Archive for February 2011

MLB Mock Draft Strategy: 4th Round

Feb 28th, 2011 | By
MLB Mock Draft Strategy: 4th Round

Into the fourth round, we go as quality players are still on the table and it main core of a team is starting to take shape. Of the 12 players selected in the fourth round, we saw three outfielders, two starting pitchers, two second baseman, two shortstops, two third baseman and one catcher. CHOOSE A [...]



MLB Fantasy Mock Draft: Third Round

Feb 28th, 2011 | By
MLB Fantasy Mock Draft: Third Round

Cliff Lee and Tim Lincecum headline the third round of our 12 team mock draft as both pitchers went in the top selections. After those studs left the table, five outfielders dominated the round as a run at this position took place. CHOOSE A ROUND 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round 4th Round 5th Round [...]



2011 MLB Fantasy Mock Draft: Second Round

Feb 28th, 2011 | By
2011 MLB Fantasy Mock Draft: Second Round

No starting pitchers were selected in the first round of our 12 team mock draft but in this round both Roy Halladay and Felix Hernandez went off the board. Both pitchers are studs but you may see Hernandez fall because he plays on the Mariners. Beyond those star pitchers, it was hitting that dominated the [...]



2011 NFL Combine Results: Sunday

Feb 28th, 2011 | By
2011 NFL Combine Results: Sunday

At the combine on Sunday, the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers took to the practice field. This is the “Tiffany” day, as the clever guys at NFL Network coined it, inferring that the more glamorous or “big ticket” players would take the field. But there are a few quick notes before we get into [...]



5×5 Mock Draft Results: First Round

Feb 27th, 2011 | By
5×5 Mock Draft Results: First Round

Toward the end of February, I participated in a 12 team mock draft on Mock Draft Central for a mixed 5×5 MLB fantasy league. In this mock draft, I had the 12th pick and wanted to break down each round for selections to give you an idea of where players are going and a quick [...]



NFL Combine: Saturday Top Performers

Feb 27th, 2011 | By
NFL Combine: Saturday Top Performers

First of all, if you’re reading this, congratulations on being a diehard football fan. If this really is the first time you’re realizing it, welcome to the club. If you’ve known this for some time now, welcome back sir, it’s good to see you. I say this because the NFL Combine, if you’re really watching [...]



2011 Wide Receiver Free Agents

Feb 25th, 2011 | By
2011 Wide Receiver Free Agents

The Jets are expected to keep just one of their two starting wide receivers in Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes. Of the two, look for the Jets to keep Holmes as he is the better receiver and seems to have better chemistry with young quarterback Mark Sanchez. Other talented receivers on for free agency include [...]



2011 Tight End Free Agents

Feb 25th, 2011 | By
2011 Tight End Free Agents

Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis watched his stock rise by leaps and bounds last season as he posted a career year with 700 yards receiving and ten touchdowns. I always felt this kid had more abilities in the passing game than the team gave him since coming out of UCLA a few years back and [...]



2011 Linebacker Free Agents

Feb 25th, 2011 | By
2011 Linebacker Free Agents

Many teams will be looking for an impact linebacker once the free agent market opens up after the lockout. One linebacker who will be of great interest if Bills’ stud Paul Posluszny. Poz will probably get the restricted free agent tag but there is no guarantee that it will hold up after the lockout is [...]



2011 Defensive Lineman Free Agents

Feb 25th, 2011 | By
2011 Defensive Lineman Free Agents

As is every year we have some solid defensive lineman ready to hit the open market and a few that have been locked up with a franchise tag before free agency starts. Unlike other years, there is no guarantee that the tags will matter as the league has to decide on if they will count. [...]