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    Top predictions

    Friday, September 8, 2006, 08:37 PM EST [General]

    I've listed some predictions for the fantasy football season, including Antonio Gates' leading the NFL in receptions and Reggie Bush catching more passes than Terrell Owens.

    They may or may not happen, but are fun to ponder.  

    Check out all 10!

     What are yours for this season?

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    10 hungriest players

    Thursday, August 24, 2006, 02:30 PM EST [General]

    I've listed the NFL's 10 hungriest players who have the most to prove this season.

    1. Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia

    2. Steve McNair, QB, Baltimore

    3. Matt Leinart, QB, Arizona

    4. Larry Allen, OG, San Francisco

    5. Corey Dillon, RB, New England

    6. Mike Bell, RB, Denver

    7. Terry Glenn, WR, Dallas

    8. Ahman Green, RB, Green Bay

    9. Chester Taylor, RB, Minnesota

    10. Ronnie Brown, RB, Miami

    Check out my article detailing the reasons.

    Who are your picks? Would you include others, like Ashley Lelie or T.J. Duckett?

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    Hall of Fame fantasy football team

    Friday, August 4, 2006, 10:49 AM EST [General]

    I've chosen a Hall of Fame fantasy football team based upon career statistics. 

    I set the positions to one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, one kicker, one defensive lineman, one linebacker and one defensive back.

    Here's the list:

    Quarterback

    Dan Marino
    Ranks first in passing yards and touchdowns

    Special mention

    Warren Moon
    Ranks first in passing yards and touchdowns in pros

    Running back

    Emmitt Smith
    Ranks first in rushing yards and touchdowns

    Walter Payton: Ranks second in rushing yards and third in touchdowns

    Wide Receiver

    Jerry Rice
    Ranks first in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns

    Cris Carter
    Ranks second in receptions, fourth in receiving yards and second in touchdowns

    Tight End

    Tony Gonzalez
    Ranks second in receptions, third in yards and first in touchdowns among tight ends

    Kicker

    Gary Anderson
    Ranks first in field goals and second in extra points

    Defensive lineman

    Reggie White
    Ranks second in sacks (only recorded since 1982)

    Linebacker

    Lawrence Taylor
    Ranks seventh in sacks

    Defensive back

    Rod Woodson
    Ranks second in interceptions and first in touchdowns returned by INT

    Check out the full story.

    Do you agree? Who would you have chosen instead?

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    My first four picks ...

    Tuesday, July 25, 2006, 03:25 PM EST [General]

    There's always room for debate with fantasy picks. I explain my first four choices in a recent FOX experts draft:

    1. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, SD (No. 3)

    I took him third over Tiki Barber and Clinton Portis for his durability, past production, role in offense and youth. He's struggled with nagging injuries in the past two seasons, but he will likely be used extensively with Rivers' inexperience. When Drew Brees started his first full season in 2002, Tomlinson was used heavily. He had a career-high 372 carries, totaled 2,172 yards and scored 15 touchdowns.

    Strong possibilities: Tiki Barber, Clinton Portis

    2. Steve Smith, WR, CAR (No. 18)

    He was the best player on the board as fantasy's top wide receiver last year. The addition of Keyshawn Johnson may help him see fewer double coverages. Also, he's developed a strong rapport with Delhomme in the past two of three seasons played. In my opinion, only No. 2 running backs were available, like ensuing picks Brian Westbrook, Willie Parker and Julius Jones.

    Strong possibility: None

    3. Rueben Droughns, RB, Cleveland (No. 23)

    I took Droughns at No. 23 with the expectation that a viable No. 2 fantasy running back would be unavailable in the fourth round. In hindsight, I could have had a chance at Kevin Jones and Warrick Dunn in the fourth. Ensuing picks Thomas Jones (starting status is uncertain), Corey Dillon (is 31 with 2,419 career carries and returning from an injury-filled season) and Duece McAllister (will be sharing carries) all had negatives. I could have also taken Tatum Bell with the final expectation that he will be the featured runner and move him up in my rankings. However, in a reception league, Marvin Harrison may have been the best choice at this spot, consistently regarded as one of fantasy's top wide receivers.  

    Strong possibilities: Marvin Harrison, Tatum Bell

    4. Kevin Jones, RB, Detroit (No. 38)

    While I've downgraded Jones behind running backs like Droughns, Julius Jones, Tatum Bell and Brian Westbrook, he provided excellent value in the fourth round at No. 38. He's one of the top No. 3 running back taken compared to the rest of the teams, including Frank Gore (Needs to win starting spot and stay healthy), Reggie Bush (May hold out and will likely share carries), Thomas Jones, Jamal Lewis (returning from poor season), Deuce McAllister (returning from season-ending knee injury) and Chris Brown (Wants to be traded and playing time may be reduced by rookie LenDale White). Jones has the talent to be featured like Marshall Faulk with the system of Detroit's new offensive coordinator Mike Martz. The next best RB option, Dunn, is often sidelined in goal-line situations, reducing his scoring chances.  Despite bypassing Darrell Jackson and Plaxico Burress for a second wideout, I still drafted a Top 10 fantasy receiver from last year in the fifth round (No. 43) Joey Galloway.

    Strong possibilities: Warrick Dunn, Darrell Jackson, Plaxico Burress  

    What would you have done with the first four picks?

    Here's my round-by-round review of all 160 players.

    Also check out the team-by-team review with opinions shared by some experts.

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    Top 10 fantasy QBs

    Friday, July 21, 2006, 11:14 AM EST [General]

    I've listed my top 10 fantasy quarterbacks based upon history of play, potential, potency of offense, quality of receivers and health.

    1.  Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
    2. Tom Brady, New England
    3. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle
    4. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati
    5. Eli Manning, New York Giants
    6. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia
    7. Trent Green, Kansas City
    8. Daunte Culpepper, Miami 
    9. Jake Delhomme, Carolina
    10. Marc Bulger, St. Louis 

     Here's an in-depth look at each QB.

    What would be your top 10? Any one I missed? 

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