As the clock ticked on the NFL labor talks, everyone had their opinions of the two sides and the principals involved, whether they pushed them public or held them private. In the end, the owners and players realized that the golden goose was planted firmly on the chopping block and hammered down a resolution. Paul Tagliabue saved his best moment for last and will likely ride into the sunset knowing that the economic prosperity will continue unfettered for all involved.

For the fantasy sports community, the signed deal means two very important things. First, there's no fear of a work stoppage and the specter of replacement players or no football at all. The other big reason to be excited about the deal is that it finally took the cap off of the free agent period. With their wallets restocked for the 2006 season, NFL owners wasted no time dipping into the sea of free agents.

The Colts and Peyton Manning will turn to Dominic Rhodes with the loss of Edgerrin James to the Cardinals. The Cardinals already had the passing attack, and now they have a top-tier RB, but where about upgrades on the O-Line?

The Redskins made a deal with the 49ers to bring acrobatic receiver Brandon Lloyd aboard. Daniel Snyder then made a big move to sign Super Bowl hero Antwaan Randle El away from the Steelers. He had been rumored to be returning to his hometown of Chicago to join the Bears, but the Redskins made the big offer. The gives the Redskins two more wideouts under 6 feet to complement Santana Moss. It's the return of the Smurfs!

Joe Jurevicius parlayed his big year with the Seahawks into a nice contract with Romeo Crennel and the Browns. Antonio Bryant left the Browns and now becomes the top option in the receiving corps for Alex Smith.

Chester Taylor bolted from Baltimore to find a home in Minnesota. Last year, that would have meant battling for touches amid a handful of players. With a new coaching staff onboard, can he upend Ciatrick Fason and "The Whizzinator" (yes, Onterrio Smith is back) to become the featured back for the Vikings?

Mike Anderson left Denver for Baltimore, and the Ravens re-upped with former 2,000-yard rusher Jamal Lewis shortly thereafter. What are Brian Billick and Ozzie Newsome thinking with this tandem? Lewis wasn't happy with Taylor horning in on his action last season, so how will he feel about the two-time 1,000-yard rusher joining the fray?

My colleague, Roger Rotter, offered his initial thoughts on the wheelings and dealings of the first couple days. As the off-season rolls on, look to the FOX Sports fantasy squad to keep you up to date on all of the latest moves and the fantasy impact that will get you to draft day dominance.