My apologies for the tardiness, friends! I was more busy than I expected the last few days and have thus failed to complete the third section of my analysis. I believe that some congratulations are in order for a Mr. Donald Lee Keeney III on account of his engagement. As an added bonus for my late post, I give you this video that I won't spoil with an explanation. Enough with the idle chit chat, let's get on with the analysis!
DIVISION 3
Billy's Ballers- The Ballers are led by a true baller in Cam Newton. After a stellar rookie season he fell off a bit last year, but the raw tools that everyone fell in love with in his rookie year are still present and he has the ability to put them on display once again. If that fails, Michael Vick is capable of carrying a fantasy team when he plays at his best, which could happen in the explosive Oregon Chip Kelly offense. The Ballers might have one of the best starting running back groups in the league with Matt Forte and Alfred Morris carrying the load. Morris was a breakout star last year and Forte has been a strong fantasy player for the past several years. The concern at running back is that the Ballers have essentially nothing in terms of consistent backup production. Jonathan Stewart has been hurt and will split carries and Ben Tate will only get carries to spell Arian Foster. Wide receiver is another iffy position for the Ballers. Vincent Jackson is the clear workhorse of this group that includes Kenny Britt and Mike Wallace. Mike Wallace was a strong player for Pittsburgh, but may see marked regression in the inferior Miami offense. Kenny Britt is always a risky play between his penchant for getting hurt and getting suspended. If healthy, he can be productive though. Jason Witten is an extremely strong pick in a PPR league and barring some disastrous injury he should once again come close to 100 receptions as he is one of Tony Romo's favorite targets. The Ballers could be a dangerous team this year if they can find some consistent WR production.
Beli-check yo self- It isn't hard to have a strong draft when you get Adrian Peterson on your team, but it becomes even easier when you manage to pick up Aaron Rodgers too. This is where the Puns stand. Aaron Rodgers was projected to be the top quarterback last year and came just short of living up to that billing. Still an obvious top three quarterback, Rodgers should have no problem scoring 25-30 points every week for the Puns. Josh Freeman makes an appearance as the backup, but that shouldn't be necessary unless Bernard Pollard plays against Rodgers this year. Any running back group that starts with Adrian Peterson is strong, but this group does not have a lot of depth. DeMarco Murray has been productive when healthy and the Puns will be counting on him to remain so in order to have a good season as the idea of Mark Ingram and Bernard Pierce getting significant playing time does not sound very appealing. The WR group doesn't have any world beaters, but with guys like Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Smith and Lance Moore, the Puns are bound to get some production. Justin Blackmon as a backup could be very strong if the Jags are actually able to overcome their dysfunctional nature. Kyle Rudolph rounds out the team at TE. A solid player, but nothing to write home about. The Puns have a very solid roster from top to bottom with no real hole.
The Babbling Bandicoots- The Bandicoots seem to have some sort of affinity for the New York Giants. This could either pay off big or come back to bite them hard. At quarterback the Bandicoots will feature Tom Brady. Though he lost many of his top targets from last year, Brady has been known to take bad receivers and make them look like stars. There isn't a lot of doubt here in my mind. The Bandicoots certainly hope there isn't because Alex Smith is not the guy you want starting your fantasy team. Running back is going to be a huge issue for the Bandicoots. Jamaal Charles is a legitimate star, but the rest of the running backs on his roster aren't even guaranteed to start. Montee Ball may become the feature back in Denver, but he hasn't shown the consistency to lock that job down yet. Shonn Greene and Jacquizz Rodgers are only going to get a lot of play time if CJ2K and Steven Jackson go down while Andre Brown is likely going to split carries with David Wilson at best. WR is where the Bandicoots are really gambling hard picking up both the Giants top two WRS in Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz. Both very viable WRs, the Bandicoots can only hope that the Giants score a lot of touchdowns through the air this year. James Jones also makes a start and should be a solid player, though not as consistent as one would hope. The Bandicoots better hope that Nicks doesn't have another injury-filled season because their backups of Brian Hartline and Brandon LaFell are rather lackluster. At TE we have another NYG in Brandon Myers. The takeaway here is that the Bandicoots are going to live and die by the Giants passing offense (and running too if they have to count on Andre Brown).
wildcatvictory- I really want to put a hashtag before this team's name. That's their whole intro, so deal with it. Peyton Manning leads at quarterback and will probably have his typically stellar year. In case he doesn't Sam Bradford should be an adequate, though not overly impressive, backup. Running back appears like it will be a strong group with CJ2K and Trent Richardson running down opposing throats. The backup situation at RB is a bit slim, but neither of the starters have huge injury histories. The WR corps of Steve Johnson, Dwayne Bowe and Antonio Brown could be a deceptively good one and the presence of a solid backup in T.Y. Hilton only strengthens this group. Greg Olsen is a good get at TE and the backup of Jermaine Gresham should fill in admirably in case Olsen can't perform up to standards. This team could be scary good if the WRs all take a small step forward as most of them are expected to.
Predicted finish(First to Last): #wildcatvictory, Puns, Ballers, Bandicoots
And thus I will conclude my fantasy analysis. I'm sure I will be proven wrong about nearly everything, but that's half of the fun in fantasy football.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
I analyzed Division 2
DIVISION 2
Irate Beavers- The mammals are an interesting team. Andrew Luck starts at QB and the Beavers will be looking for some improvement over his rookie year numbers. Ben Roethlisberger checks in at backup and could be a starting caliber QB himself if he is able to stay healthy all year. Running back appears to be a problem for the beavers where a combination of nepotism (David Wilson) and sentimentality (Bryce Brown) has left him with a group of backups and possible starters. The only constant here is Doug Martin, the Muscle Hamster, who was strong last year as a rookie but may not put up the same numbers this season. Wide receiver is decent for the Beavers and Julio Jones is a surefire star. The same cannot be said for DeSean Jackson and Anquan Boldin who are both switching to new offenses. Time will tell how productive this unit will be. The Beavers have a really good player in Jimmy Graham, but a strong tight end is only worth so much.
The Autobots- Robots from space may be good at fighting and saving the earth, but drafting a fantasy football team seems to have been somewhat of a challenge for them as they ended up with one player who may miss the first several weeks and another who is out for the season. Matthew Stafford has been called upon as the starting QB. The Bots are praying that Detroit is losing many games again this year and Stafford is forced to throw for nearly 5,000 yards again. Hopefully he can cut down on the interceptions and see a slight uptick in his touchdowns. Ray Rice is a solid first running back and Lamar Miller may be preparing for a breakout season. If Miller stumbles behind a shaky Miami O-Line, DeAngelo Williams may do a decent job at filling the void. Demaryius Thomas, Randall Cobb and Mike Williams form a solid, though not star-studded, receiver group. They should be able to be a fairly consisent force for the Autobots, but the mid round pickup of ACL victim Jeremy Maclin really hurts their depth. The Bots have the best and most oft-injured tight end in the league in Rob Gronkowski. If Gronk can actually spend more time playing football than dancing shirtless at night clubs then the Autobots could be in good shape.
Fighting Badgers- The Badgers, more than any team I've reviewed so far, have embraced the shift to PPR format in the league this year. Nowhere is this more evident than in their running backs, but let's start with the quarterback. At QB the Badgers will start Colin Kaepernick who is fresh off a breakout season in San Francisco. Kaep did well in limited games for the 49ers and the Badgers will be counting on him to extrapolate his stellar numbers over the course of a full season. Running back features the explosive CJ Spiller and ex-Heisman winner (or not) Reggie Bush. These two are bound to get a lot of yards both on the ground and through the air. Spiller in particular is being picked by many to be the true breakout star of this season. The wide receiver group is the weak point of this team. The Badgers will be hoping that Danny Amendola has a featured role in the Patriots offense and that Pierre Garcon can remain healthy and one of RG3's favorite targets. The backup situation here is actually pretty good, but there may be many weeks where the Badgers are struggling to decided between the many options he possesses. Watch out for Josh Gordon, who seems to be a strong candidate for improvement on a Browns team that looks much more competent this year. The Badgers have Rob Housler at TE this year and I can honestly say that I did not know this man existed, let alone played football. Apparently he is poised for a breakout season, but if week 4 rolls around and the breakout hasn't come, I wouldn't hold my breath.
THE Fighting Leprechauns- Those fooking 'Chauns are at it again. Will this be the year that his domination of the league ends? Perhaps with Tony Romo starting at QB the 'Chauns will be unable to win anything in the postseason. That said, Romo is a solid to spectacular fantasy quarterback. He should put up good numbers. Running back is a position of great strength for the 'Chauns where they will start Arian Foster and Steven Jackson. Though both backs have injury concerns, nobody would be surprised to see 1100 yards and 10 touchdowns out of either of them. The backup RB situation is muddled with Eddie Lacy and Mikel Leshoure being mediocre options at best, but I'm sure those 'Chauns will work some waiver wire magic and grab someone that we all want. Wide receiver also should be strong for the Lepers with Wes Welker and Roddy White heading the bunch. Welker may lose some numbers after leaving the Patriots offense, but I still expect him to be pretty darn good. Chris Givens may become a big name as the lead receiver in St. Louis, but if he doesn't then the Irish can always turn to Miles Austin who should be overqualified as a bench/3rd receiver. Jermichael Finley could also put up big numbers from the tight end slot, though his numbers have been on the decline over the last couple years. Jordan Cameron has been getting some solid buzz for the Browns and may become the starter if Finley falters.
Predicted Finish (First to Last): Leprechauns, Autobots, Badgers, Beavers
Irate Beavers- The mammals are an interesting team. Andrew Luck starts at QB and the Beavers will be looking for some improvement over his rookie year numbers. Ben Roethlisberger checks in at backup and could be a starting caliber QB himself if he is able to stay healthy all year. Running back appears to be a problem for the beavers where a combination of nepotism (David Wilson) and sentimentality (Bryce Brown) has left him with a group of backups and possible starters. The only constant here is Doug Martin, the Muscle Hamster, who was strong last year as a rookie but may not put up the same numbers this season. Wide receiver is decent for the Beavers and Julio Jones is a surefire star. The same cannot be said for DeSean Jackson and Anquan Boldin who are both switching to new offenses. Time will tell how productive this unit will be. The Beavers have a really good player in Jimmy Graham, but a strong tight end is only worth so much.
The Autobots- Robots from space may be good at fighting and saving the earth, but drafting a fantasy football team seems to have been somewhat of a challenge for them as they ended up with one player who may miss the first several weeks and another who is out for the season. Matthew Stafford has been called upon as the starting QB. The Bots are praying that Detroit is losing many games again this year and Stafford is forced to throw for nearly 5,000 yards again. Hopefully he can cut down on the interceptions and see a slight uptick in his touchdowns. Ray Rice is a solid first running back and Lamar Miller may be preparing for a breakout season. If Miller stumbles behind a shaky Miami O-Line, DeAngelo Williams may do a decent job at filling the void. Demaryius Thomas, Randall Cobb and Mike Williams form a solid, though not star-studded, receiver group. They should be able to be a fairly consisent force for the Autobots, but the mid round pickup of ACL victim Jeremy Maclin really hurts their depth. The Bots have the best and most oft-injured tight end in the league in Rob Gronkowski. If Gronk can actually spend more time playing football than dancing shirtless at night clubs then the Autobots could be in good shape.
Fighting Badgers- The Badgers, more than any team I've reviewed so far, have embraced the shift to PPR format in the league this year. Nowhere is this more evident than in their running backs, but let's start with the quarterback. At QB the Badgers will start Colin Kaepernick who is fresh off a breakout season in San Francisco. Kaep did well in limited games for the 49ers and the Badgers will be counting on him to extrapolate his stellar numbers over the course of a full season. Running back features the explosive CJ Spiller and ex-Heisman winner (or not) Reggie Bush. These two are bound to get a lot of yards both on the ground and through the air. Spiller in particular is being picked by many to be the true breakout star of this season. The wide receiver group is the weak point of this team. The Badgers will be hoping that Danny Amendola has a featured role in the Patriots offense and that Pierre Garcon can remain healthy and one of RG3's favorite targets. The backup situation here is actually pretty good, but there may be many weeks where the Badgers are struggling to decided between the many options he possesses. Watch out for Josh Gordon, who seems to be a strong candidate for improvement on a Browns team that looks much more competent this year. The Badgers have Rob Housler at TE this year and I can honestly say that I did not know this man existed, let alone played football. Apparently he is poised for a breakout season, but if week 4 rolls around and the breakout hasn't come, I wouldn't hold my breath.
THE Fighting Leprechauns- Those fooking 'Chauns are at it again. Will this be the year that his domination of the league ends? Perhaps with Tony Romo starting at QB the 'Chauns will be unable to win anything in the postseason. That said, Romo is a solid to spectacular fantasy quarterback. He should put up good numbers. Running back is a position of great strength for the 'Chauns where they will start Arian Foster and Steven Jackson. Though both backs have injury concerns, nobody would be surprised to see 1100 yards and 10 touchdowns out of either of them. The backup RB situation is muddled with Eddie Lacy and Mikel Leshoure being mediocre options at best, but I'm sure those 'Chauns will work some waiver wire magic and grab someone that we all want. Wide receiver also should be strong for the Lepers with Wes Welker and Roddy White heading the bunch. Welker may lose some numbers after leaving the Patriots offense, but I still expect him to be pretty darn good. Chris Givens may become a big name as the lead receiver in St. Louis, but if he doesn't then the Irish can always turn to Miles Austin who should be overqualified as a bench/3rd receiver. Jermichael Finley could also put up big numbers from the tight end slot, though his numbers have been on the decline over the last couple years. Jordan Cameron has been getting some solid buzz for the Browns and may become the starter if Finley falters.
Predicted Finish (First to Last): Leprechauns, Autobots, Badgers, Beavers
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
We had a Fantasy Football Draft!
Welcome to the 2013 Everybody Loves B-Mac Fantasy Football League!
Since someone brought up doing a team-by-team breakdown and I have some amount of time and have no idea whether Sam has any time or not, I have decided to take it upon myself to write this up. If you disagree with my opinion, feel free to say something. Also feel free to peruse the rest of my blog, though I seldom write and seldom write anything not about the Royals.
I am going to start with division 1 and simply move down the teams list as I see it. Perhaps, if I'm feeling saucy, I will hazard a guess at who will win each division. I doubt I will attempt to divine a wild card winner.
I think I'm going to do one division per day, so the whole thing should be done by Friday. Hope you enjoy!
DIVISION 1
The Lucky W's- With a team name that I don't understand, the Lucky W's are poised to have a solid team if everyone produces up to their potential. Russell Wilson is a questionable choice at quarterback, especially for a team that is so committed to the run. He does have strong touchdown numbers, but I wouldn't be surprised if that showed some regression. The 'Dubs do have Eli Manning on the bench in case Wilson falls victim to a sophomore slump. At running back are LeSean McCoy and MJD. Both of these players were consensus top five picks in previous seasons but have been massive disappointments lately. The W's will be counting on them to rebound if they want to have any good RB play, as Vick Ballard, Pierre Thomas and Le'Veon Bell can hardly be seen as reliable backups. Wide Receiver may be the W's strongest point with Dez Bryant, Torrey Smith and Marques Colston all being number one WRs on their respective teams. Torrey Smith may be hurt by all the changes the Ravens have seen, or he could be their only receiving option and catch tons of passes. Colston is always risky as a member of the spread-it-around Saints, but I feel confident saying that Dez will be one of the top WRs this year. Vernon Davis is a very strong tight end, but his targets dropped off severely after the 49ers switched to Kaepernick at QB. A bounceback year is possible, but something that the W's should keep their eye on. As with most teams, the W's also have a kicker and a defense, but let's be honest and admit that nobody cares who they are.
The Wild Bohrs- The faceless entity that is the Wild Bohrs might pack quite an atomic punch this season. At quarterback, the Bohrs feature RG3, who finished with the 7th most fantasy points of any player last season. Hurt at the end of the year, a healthy RG3 could mean many victories for the Bohrs who also have Joe Flacco in a steady reserve role. Running back is a position of interest for the Bohrs where they have Darren McFadden and Darren Sproles listed as starters. The Darrens are solid backs, but only when they play, and have been known to have injury problems. McFadden in particular hasn't made it through a whole season yet. Sproles could be an exceptional choice with the league's switch to a PPR format this season. As far as receivers go, the Bohrs' top two are unmatched. With AJ Green and Brandon Marshall in the fold, the Bohrs are nearly guaranteed to see some strong performances. Things get a little dicey with the 3rd WR slot, but Tavon Austin could be a firecracker as a rookie. Reserves aren't anything to write home about, but Malcolm Floyd and Denarius Moore both should be in line for some targets this year. Whether they make anything of them is anyone's guess. Tony Gonzalez stars at TE, but his age may finally catch up to him with retirement on the horizon. This team holds a lot of potential and could be a force if they are able to overcome their injury-riddled past.
Reagan Smash- The paragons of the republican party have a very up and down lineup that will be counting on some breakout performances to compete at the highest level. Drew Brees is the great constant on this team. After leading all of fantasy in points last season, Brees gets his head coach back and is likely poised to repeat as a scoring fiend. The Smashers used their high first round draft pick to grab Marshawn Lynch, who has been a fantasy stud of late. One can only hope that he continues to perform at this level and does not regress back to his underperforming ways. For the rest of the RB corps, Chris Ivory, Ryan Mathews and Daniel Thomas are unproven, injury prone and buried on the depth chart. The Smashers might be looking for RB help quickly. The WRs are solid with Andre Johnson and Eric Decker while the third slot might be a revolving door of Sidney Rice and Michael Floyd. Owen Daniels is a solid TE in the potent Houston offense, but he too has an injury history.
GLORIOUS HEAT MASTER RACE- With a name that draws ire for more than one reason, the South Beachers believe that their roster is fairly solid. Matt Ryan at QB is a solid and improving player despite already scoring the fourth most fantasy points last season. The Fighting LeBrons also picked up Matt Schaub in case the worst happens to Ryan. Running back is a position of slight concern for the HEAT where their owner overcame his personal hatred for the Patriots and drafted Stevan Ridley, who broke out on the fantasy scene in 2012 and should be productive in the lethal Patriots offense. Steady old Frank Gore complements the perceived hit or miss of Ridley, though the HEAT hope that Gore doesn't get hurt like he often has. The top two WR slots are locked down by perennial Pro-Bowlers Calvin Johnson and Reggie Wayne. The third slot is Jordy Nelson's to lose, though he may not be ready for first kickoff. The HEAT hope that they can fill this slot through some combination of Jordy, Jennings and a hopefully improved Emmanuel Sanders. TE is a boom or bust position where the HEAT hope that Antonio gates can regain his old form and become a dominant force in an otherwise lackluster San Diego offense.
Predicted Finish (First to Last)- HEAT, Bohrs, W's, Reagan
Since someone brought up doing a team-by-team breakdown and I have some amount of time and have no idea whether Sam has any time or not, I have decided to take it upon myself to write this up. If you disagree with my opinion, feel free to say something. Also feel free to peruse the rest of my blog, though I seldom write and seldom write anything not about the Royals.
I am going to start with division 1 and simply move down the teams list as I see it. Perhaps, if I'm feeling saucy, I will hazard a guess at who will win each division. I doubt I will attempt to divine a wild card winner.
I think I'm going to do one division per day, so the whole thing should be done by Friday. Hope you enjoy!
DIVISION 1
The Lucky W's- With a team name that I don't understand, the Lucky W's are poised to have a solid team if everyone produces up to their potential. Russell Wilson is a questionable choice at quarterback, especially for a team that is so committed to the run. He does have strong touchdown numbers, but I wouldn't be surprised if that showed some regression. The 'Dubs do have Eli Manning on the bench in case Wilson falls victim to a sophomore slump. At running back are LeSean McCoy and MJD. Both of these players were consensus top five picks in previous seasons but have been massive disappointments lately. The W's will be counting on them to rebound if they want to have any good RB play, as Vick Ballard, Pierre Thomas and Le'Veon Bell can hardly be seen as reliable backups. Wide Receiver may be the W's strongest point with Dez Bryant, Torrey Smith and Marques Colston all being number one WRs on their respective teams. Torrey Smith may be hurt by all the changes the Ravens have seen, or he could be their only receiving option and catch tons of passes. Colston is always risky as a member of the spread-it-around Saints, but I feel confident saying that Dez will be one of the top WRs this year. Vernon Davis is a very strong tight end, but his targets dropped off severely after the 49ers switched to Kaepernick at QB. A bounceback year is possible, but something that the W's should keep their eye on. As with most teams, the W's also have a kicker and a defense, but let's be honest and admit that nobody cares who they are.
The Wild Bohrs- The faceless entity that is the Wild Bohrs might pack quite an atomic punch this season. At quarterback, the Bohrs feature RG3, who finished with the 7th most fantasy points of any player last season. Hurt at the end of the year, a healthy RG3 could mean many victories for the Bohrs who also have Joe Flacco in a steady reserve role. Running back is a position of interest for the Bohrs where they have Darren McFadden and Darren Sproles listed as starters. The Darrens are solid backs, but only when they play, and have been known to have injury problems. McFadden in particular hasn't made it through a whole season yet. Sproles could be an exceptional choice with the league's switch to a PPR format this season. As far as receivers go, the Bohrs' top two are unmatched. With AJ Green and Brandon Marshall in the fold, the Bohrs are nearly guaranteed to see some strong performances. Things get a little dicey with the 3rd WR slot, but Tavon Austin could be a firecracker as a rookie. Reserves aren't anything to write home about, but Malcolm Floyd and Denarius Moore both should be in line for some targets this year. Whether they make anything of them is anyone's guess. Tony Gonzalez stars at TE, but his age may finally catch up to him with retirement on the horizon. This team holds a lot of potential and could be a force if they are able to overcome their injury-riddled past.
Reagan Smash- The paragons of the republican party have a very up and down lineup that will be counting on some breakout performances to compete at the highest level. Drew Brees is the great constant on this team. After leading all of fantasy in points last season, Brees gets his head coach back and is likely poised to repeat as a scoring fiend. The Smashers used their high first round draft pick to grab Marshawn Lynch, who has been a fantasy stud of late. One can only hope that he continues to perform at this level and does not regress back to his underperforming ways. For the rest of the RB corps, Chris Ivory, Ryan Mathews and Daniel Thomas are unproven, injury prone and buried on the depth chart. The Smashers might be looking for RB help quickly. The WRs are solid with Andre Johnson and Eric Decker while the third slot might be a revolving door of Sidney Rice and Michael Floyd. Owen Daniels is a solid TE in the potent Houston offense, but he too has an injury history.
GLORIOUS HEAT MASTER RACE- With a name that draws ire for more than one reason, the South Beachers believe that their roster is fairly solid. Matt Ryan at QB is a solid and improving player despite already scoring the fourth most fantasy points last season. The Fighting LeBrons also picked up Matt Schaub in case the worst happens to Ryan. Running back is a position of slight concern for the HEAT where their owner overcame his personal hatred for the Patriots and drafted Stevan Ridley, who broke out on the fantasy scene in 2012 and should be productive in the lethal Patriots offense. Steady old Frank Gore complements the perceived hit or miss of Ridley, though the HEAT hope that Gore doesn't get hurt like he often has. The top two WR slots are locked down by perennial Pro-Bowlers Calvin Johnson and Reggie Wayne. The third slot is Jordy Nelson's to lose, though he may not be ready for first kickoff. The HEAT hope that they can fill this slot through some combination of Jordy, Jennings and a hopefully improved Emmanuel Sanders. TE is a boom or bust position where the HEAT hope that Antonio gates can regain his old form and become a dominant force in an otherwise lackluster San Diego offense.
Predicted Finish (First to Last)- HEAT, Bohrs, W's, Reagan
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)