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The Fantasy Kickoff - Fantasy Football Tips

April 11th, 2008

Bubba Franks 2008 Fantasy Projections

Over the years, Bubba Franks was a favorite red zone target for Brett Favre in Green Bay. Now Favre is retired and Franks no longer calls Green Bay home. Franks signed a free agent contract to become a member of the New York Jets.
Franks struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness in 2007. The Packers let him […]

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April 9th, 2008

Doug Gabriel 2008 Fantasy Projections

The Cincinnati Bengals took their first step in trying to replace the waived Chris Henry by signing Doug Gabriel to a one-year deal. Gabriel, who was out of football in 2007 after being cut in training camp by the Oakland Raiders, will vie for the third wide receiver job in Cincinnati.
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April 2nd, 2008

Ben Utecht 2008 Fantasy Projections

After spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts, Ben Utecht has signed a contract to become a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. Utecht never had a hugely productive season with the Colts, however Peyton Manning trusted him in most situations.
Although Utecht will now have to leave Manning’s side, he’s […]

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April 2nd, 2008

Ben Troupe 2008 Fantasy Projections

Ben Troupe has long been a fantasy football tease. He has an athletic body and all the tools necessary to be star tight end – however it just never translated to the football field. Many an owner has wasted a pick on Troupe over the years.
Ending his disappointing four year run as a member of […]

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March 29th, 2008

Olindo Mare 2008 Fantasy Projections

After letting Josh Brown go, the Seattle Seahawks have inked kicker Olindo Mare to a contract. The final two teams fighting over Mare’s services were the Seahawks and the Denver Broncos.
Although Mare struggled in 2007 with the New Orleans Saints, Mare is expected to be the Seahawks’ kicker in 2008. Brown had a successful career […]

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March 23rd, 2008

Keary Colbert 2008 Fantasy Projections

Although Keary Colbert has been disappointing in his last three seasons in the NFL, the Denver Broncos acted early and signed the former Carolina Panther early on in free agency. Giving him a three year contract, Colbert will enter the 2008 campaign with a decent shot at becoming a starter.
With Javon Walker gone to the […]

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March 23rd, 2008

Drew Carter 2008 Fantasy Projections

After beginning his career with the Carolina Panthers, Drew Carter has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders. Carter is a vertical passing threat, which fits in perfectly with the offense the Raiders like to use.
While Carter never had a breakout year with the Panthers, he’ll go into the 2008 season with the possibility […]

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March 18th, 2008

Kevin Jones Free Agent News - Fantasy Football

Kevin Jones promising career with the Detroit Lions has come to an end. The Lions released the running back earlier in the week, citing injury concerns.
Jones, who played quite well last year when healthy, tore his ACL late in the year. In 2006, Jones suffered a season-ending foot injury late in the season. The Lions […]

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March 17th, 2008

Bryant Johnson 2008 Fantasy Projections

The San Francisco 49ers added to their wide receiving corps by signing Bryant Johnson, who formerly played for the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson, who has recently backed up Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin in Arizona, was brought on to add another weapon to the Niners’ passing attack.
Johnson has shown flashes of being a really good receiver. […]

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March 17th, 2008

Brandon Lloyd 2008 Fantasy Projections

Brandon Lloyd is an example of an immensely talented player who has yet to figure it all out. In terms of making acrobatic catches, there are few wide receivers in Lloyd’s league. However, Lloyd struggles with routine plays and his work ethic has oftentimes been questioned.
The Chicago Bears recently signed Lloyd after losing both Muhsin […]

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