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The Fantasy Kickoff - Fantasy Football Tips

June 6th, 2008

Darren McFadden Signs with Oakland Raiders

Darren McFadden, the first round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders, signed a $60 million contract with the club. The contract spans over six seasons.
This is a very important moment for McFadden because a lot of league experts openly wondered whether the Raiders would be able to sign McFadden. Last season, the Raiders […]

By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments

June 2nd, 2008

Five Worst Teams in the NFL

1. Atlanta Falcons
Is there any doubt that the Atlanta Falcons are currently the worst team in the NFL? The Falcons have yet to recover from the Michael Vick fiasco. Until a quarterback (such as rookie Matt Ryan) proves capable, the Falcons will circle the drain of the NFL.

Can Matt Ryan be the savior?
2. […]

By Kori Ellis -- 4 comments

May 18th, 2008

Crystal Skulls and Crystal Balls - Spoilers

While crystal balls used to be the object that held special magical powers to tell the future, the powers of crystal skulls is the new rage in the supernatural world. In fantasy football, many fantasy owners will resort to any type of supernatural powers to help them win any given week.
Using my metaphoric crystal […]

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May 1st, 2008

Darren McFadden 2008 Fantasy Projections - Oakland Raiders

With the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders selected Darren McFadden. McFadden is a running back with superstar level skills and world class athleticism. While many league pundits criticized the Raiders for not taking a defensive player, it’s difficult to argue that McFadden wasn’t the most talented player […]

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April 30th, 2008

Dominic Rhodes Free Agent News - Colts?

Dominic Rhodes spent his first five years in the NFL with Indianapolis Colts. He left the Colts last season after their Super Bowl victory to join the Oakland Raiders. With Oakland, Rhodes barely saw the field – finishing with 302 yards and one touchdown.
After the Raiders drafted Darren McFadden in the 2008 NFL […]

By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

2008 NFL Draft - Fantasy Football Perspective

Let’s take a look at the fantasy football prospects drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft:
3) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan was obviously the best quarterback in the 2008 draft. However, don’t expect much out of him in the 2008 fantasy football season. Rookie quarterbacks are usually slow to figure […]

By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments

April 20th, 2008

NFL 2008 Mock Draft – Houston Texans

The Houston Texans have quietly built a strong, young core. While they haven’t yet translated their talent into victories, the wins appear to be on the way.
In the 2008 NFL Draft, the Texans have the 18th pick in the first round. While their roster on the whole is strong, there is one major weakness […]

By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments

April 19th, 2008

Updated NFL 2008 Mock Draft - First Round

1. Miami Dolphins draft Glenn Dorsey
2. St. Louis Rams draft Jake Long
3. Atlanta Falcons draft Matt Ryan
4. Oakland Raiders draft Darren McFadden
5. Kansas City Chiefs draft Sedrick Ellis
6. New York Jets draft Chris Long
7. New England Patriots draft Vernon Gholston
8. Baltimore Ravens draft Leodis McKelvin
9. Cincinnati Bengals draft Keith Rivers
10. New Orleans Saints draft Branden […]

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April 3rd, 2008

NFL 2008 Mock Draft - Oakland Raiders

After yet another disappointing season in 2007, the Oakland Raiders are hoping that 2008 is the year that they can turn the corner. In 2007, the Raiders defense seemed to take a step back in effectiveness and the passing game was weak for most of the year. The good news is that the […]

By Kori Ellis -- 1 comment

April 1st, 2008

Darren McFadden to the New England Patriots?

The New England Patriots are bringing Darren McFadden in for a pre-draft workout in the next couple of weeks. While many draft experts would be shocked if the Patriots actually selected McFadden, New England apparently wants to take a closer look at the star running back out of Arkansas.
New England currently has a lot of […]

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