvin. Others may convey that he is the heir apparent to Greg Jennings. Perhaps he is just the first Randall Cobb.








8. Alshon Jefferey - Chicago
 9. Andre Johnson - Houston
10. Percy Harvin - Seattle
11. Dez Bryant - Dallas
12. Pierre Garcon - Washington
13. Vincent Jackson - Tampa Bay


14. Eric Decker - NY Jets
The Minnesota Gopher caught eight touchdowns in 2011 with Tim Tebow as his quarterback. Decker will be fine in the Big Apple.










15. DeSean Jackson - Washington


16. Keenan Allen - San Diego
It took the rookie from California only four games to record his first 100-yard game. Allen also led the Chargers in receiving with 1,046 yards in 2013.



17. Jordy Nelson - Green Bay
18. Larry Fitzgerald - Arizona
19. T.Y.Hilton - Indianapolis
20. Julian Edelman - New England
21. Justin Blackmon - Jacksonville
22. Torrey Smith - Baltimore
23. Roddy White - Atlanta
24. Calvin Johnson - Detroit
25. Michael Crabtree - San Francisco
26. Kendall Wright - Tennessee


27. Golden Tate - Detroit
Forget what he did last season. The mere thought of lining up opposite of Calvin Johnson will give Tate many looks from Matthew Stafford alone.










28. Victor Cruz - NY Giants
29. Marques Colston - New Orleans
30. Michael Floyd - Arizona



Thursday, January 23, 2014

Who Wants it More?



What happens when the unstoppable force comes face to face with the immovable object? Hopefully not a blizzard.

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will be the site of Super Bowl XLVIII where the Denver Broncos (13-3) and the league's top offense will face off against the Seattle Seahawks (13-3) and the league's number one defense.

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning and his "Omaha, Omaha"-laden cadence average 457 .3 yards and nearly thirty-eight points per game. An accomplishment that earned him his fifth MVP trophy of his career.

Seattle's defensive unit, on the other hand, is superior at all three levels. Manning will have his hands full with corner backs Byron Maxwell and often-outspoken Richard Sherman who has led the league in interceptions the last two seasons. Collectively they've allowed only 273 .6 yards and a mere 14.4 points per game during the regular season.

Can Peyton win a low-scoring defensive slug fest? Will second-year quarterback Russell Wilson be able to match touchdowns with Manning in the event of a shootout?
This game will undoubtedly be predicated on special teams play and costly turnovers. So long as no one else tries Richard Sherman with any more sorry receivers.

As severe cold weather threats, it will not be a determining factor on who hoists the Lombardi Trophy as confetti falls.

Seattle 29
Denver 24  Final
Maybe.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Problems



Some perform at such a high level, that even the smallest recession will make the masses forget greatness.

Houston indeed has a problem. Perhaps more than one. With starting quarterback Matt Schaub and running back Arian Foster sidelined with injuries, the Texans (2-6) are on a six-game slide after winning their first two contests. Problems are plentiful in Houston after so much success over the last two seasons. All-Pro receiver Andre Johnson obviously is not one of them.

Johnson finished 2012 second in receiving yards behind Calvin Johnson, but was overlooked by stars like A.J. Green, Brandon Marshall and Dez Bryant, who all had lesser stats.

Fast forward to Sunday, the Miami (FL) alumnus finished the 27-24 loss to the Colts (6-2) with nine catches, 229 yards and three scores. Apparently, the epic explosion wasn't enough, but Andre is not the problem.

Byes: Cleveland, Kansas City, New England, NY Jets



QB 
Nick Foles (Phi @ GB)
E.J. Manuel (Buf @ Pit)
Eli Manning ( NYG vs Oak)
RB
Ben Tate (Hou @ Ari)
Rashad Jennings (Oak @ NYG)
Danny Woodhead (SD vs Den)
WR
Mike Brown (Jac @ Ten)
Tim Wright (TB vs Mia)
Emmanuel Sanders (Pit vs Buf)
TE
Andrew Quarless (GB vs Phi)
Brandon Myers (NYG vs Oak)
Julius Thomas (Den @ SD)
DEF
Indianapolis vs StL
Arizona vs Hou
Tennessee vs Jac


QB
Matt Ryan (Atl vs Sea)
Cam Newton (Car @ SF)
RB
Ray Rice (Bal vs Cin)
Trent Richardson (Ind vs StL)
WR 
Marques Colston (NO vs Dal)
Mike Wallace (Mia @ TB)
TE
Garrett Graham (Hou @ Ari)
Coby Fleener (Ind vs StL)
DEF
Dallas @ NO
Denver @ SD




Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Cream Rises




The Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) celebrated on the Lions' field Sunday. Victory was the occasion. The backs of their collective minds were occupied, however. Calvin Johnson had a lot to do with it.

The seven-year veteran pulled down nine catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns during the Detroit Lions (5-3) heartbreaking 27-24 loss to Cincinnati, including a 50-yard touchdown reception over three Bengal defenders early in the fourth quarter.
A valiant effort for Megatron, which earns him the league's top Fantasy performance, but in losing fashion. So let's move on, shall we?


Down by ten in the fourth quarter, the Lions put together a 24-point exhibition before the home crowd with  help from Johnson in historic fashion. The Cowboys' (4-4) road trip was spoiled as Johnson corralled 14 catches for a mind-blowing 329 yards and a touchdown in a 31-30 thriller.

Weeks eight and nine will prove to be rather crucial with twelve teams on bye. This week can and will be a pivotal point for owners all across the gridiron of ones and zeroes. Proceed with meticulous caution....


Byes: Arizona, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, NY Giants, San Francisco


QB
Nick Foles (Phi @ Oak)
Josh McCown (Chi @ GB)
RB
Mike Tolbert (Car vs Atl)
Daryl Richardson (StL vs Ten)
WR
Timothy Wright (TB @ Sea)
Marvin Jones (Cin @ Mia)
TE
Dallas Clark (Bal @ Cle)
Jordan Reed (Was vs SD)
DEF

Baltimore @ Cle
St. Louis vs Ten




QB
Tom Brady (NE vs Pit)
Matt Ryan (Atl @ Car)
RB
Steven Jackson (Atl @ Car)
Trent Richardson (Ind @ Hou)
WR
Dwayne Bowe (KC @ Buf)
Vincent Jackson (TB @ Sea)
TE
Jermaine Gresham (Cin @ Mia)
Kyle Rudolph (Min @ Dal)
DEF
NY Jets vs NO
Pittsburgh @ NE



Sunday, October 20, 2013

Excuses



Expect to be great. Instead of making an excuse and not trying, make an effort. The parking spot farthest away for the store's entrance isn't that bad. Consider it an opportunity for good exercise.

In 2003, a freshman stepped onto the University of Maryland campus. Standing 6' 3", he barely weighed 185 pounds and was recruited as a receiver. He proved he could play multiple positions, including special teams, recording a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash. Although he gained about seventy pounds by his junior season, Vernon Davis never lost any speed, possessing three percent body fat.

Fast forward to 2013, Davis stepped onto the field of Candlestick Park with questions on whether he should play, nursing a hamstring injury. He hauled in eight catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns by the game's end against the Arizona Cardinals (3-4) Sunday afternoon, in victorious fashion. Poor, poor hamstring. Titans, get ready!

No excuses, right? Right?

Byes: New Orleans, Oakland



QB
Sam Bradford (StL @ Car)
Ryan Tannehill (Mia vs Buf)
Andy Dalton (Cin @ Det)
RB
Joseph Randle (Dal @ Phi)
Jacquizz Rodgers (Atl vs TB)
Giovani Bernard (Cin @ Det)
WR
Brian Hartline (Mia vs Buf)
Harry Douglas (Atl vs TB)
Riley Cooper (Phi vs Dal)
TE
Jeff Cumberland (NYJ vs NE)
Dallas Clark (Bal @ Pit)
Delanie Walker (Ten vs SF)
DEF

Miami vs Buf
Pittsburgh vs Bal
Carolina vs StL




QB
Jake Locker (Ten vs SF)
Cam Newton (Car vs StL)
RB
Trent Richardson (Ind vs Den)
Chris Johnson (Ten vs SF)
WR
Dwayne Bowe (KC vs Hou)
Steve Smith (Car vs StL)
TE
Kyle Rudolph (Min @ NYG)
Jermaine Gresham (Cin @ Det)
DEF
Indianapolis vs Den
Baltimore @ Pit

Sunday, October 13, 2013

His-story in the Making



Since 1970, only the Texans Matt Schaub and the Lions Matthew Stafford had thrown for 500 yards in a game before Sunday. With 506 yards and five touchdowns, Dallas Cowboys (2-3) quarterback Tony Romo joins them.

Most pessimists would rather focus on the interception he threw in overtime during the Cowboys 51-48 loss to Denver. Or the fact that he is the only quarterback in NFL history to have multiple games with at least five interceptions in the same season (2012). Others would harp on the fact that the 'Boys haven't experienced a winning season since 2009 under Romo's watch.

Surely, the undrafted signal-caller would rather attend to the $119.50 million contract he signed in the off-season. Nonetheless, he is definitely the QB to have on your roster - in Fantasy.
Week six,,,,

Byes: Atlanta, Miami



QB
Joe Flacco (Bal vs GB)
Alex Smith (KC vs Oak)
Colin Kaepernick (SF vs Ari)
RB
Knowshon Moreno (Den vs Jac)
Willis McGahee (Cle vs Det)
Bilal Powell (NYJ vs Pit)
WR
DeAndre Hopkins (Hou vs StL)
Donnie Avery (KC vs Oak)
Josh Gordon (Cle vs Det)
TE
Garrett Graham (Hou vs StL)
Brent Celek (Phi @ TB) 
Greg Olsen (Car @ Min)
DEF

Minnesota vs Car
Denver vs Jac
NY Jets vs Pit



QB
Carson Palmer (Ari @ SF)
Sam Bradford (StL @ Hou)
RB
Eddie Lacy (GB @ Bal)
Darren McFadden (Oak @ KC)
WR
Larry Fitzgerald (Ari @ SF)
Stevie Johnson (Buf vs Cin)
TE
Jermichael Finley (GB @ Bal)
Kyle Rudolph (Min vs Car)
DEF
New England vs NO
Baltimore vs GB