Philip Rivers’ Knee Ready For 2008

Many fantasy football owners have asked us about Philip Rivers’ status this off-season. The concern is that Rivers underwent reconstructive knee surgery this off-season after basically losing his entire ACL via playing through a serious injury in the AFC Championship game against New England. Read more

Fantasy Analytics: Rookie QBs & TEs

With preseason activities gaining momentum, there is a definite need for quality rookie analysis as it pertains to the world of fantasy football. In an attempt to meet this need, Fantasy Football Analytics has partnered with No-Offseason.com on a 3-piece series, providing you the information you need to know before acquiring any of these rookies in dynasty leagues or deep keeper leagues. This first segment covers the quarterback and tight end positions and assigns each player discussed a letter grade for their dynasty league/deep keeper league value. Please be aware that these grades represent the long-term value of the players in question and not only the 2008 season. Read more

Will Rookie QBs Have Fantasy Value?

Many folks close to NFL teams, as well as several analysts have already come out and said that guys like Baltimore Ravens first round pick Joe Flacco, and Miami Dolphins second round pick Chad Henne, have a good chance at starting for their respective teams sometime in 2008. The question I want to clear up is - do any of this year’s rookie QBs have a shot at fantasy stardom? Read more

Josh McCown To Start For Dolphins?

Word out of South Beach is that a couple Dolphins beat writers believe that Tony Sparano will elect to go with veteran Josh McCown as his Week 1 starter, over rookie Chad Henne, and second year man John Beck. Sparano had hinted previously that Beck was the guy. Many also believe that Henne will take over by Week 6 or so. This has QB controversy written all over it, and fantasy owners should stay away from Miami’s signal callers in 2008.

It would make sense to start the year with McCown, as he’d probably give the ‘Phins the best chance of winning some games.

Brohm To Packers; Henne To Dolphins…

Round two stayed exciting until the very end, as the Packers snagged Louisville signal caller Brian Brohm to develop behind new starter Aaron Rodgers and the Dolphins traded into the 57th pick immediately after that to select U-M QB Chad Henne to develop behind new starter John Beck.

Both rookies will have high dynasty upside, as each of their respective systems suits them well.

Discuss this more in our forums.

Jason Taylor Makes Demands…

Word is that Jason Taylor will threated to retire if he’s traded to a non-contender. He’ll also demand a new contract from any team he’s dealt to.

Okay, so this implies that he’s going to get traded. Miami is expected to make some moves and try and get back into the first round on Saturday to pick U-M QB Chad Henne, Auburn OLB/DE Quentin Groves or Florida DE Derrick Harvey.

A trade out of Miami to a true 4-3 team might be great for Taylor’s fantasy value.

Hardy & Henne Come Off The Board

This is starting to get fun. After today’s selections, we’re more than 40 picks into our mock draft, and there are still plenty of solid prospects remaining - most of whom will have fantasy significance. Indiana’s James Hardy is today’s spotlight fantasy prospect, as he goes to Baltimore in the early second round. Read more

Mendenhall To Be Top RB?

Many of our sources believe Illinois RB Rashard Mendenhall is the top running back prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft. While Arkansas’ Darren McFadden has held that title since officially declaring for the draft and likely will be selected in the top five in April, Mendenhall has the measureables and potential to be a better pro. Read more