The skinny (actually it's kinda fatty)

Here's the dealio on some fantasy football insights. Basically, I just read a bunch of stuff online all day and summarize it here for you draftniks. You gotta love the thrill of the live draft-- be it in a bar with a bunch of your fellas or sitting naked (now that's one repulsive thought) by yourself at your computer . If you've never done it, it's so easy now--and free! Nothing beats free sh%t. Anyhoo, all that's missing from my online drafts is Mel "Don't touch the hair" Kiper yelling in my ear. It's a great rush. Even if you can't do the live draft, try the automatic draft. It will make the football season more fun than ever. Everybody and their brother (and probably their sister too) has fantasy Top 100 lists and such, so I thought I'd make it interesting and break it down team by team. For now, here's my favorite 2 divisions. Now relax, grab a pencil ,paper, and a cold beverage.
Here's the skinny on all 30 teams or is it 32? I've lost count...

*Teams in no particular order:

AFC East:
Pats: Tom "Mr. GQ" Brady barely makes my top ten QB list--isn't that sad, he's The Man in "real life" but this is what he amounts to in "fantasy life". I like Dillon in my top 10 RBs. I think he'll have a monster year. Branch & Givens could be good 3rd WRs--maybe 2nds. Vinatieri is always a lock for one of the top kickers as is their defense... although their D isn't what is has been (we keep saying that every year). I really think losing both of their coordinators will take its toll this year.

Phins: Their D will still be tough (top 10?). The QB situation's a joke--see my 2nd blog below. Don't waste a pick on Ricky yet. R.Brown could be a nice sleeper, I think he might have the starting position nailed down by the time Williams get back from his 4 game suspension. I still think Williams won't play a down as a Phin but that might be a good thing for fantasy owners. Without a QB, I'd stay aways from their WRs. McMichael's a tough TE--a definite top 10 TE. Mare has seen his day.

Jets: I don't think Chad "Truitt" Pennington has healed from his injuries--he's a risk right now. Too bad because he had serious potential. Martin was huge for me last year. He's hasn't seem to have lost a step but he's got to sooner than later. He's got a nice backup now (D. "Goldie" Blaylock) that could seriously hurt his #s--beware. L. Coles always has potential. He would be a nice #2 WR pickup. Their defense is Top 5 material.

Bills: Awesome fantasy D. McGahee is predicted to be the next big RB stud. I don't believe the hype just yet but he's definitely in my top 10 RBs, not top 5--yet. I like Evans better than Moulds this year. Either would be a nice 2 WR or a better 3. It all depends on J. P. "Don't call me P.J." Losman, we'll be eagerly awaiting his stats...not.

AFC Central:
Blitzburgh: RB situation is bleak now which is a shame but Willie Parker will be a nice fill-in. Pick him up if you're in desperate need of a back. Big Ben won't put up good numbers but he should be steady like last year as long as the running game holds up. He might be in the Top 20 QBs. Might. I love Hines "57" Ward, the inspirational leader of the team. He cracks my Top 10 WR list. Randle EL would be a good 3 WR. I like Heath Miller as an up-and-coming TE. I think he could be a nice surprise. You should be able to pick him late in your draft. Reed's a Top 10 Kicker in my book. If he kicked in a dome, he could really put up some points. The wind can really swirl in that new stadium. Their D is as tough as they come if you haven't figured that out yet.

Cleveland: Not much here. Willie Green is starting their next pre-season game but its still up for grabs. I liked him in college a lot but I'm not sure if he has star potential. Droughns is a real nice back but Suggs is obviously in the mix too. This spells headache for whichever back you have on your roster. I picked up Droughns early on in Denver last year and he had some huge games for me. But they say its the Denver O-line doing all the work. We'll see...Braylon Edwards is a bona fide stud but I don't see him putting up huge numbers with Dilfer under center. I don't like A. Bryant unless your desperate for a 4th WR. Does "Evel Knievel" Winslow even have a back-up?

Bengals: I wasn't as surprised as everyone else to see Peter "Mr. Dillards" Warrick get cut. He is a 'Nole after all. Chad Johnson was so erratic on my fantasy team last year but I'd do it all again because Carson Palmer has a lot of upside. He should be a Top 5 QB--next year. T.J. Houshmacallit will be a good 3 WR in most leagues. I'm not sure they even have a TE on the roster. Seriously. Their kicker, Graham, will be a Top 10 performer. You'd think with Marvin Lewis at the helm that their D would be lights-out but I'm not convinced yet.

Ravens: Always a stud Defense. I love Jamal Lewis. Mason did well for me last year but I don't like Boller in the pocket..or anywhere on the field for that matter. Heap is an awesome TE--top 5 easily. Stover is better than average as a kicker. And that's all I have to say about that...

There's 2 divisions down, 6 to go. Hopefully I haven't bored the three of you still reading this blog to death. If you are still reading, please have a nice cold Newcastle on me. Mine's going down awfully smooth.

Fantasy tip of the week:
Pick up Travis Taylor. He's probably still a Free Agent if you've already drafted. He's giving Marcus Robinson a run for his $ as the Vikings #2 WR. I'm not sure where that leaves speedster rookie Troy Williamson but...not my problem!
I'm outta this bizzatch...