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Thomas Jones Fantasy Profile
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Height: 5-10 Weight: 212 Age: 32 Born:8/19/1978Big Stone Gap,VA College: Virginia Experience: 11th season High School: Powell Valley HS [Big Stone Gap, VA] |
Freshman 15: Grades are in
Rookie seasons in the NFL can go a number of different ways. Some players pick up the speed of the game quickly, for others it takes time. Cam Newton showed that rookie QB's could in fact come in and take the league by storm. While he was the most impressive rookie of the year, the 2011 Draft Class was not short on valuable talent. From AJ Green to Blaine Gabbert, let's take a look at how they fared in their first season of professional football.
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Freshman 15: Midterms
Don't believe the hype. That was the word on the street this spring and summer regarding Cam Newton. He is quickly making believers out of every critic with his play thus far this season. In what was widely considered a weak NFL draft, we are still seeing numerous rookies having instant fantasy impacts, from Newton to AJ Green to Demarco Murray. As we head to the midway point in the semester, we take a look at how some top offensive rookies are progressing.
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Early Season Reactions: Week 2
Is it hard to believe that Cam Newton would pass for 400 yards in a game during his rookie season? Maybe not, but if we told you that he'd do it in back to back weeks to start the season, you would have laughed. And here we are...heading towards Week 3 and Cam has 854 yards passing. Oh, and not to mention, 71 yards and 2 TD's on the ground. But he wasn't the only big news of Week 2, we had a massive injury with Jamaal Charles' ACL tear. Let's take a look at some Week 2 observations.
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Week 3: Thoughts and Preview
It is quite clear Peyton Manning is not coming back this season, and more injuries seem to be mounting up. Jamaal Charles just broke the hearts of many owners in any Redraft or Dynasty league, and with injuries to Michael Vick, Miles Austin, and Aaron Hernandez there is a lot to ponder about this upcoming week. In particular, which players will step up in place of the injured. A couple other parting shots from Week 2 and some thoughts heading into Week 3:
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Fantasy Playoff Primer - AFC
The Fantasy Playoffs are upon is...and that means inevitable lineup decisions. Everyone knows that you roll with what got you there, but there are times when you need to play the hot hand. Do not overthink your lineup decisions, but remember that even a seemingly small decision could be a difference maker. The rule is "Don't bench your Beasts", but there is it is more complicated than that when you are trying to win a championship. We're going to run through every AFC team's fantasy relevant players and their playoff schedule. Good luck!
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2010 Trade Deadline: Dynasty Buy / Sell
Whether you are a contender or a rebuilding team in a Dynasty league, you always need to keep next season in mind. Yes, Jonathan Stewart is underwhelming thus far and probably won't re-enter your starting lineup for the rest of the season. But at 23 years old and on the verge of becoming a major Beast, can you afford to give him up for a piece that might help you in 2010? That is a question you have to weigh as the Trade Deadline approaches. In this article, we are going to take a look at some Dynasty Buys that you should look to acquire at a discounted rate and some Dynasty Sells that you should look to unload immediately for optimum value. Your position in league standings will affect what you are able to buy and sell, but don't forget about the future while you make a run at a 2010 championship.
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2008 RB Class: The Best Ever?
Two and a half years ago, Arkansas junior Darren McFadden was the lead RB prospect heading into the NFL Draft, ahead of other potential Beasts such as Jonathan Stewart, Chris Johnson and Felix Jones. Not only was this RB Class rich with top end prospects, but it was deep with talent. We are going to take a look back at this dynamic class, examining each of the prospects, their current value and future Dynasty upside. In a year or two, it would not be a surprise if 5 or more of these guys was in the Top 10 in scoring at the position, a remarkable feat for a single draft class.
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Inventory Check - AFC Midseason 2010
Throughout the entire year at BeastOrBust.com, we are constantly taking a look at unearthing Dynasty prospects and potential fantasy contributors in our Emerging Dynasty Prospects and Dynasty Digging columns. In this AFC Inventory Check feature, we are going to take a look at each AFC team and examine their roster's long term Dynasty value. Since it is never to early to be thinking about 2011, we are taking a close look at each situation. From existing Beasts to developing prospects, it's time to take Inventory.
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Kenny Britt = Beast? Week 7 Recap
Another week, another exciting matchup for your fantasy football team. We are nearing the regular season halfway point in many leagues and most teams are still jockeying for position, much like they are in the NFL. Your fantasy team may resemble the Saints at the moment...high powered offense that seems to be getting tripped up on matchups they should win, leading to questions and overall panic. Some of your teams are performing like the Chiefs...a young, talented group that is overachieving and looking well on your way to a playoff spot. And yet some of you are probably like the 49ers...no matter what you do, you can't seem to buy a win. There were some huge performances in Week 7, from Kenny Britt's 225 yards and 3 TD's to Darren McFadden's 4 TD return to the lineup. Let's take a closer look.
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Dynasty Rankings Update: Early Season 2010
Fantasy values are a fluid situation, constantly changing and evolving. At BeastOrBust.com, we are constantly changing our rankings accordingly. Instead of reactionary rankings, though, we keep our pulse on the Dynasty market in order to stay at the forefront. As any successful Dynasty owner knows, you need to be thinking 3 moves ahead of your leaguemates. We are going to take a look at our newly updated Dynasty rankings by position and discuss some risers and fallers.
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Kyle Orton QB1...Really? Week 3 Fantasy Recap
By Week 3, we are starting to get a good understanding of which direction our Fantasy teams are headed. While it is still way too early to overreact, now is the time to start thinking about making some improvements to our rosters. It is important to consider the status of reality teams and the direction they are headed as well. It has been a wild fantasy season to date, and we expect more of the same in the coming weeks.
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2010 Week 3 Lineup Watch: In or Out
Bye weeks are coming soon, but for the moment unless you have been hit by injuries, you still have a good idea of who you are going to start. But there are still some tough decisions each week and we're here to help. Do you start the reborn and newly annoited Eagles starter Mike Vick this week against a weak Jaguars defense? Can you really count on a rookie WR like Dez Bryant to produce starter type numbers for you? Darren McFadden is moving like his is back at Alabama, but can he keep it up this week? All these questions and more answered in this week's Lineup Watch: In or Out.
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2010 Season Preview
Fantasy owners are salivating. Its been a long offseason, but finally the regular season is upon us. Pre-season games whet our appetite for live action, but there is nothing like Week 1 of a new NFL season. When the Steelers host the Titans on Thursday night, another Fantasy season will be kicking off. A Dynasty owners work is never done, with rosters and lineups constantly being tweaked and changed all season long. Re-drafters and keeper league owners will also want to keep an eye on potential breakout players and continuously developing fantasy situations.
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12-Team Expert Mock Draft
BeastOrBust was asked to participate in a 12-Team Experts Mock Draft hosted by Steven Lourie of the Football Fan Spot. This is a 12-Team, 16 Round Mock Draft under the following assumptions: Standard Scoring, Non-PPR and 6 Points for a TD. A nice feature of this mock was for each participant to provide a comment on their draft strategy with each pick. Please keep in mind loyal Dynasty Readers that this mock is Redraft based, and although varies from our typical Dynasty content, is an excellent tool for gauging the perceived current player value for 2010 pre-season trade negotiations etc. Feel Free to drop us a note to let us know how we did. Enjoy.
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Week 5: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 5: LINEUP WATCH - In or Out
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 1 Review
Drew Brees threw for six TD's. Jay Cutler had 4 INT's. All Day had 3 TD's and 180 yards rushing. Donovan McNabb fractured a rib. The Eagles Defense put up crazy points. It's only Week 1 folks, don't freak out just yet. At BeastOrBust, we were surprised by opening weekend in the NFL - some interesting developments, some questionable performances and some situations you are going to need to keep a real close eye on in the coming weeks. Check out our thoughts from Opening Weekend.
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Week 1: In or Out
No one needs to tell you to start Larry Fitzgerald or Aaron Rodgers every week. It's a rule you learn as you play fantasy football, you don't bench your beasts. Doesn't matter what the matchup is, you play them. Sure, you'll get burnt occassionally, but the true beasts are going to lead you to the promise land more often than not. But you might be tettering on a 2nd QB or a flex player or between two RB's for one spot. Each week, we'll take a look at some of the players that you might be thinking about starting or sitting in deeper leagues.
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2009 AFC Projections
Fantasy Projections are a Beast of their own. Unlike in a redraft leagues, Dynasty projections can be used to assess roster strength and evaluate potential offseason trade proposals. Projections, paired with trusting your gut can be a valuable preseason roster building tool. We do not have a crystal ball, but we do have insight into developing trends within the Dynasty realm. In our latest Needs Not Wants article, we have put together in-depth team summaries complete with projections at each offensive skill position. If you have an upcoming Dynasty Draft, use these projections in conjunction with our Dynasty Rankings and you will be well on your way to Dynasty Dominance.
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2009 NFL Draft Review
The addition of young talent through the NFL Draft and subsequent free agent signing period has undoubtedly changed the face of every franchise in the NFL. In some cases the impact will be immediate, in others it could take years. Throughout the Draft Weekend, we gave our Instant Reactions to all of the fantasy relevant selections and just updated our Rookie Rankings.
While each team moves in a direction toward domination or squander, the fantasy values of the teams players can be directly affected as well. In our latest NEEDS NOT WANTS Column, we'll take a team by team look at the dynasty situations impacted by all of the fresh rookie talent.
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Instant Reaction: 2009 NFL Draft
Instant Reaction: 2009 NFL Draft
There are many variables to consider when evaluating how an NFL rookie can contribute to your Dynasty Fantasy Football team. Draft day has finally arrived, and BeastOrBust is here to provide you the insight neccessary to build your Dynasty. Follow along as we provide you immediate feedback on each player selected, and how their respective landing spots will affect Dynasty value. Also visit our Forums if you are interested in discussing the fantasy implications of each pick.
Dynasty Football...Get Serious!
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Ladainian Tomlinson
Entering the 2009 season, LT2 has inevitably reached the age of 30. He has been the most durable, consistent and beastly fantasy Running Backs we have seen in the last decade. He has been used extensively in the Chargers offense (rightly so) to the point where it's hard to imagine this elite talent could continue to endure the pounding of many more season. He is however Ladanian Tomlinson. Should fantasy owner be concerned, or will he continue to produce as the elite he is?
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2009 NFL Draft - AFC Preview
The key to success in fantasy football, especially within dynasty formats, is to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. The discerning fantasy owner monitors these patterns with hopes of finding fantasy success from year to year.
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2009 Rookie Running Back Profiles
The short career span of NFL Running Backs puts especially high dynasty demand on each seasons rookie class. The record setting perfomance of the 2008 RB class will not be repeated in 2009, however look for a few studs to emerge in early and late rounds. We think that most of the immediate success of this class will be tied to situation.
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