Fantasy Sleeper: Curtis Lofton

What We Can Learn From The Preseason

Skeptics will look at solid preseason performances by certain NFL players and exclaim - “ah - the preseason doesn’t matter…they’re just playing against the other team’s scrub back-ups anyway.” Well - we think that kind of closed-minded thinking is absolutely nonsense. If the preseason doesn’t matter, than why do starters start and fans attend? Just because the games don’t count, that doesn’t mean there aren’t several things fantasy owners can learn from preseason games. Read more

Keep An Eye Out For Bryant Johnson & Others…

After a long couple months, things are finally starting to happen on the field folks. NFL teams are practicing, and coaches are starting to show their cards a little bit in terms of who may enter the season with the best shot to start at key positions. Without further ado, let’s jump right into this week’s Stock Market Report… Read more

Keith Brooking Moves To Weak Side…

After several years manning the middle linebacker spot in Atlanta, veteran Keith Brooking is moving to the weak side. New head coach Mike Smith is extremely good at putting players in the best possible position to succeed, and this move should be good for Brooking.

This also means that rookie Curtis Lofton is the front runner for the starting middle linebacker gig, where he split time in practice with second year man Tony Taylor.

Seasonal Rookie Rankings

The fantasy value of NFL rookies seems to be misunderstood. In seasonal drafts, owners that can separate the young studs from the duds, are much more likely to bring home their fantasy title. Don’t be confused though, the difference between evaluating the fantasy value of NFL rookies in dynasty leagues and seasonal leagues is vast. Dynasty league owners must look years into the future, and prognosticate the value of certain running backs and WRs, who may enter 2008 as low as second or third on the depth chart at their position. Read more

Dustin Keller Has Serious Potential

Since the Jets traded up into the first round to select Purdue TE Dustin Keller with the 30th overall pick in the NFL Draft, our sources have been absolutely raving about him. The 6′3″, 242 pounder had an amazing combine, and is really more of a wide receiver. He has great speed and is known as a seam-busting TE. Our sources tell us that the Jets will plan to use Keller similar to the way the Colts use TE Dallas Clark - as more of a third WR, than a traditional tight end. Read more

Looking For An IDP Sleeper In 2008?

Jonathan Vilma was the man in 2005, DeMeco Ryans was it in 2006, then Patrick Willis took the crown in 2007. Each of the past three seasons a first or second year defender has taken the title of top IDP. This season, we believe Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton has a chance to follow in their footsteps. Read more