Fantasy Football Friday: Tight Ends/Kickers

AHHHH GOOD EVENING EVERYBODY....

Fantasy Football is right around the corner. Drafts are starting in two weeks and I haven't been so pumped for a season like I am for this one. Might have something to do with the how the METS are a train wreck and the KNICKS failed in getting King Deush to come to NYC so I rest my entire sports lively hood on the JETS and Fantasy.

Today we are going to look at both Tight Ends and Kickers...so let's get down to the nitty gritty.

Tight Ends:

1.) Dallas Clark: The man has become Peyton's number one target surpassing Reggie Wayne and I expect Dallas to continue to play the TE position like he is a number one receiver. Going with 1,100 yards and 13 TD's. Yep I said 13.

2.) Antonio Gates: Fresh off a new contract, Big Daddy Gates is primed. They have a rookie running back and Vincent Jackson is still holding out. With a pure passing team Gates is going to have a MONSTER season.

3.) Jason Witten: The Cowboys have major weapons on offense and something tells me the Boys' are going to have a really good season with a weaker overall NFC East. The Romo-Witten connection will be riding high.

4.) Vernon Davis: Was going to put him higher on the list considering he had an absolutely beast of a year last season but am not sold on any of the 49er QB's so am wary to think he is going to repeat last season. But I could be way off.

5.) Jermichael Finley: Aaron Rodgers is a premiere passer in this league and is in love with Finley. With Driver getting older and Jennings dealing with the #1 corners that leaves Rodgers searching for a big offensive weapon and this is going to be a breakout season for Finley.

Honorable Mention: Tony Gonzalez, Brent Celek, Owen Daniels

Kickers:

1.) Stephen Gostkowski 2.) Nate Kaeding 3.) David Akers 4.) Mason Crosby 5.) Ryan Longwell

Honorable Mention: Garrett Hartley, Rob Bironas

There you have it. Soak it up because next week we look at Defense and then you are on your own. Adios bitches.

Drinkin' that Tebow Juice

To me Tim Tebow was just your typical stud college QB like many others that we have seen come through the college game over the years such as Cade McKnown, Tim Couch, Troy Smith, Brady Quinn, Ken Dorsey, Rex Grossman, etc. but who you knew were never going to cut it at the next level.

Well after seeing Tebow let the team shave his head to portray his new nickname of the "Mile High Messiah" and have a pretty decent debut during his first preseason game where his arm looked quite strong along with doing what he did best in college and that was use his legs and strength to muscle his way in for a TD. The decision to take him may turn out to be the best move of this past years draft that Josh McDaniels and Bronco ownership might have ever made.

Tebow is an icon already and that is only by way of his college career. I was walking through the Orlando airport last week and Tebow Bronco jerseys and shirts were everywhere. The Broncos are reshaping their image one step at a time. They dealt star studded but problematic wide-out Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins this offseason and are beginning to head in a new direction with their prized first piece Tim Tebow. Tebow has this aura about him that is pure and natural. You don't see that too much these days, an athlete who actually talks the talk and walks the walk. Derek Jeter is the only athlete in my mind who really has taken that purity and leadership role and captivated a whole nation to believe that this is who he is, not like what many pro athletes are these days.

The point is that with all these athletes thinking they can get away with doing whatever they want whenever they want it is somewhat of a breath of fresh air to see a kid who was one of the best college players to ever play the game at that level be so humble and continue to work at his game and respect the game like he is still in high school, just playing for the love of it. We can look back over the past few years at the enormous list of NFL players who have been in trouble with the law or who have done some sort of idiotic thing and that gives the rest of the league a bad rap.

So I am rooting for Tebow to prove all the critics wrong that say he can't make it in the NFL as a Quarterback and take off and run with that fact that he is one of the good guys who truly practices what he preaches. I am sick and tired of hearing about these star athletes each and every week being arrested for a variety of reasons and then us fans forgiving so quickly for performing on the field. I am going to start to really root for guys who act and play the game like Tim Tebow does whether he succeeds or doesn't, but my money is on that he does.

Fantasy Football Friday: Wide Receivers

Football is back babyyyy!!! First week of preseason games, Hardknocks premiere and Fantasy Football drafts are about to begin over the next two weeks.

So let's dive right into this week's topic; the top fantasy wideouts heading into the 2010 NFL season:

1.) Andre Johnson: lit up the league last year and will continue to do so. Johnson and QB Matt Schaub are in sync and continue to get better. I think Johnson will lead the league in both receiving yards and TD's.

2.) Larry Fitzgerald: everyone knows that Fitz is a beast out on the gridiron but there is one major change that may play a detrimental role in his numbers this season; no Kurt Warner. With college stud Matt Leinart taking over the throne at QB it will almost be near impossible for Fitz to be expected to do what he did with Warner but without Anquan Boldin on the other side that just means more opportunities to make up for the loss of Warner.

3.) Randy Moss: Moss is obviously getting older and may not be the player he was a few years back but he still is the best receiver since Jerry Rice retired from the league and is in the last year of his contract. With Brady fully back from knee surgery that effected him somewhat last year and Wes Welker out with his own knee injury we may just see glimpses of the record setting year Brady and Moss had together back in 2007.

4.) Calvin Johnson: I know he plays on one of the NFL's worst teams but CJ has continued to get better each year. Sophomore QB Matthew Stafford is a gunslinger with a big arm and Calvin is his main target. They added a few offensive weapons this offseason through free agency and the draft which will take some pressure off of Johnson and allow him to produce at an even higher level.

5.) Reggie Wayne: Veteran All-Pro playing alongside a very young receiving core on top of having the games best QB throwing him the ball makes Reggie Wayne a no brainer. I expect him to bounce back from an underachieving season last year for him and make a big splash. This also coincides with me thinking that Peyton may break the record for most passing yards in a season this year.

Honorable Mentions: Brandon Marshall, Miles Austin, Vincent Jackson

Next week tune in for a double dose of Tight Ends/Kickers because those are the two most valuable spots to add talent when trying to give your team a real edge over the rest of the field.

So enjoy one of the final few weekends of summer and make sure to start looking for your big time sleepers as preseason games continue on.

P.S. On a side note the JETS are going to make a statement on Monday night against the G-Men cementing there place in the New Meadowlands, Rex Ryan statue is already in the works to be put outside.

Life as a Shitty New York Fan

Back from vacation which was great and am trying to enjoy the next three weeks before law school starts but for some reason the teams that I love and waste so much time and money on love to fuck with me and treat me like I am some piece of shit..yea that sums up exactly how the KNICKS, METS and JETS treat me like I am literally a piece of shit (Rangers are out of this post, to early for me to even care about hockey).

The Knicks actually create a little buzz this summer and then go and re-hire the Satan of basketball Isaiah Thomas and just set themselves back another decade. I mean some kid who is in middle school right now probably possesses the sperm that will hopefully bring this team back to the glory days of the 90's because there is no doubt in my mind no one on planet earth right now will be able to do so.

Then the Mets who don't deserve more then this and that is until the Wilpon's sell this team they will never ever be the type of team who wants to win like some other team in New York is willing to do.

And now onto the JETS and this little statement that Rex Ryan spits out today about Revis..."we are preparing as if he will not be with us this season". Hold your fuckin horses Rex. You say he is the best defensive player in the league, the best corner you may have ever seen and you, Mr. T and Woody tell him you are gonna "pay the man" and then you say this crock of shit. This is Day 9 of the holdout and with Hardknocks starting tomorrow that means by episode 3 Revis and his whole f'n island better be locked up for the next 8 years.

Anyway it's good to be back and even better that the NFL season is just about a month away.

(no picture today because for some reason I can't upload it)

Fantasy Football Friday: Running Backs

So today will be the last time that I ever write this blog from a 5 foot by 5 foot cubicle due to the fact that it is my last day at my current job. I will be taking the next few weeks off before I officially start my first year of law school, which politely said is going to be a mothefucker.

So training camp is officially underway and I have been getting thousands of emails praising me for my intellect in terms of ranking fantasy players. So that is what I will continue to do and honor my fans with the best analysis on the planet. This week we are going to delve into running backs.

Chris Johnson: Realistically if you are in any fantasy league and he isn’t the #1 overall pick then you should all serious think about kicking that person out before the season starts. CJ is not only the most dominate runner but is the best receiving RB in the league. One of a kind player right here.

Adrian Peterson: Even with a top passing game led by Brett Favre last season AP rushed for over 1,300 yards and scored 18 times. AP is a TD machine year in and year out and on top of that has squashed the injury bug that bit him earlier in his career having played 15 of 16 games the last 2 seasons.

Maurice Jones-Drew: Last year was his first full season carrying the total running game for Jacksonville and boy did he take off with that. Rushed for 1,300 plus and found the end zone 15 times. Also had 53 receptions so is a threat coming out of the backfield as another target for David Gerhard.

Ray Rice: Breakthrough year for the little (jacked) guy from Rutgers. Emerging as the starter over oft injured Willis McGahee, Rice put up close to 1,400 yards rushing with his only downfall being that he only hit the goal line 7 times. I expect that to increase to around 12 this season. Also is a big time threat for Joe Flacco coming out of the backfield.

Frank Gore: Last second entry over my original pick of Stephen Jackson due to the fact that I think Gore is going to have a huge year in the weakest division in the NFL. His TD numbers increased almost double last year and he rushed for over 1,100 yards in only 14 games. So I expect close to 1,300 yards and 10 TD’s out of him this year.

Honorable Mentions: Steven Jackson, Michael Turner, Rashard Mendenhall, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathon Stewart

So there you have it my top five fantasy RB’s heading into this year’s drafts. Black Cawfee will be taking a week off do to my leaving for vacation. So start doing your own research as fantasy drafts are quickly approaching. Christmas in August is just around the corner.

T.O. to Gang Green?

Reports are out this morning that the NY JETS have contacted Terrell Owens agent Drew Rosenhaus regarding the possibility of the Jets looking to bring T.O. into training camp.

Now let me reiterate what I said a few weeks back about how the JETS need to slow their fuckin role down. It started with Tomlinson getting the JETS logo tattooed on his leg, then Rex Ryan coming out that he is going to write a book even though he has really done shit to this date and the ridiculous reports that the Jets contacted Jamarcus "Purple Drank" Russell about the possibility of resurrecting his career as a backup. Now the T.O. story hits the headlines and I am about to lose my shit.

Fuckin Terrell Owens sucks. He is a 36 year old washed up veteran being bounced around this league like the fat chick at the strip club because guess what, no one wants to touch this thing. My biggest issue is other than the fact that he is a complete douchebag and his TV show sucks compared to my man Ochocinco on the Ultimate Catch is who the hell are the Jets even possibly thinking of sitting down if they bring T.O. onto this team. I mean come week 4 when Santonio Holmes returns from suspension you will already have a top five receiving unit in the league with him, Edwards and Cotchery, all who are better then T.O. in my opinion at this stage of his career.

But since I am an intellectual and can see through the Jets "we want to bring anyone in we feel makes our team better" mantra is the fact that it all comes down to them wanting to become this larger than life spectacle when it comes to this seasons HARDKNOCKS. And what bigger clown can you add to this team that other then T.O.

Having said all that, I swear I will sit through every Harry Potter/ Twighlight movie and wear a freakin Hannah Montana shirt if the JETS promise me that they are just fuckin with me and that they really aren't planning to bring T.O. in.

Fantasy Football Friday: Quarterbacks

So here we are, NFL training camp is officially upon us next week. A new NFL season is like a mixture of losing your virginity, Christmas, Easter Egg Hunts and Fourth of July fireworks all rolled up in one. I love how my entire week is scheduled around managing my fantasy football team and sitting on my ass all day long on Sunday just loving every minute of the best sport on the planet.

This week I am going to give you a rundown of my top 5 fantasy quarterbacks heading into this season, so let’s get down to business:

1.)Peyton Manning: Hands down my go to pick when I have a late first round pick and don’t feel confident in the RB’s left on the board. Manning doesn’t let you down period. He will at minimum toss you over 200 yards passing and a TD, and that is usually his worst week of the year. I think he has got to have a bitter taste in his mouth coming off that Super Bowl loss. So I go with Peyton as the number one QB off the board this year.
2.)Drew Brees: Guy came out of the oblivion after being casted out in San Diego four years ago. Ever since arriving in the Big Easy Brees has been straight bossin on the football field. With a pretty decent group of weapons look for another 4,300 yards and 30 plus TD’s from the defending Super Bowl MVP.
3.)Aaron Rodgers: Ever since taking over for Favre in Green Bay Rodgers has been torching opposing defenses. He is coming into his own and I think this being his third full season under center will allow him to continue to advance his stats. With his cannon arm expect big things out of Cheesehead land this season and grab Rodgers if you have the shot.
4.)Matt Schaub: Houston put up its first ever winning season last year and barely missed the playoffs. Schaub and Andre Johnson became maybe the leagues most prominent QB/WR combo in the league and Schaub showed what he can do when he stays healthy for a whole season and that’s the risk here, always finds a way to miss a few weeks. So you gotta think to yourself is the juice worth the squeeze. My vote is YES.
5.)Tom Brady: Really was tempted to throw Tony Romo is here but I have to give it to Mr. Football here. Brady is a winner and is gotta be furious that the Pats got embarrassed in the playoffs last year. I think with a healthy Welker returning and Moss entering the final year of his contract Brady will put up some more normal Brady numbers then he has over the past 2 seasons.

Honorable mentions: Tony Romo, Phillip Rivers, Eli Manning (fuck me for saying it but I think he is going to have a good year)

Now as I kick myself for not charging for this priceless bit of information all you stiffs out there have a good weekend.