Don't miss out on Ryan Grant in drafts this summer
The fantasy football season is still about a month away before things become crazy, but that hasn’t prevented plenty from taking part in mock - and even some real - fantasy league football drafts so far this summer.
One player who continues to surprise me is Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant, along with his average draft position of 36th overall. With all things considered, selecting him near the tail-end of third round should be a steal. Grant has gone as early as 20th overall, and as late as 47th overall. If I can have him that late, sign me up any time! Want more? Keep reading…
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I’ve just rolled back into town and need to get my blog up. Now that vacation time is over for a short while, it will be good to get back into the flow. I’m signing up for various high-stakes leagues and am finally getting to my projections and will begin to roll those out next week. For now, let’s see what I’ve been able to glean from the Hot off the Wire from the past week.
Broncos | Willing to take calls about Marshall
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports on his Twitter page that the Denver Broncos do not want to trade WR Brandon Marshall but are willing to take calls from other teams about him. Want more? Keep reading…
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Let me run some numbers by you.
BA: .305
R: 51
HR: 17
RBI: 59
SB: 13
If that’s sitting on your fantasy baseball team right now, it’s time to let someone else deal with it. Want more? Keep reading…
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This week the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads back to Daytona International Speedway for the third restrictor plate of the season. The results of this year’s Daytona 500 as well as the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway are good starting points when making evaluations on who to start this week. Good luck! Want more? Keep reading…
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KFFL.com recently participated in a 18-round, 12-team live draft that was hosted by our friends at FantasyIndepth.com. KFFL held the 10th overall pick in this point-per-reception league. The draft was hosted by MyFantasyLeague.com, also where the league will be played out.
The scoring was standard (decimal format):
- 4 points per passing touchdown
- 1 point per 20 yards passing (0.05 per yard)
- 6 points per all non-passing touchdowns
- 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards (0.1 per yard)
- 1 point per reception
- Distance scoring for place kickers
- 1 point per sack, two per turnover
The starting lineup consists of one quarterback, two running backs, three receivers, one tight end, one place kicker, one defensive team and a flex position (RB-WR-TE). Want more? Keep reading…
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This is a bit overdue from last Friday, so I shouldn’t waste your time. For your viewing pleasure, here’s a quick-hit list of some Hot off the Wire notes and Monday night happenings.
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg struck out one over one inning Monday, June 29, to earn his 13th save of the year.
He’s making me look good after I “valiantly” came to his defense last week. He’s about the only stable entity on this team right now; he has really stepped things up in June. Manager Lou Piniella needs some sort of rock right now; sticking with his hottest reliever would help. Want more? Keep reading…
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You knew all there was to know about pitching prospects - David Price and Tommy Hanson, right? Others will produce given the opportunity.
RHP Mat Latos, Padres - San Diego’s top pitching prospect has put a forgettable 2008 behind him. With a mid- to upper-90s fastball and two other quality pitches, Latos, 21, has dominated - a 1.28 ERA and 65 strikeouts against 12 walks - at two 2009 stops. One homer allowed? PETCO Park beckons. Want more? Keep reading…
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Will Johnson's ego get in the way of the Titans?
I was doing a buzz through Hot off the Wire earlier today to catch up on what is going on in the quiet time of the NFL world and I was a little startled by some things surrounding Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson.
Johnson was beast in his rookie season, rushing for 1,228 yards, nine touchdowns and chipping in another 260 yards with a score through receptions. He was electric and a joy to watch. Fantasy owners who had him loved him, too.
Now, however, it seems his ego may be getting a bit too big for his jock strap. Want more? Keep reading…
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The Green Bay Packers will win the NFC North.
OK, it’s early, but that’s the feeling I have.
Call me a homer, if you want. (I’ve been a Packers fan since Green Bay lost to Steve Young and the San Francisco 49ers in the Jerry Rice fumble/non-fumble playoff game). Want more? Keep reading…
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The Minnesota Timberwolves might make history tonight. When was the last time any team – in any sport – had four first-round picks? I can think of only two examples: In 2000, the New York Jets drafted defensive ends Shaun Ellis (No. 12 overall) and John Abraham (No. 13), quarterback Chad Pennington (No. 18) and tight end Anthony Becht (No. 27). More recently – and more relevantly – in 2006, the Portland Trail Blazers selected forward LaMarcus Aldridge (No. 2), guards Brandon Roy (No. 6) and Sergio Rodriguez (No. 27) and center Joel Freeland (No. 30).
When the Blazers made these picks, they were coming off a league-worst 21-61 campaign. In the next three seasons, they finished 32-50, 41-41 and 54-28. Aldridge and Roy have become franchise cornerstones, a post-perimeter combo to be reckoned with. The Wolves, for their part, already have their franchise big man. Center Al Jefferson (23.1 points per game, 11.0 rebounds) is every bit as good as Aldridge. Wolves forward Kevin Love (11.1 ppg, and 9.1 rbg as a rookie) is also a serious talent. In other words, the Wolves approach the 2009 draft with two interior pieces in place. Their challenge is simple: Can they find their perimeter savior, their Brandon Roy? Want more? Keep reading…
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