Senior Bowl recap
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
The 2012 Senior Bowl is in the books, so join along for a recap of which players stood out and helped their draft stock. The week of practices, followed by the North squad's 23-13 win, is a helpful tool for pro scouts when evaluating how prospects perform in an NFL-like setting. Arizona State wide receiver [...]
Players to watch during the Senior Bowl
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
The Senior Bowl week is in full swing, and a few key prospects need to have strong showings to help ease doubts about whether they belong in the pros. Some players have already done just that, and a few will need to carry over any potentially strong outings to the NFL Scouting Combine. Boise state [...]
What could happen when politics impact fantasy football
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
I wanted to take a moment to use this platform to advocate against something that is near and dear to me. While political talk can be very divisive, as well as often downright nasty, a current piece of legislation making its way through our United States Congress is threatening the very liberties that make the [...]
St. Louis Rams: What to do with Pick No. 2?
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
The Indianapolis Colts' first overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft should come as no surprise, but the debate of which position the St. Louis Rams should address rages on. The Rams, now under the guidance of head coach Jeff Fisher, have many holes to fill, and several players should come into consideration for them. [...]
Hue Jackson’s demise as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
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. [...]
Wild Card Weekend predictions
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
It is the season of NFL playoff brackets, and I have released mine on KFFL.com. You can also find the brackets for fellow KFFL editors and a group bracket. I struggled with a few selections for this weekend's games, but I ultimately decided on my playoff predictions despite much angst. Racking my brain Pittsburgh Steelers [...]
Fantasy football championship week: sneaky sleepers
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
On the verge of Week 16 championship games, I spent a lot of time this week thinking about midrange and low-end players that can complement a starting lineup or even fill in if you are desperate. Here is my 10-player starting lineup of potentially sneaky Week 16 plays: QB: Kyle Orton, Kansas City Chiefs Orton [...]
Pick which team will win the Super Bowl
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
The NFL playoffs are almost upon us, so which team is your early favorite to win the Super Bowl? It is hard to root against the Green Bay Packers, but something about the defensively challenged New England Patriots intrigues me. While all of the playoff spots haven't been finalized, we have a pretty good idea [...]
Thursday Thoughts: LaMichael James’ decision and a fantasy football sleeper
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
I probably should be writing about fantasy football right now, but the news of Oregon Ducks junior running back LaMichael James' plan to declare for the 2012 NFL Draft is on my brain. His decision is not surprising, but what might be is where this ultra-productive talent comes off the board in next April's extravaganza. [...]
Life after Greg Jennings in the Green Bay passing game
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
The Green Bay Packers' loss of Greg Jennings (knee) for what will likely be the rest of the regular season should send you to the waiver wire; look no further than some of his teammates. Veteran Donald Driver should assume the role of the primary possession receiver, but that may not translate into a lot [...]
The ball is in Peyton Manning’s court
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
Should the Indianapolis Colts try to trade the face of their franchise, none other than one Peyton Manning, this offseason? I say yes, only if the price is right - AND the Colts have already secured the rights to selecting Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck by "earning" the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL [...]
Tim Tebow just might be a real QB this week
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
Will Tim Tebow look like an actual quarterback this week and not just the rushing treat he has predominantly shown to be this season? I think so. Our friends at FanDuel.com have set up a fun salary cap fantasy football challenge where you can take me on this weekend. It costs $2 to play and [...]
Taylor Jonathan Yates to the rescue?
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
The Houston Texans' quarterback situation leaves a lot to be desired, but that doesn't mean there is no fantasy value to be found here. Rookie T.J. Yates is being prepped to make his first NFL start, against the Atlanta Falcons. Veteran quarterback Jake Delhomme, 36, was signed this week to back up the youngster. The [...]
Fantasy football wide receiver targets and stashes
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
We are getting awfully close to that time of the year (no, not the holidays), as fantasy football regular seasons are winding down and the playoff landscape is being finalized over the remaining few weeks of play. This had me thinking about which players I wanted to stash and target in some of my leagues. [...]
Fantasy football running back targets and stashes
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
We are getting awfully close to that time of the year (no, not the holidays), as fantasy football regular seasons are winding down and the playoff landscape is being finalized over the remaining few weeks of play. This had me thinking about which players I wanted to stash and target in some of my leagues. [...]