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  1. I consider myself completely vindicated now.
  2. Mark St. Amant, I really enjoyed your book, Committed. I will definitely be writing up a favorable review on Amazon for you. But I do disagree with your statement on page 42 that "The Huddle has been voted the number one FF website every year since 1998 and has continued to feed devotees from around the wrold with some of the best articles, analysis, preseason rankings, and message boards in cyberspace." Specifically, with regards to to the message boards, I have found that they are filled with some of the biggest egotistical and dysfunctional people on the internet. Their very existence is seemingly based on jumping on every aspect of another's post, denigrating it, and disparaging the poster, especially if said poster is a new member. The worst part is that they readily defend their xenophobic behavior. I would hope that thehuddle.com owners realize why they may be losing out on new members and the income they would bring in.
  3. But that doesn't excuse the fact that someone assumed that just because my post count is low that I am some "newbie" who doesn't understand anything about fantasy football. And is there EVER an appropriate time to call someone an idiot? What a jerk. This isn't the first example. I see a lot of antagonism and hostility around here. People seem to have no other purpose than to jump on every aspect of other's posts.
  4. You know, I've been playing fantasy football since 1999. I've been a member of several other fantasy football forums for a few years now, and most are very peaceful, with very little flaming. I joined this forum a month or so ago, and noticed that people around here are much more antagonistic. What gives? Why are some guys such bad persons around here? It's jerks like "Hat Trick" that make me want to leave and never come back here again.
  5. Emmitt Smith retired first, but Gannon may not be far behind: From the San Francisco Chronicle:
  6. I found that article at the Rock Hill Herald.com. Foster HAS NOT been named the starter, at least not in any official capacity ala Mike Martz designating Steven Jackson the starter. Here's the article:
  7. From NFL.COM: Unbelievable! Get rid of one of your best players on defense, what a brilliant strategy. Here's the Chiefs 2005 schedule: Home: Denver, Oakland, San Diego, New England, N.Y. Jets, Philadelphia, Washington, Cincinnati Away: Denver, Oakland, San Diego, Buffalo, Miami, Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Houston. Mark these games, people. If you need a bye week fill-in, you want the QB, RB, WR, or TE of the teams playing against the Chiefs. If you're in a pinch, look no further!
  8. ESPN reports that Bledsoe has already even been named the starter. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/stor..._len&id=1997592
  9. Um, I wasn't preaching to anyone. I just posted this article from NFL.com for all to enjoy. The author of the article, Dave Richard, would be the one preaching to the choir.
  10. From http://www.nfl.com/fantasy/story/8181828 Now is no time to forget about fantasy By Dave RichardNFL.com(Feb. 10, 2005) -- So who's ready to start talking about the 2005 fantasy football season? Anyone? Don't be shy. Call me crazy, but if you want to win your fantasy league championship, you have to start preparing sooner than the day before your draft. I realized this for the first time in 2001, when I vowed to never buy a fantasy magazine again, and instead kept track of offseason movements, starting lineups, etc., on my own. I won my first league then, and ever since I have never gone a football season without winning at least one championship. There really isn't a whole lot to talk about these days. After all, only about 25 percent of you play in keeper leagues and have a roster to even talk about. But the NFL offseason is here, and while your days go by with nothing to do besides count down the days to the 2005 NFL Draft, there are a few areas of interest you should at least be made aware of for the 2005 season. Here are five areas of interest for fantasy owners this offseason: Running back movement This is a big area of concern for all fantasy owners. Not only are gem dandies like Shaun Alexander and Edgerrin James free agents, but a handful of other running backs are also going to be made available via trade. Do you think Minnesota is really going to keep Michael Bennett, Mewelde Moore, Onterrio Smith and Moe Williams on the roster next year? What's Denver going to do with Mike Anderson, Tatum Bell, Reuben Droughns, Quentin Griffin and Garrison Hearst? And don't sleep on injured RBs like Correll Buckhalter and Marcel Shipp -- they're coming back, too. And if that isn't enough, there's the 2005 NFL Draft. Look no further than the top three NFL prospects: Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams of Auburn, and Cedric Benson of Texas -- all running backs. (How weird is it that Auburn has two stud RBs in one draft?) And that's the cream of a very, very promising crop of running backs in this draft (our other faves include K-State's Darren Sproles, Louisiana Tech's Ryan Moats, N.C. State's T.A. McLendon and Oklahoma State's Vernand Morency). We're seeing the NFL's running-back landscape changing. A lot of the middle-tier, average guys you may have gotten to know are going to be hitting the streets in favor of the younger guys and the big-name free agents. It's going to be an absolute merry-go-round for running backs this offseason, which means that there are going to be a lot of new starters come August. What's the fantasy impact? Start singing "Zipp-a-dee Doo Dah" because it's going to be a wonderful draft day for you. There is a decent chance that all 32 teams will have a primary running back going into 2005. That means there are 32 running backs for the taking. So no matter where you pick in Round 1 (or Rounds 2 or 3), you will still be able to land a stud workhorse. Even if only 20 or 22 teams have stud RBs in place, that's still going to make drafting a running back a little bit easier this year compared to last year. Randy Moss' future Believe it or not, this one man will have a seismic impact on how fantasy football drafts go next season. If Randy Moss is dealt to a contending team, he will still remain one of the top fantasy receivers out there, but another receiver will likely drop several notches. If he is dealt to a non-contending team or a team on the decline, he will be the one dropping. And no matter where he ends up, his quarterback will instantly have additional fantasy value, which means that Daunte Culpepper could cool off if Moss leaves. "It's not my decision what happens with Randy," Culpepper said recently. "The Vikings organization makes that decision, and whatever they do, that's what's going to happen. I wouldn't be surprised, no matter what happens." Know this: There will be instant analysis and speculation of how Moss' team will do no matter where he is in 2005. If he goes to a team with a soft offensive line or a team with a weak-armed quarterback, Moss will slip. If he plays for a team with a good offensive line and a strong-armed quarterback, he'll be good to go -- especially if they play on a fast turf in good conditions. Naturally, if he stays in Minnesota, which is what we think will happen, then all will remain the same. But there will be rumors between now and April so make sure you keep a close eye on this situation. Emphasis on tight ends After watching Antonio Gates go from zero to hero, every NFL team will keep an eye out for the next great "power forward" tight end. The draft won't offer many comparable players, so a combination of free agency, roster management and super-secret scouting will bring up the next crop of big-bodied, vertical-jumping, pass-catching TEs. Kellen Winslow is one of many TEs fantasy owners will take a chance on. There are a few tight ends around the league who did little in 2004 but could blossom next year. Jacksonville's George Wrighster could become an attractive short-yardage target for Byron Leftwich; Washington used rookie Chris Cooley as a fullback and a tight end, so he could see a lot of time on the field in the future; the Patriots used a first-round pick on Ben Watson last year, so he could develop into something for them; Tennessee's Ben Troupe, who saw the field toward the end of the year, is one of our sleepers for 2005. And don't forget about Kellen Winslow, who was drafted with high hopes last year and subsequently got hurt. The former Miami Hurricane is one of a handful of solid players on the Browns and should get plenty of receptions, regardless of who the quarterback is. Gates' 2004 stats are the kind of numbers Winslow could potentially get, but probably not for a few years. Will there be enough QBs? After Peyton Manning, Donovan McNabb and a Moss-friendly Daunte Culpepper, there is not a whole lot to love about the current crop of fantasy quarterbacks. Trent Green will post some big games, as will Marc Bulger and occasionally Tom Brady. After that, the pool looks about as murky as a cheap hotel's swimming hole. After the guys we named, we're left with lots of potential-based quarterbacks and a lot of guys we wouldn't recommend in a regular 12-team league. David Carr, Jake Delhomme, Carson Palmer, Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich fit the profile of a good fantasy quarterback (good offensive line, good offensive coordinator, good playmaking wide receiver), but they all sputtered at times last year. Others like Michael Vick, Chad Pennington and Matt Hasselbeck were once thought of as future fantasy quarterback studs, but they were hit or miss. Then there are quarterbacks like Aaron Brooks, Joey Harrington, Jake Plummer and Steve McNair who no one has a clue on. This is a big issue for fantasy fans. Two years ago it seemed like there were TOO MANY fantasy QBs. Now there are too few. If some don't shake out during the offseason and preseason, then it's going to be a rush to draft a top-flight passer come draft time, or else go with a platoon and hope you push the right buttons. Veteran returns With young guns always populating the NFL's rosters, it's harder and harder for long-time veterans to stay employed. The over-30 crop of one-time fantasy superstars may be headed for greener (or less involved) pastures. We have a list for you. It's not an "etched-in-stone" list of veterans to be wary of, but a lot of the names are going to be very familiar. You must consider the age of any of these guys if you draft them in 2005. Name Pos. Team Age on opening weekend Tiki Barber RB N.Y. Giants 30 Jerome Bettis RB Pittsburgh 33 Stephen Davis RB Carolina 31 Corey Dillon RB New England 30 Marshall Faulk RB St. Louis 32 Brett Favre QB Green Bay 35 Jeff Garcia QB Cleveland 35 Trent Green QB Kansas City 35 Marvin Harrison WR Indianapolis 33 Priest Holmes RB Kansas City 31 Keyshawn Johnson WR Dallas 32 Curtis Martin RB N.Y. Jets 32 Derrick Mason WR Tennessee 31 Steve McNair QB Tennessee 32 Eric Moulds WR Buffalo 32 Terrell Owens WR Philadelphia 31 Jerry Rice WR Seattle 42 Jimmy Smith WR Jacksonville 36 Rod Smith WR Denver 35 Duce Staley RB Pittsburgh 30 Amani Toomer WR N.Y. Giants 31 Note: The first Sunday of the season is Sept. 11, 2005. Plan your drafts accordingly. The age factor is a "catch 22." On one hand, you want to avoid the older players because they're susceptible to injuries and slow down over time. But then again, a player like Curtis Martin will erupt for 1,697 yards, 12 touchdowns and make you look like a genius for taking him in Round 4. There is no right way to gauge the 30-something veterans. As fantasy owners, the only thing you can do is keep their age in mind when the time to draft arrives. Think of it as a tiebreaker -- if you're debating over whether to take Martin or, say, Domanick Davis, you could always look at Martin's age and figure that he's going to slow down sometime. You just never know whether age is just a number or something more significant.
  11. A lousy quarterback (who couldn't hit water if he was on the beach) throwing to him?
  12. Bledsoe out in Buffalo, will be released
  13. From From ProfootballWeekly.com:
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