Most Improved Offensive Lines

Houston’s Duane Brown was one of eight offensive tackles were taken in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and an additional 26 offensive linemen were selected in rounds 2-7. The reason for the early run on the position seems to be simple - apparently they’re impossible to get in free agency. But drafting new ones isn’t always the best way to improve the five man unit. A few NFL teams have gone above and beyond to try to protect their quarterbacks, and open up holes for their rushers heading into 2008. Read more

Look For A Breath Of Fresh Air

In an era where it seems every single player makes a big stink out of their contract situation, referencing this need to “feed the family” and talking about how there’s only one opportunity to truly “get paid,” it sometimes gets very hard to stomach as a fan. Not only that, but sticky contract situations usually result in tough decisions that need to be made by fantasy owners. Recently though, players like Steven Jackson, D.J. Hackett, Ryan Grant and even Detroit’s Roy Williams - to a certain extent - have displayed unique behavior. Read more

Mock: McGahee Available In Round 3?

After sharing round one with you earlier in the week, and round two yesterday, I’ve decided to go ahead and continue to break down the recent expert mock draft I participated in. The shockers continue, as I have to make a tough decision between Willis McGahee and Marques Colston in round three. Read more

Mock Draft: Lynch Is A Round 2 Sleeper

Just the other day, I shared with No-Offseason readers the first round of a recent expert mock draft I participated in. As the draft moves along, I’ll continue to break the thing down, round-by-round, to help get owners thinking about draft strategies and values of specific players. In round two, some new names will strike you - including Buffalo’s breakout RB Marshawn Lynch. Read more

Examining Joseph Addai’s Value

So, the Colts brought back trusty ol’ Dominic Rhodes again, signing him to a one year deal. The question is - should Joseph Addai’s fantasy owners be worried about a potential time share? After all, Rhodes is a former 1,000 yard rusher for the Colts, and he did rush for more than 1oo yards in Super Bowl XLI. Read more

Mock Draft: Braylon Goes In Round 1

Mock drafts this time of year are crazy, but definitely fun to look at. Now that the NFL Draft is over, the discussion has begun regarding who should go where. Check out the latest expert mock draft I participated in, and you may be surprised to see who was drafted in Round 1, and who “fell” to me at number two overall. Read more