2008 Fantasy “X-Factors”

2008 is chalked full of guys that could go either way. Guys who are more than capable of putting up huge digits, but only if everything goes perfectly right. We call these guys Fantasy “X-Factors” due to the fact that a certain set of circumstances could spark them to light up the stat column and become a true difference maker. Philly’s Donovan McNabb, who has only played in 33 total games in three seasons since throwing for 3,800 yards and 31 TDs in 2004, is the perfect example of a Fantasy “X-Factor.” Read more

Alex Smith Taking The Lead For 49ers…

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan is mum regarding who his starting QB is for 2008, however, it sure seems like fourth year man Alex Smith is taking the lead. He appears to have quickened his delivery under Mike Martz, and has drawn rave reviews from Nolan recently. Meanwhile, his main competition - Shaun Hill - hasn’t really impressed in practice.

Nolan recently admitted that Hill is more of a gamer than someone who impresses in practice, but the fact of the matter is that this increases Smith’s changes greatly of winning the gig - and, as we’ve said before - whoever wins this gig will be very fantasy worthy under Martz.

Mini-Camp Position Battles

From a fantasy football owner’s perspective, it may not seem like mini-camp means a whole lot. Many players are nursing minor injuries that won’t really affect them during the season, while other veterans actually elect to work out elsewhere - or in Tony Romo and Jason Taylor’s case - pursue other interests completely. But, there are a few position battles going on in mini-camps near you, which we believe will have an impact on fantasy football in 2008. Read more

The Dolphins Love John Beck

Our sources tell us that the Dolphins are extremely high on second year QB - former 40th overall pick in the NFL Draft - John Beck. With Jake Long now slotted to play left tackle and protect his blind side, Tony Sparano and Bill Parcells reportedly expect big things from the former BYU star. New OC Dan Henning’s offense is pretty darn conservative, but fantasy owners can look for Philip Rivers circa 2006 digits out of Beck if all goes well. Yes folks, this means John Beck could actually be a worthy fantasy back-up QB in deep leagues next year. Read more