Welcome back all you Fantasy Footballers! As we roll on into the summer months, the weather is getting hotter, the summertime sports are in full swing, there are less clothes on, well, just about everybody! Oh and there is some football going on too! Most, if not all, NFL teams currently have OTA's and mini-camps start within the next few weeks.
While the website continues to be tweaked, and to prepare for the upcoming Fantasy Football season, I have assembled a "Who's Who" Top 5 for each Offensive position and also the Top 5 Defenses for the 2010-11 Season. Remember, these are the Top 5 based on last years stats and predictions for the coming season. Without further adieu:
TOP 5 QB's
1. Peyton Manning-Colts: Still the man.
2. Drew Brees-Saints: Throw 1st, answer questions later.
3. Philip Rivers-Chargers: Is he still whining?
4. Tom Brady-Patriots: We all wonder if the knee will hold up.....again.
5. Matt Schaub/Aaron Rodgers-Texans/Packers: Can't make up my mind who deserves to be here.
TOP 5 RB's
1. Chris Johnson-Titans: HIS nickname should be the "Freak."
2. Adrian Peterson-Vikings: All Day will have to run all game with the loss of Chester Taylor
3. Maurice Jones-Drew-Jaguars: "Little Bruiser" will once again dominate the AFC South
4. Steven Jackson-Rams: He IS the Rams offense.
5. Jonathan Stewart/DeAngelo Williams-Panthers: This combo was unstoppable last season, both averaging over 5.0 yards per carry.
Top 5 WR's
1. Andre Johnson-Texans: Someone needs to throw his way for more TD's.
2. Wes Welker-Patriots: In PPR leagues, this guy is a Top 5 WR.
3. Larry Fitzgerald-Cardinals: Combo of size/speed makes him more dangerous each year
4. Vincent Jackson-Chargers: Getting the ball more and more. Needs more TDs this season
5. Reggie Wayne-Colts: He has the best QB throwing his way each game.
Top 5 TE's
1. Dallas Clark-Colts: Just like Reggie Wayne, his QB makes him better.
2. Jason Witten-Cowboys: Tough SOB fights for yards and always seems to be wide open.
3. Antonio Gates-Chargers: In the perfect offense for a guy who can block and catch.
4. Vernon Davis-49ers: Stepped up last year and has bigger expectations in 2010.
5. Brent Celek-Eagles: With McNabb gone, Eagles will find Celek more often.
Top 5 K's
1. Nate Kaeding-Chargers: Kicks in warm weather and for a high-powered offense.
2. Rob Bironas-Titans: Big leg. Made 5 field goals of 50+ yards. Not to mention, accurate.
3. Ryan Longwell-Vikings: Gets a boost for kicking indoors half the season.
4. Mason Crosby-Packers: This kid has a strong and accurate leg. But Lambeau is a bitch.
5. Stephen Gostkowski-Patriots: The Patriots score a bunch so G-Man kicks a lot.
Top 5 DEF
1. New York Jets: Have to mention Darrelle Revis. There. Did it.
2. Baltimore Ravens: Getting older before getting younger but these guys can still play.
3. Green Bay Packers: 30 INT's is a disgusting stat. Thank goodness we're talking Defense!
4. Cincinnati Bengals: Who knew?
5. Minnesota Vikings: Those big run stoppers have no suspensions this season....so far.
So there you have it. My Preseason Top 5 "Who's Who." Since we are only in June, and many of you(including myself) are focused on baseball, or even the Stanley Cup(and I can't leave out....gulp....NASCAR), I remind you.....wait, why is hockey being played in June? Isn't it over yet? Hockey lovers, I apologize. But a cold weather sport should end during the cold weather season. My opinion only. There may be others out there who share that, but I put it in print.
Switching gears BACK to football, who do you think will be the laughing stock of the NFL this year? Rams? Lions? Chiefs? Will the Saints keep up their winning ways? Who will be the 1st superstar to sustain a major setback?
As you ponder some of those questions, also ponder what it takes to win a Fantasy Football championship. New people are joining the ranks of the Fantasy Football faithful each and every year and they will present a challenge to those dominating teams. Pass the word along about this blog and upcoming website. Let them receive the help and advice they seek. After all, it's a long way to fall from the top but someone has to knock them off sooner or later. It is nice to see more and more women joining, playing and actually winning in Fantasy Football. Ladies, you are always welcome to play, even if some men think otherwise!
I leave you all with a favorite quote of mine, modified a little of course:
“Some people think fantasy football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.”
Good luck to all and don't forget to spread the word!
