Hue Jackson’s demise as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders
New Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie - the Green Bay Packers' director of football operations since 1994 - put his stamp on the organization by making his first move the dismissal of head coach Hue Jackson in a move that reeked of Al Davis.
Jackson's Raiders went 8-8 in 2011 after a 7-4 start. Finishing 1-4 over the final five games, including blowout losses to the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers, may have been the proverbial nail in the coach's coffin. Tap your mouse here for more »
Week 9 fantasy football nuggets
Three notable players are in the news this week because of injuries and a signing. I felt compelled to provide a 30,000-foot view of those situations since they have fantasy ramifications. For more detailed analysis, check out KFFL.com's Weekly Playbook.
Our friends at FanDuel.com have set up a fun salary cap fantasy football challenge where you can take me on this weekend. It is free to play and all you have to do is finish higher than me to land $5 in your bankroll. Turn your free entry into $150 ... and more! There is $500 worth of prizes being dished out to the top teams. Do you have what it takes? Try to beat me in Week 9!
What I learned from Week 1 of the NFL season
I never have been a fan of Internet lists, so I may need to have a few drinks tonight to wash down the taste of hypocrisy. Before I wash off the filth, I'll indulge all of you list-lovers out there.
The 10 things I learned from Week 1 NFL action (in no particular order): Tap your mouse here for more »
Carson Palmer: What’s next?
According to published reports, head coach Marvin Lewis says Carson Palmer won't be a Cincinnati Bengal in 2011.
Should we be surprised? (Should we care?) Palmer reportedly says he is sitting on a mountain of cash and doesn't need Cincy's money. I believe he doesn't, but that kind of loot is tough to say no to. Tap your mouse here for more »
2010 Projections Review – QBs: Where we went wrong
I firmly believe one of the foundations of developing accurate fantasy football projections is to understand where you went wrong the previous year. Recognizing mistakes and learning from them is the primary goal when reviewing; anyone can have dumb luck and come close a few times, but true, long-term success is measured by consistent production.
We projected roughly 700 players last year, so I'll chip away at the positions over the coming weeks to show you where we went wrong, what we did well, and how we will go about avoiding the same mistakes in 2011. Tap your mouse here for more »
Where does Donovan McNabb turn next?
What's next for Donovan McNabb? Benched for the remainder of the season, the veteran quarterback finds himself in uncharted territory in his 12-year. The threat had loomed at times in Philadelphia, but it was never handled as awkwardly as the Washington Redskins' coaching staff has chosen to deal with the benching. Tap your mouse here for more »
Which players returning from injury are worth a start?
This week features several high-profile players coming back from absences of varied lengths that concern fantasy players. That's a good thing, right? Normally, yes, but this week is extra crucial, as many playoffs are starting across the vast fantasy universe.
Taking a chance on a player that hasn't been on the field in several weeks is a risky endeavor. Some are started no matter what, and others require intense deliberation before deciding to take the plunge. Tap your mouse here for more »
Sidney Rice, Wes Welker, Tim Tebow and more
It's hard to believe we are approaching Week 10 already. This season has been filled with a lot of drama, and fantasy owners are digging deep trying to make that important playoff push.
I have a lot of fragments on my mind this week, and most of them have fantasy implications. As my brain floats aimlessly about the NFL, all I want is a decadent California burrito, warmer weather and frosty microbrew. Some things will have to wait longer than others, because it's a cold one outside! Tap your mouse here for more »
NFL Draft Grapevine: AFC winners and losers
Now that we've had a few days to digest the offerings of the 2010 NFL Draft, it is time for our annual draft winners and losers piece. In what is always a controversial analysis, everyone has fun grading the draft or tearing apart the next guy's evaluation. Truth be told, it's unfair to grade anything before a few seasons of football have been played, but who has time for that? Tap your mouse here for more »
NFL Draft: Midround prospects of note
Gilyard took a tumble
After two days and three rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft, several talented prospects remained on the board. Before I dive into the fourth round, let's examine a few late third-rounders to see if we can find any diamonds in the fantasy football rough. Tap your mouse here for more »
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