Fantasy Nuts

I was just thinking about how obsessed I am about fantasy football. After a good 6 to 7 years now playing fantasy football I can honestly say that each year I have become more and more obsessed about it.

I can remember a few years ago it was only early march and all I could think about was how bad I wanted to draft Peyton Manning in my league’s upcoming fantasy draft. I literally went to bed every night night dreaming as i fall asleep what it was gonna be like owning him.

Now-a-days all i do in my free time is wait for my phone to ring or for a text to be sent to me with a possible deal in my keeper league. See this past year was the first time my league’s members decided to do a keeper league. It was also a IDP league as well (independant defensive players). In this league my freinds more to come!

The Foot’s CLEVERLY WRITTEN Wide Receiver Rankings List!! Enjoy!

Here are WRs 1 – 5. Each day I will release 5 more wrs as I am ranking every single wr in the NFL.

1 Green, A.J. CIN – This dude is Spiderman! Enough said!

2 Austin, Tavon STL - Mark The Foot’s words, “Tavon Austin is Danny Amendola with a jet pack on.”

Case In Point: Wide recievers normally get between 3 to 8 receptions per game on average. That is the good ones. Sometimes a wr will have a great game and have between 8 to 12 receptions. Well Tavon will touch the ball about 15 to 20 times a game on AVERAGE. Here are the single game reception leaders of all time. ALLTIME. You see only twice ever has a wr had 20+ receptions. Twice in the history of the game.

1.Brandon Marshall 21, 2.Terrell Owens 20, 3.Brandon Marshall 18, Tom Fears+18, Jason Witten 18, 6. Clark Gaines 17, 7. Jerry Rice 16, Troy Brown 16, Keenan McCardell 16, Wes Welker 16, Sonny Randle 16, 12. Jason Witten 15, Rickey Young 15, William Andrews 15, Jimmy Smith 15, Wes Welke 15

You will see that only 15 times in the history of the NFL has a WR had more than 15 receptions in a single game. I’m telling you Tavon Austin will average 15 to 20 touches a game. With the cuts (never seen before) and the speed (of Chris Johnson) combined with 15 to 20 touches a game  I not only guarantee he puts up a monster year but I’m willing to bet  he puts up the single greatest season ever by any wide receiver ever!

I only put Green ahead of him cause Green is really Spiderman, But even with that Tavon will probably out do even Green. Before you say anything. If I told you that Branden Loyyd was gonna lead all wrs in the league in 2010 would you have believed me?

3 Harvin, Percy SEA -No way Russel doesn’t get him the ball. Pin point accuracy with the cuts Harvin has. Yes he will outscore Calvin.

4 Johnson, Calvin DET – He is the best wr from a physical stand point but he always worries me as he is injury prone and not only that so is his QB. If his QB goes down his he goes down too.

5 Crabtree, Michael SF –  Crabtree is this years breakout wr. Why? Well Kaep is the next Rodgers so it make sense that Crab is the next Cobb but because Crab is a better talent than Cobb Crab will actually be more like the next Andre Johnson.

6 Nelson, Jordy GB – Jordy seemed to be the red headed step child last year thanks to Cobb, but this year Jordy will demand attention from his QB. He don’t like being lost in the shuffle. He will bounce back with a tremendous season.

7 Wallace, Mike MIA – I know last year I went on and on about how Tannehill was going to out play Andrew Luck and RG3. Much to my dismay that did not work out. I made that prediction knowing full well that Tannehill was going to have NOBODY to throw the ball to. I still made that claim because I know who Tannehill is and what he is capable of. Now that he has a legitimate wide recieving core I will stand by my statement one more time that
Tannehill will out perform Luck and RG3 this year. Wallace will be a 120 reception guy. Remember I said CJ Spiller would be a top 7 back and that did come true.

8 Austin, Miles DAL – Moving Miles to the slot will be magical. Image Wes Welker with the tackle breaking ability of Trent Richardson. If he stays healthy (and he will) and if he stays motivated (he will contract cutback)It’s time to regain his 2009 form where he finished third overall amongst receivers.

9 Jackson, DeSean PHI – Desean has a good measure of motivation this year too. Teams can’t really double him and for where you’ll be able to draft him he will be a huge value pick.

10 Johnson, Andre HOU – Andre is gonna have one more huge season before he passes the torch. Look for nice match ups finally for once in his career.

11 Bryant, Dez DAL – I really don’t feel safe with him here but he has so much talent I can’t drop him any further. He worries me because of his troubled past. Those problems don’t just go away. Not trying to get all mental here but he could have a major setback if there is not a professional talking with him to get and keep his mind right.

12 Jones, Julio ATL – Jones this week.

13 White, Roddy ATL – Roddy the next. Both guys will have monster weeks, but never on the same week otherwise I’d have both these guys higher than even this.

14 Marshall, Brandon CHI – Marshall coming of hip surgery and Cutler not as good as his earlier years. But there really is no one else on the team to take away the high volume of passes thrown in his direction.

15 Amendola, Danny NE – Huge injury risk just like McFadden. But even like McFadden had the one great shinning moment year,this too will be Amendola’s Shinning year. HERE’S DANNY (with a big smile peeking his head through the door.)

16 Fitzgerald, Larry ARI – Let’s face it Larry has been a has been the last two years or so. For some reason I can’t win with this guy. Three or was it four years ago I find myself in the superbowl one of many and I all but have the bottle of champagne open. Then in the snow after doing nothing all day Kurt Warner at the last minute hits Larry on a little crossing route dump off pass over the middle and he takes it 80 some odd yards for a TD. Thus edging me out of the win by a few points. The next year I draft him in the first round of my CBS boards league and he does nothing for me so I trade him. Then he goes nuts. I have just come to the conclusion he doesn’t like me. None the less I like him especially this year with Carson as the mystro or should I say Jo-Jo the dancing circus boy!

17 Boldin, Anquan SF – Boldin had a decent year and now he goes to a team that has the best QB in the NFL (Colin Keapernick) no way this guy doesn’t win championships for you. I say that cause he will produce like a first or second round WR for the price of and eighth rounder. Thus, whomever drafts him will likely have an extra first round pick on his roster and should make the playoffs for sure.

18 Hartline, Brian MIA – I’ll admit my judgment might be a little clouded here so please forgive me, but the gut says he will be a stud in the slot. Defensive players will need to concentrate on Miller and Tannehill and Wallace so Turn on your Heartline will be open all day long like a 7eleven. Sorry not able to think of a Foot classic line there so 7eleven will have to do (thanks Reggie Bush) the guy I stole it from. Point is if you need a late
night snack and everything else is closed at least Hartline will be open!

19 Morgan, Joe NO – I know you guys are already as you read this saying “is the Foot serious?” and , “who the heck is Joe Morgan?” and “what lake did The Foot fish this guy out of this time?” Well yes I’m serious! and yes, Joe Morgan is one of my biggest wr deep sleepers (deep sleeper – a term I coined a while back, one of many, thank you very much and now you hear it all the time. I should have patented it and the others, but I get copied all the time so who cares) and yes he is one of my deepest of deep sleepers this year almost on the level of my RB deep sleeper Jeff Demps. Who by the way was traded to Tampa and now is in not such a crowded backfield all of the sudden. Also great thing about Demps is he won’t be there in the pre-season to show the rest of the public how fast he is because he will be training for the Olympics  Yes you heard me right. He is an Olympic medalists. And soon will be the next Chris Johnson. The great thing no one will know this besides The Foot of-course and you now until after your league’s draft.

20 Jones, James GB – I like Jordy Nelson make no mistake about it, but honestly I like this guy even more. Why you ask? Because  he will be cheaper! That’s it oh, and he might be even more productive. No one can argue that he wasn’t Rodger’s favorite blanky in the end-zone last year with the amount of TDs he was able to bag. I say grab him and run to the bank. Not the discount double check one though.

21 Williams, LaQuan WR BAL (who, you ask?) Ok so if all my other amazing picks and predictions have not made me the best man to beat in fantasy then this pick will
definitely put me on a new map one that has not be created yet. It is one of the deepest of my deepest deep sleepers ever. In fact, if this one hits and I’m certain it will I don’t ever want to hear anything out of your mouths other than yes your majesty because my name will be Prince Foot instead of The Foot. I’m not kidding if he finishes in the top 20 I’m Prince Foot.

Are you ready for this one. And yes I’m not kidding here. I will stand by this pick, bet anything you want, and take full responsibility if he fails to live up to “The Foot’s PRINT TM” yes I’m trade marking this pick. For now on when you see this trade mark (The Foot’s PRINT TM) it means it is an authentic Foot Pick or saying.

Now back to business. This deep sleeper that has me dancing with the stars IS NOT Jacoby Jones. Although he could be a factor now that teams will have to
focus on Torry Smith. AND RIGHT ABOUT NOW YOU ARE PROBABLY ASKING YOURSELF HMMM I THOUGH FOOT WAS GONNA SAY TORRY. Well, I actually think
Torry will be less productive then he was last year because Boldin demanded attention from defenders and it was evident in the Super Bowl. He is no longer there.
Torry will still be productive but I’m telling you there is one receiver on the Ravens who will out produce both Torry and Jacoby and no one knew his name until right now. LaQuan Williams WR BAL Pick him and dance your way to the stars and moon for that matter.

22 Thomas, Demaryius DEN – I know every other excpert and thier mother have DT much higher on their rankings than this but this year trying to get a pass from Manning will be tough than getting a compliment from your wife. Just not enough balls to go around.
It is gonna resemble the movie “Finding Nemo” where the pigeons where all waiting around for some french fries to fall out of sky and then once they did the pigeons all started calling the fries - saying, “mine, mine, mine” that’s gonna be the story in Denver this year when a ball goes in the air. Mine, Mine, Mine with Demaryius leading the way because he is bigger and will push the other two little guys out of the way.

23 Welker, Wes DEN – Mine, mine, mine!
24 Hilton, T.Y. IND – Reggie Wayne ain’t getting any younger even though he had a pretty nice season last year. But this year Reggie will be more like a Motel 6. Cheap to stay at but with not a lot of frills. It’s time to think about upgrading to a stay at a more luxurious hotel.

25 Cobb, Randall GB – Cobb was hob knobbing with some really nice numbers last year but, will not have as good a year this year. He should have good enough numbers
to be in the top 25 but nothing exciting. There you go!

26 Cruz, Victor NYG – I guess he would be next all though I think you can tell I’m just not all that excited about Cruz for some reason. Non the less that still doesn’t mean he will be garbage. Just can’t seem to get excited about any Giant’s players lately. The last Giant I can remember being excited about was Brandon Jacobs a few years back, that’s about it.

27 Hunter, Justin TEN – Forget about Nate Washington, forget about Kenny Britt, and forget even about Kendall Wright. Each year thanks to the best RB on the planet wide receivers come here and seem to flourish. Maybe the fact that defenses have to put eight, nine, even ten guys in the box to stop Johnson might have something to do with that success. Now comes along the second best wide receiver in this years rookie class. Just like Britt and Wright before him Hunter will experience good stats his first year. The
differences is that Hunter is next AJ Green waiting to happen and those other guys are not. Don’t wait on this guy guys cause someone will most certainly have him on their radar and that person is the smartest guy in your league. So be the smartest guy in your league and reach for him a little early just to be safe.

28 Colston, Marques NO – Actually should have had him a little higher but I can live with him here. I think Joe Morgan will steal the show this year in NO but Colston is still gonna get good numbers.

29 Brown, Antonio PIT – This should be a break out year for Brown but the Steelers have vowed to run the ball more. Still Brown will be a solid bread winner for your fantasy team.

30 Garcon, Pierre WAS – Garcon struggled with injury last year. So did his QB. If both of them somehow manage to make a full season to
together watch out! But that probably won’t happen.

SORRY FOR DELAY! 31-35 coming on Friday! PLUS THE FOOT’S DEEP SLEEPERS coming next week end!

Tavon to the Rams might just have been about the best place for him to go!

First, I must say that watching Tavon NOT go to the Jets was all I really cared about. I hold the number one over all pick in my draft (keeper league so rookies only) and Tavon is my guy. Has been since the combine. My only concern was that he was projected to go to the Jets.

Now I did project him to go to the Rams but I can’t really pat my self on the back for that when my mock draft was so off with other players.

Sure I would have loved to see him go to the Dolphins or even the 49ers cause I own Keapernick but, in hind site I don’t think there was a better team for Tavon to thrive with than the Rams. Like Smoking Monkey put it he will be the main focal point of that offense and should get plenty of attention from Sam Bradford. If you look at the decent numbers Amendola put up when healthy Tavon should get at least as many touches but should be able to do heck of a lot more with those touches. Plus Coach Fisher although I am not a huge fan of his due to the length of time it took for him to realize that Chris Johnson was the man and that Lendale was just in the way of Johnson’s production. (2000 yards) Fisher see Tavon as a quicker, faster cutting Chris Johnson. I see the same thing and that is why I love Austin so much. He reminds me of a young Chris Johnson but with better moves. Can you imagine what we are about to witness. I can’t wait. Could be unpresidented!

Will He or Won’t She, Disappointment or Utter ELATION?

All day today all I could do was think about the draft. I so exited I couldn’t focus on anything else. It;s time, it;s here. I still can’t believe it.

Ok, now that I have caught my breath I will discuss this draft a little more.

My biggest concern with out a doubt was where was my most beloved collegiate game breaking player is going to end up.

As an experienced and award winning fantasy football player of many years it doesn’t really matter to me where he goes cause nothing is going to stop me from drafting this guy number one over all in my keeper league. Rookies are the only players available encase you were wondering.

There are a few possible scenarios to how this thing can play out. Some very good and one horrible. Below is a list of scenarios listed from best to worst. Hope you enjoy!

First, he goes to my favorite NFL team the world the Miami Dolphins. That would be a home run  The single most perfect scenario because it would pair two of my great loves together. I would literally (and have promised people already) that I will perform a full cartwheel if this happens. Yes I will youtube it!

Next, the 49ers trade up for him. This would be just as incredibly awesome and maybe even more so because I already own Colin Kaepernick, Yea! Whom encase you don’t know I believe will be the number one fantasy QB in football by seasons end 2013-2014. I believe the Niners might use this guy I speak of as an answer to the Seahawks acquisition of Percy Harvin. This too would warrant a full Chris Farely like cartwheel. Yes I will post the video on here too if this happens

Next best option. He goes to one of the big three: Green Bay, New Orleans, or New England. Yes, I said new England as Gronk’s great production and awesomeness has already softened my loyalty to the Dolphins in favor of my fantasy team. In this scenario my guy would be going to one of three of the league’s most prolific passing offenses. This would be very good for my guy. Not as good if he goes to MIAMI or SF but still his value would at least go through the roof. It doesn’t matter cause I will never trade him anyway and I love to trade guys.

Next, after that the Texans, Cowboys, Ravens or Lions. These four would be the next best thing to the aforesaid as they all have good passing attacks with in their own right all with more than suitable QBs.

Then the Bills, Cards, Ravens, Chargers, Steelers, Bengals, Vikings, Eagles, Redskins, Colts,  Not great but not horrible.

After that anyone else basically, except the “JETS”.

And finally, worse case scenario worse than any other team in the world he could go to would be the JETS. I basically would rather he play for some Canadian team or go to grad school rather than have him play for this team. Wouldn’t you just know it, he seems to be projected most likely go to this team. I can’t even stand the thought of it and I am going to think positive so the universe feels me and somehow someway stops this from happening. “NO he won’t go” to the JETS I keep telling myself.

Ok so who is this guy I speak of? You probably figure it out already, but if not.The player I speak  is “TAVON AUSTIN!”. The love of my fantasy football life. At least for this year!

Now, we are about 2 hours and 10 minutes away from the start of the draft as I am typing this and I am feeling like a kid on Christmas Morning. I can’t stop shaking my head and grinning. I mean it. Anticipation is everywhere and it’s surrounding me. My heart is beating to a faster beat and my eyes are dilated. It just doesn’t seem real yet. Is it really real? Is it really here? Yes Foot It is finally here I keep telling myself. lol. It’s the night WE ALL  have been waiting for since the referees missed the pass interference call on the last play of the Super Bowl. It is certainly and finally here.

Now even if Tavon does goe to the rotten stinking JETS. No he won’t. But let’s for a brief second say he does. The thought of that just sucks man but let’s go with it. If the worst does happen but it won’t I still know deep in my heart I am taking him.

The reason? It’s similar to the poor school boy syndrome. That poor guy who knows he is getting taken advantage of by that hot girl who is nice enough to talk to him but really is just using him and keeps asking him for things but never gives him anything in return if you know what I mean. Yet that poor school boy keeps coming back for more (punishment) and more (punishment) in hopes that one day he will score.

I too will take my punishment with the JETSwhile  hoping Tavon Austin will score.

Thanks,

The Foot!

 

The Foot’s NFL Mock Draft 2013

1 Luke Joeckel, OT
Texas A&M
2 Geno Smith, QB
West Virginia
3 Sharrif Floyd, DT
Florida
4 Star Lotulelei, DT
Utah
5 Dion Jordan, OLB
Oregon
6 Dee Milliner, CB
Alabama
7 Ezekiel Ansah, DE
Brigham Young
8 Eric Fisher, OT
Central Michigan
9 Barkevious Mingo, OLB
LSU
10 Chance Warmack, OG
Alabama
11 Lane Johnson, OT
Oklahoma
12 Xavier Rhodes, CB
Florida State
13
(from )
Matt Elam, SS
Florida
14 Kenny Vaccaro, FS
Texas
15 Jarvis Jones, OLB
Georgia
16 Tavon Austin, WR
West Virginia
17 Tyler Eifert, TE
Notre Dame
18 Sheldon Richardson, DT
Missouri
19 D.J. Fluker, OT
Alabama
20 Desmond Trufant, CB
Washington
21 Menelik Watson, OT
Florida State
22
(from )
Cordarrelle Patterson, WR
Tennessee
23 Justin Hunter, WR
Tennessee
24 Jamar Taylor, CB
Boise State
25
(from )
Manti Te’o, ILB
Notre Dame
26 Matt Elam, SS
Florida
27 DeAndre Hopkins, WR
Clemson
28 Bjoern Werner, DE
Florida State
29 Margus Hunt, DE
Southern Methodist
30 D.J. Hayden, CB
Houston
31 Jonathan Cyprien, SS
Florida International
32 Justin Hunter, WR

Need some feed back on a trade. Who wins in these 2 deals?

Trade 1 who wins A or B

Side A gets:

AJ Green, Torry Smith, Patrick Willis, Darren McFadden, Andre brown.

Side B gets:

Arian Foster, Brandon Marshal, Charles Tillman, 1st round pick, 4rth round pick.

This is a keeper league so all the best palyers are gone. only rookies will go high in our draft.

Trade 2 who wins?

Side A gets:

AJ Green, Darren McFadden, Andre Brown.

Side B gets:

Arian Foster, Amendola, Charles Tillman, Demico Ryans, a 1st, and a 2nd.

Who wins trade 1 and who wins trade 2?

Thanks in advance!